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Nathan Lewis’ face held a somber expression as he listened while Memorial Day programspeakers asked that we remember the sacrifices our fallen veterans made to protect ourfreedom. The program was held at the Veterans Memorial at Riverside Cemetery in Grants-burg Monday. Memorial service coverage from throughout the area can be found in thisweek’s Leader. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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A slow and safe moving projectSIREN - This house, being moved from the golf course just

west of Siren to alot on LonestarRoad, encountereddifficulty in gettingpast tree brancheshanging out overthe roadwayThursday, May 27.The photo shownhere was taken onCTH B by SirenSchool just beforenoon. According toreports, Siren Po-lice Chief ChrisSybers (shown inthe photo) was on-scene for three tofour hours that dayto ensure the safetyof the move. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

The first day of summer is officially still a few weeks away but scenes like this, at the Lundquist farm in West Sweden, tell us it has arrived. - Photo by MaryHedlund

No veterans graves go unremembered. Flags were placed onthe graves of Charles Norris and Charlie Norris deep in the woodsalong the St. Croix River west of Grantsburg. There is no trail tothe Norris family cemetery, far from the River Road, but familymembers and veterans still visit the remote site.- Photos by GreggWestigard

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AMERY – Work is pro-ceeding rapidly on theStower Seven LakesState Trail (formerlyknown as the Amery-Dresser Trail). The lime-stone surface on top of atraprock base has nowbeen through Nye, andthe base work is com-pleted as far as down-town Wanderoos. Theseven-mile-long trail,now open to hikers, willbe opened to bicycle useonce work is done. Atrail dedication date willbe set soon. - Photo byGregg Westigard

MADISON - Rep. Ann Hray-chuck will host a town hallmeeting in Osceola on Thursday,June 10, to discuss opportunitiesfor keeping as many Polaris jobsin Osceola as possible, bringingnew jobs to the region and theservices available for affectedworkers.

Gov. Jim Doyle announcedMay 27 that the state is takingaggressive action to salvage asmany jobs in Osceola as possibleand to pursue economic devel-opment opportunities to bringnew jobs to the region, following

the recent Polaris announce-ment.

Hraychuck will be joined byDepartment of Commerce Secre-tary Aaron Olver and Depart-ment of Workforce DevelopmentSecretary Roberta Gassman whowill provide information, listento concerns and answer ques-tions.

“By sending the top Com-merce and Workforce Develop-ment officials to this town hall, itis clear that the state is commit-ted to helping our communitymove forward during this uncer-

tain time,” said Hraychuck. The town hall will provide a

forum for area residents andbusinesses to ask questions andvoice their concerns. It will beheld from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in theOsceola High School auditoriumand is open to the public andmedia.

If anyone has questions aboutthis town hall meeting or anyother legislative matter, pleasecontact Hraychuck’s office at888-529-0028 or via e-mail [email protected]. -from the office of Rep. Hraychuck

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TIES- The St. Croix Valley Or-chestra will be presentingsummer concerts in this areaduring the second week ofJune. The program includes awide variety of music fromthroughout the world and Amer-ica, including a new piece com-missioned for the orchestra aboutcanoeing the Namekagon River.You’ll hear dances, marches, pa-triotic and entertaining musicfrom theater and concert hall.This is the orchestra’s 19th sea-son featuring musicians whocome from more than a 30-mileradius to rehearse in St. CroixFalls and perform three sets ofconcerts throughout the St. CroixValley each year under the direc-tion of Randolph Elliott. Summerconcerts will begin on Monday,June 7, at 7 p.m. at Point PleasantHeights home in Chisago City,Minn., followed by Wednesday,June 9, at 7 p.m. in the orchestrashell at Lions Park in Lindström,Minn. Next is a return to the or-chestra shell in Crooked LakePark in Siren at 7 p.m. on Thurs-day, June 10. On Friday, June 11,the orchestra will be performingat Overlook Park in St. CroixFalls at 7 p.m. The final concertof the season will be 2:30 p.m. onSaturday, June 12, at the GarfieldPark shelter on Lake Wapogassetnear Amery. The public is wel-come at all these locations—thereare indoor locations nearby incase of rain, so there will bemusic no matter what. Bringyour lawn chair or blanket,maybe something to eat or drink.For more information see the or-chestra’s Web site at scvorches-tra.org. - with submittedinformation

•••SIREN - The Polk-Burnett Re-

tired Educators Association cor-dially invites retirees andprospective retirees to their Junemeeting which will be held at theBethany Lutheran Church, Hwy.35, in Siren on Thursday, June 10.Plan to arrive at 11:30 for regis-

tration. Musical entertainmentand a brief meeting will followthe noon meal. Please makereservations with your contactperson by June 7. Kay Stoner715-653-2388 and Emma Kolan-der 715-653- 2385 are in charge ofarrangements. - submitted

Dean Daniels and other members of the Frederic American Legion Paul G. Johnson Post saluted as taps was played after the firing of the rifles at theFrederic Memorial Day program, Monday. More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

RICE LAKE — Roger Rivard,Rice Lake, is announcing his can-didacy for the 75th Assemblyseat being vacated by MaryHubler. Rivard, a lifelong resi-dent of Rice Lake stated, “It istime that we have a representa-tive who lives full time withinthe 75th Assembly District,someone who understands therestraints and financial stressthat Madison has put on familiesand businesses in NorthwestWisconsin with their out-of-con-trol spending. It is time that weelect someone who knows whatit takes to raise a family, educatechildren, run a business, createjobs and speak from experiencefor the residents.” Rivard added,“I have been privileged to workwith families and businessesthroughout Northwest Wiscon-sin for over 30 years. I can relate,and I have the experience anddetermination to make ourvoices heard in Madison.”

Rivard and his wife, Berni, livein rural Rice Lake and are activemembers of the Catholic Churchof Strickland. He has been a realestate broker/developer andsales agent for the past 21 years.As a real estate broker/developer, Rivard has workedwith a variety of cities within the75th District to develop retail,

commercial and industrial sites.Some of the developments in-

clude, but are not limited to,Menards, Shopko, Perkins, andthe north and south interchangesto Rice Lake. Rivard also had 20years of experience as the ownerand operator of Rivard CamperSales. He has been involved ex-tensively with the Rice LakeChamber of Commerce havingserved as president, chamberambassador, chair of the tourismcommittee and member of theLumbering Hall of Fame com-mittee. In 2009 he received theChamber Member of the YearAward. Rivard is involved withthe Knights of Columbus andhas served as grand knight.

If elected to the 75th Assembly,Rivard pledges to implementspending reforms and fiscal ac-countability and to develop anenvironment which promotessmall business and job growth.Rivard says, “I look forward to

visiting with the constituents ofthe 75th Assembly District overthe next several months to heartheir concerns and to discusshow we can create jobs, hold theline on property taxes, cut waste-ful spending, improve educationand resolve other issues affectingNorthwest Wisconsin.”

Current state Rep. MaryHubler, D-Rice Lake, announcedearlier this month that she wasnot seeking re-election in 2010.The 75th Assembly contains thebulk of Barron County, thesouthern half of WashburnCounty and several townships ineastern Polk County. The pri-mary election is on Tuesday,Sept. 14, and the general electionis on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Rivard will be running as a Re-publican candidate. - from the Ri-vard campaign

Rivard to run for 75th Assembly District

Roger Rivard

BARRON - Judith Wells Espe-seth has announced her candi-dacy for the 75th AssemblyDistrict seat.

Current Assembly Rep. MaryHubler has announced she willnot be seeking re-election.

Espeseth has been the BarronCounty clerk of circuit court for17 years, treasurer for the townof Barron and has served as theexecutive director for Proguard,Ltd., a nonprofit organization.She is a lifelong resident ofnorthern Wisconsin and has aBachelor of Science degree fromthe University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire. Espeseth’s family in-cludes Lori and her husband,John Heffernan, and their sonswho live in Barron; Amy Espe-seth, a resident of Melbourne,Australia; Ryan and his wife,Sarah (Hansen) Espeseth of NewAuburn.

As clerk of circuit court, she

oversees an office of eight staffmembers and provides adminis-trative support to three circuitcourt branches. Foremost in hermind has been the fact that fel-low citizens dollars are used to

fund the court system, and there-fore she has consistently stayedwithin the budget. In her posi-tion as clerk of circuit court, ithas been necessary to implementthe laws passed by the Legisla-ture, yet she was never contactedby a lawmaker to discuss the im-pact of such enactments. Espe-seth promises a listening ear toeach entity that knows best theimpact that legislative regula-tions cause.

As the treasurer for the BarronTownship, she has participatedin the implementation of abudget which as steadily limitedtax growth. She believes the fis-cal responsibility demonstratedin townships is an excellentmodel for state government.

As a court-appointed guardianwith Proguard, Ltd., Espesethsaw firsthand the imposed bu-reaucracy associated with thestate government. Espeseth

pledges to investigate tax-sav-ing, commonsense approaches tosolve the problems created bythe red tape of government inter-ference.

Espeseth intends to continuethe extensive contact Hubler hasmaintained with 75th AssemblyDistrict citizens. “In speakingwith neighbors, so many haveexpressed their concern andsense of hopelessness in whichWisconsin, and the nation atlarge, currently find themselves.I hope to help restore confidencethat a common citizen like mecan make a difference,” states Es-peseth.

The 75th Assembly containsthe bulk of Barron County, thesouthern half of WashburnCounty and several townships ineastern Polk County. - from theEspeseth for Assembly Campaign

Espeseth announces for 75th Assembly seat

Judith Wells Espeseth

Republican primaryin Septemberby Gregg WestigardLeader staff writer

BALSAM LAKE – Pete John-son, Laketown, is the latest can-didate for Polk County Sheriff.Johnson filed his campaign reg-

istration papers Friday, May 28.He will be running as a Repub-lican. Since Tim O’Hare is alsoseeking the position as a Re-publican, the two will face off inthe September primary. John-son and O’Hare both work inthe Polk County Sheriff’s De-partment. Ed Collins has alsoregistered for the sheriff’s posi-

tion, running as an Independ-ent. Sheriff Tim Moore has an-nounced that he is not going toseek another four year term.

Incumbent clerk of court LoisHoff, a Republican, is still theonly candidate for that position,the only other county office upfor election in November.

New candidates can still

enter the race until July 13, thelast day to file campaign pa-pers.

All candidates for the No-vember election can start col-lecting signatures on theirnomination papers as of June 1,kicking off the fall election sea-son.

Pete Johnson enters Polk sheriff contest

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Osceola bridgenow open

Trucks will continue tobe detoured to U.S. 8

crossing in Taylors FallsOSCEOLA - The Hwy. 243

bridge, spanning the St. CroixRiver between Franconia,Minn., and Osceola, which hasbeen closed for repairs sincelate April, reopened to cars andpickups at 6 p.m. Friday, May28.

Trucks weighing more than10 tons will continue to be de-toured through Taylors Falls onHwy. 8 through Minnesota andHwy. 35 in Wisconsin until July31.

Pavement resurfacing willcontinue on the Minnesotaside, and flaggers will be onhand to direct traffic until theproject concludes.

The Wisconsin Departmentof Transportation also com-pleted roadwork on Hwy. 243,and repairs to the rock wallnear the bridge at the sametime that MnDOT’s project wasoccurring. - from the DOT

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Polk County administrator eager to start jobby Gregg Westigard

Leader staff writerPOLK COUNTY – Dana Frey, the new Polk County ad-

ministrator, is back home from Bosnia and eager to startwork in Balsam Lake Monday, June 7. Frey was inter-viewed by the Leader on Monday, May 31.

The first question is how his name is pronounced. It isDay-na Fry (like cooking).

Frey says his goal is helping the county board makeefficient decisions, especially as it sets out to do its biggestjob, preparing a new budget. He emphasized that heworks for the board. Frey says the county board sets pol-icy and determines the direction the county will take. Hisjob is to help the board make decisions and help see thatthe county is well managed.

“This is an exciting time to be in government,” Freysays. “This is a period of reinventing government. Thereis more of a citizen focus now, designing government todo what citizens want and are willing to pay for.”

Frey says that local government is the foundation forgood government. The county can be a facilitator that canbring together the local governments and the citizens. Animportant task is maintaining and expanding the infra-structure that will help the county grow.

“I was very impressed with the hiring and interviewprocess,” Frey says. “I have been very pleased with the

support and help fromboard members and de-partment heads since Iwas hired. I see there is astrong commitment tohave a county administra-tor.”

“This is a place we wantto live,” Frey said, speak-ing for his wife and him-self. “This is a growingarea with good proximityto major markets. Peoplelive here because theywant to live here.”

BackgroundFrey has spent his

working life working forand with government. Hegrew up in East GrandForks, Minn. and gradu-ated from the Universityof Minnesota in 1975.After getting his master’sdegree in public adminis-tration from the Univer-sity of North Dakota, he

has had a range of experience, in this county and abroad.Part of that experience was administering St. Louis

County, Minn., a large area that spreads from Duluthnorth through the Iron Range to the Boundary Watersand Canada. Frey says that county, which he adminis-tered from 2004 to 2008, had all the issues he will facehere.

A second part of Frey’s background has been in gov-ernment financial and policy work. Early in his career,Frey worked for the tax committee of the Minnesota Leg-islature, helping prepare tax legislation. Later, he did fis-cal analysis for and directed the Minnesota Inter-CountyAssociation, a problem-solving group composed of 13 ofthe larger Minnesota counties.

An interesting part of Frey’s work has been overseas.Most recently (up until two weeks ago), Frey and his wife(and their large dog) lived in Sarajevo, Bosnia, andHerzegovina; there he was working with county-level-type governments. Previously, he had worked as a econ-omist, assisting internal development in Armenia and theKyrgyz Republic.(Get your atlas out.)

All of this experience has involved helping local gov-ernment officials help make informed decisions. Freysays he has great respect for persons willing to seek pub-lic office.

Frey says he likes face-to-face conversations. “I neverknow what to expect when I talk to a person.” He says helooks forward meeting the Polk County supervisors andemployees as he starts his new job.

“The job is going to be fun and challenging,” Frey said.

An interview with Dana Frey

Polk personnel looks at wage costsby Gregg Westigard

Leader staff writerBALSAM LAKE – Polk County wages and the possi-

bility of contracting for some county services became atopic of discussion at the personnel committee meetingThursday, May 27. While not specific agendas items, twomembers of the committee raised the issues during anoverview of employee relations department issues.

Warren Nelson started the discussion, saying thatsomething has to be done about the wage increases forthe unions. He said the taxpayers can’t continue to payfor the increases and a line must be drawn. Nelson saidthe county should go to employee furloughs if that is theonly option.

Later in the meeting, James Edgell said that BarronCounty is contracting for cleaning services and savingmoney. Polk County must look at contracting possibili-ties, he said, and he would like to encourage each depart-ment to look at what services it can contract for. Nelsonvoiced his agreement.

Employee relations director Andrea Jerrick said thatcontracting for services is not easy to do, but her officecould advise the departments on ways to contract. Sheadded that the committee could look at its options foremployee costs during the closed session portion of themeeting.

The committee agreed it should look at wage and con-tract issues during each committee meeting and keep theissue current. Ken Sample said the committee should notwait until 2011 and the start of new contract negotiations.

“If the county administrator can put together a bal-anced budget and get all the department heads together,that would be an accomplishment,” Edgell said at the endof the discussion.

Background The five-member personnel committee had a large

change in membership after the April election and countyboard reorganization. Only two previous members, RussArcand and Patricia Schmidt, returned to the new com-mittee. Gone were Gerald Newville, Herschel Brown andWendy Rattel (who has replaced Keith Rediske). Joiningthe committee were new members Edgell, Nelson andSample. With that change, some old topics were back onthe table.

Polk County has about 570 employees, Jerrick said. Be-cause some of them are part time, that amounts to theequivalent of 444 full-time employees.

Most of the county employees are represented byunions and are covered by contracts. Polk County is inthe middle of a three-year contract period that grantedunion employees (represented employees) a pay increaseof just under 3 percent each year for 2009, 2010, and 2011.The county also pays 100 percent of the employees retire-

ment benefit (about 11 percent of the gross wage) and 90percent of their health-insurance cost.

About 60 management employees are not union mem-bers and are not covered by the contracts. For the presentyear, 2010, these employees did not receive a pay raise.(The raises were once called Cost of Living Adjustments,but it has been pointed out that there was no federalCOLA increase for 2010.}

During the recent election, some candidates raised theissue of reopening contracts and asking employees totake less of a wage increase, pay part of their retirementor pay more a larger part of their health insurance. An ar-gument raised for that idea was that employees mightrather take some cuts in pay and benefits than see job cutsand layoffs. Part of the arguments against reopening con-tracts was that the county is obligated to keep its pledgeand that reopening contracts is not a possible option.

Another possible method discussed for lower em-ployee costs, some 60 to 70 percent of the budget, is fur-loughs. The state of Wisconsin has imposed furloughdays on its employees, including the state employeesworking in the county’s UW-Extension office.

Polk County is now starting the 2011 budget process.That budget must be completed by mid-October, 4-1/2months from now.

Contracting services may be option

BURNETT/PINE COUNTIES - Two area roadway fa-talities were reported over the Memorial Day weekend,one involving an apparent motorcycle-deer collision inBurnett County on Friday afternoon and one involving arollover east of Pine City, Minn., on Sunday evening.

According to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department,Donald May, 60, of Hinckley, Minn., lost his life and hiswife, Shirley May, 61, was seriously injured, when theywere ejected from a 2007 Honda Gold Wing trike after ap-parently hitting a deer at approximately 4 p.m., Friday.Investigators said the crash occurred in the 3000 block ofSt. Croix Trail south of Hwy. 77 in the town of Swiss. May,who was a court security officer for Pine County, waspronounced dead at the scene by Burnett County DeputyMedical Examiner Erin Voglund. He suffered fatal chest

and head wounds when the motorcycle flipped over. Hiswife sustained severe arm and leg injuries and was air-lifted to a Twin Cities hospital. Both were wearing hel-mets.

On Sunday evening, a one-vehicle rollover near PineCity claimed the life of Faith Johnson, 68, of the town ofTrade Lake in Burnett County. Pine County Sheriff MarkMansavage said the cause of the accident was still underinvestigation. Charlie Johnson, 69, Faith’s husband, wasthe driver of the vehicle and they were on their way fromtheir home to Hinckley, Minn., when the accident oc-curred.

Both were taken to Burnett Medical Center in Grants-burg. Faith was then airlifted to North Memorial Hospi-tal where she was pronounced dead.

The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. onRussell Road, just east of Lily Road.

Funeral services for Faith Johnson will be held Friday,June 11, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lakewith visitation on Thursday, June 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. atthe Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg. - with informa-tion from sheriff’s departments of Pine and Burnett counties

Dana Frey is home fromBosnia and excitedabout starting his new jobas Polk County adminis-trator. His first day will beJune 7. - Photo by GreggWestigard

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by Nancy JappeLeader staff writer

SIREN – “You feel like you are forget-ting some things,” Randy Surbaugh, Sirenvillage administrator/engineer, said Fri-day, May 28. This was his last day on thejob after six years of giving advice to andworking with the village board on projectsthey wanted to see done.

That list of projects, now completed, in-cludes: Main Street reconstruction. TheSoutheast Neighborhood project (road-work on Third and Fourth avenues). Re-construction of First Avenue from LakeStreet to Works Progress. Reconstructionof First Avenue south of Hwy. 70. Instal-lation of sidewalks along Hwy. 35/70 onboth sides of the street all the way up toCrooked Lake Park. Administration andfinancial advising, but not the engineer-ing, for the wastewater treatment project.Building of a new utility garage. Replace-ment of two lift stations and manhole cov-ers. Installation of a pedestrian crosswalkfrom Park Street across the highway toCrooked Lake Park.

Having these major projects completedand nothing much hanging over the headof a new administrator was one of Sur-baugh’s reasons for retirement now. Healso started his work for the village as ad-ministrator and first on-staff engineerJune 1, 2004.

“I thought this would be a good time tomake a transition,” Surbaugh said. “Theboard has been good to work with. Theyhave been appreciative and supportive ofthe things I have been doing, and willingto say so. The board works togetherpretty well. Even though they don’t allshare the same opinions, they are willing(to do what needs to be done).”

One future project Surbaugh would liketo see done is putting a new street into theindustrial park on Hwy. 70. A street hasbeen platted, and if it were set up, a signcould be put there as a welcome to busi-nesses wanting to locate in the park. Also,he anticipates the need to redo the black-

topping on Fourth Avenue to replaceblacktopping that has been serving theroad for the past 20 years.

Another area of concern involves con-tinuation of ambulance service and theneed to still have four ambulance loca-tions available to village residents. Theproblem would be the cost, which it lookslike it would be a 3-percent tax increase tovillage residents just for ambulance serv-ice.

“State aid is not going up. The villagedidn’t grow. We have an aging popula-tion,” Surbaugh commented. “So far wehave avoided a tax increase to this point.We need dialogue between the board andthe public. There’s still a disconnect be-tween what people are willing to pay inproperty taxes and pay for services. Peo-ple can’t have it both ways. Cutting serv-ice is a tough call. We would like to makethe village a friendly place for people toretire.”

Surbaugh said he wasn’t happy aboutraising the village sewer rates, which wasa much larger increase than people wouldhave liked. “But the water rates didn’t goup,” he added.

According to Surbaugh, growth in thevillage is the only hope for easing the fi-nancial situation, but he pointed out thatthis brings its own problems. He feels thatthe village board has thought ahead tothat possibility. He knows that hiringMartin Shutt, a registered engineer, was agood decision made by the board becauseShutt has had experience in dealing withthe state and public agencies as well ashaving an engineering background.

Surbaugh has volunteered to come backwhen the village receives its redone CodeBook, and will work with Shutt in imple-menting the book. In the meantime, heplans to work on his wife, Barbara Katt’s,honey-do list of things put off until retire-ment. He’ll have more time for fishingand a trip or two, not very big trips, thisfall.

Surbaugh commended the Siren Cham-ber for hiring Chris Moeller as its admin-istrator and setting up her office at thevillage hall, thus furthering communica-tion between the village and the chamber.

One of the special memories Surbaughwill carry away with him happened theday when someone in the village hall forDepartment of Motor Vehicles testing re-leased pepper spray into the room. Theroom had to be cleared, and all the DMVequipment thoroughly cleaned. Somepeople who came in to see the DMV laterthat day were angry that no one was thereto handle their business.

Shutt waited until Surbaugh’s last offi-cial day on the job was finished beforemoving into Surbaugh’s vacated office.As of Tuesday, June 1, Shutt will be on thejob, and Surbaugh will start to tackle thewaiting honey-do list and getting out tocare for his garden, his six years of beingat the beck and call of the village of Sirencompleted. He quipped that there was afine line between people wishing him ahappy retirement and people who were

wanting to see him gone. He goes awayknowing that the job was a very good onefor someone with his background and thathe leaves Siren in a very good position tomove ahead in the future.

Retirement time comes for Siren Village administrator/engineer

DuWayne Wiberg, chairman for the town of Dewey, shared a farewell handshake with RandySurbaugh at Surbaugh’s retirement party Thursday, May 27, at the Siren Village Hall. – Photosby Nancy Jappe

Crooked Lake Park summer hosts Pat and Richard were on hand to wish Randy Surbaughwell on his retirement from the village of Siren. The two hosts were at the park last year andwere back again to ensure that the summer goes smoothly over there.

Korean War veteran John Bruzek held his great-grandson John Bruzek IV, as his son, Viet-nam veteran John Bruzek II, and grandson, John Bruzek III, stand next to him. The Bruzeksposed for the four-generation photo at the Grantsburg American Legion Memorial Dinneron Monday afternoon. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Siren Village Clerk Ann Peterson is showncutting the cake prior to the retirement partyof village Administrator/engineer Randy Sur-baugh Thursday, May 27.

A retirement party was held at the Siren Vil-lage Hall Thursday, May 27, to celebrate theretirement of village Administrator/engineerRandy Surbaugh. A brief program was heldduring the afternoon with people voicing com-pliments on the job Surbaugh has done for thevillage.

Chris Moeller, Siren Chamber of Commerceadministrator, had a few words to say abouther contact with Randy Surbaugh since shewas hired by the chamber. The two spentmuch time over cups of coffee talking aboutprojects and ways to attract tourism and eco-nomic development to the village. Moellercalled Surbaugh an “excellent soundingboard,” saying that he countered that by com-menting, “I’m only an engineer.”

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Danbury station to be fullystaffed 24 hours a day

by Sherill SummerLeader staff writer

SIREN - A six-page ambulance contractnegotiated by the Burnett County TownsAssociation’s ambulance negotiation com-mittee was handed out this week tocounty towns and village that plan toenter a three-year contract with North Me-morial Ambulance Service.

Taking direction from a straw poll at anApril 20 meeting of the towns association,where 16 out of 20 municipalities voted tokeep an ambulance station in Danburyand increase the staffing there if possible,the negotiation team pursued the most ex-pensive of the three service-level optionsprovided by North Memorial, but the op-tion that would also provide the mostservice.

The cost of the ambulance subsidy to bedivided between the towns and villagesreceiving service from this contract will be$648,534 per year for the first two years.The amount paid in the third year of thecontract will increase, based on the con-sumer price index, but not more than 4.5percent.

This year North Memorial was paid$541,534 to provide service for most ofBurnett County’s townships and all of itsvillages.

The annual amount paid to the ambu-lance provider is not expressed in per-capita amounts as was used in the past.The ambulance committee is trying toavoid using per-capita figures believingthey are somewhat misleading. The pay-ment amount would not go up if the pop-ulation increases, and while the amountwill be divided between townships and

villages based on population, the moneyfor the ambulance service is raisedthrough the tax levy. However, populationfigures used to divide the payment be-tween the townships and villages onlycount full-time residents. The tax levy onnonresident owners also contributes to theambulance service so the quoted per-capita amount did not reflect the amounteach property owner paid for ambulanceservice.

The state mandates that all towns andvillages provide ambulance service fortheir residents, and up until this year, theambulance service was countywide.Three townships chose different ambu-lance providers in 2010, and the remain-ing towns and villages were forced to paymore to retain the ambulance service. Asthe countywide ambulance coalition col-

lapsed, there was a push to try and bringother ambulance providers to the negotia-tion table to be sure that Burnett Countywas paying a reasonable amount ofmoney for the ambulance service theywere receiving from North Memorial.

Initially, a total of four different ambu-lance providers expressed interest in serv-icing Burnett County: Gold Cross, Allina,Life Link and North Memorial, but onlyNorth Memorial submitted a proposal.The other ambulance providers were notinterested in operating in the county oncethey looked at the amount of ambulanceruns the county generates and consideredthe geographical area they must provideservice in.

Three options

The proposal submitted by North Me-morial included three options.

One option was to keep the currentlevel of service that has one advanced lifesupport ambulance crew staffed 24 hoursa day in Webster, one basic ambulancebased in Grantsburg that was staffed 12hours a day but volunteer-staffed at night,a volunteer-staffed basic ambulance at A& H and another volunteer-staffed ambu-lance in Danbury. One problem with thisoption is that North Memorial did notknow how long it could keep the Danburystation open because of a lack of volun-teers available in that area.

Another option was to have a sprint carbased in Webster so that a paramediccould respond to any ambulance runs inthe county, but there would only be threeambulance crews, one each in Webster,Grantsburg and A & H.

The final option was to continue to havefour ambulance crews, two of themstaffed 24 hours a day. The only way tokeep an ambulance in Danbury, however,was to have an apartment available for theambulance crew.

The town of Swiss owns apartments ad-jacent to the ambulance garage that aresuitable for ambulance staff and the finalagreement between North Memorial andthe ambulance coalition is that the price ofambulance service would increase an-other $7,000 above the initial proposal,from $641,534 to $648,534, to includehousing for the ambulance staff in Dan-bury.

All towns and villages included in theservice area will vote on the contract intheir June meetings. The new contractmust be in place by June 31, but this con-tract does not go into effect until Januaryof 2011.

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by Mary StirratLeader staff writer

LUCK — It’s been eight years sinceLuck Village residents have seen a hike intheir sewer utility rates, but that streak isabout to end.

Village auditor Steve Scheidler of Lar-sonAllen met with the village board at itscommittee of the whole meeting heldWednesday evening, May 26, to give the2009 audit report. The village is in goodfinancial shape, he said, except the sewerutility. The water utility could also usesome help, according to Scheidler.

The sewer utility, he said, has gener-ated about the same amount of revenueover the past two years, right around$150,000. The net loss has increased, how-ever, from $49,198 in 2008 to $61,179 in2009. Cash assets were “in the red”$31,107 in 2009, compared to $1,081 in2008.

“We would recommend you take a lookat your user rates for sewer utility,” Schei-dler advised the board.

Village Administrator Kristina Handtsaid that she has researched the sewerrates in other communities within PolkCounty and found Luck to be the secondor third lowest in the county. The villagehas also contracted for a study of the treat-ment plant, added public works directorSeth Petersen, at a cost of $13,000.

“You need to do something about therates,” said Scheidler. If not, he cautioned,the sewer utility will need to tap into thegeneral fund to make ends meet, causingproblems for the general fund.

The last rate change for the water util-ity was made in 2004, and the water andsewer commission is looking into theneeds for that department, said commit-tee member Peter Demydowich.

According to Scheidler, the balancesheet for the water utility looks good, butthe income statement justifies an increase.Net assets for the utility decreased bynearly $27,000 between 2008 and 2009,and operating loss increased by more than$5,000.

“You have justification if you want toraise your rates,” said Scheidler.

A sewer rate increase can be authorizedby the village board, but any significantincrease in water utility must be approvedby the Public Service Commission.

Numbers at the golf course look good,with 2009 revenue up about $8,000 over2008 and expenses down by about

$36,000. Handt told Scheidler that she feltexpenses were better managed, and about$15,000 in savings has been realized bycombining the positions of public worksdirector and golf course superintendent.

The general fund revenue for 2009 was$702,272, up from $669,048 in 2008. Ex-penses were down by $200,000, from$871,161 in 2008 to $670,785 in 2009.

Scheidler touched on the village’s re-volving loan, a community developmentblock grant that was initially federallyfunded. It enables homeowners to obtaina loan to renovate and update theirhomes, and when the home is sold theloan is repaid.

There are about six houses in that pro-gram that have been foreclosed on, saidHandt, resulting in a loss of approxi-mately $71,400 to the revolving loan fund.

The undesignated fund, considered a“rainy day” fund for the village, has 42percent of the annual expenses, while vil-lage policy recommends 30 percent.

Other business• John Wilcoxon told the board he

would like to be considered for the trusteeseat left vacant with the resignation of JenNelson in late April. Danette Olsen wasto be appointed to the position last monthbut the appointment was postponed untilall board members could meet her.

• The board received a letter from Kyleand Heather Johansen, owners of BellaSalon, regarding the village ordinanceregulating massage establishments. Theordinance, which has previously not beenenforced, requires a $200 annual licensefee, plus $25 to license each masseuse.Each masseuse is also required to undergoa physician’s examination, and the Jo-hansens estimate the total cost to bearound $500 . The Johansens said the or-dinance, which has been on the bookssince 1987, is outdated and the fees unfair,The massage therapists at Bella Salon arestate certified, he noted.

• At its regular meeting June 9, theboard will consider the committee of thewhole’s recommendation to annex the olddump property into the village. Accord-ing to discussion at the meeting, everyonethought this step had been taken longago. Discussion last year regarding an in-dustrial/business park led to investiga-tion of the property, which is owned bythe village but not within its borders.

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Last week it was announced that Dane County in southernWisconsin will hold one of its more popular attractions June19.

Not a county fair or NASCAR event.It’s a free collection of electronic waste.The first such event there resulted in thousands of vehicles

lined up, loaded down with unwanted computer monitors,TVs, DVD players, VCRs and cell phones. Dane County mightdouble the number of traffic lanes at the event this year.

Electronics contain lead, cadmium and other elements thatcould contaminate groundwater - and so they can’t be sent to alandfill.

It costs money to throw stuff away today, a concept whichhas taken some baby boomers awhile to come to grips with -even though it’s been the norm for a long time.

Jen Barton, environmental specialist with Northwest Re-gional Planning in Spooner, says the Dane County e-wasteevent is free because that county, with a population of nearly500,000, has a number of retailers that need to recycle/collect acertain number of pounds of electronics to meet the obliga-tions under the new law signed last October.

The law says manufacturers are responsible for collectingand recycling old equipment. A Janesville-based company,Universal Recycling Technologies - has been hired by the com-panies (electronics manufacturers including the MRM Groupwhich represents Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba and 20 other man-ufacturers) to cover all the cost of the free collection event.

URT needs to collect roughly 10 million pounds for thosemanufacturers to meet their obligations under the new law.

For us, in Northwest Wisconsin, the numbers don’t add upin terms of retailers or potential pounds of electronic waste -and hence, no free collection courtesy of the manufacturers.

The last free electronic waste collection in our area was in2004. And that’s due to the fact that fees need to be collectedto make the system pay for itself.

It really doesn’t cost that much to recycle electronic waste -you can get rid of a complete computer system for under $20,for example. But add in the VCRs, DVD players, etc. at $5apiece and the cost can add up fairly quickly.

Given the potential in rural areas for some to consider creat-ing their own dumping ground on their property, a “dumpyour e-waste for free” event might be a project worthy of thebest grantwriters.

We have plenty of e-waste in rural Wisconsin, too.

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Being “special” or handicapped is often hard.Making it harder is that sometimes normal peo-ple don’t know how to deal with the person in-side the handicaps. We have a child who is“special,” and he has been fortunate to have hadpeople around him who are willing to accepthim as a complete person, one with special chal-lenges. He has met people in four differentschools in Polk County over his 17 years in theeducation system and has had wonderful expe-riences in all.

The staff and students of both the Luck andFrederic schools, especially Luck’s Class of 2010,are awesome people. You not only acceptedRyan into your lives but gave him respect andfriendship along with your help. He got a great

high school experience and our hope is that yougot something good from him as well. He willnever forget you and sees you all as friends.

You parents have raised your children to besuch wonderful people. Our towns, county,state and country are in good hands as theseyoung people grow to become your future lead-ers. We hope Ryan continues to be blessed inmeeting more people like those who make upthe public school communities of Polk County.Good luck to you all as you plan for your fu-tures, you have the hearts to do anything.

Pattie and Eugene JohnsonLuck

The hearts to do anything

CCrroowwddeedd iiss ggoooodd ssiiggnnBurnett and Polk counties, along with every other county

in Wisconsin, lost money last year (2009) as a result of fewertourism dollars being spent.

About a billion dollars less was spent on tourism statewidein 2009 than in 2008.

Burnett County, which arguably relies more on tourism dol-lars than many of the area counties, saw a near 11-percent de-crease from 2008 to 2009, one of a handful of the state’s 72counties to see a double-digit decrease. Polk County saw a 6-percent decrease during the same time period.

Officials claim it will take 2010 and 2011 to bring tourismspending back to the statewide total of $13 billion in tourismspending in 2008.

At first glance, this past weekend saw a lot of traffic andgenerated a lot of talk by locals that perhaps – just maybe –the economy is beginning to show small signs of recovery.The highways, stores and food outlets were overflowing withvehicles and customers this Memorial Day weekend.

Perhaps it’s just been a long time since we’ve seen a trafficjam or the return of summer has us longing for fresh facesand potential customers.

Or maybe tourism will begin its comeback this season notcuring but helping to soothe a severely aching local economy.

Some say speculation is for fools, but there’s nothing wrongwith wishful thinking ... and it actually felt crowded here thispast weekend.


Memorial Day disappointment

What did you do on Memorial Day tohonor our veterans? I went to the OakGrove Cemetery to honor my father andtwo uncles who served our coun-try. Family members and I went daily forabout a week before the services to plantflowers, wash gravestones and put outsolar lights to honor them.

But come the morning of June 1, all ourhard work turned out to be in vain. Gonewere most of the solar lights, some deco-rations and even one of the pots full offlowers.

Thieves who rob cemeteries are the low-est of low and to do it on Memorial Dayof all days. The day set aside to honor theveterans who laid down their lives foryour freedoms; is unforgivable.

Maybe you didn’t realize the true mean-ing of Memorial Day. Here is the defini-tion from the Wikipedia Web site:Memorial Day is a United States federalholiday observed on the last Monday ofMay. Formerly known as Decoration Day,it commemorates U.S. soldiers who diedwhile in the military service. First enactedto honor Union soldiers of the AmericanCivil War – it is celebrated near the day ofreunification after the Civil War – it wasextended after World War I to honorAmericans who have died in all wars.

I would like to add to the person/orpersons who removed items from the fivegrave sites of my family members on Me-morial Day, please return them. If youhave any feelings at all about the finalresting place of our loved ones, leave thegrave sites as you find them. If you feelyour crime was no big deal, I hope that asyou reached down to removed the butter-fly solar light from my father’s grave, youtook a good look at the veteran’s photo inthe plaque that you stole it from.

Please check your loved ones graves inthe Webster area to see if they to havebeen disturbed and report to the sheriff’sdepartment if anything is missing.

Raelynn HunterWebster

GenerosityTo everyone who supported River’s

Run and Ride Rally: we could not havedone this without the contributors, dona-tions and participants. Our first-annualrally was a huge success raising over$8,000! The money was split three ways,going to two established organizations:Faith’s Lodge and The CompassionateFriends. These organizations have workedhard to help families that have lost chil-dren and are run entirely from donations.We appreciate everyone’s contributions tohelp these amazing people continue tohelp others. The last of the money is goingto develop River’s Community Uplift Pro-gram in Milltown, to help others in needand nonprofit organizations that surviveonly due to others generosity.

We are very touched that so many peo-ple came to help us give to these causes.This event showed how many big heartsthere are in our area, and we are verygrateful to have a home amongst thesewonderful people. We are so happy tohave the opportunity to pay it forwardand help others the way our communityhelped us through the loss of our son.

In River’s memory, our appreciation toall!

Ben and Deanna WheelerMilltown

Food driveDue to the generosity of all the families

that contributed to the Postal CarriersFood Drive, we collected 1,579 pounds offood in St. Croix Falls and 608 pounds offood in Cushing, all of which was given tothe Fmaily Pathways Food Pantry!

This will certainly help our families forthe next few weeks. Your outpouring ofaffection and help is deeply appreciated.

Without the postal carriers, who distrib-uted the bags and picked up the food, thiswould not have been possible.

Kathy Wills, managerFamily Pathways

We don’t get it!Speaking recently on health care, Sen.

Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., said: “I’ve got-ten 90,000 e-mails and faxes on the health-care bill and over 85,000 of them areagainst it. After all the debate we’ve had,I can’t believe so many people still do notget it.”

With this kind of a brain, it’s no wonderthe U.S. is in trouble!

If we the people still have this caliber ofrepresentative still standing after Nov. 2we do not get it and we deserve to con-tinue with politics as usual and the Social-ist agenda.

For more than 100 years, politics asusual has been the alternating shifts of theelites, Republicans and Democrats. Weget elites and Republicans for a couple ofterms, they spend, tax, corrupt and angerthe people, then we switch and get elitesand Democrats for a couple of terms, theyspend, tax, corrupt and anger people.

Then to keep things profitable, we start awar somewhere. Does this sound familiarto you? Have you had enough of this cor-rupt mess yet?

We have to come to grips with the real-ity that this mess is not what our foundersenvisioned. They had been exposed totyranny and were determined to preventit from happening again. From where Isit, we are currently failing them miser-ably

“Insanity is when we keep doing thesame things and expecting different re-sults.” – Albert Einstein. Hopefully,enough of us will recover from this insan-ity to keep our country from total destruc-tion.

Come Nov. 2 we need to select represen-tatives that will make their allegiance tothe Constitution greater than party poli-tics or self, select those with principlesover politics. It is our only salvation.

Visit and bookmark the Web site min-nesota.tenthamendmentcenter.com clickon the link “10-4 Pledge.” Download thisand send it to your representative or can-didate to sign. If they are not willing tosign this, it likely means more politics asusual, and it may be in your best interestto look at another someone different.

Leon MoeTrade Lake/St. Croix Falls

Successful businessesare not the enemy

Assemblyman Ann Hraychuck wasquick to “feel the pain” of the – soon to beunemployed – Polaris workers in Osceola.Sounds a bit hypocritical coming from onewho cast the deciding vote on one of themost anti-business, tax and spend, social-ist budgets in the history of the state ofWisconsin.

When legislative action, at the county,state, and federal levels, sends a clear mes-sage that the government views success-ful businesses as bad for the country, whatchoice is left for successful businesses butto move to a more business friendly loca-tion? Ardisam in Cumberland has trans-ferred much of its production to China,and there is talk that Harley-Davidson—the poster child for Wisconsin businesssuccess stories—may soon be moving itsproduction facilities elsewhere. Appar-ently Polaris would rather take its chancesin the hell that is Mexico than the socialistrepublic that the United States and Wis-consin have become, thanks to Obama,Doyle, Hraychuck, Hubler, Jauch, Fien-gold, Kohl, Pelosi, Reid and Obey.

The departure of Polaris, the largest em-ployer in Polk County, most likely leavesPolk County Government as PolkCounty’s largest employer. One wouldhave to be totally brain dead not to see ahuge problem with that.

Polaris has been an outstanding corpo-rate citizen and asset to Polk County forits entire tenure in Osceola. Hraychuckknows from her law enforcement dayshow generous Polaris has been to localgovernments by making equipment avail-able for government use and their supportof the Polk County Adult DevelopmentCenter. How did Polk County repay Po-laris’s generosity and support? When Po-laris and many others asked the county tomake the Amery to Dresser Trail a motor-ized use trail, the mayor of Amery – or the“Godfather of Amery” as the editor of theAmery Free Press described the mayor atthe time – and his puppets, told Polaris totake a hike – literally. No motorized trafficon the Amery to Dresser Trail or theGandy Dancer Trail in Polk County unlessthere is snow on the ground. If you arephysically unable to walk or bike theroute you are effectively banned from en-joying this government-owned property.Discrimination anyone? Then Hraychucksupported, with crucial votes in the As-sembly, the anti-business agenda of thesocialist Doyle administration and thenpromises to help those who’s jobs shehas helped to drive away by providingthem with more welfare. Gee—thanksAnn!

Maybe we need representatives whoremember us while they are not runningfor re-election and honor the promisesthey made to their constituents that gotthem elected in the first place.

Hopefully Polaris, Ardisam, Harley-Davidson and others will continue to besuccessful and prosperous. Unfortu-nately, their prosperity will benefit Chinaand Mexico—not Osceola, Cumberland,Wisconsin or the Socialist Republic of theUntied States. We must throw out careerpoliticians who view successful busi-nesses as an enemy that needs to be pun-ished with higher taxes, moregovernmental interference and irrespon-sible regulations that jeopardize theirability to survive here.

Bob Blake Rural Frederic


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The 2010 fall election is ever-changingthese days - locally and statewide.

Two more candidates have entered therace for the 75th District Assembly seatbeing vacated by Mary Hubler (see sto-ries, page 3).

The field of candidates for Polk Countysheriff is also growing and a primary willbe necessary as there are now two Re-publicans in the race (See story, page 3).

Candidates for all offices can still enterthe race until July 13, the last day to filecampaign papers.

•••According to an article this week in

the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Ash-land County District Attorney SeanDuffy can no longer exploit the genera-tional contrast he offered against a 71-year-old Washington veteran who hasrepresented the district since beforeDuffy was born. Duffy is now expectedto face Julie Lassa, a 39-year-old state sen-ator from Stevens Point. "Obey as chair-man (of the House AppropriationsCommittee) was easily tied to the frus-trating direction of the country that peo-ple are upset with," said NathanGonzales, of the nonpartisan RothenbergPolitical Report. "All that stuff is not quiteas easy to pin on Lassa. If they're runningthe same race, then that is a huge redflag."

•••Two others tossed their hats into the

ring for the 7th District Congressionalseat this week - and neither of themwants your money, according to theMarshfield News-Herald. The candi-dates don’t have much in common be-yond that, but both Gary Kauther, 50, ofPoplar, and Ken Driessen, 53, of Hay-ward, say they are running independentcampaigns outside of the politican estab-lishment. Both eschew donations andpromise to be genuine representatives ofthe people. Kauther owned a waste man-agement company until last fall, when hewas pushed out of the business by statepolicy changes in dumping rates at land-fills, he said. He said the experiencemade clear to him that state lawmakersare not looking out for business owners."I am thoroughly disgusted with politicsin general," Kauther said. He said hewould advocate for small governmentand fiscal conservatism as well as veter-ans' issues if elected. He said he identifieswith the tea party activist movement. Healso is a "birther" who believes PresidentBarack Obama is constitutionally ineligi-ble to be president because he was se-cretly born in Kenya. "I would love to seehis birth certificate," Kauther said."There's got to be a reason why he holds

it back." Obama has made his birth cer-tificate publicly available and it has beencertified by the state of Hawaii. Driessenis mostly liberal with a libertarian streak,he said – but if elected, he said his ownopinion on the issues wouldn't matter.He is an advocate of what he calls directparticipatory democracy, a system thatwould allow the residents of the districtto register their preferences via his Website (www.wis7thdpd.org) and otheropinion-gathering tools. Then, he said, hewould vote for whatever the majority de-termined. "I would have a say thatshouldn't be more or less than someoneelse's say," Driessen said. Driessen, whohas an associate degree in mechanical en-gineering from Michigan TechnologicalUniversity, has worked as an electrician,maintenance man and mechanic. Accord-ing to his Web site and public records,Driessen last fall was arrested on mari-juana possession charges, his second of-fense. He is appealing the case.

•••A number of candidates are lining up

for the lieutenant governor’s job, ac-cording to the Milwaukee Journal-Sen-tinel. Democrats seeking the job are:James Schneider of Gotham, Sen. SpencerCoggs of Milwaukee, Assembly MajorityLeader Thomas Nelson of Kaukauna andWaunakee businessman Henry Sanders.Milwaukee Ald. T. Anthony Zielinskiraised the most among Democrats for thejob last year, but dropped out of the con-test last month. Republicans in the raceare: Republicans running for the job areBrett Davis of Oregon, Lake Geneva busi-nessman and Green Beret officer BenCollins, former WISN-TV anchor Re-becca Kleefisch of Oconomowoc and Su-perior Mayor Dave Ross. Why do somany people want the $76,000 a year job?"You just stand around and wait for thegovernor to die. It's a plum job," saidstate Sen. Alan Lasee, R-De Pere, who hasbeen unsuccessful in his efforts to changethe state constitution and eliminate thepost. Terry Virgil of Fort Atkinson is run-ning as a Libertarian.

•••Only days after officially entering the

U.S. Senate race, Oshkosh businessmanRon Johnson is running slightly behindincumbent Russ Feingold, according toa poll released Thursday, May 27. TheRasmussen Reports poll showed thatFeingold, a Democrat, was leading with46 percent of the vote to Johnson’s 44 per-cent with a margin of error of plus orminus 4.5 percentage points. The surveywas of 500 likely voters. - Gary King withwire reports, news releases

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Handwriting wason the wall

Now that the decision has been madeby Polaris Industries to pull out of Wis-consin, I see Ms. Hraychuck wants tohelp the workers in dealing with it.

While I was in office, Polaris Industriesannounced a move to either Wyoming,Minn., or Osceola. After notifying Gov.Doyle and the Department of Commerceof the move, a plan was put in motion bythe administration to attract the move toOsceola. All during the negotiations Ifelt the administration was going to beunable to compete with Minnesota, andit proved correct.

Having said this, I believe the hand-writing was on the wall for Polaris In-dustries to pull out of Wisconsin becauseof its bad business climate. Things weremade worse by the lack of support fromHraychuck regarding the trail system for

ATVs, in particular the Amery to DresserTrail which is now a silent trail. Anotherfactor I am sure was the state budget thatwas filled with billions of dollars of taxand fee increases, as said by DemocratSen. Holperin “enough to sink a battle-ship.” Hraychuck had an opportunity tosupport expanding our state trail systemfor multiuse and to vote against the job-killing budget that passed by one vote.If Hraychuck is sincere in helping the jobmarket in Osceola and the state of Wis-consin, she would recall her decidingvote on the budget, but it is too late forthat.

Mark PettisHertel

Editor’s note: The author is a formerstate representative from the 28th District.

Obey and realityIt seems David Obey is having diffi-

culty adjusting to reality. Obey surprised his fellow Democrats a

couple of weeks ago by abruptly an-nouncing that he would not seek re-elec-tion to the congressional seat he has heldfor more than 40 years. Even thoughmany in the national press have recentlycommented that Obey was in jeopardyof losing the seat to Republican chal-lenger Sean Duffy, when asked if thiswas the reason for his departure, Obeyinsisted it was not. Obey went so far assaying that Duffy doesn’t have a snow-ball’s chance in Hades. Hmmm. Soundslike sour grapes to me. Obey, who au-thored the disastrous $787 billion (or isit $852 billion?) stimulus bill - a billwhich seems to have stimulated nothingexcept citizen anger - says he is retiringbecause he is “bone tired.” He must bejoking. It just shows how out of touch

with reality Obey is. I guess those three-day congressional

workweeks can be really draining (andrunning from the press when he getsasked some tough questions). PerhapsObey should try doing some of the jobsof the people in his district (well - thefew jobs that are left). I wonder how hewould feel after working just one 40-hour workweek at a factory? What’smore likely, Obey is leaving his cushy$150,000 per year job in Congress be-cause he is tired, or because he knowsthat citizen anger over bailouts and reck-less spending would have resulted in hisdefeat by Duffy? I’ll let you decide.

R.J. HartungDresser

Editor’s note: The author is the chairmanof the Polk County Republican Party


Wannigan Days donation approved

by Tammi MilbergLeader staff writer

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Taylors FallsCity Council met May 24. The city councillooked at appointing a management teamfor the trail project to make recommenda-tions to the city council and communicateto the park and rec. commission for trail-re-lated matters. “It’s a major piece of the puz-zle for the parks and trails master plan toconnect all the parks and trails and it’s agreat opportunity for all of us,” said LarryJulik-Heine, councilman. Members for themanagement team were confirmed asCouncilman Julik-Heine, zoning adminis-

trator coordinator Larry Phillips andMayor Michael Buchite, by a motion thatcarried with all in favor.

The council approved finishing the Me-morial Community Center with miscella-neous carpentry at a cost of $1,330. Thestairs and drywall finishing will be tableduntil the next meeting.

The council considered a request for adonation to the Wannigan Days fireworks.The city in the past has donated and con-tributed from the charitable gamblingfund, which has no money left in it. Whenthe account dried up last fall, the city bud-geted for donations to to Wannigan Daysand the Lighting Festival in order to helpout with those events in the city. The coun-cil approved a donation of $500 for fire-works.

Trail management team formed WASHINGTON – Congressman DaveObey, D-Wis., chairman of the House Ap-propriations Committee, made the fol-lowing statement on the newly updatedCongressional Budget Office analysis ofthe impact of the American Recovery andReinvestment Act:

“The new CBO analysis of the eco-nomic impact of the Recovery Actdemonstrates that the Republican party’scontinual assertion that the act has notbeen effective in creating jobs is just polit-ical hot air.

“The Congressional Budget Office isthe neutral traffic cop whose job it is tokeep both parties honest on fiscal mat-ters. Their newest updated analysis indi-cates that, without that legislation,between 1.2 and 2.8 million additionalAmericans would be unemployed andthe economy would be significantlysmaller.

“This comes on top of the last two job

reports from the Bureau of Labor Statis-tics, which demonstrate that the economyhas gone from losing over 750,000 jobs amonth when President Obama took officeto gaining 520,000 jobs over the last twomonths.

“There is no doubt that the economy isbeginning the long, slow, process of re-covery, and that the recovery package isplaying a key role in turning that corner.

“There’s no question that if we’d fol-lowed the ‘Do-Nothing!’ advice of thesame Republican party leadership whoput this country in the economic ditch inthe first place, unemployment would besignificantly higher than it is today andour long-term ability to bring the federaldeficit down would be even more diffi-cult because unemployment causesdeficits to expand. Putting people to workover time is essential if we are to bringthose future deficits down.” - from the of-fice of Congressman Obey

by Regan KohlerSPOONER – The new Wisconsin

Canoe Heritage Museum, Spooner,opened Saturday, May 29, to a largecrowd.

For the past two years, the city ofSpooner collaborated with a number ofothers on renovating the old feed mill on312 N. Front St., turning it into a mu-seum filled with handcrafted woodenand birch-bark canoes, and exhibits.Mayor Gary Cuskey said that it began

with a phone call three years ago fromMorton Dahl, who had been asked if thecity would be interested in a donation ofhistoric canoes for a museum.

Cuskey said he told Dahl, “I thinkyou’re certifiable.”

However, he added, there was interest,and the city council got on board, work-ing with Jeff and Jill Dean, who providedmost of the canoes now on display in themuseum. Though the old building wasinitially a mess, Cuskey said, “this grouppersevered,” and he said that withoutthe help of numerous people, the museum wouldn’t have been possible.

Cuskey said that the museum will tiein with the city’s future project – a largerailroad park on Front Street.

“This is just a start,” he said.State Assembly Rep. Mary Hubler

spoke that morning, saying she had seenthe building in its former state, and wasproud of how it turned out.

“I couldn’t believe this is the same[feed mill] I was in,” she said.

Hubler said she worked with the Leg-islature to declare May 29, 2010, as Wis-consin Canoe Heritage Day, and gave thecity a plaque denoting the proclamation.

Jill Dean was the keynote speaker for

the day and talked about the history ofcanoes in Wisconsin. She said it was fit-ting that the museum is next to the rail-road yards, as canoes and trains weretwo of the earliest forms of travel. Deansaid she and her husband had the dreamof a museum for many years.

“You, the citizens and elected officialsof Spooner, made the dream a reality,”she told the crowd.

After the ribbon cutting, visitors re-ceived a tour of the museum, with thefeatured exhibit “Reflections on theWater: A Celebration of Wisconsin Ca-noes.”

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Spooner Mayor Gary Cuskey spokeof the museum’s beginnings.

Jill Dean, along with her husband,Jeff, donated many of the historic ca-noes in the museum.

Les Fils du Voyageur performed a cappella music in honor of the canoe mu-seum grand opening. – Photos by Regan Kohler

Spooner MayorGary Cuskey, Rep.Mary Hubler, JillDean and WCHMBoard PresidentMike Johnson cutthe ribbon to offi-cially open the mu-seum.

Assembly Rep.Mary Hubler pre-sented WisconsinCanoe HeritageMuseum BoardPresident MikeJohnson with aproclamation ofSaturday, May 29,as Canoe HeritageDay. The grandopening of the mu-seum in Spoonerwas that morning,with keynotespeakers, livemusic and tours.

Obey: Analysis shows stimulus is working


BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - DianeBrask spent nearly 20 years of her careerworking with area young people throughBurnett!Polk Youth Ministry. Her workhere served as a platform to help launchher work in the United States and aroundthe world.

Brask is currently working with the Na-tional Network of Youth Ministries whichis based in San Diego, Calif. She workswith them as the national rural coordina-tor, helping to connect people, resourcesand best practices to serve youth in ruralcommunities across America. If you havefollowed this newspaper over the last sev-eral years, you know that Brask is also in-volved with similar work in remotevillages in other nations as well. The com-mon denominator wherever she goes isrural communities. Small towns are in herblood.

In late February,Brask attended aNational YouthWorkers Conven-tion in Chicago.There were over2,500 youth work-ers from all acrossthe United States.However, Brask re-ported, “Almostall of them repre-sented suburbia orlarge churches whocould afford to hirea full!time youth pastor. Very few in at-tendance represented churches under 150or churches in rural America who have asmall youth group or who have a volun-teer couple who give a few hours a week

to love kids in their church.” That is why she was so encouraged

when Allen Weed, president of Interlinc,an organization in Nashville, approachedher at the conference with an idea. Weedtold Brask, “I know you love small-townrural America and I never have done any-thing to help you with your passion. Iwant to do something this year.” Weedwent on to say that his organization, In-terlinc, wanted to partner with Brask tohelp get a graduation gift into the handsof graduates in 20 rural towns in Amer-ica.

So Brask partnered this spring with In-terlinc to make it possible for 20 graduatesin rural communities across America toreceive a graduation gift. The Con-GRADulations 2010 gift is aCD/DVD/booklet with 20 powerfulsongs from some of the top names inChristian and pop music including Skil-let, tobyMac, Flyleaf, Owl City and Re-liant K, and a media DVD with advicefrom Francis Chan, Dave Ramsey, transi-

tion information for college, artist insightsand more. Plus, there is a 48 page grad giftbook. All of this comes in an attractivepersonalized gift package.

By the time this project is completed,approximately 1,400 graduates will re-ceive this gift in 20 rural towns acrossAmerica in six different states including:Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington, Mon-tana, South Dakota and Michigan.

Towns in western Wisconsin and east-ern Minnesota were part of this project aswell, including graduates in: Frederic,Siren, Webster, Grantsburg, Pine City andHinckley.

This gift was made possible through thevision and generosity of Interlinc, an or-ganization in Nashville; a businessman inMichigan who raised half of the funds forthis project; and the 20 rural communitiesacross America who cooperated withBrask to make this gift possible for theyoung people in their hometowns. - withsubmitted information

ConGRADulations rural project partners with local youth worker

CLAYTON/CLEAR LAKE/CENTURIA – State Rep. Ann Hraychuck,D-Balsam Lake, will be holding listeningsessions on Thursday, June 3, and Friday,June 4, in Clayton, Clear Lake, and Cen-turia to speak with constituents of the28th Assembly District about their ques-tions and legislative concerns.

“As a state representative my job is torepresent and advocate for the people inour community. Next to the thousands ofphone calls and e-mails my office has re-ceived this legislative session, these listen-ing sessions are another wonderfulopportunity to get feedback and inputfrom constituents,” Hraychuck said.

Thursday, June 310:30 – 11:30 a.m., Clayton Municipal

Building, 133 Clayton Ave. EastNoon to 1 p.m., Clear Lake Library, 350

4th Ave.Friday, June 4

Noon – 1 p.m., Centuria MunicipalBuilding, 305 Wisconsin Ave.

These listening sessions are some ofmany that she will be holding in the up-coming weeks. Please feel free to contactHraychuck’s office if she can be of furtherassistance on this or any legislative mat-ter via phone at 888-529-0028 or e-mail [email protected]. - from the of-fice of Rep. Hraychuck

Hraychuck listening sessions this week

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Shirley Ince gave blood at the Unity FFA blood drive since her daughter was attendingthe Unity senior class trip. It was her first time giving so Haley St. Amand was on hand tobe with her. – Photo by Jeanne Alling

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Bill Drinkerd, right, representing Siren Covenant Men’s Ministry, presented a check of$400 to Dave McGrane and Cindy Glock for Habitat for Humanity. - Photo submitted

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Unity students in the Thursday night Alternative Diploma Program recently did a land-scaping service project in Milltown. Students worked with Jerry Livingston, center, puttingin a retaining wall, flower bed, shrub renovation and mulching near the Milltown LutheranChurch. After discussing some landscaping basics, the hands-on approach to learningprovided a great service and a learning opportunity for the students. – Photo by JeanneAlling

Shell Lake American Legion Com-mander Miles Miller presents ChuckLutz a plaque for 64 years of contin-uous service in the American Legion.Lutz is a member of the greatest gen-eration who is owed a debt that can-not be paid back. - Photo by LarrySamson

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Note: In this week’s Siren Po-lice report, you will see that manytickets were given to both driversand passengers for not havingtheir seat belts fastened. Withthe law passed a year ago thatpermits officers to stop peoplejust for seat-belt violations andthe current Click it or Ticket law-enforcement campaign, you willsee more and more of these cita-tions reported.

Seat-belt violationsMay 24: James M. Jackson,

21, Siren, and Sarah A. Kline,19, Siren, 6:53 p.m. Park andFourth Street.

May 26: Seth A. Stoner, 17,Webster, 6:21 p.m., Hwy. 35 andLanquist Street.

Frederic juvenile, 6:52 p.m.,Ballpark Street and Third Av-enue.

Driver Susan Stilwell, 22,Spooner, and passengerRhonda L. Stilwell, 43,Spooner, 8:33 p.m., Hwy. 35 andLanquist Street.

Three passenger in vehicle,Daniel T. Raincloud, 18, Min-neapolis, Minn., a Siren juvenileand Bill Joe Snyder, 22, Hinck-ley, Minn., 9 p.m. on Third Av-enue at Rasmussen Street.

May 27: Matthew A.Beecroft, 22, Frederic, Hwy. 35and Bacon Street.

Joseph M. Coen, 44, Siren,4:53 p.m., Third Avenue andCTH B.

John L. Stoeklen, 34, Amery,5:16 p.m., Third Avenue andLanquist Street.

Timothy J. Fedje, 35, EauClaire, 8:10 p.m., Hwy. 35/70and Johnson Street.

May 28: Scott E. Spencer,51, Frederic, 10 a.m., Hwy. 35and D’Jock Street.

Antonio H. De La Huerta, 23,Danbury, 3:10 p.m., Hanson andBradley streets.

May 29: Billy J. Williamson,30, Lewis, 9 a.m., Hwy. 35/70south junction.

Mark E. McDowell, 53, Hast-ings, Minn., 9:20 a.m., Hwy.35/70 and Johnson Street.

Dale J. Emberson, 19, Dan-bury, 9:45 a.m., Hwy. 35 andD’Jock Street.

Owner Trent E. Gehrke, 37,Somerset, and passengerCheryl M. Giblin, 43, Somerset,10:15 a.m., Hwy. 35 and D’JockStreet.

Dennis F. Kruger, 60,Spooner, 11:15 a.m., Hwy. 35and Lanquist Street.

Jennifer M. Barnaby, 25, Su-perior, 2:10 p.m., Hwy. 35 andD’Jock Street.

Kyle C. Phernetton, 21,Siren, 2:20 p.m., Hwy. 35 andD’Jock Street.

Benjamin J. Babcock, 22,Siren, 2:45 p.m., Hwy. 35 andD’Jock Street.

Nicole L. Moegi, 25, St. LouisPark, Minn., 6:50 p.m. Hwy.70and Hanson Avenue.

Dustin C. Lyon, 25, Amery,7:05 p.m., Hwy. 35/70 and John-son Street.

Allison M. Anderson, 17,Frederic, 7:32 p.m., Hwy. 35/70

and Park Street. Justin J. Ford, 19, Frederic,

and passenger Trisha M. Simon,19, Frederic, 8:30 p.m. on Hwy.35 and Anderson Street.

May 30: Craig A. Burmeis-ter, 32, Webster, 4:25 p.m., Hwy.35/70 and Works ProgressStreet.

May 31: Keith R. Peterson,55, Cambridge, Minn., 5:48 p.m.,Hwy. 35 and Capes Street.

Other violationsMay 14: Natasha R. Bree-

den, 28, Webster, was cited foroperating while intoxicated andoperating with a prohibited alco-hol concentration greater than.10 percent during a traffic stopon Hwy. 35/70 by Crooked LakePark at 2:03 a.m.

May 21: At 2:29 a.m., patronswere still at Northwoods Cross-ing Event Center.The officer instructed everyone

to leave.May 26: Michael L. Liljen-

berg, 34, Webster, was cited foroperating after revocation andoperating without the requiredseat belt during a traffic stop onEllis Avenue and East DoctorLake Trail at 4:43 p.m. His pas-senger, Jared R. Denotter, 28,Siren, was cited for drinking anopen intoxicant in the vehicleand for failure to wear the re-quired seat belt.

Timothy J. McIntire, 47,Siren, was cited for operatingafter revocation and failure touse the required seat belt in astop on Fourth and Bradley

Street at 7:26 p.m. His passen-ger, Jennifer A. Piper, 20, Be-loit, was cited for not using therequired seat belt.

Michael V. Marsh, 26, Siren,was cited for speeding on EllisAvenue and Dahlberg Street at10:55 p.m.

May 27: Amy L. Henck, 24,Luck, was cited for operatingafter suspension (Fourth-plus of-fense) and not using a seat beltin a stop at 8:21 p.m. on Hwy.35/70 and Bradley Street.

May 28: James A. Owens,28, Webster, was cited for oper-ating without a valid driver’s li-cense, failure to stop at a stopsign and violation of a child-safety restraint during a stop onSouth Shore Drive and FourthAvenue at 1:35 p.m.

Robert J. Belisle Jr. 40, Web-ster, was picket up for OAR/OWI-related at 3:30 p.m. on FourthAvenue and Johnson Street.

May 29: Lonnie M. Carter,29, Frederic, was picked up forOAR/OWI-related and for notusing a seat belt in a stop onHwy. 35 at Tower Road at 11:25a.m.

Travis W. Moser, 19, Supe-rior, was cited for not using aseat belt and was taken to Bur-nett County Jail on a Webstermunicipal warrant after a trafficstop on Hwy. 35 and CapesStreet at 1 p.m.

Bryce R. Larson, 19, Stillwa-ter, Minn., was cited for vehicleequipment violation. His vehiclewas covered in mud and the ve-

hicle mudguards failed to coverthe tires. The citation was givenat 7:59 p.m. on Hwy. 35 and Lan-quist Street.

May 30: Matthew P. Potvin,38, New Richmond, was cited forOWI, operating with a prohibitedalcohol concentration greaterthan .10 percent and possessionof an open intoxicant in the vehi-cle. He was stopped at 2:59a.m. on Hwy. 35 at Clear LakeStreet.

Two juveniles were referred tosocial services for trespassingand criminal property damage at12:58 p.m. in the Daniels Plumb-ing equipment lot.

Malinda M. King, 20, St.Paul, Minn., was cited for speed-ing on Hwy. 35/70 at the Timber-land Gifts and Goods lot at 5:33p.m.

May 31: Staci M. Kopecky,18, Siren, was cited for speedingon Hwy. 35 at Tower Road at4:55 p.m.

Joshua J. Bremer, 27, Fred-eric, was picked up on a BurnettCounty warrant and also cited fornot using the required seat beltin a traffic stop at 6:32 p.m. onHwy. 35 at Capes Street. Thedriver of the vehicle, Patricia L.Haaf, 28, Frederic, was cited fornot using a seat belt.

Siren police report

Trever D. DeMarre, 25, Web-ster, operate without valid li-cense, $200.50.

Adam M. Evans, 21, Dan-bury, two counts of theft of mov-able property, two-yearprobation, $17,335.40 restitution,restitution is to be paid jointlywith several co-defendants, mustearn a GED during the term ofprobation, must testify truthfullyin prosecution of co-defendants,alcohol assessment, six-monthjail sentence, Huber releasegranted if employed, $1,841.54.

Jacob W. Lubich, 18, Web-ster, fail to yield while making leftturn, 20 hours’ community serv-ice.

Marty D. Swanson, 47,Champlin, Minn., speeding,$173.50.

Timothy H. Ainley, 25,Grantsburg, operate withoutvalid license, $200.50.

Derek Churchill, 18, Web-ster, theft, $60.00 restitution,$200.00.

William L. Morrin, 22,Grantsburg, OWI, $691.50, li-cense revoked six months, alco-hol assessment.

Georgia M. Pittman, 75, Dan-bury, OWI, $817.50, license re-voked eight months, alcoholassessment.

Katie A. Clifford, 20, Grants-burg, issue worthless check,$309.00.

Burnett County criminal court

POLK COUNTY – Lance Arthurs, 22, Milltown, wasarrested and charged with OWI as well as causing dam-age to property on May 28 after crashing his ChevyBlazer into a telephone pole behind Wise Guys Bar inMilltown. When police arrived, Arthurs had a signifi-cant cut on his head and the officer gave first aid.Arthurs smelled of alcohol. He did not respond to theofficer’s questions, but a witness said he had been drink-ing at a nearby private residence and had refused theoffer of a ride. The witness saw him drive out of the alleyof the home, accelerating rapidly and then the witnessheard the crash. The officer estimated the vehicle wasgoing 45 to 50 mph when it hit the telephone pole.Arthurs was taken to the hospital for treatment. Bloodwork there showed blood alcohol content of .28 percent.

Robyn Carter, 32, Amery, was arrested and chargedwith OWI, second offense, on May 28. Carter wasstopped for speeding and weaving within the lane. Shewas given field sobriety tests and a Breathalyzer, whichregistered .169.

Julio Borgos, 42, Osceola, was charged with OWI andprohibited alcohol content on May 29 after beingstopped for erratic driving. His reading was .18.

Kirk Ramautar, 23, Osceola, was stopped for speedingabout 70 mph in a 45-mph zone and swerving over thecenter lane. He was given sobriety tests and charged. HisBreathalyzer registered .13, and he was also chargedwith having a prohibited alcohol content. — with infor-mation from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

OWI arrest report

Frederic Holiday Stationburglarized

FREDERIC – The Holiday Gas Station in Frederic wasburglarized on Saturday, May 29, at about 3 a.m.

Video from the store’s surveillance cameras show twopeople breaking in the door, stealing cigarettes and leav-ing on foot.

Later that day, police were made aware of two runawayminor males from a foster home in Frederic who were seenwalking in hayfields and hiding in the woods in the area.The duo were apprehended and allegedly admitted tobreaking into the store to get cigarettes, saying they hadtried to use a steak knife. When that didn’t work, they saidthey threw a fire extinguisher through the door. One of theboys was 17 years old. He was arrested and charged withburglary, criminal damage to property, theft and obstruct-ing an officer, the last because he initially lied to the policeabout his identity. — with information from the Polk CountySheriff’s Dept.

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MORP (prom spelled backwards) was recently sponsored by the Unity Leos Club as an after-prom lock-in at Unity. The Leos that coordinated and sponsored the event included (above):Jessica Larson, Jena Alling, Joe Larsen, Eric Kuske, Jenelle Larsen and Naomi WIlliamson.Zach Cardot (left) learned a special technique on the Velcro wall at Unity’s MORP activity. “FearFactor” has become a popular activity at Unity’s MORP, after-prom activity. This year’s win-ning team included (below): Naomi Williamson, Jenelle Larsen, Zach Tourville, Chris Lopezand Nate Kahl. – Photo by Jeanne Alling


Notices/Employment Opportunities

(May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AS SERVICER FOR RWPO IV, LLC

Plaintiff, vs.

CAROL F. MAREK, et al. Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 827 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on March 26, 2010, in the amount of $73,666.18, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: July 1, 2010, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:

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

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

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI.

DESCRIPTION: The South 150 feet of Lot 9, Block 3, Original Plat of the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin. (Parcel No. 126-29)

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 106 West Elm Street, Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-0029-0000. Dated this 10th day of May,

2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

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. (194878)

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WHITE PINE CEMETERY MEETING

June 7, 2010 6:30 p.m.

At the cemetery on Warner Lake Road.

All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Linda Terrian, Clerk Town of LaFollette

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APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Application for a combination Class A Retailer’s License to sell Fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Town Board of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wis.

The undersigned: Trade Lake Valley Store Daniel H. Milligan Hereby makes application for

a Class A Retailer’s License to sell Fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be served in Original containers off premises. From July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, at the place of business known as:

Trade Lake Valley Store 11980 State Road 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Burnett County Dated May 24, 2010 Deborah L. Christian, Town Clerk Trade Lake 51

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MANAGER TRAINEE Great benefits and earning potential.

Career opportunities available upon

completion of training program. Bachelor’s degree in a business

field required. Must be open to relocation.

Addl. $2.50 per hour for weekend hours. Apply in person at: MENARDS 1285 208th Street

St. Croix Falls, Wis. 5133

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Yard Must have excellent

people skills and be detail- oriented. Retail experience preferred, but not required.

Flexible schedule and benefits available. Add’l.

$2.50 per hour for weekend hours.

Apply In Person At...

MENARDS 1285 208th St.

St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 5133

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Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.

To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned:

G & J Adventures, Inc. d/b/a Adventures Gary Kannenberg, President 7710 Park Street W. Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

wooden-frame bar/restaurant. Hereby makes application for

Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fer - mented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.

Ann L. Peterson Village Clerk

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Application for Retail Class A Beer License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt bev - erages.


SSG Corporation d/b/a SSG Auto Stop Burton Lee Nordstrand,

President James W. Schreiber, Agent 24184 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

single-story convenience store. Hereby makes application for

Retail Class A Beer License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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Application for Retail Class A Beer License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt bev - erages.


St. Croix Properties Inc. d/b/a/ Four Winds Market Jack Sando, Agent 24133 State Hwy. 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

retail grocery store. Hereby makes application for

Retail Class A Beer License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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Application for Retail Class A Liquor License to sell intoxicat - ing liquors.


The Gallery at Parkside Place, d/b/a

The Gallery Gift and Floral Debra Lynn Rufsholm,

President 24248 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

commercial building, office, secure storage room, kitchen and four showrooms.

Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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Application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.


Indianhead Oil Co. Inc. d/b/a/

Holiday Stationstore #119 James A. Zeiler, Agent 24096 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

one-story concrete structure with coolers, display and main sales area.

Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fer - mented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.

Ann L. Peterson, Village Clerk 513481 41L WNAXLP


Application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.

To the village board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wiscon- sin. The undersigned:

Jackpine Trading Co. Inc. d/b/a

Jackpine Trading Co. Inc. Timothy Louis D’Jock, Agent 24006 Highway 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

24000 - 24012 Commercial Building.

Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fer - mented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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TOWN OF EUREKA Monthly Board

Meeting June 10, 2010

7 p.m. Agenda: Call to order; minutes and reports. Old business: Updates. New business: Open road work bids; liquor, tobacco and bar - tender license; fireworks control; new contract with house inspec - tor; citizen comment time; cor - respondence; discussion items/ announcments; sign vouchers to authorize payment; adjourn - ment. 513566 41L 31a,d


The following has applied for Renewal combination Class B beer and liquor license from July 1, 2010, thru June 30, 2011, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis., with appli - cation now on file at the clerk’s office:

Little Swede’s Wolf Creek Bar LLC

Shawn D. Johnson 2387 River Road St. Croix Falls, Wis. Application will be consid -

ered at the regular monthly town board meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Eureka Town Hall.

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The following has applied for Renewal combination Class B beer and liquor license from July 1, 2010, thru June 30, 2011, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis., with appli - cation now on file at the clerk’s office:

Kevin M. Austad, Agent KJ’s Eureka Bar, Inc. 2396 210th Ave. St. Croix Falls, Wis. Application will be con -

sidered at the regular monthly town board meet - ing on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Eureka Town Hall. 513570 41L 31a,d WNAXLP


The following has applied for Class B Retailers Winery and Class B Malt Beverage license from July 1, 2010, thru June 30, 2011, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis., with appli - cation now on file at the clerk’s office:

Laura M. Chamberlin, Agent

Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard LLC

1998A State Road 87 St. Croix Falls, Wis. Application will be consid -


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The following has applied for Renewal combination Class B beer and liquor license from July 1, 2010, thru June 30, 2011, in the Town of Eureka, Polk Cty., Wis., with application now on file at the clerk’s office:

Marc A. Porath Katherine E. Hillier, Agent The EdgeTown Tavern,

Inc. 2087 State Road 35 Milltown, Wis. Application will be consid -


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Application for Class B License to sell fermented malt beverages.

To the Town Board of the Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. The under - signed:

Cafe Wren Stephanie Ann Lundeen Hereby applies for Class

B Fermented Malt Bevera- ges and Class C Wine Li- cense from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, 2596 Hwy. 35, Luck, Wisconsin.

Dated May 28, 2010. Town of Luck Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 51

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The following position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

Description: This is a K-12 position with the School District of Shell Lake.

Start Date: August 25, 2010 To apply: Interested applicants are to send the following:

• Letter of application • Resume • Copy of current D.P.I. WI Special Education

Aide license • Three Letters of Recommendation

Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and medical exam.

Candidate must have a 2-year associate degree or 48 col - lege credits. If no college credits, candidate must pass pro - ficiency tests in math and language arts. Application Deadline: June 25, 2010. Submit application materials to:

Don Peterson, 7-12 Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 HIghway 63 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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RealEstate

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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Lindsey R. Java, city of St.Croix Falls, and Michael N. Lun-deen, city of St. Croix Falls, is-sued May 27, 2010.

Polk Countymarriagelicenses


Theresa S. Alewine, West St.Paul, Minn., speeding, not guiltyplea.

Gordon T. Allen, Lac duFlambeau, speeding, $200.50.

Toni A. Allen-Jackson, Web-ster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ned D. Ammons, CottageGrove, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea.

Charles W. Ash, Hudson,speeding, $175.30.

Stephanie M. Askin, WhiteBear Lake, Minn., operatingwhile under influence; operatingwith PAC >= .08; drink open in-toxicants in MV, not guilty pleas.

Karen K. Balsley, Danbury,operate motorcycle w/o valid li-cense, $200.50.

Jennifer L. Bearheart, Web-ster, operating while under influ-ence; operating with PAC .10 ormore; possess open intoxicantsin MV; operating left of center-line, not guilty pleas.

Nichole R. Benjamin, Dan-bury, speeding, $200.50.

Marvin E. Bollom, Spring-brook, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jeffrey T. Born, Grantsburg,disposition of carcasses, notguilty plea.

Luke J. Breen, Minneapolis,Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Karen L. Brooks, Danbury,speeding, $175.30.

Paul J. Bulen, Mahtomedi,Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Lana J. Burns, Ashland,speeding, $175.30.

Alan A. Carpenter, Savage,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Karen M. Carroll, BrooklinPark, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ashley A. Cerys, Superior,speeding, $200.50.

Kelly M. Christensen, Cen-turia, speeding, $175.30.

Rita L. Chute, Grantsburg,speeding, $175.30.

Richard R. Connors, Dan-bury, ATV operation on high-ways, $200.50.

David S. Corty, Rush City,Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ronald Cross, Minneapolis,Minn., operating commercialmotor vehicle w/o a license, non-resident; interstate record of dutystatus, not guilty pleas.

Michael P. Croy, Minneapolis,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Brad R. Daniels, Trego,speeding, $175.30.

Virginia S. Defranco, Wood-bury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ronnie L. Denzer, Fridley,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Nicole M. Djock, Siren, seat

belt violation, $10.00; displayunauth. veh. registration plate,not guilty plea.

Glenn S. Doriott, Webster,set fire w/o extinguishing fire,$175.30.

Jacqueline D. Duncan, Web-ster, permit unauthorized minorto drive, $200.50.

Robert Echeverria, Danbury,operating while revoked; nonreg-istration of auto, etc., not guiltypleas.

Jamie L. Eckstrom, ATV-op-eration on highways, $200.50.

Robert L. Ellson, Danbury,speeding, $225.70.

Matthew L. Emerson,Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Robert E. Fay, Louis, Mo.,speeding, $225.70.

Bridget M. Fenton, Luck,speeding, $175.30.

Kraig R. Fiedler, Grantsburg,speeding, $225.70.

Roger L. Fisk, Luck, inter-state record of duty status,$263.50.

Cole J. Fornengo, Danbury,speeding, $175.30.

Michael J. Freeman, Rob-binsdale, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

David G. Freerks, InverGrove Heights, Minn., operatingwhile under influence; operatingwith PAC .10 or more, not guiltypleas.

Monty J. Frenzel, Webster,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Katherine P. Frey, Edina,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ford G. Friday, Danbury, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Mitchell A. Frommader,Grantsburg, speeding, $225.70.

Rodney F. Gieser, Danbury,fail to signal turn, $175.30.

Mariah K. Gravelle, Siren,display unauth. veh. registrationplate, not guilty plea.

Lynann L. Gruel, Webster,operating while suspended, notguilty plea.

Sarah L. Guzzonato, GreenBay, speeding, $200.50.

John W. Hadlock, Siren,speeding, not guilty plea.

Blake A. Hall, Siren, seat beltviolation, $10.00.

Matt Hammer, Webster, fishw/o license, $202.70.

Luke A. Hanson, Grantsburg,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Curtis L. Harmon, Grants-burg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Stephanie J. Harmon,Grantsburg, seat belt violation,$10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Ross A. Hartman, Pine City,Minn., operate w/o valid license,$200.50.

Douglas D. Hatch, Danbury,drink open intoxicants in MV,$200.50.

Jeffrey W. Hein, MapleGrove, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea.

Alan L. Helmick, Estherville,Iowa, interstate record of dutystatus, $263.50.

Amy L. Henck, Luck, operat-ing while revoked, $200.50.

Nicole M. Heroff, Oakdale,Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Frank W. Heuckendorf, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Debra L. Hitchcock, Web-ster, speeding, not guilty plea.

Joack O’Giller Logging,Luck, raw forest products-over-weight, not guilty plea.

James M. Jackson, Siren,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Suzanne K. Janssen, Web-ster, speeding, $175.30.

Jacob H. Joachim, Grants-burg, speeding, $175.30.

Craig M. Johnson, PriorLake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

John R. Johnson, St. Paul,Minn., speeding; operating whilesuspended, not guilty pleas.

James L. Jones, Lewis,speeding, $263.50

Steven M. Jongewaard, St.Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Aleksandra L. Keck, Wood-bury, Minn., speeding, not guiltyplea.

Connie E. Keith, Siren, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Doyle J. Klein, BrooklynPark, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kurtis L. Klosowski,Wayzata, Minn., ATV intoxicatedoperation, $452.50; ATV opera-tion on highways, $200.50.

Joan S. Knab, Danbury,speeding, $200.50.

Rudolph J. Konecny, St.Croix Falls, seat belt violation,$10.00.

Paul L. Kraus, Woodbury,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Keith D. Kult, St. Croix Falls,operating while revoked, notguilty plea.

Ashley A. Kurtz, Osceola,seat belt violation, $10.00.

John P. Lafferty, Duluth,Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kevin J. LaJoie, Superior,speeding, $175.30.

Anthony J. Lang, Loretto,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Donald J. Lang, Hayward,speeding, $175.30.

Donald R. Larson, Grants-burg, operate recreation veh. inunauth. area, $175.30.

Timothy L. Larson, Frederic,speeding, $175.30.

Eric A. Lasserre, Sarona,speeding, $200.50.

Kyle R. Ledin, Duluth, Minn.,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Andrew D. Lein, Inver GroverHeights, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea.

Kenneth A. Lesperance, EauClaire, operating while under in-fluence; operating with PAC .08or more, not guilty pleas.

Lana A. Lincoln, Hinckley,Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Ryan W. Lind, Balsam Lake,speeding, $175.30.

Paul D. Lindberg, Grants-burg, speeding, $175.30.

Derek L. Lindermann, Web-ster, operating while suspended,$200.50; nonregistration of vehi-cle >10,000 lbs., $263.50.

Gregory J. Listle, Deerbrook,set fire w/o extinguishing fire,$175.30.

Brittany M. Locken, Supe-rior, speeding, $175.30.

Lester C. Lockhart, Superior,operating while suspended,$200.50.

James Lorenz, Hudson,place, use, hunt wild animalswith bait (<5 gallons), not guiltyplea.

Kayla M. Louis, St. CroixFalls, unauthorized presence onschool property, $185.00.

Bert S. Luedtke, Grantsburg,seat belt violation, $10.00.

David E. Mackenburg,Grantsburg, failure to notify po-lice of accident, $263.50.

John A. Madden, Frederic,speeding, $175.30.

Jennifer L. Mangelsen, ShellLake, speeding, $175.30.

Pamela S. Martinson, Hay-ward, possess open intoxicantsin MV, not guilty plea.

Bradley W. Mason, NewRichmond, speeding, $200.50.

Ashley R. Matrious, Dan-bury, speeding, $175.30; viola-tion of child safety restraintrequirements, child under 4 yrs.of age, $175.30.

Thomas H. Matti, Grants-burg, operating while under influ-ence; operating with PAC .08 ormore; operating left of centerline,not guilty pleas.

Thomas R. McAlpine,Grantsburg, operating whileunder influence; operating withPAC .10 or more, not guiltypleas.

Timothy J. McIntire, Siren,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Paul H. Miles, Mapleton, Ill.,speeding, $175.30.

Susan A. Miller, Grantsburg,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bailey R. Mlinar, Andover,Minn., speeding, $200.50.

James A. Molex, EdenPrairie, Minn., speeding,$200.50.

Crystal L. Mooney, Siren,speeding, $200.50.

Kevin M. Morse, Danbury,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Desmond Mosay, Luck, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Judson G. Mosher, Webster,fish w/o license, $189.70.

Trent J. Mulory, Webster, op-erate lg. veh. after rev./susp. ofregis., $175.30; nonregistrationof auto, $175.30.

Gary J. Myers, Eau Claire,speeding, $175.30.

Brenda L. Naasz, Lakeview,Minn., drink open intoxicants inMV, not guilty plea.

Anthony V. Navarro, Maple-wood, Minn., operating whileunder influence, DOT license re-voked 7 months, alcohol assess-ment, $754.50.

Timothy J. Nelson, TaylorsFalls, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Margaret L. Nielsen, Siren,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Melvin J. Nielsen, Siren,speeding, $200.50; seat belt vi-olation, $10.00.

Tammy L. Noye, New Rich-mond, speeding, $175.30.

Sannon D. O’Connor,Bloomington, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Keith W. Olyotte, Webster,failure to notify police of acci-dent, $263.50.

William D. Okerlund, Web-ster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Robin L. Olalyva, Grants-burg, speeding, $175.30.

Robert D. Olson, Siren, oper-ating while suspended, $200.50.

James A. Owens, Webster,operate w/o valid license,$200.50.

Seth A. Pardun, Webster, fishw/o license, $202.70.

Kim A. Parenteau, Danbury,operate w/o valid license,$200.50.

Michelle M. Parsons, Web-ster, operate w/o valid license,not guilty plea.

Mark A. Paul, Duluth, Minn.,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Laurie J. Peifer, Arden Hills,Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Joshua J. Peters, Grants-burg, nonregistration of auto,etc., $175.30.

Brent S. Petersen, Siren,speeding, $175.30.

Callie M. Peterson, Pine City,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kayla R. Peterson, Siren, de-posit or discharge solid waste onpublic or private property (> 30gallons), $200.50.

Rosemary A. Peterson,Eagan, Minn., speeding,$225.70.

Peterson’s Rose Lawn DairyFarm, Pine City, Minn., vehicleequipment violations-group 1,$238.30.

Jon P. Pierce, Minnetonka,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jennifer A. Piper, Siren, seatbelt violation, $10.00; nonregis-tration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Patrick D. Pothen, Shore-view, Minn., fish w/o license,$206.70.

Meghan L. Preissing,Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Lynn C. Randazzo, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joseph A. Reed, Grantsburg,failure to stop at stop sign,$185.00.

Albert E. Reitzel, Harris,Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Justin B. Ritzinger, Webster,nonregistration of auto, etc.,$175.30.

James H. Robson, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$225.70.

R. Peterson EnterprisesLLC, Glidden, raw forest prod-ucts-overweight, $767.75.

Terry D. Ruhsam, Minneapo-lis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Shonda M. Russell, Grants-burg, speeding, $200.50.

Trevor J. Samsa, Duluth,Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mary L. Sandve, Minneapo-lis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

James D. Schack, Champlin,Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Diane R. Scheel, Stillwater,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kelly J. Schlais, SouthRange, speeding, $175.30.

Taylor M. Schleif, MoundsView, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Sarah C. Schowalter, Web-ster, sell alcohol to underageperson, not guilty plea.

Laurence G. Sears, Siren,nonregistration of auto, etc., notguilty plea.

MacKenzie G. Seidelmann,Duluth, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Cynthia M. Smith, Spooner,speeding, $200.50.

Hunter R. Smith, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Roxanne Songetay, Dan-bury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

David D. Sousek, Merrill,speeding, $183.30.

Derek T. Spafford, Grants-burg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bryan L. Stanley, NewBrighton, Minn., speeding,$200.50.

Debora L. Sternquist,Grantsburg, operating whileunder influence, license revoked8 months, alcohol assessment,$817.50.

Richard A. Stoffels, Wood-bury, Minn., burning w/o a per-mit-intensive area, $175.30.

Kevin P. Sullivan, EdenPrairie, Minn., speeding,$200.50.

Trent D. Sutherland, Grants-burg, speeding, not guilty plea.

Robert F. Tauber, Osceola,speeding, $200.50.

Gregory P. Taylor, Webster,speeding, $175.30.

Jeffrey G. Thieret, EauClaire, speeding, $175.30.

Bradley C. Thomas, Fred-eric, speeding, $175.30.

Brian S. Tinkle, Siren;, oper-ating while revoked; possessionof THC; resisting and/or ob-structing an officer; criminaldamage to property, not guiltypleas.

Rachel D. Tober, St. CroixFalls, unauthorized presence onschool property, $185.00.

Theresa M. Tucker, Webster,failure to obey sign or signal,$175.30.

Mark S. Umbreit, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kaitlin J. Unbehaun, Grants-burg, speeding, $225.70.

Peggy L. Underhill, Wood-bury, Minn., drink open intoxi-cants in MV, not guilty plea.

Peter Varga, St. Paul, Minn.,operating while under influence;operating with PAC .10 or more;operating left of centerline, notguilty pleas.

Kaity M. Vichorek, NorthBranch, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea.

Joseph A. Vossberg, Siren,disorderly conduct, $150.00.

John M. Wallraff, Woodbury,Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Joseph E. Wayne, Danbury,speeding, not guilty plea.

Eileen M. Wedin, Frederic,nonreigstration of auto, etc.,$175.30.

Sherry A. Welsh, Siren,speeding, $175.30.

John P. Whaley, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Constance P. Wharton,Webb Lake, operating whileunder influence; operating withPAC .08 or more, not guiltypleas.

Christina M. Widiker, Web-ster, speeding, $175.30.

Burnett County Circuit Court

Garage Sales NORTHWOODS

CRAFT SALE Rain or Shine

Sat. & Sun., June 5 & 6 28555 Cty. Rd. C

Danbury, WI We will have birdhouses; yard

art; framed art; planters; gourds; Northwoods decor;

jewelry; and purses. 513071 30ap 41Lp

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ANNUAL

THRIFT SALE Now located in Taylors Falls Thurs., June 3 & Fri.,

June 4, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., June 5, 8 a.m. - Noon (Bag Sale on Saturday Only) Children and adult clothing;

furniture; toys; household items; and much more! 661B West Street

Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-3333

(Located at First Baptist Church, across from Taylors

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Hand tools; hardware; electrical; animal health; housewares, etc., etc., etc.

Located outside near the hardware store. BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

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Fri. Only, June 4 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Clothing, adult and kids to size 8; toys; books; Stampin’

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Jim Talmadgeby Mary StirratLeader staff writer

ST. CROIX FALLS — About a year agoJim Talmadge of St. Croix Falls heardsomething that only about 3,000 Ameri-cans hear each year. It wasn’t goodnews.

Last May Talmadge was diagnosedwith a rare disease in which abnormalproteins in the blood attack various or-gans. In his case, amyloidosis has prima-rily affected his heart.

Talmadge is a self-employed builder,and the disease has left him unable towork. His insurance is covering onlypart of the cost of his past, current andfuture medical bills.

“It’s drained us,” said his wife, Connie.The ordeal began in March and April

of 2009, when Jim kept experiencingshortness of breath, coughing, and painin his upper abdomen.

Tests were run on his intestinal tract,but everything came back normal.Thinking he may have a blocked artery,doctors then sent him to Region’s Hospi-tal for an angiogram. Again, nothingshowed up.

Two weeks later, said Connie, Dr. Arm-strong at St. Croix Regional Medical Cen-ter was looking at Jim’s records fromRegions. She saw something on hisurine analysis, and it was isolated asamyloidosis.

“It shook our world for a while,” saidConnie. “Then you begin to fight it ashard as you can.”

Jim doesn’t fit the typical profile ofsomeone with amyloidosis, from whatJim and Connie have been able to findout about the disease. It is more oftenfound in people of African or Mediter-ranean descent, they said, and post-mortem in people in their 70s or 80s.

It is usually found in the bone marrow,but his is in the tissues of the body. It canattack the intestines, the liver, kidneys orheart.

Because the disease is so rare, studygroups are small and information on thedisease is incomplete. “They just don’tknow where it comes from,” said Jim.“There’s so little research.”

There is no known cause, and no cure. Amyloidosis can, however, be man-

aged, and about two months ago Jim’sdoctors told him they believe they havehis case under control.

He is currently on a series of cancer-fighting medications, which keep theamyloidosis in check. It will always bein his tissues, but the drugs seem to havestopped it from further damaging hisheart.

A great deal of damage has alreadybeen done, however. Last October hehad a pacemaker put in, but his heart isstill functioning at only 35 to 40 percent.

“It took Jim from being a strong, work-ing man to not being able to do much atall,” said Connie. “It moved in just a fewmonths.”

The cancer-fighting drugs are one ofthree known treatments for amyloidosis.A second treatment is stem cell therapy.

This would not be an option in Jim’s casesince the amyloids, or abnormal pro-teins, are in the tissue rather than thebone marrow. The third treatment is anorgan transplant.

Jim’s insurance covered only 20 per-cent of the hospital bill when he had thepacemaker put in. The medications arecostly, and medical bills are growing.Regular trips to the oncolo-gist/hematologist at Maplewood iscostly, also.

“People have been good to help,” saidConnie. “We live in the best community.We have the best support system — ourfriends and our family.”

Describing Dr. Armstrong as a “god-send,” Connie said, “We feel confidentwe have the doctors in place to take careof the cardiac issues.

“Wallowing in the whys and what ifsis a waste of time. You can’t stay positivewhen you go that route.”

To help offset the mounting bills, Jim’sfamily and friends have planned a bene-fit that will be held Saturday, June 12,from 3 to 10 p.m., in the 4-H Building atthe county fairgrounds.

The afternoon and evening will befilled with activities for the whole fam-ily. For the younger crowd there will beairbrush tattoos, crazy “fair” hair, amoonwalk, and more.

A pig roast dinner from 4 p.m. to 7p.m., music and door prizes are also partof the day. A freewill offering will betaken for the dinner.

Another big part of the fundraiser is araffle, with prizes including a BrowningBPS 12 gauge, a CVA Wolf .50 caliberwith 3 x 9 scope, a Remington 700 SPS300 WSM, a Browning A-Bold 270 Win-chester, or $200 cash.

National Mutual Benefit is matchingfunds raised up to $2,500, and ThriventFinancial for Lutherans is matching upto $1,250.

Dale and Sue Vlasnik at National Mu-tual Benefit have been instrumental inhelping to plan the benefit, said Jim andConnie’s daughter-in-law, Missy.

Missy and Norm Talmadge, alongwith Dave and Beth Talmadge, Chad Tal-madge and Tawny Havlish, Kim andGlen Talmadge, Sandi Hoag, and Mau-reen and Joel Yunker have been the driv-ing force behind the fundraiser, hoping

to ease some of the burden that Jim andConnie are facing.

Hundreds of people, businesses andorganizations from Dresser and Osceolato Siren and Grantsburg have con-tributed to make the benefit possible,said Missy.

“There is a multitude of people whohave come together,” said Connie, withtears in her eyes. “We’re very humbled.

We just have such a support system.It’s incomparable to anything else.Words just can’t say what it means tous.”

Tax-deductible donations can be madethrough National Mutual Benefit, saidMissy. For more information, call Missyand Norm at 715-648-3118, MaureenYunker at 715-566-0664, or Sue Vlasnik at715-472-2273.

Jim Talmadge was diagnosed in May 2009with amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder thathas attacked his heart. He and his wife, Con-nie, residents of St. Croix Falls since 1977, arefacing mounting medical bills, and a benefithas been planned for Saturday, June 12, at thePolk County Fairgrounds. – Photo submitted

FFoouurrtthh--aannnnuuaall WWaallkk wwiitthh WWiisssseeThe fourth-annual

“Walk with Wisse,” a 2-1/2-mile walk in memoryof Siren physical educa-tion teacher JaneWisse, was held Satur-day, May 29. A total of50 walkers paid $20 foradults, $10 for ages 12-17, to walk the route thatstarted and ended atCrooked Lake Park. Themoney goes toward the$1,000 scholarshipgiven to a Siren gradu-ating senior each yearin Wisse’s name.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

Grandchildren of Siren physical education teacher Jane Wisse cut the ribbon to start thewalk Saturday in memory of Wisse, who died in 2006. Wisse’s husband, Duane, and their chil-dren, son Jake and daughter Jennifer Greenquist, along with son-in-law Chad and the children,were on hand for the annual walk that raised money for a $1,000 scholarship each year for aSiren graduating senior. This year’s recipient was class valedictorian/athlete Sarah Howe.

(L to R) Jane Wisse’s hus-band, Duane, talked to Wissescholarship winners AdamDaniels (2008) and Wes Weg-ner (2006, the first year thescholarship was given) priorto the start of the walk held inJane’s memory. Other schol-arship winners included:Lauren Howe (2007), JaneyEmery (2009) and this year’swinner, Sarah Howe.

Lassa gets primarychallengerby Mike Simonson

Wisconsin Public RadioNORTHWEST WISCONSIN - It looks

like there will be a primary in the Dem-ocratic race for Congress in northernWisconsin, after all.

In a twist from the political mantrathat government spending has to be cutand cut now, Joe Reasbeck of Superiorsays federal investment into the nation'sinfrastructure is needed in a big way.The 41 year-old former college wrestlerturned internet consultant says develop-ing ultra-high speed internet capabilitiesshould be a priority (Reasbeck is part ofthe Google Fiber super-high-speed inter-net effort in Duluth-Superior). He saysnationwide internet service is as impor-tant as electrification, railroads andhighways in this country.

Until now, only state Senator JulieLassa of Stevens Point is running as aDemocrat in a seat left open by retiringCongressman Dave Obey. If Reasbeckcollects the signatures needed, he willforce what could be a costly primary.

Sean Duffy and Dan Mielke will be inthe Republican primary.


Coach Jeff Postlerends coaching career

on high noteby Marty Seeger

COLFAX – Regardless of how the statemeet goes for the Webster Tigers track andfield team in La Crosse this weekend, boystrack coach Jeff Postler will leave the fieldwith a smile.

“This was my dream to retire with a biggrin on my face,” said Postler, who is retir-ing after 33 years in Webster, with 32 ofthose as the boys track coach. Last weekin Colfax, the boys won their third-straight sectional title, right after winningtheir third-straight regional title. They alsowere able to hoist their fourth-straightconference trophy earlier in the year.

“I’m really proud of these guys,” saidPostler, who said he did something henormally wouldn’t do in Colfax, whichwas grab the sectional trophy and do a laparound the track with the team.

“I think they probably got a big kick outof seeing the old guy run around the trackwith a trophy,” he said, adding: “I can’tthink of a better way to step down … liketo win a state championship, but this ispretty darn close.”

Perhaps the best performance of the daycame from Jack Taylor, who was the sec-tional champion in the 1600- and 3200-meter events, with times of 4:31.69 and9:56.97 respectively. Taylor will also com-pete with the 4x800-relay team, whichtook the championsip in the 4x800-meterrelay with a time of 8:19.64. Seniors ChazHeinz, Bryan Krause and junior DevinGreene are also part of the relay.

Senior Kyler Liljenberg ended the Col-fax sectional in style with first place in thediscus and a throw of 143-05. MasonKriegel is also heading to state, in the polevault, where he hit a mark of 12-06, andtook third overall.

The boys 4x400-meter relay team isheading to state with their fourth-placeperformance and time of 3:32.44. DanPope, Heinz, Karl Weber and Krausemake up the team. Krause also had a great

day taking the championship in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:00.33, just a sec-ond ahead of Adam Bleskachek ofMcDonell Central who timed out at2:01.10. Unfortunately, not all will be mov-ing ahead to state.

“We had some heartbreaks like always,”Postler said.

In the 1600-meter run, Joey Ericksonmissed state by one place, taking fifth.Postler said Erickson was inadvertentlytripped up by another runner while hewas in the lead to take fourth, and justcouldn’t recover. Erickson also took fifthin the 3200, but will be back again to giveit a go next year. Pope came close to goingto state in the discus, but took fifth with adistance of 133-07.

“I’m really proud of these guys,” saidPostler who by no means takes the creditfor the team’s success. There are severalcoaches who specialize in different areas,such as assistant coach Jim Muus (cross-country head coach), who helps out withthe distance runners and head girls coachRoy Ward who helps with the high jumpand pole vaulters. For Postler, he’s beenspecializing in the shot and discus overthe past 32 years, and appreciates the di-versity of the coaching staff, which also in-cludes Deanna Krause and SarahPickering.

“I feel absolutely blessed to have theprivilege to coach with such a great groupof coaches,” he said, adding) “there’s noquestion about the judgment on their part,they know their content, you knowthey’re going to do the best they can forthe athletes. You just totally trust them.”

As a team the Webster boys earned 87points for the sectional title, which was 25points more than the second-place Flam-beau Falcons.

Postler will likely volunteer some timeto coach next year, but until then, willenjoy another trip to state with a greatgroup of athletes in La Crosse.

Tiger girls heading to stateThe Tiger girls will be sending a group

to the state meet in La Crosse after theirperformances in Colfax last week. MaryJohnson earned her trip to state in the shotput, with third place overall and a dis-tance of 34-10.25.

It’s been awhile since the girls havebeen able to send a group to state, but thisyear they’ll be sending a team to competein the 4x200-meter relay, where the girlsplaced third overall with a time of 1:53.06.

Senior Kendra Spurgeon, junior AlyssaMain, sophomore Melissa Gustavson andfreshman Angel Christianson will be com-peting at state. Shaina Pardun is makingher second trip to state in the pole vault,with her third-place finish and vault of 8-00. As a team the girls placed 15th out of30 teams.

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Webster senior Kendra Spurgeon,(pictured) Melissa Gustavson, AlyssaMain and Angel Christianson will becompeting at state in the 4x200-meterrelay. They took third at sectionals.

Webster's Jack Taylor was the sec-tional champion in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs in Colfax.

Extra Points• • •

ST. CROIX FALLS – The second-an-nual St. Croix Falls volleyball camp iscoming June 25-27, and open to allarea athletes. Both Anders andMeredith Nelson will be returning toshare their knowledge of every aspect

of the game. Mered-ith was an All-American volley-ball player for theMinnesota Go-phers, and herbrother, Anders, iscurrently playingfor the Division 1Ball State Cardinals.Being added to an

already talented staff are ChristineTan, a former Minnesota Gopher whowas the Big Ten defensive player ofthe year, Katie Vatterodt, also a for-mer Gopher, and Billy Ebel, a formerBall State volleyball player whoearned the FirstTeam All-MIVA.The camp is beingheld at the St. CroixFalls High School,and open to any-one, at any school.Grades 5-8 will re-cieve nine hours ofinstruction for $60.Grades 9-12 will re-ceive 15 hours of in-struction for $120. For moreinformation or registration form call715-483-2507 ext. 1406, or contact theNelsons directly at [email protected]. The registrationdeadline is June 18. Marty Seeger withsubmitted information

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– Saints senior MattVold was recentlynamed to the Wis-consin BaseballCoaching Associa-tion All-Star team,and will be playingin an All-Star gameat Oshkosh on theweekend of June 25-26. Vold is intend-ing to play for St. Cloud StateUniversity next year. – Marty Seeger

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Dan Pope readies himself for one of three events he competed in at the sec-tional track meet in Colfax last week. Pope will be competing at state in the 4x400-meter relay this weekend. – Photos by Becky Amundson

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Webster boys take sectional crown on way to state


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Division 2 athletes face tough competition in ColbyLarson is sectional

champ in discusby Marty Seeger

COLBY – Three area Division 2 schoolsran into a wall of competition at the sec-tional in Colby on Thursday, May 27, butsenior Ryan Larson of St. Croix Falls willbe heading to state after his performancein the discus. The sectional champion hada distance of 163-01, which was enough tobeat Ben Rasmussen of Hayward whothrew a distance of 158-03. Larson alsocompeted in the shot put, but placed 14thin that event.

Larson wasn’t the only Saint to earn atrip to state, as the 4x200-meter relay teamtook fourth overall with a time of 1:34.24.Alex Bertram, Marshall Dilman, JaceMarek and Auney Siefert will be compet-ing in the event. The Saints boys 4x100-meter relay team, consisting of GarretRadinzel, Dilman, Marek and Siefertplaced sixth overall.

Joe Swanson of Unity will be making atrip to the state meet in La Crosse thisweekend in the discus as well, with hisfourth place finish and throw of 152-10.

Also making it to state this year is Kort-ney Morrin of Grantsburg in the highjump. Morrin hit a mark of 5-03 alongwith two other competitors who hit the

same mark. Only Kayla Ashland ofBloomer jumped a 5-03 in the finals.

Unity’s Dustin McKinney will not bemaking a trip to state this year, after tak-ing ninth in the preliminary round of the100-meter dash, as well as ninth in the200-meter dash. McKinney also placed12th in the long jump. In the 300-meterhurdles, Xavier Foeller placed 10th.

Reshaud Kelash of St. Croix Falls placed12th in the 3200-meter run, and Unity’sDylan Hendricks missed state by oneplace in the pole vault by taking fifth.Luke Hilleshiem of Unity took ninth in thepole vault. In the boys triple jump, RushHickethier placed seventh, andHilleshiem took 13th.

St. Croix Falls sophomore JakeRademacher took seventh overall in the400-meter dash, and Sarah Petznick, theonly Saints girl to compete at sectionals,missed qualifying for the state meet in the300-meter hurdles by taking ninth overall.

The St. Croix Falls relay team is heading to state after their fourt-place finishin the 4x200 meter relay. – Photos by John Reed

Angela Gaffney of Grantsburg was one of two girls from Grantsburg at section-als in Colby. Kortney Morrin was the only athlete from Grantsburg moving ontostate in the high jump.

Dylan Hendricks of Unity vaults eas-ily over the beam. Hendricks competedin three events at the sectional inColby last week.

St. Croix Falls hurdler Sarah Petznick was the lone Saints girl to compete atsectionals.

Unity's Xavier Foeller (back) took 10th in the 300-meter hurdles.



Luck, Siren and Frederic send tracksters to La Crosse for state by Greg Marsten

COLFAX – The region will be well-rep-resented in Division 3 at the upcomingstate track meet in La Crosse.

Frederic sends quite a fleet of Vikings,with one of the strongest girls teams in thestate, and a lone individual on the boysside who is also state-caliber.

Luck’s windmills have been leaped orthrown over as they send three boys tostate in discus, pole vault and long jump.

Siren’s speed and endurance pay off inthe shot put and discus.

Siren Dragons“We had an awesome day at Colfax!”

exclaimed Siren head coach WayneKoball, who had a tough time holdingback his enthusiasm.

Dragon senior Sarah Howe missed a re-turn trip to La Crosse, but “capped off anamazing career here in Siren,” Koballsaid. “She set four school records, repre-sented our school at the state meet forthree years, countless conference champi-onships, and is our first-ever WIAAscholar athlete, not to mention valedicto-rian!” Koball gleamed. “It has been anhonor to coach her.”

Isaac Wegner fell a bit short of making itto state in the long jump.

Seth Stoner will make his first trip to LaCrosse as a junior, with a solid second-place finish in the discus, behind Web-ster’s Kyler Liljenberg, and just ahead ofLuck’s Roger Steen. Dragon junior Ashley Guevara makes

a return trip to La Crosse, crushing thecompetition in the discus with a first-placefinish. She made her first trip to state lastyear and jumped on the podium to cap-ture a sixth-place medal in 2009. She iscoming into the state meet with a sectionalchampionship medal and is ranked wellgoing into La Crosse, according to Koball.

“Knowing the curse, or the magic of LaCrosse all too well, Ashley is pushing hardfor another week, knowing she can’t reston her laurels,” Koball said. “She haswork to do to make the podium, but ex-perience is on her side.”

Daphne Hubbell felt a bit of pressure atColfax, according to Koball, but put insolid performances.

The Dragon boys 4 x 200 relay team willnot be going south, but they were sur-prised to be at Colfax to begin with. Thatteam, made up of Coty Reh, Jeremy Wik-strom, Mike Wampfler, Jeff Alden and thefreshman Reuben Mixsooke, earned theirtrip to Colfax on the errors and misfor-tunes of four other teams at the Fredericregionals.

“They showed up with nothing butpride and determination,” said the coach.“They also showed they are a class act.”

Luck CardinalsRoger Steen, AJ Walsh-Brenizer and

Landen Strilzuk get the golden ticket forthe Cardinals, with Brady Klatt just miss-ing in the high jump.

“All four boys had a great chance tomake it to state in all six events, but onlythree are going on,” Luck head coach JeffBrenizer said. “Roger Steen was a surprisein the disc because he felt that the shotwas his better event.”

Steen finished third in the discus, butfailed to qualify in the shot put, which sur-

prised Brenizer a bit, “He didn’t have aterrible day throwing the shot, but at sec-tionals you have to personal record tomove on.” He said.

“Brady [Klatt] had a good chance in thehigh jump if he would have jumped hisbest for the year, but he came up a littleshort,” Brenizer said.

Strilzuk moves on in the long jump witha fourth-place overall finish at Colfax,enough to earn him a ticker south. Br-enizer said Strilzuk was lucky to make itas far as he did, since he came down withthe flu just before regionals,”and was for-tunate just to make it to the sectionalmeet.”

Strilzuk missed the state meet in the inthe triple jump but made the finals in thelong jump, “But was not in the top fouruntil his last jump.” Brenizer said.

Walsh-Brenizer also goes on to LaCrosse with a “his best meet of the year,”Brenizer said. “Another school record at13’3” and a sectional title in the polevault!”

He is ranked third in state based on sec-tional results and is proving to be a pre-mier pole vaulter.

Frederic Vikings Colfax was a chance for the Vikings to

dominate, and that’s pretty close to whatthey did.

“The Colfax meet was a success, frommy standpoint,” Frederic head coach JeffLarcom said.

The Viking girls team finished secondoverall to hosting Colfax, which Larcomthought was very good.

“My goal as a coach is to get some ath-letes to the state competition. I realize thatjust getting athletes there is an awesomeaccomplishment. There are a lot ofschools that don’t have anybody going,”he said. “I am lucky enough to have girlscompeting in seven events!”

Sage Karl goes to state in the 100 and200, and Larcom thinks she has a chanceof making the podium “if she has a goodstart in each race.”

Samantha Nelson is in a number ofevents in La Crosse. She will be runningthe 800 and 3200, and Larcom likes herchances of making it onto the podium.

“Sam is a lot stronger runner this year,and she has state experience to help herout,” he said.

Jade Johnson crushed the competition atColfax with a 16-foot, 3-inch leap, in longjump and has a “very good chance” ofwinning state. “She has jumped furtherthis year than the best qualifying jump of16-8. I know her goal is to get over 17 feet’at state,” Larcom said. “I hope she can doit.”

The Frederic girls 4 x 100 relay team hasthree returns (Tanesha Carlson, Johnsonand Karl) from last year’s state championteam.

“Alli Anderson has fit in nicely thisyear,” Larcom said. “Their time coming inis in the top six, and if you make it into thefinals at state, you just never know whatmight happen in a relay race.”

The final girls going to La Crosse fromFrederic are the 4 x 800 relay team, whichalso has state experience with two of therunners - Sam Nelson and SarahKnauber. Add Leah Engebretson andKatie Simpson to the equation and Lar-com likes their chances.

“This team’s times continue to drop,” hesaid. “So hopefully at state they will con-tinue to drop their times.”

The lone male from Frederic going to LaCrosse this season is Tony Peterson. Hetook second place at Colfax in the 110-meter hurdles, and continues to shineafter a fantastic season. Peterson has hiswork cut out for him as 12 others placedwith lesser times than him at sectionalsacross the state. But he has one of the bestsupport squads around in the bus full ofViking girls that are his teammates.

Joel Anderson of Frederic lines upfirst just prior to the boys 4x800-meterrelay.

Frederic's Tony Peterson fights tobe the first across the finish line dur-ing the 110-meter hurdles.

A Siren runner waits for the handoffduring the 4x200-meter relay event.

Sage Karl of Frederic is the anchor for the girls 4x100-meter relay team, andwas first to cross the finish line in Colfax. – Photos by Becky Amundson

The 2010 Louisville Slug-ger/NFCA Division II All-AmericaTeam was announced andWinona State University's MollieBjelland was named to the FirstTeam. It is the first time the War-riors' junior outfielder has re-ceived All-American status.Bjelland finished the season with.371 batting averaged with ateam- and totaled 12 home runs.She added a Warriors-high 36runs to go with 17 doubles, fourtriples, a club-high 51 runs battedin and posted a .755 sluggingpercentage. – Information fromwww.winonastatewarriors.com andphoto submitted

All-American honors



Siren’s Bollant, Luck’s Giller headed to stateGrantsburg Pirates

nearly get team to state

by Marty SeegerFREDERIC – The Siren Dragons golf

team hasn’t been known to be competitivein the area golf sector, but that couldchange over the next couple of years aftertheir performance at the sectional golfmeet held at Frederic Golf Course onTuesday, June 1.

As a team the Dragons were ranked10th or higher heading into the tourna-ment but finished fourth overall, and fourof their golfers had personal best scores.

“The kids really impressed me the lastcouple of meets. I didn’t think that they’drise to the occasion quite like that,” saidcoach Brian Webster.

It was the first sectional appearance forthe Dragons in Webster’s 17 years ofcoaching, and this will be the first time tohave an individual state qualifier. Sopho-more Luke Bollant will be golfing at thestate tournament in Madison on Mondayand Tuesday, June 7-8, after scoring a 77.

Those getting personal best scores for theDragons on Tuesday included Bollant,Jake Swenson with a 90, Hans Dahlberg’s96 and Taylor Renberg’s 102. Justin Deco-rah shot a 107, but the sophomore and the

rest of the Dragons will have an entireyear to improve for next season. Dahlbergwill be the lone senior, while the rest willbe juniors and sophomores.

“I’m proud of the kids for playing wellwhen it counted the most,” Webster said.“It was a lot of fun, it was fun as a coachand a fun ride home. The kids were prettypumped.”

Giller onward to stateLuck senior Carson Giller will end a

memorable sports career with trip to thestate tournament in Madison, and will bethe lone Cardinal to do so this season.Giller shot a 77 along with Siren’s Bollant,and Jake Rogness of Eleva-Strum. In orderto find out first, second and third place,the three golfers had a playoff at the endof the tournament, and Bollant came outfirst with a birdie, while Rogness madepar and Giller bogeyed for third place.

Grantsburg gets closeThe Pirates came close to making a re-

peat of last season, only to fall short byfive strokes. The Pirates placed third in a12-team tournament in Frederic with ascore of 357. Chequamegon took secondwith a 352, and Stanley-Boyd came in firstwith a score of 351.

Grantsburg senior Derek Sando led theteam with an 82 and sophomore BenDavis shot an 87. Junior Kyle Johnsonpenciled a 93 on the day, while senior MattWood shot a 95, and John Radke, a junior,scored 103.

Erickson ends senior seasonSenior Dan Erickson of Webster was the

lone Tiger to compete at sectionals thisseason, but fell short of state by scoring a90.

Luck graduate Carson Giller shot a77 to earn a trip to the state meet nextweek. Here he takes a practice shot atthe Frederic Golf Course prior to thesectional meet. – Photos by MartySeeger

The Siren Dragons had four team members score personal best scores at thesectional held at the Frederic Golf Course on Tuesday. The team, , (Pictured L toR) Hans Dahlberg, Justin Decorah, Luke Bollant, Jake Swenson and Taylor Ren-berg, tied for fourth, but sends Bollant to state as an individual competitor.

Sorenson gets through to stateEagles team ends season

a few strokes shortby Marty Seeger

SOMERSET – It was a tough way to endthe season for the Eagles golf team thisyear, as they fell just three strokes shy of apossible trip to the state meet in Madison.

Unity finished with a team score of 337and third place overall as the SomersetSpartans and Ashland Oredockers tied forfirst place with scores of 335. The playoffat the end determined Ashland to be thefirst-place finishers, but only the top twoteams advance to state, while the three topindividuals on teams that do not make itto state play at Madison as individuals.

“I said at the beginning of the year thatit’s a process … that it’s very difficult for ateam to come out of the blue and to go tostate when they haven’t been to section-als,” said coach Larry Stencil, who hadjust one member of the team at sectionalslast season.

Reed Sorenson has been leading the Ea-gles and the conference all season long,and proved his consistency again at Bris-tol Ridge Golf Course in Somerset onTuesday, shooting a 75 and another trip tostate. Teammates Brandon Stencil, a jun-ior, and freshman Evan Lunda each scoredan 86, freshman Kyle Sorenson shot a 90,

and junior Jake Bengtson scored a 97.“Reed just played phenomenal, he was

hitting fairways, he was hitting greens,”Stencil said.

It was a tough meet for the other golfershowever, as they struggled a bit to recoverfrom some of their shots.

“It’s tough to shoot for a birdie whenyou’re having trouble getting par. Theyjust ran out of gas, but they played theirhearts out, they really did,” Stencil said,adding that this can only help the Eagles,who will be back next year with everyonecoming back.

“I think they’re going to learn from thisand they’ll be much stronger next year,”said Stencil.

Saints place 12th SOMERSET – Despite taking the last

spot, 12th place, the St. Croix Falls golfteam was right in the mix in what was avery competitive sectional on Tuesday.The Saints were five strokes behind the11th-place Rice Lake team with a 360,while Medford took 10th with a score of356.

Senior Blake Yunker ended his highschool golf career leading the Saints with

a score of 85, and senior teammate CJStenberg wasn’t far behind with an 88.Two other Saints seniors, Kyle Chris-tensen and John Mikl, scored 97 and 111respectively. The lone sophomore on theteam, Alex Mikl, shot a 95 to end the sea-son.

Frederic Golf Sectional (06-01-10)Frederic Golf Course

Team Scores Place Team Score1st Stanley-Boyd 3512nd Chequamegon 3523rd Grantsburg 3574thT Eleva-Strum 3654thT Hurley 3654thT Siren 3657th Glenwood City 3758th Colfax 3779th Cadott 38010th Osseo-Fairchild 38111th Birchwood 38312th Mellen 385

Area Individual ScoresName Score SchoolCarson Giller 77 LuckLuke Bollant 77 SirenDerek Sando 82 GrantsburgBen Davis 87 GrantsburgJake Swenson 90 SirenDan Erickson 90 WebsterKyle Johnson 93 GrantsburgMatt Wood 95 GrantsburgHans Dahlberg 96 SirenTaylor Renberg 102 SirenJohn Radke 103 GrantsburgJustin Decorah 107 Siren

Somerset Golf Sectional (06-01-10)Bristol RidgeTeam Scores

Place Team Score1stT Ashland 3351stT Somerset 3353rd Unity 3374th Northwestern 3385th Osceola 3426th Mosinee 3437th Black River Falls 3478th Gale-Etrick-Trempealeau 3489th Sparta 35110th Medford Area 35611th Rice Lake 36012th St. Croix Falls 365

Area Individual ScoresName Score SchoolReed Sorensen 75 UnityBlake Yunker 85 St. Croix FallsBrandon Stencil 86 UnityEvan Lunda 86 UnityCJ Stenberg 88 St. Croix FallsKyle Sorensen 90 UnityAlex Mikl 95 St. Croix FallsKyle Christensen 97 St. Croix FallsJake Bengtson 97 UnityJohn Mikl 111 St. Croix Falls

RIGHT: Reed Sorenson of Unitygolfed exceptionally well at the sec-tional in Somerset on Tuesday, June 1,earning himself a trip to state. – Filephoto by Marty Seeger



Rematch with St. Croix Central

up nextGrantsburg 12, Cumberland 0

by Brenda SommerfeldGRANTSBURG – The Pirates marked

their 11th shutout of the season, againstCumberland with a 12-0, five-inning, re-gional semifinal win on Tuesday, June 2.Grantsburg scored their 12 runs on 11 hits,while pitcher Michelle Lund and her de-fense held Cumberland to zero hits, zeroruns and two walks. Lund had five strike-outs against Beaver batters.

Leadoff batter Tiffany Meyer started outa hitting rally in the first inning for the Pi-rates. Meyer hit a single and was followedby a single from Kylie Pewe. Both scored.Lund got on base by a fielding error andlater scored from the Cumberland error.Heather Davison and Lauren Ro-manowski also hit singles. Emily Colewalked and Sarah Wald made it on ashortstop error. Grantsburg totaled sixruns in the inning.

The Pirates scored four in the second bythree hits, singles by Pewe, Lund andCody Crawford. Pewe started the third in-ning with a double. Annie Palmquist andRomanowski hit singles and two runswere scored.

McKenzie Ryan replaced Meyer battingin the fourth and got the only hit, a single,during the inning. Nicole McKenzie bat-ted for Pewe, walking to first. Ryan waschased down between second and thirdfor a team out and two fly-ball catchesended the inning.

Pewe starred at the plate. She went 3 for3 with one double and two singles. Shealso scored three runs against Cumber-land. Romanowski batted 2 for 3, withtwo RBIs. Palmquist went 1 for 3 with

three RBIs, Crawford went 1 for 2 withtwo RBIs, Davison 1 for 3 with two RBIsand Cole got an RBI. Lund went 1 for 3and Ryan 1 for 1.

Winning the regional semifinal putsGrantsburg up against St. Croix Central inthe final. The teams will play Thursday,June 3, at 5 p.m. in Grantsburg. The Pi-rates and the Panthers met last season atthe same time, the Pirates winning 7-2.

The Panthers are batting the same rosteras last year and Grantsburg lost only oneplayer to graduation. St. Croix Central de-feated Boyceville in six innings, 10-0, dur-ing the semifinals this year.

Grantsburg’s McKenzie Ryan was run down by Cumberland infielders after tak-ing off from second to third. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Frederic 8, New Auburn 0

by Greg MarstenFREDERIC – The Frederic girls made

quick work of the New Auburn Trojans onTuesday, June 1, at home in the Division 4Regional semifinal game proving theyearned their top seed and first round byein the postseason and showing why fewteams would want to play them at homethis season.

Frederic sophomore starter CoriSchmidt was nearly flawless in her playoffdebut allowing just one lone hit in the pastnine innings and dropping her ERA downbelow 3.0 to 2.92. In fact, the Viking pitch-ing corps allowed just three hits all night,and one of them was the first batter in thegame and the other was one of the last.That other hit was a fluke that ChrissyChenal caught on the mound, but didn’trealize it.

Those last few just allowed the Trojanbus to get warm for the trip home, be-cause the Vikings truly dominated fromearly on and never looked back.

Schmidt struck out eight Trojans in herfive innings of mound work, and Chenalcame on in relief to finish the job - contin-uing to sparkle in the waning moments ofher home career, with an ERA of 2.81. ButChenal’s bat was the Trojan killer on thisnight. She bruised the ball like bananas ina lunch box, punching out three solid hits,including a deep triple to right in the sec-ond inning. With an RBI grounder a fewplays later by Terri McKinney, that provedto be the game winner. Chenal was just ahome run away from hitting the cycle inwhat might have been her last homegame.

But others shone as well. Senior AlexLonetti played excellent behind the platein her swan song, and kept her hittingstreak alive now at 11 games, with threemore runs to her credit, giving her a

Viking-leading 26 RBIs. Frederic’s defense was also on spot.

Krysta Laqua made a long road trip todeep right field foul territory to put thetrojan horse out to pasture in the seventhinning, and first baseman Maria Millermade a slick first-to-second double playthat would have made old Kent Hrbekproud.

Other batters making their presenceknown included DH Terri McKinney, whowent 2 for 3, with a run scored and an RBI.Schmidt also hit the ball hard, as usual, asdid Laqua, who showed why the middleof the Viking order is as dangerous as run-ning in the woods with scissors.

But there were some issues that neededto be addressed, as both teams hadbaserunning issues. Leaving too earlyfrom base led to an inning-killing out forFrederic, and then rounding first on awalk led to a putout. New Auburn had aninterference call nullified, while also beingduped by a very slick fake Frederic buntthat allowed a Viking runner to steal thirdbase like it was gift wrapped. Those arethe kinds of things that happen to inexpe-rienced teams, not to teams deep in theplayoffs with wins under their belts. Be-sides the coolio fake bunt, you can be surethose issues won’t happen again.

The victory showed that the Vikings are

primed and ready for Bruce in the nextround of regional playoff action. Theytake their top seed into that game onThursday at home, although the playingtime details had not been announced atpress time.

Frederic may have a more difficult timewith the Red Raiders of Bruce, but theViking girls are no doubt among the mosttalented squads in their bracket, and whenthey’re firing on all eight cylinders, candrive deep into the night.

Frederic girls advance with slick New Auburn victory

Frederic's Cori Schmidt tries toavoid an errant throw as she rolls intofirst base against the New Auburn Tro-jans. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Pirates run no-hitter in regional semifinal

Cody Crawford makes contact with apitch against the Beavers on Tuesday,June 1.

LEFT: Sam Schweiger rounds sec-ond on her way to third as the cour-tesy runner for catcher LaurenRomanowski.

Frederic's Terri McKinney had a solid double to help the Vikings secure a winover New Auburn Tuesday in the second round of the playoffs



Boyceville 10, St. Croix Falls 4

by Marty SeegerST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints playoff

hopes were cut short in the first round ofregional action Thursday, May 27, againsta Boyceville Bulldogs team that playedgreat defense and capitalized on one badinning by the Saints.

Things got off to a bit of a slow start forthe Saints, who managed to get the bat onthe ball in the first inning, and had onlyone lead-off hit by Megan Yunker in thesecond. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs pickedup a run in the first inning and tacked onanother five runs in the second.Boyceville’s Tiana Fischer led the inningoff with a single, and the next batterreached on an error as Saints pitcher Na-talie Sempf walked the next batter to loadthe bases with nobody out. Boycevilleleadoff hitter Stacy Retz then hit an infieldsingle and Desiree O’Connell hit an RBIsingle to center.

At one point during the infield single,the Saints argued a call that the leadoff hit-ter failed to touch second base on her wayto home plate. The argument sided withthe Saints and they saved a run, but withtwo outs, two costly errors by the Saintsallowed Boyceville to plate three moreruns in the inning and they took a 6-0 leadinto the third inning.

Despite the Bulldog lead it was by nomeans a comfortable one, as the Saintsthreatened to score a pile of runs on morethan one occasion. With two outs in thethird inning, Alicia Chelberg drew a walk

and Sempf hit it hard to the gap for an RBIsingle. Racheal Hansen then blasted along fly ball to left-center field that nearlywent out, but hit near the top of the fenceand bounced back in. Sempf had to holdat third and Hansen was left at second, asthe fly ball to the catcher in the Saints nextat bat quickly ended the inning.

Another opportunity for the Saintscame in the fourth inning when Alexis Er-ickson and Rebecca Wampfler both sin-gled to lead off the inning. The Saintseventually loaded the bases later in theinnning on a walk by Heather Gilbert, buta groundout soon ended the inning with-out any runs being scored.

Boyceville had an 8-1 lead after four in-nings but the Saints got two more runsback in the fifth, with the help of an RBIdouble by Erickson that nearly went outof the ballpark, and fielder’s choice RBI byTess Hedrick. Yunker also singled in theinning and eventually scored, but theSaints could only pick up one more run inthe game in the sixth after an RBI doubleby Chelberg, who later scored on a wildpitch.

Erickson was 2 for 4 with an RBI andYunker was 2 for 4, while Chelberg,Sempf, Hansen and Hedrick had the otherlone hits for the Saints.

St. Croix Falls finished with a confer-ence record of 3-6, and 5-13 overall, butwill get several of their players back againnext season. Jamie Rohm, Angie Som-mers, Hansen and Yunker will be graduat-ing.

Saints put out by Boyceville in regional

Boyceville catcher Desiree O'Connell fires the ball to first base after juniorSaints batter, Tess Hedrick tries to beat the throw. – Photo by Marty Seeger

St. Croix Central 17, Unity 2

by Marty SeegerHAMMOND – It was a tough night for

the Unity softball team as they droppedtheir first game of the playoffs in the re-gional semifinal against Hammond onThursday, May 27. The game ended in aquick five innings when the Panthersscored eight runs and didn’t look back.

“Not how you want to end your sea-son,” said coach Chris Lesneski.

Eagles pitcher Crystal Donahue had atough start, including the second inningwhen St. Croix Central drew six walksand had two triples. The Panthers scored

four more times in the third inning andanother five in the fourth to run awaywith the game. The Eagles did manage toscore two runs in the fifth inning with thehelp of a double by Kathryn Zahler and asingle from Hailey Olson, but the 17 runsby St. Croix Central proved too much. TheEagles had just three hits on the night withsenior Brooke Gillespie getting the team’sonly other hit of the game. Unity will getback several of their starting core next sea-son. Graduating seniors include Gillespie,Kristen Norlund and Laura Krueger.

The Eagles ended their season with fourwins in the conference and went 4-11overall.

Panthers end Eagles playoff run

LEFT: Bryana Petersin connects withthe softball in a previous game thisyear. – File photos by Brenda Sommer-feld

RIGHT: Jessica Kutina swingsthrough while at the plate earlier thisseason.

Hurricane girls end campaign in AshlandAshland 8, Webster/Siren 0

by Greg MarstenASHLAND – The Webster/Siren Hurri-

canes softball squad ended their 2010 sea-son at Northland College on Thursday,May 27, with an 8-0 loss to the AshlandOredockers in the first round of the Divi-sion 2 WIAA playoffs.

Hurricane starter Siiri Larson wastagged for four runs in the second inningafter a pair of walks got the ‘Dockers onbase, and the flood gates opened. Ashlandended up getting 10 hits and seven walksin the contests compared to just three hitsfor the ‘Canes.

Larsen gave her squad high hopes of-fensively, as she was the leadoff batter anddid get a single in her debut, but the Ore-dockers pitcher Barb Malyuk did not sur-render much after that inning, and endedup striking out nine Hurricanes, while al-lowing just a lone walk all game - that wasalso Larsen in the sixth inning.

The other two Hurricanes getting hitswere freshman Sam Perius and seniorNikki Steiner, but that proved too little,too late.

The oredockers rolled up big numbers

of batters again in the fourth inning asthey tallied another pair of runs, anotherrun in the fifth and an insurance run in thesixth inning.

Webster/Siren had a tough time con-trolling runners once on base, but onlyfour of the Ashland runs were earned.

Ashland held control the whole wayand went on to play Northwestern in thenext round of the playoffs, but lost 6-2ending their season, as well.

The Hurricane girls had a hard timekeeping runners in check this season andalso had a tough time crossing the plate,not unlike several West Lakeland squads.They did show some flashes of brilliancein their field play, at times, and have quitea few solid underclassmen to draw fromin the coming years.

They lose some quality athletes fromboth schools to graduation, includingSteiner, Meghan Baasch, Ellie Isaacsonand Amanda Kleidon. They were some oftheir strongest defensive players all sea-son and will be sorely missed in the field.

The Hurricanes finished the season withone conference win, but were 2-18 overall.They also have their work cut out forthem as a cooperative program between

two schools come playoff time, as they getbumped up to Division 2, meaning theyplay much larger schools.

Webster/Siren’s Samantha Kopeckywaits for the pitch in a previous game.– File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Nikki Steiner whips the ball to firstpreviously this year. – File photo byGreg Marsten



Frederic boys end season against BobcatsBirchwood 5, Frederic 0

by Greg MarstenFREDERIC – The Frederic Viking boys

lost their first-round playoff game to theBirchwood Bobcats on Friday, May 28, 5-0,but kept hope alive until the very end,leaving three Vikes stranded to end thegame, and the Vikings 2010 campaign.

The Viking bats were in a deep slumberuntil the very end and didn’t get a singlehit until the bottom of the seventh inning,when Michael Tesch got the ball rollingwith a solid single. He moved on to thirdand the bases were eventually loadedwith walks and errors, but they were allstranded like Jack, Kate and the crew on“Lost,” never to really come home again.

Defensively, Ethan Cook pitched a verygood game for the Vikes. He gave up justthree hits, and struck out an impressive 12Bobcats. He walked five, but the Vikesalso had a hard time with defense and get-ting the handle on the ball at times, just asthey have all season. They surrenderedfive errors to the ‘Cats, as well.

Sadly, the hurling start was one of

Cook’s best, and it turned out to be his lastas a Viking. Cook joins Eric Christensenand Tom Thompson as the lone seniors onthe squad.

Frederic ended their season with justone win, but they played hard all the time

and were in almost every game until thevery end. They seemed to be allergic tostrikes at times and had a hard time mak-ing solid connections at the plate, acrossthe board. They do have a bevy of juniortalent coming up to take the reins, and

hopefully they can work out their battingwoes in the months to come. They haveplenty of young players to fill roles in anumber of positions, they just need to beable to “hit it where they ain’t” next year.

Frederic third baseman CJ Schorn tries to get a stealing Bobcat at third.

Grantsburg boys stun top-seeded TL/CPirates close out regular season

with win over CardsGrantsburg 10, Turtle Lake/Clayton 9

by Greg MarstenCLAYTON – The Grantsburg Pirates

continued to play “giant killer” Tuesdaywith a stunning, 10-9 victory over the top-seeded Turtle Lake/Clayton squad, allow-ing the Pirates to advance farther in theplayoffs than most had even dreamed.

“It was probably our most excitinggame of the season, stated Grantsburghead coach Pete Johnson. “It was also ourthird time in the last four games that wewon in the last inning.”

Grantsburg was riding high after anoverwhelming, 19-7 victory Friday on theroad against Cameron in their opening Di-vision 3 playoff game. The Comets werealso seeded higher than the Pirates. Butthe victory over the Turtle Lake/Claytonteam ranks as a dandy. The two squadshad met earlier this season on May 9 innon-conference play, and it was all theTL/C show that night, as they stunned thePirates 13-2.

But not this time. Grantsburg has been steadily improv-

ing as the season progressed, and theyproved that with Tuesday’s come-from-behind victory.

“I’ve been telling them all season longthat they’ve got to play all the way to theend,” Johnson said.

The Pirates rallied the troops with fourhits in the first inning, and got ahead witha total of 11 hits all night. That offensiveproduction helped out starter Jimmy Nel-son, who was coming off an ankle injuryand was very taped up to play at all, ac-cording to Johnson.

Offensive production was also a high-light for the Pirates, as Dylan Marohnwent 2-3, and Austin Eskola went 2-4 witha double. Also helping the cause was RussThoreen, who clubbed the ball deep overthe fence for a three-run homer to takeback the lead.

“That was big, because they [TurtleLake/Clayton] had just hit a two-runhome run before that,” Johnson said.

Complete game stats were not availableat press time, but needless to say, CoachJohnson was happy with the attitude, thehitting and the pitching of his team, andespecially the final game stat: Grantsburg10, Turtle Lake/Clayton 9.

“Sure, we made a few mistakes,” he ad-mitted. “But we just kept hitting the ballwhen we needed to.”

The Pirates now move on to play sec-ond-seeded Boyceville on the road on

Wednesday. The two teams have not metin recent years, and Johnson knows littleor nothing about them, but he thinks thatwill make it more of a challenge andpretty exciting for both teams.

Just another giant to kill.

Grantsburg 19, Cameron 7 CAMERON – The Pirates of Grantsburg

upset the higher-seeded Cameron Cometson the road Friday in the first-round play-off game in Division 3, winning decisively,19-7, and never looking back.

The Pirates were on fire at the plate inthe later innings, racking up 16 runs in thesixth and seventh innings, batting throughthe order twice in the seventh, to twist theknife a bit in the Comet’s chest.

Nolan Hanson started on the mound forthe Pirates, and did a fine job keeping theComets generally in check. But he hadsome help, as the Grantsburg bats seemedto be blessed with magic hitting powder.The Pirates racked up 16 hits, including a3-3 night for Gavin Meyer, with threeRBIs, and a leadoff dinger in the fifth in-ning to get the troops rallied. Also doingwell at the plate was Trevor Thompson,who went 3-4 and also scored 3 runs in the

bloodbath. Thompson and Meyer alsohad four RBIs each.

Grantsburg moved on to play the topseeded Turtle Lake/Clayton squad on theroad Tuesday.

Grantsburg 4, Luck 1GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pi-

rates closed off their 2010 regular seasonwith a close victory at home over confer-ence rival Luck, 4-1, on Thursday, May 27.

Austin Eskola got the starting call forthe Pirates, and he did a very good jobkeeping the often squirrelly and explosiveCardinal bats at bay. Eskola struck outnine batters in his five innings on themound, and gave up just two hits beforesophomore Seth Coy finished the hurlingduties. Coy allowed just a lone hit, a run-scoring double in the final frame thatproved to be the only notch in the Card’sbelt.

Luck’s Mitchell Larson also pitched agood game, and gave up just five Piratehits, all of them in one inning. He washaunted by errant throws and fielding is-sues, but otherwise, filled the role well.

“Really, we were in it until the end,”Luck head coach Wayne Dickinson said.

“It was a very good game.”Grantsburg scored three of their four

runs in the third inning, beginning with aGavin Meyer single, and hits by DanielBiorn, Russ Thoreen and Nolan Hanson toscore those in front. That was the one bigmoment for the Grantsburg offense - ei-ther team, really - and the Pirates made itcount. They scored another run in thefourth inning, mainly off fielder’s choicesand fielding errors, but it proved to beenough.

Luck finally got their truck moving thefinal inning, as Logan Hacker scored on aBryson Clemenson rocket double to rightcenter field that briefly showed the Luckboys were playing for keeps. But Coy keptthe Cards at bay, allowing no more runsand shutting down the Luck threat justwhen it showed glimpses of a fire.

Grantsburg held on for the victory, andfinished the regular season 7-3 in confer-ence play, 13-9 overall.

Luck had their ups and downs this sea-son, also, and finished with a 4-6 confer-ence record, and 8-11 overall.

Both teams lose some exceptional play-ers to graduation, but as their playoff runsbegan, they both seemed to have someseniors that want to stay in school a littlelonger.

Luck second baseman Brodie Kunze (No. 5, leaping) makes the force but can'ttwist the double play against the Pirates Thursday in Grantsburg.

Grantsburg's starting pitcher AustinEskola went the distance and earned a4-1 win over Luck in the conference fi-nale. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Frederic starter Ethan Cook pitcheda good game Friday against Birch-wood, but the team had a hard timegetting any offense to back up Cook'sperformance. – Photos by Greg Marsten



Unity drops opening round to Chetek/WeyerhaeuserChetek/Weyerhaeuser 3, Unity 1

by Marty SeegerBALSAM LAKE – The Eagles couldn’t

get it done against Chetek/Weyerhaeuseron Tuesday, June 1. It was a tough loss forUnity, as they came through the end of theseason earning a first-round bye, and aNo. 1 seed, but they couldn’t seem to getthe bats going against theChetek/Weyerhaeuser lefty.

“We have struggled hitting for the lastcouple of weeks and tonight wasn’t anydifferent,” said Unity coach Matt Humpal.

The Eagles were held scoreless throughfour innings, and had to work out of jamson defense. Despite a 1-2-3 inning in thefirst, Chetek/Weyerhaeuser got on theboard in the second inning, drawing aleadoff walk and getting a man on after ahit batter. The Bulldogs played a lot ofsmall ball on the night when the next bat-ter advanced both runners to second andthird on a bunt. With one out, the Bull-dogs managed to put the ball in play on ashort grounder to third, but an error byEagles third baseman scored the run. TheBulldogs then loaded the bases, but agroundout to pitcher Brady Flahertyended the inning with only one run beingscored.

The Bulldogs loaded the bases again inthe top of the third inning on a single, hitbatter and a walk, but again the Eaglesworked their way out of the jam, until thefourth inning whenChetek/Weyerhaeuser scored two moreruns with the help of a leadoff single andanother bunt. Then with two outs, theBulldogs crushed a hard-hit ball off thetop of the fence in left center to score twomore runs and take a 3-0 lead.

Unity went down 1-2-3 in the fourthand fifth innings, and despite a single inthe sixth from Derek Jorgenson theycouldn’t generate the hits they needed. Inthe top of the seventh, the Eagles tried get-ting a rally going with a one-out walk byAaron Koshatka, who eventually scoredon a wild pitch. Nelson also hit a two-outdouble, but the game came to a close witha fly out to third.

“Overall it was still a great season.Number one seed for the first time. Nowwe have to learn from it for next year,”Humpal said.

RIGHT: Unity third baseman Nate De-spiegelaere attempts a tag on aChetek/Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday,June 1. The Eagles lost a tough one, 3-1. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Siren/Webster season ends in regionalsMarked

improvements showpromise next season

Northwestern 5, Siren/Webster 1

by Marty SeegerMAPLE – Despite cutting their season

short in the first round of the playoffsagainst a solid Northwestern team on Fri-day, May 28, the Siren/Webster baseballteam made some improvements over thecourse of the season.

Siren/Webster lost their final two non-conference games to Northwood andDrummond by scores of 11-1 and 14-9 re-spectively. Against Northwood EvanOachs had a strong performance on themound, and helped keep it at 2-1 afterfour innings. Oachs had to be taken out ofthe game early however, as he had alreadypitched three innings two days earlier,and couldn’t finish. It was a tough outingfor the next inning and a nine-run fifthgave Northwood the win by run-rule.Against Drummond, it was another goodgame.

“We did a great job of hitting in thisgame, but a poor job of pitching,” saidcoach Jon Ruud, Siren/Webster had nine

hits, and Michael Larson and ChristianHall went 3 for 4. Shay Johnson also had apair of hits, but the pitching allowed 15walks including a hit batter.

“As has been the case all season, when

we pitch well, we usually play well,”Ruud said, which is exactly what hap-pened against Northwestern in the re-gional on Friday. It was an interesting one,as Northwestern threw out their ace,

Donny Hissa, who is set to play for NotreDame on a full ride next season.

“We came out swinging and were veryaggressive at the plate. Christian Hall wasthe third batter of the game and he home-red against Hissa to opposite field,” Ruudsaid, noting that Hall also homered offHissa as a sophomore, and could be theonly hitter to homer twice against the fu-ture Irishman.

Ruud said Kevin Packard also had a sin-gle to right, and freshman Shay Johnsonhad three solid at bats, which includedtwo hits and a great hit that was caught.

“Christian Hall pitched the distance forus, and did a great job. He scattered ninehits during the game, and really did agreat job of getting out of several jams,”Ruud said.

Only two of Northwestern’s five runswere earned, and despite the loss there islots to look forward to next season forSiren/Webster.

“We tripled our conference wins fromlast year, and ended the season with fourwins. When we pitched well we playedpretty well, and have made big improve-ments as baseball players even though wedo not have a huge amount of wins toshow for it. I am proud of the improve-ment the team has shown from last yearto this year,” Ruud said.

Siren/Webster’s second baseman Austin Elliott flips the ball to first during anearlier game this year. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

New Auburn 10, Luck 6

by Greg MarstenNEW AUBURN – The Luck Cardinals

ended their 2010 campaign with a 10-6first-round playoff loss to the NewAuburn Trojans on Thursday, May 27.

The struggles were typical of problemsthe squad has had all season, giving upruns by not forcing batters to swing.Walks haunted the Cards all season, andthat ghost returned on Thursday in NewAuburn.

The Cardinal bats actually took the Tro-jans to task on occasion, hitting theirstarter up for 11 hits, including three alonefrom Morgan Denny. Several Luck play-ers swung the bat hard, including solidextra-base hits from Taryn Pilz and AverySteen, as well as quality singles from MaiaLehmann, Michelle Tomlinson, MorgynMcGinnity and Gena Pearson.

Luck scored a run in the second inning,to keep in close with the Trojans, whoscored twice in the opening frame. But the

Cardinals stayed away from home plateagain until the fifth inning, when Pilzscored after her triple and Steen’s RBIgrounder. The Cards scored three moretimes in the sixth inning, and another timein the final frame, but the deficit was toolarge.

New Auburn was taking advantage ofthe tiny plate and used bases on balls,combined with loaded bases or wildpitches to score five of their 10 runs. Luckcouldn’t compete with that and ended uplosing 10-6 finalizing their season.

Luck graduated their best overall playerin Pilz - their lone senior - but has a bevyof talent to draw from for the next cam-paign. Their 2010 season ended with a 3-14 overall record and 3-7 in conference.But they played better than those num-bers and lost many of their games on un-forced errors or walking issues. They haveplenty of solid hitters, they just need morepitching consistency in the coming seasonto remain competitive.

Luck girls end season in New Auburn

The Luck Cardinals graduate only one player this year, so will return mostteam members next season. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld



BASEBALLWest Lakeland Standings

Team Conf. OverallSt. Croix Falls Saints 10-0 18-4Grantsburg Pirates 7-3 13-9Unity Eagles 6-4 13-10Luck Cardinals 4-6 8-11Siren/Webster 3-7 4-10Frederic Vikings 0-10 1-16

ScoresThursday, May 27Grantsburg 4, Luck 1Friday, May 28Northwestern 5, Siren/Webster 1St. Croix Falls 5, Osceola 2Grantsburg 19, Cameron 7Birchwood 5, Frederic 0Tuesday, June 1Luck 13, Shell Lake 0St. Croix Falls 3, Somerset 2Grantsburg 10, Clayton/Turtle Lake 9Chetek/Weyerhaeuser 3, Unity 1

UpcomingWednesday, June 25 p.m. Grantsburg at Boyceville

Luck at Northwood

SOFTBALLWest Lakeland Standings

Team Conf. OverallGrantsburg Pirates 10-0 18-0Frederic Vikings 8-2 14-3St. Croix Falls Saints 4-6 7-14Unity Eagles 4-6 4-11Luck Cardinals 3-7 3-14Webster/Siren Hurricanes 1-9 2-18

ScoresThursday, May 27Ashland 8, Siren/Webster 0Boyceville 10, St. Croix Falls 4New Auburn 10, Luck 6St. Croix Central 17, Unity 2Tuesday, June 1Frederic 8, New Auburn 0Grantsburg 12, Cumberland 0

UpcomingThursday, June 35 p.m. St. Croix Central at Grantsburg

Bruce at Frederic

GOLFUpcoming

Monday, June 7Noon Division 2 and 3 at state in MadisonMonday, June 77 a.m. Division 2 and 3 at state in Madison

TRACK & FIELDUpcoming

Friday, June 43 p.m. Divisions 2 and 3 at state in La CrosseSaturday, June 510:30 a.m. Divisions 2 and 3 at state in La Crosse

MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE SOFTBALLStandings

Team OverallSundowners 4-0Pour House 3-0Century 21 3-0Grantsburg Sanitary 2-2Pheasant Inn 1-2Chell Well 1-2God Squad 1-3Fur, Fins & Feathers/Coyland Creek 0-3Da Crew 0-3

ScoresWednesday, May 26Sundowners 17, God Squad 14Chell Well 24, Grantsburg Sanitary 15Century 21 25, Da Crew 8Pour House 8, Fur, Fins & Feathers/Coyland Creek 7Sundowners 19, Pheasant Inn 3

FALUN CHURCH LEAGUE SOFTBALLStandings

Team OverallCalvary Covenant 1-0Faith Lutheran 1-0Falun Churches 1-0Siren Assembly 1-0Webster Baptist 1-0New Hope Lutheran 0-0Frederic Free 0-1Siren Covenant/Bethany 0-1Trade Lake Baptist 0-1Trade River Free 0-1West Sweden/Zion Lutheran 0-1

ScoresThursday, May 27Calvary Covenant 20, Trade River Free 4Falun Churches 11, West Sweden/Zion Lutheran 4Friday, May 28Siren Assembly 13, Trade Lake Baptist 0Faith Lutheran 17, Frederic Free 8Webster Baptist 11, Siren Covenant/Bethany 10

LEADER SPORTSSCOREBOARD

Svoboda pitches shutoutagainst Shell Lake

Cardinals move on to regional final

against NorthwoodLuck 13, Shell Lake 0

by Marty SeegerSHELL LAKE – The Luck Cardinals

came alive against the Lakers on Tuesday,June 1, and earned a trip to the regionalfinals against Northwood, which willtake place at Northwood on Wednesday,June 2. Collin Svoboda was lights out onthe mound going five innings with 12

strikeouts and allowed just two hits andone walk in 16 batters faced.

Luck got their bats going early as welland backed Svoboda with 13 runs on 13hits, including a great performance at theplate from Mitch Larson, who hit threetriples and went 3 for 4. Larson scoredthree times in the game, and while team-mate Gary Eckholm went 2 for 4, BrodieKunze went 2 for 4 and Svoboda went 2for 3. Logan Hacker, Bryson Clemenson,Ben Kufalk and Connery Johnson eachhad hits as the Cardinals had five extrabase hits on the night, which helped themwith a five-run second inning, four moreruns in the third, and two runs in both thefourth and fifth innings.

Mitch Larson swings away at a pitch against Shell Lake. Larson had threetriples in the team’s 13-0 regional win. – Photo by Sue Tolan

Saints come out ahead against SpartansPlay winner of

Ellsworth and Prescottin regional final

St. Croix Falls 3, Somerset 2

by Marty SeegerSOMERSET – The Somerset Spartans

were no slouch, and had high hopes ofmoving forward with three outstandingpitchers, yet the Saints have high hopesthis season as well, and proved they’re noslouch either.

The Saints moved past the Spartans in a3-2 regional win and will advance to theregional final against the winner of theNo. 1 seed Ellsworth, or Prescott. Thatgame was scheduled for Tuesday, June 1,but was postponed because of rain, andwill be played on Wednesday, June 2.

“Our team followed the script tonight.We flashed the leather three times andmade the plays we should,” said Saintscoach Paul Randolph. “We ran when wehad opportunities and kept the ball on theground, forcing them to field the ball. Ourpitcher stepped up big today, controllingthe flow and tempo of play.”

No game stats were available at presstime, but the Saints will be ready.

“Very proud of our team. Big win for St.Croix Falls High School. Our motto re-mains ‘Who’s next.’ We look forward tothe next challenge,” Randolph said.

St. Croix Falls 5, Osceola 2 ST. CROIX FALLS – It’s been quite

awhile since the St. Croix Falls baseballteam has been able to move beyond the

first round of the baseball playoffs, but awin over Osceola last Friday, May 28, al-lowed them to do just that.

It wasn’t easy, however, as Osceolaplayed a solid game and pitched twoscoreless innings, and took a 1-0 lead inthe top of the third off Saints pitcher MattVold. Up to that point Vold was solid, giv-ing up just one hit and striking out four,but a walk and an RBI single from Osceolaquickly changed that.

“Very competitive game,” said Saintscoach Paul Randolph. “Osceola came toplay.”

The Saints answered right back in thebottom of the third inning, when AustinWhittenberger hit a single and Josh Lar-com moved him to second on a sacrificebunt. Nick Johnson then flew out to cen-

ter, but Cory Gebhard hit a high fly ball toshort right-center field, which managed todrop between two Osceola outfielders,scoring Whittenberger. A single from Voldand a walk from Gus Koecher then loadedthe bases, and Marcus Campbell crushedthe ball to the gap in left center, scoringtwo runs and giving the Saints a 3-1 lead.

“We started the game being anxious tomake something happen. We settleddown and put together some runs,” Ran-dolph said.

The Saints next big inning came in thefifth, when Johnson got things going inthe leadoff spot by smoking the ball overthe fence in right field to give the Saints a4-2 lead. Osceola scored one run earlier inthe fifth on an RBI single, but it didn’tseem to sway the Saints. After Johnson’s

homer, Gebhard doubled to the gap inright center, and Vold hit an RBI single togive the Saints the 5-2 lead. Vold kept theChieftains from scoring any more runs ina solid outing on the mound. He pitchedthe complete game with 12 strikeouts,while allowing just four hits and threewalks.

Both Gebhard and Vold went 2 for 3 atthe plate, and defensively the Saintsplayed a sound game.

“Our defense was pretty good, as wemade the plays we should make. Ourpitching was stellar,” Randolph said.

Matt Vold slides home safely underneath the Osceola catcher during Fridayafternoon's regional game. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Nick Johnson is all smiles aftercrushing a home run into left fieldagainst the Chieftains last Friday.


MADISON – If you want to participatein the popular Learn to Hunt Bear Pro-gram slated for August, now is the timeto apply.

This will be the fourth-annual pro-gram. Bear hunting is a unique part ofthe state’s hunting heritage. The Learn toHunt Bear Program offers novicehunters a chance they likely may not oth-erwise have – going out on an actualbear hunt.

The program defines a novice hunteras anyone 10 or older with two years orless hunting experience of any kind. Theexperienced mentor who assists with theprogram must have at least five years ofbear hunting experience.

Quality mentoring is the key to thisprogram’s success. Mentors provide theguidance, oversight and answer the im-portant novice hunter questions. Thementors are what make this bear hunt-

ing program so popular and so valuable.In 2009 there were 57 participants and

141 applications accepted in the Learn toHunt Bear Program. The events tookplace in northern and west central Wis-consin. This is a great opportunity tolearn from experienced mentors in a con-trolled situation. It’s an incredible expe-rience for any age and is a lot of fun.Applications for participation are avail-able on the Department of Natural Re-sources Web site at dnr.wi.gov andsearch “learn to hunt bear program.”

For questions, please contact DeputyWarden Ben Mott, the Learn to Hunt co-ordinator, 608-444-1244 or e-mail questions to: [email protected]. – submitted

Apply now for DNR Learn to Hunt Bear Program

One fine turkey season

Mitchell Krueger, 14, took four gobblers during the spring turkey huntingseason, including this one, a 25-pound giant with 1-3/8-inch spurs and a 10-1/2-inch beard. The bird was shot on Friday, May 21. – Photo submitted

MADISON – There’s no better time tointroduce kids and adults to fish andfishing than the month of June.

The panfish are biting and catchabletrout have been stocked in dozens ofurban ponds, greatly increasing thechances that novice anglers will landtheir first fish, says Department of Natu-ral Resources Secretary Matt Frank.

And fishing is free for everyone thatfirst weekend, June 5 and 6, making it agreat opportunity to get everyone out-side fishing, even those individuals forwhom you normally might not want togamble on buying a license.

What you need to know about FreeFishing Weekend, June 5-6

Kids 15 and under fish free every day,but on Free Fishing Weekend, June 5-6,residents and nonresidents of all agescan fish without a fishing license (ortrout or salmon stamps). All waters ofthe state are open, including Wisconsinwaters of Lake Michigan, Lake Superiorand rivers bordering Wisconsin. How-ever, all other fishing regulations apply,

including how many fish anglers cankeep and limits on the minimum size offish they can keep.

More than two-dozen free fishing clin-ics are scheduled across the state, andmore listings are being posted all thetime. Check for one near your area on theFree Fishing Weekend page of the DNRWeb site.

June is a great time to fish for bluegill,which are done spawning and are readyto feed, says Karl Scheidegger, a DNRfish biologist who leads fisheries out-reach efforts.

“Bluegill fishing provides a great op-portunity to get a youngster hooked onfishing. Bluegills are fun to catch and funto eat,” he says. “You don’t need elabo-rate gear to fish bluegills. Keep it simple.Fishing rod, bobber, hook and worm.”

Catchable trout stocking lists updatedThe list of waters stocked with catch-

able size trout has been updated since itwas first posted online athttp://dnr.wi.gov/fish/trout/catchable_trout.htm in late April and can steer you

to waters where it’s easier to catch akeeper. But hurry up – these fish can gofast.

Other great places to take kids fishingLakes and rivers where there are good

places for kids and novices to fish fromshore – and easy access to rest rooms andother amenities – can be the ticket for asuccessful first fishing trip. For more in-formation contact Scheidegger 608-267-9426. – from the DNR

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

I N T E R!C O U N T Y L E A D E ROUTDOORS

ST. CROIX FALLS – The seventh-an-nual Neil McKenzie Fishing Contest ison Saturday, June 19, and preregistra-tion is due by Monday, June 7. Theevent is geared toward getting kids andtheir families interested in fishing. Tro-phies and door prizes are awarded tokids in different age classes, as well aslunch for the free event held on DeerLake in Polk County. The contest runsfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boats and guidesare provided if one is not available. Formore information, and to preregister,contact Joyce McKenzie at 715-646-2060, Dave and Ann Hraychuck at 715-

485-3362, or e-mail Kelly Sylte [email protected].

Siren Lions contest June 6SIREN – The Siren Lions are hosting

a free kids fishing contest Sunday, June6, at the Clam Lake wayside four mileseast of Siren on Hwy. 70. Prizes for thelargest walleye, pike, bass, sunfish,crappie and stringer will be given awayto several age classes. Free pop and hotdogs will be available at the weigh-in.Registration is at 8 a.m., and the contestis from 9 a.m.,until noon. – MartySeeger

Still time to register for Neil McKenzie Fishing Contest

June a great time to take kids, other novices fishing

by Eugene RuhnFREDERIC – There’s been chatter that

the Frederic Paintball course has moved.That is correct; the leases were up onboth land contracts and the courseneeded a new location. Owner and oper-ator, Devin Moats of Frederic, has beenin a hunt for a new location for sometime after hearing last year that he hadto move.

One landowner was gracious enoughto loan her land for a temporary locationto keep the business moving withoutmissing a beat. Frederic Paintball hasbeen part of the community now since2003 and has had a field since mid-2005,for people of ages 12 and up to enjoy aweekend of recreation with family andfriends.

Paintball is a sport which requires apaint marker and a mask, allowing peo-ple to play, as when they were kids, war,capture the flag or king of the hill, whichare some of the games that are hosted atthe field. It is often asked, is paintballsafe? There are research and presenta-

tions on this topic, and yes it’s safe. Youmay ask how, with guns being used,which is the major issue for the sport.When the rules are followed to the T,paintball is a safe sport, requiring apaintball-approved mask at all timesduring play. It is also being asked, does ithurt? It depends. Being struck by a paint-ball feels like being snapped with a rub-ber band.

Some people have said that with all theadrenaline of the high intense play, youbarely even feel it. Now on to the busi-ness of the field moving.

The new location is three miles west ofFrederic on 300th Avenue; it’s a privateproperty with road access. At thelandowners request, there is no openplay allowed at the new location, only re-served groups on scheduled dates are al-lowed access to the property. To schedulea session, call 715-205-9775 to book yourgroup.

Frederic Paintball caters to birthdays,bachelorette parties, youth and corporategroups. For the summer, there may been

open days scheduled to come out andplay. Just checkwww.fredericpaintball.com for details.Also you can follow on Facebook by be-coming a fan.

“We are moving forward by buildingour signature base, the log cabin, out onour new course. It should be ready bythe first weekend of June,” Moats added,“along with another surprise for ouronly and annual woods game, BorderBattle, which features Packer fans versusViking fans.”

For Frederic Family Days this year, thestaff will be organizing an event/contestat the park all weekend, with a shootingboth for kids and adults of all ages to tryout a paintball marker. More details tofollow on the Family Days calendar ofevents. Moats said, “I encourage every-one to try paintball at least once in a life-time. It’s quite a thrill and a great teamand family event for all ages. Also, if Imight add, our Border Battle has beenlopsided with the Packer team winningall four events, looking for more Viking

fans to make it more of a challenge thisyear on Sept. 19, knocking the dominantteam off the throne. I, myself a longtimePacker fan, will definitely be attendingthis event, and we’ll see you on thefield.”

Frederic Paintball has moved

The new location of Frederic Paint-ball is three miles west of Frederic on300th Avenue. – Photo by Eugene Ruhn


N o t i c e s

(May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN


AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff,

vs. IBRAHIM M. SALEH, et al

Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 718

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on December 10, 2009, in the amount of $115,631.33, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: June 17, 2010, at 10 a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI.

DESCRIPTION: Part of Govern- ment Lot 3, Section 28, Town- ship 33 North, Range 16 West, in the City of Amery, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Highland Avenue of C.O. Danielson’s Addition to the City of Amery, 565 feet East of the West end of said Avenue, which West end is designated on said North line by an iron monument; thence North to alley; thence East along said alley, 50 feet; thence South to said Highland Avenue; thence West along North line of Highland Avenue, 50 feet to the place of beginning. Said land being in the County of Polk and State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 149 Hy- land Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00836-0000. Dated this 30th day of April

2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1019525 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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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.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 687 AMENDED NOTICE OF

SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

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: July 7, 2010, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Front Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The 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, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009.


2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

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 this purpose. (195385)

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BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.

Plaintiff, vs.

REBECCA S. BROOME F/K/A REBECCA S. KISCH, et al

Defendants. Case Number: 10 CV 7

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on April 14, 2010, in the amount of $172,205.21, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 and Outlot of Certified Survey Map No. 3134 recorded in Volume 14 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 156, as Document No. 600897, located in the North- west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, Twp. 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Al- den, Polk County, Wisconsin. EXCEPT that part deeded to Polk County Highway Depart- ment in Warranty Deed dated October 1, 2003, Recorded October 1, 2003, in Volume 941 of Records, Page 222, as Document No. 667853.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1492 25th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.


2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Shannon K. Cummings State Bar #1033710 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff,

vs. Gerald G. Trepczyk and Kim A. Trepczyk, as husband and wife,

Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE Case No.: 09 CV 17 Case Code: 30404

Judge: Kenneth L. Kutz PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 17th day of March, 2010, in the amount of $115,753.88, the Burnett County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: July 27, 2010, at

10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid

must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Main Lobby, Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872

DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Danielson Addition to the Village of Webster, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin. Said Plat being situated in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7390 Poplar St., Webster, WI 54893,

Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS,

BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P.

Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any infor - mation we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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FIRST RESOLUTION INVESTMENT CORPORATION ASSIGNEE OF 4190 LOUGHEED HWY. STE. 401 VANCOUVER BC, V56 6A8

Plaintiff, vs.

MICHELLE S. LOWE 2170 60TH ST. LUCK, WI 54853

Defendant(s). Case Number: 10CV260 AMENDED SUMMONS

Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 756366

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant:

You are hereby noticed that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The com - plaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after June 3, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the com - plaint. 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 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the complaint or pro - vide a written demand for said complaint within the 40-day period, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the com - plaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: May 6, 2010.

/ s/Ryan M. Peterson RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL,

ENERSON & HORNIK LLC Attorneys in the Practice of

Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: 888-302-4011 51

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NOTICE TOWN OF MILLTOWN Monthly Board

Meeting Monday, June 14,

at 7 p.m. Milltown Fire Hall

Virgil Hansen, Clerk 513237 41-42L 31-32a,d

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery

Association Monday, June 7, 2010

at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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5 a.m. - 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Apply In Person At:

MENARDS 1285 208th Street

St. Croix Falls, Wis. 513362 30-31a,d 41-42L

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STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 112 E. Washington St., DTB 8 Suwanee, Georgia 30024-2529

Plaintiff, vs.

KARROL R. THOMAS 2211 B 60th Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020

Defendant(s) Case No. 10-CV-323

Daubert Law Firm File: 10-01848-0 SUMMONS

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant:

You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after June 2, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Com- plaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is One Corporate Drive, Suite 400, P.O. Box 1519, Wau- sau, Wisconsin 54402-1519. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint 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 not or in the future, and may also be enforced by gar - nishment or seizure of property.

Dated: May 24, 2010. DAUBERT LAW FIRM LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff Melissa A. Spindler State Bar No.: 1060672 One Corporate Drive, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1519 Wausau, WI 54402-1519 715-845-1805

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Application for Retail Class C Wine License to sell wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises.


Acorn Pantry LLC Acorn Pantry Jacob Roy Mangelsen,

President 7711 Park Street West Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

The Chattering Squirrel, Acorn Pantry and the Commons Area of the building “Shops at the Lodge.”

Hereby makes application for Retail Class C Wine License for the sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.


Kris Alan Peterson d/b/a Kris’ Pheasant Inn & Sports

Bar 7694 W. Main St. Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

wooden-frame building and patio, lots 6 - 12 and southwest patio.

Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fer - mented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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Galen’s Little Mexico Inc. d/b/a

Galen’s Little Mexico Inc. Galen Daniels, President 23487 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

bar & restaurant; stucco build - ing.



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Ten Thousand Pines LLC d/b/a

The Lodge at Crooked Lake Doug G. Rohde, President 24271 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

reception space and storage rooms adjacent.



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MJKD License LLC d/b/a Northwoods Crossing Event

Center Keith D. Hobbie, President 23985 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

166-foot by 92-foot Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Hall and potential 50-foot by 100-foot outdoor deck for smoking.

Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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Huntala Corporation d/b/a Pour House Gregory W. Hunter, President 24136 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

24136 Highway 35. Hereby makes application for

Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors and fer - mented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.


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ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE BIG ROUND LAKE PROTECTION AND

REHABILITATION DISTRICT Georgetown Township Hall

CTH H & I Sat., June 12, 2010, 9 a.m. AGENDA: Meeting Called to Order;

Introduction of Guests; Reading of Meeting Minutes; Treasurer’s Report; Fish Manager’s Report; Chairman’s Update; Water Quality

Report/Tribal Fish Update; Invasive Species Outlook; 2010 Program; 2010 Proposed Budget; Old Business; New Business;

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ATTENTION CLAM FALLS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

The Clam Falls Township Comprehensive Planning

Committee will meet monthly in 2010. Each meeting will be on the

second Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. in the Clam Falls Town Hall.

For information, contact: Perry Karl, 715-653-4247 or Brad Olson, 715-327-4614. 513583 41L 31a


Application for Class A Li- cense to sell fermented malt beverages.

To the Town Bo ard of the Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. The under - signed:

Countryside Co-op Larry Wojchik Hereby applies for Class

A Fermented Malt Bevera- ges License from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, 2527 Highway 35, Luck, Wisconsin.

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The RiverBank A Minnesota Banking Corporation 26777 Fallbrook Avenue Wyoming, Minnesota 55092

Plaintiff, Vs.

Studtwhite Companies LLC A Wisconsin Limited Liability Company 209 Jaden Drive Milltown, WI 54858, Milltown Village Market LLC a Wisconsin limited liability com - pany 108 Central Avenue Milltown, WI 54859 Regional Business Fund, Inc. a Wisconsin corporation 800 Wisconsin Street, Mail Box 9 Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703 Grafe Auction Co. a Minnesota corporation 1025 Industrial Drive Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975 John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ corporation

Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE Case Type: 30404

Case No.: 09CV538 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure filed in the above-entitled action on December 8, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: June 30, 2010, at

10 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid

must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the bal - ance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 4 and 5, Block F, First

Addition to the Village of Milltown, and all of the unplat - ted lands lying between Lot 5, Block F and Lot 1, Block G of the First Addition to the Village of Milltown, being part of the SW1/4 of SW1/4, Section 8-35- 17, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block G, First Addition to the Village of Milltown, being part of the SW1/4 of SW1/4, Section 8- 35-17, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Also, nonexclusive road and pedestrian walkway easement over and across the following described property being in Polk County, Wisconsin, to-wit: An unplatted parcel of land between Blocks G and F in the First Addition to the Village of Milltown, described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 6, Block F, running thence West to the SE corner of Lot 8, Block G to the SE corner of Lot 1, Block G, running thence East to the SW corner of Lot 5, Block F; thence South on the west line of Block F to the point of beginning except therefrom the alley crossing said prem - ises which alley was conveyed to the Village of Milltown.

And a parcel of land in the First Addition to the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as fol - lows: That portion of the Bering Street right of way lying between the west right of way of Central Avenue and the east right of way of First Avenue West, north of Block “G” of the First Addition to the Village of Milltown (“Property”).

(FOR INFORMATION PURPO- SES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property is located in the Village of Milltown, Wisconsin.) Dated this 03 day of May, 2010 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin By: Deputy Sheriff Steven B. Moe, Chief Deputy THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 DCA/14386 511070

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AMERIPRISE BANK, F.S.B., c/o Everhome Mortgage Company

Plaintiff, vs.

KAREN M. STUART and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Karen M. Stuart; and LAUX CUTLER, S.C.; and OSCEOLA COTTAGES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.,

Defendants. Case No. 09-CV-782

Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage

Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on January 6, 2010, in the amount of $42,123.80, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: July 7, 2010, at 10:00

o’clock a.m. TERMS:

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 forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.


3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis.

DESCRIPTION: A ll that certain real property situated in the C ounty of P olk , S tate of W isconsin , described as follows : Unit 108 Osceola Cottages Condominium , a Condomin- i um declared and existing under and by virtue of the Condominium Ownership Act of the S tate of W isconsin, according to the D eclaration of the C ondominium recorded in the O ffice of the R egister of D eeds on S eptember 27, 2000, in V olume 828 of R ecords on P age 666 as Docu- m ent No . 603218, as amended by the First Amendment to the D eclaration of Cove- n ants, Conditions, Easements and Restrictions for Osceola Cottages Condominium recorded on D ecember 20, 2001, in Volume 899 of R ecords on P age 156 as Document No. 6251318, together with an un- divided interest in and to the Common Areas and F acilities of the Condominiums, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wis- c onsin . S ubject to restrictions, reservations, easements, covenants, oil, gas or mineral rights of record, if any.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 108 Cottage Drive, Village of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 165-00601-0108. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES,

S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bank- ruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation,

Plaintiff, vs.

CYNTHIA M. REITMEIER, DAVID R. REITMEIER, AND JOHNNIE B. DALTON SALOON & TEX-MEX EATERY, INC.,

Defendants. Case No.: 09-CV-22

Burnett County Case No. 2010TJ000007

Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the Circuit Court of Polk County on De- cember 7, 2009, in the amount of $41,412.70 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., in the amount of $238,199.79 against Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reit- meier, Jointly and severally, and in the amount of $8,417.87 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally the Sheriff will sell the described Burnett County premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 13, 2010, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judg-

ment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The properties are sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the Front Lobby of the Burnett County Govern- ment Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Burnett County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Ten (10) of Pickerel Point, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, the said plat being located in Government Lot Four (4) of Section Twenty-one (21) and Government Lot One (1) of Section Twenty-eight (28), all in Township Thirty-seven (37) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12183 Pickerel Point, Town of Trade Lake, Wis.

Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col- lection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC.

Plaintiff, vs.

JASON C. MORK and SHANNON D. MORK, husband and wife, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,

Defendants. Case No. 09-CV-697

Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage

Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on January 11, 2010, in the amount of $212,507.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: July 13, 2010, at 10

o’clock a.m. TERMS:

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 forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.


3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis.

DESCRIPTION: A certain tract or parcel of land in Polk Coun- ty, in the State of Wisconsin, described as follows: Lot Ten (10), Plat of Hilltop Acres, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Thirteen (13), Town- ship Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West; Osceola Township, in Polk County, Wisconsin. Subject to easements, restrictions and right of way of record, if any.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2489 91st Ave., Town of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-01312-0100. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES,

S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bank- ruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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EQUITY BANK, Plaintiff,

vs. GREGORY S. SCHMIDT, KAY L. SCHMIDT a/k/a KAY S. SCHMIDT, BRADLEY C. KREHBIEL, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRADLEY C. KREHBIEL,

and PRIME SECURITY BANK,

Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Case No. 09 CV 554 Case Code: 30404

(Foreclosure) By virtue of and pursuant to

the Judgment entered in the above-entitled action on January 7, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the lobby of the main entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on July 14, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit:

That part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20, Town- ship 33 North, Range 18 West, described as follows: Com- mencing at the Northeast cor - ner of said Section 20; thence on an assumed bearing along the North line of said Section 20, South 88˚38’40” West a distance of 450.65 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence South a distance of 1,015.40 feet to the center line of a Town Road (90th Avenue); thence, the following course being along said center line, North 86˚21’01” West a dis - tance of 98.58 feet; thence North 82˚06’48” West a dis - tance of 91.02 feet; thence North 75˚11’09” West a dis - tance of 48.75 feet; thence North 66˚36’16” West a dis - tance of 72.55 feet; thence North 62˚07’22” West a dis - tance of 67.35 feet; thence North 59˚17’39” West a dis - tance of 67.71 feet; thence, leaving the center line, North 879.36 feet to the North line of said Section; thence along last said North line, North 88˚38’40” East a dis - tance of 420.12 feet to the point of beginning; Township of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin. Subject to the Town Road along the South line of the above described parcel.

TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 042- 00408-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2213 90th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A cer -

tified check or bank draft in the amount of 10 percent of the amount bid must accompany the bid, with the balance due upon confir - mation of sale by the Court.

2. The sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate trans - fer fee.

4. The property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representa- tions of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be respon - sible for obtaining posses - sion of the property.

Dated this 14th day of May, 2010. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Christopher M. Seelen Attorney for Plaintiff Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. 402 Graham Avenue P.O. Box 187 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0187 Telephone: (715) 834-3425 Facsimile: (715) 834-9240

T his is an attempt to collect a debt. A ny information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN


Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P.

Plaintiff, vs.

CLAYTON R. HENSCHKE, et al. Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 769 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on February 18, 2009, in the amount of $433,985.50. the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: July 21, 2010, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 1813 recorded on February 28, 1995, in Volume 8, Page 161, as Document No. 527587, being part of Govern- ment Lot 4, Section 7, Town 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: An Easement for the benefit of Parcel 1 for ingress and egress over that part of Gov- ernment Lot 4, Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of George- town, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Outlot 1 of Certi- fied Survey Map recorded February 28, 1995, in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps, page 162, as Document No. 527588. Parcel 3: A 66 foot wide private roadway ease - ment for the benefit of Parcel 1 for ingress and egress as shown on the subject Certified Survey Maps over Govern- ment Lot 4, Section 7, Town- ship 35 North, Range 16 West and Government Lot 1, Sec- tion 18, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2222 117th St., Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 026-00246-0060.

Dated this 20th day of May, 2010.

/s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar # 1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

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 that purpose. (195995)

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Terry Lea Corporation d/b/a Tom’s Bar Thomas T. Johnson, President Thomas T. Johnson, Agent 7695 W. Main St. Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as

1st floor & garage of two-story bldg. including enclosed fenced area of lots 9 & 10, block 1.


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Application for Class B Retail License to sell Fer- mented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors. To the Town Board of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned:

A & J’s Lakeside Bar & Grill, LLC

Tami L. Boese, Agent 6699 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Hereby makes application

for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Bever- ages and Intoxicating Li- quors to be used from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, at the place of business located at:

6699 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Dated: May 28, 2010 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk

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NOTICE TOWN OF LUCK

BOARD MEETING Monday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Town Hall Agenda:

1. Reading of the minutes 2. Treasurer’s report 3. Review and pay bills 4. Act on subdivision for Robert Tucker 6. Patrolman’s report

Any additional agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and clerk’s office.

Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 513669 41L


Application for Class A license to sell intoxicating liquor.


Countryside Co-op Lori Freitag, Agent Hereby applies for Class A

Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, 2527 State Road 35, Luck, Wisconsin.

Dated May 28, 2010 Lloyd Nelson, Clerk Town of Luck

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(May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN


THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff,

vs. CHRISTOPHER J. EVENSON and CANDACE H. EVENSON,

Defendant. Case No. 09 CV 836

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 4, 2009, in the amount of $122,064.95, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Poilk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on:

Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit:

Lot One (1), Plat of Wildt Addition, located in Lot Three (3), Block A, Park Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake, being part of Government Lot Five (5) and Six (6), Section Two (2), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 106-00667-0100 Street Address: 131 James

Court, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN

PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 4th day of May, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 51

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THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff,

vs. ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. LANGIN,

Defendant. Case No. 10 CV 127

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $74,584.08, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mort - gaged premises, to-wit:

Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 1436, Recorded in Volume 7 of Certified Survey Maps, page 13, as Document No. 485560 in the office of the Register of Deeds, being located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 25-33-18, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 024-00883-0000. PROPERTY ADDRESS : 788

190th St., Dresser, WI 54009. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of

amount bid by cash or cer - tified check. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis.,

this 5th day of May, 2010. Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 51

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(May 19, 26, June 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN


IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

JIM D. LARSEN Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 39

An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 29, 1956, and date of death was May 13, 2005. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1870 180th Street, Centuria, WI 54824. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before August 20, 2010. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 10, 2010 Leo A. Beskar, Attorney Personal Representative/

Attorney 219 North Main St. P.O. Box 138 River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-7281 51

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U.S. Bank National Association ND,

Plaintiff, vs.

Randy A. Holecek and Nancy A. Holecek,

Defendants. Case Code: 30404

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 1023

Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on the 26th day of March 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: July 1, 2010, at 10

a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid

must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purch- aser is responsible for pay - ment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

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

DESCRIPTION: The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter includ - ing Certified Survey Map No. 2974, filed in Volume 13, Page 228, as Document No. 594472, Section 19, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 867 - 50th Street, Amery, WI.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683 512198 WNAXLP

(May 19, 26, June 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN


IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

RICHARD K. HAUGLIE Summary Assignment - Order

for Hearing and Notice Case No. 10PR40

A petition has been filed for summary assignment of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was July 22, 1944, and date of death was April 20, 2010, who died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 2980 280th Avenue, Cushing, WI 54006. Creditors may bring an action by: 1. Filing a claim in the Polk

County Circuit Court before the property is assigned.

2. Bringing a suit against the assignee(s) after the property is assigned. The right of a creditor to bring an action ter - minates three months after the date of publication of this order.

The property may be assigned to the creditors and persons interested on or after June 30, 2010. THE COURT ORDERS THAT: The petition be heard and heir - ship be determined at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Suite 500, before Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick, Circuit Judge, Court Official, on June 7, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. or when scheduled there - after. BY THE COURT Molly E. GaleWyrick May 12, 2010 Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 51

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JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Plaintiff Vs.

BARBARA HEYN, et al Defendants

Case No. 09 CV 0751 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2010, in the amount of $70,849.61, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 30, 2010, at

10 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money

order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 12, Original Plat of the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 207 Polk Avenue South, Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO: 12600106000. Dated this 17th day of May

2010. Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo &

Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700

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INVITATION TO BID ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT

TOWN OF JACKSON The Town of Jackson is seeking sealed bids for asphalt sur -

facing over existing asphalt on Meyers Road from Loon Lake Road to End (.23 mi.) and Deerpath Road from Deerpath Ave. to Deerpath Circle (.25 mi.). Paved width shall be 20 feet and compacted blacktop surface is to be 2 inches thick. Length and width to be verified by contractor. State of Wisconsin pre - vailing wage rates will apply for this project.

Surfacing work is to be coordinated with town represen - tatives and must be completed by August 31, 2010. Bids are due on June 14, 2010, and will be opened at the monthly Town Board meeting beginning at 7 p.m. that eve - ning. Valid certificate of insurance must be presented with bids. The Town of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids or portion thereof, to waive irregularities or informali - ties in any bid, and to accept any bid which will best serve its interests. For more information, contact Roger Larson at 715- 866-7529.

Sealed bids should be sent to: Town of Jackson, 4599 County Road A, Webster, WI 54893. Attn.: Asphalt Bid.

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INVITATION TO BID CHIP SEALING PROJECTS

TOWN OF JACKSON The Town of Jackson is seeking sealed bids for chip seal

resurfacing of approximately 1.5 miles total, average width 20 feet. Bonner Lake Road from Kilkare Road to Kilkare Road (1.15 mi.), and Ham Lake Road from Seiben Road to end (.36 mi.). Aggregate for chip seal to be 3/8 pea rock. Rock to be applied evenly and rolled into emulsified asphalt, with excess rock to be broomed from coated surface. Required crack seal - ing and surface sweeping to be performed by others prior to application of chip seal coating. Contractor to verify road width and length. Resurfacing work is to be coordinated with town representatives and must be completed by August 27, 2010. Bids are due and will be opened on June 14, 2010, 7 p.m., at the Jackson Town Hall during monthly town meeting. Valid cer - tificate of insurance must be presented with bids. The Town of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids or portion thereof. For more information, contact Roger Larson, 715-866- 7529.

Sealed bids should be sent to Town of Jackson, 4599 County Road A, Webster, WI 54893. Attn.: Chip Seal Bid.

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COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching positions:

• Head High School Volleyball Coach • Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Jeff Carley, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone, 715-327-4223.

All positions are open until filled. The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BIDS WANTED The Frederic School District, Frederic, WI, will accept bids to landscape the former swimming pool area at the Birch Street Elementary School campus. This will include grading for drainage, spreading 4 inches of clean topsoil and hydroseeding with an appropriate turf mixture. Further details may be obtained by calling Warren Peterson, 715-327-4221. All bids are due by 4 p.m., June 14, 2010. Send to: Warren Peterson, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Dr., Frederic, WI 54837. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 513007 40-41L 30-31a WNAXLP

TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday,

June 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District meeting the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 715-349-5119 513059 40-41L

REQUEST BIDS FOR TRIP PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk

County, Wisconsin, is accepting bids for road work for a TRIP project to resurface Allen’s Avenue (150th Avenue) as follows:

1. Pulverize, build base, widen to 22 feet and pave with 2-1/2-inch hot mix asphalt .25 mile.

For specific details of the above projects, contact Steve Jacobs, Public Works, at 715-338-6433 or Town Hall at 715- 483-1851.

Bids to be considered must be sealed separately from 2010 road work bids and received by the Town at 1305 200th Street prior to 12 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010. Bids will be opened on Monday, June 7, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. and awarded at the Town Board meeting on June 16, 2010. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any, any part of, and/or all bids and to waive irregularities and information therein and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the Town of St. Croix Falls.

Janet Krueger, Town Clerk, www.townofstcroixfalls.org 513097 40-41L WNAXLP

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin

www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING

June 9, 2010 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a

public hearing at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

David McCullough requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION for a restaurant in the Commercial District. The property address is 1942 U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, WI. The property is located in Section 35; the parcel number is 044-00965-0000.

Sandi Hoag requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION for a Day Care/ Child Care facility in the Transitional District. The property address 1474 Sunshine St., St. Croix Falls, WI. The property is located in Section 21; the parcel number is 044-00497-0000.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 513115 40-41L WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 9 a.m.

Shoreview Apartments - Balsam Lake Agenda:

I. Call to Order. II. Minutes. III. Financial Reports. IV. Operations Report. V. Unfinished Business: A. CDBG. B. Roofing. VI. New Business. VII. Adjourn. 513236 41L

TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN - BID NOTICE The Town of West Sweden is seeking bids for Hot Mix

blacktop top for 20’ wide and 2-1/2” compacted to 2” from Birch Ave. and 155th St. from Third Ave. to State Hwy. 48.

This is a L.R.I.P program and must meet prevailing wage laws. The town board has the right to accept or eject any or all bids. Bids are due by Tuesday, June 15, 2010, by 6:30 p.m., at the board meeting. Contact Chairman Dennis O’Donnell at 715-327-4954 or Kevin Taylor, 715-371-1002. Andrea Lundquist, Town Clerk 513537 41-42L WNAXLP

BIDS REQUESTED The Town of Laketown is currently seeking bids for 1 mile of

blacktopping. The bids may icnlude hot or cold mix. Please con - tact Merle Larson for specifications at 715-648-5557.

This project is subject to prevailing wage laws. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. 513539 41L WNAXLP

BIDS REQUESTED The Town of Laketown is currently seeking bids for 1.5 miles

of chip sealing. Please contact Merle Larson for specifications at 715-648-5557.

The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened on Tues., June 22, 2010. 513540 41L WNAXLP


Application for Class B Li- cense to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.


Evergreen Liquor Inc. Edward and Jody Seck Hereby applies for Class B

Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor Lic- ense from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, 2547 Hwy. 35, Luck, Wisconsin.

Dated May 28, 2010 Lloyd Nelson, Clerk Town of Luck 51

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PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR BID

Vacant land located at: Sec. 18 Town 35N Range 18W in the Town of Eureka. Approx. 0.79 Acres, Part SW SE Desc. V336/473. xxxx 210th Avenue. This property has not been surveyed. Appraisal Notes: Subject parcel is located on 210th Ave. in the town of Eureka. This is a peaceful setting and within close proximity to the recreation activi - ties that are afforded with the many lakes and parks. The subject property is located in the St. Croix Falls School District. Subject parcel is VACANT land with no known water or septic on property. Information, including a copy of the appraisal, is available at the county Web site loca - tion: www.co.polk.wi.us/treasury/land-sales.asp. Parcel ID #020-00417-0000. Property Sold As Is to Highest Bidder Minimum bid is $4,500. (Minimum bid includes all costs accrued by county.) Appraised value of property is $4,500. Appraisal completed on April 2, 2010, by a licensed appraiser. Bids must be received by noon, on Friday, June 4, 2010, at: Polk County Buildings Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Bids will be opened at the June meeting of the Property, Forestry, & Recreational Committee, cur - rently scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., at the Polk County Government Ctr. Questions may be addressed to: Polk County Treasurer’s Office, 715-485-9255.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS TOWN OF EUREKA

Overlay: 225th St. west from Hwy. 87 to 255th St. (5,060’) 223rd Ave. west from 255th St. to 260th St. (2,650’)

Pave: 215th Ave. west from 230th St. to 220th St., continu - ing north from 215th Ave. to 230th Ave. (7,821’)

Chip Seal: River Road south from County Rd. G to 230th Ave. continuing east to River Rd. south (7,821’)

Crack Seal: 235th St. north from Cty. Rd. I to 188th Ave., continuing east on 188th Ave. (6,600’) 190th Street north from 230th Ave. to 240th Ave. 220th Ave. east from 230th St. to 220th St.

Bids will be considered at the monthly board meeting on June 10th, 2010, beginning at 7 p.m., at Eureka Town Hall. Bidder must supply W9 and Certificate of Insurance.

Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that some of

these projects are subject to a prevailing wage rate deter - mination which has been issued by the State of Wisconsin and that the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor set forth in this determination shall be applicable to those pro - jects.

Bid specifications and Prevailing Wage Rates are available from Michelle Tonnar, Town Clerk at 715-646-2985.

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BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk

County, Wisconsin, is accepting bids for road work for the 2010 road maintenance season as follows:

1. Chip seal approximately 6.5 miles in various locations. 2. Hot Mix Asphalt Wedge approximately 1,100 feet in three

locations. 3. Spray patch approximately 1.25 miles in three locations. 4. Pulverize asphalt, repave and ditch work 5 tenths of a mile.

For specific details of the above projects, contact Steve Jacobs, Public Works, at 715-338-6433 or Town Hall, at 715- 483-1851.

Bids to be considered must be sealed and received by the Town at 1305 200th Street prior to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010. Bids will be opened on Monday, June 7, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. and awarded at the Town Board meeting on June 16, 2010. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any, any part of, and/or all bids and to waive irregularities and information therein and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the Town of St. Croix Falls.

Notice is further given that the Town Board is authorized to enter into public contracts as defined under Wis. Stats. 60.47(1) with an estimated cost of more than $5,000 but less than $25,000, to be executed by the Town Board on or after June 7, 2010, for the following items:

1. Crack seal approximately 12 miles in various locations. Any person interested in the proposed public contract to be

executed shall contact Steve Jacobs, Public Works, at 715- 338-6433 or Town Hall at 1305 200th Street or by phone at 715-483-1851. www.townofstcroixfalls.org.

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NOTICE OF HEARING The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at

11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view site(s) and will recon - vene at 11:00 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 11 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.)

BERT & CAROLYN McKASY request a Special Exception under Article 15B1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to excavate on 20% or greater slopes. Property affected is: 491-E Lakeview Ln., Desc V434/626, NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec 12/T32N/ R18W, Town of Alden, Church Pine Lake (class 1).

ERROL & JUDY GRISARD request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 2374-C 120th St., pt of Gov’t Lot 1, Sec 6/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Bone Lake (class 1). 513169 40-41L 30a,d WNAXLP

TOWN OF LAKETOWN NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK

Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the 2010 assessment year will be open for examination at the fol - lowing time:

Thurs., June 10, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Cushing Com- munity Center. This session gives the property owner an opportunity to meet with the assessor, ask questions of the assessor, and look over their property assessments. Notice is hereby given this 25th day of May, 2010, by Patsy Gustafson, Clerk.

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town

of Laketown of Polk County, will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Cushing Community Center.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection of appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirements and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The municipality shall provide complete confidentiality of infor - mation about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office by the order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35(1) of Wisconsin Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or dis - abled persons who present the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk 513182 40-41L WNAXLP

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE BOARD APPOINTMENT

COMMITTEE NOTICE/AGENDA A special meeting of the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical

College Board Appointment Committee will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 10 a.m., using IP Video technol - ogy at the following meeting locations:

• WITC-Ashland Campus – 2100 Beaser Ave., Ashland, WI 54806

• WITC-New Richmond Campus – 1019 South Knowles Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017

• WITC-Rice Lake Campus – 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868

• WITC-Administrative Office – 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871

• WITC-Superior – 600 North 21st Street, Superior, WI 54880 • St. Croix County Government Center – 1101 Carmichael

Rd., Hudson, WI 54016

AGENDA 1. Call Special Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Establishment of Quorum 4. Review Plan of Representation Language 5. Review Distribution of Regions on the Plan of Representa-

tion 6. Approval of Plan of Representation for Next Appointment

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TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN - BID NOTICE The Town of West Sweden is seeking bids for chip sealing

310th Ave. west of Frederic to 160th St. to 300th Ave. about 1-3/4 miles.

Bids are due by the next meeting, Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The board has the right to accept or eject any or all bids. Contact Chairman Dennis O’Donnell at 715-327-4954 or Kevin Taylor, 715-371-1002. Andrea Lundquist, Town Clerk

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EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POSITION

The following part-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher position for up to 20 hours per week for the 2010-2011 school year. DPI license 809 Early Childhood Special Education license is required for this position. To apply: Interested applicants must send the following:

• Letter of application • Resume • Copy of current WI EC Special Education

license(s) • Three Letters of Recommendation • Copy of official transcripts

Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam. Application Deadline: June 25, 2010. Submit application materials to:

Mr. Michael Werner, Elementary Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871


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The following long-term substitute position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

7-12 Physical Education Instructor 7-12 Health Instructor

This is a long-term substitute position starting in August, 2010. This position will provide physical edu - cation and health instruction in grades 7-12. D.P.I. license, Physical Education 530 and Health 910 will be required. Applicants with additional certifications pre - ferred. Coaching positions also available. Start Date: August 25, 2010 To apply: Applicants must send the following:

• Letter of application • Resume • Current D.P.I. license(s) • Three Letters of Recommendation • Copy of official transcripts

Successful applicant must pass a criminal back - ground check, drug screen and required medical exam. Application Deadline: June 25, 2010 Submit application materials to:

Mr. Donald Peterson School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871


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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK AND THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF LUCK

Notice is Hereby Given that Open Book for the Town of Luck will be June 17, 2010, from 10 a.m. to Noon and the Board of Review for the Town of Luck, Polk County, shall hold its first meeting on the 17th day of June, 2010 from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Luck Town Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assess - ment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objec - tion by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valua - tion was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73.03 (2a) of Wis. Statutes that the Assessor request. The Town of Luck has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or dis - abled persons who present to the Board a letter from a phy - sician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or dis - ability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

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SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Grantsburg High School - Vertical Access to Mezzanine Grantsburg School District 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Project Address: Grantsburg High School

480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Sealed bids will be received by the Grantsburg School District for a single prime contract covering General Construction including Mechanical & Electrical work for interior renovation to provide ver - tical access to the High School mezzanine; bids are also to include the Vertical Wheelchair Lift. Proposals are to be in the form of a single lump sum price and submitted on the bid form provided. COMPLETION SCHEDULE It is anticipated construction can start in early July 2010. Substantial completion of the interior reno - vation is to be within 60 days from the notice to pro - ceed; installation of the lift to be within 90 days from the notice to proceed. DOCUMENTS Bid documents may be obtained from the Architect upon payment of $25 for each set. Checks are to be written to the Grantsburg School District. Bidders returning complete bid documents in good condition within twenty-one (21) days of the bid award and Contractors awarded the Project will be refunded their deposit. No refunds will be made after 21 days. Electronic bid documents (PDF files) are available from the Architect if requested. Partial sets or individual drawings or specification sections of the bid documents will not be issued. BID SECURITY Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, a bid security in the amount of 5% of their bid. The bid security is to be a bid bond; a cashier’s check is not acceptable as a bid security. PREBID CONFERENCE A Prebid Conference will be held at 10 a.m., on June 16, 2010, at the project site. The meeting will include discussion of the Bid Documents, scope of the work and bidding requirements. Each bidding contractor shall visit the site and familiarize themselves with conditions and extent of work prior to the prebid conference. All bidding contractors and subcontrac - tors are encouraged to attend the Prebid Conference. TIME AND DATE OF BID Submit sealed bid no later than 2 p.m., June 23, 2010, to the Owner (Grantsburg School District Administrative Office) at 480 East James Avenue in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Bids received will then be opened publicly and read aloud. Each bidder shall submit their bid on the approved Bid Form and include with their bid related infor - mation. Bids will not be accepted by fax or tele - phone. Bids received after the date and hour listed will be returned unopened. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after date of bid opening. The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interest. Date: May 27, 2010 Owner: Grantsburg School District

480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840

Architect: Craig Selander, Architect, LLC 216 South Oak Street Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 (715) 463-3151 513536 41-42L WNAXLP

TOWN OF BONE LAKE BID NOTICE

The Town of Bone Lake is seeking bids for hot mix blacktop for one mile, 20’ wide, 2-1/2” compacted, for 255th Avenue, from Cty. GG, east to Cty. I. This is a TRIP program bid and must meet prevailing wage laws. Bids are due by Thursday, June 10, 2010. Contact Chairman Wayne Shirley at 715-472-2974. Darrell Frandsen, Clerk 513541 41-42L WNAXLP

Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report,

please contact Mike L. Bentley at 715-349-2493.

Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at

least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about con - taminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drink - ing water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial con - taminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Source(s) of Water Source ID Source Depth (feet) Status 1 Groundwater 148 Active 2 Groundwater 218 Active

To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact Mike L. Bentley at 715-349-2493.

Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers,

lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the sur - face of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from

sewage treatments plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or may result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum pro - duction, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water sys - tems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Number of Contaminants Required To Be Tested This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in

the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years.

Contaminant Group # of Contaminants Inorganic Contaminants 16 Microbiological Contaminants 2 Radioactive Contaminants 3 Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides & Herbicides 23 Volatile Organic Contaminants 20

2009 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT FOR 80703117, SIREN WATERWORKS

Contaminant (units)

ARSENIC (ppb)

BARIUM (ppm)

COPPER (ppm)

FLUORIDE (ppm)

LEAD (ppb)

SODIUM (ppm)

MCL

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2

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AL=15

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2

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4

0

n/a

Level Found

6

.065

.5

.1

.00

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Range

1-6

.020-.065

0 of 10 results were above the action level

.1 - .1

0 of 10 results were above the action level

3.67 - 5.70

Sample Date (if prior to 2009)

5/19/2008

5/19/2008

6/11/2008

5/19/2008

6/11/2008

5/19/2008

Violation

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Typical Source of Contaminant

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; glass and electronics production wastes

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

n/a

Inorganic Contaminants

Radioactive Contaminants

Contaminant (units)

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)

MCL

5

MCLG

0

Level Found

1.3

Range

1.1 - 1.3

Sample Date (if prior to 2009) Violation

NO

Typical Source of Contaminant

Erosion of natural deposits

Definition of Terms Term Definition

AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other req uirements which a water system must follow.

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL s are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MFL million fibers per liter

mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units

pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)

ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter

ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

TCR Total Coliform Rule

TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminent in drinking wa ter.

Additional Health Information While your drinking water meets USEPA’s standard for arsenic , it does contain low levels of arsenic. USEPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic fro m drinking water. USEPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

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NOTICE TOWN OF DANIELS

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday, June 8, 2010, At 7 p.m. ,

At Daniels Town Hall. AGENDA: Minutes & treasurer report; payment of town bills and

any other business properly brought before board. Agenda will be posted at Daniels Town Hall 24 hours before meeting.

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Notices/Employment Opportunities

JOB VACANCY School District of Siren

Confidential District Secretary The School District of Siren has opened a search for a District Secretary. This is a permanent, nonunion, full-time position with confidential responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional skills in the following areas: • Clerical/receptionist (Meeting agendas/minutes, mail, other office duties) • Technology (computer proficiency) • Accounting (Receipts/Disbursements/Reporting) • Office Machines (Copiers, fax, postage) • Confidentiality (Personnel files, human resource correspondence, closed

minutes) • Professionalism (Integrity, loyalty and competency) • Personal Characteristics (Relates well with all students, staff, parents and

public.)

Preferred qualifications: • Associate Degree - Administrative Assistant

Interested applicants may apply by sending a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, School District of Siren, 24022 4th Ave., Siren, WI 54872.

Application deadline: June 11, 2010. Please do not e-mail applications.

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These schoolkids aren’t sure they want to hold this 16-pound black powder rifle.

Angel Tipsin and her dog Roxy enjoyed the shade while her parents fixed fry bread for thecustomers.

“OK, listen up,” says the Indian guide.“Here’s how you paddle this canoe.”

by Carl HeidelLeader staff writer

DANBURY - Forts Folle Avoine beganits 2010 summer season with a bang. Re-ally, no kidding!

It began last Friday, May 28, as theschool buses deposited more than 300children, together with parents and chap-erones, at the entrance to the main lodge.As they disembarked, the sound of blackpowder rifles was heard on the firingrange, and one kid said, “Wow! Gun-shots!” and headed for the range.

The kids were on field trips from schooldistricts all over Wisconsin, and theysoaked up a day of sights and sounds. Itwas everything from the rifle range, to anIndian teaching them how to paddle a bigcanoe, to an old-timer teaching them how

to start a fire with flint and steel.Then Saturday the adults took the Fort

by storm. They came in droves to the an-nual plant and flower sale, but they alsochecked out Baby’s Fry Bread and thetrader next door.

Sunday it was the first wild rice pancakebreakfast of the season. No small event.Even before the last pancake was flipped,the crowd of 500 or so had consumedsome 900-plus scrambled eggs, 60 poundsof breakfast sausages, nearly 23 gallons oforange juice, and more than 1,000 pan-cakes. Be glad they didn’t come to yourhouse for breakfast!

Check out the photos. The rest of thestory is there.

It’s always best to check the fragrance of theflowers before you buy them.

This was one of the re-enactors visitorsto the Forts encountered. – Photos by CarlHeidel

This young man simply needs a place to sitso that he can enjoy this feast.


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Siren’s 2010 Memorial Day poppy girls, Paetyn McKnight (L) and Selina Lee,laid a wreath at the cemetery following the Memorial Day program at SirenSchool Monday, May 31.

Retired Army veteran Chris Sower, who isvice commander of the Lund-Brown Ameri-can Legion Post 132, Siren, gave the Memo-rial Day address in the Siren Schoolauditorium Monday, May 31. The colors wereadvanced by members of the post and itsauxiliary. Music was provided by the SirenHigh School band under the direction of BrynAnderson.

Four Siren School students, from fifth grade to 11th grade,gave patriotic readings during the Memorial Day program at theschool Monday, May 31. “I’m proud to be an American,” said fifth-grader Autumn Tinman, shown here. The other students were11th-grader Jacob Stiemann, eighth-grader Lucas Stiemann andsixth-grader Emily Stiemann. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Bonnie Tjader and her sister-in-law, Donna, carried the Americanand American Legion flags into the Siren School auditorium Mon-day, May 31.

Bugler Rick Kosloski, with echoing buglar Evan Oachs, playedtaps at the conclusion of the cemetery ceremony on MemorialDay in Siren. Bob Thomas, a member of the Lund-Brown Amer-ican Legion Post 132, Siren, is shown saluting as taps wasplayed.

The military salute to the dead was part of the concluding Me-morial Day ceremony at the cemetery in Siren.

Members of Bethany Lutheran Church’s bell choir, under the direction of Sheryl Stiemann, played two selections, “Americathe Beautiful” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” during the Memorial Day program in the Siren School auditorium Monday,May 31.

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BALSAM LAKE/MILLTOWN – The Unity LionsClub is gearing up for their 15th-annual spring-flingraffle/drawing fundraiser, in which only 300 raffletickets will be sold.

$1,500 in raffle prizes will be given away. Ticketsare $10 each. Drawing for prizes will be at the Mill-town Fishermen’s Party on Sunday, June 27. Call thefollowing for for ticket and prize information: Bill Al-leva at 715-646-2497, Bruce Noll at 715-472-8828 orDick Klatt at 715-485-3332. - submitted

SCF resident Owen Mobleygives a unique

snapshot of historyby Greg MarstenLeader staff reporter

ST. CROIX FALLS – Owen Mobleylooks and acts about 30 years youngerthan his actual 87 years.

Mobley was working as a pilot forUnited Airlines when Uncle Sam “tappedhim on the shoulder,” he said. Those“taps” became more prominent as the warthundered forward. Mobley’s skills weretapped several times during World War II,using his aviation knowledge, outgoingpersonality and ability to get things done.He was made a part of the combinedCivilian Air Transport Command, a sort ofcombined military/private air industryventure to move troops, equipment andthe like, using existing infrastructure.

Digging into the war, Mobley becamean accomplished pilot, flying C-47 and C-54 military cargo aircraft across the nationfor the Civilian Air Transport, when he gotthe call to fly northwest from Seattle intothe Aleutians, “kicking the Japanese off”the little island chain. That was when PilotMobley got called into combat service.

“Then Uncle Sam tapped me on theshoulder, and off I went again,” he said,recalling how he was to report to FortBragg, N.C., where he would be in fieldartillery, which he’d never heard of be-fore.

“How many people ever heard of ar-tillery aviation?” he joked, explaining laterhow they were trained to become “theeyes of the infantry.”

The Fighting GrasshoppersMobley’s adventures in artillery avia-

tion in the U.S. Army Air Corps was an-other chance for Uncle Sam’s “taps.” Hewas already involved in some of the moredangerous frontline exploits around, re-calling calmly how it was his duty to “goover the German lines at 800 feet, andbring artillery fire in on them,” he said.“Or you report by radio what you sawand so forth ... or you haul generalsaround, or whatever.”

He would hopscotch between variousreplacement depots, ever closer to thefront lines. When a small plane arrived, acolonel rolled in and asked a bunch ofbackground.

“The next day, a lieutenant came in, andcollected me,” Mobley said with a shrug.He was taken to the Third Army Head-quarters, which he thought would be bet-ter than an infantry outfit.

He began running the famous ThirdArmy artillery aviation airstrip. Split intotwo sections, he was Lucky Forward, orcombat arms: artillery, engineers, infantry,anti-aircraft, while the rear were finance,JAG, classification and so forth. These twounits moved, but not together; togetherseparately. Lucky Rear would move in towhere they had been.

“I ran the airstrip and all the mainte-nance. The colonel and the captain and thelieutenant were Patton’s pilots,” Mobleyclarified. The colonel was the artillery airofficer for all of the Third Army. “So we’resitting on top of a pyramid of a lot of peo-

ple!”That was when Mobley began to rub

shoulders with people like Gen. George S.Patton, and other famed architects of theAllied campaign in the European Theaterof War.

A mountain of aircraft and responsibilitiesMobley reviewed the massive inventory

of aircraft he was in charge of at the time:They had three types of planes, 173 ofthem in total, with two rare L-1s, (“biglumbering planes. Only two I ever saw inEurope,” he recalled, losing one in com-bat.) They had 15 L-5s and 156 L-4s. Hisgroup, which affectionately becameknown as “The Fighting Grasshoppers,”was one of dozens of nicknamed groupsthat helped use aircraft in exotic ways towin the war. He spoke fondly of the littleplanes, the L-4 and L-5s, which were con-verted civilian aircraft made mostly ofmetal tubing covered in painted fabric.They were known for their lightweightmaneuverability and slow stall speed,meaning they could fly very slow and low,surprising the enemy, but also givingthem the unique ability to take off andland in very short distances, on rough air-fields.

Mobley said they were reliable andtough, and he became a fan of the tinycraft, which was both good and bad.

“But as most people know, rank has itsprivilege,” Mobley said, and if one of theforward details needed reinforcements orreplacement aircraft, it was often Mobleywho got the call to help out, serving invarious capacities in other detachmentsflying or delivering or running missionswith other outfits.

“So I got to see a lot of the whole picture- which most guys didn’t get to see,” hesaid.

Patton’s welcoming crewRunning that airfield where Patton set

up shop gave Mobley a rare peek into thebehind-the-scenes action the world rarelyhears about.

“Patton had a lot of visitors,” Mobleysaid. “Big wheels, mostly.” Those visitorsincluded many of history’s greatestnames, from Gens. Eisenhower andBradley, all the way to Winston Churchill,even. He talked of a wing that was com-prised of 28 L-5 Stinsons, flown by staffsergeants and meant to transport high-ranking officials and information aroundto various detachments, including Mob-ley’s Third Army HQ unit.

“My job was to get ‘em out and theirsuitcase, and then get them over to Pat-

ton’s car,” Mobleysaid, recalling howhis position gavehim the rare chanceof being in andaround those peoplewho made historyhappen. “But ourmain conversationwas ‘yes, sir’ and‘no, sir!’ But I got tosee them up close.”

Few of the visitorsimpressed Mobley asmuch as Patton. Heeven admitted a few

of the notables weren’t necessarily allthey’ve been hyped up to be and had “bigegos,” but he knew he was at the cusp ofgreatness in his position.

“At the time, you knew it was history,”he said. “But I never got any clear impres-sions of ‘good guys,’ mostly of the ‘badguys!’”

Stop in placeMobley was not a big fan of Gen. Mont-

gomery’s advances, who he said had aneed for every drop of fuel around, andleft his air operations with “almost noth-ing.”

“Literally, all we had were the 12 gal-

lons in an L-4, all it would hold, and littleelse,” he said. “That was everything, thejeeps even. We had just enough to getaway if were were attacked ... we’d liter-ally have to stop in place, sometimes.”

He said the lack of fuel and slowed ad-vancement allowed the Germans to “digin” and prepare for the Third Army.

“There was always a great shortage ofstuff, even though there was lots of itaround!”

Third Army’s constant movementMobley recalled numerous Patton sto-

ries, as his airfield moved from Luxem-bourg, and “the constant movement” ofthe HQ, which seemed to be moved“every three days, sometimes,” as the ef-fort marched forward with Patton’s sweepof the German countryside.

He slowed down as he recalled follow-ing in Patton’s Third Army footsteps tothe Hersfeld region of northeastern Ger-many, where the Third Army was liberat-ing a concentration camp. He recalledwearing a gas mask while clearing out“the living and the dead ... it was not fun.”

He described the tour of Germany asthe war wound down, touring throughNuremberg with Patton, how Patton’scolonel pilot had to escape two PolishSpitfire pilots, who did not realize theywere American liberators. Mobley re-called the harrowing tale of Patton’s pilot,who escaped the Spitfires by flying downbelow the roof levels, through the streetsof Nuremberg, which left the fiery Pattonless than thrilled, even when he learnedthat one of the Spitfires had crashed in thepursuit, leaving the Polish pilot injured.

Mobley noted some of the lesser-knownaspects of the “big, imposing” Patton,who he said, ironically, had a “highsqueaky voice” that didn’t fit with hischaracter or looks. Those looks could bestunning, he said. Dressed in his “glory

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Owen Mobley of St. Croix Falls recalls hisnoteworthy time in the European Theater ofWorld War II, when he came in contact withsome of the most famous people of the war,from Patton to Eisenhower to Montgomery.

Mobley was in charge of a Third Army air fleet that included over 170 aircraft, including 15 ofthese Stinson L-5s. This restored vintage WWII model L-5 Sentinel was part of the Memorial Dayflyover at Milltown VFW Post 6856. – Photos by Greg Marsten

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Patton/from page 1uniform,” Patton would wear a highlypolished helmet, decorated with full starsand sporting his pair of ivory-handledpistols. Patton gives the troops a picture

Patton was famous for his pistolprowess, and even participated in the1912 Olympics in the Pentathlon. His fa-mous “pistol controversy” involving hisbullets possibly following perfect pathsthrough existing holes in targets is still un-clear, but the general made sure peopleknew he was in full battle dress, at times.

“His helmet liner had about 17 coats ofspar varnish on it. You could see it fromabout a mile away!” Mobley recalled, asthe image of Patton with the shiny helmet,full stars and “chest lettuce” on his suit,and gleaming, ivory-handled pistolsmade for quite the statement.

“When he was dressed like that, I knewwe were going into a hot area,” Mobleysaid.

That “hot area” turned out to be an areawhere an engineering detail was strug-gling to build a pontoon bridge across theRhine River. Mobley flew Patton downthere to “egg em’ on,” he said. The engi-neers had been working nonstop for sev-eral days, but were repeatedly halted byenemy sniper attacks.

“Patton told the detail how important itwas for him to have that bridge,” he said.That was when a sergeant walked up andasked the bejeweled general for a photo.

“Patton said, ‘Hell yeah! I’ll give you apicture!,’” Mobley stated, as he recalledPatton walking out into the direct path ofthe sniper fire on the completed portion ofthe bridge, and then he proceeded tomake history for himself and the war ef-fort.

“Well, you know what he did? He wentout on that bridge - this was sniper fire atthe time - and proceeds to walk to the end,unzip his pants, and well, you know whathe did!” Mobley said with a laugh so up-roarious and genuine he still can’t believeit.

“Needless to say, everyone who had acamera was snapping pictures!” he said.“I’ve got an 8x10 of that!”

But it was that type of chivalrous, “gen-eral of the people” kind of action that mo-tivated the Army under Patton, Mobleysaid. It was the kind of thing that not onlygarnered respect of the troops, but the re-spect of the effort, in general. That attitudewas something Mobley respected im-mensely.

“What he was doing was morale build-ing,” he said. “He’d do a lot of that.”

Fallout from “The Slapping Incident”Patton’s relationship with the media

was not always as jovial, Mobley said.And he blames Patton’s eventually well-noted discipline for his infamous “slap-ping incident” later, where the generalwas forced to apologize to his Third Armytroops for slapping a “shell shocked” sol-dier, and calling him a coward. Mobley re-called how Eisenhower forced Patton tovisit troop outfits to apologize, but the

troops were decidedly behind their polit-ically incorrect general.

“He’d go to these different outfits, andstart to apologize, and they would allshout, clap and roar,” he said. “Theywouldn’t let him apologize to anyone ...that’s what his men thought of him!”

As the war wound downMobley also said the trail of the Third

Army’s wake left him a view of the Ger-man capabilities that few had ever seen,as he recalled freeing slave labor camps,and POW camps, where some of the peo-ple had been imprisoned for as much asfive years. One of those camps had 18,000people, and they all needed to be ex-tracted by air back to Allied facilities.Mobley and another soldier flew acrossthe Danube to a silent Messerschmitt air-craft factory, where he was hoping theycould “scrounge up something” to helpwith the evacuation.

Landing near the facility, they wereswarmed with POWs, hungry for infor-mation, food or anything Allied. Mobleyand the other man gave them a pack ofcigarettes, and watched as they meticu-lously broke the filter-free smokes intopieces, so every man could get a “puff.”He recalled the steady stream of C-47s fly-ing those former prisoners to France, asthe war was ending. They somehow hadall 18,000 men back in France within 48hours.

It was in that factory that Mobley sawwhat they could have been facing had thewar continued and the circumstancesbeen different: Gleaming, razor-sharpMesserschmitt jets, ready for war andfaster than most anything the Allies hadat the time, or for years to come. Theywere spotless, capable, prototype jet fight-

ers that lacked one thing, other than pi-lots: fuel.

“There was row after row of ME-262jets,” he said. “Completely operational ex-cept they had no fuel ... there was around400 of these MEs. Really, if they could’vegot fuel for them, our Air Force would’vebeen knocked out of the sky by them.They were so much faster.”

He told of pilots who couldn’t sight upor track some of the German ME-262s, buteven when they did, they ended up“shooting a mile behind, because theywere so much faster.”

That reality is a grim reminder to Mob-ley of the reality of the enemy, and theway the war effort was moving so quicklyfor a reason.

“Toward the end of the war, if the Ger-mans could’ve gotten fuel, they could’vemade it pretty sticky for us,” he said witha nod. “In a way, they had us outgunnedall around,” Mobley waxed, recalling thelooming jet-propulsion technology sosought by forces after the war, but howthe Axis had artillery guns, tanks and es-pecially, aircraft that was cutting edge.

“But we had more ingenuity,” Mobleysaid with raised eyebrows, recallingflights ahead of the ground infantry, fly-ing 50-feet above the road, relaying the lo-cations of German tanks ahead. “Theinfantry loved us, they loved theGrasshoppers!”

Rounding up the SSMobley said his war duties lasted “three

months after the war was over.” He saidthey were the “army of occupation,” andhow they had to “starve out “ the formerNazi SS officers who refused to surrenderas the war ended, and instead took coverin the hillsides around. Mobley vividly re-

membered the scenes of hundreds of sol-diers piling into these tiny mountain vil-lages, rounding everyone up andchecking papers, looking for escaped SSofficers.

Mobley said he noted the changing tideof the war in a vivid and dramaticepisode, where he and another soldierwere in a Jeep on the Autobahn, going onedirection toward a field operation whenthey were the only vehicle going his direc-tion. The entire other side of the high-speed highway was filled with trooptransport vehicles full of German soldiers,on their way to surrender to Allied forces.

“They didn’t want to surrender to theRussians, for obvious reasons,” he said,noting how the Germans were reportedlytreated quite a bit better by the Allies thanthe Russians after surrender.

Patton’s death Mobley went in detail on Patton’s un-

timely death, how in 1945, he was on hisway pheasant hunting in his custom,stretch Cadillac Model 75 to make roomfor his assistants and guests. As the carwent on its way near Mannheim, a 6x6Army truck turned in front of Patton’sCaddy, forcing a slow-speed crash. Nei-ther the driver nor Maj. Gen. “Hap” Gay,who was beside Patton, were injured. ButPatton struck his head on one of the rear-facing “jump seats” and broke his neck,becoming paralyzed and dying a fewweeks later.

Mobley was stoic as he recalled beingpart of a contingent that participated inPatton’s funeral. He closed his eyes brieflyand remembered standing in “rain likeyou’ve never seen” during the procession.

“It was Christmas Eve, 1945. It waspitch dark, practically, and raining, justlike mad,” he said. “That’s the way wemarched, four miles to the Hann, Luxem-bourg, cemetery where he was buried.”

Owen Mobley let out his breath,scrunched his mouth and then detailedhis life after the war, how his skills as anaviation mechanic led to his future duties,and eventual post-war employment. Healso was involved in aircraft training forthe Korean War.

The movie and PattonMobley said the famous 1970 movie

about George Patton was a “wonderfulportrayal of Patton ... but the terrainstunk!”

He said the movie looked nothing likethe scenery Patton likely saw at the time,but was impressed by the film and the re-spect it showed Patton’s life and times, al-though he wished the movie showedmore of the aircraft of the time, and re-called just one lone L-4 appearance, whena message was dropped for Patton.

“I thought that was great!” Mobleyjoked, stating that the movie was “authen-tic, historically,” but that filming it inSpain was unrealistic.

“He was just an outstanding general,”he said in closing.

Owen Mobley’s collection of medals, awards, dog tags and patches. His wife had it all framedfor their 50th wedding anniversary.

That’s Owen Mobley hand starting an L-4 aircraft during WWII in Germany. Mobley becameone of the men responsible for keeping the Third Army airbase on track and combat ready. –Photo submitted

The Stinson L-5 Sentinel was a two-seater tube-and-fabric plane known for its light weightand ability to fly extremely slow (47 mph). It also had the capability to take off and land in lessthan 900 feet on less-than-flat airfields, making it perfect on the front lines of Europe. – Pho-tos by Greg Marsten unless otherwise noted

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Dreaming of a garden is mucheasier than actually making one.

I have been dreaming of hav-ing a garden since I lived inAfrica, where all I had were a fewflowering plants that grew to afrightening, alien-like sizeovernight. The tropical plantswere beautiful, but what I wanted was beans andtomatoes—warm off the vine, and maybe some squashand leaf lettuce. So now, my first summer back in theU.S. in four years, I am making a garden and findingthat dreaming about a garden is a lot more glamorousthan making one.

I spent all of last week getting a spot ready to betilled. It is hot, dirty work. The place was full of sun-hungry box elders, thorny wild blackberries, and enor-mous piles of rotting scrap wood from long-agoremodeling projects. I have been splitting the box elderwood, burning off bits of scrap lumber, and haulingoff rotting timbers filled with grey, squirmy insects.

I wore heavy boots, leather gloves, long pants, anda long sleeved shirt. Despite all these precautions, Iended up with legs covered with bruises, arms cov-ered with bramble scratches, blistered toes, and onepurple fingernail saying a long and painful goodbye.

By the end of the week I had a scene from Armaged-don in my yard with piles of smoldering embers, tram-pled brambles, sawdust and wood splinters. It is hardto get excited about progress that takes one mess and,after tremendous effort, turns it into an even biggermess. I was aching in places I didn’t know I had andfeeling stressed, as the man with the tiller was comingthe next day. A slow fire was smoking away the last ofmy construction debris and I was completely coatedin a combination of sawdust and black ash.

I came in the house to take a loaf of bread out of the

oven and checked my computerto make sure the world hadn’tcome to an end while I was outbattling blackberries.

My friend Lanni was online.Lanni was in Dar es Salaam, Tan-zania, and wanted to know whatI was up to. She was sitting with

the windows open, she told me, and could smell thesea and hear the calls to prayer from the minarets thatfill the city. I remembered Tanzania, the dhows in theharbor with their giant white sails and the smell of jas-mine in the air. I was filled with a sudden (and not un-familiar) feeling that my professional life has somehowstalled out and I had become some modern equivalentof an old west pioneer woman: baking bread andchopping wood while my friends were out in theworld doing exciting things that made a difference.

“What are you doing?” she asked.I told her I was splitting wood and tending fires and

had come in to bake a loaf of bread.“I love your life,” she said. And she meant it.And I realized, suddenly, that I did too. I am making

with my two hands (and nine good fingers) the gar-den and the life I imagined while in Africa.

I put my bread out to cool and got the last of thewood hauled away just as the sun was beginning todip in the sky. The tiller man came by. He was pleasedwith the space I had cleared and promised that Iwould have a good garden—if I could get my handson some manure.

That’s what I think I’ll do. I’ll go get my hands onsome good manure.

Till next time,— Carrie

I got in afight with mywife last nightand it was to-tally my fault.She asked mewhat was onthe TV and Isaid, “Dust.” Didn’t go too well after that.

•••I went in to a pet shop. I said, “Can I buy a goldfish?”

The guy said, “Do you want an aquarium?” I said, “Idon’t care what astrological sign it is.”

•••I phoned the local gym and I asked if they could teach

me how to do the splits. He said, “How flexible areyou?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays or Thursdays.”

•••A french fry walks into the bar and says to the bar-

tender “Hey, could I get a beer, please?” The bartender looks at him, shaking his head, and says

“No, we don’t serve food here.”•••

A blonde goes into the beauty and hair parlor with herportable music player on her head.

“I need to take that portable music player off yourhead,” says the beauty specialist as she notices theblonde.

“You can’t - I’ll die!” retorts the blonde.“I can’t cut your hair with the portable music player

on your ears!” says the beauty specialist, getting an-noyed.

“I said you can’t take it off, or I’ll die!”The beauty specialist, outraged and flustered, grabs

the walkman and throws it off the head of the blonde.Within seconds, the blonde dies. When the specialistpicks up the portable music player to listen, she hears itrepeating, “breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breatheout.”

What’s in a name?My mind is filled with numbers,

formulas, trivia, stories and memo-ries of years past but if I meet youon the street I may not rememberyour name. It isn’t that I consideryour name as being unimportant; in fact I believe some-one’s name is very important but I am just terrible at re-membering names. I am very good at rememberingfaces or gallbladders or hernias or funny skin rashes butit is difficult for me to remember to connect your namewith those problems.

Living with this handicap is embarrassing at times.Most of us deal with this problem in a secretive mannerwhile desperately searching in the back of our minds torecall some clue as to whom we are speaking. “It’s greatto see you again, how are you?” As we speak thesewords we try to remember if we have ever seen themprior to this very moment. This happened to me onetime at a summer craft fair. While perusing through atable of handicrafts for sale someone called out myname and greeted me with warmth and familiarity. I re-sponded with the above line knowing very well that Ihadn’t a clue as to whom I was talking.

“Nice weather we are having.” “Been here long?” Iwas lost.

The person that I was talking to could see that I wasconfused and kindly introduced herself.

“You took care of my mother when she was in thehospital a couple of years ago.”

Finally I was beginning to get some helpful informa-tion. “Oh yes, how is she doing?”

“She died three years ago. You should know, yousigned the death certificate.” You can imagine my em-

barrassment. My failure to remember names

isn’t unique to me and unfortu-nately is shared by thousands ofothers and I believe that most ofus share the same shame of notbeing able to recall someone’sname at will. There are also times

when I overpower my memory lapses and just blurt outa name. This happened to me in a meeting with twoother men, Paul and Doug. I was directing the meetinguntil it was carefully pointed out to me that their nameswere Phil and Dwight. At least this time I got the firstletters correct!

It is interesting to me that I often am able to recallminute details about a person but not the name. Oneday on the sidewalk in front of the local hardware storeI was approached by gentleman that I recognized. Hewalked up with confidence and asked me about his re-cent blood tests. I did remember that he was recently infor a physical examination. I paused and then decidedto just swallow my pride and ask who he was.

“You’ll have to forgive me” I began. “I can rememberhow your prostate feels but I can’t recall your name.”Thankfully he was forgiving and had a good sense ofhumor.

Remembering names and details can be a problem,and I am comforted to know this is a common problemfor many. I have tried to improve my memory by read-ing about memory techniques but I can’t rememberwhere I left the book. I do recall some of the techniques.One way to remember a person is to identify a featurethat stands out in some way and then imagine this fea-ture to be overexaggerated and then associate that withthat person’s name. For example, if someone had a long

neck or a distinctive-sounding voice and that person’sname was Tom, you could visualize a turkey every timeyou see him and you would then remember his name isTom. I would probably look at his neck and remembersomeone who had a similar neck and then call him Bob.I don’t know why, Bob just sounded like a good name.

Over the last two to three years I have begun activelyexercising my brain, attempting to improve its functionand efficiency and actually learn some new things. I likebrainteasers and logic puzzles, which challenge yourthinking on many levels and actually help me to see sit-uations from a different perspective. Another challengeI have undertaken is to read several classics each year.Currently I am reading “Crime and Punishment” by Fy-odor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. This particu-lar novel forces the reader to try and understand notonly the actions but also the thoughts and motives ofthe writer and the characters, certainly a good mentalchallenge. On the creative side, I have been activelywriting essays, some of which are published and hope-fully you enjoy them but I also write for myself, tryingto wrestle with ethical dilemmas or a challenging para-dox.

Music is said to be a universal language that helpspeople to learn. If you have difficulties remembering astory or poem or even numbers, if you put it to music,you will be able to recall your information much moreeasily in the future. Learning a new song or style ofmusic or even to play a new musical instrument are allexcellent ways to stimulate that gray matter and im-prove your thinking and memory. If we employ thesetechniques and exercise our brains, we might be able tosing a better song and tell a better story but we justwon’t remember who we are talking to.

Just forLaughsJoe Roberts

Letters fromHomeCarrie Classon

Cold TurkeyJohn W. Ingalls MD

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ther’s Day, the new and old settlers get together at theCushing Community Center to reminisce.

At noon on June 27, there will be potluck dinner. Bringyour favorite picnic-type dish to share.

The guest speaker is a new settler, Pastor Andy Mc-Daniel, of the Trade Lake Baptist Church. He and otherswill also provide some special music.

The group has been celebrating annually the Settler’sPicnic longer than any other celebration in the area.Starting in 1939 and held outdoors by Cowan Creek OldSettler’s Cemetery.

The SLE Historical Society will have the museumopen on the second floor of the community center withhistorical items, photos and demonstrations of earlycrafts. - submitted

RReeggiisstteerr nnooww ffoorr PPiioonneeeerr SScchhooooll iinn TTaayylloorrss FFaallllssTAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - Pioneer School, sponsored

by the Taylors Falls Historical Society, announces thetheme Anishinabe: the Ojibwe People for its 2010 ses-sions. The curriculum and crafts will all feature thetheme. This is a hands-on, fun experience for both thechildren and parents.

Children about to enter kindergarten through gradeeight are invited to experience a three-day one-roomschool adventure. Three three-day sessions will be heldin the 1852 Town House School located in Taylors Fallsacross the street from the Memorial Community Center(Depot). The schedule is as follows: Session 1, June 22,23 and 24; Session 2, July 6, 7 and 8; and Session 3, July13, 14 and 15. There are openings in all three sessions.Each session is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-

day. School begins promptly at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:30p.m. Parents must provide transportation.

Sessions are limited to 24 students, with registrationon a first-come, first-served basis. The fee is $30 per stu-dent per session. Children are encouraged to dress asearly pioneer. They should bring crayons, scissors anda pencil. Each child should also bring his/her own bev-erage and lunch.

For more information and registration forms, call Jeanat 715-483-3012. Feel free to leave a message and yourcall will be returned. Parents are invited to assist one ormore days of the session. Please let us know if you willbe interested. The public is invited to observe the dailysessions. - submitted

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vites you to join them for an elegant evening at the Fort onFriday, July 9. This is an annual event complete with a winetasting, live music and five-course gourmet dinner. Theproceeds from the dinner help support the many works andprograms of the historical society and Forts Folle AvoineHistorical Park.

This year’s dinner will take place on Friday, July 9, be-ginning at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting andlive music on the deck. The five-course gourmet dinner fol-lows at 6:30 p.m., complemented by wine and other bever-age choices. Cost is $40 per person, with prepaidreservations required by Saturday, June 26.

In 2010, the Burnett County Historical Society is spon-soring a full schedule of events and educational program-ming, including the Great Folle Avoine Fur TradeRendezvous on July 23 - 25, ice-cream social on Aug. 8, Gar-den Tea on Aug. 26, Beaver Club Dinner on Oct. 9, andChristmas at the Fort on December 3 - 5, as well as severalwild rice pancake breakfasts. Funds raised help supportthe society’s mission to “provide educational opportunitiesto the public by researching, preserving and teaching thehistory of Burnett County.”

For more information and details, please call 715-866-8890 or visit www.theforts.org. Forts Folle Avoine Histori-cal Park is located at 8500 CTH U, Danbury. - submitted

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The Borup BlacksmithLegacy

by Nina Borup MalmenAccording to my World Book Encyclo-

pedia, a blacksmith is one who creates andrepairs iron objects by hammering themon an anvil. He first heats the piece of ironto a red glow in a forge that is kept hot byhand-operated bellows. Then the black-smith can shape such objects as hinges,horseshoes, latches, fireplace andirons,farm and household tools and variousutensils.

An anvil is an iron or steel block onwhich metals objects are hammered into ashape. A forge is a furnace for heatingmetal to be hammered into a shape orsome type of object. Bellows are a devicethat produces a stream of air through anarrow tube when its sides are pressed to-gether. They are used for blowing intofires to make them hotter.

When the Borups emigrated from Swe-den during the years of 1872-1874, themale members of the family needed tohave special skills to help tame the wilder-ness. My great-grandfather, Carl MagnusBorup, and my grandfather, John AlfredBorup, fulfilled these requirements, inas-much as they were carpenters, farmersand blacksmiths.

According to family stories, an anviland forge were ordered, probably from afirm in Minneapolis or St. Paul. It wouldhave been shipped north by train to RushCity and off-loaded and shipped toGrantsburg on the Blueberry Special thenickname for the local train that ranthrough blueberry country in the sandbarrens.

The Borup household earned moneyfrom the blacksmith business. Accordingto my dad, there was nothing that theycould not make. Horseshoes, farm toolsand cant hooks were the most popularitems. A cant hook was a tool used by thelumberjacks. This tool had a long woodenhandle with a spearlike hook and point atthe end of it. This portion of the tool wasfashioned from iron. The cant hook wasthe main tool of the “loaders” and “riverdrivers” who could be seen in their redshirts and boots equipped with spikes.When the logs were floated on the manyWisconsin rivers to the local sawmills log-jams were a frequent occurrence. Some-times they measured over a mile in length.The river drivers would work the end ofthe logjam with their cant hooks until the“key log” released. Then they wouldscramble for shore, jumping and racinglog to log. This occupation was very dan-gerous. When the trucks started movinglogs to the sawmills, the river and the canthook, for the most part, faded into history.

The first Borup to come to Wisconsinwas Andrew Borup in 1872. A year later,his parents, Carl Magnus and Lovisa andthree of their children, August, Maria Lo-visa and Gustava Stella, made the trip tothe new country. During the month ofMay in 1874, my grandfather, John AlfredBorup, his first wife, Christina Matilda,and an infant son, who was 7 months ofage, named Carl John Victor, made thelong trip. The infant passed away shortlybefore they reached America. He wasburied in upstate New York. John andChristina Matilda continued on to Wis-consin where they joined the other mem-bers of the Borup family who were livingon a rented farm near Bass Lake, PolkCounty, Sterling Township, west of the vil-lage of Cushing.

ndrew and August took up homesteadsin the township of Anderson, which wassouthwest of Grantsburg, in BurnettCounty. Maria (always called Louise) mar-ried John Magnuson. They moved toSouth Dakota. Gustava (always calledStella) married Peter Olson and remainedin the community of Cushing. Carl Mag-nus, Lovisa, John Alfred and Christina

Matilda continued living on the rentedfarm until 1883. During this time, fivemore children, William, Albert, Mary,Charles and Louise, were born.

In 1883 a farm was purchased from An-ders Anderson just north of the rentedfarm. Anderson had homesteaded thisproperty after emigrating from Sweden.He was nicknamed “The Homesteader.”He was a confirmed bachelor who livedoff of the land. The only building was asmall one-room cabin. He stayed in thiscabin for the rest of his

life and took his meals with the Borupfamily. Carl Magnus and John AlfredBorup built a house, barn and other farmbuildings.

The year of 1883 was also the year whenChristina Matilda’s health began to de-cline and she was eventually bedridden.My grandfather, John, hired Elin Nelsonof Anderson Township to take over thehousehold duties. She brought with her a1-year-old daughter, Nelsine PetrineOlava. At the age of 19, she changed hername to Sena Olava.

Christina Matilda passed away in 1884leaving John with five children betweenthe ages of 9 and 5. John Alfred Borupmarried Elin Nelson in May of 1885. Bornto this marriage were three children,Christian Martin, Josephine (Josie),Amelia and Olof Norman (my father).

When my grandfather, John AlfredBorup, passed away in 1921, the Borupfarm was 160 acres. Christian inherited100 acres. My father inherited 60 acres onthe east side of the farm. This 60 acresshould have been named “Paradise.”There was a meadow which covered 5acres, a cranberry bog on the north sideand the rest was pastureland dotted withmaple, elm and oak trees. The meadowwas a source of hay for the Borup farm.The creek which runs from Alabama Laketo Wolf Lake stretches through the Borupfarm and provided water for the animals.This farm is now owned by Loren andBarbara Hoffman who have kept up theold buildings. One building was theblacksmith shop.

As the family moved, the blacksmithequipment moved with us. We had it atFreya, northeast of Grantsburg in 1933-1938. We moved to Laketown Townshipfor 1938-1943 (about a mile east of the oldBorup farm) and kept the forge and anvilin the garage/woodshed building.

The forge was made of iron. In someways it was similar to a modern barbecue.It was a 4-foot by 4-foot coal pan on 4-footbraced legs. In the old days bellows wereused, but this forge had a hand crankedfan to blow air into the fire. With all thestrength of my skinny arms I turned thehandle according to Dad’s instructions,such as “speed it up” or “slow down”while he worked on a horseshoe or a pieceof farm machinery. One day after theforge had not been used for a period of

time ... I peered into the fire bed and gavethe handle a vigorous turn. Within sec-onds my head, face and shoulders werecovered with cold ashes. My mother had afit. Dad just looked at me with a silentsmile. Perhaps I was not the first Borup tohave that experience.

Dad had a variety of hammers. My fa-vorite was the small sledgehammer withthe handmade handle. With the use of theanvil and that hammer I became an expertat flattening tin cans and even straight-ened out a few bent nails. That hammerhad a certain striking bounce which wasvery addictive, like bouncing a basketballor playing with a yo-yo.

The last summer that we lived in Lake-town (1942) we pastured part of our herdof cows on the 60 acres. In the morningmy dad did the milking by himself. In theevening he was helped by my mother andmy two sisters. Sena, who was an infant,was carried in a cardboard box. Oneevening my mother and I went for a walk.We came across the remains of a partiallyburned building. It was not a recent firebecause there were trees and bushesgrowing up through the charred timbers.I don’t recall asking any questions orMother giving me any answers. In 1986 Ireceived a letter from Loren Hoffman(owner of the Borup farm) asking me if Ihad any information regarding the black-smith shop that my dad had operated onhis 60 acres. Loren had heard that theshop had been destroyed by a fire. Dadnever mentioned this incident that I canrecall. Apparently the forge and anvilmust have survived a fire, perhaps duringthe time span of 1922-1925. While living inTrade Lake (1943-1944) the forge and anvilwere stored in an unused chicken coop.After moving to Round Lake (1944-1950) agarage with a leaky roof was shelter to theforge. It was always filled with water orsnow. Eventually the forge became a massof solid rust. I am surprised that Dadnever covered the forge with some type ofa tarp. The anvil was kept in the summerkitchen until we moved to Falun in 1950.

The 60 acres was sold to Willard andBessie Swenson in 1951. Their farm waslocated between the 60 acres and theRange Line Road which separated Lake-town and Sterling Townships. I have re-cently been advised that my nephew,Bruce Hanson, has become the currentowner of the anvil. He is the oldest son ofmy sister, Annette Borup Hanson. I amthinking to myself “If that anvil could talk— what stories it would tell!”

My dad also inherited a wood-turninglathe. He and his father (John AlfredBorup) constructed this lathe in 1903. It

was built from scraps (this and that)which existed on the Borup farm. The dri-veshaft for the lathe was turned out by ametalworker who had a business whichwas located at Trade Lake.

It was first powered by foot, later by agasoline engine and even later by electric-ity. During the early years it turned outhandles for farm tools, handles for thecant hooks used by the lumberjacks,spokes for farm wagons and buggies andalso a few pieces of furniture.

The lathe was in use during the yearsthat we lived in Freya and in Laketown.After my folks sold the restaurant busi-ness in 1961 they moved to a retirementhome north of Falun. Then the lathe wasresurrected and provided my dad with ahobby-trade for about 15 years. The itemsthat were created from wood are too nu-merous to mention. Rolling pins in allsizes were the most popular items.

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Sometimes I wonder if my memory isalready mostly gone. Last week I gave theRev. Andy McDaniel as the speaker atWolf Creek when he is actually thespeaker at the upcoming Sterling Picnic inCushing, Sunday, June 27. That ThursdayI bought a newspaper in the morning andthen another of the same one in the after-noon, totally having forgotten the firstone. I missed a meeting I was supposedbe at, I forgot to do several chores andwho knows what else. Luckily my friendsare as old as me and probably don’t noticemy failures over their own! I have troubleremembering names, faces, and otherthings, so if you see me, remind me ofwhatever it is I should doing.

Maybe I can blame it on the tremendouscrop of wood ticks at the lake this year. Awalk from cabin to the garden is good forsix ticks. I think they are sucking so muchblood out of me that there isn’t enough leftfor my brain to run at full level.

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Compiled by Bernice AbrahamzonDo you remember ?Cravings

Women have food cravings from time to time andit’s not only when they’re pregnant.

It dawned on me the other day that “I am tired of1,001 ways to fix hamburger.” Hotdishes, meat loaf,chili, Spanish rice, etc.

And what did I crave and what did I serve for sup-per? It probably sounds weird, but I craved cannedravioli, canned peach halves and small-curd cottagecheese. Also, fresh strawberries (wouldn’t you know,just the week when they were more expensive?). Sup-per was delicious.

For lunch the next day I craved creamed asparaguson toast.

It’s easy to get into a rut and serve the same menuover and over. It’s deadly!

But, like any rut, it’s good to break out of it.

CemeteriesRecently I visited four cemeteries including Lake

Geneva, Hawthorne and Superior, plus one in Iron-wood, Mich.

The cemetery in Lake Geneva is on a wooded hilloverlooking the town. My father’s family members arelocated there, all together. My father told me manytimes “There’s room for you, Bernice,” and I replied,“I’m an Abrahamzon now.”

One family member is missing as he checked into ahotel, taking a gun with him, and committed suicide.Because of that, he was buried outside the cemeteryfence. It is a continual sorrow for the family as he left awife and two little boys.

I was horrified by that and wrote a story about it andsubmitted it to Library Magazine. I felt compelled towrite it, but I was just a young girl, and the story wasnever acknowledged. I guess being buried outside thefence was meant to teach a lesson. I don’t think it’s cus-tomary now. As long as we can still visualize theseloved ones, they live in our memories. My Germangrandmother, Pauline, Paul, Goldie, Helen, Frank,Frankie and Richard.

Hawthorne Cemetery is next door to the log housewhere my husband grew up with his Christmas tree“athwart to his bedroom window.” The logs are cov-ered up now but the house and pine tree still stand.

The cemetery is surrounded with lilac bushes al-though they’ve been thinned out. It, too, is on a hill.Two names before I joined the family: Charles, Hedvig,Carl Henning, Ina, Kenneth Zorn, and room for more.

At one time, Ina (my mother-in-law), thought thecemetery was overgrown with long, dry grass and de-cided to burn it . The cry went up, “Mrs. Abrahamzonis burning the dead.” Ina had a hard time living thatdown. It’s quiet there, peaceful. Birdsong, butterflies,wildflowers. There’s a new Hawthorne Cemetery sofew funerals are held at the original cemetery now. Cre-mains of my sister-in-law were scattered there andwhen I realized what it was, I wept.

Other family members rest in Greenwood Cemetery,Superior, including Harvey Hulter, cremains of hiswife, Muriel, Nilo Maki, Art Simenson. All remem-bered but others are in California and Indiana.

In my mind, it’s possible to visit all cemeteries in asingle afternoon and pay tribute.

My Swedish side of the family rest in Ironwood,Mich. My grandmother, Hilma Hovey, husband Iver,son Roy, and now, in May 2010, Sid. Family membersare widely scattered.

I have been working on a story and intended to sendit to my cousin, Sid, but now he is gone and there Ihave no one left to check facts.

I’ve already told you what a surprise it was to real-ize I am the granddaughter of immigrants on bothsides of my family: Swedish-Norwegian; German-Ger-man. Not too far removed from Ellis Island.

My eldest son and I find names on tombstones veryinteresting and we have explored many area cemeter-ies. I found the name Serena to be an unusual and gen-tle name.

If a writer ever needs names for a fiction book, whatbetter place than a cemetery to find a good first name.My father’s complete name is Paul William WillibaldKreitz, but his tombstone doesn’t hold all those names.

A name is the one thing that belongs exclusively toeach of us. I am surprised how many people do not liketheir own names and wish they could change them.

It’s surprising, too, how many of my friends changedtheir name midway through life. Clara changed hername to Claire, as she thought Clara was a maid’sname. (Cliché!) Ruby decided to use her middle name,Louise. Lucille became Lucy. I wasn’t wild about beingBerenice (Bare Knees) so I spell my name Bernice, sameas anyone else.

Good memoryMy mother loved it when the wrens returned every

spring to nest and raise their tiny broods. She’d always announce “Jenny Wren is back.” The

wrens nested in mock orange bushes near the slantedcellar door. It was there those birds sang their throatsout, tiny throats vibrating with birdsong.

I suppose there must have been Jimmy wrens orJohnny wrens somewhere in the bushes.

But my mother always said Jenny wren, perhaps re-lating the bird to the human singer, Jenny Lind.

That reminds me that one time my grandmother,Hilma, had two beds for sale identified as Jenny Lindbeds. She advertised them in the Ironwood Globe, anda prospective customer phoned, saying, “Hello, Jenny.”

That struck us as very funny and we laughed andlaughed. It didn’t take much to set us off.

Sly foxesWe thought our neighborhood foxes might not sur-

vive the hard winter but they did.They’ve been in to visit us, right in broad daylight.

It’s been duck for breakfast on Monday, duck for lunchon Tuesday and duck ad nauseam. Yet our ducks dobest on free range and not cooped up.

We live too close to the wild things!

Until next week,BerniceP.S. What have they done to gingersnaps? They’re not at

all like the gingersnaps of our childhood. Not the same at all,but then, nothing is.

50 Years AgoSiren park cleanup was May 13.-A Burnett County

4-H speech contest was held May 13 at the AlphaSchool.-Commencement at the Siren High Schoolwas set for May 20.-Poppy Day was held May 21.Ethel Oleson of Frederic always went through theLeader building selling poppies on that day. She wayvery faithful about it.-Obituaries included LorraineDudeck and Joseph Seymour.-The film “Please Don’tEat the Daisies” was playing at the Auditorium The-atre, SCF, starring Doris Day and David Niven.-“Cash McCall” was playing at the Grand Theatre,Grantsburg.-A baseball dance was held May 30, atRoy’s Tavern, Hertel.-A cancer-benefit dance washeld May 20, at Schultz Lily Lake Inn, Webster, onMay 14, with music by Vince Nahkala.-TempestaFurniture in Cumberland was moving.-Frederic andLorain planned Memorial Day programs.-ArmedForces Day was observed at the Osceola air base.-The Lewis Cemetery meeting was held May 24, atWallace Staple’s home, Lewis.-A Minneapolis mansurvived a fall of 175 feet down a cliff.-The Fredericgraduation speaker urged the 60 graduates to con-tinue education.-An early resident of Frederic, JohnMatushak, died.-The Frederic Clover Farm Storewas remodeling.

40 Years AgoCommunity news came from Wolf Creek, Bone

Lake, East/West Sweden, Cozy Corners, Nye, Mill-town, Trade River, Alpha, etc.-Gertrude Tretsvendied.-Harold Garmoe, clerk, announced that theboard of review for the town of Daniels would beheld July 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.-O’Konski wasseeking re-election, the last term in 10.-The ElectricCo. sponsored eight students to youth congress.-Asilent auction was held at the rockhounds meetingat the sportsman’s club in Webster.-A Burnett Countair show would bring varied aerobatic routines.-New Mercury rentals were available daily, weeklyor monthly at Kronlund Motors, Spooner.-Gustafson’s was advertising the fruitful spoonfulsherbet by the half gallon in flavors of orange,lemon, lime, raspberry or pineapple.-The special ofthe month at Carlson Hardware, Frederic, was a setof four Frostglow tumblers at 59¢.-Velander Hard-ware, Luck, was having a storewide closeout salewith 15 percent off on everything.-The movie “TheOnly Game in Town” was playing at the D’Lux The-atre in Luck, starring Elizabeth Taylor and WarrenBeatty.-St. Peter’s Lutheran Church would observeits 90th anniversary in July.-New hospital construc-tion plans were requested at a public meeting.

20 Years AgoObituaries included Manivalde Kukk, Morris

Lindquist, Harvey Quick, Fay Benjamin, ErnestBrobeck, A. Arnold Amundson and Ruth Daeffler.-Frederic Citizen of the Year banquet was held May 6at the 300 Club, last year. Les and Kaya Route werehonored. The 19 honored in the past included LoursSt. Angelo in 1971; Clare Witucki, Clifford Erickson,Wallace Early, Ray Glynn, Jule Zinn, Allen Staples,Bill and Gudrun Johnson, Roy Tibberts, ErniceAsper, E. W. Anderson, Herman Hansen, Dr. WilliamFisher, Lucille Clausen, Myrtle Tromberg, Dr. andMrs. Doug Harlander, Charles Anderson, Ethel Ole-son and Les and Kaya Route. It sounds like a roll callof Frederic’s famous residents. Can you identify allof them and what they did in life?-Students markedEarth Day by shrinking playground at Siren.-Therewere 18 trumpeter swans released in area lakes.-TheCabaret was damaged by fire in Webb Lake Town-ship.-Rep. Dave Obey says the environment mustget priority.-“The Wizard of Oz“ drew crowds atWebster.-Foresters gave spring tree planting tips.-Rep. Obey cautioned against low milk price support.

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Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses required inWisconsin. All other rules and regulations apply.

Saturday, June 5What’s Fluttering: Butterfly or Moth? 1 p.m. at the lake

side of the Beach House. A fun program for children andtheir parents, meet the naturalist to learn how to tell thedifference between a moth and a butterfly and take homeyour very own crafted butterfly pin.

Molten Lava and Melted Ice, 4 p.m. at the Pothole Trailsign. Join the naturalist for a relaxing hike around thePothole Trail and learn about the Gee Whiz Geology ofInterstate Park.

Reptiles from Here and Afar, 7 p.m. at the Amphithe-ater on the back side of the beach parking lot. Reptilesare some of the most misunderstood and feared creatureson earth. Stop by and visit with naturalist Barb Walkerto learn more about these amazing animals and get achance to meet two live reptiles – one that is native toWisconsin and one that is not!

Sunday, June 6, State Parks Open House DayFree admission to all Wisconsin State Parks.Summer Outdoor Family Adventure Series Kickoff

Picnic, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Osceola Landing. Longing forfun family time? The National Park Service, WisconsinState Parks and Minnesota State Parks are uniting thissummer to offer you the first of its kind, action-packedfamily adventure club in the St. Croix Valley. From pad-dling the river and hiking the bluffs, to riding the antiquetrain and viewing trumpeter swans, they’ll meet eachSunday afternoon to explore a new treasure. For more

information call 651-583-2925 or simply join them at thekickoff picnic. See you there!

Thursday, June 10Nature story time, 10 a.m. Join Naturalists Julie Fox or

Barb Walker for a story and activity chosen especially forchildren pre-K through kindergarten and their parents.Check at the park office upon arrival for the program lo-cation within the park.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more informationcall Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747. Programs are free ofcharge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required toenter the park. Annual passes for 2010 are $25 for Wis-consin residents or $35 for nonresidents. Daily passesare $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. - submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTERLewis

LaVonne Boyer was in charge of Sunday’s churchservice at Lewis, assisted by Kara Boyer Alden andRobin Peterson. All three women took special layspeaking classes and are certified lay speakers. Weare very fortunate to have them.

Nancy Jappe is also a certified lay speaker for theSiren United Methodist Church and will speak atboth Lewis and Siren next Sunday.

The Lewis choir sang a special number “There’sa Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere.”

Ray and LouAnn Gackle shared more of their50th wedding anniversary cake with coffee on Sun-day after the Lewis church service. Good cake, goodcoffee, good fellowship.

So good, too, to have Dave and Judy Mrdutt backin church. Judy fell victim to a strange malady, not a

staph infection, but an infection nevertheless and ittook a few days in the hospital to get it under control.Welcome back.

The men of the Lewis church have been workingon the Lewis church lawn, spreading fresh soil withplans to spread grass seed. Hoping for the encour-agement of rain. Bob Nelson has earmarked thelawn as his special project.

The Lewis church board met last Wednesdayevening at church to make some necessary deci-sions. The annual church rummage sale will be heldsometime in July.

So many rummage sales right now and villagecelebrations. Also graduations and open houses.

Gary and Barb Merrill had a yard sale at theirusual spot between Lewis and Frederic, and anotherrepresented was Dan Graf. Lots of interesting things.

The June church newsletter has not yet arrived

but should be here soon, as copy was due May 14.The holiday may have delayed delivery.

The Northwest Regional Writers will meet the sec-ond Friday in June on June 11, at Espresso Cabin,Grantsburg. The assignment is to write about thecover of the club’s most recent book titled, “ComeRead with Me” with a photograph of an invitingbench set on the edge of a green woods. The pho-tograph was taken by the late Maxine (Mrs. Walter)Fluegel of Grantsburg and the assignment will honorMaxine. She was a very creative person.

Please read the obituary for Maxine Fluegel in lastweek’s Inter-County Leader. Details are given abouta celebration of her life on Saturday, June 5.

Nice turnout on Monday at the Lewis Cemetery.Sometimes family members come from a distanceto meet and greet old friends and classmates. Thereare always new names out there each year, too.

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Congratulations to the Webster track team whoreceived the West Lakeland Conference title and firstat the Division 3 sectional meet on Thursday. Theywill participate in the state meet at La Crosse nextweek. Bryan Krause received first place in the 800-meter run and also in two relsy races.

Karen Brooks and Pat Johnson were hostessesfor the Harmony HCE Club on Tuesday at Cedar-wood Manor.

LaVonne O’Brien drove to Minneapolis, Minn., todecorate family graves. Later she met her cousinsfor lunch. On Saturday she and daughters Nancyand Teresa attended the arts and crafts fair at Web-ster. Saturday evening LaVonne and Jack were sup-per guests of Teresa and Dave Childers at theirplace. On Sunday Jack and LaVonne hosted a pic-nic for Tom and Becky, Mike, Teresa and family,Anita, Kathleen and Sharon O’Brien.

John and Feeny Neinstadt attended a graduationparty on Saturday for Brett Gill at Cameron. He isgrandson of Ron and Sharon Proffit. The Neinstadtswere among those at Natalie and Bud Flagstads fordinner Saturday evening.

Tony O’Brien and family spent the weekend attheir place. They also visited Pat and Nancy O’Brien.

Julie and Mark Freeborn and family spent Sundaywith Marvel Merriam.

Patty and Mike Kringen spent the weekend withJack and Jeri Witzany. They had cocktails with Rickand Judy on Saturday. Their son Nathan andMichelle spent the weekend with them.

Mark and Deanna Krause entertained family andfriends at Bryan’s graduation party at their home onSunday afternoon.

Daren and Ferry Hintz from Sturgeon Bay visitedFran Krause Saturday through Monday. They werehere for Bryan’s party also. On Monday eveningthey were at a cookout at Mark’s. Other guests werethe Stefan Benson family and Brian Thill.

Karen and Ferry Hintz attended a conference atBayfield Tuesday through Thursday. Allyson Krauseleft for Fairfield, Iowa, on Monday where she will bea summer performer intern doing summer stock onthree shows, “South Pacific,” “Annie,” and “BigRiver.”

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Three community events headline the news outhere in the little townships of Arna and New Doseythis week. Rosie Yaekel hosted a 70th birthday forhusband Jim at Cozy Corner Inn on May 22. TheYaekels spend their summers at their cabin on BigIsland Road in Wisconsin, and during that time areactive members of the East Pine County Wander-ers. Rosie made all of the food for the event herself,and what a feast it was! Over 50 people attended.

Earlier that day, Robin Fornengo held her HaitianRelief fundraiser at the Cloverton Town Hall. It wasa big success also. Her husband and daughter, Johnand Brannan, were on hand to help with everythingand her sister-in-law Bonnie Fornengo, Kingsdale,served the all-day lunch.

The last event was the monthly meeting of theEast Pine County Wanderers in Markville, with 26 inattendance. Guests were Gladys Nelson and RobinFornengo. Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl brought thecake and door prize. Cheryl Wickham won the tableclock with a nature scene on it. May birthdays wereMarlene Mishler, Gene Wickham and Jim Haekel.

It has been a series of trips to doctors and physi-cal therapy appointments that have kept Sandi andDave Drake busy the past few weeks.

Things have been really busy for Pam and LeonBerg recently. They went to a track meet for grand-son Tony, who is a freshman at Pine City HighSchool, one day.

A special event for them was having dinner at theRed Lobster in Duluth, Minn., to celebrate one yearof being cance -free for Leon. Yea!

They topped things off by spending a weekend inHudson with daughter Kyara and her family.

It was lots of laughs at the Blokyzl home last weekwhen three of Jerry’s cousins and their husbandcame for the day. They are all from southern Min-nesota.

Shirley met her daughter Tracy at that new Sub-way in Sandstone on Sunday for a chat. Tracy is get-ting married on June 5, and will be moving fromHibbing, Minn. to Minnetonka, Minn.

After an Elders meeting on the reservation in Dan-bury, Clara Lilly’s son, Mike, his wife Brenda and hersister all came to visit mom for the afternoon.

Clara’s great-grandson Travis is all excited thesedays because his parents took him to Hertel to get anew outfit for him to wear in the powwow dances.

You may recall that Lisa Profitt was in a seriouscar accident awhile back. She is home now anddoing somewhat better. The healing process will bea slow one because she had sustained a severe cuton her lip, which led to an infection in her liver. Sheis dealing with antibiotics and a drainage tube in herliver. One of the hardest parts of this is that she can-not get out and put in her flower and vegetable gar-dens. We wish you a good recovery, Lisa.

On the home front, Dave’s son Nic came up for athree-day visit. The two of them attended a Twinsgame one day and enjoyed a seven-hour canoe tripon the Namekagon River the next day. On the finalday of Nic’s visit, they took a long walk and playedYahtzee with me and my daughter Elizabeth. Nic isin graduate school at the U. of Pennsylvania.

Enjoy the sun wherever you are (but not toomuch).

Dewey - LaFolletteSympathy is extended to Connie Quam and other

family members due to the death of Connie’s father,Ed (Stub) Ruhn.

Karen Mangelsen met Judy Sigmund for supperin Spooner Tuesday. Then she went to visit Geneand Carlotta Romsos for the evening.

Dick and Ashley Quinton, John DeFilippo andHank Mangelsen returned Thursday from a trip toSan Francisco, Calif. They visited some of Dick’s rel-atives while they were there.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Sue andRoger Mroszak Friday evening.

Congratulations to Ashley Quinton who graduatedfrom Shell Lake High School May 21. A number ofpeople from this area attended her open house onSaturday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Barron Satur-day to attend the graduation open house for theirgreat-nephews, Landan and Tyler Romsos.

A large number of relatives and friends visited atthe home of Don and Eleanor Grunnes Sunday after-noon. They helped Don celebrate his 80th birthday.

Sunday afternoon, Roger and Sue Mroszak vis-ited at the lake home of Sue’s brothers, Dick and JoelEbert. Other family members were there, too. Theywent on a pontoon ride and even got a little wet inthe rain.

Gratitude is extended to Siren VFW Post 1256 forpresenting a military service at Hertel LakeviewCemetery Monday. Several readings were given byother people, and the crowd sang two songs to fur-ther commemorate the day.

Over 60 friends and family members gathered atthe home of Nina and Lawrence Hines Monday tocelebrate Memorial Day.

Duane and John Otis hosted a Memorial Day fam-ily get-together at their home Monday.

Siren Senior CenterThe monthly Dining at Five dinner will be held this

Thursday, June 5, so if you haven’t made your reser-vation now is the time to do it. To make sure thatyour name is on the dining list call 715-349-7810 or715-349-2845. Our favorite meal, roast beef will beserved with all of the usual trimmings. CeCe won’tbe on hand to entertain us but you will be well takencare of by our new substitute cook, Laurie, so comeout and give her a warm welcome.

Also the nutrition program is seeking volunteerdrivers for the home delivery meals. Drivers havethe choice of one to four days a week. If anyone isinterested please give CeCe Andrewson a call at715-349-2845 and she will give you the specifics.

We have had good attendance at all of the activ-ities this week, especially 500, when 31 playerscame out to play on Wednesday.

Don and Abby were missed at the Dime Bingogame on Tuesday as they have been making megatrips back and forth to Prescott to be with their sonwho is in hospice care. Please keep them in yourthoughts and prayers.

Our sympathy also goes out to the families ofPaul Beer who passed away on May 25 and WalterNelson on the 28th. Paul was one of the center’shome delivery clients and Walter was a regular 500-card player. We will miss both of them.

As yet I haven’t received any information whenthe representative of TEEP will be coming to thecenter, but as soon as we have any information we

will contact the other centers and announce it in thepaper.

Winners at 500 this week were Dean Elken, Dar-leen Groves, Flo Antiel, Marie Van Guilder and DavePeterson. Friday Spades winners were Shirley Do-riott, Gerry Vogel, Virginia Martin, Dwaine Bentleyand Marge Nyberg. Treats for the cardplayers werefurnished by Marge Nyberg, Nona Severson, MarieVan Guilder and Barb Munger.

The center should be decorated for June by thetime this comes out, thanks to Marge Nyberg, ElaineLamson and CeCe Andrewson. We really appreci-ate the help that CeCe has given us with decoratingthe last two months. (Also notice the basket over thekitchen counter, this masterpiece is changed everymonth by Ralph Severson and CeCe. It is so nice tohave someone young and zippy running around andthus saving our old legs.)

If everything goes according to schedule, we willtry to have a book sale during the farmers market atthe center on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Wehave an overabundance of books and have to makeroom for the new ones that come in, so there will bea lot of good reading for sale at very reasonableprices.

To everyone who held down the fort this week forDon and Abby; your efforts are greatly appreciated.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 4 p.m.

BarbMunger

SirenJust a little update on some of the regular black

bears in bear country. As you know, I have had a fa-vorite one. Little Pee Wee, he was a dwarf, I’m sure,as he stayed the size of a large 2-year-old and wasabout 3 or 4. I looked forward each spring to seeingthis little bugger, as he always was the first to arrive,come the warm weather. You couldn’t mistake himfrom the others as he had a rather unusual whitelightning-strike mark on his chest. So far no PeeWee, either he has been chased out by a muchlarger boar or he has met his demise during lastyear’s bear season. I will miss him. Little Miss Prissyand her now-yearling cub so far have not been seeneither. Samson and Goliath, two large boars, haveshowed their faces a few times, one of them proba-bly did the damage to the screen on my kitchen win-dow. We have a young boar I call Dennis theMenace. He has been our regular so far, coming inon average of two to three times a week. He causesnothing but mischief in the bird yard, kind of like theprogram on TV years back, hence the name. They ir-ritate me at times but all in all I love watching themfrom the safety of the house. After all, we invadedtheir world by putting our house in their home.

Those of you who are regulars at the DanielsTown Board meetings or are planning on attendingthe June one, note this change. The town boardmeeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8, at 7 p.m.,in the town hall. So mark your calendars as this timechange will remain until further notice.

Congratulations to elementary student ShawneePhernetton and high schooler Alex Bertch for beingchosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Art and Bev Beckmark spent last Saturday in Du-luth. They spent some time at the Sun Rise Ceme-tery honoring Bev’s relatives and putting flowers ontheir graves. After a lunch they stopped in and visitedher brother Bob Martin. Later in the day, theystopped and visited her cousin, Dick Sowa, in Twig,Minn., before heading back home.

Sunday, June 6, is the kids fishing contest held atthe Clam Lake wayside from 8 a.m. to noon. Regis-tration at 8 a.m., the fishing contest starts at 9 a.m.This event is for all kids ages 2 to 17 years. Lots ofprizes for the largest in several species of fish. Thereis free pop and hot dogs at the weigh-in. For moreinfo call 715-349-2400. This event is put on by theSiren Lions and the Lake Country Riders.

Did you get a chance to stop in at the outdoor craftshow last Saturday in Webster? It was their 27thyear. I did, on my way to Duluth, I even managed topick up a few Christmas gifts and a birthday present.There were, I’m sure, over 100 little booths set up,with some from Minnesota, one I visited from NorthDakota, as well as Wisconsin. There was definitelysomething for everyone. The Burnett County HockeyYouth sold brats, sweets, coffee and pop if you gothungry. You could have done all your Christmasshopping there. This was sponsored by the WebsterChamber of Commerce.

I hope you all took the time to go to one of the me-morial services held at the many area cemeteries onMemorial Day. It is a very humbling and rewardingexperience. We need to remember those who losttheir lives for us on their special day if not every day.God bless every one of them.

715-349-2964 Bev Beckmark

Frederic Senior CenterSpades was played on Thursday, May 24, with the

following winners: Shirley Sandquist in first place,Carmen Marek in second place, Willis Wiliams inthird place and Lillian Murphy in fourth place.

We have our flower boxes planted so we canenjoy our geraniums this summer.

500 cards was played on Thursday, May 24, withthe following winners: Larry Anderson in first place,Tim Abrahamzon in second place, Mickey Kilmer inthird place and Shirley Sandquist in fourth place.

The Pokeno players enjoyed their gamesWednesday and Friday.

Saturday mini buffet and cards were enjoyed.

Monday’s Memorial Day potluck followed by cardswas enjoyed.

We extend our sympathy to the Edwin (Stub)Ruhn family. We enjoyed having Stub as a member,he always brought cheer to the center.

Our monthly meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. onFriday, June 4. Pokeno to follow at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 5, birthdays of the month will becelebrated with the following having birthdays inJune: Ferne Baker and Judy Gustafson.

ArdyceKnauber


TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

Lillie is a 2-year-old bichon spayed female. Sheis frisky and friendly. Lillie plays well with otherdogs and is OK with cats. She loves to give kissesto children. The bichon coat requires daily brushingand professional grooming every two months. Lilliewas surrendered because her owner was unable togive her the attention she needed. Lillie will makea great family companion dog.

Shelter hours of operation are being expandedfor the summer months. Arnell Humane Society willopen at noon to 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and

Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday shelter hours willbe noon to 6 p.m. The shelter is closed Sundaysand Holidays. We hope that these extended hourswill make it easier to visit the shelter and our adopt-

able pets. The Walk, Run

or Fly ShelterWalk in OakeyPark, Osceola, isthis coming Sat-urday, June 5.(Rain date: June12) This shelterfundraising dogwalk around the

park is hosted by Casey Sajna and Pleasant Lake4-H. Registration is at Oakey Park, 5 - 6 p.m., withintermittent starts. Support the Arnell shelter ani-mals and enjoy an evening with dog-loving friends.For more information call the shelter or Casey at715-294-4528. Arnell Memorial Humane Society,185 Griffin St. E., Amery 715-268-7387 or online:arnellhumane.org

Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Soci-ety of Burnett County. I hope you all had an enjoy-able holiday weekend. I did, but I enjoy every day- ‘cause I’m a dog. Today is laundry day at myhouse. I like laundry day because Mom hangssheets and blankets outside on the clothesline.When she’s not looking, I like to weave throughthem and feel them brush against my hide. It givesme goosebumps! I’m a big brusher-upper, whetherit’s up against people, or laundry, or furniture. OnceI was lying under the table on our porch, and I stoodup underneath it to itch my back. My brother wasin the yard and began barking at something, so Istarted outside to see what the commotion was allabout. I forget I’m tall, and when I walked away, thetable came with me - on my back - complete withmy mom’s breakfast and coffee! Boy, was she sur-prised. I didn’t spill anything though, and didn’t get

into trouble, so I’m going to have to remember thattrick. Maybe I could become a waiter!

While I’m thinking about laundry, my friends atthe shelter tell me that they are in desperate needof a new washer and dryer - the commercial kind.The shelter has had many washers and dryers do-nated over the years, and they’ve been put to gooduse. The thing is, they’re used continuously andget worn out pretty quickly. We need, at the least,a dryer right now, or there will be clotheslines at the

shelter strung up and laundry hanging all over forme to walk through. The shelter operates on ashoestring, so if you know where they could get adeal, or you could donate a set, or some money tohelp out with the cost, it would take a big load (oflaundry?) off the shelter staff’s back. It’s a tall order,I know, but they need your help.

This week, I’ve got two new friends who’ve cometo stay. They are surrenders who came in togetherbecause their people felt bad they didn’t have thetime to spend with them. Mini and Remi are twoLabs, a black and a yellow, both girls, and they are3 and 4 years old. They are nice-looking girls whoare housebroken and get along with kids, cats, andother dogs.

They told me they don’t want to become huntingdogs, though, because they’re both afraid of guns.I can understand that; I don’t like loud noises my-

self.I don’t like baths either, and a garden hose

spooks me more than the boom from a gun! WhenI see that thing get uncoiled, I hide under the truck.Unfortunately for me, I’ve just been caught rubbingmy hair all over a nice, clean blanket, and my momsays I‘m ripe and to quit that, or else.

Or else? I’m ripe?! Uh-oh. That can only meanone thing: suds. On Blacky.

That’s my cue to say so-long for this week - I’vegot to get under my umbrella on wheels!

And I’m not coming out.Take care, everybody, and I’ll see you here next

week - maybe.HSBC is saving lives, one at a time.

www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

SCRMC Employee of the Month

St. Croix Re-gional MedicalCenter congratu-lates Kelly Strub,who has been cho-sen employee ofthe month for June2010. Strub is anRN emergencyservices at St.Croix RegionalMedical Center. –Photo submitted

ShelterYAPpeningsBlacky

Happy TailsAwaitArnell Humane Society

St. Croix ValleySenior Center

Memorial Day just passed but is was a wonder-ful day to honor all the veterans.

Friday morning, bridge was played. In the after-noon, Bingo was played with Wes Lambert winningthe cover-all game.

Tuesday, a group had exercises after which Skip-Bo was played. In the p.m., a group started playingMahjong. It is a Chinese game with tiles. Winners ofthe 500 card games were Peter Schlosser, Mary

Lou Lund, Artis Brown, Roger Greenly and JohnBrown. Winners of Dominos were Rita Boyle,Donna Schlosser and George Meixner.

Thursday morning, a group gathered for exer-cises after which they played Skip-Bo.

Thursday evening, 500 cards were played withthe winners being Kim Rosen, Roger Greenly, RayNelson and Don Anderson.

MarianEdler

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Academic newsRIPON - The following area students graduated

from Ripon College in Ripon, during its 144th com-mencement on May 16. All Ripon College graduatesreceive Bachelor of Arts degrees:

Sarah M. Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Bradley A. Anderson of Amery. She graduatedsumma cum laude in biology with minors in Frenchand chemistry.

Danial C. Hanson, son of Glenn H. Hanson ofClear Lake. He graduated in computer science.

Preston M. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. BruceV. Nelson of Clear Lake. He graduated in theater.

Laura E. Teigen, daughter of Jerry T. Teigen ofNew Richmond. She graduated cum laude in psy-chobiology with a minor in anthropology. - Submitted

•••ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State University

has announced the names of 1,445 students whoseacademic achievement placed them on the springsemester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, stu-dents must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or

higher on a 4.0 scale.Among them is:

WebsterBeth Ann Christensen, 4.0; and Theodore L

Huebner, 3.77.- submitted•••

DULUTH, Minn. – Megan Neumann completedthe 2010 school year at the College of SaintScholastica with a 4.0 GPA. Neumann, a 2008graduate of Frederic High School, is enrolled inpremed studies at the college in Duluth, Minn. - sub-mitted

•••MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGE - Commence-

ment ceremonies for were held Wednesday, May12, in Winona at Winona State University, McCownGymnasium.Clear Lake

Denise Ann Burton, practical nursing, diploma.- submitted

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Daeffler - SkowKelly Daeffler and Nicholas Skow, along with their

parents Bryce and Kim Daeffler and Michael andMichelle Skow, would like to announce their engage-ment.

Kelly and Nicholas will be married July 10 in Fred-eric. – Photo submitted by JB Studios Photography

Engagement

Born at Osceola Medical Center:A boy, Carter Marshall Anderson, born May 24,

2010, to Melissa and Josh Anderson, Dresser.Carter weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

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A boy, Mason Spike Stordahl, born May 24, 2010,to Denny and Michelle Stordahl, Eureka Township.Mason weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz.

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Births

CORRECTIONA birth listed in a recent paper had the wrong birth

date:Tyler Evan Nunes was born May 4, 2010, to Clau-

dio and Wendy Nunes, St. Croix Falls, at St. CroixRegional Medical Center. He weighed 9 lbs., 15 oz.

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Jaclyn JohnsonST. CROIX FALLS – Jaclyn

Johnson is the absolute epit-ome of the tough, working-class actorswho audition tirelessly on (and off)Broadway, so it’s no wonder she’s work-ing this season at Festival Theatre as bothan actor and as production coordinator.In fact, Johnson has already performedonce this season (“Our Town”) and has atleast four more shows ahead, includingher lead role as Amanda in “To Fool theEye,” which is in rehearsal now.

“I performed in 10 productions at Cor-nell College, completed an acting intern-ship at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City,experienced the rigors of rotating repduring an acting apprenticeship atCreede Repertory Theatre in the Col-orado Rockies, and have toured withboth CLIMB Theatre and the NationalTheatre for Children” said Johnson. “Ilove the energy I both get and give in

making stories come to life through the-ater!”

Johnson comes to Festival Theatre from

Eden Prairie, Minn., and her journey as atheater artist started as a young child inchurch plays and throughout highschool. Originally a psychology major atCornell, she found herself getting cast inall the shows and soon found herselfswitching majors. Undoubtedly, thatpsych major has contributed greatly tocharacter study and script analysis!

Happily for Festival Theatre audiences,Johnson will share her singing talents in“To Fool the Eye” along with her role.She is a mezzo-soprano with many yearsof vocal training under her belt and hasstudied dance with an emphasis onswing. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Artsdegree with a theater major at CornellCollege and has studied improvisationaltheater at the Brave New Workshop inMinneapolis.

Some of Johnson’s favorite roles in-clude Belinda in “Noises Off” and Tita-nia in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,”and last season’s role of Sylvia in the playby the same name at Festival Theatre

(where she earned accolades and a grow-ing fan club). She’s quite certain that theopportunity to play Amanda in “To Foolthe Eye” will become a favorite as it’s aplay she’s had her eye on a long time.

“This role is very special. My charac-ter comes into a world that is very foreignto her and she’s asked to do a job that, forAmanda, is very unnatural,” says John-son. “To bring to life a young womanwho first must interpret the world of aFrench estate where time has nearlystopped and then show the strength forchange requires a type of acting subtletythat I relish.”

“To Fool the Eye” opens on Thursday,June 17, and runs in repertoire through-out the summer before it closes on Thurs-day, Aug. 15. For the first two weekends,audiences can see the production onThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sun-days (matinees are at 2 p.m. and eveningperformances are at 7:30 p.m.) - submitted

Festival’s Featured Artist

Jaclyn Johnson

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTERWebster Senior Center

It seems that summer has arrived, if not on thecalendar, at least by the temperature. With hotweather comes the urge to not spend so much timein a hot kitchen. The senior center has the perfectsolution: Come in, check the menu and sign up foryour favorite lunches. Meals are served Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. An evening meal isserved the second Thursday of each month. Markyour calendar for June 10, which is the next one.Hope to see many new faces there.

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday,May 19. Nancy O’Brien and Bernie Boelter askedpermission to purchase a new refrigerator for popand water, out of the excess TV fund. Permission

was granted and the new frigde is in. We now haveroom for more flavors.

In recognizing all those that donated to the yardand bake sale, I neglected to mention Benton A-1Septic who donated a Port-a-Potty for use during thesale. It was much appreciated.

There were 18 Dime Bingo players on Wednes-day, May 19, with refreshments served by MaaryHeier and Bernie Boelter. There were 15 players onMay 26, who enjoyed the treats furnished byTheresa Gloege and Peggy Lawless.

Several men played pool on Thursday eveninglast week and again this week. This week DarraldDoriott joined them for the first time. Last week and

this week the cardplayers were joined by JoAnn andDarrel Rachner and Dwaine Bentley. Welcome to allof the newcomers. With new players, we learned anew game. Everyone had a good time. Come in andjoin in the fun.

We now have the new TV. The Wii will be installedthis week and the games can begin. Dave is gettingplexiglass to put on the front of it so if someoneshould let go of the remote, it won’t go through theTV. Call me and let me know what kind of gamesyou would like to play and when. We want to setsome times for bowling, lawn darts, horseshoes, etc.We also would like to have some volunteers tospend a couple of hours a week overseeing the Wii

games.Dave Wardean has kept the lawn mowed and it

looks very nice. Pat and Nancy O’Brien planted flow-ers and veggies in the big planters. Kudos to all ofthem.

Best wishes go out to Mary Martin who is in Ab-bott Northwestern Hospital. If anyone would like tosend her a card, her address is: Abbott Northwest-ern Hospital, Room E 4068, 800 E. 28 St., Min-neapolis, MN 55407.

Remember it is your center, so come on in andenjoy all that it has to offer.

Bernie Boelter

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certified nursing assistant, announced herretirement, effective June 1. She began hercareer, which would span nearly 44 years,on Nov. 14, 1966. Basham had taken nurs-ing assistant evening classes at the hospi-tal from retired Army nurse, TebinaBoomgarden. “This was the only instruc-tion available since WITC was not yet of-fering instruction,” she explained. Aftercompleting the course, Basham beganworking on the 3-11 shift. During her longcareer, Basham’s primary department hasbeen the medical/surgical unit, alongwith some time in obstetrics. “Taking careof surgical and geriatric patients has al-ways been to my liking,” she said.

Many remarkable changes have takenplace at the medical center, and particu-larly in the hospital where Basham prima-rily worked. “When I started,” sheexplained, “all hospital services were onone floor! Look now at the many addi- tions, the remodeling we’ve done, and it

still continues!” She noted that the base-ment always had kitchen and diningareas, but also a laundry and mangle iron-ing, with Wilda Anderson in charge.“Only a few will remember what thatwas,” she said with a laugh. “Forty yearsago, we could never have imagined the fa-cility we have today.”

Medical center staffing is also very dif-ferent now. “At that time, the first shift (7-3) usually included five to six nursingassistants and one orderly, HarveyHutchinson,” she noted. “We all did chart-ing and some of us were trained as whatwas then called ‘treatment aides.’ Onecharge nurse (RN) and one med nurse(RN) came in a half hour early to set upmedications, and they covered obstetrics,too.” Evening shifts included four aidesand one RN, with light overnight staffing.“Evelyn Ordway was our only RN, andshe really had to depend on her twoaides,” Basham pointed out. “ “Everyone

knew one another in the building, andworking relationships were very good;they needed to be, actually, to make every-thing work!”

“It was difficult deciding when to retiresince I enjoy my work, the employees andpatients,” Basham admitted, “but I knewit was time now. Keeping up with all thechanges and education had become moredifficult, too.” Once she leaves SCRMC,Basham plans to continue being involvedwith tying quilts at her church, playingcards (she loves “hand and foot”) withfriends and eating out. St. Croix RegionalMedical Center has obviously been a largepart of Basham’s life. “It’s been very goodto me and I have many wonderful memo-ries. I will miss everyone, of course, and Ihope they will keep in touch.” – fromSCRMC

PPBBEECC ttoo hhoolldd iittss aannnnuuaall mmeeeettiinngg JJuunnee 88CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett members

are encouraged to mark their calendars forthe electric cooperative’s 72nd-annualmeeting. The board has set the date forTuesday, June 8, at St. Croix Falls HighSchool. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. withregistration and light refreshments start-ing at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting agenda will include the co-operative’s financial report, notice ofbylaw change and results of the board of

Directors election in districts 4, 5 and 6.Representatives will be on-hand fromDairyland Power Cooperative and theWisconsin Electric Cooperative Associa-tion to provide industry updates, and amember session will provide an opportu-nity for members to share input with theco-op board and management.

“One advantage of co-op membershipis democratic member control, meaningmembers have a voice in the way their

electric cooperative operates,” said BillSchmidt, co-op general manager. “Yourparticipation is important and I encourageyou to attend.”

The first 200 members to register will re-ceive a free pound a cheese from the Bur-nett Dairy Cooperative, plus all inattendance will have the opportunity towin a $50 credit on their electric bill; 10names will be randomly selected for thisattendance prize.

Transportation will be provided to theco-op’s annual meeting in St. Croix Fallsfrom Polk-Burnett’s northern office inSiren, 7298 Hwy. 70; a shuttle van will de-part at 4:30 p.m. Reserve your seat byMonday, June 7. For van reservations ormore information, call 800-421-0283. –from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

Marilyn Basham

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ST. CROIX FALLS – Abby Culver, St.Croix Falls High School graduate, hasbeen awarded a Cow-lege Cash scholar-ship from Foremost Farms in the amountof $2,000. Culver is the daughter of JanetMabry and Kenny Culver. Kenny Culveris a production associate in packaging atthe Foremost Farms plant in Clayton.Abby Culver plans to attend WITC inNew Richmond to become a medical ad-

ministrative specialist. She is active in4-H and FFA as president and vice presi-dent. She shows cattle at the county fairand was named most improved in volley-ball.

Foremost Farms USA, headquartered inBaraboo, is a cooperative owned by 2,100dairy farmers in the Upper Midwest. Thecooperative’s 1,000 employees manufac-ture and market many varieties of cheese,

whey-based ingredients, butter and bulkmilk to domestic and international cus-tomers. In 2009, Foremost Farms revenueswere $1.14 billion. Each year it awards upto 10 scholarships of $2,000 each to highschool graduates or students already en-rolled in college. — with submitted informa-tion

Abby Culver


Webster Craft Fair Extravaganza

Visitors to the Webster Craft Fair Extravaganza browsed the 150 booths for unique items offered by vendorscoming from all over the Midwest to sell their wares. The annual event was held Saturday, May 29, at the Web-ster Elementary School. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer unless otherwise noted

Five-year-old Hayden Halonyfound just the right hat for a sunnyday at the Webster Craft Fair.

Each year local Webster artist Jim Springett attends the Webster Arts andCrafts Show, and during the show, he starts a new painting and paints the en-tire show, visiting with the public throughout the day. Those who are interestedwrite their name and phone on a ticket and drop it into a hat for a drawing justbefore the end of the show. Springett calls the winner and confirms who he istalking to, and makes arrangements for a delivery the following week. In thisyear’s drawing, a young girl, Rachel Gasser, visiting Wisconsin with her fam-ily and her grandmother, all put their names in the hat. Later, Rachel mixed upall the names and selected a winner. The winner was her grandmother – Glo-ria Gasser of Elk River, Minn. - Photo submitted

Wildlife artist JimSpringett demon-strated his paintingtechnique for visi-tors stopping at hisWebster Craft Fairbooth last Saturday.Springett later gavethe finished paint-ing away as a doorprize to a lucky craftfair shopper.

It was near-perfect weather for last weekend’s Webster Craft Fair, bringing hundreds of people to shop theannual outdoor event held on the Webster Elementary grounds.

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Siren seniors gathered infront of the school for one lastclass photo after the com-mencement ceremony on Fri-day, May 21. – Photo submitted


CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK

June 7 - June 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Harvey appreciates your business you have given him over the last 21 years. He has decided to show his appreciation by giving you

35% off his refinished antique furniture during the week of June 7 - 12. Marilyn also appreciates your business, so there will be coffee and

homemade cookies for you, too. Hope to see you at:

HARVEY’S Woodworking & Refinishing 231 Main St. • Luck, WI 54853 513450 41L

LIBRARY NEWSAmery Public Library

by Elaine Meyer“Anthill,” by E.O. Wilson

Award-winning naturalist E.O. Wilsonhas crafted an engaging novel set inFlorida detailing the life of Raff Cody, ayoung man fascinated by the naturalworld surrounding him. He collects in-sects, travels to view a 1,000-pound alli-gater and has encounters with deadly,venomous snakes. A modern-day HuckFinn, Raff, an only child, heads to the Uni-versity of Florida under the tutelage of anaturalist professor. A wealthy relative of-fers to send him to college if he becomes alawyer. Raff finds a way to blend his nat-uralist interest in with the law. E.O. Wil-son has written a magical book, whichshows us the life of an anthill, the lives ofthe people who study it and the dangersthey all face in this rapidly changingworld.

Library NotesGratitude is extended to Sally Christen-

son and Isaac Christenson who broughtus four beautiful, well-behaved yellowLab puppies to story time. Story time willbe held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morn-ings. Everyone is welcome for songs andstories.

June 9 will be the first special programfor summer reading, the Okey DokeyBrothers. Summer reading, Make a Spash-Read! begins on June 7. Come in and sign

up your kids for summer reading fun.They can sign up on that day or any otherday throughout the summer.

Friends of the Library are having a booksale on June 4 and June 5 during libraryhours. They have the remainder of theHarvey and Marilyn Stower estate sothere are lots of books, posters, records,CDs and political memorabilia. They stillneed help to run the sale so if you have acouple of hours to spare on those daysthere is a sign-up sheet in the library.

Friends of the Library book groupmeets on June 21, at 2:30 p.m., to discuss“Eve,” by Elissa Elliot. Pick up a copy atthe circ desk and join us for book talk.

Teens Read is taking June and July offso happy summer free reading to you. Seeyou in the fall for more book talk.

Mark your calendars for the AmeryBook Boogie a 5K Run/Walk on July 24.The race starts registration at 7 a.m. andthe race begins at 8 a.m. A breakfast willbe served with a free will offering as afundraiser from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. For moreinformation call the library at 715-268-9340.

Library hoursMonday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10

a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1p.m.

Frederic Public LibraryFamily Days book/bake sale coming soon

If you’re cleaning shelves and closets,please consider donating your gentlyused books, music, and movies to the li-brary’s annual Family Days bake/booksale, which will be held June 18-19. Thesale is sponsored by the Friends, and prof-its go to library services and projects.Your donations are welcome anytime upto the day of the sale.

Have you seen our library whale?Registration for the Make a Splash –

Read! summer program begins June 7 forall kids from preschool to tweens andteens. We have all kinds of activitiesplanned and you can pick up programbrochures as well as weekly reminders atthe library. New this year – kids whocomplete the first two weeks of the pro-gram will receive cool library T-shirts!Mark your calendars for registration weekbeginning June 7, and parents of kinder-garten through sixth-graders shouldwatch for announcements coming homefrom school.

Share the bountyIf you like to grow vegetables, why not

share your green thumb with those inneed? Share the Bounty is a hunger-pre-vention project that encourages gardenersto plant free seeds which are available atthe library and then bring half the harvestto local food shelves, families at WIC clin-

ics, and others in need. Stop in to pick upsome seed packets and learn more aboutthis program and this great family sum-mer project.

Spend a cool evening at the library with abook group

The Thursday morning book group willmeet June 17, at 10 a.m., to discuss “TheMermaid Chair,” by Sue Monk Kidd, anovel that explores the tale of Jessie Sulli-van, a middle-aged woman whose stifleddreams and desires take form during astay on Egret Island, where she is caringfor her troubled mother. The eveningbook group will meet June 17, at 6:30 p.m.,to talk about the novel “A Gate at theStairs,” by Lorrie Moore, a portrait of aMidwest college town seen through theeyes of Tassie Keltjin, a student from thecountry whose mind has been lit up bylearning but who spends most of her timeas a nanny for a couple who have adopteda toddler. Moore is a UW-Madison Eng-lish professor. Copies of the books areavailable at the library, and new membersare always welcome.

Hours and informationFrederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street

West. 715-327-4979, e-mail [email protected].

Regular open hours are Mondaythrough Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sat-urday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls Public LibraryThe first Saturday of every June is

known as National Trails Day, inspiringthe public and trail enthusiasts nation-wide to take a hike! Meet here at the li-brary for a Peeper (Frogs!) Hike withRandy Korb ... Saturday, June 5, 7 p.m.

Join us this summer at the library forgreat reads, fun activities and prizes. Signup for summer reading – Open to allages!

Programs June 24 – July 28Saturday, June 5, 7 p.m. – Peeper

(Frogs!) hike with Randy Korb Thursday, June 24, 10 a.m. – NPS Junior

Ranger program Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – NPS

“Sleepy River” St. Croix Clams Saturday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. – Under-

water adven-tures

We d n e s -day, July 14,10:30 a.m. –Martial artsand summersafety

We d n e s -day, July 21,10:30 a.m. –Fish hatch-ery tour lad-der tank hike

We d n e s -day, July 28,10:30 a.m. –Water sci-ence fairawards pic-nic

Plan ahead for our summer author visitsAuthor visits: Wednesday, June 30, join

us at 6:30 p.m., for a visit with DennisWeidemann author of "This Water GoesNorth." The story of four college-ageyoung men who embark on a two-monthcanoeing adventure, traveling 1,400 milesfrom Minnesota to Hudson Bay. More info-http://thiswatergoesnorth.com/index.html and Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m., for avisit with PJ Tracy. PJ Tracy is the pseudo-nym of mother-daughter writing duo P.J.and Traci Lambrecht, winners of the An-thony, Barry, Gumshoe, and MinnesotaBook Awards. Their first three novels,"Monkeewrench," "Live Bait," and "DeadRun," have become national and interna-tional bestsellers. Their most currentbook, “Shoot to Thrill,” came out in April.For more info on PJ Tracyhttp://www.pjtracy.net

Community meeting room is availablefor your organization. Contact the libraryfor details.

Check out the library Web site and ex-plore the links – Go towww.stcroixfallslibrary.org this Web sitewill be updated soon to match the new li-brary building.

Story hour Listen to stories, create art and have fun

with other kids and parents everyWednesday, 10:30 a.m.

HoursThe library is open from 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Monday through Friday and Satur-day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-483-1777. E-mail: [email protected]. Online:www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

The Frederic first-graders walked down to the public library May 18 where the kids enjoyedstory time, made a fish craft, and brought home a goody bag with treats and information aboutthe summer reading program, which runs June 7 – Aug. 20 at the library.

Frederic story time kids re-cently were read farm stories,sang animals songs and en-joyed a visit from some babychicks, brought in by theLarry and Kathy French fam-ily. – Photos submitted

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Cram’s Flea Market will open its doors on Friday, June 4, at 424 BenchSt., in Taylors Falls, Minn. The flea market is housed in the garage at-tached to the She Shop, just across the street from the city library – Pho-tos submitted

Lunch on the trail. – Photos by Mary Stirrat unless otherwise noted

Handmade bonnets were available at the general store at the begin-ning of the trail. — Photo submitted

The group of pioneers head out along the Oregon Trail. — Photo submitted

Pioneers had the opportunity to get someadditional meat along the trail, with Rob Stell-recht giving pointers on hitting the target. —Photo submitted

About 42 pioneers set off on the Oregon Trail May 19. Rob and Terri Stellrecht set the trail day up at their farmnear Grantsburg. — Photo submitted

Before heading out on the trail, pioneerswere able to purchase some of the itemsthey would need for the long journey.

The group stopped at Fort Laramie for lunch and to pet thehorses.

Treasure hunters rejoiceTAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Cram’s Flea Market

will open its doors on Friday, June 4, at 424 BenchSt., in Taylors Falls, Minn. The flea market ishoused in the garage attached to the She Shop, justacross the street from the city library. Cram’s FleaMarket will be open on the weekendsfrom noon to dusk throughout thesummer. Items for sale are a mixtureof treasures and junk collected byhusband/wife duo Hank and BeckyCram.

The couple recently moved intoTaylors Falls. They decided to openup shop after spending the past cou-ple of years selling their stuff to treas-ure hunters at flea markets aroundthe state.

Hank said, “I think a flea marketwill fit in perfect in this small town.The town gets huge in the summerwith people wanting to visit the river,state park, ice-cream parlor and nowthe flea market.”

Hank got his start being a flea mar-ket vendor years ago with his mother,

who would bring him over the state line into Wis-consin to the Pea Pickin’ Flea Market where they’dlaugh and have a great old time selling their wares.

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GRANTSBURG – Roband Terri Stellrecht ofrural Grantsburg held anOregon Trail DayWednesday, May 19, forthe Northern Lightshomeschool group. Par-ticipants were given afamily and resources tostart with, then pur-chased the items theyneeded for the 2,000-milejourney. Travelingthrough the woods andfields at the Stellrechtfarm, the pioneers en-countered troubles andblessings of variouskinds, finally arriving inOregon. – Mary Stirrat


NNWWVVMMCCMemorial Day 2010

A family where serving is a tradition; retiredStaff Sgt. Louis V. D’Jock and his two grandsons,Spc. Douglas and Pvt. Jethro D’Jock, salute afterthey place the wreath. The third brother Spc.Derek D’Jock, is currently stationed in Iraq; he isa 2007 graduate of Siren High School.

LEFT - Members of the Blue Hills HOGChapter 1143, the Christian MotorcycleAssociation and the Patriot Guard Ridershave become an annual fixture at the pro-gram.

LEFT - LongtimeWebster resident,Robert Mann Jr. re-ceived a Silver Starand the Purple Heartwhile serving withthe United States Ma-rine Corps in the Pa-cific during WWII. Hewas awarded the Sil-ver Star as a privatefirst class in a fire-fight on Iwo Jima.While seriouslywounded, he contin-ued to fight.

Jim Pearson, Wesley Stellrecht and Brian Sengbusch of the Spring-brook, Trego and Earl VFW Post 10568 salute as they posted the col-ors for the start of the Memorial Day program at the NorthernWisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The name for the Sunday,May 30, program was called Memories of the Past – Strength for theFuture.

Gary Quarderer Jr., holding the Lac Courte Ojibwa AMVETEagle Staff, is the second vice commander of the LCO Am-vetPost 1998. He is on active duty with the Minnesota Army Na-tional Guard. Vern Martin is the commander having served inthe Army from 1962-1966. They are proud to have served thecountry they love.

You are never too young to learn about respect for the flagand the men who serve to protect our rights. Mindy Quinn ispointing out the American flag as it is being posted to hersons, Mitchell and Gabriel, ages 2 and 4.

Retired Major Brian Reitzelstands at attention with hisdaughter, Jillian, at the postingof the service colors. Theseven-year-old has made thesacrifice that children shouldnot have to make. Now shedoes not have to worry, andshe has her father all for her-self.

LEFT - Vietnam veteran John Lee of Osceola wassharing memories with his grandson, Garrett Lee, afirst-grader at St. Croix Falls Elementary School.John was a member of the 9th Infantry Divisionwhen he was deployed to Vietnam in the 1960s.

Photos by Larry Samson


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Pastor Steve Ward lead the prayerfor the Memorial Day service held atWebster.

Lt. Col. Doug Stubbe, Burnett County Vet-erans Service agent, was the guest speaker.Stubbe, who recently returned from his sec-ond tour of duty in Iraq, spoke about his timeoverseas.

Jack Ralph led the Pledge of Alle-giance during the memorial service atWebster.

A member of the Boy Scout troop raised the flag, while otherScouts and their leaders stood saluting the flag.

The Post 96 Honor Guard honored the veterans with a 21-gun salute during the service.

ABOVE: The Post 392 American Legion and Chisago County Post 1678 VFW were onhand in Taylors Falls on Monday morning for Memorial Day services.

TOP RIGHT: A veteran gets ready to toss a wreath off the Interstate Bridge in TaylorsFalls, Minn., on Memorial Day Monday, May 31, in salute of the maritime dead. Veteransfire shots from their rifles off the Interstate Bridge in salute to fallen soldiers on Memo-rial Day.

BOTTOM LEFT: Veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. military march slowlyback from a ceremony held on the Interstate Bridge. Taps were played by Tim Lindgren.

Photos by Marty Seeger

The Webster High School band played several selections dur-ing the memorial service under the direction of Julie Strang. –Photos by Raelynn Hunter


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Pastor Diane Norstad gave the address at the Memorial Day Services in Bal-sam Lake. She talked about why she was proud to be an American.

Carl Holmgren, Balsam Lake, rode bike inhonor of the POWs. Holmgren rode to sev-eral of the cemetery ceremonies on MemorialDay.

Poppy Princess Samantha Potvin lead the Pledge of Alle-giance at the Balsam Lake cemetery with the help of Post Com-mander Tom Hallberg.

The Unity band, directed by Adam Bever, performed at the Mill-town and Balsam Lake cemeteries for Memorial Day.

The Unity Boy Scouts were part of the Memorial Dayflag ceremony in Milltown.

ABOVE: The Indian Creek American Legion performed services at McKinley Ceme-tery, Corpus Christi Cemetery, Lewis Cemetery, Clam Falls Cemetery, Clam FallsFlowage and Lorain Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day.

RIGHT: Former Frederic graduate Casey Jerry performed taps on her trumpet duringeach of the services.

FAR RIGHT: The wreath was laid upon a grave in memory of all soldiers who havegiven their lives for this country.

Photos by Jeanne Alling

Pastor Danny Wheeler and Ray Castellanoread the names of the veterans from the Milltownarea on Memorial Day. The Legion travelled tonine cemeteries in the area honoring our veter-ans.

The presentation of colors was completed during the service held at the Lewis Cemetery at 10:15 a.m.on Memorial Day. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld


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All branches of theU.S. Military were repre-sented Monday at theMilltown VFW Post 6856for the Memorial Dayservices honoring sol-diers current and past,in all conflicts.

Soldiers fired a 21-gun salute to conclude the Memorial Day serviceat Luck High School Monday, May 31.

The solemn display at the Milltown VFW Post 6856 included the lay-ing of the wreath Monday at the permanent display honoring all sol-diers who fought for the nation. Carl Holmgren spoke to the crowd of sacrifice and the need

and reasons for being overseas in conflicts, “So others can alsobe free.”

Photos by Greg Marsten

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Members of the American Legion Post 249 at Monday’s Memorial Day service at Frederic. - Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Members of the Frederic High School band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner,”“This is My Country” and “The Service Songs” under the direction of Patti Burns, dur-ing Frederic Memorial Day services.

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl of Laketownand First Lutheran churches in Cush-ing was this year’s featured speaker.Sandahl spoke of her memories of thesong “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round TheOld Oak Tree” and of yellow ribbon or-ganizations. “Take the ribbon off thetree and tie it around your wrist toshow support,” she said. Sandahl woreyellow ribbons around her wrist duringthe service.

Dean Daniels of the Ameri-can Legion Post 249 ran theceremonies at the MapleGrove Cemetery on Monday,May 31. Daniels thankedeveryone for supporting theceremony and held a momentof silence for longtime legionmember Edwin “Stub” Ruhnwho recently passed away.

A wreath was placed on the monument as a token of honorthat will last forever. The words “the wreath will wither, but thespirit will stand to the ends of time,” were spoken after itsplacement.


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Durand Blanding played taps at the St.Croix Falls Memorial Day service.

Members of the Boy and Girl Scouts hung wreaths on whitecrosses at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery on Monday during Memo-rial Day services.

Chuck Hutton led the honor guard from Post 143 at the Me-morial Day services held on Monday, May 31, in St. Croix Falls.

A young boy waves the state flag of Wisconsin prior toMemorial Day services held at the St. Croix Falls Ceme-tery. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Norm Toensing spoke eloquently to a large crowd that gathered at the St. Croix FallsCemetery during Memorial Day services. He told the story of a young lieutenant whofought on Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944, and howmoved he and his wife were on a visit to the American cemetery onthe bluffs overlooking the beaches of Normandy, where thousandsdied while fighting for freedom.

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One-year-old John Bruzek IV looked up at his great-grandfather, Korean War veteran John Bruzek Sr., duringthe Grantsburg Brask-Fossum-Janke Legion and AuxiliaryMemorial Day Dinner held at the hall on May 31.

Photos byPriscilla Bauer

The Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post Color Guard and Firing Squadmarched to the Oak Street Bridge over Wood River in Grantsburg where the firing squadfired a salute honoring servicemen and women buried at sea. The Memorial Day paradethen continued to Riverside Cemetery for a program at the Veterans Memorial.

RIGHT: Lifetime Grantsburg Legion member Andy Anderson waited for the annualMemorial Day parade to begin in Grantsburg Monday. Anderson, a World War II vet-eran, has been a proud member of Brask-Fossum-Janke Post 185 for 52 years.

Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary Chaplain Violet Fossum helpedPoppy Princess Olivia McNally place a wreath of poppies for allthe men and women who died serving our country. The wreathplacing ceremony was part of the Memorial Day program held atRiverside Cemetery Monday morning.

Grantsburg Scout Alex Leemarched with his troop during theannual Memorial Day parade.Members of the Grantsburg High School choir sang the national anthem at the

Memorial Day program held at the Veterans Memorial in Riverside Cemetery.


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GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg AreaChamber of Commerce invited Mr. Tom-czak, the Grantsburg High School artteacher, to develop a student contest tocreate this summer’s Big Gust Days but-tons. The buttons had to be original andshow something that significantly in-volves they local community or Big Gust.The winning designs will be made intoroughly 1000 buttons this year! The topthree winning designs were created inGrantsburg High School’s graphic designclass.

The graphic design students that partic-ipated did a wonderful job, and judgingthe buttons was a true challenge. The

three student winners: seniors JessicaBanks and David Gaffney, and sophomoreEmily Virgilio. They won gas cards do-nated by BP and Holiday stations. Thewinning button designs will be displayedat Fiedler Ford in Grantsburg.

The 20 contest participants were: JessicaBanks, Jenna Barenz, Anthony Cutler,Corey Erickson, David Gaffney, NoahGausman, Jordan Heinecke, Jessica Hoff-man, Jack Kard, Alyssa Landsberger,Devin McDaniel, Chelsey Nichols,Michael Reis, Nicola Schiesser, Leah Tic-knor, Nicole Ticknor, Emily Virgilio, Bai-ley Volgren, Jeremy Winquist andMatthew Wood. - submitted

Winners of the Big Gust Days button design contest are (L to R): Emily Virgilio, David Gaffneyand Jessica Banks. – Photo submitted

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Students from the Burnett County Alternative Learning Center recently made lap quiltsand donated them to nursing homes in Burnett County. Shown are Sandy Harmon fromthe nursing home along with two students from the ALC, James Heidenreich and MahriyahMckenzie. - Photo submitted

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The Frederic Elementary students from Ms. Zieler’s class were invited to this year’sFriendship Games held in Somerset on May 21. There were numerous schools from aroundthe area. They held track events along with a bouncy castle, softball throw and a lot ofother things for the kids to participate in. Pictured are, in no particular order: Mrs. Paulson,Mrs. Zeiler, Mrs. Menke, Mrs. Knauber, and students Brittany Sanford, Chris Richter,Jeramiah Sanford, Isaac Zart, Adam Menke, Jewel Gavin, Dylan Swanson, Andrea Drummer,Javin Guzman, Jordin Hall, Matt Drummer, Maria Scanlon and Shannon Wedin. – Photo sub-mitted by Judy Menke

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and the Unity Elementary School haveforged a new partnership with the Sal-vation Army of Balsam Lake to benefitgrade school children with supplemen-tal food for weekends.

The project began mid-December, theresult of Principal Wayne Whitwam’sresearch resulting in discovering severalneedy youngsters. He inquired of LionJeanne Alling if the Lions would con-sider helping. Several Lions volun-teered to come to school to pack thebackpacks with nourishing food itemsfrom the school’s food shelf to lastthrough the weekend. The Lions, while“chipping in” with their help, alsoagreed to add a loaf of bread and adozen eggs to each bag.

The Salvation Army, who does back-packs in Amery and New Richmond, of-fered to furnish new and used bags plusadd milk, fruit and breakfast cereal.

After a couple of hurried weeks ofpacking 62 bags, it was agreed the Sal-vation Army would do all of the pur-chasing of goods in their mass -purchasing program. The Lions Clubwould then reimburse them for theirshare. The Salvation Army now packsthe bags with agreed-upon food itemsand delivers them to school every Fri-day morning. The Lions Leo Club mem-bers at school, under Alling’s guidance,distribute the back packpacks to eachclassroom to be available for easypickup.

At school, Whitwam and the two of-fice secretaries, Peggy Tarman and Deb-bie Paulsen, supervise the bags, theirdistribution and their return on Mon-

day.At the Salvation Army headquarters,

the program of mass buying, storing,packing and delivering is directed andoperated by Executive Director DuanaBremer and assisted by Shirley Schoen-berger.

As of this date, the backpack programand its ‘’partnership” is operating verysmoothly according to all three agen-cies. - submitted

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must be the case with musician Bill Staineswho will perform at Festival Theatre on Fridayevening, June 11. The communities of the St.Croix River Valley just happen to be on theroute of one of the most prolific singer-song-writers in America, who continues to driveover 65,000 miles a year, doing what he loves,bringing music to people. “Bill performedhere for a family concert in 2008, so we knewwe’d want him back to perform in the musicseries,” says Danette Olsen, executive direc-tor. “When we saw the opportunity for a Juneconcert, we knew we should grab the chance.In this year alone, Bill will perform at The Arkin Ann Arbor and all around North Americafrom Albuquerque, N. M., to Quebec City, Que-bec. Having St. Croix Falls be on the tour isquite an honor.” A number of his songs havebeen recorded by other artists including,Peter, Paul and Mary, Makem and Clancy,Nanci Griffith, Mason Williams, The Highway-men, Glen Yarborough, Jerry Jeff Walker,Grandpa Jones, Priscilla Herdman and others.Radio and TV appearances have included “APrairie Home Companion,” “Mountain Stage,”“The Good Evening Show” and a host of localprograms on PBS and network TV. Tickets forthe 8 p.m. concert are $21 for adults and

$13.50 for youth. They can be purchased onthe Web at festivaltheatre.org, by phone at715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002, or in personduring box office hours. This concert is eligi-ble for patrons who either have or purchase a2010 Flex Pass. Festival Theatre is located indowntown St. Croix Falls at 210 North Wash-ington. - Photo submitted

Dick Klatt and Sylvia Kuske, Unity LIonsClub members, show what is in one of thetypical Salvation Army backpacks in theirfood distribution program. – Photo by JeanneAlling

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AMERY - The NationalActive and Retired Fed-eral Employees Chapter1581 will hold their Junedinner meeting atCricket’s (formerly TheTac) in Amery at noon onThursday, June 10.

All active and retiredfederal employees arewelcome. Reservationsmay be made by calling715-268-8618 by noon onMonday, June 7. - submit-ted


Kindergarteners visitBurnett Medical Center

Burnett Medical Center X-ray technician Angie Bonander showed Nelson kindergarteners Tiffany Gronski,Logan Graf and Sadye Bunting the MRI machine during the students tour of the medical center on May 18.

North Memorial AmbulanceService EMT April Johnsongave Nelson kindergartenersJordan Janes and IsaacQuimby a close-up look at anambulance during their classtour of Burnett Medical Centeron May 18.

Nelson kinder-garteners IsaiahChute, Carson Knut-son and DawsonHennessey had funposing by a big bowlof fruits and vegeta-bles after learningabout good nutritionduring a stop in Bur-nett Medical Center’sdietary department.The kindergartenclasses toured Bur-nett Medical Centerlast week.

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Food pantries in northwestern Wisconsinwill receive needed help this summer,thanks to an ongoing program of the St.Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.The tribe will sponsor its 18th-annualCoins for Cans food drive at the St. CroixCasinos in June. This year’s drive runsfrom 8 a.m., Monday, June 7 through 4p.m., Saturday, June 12.

Any casino guest donating at least twononperishable food items (canned goodswith labels, noodles, cereal, etc.), paperproducts or personal hygiene items at any

of the three St. Croix casinos—the St.Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, the Hole inthe Wall Casino in Danbury or the LittleTurtle Hertel Express Casino in Hertel—will receive $5 in cash. There is no limit onthe amount of food a guest can contributeper day, but there is a limit of one $5 in-centive per guest per casino per day.Guests will be asked to present a validPlayers Club card and a valid ID to receivetheir cash incentive. No government-is-sued food items or commodities will beaccepted.

Although the casinos annual food drive

is called Coins for Cans, event organizersstressed the fact that area charities need avariety of food items. “Canned goods arealways a welcome food donation,” saidLeRoy Buck, St. Croix Casino generalmanager, “but food pantries have an equalneed for donations of items like noodles,pasta dinners, cereal, pancake mixes andpeanut butter as well as paper productsand personal hygiene items.”

The St. Croix casinos guests have an en-viable track record when it comes to pro-viding for those in need; 340,000 poundsof food have been collected and distrib-

uted through the Coins for Cans programsince 1993. “We’re thankful that the gen-erosity of our guests allows us to continueto share the gift of food with food pantriesin Northwest Wisconsin,” Buck said.

Buck added that casino personnel willdistribute the food collected during thedrive to 22 food pantries in Barron, Bur-nett, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer and Wash-burn counties during the week of June 14.

For more information on the Coins forCans drive, call Judy Warmanen at 715-986-4777 or 800-846-8946. - from St. Croixcasinos

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Unity High School students have been cleaning up Hwy. 46 between Balsam Lake and Milltown every spring and fall as a part of the Adopt-A-Highway program for many years. This year, nearly 50 students helped to clean the area in an hour and a half. - Photo by Jeanne Alling

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POLK COUNTY - The Polk CountyDemocratic Party will hold their 2010 Kick-off to Elections this Saturday, June 5. Theevent will be held at the home of Bob andDianne Dueholm, from 1 to 4 p.m. TheDueholms residence is located at 904 Hwy.48, seven miles east of Luck. Food and bev-erage will be provided free.

Each Democratic candidate, includingTom Barrett for governor and U.S. Sen.Russ Feingold, will have nomination pa-pers at the event for those who attend tosign. Additionally, nomination papers willbe available for signatures for state Sen.Julie Lassa, Candidate for the 7th Congres-sional District, who will be attending theevent as well as state Rep. Ann Hraychuck,28th Assembly District.

Additional candidates, including thoserunning for lieutenant governor have beeninvited to attend.

Special guest at the event will be Con-gressman Dave Obey.

This is your opportunity to meet candi-dates and to thank Obey for his years ofserve to our state. - from the Polk CountyDemocratic Party

Burnett Medical Center Pharmacy Manager Rachael Lick showed kinder-garteners Blake Ulmaniec, Caitlyn Lee and McKayla Blume the large supplyof medicines the pharmacy keeps on hand to fill prescriptions for patients.The Nelson Primary School kindergarten classes toured the medical center onMay 18 and 19. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer


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ST. CROIX FALLS - The legendary St. Croix Falls MusicOn The Overlook Summer Concert Summer Series startsFriday, June 4.

“We have a great lineup with something for everyone!”says new MOTO organizer Woody McBride. “It is myhonor to continue this tradition and help St. Croix Fallsshare the gift of great music, food and scenery with visi-tors and the people of Wisconsin and Minnesota - bringyour own lawn chair, get some great food and enjoy themusic!”

MOTO runs all summer on Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. atthe beautiful St. Croix Falls Overlook Deck and Am-phitheater. The overlook deck is a great place to look atthe river, see the River Spirit sculpture and visit withfriends and family.

MOTO features a variety of music from artists of na-tional, regional and local fame. MOTO also features greatfood from area restaurants and family fun. The concertsare free to the public.

Classical, rock, country, surf and swing dance, blues,old-time country, square dance, classic rock, funk, jazzand choir music are all featured on this exciting series.

Twin Cities country music stars Hitchville kick off St.Croix Falls Music on the Overlook Friday, June 4.

Hitchville, a regular at We Fest, Country Fest and Tasteof Minnesota, is a unique fusion of two of Minneapolis’accomplished rock and country vocalists, as Hitchvillecombines the proven musical talents of its members tobring Midwest America a fresh new sound. Mixing purecountry with a raw style of rock, Heidi Owens and MattKneefe are bringing back the essence of a genre that orig-inated in the U.S.: on the corner of country and rock, theyare Hitchville.

Expect fun, tight harmonies, upbeat tempos, and an en-gaging stage presence that offers a fulfilling performancethat both rock and country fans can enjoy. The band’s

Web site, welcometohitchville.com, also has music sam-ples and more information.

This year MOTO organizers have added food to theevents featuring area and Twin Cities restaurants; SirSmoke-A-Lot Barbeque of Centuria, Mi Casitas Mexicanof Scandia, Minn., Taco Taxi of Minneapolis, Indian CreekGrill of St. Croix Falls, Pizza Man of St. Croix Falls, Lucky

Cup, of St. Croix Falls and a bring your own picnic nighton July 9.

The MOTO calendar features an exciting variety of tal-ented performers:

June 4: Country featuring Hitchville, Twin CitiesJune 11: St. Croix Valley Orchestra with solo pianist

Suzannah ClarkJune 18: Boss Grant’s Johnny Cash Revue, Twin CitiesJune 25: Kids Night featuring Magic Norm, music by

area funk giants Breakfast aka Wisco and Ranger Pro-gram from Interstate Park

July 2: Twin Cities Jazz from Atlantis Quartet featuringKatie Gearty

July 9: Summertime Folk Singers featuring St. CroixValley artists Thea Ennen, Lisa Kaye, Cynthia Rintala andElizabeth Hatch

July 16: no show because of Wannigan DaysJuly 23: Old-Time Blues featuring Shotgun Johnson &

The Mississippi Seven, St. Croix ValleyJuly 30: no show because of Polk County FairAug. 6 1950s surf and swing dance featuring The Vi-

brochamps, Austin, Texas, and Twin CitiesAug. 13 Indianhead Men’s Chorus, St. Croix ValleyAug. 20 USA’s No. 1 ZZ Top tribute band, Sharp

Dressed Man, St. Louis, Mo.Aug. 27: Square dance and bluegrass featuring The

Rush River Ramblers with Sue West and their squaredance caller, St. Croix Valley and Twin Cities

“This year’s MOTO builds on the fine tradition thatSteve Bont had created over many years and expandstwo fold into regional and national talent, great food on-site and concert production,” says McBride. “The localbusinesses, community groups and citizens have fundeda substantially larger budget from past years to give agenerous gift of music and family fun to the St. Croix Val-ley - please join us Friday nights all summer!”

The Music On The Overlook Series has a Web site formore complete information on the series - musicon-theoverlook.com - submitted

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see a Minnesota Twins or Viking game? Or attend Festi-val Theatre? If so, you will want to attend the saladluncheon given by St. Croix Regional Medical Center Vol-unteer Partners and Staff on Friday, June 11, between 11a.m. and 1 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls High School. It iscalled “Salad Luncheon and more!” for a reason.

For one thing, the “more” includes a book fair withhundreds of books for children and adults, all of whichare discounted with a percentage of the sales to go to thepurchase of important medical equipment. The SCRMCgift shop’s table will have reasonably priced items for saleand the bake sale will have desserts, breads, jams andpickles from which you can select.

There is also an opportunity for a drawing of severalprizes. A donation of $1 gives you one ticket, or $5 forsix tickets. You decided which prizes interest you byplacing a ticket in the appropriate container. The prizesincluded a watercolor painting of flowers by Mary AnnRivard, a watercolor painting of a waterfall by ElaineMacDonald, and hand-crocheted afgan by Jackie Hill-man. The winners of these three items will be announcedat 1 p.m. at the salad luncheon.

Three additional prizes are available for announcementat the cake walk after the Wannigan Day Parade (SCFside) on July 17. They are two pairs of tickets, Row 16 be-hind home plate, for the Minnesota Twins versus KansasCity Royals game Sept. 8 at 7:10 p.m.; two pairs of ticketsfor the Minnesota Vikings versus Detroit Lions game atnoon on Sept. 29; and a Flex 6-Pass for Festival Theatre.

These items were donated by Crystal Farms and FestivalTheatre, respectively. All of the drawing tickets can bepurchased now at SCRMC gift shop and at the saladluncheon. All proceeds will go to purchase importantmedical equipment.

The salad luncheon features a variety of hot and coldsalads, and other accompaniments. Tickets are $8 foradults, $3 for children 10 and under and can be pur-chased at SCRMC gift shop, Tangen Drug, Coffee Time(in June), Coffee Talk, Frederic and Unity clinics, fromVolunteer Partners and at the luncheon. There is an ex-press line for workers and take-out orders are available.This luncheon is a community effort generously sup-ported by area businesses and is supplemented byThrivent Financial for Lutherans, Polk-Burnett Chapter. -submitted

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candidate for Wisconsin’s governor, will host a publicopen house and campaign kickoff, Friday, June 4, begin-ning at 6 p.m.. The gathering, with free refreshments, willtake place at Cricket’s (the old Tac), on CTH H, a half milenorth of Hwy. 8, between Amery and Balsam Lake. The82nd Street Band will provide live entertainment.

Scoglio, a resident of Polk County’s Apple River coun-

try, is running for governor on the radical, old Americanideal that people should be left largely to live withoutgovernments dictating their lives; and also that house-holds, communities and school districts can best ordertheir affairs, taxes and budgets according to their ownpersonal and local needs and priorities.

“The Libertarian Party,” says Scoglio, “has a positiveplatform of personal and grassroots self-government. It is

the political party that fights peacefully for liberty. Mean-ing: Less government and more freedom.”

To find out more about Scoglio’s campaign, visitwww.erickforwisconsin.com or call him directly at 715-790-2337. For more info on the Libertarian Party, visitwww.lpwi.org or leave a message at 715-646-9933. - sub-mitted

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Polk County will not require trail passes on the GandyDancer State Trail Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6.

State recreational trails normally require passes for bi-cycle riders 16 years of age and older.

The Gandy Dancer Trail is celebrating its 16th year ofoperation. Surfaced with crushed limestone, the trail runs

from St. Croix Falls to Danbury through many of thesmall villages that were once served by the railroad.

In Frederic, the 1901 Soo Line Depot has been refur-bished and serves as a rest stop for trail users as well asthe museum of the Frederic Area Historical Society. TheFrederic Depot is the last remaining depot on this rail-road corridor and is open from Memorial Day weekend

through leaf season.For more information or a trail map, call the Polk

County Information Center, 800-222-POLK or PolkCounty Parks 715-485-9294. For downloadable informa-tion www.polkcountytourism.com. - submitted

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Agency reminds producers to submit their annualacreage report by office by Thursday, July 15, to meet FSAprogram eligibility requirements.

“Producers must file their reports accurately andtimely for all crops and land uses, including prevented

and failed acreage, to ensure they receive the maximumFSA program benefits possible,” said Brad Pfaff, Wiscon-sin FSA executive director. Late-filed provisions may beavailable to producers who are unable to meet the report-ing deadline as required.

Reports filed after the established deadline must meet

certain requirements to be accepted and may be chargedlate fees. Producers should call the Polk County FSA of-fice at 715-485-3138 to schedule an appointment after alltheir crops are planted. - from FSA

At 1 p.m. during the salad luncheon on June 11 winners ofthese items will be announced. Mary Ann Rivard holds herflower watercolor painting and Jackie Hillman holds her hand-crocheted afgan.Also shown is Elaine MacDonald’s watercolor rendition of awaterfall. Each of these creative pieces is perfect for homeor your place of business. You need not be present to win. -

Twin Cities country music band Hitchville kicks off SCFSummer MOTO Concert Series Friday, June 4. – Photo submit-ted


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has announced the schedule for the 2010Music in the Park series. The series beginsTuesday, June 8, with Intensive Care ‘50sand ‘60s rock and roll.

All concerts will be on Tuesdayevenings starting at 6:30, at the gazebo atTriangle Park on Park Avenue. In theevent of rain, the concert will be moved toLuck Lutheran Church across the streetfrom Triangle Park.

Luck Lutheran Church youth will be of-fering food. Each week the menu will in-clude brats, hot dogs, nachos and water aswell as featured items.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets andumbrellas. On occasion there will be non-profit groups selling snacks and drinks.

The 2010 schedule is as follows:Tuesday, June 8 — Intensive Care ‘50s

and ‘60s rock and roll, sponsored by RuralAmerican Bank. Menu will include ham-burgers and root beer floats.

Tuesday, June 15 — Night Owls ‘50sand ‘60s rock and roll, sponsored byThrivent Financial. Menu will include subsandwiches and homemade pie.

Tuesday, June 22 — Rex Cactus, spon-sored by Lakeland Communications.Menu will include tacos and ice-creamsundaes.

Tuesday, June 29 — The Harmonics jazzgroup. Menu will include barbeques and

a variety of crisps.Tuesday, July 6 — Wilson Family

Singers folk and various styles, sponsoredby Amery Regional Medical Center.Menu will include hamburgers and straw-berry shortcake.

Tuesday, July 13 — Danville Singerscontemporary folk, sponsored by SterlingBank. Menu will include tacos and rootbeer floats.

Tuesday, July 20 — Pipe Dream BluesMachine, sponsored by Stop-A-Sec CStores, Ardell and Carol Skow. Menu willinclude barbeques and a variety of crisps.

Tuesday, July 27 — John Filipczak andThe Classics polka band, sponsored byLuck Pharmacy. Menu will include subsandwiches and ice-cream sundaes.

Tuesday, Aug. 3 — Shotgun Johnsonand The Mississippi Seven, sponsored byPawn Gallery and Hog Wild. Menu willinclude hamburgers and root beer floats.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 — Indianhead ChorusBarbershop Harmony, Plateau A Cham-pion 2010, 10,000 Lakes Division, spon-sored by United Pioneer Home. Menu willinclude tacos and homemade pie.

Tuesday, Aug. 17, Dixie Land Band,sponsored by Jensen Furniture, The Car-dinal Shop and Luck Lumber. Menu willinclude barbeques and ice-cream sundaes.— Mary Stirrat, with information from theLuck Community Club brochure

Intensive Care will kick off Luck’s Music at the Park series June 8. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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by Carl HeidelWebster staff reporter

WEBSTER - “The strength of The Bridgeis its reader-friendly design and the eye-catching use of color.” Those words ofpraise came with the announcement thatThe Bridge, the Webster School Districtnewspaper produced by students at Web-ster High School, had received an Honor-able Mention in the Wisconsin NewspaperAssociation’s 2009-10 Better NewspaperContest.

Marleana Rank, the WHS teacher whois advisor and editor of the paper, pointedout that the award came in the GeneralExcellence category, which is toughest ofall. That category evaluates the overallquality of a student newspaper, and it in-cludes layout and design elements as wellas story, editorial and photography qual-ity.

The judge’s comments noted that TheBridge “features and opinion columns arereadable, informative, helpful; photos arewell-composed and visually pleasing.”The comments concluded, “You have agood foundation to build on here.”

Student members who worked on thewinning newspaper had plenty to sayabout receiving the WNA recognition.“It’s a great accomplishment,” said AllyDaniels. Others simply said they werehappy, and others reflected on the de-manding and sometimes frustrating na-ture of their work.

And then there was Zach Holstrom whosaid he thought it was great to get theaward since this should produce “morefood.” Asked about the connection be-tween The Bridge and food, Holstromsaid that each time the students finishedan edition, they relaxed with pizza. “Aspecial event like this,” said Holstrom,“should earn even more food.”

Each year the WNA sponsors the con-test to recognize excellence in studentjournalism, and to encourage students topursue journalism careers. At the sametime, the WNA acknowledges that “sim-ply participating in high school newspa-per activities helps encourage lifelonglearning and better citizenship.”

This year’s contest drew 339 entriesfrom 26 schools. The entries were submit-ted from work published between Sept. 1,2009 and March 1, 2010.

Student journalists from Webster High School pose with teacher Marleana Rank as theycelebrate their success in the WNA competition. Pictured (front, L to R) Marleana Rank withthe certificate of excellence and Ally Daniels. Second row: Siiri Larsen, Becca Saraceno,Sharon Zabel, Danielle Dyson, Ali Becvar, Billie Ingalls and Alyce DeBlass. In the back cen-ter, Zach Holstrom. - Photo by Carl Heidel

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Elvira Schmidt and Nancy Alger, Frederic, were recently honored for their service andcontributions to FHA/FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of American) at aspecial recognition event held at the state FCCLA Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Alsohonored in memory was Elaine Jensen Kreutzian. Her award was accepted by her daugh-ter, Gale Jensen Litt. Honorees were presented with a gift from the Wisconsin FCCLA Foun-dation, Inc., as part of the 65th-anniversary celebration of the founding of FutureHomemakers of American in 1945, which became FCCLA in 1999. FCCLA is the only careerand technical student organization with family as the focus. The FCCLA Foundation was in-corporated in 2003 and accepts, manages and distributes contributions that support Wis-consin FCCLA members, who are learning to take informed, socially responsible,individual, family and career actions. — Photo submitted

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The Lewis VFW Hideaway managers, Phil and Cindy Ambelang, recently gave another$500 donation to the Burnett County Moose Lodge Charities. The funds are used for vari-ous contributions toward the Burnett County Humane Society, the Webster Library, theSalvation Army, and other worthwile organizations, including high school student schol-arship awards. Accepting the check from Hideaway manager Cindy Ambelang is MooseLodge past Governor Dave Goranson Sr. — submitted


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Clayton• Rep. Hraychuck listening session at the municipalbuilding, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 888-529-0028.

Clear Lake• Rep. Hraychuck listening session at the library, noon-1 p.m., 888-529-0028.

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• Book sale at the library. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-268-9340.

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• Big Gust Days. Queen pageant Fri. 7 p.m.; demoderby Sat.; 5K run/walk Sun.

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• An Art Exhibit opening at the Northern Lakes Centerfor the Arts, 6-9 p.m., through July 14, 715-268-6811.• Libertarian Party open house & campaign kickoff forErick Scoglio at Cricket’s, 6 p.m., www.erickforwisconsin.com.

Centuria• Rep. Hraychuck listening session at the municipalbuilding, noon-1 p.m., 888-529-0028.

Milltown• Soar into Summer Elementary Concert at the Unityschool, 11 a.m.

Siren• Fish fry at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30p.m., 715-349-5923.

St. Croix Falls• Music on the Overlook, Hitchville, 6:30 p.m.,www.musicontheoverlook.com.

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• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 dona-tion. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Lewis• Bluegrass/country gospel jam at Lewis MethodistChurch, 6-9 p.m.

Luck• Polk County Democratic Party’s 2010 Kickoff to Elec-tions at the Bob Dueholms, 1-4 p.m.

Milltown• Unity FFA & alumni dairy breakfast at the high school,7-11 a.m.

Osceola• Bike rodeo for ages 5-10 on Fourth Street across fromMethodist church, 9-11 a.m.• Summer wild plant walks at Standing Cedars LandConservancy, 9-11 a.m. www.standingcedars.org.

• Walk, Run or Fly fundraiser hike in Oakey Park. Reg-istration 5-6 p.m., then walk, 715-294-4528.

Siren• Jim Renno speaks at the Nuthouse Deli & Coffee Shop,2-6 p.m., 715-349-SHOP.

St. Croix Falls• City of Trails racing events, 1K, 5K and 10K at the mid-dle school. Starting at 8:30 a.m., 715-483-9542,www.cityoftrails5k.com.• City of Trails geocaching event at Wert Family NaturePreserve, afternoon, 715-483-9173.

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• Interfaith Caregivers I Care Concert of Giving at OurLady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 7 p.m., 715-485-9500.

Cushing• The Kings Countrymen at Skonewood Christian Re-treat Center, 7 p.m., 715-648-5446.

Dresser• Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 & theLadies Auxiliary All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon.

Grantsburg• Durocher Family concert at Trade River Ev. FreeChurch, 9:30 a.m., 715-488-2296.

Siren• Free kids fishing contest at Clam Lake Wayside. Reg-istration 8 a.m., contest 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

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• Indianhead Gem and Mineral Club meeting at the sen-ior center, 7 p.m.• Sunshine Service Dogs Scramble at the golf course,715-472-2939.• Hunter Ed Class begins, 715-472-8191.

St. Croix Falls• Open house for WRAP, an organization for teachingartists, at Festival Theatre, 7 p.m., 651-238-5603.

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• Coffee hour at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Dresser• Chronic Illness/Disability Support Group will meet atPeace Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-755-2515.

Luck• Music in the Park - Intensive Care, 6:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls• Summer wild plant walks, meet at St. Croix Falls Over-look, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-2507, ext. 1406.

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• Pie and ice-cream social/barbecue event at the UnitedMethodist Church, 4:30-7 p.m., Glory Train, 6 p.m. 715-755-2275.

Siren• VFW Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the VFW Hall, 715-656-4040.

Webster• Fibromyalgia meeting at Burnett Community Library, 5-7 p.m., 715-866-7697.

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• NARFE Chapter 1581 meets at Cricket’s, noon, 715-268-8618.

Osceola• Rep. Hraychuck town hall meeting at the high school,6:30-8 p.m., 888-529-0028.

Siren• Polk-Burnett Retired Educators Association meetsat Bethany Lutheran Church, 11:30 a.m. registration, 715-653-2238.• St. Croix Valley Orchestra Concert at Crooked LakePark orchestra shell, 7 p.m., www.scvorchestra.org.

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• Youth slow-pitch milk tournament at Melgren Field,715-825-2494.

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• Dale’s Twin Pines truck pull, 7 p.m., 715-822-2554.

Grantsburg• NW Regional Writers meet at Espresso Cabin.

St. Croix Falls• Folk musician Bill Staines to perform at Festival The-atre, 8 p.m., 715-483-3387, 888-887-6002.• St. Croix Valley Orchestra Concert at Overlook Park,6:30 p.m., www.scvorchestra.org.• 44th-Annual SCRMC Volunteer Partners & Staff saladluncheon and more, at the high school, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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• St. Croix Valley Orchestra Concert at Garfield Parkshelter on Lake Wapo, 2:30 p.m., www.scvorchestra.org.

This photo of fox kits was taken recently in Lucius Park in Solon Springs.There were four kits and their den was a culvert. They were a little over amonth old and weighed just a few pounds. — Photo by Kathy DesForge

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St. Croix Falls Senior Center

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon• 500 Cards & Dominoes,

12:30-4 p.m.

•!Mini Flea Market,2nd Wednesdays,9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

•!Exercise, 10-11a.m.•!Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon• 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon• Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday,

1-3 p.m.

Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m. • Pokeno, 1 p.m. • 500, 6:30 p.m. •!Pokeno, 1 p.m.

TOPS • Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666

•!First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m.,715-349-2332

•!Luck Senior Center,5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341

• Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m.,715-755-3123

•!Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

Food Shelf • Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m •!Ruby’s, Siren, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.• Food Shelf, Frederic,

2-6 p.m.

Meat Raffles • Webster Chamber At The Tap, 5:30 p.m.

• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

• Danbury Fire & Lions Club, Yellow River Saloon,5:30 p.m.

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Smitty’s Saloon, 5-7 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion,6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m.

• Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m.

• Webster Lions at Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Bobbie’s World, 4 p.m.

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

Amery Senior Center • Wii golf, 9 a.m. • Bingo Every 2nd &4th Friday, 1 p.m.

Webster Senior Center • AA Meeting, 7 p.m. • Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m. •!Dining at Five Every2nd Thursday, 5 p.m.,715-866-5300

• Cards & Pool, 7-9 p.m.

American Legion Auxiliary

• Frederic #249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

VFW • Siren Auxiliary, 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

Siren Senior Center • Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.,715-349-7810

• Cribbage, a.m., 715-349-7810• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.,

715-349-7810

• Spades, 1 p.m.,715-349-7810

Farmers Market • Grantsburg, noon-2 p.m.Opens June 21

• Alpha, 4-6 p.m.Opens June 24

• Eureka, 2:30-6:30 p.m.Opens June 4.

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AMERY – The new summer series: “Ten Things I WishJesus Never Said,” will begin at First Baptist Church inAmery.

Have you ever read something in the Bible that didn’texactly conjure up the warm fuzzies like you wanted?Mark Twain commented at one time that it wasn’t thethings about the Bible that he didn’t understand thatbothered him, but rather the things that he understoodall too well. This is particularly true of the teachings andcalling of Jesus. In the midst of our “Christian” nation itseems like everyone has a definition of what it means tofollow Jesus. This summer Pastor Nick and Pastor Char-lie will attempt to bring some clarity and maybe someholy unrest as they and their congregation look into these“hard sayings.” The public is invited to join them and thecongregatioin for these messages.

Sermons available: If you missed a Sunday’s messageyou can listen to it online at www.fbcamery.org.

Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Junior and senior high youthgroups alternating each week. Senior high will beginJune 9 and junior high will begin June 16.

Thursday: 10 a.m. Adventurers Bible Study at WatersEdge

Saturday: 7 a.m. Promise Keepers.There are a number of smallgroup Bible studies to be

involved in. Check them out on the Web atwww.fbcamery.org or call the church office Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m. -3 p.m.

Special dates:VBS “Egypt, Joseph’s journey from prison to palace,”

beginning July 19-23 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Preregister yourchild today online for VBS at fbcamery.org!

Girls Nite Out is held every second Tuesday of eachmonth. Contact the church office at 715-268-2223 formore information.

Ladies Garden Party: Mark your calendars for Satur-day, Aug. 7. There will be a Ladies Garden Party at TanyaCarlson’s home. For more information please call thechurch office at 715-268-2223.

On the radio: Pastor Charlie and Pastor Nick are onthe radio panel titled “The Voice of Reason.” Catch themevery second Tuesday each month at 8:30 a.m. on 95.7FM. If you have any ideas or topics you would like tohear discussed please submit them to: [email protected].

Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace will be coming tothe Amery Fall Festival at Soo Line Park on Saturday,Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. It is a free event sponsored by FBCAmery! Check his music out at www.matthewsmith.us.- submitted

OBITUARIESElizabeth "Betty" MelsheimerElizabeth "Betty" Melsheimer, 91, Frederic formerly of

Siren, died May 30, 2010.Visitation will be held Friday, June 4, 5-7p.m. at the

Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster. Fu-neral service will be held Saturday, June 5, 22 p.m., (vis-itation 1-2 p.m.) at the funeral home.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster,

was entrusted with arrangements.

Neidra "Nita" PetersonNeidra "Nita" Peterson, 86, Siren died May 29, 2010.Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 3, 11 a.m.,

with visitation one hour prior at the First Baptist Churchof Falun.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Web-

ster, was entrusted with arrangements.

CHURCH NEWS

After watching the deer struggle to reach our lowestcedar boughs last winter, it’s heartening to see them eatthe nourishing green grass in and around our yard.They’re filling their bellies at a slow but constant ratewith spring’s welcome bounty.

When I think about the deer and their voracious ap-petite, it reminds me of my experience as a small butgrowing teenager. I ate more than my farmer dad. I atetwo huge bowls of Wheaties for breakfast. I ate twodouble sandwiches plus several cookies for lunch, andat least twice a week I’d indulge in a double-dip ice-cream cone for a dime. After school I’d be starving andwould practically inhale a half loaf of my mom’sfreshly-baked bread. During supper I’d indulge in dou-ble helpings of everything. Before bedtime I had at leasttwo oranges. My growing body back then never feltsatisfied. I was always hungry.

My experience compares to that of some new believ-ers who can’t get enough of God’s Word. They eagerlyread it, study it, meditate on it, and share it with peoplearound them. Jesus experienced that from the 5,000people who sought him at the Sea of Galilee. Hungryfrom their journey to hear Jesus teach and see him heal,they accepted the meal Jesus miraculously producedfrom two small fish and five loaves of bread. And theywere filled and satisfied.

Most importantly, Jesus filled their souls. “I am thebread of life,” he told them. “He who comes to me shallnever hunger ….” (John 6:35)

Bread, freshly baked, fills our bodies. Its aroma re-leases chemicals in our bodies that cause our mouths towater, giving us the desire to eat it. If we’re hungryenough, we won’t have a problem eating our fill.

As freshly baked bread will fill our body, God’s Wordwill fill our soul. When we read, study, and meditate onhis Word at a slow and constant rate we, like the deer,will be satisfied with the nourishing green grass of hisWord. Unlike our stomachs, our souls will always haveroom for more. We can even get fat on God’s Word!And allowing it to spill over to others will bring satis-faction to us and to the recipients.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for right-eousness, for they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)

Lord, you have guaranteed complete satisfaction for oursouls, through your Son, Jesus, the Bread of Life. May we al-ways be hungry for your satisfying Word. Amen.

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OBITUARIESPaul J. Beer

Paul J. Beer, 88, Siren, died May 25, 2010, at BurnettMedical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.

Paul was born on July 19, 1921, in Le Sueur, Minn., toLeo and Lillian Beer. Paul served in the United StatesArmy during World War II. He married Stella on July 14,1945, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis,Minn.

Paul like collecting a variety old things. Much of theseitems were found while attending yard sales and fleamarkets. He also enjoyed collecting clocks and repairingthem. Paul was a lifetime member of the VFW, and amember of both the NRA and the Siren VFW.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Stella onMarch 17, 1994; and his parents.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Bonae (Norman)Beer-Johnson; grandchildren, Chris, Cathlene, Duane, Jilland Kirk; great-grandchildren, DJ, Cera, Jonathan, Noah,Paige, Ellen, Tyler, Brianna, Adam, Kevin, Winter, Alex,Russell, Allene, Leia, Kira and Nathan; along with fosterson, Gary Kottke; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 28, at St. Johnthe Baptist Catholic Church with Father Michael Tupa ascelebrant. Music was provided by Kim Simon. Inter-ment followed at St. John’s Cemetery, Webster. Casketbearers were Chris Engquist, Jason Engquist, CathleneHaass, Ryan Haass, Duane Truehart and Cathy Jo True-hart. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster,was entrusted with arrangements.

Dale Jerome HuttonDale Jerome Hutton, 71, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at

Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic.Dale was born in Luck to Jerry and

Evelyn Hutton. Dale and his olderbrother and parents moved to hisgreat-grandparents farm in BoneLake Township, where he went tograde school. Upon graduatingfrom high school, he joined theArmy and was schooled as a foodinspector specialist.

After the Army, he went to collegein the Twin Cities to be a draftsmanand worked as that. He had a taxi-dermy business until ill health took over his life. He thenmoved back to the farm to live out his life.

Dale loved the beef cows and to see deer and otherwildlife. He liked to hunt deer with Grandpa, Dad andhis brother, Vern. He also loved fishing stream trout witha cane pole. In the wintertime, he liked to snowshoe.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, VernonHutton; and niece, Theresa Severin.

Dale is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Simon of Fred-eric; nephews, Gregory (Gena) Simon of Cumberlandand Steve (Dawn) Hutton of Minneapolis, Minn.; nieces,Lisa (George) Nowak of Fox Island, Wash., and ClaireLindholm of Virginia, Minn.; sister-in-law, Carol Her-manson of Plymouth, Minn.; cousins, Linda (Fred)Wilker of Denver, Colo., LeRoy Hutton of Frederic, FayeJasper of Rice Lake and Bonnie Emberson of Eau Claire.

Funeral services for Dale will be held at Bone LakeLutheran Church, Bone Lake Township, in Luck on Fri-day, June 4. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed bythe service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mary Ann Bowman willofficiate.

As information is updated it can be found on the fol-lowing Web sites: www.rowefh.com andwww.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wis-consin Cremation Center in Milltown have been en-trusted with funeral arrangements.

Walter C. NelsonWalter C. Nelson, 86, of Siren died May 28, 2010.Funeral service was held Wednesday, June 2, at Swed-

berg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Siren Chapel.Interment followed at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Ceme-

tery in Daniels Township. A full obituary will be published in a later publication.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-tay-lor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren, was en-trusted with arrangements.

Byron Robert Bird Sr.Byron Robert Bird Sr., 84, Amery, died May 24, 2010, at

the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls, after a longstruggle with Alzheimer’s.

Byron was born Jan. 23, 1926, toJohn and Olga (Aase/Palmberg)Bird in Minneapolis, Minn.

Byron’s childhood years werespent growing up on a couple offarms in Clayton. Byron enjoyedwatching wrestling and the show“Victory at Sea,” dancing, huntingall sorts of wild game, raising wildcritters, dogs and birds, traveling,and flying his three different air-planes. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve inWorld War II and was discharged in 1946. In 1946, Byronwas united in marriage to Betty Fouks. He workedthroughout the years as a farmer and putting in septicsystems. In 1966, he found his true companion in BettyBergstedt. They would spend their life together in a har-monious way that few find in life. In the 1980s, Byronstarted Tac-Lo-Ban outside of Amery and named the es-tablishment after an island he’d visited in the Philippineswhile in the service.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents, John Birdand Olga Palmberg; son, Bruce Alan Bird; grandson, Je-remy Byron Bird; and brother-in-law, Paul King.

He is survived by Betty Bergstedt; children, Bren Nel(Jim) Ward of Dresser; Byron (Susan) Bird Jr. of Amery;Jeff (Charlyn) Bird of Centuria; and Robin (Diana) ofFlower Mound, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Ward(Sandy) of Dresser; Melissa (Brad) Ward of Dresser;Shaun (Danyiel) Bird of New Richmond; Danielle Bird ofFlower Mound; Alexia Bird (Philippines); and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florence (John) Hubert ofAmery and Dolores King of Virginia Beach, Va.; Peggyand Jeff Green and family and many nieces and nephewsalso share in the family’s loss.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 26, at ElimLutheran Church in Range. To sign an online guest bookplease visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson – White Funeral Home and CremationServices of Clear Lake were entrusted with arrangements.

Marian Katherine(Ingalls) Mallum

Marian Katherine (Ingalls) Mal-lum, 85, Hammond, died May 15,2010.

She was born Dec. 24, 1924, inDanbury, the daughter of Roy andMathilda Ingalls. After growing upin Danbury, Marian moved to St.Paul, Minn., and from there shemoved to Eau Claire, where shemarried George Mallum in 1944.They moved to Chippewa Falls,where George created Mallum Elec-tric Motor Service, which operated in Chippewa for over40 years.

Marian’s employment included working in a hospital,small businesses, and she then began employment at theNorthern Colony in the food service. She attended theUniversity of Wisconsin and studied food service man-agement, which she achieved in high standing.

Marian was very proud of her Ingalls family heritage.She received a letter from Michael Landon regarding herrelative Laura Ingalls Wilder. She also researched herfamily history back to the Mayflower.

Marian’s back and neck disabilities from a car accidentkept her home most of the time later in life, but her zestfor life allowed her to be a voracious reader of innumer-able topics. She enjoyed gardening and birding, and shewas an expert with crossword puzzles. Marian spent herfinal years living with her daughter in Hammond.

Marian is survived by her children, Greg (Barb), Judy,and Barbara (Ron); grandchildren, Evelyn (Geno), GregJr. (Jodi) and Erika; great-grandchildren, Gabriella andGriffen; sister, Mildred Hartshorn.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, George;her daughter, Evelyn; her parents Roy and Mathilda In-galls; sister, Gladys; and brothers, Ben, Bill and Meryl In-galls.

A private service was held for the immediate family onMay 22 at the Orange Lakeview Cemetery in Webster.

Shelby J. HansonShelby J. Hanson, 58, resident of St. Croix Falls, died

Friday, May 28, 2010, at her resi-dence.

She is survived by her husband,Norman; children, Mark Brenizer(Jennifer Viebrook), Rebecca (Marc)Needham, Derek (Kristen) Brenizerand Sabrina Hanson; three grand-children, Justin and Austin Need-ham and Ella Brenizer; two sisters,Eleanor Jepsen and Mary (Bill)Schilling; brother, Raymond(Helga) Peters; sisters-in-law, Mari-lyn Peters and Pat Peters; nieces, nephews, great-niecesand nephews and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Trade Lake BaptistChurch in Frederic on Wednesday, June 2.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.As information is updated it can be found on our Web

site: www.rowefh.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted withfuneral arrangements.

Edward Emerson CahillEdward Emerson Cahill, 93, Amery, died peacefully

May 23, 2010, at Golden Age Manor.He was born Aug. 13, 1916, in

Jackson County, Iowa. He gradu-ated from Central High School inMinneapolis, Minn., and thenworked in Minneapolis at variousjobs. He married Lorraine Swansonin 1941 and joined the Army in1942. To this union two sons wereborn; Paul in 1942 and Pat in 1956.After being discharged from theArmy, Ed continued to work inMinneapolis, but then moved to Circle Pines, Minn.While living there they started to farm.

In 1961, he began his career as a correctional officer atthe Minnesota Reception and Diagnostic Center in LinoLakes, Minn. In 1965, they moved to a farm in Shafer,Minn. While there, they continued to farm, started a part-time photography studio, and Ed continued working atMRDC. While at MRDC, Ed and the boys built a green-house and helped boys plant and learn about flowers andplants. The boys respected him and called him Dad. Hetold the boys he couldn’t lie to them, that he was a farmerand not a psychiatrist. They never broke a flowerpot orwindow while he was there.

Ed retired from there in 1981 and spent his time farm-ing, photographing and trap shooting. In 2005, becauseof health reasons, Ed and Lorraine moved to Amery, tolive with their son, Pat and family.

On March 15, 2010, Ed moved to Golden Age Manor inAmery.

He was preceded in death by his parents and youngerbrother, Dick.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; sons, Paul (Tamar)and Pat (Merry); grandchildren, Melissa Cahill and Jen-nifer (Jeremy) Roberts and their mother, Kathy Cahill;grandchildren, Daniel (Jessica) Cahill, Katie Scott, MattCahill, Joy Cahill, Thomas Cahill; and great-granddaugh-ters, Caitlin Roberts, Abigail Cahill and Addison Cahill;sister-in-law, Iva Cahill and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 28, at theWilliamson-White Funeral Home Chapel in Amery. A pri-vate family interment was held at the Chisago LakeLutheran Cemetery. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and CremationServices of Amery, was entrusted with arrangements.

Edwin “Stub” E. RuhnEdwin “Stub” E. Ruhn, Frederic, 85, died Friday, May

28, 2010.He is survived by his wife, Liz Ruhn; daughters, Mona

Lundquist and Connie Quam; seven grandchildren; 12great-grandchildren and three siblings, Sybil Tuma, KenRuhn and Audrey Wikstrom.

Services will be held Friday, June 4, 11 a.m., at St.Luke’s Methodist Church, Frederic. Visitation will beheld at the Rowe Funeral Home, Frederic, from 4 – 7 p.m.,on Thursday, June 3, and one hour prior to services at thechurch.

A full obituary will be publishing in a upcoming edi-tion.

The Rowe Funeral Home, Frederic, was entrusted witharrangements.

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CHURCH NEWSFamily must unite when loved

one has drinking problemQUESTION: My husband drinks ex-

cessively. Aside from getting help formy family, what should I do specificallyfor him? How on earth am I going to gethim to go to Alcoholics Anonymous orsome similar treatment program? He isdeep in denial, and I’m not even surehe’s thinking right now. He couldn’tmake a rational decision to save his life.How am I going to get him to cooperate?

DR. DOBSON: You’re right about thedifficulties you face. Begging won’t ac-complish anything, and your husbandwill be dead before he admits he has aproblem. Indeed, thousands die eachyear while denying that they are alco-holics. That’s why Al-Anon teaches fam-ily members how to confront in love.They learn how to remove the supportsystems that prop up the disease and per-mit it to thrive. They are shown how andwhen to impose ultimatums that forcethe alcoholic to admit his or her need forhelp. And sometimes they recommendseparation until the victim is so miserablethat his or her denial will no longer holdup. In essence, Al-Anon teaches its ownversion of the “love must be tough” phi-losophy to family members who must

implement it.I asked one recovered alcoholic I know

if he was forced to attend AlcoholicsAnonymous – the program that put himon the road to recovery. He said:

“Let me put it this way. No one goes toA.A. just because they’ve nothing betterto do that evening. Everyone there hasbeen forced to attend initially. You justdon’t say, ‘On Monday night we watcheda football game, and on Tuesday we wentto the movies. So what will we do onWednesday? How about going over to anA.A. meeting?’ It doesn’t work that way.Yes – I was forced – forced by my ownmisery. Pauline allowed me to be miser-able for my own good. It was lovingduress that moved me to attend.”

Though it may sound easy to achieve,the loving confrontation that broughtBob to his senses was a delicate maneu-ver. I must re-emphasize that familiesshould not attempt to implement it ontheir own initiative. Without the trainingand assistance of professional support

groups, the encounter could degenerateinto a hateful, vindictive, name-callingbattle that would serve only to solidifythe drinker’s position.

Al-Anon Family Groups and Alco-holics Anonymous are both listed in localphone books. Also to be found there is anumber of the Council on Alcoholism,which can provide further guidance. Forteenagers of an alcoholic parent, there isAlateen. Teens can go there and sharewithout their parents permission orknowledge, and it’s free.

•••QUESTION: Children seem to be

growing up at a younger age today thanin the past. Is this true, and if so, whataccounts for their faster development?

DR. DOBSON: Yes, it is true. Statisticalrecords indicate that our children aregrowing taller today than in the past,probably resulting from better nutrition,medicine, exercise, rest and recreation.And this more ideal physical environ-ment has apparently caused sexual ma-turity to occur at younger and youngerages. It is thought that puberty in a par-ticular child is triggered when he or shereaches a certain level of growth; there-fore, when environmental and generalhealth factors propel a youngster upwardat a faster rate, sexual maturation occursearlier.

For example, in 1850 the average age ofmenarche (first menstruation) in Norwe-gian girls was 17.0 years of age; in 1950, itwas 13.0. The average age of puberty infemales had dropped four years in onecentury. In the United States the averageage of menarche dropped from 16.5 in1840 to 12.9 in 1950. More recent figuresindicate that it now occurs on average at12.8 years of age! Thus, the trend towardyounger dating and sexual awareness isa result, at least in part, of this “fasttrack” mechanism.

•••Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emer-

itus of the nonprofit organization Focus onthe Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995(www.focusonthefamily.org). Questions andanswers are excerpted from “Complete Mar-riage and Family Home Reference Guide”and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published byTyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMESDOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNI-VERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., KansasCity, Mo. 64106; 816-581-7500

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METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST [email protected] 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 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. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 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 Schl. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m. Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

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 Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

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 - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May). Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area. Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m. Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED. Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception: 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.

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.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m. BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m. BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m. BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 Pastor Mike Winick 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:30 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN [email protected] Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 715-472-8153, Office/Kit. - 715-472-2535 Exploring Prayer 8:15 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wor. 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 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday 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 5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m. FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m. Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 9 a.m.; Sat. Worship. 7 p.m. LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m. LUCK LUTHERAN 510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.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 Emory Johnson, Interim Pastor at Siren High School Auditorium Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 715-327-8608; Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 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 Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 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 Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN - OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - 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 Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (Sept- May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m. Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

ASSEMBLY 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

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m. EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m. FAITH FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4 FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m. Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday School 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. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m. Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

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. Schl. 10:45 a.m. GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; 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. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

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 Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 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. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. (No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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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SEX AND THE CITY 2

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SHREK FOREVER AFTER

Rated PG, 99 Minutes. Fri. - Thurs: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

KILLERS Rated PG-13, 100 Minutes.

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Saturday, July 10 Exhibit At The Fair

It’s a great way to show off your talents and hobbies!

1) Pick up a free Fair Book at area banks; Burnett County Library in Webster; UW-Ext Office in Siren; Burnett County Sentinel, Grantsburg Public Library, & Kozy Kitchen in Grantsburg. (The Fair Book has all the information: rules, registration form & the amount of prize money you could win!*)

2) Register all your entries by Fri., June 25, 2010. 3) Bring your entries to the Webster Fairgrounds

Thurs., July 8, between 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. 4) Take your entries home Sun., July 11. * Look in the Fair Book for rules & premium amounts. Fair

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For more information on exhibiting or rules for any event:

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SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL SEATS $6.50 UNTIL 6 P.M.

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KILLERS (PG-13) Daily : 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10

MARMADUKE (PG) Daily : 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15

SPLICE (R) Daily : 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20

SEX AND THE CITY 2 (R) Daily : 1:25, 5:00, 8:00

PRINCE OF PERSIA (PG-13)

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SHREK FOREVER AFTER (PG)

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ROBIN HOOD (PG-13) Daily: 4:30, 9:40

IRON MAN 2 (PG-13) Daily: 1:20, 7:15

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LEFT: Wall of Honor recipients atthe Unity High School graduation in-cluded (L to R) Mike Morris, (36 yearsat Unity as a math teacher), who gavethe seniors advice: "Class of 2010make good choices, have a goodweekend, and don't do anything youwouldn't tell your mother”; JackieReynolds (37 years at Unity as aphysical education teacher), whosaid, in part, “Good karma is cost ef-fective" telling seniors to "workhard"; and Bill Alleva (36 years atUnity as social studies teacher for 11years and 25 years as high schoolprincipal), who told seniors, “Youmay be only one person in this world,but you may be the whole world toone person." All three recipients saidthat this honor was the most hum-bling experience of their lives.

RIGHT: Randi Bearheart, 2010 Unitygraduate, posed by the eagle in frontof the Unity High School prior to theceremony.

Tyler Bublitz, Unity salutatorian, toldfellow classmates during commence-ment on Friday evening to not beafraid of going against the stream,after all only dead fish go with theflow. Also "you are all great at whateach of you do."

Laura Krueger, Unity valedictorian,took her class through a journey of thepast, remembering some of the thingsthey had done. She reminded them tonever look back with sorrow but withpride; she wished that everything theywant in life comes true, and that we can'tchange our past, leave with no regrets.

Jihang "Hart" Wang, Unity exchange student from China, is shown withproud host parents Sue and Al Duerkop following his graduation on Fri-day evening, May 28.

As is the tradition at Unity, graduates lined up for a class photo following commencement.

Brittney DiCosimo, 2010 Unity graduate, receives her diploma fromschool board member Jim Beistle.

Photos by Jeanne Alling

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Cory Gebhard, Austin Whittenberger and Gus Koecher walk thea isle toward the stageduring the prelude of the St. Croix Falls graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 28.

St. Croix Falls salutatorianKatherine Burns had a speech ti-tled “The Present” during com-mencement on Friday, May 28.

St. Croix Falls High School Principal Pete Nus-baum spoke to students and the audience on Fri-day.

The St. Croix Falls High School Class of 2010 was the largest graduating class in school history, with 97 students.

by Marty SeegerLeader staff reporter

ST. CROIX FALLS – The largest class in St. Croix FallsSchool history took center stage on Friday, May 28, in agraduation ceremony that packed family friends and fac-ulty in nearly every corner of the gym. The crowd busilywaved programs throughout the night to generate somesort of breeze due to the sweltering heat, but all were ingood spirits as another successful class made its first steptoward the future. But first, the class of 2010 listened toclassmate Paul Manoppo’s speech titled “The Past.”

Near the end of his speech, Manoppo said, “These arethe moments that have molded who we are.”

Salutatorian Katherine Burns took the podium and pre-sented her speech on “The Present,” and Kristina Flandrenapresented her speech on “The Future,” telling the class to“Take pride in the person you are becoming.”

Honored during the commencement ceremonies wereco-valedictorians Megan Yunker and Cory Gebhard, whowere asked to stand amongst their peers, along with Burns.

There was also a talk by high school Principal Pete Nus-baum, who became principal when the 2010 graduatingclass were freshmen in August of 2006. He mentioned thatthere were good times, as well as some bad, but they werealways able to work through it. He picked a song that hethought best described the class of 2010, and chose “TheClimb” by Miley Cyrus. The song talked of persistence, andhow vital the persistence of the class would be to its suc-cess.

The St. Croix Falls concert band played several varietiesof music that included “Antecedium” by Ed Huckeby,“Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and others.

Selected seniors also took the stage and sang “ForeverYoung” by Rod Stuart, and the entire concert choir got to-gether to sing “I Got A Name” arranged by Althouse. Nearthe end of the commencement “Swingin’ with the Saints,”arranged by Mark Hayes, was sung by the concert choirand SCF Alumni joined them.

The class motto was “Together we have experienced life,separately we will pursue our dreams, and forever ourmemories will remain.”

Saint graduate Cory Gebhardwas the co-valedictorian, and tooka stand early in the commence-ment ceremony.

Megan Yunker, St. Croix Fallsco-Valedictorian, was honoredduring the opening of the com-mencement ceremonies.

A select number of seniors sang a song by Rod Stuart titled “Forever Young.”

Emily Wardwas one of 97St. Croix Fallsgraduates toget herdiploma fromSt. Croix FallsSuperintend-ent GlennMartin.

St. CroixFalls graduatePaul Manoppohad a speechtitled “ThePast” at theg r a d u a t i o nceremonieslast Fridayevening.

Photos by Marty Seeger
