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WOLF CREEK – It’s amazing what a few feet

of snow will do for the mood of a snowmobiler.

While Polk County snowmobile trails of-

fans of the sport.

was that more evident than at Wolf Creek on

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mobile Club offered up a daylong event to

that actually had snow.

vintage snow machine show and other offer-

a certain group: those local people who allow

the club to exist by permitting trails across their

land.

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helping to manage several dozen vintage

snowmobile drag races beside the Wolf Creek

Tavern.

and is responsible for many dozens of miles

of snowmobile trail grooming. They also take

great pride in their members and relationship

with the bevy of landowners that allow those

trails to cross their lands.

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also discuss any possible changes they might

need to make to portions of the trails. “With-

With approximately a quarter million riders

immaculate trail system is the essence of the

sport’s future and growth.

Doolittle added.

From nuisances to economic enginesSnowmobile trail maintenance is a unique

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places where those new owners of machinery

were allowed.

ride other than private property. Through the

program has grown to the point that Wisconsin

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delight of their

many fans. It

has been two

years since The

Barley Jacks

were last on

stage at Festival.

Think acoustic

alchemy and

The Barley Jacks

sing original

vocals and play

jaw-dropping

instrumentals in a spirit of excitement and fun. They are

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and more. Local artist exhibitors at the ACC Show include

from Frederic. The group

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the role of Minnesota’s

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the battlefield and the

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Green Bay.

Burnett Dairy’s master cheesemaker Bruce Willis

with his Alpha’s Morning Sun with Rosemary which

second-place award for his mild provolone while the

Burnett Dairy team also took second for their aged

provolone. Stellrecht also took second place for his

smoked string cheese. Burnett Dairy’s master cheese-

maker Steve Tollers brought home a third-place award

for his jalapeno/habanero cheese spread. More than

new record. Wisconsin captured the most gold med-

one apiece.

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cheese.org . - submitted

Blaze claims rural Luck home

ST. CROIX FALLS - Randy Korb the Frog Guy, local natu-

will be at the St. Croix Falls Pub-

and caregivers are invited to

this free event. - with submitted information

AARP will again be holding a series of driver safety classes in Polk

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tration persons are as follows:

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ST. CROIX FALLS - With the looming spring thaw, -

tional Park Service is encourag-

ing the public to use extreme

caution as ice-out occurs on local

rivers. There is no such thing as

guaranteed safe ice. People ven-

turing out on ice should follow

these guidelines:

generally stronger than ice with

air bubbles in it or with snow on

newly formed ice may support

thawed

ice may not.

ridges or ice heaves. These can

be dangerous due to thin ice and

open water.

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formly. It may be a foot thick in

one location and only an inch or

two just a few feet away.

water and currents is often dan-

gerous. This is especially true

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river bends is usually weaker

due to the undermining effects

of the faster current.

visit dnr.state.mn.us/safety/

ice/index.html. - from NPS

by Gary KingLeader editor

Wisconsin Department of Justice

conduct against the road deputy

at the center of a months-long

controversy involving the Bur-

nett County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment.

been summoned to appear

before Burnett County Cir-

cuit Court Judge Ken Kutz on

been on paid administrative

leave pending the state investi-

gation that was handed off to the

DOJ by Burnett County District

fall.

The charge stems from two

domestic-related incidents in

a woman who was described as

his girlfriend at his West Ash

Street home in the village of

Webster. The DOJ’s complaint

charges that Culvey “while in a

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terous and unreasonably loud

conduct under circumstances

in which the conduct tended to

Special Agent Rob-

ert Powell of the De-

partment of Justice

reviewed reports and

records for the Bur-

nett County Sheriff’s

to the computer-aided

dispatch system.

Powell also inter-

viewed the woman

calls to report Culvey

in both incidents. She

told Powell that Cul-

vey “never did anything physi-

Powell also spoke to Culvey

about both incidents and reports

that Culvey said an argument

between him and the woman’s

into an argument between him

argument started because the

daughter “did not show proper

and that she started calling him

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edged raising his voice but

denied throwing anything or

slamming things.

that he spoke to the daughter in

by Powell if it was possible

that the girlfriend felt she was

in danger due to the

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vey replied “she may

Two dispatchers

and two deputies

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ing reports or prop-

erly recording the

incidents and five

other sheriff’s de-

partment personnel

were disciplined. The deputies

claimed the disputes at Culvey’s

home were verbal only in nature

and did not warrant an arrest.

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Culvey’s relationship with the

woman was so volatile that fel-

their homes in order to separate

warned the woman that her calls

and she would lose her health

insurance.

Dispatch records show the

calls were listed as a disturbance

requires a mandatory arrest in

domestic abuse situations.

Sheriff Dean Roland declined

an opportunity to comment on

the charging of Culvey. But he

has gone on record in the past as

saying the personnel disciplined

knew policies regarding domes-

them.

Last month he told the Min-

neapolis Star-Tribune he felt he

was being condemned as the

was found to be unfounded by a

hearing examiner and she chose

not to return to her job).

“Everybody thinks it’s my

fault because I went after these

people and held them account-

most people don’t know the

are challenging their dismissal

and will appear at a grievance

hearing set to begin May 7 at the

Burnett County Government

Center.

for the Wisconsin Professional

Star-Tribune that Sheriff Roland

overreacted and that the actions

of Osborne and Thiex “never

A copy of the DOJ complaint

can be found at our Web site at

the-leader.net.


ST. CROIX FALLS – While St.

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the city.

regular meeting of the St. Croix

heard a bold proposal from Dr.

Steven McCormack for a series

of trail maps and placards to

lead people to the city’s mul-

McCormack said the idea “hit

near the Wert Trail on the city’s

north side.

“I realized I lived a quarter

mile from here and didn’t know

McCormack pulled together

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and others to assess the trail sig-

nage issue.

“I even found that City of

The group quickly grabbed

use it as a base for their online

shows multiple overlays of trails

McCormack said they already

the project by the local Rotary

an endorsement from the city

council would also maybe lead

to city or tourism funding to as-

sist with the cost.

heavy-gauge wired kiosk with

by activity. Those maps would

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tual second-phase additions of

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tual trails and distance markers

along the way.

“The big cost right now is the

noting that there were enough

variables that the true cost per

least three across the city.

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ing about placing one at the

County Information Center and

Mayor Brian Blesi also sug-

gested possibly creating a

mobile sign for events at the

outside the city.

McCormack said he wanted

to get a better sense of funding

possibilities before they moved

city’s parks and recreation com-

mittee liked the idea but had

their own development priori-

ties at the moment.

The council gave an enthusi-

and may try to have the parks

and recreation committee be-

come more involved with the

funding.

Blesi noted that the city has

spent lots of money over the

that much of it sits unused be-

cause not everyone knows

where it is.

Blesi said. “We didn’t buy the

The city will look into the

possible use of some dedicated

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the possibility of using tourism

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tentimes there are strict limits on

how some of the tourism money

can be spent.

“It generally has to put heads

McCormack said the group

has sat in limbo for several

months as they worked out

move ahead with the signage

given the green light.

McCormack also noted that

the kiosks would not be avail-

able for people to hang garage

and that there was a possibil-

as the ski areas or other recre-

ational businesses.

Blesi thought the city crew

could assist with some of the

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Cormack said they already have

the possibility of some volunteer

help.

“There are so many places

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Cormack said.

council representative for the

also gave his endorsement.

Korb said.

The council endorsed the con-

idea going to the committee next

for details.

“I think it’s a good investment

They heard a brief presenta-

tion on a city sustainability com-

mittee suggestion for altering

how the city deals with yard

burning.

The recommendation was for

and untreated scrap lumber

the city to do set collections and

establish a true compost area for

residents to use for gardening.

They considered several pos-

and suggested using the former

city dump site near the indus-

trial park.

City Administrator Joel Peck

said the site is probably as good

an activity.

The council will address the

issue more in depth at a later

to the city code on burning and

how it addresses disposal of

“The point is to stop doing

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reen Morrell. “It’s an environ-

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BALSAM LAKE – The dona-

tion of the Ahlgren Wildlife Pre-

to take place at the county board

to reach the meeting due to driv-

put off the acceptance. - Gregg Westigard

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Ron Johnson will be visiting Polk

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a presentation on economic de-

velopment and then have time

to answer questions. Johnson

serves on the following commit-

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business and entrepreneurship.

Polk County business own-

citizens are encouraged to attend

this event. Paradise Landing ar-

ranged for a special opening

for this event and encourages

attendees to stay for a meal or

drinks afterward. The restaurant

Lake. - with submitted information

Christopher Culvey

the-leader.netStay connected to your community.

ST. CROIX FALLS – The city of St. Croix

Falls is sponsoring a symposium on water

The event is free and the public is en-

will be held at the Festival Theatre (Civic

downtown St. Croix Falls.

The event is meant to address the recent

which has been front and center in the

city. St. Croix Falls Mayor Brian Blesi will

presentations by experts in the areas of

discussion and Q-and-A session to follow.

Local medical professionals are invited

to join in the discussion and members of

other communities are encouraged to at-

tend and join in on the question-and-an-

swer portion.

Scheduled presenters include Leo

Amalgam Mercury Solutions. DAMS is

educates the public on dental amalgam

mercury and other ways that dentistry

may affect health.

Medicine in St. Croix Falls. Paulson has

her doctorate in naturopathic medicine

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pathic Medicine.

Another pre-

senter is Gretchen

Sampson who is

the director/health

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partment.

Other present-

ers for this event

may be added after

press time.

For more infor-

by Gregg WestigardLeader staff writer

BALSAM LAKE – Lively bidding is tak-

ing place on four tax-delinquent proper-

ties Polk County is selling in an online

auction. The properties include a house

lot is getting the most action with nine

bids.

The auction is on the Internet at wiscon-

sinsurplus.com. The Polk County proper-

together with the bidding process.

Besides seeing how the sale of the Polk

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ing look at what other local governments

are disposing of. Besides an array of high-

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berry phones and a large number of guns.

Something for everyone?

by Jean KoelzLeader staff writer

school boards perform double duty:

wrapping up one school year and getting

organized for the next. At the regular

the Siren School Board put a number of

items in place for next year. Among other

co-op agreement with Grantsburg for the

school status and co-op agreement for the

the baseball/softball co-op with Webster.

The only item on the agenda that couldn’t

be addressed was the roof repair bids be-

cause there’s still too much snow.

Johnson provided an update on summer

school. Letters will go out this week in an

a full plan will be presented to the board

at the April meeting.

her report with a description of a new col-

lege awareness initiative that includes a

new 30-second announcement each morn-

and every Monday students can win a do-

nated logo apparel or merchandise item

from participating schools. Students are

with 23 AP exams being taken this year

for participating students. According to

Johnson also wanted to call attention to

Kids annual Rainbow of Fun Carnival on

to outgoing board member Liz Simonsen

and presented her with a plaque in rec-

ognition of her service. The next regu-

lar monthly meeting was pushed back

by Carl HeidelLeader staff writer

become effective June 30.

Widiker has been a principal in the

is leaving the Webster district to become

the next superintendent of the St. Croix

miss many things that I have grown fond

of in the Webster School District and com-

relationships he has formed with the stu-

Widiker also mentioned Webster Su-

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thanked Erickson for the opportunity to

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truly care about every student.

In an administrative session follow-

agreed to create two

positions out of the

one which Widiker

is vacating. The

action establishes a

middle school prin-

cipal position for

school principal

position for grades

Erickson said he

will be posting both

position openings

statewide.

In other busi-

filled three open-

ings in the kitchen

McIntyre and Mary

Petersen.

Festival Theatre announces Youth Conservatory production

Free puppet show inTaylors Falls

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Leo Cashman Dr. Tricia Paulson Gretchen Sampson

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gensack or Fallone. Every area voter will have choices for

April 2. The positions of state Superintendent of Public

Instruction and a justice of the Supreme Court are up

the nonpartisan contests has taken partisan overtones.

for that open seat.

Tony Evers and Don Pridemore are the candidates to

head the state Department of Public Instruction which

has broad oversight of public elementary and second-

time legislator who has been in the state Assembly since

a career in electronics engineering. DPI is the only de-

partment in Wisconsin state government with an elected

administrator. The position has a four-year term.

Pat Roggensack and Ed Fallone are running for one of

the Court of Appeals. Fallone is a law professor at Mar-

Court races have had political and ideological elements

in Wisconsin elections for many years. State court justices

or liberal wing. DPI issues include the voucher program

and funding. A hint of the partisan and ideological di-

vide can be seen by looking at the list of endorsements

and supporters the candidate list on their Web sites.

Independent information on the candidates can

be found on the public radio and television Web site

wisconsinvote.org. That site includes interviews and

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deserve your vote.

other sites)

tonyevers.com

pridemoreforwi.com

roggensackforjustice.com

falloneforjustice.com

wisconsinvote.org

Lisa Stark is running unopposed for a vacant seat on

the District III Court of Appeals. Stark has served as an

Eau Claire County Circuit judge since 2000. The posi-

resignation date put the election on the spring ballot. A

appoint a successor to the spot. The position has a six-

year term.

Stark has a Web site for her uncontested race: judge-

lisastark.com.

by Mary StirratLeader staff writer

alarm and public address systems as well as updating

the plumbing and electrical systems.

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these projects be looked at rather than individual bids.

not be added.

the piping in the wall is in worse shape than expected.

available.

“The school is long past due in upgrading its elec-

Cooper said she tried to entice local contractors by

pulling out items that could be done separately from

the total project. Some of these items were included

as alternatives to determine if local contractors could

do the job more cheaply than the bigger contractors.

any issues with asbestos.

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Junior high/high school Principal Mark Gobler invited

web-based curriculum called Odysseyware. The dem-

onstration will include a webinar and the chance to see

how the curriculum works.

Odysseyware is designed for students in grades three

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rent standards in all curriculum areas. It also includes a

remediation component that pinpoints where a student

is struggling.

Gobler said that he saw a demonstration of Odyssey-

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ested in the new opportunity. It will be held in the high

school library.

reported on accolades received by the school and stu-

will be heading to state in mid-April. She also said that

the school will have two participants in state honors

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honors orchestra.

The Luck drama club presented its annual spring per-

and received many positive comments from the audi-

ence.

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were clear when he ran preliminary revenue calcula-

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ment numbers as this year and one that added two new

students as is expected.

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in the recent parent/teacher conferences. She also said

that planning is under way for the community garden.

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ported that the Luck girls basketball team was awarded

the Lakeland Conference Sportsmanship Award. The

boys team took second place.


teachers will be making one of those days up.

and the staff will be meeting off-site at Oak Forest Center

between Luck and Frederic.

Palmer said that teachers needed time to work on ini-

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havioral interventions and support.

referendum work will be starting.

will need to be made up by both students and teachers.

of school on June 7 rather than June 6.

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with an additional day off in both March and April.

The board approved the hiring of Megan Challoner as

the new summer recreation coordinator. Challoner is

the school’s physical and health education teacher. She

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cation.

A tentative schedule developed by Challoner was dis-

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opportunities for students. Also included are Friday

and Summer Stars for students in grades kindergarten

through eighth grade.

summer recreation program. Challoner’s salary will be

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ation of a gymnastics cooperative with Grantsburg and

be based on the number of students participating. If a

the program.

Total cost for the cooperative is estimated at about

be responsible for transportation.

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vided a list of underfunded and unfunded mandates that

have been required of school districts in the past several

years.

The list of 33 programs and initiatives includes every-

individualized education and home instruction plans to

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ground checks.

A second list of a dozen additional requirements in-

specialized training.

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by Priscilla BauerLeader staff writer

Infrastructure Committee had a full

Before listening to several department

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peared before the committee regarding the

opportunity for the county to tie its water

and sewer system into the district’s.

Anderson explained construction of the

north of Siren was the impetus for the pro-

posal.

“This would be an excellent time to do

this as it would mean bidding and con-

told the committee. “If you do this as part

Anderson said if the county was inter-

would be to enter into an agreement with

the Siren Sanitary District.

“The agreement would be similar to one

said Anderson. “Polk-Burnett is not part

of the district but the agreement allows for

service to the property as it would with

any agreement with Burnett County. The

advantage of a private agreement is you

Anderson.

Supervisor Dale Dresel. “I recommend we

“It just makes sense to do this when the

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sor Rick Anderson.

Awe.

“The government center’s three tanks

are in good condition and if we hooked

maintenance supervisor Gary Faught.

“My thought is if the county were to do

Faught said the government center sys-

Anderson estimated the cost to the

county for the hookup would be approxi-

the committee it was just an estimate at

this time.

The county would also pay a flat

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ment services.

commented Supervisor Emmett Byrne.

“The advantage is the highway’s going

The hookup would go to the north of the

Sybers to ask as to the role the Town of

Meenon would have in the project since it

would run through the township.

any decision about giving permission to

the sanitary district to extend sewer into

the town. Sybers said a special town meet-

ing might be necessary.

“The Town of Meenon may have missed

to Sybers’ concerns. “But the county is try-

the DOT wants the plans and specs by May

do the project.

Supervisor Byrne motioned to go ahead

with the process of hooking up with the

sanitary district. The motion was seconded

have to be sent through the administration

committee and then the full county board

for approval.

County Airport Manager Jeremy Sickler

funds.

Sickler commented the funds have been

carried over for years and he would like to

project.

At the top of Sickler’s list of where the

funds would be used was replacement of

the airport’s fuel tank.

said Sickler. “Our current tank is rusty and

a new tank would be bigger so it would

have more capacity and faster pumping

which would mean we could accommo-

Supervisor Dresel said he would be

requesting the village of Grantsburg’s

relinquish the funds and recommend they

go to the Siren airport.

Supervisor Awe said in a meeting with

was the priority would be to replace the

fuel tank.

Sickler also discussed building more

hangars at the airport to increase the ca-

pacity for more aircraft.

“I’ve turned away pilots already who

Sickler told the committee. “We have a bit

of a storage issue but it’s a good thing as it

per plane per month for rent and seven

planes are now renting. Sickler said he has

month.

The construction of T-hangars was one

option Sickler presented to the committee

for consideration. Sickler said the advan-

tage of this hanger design is space and cost

savings but said pavement would need to

be put in by any T-hangars built.

“I was hoping we could do something

said Awe. “I’d like to get ahead of the

When Awe asked Sickler if more funds

said not for buildings but possibly for run-

way extensions.

Awe said at an upcoming meeting with

repair/replacement and the building of

hangars schedules would be discussed.

the budget.

Morehouse said spring road bans are

now on in Burnett and surrounding coun-

ties.

by the end of the month.

When Morehouse gave the committee

his department’s capital improvement

on the need for a new main shop led More-

house to comment on how long the project

has been in the works.

“Should a consultant be hired to help

“Can we address the congestion problem

Morehouse noted. “I was excited when I

as we need to have a plan but we just don’t

Morehouse explained to the commit-

tee the increase of expenditures for heavy

equipment was due to the fact replace-

ments have been delayed for a long time

and things now have to be replaced.

“We’ll save money in the long run by re-

“I’m proceeding as if the million dollars

by Awe about funding being available for

upcoming road projects. “The planning

process takes three months. It’s possible I

County Administrator Candace Fitzger-

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mented she expected bids for equipment

for the county communications tower proj-

ect in April.

“The county board is waiting on the cost

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cision can be made whether to get funds

in which both the towers and highway

The committee recommended approval

to the full county board to authorize an

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quested by the Town of Webb Lake.

The committee approved a request by

Morehouse to write off an administra-

of Grantsburg incurred when the village

Surface Transportation Program federal

funds for a village street project. The vil-

lage objected to the charge as it was not

clearly explained in the agreement.

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Perched and ready for warmer temps

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UNITY’S PRE-K BUSY BUGS AND

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Thursday & Friday, April 18 & 19

ATTENTION! Do you have a child who will be four on

or before September 1? If so, it’s time to bring them to our Pre-K Busy Bug Registration

at Unity School!

Place: Unity Elementary Library

Dates: April 18 & 19

RSVP: Please call the Elementary

office at 715-825-2101, ext. 3500 to set up your two-hour

session time!

Come and join the Busy Bug and kindergarten teachers for a fun-filled session! Parents will

be “BUSY” registering and children will be “BUSY”

having fun at school!

WHAT SHOULD I

BRING? * Proof of Child’s Age

(Child’s state-issued birth certificate)

* Child’s Social Security Card

* Child’s Health Records (Immunizations and physical exam)

*If you have a child who will be FIVE before Sept. 1 and entering Kindergarten who did not attend the Pre-K Busy Bug Program, please

call to schedule an appointment. Registration for your child will be with the Kindergarten Team on Friday, April 19, as well!

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connected trails.

Mapping and connecting those trails

changes across those farm fields and

through rural areas can change with own-

Doolittle said. “It’s absolutely critical that

they (snowmobilers) stay in that ease-

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thing that the clubs and associations are

dedicated to stopping and educating.

Doolittle said the potential for crop dam-

easements.

well-coordinated system of grooming

branches or obstructions all winter. But

the clubs also work hard in the off-season

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landowners to note route changes to

keep maps and trail routes current for the

statewide system.

“The grooming is pretty much all on

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ing the Jackpines schedule of grooming

tractors and groomers as well as a sched-

ule of shifts that can switch from day to

day.

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of snow kept trails open as long as any

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ing the extreme melting and rain that can

quickly turn a snowmobiler’s highway

grass.

as they drew hundreds of people from

across the region on their sleds and by

car. An airplane equipped with skis even

buzzed the event - but did not land.

Not missing spring

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mobilers were on hand to celebrate their

sport that has suffered dramatically in

economic impact of the sport is well-

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thing many local businesses have missed

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ing is a sport that has long been known as

keep those miles of trails open.

Snowmobilers are also among the most

dedicated fans of vintage and classic ma-

chinery around. That historical charm

was evident on Saturday at the Jackpine

sleds spent part of the afternoon on a

machines with cartoonish names and

plenty of beer and cheered on their bud-

dies and their favorite classic marques.

saw and a Gatling gun.

man joked.

neighbors don’t.

Vintage loveThe variety of vintage sleds at the Jack-

pine show was also a cross section of the

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sic.

“In case you’re wondering what the

joked Polk County Board of Supervisors

black and purple sled is a testament to

vinyl seats to multiple gauges and time-

equally at home in Elvis’ Graceland or on

a trip to the Arctic Circle.

exceptional riding conditions this season.

Johnson is not alone in his dedication

to the sport and its history. One of the

premier Ski-Doo historian couples of the

the brand in just a few numbers a few

years back.

The Steners are the couple who recently

pole. That straight-from-the-pole histori-

cal gem was featured in numerous pub-

in St. Germain.

machinery at the Jackpine event. “But

Doolittle is dedicated to keeping the an-

and the event at Wolf Creek was meant

to thank and honor those people who

allow riders to view and tour some of the

most amazingly beautiful property in the

Wisconsin.

and the relationships with those owners

winters become less predictable. The club

made a gigantic yellow vinyl sign with

the names of the more than two dozen

and those owners were given free meals

and praise all day long.

“We really want them to know how

The midday sun made sunglasses a ne-

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with snowmobile talk and stories of the

recent snows. As the racing classes and

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est machines took to the strip and showed

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ing pace.

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the riders bucking back on the handlebars

and doing little weight-shifting dances of

sorts as they tried to coax their sleds into

going faster or grabbing traction.

The announcers started awarding mul-

tiple trophies for the various classes of

and several photographers captured the

trophy handoff from a smiling Dale Jen-

The winners all posed for one group

shot as the day wound down and the

snow got sticky. Then a few of the owners

men and women threw on helmets and

stops along the way.

The balmy sun made jeans and T-shirts

appropriate garb for their rides.

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little said of the second-annual event and

of their grandparents’ era and bopped

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ViewpointsLetters

CWD resolutionJust wanted to remind everyone to try to

counties. We are presenting an important

resolution to the Conversation Congress

that will need to be voted on at the hear-

ings.

The resolution entails changing the

counties’ CWD status. This would stop

the requirement to euthanize fawns which

hopefully help our counties economically.

healthy so we would ask for restrictions on

the release area of healthy fawns. Thank

you for any help in this resolution.

Tamara Larson

Clam Falls

Cumbersome and costlyAlzheimer’s disease is on the rise across

disease that leaves its victims without a

memory and the ability to manage their

own affairs.

If you are a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s

have to deal with laws that no other state

Many Alzheimer’s patients become dis-

ruptive and need to go to a behavioral

health center for a short-term stay to get

their medicines adjusted. Caregivers have

power of attorney to handle their patient’s

they are able to get them the help that they

go to court to get appointed guardian for

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mitted for treatment at a behavior health

center. The cost for all of this is close to

are told that if you cannot afford to pay for

these charges they will be submitted to the

taxpayers for payment.

Does being appointed my husband’s

guardian make me a better caregiver? I

fail to see how having a paper that says I

am his guardian is going to make me any

more responsible than when I was merely

a caregiver. Power of attorney and doc-

tor’s orders are all that are needed in other

states. Why does Wisconsin have these

patients?

Wisconsin has been having committee

they would be thrown out or Alzheimer’s

patients would be not included in them at

all.

I keep asking the question. If no other

have them?

If you are a caregiver in Wisconsin and

have been exposed to the punitive effects

our state representatives and give them a

piece of your mind. These laws need to be

changed.

Contact state Rep. Erik Severson and

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ments.

Rose Swanson

Taylors Falls, Minn.

Great tribute

What a delight to read in the March 20

Leader of the donation of land on the Bal-

sam Branch River to establish the Ahlgren

Wildlife Preserve and Recreation Area.

Kudos to Janet Ahlgren and her late hus-

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nation of ecologically sensitive land for the

of the community. And kudos to Polk

County for accepting the gift.

It was my privilege to know Gilbert Ahl-

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derful tribute to him and his brother and

family.

Michael Prichard

St. Croix Falls

Joe Heller

Letters policy

Cast a ballot - pay tributeThere are some new faces among the old ones in this spring’s lineup of candidates

for spring election.

That’s an encouraging sign in light of what appeared to be a lack of interest in

serving on local government boards over the past few local election seasons.

the world of local government - carries on.

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with a laundry list of other tax-supported services that directly affect us as commu-

make those decisions. Candidates have been gracious and willing to answer ques-

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candidates who have chosen to ignore the opportunity to introduce themselves or at

Fewer instances of that are being seen.

readers check in with our Web site (the-leader.net) from time to time prior to Tues-

day’s vote for updates on any possible errors and omissions in this issue.

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ner’s circle of community members - win or lose. And for those veterans of the game

- those who have served and wish to continue to serve - win or lose - we say thank

you for your time and energy.

The act of voting is a tribute of sorts to all candidates. Don’t forget to do it this

Tuesday.

School safety ... more discussion

Safety in our schools continues to be a burning topic of discussion nationwide and

our local communities are far from being immune.

A recent public discussion at Siren - hosted by community members - included

to make schools safer and local law enforcement has responded through reiteration

and review of lockdown procedures and response plans. It’s obvious that some local

schools have been user-friendly in the past to anyone wishing to visit but measures

have already been taken to address some of those security issues.

ranges from the security in buildings to continuing to battle bullying and online ha-

to violence.

taken to integrate air marshals on airliners. That idea has drawn a mixed reaction

attackers think twice about entering a school building.

Some - even those who protect and serve for a living - may cringe at the thought of

but others feel it’s worth taking that risk. While some of the measures to increase

would likely mean more of a cost to the taxpayer. But how important are schools if

we can’t make them safe? And how important is taking local control in protecting

students?

keeping the issue at the forefront.

It may be already being done quietly. But let’s invite the public - student safety

isn’t the responsibility of just school boards or law enforcement - it’s the responsibil-

ity of the entire community. - editorials by Gary King

Web poll

Our e-edition is online at the-leader.net

LettersGovernment-enforced

policiesDo we really want or need government

control for guns?

I think not. Just take a look back at what

happened with prohibition closing all the

animal rights activists forced all the horse

horses a year for human consumption. Just

consider the people that plan employed

to mention the number of people it fed at a

time when we are concerned about being

able to feed the population.

has forced horse owners to half starve

PETA places those pictures of sad-looking

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tions from people who don’t have any

idea where that money goes. If you check

print ads to get more money.

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ment employees to police and arrest those

would have sold those unwanted horses

to the places where they would be pro-

feed other animals is now sold at higher

prices because of that.

situation with gun control. We’re going

to force people to register their guns and

if they don’t they will become criminals

theirs. Then you can bet the taxpayers will

have to hire more government employees

to police the new rules.

implement the so-called affordable health

Take notice of all the similarities of the

four government-enforced policies I just

requirement for contractors to hire union

employees for infrastructure jobs. Ask

yourself how much more infrastructure

we could do if it didn’t require high-paid

union workers.

The similarities are they all forced busi-

trying to make a living. Then we had to

feed them as well as pay the feds to go out

and bust up all those places where they

made or sold moonshine.

One of the most important issues here

is they forced many companies to close

which were creating local jobs which cre-

ated tax revenue and affordable products

for world trade that would help our trade

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forced offshore.

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come is what they are doing with horses. I

them to the people we would have been

selling them to. So we have lost that mar-

world trade for use.

This country is in a position right now

where a lot of towns don’t have funds to

cover their city employees’ pension nor

to cover their promised pensions or to

fund Medicare and other programs. Why

would we employ more people to police

and force more companies out of business

and destroy that current source of tax rev-

enue?

Bill Kurtz

St. Croix Falls

We need Ben’s reasoningThis is in response to Tom Wulf’s let-

President Obama for Detroit’s problems

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buildup of industrial jobs for World War

II. With the stopping of set defense con-

to deteriorate. The huge population that

had moved to Detroit for the government

jobs found themselves unemployed.

Obama saved GM and Chrysler and

the jobs associated with these companies.

their loan within two years. Tom forgot

to mention where the massive debt came

from. President Bush started two wars

without raising taxes to pay for them. In

cut taxes.

Tom is right in saying that unions tend

to protect themselves. But that is true of all

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The best recent example of that is bishops

of the Catholic Church protecting the pe-

dophile priests.

Tom uses a similar tactic by hiding the

problems of the Founding Fathers. They

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law to justify the hanging of the witches in

state separate from religion before coming

to this country.

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Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Bill of

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It’s time for some Ben Franklin reason-

ing rather than blind accusations.

Francis Peterson

Spooner

Lyme disease in the newsThe subject of Lyme disease lab tests

have long been a bone of contention be-

tween the CDC and the Lyme community.

LymeDisease.org CEO Lorraine Johnson

explores this thorny issue in her blog the

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of Famer Tom Seaver is battling Lyme

testing disclosure bill and highlights from

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Lyme community.

Western Wisconsin Lyme Education and

through October on the fourth Thursday

meet at 7 p.m. in Amery at Our Savior’s

are welcome. It is because of information

such as I have just shared with you that we

have formed our group.

the importance of a Lyme survey that is

now under way. This national survey will

time for everyone one of us who has dealt

with this disease to respond. The e-mail

lymedisease.org

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ease have taken this impact and cost of

will focus on children with Lyme. Such

surveys are an important way to commu-

nicate the experience of Lyme patients to

legislators and health-care policy makers.

It is vital that you share this information

are living in an endemic area.

That month we will be having a guest

the American Academy of Anti-aging and

many people diagnosed with a variety of

Lyme disease. She is able to help them re-

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lano is looking forward to helping educate

more people about Lyme disease through

our group. This is an opportunity for each

also ask our physicians if they too would

be willing to come.

Ann Krisik

Amery

Editor’s note: The author is a member

of the Western Wisconsin Lyme Educa-

tion and Support Group. She may be

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Committee on Finance announced a series

of public hearings around the state this

week to receive input from citizens on the

state budget. The Joint Committee on Fi-

nance is the legislative committee respon-

sible for reviewing and making changes to

the state budget.

Among the locations the co-chairs se-

lected for a public hearing is the Baldwin-

bring this important committee to western

Wisconsin.

“I am pleased that the co-chairs listened

to the input from legislators from west-

ern Wisconsin and scheduled a hearing

provide an opportunity for area residents

to share their thoughts and concerns on the

state budget with members of the budget-

The Baldwin hearing will be held on

Severson to encourage the scheduling of

a hearing in this area. Knudson is also a

member of the budget-writing committee.

Those who represent western and

northwestern Wisconsin recognize the

frustration many residents feel in getting

Wisconsin news and keeping up with is-

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will enable citizens to participate directly

in the budget process by providing their

Individuals interested in testifying

should register with legislative staff when

they arrive at the hearing. Those that

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aged to attend. Written testimony can

also be submitted to the JFC by e-mail at

or by mail to the Joint Committee on Fi-

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Lake Delton. Following the public hear-

amending and proposing changes to the

the governor to the state Legislature last

month. More information on the JFC can

be found at legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/jfc/.

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gressman Sean Duffy will be named vice

Subcommittee on Financial Institutions

and Consumer Credit by full committee

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tee Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito.

The subcommittee’s jurisdiction en-

credit-related institutions along with over-

of the Comptroller of the Currency and the

newly formed Consumer Financial Protec-

tion Bureau.

“It is a great honor to be appointed to

this prominent position in only my sec-

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and small businesses in Wisconsin can ac-

cess capital to grow and expand their busi-

nesses. I look forward to working with

Chairwoman Capito on this and other im-

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Joint Economic Committee. - with informa-

BALSAM LAKE - Wisconsin Democ-

racy Campaign Executive Director Mike

the Polk County Government Center in

sponsored by the Polk County Democratic

Party. McCabe addressed many of his re-

urging them to think and act more boldly.

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quent reference to the actions of Wiscon-

from both major parties collaborated on a

series of unprecedented reforms including

worker’s compensation and a state income

concentrations of wealth had created a

of the population lived a life of ease while

the vast majority struggled just to make

ends meet.

“If the people of that era could success-

fully organize to rein in the power of the

no reason we can’t mount the same sort of

McCabe exhorted his audience to focus

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ited campaign spending by corporations

and has already tripled the cost of getting

the place where bribery in the form of un-

limited campaign contributions is once

federal aid for a commuter rail connection

between Madison and Milwaukee is one

McCabe. “We know that the Koch Brothers

were big contributors to the Walker cam-

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campaign contributions for statewide and

legislative candidates at wisdc.org/wdc-

followmoney.php. - submitted

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open seats on the Siren School Board.

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man are seeking another four-year term. In-

cumbent Liz Simonsen is retiring from the

board. She is midway through her four-year

term.

election will serve four years. The third-place

Candidates were asked why they are

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ence they’ve had that would lend itself to-

ward serving on the board and any personal

information they wished to share.

“My background consists of being a very

graduate from the Siren School District. At

energy development.

“I’m seeking re-election because I feel that

there is so much more to accomplish at the

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ties can seek other sources of revenue for the

school district. Then promote and market the

can entice families to enroll and stay enrolled

at the school. Also look at our weaknesses

and formulate a viable plan to strengthen our

“As I mentioned before I am a very ac-

tive parent. I hold and help set up numerous

fundraisers for the school and the students.

I did this when I wasn’t on the board and

I love being a member of the Siren Dragon

“I was born and raised in Grantsburg.

After high school I attended college and re-

ceived a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and

a Master of Arts in counseling/psychology.

I own and operate Families First Counseling

working with children and families experi-

encing mental health and behavioral issues.

I am married with two children. My son is

grade in the Siren District.

“The core issues I see facing the Siren

School system are communication between

and positive school system for our children.

A decreasing budget and increasing changes

and expectations such as Common Core

Standards are also concerns that require pro-

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vide a competitive education for the youth

of the Siren District.

“The reasons I feel that I should continue

to be part of the Siren School Board are

currently on the board and have a working

knowledge of the issues and concerns fac-

ing the school. I have also been an active

member of the Siren School in many capaci-

ties including the following: regularly vol-

unteering and chaperoning for the past six

the School Improvement Leadership Team

Committee for the past three years. I have at-

tended the state school board convention and

been involved in learning the new changes

facing our district. Some of these changes

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Standards and accountability report cards. I

young children in the Siren District and plan

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ate degree in general studies.

spent four months working for Burnett

County and then moved to my current po-

sition at Fishbowl Insurance. I have two

children. My son lives in St. Paul and my

daughter is a junior at Siren.

“I believe that it is a parent’s responsibility

to be active in their child’s school. My son

attended eight different schools. I was ac-

tive at all of those schools. I believe that this

gives me an insight into programs that have

or have not worked at other locations. I have

been active in the school since my return to

Siren. I served on the citizens panel to the

teacher organization. I remained a member

until it was dissolved.

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a quality education to all of the students in

responsible to the taxpayers of the district.

I also believe the school board needs to be

open to the ideas of the community. I have

met many people in the district who believe

that what they feel does not matter. If I am

to the community and to carefully consider

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son in design textiles and sales. My job op-

kids could experience what my husband

and I enjoy about living in Burnett County.

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their families in the community. Running

I am not running against our current board

the quality of our school system and would

like to work with and contribute to the school

and the community.

“I believe life skills are an important part

of achievement as well as academic assess-

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president.

president. She has chosen to step down from

like to serve as a trustee. Dave Alden is the

only candidate nominated for the village

president.

are the three village trustees whose term has

come to an end. Alden is running for village

president. Moore and Anderson are seeking

Rick Engstrom join Moore and Anderson as

trustee candidates.

Candidates were asked their reasons for

that lends itself to serving on the board and

any personal information/background they

wished to share.

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lage Board for the last four years

“One issue facing the Siren village is re-

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responsible.

and something I would continue to do if

People come to me and tell me stuff that

needs because they know I know how to say

how to do that.

“Thank you for the privilege of serving

“I grew up in the Siren area attending

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ate degree in general studies.

four months working for Burnett County and

then moved to my current position at Fish-

bowl Insurance.

“I believe there are two basic responsi-

quality services to the residents of the village

the taxpayers in Siren. I believe that there

are areas of the village budget that could be

reduced without a reduction of service to

the residents. Those of you that follow the

board meetings know that I strongly advo-

cated for a line item budget. I feel that is the

most responsible way to manage the village’s

the past.

Siren. I am aware of the issues facing the

residents of Siren and try to get the opinions

of other residents when there is a particularly

challenging decision facing the board. I do

I feel Siren provides great services to the

residents. I know that people’s budgets are

stretched and taxes are a major expense of

those who reside here. My main goal would

be to keep any increase in taxes to an abso-

lute minimum while maintaining essential

“I have been a village trustee for many

years and the last four years the village presi-

dent. I also was a business owner.

administrator. I would like to help with the

transition and decision making for the vil-

lage.

“Tourism is important for Siren. I would

like to be involved with promoting tourism

and encourage more business to locate into

raised on a dairy farm. I attended college at

studied mechanical engineering.

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tional Guard Corps of Engineers while start-

working my way up to vice president of op-

erations.

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continue to thrive and serve its clients suc-

long-range planning.

“I know that there are many challenges

facing all levels of government. In order

for the village of Siren to continue to be a

we need to maximize our resources to give

the best possible advantage to the citizens of

our community. My experience in running a

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geting and developing criteria that is neces-

sary for long-range success.

“I enjoy living in Siren and look forward to

the opportunity to serve as a village trustee.

“I was on the village board and president

process.

“We own and operate Engstrom’s Siding

“I think the biggest thing the board can

do is to keep Siren safe and maintain good

streets and parks without breaking the prop-

erty owners (taxpayers).

TOWN OF BONE LAKE ELECTORS:

HELP US ELECT A FORWARD THINKING

TOWN BOARD ON APRIL 2.

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Frederic will be selecting a village president

as well as three trustees. For the position of

seeking another term and is being challenged

by former President James Pearson.

Four candidates are running for the three

open trustee positions. Incumbents Maria

Ammend and John Boyer are seeking re-

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ers will need to select three trustees out of the

four candidates.

Below is information provided by each of

the candidates.

board in 2006 and served as a trustee until

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term because of the many positive things

happening. “It is great to be a part of the

decision-making team as those things hap-

Among the positive changes in the past

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underutilized commercial lot. All the build-

ings in the industrial park are now being

building has a manufacturer in it.

Several businesses downtown have taken

advantage of façade loans to improve their

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A new manufacturer has moved into the

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gional Medical Center will be building a new

clinic next year.

the board looks to partner with the Luck

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unteers and village employees that Frederic

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unteers with the senior center and the farm-

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land Ambulance and the Frederic Fire De-

partment.

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they have stepped up to work together to

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Johnson commends the village board for

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ties of balancing revenue and expenses. “The

most obvious example would be investing in

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action to maintain the water quality of Coon

Lake and will continue to make that a prior-

meetings of the village board. “I have seen

the changes and the challenges that have

institutional knowledge of how Frederic got

The biggest challenge facing the village

services it is responsible for with limited re-

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ing taxes.

to be done and decide on the level of service

keep making repairs to a few areas each

been and will continue to share equipment

with neighboring municipalities. Johnson

attends meetings of the West Sweden Town

and West Sweden have submitted a joint

grant application for repairs to Benson Road.

on Benson Road. There will be several new

new families to Frederic in the next couple of

years. The private donation of that property

will have a positive effect on Frederic in the

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dents got together to discuss a comprehen-

sive plan. The time has come to update that

take part in the process. “Demographic in-

formation tells us that in northwestern Wis-

programming and development have to

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well-positioned to take advantage of tourist

dollars.

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the connection with a variety of resources

in the area. Projections show that manufac-

turing will not return to prerecession levels

support and retain existing jobs.

Other regular connections that Johnson

maintains are with the community resource

who has been involved in several planning

of WITC. “I keep the conversation going

about continuing postsecondary education

and ‘school to work’ opportunities Frederic

all of which deal with issues facing Frederic

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nicipal Association. “It is important to be

and sharing information will be part of local

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son said he would like to work more closely

with the chamber and the school so that

downtown businesses and local educators

to work with both the county and state eco-

nomic development corporations to keep

industrial park.

“I think I conduct the village meetings ef-

candidate for president. A lifelong resident

he now has time to again serve on the board.

“Work was the issue that made me get off

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opment of the industrial park was begun.

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portunity to take advantage of the positive

tax impact it can have.

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ate additional projects or buildings that will

of its strongest assets. “I think we’ve got

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bonus of being in close proximity of the Twin

Cities and the Twin Ports.

should be open-minded to whatever new

opportunities might come along.

The biggest need he sees at this time is to

and he believes some of this will occur natu-

rally when the new clinic is built.

“If there’s anything I could do to help

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ing together to come up with solutions.

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Pearson has lived in the village for the past

town has a lot of active people.

“I don’t have any axes to grind. I don’t see

any major problems. It’s just time when I’d

Incumbent Maria Ammend has served on

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ing her third two-year term. Prior to being

Frederic Park Board.

“and I want to help keep it that way now and

that she likes to focus on the positive and

help build connections in the community.

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ple to feel comfortable asking me questions

about the services we offer and how we get

we’ll always agree. But the key is to listen

to what people have to say and work toward

Ammend says she enjoys many things

the list is connecting with the residents of

Frederic. “It’s really nice to answer questions

and help people understand what’s going on

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the community. “The board might set policy

that keeps everything humming smoothly.

Describing village staff and committees

bills and everything else you see actually get-

main challenges facing the village and the

maintaining and upgrading the infrastruc-

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tracting full-time residents.

“With all the talented people we have liv-

The village already has the right pieces

“There are several health-related businesses

and mental health needs of people through-

out the region. Right now there is only one

which is a good sign that the village is attrac-

tive to industry. We also have the Gandy

Library and a thriving arts community.

building blocks for the continued economic

growth and development of Frederic.

The Ammends have lived in Frederic for

Incumbent John Boyer is a longtime vet-

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and is seeking re-election because he would

like to continue to be a part of it.

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four houses in Frederic.

Boyer is a graduate of Dunwoody Insti-

tute and was an asbestos worker in the Twin

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and operated the Dairy Queen when it was

located in Frederic. Two of their children

owner in the village is one of the strengths

also feels that he sometimes sees things that

need to be done when others don’t.

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village crew. We’ve got a wonderful park

works committee.

One thing Boyer would like to see in the

village is another swimming pool. The

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tively raising funds to build a new one. The

the Friends of the Pool group to help provide

today’s youth with the same opportunities as

those of the past decades.

The Boyers have lived in Frederic for more

The couple were named Frederic Citizens

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children and three great-grandchildren.

for the past 32 years.

She agreed to run for the position of

a challenging and rewarding way for me to

Currently serving as an election judge and

particularly in the arts arena.

been the driving force behind the sculptures

in the village. The arts board collected funds

from various organizations and businesses

board to have them placed.

seven years and organizer of the Baker Or-

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she is now a studio potter who participates in

various regional art fairs and shows.

most of what we need right here within

Along with the convenience of having so

the village is an attractive place to live or

visit.

“The new boulevard tree plantings and the

the parks board and the village crew have

the village’s long-range plan as a key tool.

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dustry and improving housing are part of

a long-range plan that should be embraced

“One of the greatest challenges the village

bringing various groups together to work to-

Jamie Worthington served as a village

she enjoys working with people in the com-

munity toward the common goal of making

Frederic the best it can be.

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be a part of continuing to make Frederic a

then lived in Cumberland before returning

Worthington served on the Frederic Park

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mittee and the governance committee.

She also volunteered on the American

Cancer Society Walk for Life Committee in

Worthington believes she has several

strengths to bring to the board. “I feel that

my past board experience is a great asset be-

said.

“I feel I have the ability to look at situa-

tions objectively and make decisions based

off of what I feel is in the best interest of the

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truly cares about the future of Frederic.

“I want to preserve the charm that makes Frederic home

while helping it grow to be a place where families want to

the needs of its residents. “We have a clean and safe environ-

“I would like to see the village continue to work on or-

dinances that focus on keeping the village looking nice.

Foreclosures and empty property have left some gaps in our

The village administrator and board have a good handle

on what is needed to remain competitive and to help busi-

the board helped a young business owner start a business in

a rescued building.

“This opportunity has resulted in a successful business

Although she doesn’t see any big changes that need to be

important part of keeping the village healthy. “I am inter-

ested in hearing what other members of our village feel need

“Funding from the government is constantly being re-

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building relationships with those that we can collaborate with

said.

Worthington works at the Polk County Early Learning

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forward to moving on with the next step in my life.

activities for her children. SUSAN SHUTT

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the most contested elections are in the towns of Eureka and

Bone Lake and the villages of Balsam Lake and Milltown.

incumbents retiring.

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to serve until the end of the present terms in mid-April.

Janet Krueger is a Eureka resident but is the appointed

she was able to complete the preparations for the coming

Melody Jacobs is the only candidate on the ballot for the town

Dixie Taylor is the new Eureka town treasurer. David An-

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All three members of the Eureka Town Board are facing

challenges in the most contested area town election without

a retirement. Town Chair Kyle Swanson is facing Gene Krull

Johnson and Steve Jacobs are opposed on the ballot by Gary

Gudmunsen and James Johnson.

This is the fourth consecutive election where the seats on

the three-member Eureka Town Board have been contested.

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the incumbents face opposition.

Bone Lake Town Chair Marsha Karpinen is retiring after

the open position. Earl Erickson is challenging incumbents

separate story on the Bone Lake issues).

also running for re-election as a village trustee as is fellow

among the four positions on the ballot. They are village

president Lu Ann White and Trustees Bob Jones and Jason

president. The six candidates for three trustee positions are

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Amery (two seats)Mark Pendergast and Chelsea Whitley. Jane Johnson retires.

Clear Lake (one seat)Thomas Levendoski running as a write-in. Shari Overby re-

tires.

Luck (two seats) -

sifer and Todd Schulte. Robert Clifton retires.

Osceola (two seats)

St. Croix Falls (two seats) (I) and Steve Bont.

Unity (three seats)

Frederic and Turtle Lake school boards.

Clayton – There is an open ballot spot for a trustee posi-

tion with no registered write-in candidate yet. Incumbents

Klatt is retiring.

Clear Lake – Michael Flaherty is challenging incumbent

village President Roger LaBlanc. Flaherty is also running for

re-election as a trustee along with incumbents Dean Tronrud

and Joe Mara.

Dresser – All four incumbents decided to retire during

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lot unopposed for village president. The three trustee spots

spots. Retiring are President Rick Flandrena and Trustees

Frederic – William Johnson (I) and Jim Pearson are run-

positions. Incumbent Trustee Phil Knuf was defeated at the

caucus.

Luckand Richard Williams are running for three trustee positions.

Incumbents Kristine King and Craig Lundeen are retiring.

Turtle Lake – Laurie Tarman (I) and Sheryl Gehrman are

running for village president. There is a blank position on the

ballot for trustee with no candidate yet. On the trustee ballot

are Dennis Becker (I) and Kenneth Mandley. William Itzin

and Andy Koenig are retiring.

There are no contested races in the villages of Centuria and

four-year terms with no elections in the odd-numbered years.

Clayton-

bent clerk Carol Wozniak retires.

Farmington

Georgetown -

amphy and James Bystrom. Dan Bergeron retires.

Johnstown – Chair: Mike Anderson (I) and Douglas Rou-

zer. Rouzer is also running for re-election as a supervisor

Luck – and Todd Schulte.

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by Carl HeidelLeader staff writer

there is no contest in the Webster School Board election.

vacated by Greg Main who chose not to run for a second term.

in Webster.

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villages and towns will have local ballot

choices when they go to the polls.

There will be contests for the Siren and

Spooner school boards and the Siren and

where incumbents are retiring.

River will have contests. Incumbents are

Rusk and Siren. Retirements have resulted

choices for two statewide races.

Every incumbent on the Wood River Town

Board is being challenged on April 2. Dawn

against longtime town Chair Merlin Becvar.

The two incumbent supervisors on the town

share the ballot with Joel Johnson and Chuck

Swenson. Cindy Olson is running unop-

posed for the open town clerk position. Only

incumbent town treasurer Laura McKeag ap-

Blaineand Kim DePover.

Daniels – Supervisor contest: Timothy

Dewey – Supervisor contest with open

Duane Johnson. James Toll retires.

Jackson-

dergon.

Rusk(I) and Ann Stellrecht.

Sand Lake – Chair: Jim Tolbert and Ed

Weber are running for the open seat left open

by the retirement of Don Taylor from the po-

sition. Supervisor contest: Carsten Endresen

Scott – Supervisor contest with open seat:

Kim Simon (I) and Karen Wiggins.

Siren – Supervisor contest: Philip Stie-

Union – Supervisor contest with open seat:

Gene Ackland. Marvin Merle is running for

is retiring.

uncontested. There are no contested town

Town boards include a chair and two su-

pervisors. Towns often elect a clerk and trea-

surer. All are elected for two year terms.

stepping down and running for a council

seat. Present Trustee Dave Alden is running

people running for the three trustee positions

unopposed to replace the retiring village

President Roger Panek. There is a blank spot

on the ballot for the three trustee positions.

Tasha Burlini-Olson (I) and Dale Dreser were

but the other nominees declined. Diane Bar-

third position. Incumbent Dean Josephson is

retiring.

incumbents are running for re-election unop-

posed.

The Siren School Board has an open seat

candidates running for three positions. The

candidates are incumbents Duane Emery

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cancy created when Molly Bentley resigned.

The two candidates with the most votes will

get three-year terms. The third-place candi-

date will serve the remaining two years of

The Shell Lake School Board contest is only

incumbents running unopposed for re-elec-

tion. Olson and Swan are completing three-

the board when Wendy Muska resigned. A

school board appointment is only until the

next election when the seat is on the ballot

case for the one year remaining on Muska’s

term. The three candidates are all listed to-

the least votes gets the short term. This last

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taking the remaining year of the Swan seat.

The Spooner School Board race involves

seats. Incumbents Maureen Revak and Willie

Kauffman Jr. are retiring.

There are no contested races for the Grants-

burg and Webster school boards.

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lengers are on the ballot for two open posi-

tions on the Luck School Board.

Those running are incumbent LeRoy Buck

and Todd Schulte.

Incumbent and longtime school board

member Robert Clifton is not seeking re-

election.

Each were asked to list the issues they felt

reasons for running and any experience that

would lend itself to serving on the board.

Incumbent Kurt Stonesifer feels that with

his background and experiences as a board

member he would work to ensure that all of

the students in the district receive the best

possible education while realizing budget

constraints.

Asked about issues he feels are most im-

“There are a number of pressing issues

facing Luck School District. A top concern

is how to continue to give our students an

excellent education while dealing with such

limiting budget constraints. I feel it’s impor-

deal open and effectively with one another.

We need to reinforce solid education while

keeping up to date technology for our stu-

Stonesifer emphasized that it is “extremely

used most effectively for the students educa-

Stonesifer has lived in the Town of Luck

attended Luck Schools from kindergarten

County as a juvenile court worker until re-

renovator.

“I have always enjoyed working with

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also have been involved with Kinship of

Polk County for many years and on its board

of directors. With his experience in home

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ganization’s board of directors as well.

Incumbent LeRoy Buck says he is seeking

re-election because he wants to be involved

Luck School District is facing.

“I also feel that serving on the board is

an excellent way to give back to a school

said. “I have served on the board since 2006

and serve on the budget and buildings and

Buck said the most pressing issue facing

the district at this time is funding. Other

structure and working with the teachers on

approving a contract.

Buck has lived in the Luck area his entire

children and four grandchildren. “We enjoy

summers at the campground and hanging

Asked about striking a balance between

“With state aid declining and everyone

mind and thinking outside the box becomes

a necessity. Communicating ideas and

thoughts on how we can pull a budget to-

gether without harming staff and students

will be crucial. Focus needs to remain on the

Todd Schulte believes that education and

a strong local school district are important to

the success of any community.

“I feel it is important for me to make a

contribution to my community and ensure

the local children have the opportunity to

noted.

Schulte said there are three important top-

ics that all school districts are currently fac-

ing:

same time ensuring the children in the Luck

School District have opportunities to suc-

ceed.

students in the process in order to be success-

ful.

it is very expensive when thinking about

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Luck are given the best education and best

effort from all parties involved. The chal-

lenges facing school districts are not easy.

mindedness and persistent from the stu-

tough issues. As costs continue to rise is our

energy to heat school building and fuel for

take a lot collaboration and teamwork. It is

the responsibility of the entire community to

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“My education in economics and math-

ematics developed my skills of being able to

think and reason through challenging prob-

been centered around working with people.

I’ve learned throughout my career that if

you are going to be successful you need to

be able to work with a variety of people with

different personalities and different perspec-

tives on issues. Regardless of the different

Schulte has lived in the Luck area since

2006 and feels his education and work expe-

position on the Luck School Board.

Rich Benny said his reasons for running

for school board are simple.

“With having three elementary-age chil-

family but other district parents as well. I

would like to see Luck School District getting

the most out of what we can with the budget

hardships facing smaller schools. I would

like a chance to be a part of these important

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Benny has worked at a local factory as

well as the Luck Country Club for seven

the T-ball program for the last two season.

Lutheran Church and a member of the Luck

Tourism Committee.

Authorized and paid for by endorsees.

VOTE TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Candidates endorsed by the following citizens:

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Anderson, Betty Atkinson, Jimmy & Sandy Atkinson, Myrna & Curt Bitler, Roberta Blanding, Sharon Borchsenius, Georgien & Bill Burford, Terry Costerisan, Audrey & Richard Crane, Doug & Diane D’Jock, Louis & Pat Daniels, Greg Denotter, Robert Durand, Joseph & Barbara Haines, Tom & Grace Harden, James Hubbard, Lavergne Hulleman, Diane

Imme, Polly Jacobsen, Ed & Mary Jorgensen, Clayton Kramer, Joan & Fred McLaughlin, Jean & Jim Nehring, Emily Petersen, Wilke & Rita Peterson, Anton Jr. & Joanne Peterson, Francis Quinton, Richard Richard, Dorothy & Vern Sahr, Charles & Lois Schauer, Marianne Sexton, Grace & Paul Stoylen, David & Kathleen Trepczyk, Kim & Jerry Wallace, Eldron & Beatrice

Tony Evers, State Superintendent Of Public Instruction

Ed Fallone Supreme Court

Justice


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Longtime village President Guy Williams

is not seeking a return and neither is long-

While Williams leaves the president seat

running both for his current trustee seat and

A total of six candidates will be on the bal-

Joining the incumbents in the trustee races

Swenson and Jones are newcomers to the

race.

Geno D’Agostino, served on the board for a decade and is seek-

a local business owner and has been involved

and the St. Joseph’s meal at the Catholic

ago and continues to be a success.

“I think I have a sense of commitment to

D’Agostino also brought to light a number

of ideas that he cited as being “outside the

shop and stay the night or weekend.

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sibility of a combination mini casino/con-

venience store/gas station in an agreement

with the tribe on tribal lands adjacent to the

village to the south.

“I think it could bring lots of activity and

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Lake. It could potentially make the town a

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ment’s eventually vacating their vintage

maintenance building on the south side of

maybe be repurposed into a hockey rink.

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supports efforts to bring in manufacturing or

Carl Holmgren and his wife bought her

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and many training seminars.

“My work background was in information

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two terms as a Polk County Board supervi-

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tary/treasurer for the Balsam Lake Protec-

of the Clean Boats and Clean Waters program

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volved and committed to serve the village of

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“I feel there is a need for transparency with

the village organization and the willingness

to accept responsibility for decisions that are

park and forget that it is there. We need to

to establish a vision that sets the tone for the

future that is supported by the village of Bal-

sam Lake families. We need to continue our

efforts along with our smart growth commit-

tee to make Balsam Lake a ‘Destination’ and

Josh Hallberg,

major in business administration with con-

centrations in marketing and transportation

and logistics management.

“I am currently a logistics manager for a

“I have worked for large corporations and

village industrial park should be a top prior-

ity.

“I am currently chair of this committee try-

ing to promote business. We cannot take the

have been going to conferences in the Twin

eventually we will get one. This would elimi-

nate a very large line item on our budget and

current businesses and continue to support

community members who are doing a lot of

work trying to keep Main Street alive.

and we need to be supportive of their efforts

to continue moving the town forward for fu-

challenges. I think we need to keep our taxes

low for our residents. We need to continue

to take that approach and be creative during

the budget process. Working in the private

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Keith Swenson has been a village resi-

of Apple River Board and the Polk County

community organization boards and com-

mittees.

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he is “fairly well-versed on government af-

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ity of serving and reiterated that he has “no

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Ryan Wildt is a lifelong area resident who

included.

“I think it’s an honor to give back to the

Wildt said he sees some of the major issues

facing the village as attracting and enhancing

keeping the existing businesses.

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said at the time.

Wildt has a degree in graphic design

and said he considers Balsam Lake “a great

hopes to give back by serving on the board.

he “had to do everything from the janito-

Glen Jones has lived in the village of Bal-

numerous multimillion-dollar operations.

restaurant and entertainment business. Cur-

Landing Restaurant in Balsam Lake since

2007.

involved in community events like Freedom

Fest and Winter Fest. As a member of the

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ticipated in such projects as the addition of a

new grocery store and motel in Balsam Lake.

Jones has attended all village board meetings

many village issues.

in touch with hundreds of Balsam Lake’s

permanent and seasonal residents on a

the residents are thinking and feeling.

Jones believes the most serious issues fac-

ing Balsam Lake are maintaining a strong

infrastructure and continuing the progress

and initiatives brought about by the smart

growth committee. This includes bringing

new businesses to Main Street and the in-

more jobs.

When asked why he is running for a posi-

village and people of Balsam Lake. Both have

added a great deal to my life and I would like

Vera Bollinger is seeking a trustee term

for the second time and has lived in the vil-

run again and said she felt honored to have

been considered.

She has been a longtime church council

has volunteered for the American Legion.

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than willing to tackle whatever comes up.

I’ve just thoroughly enjoyed living here and


ST. CROIX FALLS – Three candidates are

seeking election for two seats on the St. Croix

Falls School District Board of Education.

Incumbent board members Patricia Mitch-

Bont is also on the ballot this year. The two

candidates who receive the most votes will

As a resident of the St. Croix Falls School

District for the past eight years and having

experience make her an asset to the St. Croix

Falls School Board.

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trict and board operation. I am familiar with

guidance. It has been a tumultuous time for

to be able to continue on this path.

school district is the lack of any increase in

year. Also the expansion of a voucher system

ultimately taking dollars away from public

education to fund private schools/education.

This would seriously impact public educa-

tion as we know it today. With this zero in-

harder and harder to maintain or exceed the

status quo to ensure each student’s quality

Mitchell noted another issue facing the

school board right now is to make their

school buildings more secure. They are now

working to add needed security enhance-

ments to each building.

“Our district’s main goal is to strive to

maintain high-quality education in a good

learning environment. Keeping up with fa-

cility enhancements as needed ever mindful

of our ability to pay for them. We have been

to see that continue. And I want to continue

to see that all students and staff are treated

fairly and with respect. I am very much inter-

stated.

and they have raised two sons who received

an excellent public school education in the St.

Croix Falls School District.

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ence makes me an asset to the school board.

I have a Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation

education and a Master of Science in voca-

tional rehabilitation- psychology. In ad-

social services/mental health and education

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ciate the importance and perspective of the

child’s family in the educational process. Fi-

Task Force of Polk County. This is important

in my work on the board as the issues associ-

ated with childhood mental health in schools

have been growing exponentially.

because I want to continue the work we are

doing. The current board is very cohesive

and in the midst of important work that

needs to continue. I am also very passion-

ate about the students in our district and

want to make sure they get the best public

education they deserve. I am also trying to

bring some different perspectives to the dis-

empowerment to the students and staff in

strategies that are more responsive to the

and increased transparency and open com-

the opportunity to continue to serve as a

board member for the St. Croix Falls Schools

District. It has truly been a wonderful experi-

Dr. Bont has lived in St. Croix Falls for the

chiropractic clinics and Grantsburg Fitness

Center.

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tary School building was brought up to its

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middle school and elementary levels was en-

district was strengthened.

Bont sees several important issues facing

preparing students for secondary education

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sibility.


challenger are seeking a position. The term

for each seat is three years.

Dave Moore and Chad Stenberg will be on

the ballot joined by long-time district em-

ployee Patricia Kastens. The information

below was supplied by each candidate.

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and he has been a board member ever since.

“My background in education and my un-

the only one that really comes out of an edu-

cational background. I understand how edu-

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some of the deep cuts that other districts

time may come when those decision need to

be made.

noted. “Our high property value really shifts

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ing that the state-funding formula does not

take into consideration that income is low

even if property value is high.

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generally resolved in a way that is satisfac-

tory to all involved.

The commitment of the staff is another

strength of the district. This is shown in the

progressive emphasis on technology as well

as the class offerings and other program-

ming.

“The board all along has been very sup-

“We’ve always kept reminding administra-

tion that when you add technology you need

the people to be able to use it. We’ve been

supportive of making sure staff has the train-

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gram and its relationship with the St. Croix

program.

he said. “They have to come forward will-

himself as “possibly one of the biggest sup-

Families at a lower-income level had gov-

and those at a higher level could afford day

care. The family with an average income had

“This got them into the school system ear-

said.

Beistle was clerk for the Town of St. Croix

Falls and is now a town supervisor.

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cation as a teacher and understanding the ed-

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ized valuation and taxation.

“I think I look at the interests of all the

people of the district when I have to make a

the board after being employed by the school

administrative assistant.

to do this while I still remember what I’ve

If her efforts on the board can help one

antacids she might need to take.

Born and raised in the Fox Creek area of

through eight at Milltown and high school at

the current location.

Kastens said she is interested in account-

many residents like herself who would like

to have more information on where their tax

dollars are going.

“I’m OK with agreeing to disagree. When

Kastens has seen the school be at the fore-

the St. Croix Regional Medical Center and in

pilot programs in which it has participated.

She said she would like to see some

to get enough to eat without paying extra.

she said. “They are all being reviewed and

wasn’t for various reasons.

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lenge facing the district at this time. The

state of Wisconsin was providing two-thirds

funding when she began working at the

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liary. She has been very active in the orga-

she was a member of the Wisconsin Asso-

which she described as very helpful in her

work.

which she began pursuing as a freshman at

Dave Moore is the longest-standing mem-

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cause he still enjoys serving on the board.

“The students require the best education pos-

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has a great staff. It provides the best edu-

a differential education for the students to

state of Wisconsin’s method of funding the

school district.

Moore is a retired social worker who has

worked with state mandates and policies for

more than 30 years.

“I have a perspective and knowledge in

how best to work with and implement the

state’s requirements placed on public educa-

Chad Stenberg has served eight years on

the board and is now seeking another three-

of being on the board is knowing he makes a

difference in the future of the students.

“I enjoy seeing these children succeed in

decisions we make at the board level have a

great impact on their futures and contribute

to their success beyond high school and col-

board members and feels they work well

opinions and visions for the school and com-

munity.

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cause he felt he should become involved

rather than just complain.

“I made the decision that rather than sit

around complaining about the things that

were happening at the school that I didn’t

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tion on the board and try to make a differ-

ence. I felt that if I became a board member

opportunity to understand why things are

the way they are and promote change where

I felt it was needed.

“I am not much for standing on the side-

who would rather be involved and make my

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vital to have board members with children

made by the board impact him as a parent

as well as a community member and a tax-

payer.

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the table and when making tough decisions.

I am truly looking at the best interest of the

children and how they will be impacted by

Stenberg believes his experience on the

board and working in the private sector

equip him to be an effective board member.

“There is so much information that a per-

serving on the board. “It is basically like a

large corporation. It takes a couple of years

to really comprehend the process as a whole.

be open to learning new things and open to

change. “Education is evolving extremely

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to bring a different perspective to the board

and ideas that may help the school run more

or voice his opinion when he doesn’t agree

with what the board is doing or proposing.

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team. That is absolutely necessary for the

board to succeed and accomplish the chal-

-

their commitment to the students. A strong

children the highest level of education with

decreasing funding is another strength.

strengths include the attractiveness of the

campus and the maintenance staff that con-

tinues to improve it and to prepare for the

future.

spirit is at an all-time high. That is some-

thing I am proud to be part of and proud to

Stenberg believes the success of the school

will appeal to families looking to relocate to

-

ing our district is comprised of three separate

school to depend more on property tax dol-

he said. “We are forced to do more with

know where the end is. My hope is that the

and think outside of the box. We need to

graduate. “I have spent countless hours vol-

often coaching more than one team during

I was also the high school softball coach in

receive a salary.

“It is not and has never been about money.

the children. It has always been about that.


DRESSER – There promises to be a bevy of

who is a former trustee and is now seeking

Flandrena’s position as president.

is made up of a slowly growing list of several

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Bryan Beseler.

Bryan Beseler has lived in the village

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holds a bachelor’s degree in political science

with minor in legal studies.

some unique insight into how government

functions along with bringing ideas to help

in order to utilize his leadership skills and

assist the board in moving the village into

the future. “During these challenging eco-

infrastructure and provide high-quality ser-

has obviously dramatically slowed over the

had the opportunity to work in the private

sector where one of my main responsibilities

is to assist in executing government regula-

-

ground in understanding policy and the

larger implications they may have. Please

vote Bryan Beseler on April 2. Thanks for the

Beseler is the only declared candidate for

village president.

in candidates for the three vacant trustee

Gustafson.

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will have one candidate for the position of

village president and four candidates for vil-

lage trustee. There are three trustee positions

Running unopposed for village president

is incumbent Peter Demydowich. Can-

didates for village trustee are incumbent

Rebecca Rowe and Richard Williams.

The following is information provided by

each of the candidates.

Peter Demydowich is the lone candidate

Board. This will be his second two-year

years. “The thing I most enjoy about being on

community and helping to make the village

Demydowich said he would like to see the

community grow and become a destination

for tourism and commerce.

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Dancer Trail and the Ice Age Trail. We have

the opportunity for all kinds of outdoor ac-

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Among the biggest issues coming up in the

looping project and upgrades to the sewer

plant. The water looping project will cost a

60 percent coming from federal grant money

through the Safe Drinking Water program.

Another issue is working with the Rural

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sion and tourism board to reach out to the

community to create an economic develop-

ment strategy. This strategy needs to suit the

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ness on Main Street and promoting current

efforts.

“I am very proud to say in my tenure on

the village board we have never raised the

expanded services and updated equipment

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water and sewer utility budget and updated

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After three years of serving on the village

the community.

Determan looks back on the past three

years and sees both successes and lost op-

we had the opportunity to create a true pilot

project that other communities could use to

build from. I thought we were very fair and

land near the school to create a business park

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spective businesses contact the village about

relocating here but there is no space.

impression that a business park would mean

During a community goal-setting meeting

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can be used as a draw.

school and all types of businesses including a

“We don’t need to be a bedroom commu-

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Determan would like to see the commu-

Among other positive things are the

implementing of new software to improve

establishment of a good team of employ-

ees following the resignation of the village

administrator and the retirement of the

longtime village clerk and police chief. In

tax revenue to create a tourism consultant

position.

the opportunity to help strengthen the assets

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ready here and by seeking things to compli-

ment what’s here.

Describing himself as “always haunted by

encourage people to be thinking about ways

to improve the village. Main Street has a lot

we can be proactive and attract people to the

Board for four two-year terms from April

he has been asked and feels he has the time

again. “I just want to be more involved

While on the board he was active on the

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mittee and the golf course board.

“I’m sure things have changed some since

Admitting that he will have much to learn

the pursuit of economic development with

business and industrial opportunities or es-

tablishing tourism-related amenities.

“I’d like to see the empty buildings on

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ful lake. We have a very good golf course.

I think we should take advantage of that

packages that would provide visitors with

round of golf. “I’d like to see something like

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house manager Susie Matusiak with bring-

he believes that continued efforts could put

more nongolfers take advantage of the

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lage. “I tell people the Luck Golf Course has

advantage of it like any other walking trail.

Broten feels he has the ability to ask ques-

he will support those decisions once made.

“but there are tough decisions in my busi-

ness. The more you can do to take some

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would abstain from voting on issues that re-

and is the founder/owner of Four Seasons

Wood Products in Frederic.

children and seven grandchildren.

Rebecca Rowe has lived in Luck for the

withdrew from the race. “I promised some

wanted to be able to do it without having any

Another impetus for running is a com-

ment made last year by a board member

during discussion on a controversial issue.

table.

I’m willing to complain I better be willing to

Rowe’s has a Bachelor of Science in el-

a Master of Library and Information Science

degree in library and information science.

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strength.

be prepared that some people will not like

including many of the conveniences people

want. “There are many recreational oppor-

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new interest in the community to those who

that compliments the idea of drawing peo-

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teaches at Frederic. She served on the li-

leader for eight years and a Girl Scout Ser-

-

day and Bible school teacher. As a member

of the Polk County homemakers she was in-

volved in the formation of the ABC Express

Preschool in Luck.

“The idea of leaving things a little better

than when you found it is what sort of drives

grown children.

Richard Williams has been a resident of

home on Butternut Lake was originally the

Williams has been coming to the area since

that time.

When asked why he was seeking a seat on

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mary reasons were to try to keep taxes down

and to keep the focus on bringing visitors to

town rather than develop an industrial park.

he said. “All the communities around us that

When a community tries to draw indus-

work at that particular industry often do not

live in the community.

village’s room tax to hire a tourism consul-

tant was a wise move.

“We need to explore drawing people

Although the idea is on the back burner

another village administrator. “I want to see

comes out of our pockets. The average peo-

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ployed as a drywall taper and painter since

“I would just like to try keeping things on

an even keel and make sure we don’t spend

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sons for running for the board.

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great turn out. Money raised from this

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Working with kids from preschool age

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Shauna JorgensonAvery Steen John Denny were

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More scenes from the Xcel Gymnastics

Great tourney run for Big Ten hoops

Local fans of Big Ten college bas-

ketball have been

thrilled with the

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nament play. Thus

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son action with

four teams (Michi-gan, Michigan State, IndianaOhio State) in the

play and one team

(Iowa

certainly been an exciting and reward-

ing month of March if you’re a Big Ten

basketball fan.

“Survey says: “

panfishing survey was mentioned

here. There is also a very comprehensive

deer hunting survey on the Web site as

well. Take a few moments to check it out

Arizona baseballGrantsburg’s Kevin Johnson and

his defending WIAC conference cham-

picked up two victories on the mound

complete game shutout over Macalester.

Land players on their roster in Christian Hall, Brady Flaherty and Matt Vold,

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ets are scheduled to play doubleheaders

Swami hinted that he would be predicting high

school baseball games but only if each

local high school head coach e-mailed

him a complete list of their planned

pitching rotations. “But I’ve been check-

ing my e-mail every day and all I’m get-

ting are messages from foreign gals who

are apparently interested in dating me

and an occasional Groupon discount

prediction column will return in late

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percent.

Speaking of the MetrodomeSome readers are crediting this col-

umnist for breaking the story on former

Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jen-nings and his free agent signing with

the Minnesota Vikingsbe further from the truth. The Jennings

speculation was already rampant in both

Twin Cities and southeast Wisconsin

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ulate that Jennings was already feather-

thanks.

PED investigation moves forwardAlthough Milwaukee Brewers star

Ryan Braun successfully wriggled out of

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ble tampering with his urine sample that

might’ve made conspiracy theorists

such as Johnny Cochran and Jesse “The Body” Venturaleague baseball is done investigating the

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tion to banned performance-enhancing

news about the Braun affair in Wisconsin

are reporting that MLB is redoubling its

efforts to get to the bottom of his case

and those of others who have tested

positive for PEDs.

The scenario reminds some Minne-sota Twins fans of the days when Kirby Puckett’s name became entwined with

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seems Brewers fans desperately want to

believe Braun to be above reproach. Who

can blame them?

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women’s race. All races were held on the

expertly groomed Birkie Trail system. The

event was capped at 300 riders to ensure

a great snow-biking experience on the

Birkie Trail for everyone involved.

Birkie OO trailhead. Complete race re-

sults at itiming.com.

The Fat Bike Birkie is a once-a-year

chance to ride a fat bike or mountain bike

beautifully groomed American Birke-

beiner Trail system. Fat bikes and moun-

tain bikes are otherwise not allowed when

there is groomed snow on the trails. In

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regularly reports on endurance sports in

has increased dramatically over the last

are the fastest growing segment of the

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creasing from a couple hundred a year to

everyone so excited about heading for

the Birkie Trail on their bikes. After low-

turned. The snow started in February and

beginning of the week leading up to the

Fat Bike Birkie. Even though tempera-

Birkie Trail was offering some of the best

corduroy of the season.

with a winter mix of rain and sleet that

quickly changed to light snow. It did

most participants were already swap-

ping stories and digging into the postrace

lunch of brats and burgers provided by

the Birkie at Telemark Lodge.

director of the American Birkebeiner Ski

crowd who made this a very fun event

For more information about the Fat Bike

Birkie and other American Birkebeiner

ski marathon and race week events Feb.

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ketball Coaches Association meets at the

girls and boys state basketball tournament

team all-state. Luck senior Avery Steen

made the all-state honorable mention for

team.

Along with being named to the all-state

team both athletes were also selected to

play in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches

Association All-Star game to be held on

Wisconsin Dells. The all-star athletes

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ticipate in the event with all the proceeds

going to the MACC Fund. The MACC

Fund is Midwest Athletes Against Child-

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lion to the MACC Fund. Steen and Denny

will be raising funds and local businesses

or individuals who want to contribute to

the event will receive the following:

on the all-star site and in the program

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vertiser.

will be put into the all-star game program.

as their business/organization would de-

sire.

For more information on making a

donation visit wisbca.org or talk to their

Kelly Steen.

can make a donation simply by going

to the Web site: wisbca.org/page/

tab in the upper right-hand corner. Since

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ible.

Along with Denny and Steen playing

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burg senior Connor Myers was also

selected to play in the all-star game in

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Myers are also hoping to raise money for

the event. – with submitted information

Luck athletes playing in WBCA All-Star game

Blizzard boys compete in senior game


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is moving steadily along at a snail’s pace

meets across northwestern Wisconsin.

Grantsburg and Webster competed in-

doors among 20 other teams and nearly

700 individuals.

“They were a classy group on and off

“It was nice to get a meet in and give the

athletes a chance to compete without

was the only Webster athlete to win an

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lie Pope took third with a mark of 7 feet.

The Pirates boys track team had a num-

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Jacob Ohnstad and Erland Olson both

grabbing fourth in the event with a time

Olson took ninth.

Colton Tretsven placed second overall in

Parker also competed in the shot put and

The Frederic/Luck track team also

Joy competing in the shot put and taking

Unity competes at Superior-

tinued its indoor competition with a trip

place among eight teams. Superior ended

in second.

Some of the highlights included Emily

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Maddie Ramich took fourth in the event

fourth in the long jump with a distance

Paige Lunsmann and Kayla Bramsen.

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onds.

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rensen also took second in the high jump

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Bradley and Damon Bearhart took sixth

sixth with a time of 7.22 seconds.

UW-Stout hosts area track teams Braves Fest coming

on April 12

Parks are being reminded they may encoun-

under a new state law that went into effect

this year.

There are limited hunting opportunities

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ing regulations specialist for the Department

the only open trapping season is for beaver

otter traps are placed underwater and otter

trapping is allowed by permit only.

“The primary reason the board approved

opening the parks to hunting in April was for

third period runs through April 30.

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erties open to the spring turkey hunting

remain open only to those hunters who have

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erties.

are issued through the same permit

application process as permits for

permits for state park units were is-

so there are no general state park

zone permits available for over-the-

counter sales.

While hunting and trapping would

also be allowed in state parks for un-

little hunting or trapping conducted

for these except to deal with animal

The Legislature approved the

expand outdoor recreation opportu-

nities and make it easier for people to

provided incentives for people who

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panded hunting opportunities and opened

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and trapping are allowed in the open areas

through the Sunday nearest Jan. 6.

in areas designated as open. Closed areas

certain trails. Additional areas within parks

may be closed due to safety concerns. Also

some state parks have property that is within

municipal boundaries where the discharge of

“It is each hunter’s responsibility to know

what areas within a park are open to hunting

Maps indicating closed and open areas are

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and other locations within parks.

state park signs still indicate that hunting

and trapping is prohibited on state park

properties. Park managers around the state

are in the process of removing the outdated

signs but some will likely still be in place

when the spring turkey season opens April

– from the DNR

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INTER -COUNTY LEADER

STATEWIDE – Wisconsin residents

will be able to nominate and elect

local representatives to the Wisconsin

Conservation Congress and ex-

press support or nonsupport for

a range of advisory questions on

conservation and natural resources

management issues at the Con-

gress’ spring meetings held in

The county meeting is held jointly

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those unfamiliar with the Wiscon-

a statutorily established advisory

on all natural resource issues.

Conservation Congress annual county

delegation.

again be held at the Barron County Gov-

County Courthouse in Burnett County.

the spring hearings this year in Washburn

County.

opportunity to comment and register

their support or nonsupport for congress

proposals that could someday become

trapping and other outdoor rec-

reation activities in Wisconsin.

They may also submit resolutions

addressing conservation needs or concerns

they observe.

“Citizens have the opportunity

to weigh in on natural resources is-

sues that may affect them. The

congress asks these questions to

said Trudeau.

Results of the public’s input on

these proposals will be presented

in May. If there is significant sup-

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sory question could become a

years.

This year the Conservation Con-

advisory questions on a range of

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ing

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its.

“Conservation Congress ad-

visory questions generally origi-

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consin Conservation Congress.

“If resolutions presented at the

county level meetings are sup-

to one of the Congress’ study

committees and the congress Executive

Council for consideration.

resolutions submitted local ly.

Bohmann said. “It is a true grass-

roots process that empowers

the citizens of this state to shape

Anyone submitting resolutions

must submit two copies of their reso-

lution typed or neatly printed on

In addition to the congress ad-

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ing is also reserved for the election

of delegates to the Wisconsin Con-

servation congress. To vote for

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tion along with proof of residency in the

county.

“There will be two seats up for elec-

Trudeau. “Any citizen of the county who

years of age may be nominated to

the Congress for a two- or three-

willing to volunteer their time and repre-

sent their local citizens on natural resource

– submitted

Spring Conservation Congress hearings April 8

OUTDOORS

take a youngster hunting than the spring tur-

parents and hunters to grab a rookie and get

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cruitment coordinator for the state Depart-

your kids’ friends or your friends’ kids and

occur statewide April 6 and 7. The two-day

hunters in a relaxed atmosphere without

competition for hunting spots from regular

season hunters.

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hunt.

“To truly be a mentor means a commit-

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during the two-day youth turkey hunt with-

mentor and follow the rules of the program.

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ing the youth hunt while accompanied by

7 in the turkey management zone for which

harvest only one male or bearded turkey

during the two-day hunt.

A youth who does not successfully harvest

a turkey during the two-day hunt may use

and in the zone for which the permit was

issued. There is no special application pro-

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ers must either be issued a tag through the

drawing or purchase a leftover tag. All other

spring turkey-hunting regulations apply. – from the DNR

Youth turkey hunt April 6 and 7

Hunter safety instructors honored

Visitors to State Parks reminded parks open to hunting in April


but several true races.

President LuAnn White had originally not

sought a return as president at the village

Sloper has run for village president

against White before and has also served

as a trustee previously. White has made

it an interesting race by declaring her of-

would need to give up the remainder of

his trustee seat if he is successful in his

presidential bid.

Three trustee seats are up for grabs and

come from the noncandidacy of current

Trustees Jason McKenzie and Bob Jones.

board service before that.

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joined on the ballot by challengers Ken-

The trustee ballot also has two former

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turns to seats they’ve held in the past.

Lester Sloper has lived in Milltown

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said. “I’m seeking election as Milltown

more involved with how our tax dollars

are spent and to make sure we stay within

“The most pressing issues facing the

village are the need to replace the retir-

ing chief of police and working with the

library committee on the new proposed

Henry Studtmann is in the middle of

his second term as a village trustee and

was nominated to run for the position of

it becomes available prior to Tuesday’s

vote.

LuAnn White initially chose not to run

“I have promoted Milltown and have

helped to bring new business to town.

million-dollar-plus wastewater treatment

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lance service and Endeavors Greenhouse

“We bought the current library building

and gave them three times the space they

had in the old one. We found funding and

ways of helping our retail businesses as

White noted that she has lived in Mill-

Community Club member the entire time.

“I would like to continue serving the

people of this village ... in the next few

months the downtown will have as many

“The village has always moved for-

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learn which comments to ignore and just

Joe Castellano has lived in Milltown

years.

important facing the village include ques-

tions of the garbage pickup and whether

the village should still pick it up or start to

contract the service out to a private ven-

dor.

“I think we need to go through the pros

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ment.

Castellano also thinks the new library

is an issue for the village to address and

stressed the importance of how to budget

for future road repairs in the village.

Kendra Hansen has lived in the vil-

lage of Milltown for six years with her

She has owned and operated a licensed

day care for four years after working at

a group center in St. Croix Falls for two

years.

“I have developed a budget and partici-

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munity members providing quality of life

volunteer in the Milltown Community

coaching youth sports and participating

Santa Day and trash pickup on local road-

ways.

“One of the most serious issues facing

the board is property taxes. I am going

to explore resources to decrease property

recover unpaid property taxes by citizens

also share beautiful parks in our commu-

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tinue to keep them mowed and groomed

for public use. I would like to schedule

events at these parks to bring in revenue

caregiver for many young children and

strong concerns regarding the future of

with local law enforcement to decrease

the speed and inattentive driving on

many of our side streets and in our family

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tion on the village board to bring a fresh

more actively involved in the community

in which she is raising her family.

and exciting ideas for our community and

its citizens. I have a vibrant energy and

Erling Voss,return to his seat after two years and has

been a Milltown resident his entire life.

“I have served one term and hope to

just built a new gazebo in the village

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nesses on Main Street opening soon.

“Things are going pretty good in the

village ... we have many new business

of the new library.

“I support the library project to be built

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very limited. I am the village board repre-

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lage’s future and is seeking a new term to

help achieve that goal.

Pat Hyden has been a Milltown resi-

American Legion and calls himself “com-

“My agenda is to learn about our local

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to reduce the village’s property taxes and

control spending. “I also want to build on

Benjamin Wheeler grew up in Mill-

“My wife and I purchased a house in

in the village ever since. I served on the

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perience and I enjoyed helping Milltown

said.

efforts to build the Milltown Skate Park

“The park was built by local company

Schaffer Manufacturing and is a great ad-

dition to Milltown’s parks. This project

also started the can drive that currently

Wheeler said he would like to see Mill-

town improve its infrastructure and work

on ways to improve “without putting any

more burdens on the taxpayers of Mill-

“The village could look for alternative

to budget so that no tax money is wasted

and look for ways to lower the taxes for

its residents and business owners ... I be-

lieve Milltown does have a lot to offer and

can continue to provide ‘a great place to

by Steve Roisum

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tional Weather Service in Wisconsin will

start using stronger words to describe ex-

tremely dangerous weather.

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vere weather. The old system presented

tended to ignore the warnings.

the agency hopes to change people’s be-

havior by using stronger language like

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scribe the level of damage meteorologists

volunteer spotters that will provide de-

tailed information about each storm.

“We would be able to add in extra in-

The agency hopes using stronger words

will help convince people to seek shelter

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nator Steve Runnels says it might have

made a difference when a powerful tor-

“What the tornado that occurred in Jop-

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ditional emphasis on what the impact will

the event and instead go immediately to

The new warning system is considered

an experiment. Researchers will track its

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fectiveness in convincing people to get to

safety.

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County the natural resources committee

proceeded with selection of a site for the

meeting.

Forest and recreation coordinator Susan

Ingalls told the committee sending an

application to get funding for the camp-

would not be a good idea.

both of which were on county forestland.

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County Forest and Parks Administrator

Supervisor Larry Main recommended

power and is near the St. Croix River with

who then recommended it as the desig-

nated site for the funding application. The

committee agreed and voted to approve

the site.

year’s setup of timber sales.

from county forest property averaged

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down jobs.

Gandy Dancer Trail Bridge. Phase I of the

project has been completed with money

available and documents signed.

said the offer for the appraised value was

sent to the property owners and he will

inform the committee when he hears back

from them.

for the two-mile stretch of the six-mile

project.

Extension educator Mike Kornmann

told the committee the Burnett County

Development Association is taking appli-

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ness plan competition. The top award

winner may become eligible for up to a

plan is implemented within one year after

awards are also awarded. Applications

are available at the Burnett County Ex-


School Board voted to give the go-ahead

to a multischool paving project at the

in Rice Lake told the board Monarch Pav-

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son School parking lots.

The paving of the high school parking

lot was the area both the board and ad-

have scheduled for repair.

“We’ve been trying to do the high

school lot for quite some time. We’d try

to come up with the funds but then other

projects came up and we’d have to put

The board rejected an option to the re-

pair plan of the track. Though cost-cut-

rather than a long-lasting repair.

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mend the option if the long-range plan

was to build a new sports complex in a

year.

“We can’t have cracks where people

tell the board no work has been done on

Chris Erickson.

Funding for the project will come from

the district equipment budget and energy

money left over from the winter.

The board voted to accept the Monarch

30.

The board approved Karen Miller and

Kerri Oachs to assist school board secre-

tary Cindy Jensen as canvassers for the

spring school board election. The April 2

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Jim Sundquist is not seeking re-election.

The board voted to approve a bid from

which district technology services/net-

work Administrator Jesse Byers said

would help streamline the district net-

work connections.

The board approved the contract with

Siren School District for the operational

County Area Learning Center. The Web-

with the Siren and Grantsburg districts

in past years for students to attend the

year.

The board accepted the retirement res-

ignation of Darlene Marczak.

After the board met in closed session to

discuss possible nonrenewals and teach-

there would be no teacher layoffs this

year given the staff retirements.

Walls going up, walls coming down

Proceeds from Powerade sales go to area high schools

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

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(Mar. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Cach, LLC 4340 S. MONACO ST. 3RD FL. DENVER, CO, 80237 Plaintiff, vs. JEANETTE L. KARL 1632 Niles Ln. Centuria WI 54824 Defendant(s).

Case No. 12CV758 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301

Our File: 1642591 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after March 14, 2013, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wis- consin Statutes, to the com - plaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake , WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer to the complaint or pro - vide a written demand for said complaint within the 40-day period, the court may grant judg - ment 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: February 28, 2013. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield WI 53005 Toll Free: (877) 667-8010 Attorney for the Plaintiff

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3-BR home on 1.8 acres in the SCF School District with a

newer bsmt., well & septic. $ 106,000

235 Main St. Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8252

Scott Mellon Full-Time Agent

www.polkcountyrealty.net 4-BR, 2-bath home, 3-car

gar. on 76 acres by Luck on Hwy. 35 with lots of updates

$ 248,900

Great 3-BR, 2-bath home that has been remodeled with a

newer roof & 2-car gar. in Luck. $ 106,900 $ 103,900

3-BR, 2-bath home on 6 private acres, with pole shed,

Luck, WI. $ 95,000

3-BR, 2-bath home on corner lot in

Frederic. $ 45,500

Horse lovers paradise, western charm. 4-BR, 1-ba. home.

Luck Twp., 2783 St. Rd. 35. $ 222,500

4-BR, 3-bath on 35 acres, built in 2008. Nice home with attached garage by Frederic.

$ 199,900

2-BR, 2-bath single-wide on 12+ acres of woods in Luck

School District. $ 62,500

Great 4-BR, 2-bath home on almost 4 ac., on Dahl Lake, with a nice private setting.

$ 199,500

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Nice 2-BR home with 2-car attached garage on

Straight River. $ 84,900

5 acres east of Frederic by McKenzie Wildlife area.

$ 14,900

Great newer commercial building on Main Street in Luck with nice location.

$ 84,900

7 acres on the north side of Luck.

$ 19,900 Nice building on Main Street

in Luck, that can be the home of your next business.

$ 59,900 $ 45,900 Nice 3-BR, 2-bath home on quiet corner lot in Luck that

has one-level living. $ 85,000

Busy bar & cafe on Main St. in Milltown. Great opp. to have your own business that has 2 rev. streams w/a great loc.

$ 240,000 $ 199,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD


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tion issue in the Town of Bone

Lake is whether to replace or

remove a dam on the Straight

River.

issue has been an active topic

in the town since 2007. Ac-

are running for the three seats

all have opinions on the dam

issue.

The dam is located behind a

bridge over the Straight River

Round Lake Road. It creates a

lake that stretches north and

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the terms are incorrect. The

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show that concerns about the dam and lake were raised in

The situation changed in the fall of 2007 when a “con-

appeared to be freshly cut logs in place at the dam. An Oct.

for a dam permit.

The Bone Lake citizens and town board have been dealing

Wayne Shirley and Supervisors Bill Schilling and Roger

residents present. After hearing a report from the dam com-

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found 27 favoring building a dam and 23 favoring removal.

town board has the power to act on the issue. And Schil-

ling could not vote on issues relating to the dam because he

voted “to go forward with the dam project to construct a

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ther vote.

determined. The town board is waiting for the engineering

study with details on the project and the estimated cost. If

that is submerged.

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Brown and Route are running for town chair. Karpinen

chose not to run again. The candidates for the two supervi-

Earl Ericksen.

Brown

I would have to re-evaluate. I feel the impoundment is one

of our natural resources and an asset to our town which im-

proves our quality of life. Many sportspeople and wildlife

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for the project.

says he was neutral on the project at the begin-

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thinks losing the impoundment would be a terrible loss. “I’m

Ericksen

money on a dam no one will use. Let the people build their

Schilling owns property next to the dam and is limited on

back to the logging days.

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(Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

LES J. WEBSTER Plaintiff(s), vs. WILEMAR W. STUDTMANN; CENTRAL BANK, Defendant(s).

Case No.: 12-CV-586 Case Code: 30404 Case Type: Mortgage Foreclosure Amount Claimed Is Over $5,000

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered in the above- entitled action on January 10, 2013, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Polk County Justice Center, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2945 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 199, as Document No. 593016, being part of Lot 16, Second Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin. Also known as: 304 2nd Ave. South, Frederic, WI 54837. Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) cash or certified check at the time of sale; balance in cash or certified check within ten (10) days of confirmation of sale Purchaser takes subject to delinquent and accrued real estate taxes. Purchaser will be responsible for transfer tax. Dated this 20th day of Feb- ruary, 2013.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin 577983 WNAXLP


BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., successor by merger to Beneficial Wisconsin, Inc.; Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT LEACH and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Robert Leach; and BEVERLY LEACH a/k/a Beverly Graham a/k/a Beverly Steffens and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Beverly Leach a/k/a Beverly Graham a/k/a Beverly Steffens Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-726 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on February 1, 2013, in the amount of $168,791.31, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 9, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or cer - tified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 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 one (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 4632 recorded in Volume 20 of Cer- tified Survey Maps, Page 184 as Document No. 688247, located in the Northwest Quar- ter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Fourteen (14), Township Thir- ty-five (35) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1928 County Road G, Town of Eureka. TAX KEY NO.: 020-00323-0100. 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. 579245 WNAXLP


Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Pauline C. Susla 1979A Fern Valley Road Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Michael A. Susla, through his heirs 1979A Fern Valley Road Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 2104 Hastings Avenue Newport, Minnesota 55055, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. Case Type: 30404 Case No. 13CV50

PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO MICHAEL A. SUSLA, THROUGH HIS HEIRS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state char - tered credit union, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. WITHIN forty (40) days after March 13, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or deliv - ered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Cen- ter, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi Jellum, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Still- water, 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 judg - ment 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 prop - erty. Dated: February 25, 2013. ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 Joshua D. Christensen, #1089857 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: (651) 439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16626 579255 WNAXLP

(March 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

Clarence Laverne Lee Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration) Case No. 13 PR 16

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal

administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of

birth June 20, 1926, and date of death Feb. 23, 2013, was domi -ciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2332 River Road, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’sestate is June 20, 1013.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.Jenell L. AndersonMarch 8, 2013Form completed by:Shirley Schultz, Personal Representative11099 Lundquist Rd.Grantsburg, WI 54840715-689-2173

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(Mar. 20, 27, April 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Bank of America, N.A. as servicer for U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust 2006-3 Plaintiff vs. ARLEN R. PETERSON, et al. Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 221 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on September 28, 2012, in the amount of $107,149.70, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sher - iff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following 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. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: L ots 8 and 9, Block 8, First Addition to the V illage of Frederic, Polk Coun- t y, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 207 1st Ave. S., Frederic, WI 54837. TAX KEY NO.: 126-00177-0000. Dated this 5th day of March, 2013.

/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. 2578382 579623 WNAXLP

(Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Beneficial Financial I Inc. successor by merger to Beneficial Wisconsin Inc., Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL C. MOORE, TINA A. MOORE, DENTAL ARTS, CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, Defendants.

Case No. 12 CV 476 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure in the amount of $174,478.65, entered by the court on October 12, 2012, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate: Lot 5 and 6, J.R. Lowe Block to the Village of Centuria, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO . 111-00228-0000. STREET ADDRESS : 617 Su- perior Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824. PLACE OF SALE : Front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DATE & TIME OF SALE : April 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS OF SALE: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any. 2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds at the time of sale. 3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely pay - ment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit. Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400 579738 WNAXLP

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER ANNUAL MEETING &

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING APPLE RIVER TOWN HALL

612 U.S. HWY. 8 RANGE, WISCONSIN

TUES., APRIL 16, 2013 7 P.M.

Note: The Annual Meeting will start at 7 p.m. and the Regular Meeting will begin after a short break following the adjournment of the Annual Meeting.

Gloria Stokes, Clerk 715-268-9275

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LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING SCHEDULED FOR

THURS DAY , APRIL 18 The Luck School District will be conducting a developmen -

tal screening for children ages birth to five years old, with the primary emphasis on three- and four-year-olds, on Thursday, April 18.

The areas of screening will include: Fine motor devel - opment, gross motor development, speech and language concepts. Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted by a nurse from the Polk County Public Health Department.

If you have concerns about your child’s development in any of these areas, please call the Luck Elementary School Office at 715-472-2153, Ext. 108, by Tuesday, April 16. Appointments will be scheduled beginning at noon and each screening will last about 45 minutes. 580059 21-23a 32-34L

TOWN OF OAKLAND ANNUAL TOWN

MEETING & REGULAR APRIL

MEETING Thursday, April 18, 2013,

7 p.m. at the Webster Fire Hall

7420 W. Main St. Webster, Wis.

Please note that the regular scheduled meeting for April

will follow this Annual Meeting. Deanna J. Krause, Clerk

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(Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of: Sophia Lucinda Schaffner By (Petitioner): Hannah Elizabeth Schaffner By (Co-Petitioner): Bryan Jeffrey Church

Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 13CV125

NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Sophia Lucinda Schaffner To: Sophia Lucinda Church Birth Certificate: Sophia Lucinda Schaffner IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wis., Molly E. Gale- Wyrick, Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, April 25, 2013, 1 p.m. Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge March 15, 2013 580327

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Bank of America, N.A. 4161 Piedmont Parkway NC4-105-03-04 Greensboro, NC 27416 Plaintiff vs. Bridget H. Beck 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Spouse of 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 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 765 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 March 13, 2013, 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 Dustin A. McMahon/ 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 4th day of March, 2013.

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. 2571770 579247 WNAXLP

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

Case No: 12 CV 359 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of fore - closure entered on August 22, 2012, in the amount of $110,539.61, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sher - iff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following 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. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4), Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-Six (36) North of Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows : C ommencing 216 feet N orth of the Southwest Corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec- t ion 14-36-17; thence E ast 228 feet, thence N orth 164 feet, thence W est 228 feet, thence S outh 164 feet to the point of beginning, in the Town o f Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2730 135th Street, Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 036-00328-0000. Dated this 27th day of Febru- ary, 2013.

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. 2561174 579248 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF ELECTION WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Webster School District, Burnett County and Douglas County, Wisconsin, that on April 2, 2013, being the first Tuesday in April, the spring election of candidates for school board will be held at the polls normally used for state, local and judicial elec - tions. The polls will be open for those hours established by each municipality. Wendy Larson, Clerk WEBSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION The following is the facsimile of the ballot:

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NOTICE OF ELECTION VILLAGE OF WEBSTER Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Village of Webster, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that on April 2, 2013, being the first Tuesday in April, the spring election of can - didates for village board and municipal judge will be held at the polls normally used for state, local and judicial elections. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk Village of Webster The following is the facsimile of the ballot: LUCK KINDERGARTEN

REGISTRATION LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR

THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18, AT 7 P.M. IN

THE LUCK SCHOOL CAFETERIA This evening is designed for parents only, so they may

have a better understanding of the kindergarten program and details of their child’s day at school.

If your child is currently enrolled in the 4-K Program in Balsam Lake, your child will bring home a registration packet to be completed by you and returned on April 18.

If your child does not go to the 4-K Program, then a packet may be picked up at the Luck Elementary School Office any - time between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Those children that are not enrolled in 4-K will also need to bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization records.

A school physical will be required to attend kindergarten. According to state law, (chapter 429, section 118.14), a child

must be 5 years old on or before September 1, in order to go to kindergarten in the fall.

If you have questions regarding this, please call us at 715- 472-2153, Ext. 108. 579850 21-24a 32-35L

POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSION IS NOW

ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING, DUE ON

APRIL 16, 2013, AT 3 P.M. • Asphalt & Pulverizing/Milling • Line Painting • Road Oil • Gravel • Crack Sealing Materials • Rock • Culverts & Liners • Erosion Control Materials • Screened Sand & Screening Sand

Any and all of the above may be used on the CTH A2 Local Road Improvement Project. Contracted services on county construction projects over $100,000 are subject to prevailing wage laws. Polk County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to Polk County.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED PUBLICLY ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013, AT 9:30 A.M., AT THE

POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY OFFICE. For additional information, please write or call:

Polk County Highway Commission, P.O. Box 248 Balsam Lake, WI 54810

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING VARIANCE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE, 7505 MAIN STREET, WEBSTER, WISCONSIN, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013, AT 5:45 P.M. For the purpose of the consideration of a Conditional Zoning change for Stephan Benson dba Webster Ace Hardware, for his business located at 7435 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, Parcel # 07-191-2-39-16-08-5 15-042-024000. The property is zoned C1 General Commercial District. The request is to expand his existing for 25’ rear setback and variance for 9’ side yard setback. The Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on the request.

For additional information, please contact: Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk 7505 Main Street West Webster, WI 54893 Phone: 715-866-4211 579931 32L WNAXLP

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(Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Brian P. Liggett 715 8th Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Lisa M. Nelson 715 8th Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Capital One Bank (USA), National Association, f/k/a Capital One Bank 4851 Cox Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV485

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judg- ment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on October 12, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 25, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the bal - ance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Se- venty-one (71) of the Asses- sor’s Plat of the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wis- consin, a/k/a Lot Seventy-one (71) of Certified Survey Map No. 3083 recorded in Volume 14 of Certified Survey Maps, page 105 as Document No. 598715, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- POSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 715 8th Street, Cen- turia, Wisconsin). Dated: March 18, 2013.

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Regular Meeting Public Notice District Boardroom at 6 - 12 School Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 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. Building and Grounds E. Food Service

6. New Business A. Personnel

1. Resignations/Retirements 2. Approval of Contracts

B. Policy Review C. Board Planning Session D. Board Member Committees E. Inclement Weather Days F. 2013 - 14 Calendar G. Legislative Updates/State Budget H. CESA Contract I. Technology Infrastructure J. Youth Build Partnership

7. Closed Session: Wisconsin Statutes: 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Personnel

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TOWN OF TRADE LAKE SPRING ELECTION Notice is hereby given of a Spring Election to be held in the Town of Trade Lake on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at which the officers below will be chosen. Deborah L. Christian, Clerk

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We currently have an immediate opening for a full-time Overnight Security staff at our Frederic, WI, program. Paid hourly with full-time benefits of health/life insurance and paid time off. Hours are 11 p.m. - 9 a.m., Monday - Thursday. previous experience and knowledge of a service organization pre - ferred. All applicants are subject to criminal history background checks. Responsibilities include supervision and regular checks of program residents, know and understand agency policies, completion of nightly documentation, keeping a clean/safe environment, communicate and follow through of pro - gram goals, positive role modeling and additional duties as needed.

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume that includes 3 references to Deb Watson, Staff Development coordinator:

[email protected], Fax 715-866-8301 or mail 7818 Moline Road, Webster, WI 54893

Check our Web site (www.nwpltd.org) for more details of the program.

NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF OAKLAND

April 2, 2013

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NOTICE OF ELECTION UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Unity School District, Polk County, Wisconsin, that on April 2, 2013, being the first Tuesday in April, the spring election of candidates for school board will be held at the polls normally used for state, local and judicial elections. The polls will be open for those hours established by each municipality. Kelly Bakke, Clerk UNITY BOARD EDUCATION

The following is the facsimile of the ballot:

580299 32L WNAXLP NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Election for the Town of St. Croix Falls will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the town hall located at 1305 200th Street. Sample ballot is below. For absentee requests, contact the town clerk at 715-483-1851. Poll is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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AODA COUNSELOR This position’s primary responsibility is providing voluntary and court-ordered substance abuse assessments, as well as providing primary intensive outpatient program services in accordance with the provisions of HFS 75 - Substance Abuse Services, HFS 94 - Patient Rights and Resolution of Patient Grievances, HFS 92 - Confidentiality of Treatment Records and the Medical Assistance Provider Handbook. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in coun - seling, social work or closely related area with specific training in substance abuse. Must have experience and clinical training in working with individuals, couples and groups. For complete job description and application, visit www.co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9176. Deadline to apply: April 1, 2013. Salary DOQ. AA/EEOC 580402 32L 22a-e

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor $13.12/ hr. + shift differential Part- t ime positions available .40 for pms & .50 for nocs for PM shift (2:30 - 9 p.m.) & Night shift (10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Deadline To Apply: Open until filled Dietary Aide - Golden Age Manor $11.19/ hr. + .40 for pms Part-time 45 hr./pay period + replacement days Deadline to apply: April 2, 2013

YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT AP- PLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us , Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176. Please, no faxed applications. AA/EEOC


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NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF SIREN APRIL 2, 2013

Office of the Siren School District Clerk To the Electors of Siren School District: Notice is hereby given of a school board election to be held in the several wards in the School District of Siren, on April 2, 2013. Notice is hereby also given, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a school district referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. On referenda questions where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of the answer which he or she intends to give. If in favor of the ques - tion, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of “YES.” If opposed to the questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square to the right of “NO.” At the spring election, where paper ballots or lever machines are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square or depress the lever or button at the right of the name of the can - didate for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write the name of the candidate of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referenda, where paper ballots or lever machines are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of or depress the lever or button next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of or depress the button or lever next to “no” if opposed to the question. The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. Not more than five min - utes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Unofficial bal - lots or a memorandum to assist the elector in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, and where paper bal - lots are distributed to the electors, deposit his or her folded bal - lots in the ballot boxes, or deliver the ballots to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The following is a facsimile of the official ballot:

FACSIMILE BALLOT NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION April 2, 2013

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NOTICE OF ELECTION An election will be held in the Town of Bone Lake on

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Darrell Frandsen, Clerk

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (S.120.06(8) (C) Wis. Statutes.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the School District of Luck that on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, an elec - tion for school board members will be held. VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN TWO Electors will vote in their polling places. Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. Two elected at large for a three- year term. Dated this 25th day of March, 2013. LeRoy Buck District Clerk

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NOTICE TOWN OF DANIELS SPRING ELECTION The Town of Daniels Town Board Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Town Hall, 9602 Daniels 70. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sample ballot is below. If you need absentee ballots, contact the town clerk at 715-349-2291. Liz Simonsen, Clerk

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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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on February 15, 2013, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as fol - lows: DATE/TIME: March 28, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the bal - ance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Nine (9), Foxwood “a County Plat”, said plat being located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4) of Section Five (5), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- POSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2287 57th Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin). Dated: February 22, 2013.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16476

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(Mar. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of: Dylan Joshua Alden By (Petitioner) Kyle John Alfonse

Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 13-CV-48

NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Dylan Joshua Alden To: Dylan Alfonse Birth Certificate: Dylan Joshua Alden IT IS ORDERED THAT: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: Hon. Kenneth L. Kutz, Burnett County Circuit Courts, 7410 County Road K, #115, Siren, WI 54872, April 5, 2013, 11:15 a.m. If you required reasonable accommodations due to a dis - ability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349- 2147, at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transpor - tation. BY THE COURT: Kenneth L. Kutz Circuit Court Judge March 5, 2013 579251

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER MOWING BIDS

The School District of Webster is accepting bids for mowing. All bids are to be sealed and submitted by Friday, April 5, to: Webster School Administration Office, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893. Bids are for a 2-year period (June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2015). Bids are on a per hour rate and may reflect the use of school equipment or the use of bidder’s own equipment. Trimming to be done each mowing. Sidewalks leading into buildings are to be free of grass clippings. All miscellaneous items must be picked up from the lawn as part of the mowing. Fences, backstop, curbs, etc. must be trimmed and neat. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids. The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ances - try, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability. 579638 20-21a 31-32L WNAXLP

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS April 2, 2013 At the election to be held on April 2, 2013, in the School District of Siren, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Municipality Polling Place Municipal Clerk Village of Siren Village Offices Ann Peterson Town of Siren Siren Town Hall Mary Hunter Town of LaFollette LaFollette Town Hall Linda Terrian Town of Daniels Daniels Town Hall Elizabeth Simonsen Town of Lincoln Lincoln Town Hall Wanda Washkuhn Town of Meenon Meenon Town Hall Suzanne Eytcheson Town of Sand Lake Sand Lake Town Hall Peggy Tolbert All polling places will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. Dated: March 1, 2013 Signed: Dave McGrane, School District Clerk 579767 32L WNAXLP

LIBRARY ASSISTANT The Frederic Public Library has an opening for a part-time library assistant in a friendly, busy library. Responsibilities include circulation desk and general library tasks as well as implementing programs for the community. The ideal candidate is energetic, possesses extraordinary people skills, is comfortable around computers, thinks creatively, is detail-oriented and can work independently. The position is for 15-20 flexible hours per week including rotating Saturday hours. High school diploma or equivalent, library and/or computer maintenance experience a plus. Starting wage is based upon experience. A complete job descrip - tion is available. Please e-mail your resume and cover let - ter to [email protected] or mail it to P.O. Box 700, Frederic, WI 54837 by April 5, 2013. 579826 31-32L

NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION April 2, 2013 Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Frederic School District that on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, an election for two school board members will be held. Rebecca Amundson, Clerk March 27, 2013

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APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS Application for Retail Class B

License to sell intoxicating liq - uor and fermented malt bev - erages. Submitted to the Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. The undersigned:

Charles S. & Edith Goepfert Shooter’s Bar-N-Grill 1161 Main Avenue Lewis, WI 54837 Hereby applies for a Retail

Class B License to sell Intoxi- cating Liquor and fermented malt beverages from March 10, 2013, to June 30, 2013. Dated March 19, 2013 Betty Knutson, Clerk Town of Clam Falls

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NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TOWN OF OAKLAND

April 2, 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the following proposed Resolution #2013-1, will be submitted to a vote of the people:

WHEREAS, a small number of town residents and landown - ers have requested to open all town roads to all-terrain vehi - cle (ATV) traffic and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic; and WHEREAS, an advisory referendum would provide the board with the town voter’s opinion on this matter; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, by this reso - lution, by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, resolve and declares as follows: The Town Board authorized an advisory referendum, which is hereby called to be held on April 2, 2013. The referendum question shall be: “Should all town roads in the Town of Oakland be open to all- terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic?” The town clerk shall properly post or publish this resolution as required under s. 60.80, Wis. Stats. Adopted this 17th day of January, 2013.

The question will appear on the ballot as follows: “Should all town roads in the Town of Oakland be open to all- terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic?”

EXPLANATION This is an advisory referendum in which town electors may provide their opinion to the town board. A “YES” vote means you are advising the town board you want all town roads to be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic. A “NO” vote means you are advising the town board you do not want all town roads to be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic.

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

At the Spring Election to be held on April 2, 2013, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated.

Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, or registering, contact the municipal clerk prior to the election. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

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City of St. Croix Falls Voting at: City Hall (Located at 710 Hwy. 35 South, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8

& Hwy. 35 S.) Bonita Leggitt, Clerk - 715-483-3929, ext. 11

Town of Alden Voting at: Alden Town Hall (Located 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 on

Cty. Rd. C & CC) Judy Demulling, Clerk - 715-248-7859

Town of Apple River Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Gloria Stokes - Clerk, 715-268-9275

Town of Balsam Lake Voting at: Balsam Lake Town Hall & Shop (Located at 1494 150th Ave., intersection of

150th Ave. & 150th St.) Brian Masters, Clerk - 715-554-2091

Town of Bone Lake Voting at: Bone Lake Lutheran Church (1/2 mile S. of Hwy. 48, corner of Cty. Rd. I & 255th Ave.) Darrell Frandsen, Clerk - 715-472-8212

Town of Clam Falls Voting at: Clam Falls Town Hall (County Road I to 320th Avenue, east to

80th Street, then south 1/4 mile - hall on east side of street)

Betty L. Knutson, Clerk - 715-653-4206

Town of Eureka Voting at: Eureka Town Garage 2395 210th Ave. Michelle Tonnar, Clerk - 715-646-2985

Town of Farmington Voting at: Farmington Town Hall (Located 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 35 on 30th Ave.) Debbie Swanson, Clerk - 715-294-2370

Town of Garfield Voting at: Garfield Town Hall (Next to Fire Hall, in Wanderoos) Sue Knutson, Clerk - 715-268-4857

Town of Georgetown Voting at: Town Hall (Located corner of Cty. Rds. H & I) Kristine Lindgren, Clerk - 715-857-5788

Town of Laketown Voting at: Cushing Community Center (Located at 2410 241st St., Cushing School) Patsy Gustafson, Clerk - 715-648-5569

Town of Lorain Voting at: Lorain Town Hall (Located at the intersection of 20th St. &

345th Ave., next to fire hall) Susan Hughes, Clerk - 715-653-2629

Town of Luck Voting at: Luck Town Hall ( Located at St. Rd. 48, next to Luck Medical Clinic) Lloyd Nelson, Clerk - 715-472-2037

Town of McKinley Voting at: McKinley Town Hall ( Located at Corner of Hwy. 48 and 15th St.) Deborah Grover, Clerk - 715-822-3864

Town of Milltown Voting at: Milltown Fire Hall ( Located at 127 Eider St., on Hwy. 35 north of Milltown) Virgil Hansen, Clerk - 715-825-2494

Town of Osceola Voting at: Town Hall (516 East Ave. N, Dresser) Lorraine Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. - 715-755-3060

Town of St. Croix Falls Voting at: St. Croix Falls Town Hall (Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th St.) Janet Krueger, Clerk - 715-483-1851

Town of Sterling Voting at: Cushing Community Center (From Hwy. 87 turn by Holiday (Cty. Rd. N), go straight

onto 241st St.) Julie Peterson, Clerk - 715-488-2735

Town of West Sweden Voting at: West Sweden Town Hall (Located in Frederic, off Hwy. 48 W., on (N.) 3rd Ave.) Andrea Lundquist, Clerk - 715-327-8650

Village of Dresser Voting at: Municipal Office (Located on the corner of Main St. and Central Ave.,

2 blocks off of State Rd. 35) Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk - 715-755-2940

Village of Frederic Voting at: Frederic Village Hall (107 Hope Road West , 1/2 block west of Hwy. 35) Kristi Swanson, Clerk - 715-327-4294

Village of Luck Voting at: Luck Village Hall (401 South Main St.) Kevin Kress, Clerk - 715-472-2221

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April 2, 2013 ELECTION NOTICE – TOWN OF STERLING Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Cushing Community Center, 2510 241st Street, to elect the town board for a 2-year term. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sample ballot below.

Julie Peterson, Town of Sterling Clerk

TOWN OF LAKETOWN SPRING ELECTION The Town of Laketown Town Board Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Cushing Community Center, Cushing. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sample ballot is below. If you need absentee ballots, contact the town clerk at 715-648-5569. For The Town Board Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk

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HELP WANTED Ad Designer

(Part Time, Tuesday - Thursday) Seeking a dependable, creative, quick learner to fill

an opening in our ad Graphics Production Department. Must be able to follow directions and work under

deadline pressures. Computer skills helpful (Photoshop and Multi-Ad Creator).

If interested, please send resume to Human Resource Department.

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION

303 N. Wisconsin Ave., P.O. Box 490, Frederic, WI E-mail: [email protected]

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LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the State of Wisconsin. This notice o f location and hours of polling places is published on behalf of the municipalities. Following is a list of polling place locations for Burnett County municipalities :

Town of Anderson Jessica King, Clerk 2773 185th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4753

Town of Blaine Rita Ronnigen, Clerk 33426 North Mans Trail Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884

Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 8851 Waldora Road Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291

Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111

Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson,

Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Avenue P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412

Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531

Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Icehouse Bridge Road P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201

Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lake Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893

Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213

Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468

Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-4723

Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375

Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-2308

Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Office: 715-656-3030

Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600

Town of Union Mary Eifler, Deputy Clerk 8639 County Rd. U Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4547

Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439

Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922

Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296

Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405

Village of Siren Ann Peterson,

Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273

Village of Webster Patrice Bjorklund,

Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

Town of Anderson Town Hall 13808 Anderson Rd. Town of Blaine Town Hall

(Northland Comm Ctr.) 1232 E. School Rd. Town of Daniels Town Hall 9602 Daniels 70 Rd. Town of Dewey Town Hall 24433 Town Hall Rd. Town of Grantsburg Town Hall 23211 State Rd. 48/87 Town of Jackson Town Hall 4599 County Rd. A Town of LaFollette Town Hall 24184 Malone Rd. Town of Lincoln Town Hall 9110 Perida Rd. Town of Meenon Town Hall 7396 Kruger Rd. Town of Oakland Town Hall 27826 Lone Pine Rd. Town of Roosevelt (Timberland Luth. Church) 20805 Cty. Rd. H Town of Rusk Town Hall 25195 County Rd. H

Town of Sand Lake Town Hall 5364 County Rd. X Town of Scott Town Hall 28390 County Rd. H Town of Siren Town Hall 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. Town of Swiss Town Hall 7551 Main Street Town of Trade Lake Town Hall 11811 Town Hall Rd. Town of Union Town Hall 9015 County Rd. F Town of Webb Lake Town Hall 31000 Namekagon Trail Town of West Marshland Town Hall 12259 County Rd. F Town of Wood River Town Hall 11610 State Rd. 70 Village of Grantsburg Village Hall 316 S. Brad St. Village of Siren Village Hall 24049 First Ave. N. Village of Webster Community Center 7421 Main St. W.

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All of the polling places are accessible to elderl y and disabled voters. If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk:

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NOTICE – SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETINGS The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Siren Town Hall. The Town of Siren will hold their monthly Board Meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk. Mary Hunter, Clerk 715-349-5119 580264 32-33L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF NONPARTISAN SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS

April 2, 2013

Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk County Government Center, Room 150 7410 County Rd. K #105 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2173

The Following Sample Ballot Screen Shot Is A Sample Of A Ballot Which Would Be Voted On The SVRS Handicapped Accessible

Voting Machine Available For Use At All Polling Locations

OFFICE OF THE BURNETT COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF BURNETT COUNTY:

Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in the several wards in the County of Burnett, on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office under the appropriate party or other designatio n, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address and sign the pol l

book before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone t o a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

At the spring election where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the squar e at the right of the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the questio n.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector sh all

touch the screen next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen ne xt to “no” if opposed to the question.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If an elector spoils a paper ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall iss ue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting his o r her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly leave the polling place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the

printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall then leave t he booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballots to an inspector for deposit and leave the polling place promptly.

After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understandin g English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rende ring assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following are a sample of the official ballots:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - VILLAGE OF LUCK PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the Village of Luck that the Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Luck Village Hall, 401 Main St., to solicit comments on a conditional use permit for a sign for Home and Away Ministries and proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance 620-78 Swimming Pools, 620-75 Accessory Uses and Structures and adoption of Ordinance 609 Protection of Shoreland and Water Courses. The proposed ordinance and ordinance changes are available for public inspection at the Luck Village Hall, 401 Main Street, between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., for two weeks prior to this public hearing. All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: Luck Zoning Administrator, PO Box 315, Luck, WI 54853. 580328 32-33L WNAXLP


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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPUTY SHERIFF Full-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline 04/01/2013. E.O.E. 579862 31-32L 21a,b,c

OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF POLK COUNTY:

Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in Polk County, on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address and sign the

poll book before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone t o a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

At the spring election, where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote . On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the question.

Where optical scan voting systems are used, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends t o vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect t he arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect th e arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote f or a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall touch the screen next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the scr een next to “no” if opposed to the question.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS April 2, 2013

If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election offic ial who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, th e elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. Afte r casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly leave the polling place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so

the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ball ot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or delivery the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, his difficulty reading, writing or understandin g English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rende ring assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following are samples of the official ballots:

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TOWN OF LORAIN ANNUAL MEETING

April 16, 2013 - Lorain Town Hall, 8 p.m. Agenda: Call meeting to order. Verify meeting was properly noticed. Approval of the 2012 annual meeting minutes. Approval of the 2012 financial report. Motion to designate legal paper for publications. Motion to designate township depositories. Motion approve annual fire department dinner funds. Reports: Ambulance, Fire Dept. Cemetery, Comprehensive Land use commission. Old Business. New Business: Possible use of township roads for recreational ATV vehicles. Motion to adjourn

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NOTICE TOWN OF LORAIN

BOARD MEETING Tues., April 16, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall Agenda: Call meeting to order. Verify publication of meeting/ Roll Call. Approve minutes of previous meeting. Approve treasurer report. Motion to pay bills. Reports: Ambulance, Fire Dept., Roads. Comprehensive land use commission. Appointment of fire chief. Add agenda items for future meet - ing. Motion to adjourn

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The gift of home ownership

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by Molly KleinVista worker with WRHFH

completion at a dedication service held on

a safe place to grow up and succeed. I

build because of Jessica. She represents

the moms and dads that strive to make

kids. I build because of the volunteers.

These men and women give their own

precious time to help those they often

do not know. I build because of donors.

So many people give their hard-earned

money and talents to bless and help oth-

and not needing to know who he is help-

ing. We should be humbled to know that

family to guide you through life. Mari-

played a vital role in making the house a

-

dan while Jessica worked on it.

Many members of the community

were part of the dedication service. Pas-

Flanigan presented handmade quilts to

the Janes family on behalf of the quilters

of Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren.

Faith Lutheran also presented a prayer

shawl to the Janes family.

Jessica’s godparents attended and pre-

sented Jessica with a Bible. Other gifts

presents for the Janes family and an ap-

preciation from the family to Babel. The

gift that started it all was donation of the

land on which the home was built from

Janes expressed her appreciation for ev-

eryone who helped. She said she and Jor-

unaffordable housing for years. She said

in one of their apartments you could sit

just held together by nails and wood but

by the memories we shared with many

special people while building this home.

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A “real winter”/from page 7smoke wafting in rhythm to the staccato rap of old iron horse-

power. technology of the sport has come a long way.

by Scott HoffmanLeader staff reporter

GRANTSBURG - A good meal takes time. Starting with the main course, the meat must be procured and of the appro-priate quality. Then there are the cook-ing variables. What is the recommended cooking time? Quantity is also a huge fac-tor … will there be enough? A good meal is like a military campaign, all the little things have to come together for the big

At times, we just don’t have that time. Now add in the “kosher” factor to a meal and I’m starting to get a headache just try-ing to write all this.

When we talk about tradition, there is none longer than the traditions in the Jew-ish faith. One of those most celebrated is the Passover meal, or as some call it, the Seder. Grantsburg Immaculate Concep-tion Catholic church started their own Passover tradition which took place this year on Wednesday, March 20. Now in its ninth year, the church looks to keep that tradition going strong. Deacon Stan Mar-czak has performed the role of rabbi for several years now and has watched the Seder celebration grow.

“The Seder committee at Immaculate Conception has been active for many years,” he noted. “Each year, the commu-nity comes together to celebrate the Seder banquet. The group is led by Cheryl Hoff-man and members of the youth group. Passover celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. During the Seder - meaning order in Hebrew - banquet, the Haggadah is read which re-enacts the journey. The food is an important compo-nent of this celebration. Each of the foods is explained during the ceremony.”

The meal itself is served prior to the benediction, and consists of matzo ball

soup: a chicken broth with matzo balls, beef brisket, roasted lamb, cheesy mashed potatoes, candied carrots, and following the benediction, a dessert chosen by the youth group. The youth group is a huge component in making the meal a success. From year to year, a group of youth, sev-enth grade and up, takes their place in the preparing and serving of the meal. It takes many hours of preparation and planning but, with the help of an enthusi-astic group, it all goes off without a hitch.

the participants recall the bitterness of slavery by partaking of the bitter herbs,

in this case horseradish, symbolizing the bitterness and harshness of the slavery which the Jews endured in ancient Egypt. Apple sauce, cinnamon and nuts were the “charoset,” a sweet, brown, pebbly paste of fruits and nuts, representing the mortar used by the Jewish slaves to build the storehouses of Egypt. For the “kar-pas” they use parsley, which is dipped into saltwater as a reminder of the tears of slavery. “Zeroa,” a roasted lamb shank

which was a lamb offered in the Temple in Jerusalem and was then roasted and eaten as part of the meal on Seder night. “Beitzah” is an egg that has been hard-

that was offered in the Temple in Jerusa-lem. The “matzo” is the bread that had been made and baked in the sun because of the haste in which to leave Egypt.

The celebration also has a four-glass minimum of either wine or grape juice. The four cups represent the four expres-sions of deliverance promised by God in Exodus 6: 6-7 “I will bring out,” “I will de-liver,” “I will redeem,” and “I will take.”

Rabbi Marczak, always the educator and shepherd of Catholic youth, com-mented, “The Passover is a teaching ex-perience, especially for the youth. The Passover Seder tells the story of God’s grace in history. Those present partici-pate in the experience through readings and song. The tradition of celebrating the Seder helps to connect us with our Jew-ish roots and to better understand some of the biblical references. It is a wonder-

-tion.”

Bitter herbs of bondage the sweet reward of freedom

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Lions Easter egg event

I used to be a pretty quiet kid.I remember it was my sister

who was the outgoing one. She had curly blond hair and was friends with everyone. I don’t remember having so many friends. I wasn’t any good at gym— not a single sport— and I was never picked to jump rope. So I smuggled books outside at recess and read by myself. I don’t remem-ber this as being a bad thing; it was just who I was.

In high school I started to talk. I remember when

saw the look of relief on someone’s face when they realized they would not have to think of something to say. I remember feeling sorry for teachers when no one would answer questions. I got in the habit of talking to get the discussion going. I felt I was being useful and the habit continued.

By the time I was in college I would have described myself as an extrovert. I was outgoing and full of sto-ries and proud of the fact that I could talk to anyone at any time. As an adult, this was the way I saw my-self. This is the way I have behaved and this is who I have believed myself to be ... until very recently. For no particular reason, I have started being the quiet one again.

Part of it may be that I meditate now. Meditat-ing quiets my very busy brain and once it is quiet, it seems easier to keep it that way. Part of it is spending so much time alone, studying in my little room. Some days I will be alone all day until one of my house-mates comes home and I meet them in the kitchen while I warm a cup of coffee. The microwave hums. I

“Ding!” says the microwave. I go back to my room.

Last night I went out with friends for a drink after class. I almost never do this, but two women I enjoy organized a trip to an old log cabin where drinks were served on a wraparound

porch and I thought that sounded like fun. I bought a hard cider and sat on a bench surrounded by people I don’t know well, people who know me only from class. The conversations started about sports and

things I thought I ought to say. But I was slow. I didn’t speak at once. After a few minutes, I lost the urge to say anything. Instead I listened. I listened to

cider. I found I was very, very relaxed. I wondered how much I missed, all those years

so sure I was doing everyone a favor by opening my mouth. Last night I sat still and I wondered if I really had been talking for any reason other than to make myself less uneasy.

I said my goodnights, eventually. I gave everyone a hug and I headed off on my moped. I came back to my quiet room where there was no expectation I would have anything to say to anyone. I made a cup of tea. I lit a candle. I lay on my bed and looked up at the ceiling. I wondered why I was so quiet. I won-dered if maybe I had been the quiet kid all along.

Till next time, —Carrie

Carrie Classon

The boyfriend dilemma is one of the greatest challenges for any father, not only in today’s world but in all of recorded history. A father’s job is to provide food, clothing, shelter, protec-tion, education, love and support for his daughters.

-tion to like, entertain or otherwise accept boyfriends. The problem with boyfriends is that you have to wade

your criteria. That isn’t easy. I have two wonderful sons-in-law, who have passed the test, but even at the beginning it wasn’t easy for me and I am sure I am speaking for fathers of girls everywhere. Boyfriends are a challenge.

and isn’t. He isn’t just someone on the neighborhood soccer team who likes to come to birthday parties, eat cake and make a mess. No, a boyfriend is someone who eats all of your food, makes a mess and has an interest in your daughter that you might imagine as being an unhealthy interest. The reason it is so hard for fathers is because they were once like-minded teenagers themselves and they haven’t aged to the point of forgetting what it was like in those impres-sionable years.

always a challenge. Having lived through the pro-

cess about 57 times, I now have a new approach. If the boy is in junior high school, you can safely ignore him. If they are in the early years of high school you must at least nod, yawn and then ignore them. It’s when they have a car that you need to be on

your guard.If you own a gun, it is always appropriate to be

cleaning the gun on the kitchen table when the boy ar-rives. This helps to establish a tone of authority. I also prefer to wear a T-shirt that clearly states, “Old Guys Rule.” It helps if there are sweat stains and maybe some dried spaghetti sauce on the front. If the boy

short and don’t take your eyes off of him. If he doesn’t

the gun.Years ago, boys spoke clearly, now you often hear,

times I heard this I thought the poor kid was born that way. As it turned out, he had a tongue stud the size of a John Deere lug nut. I also realized he wanted to borrow $10 so he could take my daughter to a movie. I just grunted and picked at the spaghetti sauce on my T-shirt.

The best way to get to know them is to have your daughter invite them over for dinner. Don’t let Mom get all excited and prepare a nice meal. Boys don’t eat nice meals, they devour anything on the table. Hot pizza, cold pizza, old pizza or something like that is

OK. If Mom gets all excited about Prince Charming we would likely not be serving pizza. If we are serv-ing meat, I always pass it to the boy with the question, “Do you like goat?” It doesn’t matter that you might be serving chicken or pork chops, but it helps to keep the kid on his guard. If his lip quivers and sweat

He won’t be coming back.

and come wandering back for another piece of goat then you have a challenge on your hands. Grunting, wheezing and clipping your toenails during dinner aren’t likely going to change the outcome. You need to consider stronger tactics. If your wife has joined forces with your daughter, fawning over Mr. Right, your job

-ing in the middle of the night. However, that might also play to your advantage. It has been my experience that your daughter will tend to dislike anything you like and like anything that you would rather avoid. That’s when we start inviting the young “Lug Nut” over for family gatherings. Any positive parental in-terest will be instantly recognized by the daughter and the novelty of boyfriend No. 13 will wane.

Remember to relax and enjoy the process. You have just won the battle, but you need to realize you won’t win the war. Stock up on goat burgers and practice yawning and grunting when you are talking about boyfriends. That helps weed out the riffraff but you need to be careful not to destroy Mr. Right in the pro-cess. I’ll give more advice on that later.

John W. Ingalls, MD

Kickoff held for Luck’s annual American Cancer Society walk/runLUCK - The kickoff breakfast for the

annual ACS Luck walk/run was held at the Oakwood Inn on Tuesday, March 19. Diane Hapka, ACS regional representa-tive, was unable to make the trip from Wausau due to the road conditions.

Marsha Jensen, lifetime resident of the community and co-owner of Jensen Furni-ture with husband Mark, will be the 2013 honorary chair of this year’s event. Jensen was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in August of 2011. It was a life-changing moment, hearing the diagnosis, but not the end. She, Mark and their family began

her have done. She said she is thankful for every day and happy to represent the Luck community in its continued tradi-tion of a successful walk to raise dollars

With much-needed research dollars that are raised through events like the Luck walk/run, success stories like hers will continue, and one day the ultimate

Local businesses are encouraged to take part in the event by helping to spon-sor the event. Sponsorship levels range from $100 and up. New this year is the opportunity to sponsor an angel tree in the Angel Garden. During the walk, Tri-angle Park is transformed into the Angel

are located, and where trees will be deco-rated with angels to honor and remember all of those that have been stricken with cancer. All of the angels were colored by Luck Elementary second-grade stu-

dents. Cancer has touched all of our lives, and encour-aging the second-graders to color the angels turned into an opportunity for the students to share their own stories about how cancer has touched their lives. Ac-cording to kindergarten through second-grade art teacher Cheri Chappelear, what started as child chat-ter about “happy colors” and “glitter” turned into a more serious talk about dif-ferent people the students knew who had cancer. This seemingly simple activity of

coloring the angels for the new angel tree shows how cancer has touched each and every one of us, no matter your age.

Individuals and teams are encouraged to preregister for the walk/run. Partici-pants will be able to choose from either one mile, three miles, or a 5-mile loop, starting from the Luck High School. Reg-istration forms can be picked up at the Luck Museum and other businesses in Luck.

The Luck walk/run committee recog-nized Oakwood Inn for hosting the break-

fast. Door prizes were donated by Flowers Forever, Polk County Realty/Nails by Cathi, Lois Baldwin – Scentsy, Luck Do It Best Hardware and Margie Nelson.

The ACS Luck walk/run will be held on Saturday, May 11, with registration starting at 8 a.m. The walk will begin at 9:15 a.m.

For more information on the walk, trib--

ship levels, contact Sandy Lundquist at 715-566-0420 or [email protected]. - with submitted information

“An American in Paris”featured at Luck

LUCK — Friday, April 5, the Luck Library and Historical

won six Oscars.Scott Renshaw, in his movie summary, states, “Jerry

Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris, is ‘dis-

than Jerry’s art. Jerry in turn falls for Lise, a young French girl already engaged to a cabaret singer. Jerry jokes, sings and dances with his best friend, an acerbic would-be con-cert pianist, while romantic complications abound.”

Movies are free and begin at 7 p.m. in the Luck Historical Museum. Everyone is welcome – come and bring a friend. — submitted

Two dogs were walking past a parking meter. One said to the other,”Look at that! A pay toilet!”

•••A guy had

been in hell for

Suddenly the air got cold and it started to snow.

were extinguished. Soon the entire surface of hell was covered with ice. The guy looked at the devil and asked,”What’s going on?” The devil frowned and re-plied, “I’m not sure. But I think the Vikings just won the Super Bowl.”

Joe Roberts

For years, well-meaning social scien-tists, parents and teachers have battled for gender equity by giving our girls toy cars and asking our boys to use more colors when drawing. As a parent, I’ve done it myself. Not interested in having a “girly-girl,” we gave our daughter’s second birthday a Balls and Games theme. We encouraged physical play. I even made her watch football with me on Sundays. So my wife and I were

of 2 and 7, became obsessed with pretty dresses.

This was not the sort of behavior I was encouraging. Still, the pretty-dress phase persisted. All those balls she got for her birthday? Never touched them. Instead, she gravitated toward (you guessed it) the dress-up chest. This was not how I had drawn it up.

I didn’t know it then, but apparently it’s not up to me. New research is be-ginning to uncover how differently boys and girls experience the world and why kids often end up following gender-based stereotypes – despite our best efforts.

For example, a Cambridge University

study attempted to measure day-old baby boys’ and girls’ prefer-ences to look at a dangling mo-bile or a young woman’s face. In all, 102 babies were videotaped. Researchers (ig-norant of the chil-dren’s genders) then analyzed the tapes, which showed that boys were much more interested in mo-biles and girls were much more interested in the young woman’s face. Based on this study, researchers felt they had “proven beyond a reasonable doubt that sex differences in social inter-est are, in part, biological in origin.”

Because the study was done on babies

that boys and girls are prewired to be interested in different things. Follow-up research helps explain why day-old boys and girls preferred to look at dif-ferent things: Their eyes are made of different types of cells.

Warning – I’m going to get a bit tech-

nical now. I apologize. Stick with me though, and I promise a fascinating con-clusion. Here goes. Ocular anatomy for dummies:

The ganglion cells in our eyes are of two different types – P and M – each having very different jobs. M-cells, which are larger, are wired to rods and are primarily simple motion detectors. P-cells, which are smaller, are concen-trated around the fovea, or the center of

for collecting information about color and texture.

Recent microscopic analysis shows that the retinas of male and female eyes are quite different. Females have a much higher concentration of P-cells (respon-sible for colors and textures). Males have many more M-cells (responsible for tracking movement).

Think about it this way: P-cells (denser in females) answer the ques-tion, “What is it?” M-cells (denser in males) answer the question, “Where is it going?”

It’s also interesting to note that these are large differences that hold true across species. Every male animal has more M-cells than every female animal. Every female has more P-cells than every male. Dogs, monkeys, hamsters, lizards, people-you name it.

No wonder my daughter enjoyed the

rich colors and textures in the dress-up chest more than catching or kicking balls! Her P-cells were more stimulated by all those colors and textures. She probably only tolerated watching foot-ball with me because the Vikings uni-forms are purple and gold.

This phenomenon is also well illus-trated (pardon the pun) when compar-ing boys’ and girls’ artwork. Typically, boys like to draw action–shooting rock-ets, guns, bullets, chasing — and they prefer to use colors such as black, gray, silver and blue. Girls will more often use warm colors such as red, green, beige and brown (and more of them) to draw pictures of people, pets or land-

In short (and generally speaking, of course) girls draw nouns, boys draw verbs.

Whether it’s a ball sailing through

turns out that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder -– which is a good thing to know before you settle on your tod-dler’s next birthday theme.

Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on get-ting the most out of your brain.

Chris Wondra

I am known to take better care of my paperback and hardcover books than

out of my hands as I stepped out of the car and it slid 10 feet, screen side down,

-top didn’t even last me an entire year, and my current one is already on its sec-ond battery, has pink nail polish on the O and the W keys, crumbs, and a caked mouse pad. Literally caked – I am eating some as I write this.

This week is my birthday, and by the time this column comes out it will be my actual birthday. I once heard a woman can start lying about her age after 30. Unless you look spectacular or you look really more like 24, then saying you’re 31 becomes more like boasting. So, I’m only 22, I can’t lie about my age yet. And about a month ago, someone asked me what year I was in school. “I’m a senior,” I answered. “Oh! A se-nior in high school?” they questioned with doe eyes as if they were looking down at a child. Inside I was holding back my rage, but I sweetly corrected

this person’s ignorance.When it’s your birthday, I believe

you are entitled to do pretty much whatever the heck you want; which is why I am eating my third and a half piece of red velvet cake with homemade cream cheese frosting out of a green plastic Ziploc container made by my boyfriend’s mother. Birthdays come but once a year, and it’s not like Christ-mas where you have to be humble and thankful and share the day with Jesus and everybody else, it’s your day and your day only. I’m not saying that you should become this Birthdayzilla and be

person’s birthday, let them eat cake! Let them have their cake and eat it too! It’s their party, and they’ll cry if they want to!

OK, enough with the clichés. I try to avoid clichés like the plague. But, my point is that birthdays should be en-

joyed. Everyone has this one past birth-day that is titled “The Worst Birthday Ever.” Some may be worse than others, but I guarantee you, there have been some mishaps and tears and bad birth-days where things just went wrong. This happens when, of course, you wake up the morning of your birthday and you have high expectations for the day, and then those expectations are not met or worse.

When my sister was in middle school, she wanted an ice-cream cake from Dairy Queen so badly. My parents went out and bought her a big one with all the things she wanted on the cake and they brought it home and placed it neatly on top of the chest freezer. Not inside the freezer, on top. And they forgot about it until it was time to bring out the cake and there sat Billie’s birth-day cake turned into a soupy, sticky, ice-creamy mess. I’m not sure what my parents did instead of cake, but I’m pretty sure my sister was not in the least bit happy.

One time I was in seventh or eighth grade and I had only invited my clos-est friends over. It was very small and low-key, and for some dumb reason I

wanted a SpongeBob birthday cake. But the cake was the furthest thing from my mind. There was a boy who I had a crush on at the time and my girlfriends

on my birthday. I was so embarrassed and so not ready to swap spit with a cute boy I could hardly hold a conversa-tion with that I faked sick and said I was going to puke because I ate too much cake and drank too much root beer. So the boys went home and the girls stayed over and spent the night, and I miracu-lously got better after my crush left.

My absolute worst birthday ever will not be discussed in a public newspaper, as it is too personal, but I will say that that day along with many other past birthdays has taught me to just enjoy myself a little on that one day a year. So, let me dress up in my favorite dress and go out and enjoy my favorite pasta at my favorite restaurant in the Cities. Let me sing, or dance, or cry, or laugh, and spend time surrounding myself with those I love. And even if I’m sitting in a 40-year-old pea-green recliner over my junky laptop dressed in pajama shorts and an oversized T-shirt on a Monday afternoon, let me eat cake.

On Saturday, April 6, several staff and friends of Forts Folle Avoine His-torical Park plan to gather at the site’s Ojibwe Indian camp area and try their hands at re-creating a sense of what it was really like to go about the process of producing maple sugar at the time of the fur trade. Weather permitting (hint of spring, anyone?), they’d love the public to join them and learn about the process. No admission required, just curiosity about this important part of life in that time. Besides the Folle Avoine people, rumor has it that some Girl Scouts may also be taking part.

Early spring was a crucial time at the original Forts Folle Avoine, site of two fur trading establishments along the Yel-low River. Reliable food staples such as wild rice were running low or depleted,

as well. Both trading parties were anx-ious to begin the trek back to Lake Supe-rior with the winter’s fur trade returns, but another key food item was also in full production at the Ojibwe Indian camps—the annual crop of maple sugar was being procured and processed.

XY Company trader Michel Curot paid special attention to the maple sugar har-vest in his 1803-04 journal. For instance, on March 27, 1804, he notes that two Ojibwe—Kitchinimiscoutte and Payedi-gigue—had brought “a mocock (a large birch-bark container) of about 30 pounds of sugar ... the men came back this after-noon with two bear skins and a beaver skin...Savoyard’s (one of the XY voya-geurs) wife (an Ojibwe woman) went to the lodges to make sugar with her sister. Ataouabe came to the fort with them

bringing nothing but about two contain-ers of sugar that he gave me.”

Fishing was also still under way, as Curot relates in his March 28 entry: “The Indian left this morning for his lodge, Smith and Savoyard went to the nets,

tobacco as he left.” And, as both the XY and North West Company traders were preparing to depart for Lake Superior soon, Curot also observed that the North West’s fur packs tallied 21, of which six were beaver (60 beaver per pack aver-age), while the XY take was just nine, with three of beaver, the pelt which gar-nered the most return when eventually the furs were sold in Europe.

crew at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park preparing to embark on their own historical experiment—tapping maples and processing maple sugar the way the original Ojibwe did. According to Kris Bougie, who interprets life at the recon-structed site, “We like to try our hand at 200-year-old skills. In those days, the Ojibwe in this area tapped maple trees but instead of boiling the sap down to syrup they cooked it down to sugar, which was easier to contain and store.”

Elaborating on the differences between then and now, Bougie notes that, “Today we make a quick run to the store for sugar. Then it took many days of hard

fur, some of which was then brought to the fur trading posts for use in obtaining brass or copper kettles, which greatly aided the sugar production. Before the fur trade the Ojibwe would have made hundreds of birch-bark buckets (mococks or makuks) for the process of boiling the sap. They would also have to collect and burn lots of wood to keep the

production.”As much as possible, the crew intends

to use the old ways, in order to really get into the feel of “what it was like,” ac-cording to Bougie. Adds Forts director Steve Wierschem, “We’re wanting to use

as many of the older tools as we can—wooden taps, for instance.” Hmmm, maybe it should be called Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park and Old Ways Laboratory? Whatever the case, if you’re so inclined, they hope to be able to share

-ing with any visitors who wander by on April 6.

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located on CTH U, three miles west of the Hwy. 35/CTH U interchange in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes area. The site’s visitors center/museum/gift shop is open Tuesdays-Fridays, and tours of the fur post/Indian camp areas resume after Memorial Day. Each Wednesday the site’s historical library is also open.

Signed,Woodswhimsy

Woodswhimsy

the gnome

Abby Ingalls

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Do you remember?

50 Years AgoThe top speller in the Polk County spelling bee was

Steven Ponto, an eighth-grader from Unity School. Second place went to Mary Dolny, Luck, also an eighth-grader. Ponto would represent Polk County at the Minneapolis Tribune spelling bee.–Polk-Bur-nett Electric Cooperative selected Donna Stalhiem of

-tion.–High temperatures in Frederic for March 23-26 ranged from 55 to 64 degrees.–The Cedar Valley Boy Scout Council, from southern Minnesota, had pur-chased 1,100 acres on Straight Lake, with plans to build a large camp facility in 1964, and they planned to have 1,000 to 1,500 Scouts camp at the undeveloped site in the summer of 1963. The council placed an ad in the Leader asking resorts, hotels, motels and eat-ing establishments in the surrounding area to apprise them of their facilities so that they could provide this information to the families who might want to visit the area.–Burnett County’s spelling bee winner was Mel-odie Andersen, 13, an eighth-grader from Siren.–The Siren junior class play would be “In the Doghouse,” with Judy Rubin, Gail Fosberg, Charlene Alden, James Schrieder, Robert Green, Michael Tjader, Joy Grushus, Phyllis Adamietz, Larry Ackland, Judy Nelson, Bar-bara Susla, Robert Marlow, Barbara Durand and Gary Helland.–Fred Sampe was the new UW-Extension 4-H club agent for Burnett County.–“West Side Story” was playing at the Frederic Theatre.

40 years agoMr. and Mrs. Jon Hicks would be the new owner/

operators of Frederic’s Topper Cafe, having purchased the business from Lucille Busch.–Mr. and Mrs. James Nystuen purchased the Ace Hardware store in Siren and planned to expand the sale of sporting goods and offer repair service, with a grand opening planned for sometime in April.–Frederic music students qualifying for the state solo and ensemble competition included Sue Byerly, Sherri Anderson, Laryn Larson, Lori Matz, Pat Pederson, Dana Anderson, Karen Early, Polly Mar-tin, Sandy Wilson and the Madrigal group.–UW-River Falls student Julie Pellegrino, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Adams, Frederic, was doing her practice teaching at Stillwater High School, and Cynthia Peterson, daugh-ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peterson, Siren, was doing her teaching internship at the Ames Laboratory School on the River Falls campus.–Axel Westlund, who had owned and operated Westlund Bros. Store in Lewis with his brother, Edward, from 1922 until 1972, passed away at the age of 87.–Two Siren students, Susan

solo and ensemble contest.–Robert Ronningen, a 1969 Frederic graduate, was hired as a radio announcer for KTNC, Falls City, Neb.–Lou Ann Moe, Kathy Kemp, Marlys Gustafson, Joan Miller and Joe Malinovsky at-tended the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Green Lake.

20 years agoThe new Frederic 6-12 School was scheduled to be

completed school were featured in this paper.–North Land Ambulance Service won an EMS Service Award for their work in rescuing two snowmobilers at the bottom of a steep embankment on a January night.–Los Angeles actor/director David Penhale was cho-sen by Friends of the Auditorium Theatre to take over the theater in St. Croix Falls and produce a minimum of 15 performances for the summer.–A “faculty and friends” variety show was being planned in support of the Luck High School band trip to Washington, D.C., and would include vocal and instrumental music, dancing, and a skit put on by the school kitchen staff.–The St. Croix Falls boys basketball team beat Howards

Saint Tory Greenquist was chosen for all-tournament team honors.–The Webster squirts hockey team won the Class C state tournament, and the Grantsburg ban-tam hockey team won the consolation trophy at state.–School was canceled for the day at Unity when one of the bus drivers discovered that many bus tires had

in time to pick kids up the next morning.

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Celebrating the Year of the Snake

FREDERIC - Frederic Elementary had a very special day at school when Scott Lee visited the school with his family’s pet ball python as a part of the Asian Adventure theme.

Lee is a retired teacher from Trempealeau Elementary and curre ntly teaches at UW-La Crosse. He visited the school in 2004 with his 6-foot pet boa constrictor Boaregard as a part of the school’s African Safari theme.

Students were able to purchase a “Picture with a Python” and learned a lot about snakes in a special presentation by Lee.

In addition, Chopstick Day was also celebrated the same day at lunch. Each student received their own chopsticks and was chal-lenged to eat their Asian chicken and rice successfully.

May the adventure continue!

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Regional Hospice participatedin St. Patrick’s Day parade

Annual fundraiser set for April 20

BURNETT COUNTY — Regional Hospice is an important part of the community, and staff members take their jobs very seriously. There are many services that hospice provides that are not covered by Medicare and private insurance.

A very important aspect of the job is fundraising. Knowing that she couldn’t do it without the help of other staff members and dedicated volunteers, Kathy Hansen, volunteer coordinator, directs most of the fundraising for hos-pice.

Each year, Regional Hospice needs to raise between 20 and 25 percent of their operational budget through community fundraising events. The program mini-mizes administrative costs, maximizes patient care and makes extensive use of volunteers.

One major fundraiser is the 14th--

tainment by Bill Bittner’s Memorial Dixieland Band on Saturday, April 20, at Lakeview Event Center in Siren.

Adventures Restaurant will cater the event. Doors open at 5 p.m. Reservations by Wednesday, April 10, can be made by calling 715-635-9077. - submitted

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FREDERIC DENTAL CLINIC IS NOW ACCEPTING

NEW PATIENTS Please Call For An Appointment

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LAST CHANCE Town of Bone Lake

Vote April 2, 2013 For

EARL ERICKSEN Town Supervisor 60-Year Bone Lake Resident

Member Luck Fire Dept. & 1st Responder Authorized and paid for by Earl Ericksen.

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Thank You Thank you to everyone that sent cards, food, flowers, prayers, thoughts and hugs to us during the time of our mom/wife’s pass - ing. We can’t express how much it meant to each and everyone of us!

From The Family Of Arlene Erickson Kakac

Ken Kakac Barry & Deanna Erickson & family Randy & Donna Erickson & family

Todd & Jill Route & family

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THANK YOU I want to thank all my family and friends for

all the cards, visits and prayers during my accident and my recovery. It means a lot to me to know I have so many caring people concerned about me.

A special thank-you to my kids and family for all the help on the farm and being there with me at the hospital.

Also to the following: Milltown First Responders; Unity Ambulance; Milltown Fire Dept.; Lifelink Helicopter; St. Croix Hospital; Regions Hospital; Bethesda Hospital; Good Sam’s; Pastor Maggie; all the doctors and nurses that helped with my care.

Thank you again! Hope to be home soon, come and visit.

Wayne Hansen , Milltown 580283 32Lp 22a,dp

LUNCH Full salad bar or taco, salad, corn OR bean soup w/bacon & ham, salad, applesauce, graham crackers, fresh fruit.

FREDERIC

GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

LOCATION WEDNESDAY

APRIL 1 - APRIL 5

W H A T’ S F O R L U N C H ? ? ? M e n u

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, buttered noodles, corn, sliced carrots, mandarin oranges.

FRIDAY TUESDAY MONDAY THURSDAY

NO SCHOOL

LUNCH Meatball sub with fixings, baked potato with fixings, baked beans, sliced pears.

BREAKFAST Tastries.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, celery & peanut butter OR buffalo-chicken salad.

BREAKFAST Waffle snacks.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, dipper sauce, green beans OR chicken-taco salad.

WEBSTER LUNCH

Turkey stew, salad, whole-wheat bread stick, cranberries, peaches, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Full salad bar or sloppy joe, whole- wheat bun, baked beans, carrots, pears, fresh fruit.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Tacos, hard and soft shells, fixings, peas, pineapple, cinnamon rolls.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs w/cheese and toast.

LUNCH Chicken patty, bun, spicy fries, corn, peaches. Alt.: Ham & cheese crois - sant.

UNITY BREAKFAST

Breakfast bites. LUNCH

Chicken patty, bun, broccoli/cauli- flower mix, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Omelet/toast.

LUNCH Spaghetti or yogurt, bread stick, green beans, veggies, fruit and milk.

LUCK NO SCHOOL

TEACHER IN-SERVICE WORKDAY


LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Italian dunker, dipping sauce OR PBJ sandwich, steamed corn, salad greens, sliced pears, orange.

BREAKFAST Donut.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Chicken patty on a bun OR ham/cheese on a bun, tater tots, steamed carrots, salad greens, applesauce, banana.

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

BREAKFAST French toast stick.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, steamed rice, car - rots, apricots. Alt.: Turkey sandwich.

NO SCHOOL

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Taco Max snacks, assorted toppings, corn OR ham salad.

LUNCH Pizza, salad, fresh broccoli and baby carrots, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Chili, grilled cheese OR turkey/cheese on a bun, green beans, salad greens, peaches, melon.

BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, bun, baked chips, baked beans, applesauce. Alt.: Chili cheese wrap.

SIREN NO MENU AVAILABLE

LUNCH Pizza casserole, Bosco stick, salad, green beans, grapes.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, baked whole-grain rice, steamed broccoli, mini carrots, dip, mixed fruit.


LUNCH Mini corn dogs, squash, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Pancakes.

LUNCH Hamburger, bun, tater tots, veggies, fruit and milk.

NO MENU AVAILABLE NO MENU AVAILABLE NO MENU AVAILABLE NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO SCHOOL

I refuse to complain because spring passed us by. It would do no good and it would not make the grass green any faster. By this time last year we had robins everywhere. This year, their

weather. For those of you returning from warmer climates you will under-stand what I mean. Getting off a plane that has come from 80-degree weather and stepping into 6 inches of snow and a wind chill of minus 20 degrees is not fun. Aha ! For those of us who could not leave and go where it was warm for the winter, we feel you should share in our wonderful Wisconsin winter. The snow and cold stayed just for you and now it may go away. We can only hope.

On with the fun stuff. Easter is my favorite holiday. Last year I missed everything because I was in the hospital after my back surgery. This year I am getting an Easter bonnet and celebrat-

don’t have a new dress or new shoes or even a new purse, but the hat will make up for everything. I will be dressed for Easter. I remember when I was a little girl we always had new clothes and shoes for Easter. Back then, we wore hats to church and I would sit between my mother and grandmother and hope I did nothing wrong. I stood when they stood, sat when they sat and knelt when

they did. I had no idea what was being said because the Mass was said in Latin, but I knew I had better have my hands folded in my lap and not throw up like

came when it wanted and Good Friday was my turn. We could not eat candy before church because that was the rule. I actually think my mother wanted to be sure I didn’t get sick. Once I got home, the colored eggs were put in the refrig-erator and I counted jelly beans and put the black ones aside (I still do) and

the chocolate bunny’s ear off, so I think Mom kept the bunny and I got the same one for years because I would never eat it. The grassy stuff got all over and Mom would always complain. It was the same every year when I was a little girl, but every year I looked forward to Easter more than I did Christmas. Did anyone ever get one of those sugar eggs with a cutout and scenery inside? If not, I really can’t explain what it looked like. You have to have seen one to ap-preciate what I am talking about. I

remember one year I kept mine on the windowsill in my room. It sat there get-ting smaller and smaller and so sticky I could not lift it up. I also remember how sad I was because I could not keep it for ever. I also remember hunting for Easter eggs. One year, one got missed under the radiator and was found some-time in the summer. Easter eggs hid-ing under warm radiators do not smell good. Even today, I remember that smell. I wonder if the owners of our old house ever got the stain that egg left out of the carpet.

Back to business. Some of the Lu-theran churches are having a monthly food distribution. It is held at Con-nections (corner of Hwy. 35 and CTH D) and is on the third Thursday of the month. You need pay nothing. Inter-faith delivers food packages to people who cannot get to the distribution. I think we delivered to 22 families last week. There is a lot of work that goes into getting everything in order for people to walk by and pick up what they need. The volunteers are wonder-ful. Yellow Lake Lutheran and Lake-side Lutheran did the volunteering this month and there will be another church who will take responsibility next month. Remember, the third Thursday of the month. I think they open at 11 a.m., but

to be sure.

More business. I want to remind everyone about our Memorial Day rum-mage and best-ever bake sale. This year it will be on the 24th and 25th of May and will be held at the old Divi-dend Lumber Co. building on Hwy. 35 and Bass Lake Road. I will remind you again next month and watch for the ad just before the sale. We take donations for the sale, but please don’t call to do-nate anything before May 1. We have no room to store any more things. This promises to be quite a sale, we have six storage units full of “stuff.” You can

or just something you want and cannot live without. Prices are great and much is sold for a freewill offering. Put the date on your calendar. You really don’t want to miss the sale.

I want to pass our condolences on to our treasurer, Gerry Vogel, on the death of his father, Gene. I can still see Gerry’s mother and father standing in front of the church congregation singing on Sunday. It is a memory that warms my heart.

Time to stop the fun and get back to work. Darn, I was just getting going. Thanks for joining me and reading my article.

God bless,Barb

Barb Blodgett

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Unity jazz band and jazz combo on to state contestBALSAM LAKE - On Tuesday evening,

March 19, Unity’s jazz band and band combo competed at Siren High School for a place in the WSMA state music contest which will be held at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Saturday, May 4.

Both of the Unity Class A instrumental jazz groups, jazz band and jazz combo, will continue on to state competition. These jazz groups are under the direc-tion of Adam Bever. The jazz groups are performing at a fundraiser on March 30

at Paradise. Call the school or Bever for more information at 715-825-2101.

Upcoming high school music events include: Tuesday, March 26, at Grants-burg for the large group festival; Tues-day, April 9, at St. Croix Falls for the high

school district solo and ensemble contest. The middle school is performing its mu-sical in April. - with submitted information

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Legion hostsbaseball fundraiser


GRANTSBURG – The community once again showed its support for youth sports at the annual baseball fundraiser held at the Grantsburg American Legion Hall on Saturday, March 23.

Baseball team members served up steaks still sizzling off the grill to over 160 diners who came out help sponsor the Grantsburg seventh- and eighth-grade and Legion summer baseball teams.

The event, hosted by the Legion, raised

which will go toward new equipment, un-forms and other expenses for the teams.

POLK COUNTY - Polk County Register of Deeds Laurie Anderson has sent out a notice to property owners regarding advertise-ment mailings regarding deed processing notices.

Area homeowners are being targeted for a simple, yet effective scam. At least two companies are offer-ing to send copies of “grant deeds” for a charge of $83. They recommend that home-owners obtain this deed in

-ership in the property. Yet, these public records are readily available for almost no cost.

These companies send of-ficial looking notices that may includes warnings of late fees, compliance re-sponse deadlines or the phrase “Final notice.” While these sales pitches are not il-legal, they are deceptive. The companies often charge $83 for the deed but also in-

What keeps this borderline

that they are not a govern-ment agency and that you could receive the same infor-mation from the county re-corder (or register of deeds).

In fact, copies of deeds, mortgages or any recorded document may be obtained from your local Wisconsin

a very nominal fee. Gener-ally, the fees are $2 for the

page thereafter. Deeds are usually one or two pages.

In addition, homeowners should have received a copy of their deed from their title company when they pur-chased. - with submitted information

“When in Rome”

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer

LUCK - The Luck High School Drama Club’s annual Spring Show was an un-compromising comedy hit, once again.

Under the direction of Judy Wicklund, the cast covered the humor of Easter Is-land, Facebook “friending,” failed TV pilots, raisins as a fashion accessory, the Donner Party, tape sales and the sad fact that You Only Live Once, “YOLO!”

The Spring Show played two nights, Fri-day and Saturday, March 22 and 23, with a standing-room-only crowd on Friday. Al-

though that crowd might just have been the sitting kind.

For many years, the Spring Show has evolved into a hallowed tradition at the Luck School, and the latest Wicklund-penned comedy did not disappoint. Staff assured that no raisins were injured in the production, but lots of gnocchi and gum balls were lost, in spite of their best efforts. Money raised goes toward future produc-tions and the purchase of large stone lawn ornaments and unisex plaid clothing. And tape. Lots and lots of tape. The sticky kind.

Luck High School Drama Club’s Spring Show

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Summerfest 2013on Thursday evening, March 21 under the direction of Pat Anderson, music instructor, and Troy Wink, physical education instructor.

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PLEASE RE-ELECT STEVE JACOBS

April 2 Eureka Town Supervisor

Experience (25 years in highway maintenance)

Retired Air Force Veteran 1985 - 2005 Pavements and Construction

Equipment Operator Maintenance Production Supervisor

Current Employer: St. Croix Falls Township Public Works Employee - Highway Maintenance

Personal Background Graduate of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Community College of the Air Force & Embry-Riddle

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MADISON — “They say if you’re going to dream, dream big, and this individual did just that. In an effort to boost tourism in their area, this individ-ual brought together businesses, com-munities and organizations to take part in a massive marketing effort, which has had enormous results. In January, he launched a custom-created project, a mobile travel information center operat-ing out of a full-sized semitrailer. Since then, it has traveled to nearly a dozen trade and consumer sports shows across

this information center on wheels pro-vided more than 7,000 people with in-formation about Northwest Wisconsin,” stated Dave Fantle, deputy secretary of tourism at the Tuesday, March 19, awards ceremony.

The Northwest Wisconsin Mobile Travel Information Center received the 2013 Governor’s Tourism Service Excel-lence Award during closing dinner at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference

on Tourism held in Madison last week.The MoTIC was a dream of Greg Vree-

land’s to promote Northwest Wisconsin on a level that hadn’t been done in the past. With the help of Nancy Herman from Yellow River Advertising & Design, LLC doing all of the graphic design and sales, the MoTIC hit the road in January

organizations were involved in making the MoTIC happen including Ellsworth Creamery, Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Bureau, Iron County De-velopment Zone, Hurley Area Cham-ber of Commerce, Mercer Chamber of Commerce, Native American Tourism Organization of Wisconsin, Siren Cham-ber of Commerce, South Shore Chamber (Cornucopia, Herbster and Port Wing), Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce, Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce, Washburn County Tourism Association,

Wisconsin Department of Tourism and Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. Plus, businesses and organizations in over 40 communities in northwest Wis-consin, along with a few statewide enti-ties, participated in this huge endeavor.

“Wisconsin’s scenic beauty and iconic attractions set the stage for tourism in the state, but it’s the people in the hos-pitality industry that are the driving force behind travelers returning here year after year,” said Gov. Scott Walker.

great memories that keep people com-ing back to Wisconsin and our state’s tourism economy growing.” Sponsored by the Governor’s Council on Tour-ism, the Governor’s Tourism Awards recognize individuals and businesses for their commitment to excellence, achieve-ments, dedication and leadership that

Wisconsin’s travel and hospitality in-dustry. “This year we had a total of 42 nominations, a record for these awards, which shows just how our tourism in-dustry continues to raise the bar and strive for excellence,” said Tourism Sec-

-ees should be truly proud to be selected from a pool of such outstanding talent in our industry.”

If you haven’t had a chance to see the

winter season is coming up April 3-7. The MoTIC will be one of the premiere displays at the Arrowhead Home & Builder Show in Duluth, Minn., at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Cen-ter.

For more information on the NW Wis-consin MoTIC, contact Nancy Herman at 218-426-0964, [email protected] or Greg Vreeland, 715-635-7237, [email protected]. — submitted

CHURCH NEWS/OBITUARIESFrank J. Svoboda

Frank J. Svoboda, Osceola, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at his home. Frank was born March 30, 1945, in Frederic, to Frank and Agnes Svo-boda. He graduated from Frederic High School in May 1963. On July 10, 1965, Frank married his wife, Karen Peterson, at Frederic United Methodist Church.

Before retiring in 2010, Frank worked at Polaris Indus-tries in Osceola and since then has spent his time helping care for his grandchildren and members in his neighbor-hood and community. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He spent a great deal of time driving to and from sporting events, school functions, dance competi-tions, etc.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents. He is sur-vived by his wife, Karen; children, Kari (Scott) Roth of Apple Valley, Minn., and Tara (Jason) Gross of Osceola; grandchildren, Nick, Natalie, AJ, Sydney and Payton; brother, Ron (Darlene) Svoboda, of Balsam Lake, and sister, Gayle (Jamie) Olson, of Frederic.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Osceola United Methodist Church, with visi-tation beginning at 9:30 a.m.; lunch will be served fol-

given to a number of charitable organizations. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home

in Osceola. Condolences may be left online at grand-strandfh.com.

Holy Week services setBone Lake – Bone Lake Lutheran Church has sched-

uled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship services on March 28 and 29 are at 6:30 p.m., with a potluck at 5:45 p.m., on Maundy Thursday. Easter Sunday services are at 7 and 10:30 a.m., with a pancake breakfast at 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Danbury – Danbury United Methodist Church will have their Easter service at 9 a.m.

Frederic – Pilgrim Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Good Friday service, March 29, 7 p.m. and Easter, March 31, 6:30 a.m. sun-rise service followed by Easter breakfast and 10:30 a.m. service.

Grantsburg – Faith Lutheran Church has sched-uled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, joint Communion service with Bethany Lu-theran, Grantsburg, at Faith Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, March 29, joint service with Bethany

Lutheran at Bethany Lutheran, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday, March 31, sunrise Easter service at 7 a.m., followed by Easter breakfast; Easter worship, 9:30 a.m. with Com-munion by intinction.

Lewis – Lewis United Methodist Church will have their Easter service at 8:45 a.m.

Luck – Luck Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. soup and sandwich supper followed by worship with Communion at 6:30 p.m.; Service of the Seven Last Words on Good Friday, March 29, 6:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday, March 31, 6:30 a.m. sunrise service, fol-lowed by Easter breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and festival wor-ship with Communion at 9 a.m.

Siren – Bethany Lutheran Church, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. and Easter, March 31, 8:30 a.m. service, fol-lowed by Easter breakfast.

The Siren United Methodist Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 6:05 p.m., combined services for Danbury, Grace, Lewis and Siren UMC; Easter Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Sonrise service with breakfast following, 10:15 a.m. Easter service.

Webster – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Webster, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: March 24, Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday service at 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, 8:45 a.m.

Grace United Methodist Church, Webster, has sched-uled the following for Holy Week: Good Friday, March 29, 6:05 p.m., combined services for Danbury, Grace, Lewis and Siren UMC; Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. sunrise service with breakfast following, 10:30 a.m. Easter ser-vice.

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I have been coming to the Webster area since 1965 when my parents owned a cabin on North Sand

Lake. I served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until 1975. I have been an active mem - ber most of my adult life in every community where I have lived in the Twin Cities (Director and president South St. Paul Jaycees/Kaposia Days, hockey and softball coach) and Duluth, Minn., (Loyal Order of the Moose) as well as the Webster area (President Point Lake Association, member Central Burnett County Fair Board for 6 years, member Webster Lions). I recently retired as Industrial Sales Manager after 43 years of service from a Minneapolis company and now reside with my wife, Kathleen, on Point Lake. My hobbies include cooking, as many know from my par - ticipation in the Jackson Firefighters Chili Cook-off, as well as hunting, fishing, golf - ing and reading.

I believe what matters most is having a leader and town board that is committed to communication, transparency, accountability and innovation (out-of-the-box thinking). When we embrace these values, we equip ourselves with the tools to build trust, a truly engaged community and foster the type of efficient local govern - ment every citizen and business in the township deserves. It is important to treat your constituents with an open mind and respect. Being more open, effective and accountable should be the most fundamental goal at any level of our government. Townships need to become more accountable to their residents through the shar - ing of information and the desire to solicit input and address residents’ concerns.

I would seek to encourage more regular public participation. I believe I have that focus, commitment and dedication to serve Jackson Township well.

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Bible portrayals continue at New Hopeby Wayne Anderson

Special to the LeaderGRANTSBURG – “I know I should have stepped up,

but I didn’t.”These are the theatrical words of the disciple Bar-

tholomew, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus who let him down when the Lord was arrested by the Romans and

This last dramatic portrayal was performed by member/actor Kobi Phillipps at New Hope Lutheran Church, Wednesday, March 20. Coincidentally, it was

Bartholomew means the son of Tolmay, who may have been a plowman. Bartholomew was also called Na-thanael in the Bible. He was from the town of Cana and

turned water into wine.The Bible does not say what varietal of wine it was,

only that after the guests drank it they commended the

miracle. Bartholomew also witnessed Christ’s last mi-raculous event, his Ascension into heaven.

This original disciple, like a few others, is mentioned in several places in the Bible. Church history distrib-utes several scripture writings to him, but they were not

Tradition holds that Bartholomew traveled to India, North Africa and the Middle East to preach the gospel, where he found a gruesome end in Armenia. He was skinned alive for his faith.

In art, Bartholomew is often shown wielding a large

knife and holding his own skin. This martyrdom is best portrayed in Michelangelo’s painting, “Last Judgment.”

Parts of him, relics, are buried and venerated in the fa-mous Canterbury Cathedral, England; Germany, Greece and the Republic of Armenia.

New Hope was honored to hold the Lenten portray-als of Bible moments. They plan more such events for the Christian community and public at large. For more information, call New Hope at: 715-463-5700.

OBITUARIESJohn L. Springer

John L. Springer, 82, of Balsam Lake, passed away on

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at his home in the Town of Apple River.

John was born at home on June 24, 1930, the son of John and Mary

children. John attended Balsam Lake School until the ninth grade, at which time he stayed at home to take care of

hunting and being with his family and friends.

John leaves to celebrate his memory his brother, Floyd (Denise) Springer, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary; brothers and sisters, Lorenda, Paul (Pearl), Rosella (Joe), Elizabeth (Jim), Russell and Merlin.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake.

John was laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Milltown. Casket bearers were Matt Carl-son, Allan Moltzer, Allen Springer, Josh Zimbrick, Al Swanson and Paul Gorne. Honorary casket bearers were Steven Maxwell and Kevin Miller.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

William R. WilsonWilliam R. Wilson, 84, of Danbury, passed away on

Friday, March 8, 2013, after a brief illness.He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Ethyl and Harrison

Wilson and raised in Lima, Ohio.

the Voyager Village development in 1970, he permanently settled there in 1990. “Bill” was an avid reader and supporter of the Larsen Family Public Library in Webster. He enjoyed col-lecting books and Oscar-nominated movies for his DVD library, and meet-ing with his many friends.

Prior to his retirement, Bill worked as a systems ana-lyst in the banking industry, and later in life tended bar in San Francisco.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Mabel Ruth Wilson.

Bill is survived by his partner in life, Laura Rachford; daughter, Kathleen Varga (Randy); sons, Richard Wil-son (Kristin), George Gregory (Jill) and Chris Gregory (Tina); sisters, Helen Schultz (Glenn), Carolyn Schultz (Brad) and Lois Krysa (John); grandchildren, Michael and Kristin Varga, Brian Wilson (Jennifer), Anthony Wilson (Gina), Thomas Wilson, George Gregory IV and Grant Gregory.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m., at Forts Folle Avoine in Danbury.

made to the Larsen Family Public Library, P.O. Box 510, Webster, WI 54893.

Norris M. Hoag

Norris M. Hoag, 90, St. Croix Falls, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria.

Norris was born March 31, 1922, to Melvin and Ethel Hoag at Clam Falls. On Sept. 23, 1944, he married his wife, Helen. He worked at UFE in Dresser and farmed. In his free time he en-

cabin near Hertel, making real maple syrup, and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls, Minn.

Norris was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; brothers, Norman, Neil, Robert, Richard and Raymond; sisters, Vernice Sutherlund, Verna Eaton and Dorothy Phernetton.

He is survived by his children, Patsy (Jerry) Marxen of Quasqueton, Iowa, Donald (Melanie) Hoag of Dresser, Dennis (Diane) Hoag of St. Croix Falls, Larry (Sandi) Hoag of St. Croix Falls and Linda (Rick) Anderson of St. Croix Falls; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 26, at the First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls. Interment will be in the spring in New Home Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home – Edling Chapel in St. Croix Falls, grandstrandfh.com, was entrusted with ar-rangements.

John E. ZibellJohn E. Zibell, 45, a resident of Danbury, died unex-

pectedly at home on March 19, 2013. John was born Feb. 6, 1968, in Osceola to Sally and Richard Zibell.

John excelled in carpentry and owned and operated his own con-struction company for 20 years. John loved the outdoors and was often found four-wheeling or snowmobil-

-ing, trapping and hunting with his dogs.

John was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and his son, Zachary. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Zibell and Lukas Zibell; his mother, Sally Zibell; siblings, Cindy (Bruce) Prestergaard; Kathy (Zane) Tuenge and Jim (Rita) Zibell; his girlfriend, Trista Dahlberg, and her children, Rilee and Jackson; Janelle Schaaf and her son, Hunter. A memorial gathering was held Sunday, March 24, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Brian P. Olson Brian Paul Olson, 65, Taylors Falls, Minn., died on

March 20, 2013, in St. Paul, Minn.Brian can be remembered as a fun-loving and hard-

working man. He farmed his land while also working

and family.Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, in

December 2004.He will be deeply missed by sons Chris and Chad

Olson; daughter-in-law Ashley Olson; granddaughter, Brielle Olson; parents, Paul and Marilyn Olson; sister, Julie (Jim) Anderson; brother, Gary (Maggie) Olson; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

To celebrate Brian’s life, a gathering of family and friends was held on Wednesday, March 27, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake, Minn.

Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake, was en-trusted with arrangements.

Carolle Eunice AndersonCarolle Eunice Anderson (nee Bengtson), 87, of Mill-

town, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Woodbury Care Center in Woodbury, Minn.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth An-derson; siblings, Norain “Steve” Bengtson, Eldo Bengt-son, Amy Thorsen, Marvin Bengtson, Vernon Bengtson, Alden Bengtson, Rucille Erickson, Violet Erickson and Ardyce Haworth.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Joann) Ander-son of Ely, Nev., Sally (Michael) Dempsey of Rosemount, Minn., Randall (Lisa) Anderson of Boise, Idaho, and Lonnae (Roger) DeRock of Red Wing, Minn.; grandchil-dren, Julie Anderson, Sarah Dempsey and Ann (Mikael) Engstrom; great-grandchildren, Madelyne, Charlie and Taylor, brothers, Donald (Carol) Bengtson; Glenn (Peg) Bengtson and sister, Deanna Avenriep.

Funeral services were held at the North Valley Lu-theran Church, 1988 220th Ave., Centuria, on Saturday March 23.

Curtis (Kurly) Arlyn HelinCurtis Arlyn Helin, 61, passed away in Florida on

March 13, 2013, in the arms of his loving wife, surrounded by his daughters and brother.

Curtis was born May 10, 1951, in Amery, to June and Arlyn Helin. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated in 1969 from Amery High School. On April 25, 1970, he mar-ried his high-school sweetheart, Ann Marie Bengtson, and had two beauti-ful daughters, Amy and Angela.

Curtis enlisted in the Army Na-tional Guard from 1970 through 1976. He was a staff ser-geant and part of an elite tank crew called “The Dirty Half Dozen.” They were notorious for their actions dur-ing their six-year stint. The driver was “Killer” Jerry Johnson, the rest of the crew were Johnny Kuhl, Big Al Amans, “Smitty” Bruce Smith and Big Dan Johnson.

Curt literally loved life and lived it to the fullest. He -

ing ball with his grandson Thomas, riding his Harley mo-torcycle and driving his Shelby Coupe that he built with

drinking beer with his friends. He was self-employed, working with Monarch Paving, driving his dump truck H1, his pride and joy.

Curt had an unconditional love for his family and friends. He loved telling stories. We all will miss his sense of humor and contagious laughter.

Curt leaves to celebrate his memory his loving wife, Ann; their children, Angela (Jon) Lupinek of North Branch, Minn. and Amy Helin of Osceola; his four grandchildren, Thomas, Makenna, Hannah and Cole; his mother, June Helin; brother, Bill (Trudy); sisters, Cindy (Keith) Olson and Sandy (Matthew) Johnson, all of Amery; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arlyn.Curtis wanted his life to be celebrated, not mourned.

A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. - ?, at Cricket’s (the old Tac building) in Amery.

David BurkinshawDavid Burkinshaw, 26, of Danbury, died March 25,

2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ar-rangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. A full obituary will follow. Online con-dolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

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If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.

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THANK YOU Thank you to all our relatives and friends for the

prayers, cards, flowers, food and memorials in honor of our husband, father and grandfather,

Don Rogers. A special thank-you to Pastor Koch and organist Katie Rydeen, the members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Grandstrand Funeral Home and the

staff at Christian Community Home who were so very good to Don. He loved you all.

Thanks to the Lord for the 85 years he gave to this special man.

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In Memory Of June Moline

Who Passed Away 5 Yrs. Ago, March 27, 2008.

We miss your “Sweet Petals” and apple pies. Your fantastic family gatherings and so many card games. We miss your hugs, your smile and the love you always gave us. We thank God for the honor and privilege to call you our “Mom.”

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CHURCH NEWS

Q: We’re struggling to get our chil-dren to be organized and keep their rooms clean. Do you have any tips that would help?

Jim: As the father of two boys, I know how you feel! Every parent has his or her own method of handling such chal-lenges. It’s fair to say that “discipline” isn’t usually the best way to deal with a situation like this. As a matter of fact, a hard-nosed approach could prove coun-terproductive. You could end up trans-forming thoughtless irresponsibility into premeditated rebellion.

We recommend you take full advan-tage of “natural consequences.” Use masking tape to mark off a boundary at the doors of your kids’ rooms, between their personal “messy zone” and the rest of the house. Then say, “Inside the messy zone, you can do as you please. But if you want anything that’s been left on the

you pick it up before bedtime. After that, -

antine until you have enough money to buy it back. The going price is $1.”

If nothing else, this is a good way to re-duce clutter in the house. It can also pro-vide you with a handy fund for a family pizza night. The mess inside their rooms will likely disappear when they get tired of it and when they realize you’re not going to hound them into doing the job.

If these strategies don’t work, con-sider whether there might be something more serious going on. Our counseling team notes that there can be physical or

-cit hyperactivity disorder, for a child’s inability to follow through on simple tasks. In that case, you should see a fam-ily counselor who is trained to diagnose and deal with such conditions.

More than likely, your kids are just being kids. Best wishes as you help them take responsibility for keeping their rooms presentable!

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movies for my teens? So many movies are not family-friendly, and the current

movie ratings can be misleading.Bob Waliszsewski, director of Plugged

In: I’m glad you asked! And I feel your pain. Here at Focus on the Family, we often hear from parents who feel “sucker punched” when they take their kids to a

-tent that is entirely inappropriate.

That’s why nearly 15 years ago we began offering content-oriented reviews online. We believed (and still do) that parents needed more than MPAA rat-ings. They needed to know for them-

could make wise choices for their chil-dren. As such, our Plugged In Web site, www.pluggedin.com can be your one-stop destination for anything playing at your local theater. Each review con-

themes and messages, as well as details about sexuality, crude language, vio-lence, drugs and alcohol. There’s also an archive of past reviews of movies that are now on DVD or streaming online. We offer similar evaluations of music, TV shows and video games.

From our Web site you can also ac-cess our blog, Facebook page, podcasts (available via iTunes) and other great tools. My favorite is the Plugged In app for iPhone or Android, which offers the same analysis in the palm of your hand.

I know it sounds like we’re tooting our own horn here, but we’re convinced this is an essential service for families. Your time and money are limited. Why waste them by attending a movie that ends up assaulting your senses with inappropri-ate content? We won’t tell you whether to go or not (thankfully) but Plugged In will equip you with the information you need to avoid those pitfalls.

•••Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Fam-

ily, host of the “Focus on the Family” radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of “Focus on the Family,” author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOn-TheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not be re-produced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permis-sion of Focus on the Family.

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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

715-689-2539

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Church, Frederic

I love spring when warm winds and rains melt the snow. Seeds buried beneath are resurrected into beautiful

-its are lifted from winter’s doldrums. How can such power make that hap-pen? Though science can explain it, the human heart is awed by it.

Speaking of the human heart, some-times resurrection happens to it, also. Patients have returned from death

through heroic efforts of medical per-sonnel, ordinary citizens, and even su-pernaturally.

The Bible gives several instances of people resurrected from death. A widow’s only son was brought to life by Elisha the prophet. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after the body had lain in a tomb for several days. He also raised the daughter of a synogogue ruler named Jairus. Eutychus fell out of a third-story window as he listened to Paul preach, and was revived from death.

These people eventually died a sec-ond time, proving that though their res-urrection constituted a miracle of God, it was not permanent.

Jesus’ death on the cross, however,

truly is the Son of God. His resurrection assures believers of their future inheri-

tance in heaven and their own resurrec-tion when Jesus returns. He appeared to many people for 40 days following his resurrection and prior to his ascension to heaven.

God is a god of powerful and mighty acts, the resurrection of his only Son

substantiated truth of Jesus’ resurrec-tion has kept Christianity alive through centuries. Faith in his resurrection has brought about—and still brings about—the death of countless Christians who are willing to suffer and die for their Savior. All but one of Jesus’ 12 apostles went to their death for his sake.

The Apostle Paul spent his life spreading the gospel of Christ. “I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of shar-ing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain

to the resurrection from the dead.” (Phi-lippians 3:10-11)

Christians are called to do the same today. When we have the hope and promise of being resurrected from the dead and given a new, incorruptible life with Christ, it becomes incumbent on us to share that good news. No other religion offers such a hope and promise. Like Jesus’ apostles and his followers throughout history, we can rejoice in the power of his resurrection.

Lord, we rejoice in your resurrection power. We thank you that we can declare, “He lives!” Bless us as we share the good news of your resurrection. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at [email protected].

Sally Bair

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METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; 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 osceolawiumc.org; [email protected] 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell 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 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.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 Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 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 605 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, 218-371-1335 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. Worship & Holy Communion - 9 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; lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

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 a.m.; Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Jody Walter Church Phone 715-327-8608 Sun. Wor. - 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 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’s 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 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 George Selbher, 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 David Prince 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.

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser 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, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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MARCHAmery

• Lyme disease education & support at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2566, 715-268-2035.

Centuria• Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

Frederic• Learn to Hunt Turkey begins at Great Northern Out-doors, 6 p.m., 715-327-4417.

Grantsburg• Parkinson’s support group meeting at the medical center, 2 p.m., 715-689-2350.

Siren• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Sign-up 1:30 p.m., distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation.• Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the govern-ment center, jury room, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls• drinking water at the library, 6:30 p.m.• Intro session of detox at True Health Naturopathic Medicine, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-1315, truehealthnm.com.• Special nature story time with guest presenters at Interstate Park, 10 a.m., 715-483-3747.

Dresser• Gun show at Trollhaugen. Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., 612-695-1425.

Osceola• St. Croix Valley Christian Community Choir’s “Who Do You Say I Am?” at the Association Retreat Center, 7 p.m.

Siren• Good Friday breakfast at the senior center, 7:30- 10:30 a.m., 715-349-2845.

St. Croix Falls• Cookbook Art Show kickoff at the library, 5-8 p.m.

Amery• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m., $15 donation, 715-268-7390.

Balsam Lake• Evening of Jazz & Fine Dining fundraiser at Paradise Landing for Unity jazz ensemble, 6-9 p.m., 715-825-2101.

Dresser• Easter egg hunt at Dresser Park, 10 a.m. Registration 9:15 a.m.

Frederic• Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, 8 a.m.-noon

Luck• Intro to the Ice Age Trail, a presentation at Café Wren, 10 a.m.

Siren• Easter egg hunt at the Moose Lodge, 1 p.m., 715-349-5923.

St. Croix Falls• Michael Johnson performs at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.• Sheriff department’s Easter egg hunt at the fair-grounds, 10 a.m.-?.

Taylors Falls, Minn.• “Countdown to Easter” musical at United Methodist Church, 4 p.m.

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• NAMI Connections recovery support group meeting at Fristad Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., [email protected].

Clear Lake• Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715-263-2739.

Luck• Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society meeting at the Luck Senior Center, 7:30 p.m.

Rice Lake• UWBC Campus Close-Up Day for seniors, 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-237-8176 Ext. 1

Siren• AARP tax help at the senior center, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-349-7810.• Northland Beekeepers Assoc. meeting at the govern-ment center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525.

Amery• AARP tax help at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon.• Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

Clam Falls• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Grantsburg• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2244.

St. Croix Falls• Randy the Frog Guy at the library, 4 p.m., 715-483-1777.• Learn how you can build a more humane community for Polk County. Shelter Community Action Team pre-sentation at the library, 6 p.m.

Amery• Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Balsam Lake• U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson at Paradise Landing, 6- 7:30 p.m. Frederic• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Luck• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-472-2770.

Taylors Falls, Minn.• Financial peace 9-week series begins at First Baptist Church, 7 p.m., 651-465-6792.

Balsam Lake• Middle school musical at Unity school. Thursday 1:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 and 7 p.m.

Grantsburg• Learn to Hunt Turkey at Crex Meadows. Thurs. 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. mentored hunt, 715-463-2896.

Frederic• Frederic area ACS Walk/Run kickoff at Hacker’s Lanes, 7 a.m., 715-653-2684.

Milltown• Discover and explore Spanish at the library, 5:45 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Siren• Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.

Webster• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30-11:15 a.m., 715-866-7697.• Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 1- 3 p.m., 715-866-8151.

Siren• “Don’t Touch That Dial” performances at the school. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

Grantsburg• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2244.

Luck• Free classic movie, “An American in Paris,” at the museum, 7 p.m., 715-472-2770.

St. Croix Falls• Early-release-day games at the library, 2-4 p.m., 715-483-1777.• 4K registration, 9 a.m. For info, contact 715-483-9823 Ext. 1100.

Amery• Spring Day of Renewal at First Lutheran Church. Reg-istration 8:30-9 a.m. Call 715-268-6394 to register by Monday, March 25.

Danbury• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 do-nation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.• Making maple sugar, 1804-style at Forts Folle Avoine, 715-866-8890.

Grantsburg• Craft and gift sale at the Legion hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-463-5723.• Star party with Mike Lynch at Crex, 7:30-10 p.m., 715-463-2739.• Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699.• Faculty Follies talent show fundraiser at the high school. Shows 3 & 7 p.m.. Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., 715-463-5165 Ext. 160.

Lewis• Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

Luck• Danish meatball dinner at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 5-7 p.m. Music by Tom Coen.

Siren• Second-Chance Prom at Northwoods Crossing, 715-349-2922.• Rainbow of Fun Carnival at the school, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Coming events Happenings in the

Valley

Siren students to present “Don’t Touch That Dial”

ONGOINGEvery Day

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431, meetings.inthe-

roomscom.Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.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.Open Topic support group, 6:30 p.m. Call for location,

800-261-7233, Polk County.Christian 12-Step Recovery group at Faith Lutheran

Church, Balsam Lake, 7-8 p.m., 715-566-4215.Every Tuesday

Bingo - 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.Domestic violence and sexual assault support

group, 5:15 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Bur-nett County.

Every WednesdayFree playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes

Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m.,715-557-0630.

Every ThursdayThe Latch breastfeeding support group at the St.

Croix Regional Medical Center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

Every FridayDomestic violence support group, 10-11 a.m. Call

for location, 800-261-7233, Polk County.Every Saturday

AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.

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