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WWII hero is recipientof whirlwind Washington,

D.C., trip honoring hisservice

by Greg MarstenLeader staff writer

LUCK – In reality, it was folks like Isaac“Ike” Joles Jr., of Luck, who saved freedom.

The retired Marine Corps sergeant waspart of a radar battalion in the South Pacificduring the meat of World War II, where

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Series, documentary on flying ace

Man airlifted afterfalling from tree stand

BURNETT COUNTY -A Hud-son man was airlifted to a TwinCities hospital after falling ap-proximately 15 feet from a treestand while bow hunting onMonday, Nov. 12, in the Town ofAnderson.

Randy Forsman was locatedby sheriff’s deputies at about 9:30p.m. He had been lying on theground, injured, for approxi-mately 24 hours. The BurnettCounty Sheriff’s Department hadbeen notified at 9 p.m. that Fors-man was overdue in returningfrom his hunting trip.

Forsman was listed in stablebut critical condition Tuesdaymorning. He apparently had asafety harness but it was not con-nected. - Gary King

Stray bullet strikesbow hunter

BURNETT COUNTY - A bowhunter was hospitalized Thurs-day evening, Nov. 8, after beingstruck by a stray bullet from agroup of people target shooting.

Dao Lee of St. Paul, Minn., wastransported to a medical facilityin Minnesota with non-life-threatening injuries. A bullet wasremoved from the man, and theincident remains under investi-gation, according to BurnettCounty Sheriff Dean Roland.

The incident occurred in theTown of Wood River at approxi-mately 7 p.m. - Gary King

University of Wisconsin water balletThree members of the University of Wisconsin

water ballet team converse by a lakeside dock inJuly of 1949. Patricia Patterson, of Madison, right,was the director of the ballet, and is shown dis-cussing some of the water formations with JoanDonalds, St. Croix Falls, left, a subchairman for theevent, and Nancy Olmsted, Oshkosh, assistant di-rector, at center. The event was held to promote theUniversity of Wisconsin’s summer session prom. -from the archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society

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Picture Wisconsin’s Past

Editor’s note: Journalist Wayne Anderson ofrural Frederic offered his thoughts of his meet-ing Gen. David Petraeus in light of recent na-tional headlines.

by Wayne AndersonSpecial to the Leader

I met and interviewed Gen. David Pe-traeus in the struggle for Iraq in 2007. I wasa rookie embed reporter passing throughBaghdad to my assigned unit farthernorth. He was there to “surge” and getcontrol of the country.

That blistering summer we both passedunder the grand Arc of Triumph, the fa-mous towering crossing swords SaddamHussein built that leads to the Great Cele-brations square. We were separately thereto attend an awards ceremony heavy ladenwith high brass. Afterward, he rushed outof the side exit of the building and I inter-cepted him.

“General, any words for the folks backhome in Wisconsin about the fine 1157thTransportation Company?” I loudly askedand gingerly hoped for an interview.

He came to a halt. And looked mestraight in the eye, seemingly thinking ofmy audacity and forming an answer. Thenhe smiled, just a little.

“The transportation units provide a vitalconnection in the overall effort here. With-out the necessary shipment and delivery ofimportant supplies, the strategy to securethe area could not be achieved ...” he rat-tled on and on in Princeton Ph.D form. Itwas classic Petraeus.

But he took the time to stop and tell theworried moms and dads back home thatwhat their very young sons and daughterswere doing was worth the cost. And, he re-spected them for it. Even more, he lovedthem. I could see it, as plain as the deephonor so visible within him.

The brief interview ended. He smiled

and winked, acknowledging my little in-terview ambush worked, and off herushed back to the war and his success inIraq.

I, like so many, was shocked and broken-hearted to hear the recent unseemly newsabout this good man we all held in suchhigh esteem. He called his adulterous be-havior an act “without honor.” And in-deed, he is right.

But I am rightly reminded, it’s not onlyimportant but fair that we remember thisman in total view. We remember his stellarservice to our country of over 37 years inthe Army. And then an added 14 monthsin public service as director of the CentralIntelligence Agency.

There is no excuse for his present dis-honor. He has fallen from grace. But it isjust, that we place his whole life in the bal-ance of justice – and let God be the judge.

SUPERIOR - By the time he returned home onhis first leave in more than two years in Novem-ber 1943, Richard Bong wasamong the leading U.S. ace pi-lots. Although he didn’t like thelimelight – he especially hatedgiving radio interviews – he wasin great demand. The reigninghomecoming queen at SuperiorState College was Marjorie Vat-tendahl. She and her sorority sis-ters got him to agree to help crown the new royaltyat the homecoming dance. “When he walked intothe gymnasium where the thing was taking place,you could just hear, I called it like the buzzing ofblue-flies,” Vattendahl recalled in 2002. “Youcould just hear this murmur. ‘There he is! There heis!’” And if Hollywood were to write the story ofRichard Bong, they’d have to dump their ownstereotype of an ace fighter pilot. His fellow pilotWalter Markey says he wasn’t the swashbuckling,hard-drinking type. “I remember in one instance,where he was trying to live up to the fighter pilotimage,” he says. “He took a shot of whatever itwas, gin or vodka or whatever, ‘How can anybodydrink this stuff?!’ He almost choked.” Markeysays his friend was honest and always true to hisword. And he was determined to end the war assoon as possible. He’d do that by diving into asmany air battles as he could, and win them all.Links to a four-part series and documentary pro-duced by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Mike Simon-son can be found at the Leader Web site atthe-leader.net - with information from WPR

Local journalist reflects on Gen. Petraeus

Gen. Petraeus at the July 4,2007, re-enlistment ceremonyat the Al Radwaniyah Presi-dential Complex in Baghdad,which was built by SaddamHussein. Both Sens. John Mc-Cain and Lindsey Grahamwere in attendance. - Photo byWayne Anderson, shown inphoto at right.

Gretchen Sampson receives top honor from

American Public Health Association

MADISON—Wisconsin Division ofPublic Health officials confirmed thatGretchen Sampson, Polk County Pub-lic Health Officer, was awarded the2012 Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize forCreative Local Public Health Workfrom the American Public Health Asso-ciation.

“Gretchen Sampson’s vision, energyand commitment have shown us whatcan be achieved in public health,” saidKaren McKeown, Division of PublicHealth administrator. “We have bene-fitted greatly from her accomplish-ments in Polk County, and her serviceto all Wisconsin residents.”

Sampson has worked in publichealth in Polk County for more than 30

years. Her nomination letter from theDepartment of Health Services cites herwork in developing local coalitions,

partnerships and collaborations to en-courage resource sharing; her efforts toincrease voluntary accreditation of localand tribal health departments; and herleadership in organizing an annualstate public health nursing conference.

The prize, which honors a localcounty or city health officer for out-standing and innovative public healthwork, was awarded at the 2012 APHAnational conference in San Francisco,Calif. Sampson received an honorar-ium, an engraved plaque and airfare tothe conference. APHA officials saidSampson’s work “impacted publichealth practice far beyond the bordersof Polk County.”

The American Public Health Associa-tion represents a wide range of healthprofessionals involved in community-based health promotion, disease pre-vention activities and preventive healthservices. - from the APHA

National award for Polk County public health officer

Gretchen Sampson, Polk CountyPublic Health Officer, was awarded the2012 Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize forCreative Local Public Health Work fromthe American Public Health Association.- Special photo

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BrieflyBURNETT/POLK COUN-

TIES - The Salvation Army hasbeen bringing holiday joy andhope to the less fortunate forover 100 years. In Polk County,they offer shelter to homeless in-dividuals at Serenity Home lo-cated in Balsam Lake. Rent,utility, transportation and med-ication assistance is also pro-vided to people in need.Eighty-nine percent of all fundsraised in Polk County are usedto support residents in this area.With the economic downturnand job loss in the community,your help is needed more thatever. You can show how muchyou care by helping the Salva-tion Army continue this time-honored tradition. Please helpthem reach their goal of $90,000to help those less fortunate in thecommunity. They will be ringingbeginning on Saturday, Nov. 17,through Monday, Dec. 31, at thefollowing sites: Luck: Wayne’sGrocery; St. Croix Falls: Walmartand MarketPlace; Clear Lake:Nilssen’s Market; Turtle Lake:Becker’s Super Valu; Amery:Alco and Dick’s; Osceola: Osce-ola Super Valu; and Frederic:Holiday Gas Station. This yearyou can sign up two differentways – contact them at 715-485-1221 to set up a time that worksfor you or go to ringbells.org and sign up online. - fromlocal Salvation Army

Burnett County NaturalResources Committeevotes to keep trail as is

in light of responsefrom DOT regarding

future fundingby Priscilla BauerLeader staff writer

SIREN - The Gandy DancerTrail will remain as is, a hikingand biking trail. That was the de-cision made by the BurnettCounty Natural Resources Com-mittee at their Thursday, Nov. 8,meeting.

The question of permitting useof ATVs on the Gandy has beenlooming over the committee forseveral months.

A special meeting requested bySiren Village and tourism com-mission members was held inAugust to address questions re-garding allowing ATV usage onthe trail.

Representatives from thecounty, the Wisconsin Depart-ment of Transportation and theDNR were present at the meetingto discuss usage and answerquestions.

At the close of the Augustmeeting, the question as towhether allowing ATVs on thestate trail would affect furtherfunding of its maintenance, re-mained unanswered.

Representatives from the Wis-consin departments of Trans-

portation and Natural Resourcesleft the meeting promising to se-cure answers to the followingquestions within 30 days.

Would the DOT impose anypenalties, including in PolkCounty, if ATV use were allowedon the Gandy Dancer?

Would the DNR impose anypenalties, if the county would re-main eligible for ATV grant andmaintenance funding, if ATV usewere allowed on the GandyDancer?

DOT responseIn October, the county received

a letter from William Zimmer,DOT Northwest Region local pro-gram manager, that officially an-swered the question as towhether penalties would be im-posed if the Gandy were openedfor ATV use.

In his letter, Zimmer stated theDOT “generally agrees with theposition the Federal HighwayAdministration has taken, theFHWA has determined the usefullife of the federal funding hasbeen met and no monetary penal-ties will be imposed. However,opening the Gandy Dancer toATV use will preclude eligibilityfor future Federal TransportationEnhancement program funding.”

The DOT response made it pos-sible for the county’s natural re-sources committee to considertaking any necessary actions as toreopening the trail managementplan to allow ATV use.

Before the committee took ac-tion, Burnett County Forest and

Parks Administrator Jake Nicholsreviewed Zimmer’s letter andagreed with the federal interpre-tation that useful life had beenmet.

Nichols told the committee thetransportation department grantchanges have still not been final-ized, and the county would haveto wait and see if there would beany winter use of the trail speci-fied.

CommentsThe committee listened to pub-

lic comments from Brook Waalen,co-owner of the Café Wren lo-cated in Polk County, andChanda Elliott, manager ofWayne’s Foods Plus in Webster,who both spoke in favor of leav-ing the trail as a hiking and bik-ing trail.

“As a business owner and a cit-izen of Burnett county I want tokeep ATVs off the Gandy DancerTrail,” said Elliot. “I feel we havemany ATV trails but this is ouronly bike trail. Once it is open toATVs, there is no going back,they will ruin the trail for bikes.Also, the original funding was fora bike trail, not ATV.”

Natural resources committeeChair Ed Peterson commentedthe committee had already votedearlier this year to leave the trailas is.

Committee member GeneOlson stated he felt the Gandyshould be left as is, hikers andbikers in the summer with motor-ized (snowmobiles) use in thewinter.

Committee member LarryMain made the motion to leavethe Gandy as is unless further in-formation comes to light whichcould cause the committee to re-assess the trail usage. Olson sec-onded the motion.

Committee member BrentBlomberg concurred with othercommittee members’ positionsand added he was concernedhow a decision by BurnettCounty to open the trail to ATVswould affect Polk County.

The motion carried by voicevote.

In a related ATV trail matter,the committee voted to approvefrozen ground usage for Trails 45and 151, which are already win-ter-use trails. Trail 45 is also asummer trail. All approvals arein other than on county forest-land.

In other board businessThe committee heard a report

from Nichols on the proposedDNR/county land trade. A landtrade conference call was sched-uled for the afternoon of Nov. 8.Appraisals have been done. A dif-ference in acres from 635 to 708acres, according to Jason Towne,land information director, couldmean possible encroachment is-sues. The subcommittee will sit inon the conference call. The DNRwill hold a public hearing on thetrade. The committee discussedchanges to comprehensivecounty forest plan and possible fi-nancial benefits of the trade.

ATVs a no-go on Gandy

Eight supervisor seatseliminated

by Gregg WestigardLeader staff writer

BALSAM LAKE – The PolkCounty Board approved a new15-member supervisor districtplan when it met Tuesday, Nov.13. A smaller county board, witheight less supervisors, was ap-proved by the voters in April.While the county board must ap-prove the new district lines byNov. 15 under the statutes, the

new lines will not come into ef-fect until the April 2014 election.The filing period for that electionis December 2013, allowing in-cumbents over a year to decide ifthey will seek re-election.

The new lines will combine 16present supervisors into eightdistricts, creating eight possiblecontests between incumbents.Pairs in the new districts are Her-schel Brown and William John-son, Patricia Schmidt and HarryJohansen, Brian Masters and RickScoglio, Tom Engel and MarvinCaspersen, Larry Jepsen andKristine Kramer-Hartung, Jay

Luke and George Stroebel, GaryBergstrom and Neil Johnson, andRussell Arcand and Jared Cock-roft. The remaining seven super-visors, Dean Johansen, KathrynKeinholz, James Edgell, CraigMoriak, Warren Nelson, TomMagnafici and Kim O’Connell,are not paired.

The proposed redistricting planwas prepared by a special citizenscommittee chaired by retired Cir-cuit Judge Robert Rasmussen.The committee was mandated tocreate 15 districts that were sub-stantially equal in population.However, it could only draw the

new lines using existing munici-pal and ward lines, not the censustract lines used for the 2011 redis-tricting. That has resulted in awider variance in population be-tween districts than exists withthe present 23 districts. Under thenew plan, the smallest District,district 9, the village of Osceola,is 13 percent smaller than theideal size, while District 6, AppleRiver, part of Georgetown andthe Town of Balsam Lake, has thelargest population, 7 percentlarger than the ideal.

New Polk County districts set for 2014

Polk judgesto appoint

new clerk ofcourt

New clerk to serveuntil 2015


BALSAM LAKE – A newPolk County clerk of court re-placing Lois Hoff will be ap-pointed by circuit court JudgesMolly GaleWyrick and Jeff An-derson. The judges had askedinterested Polk County employ-ees and others to submit appli-cations for the position byFriday, Nov. 9. The new clerkwill serve the remainder ofHoff’s term until January 2015.The position will be on the No-vember 2014 partisan electionballot.

The salary for the clerk ofcourt is set for the term of theoffice. The new clerk will bepaid $54,332 in 2013 and$55,147 in 2014 plus the benefitsestablished by the county boardfor other county employees.

Hoff resigned as clerk ofcourt effective Nov. 2. She waselected clerk of court in 2004and was re-elected to the posi-tion in 2006 and 2010. Hoff haspreviously been the chiefdeputy clerk starting in 1995.

The present chief deputyclerk of court, Joan Ritten, willbe the acting clerk until a newclerk is appointed and swornin.

Details emerge onPolk 2013 budget


BALSAM LAKE – Polk Countyemployees will now be coveredby a system of paid time off in-stead of sick pay under the 2013budget. More of the health insur-ance cost will be switched to theemployees. And while the entirecounty compensation plan isbeing evaluated, all general wageadjustments are being postponedfor the present. The postpone-ment, on the advice of legal coun-sel, is apparently a response topending court action at the statelevel on the constitutionality ofWisconsin Act 10 which affectedemployee benefits statewide.

County Administrator DanaFrey, who has included thechanges in his recommended2013 budget, says the countymust change its personnel poli-cies as part of a general transitionin county government practices.The changes have drawn somecriticism from the employeeunion local.

Frey says that the present wageand benefit plans are geared tothe traditional employees andsenior employees. He says thecounty needs to change thosepolicies to attract new employees,to make county employment

more attractive in the future. Freysays that the state has frozencounty revenues, costs are stillrising and a third of county em-ployees are eligible for retirementin the near future. The countymust be in a position to attractand keep replacements for thoseemployees. Frey’s commentswere made at the personnel com-mittee meeting Thursday, Nov. 8,but summarized statements hehas made for several months.

“I recommend the changes be-cause I have to in my duty as ad-ministrator,” Frey said inexplaining the changes to the fi-nance committee Wednesday,Nov. 7. “To make no recommen-dation would mean I recommendthe status quo. I cannot do that.”

“As you consider your 2013budget recommendations, wehope you seriously consider howyour decisions affect Polk Countyemployees and their families,”Tom Fornengo says in a Tuesday,Nov. 6, letter to members of the fi-nance and personnel committees.Fornengo is president of AF-SCME union Local 774. “With lit-tle warning, they will be paying$73.57 more each month for afamily health insurance pre-mium.”

While the concept of thechanges in employee compensa-tion are included in the recom-mended 2013 budget presentedSept. 14, the details on the

changes were first presented in areport presented to the financeand personnel committees andthe county board in mid-October.The exact changes to the person-nel policy are included in Depart-ment of Administrationdocuments distributed Nov. 7 inpreparation for the Nov.13 county board meeting.

The benefit changes are part ofa county employment review thatwill include looking at each

county position and job classifica-tion, comparing county jobs tojobs and total compensation tosimilar jobs with other employ-ers, including other counties.Frey says the goal for the countyis a system that is in the best in-terest of Polk County and the bestinterest of the employees, is fairand simple, and has a systemicapproach to all positions.

Benefit changes for Polk County employees

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Baldwin promisesMedicare/Medicaid protection

by Chuck QuirmbachWisconsin Public Radio

MILWAUKEE – Sen.-electTammy Baldwin told an enthusi-astic crowd in Milwaukee thatshe’ll try to protect key govern-ment programs in the weeksahead.

Eighty-seven percent of regis-tered voters in Wisconsin’s largestcity cast ballots on Tuesday, Nov.6, and Democrat Tammy Baldwingot 77 percent of those votes inher win over Republican TommyThompson. Progressive Milwau-kee labor and religious groupsheld a rally to chart what theyhope is Congress’s course overthe next few months. Baldwintold the crowd that she’ll fight forprograms like Medicare and So-

cial Security. “We will not letthese folks destroy them, do awaywth them, on our watch,” shesays. Baldwin will first take somevotes in the House of Representa-tives before being sworn in as asenator in January. Milwaukeeconstruction worker MarvinCatrell says as Baldwin moves tothe statewide job, she’ll have to begood to her word. “The recession,jobs, education. That’s what I’mlooking for to keep my vote, tokeep me on the boat,” he says.

Catrell’s friend, Dante King,says it’s not just jobs, but good-paying ones, “To help the under-wage, and those who work hard.”Baldwin urged the crowd to holdher and other politicians account-able.


by Mary StirratLeader staff writer

FREDERIC – At a time when communities across thestate face increasing costs, decreasing state revenue anddeclining property values, the village of Frederic has de-veloped a 2013 budget that has no increase in the prop-erty tax levy.

The taxing mill rate to fund the levy, as approved forpublication at the Monday, Nov. 12, meeting of the Fred-eric Village Board, is expected to be slightly lower thanlast year.

As proposed, the village tax levy will remain at the2012 level of $354,879. The taxing mill will decrease from$6.754 per $1,000 in equalized property value to $6.744, orabout one cent per $1,000 in equalized value.

Property valued at $100,000 last year was assessed$675.44 in village taxes. In 2013, property valued at$100,000 will be assessed $674.45 in village taxes.

Property values within the village remained fairlysteady, increasing by less than one-fifth of 1 percent.

With a public hearing and final approval of the budget

yet to be scheduled, the proposed budget will be pub-lished in an upcoming edition of the Leader.

Reverse annexationNo action was taken on a letter from Gerald and Mar-

lene Laqua seeking to remove their property from the vil-lage and annex into the Town of West Sweden. Theproperty is located on the north side of CTH W by thegolf course.

According to discussion at the meeting, neither the vil-lage nor the town are familiar with the legalities of re-verse annexation, and more research is needed.

The Laquas will be invited to the December meeting tofurther discuss the issue. Meanwhile, village Adminis-trator Dave Wondra will continue to search for similarsituations to determine how they were resolved.

Other business• The board approved the lake-management plan for

Coon Lake and a resolution allowing the county land andwater resources department to apply for lake-manage-

ment grants. The plan has been in the works for twoyears, and includes measures to maintain water qualityand to educate the public on management practices.

• A question from a resident about the accessibility ofthe village’s comprehensive plan led to discussion on thereview of the plan, which will take place in February orMarch. The plan, said village President William JohnsonIV, was approved about 10 years ago, and the board andplanning commission will be seeking input on how, or if,it should be changed.

• The final pay request from Pember Companies forroad work on Linden Street was approved at $7,285. Thiscloses out the project.

• Frederic Public Library director Chris Byerly re-ported that October’s Food for Fines brought in 541pounds of food for the local Family Pathways food shelf.She also noted that there was no school that day, Nov. 12,and that 85 to 90 people were in the library for the betterpart of the day, taking advantage of movies, public-ac-cess computers, and meeting spaces.

Frederic’s proposed 2013 levy stays at 2012 level

The amount of hours forpart-time police

officer divides boardby Sherill Summer

Leader staff writerSIREN - Budgets are generally not easy to put together,

especially in this age of state-imposed levy limits. TheSiren Village Board knew at the October village boardmeeting that they had to trim about $27,000 from the 2013budget to stay under the 1.56-percent levy lift allowed bythe state. By the Tuesday, Oct. 16, meeting that wasscheduled to adjust the budget, they knew it was $26,457that needed to be cut.

To slim down the 2013 budget, the board eliminatedthe amount that was going to be saved for a police car,street decorations and a grader in future years, raidedmoney that was already saved for shop equipment, ad-

justed the amount that will be spent on the VFW shelterand increased the amount the TID district will repay tothe general fund. Last year, the police department col-lected more DMV and DNR fees for licenses and tabsthan was expected. The anticipated revenue from thissource was increased by $7,500 in the 2013 budget, elim-inating the need to cut the budget further.

With the 2013 budget agreed on by the village board,there was one last decision to discuss at the Oct. 16 meet-ing. The board could adopt the budget in two ways inNovember. In years past, the board has adopted the sum-mary detail, meaning that department heads could trans-fer money between department line items as neededwithout notifing the village board.As long as the departments stay within the amount bud-geted for the department, all was well as far as the vil-lage board was concerned.

The other option was adopting the more detailedbudget so that department heads would need board ap-proval to move money between department line items.

The board wanted to watch one line item in particular;the hours for part-time police officers. The discussion onhow and why to adopt the budget at this meeting wasjust that - a discussion. Board members would have todecide at the November board meeting.

Village board fails to pass 2013 budgetAt the November board meeting held on Thursday,

Nov. 8, there were two absent board members: DaveAlden and Dave Doty. The public hearing held on thebudget recieved no comments. Board member PeggyMoore made a motion to accept the more detailedbudget, so department heads would need board ap-proval to transfer money between department line items.

Police Chief Chris Sybers objected. He pointed out thathe has never gone over budget in years past, and that heoften moves money between line items, especially whenhe recieves a grant. He also asked if this move was tolimit hours for part-time police officers. Moore said thatthis was correct. Sybers objected further saying that 450hours were not nearly enough.

With that comment in mind, the board voted. Three

members: Moore, Tom Anderson and Phyllis Kopeckey,voted their approval, but Jan Hunter and Rudy Mothesvoted no. The board needed to pass the budget by a two-thirds vote, so the motion failed.

Rudy Mothes mentioned that he didn’t mind the de-tailed budget, but that department heads should be ableto manage their departments. The board then tried pass-ing a summary detail budget so that department headswould not need board approval to change departmentline items. This time Hunter and Mothes voted yes andthe others voted no, essentially reversing the vote. Thismotion failed to even reach a majority.

The board members sensed that they were locked intotheir preferrences and further votes would not changethe results, especially since there were two absent boardmembers who had not weighed in. Either both absentboard members would have to vote to accept the moredetailed budget at a later date, so that five of the sevenmembers would carry the vote, or some of the boardmembers would have to vote against their preference ata later date, so that either of the 2013 budgets could beadopted.

To give the board another opportunity to pass thebudget sooner rather than later, the next regular boardmeeting was pushed forward a week to Thursday, Nov.29.

Facade improvement guidlines adoptedSiren Village, along with other Burnett County villages,

adopted facade improvement guidelines. Village busi-nesses who want to take advantage of low-interest loansto improve the facades of the buildings would need theirdesigns approved by the buildings, grounds and parkscommittee before final submittal to Northwest RegionalPlanning. It was Northwest Regional Planning that or-ganized the program for all county villages.

Voting numbersThere were 359 village residents who voted in the Tues-

day, Nov. 6, election, including 48 voters who took ad-vantage of same-day registration to vote this election.Overall, 78 percent of registered voters voted.

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Closed session leads to offeron undisclosed location

by Greg MarstenLeader staff writer

MILLTOWN – The Milltown VillageBoard moved forward with plans for anew public library, after months of re-search and discussions about how best toaddress current facility shortcomings andthe hope for expansion plans in the nearfuture.

While little can be said yet, the villageboard addressed the issue in a closed ses-sion after their regular monthly meetingon Monday, Nov. 12. Details of the closedsession remain guarded, but Milltown Li-brary Director Deanna Wheeler confirmedto the Leader that the board addressed theissue directly.

“Approval was given to make an offeron an undisclosed location,” she said,adding that she fully expected the offer toeither be accepted or countered by the endof the week. “Once they accept an offer,we can discuss the plan and the location.”

The village has discussed their currentlibrary, either in upgrading, building newor altering an existing structure in the vil-lage, and while there are several possibleproperties under consideration, librarydemands are rather unusual, due to thingslike parking needs, structural concerns -due to the weight of books and materials- as well as room for media presentations,public events and storage.

The village owns their current libraryfacility at 61 Main St. West, where the li-brary has been located since 1999. The li-brary board worked with the IndianheadFederated Library Service last spring todevelop a long-range plan for the nextthree years, which included extensive sur-veying and research in a space needs re-port. That report noted that the currentbuilding has just over 3,100 square feet.Prior to that, the library was housed in aportion of the village hall, where it hadbeen since 1936.

The space needs plan outlined the needfor significantly more space, as well asroom to address the steady growth of thevillage, weighed against the structural is-sues with the current building andwhether it was worth putting money intothe current building.

Ultimately, the report suggested thatcost effectiveness would lean toward thevillage “... seek(ing) alternative space inthe near future.”

That report mentioned the desire tohave approximately 12,500 square feet, toallow for future growth and expansion, as

well as the ability to have designatedspace for expanded technology, program-ming, additional print product, public fo-rums, study space and more.

The report coalesced into a recommen-dation to implement a building commit-tee, made up of nine members, meant toreview several options, which ultimatelyresulted in a project plan in recent months.That plan sought approval from the vil-lage to move ahead with a bid for the as-of-yet unidentified property, whichreportedly offers very close to that recom-mended 12,000 square feet in expansionspace mentioned in the needs report.

Last month, the village board approvedmoving ahead with implementation ofthat plan, and the village has been work-ing with a realtor on a bidding process,which is likely to have an answer in thecoming weeks.

Village President LuAnn White saidthat if the negotiations are successful, thevillage may have extra space for other op-tions, such as for community educationclasses or possibly even future secondaryeducation headquarters.

“It might give us options we don’t havenow,” she said, later calling it “an excitingdevelopment.”

(Note: It is the policy of the Leader tonot reveal or speculate on closed sessiondiscussions, and as such, we will not re-veal the possible location of the property,on the likelihood that it may affect marketpricing, negotiation leverage or both.)

In other board business:• The issue of refuse collection was

brought to the forefront during the publiccomment portion of the meeting whenformer Trustee Ben Wheeler outlined hisconcerns with the village on their trashcollection service.

Milltown is one of the few villages lo-cally that does its own trash collection, inan effort to keep the rates down for resi-dents, according to village officials. Thecurrent policy allows each home threebags of trash per week, at up to 60 poundseach, with the cost of additional collectedbags at $2 each. The village uses a localtrash collection service and disposes oftheir village trash through a large, indus-trial dumpster.

Officials said the reason for the stan-dardized rates is to prevent residents fromburning their trash or letting it pile up ontheir property.

Wheeler told the board that he canceledhis village trash collection several monthsago, to find a private vendor so he wouldhave a larger volume option, but he ob-jected to the village continuing to charge

him, in spite of no longer picking up histrash.

Wheeler had a prepared letter on thetopic and noted what he said were incon-sistencies with village policies on the re-fuse collection. While the issue has notbeen raised in a public forum prior, Whitesaid he would continue to be billed, untilthe village addresses the policy in the fu-ture.

The issue will apparently be on the De-cember agenda for discussion and possi-ble action.

• The board held a budget hearing priorto the regular meeting and laid out theproposed 2013 budget, which is techni-cally 0.27 percent lower than the 2012budget.

However, due to funding changes andseveral small adjustment in reimburse-ment rates, the actual tax levy went up by$5,493, or about 1.49 percent, to $364,653.The actual village resident mill rate is.00933, or $9.33 per $1,000 of equalizedvalue.

There were no questions or queries bythe public either during the hearing orduring board action on the budget, whichthe board passed.

• Resident Brian Zbleski asked about

whether he can bow hunt deer on his vil-lage property, which is on the eastern edgeof town, in a largely wooded area.

He asked about in the public commentportion of the meeting, but was told thatvillage ordinances do not allow the dis-charge of a gun or a bow in village limits.The ordinance would need to be changedfirst.

Several local municipalities have ad-justed their rules on the matter to assist indeer herd reduction, and village officialsmay look closer at that policy in the fu-ture, but no action was taken.

In a review of the village ordinances,section 11-2-1(a) restricts the discharge ofany firearm, spring gun, bow and arrowor other guns, except by police officers, inthe line of duty.

That same ordinance, under (e) alsonotes that hunting is prohibited withinvillage corporate limits.

• The board voted to hold village cau-cuses on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at 6 p.m.Three trustees terms end this spring, BobJones, Jason McKenzie and Erling Voss, asdoes White’s term.

Milltown forges ahead on a new library

Plan by State SuperintendentEvers still has hurdles to clear

before it becomes realityby Mary StirratLeader staff writer

BALSAM LAKE — Area schools wouldall benefit from a new school funding pro-posal unveiled Monday, Nov. 12, by Wis-consin State School Superintendent TonyEvers, but the new plan has some hurdlesto jump before it can become reality.

Unity School District AdministratorBrandon Robinson distributed informa-tion on the proposed funding changes atthe Tuesday, Nov. 13, meeting of the Unityschool board, saying that Unity would seea 40-percent increase in aid.

This, he noted, translates to an increaseof $1.35 million in state aid, from $3.36million in 2012-13 to $4.71 for 2013-14.The increase would be in stark contrast tothe decreases of recent years, when Unitysuffered a decrease in state aid of $2.2 mil-lion since 2006. It would have a dramaticimpact on the tax levy, said Robinson.

Unity’s increase would be one of thehighest in the area, with the exception ofthe Webster School District. As a prop-erty-rich district with a large number ofstudents qualifying for free and reducedlunch, Webster received $1.55 million instate aid this school year. Under the newformula, state aid to that district would in-crease 68 percent next year, or $1.05 mil-

lion, to $2.6 million.State funding to other area schools

would change as follows:Amery — an increase of 8.4 percent, or

$896,000, from $10.7 million to $11.6 mil-lion;

Clayton — an increase of 5.2 percent, or$147,000, from $2.85 million to $3 million;

Clear Lake — an increase of 3.9 percent,or $186,000, from $4.7 million to $4.9 mil-lion;

Frederic — an increase of 14 percent, or$400,000, from $2.9 million to $3.3 million;

Grantsburg — an increase of 10.6 per-cent, or $625,000, from $5.9 million to $6.5million;

Luck — an increase of 13.7 percent, or$350,000, from $2.55 million to $2.9 mil-lion;

Osceola — an increase of 5.2 percent, or$615,000, from $11.8 million to $12.4 mil-lion;

St. Croix Falls — an increase of 11.1 per-cent, or $700,000, from $6.3 million to $7million;

Shell Lake — an increase of 13.1 percent,or $450,000, from $3.4 million to $3.9 mil-lion;

Siren — an increase of 5.4 percent, or$86,000, from $1.6 million to $1.69 million;

Spooner — an increase of 28.7 percent,or $1 million, from $3.5 million to $4.5 mil-lion;

Turtle Lake — an increase of 29 percent,or $385,000, from $1.3 million to $1.7 mil-lion.

The proposal would fold both theschool levy tax credit and the first dollartax credit that property owners automati-cally receive into the general school aidformula, according to a news release fromthe Wisconsin Department of Public In-struction.

It would set the minimum level of stateaid at $3,000 per full-time student, and forthe first time ever weigh in the number ofstudents eligible for free or reducedlunch.

The proposal would provide an addi-tional $569 million in total general schoolaids over the 2013-15 biennium.

Evers’ plan must be approved by boththe state Legislature and Gov. ScottWalker. A similar proposal made by Everstwo years ago failed to garner the supportit needed for passage by the state Legisla-ture.

Other business• Robinson reported that the Halloween

event at the school and museum werewell-attended. He said that changes willcontinue to be made in the format of theevent.

• The board approved updates and re-visions to more than two dozen policiesthat govern it. The changes consolidatedand clarified rather than changed the poli-cies, said Robinson, making them “betterdefined and less verbose.”

• The board accepted the resignation ofvarsity boys assistant track coach RickKemis, with thanks and appreciation forhis service. The hiring of Melissa Wendtas educational assistant at 4.5 hours perday, Shaun Fisher as varsity girls softballcoach and Shawn Perkins as varsity boysassistant track coach were approved.

New funding proposal would benefit local schools

The Milltown Vil-lage Board approvedmoving ahead with anoffer on a new loca-tion for their village li-brary. This is theircurrent library, lo-cated at 61 West MainSt. – Photo by GregMarsten

Scott Bever, a senior at Unity High School,is November’s student representative to theschool board. — Photo by Mary Stirrat


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GRANTSBURG - StanleyHelland sat smiling in hisroom at Burnett MedicalCenter’s Continuing CareCenter holding a much-cov-eted award recently pre-sented to him.

The plaque bearing Hel-land’s name is in recognitionfor his 66 years of continu-ous membership in the SirenVeterans of Foreign WarsPost.

“I decided to join the VFWright after World War II afterFrank D’Jock talked to meabout it,” recalled the 96-year-old Helland. “I thoughtit was a good idea to unitewith other men who hadalso served overseas duringthe war.”

Drafted into the Navy in1943 at the age of 27, Hel-land served from June of1943 to November of 1945.

Helland’s rank was thirdclass ship’s cook. “I wasworking on becoming secondclass when the war ended,”remarked Helland.

A need for gall bladder sur-gery resulted in Hellandserving on two ships while inthe South Pacific arena.

His first assignment was on the USSStephen Potter. Later, after recuperatingin a Pearl Harbor hospital, he was reas-signed to the USS Fanning.

“I did the cooking and baking ofdesserts and other sweets,” Helland re-membered. “We cooked three meals a dayfor the 220 men on the ship.”

While serving on the Fanning, Hellanddid see action, and he noted when thecrew heard the bomb had been droppedand the war was over, some of them did-

n’t believe it.When he arrived back to Siren in No-

vember of 1945, his wife, Vi, and an 18-month-old son, Jim, were waiting for him.Later, Helland and Vi would add twomore sons to their family, Gary and Mick.

Helland returned to his job at his wife’sparents store, Anderson’s in Siren, wherehe and Vi worked until retirement.

As Helland posed for a photo with hisaward, the pride showed in his face, pridefor his service in the VFW and as a proudveteran.

Ryan’s re-electioncame without Janesville

by David ColeWisconsin Public Radio

JANESVILLE - Janesville may be proudof its native son Paul Ryan, but that appre-ciation didn’t fully extend to the ballot boxlast Tuesday, Nov. 6.

In his congressional race against Demo-crat Rob Zerban, Ryan not only lost hishometown of Janesville, but also failed totake his own ward. With Ryan part of thenational ticket this year, Ryan the neighbormattered less than Ryan the politician, ac-cording to Carthage College political sci-ence professor Jerry Mast.

“This encourages people to look pastpersonal characteristics of Mr. Ryan, andthink a little bit more in depth about hisqualifications on ideological levels,” hesays.

“Even though he lost heavily Demo-cratic Janesville, along with the cities ofKenosha and Racine, Ryan more than

made up the difference with strong show-ings in more conservative areas of the dis-trict, such as those in Waukesha Countyand suburban Milwaukee, finishing witha nearly 12-point winning margin. Still, itwas his closest race since first winning theseat, but it may also be his last, as he con-siders a possible presidential bid.

“In two years’ time, he may have biggerfish to fry, so to speak,” he says. “So thismay be his last term.” While Republicansmay have to recruit possible Ryan replace-ment candidates, Zerban, already on elec-tion night, was fielding questions aboutwhether he’ll run again.

“I’m sure I’ll think about it,” he said.“I’m not exactly sure if I’ll follow throughon that, but I’m sure that Kenosha Countyand the local areas can count on me serv-ing the community in one form or an-other.”

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All Polk Countyreferendums approved

Luck and Turtle Lake schoolsget more funds, Georgetown

to appoint treasurerby Gregg Westigard

Leader staff writerPOLK COUNTY – Three local referen-

dums on the Tuesday, Nov. 6, ballot wereall approved by clear margins. LuckSchool District residents approved a $1.2million bonding request with 70 percentof the voters in favor. In the Turtle LakeSchool District, which includes much ofBeaver and Johnstown, the residentsvoted 55 percent in favor of a five-yearbudget override of $1.785 million. And thevoters in Georgetown will have one lesselected position on their spring ballot asthey voted to make the office of towntreasurer an appointed position.

The votesLuck School District referendum

Municipality Yes NoLaketown 259 160Town of Luck 290 93

Luck village 372 119Bone Lake 220 97McKinley 45 38Georgetown 13 5Johnstown 21 18Milltown town 2 1TOTAL 1,222 531

(69.7%) (30.3%)

Georgetown/elect town treasurerYes – 301No – 211

Turtle Lake School District referendumMunicipality Yes NoBeaver 195 190Johnstown 81 122Town of Clayton 6 4Turtle Lake (Polk) 17 14Turtle Lake (Barron) 244 160Town of Turtle Lake 103 76Almena 214 150Arland 8 1Clinton 22 11Crystal 10 15TOTAL 910 743

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Burnett Medical staff steps upto care for patient’s pet

by Priscilla BauerLeader staff writer

GRANTSBURG - One afternoon in lateOctober, Burnett Medical Center physi-cian Dr. Adeola Jolayemi approached oneof the center’s social workers with aunique problem.

“I’ve have a situation and I need yourhelp. I have a very sick, elderly man whoneeds to be in the hospital, but he’s refus-ing to be admitted because he doesn’twant to leave his dog,” explained Jo-layemi, to the perplexed social worker.

“What? Are you kidding?” thought theworker. “I deal with people, not dogs!”

But seeing the concern on Jolayemi’sface, the social worker replied instead,“Well, I guess we will see what we cando.”

When word of the doggie dilemmareached the acute nurse’s desk it took onlya few moments for the softhearted nursemanager and big-hearted acute unit sec-retary to spring into action.

The pair headed off to the man’s hometo tend to the dog, and upon seeing thecute canine, named Roper, the acute unitsecretary offered to take the dog to herhouse.

The pooch was given the royal pet spatreatment, and after being introduced tothe secretary’s two dogs, proceeded tomark his territory on her favorite easychair.

Though the secretary had a busy nightof baby-sitting the puppy, she did so with-out complaint or regret, happy to help apatient in need by caring for his caninecompanion.

Later, the social worker, reflecting onthe incident with other BMC staff, saidsimply, “Now tell me, would this happenat any city hospital?” - with submitted in-formation

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Stanley Helland sat smiling in his room at Burnett MedicalCenter’s Continuing Care Center holding a much-covetedaward recently presented to him. The plaque bearing the 96-year-old veteran’s name was given in recognition for his 66years of continuous membership in the Siren Veterans of For-eign Wars Post. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Burnett Medical Center staff volunteered topet sit for Roper while his owner was beingcared for in the hospital. - Photo submitted


Rep. Erik Severson awardedfor job creation votes

WMC bestows Working forWisconsin Award

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturersand Commerce recently honored stateRep. Erik Severson with the prestigiousWorking for Wisconsin Award at North-wire Inc. in Osceola. The award is given tolegislators who stand up for jobs and im-prove the state’s business climate by vot-ing 75 percent or greater in support of thepro-jobs position on the WMC legislativescorecard. WMC reports that Seversonvoted 96 percent to support job-creatinglegislation.

“Representative Severson demonstratedcourage and vision in voting for job cre-ation,” said Kurt R. Bauer, WMC presi-dent/CEO. “Wisconsin witnessed themost pro-job Legislature in modern statehistory.”

The Working for Wisconsin Award isgiven out to legislators based solely on theofficial review of legislators votes obtainedfrom the records of the Legislature. WMC

represents 3,500 companies that employ500,000 workers.

“Erik Severson was among 77 legisla-tors who stood up for jobs, fought forworkers, and showed vision and couragein standing their ground,” said JamesBuchen, senior vice president of govern-ment relations for WMC. “These individu-als showed their conviction when manywould have crumbled under the pressure.They are among the most visionary lead-ers for job creation I have ever seen.”

The WMC scorecard is available atwmc.org. WMC reports that 53 legislatorshad 100-percent pro-jobs voting records onthe WMC scorecard.

Buchen said WMC will work with thegovernor and lawmakers of both parties tomove Wisconsin forward in the upcominglegislative session. “Jobs are priority oneand should draw bipartisan support in the2013-2014 session. We look forward tomaking Wisconsin the most competitivestate in the nation by helping Wisconsinemployers create jobs through pro-growthlegislation.” - from WMC

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Jason Culotta, WMC director of tax and transportation policy; state Rep. Erik Severson andhis children; Katina Kravik, CEO, Northwire, Inc.; and Michael Conger, president, Northwire,Inc., are shown at the presentation of the Working for Wisconsin Award to Severson. - Photosubmitted

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Polk County deathsAlrose A. Beckmark, 98, Frederic, died Oct. 19,

2012George W. Jones, 70, Osceola, died Oct. 24.

2012Richard J. Schlaeppi, 64, St. Croix Falls, died

Oct. 26, 2012Richard C. Yessaian, 69, St. Croix Falls, died

Oct. 28, 2012Bonnie L. Benson, 61, Clear Lake, died Nov. 3,

2012James Kreutzian, 90, Frederic, died Nov. 5,

2012.

Burnett County deathsBeverly A. Brunberg, 56, Town of Grantsburg,

died Oct. 23, 2012Richard D. Estensen, 78, Town of Lafollette,

died Oct. 29, 2012Marjorie G. Powers, 83, Town of Meenon, died

Oct. 31, 2012.

F o l l o w t h e L e a d e r

Milltown VillagePresident LuAnnWhite presented long-time Milltown FireChief Dan Olesen withan award commend-ing his 30 years of vol-unteer fire serviceand his service as firechief. The award waspresented during theMilltown Fire Associa-tion’s monthly meet-ing on Tuesday, Nov.13. In addition to thecustom plaque, fire-fighters presentedOlesen with severalgifts and numerousaccolades for his ded-ication to the depart-ment over thedecades. - Photo byGreg Marsten

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Reaching the legal voting age mightmean more to some young people than

others. Perhaps some secretly desire thepower of the vote so they can cancel outtheir parents pick at the polls.

But more realistically, the new genera-tion of voters may be more informed toshape their future than any other.

And the generation coming after them isalready getting into the act.

At Frederic Elementary, for example,students voted in the recent presidentialelection using their iPads via a programfrom scholastic.com. The exact resultswere unknown, but President Obamalooked to be the winner. That doesn’t re-flect the outcome of the real election inBurnett and Polk counties, where a major-ity of grownup voters went with the losingpresidential ticket - for only the fourthtime since 1948.

On the “important issues” at Frederic El-ementary, pizza dippers beat out pizza bythree votes, corn won by a landslide overcarrots, and strawberries won by a narrowmargin over watermelon.

A taste of democracy, if you will.Whether it affects the school lunch menu

or not, students were given the opportu-nity to have their voices heard.

Teens across America took part in theMy Voice National Student Mock Electionfor 2012. The Wisconsin Newspaper Asso-ciation partners with the My Voice pro-gram and provided the results to member

newspapers this week.Students taking part in Wisconsin fa-

vored Obama over Romney 54 to 39 per-cent, Tommy Thompson over TammyBaldwin (U.S. Senate race) by 44 to 41 pe-cent (with candidates Allen and Kexelreceiving 6.7 percent each) andSean Duffy (7th District Con-gressional race) over Pat Kre-itlow, 60 to 40 percent.

But the most interestingpart of the election came inresponses to multiplechoice referendum ques-tions on key issues facingAmerica.

Students, for example, weregiven four choices on options torepair the economy:

1. We should reform the nation’s taxcode by closing loopholes for millionairesand billionaires.

2. We should pursue more free tradeagreements with other nations.

3. We should provide tax credits forcompanies that bring overseas jobs back tothe U.S.

4. We should cut individual income taxrates by 20 pecent and reduce the corpo-rate tax rate from 35 to 25 percent.

On this question, students were, for themost part, evenly split.

Most (33.3 percent) favored number 1,followed by number 2 (23.4 percent), num-ber 4 (22.4 percent) and number 3 (20.9

percent).And, if the mock election results hold

any credence at all, the younger generationseems to be in tune with the president theychose when it comes to the future of en-

ergy.Approximately 62 percent

favor investing in clean, renew-able sources of energy, espe-cially solar and wind power.

That could be viewed asa signal that while there istremendous support forAmerica’s efforts to harvest

more fossil fuel right here athome, there’s going to be

more pressure in years to cometo continue the quest for energy

independence and a cleaner environ-ment via a variety of ways.

More results can be found at national-mockelection.org/

Placing referendum questions - advisoryand binding - on ballots to settle contro-versial issues seems to be more popularthan ever. It skips the middle man, the po-litican who might be voting on an issue forpolitical purposes or gain, rather than re-flecting his or her constituency.

And, given the problems in variouspolling places Nov. 6, there’s a questionmany voters need to be asking ... when canwe all cast votes using an iPad? - GaryKing

C O M M U N I T Y V I E W P O I N T S SEND YOUR VIEWS AND FEEDBACK TO: INTER-COUNTY LEADER, BOX 490, FREDERIC, WI 54837 OR E-MAIL: [email protected]

Views expressed on these pages do notnecessarily reflect the views of

management or board members.

T H E I N T E R - C O U N T Y L E A D E R I S A

The young and very young vote

• Web poll results•

• Joe Heller •

“It’s no accident that hunting in Wiscon-sin is a safe, fun activity for the entire

family,” noted conservation warden JonKing, who heads the DNR’s Hunter Ed-ucation Program.

“And,” he adds,”it’s gettingsafer with each year.”

In fact, hunting is now saferthan driving to work, ac-cording to the DNR.

That’s good news -the DNR needs to beapplauded for theirsafety programs - pro-grams which have obvi-ously paid off.

But as we’ve noted in yearspast, the math can be comfortingonly to a point. There’s an obviousreason why a substantial amount oftime and effort are spent on huntingsafety - whether it’s by the DNR or localsportsmen’s clubs who take pride in teach-

ing young people how to hunt the rightway.

Two stories elsewhere in this issue - oneabout a hunter being hit by a stray bullet

and another about a man airlifted to ahospital after falling from a tree

stand - are unfortunate buttimely reminders that hunting

can present some serious sit-uations when it’s unsafe.

And it’s very differ-ent in terms of safetythan activities the

DNR has insisted oncomparing it to - such as

golfing.Keep your wits about you

and have a successful and safehunting season.In theory, the drive to work for all

of us will be made safer by a successfuldeer harvest. - Gary King

Be safe

• Where to write •

President Barack Obama1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington, D.C. 20500whitehouse.gov/contact/

Gov. Scott WalkerWisconsin State CapitolMadison, WI [email protected]

Congressman Sean Duffy (7th District)1208 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510202-225-3365

U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.Washington, D.C. [email protected]

Rep. Erik Severson (28th District)Room 312 NorthState CapitolMadison, WI 53708608-267-2365 • 888-529-0028FAX: [email protected]

Rep. Roger RIvard (75th District)State CapitolRoom 307 NorthP.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 608-266-2519 • [email protected]

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson2 Russell CourtyardWashington, D.C. 20510202-224-5323

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District)Room 415 South, State CapitolP.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI [email protected]

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C O M M U N I T Y V I E W P O I N T S AAnn aannsswweerr ttooyyoouurr qquueessttiioonn

Why don’t you write anymore? Thankyou, for all those that asked. I didn’t stopwriting at all.

The subjects and solutions I went afterwere: jobs for our area, education, healthcare, poverty, Social Security, national se-curity, and my audience for change tooccur, was the state and federal levels. Onthe local level, I went after the schoolboard and county board by many e-mails.The goal has always been to get the factsto inform the people. Effective, timelycommunication is our No. 1 problem.

My main driver for over 40 years wasbeing an advocate for widows and theless-fortunate people.

When Dad died at 52 in 1972, I was di-rected by Dad to take care of my 49-year-old mom/homemaker and a 12-year-oldsister and 10-year-old brother, who wereas old as my three daughters. I found thatall units of taxation and most businessestook advantage of widows and the lessfortunate by slipping in price increaseswithout notification and increases greaterthat the cost of living, which eventuallypushes people into poverty. Someone hasto hold them to accountability. My mom,as most others, had a goal of staying in herhome that Dad built and paid for until shewent to heaven. This is the passion thatdrives me. I probably have a dose ofGrandpa George, a third-generation Wis-consinite from Merrill, who stood up tothe Minnesota National Guard and Swift& Co.

My reward comes from widow thank-yous and hugs; who either choose not tospeak up or because of local pressure, donot.

Over the next few months I will sharevia our two local papers all the above sub-jects and actions starting with jobs for ourarea. Near the end of the subjects, I willshare my opinion and the changes, pastdue.

Rich HessTrade Lake

WWee’’vvee lloosstt oouurr wwaayyOur country has lost its way. We cannot

depend on man to fix what is wrong. Ourcountry was founded by people whocame here for religious freedom. They be-lieved if they built their lives around God,he would bless them – they did and hedid! In Leviticus 26, the first 13 verses tellof God’s blessing; but the remaining 33verses tell of God’s curse and chastise-ment for forgetting him.

But he also said, “If my people, who arecalled by name, shall humble themselves,and pray, and seek my face, and turn fromtheir wicked ways; then I will hear fromheaven, and will forgive their sin, and willheal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14). Wemust repent; pray for forgiveness, andseek God’s face … as a nation … becausethe time is short. We must be watchmen,witnessing and warning - we have beencomplacent for too long. I beg you … re-pentance starts with us who believe … asincere commitment of return back to God…we must boldly speak out to our broth-ers and sisters and fan the flames of re-newal. Then, and only then, can we everhope that God would show mercy andbless us again. May God forgive America.

Kathy VideenSt. Croix Falls

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The end of the Republican Party isnear. The party of fewer taxes, less gov-ernment and self-reliance will soon be ir-relevant. As more people join theentitlement movement run by the Demo-crat Party, the less likely a Republican orconservative party can exist. America, theonce proud republic, has reached thepoint Benjamin Franklin warned about,“When the people find they can votethemselves money, that will herald the

end of the republic.”Why would someone that is receiving

the fruits of another’s labor vote to havethe money tree cut? After the last election,it was made clear that the majority ofAmericans would rather receive than tobe self-reliant.

FDR started a movement in this coun-try named the New Deal, which was in-tended to keep the Democrat Party inpower for many years by being the partythat provided things from the treasury.The next movement was the Great Society,created by LBJ, which declared a “war onpoverty.” Billions of dollars were confis-cated from the self-reliant portion of soci-ety and given to those less fortunate.Again, when more people are receivingthan giving, the party giving will get thevote.

Today we see a large increase in the wel-fare rolls, unemployment numbers andother so-called entitlement recipients andthe result being a vote for the party doingthe giving.

Goodbye, Republican Party, self-re-liance, fewer taxes, less government, thefight cannot be won when the oppositionuses your money for votes.

Mark PettisHertel

WWee rreeaapp wwhhaatt wwee ssoowwFor all the Democratic voters, I hope

you’re happy because you will be payingfor your choices ... but unfortunately all ofus will, too.

We are losing our freedoms, our taxesare going up, Obama has already hiredthousands for his civilian army to watchwhat we do and say, and gun control willonly cause more crime. Energy prices willskyrocket because we can’t use our God-given natural resources.

We will be more at risk for terrorismwith military cuts, and our friends in Is-rael will be put to the test with no assis-tance from us yet we supply knownenemies with weapons who then turnthem on our servicemen. We also get noanswers when four of our citizens aremurdered and the Fast and Furious scan-dal has yet to be solved.

From my readings, Israel is the prom-ised land yet God made them all pay forthe misdeeds of a few. After they changedtheir ways, God blessed their land again.

I am afraid that it is now our turn to feelGod’s wrath for taking him out of ourlives, our government and ourschools, killing his own via abortion andthinking we are above his laws. These arechallenging times for God-fearing, free-dom-loving Americans.

This is a quote from President RonaldReagan, “If we ever forget that we are OneNation Under God, then we will be a na-tion gone under.”

This country will never be the same forour children and grandchildren. I, forone, am very afraid we are turning intoanother socialist state while the majorityare asleep or getting more handouts.

May God forgive and bless our countryonce again.

Marlene GwiazdonOsceola

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I’m frustrated with both the right wingand left wing talking heads. They seem toassume that Romney was correct in hisposition that the nontaxpaying 47 percentwere going to be voting for Obama. Thesefolks have obviously never visited PolkCounty where I grew up.

Remember that many of these nontax-payers are retired folks like me. Romneygot a majority of the senior vote. Thosepeople worked hard, pay no taxes nowand voted for Romney.

I disagree with these nontaxpaying re-tired voters decision to support Romney.However, I know that they were oncehardworking taxpayers who may not payas much in taxes in their retirement as Iwill be paying but probably worked

harder than I have. I do not find these peo-ple to be freeloaders because they do notpay taxes now. I also know that theywould be more than happy to changeplaces with me and pay my taxes if theyhad my retirement income.

As an Obama supporter, I hope thesehardworking nontaxpayers know that thepresident respects them more than theguy that they voted for does.

Dave DueholmMadison

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pprroommoottiioonnI would suggest that the Siren Village

Board, President Hunter, AdministratorShutt, the Siren Chamber members, andthe Siren Tourism Committee take a fieldtrip to Lanesboro, Minn., or Sparta, andsee for themselves how communities cre-ate successful destinations geared aroundthe nonmotorized recreation trails theyhave.

The Gandy Dancer State RecreationTrail opened in late 1995, after a multi-county series of meetings to determine theuses allowed on it. Starting with the 2012-2013 snowmobile season, it will be in its18th year of operation, bringing visitors toNorthwest Wisconsin. Hopefully, theWisconsin Department of Transporta-tion’s opinion, that changing the trail toyear-round motorized use by allowingATV/UTVs in the summer would “pre-clude future grant eligibility,” will put anend to this cycle of asking the same ques-tion and getting the same answer everycouple of years.

Polk County collected just under$10,000 in 2011 from selling state trailpasses with vendors located on the GandyDancer and the Stower 7 Lakes trails.Those trails total 42 miles in Polk County,so that is just under $238 a mile thatcould be used for maintenance or promo-tion. If you watch the weekend traf-fic going through Burnett County, onHwys. 70 or 77, and see how many ofthose vehicles have bicycles attached tothem, it shouldn’t be much of a stretchto think that with a little effort to aggres-sively market Burnett County as a bicycle-friendly destination, they would bestopping, buying trail passes and spend-ing money. With a modest effort by passvendors, and maybe a couple of self-regis-tration stations, Burnett County should beable to take in $5,000 a year in pass sales.With around 18 miles of the GandyDancer trail, that’s just north of $275 amile for maintenance or promotion.

If the last 17 years worth of money(mostly picked up by the taxpayers forstate and county meetings), time,and effort to change the use of the trailwould have been spent promoting Bur-nett County as a destination, and market-ing, operating and maintaining the trail asit was designed, Northwest Wisconsinwould be seeing the economic impactlike the Elroy-Sparta trail or the RootRiver trail bring to their respective areas.

William F. Johnson, chairmanGandy Dancer Trail CommissionFrederic

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I’ve been attending the AMHS monthlyboard meetings since March 2012. Everymonth I speak about, or provide hand-outs, which describe, programs and serv-ices necessary to provide life-savingprocedures for the shelter animals. Eachmonth I listen to the board members dis-cuss finances, fundraising, building main-tenance and employee benefits, allappropriate items for consideration.However, with one exception, there havebeen no discussions about programs to re-duce the monthly death toll. There hasnot been one discussion regarding the an-imals under the care of the shelter.

One of the missions of the shelter is topromote the human/animal bond. In thefirst six months of this year, 23 percent of

the 131 dogs coming into the shelter werekilled. During that same time period, 55percent of the 172 cats arriving at the shel-ter were killed. How can killing these an-imals be anything less than a severing ofthe human/animal bond? What is it goingto take to reduce the kill rate at theAMHS?

Let’s try implementing some new pro-grams.

How about reaching out to the publicwhen the shelter is full? Foster programsare a great win-win situation for the shel-ter and the community. The shelter hasmore room when animals are in fostercare. Foster families feel good about help-ing the animals. Because these are volun-teers, it is cost effective, and best of all, theanimal is out of a stressful shelter environ-ment, resulting in a better adoption candi-date. Under the current managementthere are no programs in place to facilitatefoster care.

What does it take to prevent loss of lifeat the AMHS? It takes leadership and cre-ativity. If the AMHS trusts the public tostep up, the community will respond.Let’s be creative and implement the life-saving programs that are proven to workin other shelters across the country.

Tanya BorgCenturia

CCaannddiiddaattee ssttaatteemmeennttTo the people of the 28th District:I would like to take this opportunity to

extend gratitude to the people of the 28thDistrict for allowing me to bring my ideasto the table in the general election. Iwould like to congratulate Rep. Seversonon a clean campaign that was centeredaround the issues. I wish him all the bestas he serves our district in Madison.

There was one person who I owe every-thing to, and that is my wife. I truly couldnot have participated in this process with-out her supporting me every step of theway. I would also like to thank my chil-dren who were out with me during mycampaign. Not only were they helpingtheir dad, but they were also learning theimportance of participating in our politi-cal process.

To my campaign staff, I give heartfeltthanks. These are people who gave count-less hours because they believed in ourAmerican system, and they believed in meas a candidate. I couldn’t have asked fora better team, and they are the finest peo-ple I have ever known in my life. To myvolunteers and contributors, thank youfor making your voices heard and inspir-ing me to keep going and work as hard asI could to get the message out. Your workand support will never be forgotten.

Finally, to all the people I met, to all thepeople who encouraged me, and to all thepeople who shared their views with me, Ioffer my heartfelt thanks. You are the rea-son this campaign was a success, eventhough I am not headed to Madison. Ilook forward to keeping in touch with allof you, and my passion for serving thisdistrict will never change.

Adam BeverBalsam Lake

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Just when I thought that our dear Wis-consin DNR can’t dumb it up anymore –they amaze me once again. Bad enoughthey have mismanaged the local deer pop-ulation for the last decade, first with toomany deer, then with not enough. Nowthey are knowingly putting hunters,landowners and the general population indanger.

You have probably heard hoopla abouthunting on public lands in our state. It is abit of a hot topic, as lots of us in the northwoods are sportsmen of one sort or an-other. Our state has designated certainlands as Managed Forest Law and ForestCrop Law. These are private lands that areopen to hunting and fishing, amongstother activities. You can read all aboutthem on the DNR’s Web site. A good thingfor hunters and fishermen.

Shortly before the election, Gov. ScottWalker announced a web-based mappingsystem to identify these lands so hunterscan access them in the upcoming deerhunts. Great idea! Being a computer guy, Igot right on their mapping program andzoomed in on my favorite huntinggrounds, curious to see if there was anyhuntable land nearby. Much to my amaze-ment, I saw several square miles of land Iknow is private marked as MFL land, in-cluding the land I hunt. Checking with theowner, he knows nothing of this programand assures me that his land is not opento the public. Now I’m more confused. SoI contacted the local DNR contact embed-ded in the map (info not obvious to a non-computer expert). He explained to me thatthe people responsible for making themap chose to occasionally mark an entiresquare mile as MFL land if any part of itcontains some. In my case, there were 40acres of real MFL land in the 640 acresthey had delineated as huntable. Wow. Isthis just lazy or really stupid, or both?

Here is why it is a big deal. You do notneed to get the landowner’s permission tohunt these types of land, though it is en-couraged. Anyone can simply walk onand start shooting. Seems to me a recipefor an armed confrontation betweenhunters and landowners/other hunters.In our state you do not have to post yourland as no-hunting land. That is the de-fault. You need specific written permis-sion to hunt on someone else’s privateland. Yet the DNR map directly contra-dicts this.

I hunt where I do because I know whereevery hunter in a square mile around meis and trust them with my life. I like it thatway. Safety is job one. The boneheads atthe DNR have put that all in jeopardy.When I brought my concerns to the DNRtheir response was that they know thatthere are glaring issues with their map,which they hope to correct sometime inthe future, but refuse to do so before this

year’s impending hunting season. Theysuggested posting the land to discouragewalk-on hunters. They also said it is thehunter’s responsibility to know where theproperty boundaries are for approvedland.

I’m not a stupid person, but I was to-tally misled by the information displayedon their map. Had I not known the ownerand the land, I would have felt justified inhunting it, based on the information dis-played in the DNR’s map. Since I did anddug further into this anomaly I know theirmap is way wrong. I was told that there isno accurate map of Burnett County thatthey could provide either.

The map is a very good idea, do not getme wrong. However, it is worse than use-less, if it is not accurate. Wisconsin DNR -don’t endanger our lives by rushing aproduct to market that is not accurate,tested and proven correct. Don’t throw themap out, please just take it offline untilyou fix it!

Pat Cremin, a concerned hunter andlandowner

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A recent letter to the editor from TanyaBorg of Farm, Feral and Stray Rescue sug-gested the lack of an education programat Arnell Memorial Humane Society wasthe reason, in part, for the abandonmentof 22 cats in Centuria. She said she hadasked what percentage of the shelter’sbudget is used for public education andthat the answer was “disturbing.”

As the manager she misquoted in herletter, I can tell you what that “disturbing”answer was. Arnell Humane Society doesnot have education as a line item in ourannual budget but does educate the pub-lic on pet care, responsibility and retentionevery day of the year as part of our mis-sion as a full-service animal shelter.

Our budget as an open admission shel-ter allows qualified, trained staff to an-swer the phones six days a week as partof our service to our community. We an-swer pet behavior and health questions,refer pet owners to appropriate resourcesfor questions we are not qualified to an-swer, provide requested shelter tours toschool groups and clubs, offer puppy so-cialization and basic obedience classes tothe public, write a weekly informative col-umn for four local newspapers and oneradio broadcast and promote pet responsi-bility with every spayed or neutered ani-mal adopted from our shelter, completewith pet care and retention literature.

Arnell is an open admission shelter,meeting the needs of the people and ani-mals in our community. As an open ad-mission shelter, Arnell Memorial HumaneSociety accepts all stray dogs and cats anddoes not discriminate against those that

are unadoptable. Comparing an open ad-mission shelter to a private rescue or so-called “no-kill” shelter is like comparingapples and oranges. Private rescues pickand choose which animals they will ac-cept; open admission shelters don’t dis-criminate and are the shelters that stray,unhealthy, aggressive and often unadopt-able animals are delivered to.

Tirades against open admission sheltersand the humane euthanasia of unadopt-able animals only cause the general publicto fear their local shelter. The result is thatpeople dump their pets and give themaway free rather than turning to the or-ganization that is there to help them. Petsare left to starve to death, suffer death bycar, death by disease and death by wildlifeattacks. Their demise is anything butpeaceful and gentle.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society is anonprofit animal shelter. All nonprofitsare a work in progress. There is alwaysroom for improvement because there is al-ways more to be done. Running a localcounty animal shelter is never smoothsailing. There is never a business-as-usualday, as each and every day we are con-fronted with unanticipated realities of un-wanted strays, abandoned pets, ownersneeding to surrender a beloved pet, adop-tions, animals requiring medical attention,fundraising activities and working withina budget that allows us to keep our doorsopen in an economic downturn. Arnellwill continue to serve the animals andpeople of our community to the best ofour ability; providing information, educa-tion and shelter, encouraging adoptions,promoting responsible pet guardianshipand expanding the human/animal bond.

Mary BrucknerAmery

SShhaammee oonn yyoouuI am here to voice my concerns and ob-

jections over how the city of St. CroixFalls, the elected and administrative lead-ers of the city, has paid for the majority offixed expenses at Festival Theatre for thepast 20 years and will pay for the next 30years, at a cost of millions. In a new 30-year agreement with the city of St. CroixFalls, you the taxpayer are going to payfor the majority of general fixed opera-tional cost of Festival Theatre. This in-cludes building maintenance, repair,heating, air conditioning, insurance, snowremoval, grass cutting, landscaping andpaying 75 percent of utilities. In additionto this, over $3.5 million in rehabilitationand expansion costs of the theater.

The movie theater next to Festival The-atre, the city (you the taxpayer) has pur-chased and taken off the tax role, at a costof approximately $150,000, not includingthe long-term loss of property tax dollars.This is also to be used in the expansion ofFestival Theatre.

The movie theater was supposedly pur-

chased because it blocked the view of Fes-tival Theatre as outlined in the FestivalTheatre’s Master Plan, St. Croix Falls, ofDec. 13, 2007. All this adds up to over $4million to be paid by you the taxpayer.

One dollar per month is all that FestivalTheatre has paid for the last 20 years andwill continue to pay for the next 30 yearsfor rent on a building the city of St. CroixFalls owns (you the taxpayer).

I do not object to the use of the buildingas a theater and promoting St. Croix Fallsas an arts community. I object to why thetaxpayer should have to pay for fixed op-erational cost of any business, arts or oth-erwise. As a community, we have paid forthe last 20 years and will continue to paythe next 30 years, the majority of FestivalTheatre’s fixed cost. The near future costswill be more than $4 million, except for $1per month rent, Festival Theatre pays, youthe taxpayer!

You the taxpayer will pay the majorityof all utilities, along with 100 percent ofmaintenance and repair of the building in-cluding, all landscaping, including snowremoval, grass cutting, plus the city (yourtaxpayer money) taking 100-percent re-sponsibility of insurance. Along with over$3.5 million in rehabilitation and expan-sion costs of Festival Theatre.

Approximately $65,000 was recentlyspent of your taxpayer money for roof andair conditioner repairs. In a public opinionsurvey commissioned by the city of St.Croix Falls for the purpose of - this is aquote from the study - “The motivationfor this study was to gather opinions ofresidents about the future direction of de-velopment in St. Croix Falls. One specificarea of interest of the elected and admin-istrative leaders of the city was to deter-mine the receptivity of the population tosustainable community developmentprinciples.”

In this survey it was determined thatcultural/community events were only 2percent of the reasons why people livedhere.

In the same survey about opinions andcity priorities, 73 percent said that reduc-ing property taxes is one of the top threepriorities for the city.

In any other business after 20 years ofoperation, if it could not meet its fixed costof operation, it would not exist. I have notlooked at the books of Festival Theatre,but it stands to reason that they can meetall of their own expenses without thecity’s help (you the taxpayer) after 20years in business.

You, St. Croix Falls elected and adminis-trative leaders, should listen to its citi-zens, as outlined in the survey, Saint CroixFalls Planning Public Opinion Survey Re-port.

Lower our taxes!Stop the spending! Save our $4 million

of our money and taxes.Shame on you!

David GerickeSt. Croix Falls

C O M M U N I T Y V I E W P O I N T S

Half of next year’s state Assembly in first or second termby Shawn Johnson

Wisconsin Public RadioMADISON - The past two election cy-

cles have sent a lot of veteran state law-makers packing. First- and second-termrepresentatives will make up more thanhalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly nextyear.

Barring recounts in some close elections,25 members of the Wisconsin State As-sembly will be freshmen next year. And29 representatives will be serving in justtheir second session. All together it meansthat when the Legislature convenes nextyear, 54 members of the 99-member stateAssembly will have only ever servedunder Gov. Walker’s administration.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Po-litical Science Professor Mordecai Lee wasa state representative in the ‘70s and astate senator in the ‘80s. He never remem-bers turnover like that, and says it shouldbe interesting to watch.

“The good news is that there are somepeople with fresh ideas that aren’t encum-bered by the past,” he says. “The badnews is that they don’t quite have an un-derstanding of how the Legislatureworks. They haven’t been assimilated

into it. And there aren’t that many peopleleft to pass on the institutional history tothem.

“The influx of freshmen this year can belargely attributable to a new legislativemap that prompted some lawmakers toretire and led to others defeats. ThirteenDemocrats will serve their first termsalong with 12 Republicans. The largesophomore class owes its numbers in partto the Republican wave of 2010. Twenty-two of the 29 second-term representativesare Republicans.

Wisconsin state Capitol from State Street inMadison. - Photo by Michael Leland/WPR


work like his made possible air cover forthe First Air Wing that was later involvedin numerous bat-tles in the SouthPacific theatre.That theatre ranfrom the New He-brides up toBougainville in theSolomon Islands,with numerous lit-tle atolls, islandsand remote con-flict spots alongthe way that werepart of the conflictwith the Japaneseafter Pearl Harbor.

“It was hot allthe time,” he said,noting both thetemperature andthe need for activeradar monitoring.

It was work anddedication frommen and womenlike Joles thateventually led tothe literal destruc-tion of the Japanese navy and eventual vic-tory of the Allied Forces.

Joles will soon turn 89 years old, which ishard to believe. While he is a fit, and amaz-ingly sharp fella, he is a rare exception formen of his generation and war pedigree.But while he admits to being “in prettygood shape,” his health served him well ona recent one-day, whirlwind jaunt he tookto the nation’s capital, as part of the Free-dom Honor Flight, a program where veter-ans of the era fly out on a one-day,all-expenses-paid VIP tour of America’sgreatest monuments and patriotic localesin Washington.

“It was really something!” Joles saidwith a schoolboy grin. “I really felt like Iwas somebody. I was so blessed.”

Joles’ journey took place on Sept. 22,when he departed from La Crosse with ap-proximately 100 other veterans of WWIIand the Korean War. Joles was also calledinto service for Korea, on top of his SouthPacific service.

“All we had to pay for was getting to LaCrosse,” he said, noting that just over twohours after they left, the plane arrived inWashington, where they were led on aunique tour of Washington that includedthe White House, Capitol building, Penta-gon, Arlington National Cemetery and allof the memorials that honor presidents,veterans from all conflicts and others.

“We never wasted any time,” he saidwith a nod, noting that their three tourbuses received police escorts the wholeway.

“Two squad cars and two motorcycles!”he exclaimed. “We never had to stop for asingle red light! You can’t even imagine.”

On top of the special diplomatic traffictreatment, the veterans were treated tobountiful food and drink at every location.To Joles’ stunned amazement, it included ateam of doctors, nurses and support per-sonnel who made the teams of veterans’journey as effortless and safe as possible.He said that while he was as able-bodiedas anyone, many of the seniors had a hardtime and needed wheelchairs and atten-dants, of which there were plenty.

“The amazing part? Those volunteerspaid $500 each to be a volunteer and help,”Joles said with a deep breath, looking outthe window of his spotless modular homebeside the highway. “I mean it, everythingwas planned out. We never wasted anytime. Amazing!”

He describes the Freedom Honor Flightas “a thank-you he never received,” and atrip that made him appreciate that serviceof over 13 million men and women whodropped their lives, careers, families andfuture to fight, not as a job, but to save theirnation and fight for freedom.

Joles mentions recent estimates that over1,000 veterans of his era are lost every day,and how the window of thanks is closingever faster.

“A lot of veterans never received a“thank-you” when they got home,” he ad-mits, adding that he was one of those peo-ple who escaped being thanked. “Otherthan by my parents.”

That changed with the Freedom Flight,where he said they were thanked for theirservice “all the time,” and by everyone in-volved.

“When we arrived back (in La Crossethat same night) there were at least 150people welcoming us home,” he said.“Plus the (UW-La Crosse) marching bandplaying ... I’ve never felt anything like that.

Nothing ever.”Joles has been married now for over 66

years and, in fact, he met his wife, Florence,on a blind date just after he was dis-charged.

“They said it would never work!” hejoked, as he recalls the pain he felt when hewas called back into service in 1951 forKorea, where he had to “leave two babiesand a wife at home.” He also lost his bud-ding sport shop business, with nobody leftto take it over.

But the Pentagon realized that callingdischarged vets back into service - manywith several children and careers - wasmaybe not the best idea, and he was againdischarged nine months later.

“But it was all part of God’s plan,” Jolessaid, nodding his head and looking outsideagain. “But sometimes I wonder if we’veever learned anything.”

He shakes his head and gets a hitch inhis voice on occasion as he recalls some ofthe horror stories of the war, both his ownand others that his fellow servicemen told.

“Iwo Jima, Iwo Jima, oh my. Thousandsof men slaughtered like dogs,” he takes adeep breath and looks outside in repose.“You wonder if we’ll ever learn.”

Joles returned home from WWII to a newlife, and then a few years later when he re-turned from Korean War duty. He madethe most of his time back, and later becamea renowned square-dancing teacher andclub leader, which kept both him and Flo-rence in great shape and filled their livesfor many nights a week. He promoted thatdancing culture with his years of runningthe Whispering Pines Methodist Camp, aswell as raising two sons.

If that wasn’t enough, Joles became anavid downhill skier, which all helped himin his later years, and also as he touredWashington recently.

“I spent a lot of time at the Iwo Jima Me-morial,” he said, adding that a little-knownsecret of the monument is an extra arm inthe statue. “Meant to be the hand of God ...a lot of tears were shed there.”

He also said the changing of the guard atthe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was astunning, and moving experience.

“That really stood out for me,” Joles aid.“You could hear the slap of the boots ring-ing.”

His recollection of that staccato soundlater turned into Joles telling a war story, atale of a terrifying run-in where he was onthe business end of an island-bombing raidby the Japanese, when the sirens went offat their base.

“I heard all these alarms everywhere,and I shot out running at probably 50 miles

an hour, running between all these giantcraters,” he said with the clarity of a mem-ory formed from terror. “I fell into a holewithout even seeing it, and fell right on topof a man. Oh, God, I thought. I thought I’dkilled him! But he looked up at me and toldme not to move ‘Stay there. You’re protect-ing me!’ he said.”

Joles lets out a laugh and shakes hishead, his gray shock of hair bobbing withhim like an exclamation mark, smile linesemerge that even the harsh work of FatherTime can’t cover.

He later tells a story of a certain latrine-cleaning episode involving way too muchgasoline, oil and a fellow serviceman whoended up “covered in manure, where allyou could see was his eyes and mouth!” hesaid with a laugh that shows his lungs arestill strong, as well. “That’s about the onlyfunny story I have, the rest of them aren’tso funny.”

Joles is a rare character, but a man who,with some prodding, admits his genera-tion’s service was something special. Buthe downplays his own heroics. “I wasdoing my duty, protecting my country. Itwasn’t just a job.”

While he occasionally falls into a right-fully melancholy mood when he talks ofwar, his trip to Washington seems to havesatisfied a hunger he never knew he had -a desire to reinforce that what they did wasreally worth it, that the tragedy of war cansometimes be for the good of mankind.

“Even with a broken hip, I climbed all 77steps of the Lincoln Memorial,” he saidproudly. “It was a long time coming.”

Joles thanks God often for all he has hadsince, and routinely says he is trulyblessed, but he also admits that it’s hard todescribe how war can affect a man’s souland leads to questions of humanity atmany turns.

“I wouldn’t give a penny to do it again,”he said with a quivering lip. “But I would-n’t take a million to have it back ... withoutmy faith, I’d probably quit tomorrow.”

But then he smiles again as he recalls histrip to D.C., and tells of when he watchedthe flag unfurl around the Iwo Jima Memo-rial as his group paused beside it. “Some-times ... sometimes it just grabs ya,” hesaid, with a thin smile.

Guys like Ike saved the world.

The Freedom Honor Flight trip is part of anational, nonprofit volunteer effort that is basedat 40 hubs across the nation, including LaCrosse. The efforts originated in Dayton, Ohio,seven years ago, and donations and volunteersare encouraged to visit their Web site at free-domhonorflight.org.

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ABOVE: Ike Joles, center, centerrow, was among a group of veteranswho toured Washington, D.C., lastmonth.

RIGHT: Jack, Florence, Ike and PaulJoles at Ike’s arrival back in La Crosse.

BELOW: “Thanks” posters werecommon at the La Crosse airport forwhen the veterans arrived back fromtheir trip.

Marine Sgt. Isaac“Ike” Joles Jr. as he wasin World War II

Ike Joles, standing in front of the toweringAir Force Memorial.

At the Korean War Memorial.

“Welcome Home” signs were common atthe La Crosse location where the veteransarrived back from their trip to the capital city.

The Washington Monument.


ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre hasa spectacular lineup for the upcoming hol-iday season in St. Croix Falls’ historic au-ditorium. Between music concerts, themain stage holiday production, and twovery special events, the venue will havelittle time to cool down as the tempera-tures drop outside.

The action begins when Festival wel-comes Ring of Kerry to the stage on Satur-day, Nov. 17. Ring of Kerry is abursting-with-energy Irish music groupfrom Minneapolis that captures the heartsof listeners. All five of its engaging musi-cians sing and play several instruments.With sounds that range from the thunderof the Irish bodhran drum to the sparkleof the hammered dulcimer; from the liltand rhythm of fiddle and guitar to thehaunting wails of the flute and penny-whistles, the band has developed a blendthat is animated, ruggedly beautiful andfun. Ring of Kerry has released three CDs:“St. Paddy’s Eve,” “Returning to theShore,” and the most recent, “Ride On.”This high-spirited concert will have youreveling in Celtic music. Joining the mu-sicians once again are Irish dancers fromSt. Paul.

Along with the Ring of Kerry concert,and also the opening weekend of “It’s aWonderful Life,” patrons will have aunique opportunity to browse throughhigh-quality art and support regional pro-fessional theater with the Artists for theArts fundraiser. On Nov. 17, 24 and 25, 10visual artists will have their works for saleat St. Croix Festival Theatre. Sculpture,paintings, glass, woodwork, metalworkand more will be on display in the ElbowRoom. Artists for the Arts will generouslydonate 20 percent of their proceeds to Fes-tival Theatre in support of programmingthat serves residents and visitors to the St.

Croix Valley. The gallery will open at 5p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, then at noon onSaturday and Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25.

Opening on Saturday of Thanksgivingweekend is the holiday production “It’s aWonderful Life,” directed by Festival’sown multitalented Ed Moersfelder. As thestory goes, it’s Christmas Eve and GeorgeBailey is ready to give up. Facing arrestfor bank fraud after being set up by thegreedy Mr. Potter, George is deeply trou-bled, despite his many selfless deeds.Heaven assigns Clarence Odbody, angelsecond class, to help George in his dark-est hour. A holiday gem, perfect foryoung and old, this production will warmyour heart and put life in perspective, justas the original Frank Capra movie did in1946. There are many school matinee

dates to choose from along with an exten-sive public performance schedule, andschool groups are invited to make reser-vations for an exciting field trip. “It’s aWonderful Life” runs from Nov. 24 – Dec.23.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, the ever-popularbluegrass band Monroe Crossing appearsfor one evening of unforgettable acousticmusic. Celebrating their 12th year to-gether, Monroe Crossing dazzles audi-ences with an electrifying blend of classicbluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfeltoriginals. Their airtight harmonies, razor-sharp arrangements, and onstage rapportmake them audience favorites across theUnited States and Canada. Monroe Cross-ing has recently welcomed a new bandmember to the fold: David Robinson onbanjo. Like Benji Flaming before him,Robinson joined the band at just 18 yearsof age. “David is a very mature and drivenyoung man with enormous talent. We’reso proud of him and feel blessed that hecame along just as we needed someonelike him,” says bass player Mark Ander-son.

Highlighting local talent, Festival’sChristmas Cabaret promises festive musicand more. This show, set for Sunday, Dec.16, is a year-end fundraising event includ-ing a social hour from 6:30-7:30 p.m. withthe artistic company, and then a uniqueand lovely performance featuring muchholiday music starting at 7:30 p.m. Reser-vations are needed by Saturday, Dec. 15,for this Sunday-evening event. A sug-gested donation of $15 will help ensurethat the arts continue to flourish throughanother season of theater, music and artseducation programming.

Finally, the 2012 Music Series ends on aflashy note with jazz violinist Randy Sa-bien on Friday, Dec. 21. Sabien has become

a Festival favorite since first performingthere in 2010. His story and his talent arerefreshing. Sabien heard the legendaryFrench jazz violinist Stephane Grappellifor the first time as a college freshman. Itinstantly converted his own musical direc-tion from classical violin to jazz. This andother influences began to meld into aunique, groove-oriented jazz/blues style,a sound that’s accessible to virtually any-one who hears Sabien play. Enjoy originalholiday music with Sabien in the acousti-cally superb historic auditorium.

Come and join in the holiday fun! Manyof these events are 2012 Flex Pass eligible.Flex Passes and single tickets for theseevents can be purchased on the Web at fes-tivaltheatre.org, by phone at 715-483-3387,or in person during box office hours. Fes-tival Theatre is located in downtown St.Croix Falls at 210 N. Washington St. - sub-mitted

Sienna Shoop, Frank Huber, and JaclynJohnson will star in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” –Photos submitted

Randy Sabien, jazz violinist, will close the2012 music series on Friday, Dec. 21.

The ever-popular bluegrass band Monroe Crossing appears for one evening Saturday, Dec.8, for unforgettable acoustic music. Celebrating their 12th year together, Monroe Crossing daz-zles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfeltoriginals.

Ring of Kerry will kick off the holiday season at Festival Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 17. Ringof Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group from Minneapolis that captures the heartsof listeners.

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LLuucckk“The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”LUCK – The Luck Drama Club had two

performances of “The Brothers GrimmSpectaculathon” on Friday and Saturday,Nov. 9 and 10, at the Luck High School.

The play is a comedic take on the origi-nal Grimm folk tales, presenting them as along story line, with each story connectingto other Grimm tales, with a few creativeadditions, such as a talking fish, the devil’sgrandmother and more. Sadly, the produc-tion did not include any talking crab peo-ple, who voiced their objections severaltimes. – Greg Marsten

Rapunzel, Hannah Karl, right, lets down her hair for the evil Hayley Dikkers.

Even talking fish can get the hook stuck on occasion.

Gretel, Megan Bartylla, right, is upset because Hansel, MattThompson, middle, succumbs to the evil witch’s house of candy, asPeer Pressure, Maddie Joy, looks on.

Narrator Jordan Bazey, left, and radioactive hair careproduct example, Reilly Giller, discuss Rapunzel’spredicament.

The Disney trademark issue was addressedin a straightforward, professional manner, asMegan Bartylla proved.

Kylie Rich contemplates her numerous soulsales and the conflicts that arise.

In the final rundown of the whole story - in less than two minutes - we see all the characters and their connections.Pictured (L to R): Logan Potvin, Jordan Bazey, John Dikkers, Kylie Rich, Matt Thompson and Hayley Dikkers.

Photos byGreg Marsten

The BrothersGrimm, JesPedersen andTanner Nielsen,L to R, beforetheir tales were“ a d j u s t e d ”slightly, by theLuck DramaClub.

The Big, BadWolf is not asbad as LittleRed RidingHood, WhitneyPetersen, whoshows him afew thingsabout “packingheat.”


SSiirreenn“Jack and the Beanstalk”

The Orchestranians are shown performing their number, “Orchestrania.”

Things are not looking up for Milky, Princess Harp, Goose or Lucia. Shown (L to R): AmberMoore, Nikki Dalsveen, Mackenzie Brown and Elizabeth Dunn.

Lucas Stiemann as Jack,left, trades a precious heir-loom for bean seeds.

Shown are the colorful carnies of Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “Jack andthe Beanstalk” at Siren School this past weekend, Nov. 9 - 10.

Old Jeb, played by Josiah Wegner, pushes his aging body tothe limit during “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Siren School.

High up on the beanstalk is the bird land that hasbeen missing a goose that laid the golden egg eversince the giant stole her. That is not bothering theowl, played by Abby Hayman, too much, as you cansee.

The giant and Lucia can’t seem to agree about what should be forsupper in the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “Jackand the Beanstalk” at the Siren School Friday and Saturday, Nov.9-10.

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I N T E R ! C O U N T Y L E A D E R • I N T E R ! C O U N T Y L E A D E R • I N T E R ! C O U N T Y L E A D E R

All-Leader volleyball team

All-Leader volleyball second-team athletes

Bella NelsonJunior / Luck

Tessa ClemensonJunior / Luck

Jaimee BuckSenior / Luck

Kylie PeweSenior/ Grantsburg

Sam SchwiegerSenior / Grantsburg

Ashley DexterSenior / Luck

Shauna JorgensonSenior / Unity

Alexandria HolmstromJunior / Webster

Macy HansonJunior / Grantsburg

Sydney GeisnessSenior / St. Croix Falls

Natalie SempfSenior/ St. Croix Falls

Kierstyn CampbellJunior / St. Croix Falls

Raelyn TretsvenSophomore / Webster

Sarah BaderSenior / Unity

Camille MarstenJunior / Luck

RuthAnn PedersenSenior /Grantsburg

Brittany CoulterSenior/ Siren

Angela GoreSophomore/ Luck

Carly GustafsonJunior / Frederic

Maddie RamichJunior / Unity

S P O R T S N E W S O R S C O R E S T O R E P O R T ? • P H O N E : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 2 3 6 • FA X : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 1 1 7 • E - M A I L : m s e e g e r @ c e n t u r y t e l . n e t

FFALL ALL SSPORTSPORTSby Marty SeegerLeader staff writer

LEADER LAND – Area volleyball teams continue to getbetter and better, which makes choosing the athletes forthe 2012 All-Leader volleyball team even more difficultthis season. And along with two Lakeland teams includ-ing Luck and Grantsburg representing the Lakeland Con-ference at the state championships this fall the decisionmaking was an added challenge, but it will come as no

surprise to many that this year’s list is heavy on athletesfrom the purple and red of Grantsburg and Luck.

Along with a long list of determined and dedicated ath-letes, coaches Jen Nelson of Luck and Deb Allaman-John-son deserve a mention too as our Leader Land co-coachesof the year. They’ll continue to keep the area strong in vol-leyball for years to come, and continue to set the bar highfor other area teams.

Honorable Mention: Frederic: Lara Harlander andKendra Mossey. Grantsburg: Arrika Davison and GraceCorbin. Luck: Whitney Petersen and Jenni Holdt. Siren:Raven Emery and Liz Brown. St. Croix Falls: JessicaRademacher and Matti Gerlach. Unity: Carly Ince andOlivia Nelson. Webster: Christina Weis and Marissa El-liot.


All-Leader football teamby Marty SeegerLeader staff writer

LEADER LAND – High school footballcontinued to evolve with the addition ofeight-man football this season for bothSiren and Luck, but despite fewer athleteson the field, the quality of football talentin the area remained strong once again.Among one of the best area talents wasFrederic’s Adam Chenal, who earnedfirst-team all-conference honors for the

third straight year and led the Vikingsfootball team in tackles three straight sea-sons. Chenal earned a coveted spot as asafety on the 2012 Northwest All-RegionTeam, which selects from larger schoolssuch as Medford, Mosinee and North-western to name a few. He was also re-garded as one of the top running backs inthe area this season.

There will be more changes to come in2013, and the Inter-County Leader looks

forward to the changes and continuing tocover the talented athletes in NorthwestWisconsin who continue to challenge theselection process. In the end, all of ourpicks would be a welcomed addition toany team, including the list of those whomade it as an honorable mention.

Congratulations on another successfulseason for our area teams in the LakelandNorth Conference and Lakeland 8-ManConference.

Honorable Mention: Frederic: GarrettWendelboe and Blain Clemons. Grants-burg: Dakota Linke and Colton Tretsven.Luck: Eric Blaser and Joe Christensen.Siren: Josh Lemieux and Shay Johnson.St. Croix Falls: Adam Erickson andMichael Chernyaev. Unity: Jacob Ruckand Evan Lunda. Webster: Dillon Reederand Alex Spafford.

All-Leader football team selections

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FALL SPORTS

Chris SchornSenior

Frederic

Mitch EggeSeniorUnity

Joe GaffneyJunior

Grantsburg

Trevor DexterSophomore

Luck

Chandler WitzanySenior

Grantsburg

Karsten PetersenJuniorLuck

Zac JohnsonJuniorUnity

Jake SommerSenior

St. Croix Falls

Aaron KoshatkaSeniorUnity

Greg PetersonSophomore

Frederic

Ian LexenSenior

Frederic

Jared EmeryJuniorSiren

Brandon RyanSenior

Grantsburg

Trent StraponSophomore

Luck

Connor MyersSenior

Grantsburg

Cash HickethierJuniorUnity

Reuben MixsookeSeniorSiren

Jaryd BradenJunior

Frederic

Bryce RyanSenior

Grantsburg

Connor McGinnitySeniorLuck

Aaron DietmeierJunior

Webster

Lucas WillisSenior

Grantsburg

Alex LennartsonSeniorUnity

Oliver RaboinJuniorUnity

Brad PetersonSenior

Frederic

Evan ArmourSeniorLuck

Brodie KunzeSeniorLuck

Justin PeperSeniorUnity

Adam ChenalSenior

Frederic

Kyle SorensenSeniorUnity

David CrandellSenior

Frederic

Ryan StrenkeSenior

Frederic

Joe RademacherJunior

St. Croix Falls

Cliff BenjaminJunior

Webster

Kyle HunterSeniorLuck


Hacker’s LanesSunday Afternoon Youth

Standings: Back 2 The North 18.5, A.J.R.17, DCF 16.5, Team 16, The Bowlers 15,We Bowl 13.Boys games: Jordan Bazey (TB) 226,Kyle Hunter (TB) 198, David Lindberg(TN) 193.Boys series: Jordan Bazey (TB) 537,Kyle Hunter 500, Charlie Lindberg (DCF)493.Girls games: Avery Steen (AJR) 206,Julia Owens (DCF) 140, Kerrigan Ekholm(T) 97.Girls series: Avery Steen (AJR) 488,Julia Owens (DCF) 373, Kerrigan Ekholm275.Team games: The Bowlers 513, DCF470, A.J.R. 457.Team series: The Bowlers 1484, DCF1357, A.J.R. 1256.

Monday Afternoon RetiredStandings: Bears 26, Hummingbirds 22,Vultures 21, Eagles 21, Night Hawks 19,Badgers 18, Swans 16. Men’s games (Handicap): Gene Pouti238, Ron Noble 227, Dale Johnson 216.Men’s series (Handicap): Gene Pouti608, Ron Noble 593, Tony Deiss 576.Women’s games (Handicap): PatBresina 214, Sandy Bannie 213, JackieGiller 209. Women’s series (Handicap): JoanChapman 594, Pat Bresina 585, Lila Lar-son 576.Team games (Handicap): Eagles 802,Vultures 801, Bears 756.Team series (Handicap): Eagles 2268,Hummingbirds 2227, Vultures 2215.

Tuesday ClassicStandings: Yellow Lake Lodge 77, BottleShop 76.5, Great Northern Outdoors 75.5,Pioneer Bar 64, Northern Home & Im-provement and House of Wood 48.5. Individual games: Jerry Burnham 244,Ricky Daniels 235, Ed Bitler 233.Individual series: Chris Olson 653, EdBitler 628, Brett Daeffler 622.Team games: Great Northern Outdoors657, Pioneer Bar 590, Bottle Shop 588.Team series: Great Northern Outdoors1854, House of Wood 1684, Yellow LakeLodge 1663.Consecutive strikes (5 or more): EdBitler 6x = 233, Brett Daeffler 6x = 232.Games 50 pins or more above average:Jerry Burnham 244 (+60), Ricky Daniels235 (+51).Splits converted: 4-5: Maynard Stevens;9-10: Maynard Stevens; 5-10 BruceTeigen; 3-4-6-7 Ricky Daniels.

Wednesday Night EarlyStandings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 25,Lake Services Unlimited 23, S&S TreeBird Shoppe 22.5, Skol Bar 22, PioneerBar 21, Cummings Lumber 20, LarsenAuto Center 13.5, Stotz & Co. 13.Individual games: Brett Daeffler (DQM)248, Mark Bohn (SB) 226, Jim Sladky(S&S) and Brett Daeffler (DQM) 222.Individual series: Brett Daeffler (DQM)652, Oliver Baillargeon (DQM) 619, CurtisRenfroe (SB) 598.Team games: Skol Bar 938, Daeffler’sQuality Meats 926, Skol Bar 900.Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats2714, Skol Bar 2688, Pioneer Bar 2546.

Thursday EarlyStandings: Red Iron Studios 19, Ameri-can Family Siren 18, Daeffler’s QualityMeats 16.5, Grindell Law Offices 14, Wik-strom Construction 13, Hell Raisers 10,Kinetico 8, Fab Four 4.5. Individual games: Ed Bitler (RIS) 247,Dave Grindell (GLO) 246, Bryce Daeffler(DQM) 213.Individual series: Ed Bitler (RIS) 683,Bryce Daeffler (DQM) 627, Nick Skow(DQM) 581.Team games: Red Iron Studios 617, Da-effler’s Quality Meats 588, Grindell LawOffices 578.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats1744, Red Iron Studios 1658, Fab Four1524.Consecutive strikes (5 or more): EdBitler 5x = 247, Dave Grindell 6x = 246.Games 50 pins or more above average:Dave Grindell 246 (+67).Series 100 or more above average:Bryce Daeffler 627 (+105).Splits converted: 2-7: Bruce Wikstrom;3-10: Brandon Ayd; 4-7-10: Mike Skow; 6-8 Dave Hall.

Friday Night LadiesStanding: Pin Heads 51.5, SKM 44.5,Junque Art 44, The Leader 37, FredericDesign 33.Individual games: Austin Otis 223,Margie Traun 206, Karen Carlson 200.Individual series: Margie Traun 539,Karen Carlson 539, Gail Linke 531.Team games: Pin Heads 644, SKM 628,The Leader 582.Team series: Pin Heads 1764, SKM1763, The Leader 1713.Games 50 or more above average:Austin Otis and Mindy Linke.

Saturday Night MixedStandings: Rebel Alliance, Pin Choppers,Skowl, Handicaps, New Team, Lakers,Luck-E.Men’s games: Mark Bohn 259, EugeneRuhn 218, Mark Bohn 216.Men’s series: Mark Bohn 668, EugeneRuhn 581, Michael Feist 563.Women’s games: Deb Ingram 201, DebIngram 195, Brenda Weierke 183.Women’s series: Deb Ingram 562, JoAnnMarek 477, Ramona Renfroe 468.Team games: Handicaps 959, New Team943, Handicaps 901.Team series: Handicaps 2738, New Team2627, Rebel Alliance 2591.

McKenzie LanesMonday Night Madness

Standings: Alleycats 42, Eagle Lounge39, Bon Ton 35, Mishaps 28.Individual game: Barbara Benson 182,Debbie Trombley 139, Judy Maier 136.Individual series: Barbara Benson 485,Debbie Trombley 365, Pam Alleva 365.Team games (Handicap): Eagle Lounge602, Bon Ton 590.Team series (Handicap): Bon Ton 1680,Eagle Lounge 1666.

Monday Night LadiesStandings: McKenzie Lanes 94, MilltownAppliance 91.5, Metal Products 84, WolfCreek Log Furniture 81, Alyeska Contract-ing 78, Edina Divas 77, Frederic Truck &Trailer 70.5, Bye 30.Individual games: Jennifer Lehman 195,Kathy McKenzie 194, Marie Sogge 192.Individual series: Kathy McKenzie 519,Toni Sloper 498, Yvonne Snyder 486.Team games (Handicap): Milltown Appli-ance 848.Team series (Handicap): Milltown Appli-ance 2428.

Tuesday Women’sStandings: Tomlinson Insurance 108.5,Kindred Spirits 107, Custom Outfitter102.5, Hauge Dental 94.5, Country Gals74.5, Kassel Tap 67, LC’s Gals 64, GutterDusters 62. Individual games: Jane Smith 199, ChrisGage 195, Trisha Jansen and Shirley Wil-son 194.Individual series: Shirley Wilson 536,Eileen Tomlinson 512, Kathy Braund 505.Team games (Handicap): Tomlinson In-surance 896, Kindred Spirits 824, KasselTap 796.Team series (Handicap): Tomlinson In-surance 2541, Kindred Spirits 2358,Country Gals 2290.

Tuesday Night Men’sStandings: Dream Lawn 38.5, TheDugout 38, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 35.5, Cen-turview Park 31.5, McKenzie Lanes 30,Hack’s Pub 24.5, Steve’s Appliance 22,The Cobbler Shop 20.

Individual games: Donny Potting Jr. 279,Darren McKenzie 259, Brian Mottaz 258.Individual series: Donny Potting Jr. 782,Gene Braund 681, Jason Schultz 676.Team games (Hadicap): Dream Lawn1252.Team series (Handicap): Dream Lawn3513.

Wednesday Early LeagueStandings: Dalles House 52, AdamarkRepair 44, Gehrman Auto Body 36, Great-land Transportation 35, Cutting Edge 33,Balsam Branch Transport 28, Suzie Q’s22, Bye 6.Men’s games: Merlin Fox 246, MarkKamish 246, Chris Madison 226.Men’s series: Merlin Fox 683, MarkKamish 664, Dennis Hansen 605.Women’s games: Janice Fox 177, Jus-tine Melin 177, Brenda Lehmann 156.Women’s series: Janice Fox 460, JustineMelin 447, Brenda Lehmann 435.Team games (Handicap): Dalles House771.Team series (Handicap): Dalles House1972.

Wednesday Night Men’sStandings: Harvest Moon 14, HanjoFarms 12, Dalles Electrician 12, Tiger Ex-press 10, McKenzie Lanes 6, Edina Re-alty 6, Davy’s Construction 2, Reed’sMarina 2. Individual games: Jim McKenzie 279,Greg Dick 269, Bill Swenson 265.Individual series: Craig Willert 689,Gene Braund 668, Greg Dick 661.Team games (Handicap): Harvest Moon1109, Tiger Express 1076.Team series (Handicap): Harvest Moon3108, Tiger Express 3057.

Thursday Night LadiesStandings: Hauge Dental 118.5, CentralBank 113, Hack’s Pub 108, Cutting EdgePro 104.5, KJ’s 99, Eagle Valley Bank 87,Truhlsen Chiropractic 86, Bont Chiroprac-tic 84.Individual games: Jane Smith 210,Jackie Patterson 200, Jen Tober 198.Individual series: Jennifer Whelan 526,Jane Smith 523, Lonnie Stowell 520.Team games: Cutting Edge Pro 839,Hauge Dental 773, Eagle Valley Bank768.Team series: Cutting Edge Pro 2290,Hauge Dental 2273, Hack’s Pub 2170.

Saturday Night MixedStandings: Roller Coasters 47, The In-Laws 47, Eureka Bombers 45.5, The Bald& The Beautiful 45, T-Dawgs 45, CuttingEdge Pro Shop 44, B&K Cousins 41,D.I.F.F. 25.5.Men’s games: Cory Crowell 245, DarrenMcKenzie 237, Rick Katzmark 235.Men’s series: Rick Katzmark 644, CoryCrowell 631, Darren McKenzie 604.Women’s games: Lana McKenzie 204,Kathy Braund 176, Brenda Lehmann 174.Women’s series: Lana McKenzie 506,Kathy Braund 500, Brenda Lehmann 488.Team games (Handicap): Cutting EdgePro Shop 1005, Eureka Bombers 944,The Bald & The Beautiful 929.Team series (Handicap): Cutting EdgePro Shop 2873, Eureka Bombers 2727,Roller Coasters 2657.

Jr. leagueBoys games: Ayden McKenzie 141,Roen Aronson 134, Matthew Peterson115.Boys series: Ayden McKenzie 331, RoenAronson 331, Matthew Peterson 293.Girls games: Danielle Ahlm 118, ElsieFlom 87, Paulina Peterson 77.Girls series: Danielle Ahlm 332, ElsieFlom 218, Taylor Lehner 191.

Black & OrangeEarly Birds

Standings: Yellow River Saloon 27-9,Black & Orange 21.5-14.5, Gandy DancerSaloon 12-24, The Tap 11.5-24.5. Individual games: Kay Casey (YRS)185, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 167, LindaStrong (YRS) 159.Individual series: Marcy Viebrock (B&O)484, Kay Casey (YRS) 471, Linda Strong(YRS) 461.Team games: Yellow River Saloon 908,Black & Orange 857, Gandy Dancer Sa-loon 840.Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2688,Black & Orange 2542, Gandy Dancer Sa-loon 2490.

Monday Night Men’sStandings: Black & Orange 21-15, Larry’sLP 20-16, Ed’s Logging 17-19, Player Mo-torsports 14-22. Individual games: George Kern (B&O)208, Dean Eytcheson (EL) 199, CurtPhelps (EL) and Jack Witzany (L) 192.Individual series: Dean Eytcheson (EL)543, Mark Holmstrom (B&O) 518, CurtPhelps (EL) 514.Team games: Black & Orange 988,Larry’s LP 939, Ed’s Logging 929.Team series: Black & Orange 2715,Larry’s LP 2694, Ed’s Logging 2668.

Tuesday TippersStandings: Main Home Services, Gob’sGals, A&H Country Market, West PointLodge.Individual games: Nancy Growe (MHS)238, Vivian Marx (GG) 234 and 224.Individual series: Vivian Marx (GG) 635,Nancy Growe (MHS) 622, Laura Main(MHS) 597.Team games: Main Home Services 786,Gob’s Gals 776, West Point Lodge 762.Team series: Main Home Services 2263,Gob’s Gals 2247, West Point Lodge 2209.Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Mari-lyn Needham.Games 50 or more above average:Nancy Gowe.

TNTStandings: Cashco 25-15, Flower Power23-17, Larry’s LP 18-22, Homestead Cafe14-26.Individual games: Mary Smith (C) 208,Jennifer Kern (L) 185, Cheryl Scallon (C)170.Individual series: Mary Smith (C) 530,Jennifer Kern (L) 517, Cheryl Scallon (C)478.Team games: Cashco 869, Flower Power867, Larry’s LP 827.Team series: Cashco 2581, FlowerPower 2452, Homestead Café 2438.Games 50 or more above average:Mary Smith 208 (+67).Series 100 or more above average:Mary Smith 530 (+122).

Wednesday Night Men’sStandings: Cashco 30-6, Lions 25-11,Black & Orange 20-16, Zia Louisa’s 18-18,Pheasant Inn 14-22, Vacant 1-35.Individual games: Mike Zajac (C) 232,Gene Ackland (ZL) 216, Fred Zajac (C)203.Individual series: Mike Zajac (C) 592,Michael Anesi (ZL) 564, Gene Ackland(ZL) 556.Team games: Zia Louisa’s 996, Black &Orange 969, Cashco 944.Team series: Zia Louisa’s 2772, Cashco2758, Black & Orange 2729.

Games 50 or more above average: MikeZajac 232 (+64).Series 100 or more above average:Michael Anesi 564 (+102).

Early RisersStandings: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair De-sign 27-13, Black & Orange 21-19, GandyDancer 20-20, 10th Hole 12-28. Individual games: Millie Hansen (GNHD)198, Pam Dildine (10th) 172, Claudia Pe-terson (GD) and Joan Java Hahr (10th)164.Individual series: Millie Hansen (GNHD)469, Pam Dildine (10th) 452, Donna Crain(GD) 436.Team games: Gandy Dancer 762,Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 754,10th Hole 726.Team series: Gandy Dancer 2163,Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 2138,Black & Orange 2058.Games 50 or more above average: Mil-lie Hanson 198 (+76).Series 100 or more above average: Mil-lie Hanson 198 (+76).

Thursday Night LadiesStandings: Dolls w/Balls 26-6, YellowRiver Saloon 16-16, Pour House 12-20,Rollettes 10-22.Individual games: Jacquelyn Churchill(Dw/B) 185, Audrey Pardun (YRS) 172,Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 169.Individual series: Jacquelyn Churchill(Dw/B) 531, Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 434,Kim Benjamin Rivers (R) 431.Team games: Dolls w/Balls 772, YellowRiver Saloon 757, Pour House 739.Team series: Dolls w/Balls 2182, YellowRiver Saloon 2073, Pour House 2036.

Friday Afternoon MixStandings: Tasmanian Devils 17-11, Mis-Splits 16-12, Fantastic Four 14-14, Bowl-ing Buds 9-19. Men’s games: Wayne Lundeen (FF) 212,Jerry Burnham (BB) 183, Jim Thompson(MS) 178.Men’s series: Wayne Lundeen (FF) 517,John Vanous (TD) 498, Jim Thompson(MS) 482.Women’s games: Vicki Wier (TD) 168,Jean Thompson (MS) 151, Char Vanous(TD) 149.Women’s series: Vicki Wier (TD) 481,Jean Thompson (MS) 2354, Char Vanous(TD) 399.Team games: Mis-Splits and TasmanianDevils 828, Fantastic Four 778, BowlingBuds 769.Team series: Tasmanian Devils 2376,Mis-Splits 2354, Fantastic Four 2329.Splits converted: 6-7 Jean Thompson.

Denny’s Downtown LanesSunday Afternoon Mix

Standings: Wild Ones 43.5, Spare Us 38,Hi-Low Rollers 36, Sisters D 22.5.Individual games: Jim Loomis 181, ScottLamphere 174, Jamie Mier 170.Individual series: Jim Loomis 487, JamieMier 481, Scott Lamphere 449.Team games: Spare Us 278, Spare Us250, Wild Ones 247.Team series: Spare Us 760, Wild Ones722, Sisters D 703.

Wednesday Night Men’sStandings: Boyd’s Outdoor Power 33,Radio Shack 32, Wood River Pharmacy30, Grantsburg Sanitary 24, Fiedler Ford17, Dummy Team 11. Individual games (Handicap): DennisMcKenzie 259, Chris Olson 247, BeauCarey 233.Individual series (Handicap): ChrisOlson 694, Beau Carey 625, DennisMcKenzie 620.Team games (Handicap): Fiedler Ford1037, Radio Shack 1010, Boyd’s OutdoorPower 1004.Team series (Handicap): Fiedler Ford2853, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 2852, RadioShack 2849.

A R E A B O W L I N G R E S U L T S

FF A L LA L L LL E A D E RE A D E R SS P O R T SP O R T S

West Lakeland all-conference volleyball teamAll-conference

Bella Nelson LuckSydney Geisness St. Croix FallsKylie Pewe GrantsburgTessa Clemenson LuckSam Schwieger GrantsburgSarah Bader UnityJaimee Buck LuckShauna Jorgenson UnityAlexandria Holmstrom Webster Maddie Ramich UnityRaelyn Tretsven Webster

Macy Hanson GrantsburgAshley Dexter LuckNatalie Sempf St. Croix Falls

Honorable m entionRuthAnn Pedersen GrantsburgBrittany Coulter SirenCarly Ince UnityCarly Gustafson FredericKierstyn Campbell St. Croix FallsOlivia Nelson UnityMarissa Elliot Webster

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Bad news and goodnews

Leader Land deerarchers are checkingin with a signifi-cantly lower successrate this fall. Is thisdue to a reducedherd size, thanks tocheap and liberallyavailable (and uti-lized) antlerlesstags in previousseasons? Or has theemergency deer-baiting ban servedto take away a bitof the advantagearchers enjoyedduring the “baitand shoot” era? We’ll know even more ina couple of weeks when the Wisconsinfirearm deer season tallies are in thebooks.

Wolf watchMedia sources indicate that as of Sun-

day, Nov. 11, a mere 64 timberwolves hadbeen killed in Wisconsin’s 2012 sea-son. That’s still far short of the state’s des-ignated quota of 115. Good luck to alllegally licensed Badger State wolfhunters who are seeking to bag one ofthese noble and majestic beasts.

Basketball openerThe Thursday, Nov. 15, basketball

openers for Unity, Frederic and Webstermark the earliest boys hoop lid-lifter datein recent memory. Check out TheSwami’s predictions elsewhere on thispage. Most experts figure coach RickGiller’s Luck Cardinals boys will easilystroll to another conference title after aone-year hiatus. Kyle Hunter, Evan Ar-mour, Karsten Petersen, John Denny,Trent Strapon, Dylan Lemay and BrodyKunze are some of the Cardinal starswho will probably display an undefeated

West Lakeland Conference record oncethe smoke clears in February. Meanwhile,the Siren Dragon girls are favoredto walk away with another league titleafter their own brief absence from thewinner’s circle in 2011-12.

Declining enrollmentHere’s some interesting 2012 local high

school enrollment numbers pilfered fromthe most recent issue of the WIAA bul-letin: Webster, 219; Siren, 130; Grants-burg, 293; St. Croix Falls, 349; Unity, 291;Luck, 134; and Frederic, 147. Respec-tively, those are averages of 54, 32, 71, 87,73, 33 and 37 students per high schoolclass. It seems that when it comes to sus-taining enrollment totals, 1.8 children perhousehold isn’t working out so well insome local communities.

Time marches on for local bird-dog manSpies working the game-bird hunting

community say that star 1960s Frederic

Vikings football running back BrianJohnson recently acquired the fourthprize Brittany spaniel hunting dog he’sowned in the last 30 years or so. Not longafter his days on the FHS gridiron ended,Johnson – with the help of hisfirst Brittany – emerged as one of the re-gion’s top grouse hunters. And he’s stillplying his craft today although pheasantsare now his primary quarry.

First buck1974; 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon, Nov.

23; about 35 degrees, cloudy and dreary;no snow; 6.5 x 55 Swedish mauser; 8-pointer, 60 yards, broadside; one shot tothe neck; Dad, uncle and cousin quicklyon the scene. Do you remember your firstbuck?

John Ryan may be reached [email protected].

JohnRyan

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The PredictionKing has barelyhad time to re-spond to all thewell-wishes andacclaim he justifi-ably received forrecording a 79-per-cent success rateduring footballseason. But there’sscant time to reston his laurels withthe 2012-13 basket-ball season alreadybeginning forsome Leader Landteams on Thurs-day, Nov. 15.

This week’s forecast will be offeredsans game-by-game commentary, butrest assured that the “prognosticatingpoet” format will be back in future edi-tions of the Leader.

Boys gamesCumberland 58, Webster 43Osceola 47, Unity 45Frederic 52, Turtle Lake 51Luck 77, Shell Lake 40Frederic 63, Solon Springs 59

Girls gamesUnity 53, Clear Lake 41Frederic 49, Solon Springs 40Cumberland 39, Luck 27Siren 57, Clear Lake 40

The Swami answers all e-mails and can bereached at [email protected].

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PREDICTS

First team offensePost. Player Team Yr.QB Zach St. Aubin Cameron 12QB Lucas Willis Grantsburg 12RB Kyle Sorensen Unity 12RB Alex Almquist Cameron 12RB Jordan Bainter Flambeau 12Rec. Joe Koernecke Cameron 12Rec. Bryce Ryan Grantsburg 12OL Travis Lundeen Cameron 12OL Alex Lennartson Unity 12OL Cash Hickethier Unity 11OL Dalton Anders Flambeau 11OL David Crandell Frederic 12

Second team offensePost. Player Team Yr.QB Jaryd Braden Frederic 11RB Jake Sommer St. Croix Falls 12RB Joe Rademacher St. Croix Falls 11RB Aaron Dietmeier Webster 11RB Adam Chenal Frederic 12Rec. Connor Myers Grantsburg 12Rec. Pat Dernovsek Flambeau 11OL James Lawson Cameron 10OL Brad Peterson Frederic 12OL Adam Erickson St. Croix Falls 11OL Chandler Witzany Grantsburg 12OL Clifford Benjamin Webster 11

First team defensePost. Player Team Yr.DL Justin Peper Unity 12DL Oliver Raboin Unity 11DL Ryan Strenke Frederic 12LB Joe Rademacher St. Croix Falls 11LB Brandon Ryan Grantsburg 12LB Michael Scharenbrook Flambeau 12LB Clifford Benjamin Webster 11DB Adam Chenal Frederic 12DB Justis Hagberg Cameron 12DB Aaron Koshatka Unity 12DB Aaron Dietmeier Webster 11DB Connor Myers Grantsburg 12

Second team defensePost. Player Team Yr.DL Cordell Mateski Flambeau 12DL Kyle Heinsohn Cameron 10DL Jordan Bainter Flambeau 12LB Marcus Brion Cameron 11LB David Crandell Frederic 12LB Mitch Egge Unity 12LB Isaac McKittrick Flambeau 12DB Lucas Morgan Cameron 11DB Zack Johnson Unity 11DB Pat Dernovsek Flambeau 11DB Jaryd Braden Frederic 11DB Michael Chernyaev St. Croix Falls 12

BOYS BASKETBALLStandings

Team Conf. OverallFrederic Vikings 0-0 0-0Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 0-0Luck Cardinals 0-0 0-0Siren Dragons 0-0 0-0St. Croix Falls Saints 0-0 0-0Unity Eagles 0-0 0-0Webster Tigers 0-0 0-0

UpcomingThursday, November 157:30 p.m. Unity at Osceola

Frederic at Turtle LakeCumberland at Webster

Tuesday, November 205:45 p.m. Solon Springs at Frederic 7 p.m. St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central7:30 p.m. Luck at Shell Lake

BOYS HOCKEYStandings

Team OverallBlizzard 0-0

UpcomingMonday, November 19TBD Scrimmage at Siren

GIRLS BASKETBALLStandings

Team Conf. OverallFrederic Vikings 0-0 0-0Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 0-0Luck Cardinals 0-0 0-0Siren Dragons 0-0 0-0St. Croix Falls Saints 0-0 0-0Unity Eagles 0-0 0-0Webster Tigers 0-0 0-0

UpcomingSaturday, November 175:30 p.m. Amery at St. Croix Falls scrimmageTuesday, November 205:30 p.m. Unity at Shell Lake scrimmage7:30 p.m. Siren at Clear Lake

Luck at CumberlandSolon Springs at Frederic

GIRLS HOCKEYStandings

Team OverallBlizzard 0-0

UpcomingWednesday, November 21TBD Blizzard at Baldwin

LEADER SPORTSSCOREBOARD

Lakeland North all-conference football team

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The 2012 gun deerseason opener is wellwithin sight this Satur-day, Nov. 17, and forthe past 15 or so years,78-year-old Joan Zei-gler has made the gundeer opener a yearlytradition with her hus-band Charles and theirthree sons at a cabinnear Cushing.

Zeigler didn’t starthunting until shortlyafter her retirement inthe late ‘90s, except thatshe did hunt once ortwice not long after get-ting married. For theseveral years that fol-lowed, she eitherstayed home or went shopping while herhusband and sons went hunting. How-ever, with a little encouragement fromher family, she decided to take up hunt-ing once again.

“I guess if you can’t fight ‘em, you’vegot to join ‘em,” she said with a laugh,admitting that her family is quite proudto have her sharing in the excitement ofhunting with them each year, especiallyduring the fall when weather is a bitwarmer.

“They talked me into going rifle hunt-ing in the wintertime … then the boyssaid, ‘You should try it in the fall becauseit’s beautiful and it isn’t as cold,’ becauseI freeze so bad,” she said.

Zeigler says she probably enjoys hunt-ing in the fall the best and has taken some

nice bucks over the years with her cross-bow, which included a nice 10-pointerthat was pictured in the Inter-CountyLeader four years ago. Zeigler isn’t one tobrag and says she’s never really kepttrack of the deer she’s taken over theyears, but her husband was happy toshare the photo of the 10-pointer, and it’spossible that he also shared the photo ofher most recent success in taking a 4-point buck with a crossbow this season.

“Well, I’m kind of embarrassed aboutit!” she said.

On one hand, Zeigler seemed a littleembarrassed for getting a phone call fromthis reporter out of the blue, congratulat-ing her on another fine buck, but also be-cause it was smaller than some of theother deer she had taken over the years.She generally holds out for a bigger buck.

And she was maybe a little embar-rassed, too, for the fact that her husband,or someone, (she could only guess duringour phone conversation) submitted aphoto to the newspaper again. Eitherway, I encouraged Zeigler that any deerwas a good deer, especially since she wasable to share the experience with her hus-band.

Zeigler said she’d hunted several timesthis season but this was actually the firstbuck she had seen while sitting in an ele-vated stand she described as lookingmore like a playhouse. When the buckfirst appeared, her husband asked if itwas big enough to shoot.

“I said, ‘Well, it looks like a big deer butI want more horns!’” said Zeigler, towhich her husband replied, “Well, itlooks really nice. If it comes over, wouldyou take a shot at it?’

“And I said yes I would,” Zeigler re-called. “So that was it!”

For the first time this year, any hunterwith a gun deer license and gun deer car-

cass tags can hunt with a crossbow dur-ing the gun season, including the muzzle-loader season. Zeigler will be taking therifle this weekend, like so many others,but said she wouldn’t have taken part inthe archery season had it not been forcrossbows because a regular compoundbow is too difficult to draw.

“They’re very accurate,” said Zeigler.“You can have a scope … the only thing isyou can only shoot once. There’s no load-ing it up and taking the second shot onit.”

With the addition of crossbows to therifle and muzzleloader seasons, it seemsonly a matter of time before crossbowsbecome commonplace in the archery sea-sons, not just for those 65 and older orthose with special disability permits. ForZeigler, it seems the only thing that willbe holding her back from another hunt-ing season is the weather.

“If it gets really cold, then I don’t getout as much,” she said, but added if theweather is decent for the first couple ofdays she’ll be out before sunrise andlikely won’t get back to the cabin until thesun sets.

Get someone you know involvedUnless you’ve been living in a bomb

shelter for the past 15 years, or so, youprobably know by now that there’s a sig-nificant push to get more people involvedin the outdoors through hunting and fish-ing, especially with the women andyouth of this nation. But no matter theage, gender or even ability, it’s importantto at least try to introduce someone newto the tradition of hunting. Zeigler was-n’t exactly new to hunting, but may nothave given hunting a try without the en-couragement from her husband and sons.In fact, using Zeigler as inspiration, I even

went as far as mentioning to myGrandma Carol, who just turned 74, thatshe, too, still has time to get a license forthe big hunt this weekend.

“I’ll be hunting for something for youguys to eat,” she said promptly. “Besides,I don’t look good in orange anyway.”

It was a resounding no, but there’splenty of time before next fall to convinceher that she would look great with acrossbow and camouflage.

Seventy-eight-year-old Joan Zeigler withher 4-point buck taken during the archeryseason with a crossbow. Zeigler made hunt-ing a yearly tradition during the archery sea-son, as well as the gun deer season shortlyafter retirement in the late ‘90s. – Photo sub-mitted

Anytime is a goodtime to start hunting

MartySeeger

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Gordon Lehman of theFalun area shot this 8-point buck on VeteransDay, Monday, Nov. 10. –Photo submitted

Ken Ericksonshot this BurnettCounty buck onSunday after-noon, Nov. 10.The buck has an18-2/8 inchspread with arough greenscore of 160-6/8inches. – Photosubmitted

Hans Johnson, 16, of Grantsburg, shot his largest buck to date on Thursday, Nov. 8. This is Johnson’s fourthdeer with a bow and third buck. He let several small bucks go during the season knowing that they had sev-eral trail camera photos of the deer in 2011, (top right) as well as one this fall. The buck has 13 countable pointsand after the 60-day drying period, is expected to gross in the mid-160s, and net in the low 150s, according toJohnson’s father, Mark Johnson. The deer weighed 233 pounds. The score could place the buck as the fifthlargest ever taken with a bow in Burnett County. – Photos submitted

Buck of a lifetime

OUTDOORS

Burnett County trophy

Veterans Day giftAttention deer hunters:DNR Customer Service is there for you

MADISON – Last-minutequestions from hunters at deercamp and from deer stands dayor night is routine. It’s all in aday’s work for the Department ofNatural Resources call center.The expanded hours call center –unique among state natural re-sources agencies – has handledmore than 370,000 customer con-tacts in the last year, one quarter

of them at night and on week-ends. More than 21,000 cus-tomers have also takenadvantage of their online chatfeature so far this year.

The highly trained representa-tives respond to a wide variety ofDNR issues, from clarifying reg-ulations on hunting and fishingto restrictions on firewood trans-portation. The call center is on

pace to receive more than 370,000calls this year, with more than 20percent of these coming duringnights and weekends. The CallCenter’s motto, “We’re here foryou!” Give them a call 7 a.m. to10 p.m., seven days per week.Call Toll-Free 888-WDNR INFO(888-936-7463). – from the DNR


New communications tower called win-win for allGrantsburg Village approves

permit for construction ofcommunications tower at

fairgroundsby Priscilla BauerLeader staff writer

GRANTSBURG – Burnett County Ad-ministrator Canace Fitzgerald and countyboard Chairman Don Taylor arrived earlyfor the 4 p.m. Grantsburg Village PlanningCommission meeting on Monday, Nov. 12.

On the planning commission’s agendawas the application by the county andBurnett County Agricultural Society for aconditional use permit to construct a 180-foot wireless communications tower at theGrantsburg Fairgrounds.

The appearance of Fitzgerald and Tay-lor along with Mosaic Cellular OperationsManager Scott Hickok at the hearing un-

derlined just how important approval ofthe permit was to the county’s plan for anew communications system.

The planning commission and severalcitizens came prepared with numerousquestions for the trio.

The Grantsburg Village Board raisedobjections to the proposed tower at theboard’s Oct. 8 meeting and again at a spe-cial board meeting called on Oct. 29 tospecifically address the county and fair as-sociation’s permit application.

The village has a wireless tower ordi-nance, which states no new transmittersare permitted unless proven colocation onexisting towers is not possible. The intentof the colocation stipulation being toavoid multiple towers littering the land-scape.

Hickok began his remarks to the com-mission by saying his company had ac-quired several cellular frequencies in theFCC auction and has since moved into cel-

lular services in this part of Wisconsin.“We have the frequencies for Burnett

County, and it would be nice to have acouple of towers here,” Hickok told theboard. “We have assisted Barron Countywith their communications system andwould also like to do so with BurnettCounty.”

Hickok said he wanted to address twoquestions as to the village’s tower ordi-nance, the village’s fee of 5 percent com-mission for leasing, and the stipulation thetower is painted camouflage.

Village clerk Jennifer Zeilor said the 5percent commission only applied if thetower was constructed on village prop-erty. In reference to tower color, Zeilor andplanning commission members saw noproblem with Mosaic’s proposed towercolor.

Hickok told the commission colocationwas not possible on any of the existingthree village towers due to the require-ments needed by the county and to avoida frequency conflict.

Hickok’s remark that this is a win-winfor the county and for Mosaic drew com-ments from the audience.

“How is this a win-win for Grants-burg?” asked Earl Mosley, one of severalvillage board members in attendance atthe planning meeting. “We won’t get any-thing from this as far as jobs.”

“We’re just like other cellular carrierslike T-Mobile, Sprint or AT&T,” re-sponded Hickok.

“You’re that bad,” remarked Mosley.“We are just giving you another cellular

phone choice,” said Hickok.Mosley also questioned how Mosaic

came to be the only company contacted toconstruct the tower, asking if Hickokknew Gary Therkelsen.

Hickok said he had no business connec-tion with Therkelsen prior to this venturebut simply made contact with him andmade an offer to assist with the county’scommunication system as Mosaic haddone in Barron County.

“From here on out, we have to havecontrol in planning,” commented TashaBurilini-Olson, another board memberpresent at the meeting. “The issue willcontinue to come up, and I’m just puttingit out there.”

“I got the impression we should stick tothe topic of the conditional use permit,”commented planning commission mem-ber and village board member GlennRolloff. “Grantsburg village would be thelast one to get some land and build atower.”

Dennis Allaman, owner of the CrexTechs, a Grantsburg tech company, askedwhat Mosaic would be using their anten-nas for and if there would be a conflictwith existing carriers.

Hickok said right now Mosaic and Bur-nett County would be the only ones usingthe tower, but Mosaic would welcomeother providers who want to rent space,adding all cellular carriers work togetherso to avoid frequency conflicts.

Grantsburg Fire Chief Derek Zeilor wasasked his opinion on the tower as it per-tains to the fire department.

“Our intention is to remain on the watertower for now but we do need a anothertower. I would like to ask if you grant thepermit that three spots be reserved forlocal services, at 150 feet or higher.”

Hickok said at this time the spaces atthat height would be taken by the county,and Mosaic, but there is a possibility ofsharing antennas with the county and atno cost.

“That should be no problem,” repliedTaylor.

Rolloff questioned Hickok if Mosaicwas responsible for all liability with re-gard to construction of the tower.

Hickok said while Mosaic will own thetower, another company will be doing theconstruction.

Burilini-Olson asked about mainte-nance of the road to the tower and secu-rity around the tower.

Fair association member Bruce Scheidersaid the plan was for the road leading tothe tower to be built up with more gravel.

Hickok said Mosaic would construct achain-link fence around the tower for se-curity.

Planning commission and village boardmember Val Johnson said he had heard

from numerous sources that small busi-nesses would find the cost of rentingspace on the new tower prohibitive.

Hickok stated again Mosaic welcomedanyone wanting space on the tower butdid admit the cost could be too high forsome.

More discussion followed with commis-sion members agreeing the tower fallswithin the ordinances on with the excep-tion of a waiver on the height limitation inthe zoning ordinance which Mosaic is alsorequesting board action. Several boardmembers also commented the ordinancestates the village would have to haveproven good reason for denying the per-mit.

Rolloff said he felt the planning com-mission should recommend approval ofthe conditional permit.

“I see more positives than negatives,”commented planning commission mem-ber Brent Blomberg. “It will be beneficialfor the county, the fairgrounds and the vil-lage. And since there is no possibility forcolocation on current towers, I recom-mend we approve the permit.”

A public hearing on the permit was laterheld during the regular village boardmeeting bringing more questions fromconcerned citizens.

Former village President MarkDahlberg asked about any rent Mosaicwould be paying to the fair association tohave a tower at the fairgrounds. Dahlbergcited the considerable monthly rent paidto his company, Northwestern WisconsinElectric, by a cellular company.

Hickok said the agreement between thecounty and Mosaic was neither wouldpay rent for the tower. The fair associationand county would each receive 25 percentof any revenue from future renters on thetower.

Dahlberg said he was also concernedabout the location of the tower with re-gard to safety of fairgoers.

“One time a year, hundreds of peopleare all over this property. If the tower wereto collapse, you could very well kill somepeople,” said Dahlberg.

“That’s why it was put as far back onthe property as possible,” said villagePresident Roger Panek.

Bob Stancer, of Therkelsen Associates,said these towers are designed to collapseon themselves and follow FCC rules.

“You can have all the rules you wantand it can still fall over,” Dahlberg said inreply.

Rolloff called for any more comments.Mosley questioned if the board still

needed more information before makinga decision. Other board members com-mented a second opinion would be at thevillage’s expense.

“It would have been nice for us to havehad this in July when the fair associationand the county signed the agreement, sowe could have had more time to look atit,” said Panek, leaving his remarks there.

Rolloff then recommended the board ac-cept the planning commission’s recom-mendation to grant the conditional usepermit.

“We have to get a narrowband. It’s awin-win for everyone.”

The board voted to grant the permitwith one no vote cast by Mosley.

Two studies, one environmental andone historical as required by the NationalEnvironmental Protection Act and theState Historic Preservation Office, willneed to be completed before constructionof the tower can begin.

In other board businessThe board accepted a bid of $526 for the

village owned 1995 Ford Explorer.The board authorized the harvest of five

acres of pine plantation located north ofthe transfer station by Blomberg Logging.

The board adopted a resolution sup-porting the village of Grantsburg FaçadePlan.

The board denied a request for a multi-ple dog license by Candus Harer and Ma-lynda Bicondova.

The board approved a donation of $500to the Burnett County Humane Society.

The board accepted with thanks the re-tirement letter from Rodney Meyer, vil-lage director of public works, effective atthe end of December.

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The Siren Lioness Club held their annual Honors Night banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 16. This isthe time that they honor their Lion/Lioness leaders in District 27-E1. Shown in the picture isdistrict Gov. Ron Edlund and first lady Elaine Edlund, St. Croix Falls. – Photos submitted

Each year the dis-trict governor hasLions projects thathe supports, and hehelps to raise moniesin support of thoseprojects. This year heis “auctioning” birdfeeders, with his DGpin emblem, at eachof the clubs he visits.The Siren Club win-ner is Lioness JanCarlson, showing thefeeder.

These leaders were honored at the Siren Lion/Lioness banquet Oct. 16. (L to R): Lion JohnCarlson, Siren; district Gov. Ron Edlund and first lady Elaine Edlund, St. Croix Falls; affliate dis-trict president, Lioness Billie Graveson, Danbury; area director, Lioness LaVonne Boyer, Fred-eric.


GGrraannttssbbuurrgg“Miracle Worker”Audiences awed by

“Miracle Worker” performancesby Priscilla BauerLeader staff writer

GRANTSBURG – A fine production of the William Gibson play,“The Miracle Worker,” was presented by Grantsburg students Fri-day through Sunday, Nov. 9-11, at the high school auditorium.

Though Sarah Coppenbarger uttered but one word in her role asthe young Helen Keller, her portrayal of the blind and speechlessKeller was both genuine and poignant.

Equally compelling was Lily Benge Briggs performance as AnnieSullivan, Keller’s tenacious teacher.

The chemistry between Benge Briggs and Coppenbarger in theiremotional rendering of a teacher and student who learn much fromeach other kept the audience’s attention from beginning to end.

Fine performances turned in by the supporting cast added to thisawe-inspiring production.

Throughout “The Miracle Worker,” Annie Sullivan recalled her memories of days at Almshouse, a charity home forthe poor where her brother, Jimmie, played by Andy Hartshorn, died. Amber Pedersen, Clara Leonard and RebekahCurtin played the poor women of Almshouse. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

A blind Helen Keller, played by Sarah Coppenbarger, greeted her newteacher, Annie Sullivan, played by Lily Benge Briggs, with waiting and ex-ploring hands.

Kirstin Olson and Allyson Bram portrayed blind students bidding a sad farewell to their teacher, Annie Sullivan,played by Lily Benge Briggs, during the production of “The Miracle Worker” at Grantsburg High School Fridaythrough Sunday, Nov. 9-11.

The chemistry between Lily Benge Briggs and Sarah Coppenbarger, intheir emotional rendering of a teacher and student who learn much fromeach other, kept the audience’s attention from beginning to end. In this cli-mactic scene, Annie was overjoyed when Helen finally made the connec-tion between a substance and its name, as she tried to speak the word“water.”

An exasperated Annie Sullivan, played by Lily BengeBriggs, tried to contain an agitated Helen, played bySarah Coppenbarger, who was unwilling to learn propertable manners.

An exasperated Annie Sullivan, played by Lily BengeBriggs, tried to contain an agitated Helen, played bySarah Coppenbarger, who was unwilling to learn propertable manners.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer


SCF Police chief announces retirement Chief Jack Rydeen honored for

over two decades of serviceby Greg MarstenLeader staff writer

ST. CROIX FALLS – At the regular meeting ofthe St. Croix Falls Common Council on Monday,Nov. 12, the council honored retiring police ChiefJack Rydeen for more than two decades of serv-ice to their police department.

Rydeen announced his retirement in recentweeks, and has been the chief of police since2007, after being on the city’s police departmentroll since 1990. Mayor Brian Blesi noted Rydeen’sservice and honored him with a plaque for hisservice.

“I want to thank the city, in general, for theway they’ve treated me over the past almost 23years,” Rydeen said. “Lots of things havechanged since I first joined.”

The process to hire Rydeen’s replacement hasnot officially been addressed, but city Adminis-trator Joel Peck said they have some options theywill review in the coming month.

With Rydeen’s retirement, the council also de-bated briefly on the need for a new squad car, re-placing an aging Dodge Durango four-wheel-drive SUV. That 2005 Durango has pendingtransmission and front-suspension issues, as wellas the start of rust, Rydeen noted. He also en-dorsed the need for an all-wheel-drive squad car.

“St. Croix Falls was built on a hill,” Rydeensaid. “It’s very difficult to maneuver around in a snow-storm.”

The council took no action, but will pursue options on anew squad, including possibly reviewing the new FordTaurus police interceptors, which are all-wheel-drivesquad cars and offer better mileage and performance thanan SUV, but are new enough that few local departmentshave a history with the vehicles.

The village of Balsam Lake will take delivery of a newmodel interceptor in the very near future, and a few othermunicipalities in nearby counties have also ordered thevehicles, but have yet to receive delivery.

St. Croix Falls also has a newer Ford Crown Victoria astheir other squad, but Ford ceased production of thatmodel earlier this year, which had been the standard forlaw enforcement squad pursuit vehicles for over a decade.Many law departments have chosen to use the newermodel Dodge Charger police/taxi units to replace the fa-bled Crown Victorias. However, Chrysler does not makean all-wheel-drive police model.

In other council business:• The council met behind closed doors for the better part

of an hour after their regular meeting to address litigationinvolving the condemned home at 209 River St. in St. CroixFalls, near the fish hatchery. The location is where the cityis trying to obtain property for the construction and even-tual expansion of the wastewater treatment facility.

The issue was to confer with their legal council on thecondemnation and eminent domain purchase of the prop-erty, which is the site of a home that was condemned yearsago after the now deceased occupant was forced to moveafter the 2004 discovery of hundreds of cats – some aliveand some dead.

The city has also sought to purchase the property for theWWTP construction, and has been part of an ongoing legalvolley between the parties involved.

•The council approved a proposal to allow the ownersof the Wild River Marina to store boats and trailers on aportion of land on the east side of a dedicated right of wayon Franklin Street.

The council discussed the issue at length, in part because

of recent disputes between the owners of the ma-rina and three others over use of the other half ofthe right of way on the property, where they areconstructing a roadway to alleviate access issues.

The owners of the marina, Dean and SherryCameron, have since filed a civil lawsuit over theissue, which led to an injunction on pending con-struction of the driveway.

Administrator Joel Peck mentioned that the issueis “likely to be decided by a court,” but added thatone of the parties being sued registered his disap-proval of the latest issue before the council.

Peck noted that the issue of boat storage on theside of Franklin is part of what led to the dispute,going back over five years. That led to the city pass-ing a resolution to have the marina vacate the boatsfrom the right of way, which the Camerons did.

However, the marina owners also limited accessacross the property, and only offered access to theother parties for a fee, which they refused to pay,and has led to an ongoing dispute between the par-ties and the city.

Alderwoman Lori Berg Erickson asked if the citywas only making it worse by approving the stor-age clause.

“I don’t think you’ll be ruffling any feathers thataren’t already ruffled,” Peck said.

“I think it levels the playing field, from our per-spective,” stated Alderman Don Anderson, whonoted that the city has allowed the access from onehalf, and storage on the other half now.

Mayor Blesi agreed, and said the city’s agree-ment “seems to provide parity to the (west side) of

the property.” The civil lawsuit and temporary restraining order goes

before Judge Jeffery Anderson in Polk County Court onNov. 21.

•The council reviewed their proposed 2013 city budgetin a hearing prior to the prior to the regular meeting, butquestions remain, so they tabled action and will review thefinal proposal at the next council meeting.

“We have some lingering questions,” Blesi said. “Thiswill give us some time to digest this issue.”

• Library director Sarah Adams reviewed a service sur-vey, and led a short discussion on the results, which illus-trated residents’ belief that obtaining materials andmaintaining staff and hours ranked at the top.

“It helps point us in the right direction,” Adams said. •The council approved the sale and trade of their city

crew’s skid steer back to Baribeau Implement for a newermodel that has the same controls as their current model.The difference was just $650, which led Blesi to noteBaribeau’s willingness to work with the city on their trade-in program.

“It should be noted how much we appreciate all they dofor the city,” Blesi said.

• The council approved a quit claim deed on a portionof land at the corner of Oregon Street and Sunrise Road, toallow for the purchase of a parcel of property for exten-sion of the Ice Age Trail, near the county fairgrounds.

Dean Dversdall of the Ice Age Trail Foundation notedthat with the 30-acre DNR land purchase, almost all of thetrail will be off the road, and that the purchase likelymeans there will be a major trial-building event nextspring, using a professional mobile skills crew in a week-long event.

• After a lengthy discussion on long-range public worksfleet and equipment needs, the council approved a capitalimprovement plan for $3,500 with MSA Engineering.

The plan would give the city a long-range plan for all oftheir equipment needs, as well as address possible fundingsources for granting and future budgetary planning.

The conversation also morphed into discussion on cityassets and how to develop wish lists for equipment, util-ity and infrastructure improvements and the like.

“A lot of the city’s assets are underground. You don’t seethem,” Peck said. “It takes a lot of guesswork out of ourtaxes in the next five years.”

• The council also approved a field survey for VincentStreet and Maple Drive projects with MSA. The surveywill address planned upgrades on the infrastructure to re-place water mains and sewer lines, as part of a major road-way maintenance.

The plan is to eliminate, eventually, a sewer lift station,allowing for a gravity feed to the city’s wastewater treat-ment facility. The survey will use as much existing data aspossible and, according to Dave Rasmussen from MSA,billing will be task-based, so as not to duplicate any costs.

• The council approved the final business improvementdistrict assessments, which are used for downtown devel-opment and improvements, for things like flowers andbeautification. The assessments have not changed in thelast 10 years.

• There was extensive discussion, but no action, on pos-sibly shutting down at least 18 streetlights on an experi-mental basis for one year.

Blesi noted that some of the lights may be superfluous,and that each light costs the city $13 per month, meaningthe shutting down could save approximately $3,500 annu-ally.

“It’s incremental, but adds up over the years,” Blesi said.The city would be responsible for a charge if they decide

to return a light to service after the year, and the lights arenot near intersections.

There was also some discussion on light pollution andpossibly using more efficient LEDs, instead of incandes-cent bulbs.

“The technology is just not there yet,” Blesi said. “Youwant to be on the leading edge ... but not on the bleedingedge.”

Retiring St. Croix Falls Police Chief Jack Rydeen (right) was honored by the city’scommon council and Mayor Brian Blesi (left) at the city’s regular council meeting onMonday, Nov. 12. Rydeen has been with the department for almost 23 years, with thelast five years as chief. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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Polk County circuit courtEric J. Ackerman, Balsam

Lake, fail to stop/improper stop atstop sign, $175.30; failure to notifypolice of accident, $163.50.

Anthony D. Ammann, BalsamLake, fail/stop at stop sign, notguilty plea.

Eric W. Bader, Amery, operat-ing motor vehicle w/o proof of in-surance, $10.00.

Casey L. Baker, Osceola, oper-ate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Paul M. Bedell, Coon Rapids,Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Justin M. Brown, Lindstrom,Minn., failure to keep vehicle undercontrol, $213.10.

Nicholas W. Buda, Amery,fail/stop at stop sign, $114.50.

Steve E. Butler, Siren, operat-ing a motor vehicle w/o insurance,$200.50; passing vehicle indicatingleft turn, $213.10.

Sean D. Carroll, Osceola, oper-ating motor vehicle w/o proof of in-surance, not guilty plea.

Alecia K. Chryst, Luck, speed-ing, $175.30.

Ellisa M. Cooke, Deer Park,fail/yield while making left turn,$175.30.

Timber R. Cournoyer, Amery,operating without valid license andcause property damage,$1,397.00; operating a motor vehi-cle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Rebecca J. Daley, Turtle Lake,speeding, $200.50.

Kristi J. Denver, Milltown, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Liana L. Dietrich, Osceola, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Chazz D. Hegna, Amery, failureto keep vehicle under control,$213.10.

Debra L. Hitchcock, Webster,speeding, $200.50.

Clinton J. Holin, Balsam Lake,operate vehicle w/improper col-ored headlights, not guilty plea.

Austin K. Holm, St. Croix Falls,probationary licensee operateClass D vehicle between hours ormidnight and 5 a.m., not guiltyplea; speeding, not guilty plea.

Brielle J. Hopkins, Deer Park,failure to keep vehicle under con-trol, not guilty plea.

William E. Hoye III, Golden Val-ley, Minn., seat belt violation,$10.00.

Joseph C. Hubbell, Siren, fail-ure to notify police of accident,$263.50; seat belt violation,$10.00.

Mark D. Judkins, Amery, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Lacey M. Kammerud, Dresser,failure to keep vehicle under con-trol, $213.10.

Soon A. Kang, Andover, Minn.,speeding, $175.30.

Joan K. Knutson, Stillwater,Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Hannah J. Kunkel, Amery, inat-tentive driving, $187.90.

Rita M. Letourneau, Somerset,speeding, $175.30.

Shannon M. Lowe, Luck, oper-ate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Leon P. Marquez, Dresser,speeding, $295.00.

Sara M. McGlynn, New Ger-many, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ryan A. McKenzie, Grants-burg, speeding, $175.30.

David W. Meister, Roberts, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Leslie J. Meyerhoff, BalsamLake, operating motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Jacob W. Miron, Dresser, oper-ating motor vehicle w/o proof of in-surance, $10.00.

Brandon J. Molamphy, BalsamLake, operate motorcycle w/oheadlights on - day, $200.50.

Ashley D. Nagel, Centuria, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Roger J. Neumann, New Rich-mond, speeding, $200.50.

Kathy H. Norlund, BalsamLake, speeding, $225.70.

Deborah S. Oconnor, BalsamLake, speeding, $175.30.

Ruth R. Ostertag, St. Paul,Minn., operating while suspended,$200.50; speeding, $200.50.

Erick W. Phernetton Clayton,speeding, $175.30.

Stephen J. Points, Amery,speeding, $225.70; nonregistrationof other vehicle, $263.50.

Robert R. Postma, Grantsburg,nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30.

Renee Ristow, Centuria,speeding, $175.30.

Savannah J. Sande, Centuria,permit solid waste to be thrownfrom a vehicle, $200.50.

Errin F. Schleusner, Luck, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Jordan J. Schramski, Cen-turia, operating a motor vehicle w/oinsurance, $200.50; inattentivedriving, $187.90.

Gregory D. Schrock, St. CroixFalls, OU, $100.00.

Daryl D. Sheldon, Lewis, oper-ating a motor vehicle w/o insur-ance, $200.50.

Sara M. Skadsberg, Osceola,nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30.

Joel A. Skoug, Amery, operat-ing a motor vehicle w/o proof of in-surance, $10.00.

Damon M. Snider, Trego,speeding, $175.30.

Jason T. Tyler, Luck, failure tonotify police of accident, $263.50;failure to keep vehicle under con-trol, $213.10.

Richard L. Vilz, Turtle Lake, hitand run property adjacent to high-way, $263.50.

Taylor P. Webb, St. Croix Falls,nonregistration of auto, not guiltyplea; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Timothy A. West, Clear Lake,operating left of centerline,$213.10.

Allen J. Wyman, Luck, seat beltviolation, $10.00.

Notices/Real Estate

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(Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. STEPHEN C. KONOBECK, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 11 CV 751 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on March 23, 2012, in the amount of $192,804.14, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 27, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Andrea Acres, said plat located in the Northeast 1/4 of the South- west 1/4 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 and part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2378 15th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020. TAX KEY NO.: 022-01003-0200. Dated this 5th day of October, 2012.

/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2210208 572503 WNAXLP


Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. DAVID J. MARKIE, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 776 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on March 23, 2012, in the amount of $107,753.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 27, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of Govern- ment Lot 2, Section 13, Town- ship 35 North, Range 16 West, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: commencing at the East quarter section corner, Section 13, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, thence North 89˚ 16’ West 862.40 feet on the quarter section line, which is the point of beginning; thence North 8˚ 56’ West 100 feet; thence North 89˚ 16’ West 400 feet to the East right of way of town road, thence South 8˚ 56’ East 100 feet, thence South 89˚ 16’ East to the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2152 East Round Lake Lane, Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 026-00479-0000.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2210468

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Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. CARROLL L. WICKLUND, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 85 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on May 15, 2012, in the amount of $88,961.71, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 29, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 12 the SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF FREDE- RIC, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 12; thence run - ning West 196 feet 7 inches; thence running North 102 feet; thence running East 196 feet, 7 inches; thence running South 102 feet, said parcel being part of the East half of the Southeast Quarter, Section 28, Township 37 North, Range 17 West. Said land being in the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 204 South 2nd Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837. TAX KEY NO.: 126-00327-0000. Dated this 8th day of October, 2012.

/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2213918

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Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

JENNIFER A. LARSON, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 797

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on April 13, 2012, in the amount of $133,803.07, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:

TIME: November 29, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 25, Plat of Silver Ridge, said plat located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Township 33 North of Range 18 West, Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 416 Garfield Street, Dresser, WI 54009. TAX KEY NO.: 116-00468-2500.

Dated this 8th day of October, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2213173

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Downtown Centuria $ 400 per mo.

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(Nov. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-in-fact; Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW J. BIFULK and KATHRYN L. BIFULK, husband and wife; Defendants

Case No. 12-CV-317 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on July 3, 2012, in the amount of $139,552.02, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 6, 2012, 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. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encum - brances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot Five (5) of Certified Survey Map No. 2307 recorded in V olume 11 of Cer- t ified Survey Maps, Page 14, Documen t No. 559442, being part of L ot 1 of Certified Sur- v ey Map No. 2111 recorded in V olume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 34, Document No. 548657, located in Govern- m ent Lot 2, Section 34, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 883 250th Avenue, Town of Bone Lake. TAX KEY NO.: 012009030500. Peter M. Johnson 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. 572763 WNAXLP

(Nov. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for the benefit of the Certificate Holders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates Series 2007-A Plaintiff vs. SCOTT W. IVERSON, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 203 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on July 3, 2012, in the amount of $92,628.67, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 11, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The following described real estate in Polk County, State of Wisconsin; Lot Thirty-four (34) in Amund- son and Johnson addition to the City of Amery. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 714 Wisconsin Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. TAX KEY NO.: 201-00025-0000. Dated this 26th day of Octo- ber, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2261901 573151 WNAXLP

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NOTICE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER

RESIDENTS ONLY The Brush Dump will be

closing November 14 for the season.

Jay Heyer, Director of Public Works

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Notices/Employment opportunities (Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as success by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. JUSTIN GROSZ A/K/A JUSTIN W. GROSZ, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 26 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on April 19, 2012, in the amount of $162,161.80, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 29, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 7, of Certified Survey Map No. 2247, filed in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on page 171 as Document No. 556412, located in the North- east Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Town- ship 34 North, Range 18 West, Town of St Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: TOGETHER WITH a 1/7 inter - est in Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2246, filed in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on page 170 as Document No. 556411, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Town of St Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1972 123rd Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. TAX KEY NO.: 044-00992-0700. Dated this 8th day of October, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2213344

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Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. REBECCA A. OLSON, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 287 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on July 20, 2012, in the amount of $146,406.38, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 11, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Plat of Cherrywood on White Ash Lake, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1792 West White Ash Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. TAX KEY NO.: 004-01048-0000. Dated this 25th day of Octo- ber, 2012.

/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 attor - ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infor - mation obtained will be used for that purpose. 2258117 573149 WNAXLP


Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-2 Plaintiff vs. MELANIE R. WOOD, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 11 CV 778 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on March 22, 2012, in the amount of $97,731.00, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 11, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: T hat part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of S ection 17, Township 34, Range 16, described as follows : B egin- ning at a point 2 Rods West and 2 Rods North of the Southeast Corner of said NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4; running thence West parallel to the S outh 40 Line 22 Rods ; running thence N orth parallel to the East 40 Line 40 Rods ; running thence East parallel to the South 40 Line 22 Rods; thence running S outh in a straight line 40 R ods to the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1533 County Road H/100th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. TAX KEY NO.: 004-00520-0000. Dated this 26th day of Octo- ber, 2012.

/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


(Nov. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT CO.URT POLK COUNTY

Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff vs. Joseph L. Goeltl 2287 57th Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Joice L. Goeltl 2287 57th Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV608 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO JOSEPH L. GOELTL AND JOICE L. GOELTL: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. WITHIN forty (40) days after November 14, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi & Asso- ciates, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or may in the future, and may also be enforced or garnishment or seizure of property. Dated November 1, 2012. A nastasi & A ssociates , P.A. Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 Joshua D. Christensen, #1089857 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: 651-439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16476 573365 WNAXLP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SOCIAL WORKER Full-time position available with Burnett County in

N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for fur - ther details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline Nov. 23, 2012. EOE. 573472 13-14L 3a,b,c

State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS Form 2200-7 Rev. 7-91 The Department of Natural Resources will accept sealed bids for the sale of a steel shed, for salvage, located in the Town of Luck, Polk County. The structure must be removed from the site by May 15, 2013. The property for sale is listed as follows: Steel Shed Salvage Material: 44.5’ x 24’ 8” steel shed with interior wooden garage stall. Includes galvanized steel roof and was and interior wood. Bidders may bid for the structure on bid sheets provided by the Department. Forms for bidding can be secured at the office of: Kurt Dreger Park Superintendent Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Interstate Park P.O. Box 703 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3747 All bidders are required to enclose 10% (ten percent) of the total bid at the time the bid is submitted in the form of cash, certified check, postal money order, or bank draft. The State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Funds deposited with bid will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Bids are under - stood to be irrevocable offers for a period of 14 days after the time set for the opening. If buildings are to be removed from the site, state sales tax will be charged to the success - ful bidder. Bids will be publicly opened at the Interstate Park Ice Age Center at 11 a.m. on November 27, 2012.

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NOTICE - TOWN OF LAKETOWN PROPOSED BUDGET 2013 & SPECIAL TOWN MEETING The budget meeting for 2013 for the Town of Laketown will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the Cushing Community Center. Regular monthly meeting will follow the meeting. Details of the budget may be reviewed by calling the clerk for an appointment, 715-648-5569. 2012 2013 % Budget Proposed Change REVENUES Local Levy/Taxes $ 256,446 $ 257,670 0.004773 Intergovernmental Revenues $ 167,085 $ 167,064 -0.00013 Public Charges for Services $ - $ - 0 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 10,600 $ 10,200 -0.03774 TOTAL REVENUES $ 434,131 $ 434,934 0.00185 EXPENDITURES General Government $ 57,800 $ 82,475 0.426903 Public Safety $ 65,181 $ 79,762 0.2237 Public Works $ 263,517 $ 226,988 -0.13862 Health and Human Services $ 7,000 $ 5,000 -0.28571 Capital Outlay $ 40,633 $ 40,709 0.00187 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 434,131 $ 434,934 0.00185 NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given that immediately following the budget meeting, a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(c) of Wis. Stats. For the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the total 2013 highway expenditures pursuant to Sec. 81.0(3) of Wis. Stats. 2. To adopt the 2012 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2013 pursuant to Sec. 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Stats. Dated this 12th day of November, 2012.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk

(Nov. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BAYFIELD COUNTY

UPPER LAKES FOODS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. TELEMARK PARTNERS, LLC, d/b/a Telemark Resort & Convention Center, Defendant

Case No.: 12-CV-134 Code No.: 30301 PUBLICATION 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 Forty (40) Days after November 10, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Bayfield County Courthouse, 117 East 5th Street, Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 and to Stephen J. Olson, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 1109 Tower Avenue, Superior, Wisconsin 54880. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within Forty (40) Days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 6th day of November, 2012. Maki, Ledin, Bick and Olson, S.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff By: Stephen J. Olson, a member of the firm. 1109 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 715-394-4471 Wisconsin License No.: 1034771 573499 WNAXLP

FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE District Boardroom at the 6-12 School Monday, November 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Reports of Officers

A. Minutes from Previous Meetings B. Invoices and Receipts C. Budget D. Board Member Reports/Governance

4. Persons Requesting an Audience with the Board 5. Administrative Reports

A. District Administrator B. Middle/High School C. Elementary School D. Buildings and Grounds E. Food Service

6. New Business A. Personnel

1. Resignations/Retirements/Leave Request 2. Approval of Contracts

B. Policy Review C. Educator Effectiveness Update D. Technology Use Policy E. Appointment of Election Clerk F. Polk County Preservation and Support G. iPad Integration H. Narrow Band Radio & Equipment I. Keying of 6-12 Building

7. Closed session: Wisconsin statutes 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Personnel - negotiations

8. Business as a Result of Closed Session 9. Adjourn 573509 13L

(Nov. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-NC4 ASSET- BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES

Plaintiff vs.

JANICE H. JUCKEL; CURRENT OCCUPANTS OF 115 W. WARREN ST., DRESSER, WI 54009;

Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 12 CV 183

Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on June 25, 2012, in the amount of $63,886.82, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 6, 2012, 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; fail - ure 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. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the process of the sale upon confirmation of the court. P lace : L obby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake , WI 54810 Property Description: Outlot Eighty-Two (82) o f t he Village o f Dresser, Except t he South 550 Feet t hereof, a nd e xcept p arcel d escribed i n Volume 377 Records o f Page 881, Document No. 365214, Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No.: 116-380-0 Property Address: 115 W. W arren S t ., D resser , WI 54009 Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to col - lect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. JENNIFER R. RACE, et al. Defendants

Case No. 12 CV 384 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on August 2, 2012, in the amount of $152,607.50, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auc - tion as follows:

DATE/TIME: November 20, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; bal - ance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plain - tiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encum - brances, and payment of applicable transfer taxes. PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 77 of Assessor’s Plat of Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, EXCEPT THEREFROM, Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 31, recorded in Volume 1 of Certi- fied Survey Maps, page 32, as Document No. 296103. ALSO Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 31 recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps, page 32 as Document No. 296103, being a portion of Lot 78 and the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, which was formerly known as the South- erly 147 feet of Outlot 75, according to the Outlot map of P.R. Banister, filed in the office of the Register of Deeds, being a portion of Government Lot 2, Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 15 West, Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. ADDRESS: 354 1st Avenue W, Clear Lake, WI 54005. TAX KEY NO: 113-00296-0000.

Dated this 16th day of Octo- ber, 2012. Peter M. Johnson 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

Cummisford, Acevedo & Asso- ciates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any infomation obtained will be used for that purpose. 572397 WNAXLP


CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff vs. CORY J. HAASNOOT, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 11 CV 327 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on May 14, 2012, in the amount of $85,269.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 27, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The East 65 feet of Lot 2, Block 8, First Ad- dition to Lawson City, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 109 North Ave., Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 146-00123-0000. Dated this 8th day of October, 2012.

/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719



Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. JOHN JOHNSON A/K/A JOHN H. JOHNSON, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 201 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on July 12, 2012, in the amount of $176,781.02, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 29, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The East 1/2 of the South 330 feet of the North 935 feet of the East 792 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the North- east 1/4 of Section 13, Town- ship 32 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin, sub - ject to a perpetual easement over and across the North 33 feet of the above-described parcel for ingress and egress to the West 1/2 thereof. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 365 240th St., Osceola, WI 54020. TAX KEY NO.: 022-00299-0000. Dated this 8th day of October, 2012.



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Federal National Mortgage Association Plaintiff vs. JOHN R. NYSTROM, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 119 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on April 26, 2012, in the amount of $80,008.77, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 29, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Plat of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 611 East Butternut Avenue, Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 146-00287-0000. Dated this 9th day of October, 2012.



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Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff vs. JENNIFER L. VELASKI, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 200 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on August 3, 2012, in the amount of $170,645.03, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 11, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: T he E asterly 100 F eet of O utlot 143 of Out- l ot Plat of the V illage of Osceola, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 609 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020. TAX KEY NO.: 165-00557-0000. Dated this 25th day of Octo- ber, 2012.

/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

APRIL 2, 2013 State of Wisconsin Town of Oakland County of Burnett

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Oakland, the first Tuesday in April, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for offices is for two years beginning on the 2nd Tuesday in April unless otherwise indicated.

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairperson Wayne Larrabee Town Board Supervisor Edgar Peterson Town Board Supervisor Jack Witzany Town Clerk Deanna Krause Town Treasurer Jonathan Mosher

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates, to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices, will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held dur - ing the month of January. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

GIVEN under my hand, done by the Town of Oakland, the 4th Tuesday of November, 2012.

Deanna J. Krause, Clerk

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WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs. TAMMY LYNN ALLEN and JOHN DOE ALLEN Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-277 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of fore - closure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on June 11, 2012, in the amount of $129,494.91, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wis., will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 20th day of December 2012, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows:

THE WEST 99 FEET OF LOT 144 OF THE ASSESSOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, POLK COUNTY, WIS., TOGETHER WITH THE EAST 33 FEET OF THE VACATED STREET ALONG WEST SIDE OF LOT 144 OF THE ASSESSOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, POLK COUNTY, WIS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 South Avenue East, Clear Lake, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be depos - ited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. Dated this 12th day of November 2012. Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 573434 WNAXLP

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Application for Retail Class B Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages for consumption on premises. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Holly & Jacob Mangelsen Faithful Friends, LLC Jon Dykeman, Manager 7711 Park Street West Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as inside the Chattering Squirrel at the Shops at the Lodge. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer License for the sale of malt beverages for consumption on premises to be used from November 29, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson Village Clerk 573468 13L

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF FREDERIC, WISCONSIN 2013 PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on November 29, 2012, 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Office, Frederic, the Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2013. The following is a summary of the proposed budget, a detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer. Percentage Change 2012 2013 2013 Budget from GENERAL FUND Budget Budget 2012 Budget Expenditures: General Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,262 $137,950 7.55% Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,415 148,469 -3.85% Public Works: Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,307 190,502 -5.37% Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,160 7,900 -3.19% Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - - Culture, Recreation and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,320 38,206 -2.83% Conservation and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,568 19,116 80.89% Capital Projects Other Uses Total Expenditures and Other Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $542,032 $542,143 0.02%

Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,178 $66,448 8.61% Other Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,338 41,000 1.64% Special Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,375 2,534 6.69% Intergovernmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406,531 401,864 -1.15% Licenses and Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,700 3,400 -8.11% Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 2,000 -20.00% Public Charges for Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,150 4,249 2.39% Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,260 20,648 -2.88% Total Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $542,032 $542,143 0.02%

Governmental Funds Combined Estimated Estimated Fund Balance Total Total Fund Balance Property Tax 1/1/2013 Revenues Expenditures 12/31/2013 Contribution General Operating Fund . . . . . . $210,000 $542,143 $542,143 $210,000 $66,448 Special Revenue Fund: Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 162,082 162,382 -300 67,000 Debt Service Fund: Long-term Debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 230,822 230,822 - 221,431 Capital Projects Fund: Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . . - - Tax Incremental District . . . . . . 150,000 - - 150,000 -

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $360,000 $935,047 $935,347 $359,700 $354,879 2012 2013 Amount Percent Budget Budget Change Change Village Tax Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $354,879 $354,879 $0 0.00% Village Tax Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.7500 $6.64 ($0.1057) -1.57% Village Assessed Valuation (Without TID) . . . $52,540,510 $52,617,610 $77,100 0.15%

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AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff vs. BJORN GERHARD SIMONSON, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 11 CV 360 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on August 3, 2011, in the amount of $32,475.80, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:

TIME: November 29, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 3709, recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 222, as Document No. 632827, located in the South- east 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: Together with the right of ingress and egress from Lot 3 of CSM 3709 to the public road over Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map 3618, recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 131, as Document No. 628844. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 3709, recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 222, as Docu- ment No. 632827, Polk Coun- ty, Wisconsin. Together with the right of ingress and egress from Lot 3 of CSM 3709 to the public road over Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map 3618, recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 131, as Document No. 628844. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Lot 3 River Ridge Subdivision, Amery, WI 54001. TAX KEY NO.: 032-00188-0300.

Dated this 11th day of October, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. JAMES P. STECKART, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 68 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on April 13, 2012, in the amount of $166,696.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 27, 2012, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11 in Block 2, Plat of Pheasant Run, said plat located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 and in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36 and located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 and located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, all in Township 33 North, Range 19 West, in the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 123 Kreekview Drive, Osceola, WI 54020. TAX KEY NO.: 165-00842-0011. Dated this 8th day of October, 2012.




IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARLO E. MILLER Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 12 PR 50

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 3, 1926, and date of death February 26, 2012, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 609 South 2nd Street, Luck, WI 54853. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 5, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Bal- sam Lake, WI, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar October 25, 2012 Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar No. 1003029 572765

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA MIAMI DIVISION In re: SEIDLING, BERNARD C. SSN: XXX-XX-4292 Debtor. CASE NO.: 11-20436-BKC-AJC, Chapter 7 JOEL L. TABAS, TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF REVISED DEADLINE TO FILE PROOFS OF CLAIM TO: ALL CREDITORS OF BERNARD SEIDLING AND/OR THE ENTITIES LISTED BELOW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Debtor filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code in the above-captioned court (the “Court”) on April 19, 2011. By order of the Court, all persons and entities holding or wishing to assert claims (as defined in Bankruptcy Code § 101(5)) against the Debtor or any of the entities listed below are required to file a separate, com - pleted and executed proof of claim on account of any such claims against the Debtor or any of the entities listed below on or before February 13, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. EST (the “Revised Bar Date”). Each proof of claim should be completed on a proof of claim form conforming substantially to Official Bankruptcy Form No. 10. A proof of claim form may be obtained from the Court’s Web site at www.flsb.uscourts.gov. The Revised Bar Date shall apply to anyone holding a claim against the Debtor or any of the enti - ties listed below (whether secured, priority or unsecured) that arose prior to April 19, 2011. Each proof of claim must be filed by delivering the proof of claim with the original signature so that it is actually received on or before the Revised Bar date at the following address:

United States Bankruptcy Court Attn: Clerk’s Office 51 S.W. 1st Ave., Room 1510, Miami, FL 33130 QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CLERK OF THE COURT AT (305) 714-1800. THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU HAVE A VALID CLAIM IN THIS BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING. YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU HOLD A CLAIM AGAINST THE DEBTOR OR ANY OF THE ENTITIES LISTED BELOW. YOU SHOULD NOT FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST THE DEBTOR OR ANY OF THE ENTITIES LISTED BELOW: A H&D Enterprises A&B Enterprises ABC Trust ADA Enterprises American Lending Company ANO Financial Trust ARY Enterprises AW Enterprises B&A Partnership B&C Enterprises B&C Partnership B&D Partnership Bass Lake Trust BCD Investments Best Express Blanco Enterprises Blue Diamond Trust Blue Star Enterprises Bluegrass Trust Brown Trust BS 25935 Enterprises BW Enterprises BW39A Trust C&A Investments C.S. Enterprises C.W. Enterprises CB Seidling CB Enterprises Chippewa Expressways CJR Enterprises C-Line Trust CM Enterprises CS Enterprises CS Investments CW Enterprises Chief Lake Trust D&A Enterprises Diversified Daniels Land Enterprises DB Enterprises DC Enterprises DD Enterprises DDW Enterprises Denali Enterprises Detona Land Trust Diverse Service Diverse Services Diversified Diversified Group Diversified Services DJ Enterprises DL Enterprises DRL Enterprises DS Enterprises Dunn Strand Land Trust Duversified DW Enterprises EW Enterprises Excalibur Investments Five Star Land Trust Four Star Properties, Inc. FW Enterprises Geranium Group GF Land Enterprises GF Land Trust Great American Mortgage Service Company Green Lending Trust Green Lending Enterprises Green Stone Trust Green Valley Trust Green Way Trust Greening Lending Enterprises Greening Lending Trust Greenwood Enterprises Hallwood Enterprises HD Enterprises Hillsdale Enterprises Hillsdale Trust

Hudson Diesel Hudson Diesel MPPP Hudson Diesel, Inc. MPPP Hudson Diesel, Inc., Money Purchase Pension Plan HW Enterprises Iron Trust Ironwood Trust IW Enterprises JC Enterprises JD Enterprises JDA Mortgage Group JDR Enterprises JF Enterprises JJJ JJJ Ltd. JJJ, LP JKW Enterprises JM Enterprises John C. McBeth Land Trust JQ Enterprises JR Enterprises JT Trust JTM Enterprises Jvac Enterprises JVC Enterprises JW Enterprises Keys Trust King Street Family Partnership KJ Enterprises KW Enterprises Lacey Services Lafayette Land Trust LaFollette Land Trust Lafollette Trust LDL Trust LJ Enterprises LJ Trust LJW Enterprises LJY Enterprises Longview Trust LW Enterprises Maple Grove Trust Mason Land Trust MAW Expressways MC Enterprises MC Expressways McKenzie Land Trust MCW Expressways Meenon Land Trust Menardo Menardo Trust Metro Financial Metro Financial a/k/a Metro Financial Services Trust Metro Financial Services, MPPP MF Enterprises MF Land Trust MidWest Enterprises Midwest Financial FLP Midwest Financial Services Midwest Financial Trust Midwest Lending Services Midwest LP ML Enterprises Money Lake Estates MW Enterprises MW Expressways Northland Enterprises Northland Group NW LDT Oakridge Family Limited Partnership Oakridge Limited Partnership Oakwood Enterprises Oasis Family Limited Partnership Oasis Limited Partnership Trust

Oasis LP Oasis Trust Octobird Family LLC Octobird Family Ltd Partnership Octobird Family Trust Octobirg Family LP OK Enterprises Otis Security Trust Otter Trial Trust Pacific Financial Services Trust a/k/a Pacific Financial Services Pegasus Trust R&R Enterprises Raintree Enterprises Rain-Tree Investments a/k/a Rain-Tree Investment Trust Rain-Tree Investments, a trust RD Express Ways Red Stone Enterprises Red-Stone Enterprises Redwood Trust RJ Enterprises RJY Enterprises RL Enterprises RM Enterprises RN Enterprises Roundys Express Co. Royal Land Enterprises, Inc. a/k/a Royal Land Trust Royal Trust RS Properties RY Enterprises S & S Properties Trust S&C Properties S.C. Enterprises Seidling Living Trust Seidling Trust Silver Land Trust Smith Family Trust Spooner Land Trust Sprucewood Enterprises SS Enterprises Sunshine Family Limited Partnership Supreme Transportation T&J Enterprises Tex Mex Enterprises Three D Express Tri State Trust TS Enterprises Two Bear Enterprises TYA Services TZY Enterprises Universal Enterprises Universal Management LP Valley Lending Services W & X Enterprises W&W Enterprises Webster Land Trust Weineger Enterprise Weineger Enterprise, a Trust West Bend Financial Westborrow Enterprises Westconsin Financial Services Woodland Investments WS Enterprises WX Enterprises WY Enterprises XL Enterprises Zblocki Enterprises ZS Enterprises ZW Enterprises ZWY Enterprises ZX Enterprises ZY Enterprises

Joel L. Tabas, Chapter 7 Trustee, 14 N.E. First Avenue, PH, Miami, FL 33132 305-375-8171‚ [email protected] 573008 12-15Lp WNAXLP


Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. 4161 Piedmont Parkway NC4-105-03-04 Greensboro, NC 27416 Plaintiff vs. Bridget H. Beck 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Patrick J. Stary 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Spouse of Bridget H. Beck 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Spouse of Patrick J. Stary 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Tenants 230 1st Avenue E. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 1901 East Voorhees Street Suite C Danville, IL 61834 Green Tree Servicing, LLC 300 Landmark Towers 345 St. Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Defendants

SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 12 CV 523 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Bridget H. Beck, Unknown Spouse of Bridget H. Beck You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after Novem- ber 5, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810- 9071 and to Matthew V. Plum- mer/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005. 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 now or in the future and may also be enforced by gar - nishment or seizure of property. Dated this 2nd day of Novem- ber, 2012 Dustin A. McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that pur - pose. 2280747 573148 WNAXLP

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GGrraannttssbbuurrggVeterans Day program

Nelson Primary kindergarteners raised their arms high inhonor of the flag as they sang a special Veterans Day songduring their school’s Veterans Day program.

by Priscilla BauerLeader staff writer

GRANTSBURG - Veterans Day programswere presented at Grantsburg High Schooland Nelson Primary School on Monday,Nov. 12.

The program at the high school includedmusical selections from the high schoolchoir, bell choir and high school band. Amedley of songs for all branches of thearmed forces saluting veterans in atten-dance was a highlight of the program.

The program’s guest speaker was ArmySpc. Russell Stone, who served in Vietnamfrom 1968 to 1969.

“I’m proud of my service to my country,”said Stone, a 44-year member of the Grants-burg American Legion. “It taught me theconcept of teamwork.”

Stone urged students to talk with veter-ans and ask them to share their experiences

to preserve the history. “When they aregone so is the history.”

“It is the soldier who has given us thefreedoms we enjoy,” remarked Stone.“There is no more powerful weapon thanthe will and courage of free men.”

In closing, Stone asked the audience tocontact their legislators and tell them totake care of veterans coming back from ac-tive duty.

Stone ended his speech by telling of howmuch a thank-you card he receives eachyear from the Jolly 4-H group means tohim.

At Nelson Primary Veterans Day pro-gram students enjoyed a visit from UncleSam, and learned how to stand at attentionas soldiers do from middle school PrincipalBrad Jones, a former second lieutenant inthe Army National Guard.

Chuck Swenson stood at attention when theArmy song was played by the Grantsburg HighSchool band. Swenson served in the Army from1969 until 1971 with a rank of sergeant.

Uncle Sam, proudly portrayed by Gene Gronlund, and middle school Principal Brad Jones,a former second lieutenant in the Army National Guard, posed with Nelson Primary kinder-garteners after the school’s Veterans Day program.

The Grantsburg High School choir sang“America the Beautiful” during the Veterans Dayprogram.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Veterans from the Grantsburg American Legion Honor Guard sat in silent respect as pho-tos of Grantsburg area servicemen and women flashed on a screen above them.

Calvin McDaniel presented veteran Russell Stone with a thank-youcard at the Veterans Day program at Grantsburg High School. McDanieland his classmates from Mrs. Hedrix’s sixth-grade class made the spe-cial card for Stone, who was the program’s guest speaker.

Army Spc.R u s s e l lStone, whoserved inVietnam from1968 to 1969,was the guestspeaker at theVeterans Dayprogram Mon-day, Nov. 12,at GrantsburgHigh School.

Nelson Primary students were excited toshake hands with a very tall Uncle Sam whomade a special appearance at the school’s Vet-erans Day program.


by Sherill SummerLeader staff writer

HERTEL – Ninety-two-year-old World War II veteranGordy Lauder has his daily habits. Every morning hebuys a paper at the nearby Little Turtle Hertel Express.An orderly basement room is home to ham radio equip-ment and a computer, and Lauder visits it periodicallyeach day to check his e-mails. He has a cat that followshim everywhere, and the two of them have their dailyroutine. But one thing Lauder is not in the habit of doingis talking much about his service in World War II. Farfrom being the type of veteran whose hat, or jacket or li-cense plate give hints to their service to their country,Lauder says many people who know him don’t know hewas a veteran at all.

But a veteran he is. He spent three years, one monthand 10 days in the Army’s 249th Signal Corps from 1942to 1945. After training in Missouri’s Camp Crowder, heentered the western front in the invasion of SouthernFrance, landing at St. Tropez.

Lauder’s main job on the western front was to set upradio repeaters that were necessary for communicationsas the Allied troops moved through southern France,across the Rhine River and into Germany. This job wasfine with him because it didn’t involve sitting at a desk.An officer once asked him why he wasn’t promoted to adesk job. When Lauder explained that he didn’t wantthat type of a job, he was assured that he would get thegood jobs out in the field. This preference not to sit at adesk may have resulted in him only earning three stripeswith his T, or sergeant technician, during his service,however.

At one point the in the war, as the Allied troops foughtto cross the Rhine River into Germany, Lauder foundhimself too close to a grenade, and he was wounded. This

qualified him for a Purple Heart, a medal he didn’t actu-ally receive until just recently.

Eventually, the Germans surrendered, but this onlyended one theater of the war. Lauder was ordered to thePacific to help with the fighting there, but he made it asfar as the Panama Canal before Japan surrendered.

With the war essentially over, Lauder’s boat sailed forhome, arriving into New York harbor on Sept. 5, 1945.His boat was one of the first ships carrying soldiers intoNew York harbor after the war. Celebrating their arrival,boats met them in the harbor to help escort the soldiershome.

But Lauder’s veteran story does not end there. Exactly70 years to the date of his enlistment into the Army, hefound himself in the company of fellow veterans.

Honors flight organizations around the nation havebeen created to honor veterans by flying them to Wash-ington, D.C., to visit the many monuments celebratingthe nation they fought for. On Sept. 25, Lauder was on anhonors flight out of Duluth with his daughter, Jill Adams.

Once at the nation’s capital, the veterans and familyloaded onto buses to visit the many sites. Lauder thoughtthe experience was absolutely fabulous. His daughter,Jill, agreed that the trip was very special. She had alwaysbeen close to her father, but she found out things that shehad never known before as he talked with other veter-ans. She felt the time at the World War II Memorial, whenLauder told a bunch of visiting students of his experi-ence, was extra special.

Lauder spent much of his life not talking much aboutthe time spent serving his country. Before the trip, hisdaughter bought him a World War II cap to help identifyhim as a veteran because he didn’t own anything else thatwas veteran related. But this is not to say he is not proudof his service. It shows in his eyes when he talks abouthis veteran memories.

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The familiar sight of the Washington Monument in Washing-ton, D.C. The photo was taken by 92-year-old World War II vet-eran Gordy Lauder on his honors flight trip to Washington,D.C. - Photo submitted

Gordy Lauder holds up his T-shirt from the honors flight thathe took to Washington, D.C., exactly 70 years after his enlist-ment into the Army’s 249th Signal Corps in 1942. – Photo bySherill Summer

This black and white photo-graph has special signifi-cance for 92-year-old WorldWar II veteran Gordy Lauder.It was taken Sept. 5, 1945, ashis boat full of soldiers en-tered New York harbor.Lauder’s boat created a lot ofexcitement because it wasone of the first boats into NewYork harbor after World War IIfighting stopped. – Photo sub-mitted

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Westdale Farm's giantsilo an example of local

ag investmentby Greg MarstenLeader staff writer

CENTURIA – Even without doing themath, the massive new corn silo at West-dale Farm, north of Centuria, is an im-pressive fixture.

But the math is impressive, nonetheless.Figuring about 800 kernels of corn, in 16

rows, for each ear, and ballparking about50 ears of corn to make one bushel ofshelled corn, at a 400,000-bushel capacity,Westdale’s new giant silo likely holdsover 16 billion kernels of corn at one time.

That 90-foot-tall, 90-foot-wide monsteris an example of a huge investment inlocal agriculture, from the scales to thedryers to the elevator systems and storagefacilities, Westdale Farm has spent over amillion dollars in infrastructure in the pastyear, and they don’t do it lightly.

They now have over 550,000 bushels ofstorage space, as well as a recently com-pleted natural gas line off the main linesto the south. That We Energies lineopened less than six weeks ago, and dra-matically reduces their energy costs fordrying. Neighbors may also tag aboardthe line, reducing the Westdale cost, whilealso benefitting their neighbors along190th Street and beyond.

“I’d like to have everyone between hereand Centuria sign up,” Dale Wester saidwith a shrug. “Everyone else who signson reduces our costs.”

They’ve even bypassed their own road,which often suffers from spring weight re-strictions, and they built their own accessdriveway off of Hwy. 35.

But it is the elaborate loading and un-loading system that remains as the stan-dard, allowing a truck, trailer or wagon tounload simply and safely in the dry com-fort of their new building.

“We can empty a semi (trailer) in aboutfive minutes,” Wester said, noting the newscale allows laden and unladen weights inreal time. “It’s accurate to within about 20pounds.”

While the operation is impressive, it isalso an example of the need to spendmoney to make money, either in seed,equipment or land purchases. Few exam-ples locally personify that more than the

Westdale LLC operation, which fatherDale and son Rick Wester have bet theirlives on, as well as their respective fami-lies and friends. The Westdale operationhas exploded into becoming a major linkin a very important local chain.

They don’t just weigh and unload thecorn, they buy and sell the product.

“Unless you’ve got very deep pockets,everyone who buys also sells,” Westersaid. “We can’t speculate on the market.”

As the world's appetite for food andfuel grows, so does the need for opera-tions like Westdale’s, where they utilizethe best of private and public investmentsand existing technology, genetics, fuel,chemistry and, yes, even things like accessto natural gas supplies, to make that giantengine of food stay alive and affordable.

Wester gave a tour of the Westdale oper-ation recently and, while it is more thanjust a large farm operation and muchmore than just a typical farm, it is an ex-ample of the changing face of agricultureand how it has morphed into new arms ofproduction and philosophy. He also at-tempted to debunk some of the commonnotions on everything from pollution togenetically engineered crops, soil quality,

fertilizers, weed killers and even to pay re-spect to past farming practices that goback hundreds, even thousands, of years,and trace roots back to some of the nativeresidents of the region.

Wester is a big advocate for advance-ments, and while the farm operation is atestament to advancement and progress,it is also an example of how to safely andeffectively wring the most food, BTUs orproduct out of the land, without killingthe soil, rivers or groundwater below.

The farm is a perfect example of com-bining investments and intelligence withagriculture, where they utilize crop rota-tions, organic fertilizing, minimal weedapplications and minimal tilling to elimi-nate runoff, pollution, soil burnout andmaximum yield to keep the harmony offarming alive and thriving.

During the midweek tour, three truck-loads of corn arrived and were unloaded,usually in less than 10 minutes each.

The process is pretty simple. As thefarmer pulls the wagon or truckload of

product in, it is weighed and then a spe-cially fabricated chute is set on the floor,and the dump proceeds, right through thefloor, into a 17-foot deep, 11-foot-squarepit that starts the process of drying, lifting,and storage that will end up in one of theWestdale Farm's massive silos, preparedfor sale and eventual hauling.

The unusual growing season has beenboth a boon and a challenge this year, asthe early wetness combined with laterrain shortages to do some of their dryingwork.

“This year, the quality of the corn is ex-cellent,” he said, noting that there werespotty areas around the region where theconditions could be very good, and downthe road, not so good. “Many times, wehaven’t even started (unloading) by thisdate, it’s been so dry.”

But Wester doesn’t hide the fact thatthey also sell seed for DeKalb, and havebecome major advocates for genetics andhow they can positively affect corn yieldsand hardiness, while also dramatically re-ducing the need for fertilizers and weedcontrol. Their own farm, with 1,200 acresof corn and 400 acres of green beans, is aglowing example.

He notes their own minimal tilling prac-tices, using a return to traditional crop ro-tations combined with on-off year,Round-up ready seed to both fight and allbut eliminate the need for toxic herbi-cides. They combine that rotational pro-gram and practice with organic turkeymanure as fertilizer to help even further.

“You’ve got to keep the soil alive,” hesaid, noting that with that combination ofpractice with genetic engineering and har-diness, it has given them huge efficiencygains. “It’s worked very well for us ... andwe’re not using thousands of tons ofchemicals and the like to fight root worms(and other pests).”

He also believes that the centuries-oldpractice of crop rotation is a key.

“It also rotates your chemistry,” he said.“Weed control is the big thing. Herbicidesare very expensive.”

There is no doubt that the face of farm-ing is changing for a number of reasons.

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The giant silo at the Westdale Farm, north of Centuria, is an example of modern agriculturemeeting investments and the future. This 90-by-90-foot-tall silo holds over 400,000 bushels ofcorn. The scale of the structure can be grasped by noting the men standing beside the newlyconstructed bin. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Dale Wester (right)and his son, Rick,have invested inmore than just newequipment. Theyhave invested in thefuture of local agri-culture, betting thatthere is a demand fortheir growing opera-tion as the marketscontinue to change.

Using a chute toaim the corn intothe floor, this localfarmer unloads hisfull wagon in lessthan five minutes.

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CCeennttuurriiaa ffaarrmm//from page 1The Westers sell their corn to a number ofoutlets, from Jennie-O Turkey for feed toArcher Daniels Midland to Ace Ethanolfor fuel, where he is also a major advocate.

“Depends on who’s paying what,”Wester said with a smile.

He noted that the ethanol-supplying de-mand remains, in spite of the fact thatmost of the semi-controversial subsidieshave all but been eliminated. The need forthe fuel is an environmental issue, as wellas an energy-dependence issue. He men-tions what ethanol replaces, the highlytoxic MTBE, a fuel additive concoctedfrom natural gas and methanol to chemi-cally oxygenate fuels for higher octane.That chemical has rightfully come underfire from environmental groups stretchingacross the world, and has a half-life of atleast 500 years in the soil and groundwa-ter. Ironically, MTBE was created to assistengine life and performance to replacetoxic lead.

“Really, we should be embraced by theenvironmental people,” Wester said.

While that is a tall order, he admits thatthe new standard in modern agriculturemeans taking risks is expected but reduc-ing risks is essential to profits, safety andpredictable yields.

Yet it’s hard to ignore those giant silosand those billions of kernels of corn,which give local farmers new options andexpand the potential for local growers, aswell as make the region even more rele-vant in the markets. More importantly, itgives those local growers a chance to storetheir grain when conditions and pricescollide in their favor.

“It’s always a fine balancing act,” hesaid with a grin, as a diesel Ford pickup

pulling a wagon full of corn rolls throughthe unloading bay.

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The Westdale operation is an impressivemix of philosophy, machinery, technology andold-fashioned hard work.

The investment in the Westdale operation in the last two years has gone beyond a million dol-lars, an investment that is hard to ignore.

ALPHA – “Discover Wisconsin,” a TVshow dedicated to promoting Wisconsintourism, paid a visit to Burnett DairyCheese Store as part of their “Traveler’sGuide to America’s Dairyland” show. Theshow is set to air across the Midwest thelast weekend in June 2013.

As the film crew toured the newly ex-panded cheese store and factory, theywere provided with the affirmation thatBurnett Dairy is truly a remarkable desti-nation. “Our much larger cheese storeprovides us the opportunity to offer moreproducts that complement our cheeses,”said Paula Elert, store employee, as shewas interviewed by the crew. “We haveadded a bistro offering gourmet grilledcheese sandwiches, fried cheese curds andsnack wraps. We also now have hard-serve ice cream in addition to our alwayspopular soft serve and lots of seating in-doors and outdoors to enjoy your cones or

sandwiches before getting back on theroad. The wine-tasting counter is anothernew feature and is very popular for pair-ing wine with our cheese samples.” Winecan be sampled Friday through Sundayfrom 11a.m. to close, and cheese is avail-able for sampling all day every day.

The crew from “Discover Wisconsin”visited the observation room where theywatched cheese being made and chattedwith one of Burnett Dairy’s two mastercheesemakers, Steve Tollers. The observa-

tion room is available for tour groups withadvance notice.

This episode will highlight severalcheese factories across Wisconsin. Thetraveler’s guide is produced by WisconsinMilk Marketing Board and can be foundat eatwisconsincheese.com. To learn moreabout Discover Wisconsin, visit discover-wisconsin.com. - submitted

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My dog, Milo, and I are get-ting to know our new neighbor-hood.

We had a well-establishedwalking route from our oldhouse, but the old neighbor-hood was laid out in perfectlysquare blocks, so there was littlevariation and no possibility of getting lost. The newneighborhood has winding streets that split, con-verge and find their way up and over a hill. We arenever quite certain where we are.

Last night we were walking and came upon Inspi-ration Drive. Naturally, we took it. We followed In-spiration Drive for only a few blocks, however, whenit abruptly ended.

“Isn’t that typical?” I said to Milo, who was not, asusual, paying any attention to the street signs.

“We just find inspiration and, before we’ve goneanywhere at all, it peters out.”

I stopped at the intersection, trying to decide if weshould go left or right. Milo pulled on the leash. Hewanted to go straight ahead, despite the obvious de-mise of Inspiration, so I crossed the street with him.That’s when I realized that Inspiration Drive had notended after all, it had just taken a rather sudden turnto the right, so we followed it.

And I am continuing to do that.The funny thing about going to school is that I

somehow thought I would be issued a supply of in-spiration. I thought that I would be simply inundatedwith clever ideas and expert direction that wouldmake this clumsy, start and stop, imperfect process oflearning and writing seem much easier and morepredictable.

It has taken the better part of a semester to realizethat this is not going to happen. It has taken the bet-

ter part of a life to realize that in-spiration (in art, in life, in love)will take an astonishing numberof twists and turns. What I am fi-nally learning is that my abilityto see what is up ahead is ex-tremely limited and (even whenI’m right) really doesn’t count

for very much. It is my ability to hang on when lifetakes a sharp and unexpected turn that is impor-tant— it’s my ability to not give up on inspirationwhen it seems to have disappeared.

I spent a lot of my life (all of my 20s and 30s) tryingto make life come out the way I wanted it. The trickything about this is that I was successful much of thetime. This encouraged me to believe that if I justpushed hard enough, I would be able to drive life inwhatever direction I wanted it to go. Eventually, Ilearned that I was utterly wrong. Then I spent a fewyears trying to figure out how I was supposed tofunction at all, knowing that I was not running theshow. But constantly anticipating what happens nextin life (and trying to determine the outcome) requiresa huge amount of energy. Simply hanging on for theride is far less work and, so far, a lot more fun.

Milo and I followed Inspiration Drive off to theright and, sure enough, it continued in an unexpecteddirection. We wandered up and over the hill. Wefound a park we never knew was there. The sunbegan to set, and we had a terrific view of the moun-tains as they turned rosy pink.

While I had no idea where we were going, I was re-lieved and delighted to discover that Inspirationlasted a lot longer than I expected. I just had to bewilling to follow where it led.

Till next time,—Carrie

Letters fromhomeCarrie Classon

A sarcasticteacher walked intoa class of new stu-dents and said, “Ifthere are any idiotsin the room, willthey please standup.”

After a long silence, one freshman rose to his feet.“Now then mister,” inquired the teacher with a sneer,“Why do you consider yourself an idiot?”

“Well, actually I don’t,” said the student, “but I hateto see you standing up there all by yourself.”

•••Checking on the baby one night, a wife found her

husband standing over their baby’s crib. Silently shewatched him. As he stood looking down at the sleepinginfant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: dis-belief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment andskepticism. Touched by this unusual display and thedeep emotions it aroused, with eyes glistening sheslipped her arm around her husband. “A penny foryour thoughts,” she said. “It’s amazing!” he replied. “Ijust can’t see how anybody can make a crib like that foronly $46.50.”

Just forlaughsJoe Roberts

A step in timeMedical problems are not typi-

cally associated with dance. How-ever, dancing can be verytherapeutic for numerous ailmentsby providing exercise, improvedmobility and strength. It can also be helpful by pro-moting a sense of balance. Some physical therapytechniques are not unlike dance. Designed to promotebalance and improve core strength, individuals are in-structed to stand on a tilting platform on one leg whiletouching their other foot to various points surround-ing their position as on the face of a clock.

One particular medical condition, Syndenham’schorea, is often referred to as St. Vitus' Dance, whichisn’t really a dance at all but rather a series of uncoor-dinated, jerky movements, over which the unfortunateperson has no control. However, this sounds strikinglysimilar to the moves I used to make as a teenagerwhile listening to our contemporary music of the1970s. If I exhibited any sense of rhythm or coordina-tion it was purely by accident. Once at my juniorprom, I had a friend tell me I looked as if I was tryingto stomp out a forest fire. It was all the more difficultbecause I was doing it in platform shoes and plaidbell-bottom pants. I would like to see the “Dancingwith the Stars” guests try that one.

I am not a skilled dancer byany stretch of the imaginationand most of my attempts stillhave a look reminiscent ofstomping out a fire. However, Iam quite good at diagnosingvarious dance routines associ-ated with specific medical condi-

tions. The fox-trot is a smooth, progressive dance com-

monly performed to big-band music. Long, smoothsteps are coordinated with quick turns, usually along aline. Contrast this with a commonly performed danceroutine associated with a health condition, called the“trots.” This dance routine is typified by long rapidsteps along a line but quick turns are generallyavoided. The first few steps are generally visible to thepublic but the last segment of the dance is performedin private. It is named the trots rather than “trot”, as infox-trot, because if you do one trot you are likely to doanother.

There is a similar dance performed by children.While not usually associated with the same vigor andpurpose as the adult counterpart, the final movementsdo have an obvious similarity. Following the ingestionof excessive amounts of fruit, the child is sometimeswitnessed performing the “green apple two-step.” Thefruit is often ingested quietly and without parental su-pervision but the dance steps are almost always ac-

companied by music. Children are very adept at developing and perform-

ing dance. Turn on any song and most toddlers natu-rally begin moving with the music. By the time a childreaches the age of 4 they have learned a new danceroutine. One such spontaneous dance is the “filled-bladder waltz.” On some occasions it is performed inclose proximity to the family bathroom but more com-monly it is performed in public areas such as shop-ping centers or parking lots. The dance usually startswith rapid small steps often while standing in one lo-cation. Some parents mistake this for fidgeting the firsttime or two but most experienced parents will recog-nize the dance routine. Sometimes the child will singwhile dancing but often the parent’s voice will over-power the child’s voice, usually with a command tomove the dance routine to an appropriate location.Adults are not very good at the filled-bladder waltz.Most onlookers would characterize the adult versionof the filled-bladder waltz to be more like a bellydance with an abrupt finish.

If the filled-bladder waltz is performed in a home,the outcome is often satisfactory. If this occurs in apublic location, then it can become moreproblematic. Public rest rooms are often busylocations and when that occurs you must be skilledat transitioning from one dance form to another.That is what is commonly called “line dancing.”

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CENTER CITY, Minn. - A dozen blond, blue-eyedSwedish girls ages 14 to 19 comprising the Mora, Sweden,youth choir will entertain at the Chisago Lake LutheranChurch Christmas concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14. Theirenthusiastic performance will include traditional Swedishfolk music, “luciasongs,” and old-time favorite holiday car-ols.

The holiday concert is free (an offering will be taken) andthe public can meet these youthful ambassadors from Swe-den at a coffee and pepparkakor reception following theconcert. Hopefully, the Sankta Lucia star boys and tomtefrom the recent Sankta Lucia program on Saturday, Dec. 8,will act as greeters. The event is sponsored by the histori-cal committee of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in CenterCity. For more information call 651-257-6300. - submitted

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opening its 22nd season with winter concerts at several lo-cations in this area soon. The orchestra is a full chamberorchestra of about 30 players who come from the St. CroixValley area, from Turtle Lake to Cambridge, Minn., andfrom Siren to Hugo, Minn. The program is a celebration ofsacred and secular music of the season.

Featured on the program is Arcangelo Corelli’s Christ-mas Concerto, with soloists Janette Cysewski and DianeWiik, violin, and Laura Turpin, cello. There will also be amedley of Scandinavian Christmas hymns, a bit of balletfrom the “Nutcracker,” a bit of movie music from “Babesin Toyland,” a bit of American exuberance from Leroy An-derson, and much more. They hope you’ll come enjoy thisintroduction to the Christmas season with some live musicby local musicians.

The first concert will be at the historic United MethodistChurch in Taylors Falls as part of the Lighting Festival onSunday, Nov. 25, at 3 p.m. On Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m.,there will be a concert open to the public at the Point Pleas-ant Heights assisted living center in Chisago City. The fol-lowing weekend there will be concerts at First MethodistChurch in Lindstrom, Minn., on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30p.m.; at North Branch United Methodist Church on Satur-day, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m.; and at Our Savior’s LutheranChurch in Amery on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3:30 p.m.

With the support of some local businesses, admission isby freewill donation at the concerts. For more informationon the orchestra and these concerts, visit scvorchestra.org.- submitted

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The Lightning Festivalelves announce an All Aboard journey to the two housesopen to the public during the 28th-annual Lighting Fes-tival, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 23-25. Each is uniquein its own way and a long distance apart in what one willsee.

Traditional trimmings are what will be seen at the 1855Folsom House in the Angel Hill District of Taylors Falls,272 W. Government St., Taylors Falls, Minn. The house,furnished primarily with period furniture, dictates a Vic-torian feel to the seven rooms and impressive stairwayand hallways. It is like coming to an old-fashioned partyas one moves from one room to the next. Five genera-tions of the Folsom family have called this house home.During the festival it is enhanced by private decorators,and each year it is different.

The historic house is one of 23 properties under man-date of the Minnesota State Historical Society. Christmasat the Folsom house is a fundraiser for the Taylors FallsHistorical Society which manages it on a day-by-daybasis. It is open Thanksgiving weekend on Friday, Nov.23, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, and Saturday and Sunday,Dec. 1 and 2, it is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Prearrangedgroup tours of the Folsom House are welcome Friday,Nov. 23, through Sunday, Dec. 2, by calling 651-465-3125.

Also, plan to come back Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4:30 p.m.to see the outside viewing of the movie, “Polar Express,”shown on the side of the Folsom House garage. Dresstoasty warm. Popcorn and goodies will be available. Themovie is free. If it should rain, it will be shown in the Me-morial Community Center.

The Holiday House, a private home on Chestnut

Street, is decorated and furnished in a nontraditional,eclectic style, filled with color, art, humor and theunique. One would have to see the eight-room houseseveral times to take it all in. Amazement is a certaintyand giggling, as one talks about favorite pieces, is pre-dicted.

The private Holiday House is open just two days: Fri-day, Nov. 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday,Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a complete three-dayfestival schedule with map, go to lightingfestival.comand find them on Facebook. View the festival video. -submitted

Hides for Fire fundraiserTOWN OF JACKSON – It’s deer hunting season! If

you are a deer hunter and want to put your deer hidesto good use, the Town of Jackson Volunteer Fire De-partment is sponsoring a deer hide collection at theJackson Fire Hall, Connors Service Station in Webster,and Fur, Fins and Feathers in Siren. Look for the blazeorange collection boxes. Please help by donating yourdeer hides. - submitted

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The minimalist guide to teentime management

Last week I mentioned an e-mail I’dgotten from a parent looking for an-swers about how best to overcome somevery common adolescent hurdles:

“Hi Chris. I want to tell you howmuch I enjoy your articles and the WeTeach We Learn Facebook page. Thankyou for providing such great informa-tion!

“After reading your most recent arti-cle, I’m curious about neural exercises.We have a 14-year-old who is reallydoing poorly in school. He isn’toverly enthusiastic about school tobegin with, but he also seems to be veryweak in some key executive functionskills like task initiation, time manage-ment and goal-directed persistence. Weare very concerned that our son is dig-ging a hole so deep with his grades thathe will have difficulty recovering when(if) he decides an education is indeedimportant to him.”

Getting started, prioritizing tasks,managing time and persisting to the fin-ish line are important skills for successboth in and outside of school. I’m notsure you can find a kid, regardless ofgrade point, who hasn’t struggled atone time or another with procrastina-

tion, decisionsabout which taskor project totackle next, or theability to focus onlonger-term proj-ects to their com-pletion.

For the sake ofthis discussionthough, it’s im-portant to notethat I believe thisparent’s concernswere heightenedby a piece I wroteexplaining howadolescents brainsare actuallyshrinking. In thelong run, this pruning of little-used neu-ral pathways actually helps to create amuch more efficient brain—and the con-nections we use are strengthened.Those we neglect, however, are elimi-nated

The major concern during adolescencethen, is that teens may avoid exercisingimportant neural connections at exactlythe wrong time in their development,thus making these skills harder to learnlater in life.

Let me stress that when we begin talk-ing about exercising our brains we are

definitely using verbs – actions and ac-tivities. Endless discussions and at-tempts at motivation, both throughreward and punishment, often miss themark. My experience is that we have togive students tools and coach them howto use it—following up with consistentand timely feedback.

So what can a teenager do to stimu-late the neural connections related totime management? Use a daily planner.There are endless time management andplanning “systems” one can invest in,and entire self-help libraries have beenwritten on the topic. Avoid them all.Simply get a planner and use it by jot-ting down tasks and assignments aftereach class. This does not need to befancy. In fact, it shouldn’t be. A spiralnotebook works just fine.

The important thing is actually doingsomething, and then turning that some-thing into a habit. Like a steroid inhalerfor the child with asthma, the studentshould carry the planner with him at alltimes. But that’s not enough. He’ll alsoneed coaching and support.

So, what can you do to strengthenyour teen’s efficacy? Come togetheraround the planner every day to discussa plan of attack. Review priorities andline up resources. Keep these meetingsas relaxed as possible and stick to whatis known. If information is missing, as-

sign fact-finding research to fill in thegaps. Breakfast, dinner or car trips areall great times for these conversations. Iwould also encourage parents to in-volve the teachers in this.

I have a student who asks me everyday to sign her planner next to the as-signment she’s written there. My ini-tials communicate to the parent that Iagree with what she’s written there formy class. It’s nothing more than a littlebox, and it takes less than 10 seconds,but she’s got a spot for every class.Every day. It’s perfect. Her parentsstarted her on this, and they review ittogether every night. And it’s working.

There is a distinct and noticeable dif-ference between students who use plan-ners and those who don’t. Sure, kidswith planners get better grades, butthat’s just a side effect of being more or-ganized. Items in the planner don’thave to be stored in short-term memoryanymore, freeing up energy for all kindsof interesting changes. So be warned,teen use of planners has been shown toincrease confidence, creativity, empow-erment and in extreme cases, even hap-piness.

Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, ChrisWondra is just another Wisconsin publicschoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn onFacebook and Twitter for daily tips on get-ting the most out of your brain.

We teach, we learnChris Wondra

ChristhanksgivingOn Oct. 31, it was Halloween. As a

21-year-old woman, society tells me Ishould have dressed in skimpy genericcostumes that reveal too much and thengo out and party until I can’t rememberanything. However, I’ve never been intothe whole Halloween thing – in myopinion, it should be left to the kids. It’sfun for them to get creative with cos-tumes and go out and trick-or-treat forcandy. And then, after Halloween, coldNovember creeps up behind us, andthere’s this little holiday called Thanks-giving.

Thanksgiving? What’s that? Oh isn’tthat that one holiday where people eatway too much turkey and mashed pota-toes? It seems perfectly reasonable toask ourselves this question. Over Hal-loween night, while sleeping kidsdream in their beds with caramel andchocolate still stuck in between their

teeth, Christmas crept into the worldand pushed Thanksgiving aside. Fami-lies wake up on Nov. 1, and turn on themorning television to find programspacked with Christmas commercials.

I was recently browsing the Internet,and I found a cartoon which had Santawalking with his big bag of toys and abig turkey. The turkey, obviously furi-ous, is yelling at Santa, “December, fatboy! This month is for my holiday! Nowhop on that sleigh and wait your turn!”I can’t help but side with the poorturkey in this situation. I am all forChristmas, don’t get me wrong. In fact,it is my favorite holiday of the year. ButChristmas has become so commercial-

ized and only a way for businesses likeWal-Mart, Target and Amazon to boosttheir production, that we’ve forgottenother holidays in between and themeaning behind it all.

Who murdered Thanksgiving? Was itSanta or was it us? We’re so eager to getto the season of giving that we’veskipped over the season of thanksgiv-ing. When did we stop becoming grate-ful and thankful for things and, instead,start focusing on the expensive gifts wemight receive underneath that decked-out tree? Thanksgiving is not the samefor everyone. Some families make a bigdeal out of it and others may not do asmuch for the holiday. For some it’s allabout football and good things to eat.For others, it may actually mean some-thing to them – like family and gettingtogether with those you love. Maybeyou’re working on Thanksgiving thisyear, or maybe you’ll be sitting at homealone with no one to spend time with.

The point is, though everybody does

something different, whether Thanks-giving is important to you or not, I thinkit is crucial that we all stop this Christ-mas shopping and decorating madnessfor a minute and take a moment to begrateful for everything we have. Even ifyou’re a Grinch or a Scrooge and allyou’re thankful for is the paper you’reholding and the hot coffee in your mug– remember there are those that are illit-erate or can’t go to school and thosewho can’t even afford a mug of coffee.

I’m not trying to guilt trip anyone, butthere is something about the fast for-ward of Christmas and the commercial-ization of buying many gifts that scaresme. When this Thanksgiving andChristmas season rolls around, try notto get wrapped up in the craziness of itall. There is a vital reason why all theseholidays first began. So let’s set our liferemotes to rewind instead of fast for-ward, and go back to the beginning of itall.

AssortedchocolatesAbby Ingalls

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WESTERN WISCONSIN – WesternWisconsin Working for Tobacco-Free Liv-ing encourages tobacco users to partici-pate in the Great American Smokeout onThursday, Nov. 15. The Great AmericanSmokeout is a national quit day heldevery year by the American Cancer Soci-ety, and 2012 marks the 37th year it hasbeen recognized. The day is selected toraise awareness on the dangers of tobaccoand to help tobacco users quit, for at leastone day, with the hope that they will quitfor good. By doing so, tobacco users willbe taking an important step toward ahealthier life – one that can lead to reduc-ing cancer risk.

Reap the benefits fast:• 20 minutes after quitting: Your blood

pressure drops to a level close to that be-fore the last cigarette. The temperature ofyour hands and feet increases to normal.

• 12 hours after quitting: The carbonmonoxide level in your blood begins todrop to normal.

• 24 hours after quitting: Your chanceof a heart attack decreases.

And these benefits are just within thefirst 24 hours. The health benefits of quit-ting are endless.

Take advantage of this national day.Join thousands of others who will partici-pate in the Great American Smokeout and

start planning now. Tobacco use remainsone of our No. 1 causes of preventabledeath. The good news is most smokerswant to quit and free help is a phone callor a click away.

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quitline, 800-QUIT-NOW or ctri.wisc.edu/quitline pro-vides free, personalized assistance byprofessional quit coaches. The coacheswill work with helpline callers to developa quit plan tailored to individual needs.

Tobacco users seeking assistance in quit-ting are also encouraged to visit the Amer-ican Cancer Society Web site,greatamerican smokeout.org, to find tips,tools and resources that help with the

process of quitting tobacco. A primarycare provider is always a place to start theprocess of quitting as well.

Tobacco users who make a plan, pick aday to quit and receive some type of sup-port are most successful at quitting.Choosing the Great American Smokeoutas the day to quit and using all availableresources gives smokers a great chance ofquitting for good.

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50 Years AgoWeddings included those of Avis Amundsen and

Ronald Lindblad, on Oct. 13 at Zion Lutheran, BoneLake, and Alyce Derushia and Donald Erickson on Oct.6 at Cushing Lutheran.—Sunday, Nov. 11, was the dateof the Siren Fire Department’s 13th-annual turkey fes-tival at the Siren Village Hall. The event featuredprizes, with first prize being a 15-foot canoe or a 12-foot boat. The ad said, “Finest selection of birds —turkeys, chickens. Fun for all!”—The gun deer huntingseason would start Nov. 17, and the only deer legal toshoot were bucks with antlers at least 3 inches long.—A front-page story told of the plans, already in theprocess, of Richard Hanson and Ervin Wikstrom toconstruct a game farm, gift shop, camp site, picnic areaand drive-in a mile east of St. Croix Falls along Hwy. 8.They were also considering a frontier town with a rail-road, a miniature farm and trout ponds.—The Lucksenior class would be putting on a three-act comedycalled “The Groom Said No.”—Frederic Village Presi-dent Wallace Early issued a proclamation which waspublished in this paper designating the week of Nov.11-17 American Education Week in Frederic. Twopages featured ads from local businesses in support ofthe schools, the high school was having an open houseand demonstrations, and science instruction, physicaleducation, the school newspaper, and other efforts ofthe school and its students were featured in a two-pagespread.—The Nelson School at Alpha was officiallydedicated on Sunday, Nov. 11.

40 years agoCharlie Anderson, who had worked at the Frederic

Co-op Store for 22-1/2 years and another 25 years inother area food stores, received a plaque from theboard of the Frederic Farmers Cooperative on the lastday of his employment before retiring, which said inpart, “To Charlie Anderson, Everyone’s Friend.”—Kevin Weinzierl, 17, Frederic, became an Eagle Scoutat a Court of Honor on Nov. 13.—Danny Hunter, 9, ofSiren, was hit by a car while walking home fromschool. He suffered a broken leg and other injuries.—Dick Rognrud would be opening an insurance office inFrederic.—Bob Johnson from Frederic was a player ofthe week for the UW-La Crosse football team. He wasa sophomore.—The Frederic Vikings basketball teambeat the Spooner team, 54-52, in a “thrilling” seasonopener. Bruce Carlson and Tom Funne were the lead-ing scorers for the game.—Army Pvt. Richard Lysdahl,from Frederic, completed basic training at Fort Knox,Ky., and Airman Wayne Roberts, from Amery, com-pleted basic training and was assigned to the TechnicalTraining Center at Keesler AFB in Mississippi for spe-cialized training in the armament systems field.—Web-ster school winners of the Burnett County Soil andWater Conservation speech contest were Norma Knut-son, placing third in the high school division, and SteveVerret, placing second in the junior high division. Inthe Polk County contest, eighth-grader Lonna Hanson,Luck, won her division and went on to win the re-gional contest.

20 years agoKevin McMullin, working as a Depot Outreach

artist, would work with Siren Middle School studentsto produce three radio dramas that would be playedon Shell Lake radio station WCSW.—Miki Budge, Web-ster, won the Division 3 state championship in girlscross country, and Lance Schaaf, Webster, placed sec-ond at state for the boys in Div. 3.—Frederic studentsparticipating in the Upper St. Croix Valley Music Asso-ciation All-Conference Honor Band were David Wag-ner, Christopher Peterson, Troy Hackett, TanyaTschumperlin, Katie Grindell, Melissa Wyss and BethLundquist.—Studio Works in Luck held its grandopening.—New members of the National Honor Soci-ety at Luck High School were Stacy Chappelear, An-drea Wallin, Amy Fisk, Sherri Sorenson, RochelleHostrup, Eric Chappelear and Matt Nelson.—AirmanLance Hendricks, a 1992 St. Croix Falls graduate, com-pleted basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, SanAntonio, Texas.—The Frederic-Luck ChristianWomen’s Club planned a fall fashion show and lunch-eon at the Frederic Masonic Lodge on Nov. 17.—BrianC. Rogers, of Frederic, was awarded a National Hu-manitarian Award by the Inventors Club of America’sInternational Hall of Fame.

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Christmas season with its fourth-annual Rivertown Hol-iday weekend. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, comedowntown for food, crafts, shopping, music and a visitwith Santa.

Santa will be receiving guests in three different loca-tions throughout the weekend, providing families muchflexibility in planning their outings. On Saturday morn-ing, Santa will be greeting children at the public libraryfrom 10 a.m. until noon. At noon, he will begin his down-town stroll, accompanied by members of the high schoolconcert choir. Saturday afternoon Santa will be ready forvisits at the senior center from 1–4 p.m. And on Sunday,children can find Santa outside at the Overlook Deckfrom 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Saturday’s events at the library include a family craftactivity and a bake sale by the Friends of the SCF Library.The Falls Chamber Ambassadors, St. Croix Falls royalty,and our Rotary student from Italy will all be on hand.The action at the senior center begins at 9 a.m., with cof-fee, rolls and a bake sale. They will also be serving lunchuntil 4 p.m. Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. all are in-vited to gather around the fire pit at the Overlook Deckand enjoy holiday music with two brass ensembles.Singers are welcome to lend their voices to the carolingwhile warming up with coffee, cider and cookies.

Sunday’s event at the Overlook has Santa returning,the fire pit burning, cookies, coffee and hot chocolateavailable, plus a visit from our sheep friends. Kids loveto pet the sheep and learn about their wool. They willhave their traditional birdseed ornament making as well.Following the activity at the Overlook on both Saturdayevening and Sunday afternoon, Festival Theatre’s pro-duction of “It’s a Wonderful Life” is onstage, providinga perfect way to top off the day. For ticket information,please visit their Web site at festivaltheatre.org.

Local donation drop boxes will be placed at the libraryand the senior center on Saturday for donations of foodand personal-care items, providing a convenient way to

give this holiday season. Complete schedule details canbe found on the SCF Rivertown Holiday Facebook page,on the Falls Chamber Web site fallschamber.org, and onthe posters around town. This celebration is brought toyou by the St. Croix Falls business community and vol-unteers. - submitted

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The St. Croix FallsLions made a $500 do-nation to the localfood shelf. Shown ac-cepting the donationfrom St. Croix FallsLions President EunieNaumann is LouiseAndersen, who man-ages the food shelf. –Photo submitted

Three Lundborgsiblings will havepassed the 100-yearmark by the end ofthis month. RalphLundborg is just turn-ing 100 in November,sister Florence Ander-son is 102-1/2, andbrother Herbert Lund-borg is 101-1/2. Ralph,of Minneapolis, Minn.,recently visited sib-lings Florence andHerbert at the UnitedPioneer Home in Luck.The family got to-gether at UPH tohonor these centenar-ians. - Photo submitted


TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTERGood chilly Sunday, neighbors! Hope you’re all

managing to keep warm as winter approaches; weeven had a few snowflakes! It’s the time of yearthat we are dragging muddy feet into the house, soMom is following behind us with a towel and mop.

With hunting season around the corner, ourbright orange vests are out and ready to put on forwhen we go outside. Living where we do, you can’tbe too careful, and that means no more walk in thewoods until it is over. We’ve had a bow hunter inthe area, and I guess he got a deer as Eli managedto throw up guts a couple of times the other day. Ididn’t think a tummy could hold that much, but I

guess I waswrong!

Adoptions at theshelter haveslowed down;hopefully peoplewon’t forget thatthere are somegreat dogs and kit-ties just waiting tobe adopted.Wouldn’t it just be

awesome if all the residents at the shelter couldhave their forever home for Christmas? We werelooking up slogans for our new sign, and I cameacross this one that I liked, “Until there are none,adopt one.”

One of newest residents is a year-old beaglenamed Moses. He is a really nice young fellow thatis quite the lover I’m told. Moses seems to getalong well with the other residents, and of course,the humans ooh and ahh over him. He’s not verybig, weighs around 28 pounds, so if you’re lookingfor a smaller dog as a companion, we welcome youto come and meet him.

Bookie and Suzi had great fun playing in the of-fice the other day. These two young kitties look asdifferent as night and day but have a blast whenthey get together. Bookie is approximately 4

months old and is aginger color with somewhite. Suzi is a prettylittle tabby also around4 months of age, andboth would make awonderful addition toyour family. I promiseyou won’t be disap-pointed with them orany of our other kitties.

It is very sad for uswhen we have to turn away cats and kittens due tolack of space. It’s very hard for us to have to dothat, but with such limited space, we can only takeso many and are unable to take any more untilsome of our current kitties are adopted. It’s upset-ting when we hear some of the comments whenwe’re unable to help – comments like I guess I’llhave to shoot it or dump it somewhere.The needless suffering of these animals would

lessen if people would only spay and neuter – com-passion for any living creature is not a bad thing.

Sunday, Dec. 9, is the date for brunch at Adven-tures Restaurant in Siren. They are so kind to host

this event for us, so please mark your calendar andcome and join us for some great food in a great at-mosphere while helping the animals.

We’d like to express our appreciation to the St.Croix Tribal Police. Chief Frank Taylor stopped bythe shelter this last week and presented us with adonation from proceeds of their Halloween hauntedhouse. We hear it was a very successful event, andwe can’t thank them enough for selecting us as oneof the recipients. A big high paw and thank-youfrom all of us.

“Better to light a candle for one lost dog than tocurse the darkness of man’s indifference. Savingjust one dog won’t change the world, but it surelywill change the world for that one dog.” - Richard C.Call

This quote is true for cats as well.Have a great week everyone. Licks and tail

wags.The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving

lives, one at a time; hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebooktoo, why don’t you like us there.

ShelterYAPpeningsSadie

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The tree rat/hubby saga continues here in bearcountry. It has now gone from the using of sunflowerseed in the live trap to using peanut butter. Seemsone or maybe more of those crafty little varmints, asmy hubby calls them, found a way to sneak into thelive trap and clean out his sunflower seeds and nottrip the trigger, but a chickadee will trip it every time.Hubby thinks that peanut butter will stick on andmake it harder to get out without tripping it. This wayhe figures he will catch a few and relocate themdown by Mud Hen Lake. Has anyone got a fewideas for this old gal, I need ideas on how to get himout of his restlessness. He has taken up patrol ofthe deck in that recliner and watches the deck mostof the day for any action. You have to admit tree ratsare pretty persistent in getting what they want, butthen so is hubby.

Not too many wild critters besides tree rats andan occasional bear came through bear countrythese days. A few stray kitties, and no not the stripedkind. These are just probably some of the neighbor’scats out looking for mice. They don’t come close to

the house, so don’t know for sure if they are tame orwild ones or if someone dropped them off andthey’re are now living on their own.

Sympathy to the family of Arthur H. Gunerius whopassed away Oct. 24.

Wednesday evening, Shirley Bloom hosted oneof the cottage parties for the Siren Methodist Churchfor the purpose of some of the members getting toknow their new pastor, Gil White, and his wife,Sharon. Those present were Pastor Tom Cook, Jimand Sharon Richison, Wally and Rose Nelson, Boband Hazel Richison and Art and Bev Beckmark.They enjoyed a nice lunch. Thanks Shirley for agreat evening.

Don’t forget folks hunting season is near. So ifyou’re a hunter and enjoy hunting tales, stop in atthe Siren Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 16, for abowl of chili, corn bread and a dessert then stay andlisten to the hunting stories, maybe you can bring abetter story than you hear there.

Here’s another hunters dinner. This one is at theMoose Lodge on Hwy. 70. A ham dinner and lots of

the trimmings from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17.This event also has a gun raffle plus more. Ticketsare, adults $10 and kids $5.

The Burnett County VFW in Siren will serve theirspaghetti dinner on Friday, Nov. 16, from 4-7:30p.m., with takeout if you so choose. Tickets areadults $7, kids 5-12, $4 and kids under 5, free.There is also a beef and money raffle, plus doorprizes and a silent auction.

Don’t forget everyone who has been doing knit-ting or crocheting for the U.S. Bank/Siren Lionessmitten tree at the bank. The tree is now up and wait-ing for all your handiwork to decorate it, so bringthem in anytime now. Let’s really fill up the tree thisyear. It looks like it is going to be a long, cold winterand the kids can really use them.

Congratulations to elementary student Katie Tay-lor, middle schooler Kohl Kettula and high schoolerLogan Allen for being chosen Siren Schools stu-dents of the week. Keep up the good work guys, yourock.

Bev Beckmark

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We got some much-needed rain and even a fewsnowflakes. I’m sure more snow can’t be too far offwith the deer gun season starting Saturday.

The winners for Spades were Liz Ruhn, MarlyceBorchert, Jim Anderson and Inez Pearson. The win-ners for 500 were Arnie Borchert, Dave Peterson, BobPeterson and Ralph Severson. We had three newplayers for 500, welcome to them.

Remember that we play Spades, Mondays at 1p.m. 500 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., dime Bingo Thurs-days at 1 p.m. and Poker Fridays at 1 p.m.

Enjoy our fall weather while it lasts. Keep the snowshovel handy. Hope to see you at the center.

Frederic SeniorCenter

Dave Peterson

FranKrause

LaVonneO'Brien

Moses

Bookie

St. Croix SeniorCenter

Everyone is getting ready for deer hunting andThanksgiving. But they are rushing the Christmasseason. We have been making plans for RivertownHoliday on Saturday, Dec. 1, when we will have afundraiser. Read the posters around town.

Tuesday started with exercise followed by an after-noon of games. Deloris Benson, George Meixner andIone White were the winners in Dominos. The winningteam in Hand and Foot was Russ Adams and MarianEdler. Joan Arnold, Roger Greenly, Ray Nelson andDeAnn Richardson were the winners in 500 cards.

Thursday we had our exercises. In the afternoon,Cribbage was played. In the evening, 500 cards wereplayed with Gloria, Roger Greenley, Bob Norlanderand Ray Nelson the winners.

Bingo will be played on Friday, Nov. 16, at 12:30p.m. Join in. All money collected is paid out in prizes.

MarianEdler

Mark and Dee Krause went to pick up Allyson atStevens Point and then went on to Madison to at-tend the wedding of Matt Helland, former Websterresident, on Saturday. Randy and Annette Hedrickand Pam Peterson also attended the wedding.

Wednesday, John and Reeny Neinstadt were inSt. Croix Falls and Sunday they had dinner at Ronand Sharon Profitt's. Friday evening LaVonneO’Brien attended the Prairie Fire Theatre productionof "Jack and the Beanstalk" at the Siren School.Rylee O’Brien had a part in the play.

Sunday dinner guests at Jack and LaVonne’shome were Tim, Mike and Tylyn O’Brien. Fridayevening, Jack and Jeri Witzany had dinner at Rickand Judy Witzany’s home. Sunday Jack and Jerispent the day with daughter Patty Kringen and fam-ily in Elk River, Minn.

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DULUTH, Minn. – Air Force Master Sgt. Mark W.Jacobs has deployed overseas to a forward operat-ing base to serve in support of Operation EnduringFreedom.

Operation Enduring Freedom is the official namegiven to anti-terrorism military operations involvingU.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active dutyand reserve component members from all branchesof the U.S. armed forces have been deployed tosupport the war against global terrorism outside theborders of the United States. U.S. troops serve inSouth, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabianpeninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific,and Europe.

Jacobs is an aerospace equipment technician as-signed to the 148th Fighter Wing at Duluth Interna-tional Airport, Minn. The master sergeant hasserved in the military for 27 years.

He is the son of Robert and Patricia A. Jacobs, ofEureka, Mont.

Jacobs is a 1981 graduate of St. Croix Falls HighSchool. He received an associate degree in 1993from the Community College of the Air Force,Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. - submitted

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

Siren Senior CenterWe had the first organization meeting for the

Thanksgiving dinner, which will be held at the centeron Thanksgiving Day. This is the 22nd-annual din-ner, and there is no charge for this dinner. No dona-tions will be taken on the day, but donations can bemade ahead of time by making checks out to Com-munity Thanksgiving Dinner and mailing the checkto Siren United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 35,Siren, WI 54872. We are also looking for volunteersand food donations. There are sign-up sheets at thecenter and also at churches. No reservations areneeded for this dinner. If you have any questions,please call Pastor Tom Cook at 715-566-0110.

If you are unable to come to the center for dinner,you can have home delivery by calling 715-866-4878.

Gratitude is extended to Betty Frohrib for theframed picture she donated to the center.

The center was decorated for November by BarbMunger, Cora deJong, Lori Gray and Nona Sever-son. All the pumpkins have been replaced withturkeys.

The 500 winners for Wednesday, Oct. 24, wereDoris Knopik, Marie Bentley, Tom Knopik, Arvid Pear-son and Karen Steffen. Winners for 500 on Wednes-day, Oct. 31, were Darleen Groves, Shirley Doriott,Joe Brown, Mary Sicard with Gerry Vogel and ArvidPearson tying for fifth place.

Spade winners for Friday, Oct. 26, were AnkeOlesen, Candace Doriott, Steve Wenthe, Sue New-berger and Marlyce Borchert. Spade winners for Fri-day, Nov. 2, were Candace Doriott, Marie Bentley,

Gerry Vogel, Dwaine Bentley and Pam Geiger. The Leader has changed their e-mail address so

that is why this column has not made the paper. Ihave tried to combine the last three weeks into onecolumn.

Winners for 500 Wednesday, Nov. 7, are JanetHeil, Arnie Borchert, Dorothy Brown, Barb Mungerand Darleen Groves.

Deepest sympathy to Tom and Grace Haines onthe death of their son. He was killed in a motorcycleaccident.

We have some dates you should be aware of.Monday, Nov. 12, the foot care person is at the cen-ter, Wednesday, Nov. 14, is the potluck, Tuesday,Nov. 20, will be the senior meeting at 9:30 and thenThursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Dinner.

Nona Severson

Dewey -LaFolletteDonna Hines, Karen Mangelsen, Lida Nordquist

and Jan Schott visited Nina and Lawrence HinesMonday morning.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Wednesday, Nov.7, at the home of Karen Mangelsen. The next meet-ing will be Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the home of DixieAndrea. The afternoon will start with a potluck mealat 12:30 p.m. There will be a gift exchange $10-$15for those who wish to participate. Also, 2012 secretpals will be revealed, and new names will be drawnfor 2013. Each person is asked to bring somethingfor the food pantry.

Sue and Roger Mroszak visited Hank and KarenMangelsen Thursday afternoon. Karen’s birthdaywas celebrated.

Sara McCarty was a Friday evening visitor of Lida

Nordquist.Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Siren Friday

night and attended the play “Jack and the Beanstalk”at the school auditorium. Granddaughters HannahMangelsen and Mandy and Patty Close were allcharacters in the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre pro-duction.

Gerry and Donna Hines went to the Twin CitiesSaturday and visited their family. In the afternoon

Gerry’s birthday was celebrated. That evening Donnaand Gerry attended the play “Annie.” Two of theirgranddaughters, Alex and Olivia Hines, performed inthe show. Gerry and Donna stayed overnight withBrenda Sweet and family and then came home Sun-day.

Lawrence and Nina Hines and Lida Nordquistwent to Richfield, Minn., Sunday and visited at thehome of Sue and Colin Harrison.

KarenMangelsen

BirthsBorn at St. Croix Regional MedicalCenter

A boy, Colton Jeffrey Luther, born Oct. 30, 2012,to Krystal Beckwith and Derek Luther, Centuria.Colton weighed 8 lbs.

•••A girl, Lucile Margret Tretsven, born Oct. 10,

2012, to Ty and Jennifer Tretsven, Milltown. Lucileweighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

•••A boy, Coltyn David Bauerfield, born Nov. 4,

2012, to Matthew and Crystal Bauerfield, St. CroixFalls. Coltyn weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

•••A girl, AydaLynn Breezy Johnson, born Nov. 1,

2012, to Jennifer Heilig and Bradley Johnson, St.Croix Falls. AydaLynn weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

•••A boy, Jace Joshua Johnson, born Nov. 1, 2012,

to Julie and Joshua Johnson, Balsam Lake. Jaceweighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

•••A boy, Kabeer S. Bedi, born Oct. 29, 2012, to

Preetika and Gurdesh Bedi, Stillwater, Minn. Kabeerweighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

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Vivian is a 7-year-old miniature dachshund witha twist. She doesn’t have a tail! Viv is a torpedo ofdachshund personality and charisma. She has afavorite velour blanket that she wraps up in and dis-appears under for warmth and security. Viv is a dogwith that little extra something that lets you knowyou are sharing time with an individual. She willgive your life a new dimension.

Vivian came to the shelter when her owner wasmoving. She is used to the good life and couldstand to lose a few pounds. Even Viv agrees withour assessment of her need to go on a diet. She isanxious to go out for her daily exercise routine walk

and then return tothe comfort of herblanket. Vivianwould make an ex-cellent pet for any-one in need of afriendly companion.

The dog kennelhas nearly everysize, shape and colorof dog you might belooking for: Puggle,dachshund, English

pointer, black Lab, yellow Lab, wirehaired Chi-huahua, Walker and bluetick coonhounds. Eachone is looking for the home where they will comple-ment their owner’s lifestyle. Each dog has some-thing different to give. They make us laugh. Theyeffortlessly divert our thoughts from our worries andtroubles. They remind us to live in the moment.

They are often there when no one else is.A companion dog is a gift to yourself. The gifts atArnell are waiting for you.

As mentioned last week, 17 Rubbermaid totecats remain at the shelter. They are now availablefor adoption. The male cats have been neuteredby Dr. Jill Armstrong of NorthWest Vet Clinic inAmery. They are ready to go home.

All of the tote cats are available for a reducedadoption donation fee of $5 and the cost of neutersurgery. They are all young cats, under one year.As a group, they share a mild respiratory cold thatwill require caregiver TLC for a full recovery. Theyhave begun their journey back at the Arnell shelter.We are looking for caring individuals who are willingto adopt and care for these unfortunate kitties. Sup-port your local animal shelter, adopt.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society is at 185 GriffinSt. East in Amery, phone 715-268-7387, or online atarnellhumane.org.

Happy Tails AwaitArnell Humane Society ofPolk County

Vivian

Fall updates 2012I wanted to update/remind all of the

residents of Burnett and Washburncounties that computers and appli-ances, vehicle batteries and recharge-able batteries, and cell phones areaccepted free of charge from house-holds at Grantsburg, Oakland, A&Hand Spooner recycling site locations.Other special waste items such as fluo-rescent bulbs (including CFLs), tiresand oil filters are also accepted at theabove locations, but there is a fee.Please call Jen for more information at715-635-2197, or e-mail her at [email protected]. You can also checkout the Recycling Waste ManagementGuide on the Web site: nwrpc.com.Just click on Environmental Servicesand then Recycling Control Commis-sion. There is also NW CleansweepHousehold Hazardous Waste collectionprogram information posted there.

There are options for appliancepickup in the region. Two such privatebusinesses do exist, call Jen for details.Hazardous waste must be stored untilnext spring, as we are finished collect-

ing for the season. If you have some-thing that is useless to you but may beuseful to someone else, please considerlisting the item on freecycle.org (thereare both Spooner area and BurnettCounty groups), or on one of the sellingpages on Facebook. If you need helpwith this, please don’t hesitate to calland ask. I have a passion for reuse!

I am sure most of you know, but Al-lied Waste now accepts many moreitems than before. They have addedNo. 3- No. 7 coded plastic containers,plastic bags and cardboard beveragecontainers, like the ones juice comes in,to their acceptable items list. This is ex-cellent news. If you have Allied WasteServices as your hauler, or you utilizeone of Recycling Control Commission’s14 recycling containers strewn through-out the two-county region, please nowinclude the items mentioned above inyour recycling efforts!

EarthNotesJen Barton

RReessccuueedd ccaattss rreeaaddyy ffoorr aaddooppttiioonnAMERY – Two weeks ago, 22 cats were

abandoned at Interstate Vet Hospital infour Rubbermaid totes. Seventeen ofthose cats have been recovering from theirordeal at Arnell Memorial Humane Soci-ety. They have received basic medicalcare, assessment and vaccinations and arenow ready for adoption. The cats areyoung, under a year old. They arefriendly and healthy. Some have a mildrespiratory virus and will require TLC fora full recovery.

Anyone interested in adopting one ofthese abandoned cats should visit them atthe shelter in Amery. Their adoption do-

nation fee will be $5. The adopter will beresponsible for the cost of spay or neutersurgery at a reduced rate.

Fall is a busy time of year for the Arnellshelter with cats from throughout thecounty needing a safe haven to come tobefore the cold winter snows arrive.Adoption of these gray, white and black,brown tabby, white, and gray and blackcats will make room for dozens of othersin need. Consider a tote cat for your veryown or make a donation to help in theircare. These special kitties are counting onyou. Contact the shelter for more infor-mation, 715-268-7387 (PETS). - submitted

Frederic 715-327-4236Siren 715-349-2560St. Croix Falls [email protected]


Now in her seventhseason leading thestaff side functions atFestival Theatre, fea-tured artist Danette

Olsen is a generalist in the world of the-ater, having directed nearly 20 plays(both published and original), workedas both a scenic and lighting designer,and performed in full-length, one-act,and staged readings of plays throughouther life. Festival Theatre audiences willable to see Olsen onstage for the open-ing weekend of “It’s a Wonderful Life,”marking the first time she’s performed arole at Festival.

“It’s been a big job managing thisgutsy little theater,” said Olsen, “and mycreative work for the stage has necessar-ily been focused on set and lighting de-sign, with just a few times directingsince coming to Festival in 2006. I’malso really proud of the work we’vedone creating an exciting Youth andFamily Theater program, which hasnow introduced excellent productionstandards to over 300 youth throughtheir performances on the Festival The-atre stage.”

When Olsen was just 6 years old, herfamily moved from Los Angeles, Calif.,to return to her parents’ place of origin– Polk County. In the Luck PublicSchool system and through 4-H andchurch, there were many opportunitiesto participate in the performing arts.

Olsen’s earliest performance memoriesare rooted in her elementary schoolyears. “I distinctly recall providing a re-port on Rudyard Kipling when I hadcostumed myself as a python,” saidOlsen. She added, “I also rememberworking with a group of girls in the Lit-tle Butternut 4-H Club as we choreo-graphed a rousing group baton numberto the theme song from ‘Hawaii 5-0.’”

Olsen continued her love of theater incollege. She attended UW-River Falls

where shestudied the-ater in asmall de-partmentthat fosteredher interestin workingin all threeareas of de-sign, direc-tion andperform-ance. Shespent hersummers asa chargepainter withSt. Croix Valley Summer Theatre. Shecounts herself lucky to have had such awide variety of experiences in the areasof design and direction.

From a busy Little Butternut 4-H’er toa busy college student, Olsen is cur-rently, no surprise, a very busy woman!In just this past year, Olsen has, in addi-

tion to her work as the consulting execu-tive director at Festival Theatre, beenworking with other organizations in theareas of strategic action planning, orga-nizational development and fundrais-ing. She serves on the board ofdirectors with ArtReach St. Croix andthe Polk County Economic Develop-ment Corporation. She is also a taskforce member for the Heritage Initiative,a project she has been involved in since2010. Also in the past year, Olsen hasbeen working with friend and colleagueRobin Murray of UW-River Falls onMurray’s original piece of theater art“Ancient Wings,” which is a celebrationof the sandhill cranes and will debut inApril 2013.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” marks an im-portant first for Olsen. Although shehas performed in many productions, shewill perform in her first Theater Series

production at Festival Theatre this holi-day season. “It will be a lot of fun tojoin the cast during the opening week-end of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’” saidOlsen. “Some of my favorite artists arehard at work on this play and I’m hon-ored to support them.”

“I have worked with Olsen all overthat theater on just about every kind ofproject I can think of,” said Jaclyn John-son, associate artistic director at FestivalTheatre. “She brings energy and joy toevery project, and I am so excited to per-form alongside her this year, and enjoythat same incredible work ethic and pos-itivity to one of our favorite work areasand the reason we do it all, the theater.”

Olsen’s creative skills are limited to nomedium. She can act, paint, design,teach and so much more! While she hasgotten joy in designing sets over theselast seven seasons at Festival Theatre,she has her favorites: “Crimes of theHeart” in 2009 and “Is He Dead” in2010. She recounted the big challengeand fond memories of directing “AChristmas Story” in 2008. Her favoriterole she has ever played was that ofSheila in “A Day in the Death of JoeEgg” at UW-River Falls.

Olsen feels a great love and respect forthe theater department at UW-RiverFalls, recalling, “the faculty was unbe-lievably encouraging and fearless!”While there, she worked closely withher mentors on two major projects thatshe’ll never forget: costume design as-sistance for a Kabuki version “BloodWedding” where they hand-dyed all thesilk to construct gorgeous kimonos; andserving as set design assistant on a pro-duction of “Glass Menagerie” where sheused lace to cover the framework of theset, then using an aniline dye for grada-tions of color to heighten the memoryaspects of the story. “In both cases, de-sign concepts were so strong, and exe-cuting them became a beautiful team

effort,” said Olsen. “But, my technicaltheater experience tells only part of thestory,” she continued. “Our faculty alsoencouraged us to dive deeply into per-formance and directing, as well, whichresulted in some unforgettable, forma-tive experiences for me as a theater artistincluding: directing the student produc-tion of ‘Cheapside,’ mounting my soloperformance based on the work ofSouth African novelist NadineGordimer, and creating an original pieceof theater which I directed called‘Strings’ which attempted to raiseawareness to the complexities and unac-ceptability of domestic violence againstwomen.”

When she is not as busy as she is,Olsen is an avid bicyclist and loves tocanoe the beautiful St. Croix River. Shealso enjoys a good hike with her newcompanion, Maggie, an adopted BelgianMalinois. Literature has always been apassion for Olsen, although she refers toit as an addiction, and she reads a greatdeal of nonfiction as well as novels andpoetry. Early in 2011, she started a con-sulting practice with a focus on organi-zational development andcommunications. She is also currentlystudying to become a celebrant andlooking forward to many world travelswith her partner, Kevin Hein.

You can see Olsen busy at work atFestival Theatre off and on from day today, but if you would like to catch heronstage in her first Theater Series role atFestival, you will need to reserve yourseats for one of the opening weekendshows, Nov. 23 or 24. “It’s a WonderfulLife,” will close on Dec. 23, and seats arefilling up fast for this beloved holidaystory. Contact the box office for detailson show days and times at 715-483-3387or online at festivaltheatre.org. - submit-ted

Festival’s featured artist - Danette Olsen

Danette Olsen

LIBRARY NEWSSt. Croix Falls Public Library

Friends of the Library membership kickoffThe Friends of the Library membership kickoff be-

gins Thursday, Nov. 15. Join us. Meet and greet,learn about Friends events and opportunities – cof-fee, tea and cake will be served. Stay for NaNoW-riMo at 6 p.m. and Phil Peterson at 7 p.m.

Author Phil Peterson to speakSeeking Lake Superior with the Brothers Helluvit

on Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Life is an adventure –especially when you’re local author Phil Peterson.Come to the library to hear his delightful story of ad-venture.

Pajama After HoursPajama After Hours at the St. Croix Falls Elemen-

tary School is Thursday, Nov. 29, 6-7 p.m. Kids, fam-ilies and educators reading together.

Adult computer and hobby winter coursemenu

All courses are free. Please register by call 715-483-1777 or sign up online at stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Microsoft Word 2010. Thursday or Friday, Nov.15 or 16, 10:30 a.m. – noon.

Internet – you can do it. Thursday, Nov. 29, orThursday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m – noon. Internet basics:sites, e-mail and searches.

Facebook and Twitter. Thursday, Dec. 13, 10:30a.m. – noon or Saturday, Dec. 15, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Franken-mitten. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m.Create fantastically warm and whimsical mittensfrom recycled sweaters. Materials provided. All ages– basic stitching and cutting know-how a must.

Altered books. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. Seewhat you can do with an old book. This class will getyou started – make a journal, a secret stash box, anelaborate picture frame. Teens and adults – materi-als provided.

Comic and graphic arts cookbooks. Informa-tional meeting Wednesay, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Artists andfoodies of all ages and artistic abilities are invited tocreate a collaborative cookbook using visual mediaand text. All made possible through the Ezra JackKeats Foundation. Come to this meeting and find outmore.

You can make a wish come true for the li-brary

The Friends of the Library invite you to add to thelibrary collection by purchasing book(s) on theirAmazon wish list. The book you purchase for the li-brary is a tax-deductible gift from you and it will shipdirectly to the library. Check it out on the library Website, or visit the library. Together, we can fulfill everywish on the list.

Free tutoring for all levels – K-12 now avail-able

Free tutoring for all levels now available on AfterSchool Wednesdays. Stop in and meet Brittany, ourvolunteer tutor, on Wednesdays beginning in No-vember. Brittany is a licensed teacher with a strongbackground in upper-level science, biology andchemistry. She loves a wide range of subjects and isenthusiastic to work with all ages in many topicsfrom math to language to the sciences. Preregistra-tion for tutoring required. Call 715-483-1777 or e-mail [email protected].

After-school Wednesdays are backSchool’s Out is SCFPL’s after-school program for

kids 8-plus. Meet friends, get homework help andhang out at the library every Wednesday, Septemberthrough June. Take bus No. 9 down to the library onWednesday afternoons with a note from your parentor guardian. Check out our new after-school clubs –Kids Book Club first Wednesdays of the month: Dec.5: “Gregor the Overlander,” by Suzanne Collins. Allclub meetings include a snack.

Kids Art ClubKids Art Club will begin Wednesday, Nov. 21, 4

p.m. We’re cooking up comic recipes. Learn aboutwhat you need to do to submit a kids entry to ourcommunity art project.

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Anime ClubAnime Club will be held Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Draw,

discuss and discover Japanese comic arts. Kids 10-plus.

Story hour Listen to stories, create art and have fun with

other kids and parents every Wednesday at 10:30a.m.

Individual help for basic computer questionsMondays from 1-3 p.m., bring your own laptop;

check out a library laptop or workstation. Call aheadto ensure availability.

Check out the Web siteIt has up-to-date information on what’s happen-

ing at the library and other useful library tools youcan use at home, stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for uson Facebook.

HoursThe library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

through Friday and new extended Saturday hours,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library will be closed onThanksgiving Day. 715-483-1777. E-mail: [email protected] Online: stcroixfallsli-brary.org.

Centuria Public LibraryTechnology support available

On Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., acomputer technology support person will be avail-able to assist anyone who needs help with theircomputer problems. Come to the library and bringyour computer questions with you and the tech willbe happy to help you with what you might need as itrelates to your computer.

E-Readers: What you might need to knowbefore you purchase

Interested in purchasing an e-reader, iPad orcomputer? On Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 3:30 to 5

p.m., the Centuria Public Library will have availablevarious e-readers, iPads, iPods or MP3 players andinformation available on purchasing a computer forindividuals to review. Samples of e-readers andiPads will be available for individuals to try.

HoursMonday, noon – 5 p.m.; Tuesday, noon – 7 p.m.;

Wednesday, noon – 5 p.m.; Thursday, noon – 7 p.m.and Saturday 10 a.m. – noon. Contact information:715-646-2630, [email protected] or centurial-ibrary.org.

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During the Veterans Day Program at Luck, Friday, Nov. 9, students in second through fifth grades sang a variety of patriotic se-lections. – Photos by Lori Nelson

Sierra Zuniga, Johanna Mlenek, Addie Musial, Emily Chivers, Alexis Greener, Katie Christensen and other tappers danced to“I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy” during the Veterans Day Program at Luck.

Badger Boy Alex Richey and Badger Girl Hannah Karl fo-cused on the sacrifices made by veterans and their familieswhile telling the stories of real soldiers in recent battles inAfghanistan and Iraq.

Veterans and Auxiliary members walked through a Classof 2013 honor guard at the conclusion of the Luck VeteransDay program.

Dennis Brule, Gage Johansen, Dominic Caroon and other Cub Scouts retired the colors atthe end of the Veterans Day Program at Luck.

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The Siren concert band provided patriotic music during the Veterans Day program at Siren on Monday, Nov. 12.

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Veteran Lyle Johnson read a homemadethank-you card that was given to him by aSiren student.

Photos by Sherill Summer

A sign-language version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was performedat the Siren School Veterans Day program.

Siren veteran Kristin Beebe gavethe keynote speech at the Siren Veter-ans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.She served in Desert Storm, but in-stead of focusing on her memories ofthe conflict, she spoke of her fellowveteran and great-uncle, Chuck. Shehad long watched him as a childstanding at attention as the colorguard passed in the big summer pa-rade in New Richmond. Beebe wasable to return the favor by standingattention at his funeral years later.

Claire Stubbe asked all veterans tostand up and be recognized prior toher speech at the Webster VeteransDay program.

Savannah Varner gave a speech atthe Webster Veterans Day program onMonday, Nov. 12.

Mason Schaaf gave a speech at theWebster Veterans Day program.

Chris Sower gave the keynote speech at Webster Veter-ans Day program. He honored famous minority contribu-tions to the military, including the Navajo code talkers whocreated an unbreakable code during World War II, The buf-falo soldiers of the 92nd infantry division formed fromAfrican American soldiers and the 442nd Regimental Com-bat Team mad up of almost entirely of American soldiers ofJapanese descent. The history of the 442nd is especiallyimportant to Sower because he had three uncles thatserved in that unit.

The Webster High School band performed patriotic musicduring the Webster Veterans Day program held at WebsterSchool on Monday, Nov. 12.

Lucas Stiemann won first place inthe Voice of Democracy essay con-test. He read his winning essay atthe Siren Veterans Day program.

The color guard stood at attention during the national anthem.

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membering and honoring those who haveserved, those that are still serving andthose that gave their lives for our country.The students and staff at Frederic did justthat on Friday morning, Nov. 9, in a spe-cial assembly.

Veteran interviews, video presenta-tions, music and personal messages fromservicemen were all part of the program.Students Zach Kuechenmeister, ZachWilliamson, Ian Lexen and Abby Pickardserved as emcees and gave explanationsabout various parts of the program.Lexen explained the purpose of flying theflag at half-mast and gave the how, whyand when taps is played. Pickard gave theintroduction to a video that staff membersJason Pickering and Kelly Hopkins helpedstudents put together.

Jeff Butler of Paul G. Johnson AmericanLegion Post 249 introduced the guestspeaker, Doug Stubbe, Burnett CountyVeterans Service Office, from Web-ster. Stubbe has served in the militaryunder six different presidents, not all ofthem he voted for but he said he respectedall of them as his commander chief.

Closing out the program was staff mem-ber Cary Cardinal. Cardinal served in Iraqand talked about his role there. Hethanked the veterans who were presentand talked about how hard war is on asoldier, not only during the war but whenthey come back home.

The program was summed up with thefollowing advice: “If you see a veteran,say those five simple words, ‘Thank Youfor your service.’” - Becky Amundson

Frederic High School students Abby Pickard, Zach Williamson, Ian Lexen and Zach Kuechenmeister served as emcees at the annual Veter-ans Day program Friday morning, Nov. 9, hosted by the Paul G. Johnson Legion Post No. 249 of Frederic.

Doug Stubbe of Webster was the keynotespeaker at Friday’s Veterans Day program atFrederic High School. Stubbe is a veteran ofthe U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He has beendeployed twice, first to Bosnia in 1998 with thefirst Cavalry Division in support of the NATOPeacekeeping Mission and then again in 2003to Iraq with the 19th MMC in support of Oper-ation Iraqi Freedom.

Jeff Butler of Frederic American LegionPost No. 249 introduced the keynote speakerat Friday’s program.

Frederic’s band and choir, under the direction of Patti Burns and Greg Heine, respectively, performed at Friday’s Veterans Day program, held at the 6-12 school auditorium.

A collection of interviews of veterans by members of the Frederic junior class was on display during theVeterans Day program at Frederic.

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Burnett County Veterans Service Officer Doug Stubbe shook hands with Frederic area veterans and members of the Legion post at Fredericduring the annual Veterans Day program, held Friday, Nov. 9.

Frederic staff member Cary Car-dinal served in Iraq and talkedabout his role there during Friday’sVeterans Day program.

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by Mackenzie Erickson Special to the Leader

SIREN –Tuesday, Oct. 30, Siren HighSchool inducted three students into theNational Honor Society. Juniors CoreyBauer, John D’Jock and Lucas Stiemannwere all inducted by current members ofSiren’s chapter of the National Honor So-ciety, along with guidance from adviserRenae Peterson.

During her speech, guest speaker BrynAnderson related the characteristics ofNHS members into their lives in the fu-ture. The ceremony occurred at the Lodgeat Crooked Lake, and involved the currentmembers and inductees.

Each member played a role in the cere-mony, from giving a brief history of theNational Honor Society, to lighting can-dles. They also discussed the four maincharacteristics of the National Honor Soci-ety: scholarship, leadership, character andservice. Family and friends of members,selection committee members, the highschool principal, the school’s superintend-ent, as well as school faculty, attended the

ceremony and dinner. Each of the in-ductees filled out applications with infor-mation regarding community service,work experience and various types of ac-colades, amongst other things.

After a selection committee reviewedthe applications, each of the students wasindividually interviewed and finally se-

lected to be a member. However, workcontinues even after selection to the NHS,and the members are expected to continueto excel even further as students, rolemodels and leaders, as well as undertakeadditional community service tasks and tocontinue to grow as outstanding citizensof the community.

The three new inductees to the Siren High School National Honor Society are Corey Bauer,John D’Jock and Lucas Stiemann. – Photos by Mackenzie Erickson

The Siren High School National Honor Society induction ceremony was held Tuesday, Oct.30. Siren NHS members shown are back row (L to R): Josh Lemieux, Corey Bauer, Matt Larson,Lucas Stiemann and John D’Jock. Front row: Brittany Coulter, Liz Brown, Mackenzie Ericksonand Raven Emery. - Photo submitted

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Lions Club, celebrat-ing 60 years (1952-2012) of service tothe St. Croix Fallsarea, was repre-sented at the recentribbon cutting/dedication of thenew accessible fish-ing pier in the St.Croix Falls LionsPark Saturday, Oct.6, made possible bynumerous dona-tions. Shown are St.Croix Falls LionsClub President ErnieNaumann, MarkMontgomery of EJM, Lisa Jenson of St. Croix Boat and Marine Association, Curt Liljenberg ofthe Polk County Tavern League, Ron Johnson of St. Croix Transmission, Marilyn Kiska, SCF Li-oness, and Diane Swenson of the Swenson Family. - Photos submitted

Faculty member Bryn Anderson was guestspeaker at the Siren NHS induction ceremony.

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St. Croix Falls Community EducationSt. Croix Falls Community Education has many

offerings that one is sure to appeal to just about any-one! Give one a try!

Beginning watercolorClasses will be held Mondays, Nov. 19, 26 and

Dec. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls HighSchool art room. Instructor: Barb Jorgensen.Classes are for ninth grade – adult.

Digital photography classClasses will be held Tuesdays, Nov. 20, 27 and

Dec. 4 and 11, 6-7 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls HighSchool media center. Instructor: Garrett Kerkow

Metal punching/stamping classClass will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m.

and Tuesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 – 7p.m. (work nights), at the St. Croix Falls High Schoolart room. Instructor: Suzanne Imhoff. Classes arefor ninth grade – adult.

SCF Bitty BasketballBoys and girls, first through fourth grades.

Classes will be held Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15and Jan. 5, 12 and 26, 9 a.m. – noon, at the St. CroixFalls Elementary gym.

SCF Boys Booster BasketballBoys, third through eighth grades. Classes are

held Mondays and Thursdays beginning Dec. 3, 5:45p.m., at the St. Croix Falls Elementary gym.

Tae Kwon DoClasses are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-

6:30 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls High School/MiddleSchool band room, age 6 and older.

Valley DanceClasses are for preschool – adult and are held

Mondays, 3:30 – 8 p.m., in the St. Croix Falls HighSchool, Room C141.

Piano lessonsClasses are scheduled 30-minute weekly lessons

for first grade – adults at the St. Croix Falls Elemen-tary School music room.

For more information, visit the community educa-tion Web site at sites.google.com/a/scfschools.com/scf-ce/ or call 715-483-2507, Ext.1406 or e-mail [email protected].

EVERY MON. EVERY TUES. EVERY WED. EVERY THURS. EVERY FRI. EVERY SAT.

St. Croix Falls Senior Center

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m. • Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

•!Exercise, 10-11 a.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. • Bingo, 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

• Balsam Lake Municipal Building, 3:45 p.m., 715-485-3002

• Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

•!Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m., 715-327-8063

•!Overeaters Anonymous, Amery Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

Food Shelf • Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • SCF, 1-4 p.m., 715-483-2920

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-4425 • SCF, 9 a.m.-Noon

• SCF, Noon-6 p.m. •!Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Frederic, 2-6 p.m. • SCF, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

•!Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Frederic, 9 a.m.-Noon

EVERY TUES. EVERY THURS. EVERY FRI. EVERY FRI. EVERY SAT. EVERY SUN.

Amery Senior Center • Wii golf, 9 a.m. • Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

• Bingo Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 1 p.m.

Webster Senior Center 715-866-5300

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m. • Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tues. • Women’s Wii Bowling, 9 a.m. • Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

• Pool, 7 p.m.

VFW Aux./Legion Aux. • Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

Siren Senior Center 715-349-7810

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m. • Monthly Senior Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Cribbage, a.m. • 500 Cards, 1 p.m. • Potluck, Every 2nd Wed., 11:30 a.m.

• Dining at 5, Every 1st Thursday, no meal in April

• Spades, 1 p.m.,

Luck Senior Center • Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

EVERY MON. EVERY MON. EVERY TUES. EVERY TUES. EVERY WED. EVERY THURS.

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• Webster Lioness At Last Call, 6 p.m.

EVERY WED. • Webster Chamber At The Tap,

5:30 p.m. • Burnett VFW At Little Mexico, 6 p.m.

• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Kris’, 5 p.m. • BYHA At Zia Louisa, 6 p.m.

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m. • Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m. • Humane Society, Yellow River

Saloon, 5 p.m. • Hockey Assoc., Dreamers, 6:30 p.m. • Memory Days, Harvest Moon, 7 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. Apr. - Nov.

• S.N.O.W.S., Skol Bar, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m.

• Siren Moose At Robert’s Road House, 4 p.m.

• Wild About Education At Wild Waters, Danbury, 5 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Whiskey Joe’s, 5 p.m.

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

• VFW Meat Bingo At Lewis Hideaway, 3:30 p.m.

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BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket.

LUNCH Turkey dinner, potatoes, peas, bread, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Omelet.

LUNCH Chicken patty on a bun OR yogurt & bread, asparagus, veggies, fruit and milk.

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BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Hot turkey sandwich, mashed pota - toes, green beans, peaches, pump - kin bar.

LUNCH Grilled chicken with fixings, tater tots, green beans, pineapple tidbits, apple, oranges.

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Hot dog/bun, baked beans, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Hot pocket.

LUNCH Pork riblet/bun, 3-bean salad, car - rots, mixed fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, vegetable beef soup.

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LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Turkey & gravy OR PBJ sandwich, mashed pota - toes, green peas, peach sauce, watermelon.

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BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Pizza with whole-grain crust, corn, assorted fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot dog on whole-grain bun, french fries, beans, assorted fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

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GRANTSBURG - New Hope LutheranChurch now has a new and expandedlook. The church recently completed an8,000-square-foot expansion and remodel-ing project, all completed with labors oflove.

“When any congregation fills up 75 to80 percent of a church facility, then statis-tics show the church stops growing,” saidDr. Emory Johnson, pastor of New Hope.“So, by expanding, we can continue togrow and serve God and his people.”

The Sunday attendance there is about144 people, with comfy seating capacityfor 240.

The eclectic church was founded in 2009and reached its stop-growth point just two

years later. And, thus, after prayer andconsideration, the congregation decidedto put back on their tool belts and do somemore building and growing.

The project added sanctuary room andseating, Sunday school rooms, offices forthe pastor and secretary Marlys Berg, util-ity rooms, two rest rooms, more fellow-

ship eating area (vital in Lutheran life)and added parking, to name a few.

The budget for the project was $30,000,said Terry Swenson, church council presi-dent. But with all the giving and volun-teerism, the project came in under budget.Had they done this project with a contrac-tor, the cost could easily triple, he said.

In this cost factor, there is no underesti-mating the landlord.

“Mark Harmon’s heart made this hap-pen,” said Pastor Johnson. “He providedmany materials, traveled out west to buya new lift machine for the work, and evenpaid his construction crew out of his ownpocket for some of the work. Mark was agodsend.”

The project was a year in planning but,like in the book of Genesis, the creation

took six days. The existing walls cametumbling down after church Sundaymorning on Sept. 9, and the cleaning crewput on the polished final touch the follow-ing Saturday night. In that six-day period,over 50 volunteers worked day and nightputting up drywall, laying carpet, paint-ing, pounding nails and welding.

“It was a very successfuleffort,” said Mitch Ryan,project manager. “It was ajoy and the congregationwas strengthened greatly.”

The church is located inthe old Harmon building, aonce dusty warehouse fullof carpeting and other build-ing materials along Hwy. 70.But the inspired congrega-tion and generous landlordaugmented the original5,200-square-foot dark ware-house into a bright, attrac-tive and comfortablespiritual home for all.

“We give God the praiseand glory,” said Johnson.“All are welcome. And forthose who have no churchhome, come!”

For more information onNew Hope Lutheran, call715-463-5700.

The walls came tumbling down at New Hope Sunday, Sept. 9, to expand the facility.

Bonnie Ghimenti (left) and Priscilla Hill feed the working saints during construction.

New Hope congregation sits in the newly remodeled sanctuary. – Photos by Virginia Ryan

St. Dominic Catholic Church Hwy. 35 North in Frederic

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012

8 a.m. to Noon - Door Prizes every 30 min.

Special Visit from Jolly Ol’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus

Bring your camera for photos, 10 a.m. to Noon

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Gladys Marion PetersenGladys Marion (Lindstrom) Petersen, age 90, of

Grantsburg, passed away Nov. 8, 2012, at the ContinuingCare Center in Grantsburg. She was born on June 18,1922, to Martin and Allie Lindstrom on a farm near Os-akis, Minn. Although her family lost the farm in the stockmarket crash, Gladys had many fond childhood memo-ries, always revolving around family and friends.

After high school, she earned her teachers certificateand taught for several years in a one-room schoolhousewhere she was responsible for the education of all eightgrades. Her teachers contract also specified that she buildher own fires, take away ashes and keep the schoolhouseclean.

Gladys went on to graduate from Lutheran Bible Insti-tute in Minneapolis, where she met Ivan Petersen. Aftera short courtship, they were married in 1949 and lived inElk Horn, Iowa where three daughters, Ruth, Rachel andRebecca, were born. Later they moved to Minnesota andadded a son, Richard, to complete the family.

Ivan worked for many years at Ford Motor Companybefore returning to his farming roots in Hillman, Minn.,as manager of Meadow Creek Farms and then purchas-ing a farm in Grantsburg. After retiring from farming,Ivan and Gladys moved to a new home in town. Manypeople commented that they were a team, almost alwaystogether. Then, on January 2, 2009, Ivan went to be withhis Savior. And now, after being apart for several years,Ivan and Gladys are together again.

Gladys gave her life to her family. Her love, care, con-cern and prayers were focused on her husband, four chil-dren, six grandchildren and one great grandson, as wellas extended family and friends.

Gladys was blessed with a winning smile, a sweetspirit, a determined nature, an inquisitive mind, capablehands, a green thumb and above all, a tender heart. Sheleaves a legacy of unconditional, sacrificial love.

Gladys was preceded in death by Ivan; her parents; herbrothers Clifford, Wilbur and Irvin; and her sisters Esther,Myrtle and Ruby.

She is survived by her daughter Ruth (husband CarlDeline and children Christopher and Bethany); daughterRachel (husband David Wtzler); daughter Becky (hus-band Wayne Lake and children Tabitha, Charity andRobert); son Richard (wife LaVonne and daughterKendra); and brother Morris Lindstrom.

Interment was at Trade River Cemetery. The Edling Fu-neral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrange-ments.

BALSAM LAKE – Thanksgiving Eve service will beheld Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., at East Balsam BaptistChurch. 1816 108th St., CTH I, Balsam Lake. Pie and cof-fee after the service. - submitted

WEBSTER – Yellow Lake Lutheran Church will be hav-ing Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m.Christmas Eve services are at 3 and 4:30 p.m. There is noChristmas Day service. - submitted

CENTURIA – Community Thanksgiving Service will beat Holy Trinity United Methodist Church on Wednesday,Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Holy Trinity is located on CTH I betweenBalsam Lake and Centuria. - submitted

HUNTER’S CHILI FEED Friday, Nov. 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Siren United Methodist Church Corner of 1st Ave. and Bradley St.

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New Hope member Dr. John Hill puts the added chairs in place.


OBITUARIES/CHURCH NEWSJohn Michael Liesch

John Michael Liesch, 55, passed away suddenly Oct. 9,2012, at this home in Copper Center, Alaska.

He was born Sept. 12, 1957, to Raymond and DorothyLiesch in Frederic. He married Roxann Hill on June 22,1986, in Falun.

In Alaska, he worked as a maintenance man at KennyLake School. He enjoyed hunting caribou and moose, alsosalmon fishing.

He enjoyed building log cabins, and was in the processof building one now. He was a hard worker and hadmany different jobs, from having his own bakery, farm-ing, to many factory jobs. He was never afraid to trysomething new.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.He is survived by his wife, Roxann; children, Luke and

Emily; mother, Dorothy; sister, Mary (Charles)Tschumperlin; brothers, James, Jerome and Jeff (Beth);two grandchildren.

Burial was held in Copper Center, Alaska. A celebra-tion of life was held Oct. 19 in Frederic.

James J. KreutzianJames John (Jim) Kreutzian, age 90, passed away Mon-

day, Nov. 5, 2012, just weeks after the death of Eleanor, iswife of 68 years. The family received friends and familyFriday evening, Nov. 9, at Edling Funeral Home inGrantsburg. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor CarlHeidel, was held Saturday, Nov. 10, at Trinity LutheranChurch in Falun where Jim and Eleanor were longtimemembers.

Jim was born on Dec. 23, 1921, in Frederic to Thomasand Francis Kreutzian. On the passing of his motherwhen he was a couple of weeks old, he went to live withhis Aunt May until the age of 4, when he then returned tothe farm in Frederic. Jim lived in the Frederic and Grants-burg area his entire life. He attended Frederic HighSchool where he lettered in boxing. He worked on thefamily farm in Bone Lake prior to marrying EleanorKnutson on Aug. 19, 1944, at Bethany Lutheran Church inBranstad. Jim worked at the Branstad Creamery and atMcNally Manufacturing before becoming the longtimeroad patrolman who graded roads and plowed snow forthe Town of Wood River until he retired. Jim oftenworked night and day to clear roads of snow and contin-ued to help the township by snowplowing even after hisretirement. A man of few words, Jim had a great sense ofhumor and loved a good practical joke. He delighted inthe antics of his grandchildren and great-grandchildrenand loved teasing them. Jim loved Eleanor and loved hisfamily. He also loved his horses. His draft horses were thepride and joy of his retirement. While his health permit-ted, he participated in the spring and fall horse drawnplanting and harvesting demonstration of the WisconsinMule and Draft Horse Association. He also enjoyed giv-ing horse-drawn hayrides and sleigh rides to groups withhis good friend, the late Lawrence Nelson. Jim liked beingaround young people and worked with 4-H club mem-bers in the Freya area and with the Burnett County FairAssociation for many years.

Jim is survived by daughters Carole Althoff, ClearLake; Kathy (Don) Libby, Milton, Ga.; Kay (Lawrence)Fossum, Frederic; JoAnne (Bill) Anderson, Grantsburg.Grandchildren are James Althoff, New Richmond; Jon Al-thoff, Clear Lake; Jason Althoff, Grantsburg; Jennifer(Sree) Manthana, Rockford, Minn.; Jeremy (Amy), St.Croix Falls; McKenzi (Brian) Weaver, Germantown,Tenn.; Kallie (David) Branstad, Grantsburg. Great-grand-children are Ashley, Jaimie, Christopher Althoff, KadenceSpencel, Emma Weaver, Nickolas, Sydney, Brooke, Mad-die Manthana, Ruby Fossum, Nolan and Cade Branstad.Great-great-grandchildren are Kyler Althoff and JacksonSandquist. Sister Lorrain (Chuck) Bolk, Acworth, Ga.;brothers Robert Kreutzian, Luck and Bruce (Nancy)Kreutzian, Cannon Falls, Minn.; and many other relativesand friends. Jim was preceded in death by wife Eleanor;parents Thomas and Francis Kreutzian; stepmotherSophia Kreutzian; in-laws Lewis and Evelyn Knutson;and infant son, David Lee Kreutzian; brothers ArthurKreutzian, Richard Kreutzian; sisters-in-law AgnesKreutzian, Elaine Kreutzian, LaDonnis Kreutzian andMadeline Knutson; brothers-in-law John Mazur andLloyd Knutson.

Honorary pallbearers were Nickolas, Sydney, Brooke,Maddie Manthana, Nolan, Cade Branstad, EmmaWeaver, Kadence Spencel and Ruby Fossum.

The Edling Funeral Home was entrusted with arrange-ments.

Victor Ray TrombleyVictor Ray Trombley, 61, Wolf Creek/St. Croix Falls,

passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Regions Hos-pital in St. Paul, Minn.

Victor was born on Feb. 23, 1951, inForest Lake, Minn., the son of Russelland Evelyn (Rasmussen) Trombley.

Victor attended school in St. CroixFalls. He then worked at Allied Plat-ing in St. Paul, Minn., for 19 years andwas employed at I.T.P. in St. CroixFalls for the last 15 years. He enjoyedriding his motorcycle as a young man,collecting and watching movies, fam-ily holiday gatherings and spending time with his family.Victor will be sadly missed.

Victor leaves to celebrate his memory: brothers, Gor-don (Barbara) Trombley, Terry Trombley and DonaldTrombley, all of St. Croix Falls; sister, Marilyn Trombley ofSt. Croix Falls; nieces, Kathie, Tammy, Rachel andAmanda; two great-nieces and one great-nephew; andother loving family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.The funeral service for Victor was held on Monday,

Nov. 12, at Eureka Baptist Church with Pastor WillisChristenson officiating and music was provided by HelenLeggitt and Sharon Joregeson. To express online condo-lences, kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria hasbeen entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Hazel M. McCurdyHazel M. McCurdy, 69, resident of Milltown, died

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012.Hazel was born Nov. 8, 1942, at

home in Milltown. She had a very ad-venturous life and loved every minuteof it. She traveled throughout the U.S.and Panama.

Hazel was loved by all as she wassuch a loving person herself. Youcouldn’t help but love her. She had apassion for gardening and could cooklike a chef. She spent the last eightyears taking care of the Trego Camp-ground.

She was preceded in death by her father, George; hermother, Margaret; and brother, Donald. She will be sadlymissed by her dog, Daisy. We all will miss her.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com orwicremationcenter.com. Please continue to check theseWeb sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wis-consin Cremation Center in Milltown have been en-trusted with funeral arrangements.

Paul H. Funk Jr.Paul H. Funk Jr., 69, Cushing, passed away Nov. 9,

2012.He was born on May 18, 1943, to Paul Sr. and Emily

Funk. He grew up on Adams Street and graduated fromthe St. Croix Falls School in 1961. He married DianaHacker on Aug. 31, 1974, and together they have one son,Mike. The couple moved back to the Cushing area in1978.

Paul worked at Andersen Windows in Bayport, Minn.,for 30 years, he then decided to quit and become a part-ner with wife, Diana, in the Ruffled Spouse Taxidermybusiness in Milltown for over 10 years until retirement.

He was blessed to have parents that loved to travel andhunt through Wisconsin and the western states. His loveof camping and hunting came from them. They spentmany summers in a camper at Ward’s Resort on BalsamLake. Paul also had “many” trips hunting pheasants inWisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas with many friendsthrough his life. They spent hundreds of days huntingducks and geese, pheasants, deer (bow and gun) and fish-ing with wife, Diana and son, Mike and many family andfriends. Teaching Mike to hunt, shoot trap and fish (es-pecially steelhead on the south shore) was a thrill for him.

Paul was an exceptional trapshooter. Alongside Diana,they shot at many clubs through Wisconsin and Min-nesota. Some of the happiest memories were shooting atthe local gun clubs and especially on the same teams withhis best friends, Diana and Mike, (very competitive to saythe least)! His biggest nemesis was Diana and her dou-bles, oh how he struggled to win!

He is preceded in death by father and mother, Paul Sr.and Emily; brother, Allen; father-in-law, Richard HackerSr.; brother-in-law, Dennis; and sister-in law, Sandy(Butch) Hacker.

He is survived by his wife, Diana, of 38 years; son,Mike; and granddaughters, Ashley and Emma; Mike’s fi-ancé, Heidi Stock and her daughter, Brooke and son,Tyler; best fur friends, black Lab, Belle, and golden re-triever, Sofie; Mike’s black lab, Drake and fuzz ball, Zoey;mother-in-law, Cora Hacker; brothers-in-law, Richard“Butch” Hacker Jr. and Bill Hacker; many aunts, uncles,nieces and nephews. From Paul’s first marriage: son,Christopher (Leigh) and daughter, Michele (David)Younger and grandchildren, Cody and Bryce.

Paul fought hard to be with us for this hunting seasonand just couldn’t win this battle. His “dadditude” will bewith us in spirit and in our hearts. Adoray Home Healthand Hospice helped keep his last days at home comfort-able.

A gathering was held at the Rowe Funeral Home inLuck on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. A privatefamily burial will be held at a later date. Online condo-lences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcen-ter.com . Please refer to these Web sites for updatedinformation 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.

Thank You We would like to thank everyone for helping us celebrate Gail Peterson’s life. Also, for everyone’s

cards, food, love and support. A very special

thanks to Ron and Patty for letting us

have it at the Sundown.

Thank you all. Mom would have loved it.

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food and condolences after the death of Bev.

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Shirley Biederman Engen There will be a service to honor the memory

of Shirley Biederman Engen at Clam Falls Lutheran Church on

Sunday, November 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to gather

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THANK YOU Thank you to family, friends, neighbors & co-

workers for the condolences, prayers, cards & flowers following the death of our Dad, Jim Kreutzian.

Thank you to Pastor Carl for the service, soloist Kelly Steen, organist Kari Java, Nick, Sydney & Brooke for the special music for Great-Grandpa and the ladies of the church for the lunch. A special thank-you to all the nurses at the home who gave Dad such good care and Dr. Turner and staff at St. Croix Hospital.

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forever, and your hand we cannot touch, we still have many memories, of the one we loved so much.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

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John W. GarbowJohn W. Garbow, 58, Sandstone, Minn., died Nov. 12,

2012. Friends may call after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15,at the Danbury Tribal Hall. Funeral services will be heldon Friday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m., at the Danbury Tribal Hall.A full obituary will follow next week. Online condolencescan be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster,was entrusted with arrangements.

David MikkelsenDavid Mikkelsen, 70, Luck, died Nov. 12, 2012.Memorial service will be Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m.,

visitation 10-11 a.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church,Luck. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences canbe made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren, wasentrusted with arrangements.


CHURCH NEWS

Remember that Thanksgivingis more than one holiday

Q: It’s Thanksgiving, but I feel likemy kids are anything but thankful.They have a staggering sense of enti-tlement. How can I combat this?

Jim: The answer depends on yourkids ages. Preschoolers are too young tograsp ideas like unselfishness and grati-tude. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’ttry to teach these concepts, but don’t beoverly concerned if your young childrenhaven’t caught on quite yet.

Older kids are another matter. This iswhere many parents come face-to-facewith the impact of our materialistic,consumer-driven culture. Advertisersand toy manufacturers aren’t in thebusiness of helping parents teach con-tentment and thankfulness. From theirperspective, children are a lucrative sec-tor of the “market,” and they designtheir publicity campaigns accordingly.As a result, children are conditioned tobelieve that they’re entitled to haveeverything they want - right now!

One of the best ways you can counterthis mentality is by modeling gratitudeyourself. Actions speak louder thanwords. As you go through your dailyroutine, remember to express thankful-

ness on a regular basis - even for simplethings like a roof over your head andfood on the table. The practice ofthanksgiving should not be confined toone Thursday in November.

Another way to help your child de-velop a grateful heart is by serving oth-ers who are less fortunate. Volunteer toserve meals at a local rescue mission.Visit shut-ins at a nursing home. Signup to sponsor an underprivileged childin the developing world through a min-istry like World Vision or CompassionInternational. This is a wonderful wayto increase your entire family’s aware-ness of the blessings they enjoy whilegetting in touch with the needs of peo-ple around the world.

•••Q: I do not feel “in love” with my

mate. What should I do?Jim: Love is more than a feeling. It’s a

decision! I’ll let Focus on the Family’sexecutive director of Marriage and Fam-ily Formation, Dr. Greg Smalley, ex-

plain.Greg: As a marriage counselor, I often

hear couples say, “I don’t feel love formy mate anymore.” To be honest, thatstatement does not cause me much con-cern. It simply provides an opportunityto challenge the couple’s beliefs aboutlove and its origins.

I remember the day I fell in love withErin, the woman who would becomemy wife. As I reveled in those early feel-ings of infatuation, I had no idea thatthere would be times in our marriagewhen we would fight, and when wewould experience moments of conflictso painful that we would doubt ourlove for one another. During thesetimes, I tried to figure out what waswrong with me, or with her. Was I inca-pable of generating love? Was theresome flaw in Erin that made her “unlov-able”?

After a long process of prayer, soul-searching and counseling, I learned tomake the conscious decision to viewErin as God sees her - valuable and pre-cious. I realized that I had closed thedoor to my heart, preventing the flow oflove. I’d become so busy focusing onher faults (and ignoring my own) that Ihad closed the doors to my heart.

And so I stopped worrying aboutwhether or not I felt “in love.” Ratherthan trying to manufacture feelings of

love, I would ask myself, “Is my heartopen or closed to my wife?” Since I didnot have any ability to create love, Imade the focus on the state of my ownheart, which is something I can control.I encourage you and your spouse to sitdown with a counselor who can helpyou work through this issue. Visit focu-sonthefamily.com for a referral.

•••Jim Daly is president of Focus on the

Family, host of the “Focus on the Family”radio program, and a husband and father oftwo. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psycholo-gist, co-host of “Focus on the Family,” au-thor of several books, and a wife and motherof three. Submit your questions to: Focu-sOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focuson the Family, Colorado Springs, CO80995. International copyright secured. Allrights reserved. Distributed by UniversalUclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may notbe reproduced or distributed electronically,in print or otherwise, without written per-mission of Focus on the Family.

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SIREN BREMER BANK, N.A.

Full-Service Banking Member FDIC

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DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC.

Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering &

Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers

Office Supplies Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236

Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560

St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis.

Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE

Hwys. 35 & 48, Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN

ELECTRIC CO. “Your Electric Servant”

Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4475

BASS LAKE LUMBER • Complete Line of

Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains

Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Dan Dowling, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer

Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 715-689-2467

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N.

Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work,

Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis.

Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

VAN METER’S MEATS Government Inspected

Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making

• Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and

Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter

Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners

Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

CUSHING COOPERATIVE

SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

OLSEN & SON Your Full-Service Drugstore

Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES

10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872

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We northern Wisconsinites areblessed with clean, relatively unpollutedair. Not so those who live in areas whereindustrial or other kinds of pollutantsfill the air. Even cigarette smoke affectsmany people. Add those who sufferfrom asthma and other lung-related dis-eases and the tally is incalculable.

When our lungs are filled with good

air, it benefits every part of our body, in-cluding the heart muscle. If our lungsand heart are healthy, it’s usually an in-dication of good, all-around health.When they are not, all kinds of badthings begin to happen. One thing forsure, we become sluggish and feel half-alive.

In 1988 during terrible wildfires outwest, my husband and I were drivingthrough Yellowstone on our way tonorthern California. The smoke becamethick as fog in spots. An occasional wildanimal stood or lay by the road, havingcome out of a smoky area. They alllooked half-alive and lethargic, movingslowly.

There’s such a thing as spiritual air,too. After Jesus died on the cross, his

disciples no doubt grew despondent athis passing. They had lived with him,seen his miracles, and listened to histeachings for three years. Now he wasgone. What would they do? Perhapsthey felt half-alive, as if the air had beensnatched from their lungs.

But he reappeared after his resurrec-tion, making himself known to them.“Peace be with you,” he said. “As theFather has sent me, I am sending you.”And he breathed on them, saying, “Re-ceive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:22) Nowthey could breathe deeply again, filledwith his peace and power.

We need God’s breath of spiritualfresh air as much as the disciples did, ifwe’re going to be effective in our Chris-tian walk. When our spiritual lungs are

healthy, our hearts are also. Why shouldour hearts be half-alive, lethargic, orcold and useless when we could be lov-ing, vibrant, growing disciples? Onlythen will we be able to offer God’sbreath of fresh air to others. His life-sup-porting breath wasn’t meant for the 12disciples alone—it is meant for all of us.We must avail ourselves of it.

Father, we confess to you that often weallow our hearts to beat half-time. We wantthem to be filled with the oxygen of yourspirit so that others, through us, may findfresh air in their own lives. Breathe on usyour life-giving breath today. In Jesus’name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at [email protected].

The air we breathe

EternalperspectivesSally Bair


METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor ; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST [email protected] 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m. Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST www.osceolawiumc.org; [email protected] 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May). Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

O UR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area. Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

COVENANT

ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Senior Pastor Gary Russell Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes. Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hr. 9:40 a.m.; Traditional Service 10:45 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; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship 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. christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Communion 1st Sun.

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 Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org 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 877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715- 416-3086 , 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; www.lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN 113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship (begins May 27)

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.; Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Andrea Fluegel Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: [email protected]

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN - 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 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sept. 16, 2012 - June 2, 2013 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Communion first & third Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC) 5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Wor. 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Wor. 7 p.m. Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 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) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m. Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Bruce Tanner, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m. Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; fbcamery.org; E-mail: [email protected] Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Tim Lindau, Youth Director Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m. Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; [email protected] Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; 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.

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WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 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 Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Serv. 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 [email protected] Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH “Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Maddie Ammend has been cho-sen Frederic Middle School’s stu-dent of the week. She is in eighthgrade and the daughter of Daveand Maria Ammend. She is in-volved in volleyball, track, ski team,band and book club. She enjoyshiking, horseback riding and hang-ing out with friends. Her future plansare to attend the U of M. Her great-est influences in her life are her par-ents. Maddie gets awesome gradesin school because she takes hereducation seriously.

Jada Jeske has been chosenFrederic Elementary School’s stu-dent of the week. She is in secondgrade and the daughter of Toryand Angela Jeske. Her favoriteclass is library. She also likes re-cess. Jada is a caring and respon-sible classmate. She likes ridingher bike and watching television.Jada wants to be a doctor whenshe gets older.

Zachary Williamson has beenchosen Frederic High School’sstudent of the week. He is a soph-omore and the son of Scott andSonja Williamson. He is involvedin football, show choir and churchyouth group. He enjoys huntingand playing video games with hisbrother. His future plans are to at-tend UW-Stout. His greatest influ-ences in his life are his parents.Zachary has a good work ethic,actively participates in class andearns very good grades.

Abby Jensen has been chosenSt. Croix Falls ElementarySchool’s student of the week.She is in fourth grade and livesat home with her mom and dad.Abby is helpful, hardworking andkind. She has two younger sis-ters whom she loves very much.At home Abby’s family likes toplay Wii Fit Plus. At school Abbyloves to read and do math.When she grows up she wantsto be a third-grade teacher.

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Trevor Adolphson has beenchosen Grantsburg MiddleSchool’s student of the week. Heis in fourth grade and the son ofDeana and Brad Adolphson.Trevor has a warm and friendlypersonality. He always seems tobe happy and smiling. Trevor is ateam player and gets along witheveryone in his class. He workshard and always tries to do hisbest. He is also willing to ask forhelp when he needs it. His fa-vorite class is gym.

Sam Prusinski has been cho-sen Grantsburg ElementarySchool’s student of the week. Heis in third grade and the son ofJosh and Kee Prusinski. Sam isa great student to have in class.He is energetic and enthusiasticabout learning. He works hard toget things done efficiently and iswilling to challenge himself withharder problems. He is also agreat reader. His favorite subjectis math and his favorite lunch isbrunch.

Nathaniel Krause has been cho-sen Grantsburg High School’s stu-dent of the week. He is asophomore and the son of Brianand Ruth Krause. Nathanielbrings a great attitude to classeach day. He really enjoys physi-cal fitness and sports. He is en-thusiastic, kind, positive and ahard worker. He is involved infootball, golf and works at thePizza Place in Grantsburg. He en-joys golf, anything active, hangingout with friends and playing videogames.

Alexandra Walton has beenchosen Unity Middle School’sstudent of the week. She is insixth grade and the daughter ofAnna Patz. Alexandra is a consci-entious student with a positive at-titude. She is a hard worker and ajoy to have in class. She greetsyou with a smile and she is kindto all.

Delano Moore has been chosenUnity Elementary School’s stu-dent of the week. He is the sonof Tina and Mike Moore. Delanois a hard worker who always trieshis best. He is well-behaved andkind to others. He sets a goodexample to other students in hisclasses.

Danielle Mares has been chosenUnity High School’s student of theweek. She is a junior and thedaughter of Tim and Diane Mares.She is involved in track, volleyball,drama, student council, class pres-ident, jazz band, forensics, tutoringand teaching Sunday school. Sheenjoys reading, drawing/painting,swimming and skiing. After highschool she plans on college and isconsidering becoming a pediatri-cian or a biology teacher.

Tasian Arjes has been chosenLuck Middle School’s student ofthe week. She is in seventhgrade and the daughter of Jeniand Aaron Arjes. Tasian worksexceptionally hard in class and iswilling to try new things. She is in-volved in piano, Girl Scouts,band, volleyball, softball anddance. She enjoys reading andsinging. Her greatest influencesin her life are her family andfriends.

Maksimillian Marcellus hasbeen chosen Luck ElementarySchool’s student of the week. Heis in second grade and the son ofTom and Lisa Marcellus. He hasone older sister Katia. Maks likesgoing to the computer lab atschool. He also likes scienceclass. When he is at home, Makslikes to play his DS and play out-side. He is involved in BoyScouts and wants to play basket-ball. Maks is a very nice boy.

Parker Steen has been chosenLuck High School’s student of theweek. He is a freshman and theson of Ron and Kelly Steen.Parker does a great job in class,is helpful, works hard and doeshis fair share on group projects.He is involved in FCCLA, FFA,bowling league, Boy Scouts, foot-ball and baseball. He enjoys icefishing, hunting and snowmobil-ing. The people he admires mostare his parents.

Samantha Culver has been cho-sen Webster High School’s stu-dent of the week. She is afreshman and the daughter of Jonand Heather Culver. Samantha isalways smiling and is willing to trywhat is presented in class. Sheworks well with others and is cre-ative. She has a very nice voiceand likes to lead her section inchoir. She is involved in GirlScouts, basketball and soccer.She enjoys music and reading.

Spencer Langer has been cho-sen St. Croix Falls MiddleSchool’s student of the week. Heis in sixth grade and the son ofJoel and Gayle Langer. His sib-lings are Dalton, Isabella andMakayla. His pets include a dog.He is involved in baseball, foot-ball and wrestling. His favoritesubject is phy ed. Spencer is afun student to have in class, he iseasy to have a conversation withand always willing to help.

Brian Gilbert has been chosenSt. Croix Falls High School’s stu-dent of the week. He is a juniorand the son of Paul and JodiGilbert. He has an older sister,Heather. Brian likes fishing, hunt-ing, sports and working with hisdad. He is involved in football,wrestling, track, NHS and stu-dent council.

Tyler Hope has been chosenWebster Middle School’s studentof the week. He is in sixth gradeand the son of Gary and MariaRadman. Tyler is helpful, friendlyand considerate of people’s feel-ings. His favorite subjects aremath and art. Tyler enjoys work-ing on the computer and playingvideo games. He has two broth-ers and a dog.

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Hannah Lemieux has been cho-sen Siren Elementary School’sstudent of the week. She is infourth grade and the daughter ofLori and Michael Lemieux. Han-nah has two older brothers, Benand Josh. Hannah is very helpfulin the classroom and works veryhard on her schoolwork. She en-joys jumping on the trampoline,reading, playing basketball, shop-ping online and doing duct tapecrafts. If she could have one wish,she would wish for all the books inthe world.

Haley Peterson has been chosenSiren Middle School’s student of theweek. She is in eighth grade andthe daughter of Kris and JenniferPeterson. Haley is a very respect-ful, kind student, maintains a greatGPA and is a positive influence onher peers. Her favorite color is neongreen, favorite number is 44 andher favorite place is Bayfield. Aftergraduating high school, Haley planson attending UW-Madison or UW-La Crosse to study sports medicineand play basketball.

Hannah Skold has been chosenSiren High School’s student of theweek. She is a freshman and thedaughter of Peggy and RonSkold. Hannah is a very brightstudent and her demeanor inclass is outstanding. She loves toread in her spare time and enjoyslistening to One Direction and theBeatles. Her favorite color is pur-ple and she often craves warmchocolate pudding. After highschool, Hannah plans on attend-ing college.

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Amery• Earth Arts Fall Salon art exhibition at ArtZ Gallery.Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., earthartswi.org.

TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY//1155Balsam Lake

• Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m.• Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justicecenter, 8 p.m., 715-327-5525.

Luck• American Legion & Auxiliary meeting at Luck VillageHall, 7 p.m.

Siren• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Sign-up 1:30 p.m.,distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation.

St. Croix Falls• Author Phil Peterson to speak at the library, 7 p.m.,715-483-1777.

FFRRIIDDAAYY//1166Balsam Lake

• Flu shots at the health department, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-485-8500.

Grantsburg• Ribbon-cutting ceremony for “Project Citizen”swings at Memory Lake Park, 1:30 p.m.

Siren• Chili feed at the Methodist church, 5:30-7:30 p.m.• Spaghetti dinner at the VFW post, 4-7:30 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.• Turkey Bingo at the community center, 6:30 p.m.

Webster• AARP 55 Alive course at the senior center, 1-5 p.m.,608-655-4847.

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• Bazaar & bake sale at Centennial Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,715-268-6605.

Balsam Lake• Unity High School presents: “Hunting For Laughs,” 7p.m, auditorium. 715-825-2131, Ext. 1300.

Danbury• Hunters supper at the town hall, 4 p.m.

Dresser• Holiday bazaar & lunch at Bethesda Lutheran Church,8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Frederic• Holiday bazaar at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 8 a.m.-noon.

Luck• Deer hunter’s widow craft & bake sale at Bone LakeLutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Siren• Hunters ham dinner at the Moose Lodge, 4- 8 p.m.

St. Croix Falls• Ring of Kerry at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.• Artists for the Arts show and sale at Festival Theatre,5-10 p.m., festivaltheatre.org.

Turtle Lake• Women’s Expo at the Shinako Lodge & Event Center,10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-456-7403.

Webster• Multivendor open house at the old library on MainStreet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wolf Creek• Chili supper at Wolf Creek Methodist Church, 4-8 p.m.,715-648-5328.

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• Author Janet Letnes-Martin, “Growing Up Lutheran,”at the Pioneer Home, 2 p.m.

Rice Lake• Holiday home party show at Uptown Mall, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Croix Falls• Breakfast at American Legion Post 143, 8 a.m.-noon.

MMOONNDDAAYY//1199Balsam Lake

• Polk County free legal clinic at the justice center, 715-684-4545.• Individual business counseling at the government cen-ter, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., for appointment, 715-485-8608.

TTUUEESSDDAAYY//2200Amery

• Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway, 7 p.m. at FirstLutheran Church, Amery.

Clam Falls• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Dairyland• Outdoor veterans retreat, check dairylandvets.org forlocation.

Luck• Ruby’s Pantry at Home & Away Ministries. Doors openat 11:30 a.m. $15 cash donation appreciated. Distributionnoon-1 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Milltown• The Compassionate Friends Chapter of the North-woods meets at Milltown Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-553-1152, compassionatefriends.org.

St. Croix Falls• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley. Mealand fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

Webster• Burnett County Democrats meeting at Whitetail Wilder-ness Resort. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m.

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• Free Thanksgiving dinner at Bone Lake LutheranChurch, noon. Reservations requested by Mon., Nov. 19,715-472-2535.

Siren• Thanksgiving dinner at the senior center, noon-2 p.m.,715-866-4878.

Milltown• Thanksgiving feast at the community center, 3 - 6 p.m.or until gone, 715-472-2273.

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• “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Festival Theatre. Sat.7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.• Artists for the Arts show and sale at Festival Theatre.Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., festivaltheatre.org.

SSAATTUURRDDAAYY//2244Balsam Lake

• Art & craft sale at Our Lady of the Lakes Church,10 a.m.-2 p.m.• Lefse demonstration at Hardware Hank,10 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-485-3267.

Siren• Christmas tree lighting at Veterans Park,4:30 p.m.; parade 5 p.m.; Lions light display at CrookedLake Park, visitsiren.com, 715-349-8399.

SSUUNNDDAAYY//2255Taylors Falls, Minn.

• St. Croix Valley Orchestra concert at United MethodistChurch, 3 p.m. scvorchestra.org.

MMOONNDDAAYY//2266Balsam Lake

• Adoption support group at the Unity High School bandroom, 7:15 p.m. Luck• Genealogy society meeting at the museum, speakerMary Jane Bridge, 1 p.m.

TTUUEESSDDAAYY//2277Balsam Lake

• Polk County Alzheimer’s support group at social serv-ices building, 715-483-3133.

Frederic• Poet LaMoine McLaughlin reads from “Secrets fromthe Wings,” at the library, 7 p.m., 715-327-4979.

St. Croix Falls• Alzheimer’s support group at the medical center,1-3 p.m., 715-483-0431.

TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY//2299Grantsburg

• Parkinson’s Support Group meeting at Burnett MedicalCenter, 2 p.m.

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St. Croix Falls• “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Festival Theatre. Thurs. 2 &7:30 p.m.; Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 & 7:30 p.m.715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

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Danbury• Christmas at the Fort, 715-866-8890, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.theforts.org.

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An American flag is displayed on the mailbox of 92-year-old World War II veteran GordyLauder of Hertel. A story on Lauder’s service to his country and his trip to Washington, D.C.,as part of the Honor Flight program, can be found elsewhere in this issue of the Leader. - Photoby Sherill Summer

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Every DayAA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262

for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.Divorce care support group at Apple River

Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the BalsamLake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery,

715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.Moms In Prayer, First Baptist, Amery,

1:30 - 2:30 p.m., 715-268-5408,Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett

County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Every Tuesday

Bingo at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren,6 p.m.

Sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-261-7233 for location, 6:30-7:30 p.m

Anger management group at Amery Regional MedicalCenter, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Domestic violence and sexual assault support group,5:15 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Burnett County.

Every WednesdayWomen of Hope, cancer support group, at SCRMC,

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 715-483-0431.Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes

Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.Every Thursday

The Latch breastfeeding support group at the St. CroixRegional Medical Center, 10:30 a.m. - noon. 715-483-

0431.Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett

County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Every Friday

Domestic violence support group, 10-11 a.m. Call for lo-cation, 800-261-7233, Polk County.

Every SaturdayAA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural

Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.

The Christmas trees have arrived. The St. Croix Falls Lions unloaded 600 trees Saturday, Nov. 10. The trees, in a variety of kinds and sizes,are $25, with proceeds going to community projects via the Lions organization. Sales are located at MarketPlace Foods parking lot. Shown(L to R) are Lions Club members Junior Lindh, Ken Stensven, Jack Kadler, Mark Sirinek and Dennis Keto. - Photo submitted

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