Bomb threat suspect turns himself in

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• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 • VOLUME 83 • NO. 36 • 2 SECTIONS
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COOPER’S HAWK
Bomb threat
suspect turns
himself in
On the lam after St. Paul medical
treatment, suspect surrenders
PAGE 3
Community organizers
confront meth
Law enforcement and social
service leaders plan community
forum this spring PAGE 4
Jarchow announces
re-election bid
A Cooper’s hawk surveys the countryside in rural Polk County. The hawk, also known as
a big blue darter, flying cross, quail hawk and swift hawk, was first described by naturalist
Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1828, and named after naturalist William Cooper, one of the
founders of the New York Lyceum of Natural History in New York. - Photo submitted
Grantsburg grad recounts being
caught in Japan’s earthquakes
Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer
GRANTSBURG – Twenty-six-yearold Zach Corbin was relaxing in his
apartment in the city of Kumamoto,
Japan, late in the evening of Thursday,
April 14, when the first of two strong
earthquakes hit the island of Kyushu in
southwestern Japan.
After the second, even stronger, 7.2
quake hit, Corbin, an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America missionary,
in conjunction with the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church, who is teaching
English as a second language at Luther
Senior High School in Kumamoto, sent
out the following message to friends
and family:
“Greetings from ground zero,
“First I’d like to say I’m fine. My
building is standing, I have electricity,
water isn’t running, but hopefully will
be back in a couple days.
“If you haven’t heard, there were two
earthquakes in the past couple days.
One was a 6.5 on the Richter scale and
two nights later we had a 7.2.
“The support system here is great;
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Zach Corbin, an Evangelical
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missionary, in conjunction
with the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church) and an English
as a second language teacher
is shown working with one of
his students at Luther Senior
High School in Kumamoto,
Japan, prior to the April 16
earthquakes that hit the city. Special photo
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Zac Corbin took these photos of collapsed buildings and homes near his apartment building in the
city of Kumamoto after two earthquakes hit on April 16. Corbin was unhurt and able to return to his
apartment after spending several days in a shelter.
A country familiar with earthquakes
Sitting along the so-called Ring of Fire, Japan is unfortunately all too familiar with earthquakes.
The Ring of Fire, located in the basin of the Pacific Ocean,
is a horseshoe-shaped 25,000-mile area with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs and volcanic
belts and/or plate movements. It has 452 volcanoes, more
than 75 percent of the world’s active and dormant volcanoes.
Ninety percent of the world’s earthquakes and 81 percent of
the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
In another email a few days after the quakes, Corbin
voiced how impressed he was with the people’s response to
the disaster.
“I also want to point out how calm and unpanicked Japan
is in this situation,” noted Corbin. “I’m amazed at the positivity of the people. There are always some that are crazy but,
as a whole when compared to other places with the same size
earthquakes, the way Japan is handling it is amazingly calm
and organized.”
Corbin and others waited to return to their homes in the
local community center where they sought shelter after the
quakes. They were lucky to have electricity but there was no
water.
According to Corbin, Japan’s military self-defense forces
were quick to respond in helping with collapsed homes and
buildings. Corbin said there are also food and sleeping shelters set up all over the city, even at his school.
Corbin noted the main issues facing Kumamoto residents
are initially food and water.
“Water is being restored to people slowly, but there are
places to go to get water if yours isn’t on yet and, at present, food is available. Supermarkets that are open still have
food.”
Corbin added that, while on a food run to a local grocery
store, he found the scene, in his words, to be “one of Armageddon but very organized and unpanicked-like.”
By Tuesday, Corbin was able to return to his apartment
with water in his building restored. He said he thought water
for the entire city would be turned back on within a day or
two unless their pipes had been damaged.
Corbin said getting around in the area is difficult, as some
local trains, as well as the area’s high-speed trains, are down.
The local airport was also damaged in the quake, and Corbin
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Grantsburg grad/from page 1
when things were bad, I had a place to go. If food and water
is difficult, I have places to get it. The school has set up an
emergency center with water and food. And the (Lutheran)
pastors in the area also have offered me food and water.
“Even though I am doing quite fine with food, water and
a place to sleep, I can’t say the same for the rest of the city
or the island. As a whole I think the city is OK, but there are
definitely places like the epicenters with buildings collapsed
and people dead. The last report I heard around 45 people
have perished, and many many more have been evacuated
and are in hospitals.
“The school I work at (Kyushu Gakuin High School) has
minor damage, so because of relief efforts and trying to account for students, school is canceled for the next week.
“All together the calm that the Japanese have to get
through this kind of disaster is very amazing. I will be fine; I
just thought I’d let you know that from me.
“Please pray for everyone that has either lost their home or
a loved one, and all the police and defense force personnel
that are helping with the relief efforts.
“Grace and peace, Zach C.”
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when it would reopen.
Corbin’s parents were
understandably anxious
when they received a 2:30
a.m. phone call with the
news earthquakes
had occurred in the
city where their son
was in living and working.
“Speaking for myself, I continue to feel many emotions,
relief and gratefulness for Zach’s safety, anxiety for not
knowing more about the situation, heartache for those losing
their homes or loved ones. I can only imagine the time, energy and costs involved in recovering from a disaster of this
scale,” commented Corbin’s mother, Kim, from the Corbins’
home in Grantsburg. “It has been a stark reminder to me
that the world is large. The devastation in Kumamoto has
a tiny impact on our daily life here. Our family connection
to Kumamoto has made me more acutely aware of the large
number of natural disasters affecting people all the time. I
am also following the news about the earthquake in Ecuador.
It’s tragic.”
Speaking by phone from Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where
he is serving as pastor at Mount Olive Lutheran Church,
Corbin’s father, Craig, said he was reassured at knowing
Zach had a good support system to help him through what
are certain to be some difficult days ahead.
“First, we were anxious for Zach as we had very limited
contact. We knew he was OK, but knew nothing of his situation, said Corbin. “Now we are less anxious. The pastors,
long-term missionaries and teachers at the schools are caring
and engaged with Zach and the other short-term missionaries.”
As to how people here can help the people of Kumamoto,
Craig said donations could be made through various organizations. Livinglutheran.org notes that to help those affected
by the earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan, Lutheran Disaster
Response is gathering information from ELCA companion
churches and partners and will provide assistance to those
in need.
“There is always prayer,” Craig added.
Earthquake tolls
The latest causality and injured numbers from the
powerful earthquakes and a series of aftershocks on the
Japanese island of Kyushu on April 14 are at 47 people
killed and 2243 people injured.
32 deaths were confirmed as of Saturday, April 16 in
Kumamoto Prefecture where Zac Corbin is living and
working.
On April 16, a massive and deadly 7.8 M earthquake
hit offshore of the west coast of Northern Ecuador resulting in a human toll of 443 fatalities, 4027 injured and
231 people missing.
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Bomb threat suspect turns himself in, bound over for trial
On the lam after
St. Paul medical treatment,
suspect surrenders
Greg Marsten | Staff writer
BALSAM LAKE – The rural Luck man
suspected of being behind a Polk County
government bomb scare in recent weeks
is back in custody, after turning himself
in to authorities on Thursday, April 14.
He was on the lam for several days, after
being released from a St. Paul hospital,
without law enforcement’s knowledge.
David A. Strenke, 27, Luck, was already
facing two felony charges stemming from
a March 22 bomb scare incident, where he
is alleged to have called in to 911, threatening to blow up government buildings
“in one hour” unless an incarcerated man
Alleged bomb threat suspect David Strenke is back in custody, after being on the lam for at least
was released from the Polk County Jail.
Police believed the threat real enough three days last week, after he was released from a Twin Cities medical facility, without notifying
to sweep all county-owned Balsam Lake Polk County law enforcement officials. Strenke was bound over for trial at a Tuesday, April 18,
buildings, and then evacuated them hearing before Judge Jeffery Anderson. - File photo by Greg Marsten
ahead of the caller’s deadline.
Strenke was the suspect identified cess, but a Polk County Jail nurse called on the Strenke release incident, and said
through an extensive and immediate in- Regions and was told he had already been they would review accounts of the case
vestigation, fighting several dead ends discharged. As noted earlier, Strenke did before commenting on it.
that included the caller’s use of a so-called not return to the jail, even though his pre“I can say we (Regions) deal with law
unidentified “burner phone” number, vious $10,000 cash bond was still in effect enforcement all the time, and do our best
the Polk County Sheriff’s Department but had not been paid. He missed a court to work with them,” Beedy stated, withpursued a variety of secondhand ac- hearing on Wednesday, April 13, which holding specific comment on the Strenke
quaintances, references and other details led to Judge Anderson issuing a body- case.
to identify Strenke, and by the evening only warrant for his capture.
Beedy said they would respond in the
of the bomb scare, his identity was conHowever, one of Strenke’s family mem- coming days to Leader queries on the Stfirmed by family members.
bers reportedly contacted the PCSD and renke case, and how they deal with seStrenke turned himself in to authorities said they would return him to custody, curity issues and “in custody” policies,
on March 24, and was in custody until which they did, three days after his Re- including on the potentially tricky case
April 5, which is when the latest chapter gions Hospital release.
where a person may be there for an exin his case opens, as he was in the hospital
tended period of time, and how they exfor almost a week, and then was released The court response
pect law enforcement to deal with their
on his own recognizance April 11, but did
Because of his original nonreturn to jail, treatment, whether they require literally
not return to jail.
Strenke now faces an additional felony posting around-the-clock-security deAfter extensive queries and news media charge of attempted escape, which carries tails to ensure law enforcement was not
reports, Strenke did turn himself in to au- a potential penalty of six years in prison only aware of when a subject would be
thorities again, this time on Thursday, and/or $10,000 in fines, if convicted.
released, but would be able to take that
April 14, and is now back in custody on
Strenke’s April 18 court appearance person back into official custody.
a $10,000 cash bond. He appeared before was also a preliminary hearing on his
Sheriffs officials have noted that such a
Judge Jeffery Anderson on Monday, April original charge, and gave authorities a security policy would be cost prohibitive,
18, where he faced a new charge from the chance to present some of the evidence having 24/7 security details, 60 miles
hospital incident, on top of the previous they have against him, meant to persuade from Polk County, possibly for weeks at
bomb scare and escape attempt charge.
the judge to allow the case to move ahead a time.
Strenke is also believed to be under in- to trial.
This is admittedly not the first time
vestigation by the FBI for possible federal
Strenke and his defense attorney, Kate local authorities have registered comdomestic terrorism charges from the al- Murtaugh, waived their right to a pre- plaints on how Twin Cities medical faleged bomb threat, which may be pend- liminary hearing, and the judge bound cilities deal with transported inmates or
ing.
him over for a jury trial, which is now set others who may be suspects in criminal
for July 14. Strenke was subsequently ar- cases or vehicle crashes, where they reThe complaint
raigned, where he pleaded not guilty to quire medical treatment beyond the caAccording to a criminal complaint the bomb scare and escape charges, de- pacity of local medical facilities. They
filed by the Polk County District Attor- manding a speedy trial. His next court have also cited at least one case in 2013
ney’s Office, detailing the reason behind hearing is in June.
where a criminal traffic incident suspect
Strenke’s additional charge of felony atThe judge did agree to combine the died during medical treatment and law
tempted escape, he spent at least three $10,000 bond amount to cover both cases, officials were never notified, only finding
days on the lam before he turned himself although at press time, Strenke remained out when there were repeated media quein. The latest charge, also filed on April in custody.
ries on a suspect’s condition and charges.
18, outlines some of the background beIf convicted on the original felony bomb
hind the incident. It also created a few scare count and another felony charge The privacy rule
questions about general policy regarding of attempted escape - party to a crime,
Generally, medical facility privacy conhow medical facilities deal with individ- (referencing his alleged reason for the cerns are cited under so-called HIPAA
uals “in custody” who may require ex- bomb threat was to have a jail prisoner regulations. The 1996 Health Insurance
tended periods of treatment.
released), Strenke faces up to 6.5 years Portability and Accountability Act has
It was shortly after midnight on Tues- in prison and up to/or including $15,000 lengthy but very specific “privacy rule”
day, April 5, that Strenke was taken to in fines. His new charge adds a potential regulations, detailed by the federal U.S.
St. Croix Regional Medical Center with six years and another potential $10,000 in Health and Human Services guidelines
unspecified medical issues. Three hours fines.
as to who or what agencies may release
later, the PCSD was informed that he
private medical information, and they
required more extensive treatment than The hospital queries
cite several specific reasons for such a
SCRMC was able to provide, and Strenke
The Leader contacted Regions Hospital release of info under so-called “Law Enwas transferred to Regions Hospital in St. in St. Paul for comment on the Strenke forcement Purposes.”
Paul a short time later.
Under HIPAA’s Privacy Rule, there
case and his April 11 release, reportedly
Strenke was then treated until Mon- without contacting the PCSD. Regions are six specific instances where medical
day, April 11, when he was apparently Hospital communication specialist Scott entities may disclose protected health
released on his own recognizance. The Beedy would not comment specifically information to officials for law enforcecomplaint does not detail the release pro-
ment purposes, although even then,
specific conditions may apply. Those
circumstances include “... court orders,
court-ordered warrants, subpoenas and
administrative requests,” as well as “...to
identify or locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness or missing person;” or “...
in response to a law enforcement official’s
request for information about a victim or
suspected victim of a crime.”
Other reasons the privacy rule may be
breached deal with incidents where a suspect might die during medical treatment
or if they suspect that criminal activity
caused the death; or when “... protected
health information is evidence of a crime
that occurred on its premises.”
The final law enforcement privacy rule
release guideline is one that may have
applied to the Strenke incident, where
HHS cites a “... in a medical emergency
not occurring on its premises, when necessary to inform law enforcement about
the commission and nature of a crime, the
location of the crime or crime victims, and
the perpetrator of the crime.”
In general, HIPAA Privacy Rule issues
have changed entirely how medical facilities deal with public or media queries
on specific individuals being treated, and
even if they are at that facility, let alone
their medical condition.
Law enforcement is apparently not immune to at least some of that privacy, at
times, and the Leader continues to look
into that alleged “disconnect” on information sharing between law enforcement, prosecutors and primarily Twin
Cities medical facilities.
25th anniversary of
Webster shooting
WEBSTER - Tuesday, April 18, marked
the 25th anniversary of a shooting in the
village of Webster which resulted in the
death of a Burnett County deputy and
serious injuries
to a Polk County
deputy.
Burnett County
Sheriff’s Deputy
Allen Albee was
shot and killed
while trying to
arrest a subject
wanted for a
shooting in Minnesota the previAllen Albee
ous day.
The subject’s car
was located near Webster Elementary
School, in Burnett County. Deputy Mike
Seversen, of the Polk County Sheriff’s
Office, responded to the scene when the
Burnett County Sheriff’s Office requested
additional assistance for Albee.
Several deputies, including Seversen
and Albee, were approaching the subject
near the school when the man opened fire
with a .32-caliber handgun. Albee was
killed and Seversen suffered a wound to
his spinal cord, causing him to become
paralyzed from the neck down.
Other deputies returned fire and killed
the subject.
Seversen died two years ago after
living 23 years as a quadriplegic - years
many said were spent serving as an inspiration to those who knew him. - Gary
King
State Rep. Jarchow announces re-election bid
BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - State
Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake)
announced last Thursday, April 14, that
he would seek re-election to the State Assembly.
He made his announcement via a video
which was shared on his website, adamjarchow.com, by email and on social
media.
“Adam’s message of optimism and
restoring our belief in the American
Dream has animated Adam’s first term
in office, during which he worked with
you and for you,” said a statement on
adamjarchow.com. “Since being inaugurated in January, 2015, Adam has spent a
day each month working a full shift at a
small business in the area. He calls these
days ‘Working with
You’ Days. From
farmer, to beer delivery driver, to
waiter, to garbage
hauler, Adam has
invested over 100
hours working side
by side with the
hard-working men
and women of this
area. “
Adam Jarchow
Jarchow said it
helps him understand what his constituents want him to
be doing while he’s in Madison working
for them.
“The job of a state representative is
to learn about the hopes and dreams of
the people he or she represents and then
work on policy that will help make those
hopes and dreams a reality,” he said.
The website statement also said:
“During his first term, Adam was able
to get a number of important pieces of
legislation through the legislature. From
protecting hunters, to property rights,
to enhancing opportunities to grow the
emerging sport of alpine-biking at area
ski hills, Adam’s legislative victories are
already helping people. Many people are
now fixing, repairing and improving their
homes, when before, unreasonable rules
stifled them. Hunters are able to enjoy
their pastime free of harassment. Taxes
are down. Businesses are growing. Jobs
and wages are up. Local governments
and schools will see millions in savings
from our repeal of the prevailing wage
law. And we have passed a number of
bills to address the heroin epidemic, Alzheimer’s and dementia and college debt.”
“But there is much work to be done. Jarchow commented, “Even though we have
accomplished much, we still have much
to accomplish. So in 2016, I’m in. I’m excited to keep working with you and for
you. I ask for your support in this important campaign.” ‘You can view the campaign kickoff video and learn more about
Adam by visiting his website, adamjarchow.com. - from adamjarchow.com
Community organizers to confront meth
Law enforcement and social service
leaders plan community
forum this spring
E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer
SIREN - Eighteen people gathered recently in the
small storefront offices of the Restorative Justice Center
in Siren, with the goal of formulating a comprehensive
community response to the growing scourge of methamphetamine addiction.
The group included law enforcement and social service leaders in Burnett County, including Sheriff Ron
Wilhelm, St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor, Siren
Police Chief Christopher Sybers, and law enforcement
representatives from Webster and Grantsburg.
Also attending the forum were Judge Kenneth Kutz,
county mental health director Byron Hopke and District
Attorney William Norine. The panel also included a
former meth user and a representative of Aurora Community Counseling. Aurora operates a drug-treatment
program.
The goal of the group is to organize on a
local basis, reaching out to parents, teachers
and pastors, to educate and empower the
community to stem the tide of methamphetamine and other drug addictions.
ited with making significant meth and other
drug busts.
Community forum planned
Tammy Hopke, program coordinator with
restorative justice, explained that the goal of
the group is to sponsor a community town
A different animal entirely
hall meeting on meth in June. The commu“From a recovery and treatment standnitywide forum, whose date has not yet been
point, methamphetamine addiction is a difset, will be held at the Siren High School.
ferent animal entirely,” said Darren Cox,
“The town hall will be our start,” Hopke
an AODA and mental health therapist with
said. “We are also going to be doing education in the schools and reaching out to the
Aurora. “When people become addicted to
community in general. We hope to have the
methamphetamine, too often it is a road from
county board proclaim June as Meth Awarewhich they don’t recover. The short-term
Tammy Hopke
ness Month.”
bursts of treatment currently being offered,
In an effort to aid the educational efforts
21 to 28 days, do not show much positive impact.”
on the impacts of methamphetamine addic“I’ve known people who have been five years clean tion in our communities, the Leader will do a series of
and still think about going back to meth,” said Taylor. weekly stories on methamphetamine leading up to the
The St. Croix Tribal Police have a drug-sniffing dog cred- June town hall meeting.
What is meth?
BURNETT COUNTY - Methamphetamine is a central
nervous system stimulant. It is a derivative of amphetamine. Over-the-counter drugs containing ephedrine or
pseudoephedrine are mixed with a wide variety of “fillers.” It comes in a variety of forms and can be snorted,
swallowed, injected or smoked.
Methamphetamine is a powerful drug. It acts by altering the neurotransmitters in the brain. The brain has
many different neurotransmitters, but the one that is
most affected by methamphetamine is dopamine.
One hit of meth triggers a dopamine surge into the
frontal cortex, that area of the brain that seeks pleasure
and an infantile want for immediate gratification. It pro-
duces a state of euphoria that includes a stimulation of
the adrenal glands and physiological reactions.
An initial, intense rush lasts from five to 30 minutes.
While the effects of methamphetamine can last up to
eight hours, it is similar to cocaine, where users engage
in a “binge and crash” pattern, taking more and more of
the drug to chase the initial high.
Dependence is almost simultaneous
Methamphetamine alters the chemistry in the brain.
Eventually the dopamine rush that causes the user to feel
an extra sense of pleasure will stop. The brain becomes
altered to such an extent that users will have a difficult
time feeling pleasure from anything.
Methamphetamine is considered a neurotoxin, and extended use can cause permanent damage to the central
nervous system and to the chemistry of the brain. Brain
scan imaging shows that even three years after longtime
users had quit using the drug, their dopamine neurons
were still damaged.
Long-term effects of methamphetamine include mental impairment, weight loss, anxiety, insomnia and violent mood swings. Changes to dopamine neurons may
also cause paranoia. Methamphetamine causes increases
in blood pressure that may lead to strokes.
TIMBER!
A total of 12 tracks of county-owned timberland were auctioned
off before the Burnett County Natural Resources Committee on
Thursday, April 14. Members of the Parks and Forestry Department
are shown opening the bids. All plots put out for bid had multiple bidders. The total dollar amount of the timber sales came in at
$681,780. The county sustainably manages nearly 100,000 acres of
forestry land. - Photo by E. Royal Emerson
Webster centennial celebration moving forward
Grant for old schoolhouse
demolition approved
WEBSTER - If organization means anything, the Webster centennial celebration, planned for later this summer, is shaping up to be a rather big shindig.
Representatives of the celebration gave an update and
written report to the Webster Village Board at its regular
meeting on Wednesday, April 13.
The celebration is to take place on Aug. 12-14 as part
of the annual Gandy Dancer Days.
Music for the weekend seems to be secured, with the
folk band Wildflowers to perform on Saturday, Aug.
13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Larsen Family Public
Library parking lot. InaNewLight Art Gallery will also
be having a band on Saturday afternoon. Zia Louisa’s
will host the band Geneva on both Friday and Saturday
nights.
The board approved funds to secure a lumberjack
show on Saturday, Aug. 13. The Lumberjack Log Rollers will perform on Musky Avenue North, which will be
closed off for the day.
Other events being planned include an antique car
show, a taste of the trail bike ride, a pancake breakfast, a
volleyball tournament and a build a fish art project.
“The idea is to get people to town. These events will do
it,” said village President Jeff Roberts.
In other business, the village took the necessary steps
to apply for $500,000 in federal dollars for the demolition of the old schoolhouse. The village hopes to secure
the CDBG grant and demolish the old monolith to make
way for a medical clinic.
Chuck Awe, representing the Northern Star Boy Scout
pack, secured approval to hold monthly Scout meetings
“So help me God.” Members of the Webster Village Board are sworn in to serve another term as Village trustees. All members
shown ran unopposed for the April 5 election. - Photo by E. Royal Emerson
in the village community center. The village waived the
$25 rental fee, allowing the pack to meet for one year.
The pack has grown from 20 kids to 62 kids.
“Our money is going toward growing and supporting
the pack,” said Awe. “The $25 fee is a lot of money to
us. We are asking that you waive the fee so that we can
funnel it back into our kids.”
Construction on lift stations 1, 2 and 3 is set to begin in
May. The total project cost is $576,750.
Police Chief Mike Spafford had a list of approximately
20 junk cars that he will soon order be removed. One
yard in particular drew the chief’s ire. “It’s more than a
junkyard. It’s pert near the worst yard I’ve ever seen. It’s
not just an eyesore, it’s a health hazard,” Spafford said.
Village board member Kelsey Gufstafson reported that
$5,000 in local road improvement funds have been secured to overlay 2,534 feet of Bass Avenue this summer.
Total cost of the overlay is $60,000.
Village board members Gustafson, Greg Widiker and
Sarah Casady, all recently re-elected, took their oath of
office, starting their new term as trustees.
Safety issues addressed at Luck ball field
Mary Stirrat | Staff writer
LUCK - A rural Luck man has offered
to head up a project to make the ball field
by the golf course safer for children and
spectators.
Al Aguado met with the Luck Village
Board Wednesday, April 13, to propose
putting up netting to prevent balls along
the first baseline from getting out into the
road. Kids, he said, are paid to get the
balls, and they sometimes run out into the
road to earn some money.
Another danger zone that Aguado
hopes to address is the canopy that covers
the bleachers. The canopy was an Eagle
Scout project of Aguado’s son.
An unforeseen problem, he said, is that
foul balls go over the fence and hit the lip
of the canopy, sometimes shooting into
the bleachers below. A 20- by 5-foot piece
of netting could be installed there, said
Al Aguado will be heading up a project to adAguado, to alleviate that problem.
dress safety issues at the Luck ball field.
If approved, he said, he would work
with the Lions Club, Boy Scouts and
other organizations to help cover the cost Anderson noted that the fast-pitch team
and provide labor. Village Trustee Ross also uses the field, which belongs to the
Netting will be put up to prevent foul balls from going into the road or into the stands under the
canopy at the Luck ball field. — Photos by Mary Stirrat
village.
Seth Petersen, director of public works
and public services for the village, said
that his department is short on labor right
now but that he could provide a little help
and the man lift.
The board approved the project, asking
that the other entities also contribute. The
public services committee will help iron
out the details.
Adventures Rollin’ Foods returns to Luck
Minit Mart seeks
liquor license
Mary Stirrat | Staff writer
LUCK - Feeling that other businesses in
town should have advance notice before
the board votes on issuing another liquor
license, the Luck Village Board last week
tabled a request from a local convenience
store wishing to sell liquor as well as wine
and beer.
The board also felt that a representative
from the business should be in the discussion to answer questions.
TA Operating LLC, doing business as
Minit Mart, submitted the application
for consideration at the board’s Wednesday, April 13, meeting. Minit Mart is the
former Stop-a-Sec gas station and convenience store on Hwy. 35 on the north side
of Luck.
“I guess I would like someone from
Travel America LLC, or at least the store
manager, to come in and talk to us about
it,” said village President Dave Rasmussen.
Unlike on-sale liquor licenses, where
alcohol is sold for on-site consumption,
there is no limit on the number of off-sale
licenses that the village can issue.
If issued, the license would be valid
until June 30, when all beer and liquor li-
on the board is Wednesday, April 20, reminded the board of the precedent set
when Wayne’s Foods Plus applied for
a license to sell liquor. Other business
owners and village residents came to the
village board to give their opinion on the
request.
“Once it’s done, it’s done,” said Anderson. “It’s pretty hard to go back.” He
also said that there are a number of unknowns, such as whether or not the liquor
will be in a separate area of the store.
The application was tabled, and the
board will see if a representative from
Minit Mart can come to the next meeting,
and so others in the village can attend and
comment if they desire.
Police Chief Monte Tretsven said he
had no problem with issuing the license.
Luck Trustee Ross Anderson took part in
his final village board meeting Wednesday,
April 13. His name was on the April ballot for
re-election after he inadvertently failed to file
for noncandidacy. — Photo by Mary Stirrat
censes need to be renewed.
“Is every place going to sell booze?”
asked Trustee Becky Rowe. “We don’t
need to decide tonight. There’s still time.”
Trustee Ross Anderson, whose last day
Adventures
A special event vendor license was
again issued to Adventures Rollin’ Foods
so that the lunch truck can come into Luck
one day a week.
The permit allows Adventures Rollin’
Foods to park on Main Street, anywhere
between Hwy. 48 and Butternut Avenue,
on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cost of the permit is $10 a year,
but the owners have indicated that they
are willing to pay the same amount they
pay in other communities, which is $100.
Rasmussen recommended that the board
approve the $10 permit, then eventually
consider establishing a transient merchant permit.
The special event vendor license was
approved, contingent upon payment of
$10.
Other business
• Rasmussen thanked treasurer Laurie
Cook and other election workers for a job
well done at the Tuesday, April 5, election. “It was busy,” said Cook. “There
was a good turnout, and it was fun.”
• The board approved purchase of a
new squad car, at $26,910 including delivery. Purchase and installation of the cage,
light bar and other equipment will be another $3,000 to $4,000, said Tretsven. The
money is in the budget, but the purchase
is being made six to eight months early
due to transmission problems with the
current squad.
• Street projects for 2016 were approved by the board, with bids on chip
sealing and crack filling coming in almost
$20,000 under budget. About half of the
savings, or an estimated $10,000, will be
used to repair frost heaves.
• The board approved the hiring of
Dennis Nelson as a seasonal parks and
recreation employee and Amber Cook as
additional office help for this month.
Wheelchair-bound man dies in fire
POLK COUNTY - A wheelchair-bound
man lost his life in a house fire in rural
Milltown last Friday, April 15.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Department, in a statement Monday afternoon,
April 18, identifed the man as Theodore
“Teddy” Hughes, 66, of Milltown.
Also injured in the fire were Hughes’
son, Tracy, 44, and Jolene Brewster, 37.
Both lived at the residence.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Department
received a 911 call at 11:24 a.m. Friday,
notifying them of a structure fire with
occupants still inside in the 2200 block of
120th Street in the Town of Milltown.
A passerby told authorities that she saw
a female with obvious burn injuries to her
hands running toward her vehicle as she
was driving north on 120th. The female
stated their home was on fire and that
there was still an elderly man who was
wheelchair bound inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies attempted to
gain entry to the residence but the fire
was too intense.
Tracy
Hughes
and
Brewster were taken to Amery Hospital for treatment of their burns.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice
was contacted and the assistance of
the state fire marshal was requested to
aid in the investigation into the cause
and origin of the fire. The Polk County
medical examiner was also notified
of the situation and was requested at
the scene. - Gary King with information
from Polk County Sheriff’s Department
Event center to become Community Resource and Learning Center
Becky Strabel | Staff writer
SIREN - Christina Phernetton announced Friday, April 15, on Facebook,
that she and her husband, Dean, are purchasing the Lakeview Event Center in
Siren. They plan on changing more than
just the name; they have plans to remodel
the space as well.
The Community Resource and Learning Center will be a combination of
their early head start, childcare, preschool
and school-age services of Kid Country,
Kid City and Kid Camp. The new location
will serve children ages 2 weeks through
12 years and have expanded hours. The
facility will be open from 5:30 a.m – 12:30
a.m. and open seven days a week.
“We are very excited that we will now
be able to serve both Webster and Siren
school districts with these expanded
hours! Both Webster and Siren school
districts are in full support of our move
and will transport school-age children to
and from our new facility. We are also
excited to announce that through a sup-
ment for use in our new space.”
The community resource portion of the
facility refers to many services that will
be sharing the space. The Burnett County
Family Resource Center and Home Visiting Program, Community Referral
Agency and Early Head Start Family Resource Providers and Education Specialists will be moving after the renovation.
Phernetton states that by bringing these
agencies to one location, as opposed to
keeping them being spread throughout
our community, it will give the families
a sense of unity. Having a community resource center along with a learning center
will create an atmosphere where families
feel welcome to bring their child for education and also share experiences as a
family through community events held
at the center, she noted.
The Phernettons expect to have the
Dean and Christina Phernetton are purchasing the Lakeview Event Center in Siren. - Photo by space completed and open by the beginBecky Strabel
ning of 2017.
plemental grant in our early head start
partnership, we will be able to purchase
a large number of furnishings, toys, and
materials along with playground equip-
Town board confronted on liquor license guidelines
SIREN - After the March Town of Siren
Board meeting that resulted in the St.
Croix Tribe receiving one of two Class A
liquor licenses, the small town hall was
standing room only on Thursday, April
14.
Joe Yourchuck, owner of Yourchuck’s
hardware/grocery/liquor store on Hwy.
35, addressed the board and asked if they
would consider putting a freeze on the
number of alcohol-related licenses they
offer. He said he is basing his claim on the
declining population in the town and that
there are three within one mile of Hwy.
35.
Board discussion pointed out that the
board can’t make a policy unless “all licenses have been approved or denied.”
As long as someone is in the process of
applying, the board can not make a policy
change that would be considered discrimination.
“So, I was discriminated for eight years
while I was told that you weren’t going to
issue more?” asked Yourchuck.
The Tribe was quick to reapply for
a second Class A liquor license that the
board denied previously. The application
would prevent the Town of Siren from
passing an ordinance to limit the count.
It would need to be published at least 15
days before the next month’s meeting.
Other business
• The Burnett County Department of
Health is willing to step in and coordinate cleaning a property that is deemed
unsafe. The estimated cost of the clean
sweep is between $6,500 to $8,000. The
county will bill the owner and start cleaning if the owner doesn’t do so within 20
days of notice. If the bill is unpaid, it will
be added to the property tax roll and paid
over time.
• The town will be switching propane
companies to keep the account local. They
approved using Polk-Burnett over Superior Propane, who recently purchased
Hedlund Gas.
• The St. Croix Tribe is seeking four
driveways for the planned development
on Airport Road by the roundabout.
• The town approved the purchase of
a 4-year-old heat insert for the blacktop
truck from the county. The insert will
allow for an earlier and later patching
season.
• New fire number signs should arrive
soon for installation in the town.
County bill is paid
Durning the sanitary district meeting
held prior to the regular meeting, it was
noted that the Burnett County Government Center paid the $20,000 bill from
the expansion that was installed during
the roundabout construction. The meeting was routine and completed promptly.
Thursday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. the
Town of Siren annual meeting will be
held at 6:30 p.m. at the hall and the town
road tour will start at 12:30 p.m on Saturday, April 23.
Flexibility in learning highlighted
WEBSTER - Teacher Lisa Richison and
some members of her class gave a presentation on the personalized learning that
Richison is implementing after 18 years
of teaching.
The presentation was part of regular
monthly meeting of the Webster School
Board, held Monday, April 18.
Richison has removed all of the desks
from her room (including her own) and
uses a large variety of seating options for
students to choose. The children also receive a daily agenda and are allowed to
choose when they are going to complete
tasks. The personalized and flexible plan
helps students problem solve and manage
time.
“It is what is best for my students to
learn,” stated Richison.
Katie Smith and Mark Elliott, the
elected board members, were sworn in
and congratulations was extended to
Rick Estridge for his years of service
on the board. Estridge chose to not to
seek re-election but applauded the board
and the district. He stated that he had enjoyed his time on the board.
High school Principal Josh Hefted introduced the Class of 2016’s top 10 students, including valedictorian Alec Ralph
and salutatorian Annika Hendrickson.
The board accepted the resignation of
Lisa Richison and members of her class reported on the flexible learning environment that
Richison has created. The classroom features no desks and the students have more control over
how they learn.
high school English teacher Jovin Kroll.
Kroll has been with the district for nine
years, and “some pieces fell into place”
for his family to move closer to relatives
and where he and his wife grew up. Kroll
was also the high school head football
coach and assistant baseball coach.
A reorganization meeting on Monday,
April 25, is planned in the administration
building. The May board meeting is also
rescheduled to May 23 at 6 p.m.
After a closed session, the board reconvened to open session and approved the
Katie Smith and Mark Elliott read the oath
of office as the recently elected school board
members at Monday night’s meeting in the
Webster High School library.
superintendent’s contract making all of
the contracts for the district employees
settled for the current year.
Shell Lake graduate killed in
pedestrian accident
Danielle Danford | Staff writer
SHELL LAKE—The Rice Lake Police Department reports that on Saturday, April 16, a 38-year-old woman
succumbed to injuries suffered after being
hit by a vehicle in the city of Rice Lake.
The woman has since been identified as
Misty K. Wickware, 38, Sarona, a 1996
graduate Shell Lake High School.
The accident occurred at around 9 p.m.
when Rice Lake Police Department and
an ambulance were dispatched to the area
of Allen Street and Main Street for the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.
When officers arrived they found Wickware unconscious, lying on the sidewalk.
Wickware was transported to a local medical facility where she succumbed from
injuries ssuffered in the accident.
A police report
states that the
driver of the vehicle remained at
the scene and is
fully cooperating
with law enforcement. The crash
remains under investigation by the
Rice Lake Police
Department and
the Wisconsin
State Patrol. The
Misty K. Wickware
Rice Lake Fire
Department and
Barron County Sheriff’s Department assisted in response to the accident.
“The boys’ club”
Women off Polk County
Board after 26 years
Gregg Westigard | Staff writer
BALSAM LAKE – “The boys club” is
William Johnson’s name for the new Polk
County Board. For the first time since the
1988-1990 term, no women are serving
on the county board, a fact that caught
the attention of the retiring county board
chair. The presence of women on the Polk
County Board goes back even farther than
that, back to 1974 when Elsie Chell joined
the board. She served until 1982 and was
soon joined by Regina Miller who served
from 1976 until 1988. Add those seven
terms and the Polk County Board had female members for 40 of the last 42 years.
Grace Bloom was the first woman
elected to the Polk County Board. She
served from 1928 to 1930. It took 44
years to elect the next female member.
Since 1974 there have been 18 women on
the board. The 2010 election placed six
women on the board out of 23 members,
the highest number.
The following women have served on
the Polk County Board (listed in order
of when they started their term). Grace
Bloom, Elsie Chell, Regina Miller, Bernice
Asper, Violet Wright, Ruby Kettula, Ruby
Hansen, Yvonne Frederick, Gail Flom,
Patricia Schmidt, Gail Tessman, Diane
Stoneking, Duana Bremer, Joan Peterson,
Kathryn Kienholz, Wendy Rattel, Patricia
Messicci, Kristine Kremer-Hartung and
Gerianne Christensen.
Rich Estridge receives a plaque and gift from the Webster School board for his years of service.
Estridge chose to not run for re-election this year.
Grantsburg Library Gala to feature
Twin Cities author Tom Combs
GRANTSBURG – Twin
Cities author and physician Tom Combs will be the
guest speaker at the Grantsburg Library’s Friends of
the Library 12th-annual
spring gala on Saturday,
April 30.
An emergency room physician for 25 years, Combs,
draws on those ER experiences to craft the characters
and plots of his stories, including his first novel, the
thriller “Nerve Damage.”
The gala begins with a social
hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7
p.m. followed by Combs’ presentation.
Tickets for the event are still
available at the Grantsburg Library or call 715-463-2244. - submitted
Tom Combs
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Boundary Committee hears quarry concerns
If not a quarry, is a housing
development possible?
BALSAM LAKE – The on-going crafting of a possible cooperative boundary
agreement between the Town of Osceola and Village of Dresser continued on
Monday, April 18 in Dresser, where the
committee continued to create and draft
their own version of a possible boundary
development agreement, based on or mirroring portions of a state-approved joint
agreement between the Town of Salem
and the Village of Paddock Lake, which
set future boundaries and outlined plans
of basic services as the village grew into
the town.
The committee continued to clarify
their own version of an agreement, as
they prepare to make a recommendation to their respective elected bodies for
possible consideration and future public
hearings, before state consideration.
Composed of two representatives from
each municipality, the Boundary Committee also spent one half-hour at the start of
their meeting entertaining a presentation
and queries by several of the co-owners
of the proposed Blue Rock Quarry, which
lies just outside current Dresser boundaries within the town, which has rejected its
development as a quarry, under county
land-use issues.
The Blue Rock group has pursued other
options in recent years, including discussions of annexation into the village, which
has an operating quarry.
The boundary committee was created,
seemingly in response to issues raised by
the proposed quarry, although the Blue
Rock group did not make a promotional
pitch to the committee, co-owner Michael
Loescher read a prepared statement from
the quarry group that primarily dealt
with questions and issues they believe the
Boundary Committee “must address ... to
be successful.”
Loescher asked a variety of questions,
but primarily began with having the committee better define their goals from an
agreement, based on the two “blueprint”
plans the committee is using for their
draft, were, as well as plans to force a mutual approval for annexation requests for
a large part of the boundary between the
two municipalities.
“What is in it for the Village of Dresser?”
Loescher asked, citing the current state
“I’m confused, we heard
about a mine (quarry) and
now we’re hearing about a
housing development?”
- Betty Miller
who would pay potential legal fees that
may surface from the agreement, and
whether they could stop the plan development, before it goes any further.
“We’re not in a position to stop it,”
Gustafson clarified. “That would have to
be at the board level.”
There was also some public comment
on several issues from outside the quarry
group, as about two dozen people attended the meeting.
“I’m confused, we heard about a mine
Blue Rock Quarry co-owner Michael Loescher (standing) addressed the Cooperative Boundary
Agreement Committee (at the right) in Dresser on Monday, April 18, asking about certain aspects (quarry) and now we’re hearing about a
of the proposed agreement between the Town of Osceola and the Village of Dresser. – Photo by housing development?” asked resident
Betty Miller.
Greg Marsten
Several other public comments suggested
the possible agreement could add
standards which does not require town
Loescher also asked about having a
approval for annexation. “Where do the hearing on the plan, during the meeting stability to development, and how an
landowners come in?”
stages, which Gustafson quickly ques- agreement was meant to make lawsuits
unnecessary, as part of its very nature
Committee chair Neil Gustafson said tioned.
“Are we (potentially) holding a public under state statute.
the landowner input would come after
The committee continues to work on
the draft plan is presented to their respec- hearing before we hold a public hearing?”
tive boards for consideration.
Gustafson asked on a question of inviting the agreement, and is planning at least
one more meeting before submitting their
“Landowners can be heard also during landowners to the discussions.
public comment periods,” stated commitThe committee also addressed Blue final draft to their town boards for contee member Mike Wallis.
Rock concerns about legal reviews, using sideration.
According to source material from the
“But from a township standpoint, there an engineering firm to craft the final draft,
Blue
Rock Quarry group, they are pursuis no control over annexation ... if the vil- and concerns over other possible, nonlage wants to annex parcels of property,” quarry uses for some of the Blue Rock ing the extraction of trap rock from priGustafson said. “We’re trying to work groups; six landowners’ property. Past vate property between Polk County Road
with the village to make sense of the proposals have suggested up to 200 acres F and MM. The property is locally owned
by three families, the Loeschers, Rochgrowth.”
of their land might be used for a quarry.
“Where do landowners right to annex
One of those co-owners, Jeanne Roch- fords and Thormans.
“... The land originally was quarried by
come in?” Loescher clarified. “Are we tak- ford, asked about her family’s ability to
the
Scarlet Stone Company, in the 1920’s.
ing choices away from landowners?”
possibly develop some or all of the curGustafson said the joint approval re- rent Trollhaugen campground, which is Scarlet Stone was interested in red trap
rock and when the red color ran out, the
quirement is still being considered, and only used seasonally.
would likely not apply to the so-called
“Fourteen years is a long time,” Roch- process stopped. Blue Rock plans to begin
“growth areas” where certain town hous- ford stated, citing how difficult it was extracting rock where Scarlet Stone left
ing and industrial development seems to annually pay “$75,000 in taxes (to the off,” the company has stated, adding that
they want to make the quarry “very slow
likely to morph into the village.
Town of Osceola) for vacant land.”
“Landowners can petition for annexShe suggested that the joint approval growing ... meaning one acre per year for
ation ... in this plan,” Wallis stated. “That issue and other limitations might do more each of the next 50-60 years.”
The boundary agreement would affect
is still landowner driven.”
damage than good, and works against the
all Town of Osceola land that adjoins
There was also further clarification that village’s best interests.
the plan would likely be in effect for up
“Dresser is really limiting itself,” Roch- the village, but has primarily addressed
to 14 years, until 2030, and how that plan ford added. “This is the non-quarry how to deal with two suggested “growth
might deal with annexation requests, as area I’m talking about. To develop it areas,” with other parcels, such as the
well as how no “islands” of village or we’re going to have to jump through 800 proposed quarry lands, being addressed
in less specific detail, so far.
town land can be created, that adjacency hoops!”
The Blue Rock group also asked about
must be adhered to.
Another 55 people face layoff in frac sand industry in western Wisconsin
Frac sand demand has been
cut in half, analyst says
Rich Kremer | WPR News
STATEWIDE - A longtime Wisconsin
frac sand producer has announced it will
lay off 55 employees at three facilities
across the state.
Officials with Fairmont Santrol said
the layoffs will come from the company’s
mining facilities in Hagar City, Maiden
Rock and Menomonie. The company
cited a downturn in the U.S. oil and gas
industry as the main cause for the job re-
ductions.
It’s the latest in a string of layoffs and
shutdowns across western Wisconsin.
Samir Nangia, an oilfield services analyst
for consulting firm PacWest, said while
demand for frac sand has been cut in half,
it’s the cost of shipping across the country
that’s hitting producers.
“I think for Wisconsin, specifically, it is
the cost of rail that is really hurting the
sand mining industry there,” he said.
Nangia said other factors mean the
downturn is hitting Wisconsin harder
than other regions.
“The reason that the mines are shutting
down in Wisconsin, but perhaps not in
other parts of the country is simply because there’s a lot less demand for sand,
is one thing, but then the extra money that
they have to pay to rail it to Texas and
perhaps to a smaller extent to Oklahoma,”
he said.
Nangia said the frac sand market isn’t
expected to begin recovering until next
year.
Other national frac sand suppliers laying off workers and shutting plants in
Wisconsin include U.S. Silica, Hi-Crush
Proppants, Superior Silica Sands and Unimin.
While oil prices have risen slightly,
they’re still around half of what they were
in 2014. Despite that, Nangia said he believes the market hasn’t bottomed out yet.
“So, everyone is waiting for capitulation, which basically means that they
want to see the absolute bottom and they
want all activity to stop. When all activity stops, oil prices will go up, or so they
hope, and then that’ll drive investment
back into the sector,” he said.
Nangia and a handful of frac sand company executives have said they expect oil
prices and demand for Wisconsin sand to
start bouncing back in 2017.
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Time for some common
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At 240 years old, we are a fairly
new country. We’ve learned a few
things and I’m sure we have plenty
more to learn. In the last 40 years
our economy has been based on the
theory of “trickle-down” economics. We’ve learned that trickle-down
economics, which assumes more
money amassed by the wealthiest
will benefit the middle class, doesn’t
work. It is time to replace a broken
theory with proven strategies that
will create wealth for the middle
class.
We’ve been kneeling at the trickle-down altar for 40 years and we’re
still losing good-paying, family-supporting jobs. Wages have been stagnant and poverty is gobbling up
the middle class. Economists have
been sounding the alarm for the last
several years that the widening gap
between the haves and the havenots will have devastating impacts
on our economy as a whole. While
people who get up and go to work
every day in low-paying jobs face
the reality that, for them, the Amer-
Ryan’s issues
U
.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan
of Janesville is being touted
as the likely Republican presidential nominee amid signs it might
take multiple ballots at a contested
national convention.
That would please the traditional
Republican establishment which
has been stunned by early voter
support across the nation for businessman Donald Trump.
Ryan was the vice presidential
nominee four years ago, giving him
national recognition. He has been a
budget guru in the House of Representatives. The politicians and
lobbyists can work with a President
Ryan, the pundits suggest.
On the other hand, Ryan is recognized as a major congressional
figure. Public opinion polls show
Congress gets very poor grades
from voters. Outsiders have been
popular this year in presidential
primaries and caucuses.
Regardless of who will emerge
as the party choice for the presidency, issues like trade agreements,
health care, abortion, terrorists and
immigration will get attention. But
if Ryan is the GOP nominee, other
issues could appear.
His selection could make Social
Security and Medicare significant
issues in the campaign. Ryan has
long championed partial privatizations for Social Security and
Medicare. Actuarial reports suggest
ican dream is not working out so
well, the wealthy continue to see
their wealth grow.
We don’t need to keep proving
that trickle-down economics doesn’t
work. The middle class that built
this country is disappearing. When
the middle class has no money,
people don’t buy things from the
companies that make things, people
lose their jobs, companies lose profit
share and we all spiral down.
It is time for some common sense
to enter into our economic policies.
Bring good-paying jobs to our middle-class working families, a decent
wage for a day’s work, and a fair
tax policy that allows the economy
to expand, creating access to wealth
for more people by investing in education, rebuilding our crumbling
infrastructure and an energy policy
that supports clean air and water
and promotes energy independence.
Carol Johnson
Deer Park
Honor your planet
Fellow citizens of this beautiful
state of Wisconsin, more specifically
State
Capitol
Newsletter
Matt Pommer
changes might be needed if higher
revenues are not collected.
Partial privatization would have
future generations getting grants
to help them select from a variety
of health insurance plans in their
senior-citizen years. A favorite argument is that competition would
hold down overall health costs.
Proponents also suggest private
citizens could do better than Social
Security if they were making some
investment decisions on their own.
That would be a boon to the
investment adviser industry. President George W. Bush had floated
privatization ideas, but they died in
the Congress. Bush didn’t push the
ideas, but a President Ryan might.
Ryan could provide some clarity to the debate over Obamacare.
Every Republican candidate has
promised to repeal it and provide
an alternative. As is usually the
case, the devil is in the details, but
there aren’t any details.
One approach has been to try
to “kick the policy can down the
street,” dumping alternative solu-
Polk and Burnett counties, in a few
days we will be celebrating Earth
Day. Earth Day was established in
1970 by Sen. Gaylord Nelson from
the state of Wisconsin. Earth Day
was a way to raise awareness about
our impact on this planet. By 1990
the world came to recognize and celebrate Earth Day as well. In honor of
this day people need to take time to
clean up the ditches and fields of the
garbage and rubbish that is so carelessly tossed out the windows of our
vehicles.
Now is the time to get out there
with family and friends before the
vegetation grows and covers up all
the trash found in the ditches and
fields. Farmers, homeowners, renters and students need to learn to
protect and respect this beautiful
land we have chosen to call home.
Earth Day is Friday, April 22,
and I urge everyone to honor your
planet and take a few hours to set an
example by cleaning up your neighborhoods. And remember you can
recycle all the plastic and beer cans
that are so abundant in our ditches.
Cheryl Whitman
Luck
tions into the laps of officials in the
50 states.
But the key domestic issue in
the national elections this fall will
be the future of the U.S. Supreme
Court. The court is now divided
with four conservative and four
liberal justices. Republicans, who
have a Senate majority, have vowed
to block a vote on any nominee of
President Obama. The decision on
the court appointment should be
made by the new president, say
Republicans.
Selection of Ryan would be appropriate because it was Wisconsin
voters who rejected Trump, giving
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas most
of the state’s delegates to the GOP
convention.
Support from the radio talk
shows has become a central element to the power of Republicans
in Wisconsin. Gov. Scott Walker is
a frequent visitor to those shows.
A reporter for the New York Times
asked Charlie Sykes, perhaps the
best-known radio personality in
Milwaukee, and possibly the state,
about their importance.
‘’Can someone win without talk
radio? Yes, theoretically,” Sykes replied. “Except no one has.”
Ryan would surely have that
support if he became the nominee.
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SCF Plan Commission gives nod to dog park
Passes draft outdoor
recreation plan on
to full council
ST. CROIX FALLS – The city known for
its large volume of parks and open spaces
is one step closer to having the first dedicated “dog park” in Polk County, as the
St. Croix Falls Plan Commission gave
their thumbs up on a proposal to use Park
Rosemarie, just east of the Polk County
Fairgrounds, for a fenced in, public dog
park.
The commission first heard the dog park
proposal in recent months and several of
the local people involved in the proposal
filled in many of the missing pieces at the
commissions’ regular monthly meeting
on Monday, April 18.
The dog park update was a good dovetail for the commissions’ primary focus
for the evening, the finalized draft of the
city’s Outdoor Recreational Plan, which
has been in the works for approximately
two years by the St. Croix Falls Parks and
Recreations Committee.
Several issues have surfaced about the
dog park possibility, including the likely
need to have the Park Rosemarie property surveyed, and who would pay that
cost, as well as where users would park,
as current options for a parking lot on-site
might be limited.
Dog park proposal representative Rosalie Kittleson said she has met with
stakeholders in the plan, including representatives of the Polk County Fair Board,
who own and control adjacent lands, apparently along with the FFA, and they
have suggested that berms near the park
should not be disturbed, for water run-off
reasons.
Kittleson suggested they could use the
current Ice Age Trail parking across Fairgrounds Road, but that is a very limited
“This is a living document
...conditions can change
and (the plan) can change”
- commission member and
city Alderman Bob Kazmierski
It was a first for a St. Croix Falls Plan Commission meeting on Monday, April 18, when members
had several interested parties supporting a city-sponsored dog park, near the county fairgrounds
property. These puppies are part of a local training program and were brought to the meeting to
help volunteers make their case for the park, which would be the first of its kind in Polk County.
– Photo by Greg Marsten
space, and can only accommodate a few
cars, at most, in its current state.
“It may need to be enlarged,” Kittleson stated, suggesting that an expansion
should possibly be part of any future budgetary plans on the park options. “Just
planning ahead.”
Mayor Brian Blesi suggested the dog
park group should create a projected
budget for the project overall, as well as
any proposed city costs, for presentation
SPRING GATHERING OF FRIENDS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Honor a veteran
The Frederic American Legion Auxiliary Post 249 is alive and well, according to auxiliary President Lynn Schauls.
The auxiliary will be out in the village
of Frederic with their poppy posters and
poppies, soon, asking you for a small
monetary donation to their annual poppy
sales project. Wear a poppy and honor a
veteran.
Each nine-piece flower is painstakingly
handcrafted by a veteran in Legion Auxil-
iary-sponsored poppy shops that supplement physical and psychological therapy
needed by hospitalized and disabled veterans.
The support of this annual project, by
our community, will be our way of saying thank you to our veterans and their
families.
Sylvia Hansen
Frederic American Legion Auxiliary
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Polk Sheriff’s Department honors
Isanti County investigator
ISANTI COUNTY, Minn. - An Isanti
County sheriff’s investigator was recently
honored by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department for his part in an investigation
from 2015.
Robert Bowker was presented with a
certificate of appreciation by Polk County
during an Isanti County Board meeting
held Wednesday, April 6.
Bowker was contacted by the Polk
County Sheriff’s Department after a stabbing occurred at Wisconsin Interstate
Park in St. Croix Falls. Suspects had fled
but a receipt for a fishing license was discovered. The man who purchased the license at Walmart in St. Croix Falls, was
from Isanti. That’s when Bowker was
called. Working with the name from the
receipt and limited eyewitness descriptions, Bowker quickly began putting together a list of suspects and, within just a
few hours, he was able to create a list of
this coming fall during 2017 budget discussions.
The commission also dealt in depth
with the outdoor rec. plan, and cited several areas where they think they might
need to make adjustments, including
how to deal with existing maintenance
and plans for Jerusalem Pond, the possible purchase of current Xcel Energy riverfront property the city is pursuing for
wetland preservation and to alleviate ac-
cess issues.
“This is a living document,” stated
commission member and city alderman
Bob Kazmierski, who crafted the draft
plan. “Conditions can change and (the
plan) can change.”
He also stressed the importance of
having an approved plan when it comes
to grant writing, and included possible
improvements, development and maintenance issues at many of the city’s recreational areas, which occupies over 700
acres of city property.
Several of the commission members
and Blesi stated how they want to stress
park maintenance as a focus of the five
years of the plan, more so than expansion
or improvement.
The commission debated several minor
aspects of the plan, but in general gave
their “thumbs up” to the final draft,
which will now go to the full common
council and the state for final approval.
“We want to finalize this, (plan)” Blesi
said. “There are some grant deadlines
coming up.”
The dog park is now part of the outdoor
rec. plan draft, and the group behind the
proposal will create an estimated budget,
both for them and the city, as the proposal
will also need to go to the full council for
approval.
“(The commission) has voted that a
dog park is an acceptable use for a park
asset,” Blesi said. “I’m not sure what the
(common) council will do with the recommendation.”
the four suspects who were involved.
By the afternoon of the next day,
Bowker had already met with the Polk
County Sheriff’s Office to brief investigators on the suspects. Bowker personally
assisted Polk County officers in locating
the suspects and bringing them in for
questioning. Upon searching one of the
suspect’s vehicles, police located a knife
that was used at the scene.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office noted
the case would not have been able to run
as efficiently had it not been for Bowker.
Isanti County Sheriff Chris Caulk said
he is proud of Bowker and how his office
responded to Polk County’s request. According to Caulk, even the best in law enforcement cannot do it without help.
“We couldn’t do it alone,” Caulk said.
“This really is not a solo career.” - Gary
King with information from isanticountynews.com
The Friends of Interstate Park invite you to their annual Spring Gathering of Friends on Tuesday
evening, April 26, at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. Local author
Phil Peterson Sr. will present an interactive program for children, ages 6 to 16, about his book,
“Six Knots for Everyday Life,” from 6-6:30 p.m. It’s educational, fun and enlightening. Parents
are invited, too. Free refreshments follow provided by the Friends of Interstate Park. At 7 p.m.,
Peterson and his wife, Joanne, will give a presentation about their last 15-day kayak trip, paddling
Prince William Sound, Alaska, presented in the Ice Age Center auditorium. “Chasing glaciers,
up close and personal, is a great experience, especially amongst Alaskan wildlife of both sea
and land offered in these Alaskan waters,” says Peterson. They will even show you a video of
encouraging bear from their campsite. This is the third time the Friends of Interstate Park have
asked the Petersons back with different topics. The presentations are free of charge and fun for
all ages. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 715-483-3747, or become a friend on
Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park. – with submitted information “THE
PHILADELPHIA
STORY” TO
BE SHOWN AT
LUCK MUSEUM
The First Friday Free Flick at the Luck Museum to be shown Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m. is
“The Philadelphia Story.” This classic romantic
comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split
from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary
Grant), due to his drinking and to her overly
demanding nature. As Tracy prepares to wed
the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard),
she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying
reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart).
Unclear about her feelings for all three men,
Tracy must decide who she truly loves. – Photo submitted
leadernewsroom.com
Dean Johansen new Polk County Board chair
Standing committee
members chosen
Gregg Westigard | Staff writer
BALSAM LAKE – Dean Johansen was
elected chair of the Polk County Board
during the board’s organizational meeting
Tuesday, April 19. The fifteen members,
including five newly elected supervisors,
also selected members of the five standing committees of the board and revised
and adopted the Rules of Order the board
under which they operate. The organizing
meeting was concluded in four hours.
Johansen was elected to head the board
on the first ballot, receiving eight votes
out of 15. Larry Jepsen received four
votes and Brian Masters had three. Jay
Luke was elected first vice chair with nine
votes to Jepsen’s five. Johansen did not
cast his vote. Craig Moriak was elected
second vice chair, again on a vote of nine
to Jepsen’s six.
The county’s rules for selecting committee say that present committee members
automatically continue on the committee.
During discussion it was stated that this
rule was adopted after long committee selection votes at previous board organizations. James Edgell said it took three days
to organize last time and Joe Demulling
said the board wanted to keep continuity.
Newly elected member Chris Nelson
said that it seems that new members are
not equal but he understood the reason
for the rule. Johansen said that in some
counties the board chair makes the appointments.
Jorgensen
announces for
Polk County clerk
position
POLK COUNTY - Sharon Jorgenson recently announced her candidacy
for the position of county clerk in Polk
County on the Republican ticket.
Jorgenson and
her
husband,
Steve, have resided in Polk
County all their
lives, raising a son
and daughter to
adulthood. Sharon was raised on
her family’s farm
near the North
Valley Lutheran
Church in the
Sharon Jorgenson
Town of Eureka.
Jorgenson attended Unity High School, graduating
as salutatorian. When layoffs of longterm Polk-Burnett Electric employees
resulted due to the recession, Jorgenson
said she turned her layoff into newfound
opportunity, completing an associate degree in accounting from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in May 2014.
Her work background includes six
years of banking experience, 23 years of
service with Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, including security and propane,
working with billing and payables at
CWS Security, and currently, three-plus
years’ experience in a variety of tasks
and accounting functions in the clerk of
court’s office at the Polk County Government Center.
Experience and key skills include a
rich background of customer service,
proficiency in accounting, financial aptitude and attention to detail, superior
organization and dedication to doing
the job right.
“In my current position, I increased
the use of tax intercept which greatly
improved collections on outstanding
amounts owed. Other efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency
in my position are currently being employed as well,” she said.
“I have a great deal of experience
working with customers, and am well
qualified for the county clerk position,”
Jorgensen added. “My work ethic, dedication to excellence, and desire to serve
the public in a positive, welcoming manner will benefit both Polk County and its
residents.” - submitted
New Polk County Board Chair Dean Johansen (left) shakes hands with retiring board chair
William Johnson. - Photo by Gregg Westward
First up was the newly named Environmental Services Committee, formerly the
Conservation, Development, Recreation
and Education (CDRE) Committee. Four
of the present members chose to continue, James Edgell, Kim O’Connell, Craig
Moriak, and Warren Nelson. Johansen
Hacker announces
candidacy for Polk
County Clerk
POLK COUNTY - Mary Jo Hacker has
announced her candidacy as a Democratic candidate for Polk County Clerk.
She released the following statement
this week:
“Hello, my name is Mary Jo Hacker
and I am announcing my candidacy
for the position
of Polk County
Clerk.
“I am a member
of the Democratic
Party and live
in the Village of
Milltown with my
husband, Brad. I
was born in MinMary Jo Hacker
nesota but have
been a Wisconsin
resident since 1984. We have two wonderful children attending college and
have lived in the Milltown community
for the past 32 years. I’m active in our
church, school and community.
“I have been employed with Polk
County for the last 24 years. I started out
part-time working in Parks, Building and
Solid Waste as the office manager, along
with working part-time in the county
clerk’s office, so I am familiar with duties
of county clerk.
“I currently hold a position in the Polk
County Community Service Division in
economic support. Within this position,
I work with implementing applications
for Wisconsin State Department of Workforce Development and Department of
Health and Family Services following
established policies, regulations, methods and techniques as standard practice
in the determination of eligibility and
issuance of public assistance benefits,
through confidential administrative case
management.
“With my years of service, I have
gained great knowledge of a wide variety
of public information and services available in Polk County, along with administrative duties. With this experience I feel
that I have the qualifications to carry on
the duties of county clerk.
“I am a responsible, dependable person
with excellent organization skills. I strive
to deliver efficient and effective services
in my work and to the resident of Polk
County in my daily duties and would
continue to do so serving as your county
clerk.” - submitted
stepped down from the committee. Brad
Olson, Doug Routeand Michael Prichard
were nominated for the fifth position with
Olson elected on the second ballot by a
vote of nine to six for Prichard.
The Public Safety and Highway Committee had three continuing members,
Jepsen, Luke and John Bonneprise. Route
was elected to the fourth seat with none
votes and Demulling took the fifth seat.
The Health and Human Services Committee took three ballots to fill three positions. Prichard took position three, Edgell
took position four and Route took the
fifth seat, joining the continuing members
Bonneprise and Demulling.
Last up has the General Government
Committee with two continuing members, Russ Arcand and Jepsen. The three
supervisors without other committee assignments, Brian Masters, Chris Nelson
and Johansen were appointed to the committee by consensus.
With that, five of the fifteen supervisors, Route, Edgell, Jepsen, Bonneprise
and Demulling will serve on two of the
four governing committees.
There is a fifth committee, the Executive
Committee, that meets irregularly to mediate conflicts among other committees (a
situation that has never happened according to outgoing board chair William Johnson). It also does the annual performance
review of the County Administrator. The
committee is composed of the three officers, Johansen, Luke and Moriak plus
two elected supervisors. Bonneprise took
the fourth position and Chris Nelson was
elected to the fifth seat.
There were several changes to the Rules
of Order. A new rule states that no county
related meetings will be held after 5 p.m.
on Wednesdays. Edgell in making the
motion to add the rule, said that Wednesday is church night. The rule was adopted
by unanimous voice vote.
County board members, as well as the
public, shall refrain from unnecessary
conversations and cell phone usage while
the board is in session. Arcand made the
motion to include the supervisors in the
rule which previously had applied only to
the public. The rule change was adopted
by a unanimous roll call vote.
The new Polk County Board
standing committees
Environmental Services: James Edgell,
Kim O’Connell, Craig Moriak, Warren
Nelson, Brad Olson plus Farm Services
Agency chairperson
Public Safety & Highway: Larry Jepsen,
Jay Luke, John Bonneprise, Doug Route,
Joe Demulling
Health & Human Services: Joe Demulling, John Bonneprise, Michael Prichard,
James Edgell, Doug Route
General Government: Larry Jepsen,
Russ Arcand, Chris Nelson, Brian Masters, Dean Johansen
Executive: Dean Johansen, Jay Luke,
Craig Moriak, Chris Nelson, John Bonneprise.
Munson Hybrids adds Glenn Meier
as Wisconsin sales representative
GALESBURG, Ill. – Munson Hybrids
added Glenn Meier, Frederic, to its sales
representative network.
Munson Hybrids has been selling in
Wisconsin since 2009, and its product line
is consistently performing in the top of
state trials. Meier will help address the
growth in demand for Munson corn, soybean and silage products due to strong
year-after-year performance of its hybrids
and varieties in state, third party and
company plots.
“My wife, Barb, and I have farmed in
this area for 37 years, plus my years of
working at the bank means I have seen
personally and heard from business associates how crucial selecting the right seed
is to the success of a farm. People who
know me know that numbers are important to me, and I did the research before I
signed on. Munson Hybrids corn and soybean seed consistently has been in the top
third of UW-Extension trials,” said Meier.
“Wisconsin is an important and growing market for us. Finding strong sales
representatives to help us promote and
sell our seed in Wisconsin is critical to
Munson,” said Craig Allaman, sales director, Munson Hybrids. “Glenn has the
experience, knowledge base and customer-focused approach that Munson looks
for in a sales representative. He will make
sure his customers have the best seed for
their operation and goals.” – submitted
WITC fills worker shortage in clinics
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Local
medical clinics are actively seeking medical administrative specialists and medical
office specialists. Wisconsin Indianhead
Technical College refocused program offerings to suit those specific needs of area
clinics. WITC graduates anticipate almost
unlimited career opportunities both close
to home and in locations and facilities
worldwide.
WITC’s medical administrative specialist associate degree prepares graduates
to perform a variety of tasks to support
the administrative needs of medical facilities including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, health insurance companies,
long-term and assisted-living facilities,
research facilities and health departments.
Graduates use their knowledge of medical
terminology and anatomy along with upto-date computer and technology skills
to excel in careers in medical records,
medical reception, medical transcription,
medical billing and coding and medical
financial services.
“WITC has offered the medical admin-
istrative specialist degree for 20 years and,
because of our stellar reputation, employers want our graduates!” said Stephanie
Erdmann, divisional dean, business, academic affairs.
The medical office specialist technical
diploma combines medical office skills
with computer skills to prepare graduates
for employment on the administrative
side of health care working in physician’s
offices, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes
and other health organizations.
Bunnie Katich, manager of central billing office, St. Luke’s Clinic, Duluth, Minn.,
said WITC’s willingness to refocus programs says a lot about the college. “Your
instructors do a very fine job in educating
your students and giving them a wellrounded basic education that is actually
needed in the industry in these positions.“
WITC offers flexible learning options.
Interested students can take the majority of their classes through WITC Flex or
online. Visit witc.edu/explore for more
information about this program. - from
WITC
INTER-COUNTY LEADER
SPRING SPORTS
FREDERIC • GRANTSBURG • LUCK • ST. CROIX FALLS • SIREN • UNITY • WEBSTER
BASEBALL • BOYS GOLF • SOFTBALL • TRACK & FIELD
Luck/Frederic golfers look to lead West Lakeland
competition is stiff right now among several players.
“Now it’s just a matter of, how much
can we improve in one month and then
how much time are they going to spend
in the summer, because that’s when golfers are really developed,” Stencil said.
St. Croix Falls too, is on an uptick this
spring according to coach Shawn Gudmunsen. Although he and the West Lakeland coaches agreed that scores are down
a bit from previous years, the Saints will
Siren/Webster, Clear
Lake teams added to
Lakeland Conference
Marty Seeger|Staff writer
LEADER LAND – The West Lakeland
boys golf conference has expanded to
include six teams this spring with the
combination of Siren/Webster and Clear
Lake. Siren has had a team for several
years now and Webster had a team for
several years before cutting the program
after the 2011 season. Matt Wood, who is
also the Webster girls basketball coach,
will be head coach of the Siren/Webster
golf team this season.
Golfers have been enjoying a bit of
an earlier start than in the previous few
years when many areas were snow-covered into April. The teams wrapped up
their first conference meet in Clear Lake
on Thursday, April 14, which will give
coaches and fans a glimpse of what’s
ahead. With Unity and Grantsburg leading the West Lakeland in recent years, it
appears that Luck/Frederic could be the
team to beat as they won the first match
of the season, but the rest of the competition wasn’t separated by many strokes.
Luck/Frederic finished with a total of
195, followed by Siren/Webster 206,
Grantsburg 208, Unity 213, SCF 213 and
Clear Lake, 219.
Luck/Frederic coach Rick Giller is excited for the future of Luck/Frederic’s
team as he has several returning players,
including a pair of freshmen golfers who
are excelling early. The have a total of 14
golfers out and only one senior. Out of 16
teams at a tournament held on the Barron
Golf Course, the team took fifth.
Tate Fohrenkamm of the Siren/Webster golf
team chips from the ruff. Fohrenkamm is part
of the newly formed Siren/Webster co-op. Webster hasn’t had golf since 2011.
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Extra Points
Chase Rowe of the Luck/Frederic golf team takes aim in the tee box at the Barron Invitational.
Rowe and the rest of the Luck/Frederic golf team are expected to be at the top of the West Lakeland Conference, but five other teams will be hoping to be in the mix. – Photos submitted
“We are still a young team with most
of the golfers freshmen or sophomores,”
Giller noted, adding that the key core
of golfers includes Chase Rowe, Austin Rowe and Brant Rowe, along with
Luke Woltz and Derek Steele. They also
have some junior varsity golfers itching
to compete at a high level. Tanner Van
Meter shot a 44 at the conference match
at Clear Lake and Ethan Alexander shot
a 46.
Giller noted that the key to success this
year will be their short game.
“Getting the players to understand
that the key to golf is from 100 yards and
in. Each player knowing how far each
club goes, getting up and down from
close to the green, and getting one putts
and avoiding the three putts.”
With Luck/Frederic as the likely favorite it will still be a dogfight to see who
makes it to the top in the West Lakeland.
Despite only having five players, Siren/
Webster is starting out strong and Grantsburg has an ace in the hole with senior
Jordan Knutson, who already won an invitational at Barron and was the medalist
at the Clear Lake match with a score of 36.
His nearest competitor was Tate Fohren-
kamm of Webster, who shot a 41.
“Jordan is a premier player in the area,”
said Unity coach Larry Stencil, noting
that his Eagles team is retooling after losing four lettermen to graduation after last
year.
“We’re very young. And we have to get
ourselves to figure out the game. Get our
skills to where they belong, put in enough
time on the course and learn course management,” Stencil said.
The Eagles still have a lot of potential
to be strong again this year. They have
one returning lettter winner with Marcus
Qualle, and a freshman, Hunter Robinson, who is their No. 2 golfer. They have
two seniors, Mitchell Morse and Gavin
Ouellette. Sophomore Aaron Nyberg has
recently jumped to the No. 3 spot, and
played at sectionals with the Eagles last
year. They also have five freshmen itching to get on the varsity squad.
“They really want to excel and so far
have been putting in the extra time and
it’s good to see them putting in the extra
time,” said Stencil.
From the Eagles No. 3 golfer, through
their eighth or ninth golfer, there’s only
a separation of four or five strokes, so the
•••
LA CROSSE – Former Grantsburg
standout Wendy Roberts is making
big contributions this spring for the
Bethel University softball team. The
sophomore infielder went 3 for 7
during a two-game
sweep on the road
over Saint Benedict
Sunday, April 17,
and scored a run.
Roberts leads all
hitters for BU so
far with a .333 batting average. Roberts is not only a
Wendy Roberts
standout already
on the softball team, but played in
25 games last fall for the BU hockey
team as a quality defenseman.
– with information from athletics.bethel.
edu
•••
RIVER FALLS – The UW-River Falls
men’s track team competed at multiple
meets recently. On Thursday, April 14,
eight members of the men’s team competed at St. Thomas and on Saturday,
April 16, the team competed at Concordia in St. Paul. At the Tom Cat Twilight Thursday, A.J. Walsh-Brenizer,
from Luck, took second in the open
javelin with a distance of 162’6”,
which ranks him sixth in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
On Saturday, Colton Sorensen, Unity
grad, matched his school record in
the pole vault with a height of 15’7”.
Walsh-Brenizer finished sixth in the
open pole vault with a height of 15’1”.
– with information from uwrfsports.com
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be looking to be more competitive than
they have been.
“The most exciting thing about SCF
golf this year, is that we have established
(finally) a consistent effort to want to improve in golf to be competitive,” Gudmunsen said.
Obvious improvements for the Saints
are on the scorecard, as the team has already beaten their average from previous
years, but depth will still be an issue, so
developing the younger players will be a
key to their continued success for the future. Gudmunsen did say however, that
the quality of golfers has improved where
quantity is lacking.
“Our players are a supportive group of
one another this year. It’s exciting to see
the experienced golfers helping out the
others, and all of these kids this year are
quite coachable,” said Gudmunsen.
Luck/Frederic golfer Derek Steele chips the
ball onto the green.
St. Croix Falls is set on improving a talented
and young golf team this season. Joe Ward,
above, is one of the experienced seniors on
the team.
Grantsburg senior Jordan Knutson is one of the premier high school boys golfers in northwestern Wisconsin. He was the overall medalist at the Barron Invitational as well as the Clear Lake
conference match on Thursday, April 14. – Photos submitted
Brant Rowe, one of three Rowe triplets, will
be one of the several talented golfers on the
Luck/Frederic golf team this spring.
Pirates softball continues winning ways
Grantsburg’s Claire Palmquist slides home safely against Shell Lake on Thursday, April 14,
helping the Pirates to a 10-0 victory. – Photos by Larry Samson
Grantsburg 10, Shell Lake 0
GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg softball
continued to dominate both conference
and nonconference tests this week, starting with a win over Shell Lake on Thursday, April 14, producing 10 runs on 10
hits while backed by Olivia Tucker’s performance on the rubber. Tucker was also
2 for 4 at the plate with two RBIs, with
other multiple hitters getting two hits including Megan Miller and junior Britta
Roufs, who scored twice while hitting a
triple during a four-run second inning.
The Pirates added another two runs
in the third, one in the fourth, two in the
fifth and another run in the sixth inning
to end the game by the 10-run rule in the
sixth, off a single from Roufs.
Grantsburg head coach Don Bjelland counsels players in between innings against Shell Lake.
Grantsburg 15, Osceola 0
GRANTSBURG – The Pirates played
their second game of the week on Friday,
April 15, against the Osceola Chieftains,
who were held hitless by Olivia Tucker
and freshman Rylee Hoffman. Tucker had
eight strikeouts through four innings with
two walks, while Hoffman retired the first
batter she faced on a throw to first and
struck out the final two batters to end the
game in five innings.
The Pirates offense exploded for 15 runs
on 12 hits, while drawing seven walks.
Tucker was 3 for 4 with four RBIs, Cassidy
Quimby was 2 for 4 and scored twice, and
Jordyn McKenzie, Megan Miller, Claire
Palmquist, MacKenna Johnson, Maddie
Duncan and Rhiana Pochman each had a
hit in the win.
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Frederic/Luck softball hammers out win over Unity
Falls against Saints
on Monday
Luck/Frederic 15, Unity 0
FREDERIC – From the top to the bottom of the order the Frederic/Luck softball team’s offense couldn’t be stopped
on Thursday, April 14, as they scored 15
runs on 16 hits to take care of Unity in five
innings. Sydney Domagala led Frederic/
Luck in the hit column going 3 for 3 with
an RBI and two runs scored. Tasian Arjes
was 2 for 4 in the leadoff spot followed by
Kyla Melin, Isabelle Jensen, Sophie Fredericks and Brooklyn Petersen who each
had a pair of hits.
Emily Amundson and Melin each
scored three times and Amundson was 1
for 2, while walking twice. Addie Musial
and Kalyn Miller each had hits, and Frederic/Luck struck out just once. Fredericks
was the winning pitcher for F/L, needing
just four innings while allowing four hits.
Courtney Vallesky, Sam Fergusson,
Ashley Bloom and Courtney Allison each
had one of the Eagles four hits in the loss.
St. Croix Falls 12, Frederic/Luck 2
FREDERIC – Frederic/Luck managed
to take a 1-0 lead over St. Croix Falls on
Monday, April 18, which lasted through
the top of the third inning when St. Croix
Falls tied the game back up 1-1. In the
fourth inning however, the St. Croix Falls
bats came alive and the offense never allowed Frederic/Luck the momentum to
get back into the game.
“The girls turned it on,” said Saints
coach Clayton Hanson. “It took us a couple of innings to get L/F pitcher timed up,
but we did, and we started hitting like I
knew we could.”
The Saints finished with eight hits on
the night and Katie Kopp had the hot bat,
going 3 for 4 at the plate with two RBIs.
Annalise Parks was 2 for 3 with three
Frederic/Luck’s Kyla Melin dives back safely
to first base against Unity.
Ciara DeLozier throws a pitch against Frederic/Luck.
Emily Amundson gets set to dive home on a headfirst slide against Unity on Thursday, April
14. – Photos by Becky Amundson
RBIs, while Sam Mackenberg, Sarah
Rude and Lilly Dillman each had a hit in
the game. Kopp also finished with eight
strikeouts and no walks.
“Sophie Aguilar had a good game at
third, they pulled a lot her way. Katie
and Annalise did excellent in the three
and four slot in the batting order. We now
have to focus on the next two games in
front of us, Shell Lake and Turtle Lake/
Clayton,” Hanson said.
Somerset 8, St. Croix Falls 4
SOMERSET – The Saints softball team
faced Somerset in a nonconference game
on Friday, April 15, but the game got
away from St. Croix Falls in the late innings.
“We played well at Somerset, but just
had a bad inning. It was Annalise Park’s
first game back. It was great to have her
back out at short this season. Katie (Kopp)
pitched a great game and Bridgett Bergmann caught great,” said Saints coach
Clayton Hanson.
After four innings the Saints were leading 3-2, but the Spartans tied the game 3-3
in the bottom of the fifth, before breaking
the game open in the sixth with five runs.
day with a 7-6 win over Cumberland and
a 12-5 loss to Boyceville.
“Playing two games back to back is
hard, especially when we have warm
weather for the first time this season,”
Saints skipper Clayton Hanson said, but
beating Cumberland was huge according
to Hanson, especially for the ending.
“Again, Katie (Kopp) pitched a
great game, Maddie Snyder put down
some great bunts and Sarah Rude had a
clutch hit to win the game for us,” Hanson said.
The Saints got two runs in the seventh
inning to help give them the 7-6 victory,
and despite the loss against Boyceville,
there were some positives. Elsie Flom got
her first start at the varsity level on the
rubber and played aggressive.
“She came out right away and went
after their batters. We may have lost
against Boyceville, but the girls showed
me that every single one of them can step
in at any time and step up for their teammates,” Hanson said.
Emily Chivers of Frederic/Luck got home safely
despite a close throw to
home plate during the junior varsity game that followed the varsity game on
Thursday, April 21.
Boyceville 12, St. Croix Falls 5
St. Croix Falls 7, Cumberland 6
BOYCEVILLE – After a hard-fought
game against Somerset a day earlier, the
Saints softball team once again hit the
road on Saturday, April 16, to Boyceville
for two games. St. Croix Falls split the
Sydney Domagala of Frederic/Luck makes the catch against St. Croix Falls on Monday, April 18.
A St. Croix Falls base runner gets safely to second base during a win over Frederic/Luck on
Monday, April 18.
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Webster tops Pirates to improve 2-1 in conference
Pirates hit threegame losing skid
Webster 7, Grantsburg 4
WEBSTER – The Webster Tigers handed
Grantsburg their third straight loss in five
days with a 7-4 victory in Webster Monday, April 18. Webster trailed 3-0 after
four innings but rallied in the bottom of
the fifth with four runs on five hits. Those
five hits came with two outs, and the Tigers continued to produce when faced
with the two outs.
“Good game between two pretty even
teams,” said Pirates coach Pete Johnson.
“The difference was that Webster came
up with the clutch hits, getting all of their
runs with two outs.”
Johnson was pleased with the bat of
Austin Casey, who went 2 for 3 in the
game with two RBIs, but the Pirates mustered only three total hits in the game, the
only other coming from Austin Bowman,
who scored three times, including on an
error in the top of the sixth.
Tiger pitchers included starter Jordan
Larson, who went three innings and allowed one hit, three earned runs and had
five walks with two strikeouts. Paul Sargent finished the final four innings for
Webster with five strikeouts, two hits and
no earned runs.
Webster was also productive offensively with nine hits. Jack Washburn went
3 for 4 with an RBI and Taran Wols was 2
for 2 with an RBI. Other hitters included
Austin Spafford, Trenton Wols, Sargent
and Caleb Pardun. Sargent also drove in
a run in the win for Webster as they improved to 5-2 overall.
Cumberland 14, Grantsburg 4
CUMBERLAND – A good start quickly
went sour for the Grantsburg Pirates
during a road game at Cumberland Friday, April 15.
“A nice start for us to get two in the top
of the first, but then came the gut punch of
giving up eight in the bottom of the first,”
said coach Pete Johnson. “The old Metrodome scoreboard used to say, ‘Walks Will
Haunt’... our game was haunted.”
Between three pitchers the Pirates
walked seven batters, but hit the ball well,
collecting 11 hits, but had trouble scoring.
“(Zach) Tebow was on fire tonight
going 3 for 3 with a couple of doubles,”
Johnson added.
Austin Bowman and Jacob Barnard
each had a pair of hits.
Caleb Pardun of Webster connects with a hit with two outs during a four-run fifth inning against
Grantsburg on Monday, April 18. – Photos by Becky Amundson unless otherwise noted
Taran Wols of Webster connected with a pair
of hits against the Pirates and drove in a run
during a big conference victory for Webster.
Shell Lake 12, Grantsburg 3
GRANTSBURG – Defense did the Pirates in on Thursday, April 14, as they
hosted the Shell Lake Lakers and lost 12-3.
“We were awful on defense tonight,”
said Pirates coach Pete Johnson. “Jackson
(Gerber) did well with his bat. He needed
a home run to hit for the cycle, but Babe
Ruth would have struggled to hit one out
in tonight’s wind.”
The game was tied after an inning of
play but in the top of the third Shell Lake
scored six times, and never looked back.
Grantsburg finished with six hits. Gerber
finished 3 for 4 at the plate.
Webster 15, Siren 1
SIREN – The Webster Tigers won handily over Siren Thursday, April 14, with 15
runs on 11 hits through five innings. Jack
Washburn and Brad Sigfrids each had a
pair of hits in the win, while several others in the lineup were able to connect with
at least one hit, including Austin Spafford,
Paul Sargent, Jordan Larson, Taran Wols,
Tyler Grey, Caleb Pardun and Trenton
Trenton Wols smacked a two-RBI double in the bottom of the sixth inning during the Tigers
three-run sixth inning.
Wols.
Washburn led the Tigers on the mound
with eight strikeouts, two walks and no
earned runs on two hits. Siren’s two hits
came from Aaron Ruud and Bailey Mangen.
Spooner Webster Sire
SPOONER – A nine-run third inning
from the Spooner Rails helped dismantle Webster in a nonconference game at
Spooner on Friday, April 15. Webster had
a 4-1 lead heading into the bottom of the
third, but Spooner’s nine runs on seven
hits gave the Rails the cushion
they needed to cruise to the win.
Webster had seven hits on the
night as Taran Wols went 2 for 4
with an RBI and run scored. Brad
Sigfrids knocked in a run and
was 1 for 3 at the plate.
Grantsburg’s Zach Tebow tosses a
pitch to home against Shell Lake on
Thursday, April 14. – Photo by Larry Samson
The Pirates baseball team produced six hits against Shell Lake in a loss Thursday, April 14. – Photo by Larry Samson
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Pitching carries Eagles over Luck/Frederic
Hunter Pederson
throws perfect game
through four innings
Unity 6, Luck/Frederic 2
LUCK – Unity left-handed pitcher
Hunter Pederson led Unity to victory
over Luck/Frederic Thursday, April 14,
allowing just four hits, no earned runs
with five strikeouts and one walk. Pederson had a perfect game going through
four innings but Luck/Frederic senior
Parker Steen singled in the bottom of the
fifth. It didn’t tarnish Pederson’s dominance on the mound or Unity’s defensive
efforts, but the Eagles had a bit of trouble
getting going offensively.
Luck/Frederic’s Austin Hamack held
Unity to just four hits and had five strikeouts, but the Eagles patience at the plate
paid off as they were able to draw eight
walks. A walk and a fielder’s choice in the
top of the second inning helped move a
runner into scoring position and Unity’s
Austin Donahue hit an RBI single to give
Joey Schmitz of Unity tries to avoid a collision with Luck/Frederic shortstop Roman Poirier on a ground ball.
Hunter Pederson of Unity had a great night on the mound, holding Luck/Frederic hitless through
four innings on Thursday, April 14. – Photos by Marty Seeger
Unity center fielder Phillip Sorensen charges
a fly ball and makes the basket catch against
Luck/Frederic on Thursday, April 14.
the Eagles a 1-0 lead. In the top of the
fourth Unity stretched their lead to 4-0, as
Cody Ince hit an RBI single and reached
third on an errant throw from center field.
He later scored on a fielder’s choice, and
with another run later in the inning and
Pederson’s continued solid performance
on the mound, Luck/Frederic was unable
to get much going offensively, until the
bottom of the fifth, starting with Steen’s
single.
Mason Gustafson also singled in the inning but a pair of pop outs quickly ended
the threat. The Eagles took a 5-0 lead into
the top of the six and scored one more on
an error. Luck/Frederic managed to score
their only two runs of the game with help
from a Derek Rennicke RBI single and a
steal home by Ethan Schmidt, but a pop
out helped end the Luck/Frederic rally.
Unity’s Joey Schmitz slides safely into second on a close play as Luck/Frederic second baseman Payton Ellefson covers the bag.
Eagles earn sweep at Amery tournament
Unity 7, Glenwood City 0
Unity 14, Amery 4
AMERY – The Unity baseball team
swept a two-game tournament in Amery
on Saturday, April 16. It was the first time
the Eagles have been able to win both
games at the tournament in Amery since
2009.
Against Glenwood City, Logan Bader
held the Hilltoppers to no runs on just
two hits through seven innings, with four
walks and seven strikeouts. Bader was
also backed by some quality defense.
“I was really proud of all our guys
defensively,” said Eagles coach Matt
Humpal. “We had some players playing
some different positions and our defense
didn’t miss a beat. Dylan Stenberg started
the great defensive play by starting a double play on a ground ball up the middle
in the first.”
Unity had eight hits in the win with
each coming from a different athlete.
Stenberg, Cody Ince, Bader and Nathan
Heimstead each knocked in a run. Brett
Nelson, Wyatt Stenberg, Logan Hendrickson, Dylan Stenberg and Logan Hendrickson each had hits.
In the final game of the day Unity
crushed the ball with 18 hits on the way
to a 14-4 rout of Amery.
“Hopefully the warmer weather brings
our bats to life. We scored more runs in
these two games than we had in the previous four games combined,” Humpal
said.
Nelson, Austin Donahue, Hendrickson
and Heimstead each had two hits, while
Hunter Pedersen was 4 for 4 with two
RBIs. Donahue had three RBIs, and Bader
finished 3 for 5 with two RBIs.
“I knew that the boys played hard
because their uniforms were filthy by
the end of the day. That look makes me
happy as a coach. But I am not the one
doing their laundry! Thank you moms!”
Humpal added.
Saints win again over Luck/Frederic
St. Croix Falls 5, Luck/Frederic 2
LUCK – St. Croix Falls and Luck/Frederic faced off for the second time in less
than a week, with the first meeting ending
in a 19-1 demolishing by St. Croix Falls on
Tuesday, April 12. Conditions were less
than perfect as temperatures hovered in
the low 30s, but Saints coach Mark Gjovig
said it felt more like the teens.
On Monday, April 18, the teams met
with more favorable conditions in Luck,
and once again the Saints came away with
the win, but it was much closer for this
game, as the game was tied 1-1 after three
innings. The Saints managed to pick up a
pair of runs in the top of the fourth and
another run in each of the fifth and sixth
innings for the win.
The Saints totaled eight hits with
Jameson Kahl and Jacob Murphy both
going 2 for 3. Josh Skallet went 1 for 3
with two RBIs.
Jake Johnson got the start for St. Croix
Falls on the mound and went six innings
with nine strikeouts, four hits and two
runs allowed with three walks. Kahl finished the final frame with one strikeout,
one walk and no hits.
Luck/Frederic was held to four hits,
with Derek Rennicke knocking in one run
on a hit. Austin Hamack, Ethan Schmidt
and Payton Ellefson also had hits for
Luck/Frederic.
Roman Poirer had seven strikeouts
through six innings pitched, with only
one walk, four earned runs and six hits
allowed. Hamack pitched the
final inning for L/F with two
hits, two strikeouts, no runs
and no walks.
Luck/Frederic first baseman
Parker Steen makes the catch at
first base for the out. – Photo by Marty Seeger
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Track season off to a good start for area athletes
Next large invite at
Frederic this
Thursday, April 21
FREDERIC – It’s been a better start
this spring for area track teams yet many
have still had to contend with inclement
weather and canceled events. Despite the
expected changes, many athletes have
been able to enjoy competition outside
much earlier this season and track fans
and athletes will get a good indication of
where area teams stand this Thursday,
April 21. More than 10 teams are expected
to compete including the Lakeland Conference teams and the weather is expected
to be cool, yet dry, which should make for
a competitive and fun meet for athletes
and fans.
Despite warm temperatures earlier in
the day on Monday, April 18, clouds and
wind whipped into the Clear Lake Invitational, which hosted seven area teams.
The Amery Warriors were winners in
both the boys and girls standings. Amery
girls were followed by Frederic/Luck,
Webster, Clear Lake, Siren, Turtle Lake/
Clayton and Prairie Farm. Boys secondplace finishers were Clear Lake, followed
by Webster, Frederic/Luck, Turtle Lake/
Clayton, Prairie Farm and Siren.
The Frederic/Luck girls were led by
Nicole Nelson who took first in both the
100-meter dash and 200-meter dash. Jasmine Morales finished fifth in the 400meter dash, Brooke Rosenau took second
in the 800-meter run, and the 1,600-meter
run. Emma Pedersen finished second
in the 100-meter hurdles and Frederic/
Despite a few track meets producing unfavorable conditions with high winds, rain and even snow, area track teams have managed to get off to a
better start than in recent years where the weather was a lot worse. Perhaps the days of snow and cold are behind us, but no matter what happens,
athletes are ready to compete. The above meet was an invitational at Webster on Tuesday, April 12. – Photos by Becky Strabel unless otherwise noted
Luck’s 4x200-meter relay team took first
place with Maddie Ammend, Lindsay
Mattson, Katie Christensen and Nelson
posting a time of 1:56.11. Ammend also
competed in the long jump and took first
overall, and was second in triple jump,
while Mattson was third in the triple
jump. Maddie Joy took fourth in the girls
shot put, and was first place in the discus
throw, indicating what could be a strong
Frederic/Luck team this season.
The Webster girls are also strong this
season and set several personal records at
Clear Lake despite the gusty winds. The
top four throwers each had personal records according to coach Roy Ward. The
event was won by Kaitlyn Moser with a
throw of 34 feet. She also had a personal
best throw in the discus and took second.
The most improved throw went to Tir
See Track/next page
Sadie Koelz of Webster gets a big lead among other competitors during the 400-meter dash preliminaries at an Invitational held in Clear Lake on
Monday, April 19. Koelz ended up fourth in the event, but made more noise in the high jump and pole vault, taking first in both events. – Photo by Marty Seeger
Noah Koball throws the discus at Webster.
AREA BOWLING RESULTS
Hacker’s Lanes
Tuesday Classic
Standings: Yellow Lake Lodge 136.5,
Maurer Power 131.5, House of Wood 119,
S&G 98.5, Pioneer Bar 57.5.
Individual games: Don Swenson 300, Jon
Anderson 280, Tony Wilson 258.
Individual series: Jon Anderson 692, Don
Swenson 659, Dale Gregory 655.
Team games: S&G 668, Yellow Lake
Lodge 659, House of Wood 634.
Team series: Yellow Lake Lodge 1887,
Maurer Power 1843, House of Wood 1757.
Consecutive strikes: Don Swenson 300
(12x), Jon Anderson 280 (10x), Curtis Renfroe 257 (7x), Jeremy Anderson 247 (5x).
Games 50 pins or more above avg.: Don
Swenson 300 (+120), Jon Anderson 280
(+112), Curtis Renfroe 257 (+71).
Series 100 pins or more above avg.: Jon
Anderson 692 (+188), Don Swenson 659
(+119).
Splits converted: 3-10: Bruce Teigen. 2-78: Jeremy Anderson. 2-7: Bruce Norstrem.
Honorable mention: First career 300: Don
Swenson.
Wednesday Night Early
Standings: Hansen Farms 41, Skol Bar
38, Pioneer Bar 37, Cifaldi Motors 33,
Cummings Lumber 31, Luck Laundry 31,
Stotz & Co. 28, Bye 1.
Individual games: Brett Daeffler (SB) 279,
Mark Bohn (SB) 249, Moose Wilson (SB)
235.
Individual series: Brett Daeffler (SB) 672,
Mark Bohn (SB) 664, Moose Wilson (SB)
627.
Team games: Skol Bar 1077, 1020 &
1010.
Team series: Skol Bar 3107, Luck Laundry
2679, Hansen Farms 2632.
Thursday Early
Standings: Fab Four 67.5, American Family Siren 50.5, Red Iron Studios 48, Grindell
Law Offices 45.5, LakeLand Communications 44.5, Hell Raisers 38.5, Backwoods
Beer & Bait 36, Wikstrom Construction
33.5.
Individual games: Anthony Wilson (GLO)
258, Don McKinney (FF) 257, Mark Bohn
(FF) 248.
Individual series: Don McKinney (FF)
645, Anthony Wilson (GLO) 638, Mark
Bohn (FF) 631.
Team games: Fab Four 660, Grindell Law
Offices 594, American Family Siren 535.
Team series: Fab Four 1768, Grindell Law
Offices 1681, Red Iron Studios 1542.
Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Don
Swenson rolls
perfect game
McKinney 235 (5x), Mark Bohn 248 (5x),
Dave Grindell 246 (5x), Anthony “Moose”
Wilson 258 (5x).
Games 50 or more above avg.: Dave
Grindell 246 (+69), Carl Carpenter 195
(+64), Bruce Wikstrom 212 (+51), Tim
Pederson 210 (+51), Don McKinney (+72),
Anthony “Moose” Wilson 258 (+64).
Splits converted: 2-7: Mike Route (RIS),
Brandon Dahl (LC). 3-6-7-8-10: Kanan
Hackett (HR). 3-4-6-7-9-10: Corey Laqua
(WC). 3-10: Jim Wikstrom (WC), Gilbert
Meyer (RIS). 5-7: Duane Wisse (GLO).
5-10: Gloria Meyer (HR).
Don Swenson was successful in bowling a perfect 300
game at Hacker’s Lanes in
Frederic on Tuesday, April 12.
– Photo submitted
S P R I N G
L E A D E R
S P O R T S
Track/Continued
ingo Mosher in the shot put. Sadie
Koelz had a big night winning the high
jump with a personal best of 4-10 and was
first in the pole vault with a height of 8-06.
Skyler Winkler set a personal record in
the long jump, as well as the 100-meter
dash and 200-meter dash. Santhia Weber
had a personal best in the 100-meter dash
and Sam Nelson was a first-place winner
in both the 400- and 800-meter run as a
freshman.
The Siren Dragon girls are lower in
numbers this spring but still had some
quality performances in Clear Lake. Alexa
Buskirk took fourth in the 100-meter dash
and helped Jade Horstman, Kayla Eideh
and Julia Cederberg take third in the
4x100-meter relay. Buskirk, Cederberg,
Horstman and Ashlee Rightman also
placed second in the 4x200-meter relay.
Rightman placed second in the high
jump, second in the long jump and also
took first place in the triple jump. Buskirk
took third in the long jump and Cederberg was second in the discus.
Boys highlights
The Webster boys’ third-place performance had several highlights in the
discus and shot put. Grant Preston took
second in the shot put and Ross Daniels
was eighth with both having personal
best throws. Tyler Marty also had a personal best in the shot, but it was Preston’s
performance in the discus that drew the
most attention. Preston extended his personal best by 24 feet to win the event with
a throw of 140-09.
“I was told the tailwind can knock
down the disc, but it didn’t seem to be the
case on this throw. I hope there are more
throws where that came from,” said coach
Ward.
Kerik Stubbe had a personal record in
the triple jump, extending his personal
best by 4 feet and into a headwind. Dustin
Kern earned a personal best in the long
jump
hurdles as a personal best.
The Frederic/Luck boys finished fourth
with Chris Pouliot taking third in the
100-meter dash. He was also third in the
triple jump, fourth in the long jump and
took third in the 200-meter dash. Sophomore Zach Peterson took second in the
300-meter hurdles and Pouliot, Petersen,
Adam Menke and Mitchell Paquette took
third in the 4x100-meter relay.
Junior Peter Lund took first place in the
pole vault, and Paquette was third in the
triple jump. Jordan Jones was fifth in the
discus and Nate Denkmann was sixth in
the discus.
For the Siren boys Keenan Cook, Dolan
Highstrom, Eric Bruss and Derek Highstrom placed fourth in the 4x100-meter
relay, and Cook, Derek Highstrom, Dolan
Highstrom and Neil Oustigoff took third
in the 4x200-meter relay. Cook, Josiah
Wegner, Oustigoff and Dolan Highstrom
took second in the 4x400-meter relay, and
Oustigoff was fourth in the high jump.
Tanner Lee took third in the shot put
for the Siren boys and was second in the
discus.
Nicole Nelson of the Frederic/Luck track team is off to a great start to the season. She took
first place in both the 100- and 200-meter dash on Monday, April 18, in Clear Lake. – Photos by Marty Seeger
The 4x800-meter relay team took second with Andrew Ruiz, Hunter Erickson,
Mason Schaaf and Joey Formanek. Schaaf
was fourth in the 400-meter dash, and
Formanek took first in the 800-meter run
while Schaaf was third. Ruiz won both
the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200-meter
run and Kern took third in the 300-meter
LEADER SPORTS
SCOREBOARD
BASEBALL
Lakeland-West Standings
Team
Conf.
St. Croix Falls
3-0
Turtle Lake/Clayton
1-0
Shell Lake
2-0
Webster
2-1
Unity
1-1
Grantsburg
1-2
Luck/Frederic
0-3
Siren
0-2
SOFTBALL
Overall
5-1
1-0
2-0
5-2
3-1-2
1-3
1-4
0-2
Lakeland-West Standings
Team
Conf.
Cameron
3-0
Grantsburg
3-0
Turtle Lake/Clayton
1-0
Frederic/Luck
2-1
St. Croix Falls
2-1
Shell Lake
0-1
Unity
0-3
Webster/Siren
0-2
Scores
Thursday, April 14
Unity 6, Luck/Frederic 2
Shell Lake 12, Grantsburg 3
Webster 15, Siren 1
Friday, April 15
Spooner 12, Webster 5
Cumberland 14, Grantsburg 4
Saturday, April 16
Unity 14, Amery 4
Unity 7, Glenwood City 0
Monday, April 18
St. Croix Falls 5, Luck/Frederic 2
Unity at Siren (Canceled)
Webster 7, Grantsburg 4
Tuesday, April 19
Prairie Farm 12, Luck/Frederic 5
Scores
Thursday, April 14
Cameron 10, Webster/Siren 0
Frederic/Luck 15, Unity 0
Grantsburg 10, Shell Lake 0
Friday, April 15
Grantsburg 15, Osceola 0
Somerset 8, St. Croix Falls 4
Saturday, April 16
Boyceville 12, St. Croix Falls 5
St. Croix Falls 7, Cumberland 6
Monday, April 18
St. Croix Falls 12, Frederic 2
Cameron 24, Unity 1
Tuesday, April 19
Frederic/Luck at Birchwood
Superior 2, Grantsburg 1 (Eight innings)
Upcoming
Thursday, April 21
5 p.m.
Siren at Clayton
Luck/Frederic at Grantsburg
Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls
Webster at Unity
Friday, April 22
5 p.m.
Rush City, Minn., at Grantsburg
St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake
Osceola at Unity
Solon Springs at Webster
Monday, April 25
5 p.m.
Turtle Lake/Clayton at Grantsburg
Siren at St. Croix Falls
Shell Lake at Unity
Luck/Frederic at Webster
Tuesday, April 26
5 p.m.
Drummond at Webster
Upcoming
Thursday, April 21
5 p.m.
Frederic/Luck at Grantsburg
Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls
Siren/Webster at Unity
Friday, April 22
5 p.m.
Glenwood City at Grantsburg
Solon Springs at Webster
Monday, April 25
5 p.m.
Turtle Lake/Clayton at Grantsburg
Cameron at St. Croix Falls
Shell Lake at Unity
Frederic/Luck at Webster
BOYS GOLF
Upcoming
Thursday, April 21
4 p.m.
Meet at Webster, (Voyager Villlage)
(Grantsburg, Luck/Frederic, St. Croix Falls, Unity)
Tuesday, April 26
4:30 p.m.
Meet at Luck Golf Course
(Grantsburg, Luck/Frederic, St. Croix Falls, Unity)
Overall
5-0
5-1
2-0
3-3
3-3
0-1
0-3
0-2
Siren brothers Dolan and Derek Highstrom hand off the baton during the Clear Lake Invitational
on Monday, April 18. – Photos by Marty Seeger
TRACK & FIELD
Upcoming
Thursday, April 21
4:15 p.m.
Varsity invitational at Frederic
(Siren, Grantsburg, Unity, Frederic/Luck, Webster,
St. Croix Falls)
Tuesday, April 26
3:45 p.m.
Chisago Lakes, Minn., Invitational
(Frederic/Luck)
4 p.m.
Shell Lake Invitational
(Grantsburg, Siren)
4:30 p.m.
Varsity invitational at Chetek
(Unity)
The Frederic/Luck boys track team placed fourth at the Clear Lake Invitational on Monday,
April 18.
I N T E R- C O U N T Y LE ADE R
OUTDOORS
ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Wisconsin conservationists push
for double-fencing of deer farms
14 County WCC
delegations pass
resolutions to require
more fencing
Danielle Kaeding|WPR news
STATEWIDE - A higher rate of chronic
wasting disease among Wisconsin deer is
prompting state lawmakers and citizens
to call for more aggressive action to prevent the disease’s spread.
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
and 14 county delegations of Wisconsin’s Conservation Congress have passed
resolutions to require double-fencing of
captive deer farms. Eight counties passed
resolutions to ban them entirely.
Alan Horvath proposed resolutions to
ban game farms or require double-fencing
in Douglas County, he said he knows a
game farm ban is a long shot with state
lawmakers.
“A double fence would be a very minor
step, but an important step in preventing
the fences from being breeched or animal-to-animal contact,” said Horvath.
George Meyer, executive director for
the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, said a
similar resolution to require double-fencing passed unanimously at the group’s
annual meeting on April 9. Meyer agreed
he’d like the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources to do more oversight
of fencing in the state’s efforts to control
the spread of CWD.
“DNR looks at them once every 10
years, which is just not effective regulation,” said Meyer.
But, DNR officials oversee fencing
certificates for the state’s whitetail deer
farms only. Officials with the Department
of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection oversees the state’s 413 deer farms.
Dr. Paul McGraw, state veterinarian,
said fencing for exotic species, including
elk, are regulated by local ordinance. Regardless, McGraw said testing and monitoring of deer farms show they’re at very
low risk of having the disease.
“There’s a false sense of security that if
we say that we’re going to put a double
fence around every deer farm that we’re
no longer going to have CWD in Wisconsin,” said McGraw, adding that the disease can move across the landscape in a
variety of ways.
About half the state’s deer farms also
take part in the CWD herd status program, which tests 100 percent of all deer
that are moved, killed, slaughtered or die.
“There’s a very high level of surveillance on farm-raised deer that would lead
to us detecting CWD very early on,” he
said.
But, Horvath expressed concern over a
DNR emergency rule in December that relaxed requirements for deer farmers seeking a fencing certificate. Prior to the rule,
farmers had to enroll in the CWD herd
status program to obtain a certificate, but
that’s no longer the case.
Fencing requirements haven’t changed,
according to Pete Dunn, DNR captive
wildlife administrative warden. He said
he couldn’t comment on whether double-fencing reduced the likelihood of
spreading the disease.
“To speculate which fence is better …
we’ve had escapes out of both fences,” he
said.
But, Meyer argued double-fencing adds
another barrier between captive deer and
the wild herd. In addition to requiring
double-fencing, he said the DNR should
conduct annual fence inspections, require
deer farm owners to check fences after
storms and install devices to detect open
gates.
Rick Vojtik, president of Whitetails of
Wisconsin Association, said deer farmers
are doing their part to comply with state
regulations on CWD testing, as well as
fencing.
“If we’re showing those places that are
double-fenced get it just as well as those
places that are single-fenced, they should
at least do the research to show that it’s
going to help,” said Vojtik.
Vojtik is also the owner of Fairchild
Whitetails, which was depopulated by
the state last fall after testing positive for
CWD.
“The game farms are being used …
because it’s the only place CWD is being
tested for at a decent rate,” he said. “It’s
where you’re going to find it and it’s
going to show where CWD is spreading
through the environment.”
However, Dave Clausen, retired vet
and former Natural Resources Board
chairman, said double-fencing would
make a difference in preventing CWD’s
spread. U.S. Department of Agriculture
regulations require double-fencing for
deer farms taking part in its CWD herd
certification program where the disease
has been found, according to Clausen.
“When you have a single fence, it’s
nose-to-nose contact,” he said. “Noseto-nose contact is a way of spreading the
disease.”
But, Vojtik contended the disease can be
transmitted a number of ways, including
potentially feed sources. He added double-fencing would be a significant cost to
farmers.
“I don’t know if everyone could afford
to do it,” he said.
But, Clausen said the state can’t afford
not to with the state’s billion-dollar wild
deer herd industry at stake.
County delegations that passed resolutions to require double-fencing:
Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Douglas,
Grant, Jackson, Marquette, Outagamie,
Rock, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Winnebago, Wood.
County delegations that passed resolutions to ban game farms:
Chippewa, Douglas, Marquette, Monroe, Shawano, Outagamie, Sawyer, Winnebago.
Teigen takes a tom
Bruce Teigen of
Grantsburg was successful on the first Wednesday of turkey hunting,
April 13, shooting a tom
at 6:30 a.m. The bird
weighed 23 pounds and
had a 7-inch beard. – Photo submitted
Polk County Deer Advisory Council to meet to
determine final recommendations for the 2016 deer season
BALSAM LAKE - The public has a final
opportunity to provide comments on antlerless deer harvest quota, permit levels
and season structure recommendations
for Polk County.
The council will hold its final spring
meeting on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m.,
at county boardroom, Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza,
in Balsam Lake. At this meeting, the
council will receive additional public
comments prior to developing final recommendations.
The council’s preliminary recommendations, formed during its March
meeting, are available for review at dnr.
wi.gov, keyword CDAC, by clicking Find
and selecting Polk County. Councils considered scientific data and public opinion
when developing their preliminary recommendations.
The council has recommended a harvest quota of 7,000, with 3,100 private
land and zero public land antlerless permits available to hunters.
The council also recommends offering
one county-specific farmland zone antlerless permit with each license.
These recommendations are expected
to maintain the county’s deer herd.
To develop its final recommendations,
the council will consider online input and
other public comments along with professional assessments from Department
of Natural Resources wildlife biologists,
foresters and law enforcement. The public may also comment at any time before
April 17 by contacting a CDAC member
(a list is available on the CDAC Web page
at dnr.wi.gov, keyword CDAC) or by
emailing [email protected].
Polk County’s final quota, permit level
and season structure recommendations
will be presented to the DNR following
the April meeting, and will then advance
to the Natural Resources Board for approval in May. Once approved, the recommendations will take effect for the
2016 deer hunting season.
Additional information on CDAC recommendations, agendas and membership is available at dnr.wi.gov, keyword
CDAC or email DNRCDACWebMail@
Wisconsin.gov with any questions. – submitted
Angler Education Instructor Certification Class offered in Spooner
SPOONER – Friends Into Spooner
Hatchery and Namekagon River Partnership are sponsoring an Angler
Ed Instructor Certification Class, 7-9
p.m., on Thursday, April 28, at the DNR
headquarters, in Spooner. The class is
free and open to anyone over the age of
18 that would like to share their skills and
love of angling with others. Schoolteachers, scoutmasters, rod and gun club members and anyone interested in promoting
learn-to-fish classes and events are en-
couraged to attend.
Class instructor will be Frank Pratt, a
retired DNR fish biologist from Hayward.
Space is limited, so contact Larry Damman 715-468-7059 or [email protected] to secure a spot.
FISH is the only friends group for a
Wisconsin hatchery and is dedicated to
conservation awareness and outdoor education. Learn more at spoonerhatchery.
com. – submitted
School libraries to share $37.7 million from Common School Fund
June 30 for the purchase of print, digital and technology
resources that are housed with the school library program and accessible to all students in the school.
“Common School Fund aid is a major source, and
sometimes the only source, of revenue for library services in our public schools,” said state Superintendent
Tony Evers. “We depend on Wisconsin’s teacher librarians to advocate for strong public school library programs
that can offer a broad range of resources to support student learning. We want our kids to be college and career ready, and strong school libraries contribute to that
effort.”
Area schools receiving aid include Amery, $62,957;
Local “ friends of public education” group formed
Clear Lake, $27,363; Cumberland, $34,545; Frederic,
$22,564; Grantsburg, $31,494; Luck, $20,022; Osceola,
$74,270; St. Croix Falls, $43,539; Shell Lake, $24,312;
Siren, $18,719; Spooner, $62,416; Unity, $39,312; and
Webster, $26,441. – from Wisconsin DPI
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Polk County
deaths
Polk County
Angela J. Chelmo, 50, Frederic, died March 31, 2016.
Kathryn E. Fox, 91, Osceola,
died April 4, 2016.
Lillian E. Roberts, 87, Amery,
died April 6, 2016.
Tom McCarthy of the state Department of Public Instruction made a presentation on funding and poverty challenges school
districts face statewide. The presentation was the first of its kind sponsored by the newly formed St. Croix Valley Friends of Public
Education. The meeting was held in Osceola on Tuesday, April 19. – Photo by Greg Marsten
State Department of Public
Instruction official outlines
challenges of education
OSCEOLA – An effort to bring a unique group to life
in support of public education has resulted in a plan to
have several relevant forums, debates or presentations
in the future, and was kicked off with a presentation
on Tuesday, April 19, in Osceola at their intermediate
school by a state Department of Public Instruction official.
The St. Croix Valley Friends of Public Education is a
nonpartisan citizens’ group meant to promote policies
and resources toward public education, by informing
local residents about proposed state and local issues and
legislation that may affect those educational efforts.
The SCVFPE group was formed in January, and is primarily based in the Osceola, St. Croix Falls and Somerset
school districts, and according to its founders, they are
hoping to add candidate debates and educational forums to their offerings in the coming months.
The first such offering was from Tom McCarthy of the
DPI, who gave a presentation on the state’s approach
to concerns with funding, poverty and declining enrollment.
“The vast majority of districts with declining enrollment (have) budgets based on enrollment,” McCarthy
said. “It means you have to make changes.”
McCarthy said there is a direct correlation between
poverty rates and reduced student testing performance,
which seems to be increasing in many areas.
“Poverty has grown dramatically over the last two decades,” McCarthy said. “And it’s not necessarily unique
to one part of the state.”
He showed several graphs and detailed charts showing the effects of poverty on performance, as he also
noted the variety of ways school districts have attempted
to address their own budget concerns and revenue limits, when applied to state equalized aids and how they
have seen the volume and approval of referendums rise.
“There is an increased reliance on referenda,” McCarthy stated, citing how there have been about 3,000 referendum ballot questions in the state’s history, and they
have traditionally passed at about a 53-percent rate, but
they have seen that number rise in recent years, as budgets “have become more complex.”
“In the last four years, there has been a higher percentage of success, and until 1998, the majority were for
building projects,” McCarthy clarified. “Now, a lot more
are for operating referendums ... and the passage rate is
going up.”
McCarthy also noted that approximately 83 percent
of children are educated at traditional brick-and-mortar
public schools, with about 12 percent in private schools
and about 4 percent at charter schools which are under
the umbrella of public school districts.
He noted issues of private, religious schools being
allowed to participate in the state voucher program,
which is the largest in the nation, out of about 12 states
that have similar ways to address under-performing
schools or districts.
“The big question is, when do they cease to be private
schools?” McCarthy asked, noting how about 80 percent
of all students at Milwaukee private schools are funded
through the state voucher program.
“It’s a give and take and finite funding and a finite
number of schools,” he added, stating that about $212
million of state money goes toward the voucher program now.
While much of the discussion was financial in nature,
he also suggested that one way to help your district is to
“be obnoxiously positive,” and how that is one common
denominator, of sorts, of a districts’ success.
“You’d be surprised about it,” McCarthy said. “You
need to tell people about what is great in your school
district.”
McCarthy also discussed open enrollment challenges,
how districts are essentially “competing” with their
neighboring district in every way, including for their
funding.
“There are no simple, silver bullets on school district
funding or how to address declining enrollment,” McCarthy said, adding that consolidation of neighboring
districts may solve some financial concerns but creates
a whole variety of new issues. “There are hundreds of
levers at play, but the complexity is in open enrollment.”
The presentation also included brief talks by district
administrators from both the Osceola and St. Croix Falls
school districts, with brief comments by state Sen. Sheila
Harsdorf, who noted the difficulties the legislature faces
in school funding.
“The challenge we all face is managing the funding
... and maintaining the quality of education,” Harsdorf
stated.
Details on future presentations or events by the
“Friends...” group can be found on their Facebook site,
which can be found by searching SCVFPE.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
POLK COUNTY
Royal Credit Union,
a Wisconsin state chartered
credit union,
200 Riverfront Terrace
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Christopher R. Dietrich
2189 200th Street
Centuria, Wisconsin 54824,
John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ
corporation,
Defendants.
Case Type: 30404
Case No. 15CV336
NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that
by virtue of that certain Findings
of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
Order for Judgment, and Judgment executed and filed on February 26, 2016, in the aboveentitled action, the Sheriff of
Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell
the following described real
property at public auction as follows:
DATE/TIME: April 26, 2016, at
10:00 a.m.
TERMS: 10% of successful bid
must be paid to Sheriff at sale
in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the
date of confirmation of the sale
by the Court.
PLACE: Lobby of the Polk
County Justice Center, 1005
West Main Street, Balsam
Lake, WI 54810.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of
the Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, Section 15,
Township 35 North, Range 18
West, Town of Eureka, Polk
County, Wisconsin, described
as Lot 1 of Certified Survey
Map No. 4153, filed in Volume
18, Page 183, as Document
No. 661618.
(FOR
INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff
believes that the property
address is 2189 200th Street,
Centuria, Wisconsin).
Dated: March 25, 2016.
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/#16502
644365 WNAXLP
NOTICE - VILLAGE OF SIREN RESIDENTS
NOXIOUS WEED NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, to each and every person who owns,
occupies or controls land in the Village of Siren, County of
Burnett, State of Wisconsin, to destroy all noxious weeds:
Canada Thistle, Leafy Spurge and Field Bindweed (Creeping
Jenny). The term destroy means the complete killing of weed
plants above the surface of the ground by the use of chemicals, cutting, tillage, cropping system or any or all of these in
effective combination, at a time and in a manner as will effectually prevent the weed plants from maturing to the bloom or
flower stage as required by Wisconsin §66.0407.
Ann L. Peterson
644919 36-37L WNAXLP
Clerk/Treasurer
VILLAGE OF FREDERIC
PROCLAMATION
Jim Meyer, Village President,
declares that first week of May
2016 to be the
OFFICIAL POPPY
SALES WEEK
of the Frederic American Legion Auxiliary
645164 36L
MADISON - Public school districts throughout the
state will share $37.7 million in library aid, which will be
paid Monday, April 25, from the Common School Fund,
the only state funding specifically designated for the purchase of materials for school libraries.
Aid is based on the number of children between the
ages of 4 and 20 living in each of the state’s 424 school
districts. This year’s school library aid payment will be
$31.78 per child for 1,186,272 children counted in the
2014-15 school census. Funding is up $2.2 million from
last year. The per-child payment represents an increase
of about $2.72 per child from the 2014-15 school year.
Districts must use Common School Fund library aid by
NOTICES
ANNUAL
MEETING
Viola Lake
Cemetery
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 2, 2016
7 p.m.
Sand Lake Town Hall
Pat Tjader, Sec.
644911 36-37Lp 26-27ap
LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
Application for Retail Class “B”
License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.
To the town board of the Town
of Jackson, Burnett County,
Wisconsin.
Sean Holwell hereby makes
application for Retail Class “B”
Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages for “Patty Ann’s Crow Bar, LLC,” located
at 5046 County Road A, Webster, WI 54893. S1/2-SE1/4Section 20-T.40N-R.15W for a
period of July 1, 2016, to June
30, 2017.
Lorrain Radke, Clerk
Town of Jackson
Dated April 20, 2016
645143 36L WNAXLP
(April 13, 20, 27)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
POLK COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF
MARTHA J. ST. AMAND
DOB: August 19, 1955
Notice to Creditors
(Informal Administration)
Case No. 16 PR 28
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal
administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of
birth August 19, 1955, and date
of death February 6, 2016, was
domiciled in Polk County, State
of Wisconsin, with a mailing
address of 1604 Lake Avenue,
Luck, WI 54853..
3. All interested persons
waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a
claim against the decedent’s
estate is July 25, 2016.
5. A claim may be filed at the
Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis., Room 500.
Jenell L. Anderson
Probate Registrar
April 8, 2016
David L. Grindell
Grindell Law Offices, S.C.
P.O. Box 585
Frederic, WI 54837
715-327-5561
644846
WNAXLP
Bar No.: 1002628
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT:
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GRANTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD AND TRACK
480 E. James Ave.
Grantsburg, WI 54840
BID DEADLINE:
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
2:00 p.m., Local Time
BID LOCATION:
Office of the Project Consultant Paragon Associates, Inc.
632 Copeland Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54603
NOTICE
Sealed bids for the above project will be received by Grantsburg School District until the bid deadline.
Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the project documents prepared by Paragon dated April 13, 2016.
In general the project consists of football field and track improvements. The work includes clearing and demolition of existing track surfaces, erosion control, minor earthwork, storm sewer, drain-tile installation on the field,
irrigation of the field, asphalt and concrete paving for spectators, new track with resilient surfacing, fencing, 200seat bleacher, first-year sand-top dressing of football field, and site restoration.
A single base bid will be received for a single prime construction contract for all the work. The base bid will
include all the items necessary for the completion of the project as shown on the plans.
BID SECURITY
Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid amount. Bid and bid security may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the Bid Deadline.
Bid security will be retained if the Bidder is awarded the work and fails to execute Agreement and furnish 100%
Performance and Payment Bonds.
RIGHTS RESERVED
Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in any bid.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Bidding documents are available in pdf file format from Consultant and may be examined at Builders Exchange.
Printed bidding documents may be obtained in person (at no charge) from Paragon Associates, 632 Copeland
Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54603, 608-781-3110. Bidders who require Bidding Documents sent to them as a hard copy,
shall send a fee in the amount of $20.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling. If the Bidder requests overnight delivery the fee will be $50.00. Such fee amounts will not be refunded and must be received before the
Bidding Documents will be sent.
Published by authority of: Grantsburg School District
644772 35-36Lp
Date: April 13, 2016
Notice is hereby given, that the
following application has been
received by the undersigned
Village Clerk for the Liquor
License for the ensuing year
ending June 30, 2016.
TA Operating LLC d/b/a Minit
Mart for Combination Class “A”
Beer License and “Class A”
Intoxicating Liquor License at
their place of business known as
Minit Mart located at 106 State
Road 35 in Luck, Wisconsin.
Notice is further given that the
Village Board, Village of Luck,
will meet in session on April 13,
2016, to act on the above application.
Lori Pardun
645228 36L
Village Clerk
WNAXLP
(April 6, 13, 20)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
POLK COUNTY
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff
vs.
ANGELA C. JOHNSON, et al.
Defendants
Case No. 13 CV 377
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 26,
2016 in the amount of
$108,984.47, the Polk County
Sheriff will sell the premises
described below at public auction as follows:
DATE/TIME: May 3, 2016, at
10:00 a.m.
TERMS:
1. 10% down in cash or money
order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of
confirmation of sale; failure
to pay balance due will result
in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.
2. Sold “as is” and subject to all
legal liens, encumbrances,
and payment of applicable
transfer taxes by purchaser.
PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk
County Justice Center, located
at 1005 West Main Street,
Balsam
Lake,
Wisconsin
54810.
PROPERTY
DESCRIPTION:
Part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 6402, recorded in
Volume 29, page 66 as Document No. 824897, located in
the Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter, Section
15, Township 36 North, Range
18 West, Town of Laketown,
Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing in the Northwest corner of
said Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter, thence
South on West boundary line
of said Northeast Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter, 360
feet, thence East in line parallel with North boundary line
of said Northeast Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter, 680
feet, thence North 360 feet to
said North boundary line,
thence West on said North
boundary line 680 feet to the
point of beginning.
ADDRESS: 2016 275th Avenue,
Luck, WI 54853.
TAX KEY NO: 030-00374-0000.
Dated this 23rd day of March,
2016.
Peter M. Johnson
Polk County Sheriff
Cummisford, Acevedo &
Associates, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
Mark R. Cummisford
State Bar #1034906
7071 South 13th Street
Suite #100
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-761-1700
Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used
for that purpose. 644080 WNAXLP
NORTHLAND MUNICIPAL
AMBULANCE
SERVICE
QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING
WITH ANNUAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Northland Ambulance Base
501 South Duncan Street, Luck, WI
644442
1. President Mrs. Amundson called the regular meeting of the Frederic
Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9,
2016, in the District Boardroom.
Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Holicky, Mr. Nelson, Mr.
Chell and Mr. Ennis.
Administration present: Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Steen and Mr. Fisher.
2. Motion Ennis/Nelson to approve the consent agenda items, including
the agenda as presented, minutes of the 2/17/16 regular with corrections and 2/17/16 closed meeting, invoices and receipts and budget
as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Persons Requesting an Audience with the Board: None.
4. Board member Reports/Governance:
a. CESA Community Leadership meeting was attended by Mr.
Holicky. Great dialogue.
b. Dave discussed learning finance from the WASB convention, longrange planning, sharing and a great convention.
5. Reports of the Administration:
a. Mr. Robinson presented the District Administrator report including
vans, bus, tech/vocational licensure.
b. Mr. Fisher presented the 6-12 school report.
c. Mrs. Steen presented the Elementary school report.
6. Policies: Motion Chell/Nelson to approve 300 Series (policies 320-362)
as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Action Items:
a. Motion Chell/Ennis to approve moving forward with implementation of a Student Centered Manufacturing Business. The community members reinforce importance and excitement of this program with large concern about getting good employees. Motion
carried 5-0.
b. Motion Holicky/Nelson to approve the implementation of extended
day opportunities as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
c. Discussion regarding the feasibility of a pool. No action taken.
d. Motion Chell/Ennis to approve 2016-17 school calendar as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
e. Motion Nelson/Ennis to approve Fund 46 Ten-Year Long-term
Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
f. Motion Nelson/Holicky to approve establishment of a Fund 46
Capital Projects Fund. Motion carried 5-0.
g. Motion Holicky/Ennis to approve a 2% wage increase for the 20152016 support staff as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
h. Motion Nelson/Chell to accept the 2016-2017 CESA Shared
Services contract as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
i. The board will be holding a planning meeting for the board members at a date to be determined.
8. Closed Session Meeting: Mrs. Amundson announced to the members
of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session
for the purpose of Personnel Discussion. Mrs. Amundson informed
the Board the closed session would be proper and is authorized by
Wisconsin Statutes: 19.85 (1) (c) in considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, (f) in considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect
upon the reputation of any person.
Motion Nelson/Ennis to convene to closed session.
Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the
motion carried 5-0. Time 8:51 p.m.
Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Holicky, Mr. Nelson, Mr.
Chell and Mr. Ennis.
Administration present: Mr. Robinson.
Motion Holicky/Nelson to adjourn to closed session and return to
open session.
Motion carried 5-0. Time 9:48 p.m.
9. No business as a result of closed session.
10. Motion Holicky/Amundson to adjourn, carried 5-0. Time 9:48 p.m.
Chuck Holicky, Clerk
645163 36L
Next regular board meeting: Wednesday April 13, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.
LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
VILLAGE OF LUCK
24-25a,d
35-36L
FREDERIC BOARD
OF EDUCATION
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Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries
NOTICE OF
SPRING CLEANUP
The Town of Swiss will be conducting its spring cleanup of both
the Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries on or about the 1st of May.
We will be removing faded/dried-up decorations as to prepare for
Memorial Day Weekend. Should you desire to save items, please
have decorations removed by the above date.
644913 36L
Swiss Town Board
(April 6, 13, 20)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
POLK COUNTY
Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Plaintiff
vs.
ESTATE OF JAMES L.
REDING, et al.
Defendant(s)
Case No: 15 CV 43
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 4,
2015, in the amount of
$83,891.26, the Sheriff will sell
the described premises at public
auction as follows:
TIME: May 3, 2016, at 10:00
a.m.
TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff 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 encumbrances.
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: Lot 6, the North
5 feet of Lot 7, and the South
62.18 feet of the North 75.83
feet of Lot 8, all in Sylvester’s
Second Addition to the City of
Amery, Polk County, Wis.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 428
Birchwood Avenue, Amery, WI
54001.
TAX KEY NO.: 201-00745-0000.
Dated this 14th day of March,
2016.
/s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson
Polk County Sheriff
Jordan C. Staleos
J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd.
State Bar No. 1085629
165 Bishops Way, Suite 100
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-790-5719
Please go to www.jpeterman
legalgroup.com to obtain the bid
for this sale. J. Peterman Legal
Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect
a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for
that purpose.
644081 WNAXLP
(Apr. 20, 27, May 4)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
Polk COUNTY
U.S. Bank National Association
successor by merger to U.S.
Bank National Association ND,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Lyle M. Johnson, et al.
Defendants.
Case Classification: 30404
SUMMONS
(For Publication)
Case No. 16 CV 80
Hon. Jeffery L. Anderson
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,
to Defendant Unknown Spouse
of Lyle M. Johnson:
You are hereby notified that
the plaintiff named above has
filed a lawsuit or other legal
action against you.
This is a real estate foreclosure action. Therefore, within 40
days after April 20, 2016, (60
days as to the United States of
America), you must respond
with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The
demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose
address is Clerk of Court, Polk
County Courthouse, 1005 West
Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam
Lake, WI 54810 and to Kristine
K. Nogosek, Plaintiff’s attorney,
whose
address
is
332
Minnesota Street, Suite W-1650,
St. Paul, MN 55101. You may
have an attorney help or represent you.
If you do not demand a copy
of the complaint within 40 days
(60 days as to the United States
of America), the court may grant
judgment against you for the
award of money or other legal
action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your
right to object to anything that is
or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A
judgment awarding money may
become a lien against any real
estate you own now or in the
future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
The object of this action is to
foreclose a mortgage recorded
with the Register of Deeds for
Polk County, Wisconsin, on May
16, 2003. as Document No.
657285. Volume 930 Page 760.
Date: April 8, 2016
STEIN & MOORE, P.A.
By: /s/Kristine K. Nogosek
Kristine K. Nogosek
I.D. #1076967
Attorneys for Plaintiff
332 Minnesota Street
Suite W-1650
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-224-9683
645077 WNAXLP
NOTICES
TOWN OF BONE LAKE - BID NOTICE
The Town of Bone Lake is seeking sealed bids for the
regrinding of existing pavement and relaying hot mix blacktop
for 2,006’ or 1/3 mile, 22’ wide, 2-1/2” compacted to 2”, for
280th Ave., from 80th Street east 2,006’ or 1/3 mile to Jenssen
Road. Sealed bids will be opened at the May 12, 2016, Town
Board Meeting. Send bids to Darrell Frandsen at 954 280th
Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715-472-8212. For more
information, contact Chairman Andy Brown at 715-501-9824.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Darrell Frandsen, Clerk
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TOWN OF SWISS
NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK
Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the Town of Swiss
assessment roll for the year 2016 assessment will be open for
examination on May 7, 2016, at the Swiss Town Hall, 7551
Main Street, Danbury, from 3 to 5 p.m. Instructional material
about the assessment, how to file an objection and board of
review procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at that
time.
Notice is hereby given this 20th day of April, 2016, by Judith
Dykstra, Town Clerk
TOWN OF SWISS
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town
of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting
on May 16, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Swiss Town Hall,
7551 Main Street, Danbury, Wisconsin.
Please be advised of the following requirements to appear
before the board of review and procedural requirements if
appearing before the board:
1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of
review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the
amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the
person has refused a reasonable written request by certified
mail of the assessor to view the property.
2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the
board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to
appear before the board of review may contact or provide
information to a member of the board about the person’s
objection, except at a session of the board.
3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the
amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before
the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to
the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an
objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the
submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that
requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to
the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the
final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with
proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board
of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.
4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first
be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of
review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled
meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary
circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the
end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final
day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board
may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to
be submitted on forms approved by the Department of
Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include
stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own
land and improvements to that land may object to the
aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land,
but no person who owns land and improvements to that land
may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the
valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be
allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or
valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed
and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board
in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the
board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to
assessment in the district and the value of that property. The
requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by
express action of the board.
5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting
person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the
value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject
of the person’s objection and specify the information that the
person used to arrive at that estimate.
6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify
to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that
valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the
income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the
assessor with all the information about income and expenses,
as specified in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis.
stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Swiss has an
ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income
and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this
paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using
information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the
duties of their officer or by order of a court. The information that
is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined
that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and
copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats.
7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or
disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a
physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or
disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the
Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property
owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath
by telephone or written statement.
8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify
to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any
assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of
the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if
the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that
person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to
whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the
board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a
reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.
Notice is hereby given this 20th day of April, 2016, by Judith
Dykstra, Town Clerk
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OPEN BOOK
Notice is hereby given that the Village of Siren Open Book
will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 8 to 10 a.m., at
the Siren Village Hall. The purpose of Open Book is to allow
property owners the opportunity to review assessment
records.
At Open Book, property owners who feel that their 2016
assessment does not reflect current market value may give the
Assessor written evidence of the current market value. The
assessor will be available for assessment review.
Please contact Siren Village Hall at 715-349-2273 to schedule an appointment.
Objection forms requesting a Board of Review hearing will be
available for property owners to complete. Objections must be
filed with the Village Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Board
of Review on Friday, May 25, 2016, from noon to 2 p.m.
Notice is hereby given this 20th day of April, 2016, by Ann L.
Peterson, Clerk
644917 36L WNAXLP
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the Government Center
in Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to
order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view sites and
reconvene at 1:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam
Lake, WI. At that time, the applicant will inform the Board of
their request. (The applicant must appear at 1:00 p.m. when the
Board reconvenes at the Government Center.)
JAMES & NANCY BRATULICH request a variance to
Article 11C, table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection
Zoning Ordinance to replace/expand deck less than 75’ from
the ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 1655 Little
Butternut Lake Ln., Lot 12, Little Butternut Park, Sec. 32/
T36N/R17W, Town of Luck, Little Butternut Lake, Parcel #03600925-0000.
DOUGLAS THOMAS GRIEP requests a variance to Article
8C4, 11C Table 1, 11E3 & 11F2 of the Polk County Shoreland
Protection Zoning Ordinance to have deck addition(s) to
boathouse and cabin. Property affected is: 1881C 60th Ave.
County Rd. K, Lot 2, CSM #5602, Sec. 1/T32N/R18W, Town of
Alden, Big Lake, Parcel #002-01992-0000.
SAMUEL BORNTREGER requests a variance to Article
8C3(b) & 8C5(b) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection
Zoning Ordinance to exceed the limit of 2 accessory buildings
for a farm building, to be located less than 100’ from the
ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 3416 115th St.,
SW1/4 of the SE1/4, Sec. 7/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls,
ponds, Parcel #014-00185-0000.
ROBERT EASTLING & PAULINE BIEDERMAN request a
variance to Article 11C, Table 1 & 11F2 of the Polk County
Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance for dwelling addition
less than 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark. Property
affected is: 2751 Jenssen Rd., Lot 26, Ward Lake Shores Sec. 14/
T36N/R16W, Town of Bone Lake, Ward Lake, Parcel #01200994-0000.
645208 36-37L WNAXLP
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW
VILLAGE OF LUCK
OPEN BOOK will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016, from
noon to 2 p.m., and Public Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Review will meet at the Luck Village Hall, 401 Main
Street, on 9th day of June, 2016, beginning at 3 to 5 p.m., for
the purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of
real and personal property in said Village and all sworn statements and valuations of real and personal property therein,
and of correcting all errors in said roll, whether in description of
property or otherwise, and to perform such other duties
imposed by law.
Taxpayers may appear at this meeting and examine the
assessment roll, sworn statement and valuations.
No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of
Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the
amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the
person has refused a reasonable written request by certified
mail of the assessor to view such property.
After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the
Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to
appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide
information to a member of the Board about that person’s
objection except at a session of the Board.
No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to
the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the
Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the
objection is allowed under Sub.(3)(a), that person provides to
the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under Sub.(6m) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of
the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing
before the board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.
When appearing before the board, the person shall specify,
in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land of
the improvements that are subject of the person’s objection
and specify the information that the person used to arrive at
that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of
Review, testify to the Board by telephone or income method;
unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual
under s. 73.03(2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide
exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge
of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by
order of the court. The information that is provided under this
paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is
not subject to the right of inspection and copying under
s.19.35(1).
Dated this 18th day of April, 2016.
Lori Pardun, Village Clerk
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Any questions regarding Open Book or Board of Review,
contact Associated Appraisers at 800-721-4157.
TOWN OF SIREN - ANNUAL ROAD INSPECTION
The Annual Road Inspection for the Town of Siren will be
held on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Inspection will begin at 12:30
p.m. at the Siren Town Hall. The Board will go on-site to
inspect the roads and will adjourn back at the Siren Town Hall.
Mary Hunter, Clerk
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NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN
BOARD OF REVIEW
TOWN OF ANDERSON, BURNETT COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of the Board of
Review will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 6:45 p.m. at
the Anderson Town Hall for the purpose of calling the Board
of Review into session during the thirty-day period beginning
on the second Monday in May, pursuant to Sec. 70.47(1) of
Wis. Statutes.
Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at
this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will
adjourn until June 14, 2016, at 6:45 p.m.
Notice is hereby given this 15th day of April, 2016.
Patsy Tucker
645207 36L 26a
Clerk, Town of Anderson
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Village of Frederic
Village Hall - 107 Hope Road W.
May 9, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
The Village Board of the Village of Frederic will conduct a public hearing regarding its proposed application for Community
Development Block Grant - Planning Program (CDBG-PLNG)
funds. The proposal is an update to the Village Comprehensive
Plan. The public is invited to attend to learn about the CDBG
program, to help identify additional community development
needs, and to comment on the activities proposed to be
included in the CDBG application.
The agenda for the public hearing is:
1. Identification of total potential funds
2. Eligible CDBG activities
3. Presentation of identified community development needs
4. Identification of any community development needs by
public
5. Presentation of activities proposed for CDBG application,
including potential residential displacement.
6. Citizen input regarding proposed and other CDBG
activities
Residents of the Village of Frederic are encouraged to attend,
especially residents with low to moderate incomes.
The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Persons needing additional accommodations should contact
Jennifer Phernetton via telephone at 715-327-4294, or via
email: [email protected].
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK
BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 25, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Boardroom
AGENDA
1. Call to Order, Approval of the Agenda, Jacob Jensen
2. Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes,
LeRoy Buck
3. Presentation of Vouchers, Amy Dueholm
4. March Treasurer’s Report, Amy Dueholm
5. April Treasurer’s Report, Amy Dueholm
6. Citizen Request to Address The Board
a. Citizens who have signed up prior to the meeting;
3-minute limit
b. Other/preapproved
7. Reports
a. Student Representative, Emma Pedersen
b. Superintendent, Chris Schultz
c. Elementary Principal, Ann Goldbach
d. High School Principal, Brad Werner
e. Board Member Reports
f. Maintenance Department Report, Larry Olson
g. Targeted Intervention Report, Ann Goldbach,
Brad Werner
8. New Business
a. Swearing in of Board Members, Jake Jensen
b. Election of Board Officers, Jake Jensen
c. Presentation/Feedback from students on Core Values
and Vision, Brad Werner
d. Approve District Non-negotiable guiding principles; its
Core Values
e. Approve District Vision
f. Approval of Resolution Awarding The Sale of $500,000
Taxable General Obligation Promissory Note (Qualified
Zone Academy Bonds - Tax Credit), Renee Gavinski
g. Presentation of 2016 Summer School Plan, Renee Gavinski
h. Approval of 2016 - 17 School Year Calendar
i. Approval of 2016 - 17 Board Meeting Calendar
j. Approval and acceptance of Donation of Wrestling Mat
k. Approval of Contract for New Elementary Principal
l. Discussion of Strategic Planning Process, Next Steps
m. Approval of First Read of Policy 540.4, Job Description
for Director of curriculum and Instruction
n. Accept Resignation of Band Teacher
o. Approval of Elementary Secretary Job Description
p. Approval of Secondary Secretary Job Description
q. Approval of District Office Secretary Job Description
r. Request to modify graduation requirements for a
student, executive session
s. Other Business Allowed by Wisconsin Statutes
9. Motion to Convene into Executive Session per Wisconsin
Statute 19.85(1)
10. Reconvene to Open Session with Possible Action on
Executive Session Items
11. Motion to Adjourn
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Management experience beneficial. Self-motivated,
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Bella Salon and Day Spa is seeking
a Cosmetologist to join our staff. Positions
available at both our Grantsburg and
Luck locations.
Please send or stop in with
your resume:
Bella Salon and Day Spa
Attn.: Jenna,
P.O. Box 317,
Luck, WI 54853
715-472-4222
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Grantsburg School District
April 4, 2016
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DO YOU BELIEVE THE BEST IS
YET TO COME?
DO YOU HAVE THE PASSION
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
PEOPLE’S LIVES?
If the answer is “yes,” then we should talk about your
future at United Pioneer Home.
The following important positions are open...
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Full- and part-time evening shift (56-64 hours/pay period).
Full-time day shift (80 hours/pay period).
Every other weekend rotation. Flexible scheduling.
Benefits available for full-time positions.
RN/LPN
Full-time evening shift (64 hours/pay period).
Every other weekend rotation. Flexible scheduling.
Benefits available for full-time positions.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
NEW WAGE SCALE!
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Or if you just can’t wait, stop in at the United Pioneer Home to pick up
an application and request an interview.
United Pioneer
Home
623 S. 2nd St., Luck, WI
EOE
Job Title
High School Industrial Technology Education Teacher
Job Description High School Industrial Technology Education Teacher for the
2016-2017 school year. Applicants with certification in
Technology Education or ability to gain an experience-based
licensure are strongly encouraged to apply. 100% FTE.
Qualifications
Grantsburg High School is seeking applicants with the desire
to join an award-winning high school and lead a state-of-theart technical education program. The applicants need to have
Wisconsin certification or ability to obtain DPI certification.
Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships
with children to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual
respect. The ability to interact and be a contributing member
of a talented and award-winning teaching faculty is desired.
Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills and
the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary.
The applicant will have access to a comprehensive technical
education classroom, including digital fabrication equipment
modeled after MIT’s Fabrication Lab. Successful candidate will
teach and supervise classes in the following content areas:
woodworking, metals/welding, transportation, CAD, robotics,
building construction, CNC/clean manufacturing (routers,
plasma cutters, laser engravers, plastics, vinyl cutters, 3D
scanners, 3D printers). All classes are block scheduled. Strong
references for this position are essential.
Requirements We are seeking applicants with Wisconsin Licensure Industrial
Technology Education #220 or ability to gain an experiencebased licensure. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with
aspects of the personal, social and academic needs of high
school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to
build educational partnerships. Interested applicants should be
willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin
Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://
services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/teachers/login/form2.cfm.
You may also send a letter of application, resume, credentials
(3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a
copy of license to the address below. Applications are due on
or before April 22, 2016.
Contact:
Josh Watt, Principal
Grantsburg High School
480 East James Avenue
Grantsburg, WI 54840
715-463-2531
The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin,
sex, religion or handicap.
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The Village of Siren is seeking a student worker to work
between 35 to 40 hours per week, weather dependent. The
individual must be 16 years or older and hold a valid
Wisconsin Driver’s License. Successful applicant will need
to be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, climb ladders
and perform basic outdoor physical labor including, but not
limited to, shoveling, raking, painting, operating lawn mower
and weed whip. Starting date will be around June 1, 2016.
Application forms and complete job description can be
obtained from Siren Village Hall, 24049 First Ave., Siren, WI
54872 or by calling 715-349-2273 or via email at [email protected]
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TJs Marine welcomed to the Siren Chamber
SIREN - On Friday, April 15, the Siren
Chamber of Commerce welcomed their
newest member, TJs Marine, and new
owners Chris Kuehn and Mary Smoliak.
About 15 years ago, TJ Swanson started
TJs Marine. When he decided it was time
to retire, Kuehn and Smoliak purchased
the business and began operation on
March 1.
Kuehn is a U.S. Navy veteran and has
traveled around the world.
“I’ve landed and catapulted on and off
of 14 different U.S. aircraft carriers.” He is
an avid fisherman and has been actively
involved in the acquisition and sales of
marine-based products for over 12 years.
Before buying TJs Marine, he spent 18
years in the technology industry and has
also owned a restaurant/supper club in
the past.
Smoliak has been in technology and
project management for over 20 years. “I
started fishing with my dad when I was
a little girl and love being on the water.”
She has shared this love with her daughter, who is graduating from high school
this spring. Smoliak also loves motorcycles, old muscle cars and four-legged
creatures and believes that Sasquatch
lives in the Siren area by the shop.
TJs Marine sells boats, pontoons,
Hewitt Roll-a-Dock and boat lifts, Triton
trailers, swim platforms, boat accessories
and a lot of fun water toys. They also offer
consignments, boat repairs, maintenance,
winterization, shrink-wrapping and storage.
They want their customers to know, “If
we don’t have it, we will get it for you
fast and at a great price,” for any boat- or
marine-related parts.
Kuehn and Smoliak’s business vision is
“to be the community leader in providing
the most reliable, affordable and effective
marine-based products and services to
allow our customers to get the most from
their outdoor recreations.”
They cordially invite everyone to their
open house this summer. They will have
free food/soda and giveaways. Please
visit their website for more information
Siren Chamber board members Ranae Beers and Bluette Puchner, on left, and Joan O’Fallon
and Rich Tims, on right, welcome new TJs Marine owners Mary Smoliak and Chris Kuehn. - Photo to come.
TJs Marine is located at 25208 Hwy. 35 submitted
in north Siren. Kuehn and Smoliak may
be reached via phone at 715-866-7850 or
email at [email protected]. Current inventory, specials and new product details
may be found on their website, tjsmarine.
com. - from Siren Chamber of Commerce
leadernewsroom.com
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Full-time, long-term, production workers for our
3rd shift. $9.50 starting wage.
Benefits offered by North States Industries include:
• Clean & safe work environment • Paid vacation after 1 year
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays including your birthday
• Excellent retirement with Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary year-end bonus depending on business climate.
($1,500 average bonus over the past 4 years)
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Spring blooming at local greenhouse
Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer
GRANTSBURG – Gardeners eager to start planting found spring at
Wood River Garden Center’s Saturday, April 16, opening.
The warm and sunny day was just fine for folks finding lots of hot
new flower, veggie, plant and tree varieties during a walking tour of the
greenhouses.
The store’s friendly staff was ready to answer questions, give planting
tips and offer ideas for growing great gardens.
Growers are invited to Wood River’s annual open house April 30 and
May 1 to take seminars and find special offers. Check on upcoming gardening seminars at woodrivergardenstore.com
Photos by Priscilla Bauer
RIGHT: These cool chickens
were some of the many lawn and
garden decor items offered to garden center shoppers.
LEFT AND BELOW: Bright,
blooming flowers could be
found in every greenhouse at
Wood River Garden Center.
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Wood River Garden Store owner Dean Faullhaber greeted
visitors to the center’s opening on Saturday, April 16.
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Shoppers visiting Wood River Garden Center’s opening last
weekend found tables filled with veggies of all kinds.
APRIL •20,INTER-COUNTY
2016 - INTER-COUNTY
LEADER NORTHERN
- NORTHERN CURRENTS,
SECTION
B - PAGEB
1
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016
LEADER
CURRENTS
• SECTION
Currents
Northern
Stories from the NW Wisconsin community
Kathleen Melin | Special to the Leader
ST. CROIX FALLS - For six years, the Community Song
Circle has been joyfully singing songs that bring people
together.
“I’m delighted that there have been enough people to
keep it going this many years,” says founder Lia Falls.
Everyone from babes-in-arms to elders have participated. Though the song circle has changed homes a few
times, it has been consistent on its date – the second Sunday of every month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. At present the
Song Circle is hosted by the St. Croix Falls Public Library
and is free but donations to the library are appreciated.
“The St. Croix Falls Song Circle is such a gem in our
community,” says Tanna Worrell, a longtime community
coordinator and song circle participant.
Like music itself, there’s a shape to the song circle. At
the beginning, people sing or speak their names into the
circle, followed by a warm-up with the shruti box. The
shruti box, from India, has a bellows and provides a note
or chord through the entire piece similar to other familiar instruments with a drone - the Scottish bagpipe and
organ. After warming up, participants launch into a variety of songs that are simple and can be learned by oral
tradition. The songs are usually connected to the seasons, or a holiday such as Mother’s Day. The song circle
ends with a familiar and uplifting song to send people
on their way.
“I bring the songs, some experience and focus but the
circle creates what happens,” says Falls. “People are free
to try low parts or high parts, and move around. We sit
down, stand up and sometimes walk around while singing.”
Falls acknowledges that for some, two hours is along
time to sing. “A person could just come and listen. People aren’t required to sing every single song. You might
think it’s so beautiful that you have to just listen,” she
laughs.
Songs come from around the United States and around
the world. The emphasis is on songs that are universally
loved and offer common ground. They include rounds,
chants and original songs. Many of the songs are connected to nature, the cycles of the year, the seasons and
also connect people to universal meaning and value.
Ann Halla from Luck is a regular participant. Says
Halla, “I remember driving home after my first song circle filled with a deep sense of joy I had not felt for many
years. I continue to feel that sweetness every time I’m in
the circle.”
It’s really important to bring a kind of natural and
unself-conscious singing back into our culture,” says
Falls. “Most people sing in church and if they don’t go to
church, they don’t sing with other people. With the advent of recorded music, the point of view is that you have
to be a professional to sing. That’s a new idea. The older
idea is that we sang together to knit people together.”
Falls and her family have been living in the Dresser
area since 2008.
“I think of myself as a community singer rather than a
performer,” says Falls, who grew up in a musical family.
“My sister and I sang so much that our parents made
rules such as ‘no singing at the dinner table,’” Lia laughs.
Her father, who studied music and composition, played
the piano daily. “There was always music in our home,”
says Falls.
She also had some famous folksinging cousins - George
and Gerry Armstrong – known in Chicago folksinging
circles and for their radio show. “Every three years or so
we’d spend a chunk of time singing with this folksinging
family,” she recalls.
In spite of her early experiences, Falls was frightened
to sing as an adult. “My level of fear was so high that
if I was going to open my mouth and let anything out, I
would cry. I can relate to someone who’s terrified,” she
ABOVE: Shruti box - an instrument from India.
LEFT: Lia Falls “seeds” a song by singing the individual parts until everyone joins in.
RIGHT: Singers of all ages enjoy the Community
Song Circle at the St. Croix Falls Library the second
Sunday of every month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
says.
That fear diminished when Falls studied with Barbara
McAfee in Minneapolis and became licensed as a full
voice coach. She also graduated from yoga of the voice
training developed by international educator Silvia Nakkach. Says Falls, “Part of my mission in life is to help
people let their voices come out whether they’re rusty
or cobwebby or not. The song circle is one of the ways
that I can offer that.”
For those who don’t feel they can sing, Falls says:
“Come to the song circle and dip in one toe. If you come
enough, you’ll start to be able to carry a tune.”
Falls recalls a song circle one gray Sunday in February when she started a song from Brazil with a samba
rhythm. Says Falls, “The tropical sun infused the notes,
and all of a sudden, everyone was rosy and standing up.
The song took us there. That can happen in song circle
because it’s about the song and the moment that we’re
in. We don’t have to make it perfect. But we do enjoy
making it as beautiful as we can.”
Falls is a vocal coach for one-on-one sessions and also
teaches yoga of the voice. She’s taught at the Compass
Center in Stillwater, around the Twin Cities and through
Unity Community Education.
Upcoming
The Song Circle will be part of the Earth Day activities
at the St. Croix Falls Library on Friday, April 22, at 5:45
p.m. Falls will also be offering a vocal sounding session
as part of the Metaphysical Retreat for women at the Eye
Atelier in Taylors Falls, Minn., on May 21. For the third
year in a row, she’ll be leading song circles at Village Fire
in Decorah, Iowa, from June 8-12.
LEFT: Lia Falls, founder of the Community Song Circle at St.
Croix Falls, holds a shruti box, an instrument from India which
has a bellows and provides a note or chord through the entire
piece, similar to other familiar instruments with a drone - the
Scottish bagpipe and organ. - Photos by Kathleen Melin
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Dancing through the decades
Photos by
Lisa Jensen
RIGHT: Charley Jensen
plays “We Will Rock You” at
the Frederic first- through
third-grade program Thursday, April 14.
Taylor Hansford shows off her best twist moves as Frederic
Elementary students danced through the decades.
Jonathon Junglen, Natalie Schommer and Lily Hansford provide the welcome for the Frederic Elementary School first- through
third-grade spring program Thursday, April 14.
Aubri Popham and classmates dance to “The Loco-Motion.”
Kelsey Belisle dances the twist.
Nels Sederlund really gets into playing “We Will Rock You.”
Logan Williamson plays Dick Clark at the Frederic Elementary first- through thirdgrade program on Thursday, April 14, titled “Dancing Through the Decades.”
Kyla Foltz, Zoe Schoengarth and Adrianna Hochstetler look for Casey Kasem on the radio.
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Foods that dare you to try
G
rowing up in Hong Kong, I ate
many things that were common
in the daily diet but are considered barbaric here in the States. However, after
studying about foods that folks eat from
different parts of the world, I find out
that we are all from the same pot. Some
people eat whatever just to survive
while others eat bizarre foods just to be
adventurous. Living in the 21st century
in America, we are indeed spoiled. The
older generations still remember eating
all parts of an animal after you slaughtered it at the farm. But the only way
our younger generation sees an animal
organ these days is probably at the laboratory at school.
There are four must-have delicacies at
any Chinese banquet: abalone, sea cucumber, fish stomach and shark’s fin. A
few centuries ago, during the Qing Dynasty, other delicacies included camel’s
hump, bear’s paw and monkey’s brain.
It is something like the scene from “Indiana Jones,” but the monkey was alive!
I don’t want to go into details, but eating something that is still alive revolts
me, even if it is considered a delicacy.
I love seafood. In Korea and Japan,
they have a dish called sannakji, which
is a sashimi, raw fish, made with live
octopus. They pick out the octopus from
the tank, cut off its tentacles and clean it
out while you are watching. After they
add some sesame oil and seasoning,
Wok &
roll
Peter H. Kwong
they serve you the plate with the tentacles still moving. Folks are warned to
chew their food properly, as the “live”
tentacles can get stuck at your throat
and literally choke you to death. Oh,
poetic justice! Another one is called
ikizukuri, which is another sashimi
dish that some Western countries have
banned. The chef would take a live fish
from the tank and carefully slice off the
meat, piece by piece, while the fish is
still alive. Then, after the plate is beautifully decorated and served, the chef
puts the skeleton back into the tank.
Not knowing that it is without any flesh
left, the fish actually swims around for
another three to four minutes. I do not
have the nerve to watch the video again.
While I admire chef Andy Zimmern,
or known as Zimmerman in some
shows, who dares to eat anything in any
country he travels to, there is one thing
that he admits that he can’t eat. That’s
stinky tofu. It is soybean cake, tofu, that
has been fermented for two to three
weeks and then deep-fried. Whenever
the vendor showed up in my neighborhood with his stalls, the whole street
smelled like a sewer overflow. But folks
would line up to get their share, actually
happily paying for them. Another stinky
fruit that is banned from hotels and
airlines is durian. Though many adore
it and claim that it is indeed “the king
of all fruits,” most others would hold
their nose and quicken their steps when
noticing a durian is being cracked open
nearby.
My mother loves the thousand-yearold egg, but I have never developed
an appetite for it. These duck eggs are
covered in clay that is mixed with ash,
salt, quicklime and rice hull, and buried.
When they are unearthed, the whites
have turned into a grayish gel, and the
yolk is solid black. My mother would
slice them lengthwise and eat them with
pickled ginger slices. Ugh! And how
about balut, a favorite in southeast Asia
and in some parts of China. It is the
embryo of chicken before it is hatched.
You can still see the form of the chicken,
with beak and all, and you just steam
them and then eat them or cook them
with wine. Supposedly great for women
after childbirth. Double ugh!
While I heard of Rocky Mountain
oysters, or prairie oysters, I never knew
that they are bull testicles. But in China,
ox penis is indeed a delicacy. I have seen
a picture of a chef holding the dish, a
large dish indeed. All I can say is, “Oh
my goodness.” Guess I have been in
America too long. And just how do you
eat the darn thing?
A lot of countries treat insects as a delicacy, tarantulas, locusts and grasshop-
pers. I did try some water cockroaches
in Hong Kong. They were black, shiny
and oily, and smelly too. You peel off the
wings, which were the tough part, and
you suck out the soft innards and chew
on those tiny hairy legs. Don’t remember how old I was then. I guess you are
entitled to do dumb things when you
are young.
While the Russians have their caviar, fish eggs, the Mexicans have their
escamoles, ant larvae from the agave
plants. Agave is what they use to make
tequila. I was told that the larvae are
quite delicious, have yet to try ... someday soon, with a lot of tequila as chaser,
of course. Then, when in Hong Kong,
I did try some rice worms that were
steamed with eggs. They were found in
rice stalks amongst the rice fields. If I
recall, I did have more than one helping.
They were banned in Hong Kong, but
my father had some special connection
with the owner.
I did like to munch on the fish eyeballs when I was a kid, but seeing how
the Japanese eat the tuna eyeball makes
me think twice. They were sold in the
market in small packages. They stare
at you like a huge camera lens. Don’t
know where to start if I have to eat one.
Just when I thought I have tried everything, I have encountered lutefisk
here in northwestern Wisconsin. Maybe
we should talk about that some other
time.
Adopt a highway
’Tis the season for highway
cleanup
STATEWIDE - Over 200 tons of trash
and recyclables are cleaned up on average in a typical Adopt-A-Highway season
which saves taxpayers money and keeps
the state’s roadsides looking good for res-
idents and visitors alike. There are still
over 25 percent of Wisconsin state roads
to be adopted by volunteers.
Roadway segments vary from one to
two miles and groups are asked to clean
up their portion at least three times per
year between April 1 and Nov. 1. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and
the county’s highway department furnish
everything that is needed and even picks
up the collected debris. Signage can be
placed to give recognition for your efforts
on your segment of road.
Each group must provide supervision
for youth in sixth grade and up, but recently police departments are asking that
adults do the pickup, due to an abundance of drug-related trash. If a crew
comes across suspicious items, the group
should contact local law enforcement.
For more information, contact Sara
Flagstad, the Northwest Region AdoptA-Highway coordinator, at 715-392-7930
or by email, [email protected]. submitted
Harlander talks teamwork
Frederic FBLA holds
first-annual banquet
FREDERIC - The Frederic Future Business Leaders of America has been reborn.
Dr. Brad Harlander, Frederic FBLA alumnus, spoke to current members and their
families at the recent first-annual FBLA
banquet held at The Ridge Eatery on Saturday, April 9. Harlander spoke of the
importance of teamwork and building
relationships with others interested in
business.
Jenna Laqua, Taylor Alseth, Trent Kuechenmeister, Anthony Luehring, Rudy Le-
mieux and Heath Tietz were recognized
for active participation in the operation of
the Viking Lodge, the FBLA school store.
Officers Jon Erickson, Ann Chenal,
Christopher Kuechenmeister, Laqua,
Alseth and Kendra Erickson were recognized for their outstanding leadership
and enthusiasm.
Two students participated in the Region
I FBLA business skills contest, Christopher Kuechenmeister and Tietz. – submitted
“THE GRAPES OF WRATH” FINAL PERFORMANCES
There are only four chances left to catch Festival Theatre’s “The Grapes of
Wrath” by Frank Galati from the original novel by John Steinbeck. The play follows the story of the Joad family as they are forced from their family farm in
Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl and migrate to California in search of work,
sustenance and a means of survival. Numerous shows have performed for soldout audiences, who have found the show “incredibly powerful.” Brita Gallagher
saw the show opening weekend, “‘The Grapes of Wrath’ had the most raw, real
and passionate acting that I’ve seen in a long time. It draws you into the story
as soon as the lights come up, and won’t let you go until it’s over.” The Franklin Square Black Box brings the audience closer to the action than they have
experienced in other Festival Theatre productions. “I enjoy a production which
asks an audience wholeheartedly to join us in the storytelling, to contribute, to
become a part of the story,” shared Jaclyn June Johnson, the director of the
production. The play is produced in conjunction with The Big Read program and
is in part funded by a grant awarded to ArtReach St. Croix from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. This year, programming
will focus on themes related to the Steinbeck classic. “The Grapes of Wrath” will
be presented Thursday, April 21, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22, at 7:30
p.m. and close with a performance on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. Performances
are at the Franklin Square Black Box, 125 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls.
Tickets may be purchased online at festivaltheatre.org or by contacting the box
office at 715-483-3387. The Unity Area FFA Alumni are the supporting sponsors
of “The Grapes of Wrath.” - Photo submitted
The Road…
by Mike Fralick
Driven it a thousand times, probably
more.
Writers’
Carousel
Both ways.
Never tire of the view. It changes
every day, every hour. It is the light that
does it. Sun light. Moon light. No light.
A few times, at night, I have turned off
my headlights and let my eyes get accus-
tomed to the darkness. For, even in darkness, there is light as faint as it may be.
I just sit there, waiting. Waiting for the
moment my eyes adjust to the dark light.
There. There it is. I put the car into gear
and slowly inch my way forward. I look
for the telltale signs of familiarity.
The certain tree. The abandoned farmhouse. The empty cornfield. The gentle
curve of the road. All there. All showing
me the way.
The way where? Home, I think to myself. Home. That is why I am on this
road. To go home. To what I know.
What is safe. What is warm. Familiar.
And yet, I wonder. Wonder. Why not
just keep driving in the dark? Why not
indeed.
About the writer: Mike Fralick is retired
and lives with his three cats and three dogs
overlooking Antler Lake in the Town of Milltown. He has been writing poetry and short
stories for around 30 years. His wonderment
with writing is where the words come from,
but he is glad they pass through his fingers.
Writers’ Carousel, a revolving menagerie
of pieces for your enjoyment, is created by
participants in Carolyn Wedin’s Write Right
Now WITC Community Education classes
in Frederic and Luck.
Gratitude
E
arth Day. It comes and it goes.
The media pays attention for a day,
references are made to founder Gaylord
Nelson, folks pick up some garbage
along the road, and then it’s over until
next year. So it goes this week when on
Friday the 22nd, we once again celebrate Earth Day.
An argument can be made that Earth
Day does more harm than good. All
the focus on doing the right thing for a
day absolves us of any responsibility the
rest of the year, so the logic goes. And I
suppose there’s some truth in that. My
mother once said long ago, “Maybe it
should be Mother’s Day every day!”
Some have said the same of Earth Day.
It’s easy to push it aside, this idea of
caring for the Earth. It’s a big place, and
the footprints we leave seem so small
and inconsequential. Concerns of daily
life keep our minds occupied much of
the time, leaving little energy for consideration of the big picture. And while
we can see the impact that our individual actions have on our immediate
environment, it’s harder to see how we
collectively affect the Earth and its ecosystems.
There’s the rub: you can’t make people care about the Earth. The urge to
preserve isn’t something you’re born
with, more like something you have
the luxury of because of your life circumstances. If your life is a day-to-day
struggle to survive, you’re not likely to
give much thought to the continuation
of the species. Paradoxically, we who
have been given so much can lead the
way by showing how we might live
with less.
The view
from here
Steve Pearson
The simple truth is the Earth isn’t
imperiled, we are. This isn’t some deep
spiritual truth, but a scientific one. Fact
is, the Earth will endure even if humans
perish. Some have imagined what that
might look like. “Life After People” was
a TV series that premiered in 2008 with
a pilot documentary on the History
Channel, followed by 20 episodes over
two seasons. All are available on Netflix.
The narrator begins the first episode
with the words “Welcome to Earth population zero.” No reason is given
for the disappearance of humans. From
there, the show examines, using scientific knowledge, how quickly all the
works of humanity would deteriorate
and return to the Earth, and it’s precisely there that it derives its power. It’s
humbling and troubling at the same
time to see just how quickly all we’ve
built together over the eons would be
reduced to rubble and dust, overgrown
by the natural world.
Of course, it’s more likely that we’ll
do a slow fade than a quick burn. An
earthquake here, a tidal wave there,
rising sea levels wiping out coastal
areas – where 44 percent of the Earth’s
population lives – floods and droughts
making ever-greater portions of the
Earth uninhabitable, yadda, yadda,
yadda. One thing for sure, by the end of
this century, climate refugees will be a
Understanding child abuse
and neglect
Blue Ribbon
T
Campaign
he Say Something, Do Something
for Kids initiative is one way to
show how everyone can be an ally to
a child or a family in the community.
Child abuse can occur anywhere and
is not restricted to a particular group,
race, income or location. Wherever
there are children, there is the potential
for abuse. In order to do your part, it is
important to understand and recognize
the warning signs for child abuse and
neglect.
Reporting suspected child abuse
and neglect
Reporting suspected or known child
abuse is a brave act that may prevent a
child from being harmed or even save
a child’s life. Any concerned individual
who suspects or knows that a child is
being threatened, abused or neglected
needs to report that information to child
protective services or law enforcement.
A report of alleged child maltreatment
may be made by anyone. Voluntary
reports come from family, friends,
neighbors and other caring community members. Mandated reporting is
a federal and statutory requirement
for specific professionals and service
providers, including but not limited to
schools, medical staff, law enforcement
and social workers, who are legally
bound to make a report when maltreatment or threatened harm to a child is
suspected or confirmed. Reporters do
not have to prove or personally witness
the maltreatment. The law is very clear;
reports should also be made when
abuse or neglect is suspected or where
there is a threat that maltreatment may
occur unless action is taken. (section
48.981(3), Wisconsin Statutes)
Child abuse is sometimes visible,
such as physical abuse that results in
bruising or broken bones. Neglect may
be evident when a vulnerable child
is left unsupervised or when a parent
has mental health or substance abuse
issues that render him or her incapable
of basic parenting. Other types of abuse
such as emotional and sexual abuse are
not as easily detected. All types of child
abuse leave deep, lasting scars. The
earlier children receive help, the greater
chance they have to heal.
A report from a caring and concerned
citizen or professional is often the first
step in helping to protect a child and
assist a family in need. When parents or
other caregivers are unable or unwilling to protect their children, Wisconsin
county and tribal agencies can step in
and provide a full spectrum of services.
First and foremost, child safety is assessed and managed. A team of caring
and skilled professionals will work
closely with the family to assess their
strengths and needs. The family is connected to services and resources, with
the team supporting them every step
along the way.
reality. And America will once again be
faced with how much we’re willing to
give to those in desperate need.
So ultimately this is a spiritual question. And religions have begun to
respond to it, sometimes in unlikely
places. In his 192-page encyclical released last June, Pope Francis called for
an “ecological conversion” among Catholics. He called climate change “a global
problem with grave implications,” citing
the role of “huge consumption on the
part of rich countries” that has had “repercussions on the poorest areas of the
world, especially Africa, where a rise in
temperature, together with drought, has
proved devastating for farming.”
He called on individuals to act by
taking public transit, carpooling,
planting trees, turning off lights and
recycling. Pope Francis, who took his
name from the patron saint of the environment, says Francis of Assisi taught
“profound respect for the environment,
which all too often, instead of using for
the good, we exploit greedily, to one another’s detriment.”
Kathryn Hayhoe, a climate scientist
who is also an evangelical Christian,
is puzzled by some evangelicals objections to climate science. For her, the
unequivocal nature of the evidence is
a call to care for “God’s creation.” One
of Time magazine’s 100 most influential
people of 2014, Hayhoe writes extensively about a faith-based approach to
climate change in her book, “A Climate
for Change: Global Warming Facts for
Faith-Based Decisions.”
Hayhoe isn’t alone as an evangelical
calling for action on climate change.
Back in 2006, 86 Christian evangelical
leaders signed on to a pledge to fight
global warming with a specific plan to
do so. They included megachurch Pastor Rick Warren and Focus on the Family’s James Dobson as well as prominent
black and Hispanic church leaders.
They ran television spots with a specifically Christian message emphasizing
the need to “love our neighbors and to
be stewards of God’s creation.”
Of course, a spiritual approach to
caring for the Earth needn’t be religious.
Living with less, scaling back our desires and considering the impact of our
actions on future generations are spiritual practices that aren’t tied to any one
religion. They require a discipline that
runs counter to the prevailing ethos of
conspicuous consumption that is so evident in our culture.
The drive to have that latest gadget or
gizmo can crowd out everything else,
the natural world included. Technology
that purports to bring us together can
leave us isolated, alone in a crowd staring at small screens, missing the beauty
all around us. If Earth Day leads us to
step back and contemplate what’s really
important, what we want to endure for
future generations, maybe it’s served its
purpose.
This last week has been a little bit
of heaven on Earth after the delayed
spring. Out on the deck this morning,
there’s the sound of peepers peeping,
the robins singing their spring song and,
in the distance, the croaking of sandhill
cranes and the distinctive tremolo of a
loon. A gentle breeze whispers through
the pines, and sunlight glints off the
water on the pond below. I’m filled
with gratitude for this beautiful place,
this beautiful Earth, and one more revolution around the sun.
Happy Earth Day.
If you are concerned about a child’s
safety, please contact the local county
child protective services or law enforcement agency. In Polk County, call
715-485-8400. Contact information for
Wisconsin child protective services is
available online at dcf.wisconsin.gov/
children/CPS/cpswimap.HTM.
Throughout the month of April, the
Polk County Citizen Review Panel
will be promoting a countywide Blue
Ribbon Campaign through various
activities. You may notice blue ribbon
yard signs and parenting information
throughout the communities; hear information over the radio; see articles in
the paper; and talk to your kids about
what they heard at school.
Say Something, Do Something for
Kids is an initiative of the Child Abuse
and Neglect Prevention Board, Prevent
Child Abuse Wisconsin, a program of
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
To learn more about child-abuse
prevention and for more ideas how to
become involved, visit Prevent Child
Abuse Wisconsin, preventchildabusewi.
org; Department of Children and Families, dcf.wisconsin.gov; and Child
Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board,
wichildrenstrustfund.org.
Blue Sunday day of prayer
Blue Sunday is a day when churches
throughout Polk County are joining
over 7 million people worldwide who
will be praying on Sunday, April 24, for
the victims of child abuse and for those
who rescue them.
• Over 1,600 children die annually
from child abuse.
• Most are victims of neglect.
• Most are boys.
• Most deaths are caused by family
members.
• Six million children become victims
of abuse annually.
• Two-thirds of those in drug treatment reported being abused as a child.
Let’s pray, educate ourselves, and
volunteer for the children of our nation
until black and blue are just colors in
their crayon box. For more information,
go to bluesunday.org.
STOP child abuse!
Together, we can make sure it doesn’t
hurt to be a child.
Small-container gardening class offered
HUDSON - Even if you don’t have
space to grow an in-ground garden, you
can still enjoy fresh, nutritious homegrown vegetables this summer. All you
need is a sunny deck or patio and a few of
the other basics that plants need.
UW-Extension horticulture educator
Diana Alfuth is offering a class to get you
started and help you be successful grow-
ing vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, cucumbers, squash
and more. This class will cover container
choice, soil mix, trellising, crop choices,
general care and disease and insect management. And, if you do have a little space
for an in-ground or raised-bed garden,
the class will talk about ways to optimize
that space for maximum production. If all
you have is a sunny window, microgreens
may be your best option to grow something edible, and this class will show you
how.
The class will be held on Monday, May
16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Street, Hudson.
There’s nothing like fresh-picked,
homegrown produce for freshness, taste
and quality, so come and learn how to
garden in a small space. The class is free,
but seating is limited so preregistration is
requested. To reserve a spot, or for questions, call the Pierce County UW-Extension Office at 715-273-6781. – from Diana
Alfuth, UW-Extension horticulture educator
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St. Croix Tribal police
offers prescription drug drop box
HERTEL - The St. Croix Tribal Police Department, in an
effort to rid people of unwanted and unused prescription
medications, is inviting people to take advantage of their
drug drop box, which is located at the police department.
The drug drop box is located in the entryway at the
police department and is accessible 24/7.
“A few years ago, we were fortunate enough to receive this drug drop box at no charge. It was given to us
through the Native American Drug and Gang Initiative,
a task force comprised of tribal law enforcement officers
from across the state of Wisconsin. The drug box is available to anyone wanting to drop off old prescription medications,” stated police Chief Frank Taylor.
“This is a no-questions-asked drop-off site. Our goal
isn’t to interrogate or seek out the people who use the
site. Our goal is to make sure that they have a safe place
to dispose of their prescription medications and to help
make their homes safe by not having this stuff sitting
around in the medicine cabinets, where misuse and
abuse could occur,” Taylor said.
The Drug Enforcement Agency is sponsoring a National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“The upcoming National Drug Take Back Day is an
opportunity to dispose of your unused medication, ointments and lotions. We do not accept needles, thermometers, IV bags, personal care products, aerosol cans or
liquid waste,” said Taylor.
In a recent cleanout of the drug box, over 30 pounds of
prescription pills were recovered and will be sent to the
Unwanted and unused prescription medications are being
collected at the St. Croix Tribal Police Department in Hertel, with
a drop box located at the entryway to the police department. Photo submitted
incinerator for destruction. - from St. Croix Tribal Police
Department
Why support the
Frederic Area ACS Sole Burner?
FREDERIC - There are many reasons to take up the
fight against cancer. Cancer strikes one out of two men
and one out of three women. You or someone you know
or love will fight cancer in their lifetime.
Over 100 years ago, the American Cancer Society began
the fight against cancer. On Saturday, May 7, you can join
millions of others who are committed to end cancer. Your
support saves lives in this country and around the world.
The American Cancer Society Sole Burner provides
funds for research, education, advocacy and services
in the fight against cancer. The walk is being held in
Frederic with registration at the Birch Street Elementary
School on Saturday, May 7. There is still time to register
as an individual, form a team, make a contribution to a
walker or purchase a tribute flag in honor or memory of
someone who has had cancer.
Money raised by the walk is carefully spent. A donation of $25 helps to provide information and support for
two people facing cancer, $50 could provide free lodging
for a patient at Hope Lodge, $75 helps give three people rides to and from cancer treatment and $100 helps
guide four people facing cancer through every step of
their journey.
Since 1946, the ACS has invested $4 billion in cancer
research. The research has increased treatment and survival rates. Sixty-eight percent of cancer patients survive
this disease as opposed to one in five in 1939 and one
in four in 1949. According to the ACS, an estimated 14.5
million Americans alive today have a history of cancer.
This compares to 9.8 million in 2001 and just 3 million
in 1971.
ACS-funded researchers have developed many methods of detecting cancer such as Pap and PSA tests, and
mammography to screen for breast cancer. Numerous
techniques for treating cancer were discovered by ACS
researchers. Researchers funded by ACS have won 46
Nobel Prizes.
An important cancer drug called Gleevec has been
a tremendous breakthrough treatment for people with
chronic myloid leukemia. Gleevec was developed
through ACS cancer research grants.
The Hope Lodge in Marshfield has been open for 13
years and is available to cancer treatment patients who
must travel for treatment in Marshfield. The Hope Lodge
is a short-term residential facility designed to offer nocost housing, emotional and practical support and
referral services free to any cancer patient receiving outpatient oncology treatment. There is also a Hope Lodge
near the University of Minnesota hospitals and in Rochester, Minn., that may be used by cancer patient families
from our area.
The ACS is working to educate Americans about the
importance of living healthy lifestyles in order to lower
the risk of certain cancers. Proper diet, maintaining a normal weight, exercising on a regular basis, not using tobacco products, staying out of the sun, using sunscreens,
not using tanning beds, having regular checkups and
screening tests are some of the ways the risk for cancer
may be reduced.
The ACS is dedicated to continuing the fight until
cancer is no longer a health problem. Join in this fight
by participating in the Frederic Area Sole Burner on Saturday, May 7. Registration can be made online at soleburner.org/frederic. Paper registration and tribute flag
forms are available at U.S. and Bremer banks, the Frederic Pharmacy and Larsen Auto Center. For more information on how to form a team, be an individual walker
or make a contribution, call Elvira Schmidt at Frederic,
715-653-2684. – submitted
For April’s Cloverbud meeting, kindergarteners through second-graders, Maiya Fuller, center, worked with the group to build some kites. 4-H
is open to everyone of all ages and with all talents. Learning by doing is
our slogan. You can do a lot by connecting yourself to the clover. – Photo
submitted
Clover
Connections
Olivia Kopecky
Do you remember?
Compiled by Sue Renno
50 years ago
The Wisconsin Conservation Department’s Vacation
and Travel Service was placing ads inviting people to
visit Wisconsin in 22 national magazines and 23 daily
newspapers. The ads would run in papers throughout the Midwest and in New York City, and in several
mass-circulation magazines and specialized publications like fishing and camping magazines.–Radio
and TV sports announcer Halsey Hall was slated to
be the guest speaker at the Frederic High School athletic banquet.–Robert Berquist was newly elected to
the Frederic Village Council.–The Frederic junior class
play would be “The Mouse That Roared,” a comedy
directed by Mr. Pedersen and student director Annette LaDoucer.–Thieves broke into the Coast-to-Coast
store, Hagberg’s department store and Olsen & Son
Drugs, all in Frederic, all in one night.–Betty Jo Keppen, from Siren, was named to the dean’s scholastic
honor list at Stout State University.–Marie Hersant reported the total from the March of Dimes campaign in
Webster, $208.97, which included $131 from a bowling tournament.–The Branstad Store, which had been
owned for 17 years by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wedell,
was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Swanson.–Dair Stewart,
Percy Mortenson and Kenneth Johnson were elected to
the Siren Village Board.–From Do you remember from
1946: Merle Slaikeu opened a sporting goods store in
Luck just north of the bakery. Also, Mrs. Aaron Dahlberg and her children donated a plot of land on Wood
Lake for a Lutheran Bible camp.
40 years ago
Students receiving the Chancellor’s Award for academic honors at UW-Stout included Karen Krause
and Dianne Gravesen, Webster; Brian Rogers, Frederic;
and David Johnson, Grantsburg.–A farewell party was
held for Pastor and Mrs. John Norland and daughter
Kristen at the Siren Covenant Church. Pastor Norland
had accepted a call to churches in LaBolt and Stockholm, S.D. Jerald Blair would take over as pastor in
Siren.–Local Jehovah’s Witnesses were engaging in an
all-out letter-writing campaign to officials in Malawi,
Africa, where Malawian Jehovah’s Witnesses were
being horribly persecuted by the government.–Air
Force Col. Glenn Nordin, son of Mrs. Fred Nordin
of Siren, was decorated with the Legion of Merit for
outstanding service, which he earned while serving in
Japan and Korea.–Annie Johnson, who was living with
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hill,
Lorain, celebrated her birthday with a large family
gathering at the Hill home. She was 102.–Five members of the Edwin Kaatz family, Frederic, and David
Ekblad, Luck, members of the Indianhead Rabbit
Breeders Association, attended the Rabbit Day seminar at the University of Minnesota – St. Paul campus.
They learned about breeding rabbits for “meat, laboratory and show” and heard from Burkley Earles of
Iowa, a judge at shows, who kept a “herd” of 1,500
guinea pig “sows,” mostly for labs.–Births included
Anthony John, born March 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Bowe, Siren; and Jeannie Joy, born March 20, to Mr.
and Mrs. Harlan Funk, Frederic.
20 years ago
Wisconsin Act 71 went into effect April 1. It prohibited anyone who has had a domestic abuse restraining
order issued against them from buying, using or possessing a firearm. Law enforcement officers in the area
were concerned about the potential danger of confiscating guns from new domestic offenders who already
owned guns, but saw the value in protecting the victims.–An explosion destroyed a home on Big Blake
Lake and injured the five members of the Mahr family
from Minnesota when Daniel Mahr, 39, attempted to
light the furnace in the home, which was owned by a
friend of the family, Mark Lendway. The Mahrs were
visiting for the weekend. Mr. Mahr was taken to the
burn unit at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital.–Unity Middle
School Principal Monti Hallberg submitted his resignation, effective after the school year ended, to accept a
position at a private American school in Pakistan. His
wife, Julie, would be a physical education teacher and
athletic director at the same school.–Leif Bjornson, St.
Croix Falls potter, was the subject of a feature story by
Angela Johansen. Bjornson began selling his pottery
as a 15-year-old student in St. Paul, and besides doing
pottery, he had learned glassblowing in Sweden.–The
Main Street Cafe in Siren, owned by Conny Daeffler,
was featured on “Discover Wisconsin Radio,” with
hosts Rick Rose and Stephanie Klett, who had visited
the cafe and recommended it to their listeners.
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Hello friends,
We had a very quiet week at the shelter. There
was only one stray dog brought in and no stray
cats. The dog is a very cute little thing, he looks
like a white and orange speckled fox. We named
him Eddie. Eddie
was found on CTH
D, just about a mile
off of Hwy. 35 in the
Town of Meenon.
There were no cat
adoptions, but German shepherd-mix
dog Bronx found
a new home near
Grantsburg. That
adoption brings our
dog numbers down
to only four. Our cat
supply is still ample
Lila
Shelter
YAPpenings
Humane Society
of Burnett County
though, with nine cats ready and willing to go to
new homes.
Our first featured cat is a very pretty 3-year-old
female named Lila. Lila came in as a stray on April
6, from the Frederic area. She has a brown, black
and white tiger-striped coat and vibrant green eyes.
Her first visit to the shelter office yielded a mixture
of reactions from her. Lila explored all around keeping a low profile, appearing a bit tentative about her
surroundings. When resident dog Lily approached
Lila to say hi, Lila responded with a low warning
growl and a bit of raised fur. Lily took the cat’s cue
Frederic Senior Center
We went from spring temperatures right into summer. Rain is in the forecast.
The winners for Spades were Sandy Hickey, Jim
Anderson, Marlyce Borchert and Marilyn Niles.
new life. Lionel is personality plus, a gentle, sweet,
easygoing fellow. As looks go, he could be a sibling to cat Lila, same coloring and markings. I could
see him being a real nice lap warmer and friend to
most anyone that takes a fancy to him. He is just
a very nice cat. If you would like the matched pair
of Lila and Lionel, just ask the shelter manager if a
discount could be arranged. It never hurts to ask.
Just a reminder of our upcoming fundraisers, the
annual spaghetti supper, raffle and silent auction is
coming up on Saturday, April 30, at the Webster
Community Center, and the annual plant sale is
on Saturday, May 28, in the shelter parking lot. We
hope to see you at both events.
The Humane Society of Burnett County, hsburnettcty.org, is saving lives, one at a time.
Phone 715-866-4096, license No. 26335-DS. You
can see all of our adoptable animals on our website. Check us out and like us on Facebook, too.
Have a great week.
Dave Peterson
The winners for 500 were Phyllis Peterson, Laryn
Larson, Marilyn Niles and Lydell Larson. The nine
bid went to John LaFond.
Remember that we play Spades on Monday at
Grantsburg Senior Center
Attention! Our evening dining starts Thursday at 5 p.m. I apparently stated the wrong time
last week. Call for your spot today, we hope you’re
able to join us.
Then to finish the evening while you’re out and
about, make a stop in at the Crex Convention Wildlife Educational Center for the annual historical
Society Membership Event. There’s a lot of local
historical pictures and articles with the theme “the
Rolite Trailers.” Maybe you remember and have
something to share.
and retreated back for
the time being. She
has dealt with anxious cats before. Even
though she was a bit
worked up, Lila still
allowed me to pick her
up and carry her back
to her condo where
Lionel
she felt secure again.
Overall, Lila is a very
attractive and friendly cat, we are sure she will
make a very wonderful companion.
Our second featured cat has a story to tell. Lionel was brought into the shelter on March 22, as
a stray from the area of Grantsburg. It was determined that he had suffered a wild animal attack
that had left him with open wounds. A visit to Dr.
Tom got him on the road to recovery, and he is
now healthy and healed up and ready to begin his
Wednesday afternoon’s Bingo big winners were
Betty Hanson and Darlene Sherstad. Way to go
gals.
Thursday morning the walls were buzzing with
the Grantsburg Senior Men’s Golf League kickoff
meeting. It was a packed house as greetings, handshakes and hugs were given to welcome many of
the snowbirds back.
We had our own Gene Gronlund attend the
Flight of Honor that transports America’s veterans
to Washington, D.C., to visit those memorials ded-
1 p.m. and 500 on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. All ages
are welcome, and you don’t have to be a member
for our games.
Our center is available to rent for graduations,
birthdays, etc.
Enjoy our nice spring weather.
We hope to see you at the center.
Patzy Wenthe
icated to honor the service and sacrifices of our
veterans. He was escorted by his daughter, Janet.
Gene said that he has never been thanked by so
many people for his service before.
Remember we offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies,
and the book nook. For meal reservations call 715463-2940. For hall rent or other questions contact
Patzy Wenthe at 715-222-6400 or Wally Mitchell at 715-463-2940. For questions on the center
ask for Patzy or Wally. You can even email us
at [email protected]
Coming Events:
Business meeting the third Thursday of the
month at 11 a.m.
Bingo the second Wednesday of the month
at 2:30 p.m. Bring a $1-$2 wrapped gift.
Ladies tea day on Friday, April 29, from 9 - 11
a.m.
Fall rummage sale on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Fun with friends every day. Wi-Fi available.
St. Croix Valley Senior Center Pat Willits
Webster Senior Center
It will soon be time to get the lawn mower out;
spring has really sprung. It is spring at the senior
center, too.
Our regular third Tuesday of the month meeting
was held as usual. Anyone interested in the center
is invited to attend the monthly meetings. We have a
potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by the meeting
and then cards. Mark the date on your calendar.
This is the place and time to bring any requests for
other activities to be discussed. We are always
looking for new ideas or helpful suggestions.
We can always find room for more Hand and Foot
players on Tuesday afternoons, Bridge players on
Friday mornings, Mahjong on Wednesdays at noon
and Pokeno the second and fourth Fridays at 12:30
p.m. Bingo is played on the other Fridays at 1 p.m.
If you have questions, please call the center on
Tuesdays or come to the Tuesday meetings.
I hope everyone has had a chance to get out and
enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having.
Our appreciation to all who came to play Bingo.
We all enjoyed the delicious treats furnished by Pat
and Harry. Come in and join the fun.
Seven players came for Dominoes and the winner was Linda.
There were four pool players and Pat was the
winner.
Friday was the last team bowling for the season.
Pat had high individual game and series with 234
and 467. The Vikings had high team game and series with 778 and 1480. The 200 club included Mary
Siren news
Wild rice chicken casserole will be served Thursday, April 28, at 5 p.m., for $8. All are welcome to
attend.
The 500 winners for Tuesday, April 12, were Ray
Nelson and Marlyce Borchert. The nine bid went to
Arnie Borchert and Audrey McNurlin. The Hand and
Foot winners were Bill McGrorty and Gladis Weikert.
The 500 winners for Thursday, April 14, were
Bruce Medchill, Ray Nelson, Arlene Wendt and
Elroy Petzel. The nine bid went to Ray Nelson and
Pat Willits.
The Sunday, April 17, 500 winners were Jo Gehrman and Arnie Borchert. The nine bid went to David
Thelen and Ray Nelson.
The senior center is located downtown at 140 N.
Washington, St. Croix Falls, phone 715-483-1901.
Bev Beckmark 715-349-2964
Oh happy day. It looks like spring has finally
sprung. Lots of beautiful sunny, warm days and the
grass is getting green. Let’s hope Old Man Winter
has finally taken a hike for the rest of the year. Well,
maybe at least until November. Remember, those
deer hunters have to have snow for deer season.
So it starts. I told you about the little black bugger
and how he had two seemingly bad strikes with the
disc blade and my metal apple feeder. Well, come
last Friday morning, we woke up to a real mess in
the bird yard. The disc blade feeder was on the
ground, but the real mess was the back deck. This
big bugger decided to get the feeder hanging on the
deck one way or another. He didn’t just climb up on
the deck, oh no, he tore the 4-inch by 4-inch post
out of the corner. Hubby spent almost the whole day
repairing the deck at about $50.
The phoebes are back, but there is still no sign
of my bluebirds. This is strange, as they are usually
here by now. If the weather stays this warm, maybe
the orioles and my prize birds, the hummingbirds,
may be early. Let’s hope so.
The tomatoes have been basking in the sun on
the deck earlier than usual to harden them so they
Dewey-LaFollette
Donna Hines visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen on Tuesday morning. Karen Mangelsen called
on them Tuesday evening.
Mary Dunn, Lorri McQuade, Lida Nordquist,
Donna Hines, and Diana, Carol and Karen Mangelsen were guests of Nina Hines on Tuesday.
They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing
cards.
Lawrence, Nina and Brian Hines visited Lida Nordquist on Friday.
Dixie Andrea, Judy Leonard, Pam and Bob Bentz,
Nina and Lawrence Hines, Hank and Karen Man-
can be planted. It sure would be nice to be able to
enjoy the homegrown ones earlier than usual. My
three sweet potato plants are going to be nice this
year, also.
Sympathy is extended to the family of James
Dake, who passed away April 13.
I know the weather is not cold, but the need for
warm hats, mittens, scarves and slippers for the little
ones in the area is always there. It won’t be long before the weather is cold again. The Siren Lionesses
have an ample supply of yarn at the U.S. Bank for
those of you who knit or crochet these items for the
annual mitten tree. The kids will be so thankful.
After the Sunday service at the Siren United
Methodist Church, the members enjoyed a potato
bake lunch put on by the youth group.
Congratulations to Triston Ortez for being chosen
Siren Schools student of excellence for the week.
Way to go, Triston.
Congratulations to elementary student Wyatt
Anton, middle schooler Kylie Buck and high schooler
Triston Ortez for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. This is one rocking trio.
Karen Mangelsen
gelsen, and Lida Nordquist were among a number of
people who enjoyed the music at open mic at Tesora
Event Center on Friday evening.
Gerry and Donna Hines and Karen and Hank
Mangelsen were Sunday visitors of Nina and Lawrence Hines.
Barry and Olivia Hines came to visit Donna and
Gerry Hines on Sunday afternoon.
Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Marie and
Wayne Romsos on Sunday afternoon. They helped
Marie celebrate her birthday.
B. 203, Bill B. 233, Pat 233, and Dana 202. Many
splits were picked up: Mary 5-10, Darrold 4-5-7,
Harvey 5-6, Pat 5-7-9, Bernie 4-5-7, Bill B. 5-7-9,
Fred 7-10, Gladys 3-9-10 and Dana 5-7. Next week
we have our fun week, the gals against the guys.
Need I mention that last year the gals won. We will
see what this year brings.
Don’t forget to stop in and pick up a menu and
sign up for your favorites.
Life is like a bowl of cherries, we just run into a
few pits now and then.
See you at the center.
Siren Senior Center
We had a training meeting this week to learn how
to use the defibrillator. Carl, an ambulance driver,
gave us a good class and we all learned so much
from him. We were able to ask questions and he
answered every one.
We are getting items in for the silent auction
and door prizes. We have a large selection to
bid on. Stop in to the center and check out the
items. Anyone can come and bid on the things, you
do not have to be present when the drawings are
done. We are hoping people will stop in and do
some bidding to support the senior center.
Some info regarding our card party. The door to
the center will be open at noon so you can come
early and put in your bids. Bidding will stop at 1
p.m. when we start playing cards. We will only have
Bernie Boelter
Nona Severson
even tables with four people at a table. We will not
have any two or three tables.
Our 500 winners were Marilyn Colvin,
Doris Schauer, Sue Newberger, Marie Bentley and Lorna Erickson. Spade winners were
Tony Rutter, Arnie Borchert, Dwaine Bentley,
Barb Geske and Phyllis Peterson.
Enjoy this nice weather and see you at the center.
Dates to remember:
April 21: monthly meeting.
April 30: 500 card party at 1 p.m. with a silent
auction, door prizes and lunch.
June 2: Music in the Park will start again.
Birth announcement
Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:
A girl, Hazel Mae Nelson, born March 27, 2016,
to Travis Nelson and Britta Turner of Luck. Hazel
weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.
•••
A boy, Theodore Jackson Fischer, born March 30,
2016, to Ariel and Daniel Fischer of Siren. Theodore
•••
A boy, Eastden Jo Hare, born March 31, 2016,
to Jenna and Joshua Hare of Clayton. Eastden
•••
A boy, Jaxon George McKenzie, born April 2,
2016, to Kelly Greene and Ryan McKenzie of Cushing. Jaxon weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.
•••
A boy, Levi Nolan Kaiser, born April 4, 2016, to
Danielle and Craig Kaiser of Lindstrom, Minn. Levi
•••
A girl, Delilah Nicole Hall, born April 6, 2016, to
Samantha Grange and Charles Hall of Milltown. Delilah weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.
•••
A boy, Gavin Scott Harris, born April 7, 2016, to
Bailey Brookman and Todd Harris of Turtle Lake.
Gavin weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.
•••
Born at Osceola Medical Center:
A girl, Lacey Jo Derosier, born April 12, 2016,
to Jarid and Lisa Derosier of Clear Lake. Lacey
•••
A boy, Jason Levi Andrew Moore, born April 14,
2016, to Jessica Thompson and Jason Moore of
Luck. Jason weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.
•••
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TOWN TALK • COUNTRY CHATTER
Huey loves to play ball. This 1-year-old black
Lab/Newfoundland mix loves to play fetch. Lab
lovers everywhere recognize this overzealous fascination with a tennis ball and use it to their advantage. In Huey’s case, a tennis ball is a great way
to get his attention and keep it. No need to feel
one-upped by a tennis ball; Huey will love you for
throwing it. At 115 pounds, you will be glad to have
this tool in your kit. Huey is a large lad. He plays
fetch like a pro but will need the consistent reminders of obedience training. He is so enthusiastic
that he sometimes forgets everything else. The
perfect home for Huey
will be experienced
with extra-large dogs
and take this in stride,
happily.
Huey arrived with
the tip of a rear toe
sliced off. The injury
doesn’t seem to bother
him and it has healed
some during his time
Huey
at the shelter. But
Happy Tails
Await
Arnell Humane Society of
Polk County
because the injury is to the bone, the toe will eventually need to be amputated. We are looking for
an adoptive home for Huey that is able to provide
recovery care after his surgery. The Arnell shelter
will cover the cost of the surgery. Huey’s adopter
will accept the task of his recovery care and many
years of complete devotion and companionship in
an extra-large way. Come to meet Huey at the
shelter if that person is you, he wants to play ball
with you.
Relaxing with a friend after the long workweek
is a great way to support the animals at Arnell Humane Society. It’s as easy as that! Join us at the
Cedar Creek Inn on CTH H just east of Star Prairie on Friday, April 22. While you catch up with
your friend over a crisp, cool, frosty one, you will
enjoy the excitement of a shelter-supporting meat
raffle. Win generous cuts of totally grillable meat
for the upcoming BBQ season. Everyone wins;
your friendship, your freezer and the animals. It’s a
no-brainer. The meat raffle starts at 6:30 p.m., we
hope to see you there.
If your Friday night calendar is already filled, you
might be interested in the communitywide Day of
Giving, on Tuesday, April 26. This one day of online giving is your chance to donate to any of the deserving local nonprofit organizations that reach out
to help in your community. Don’t miss this chance
to put your money where your heart is.
GiveBIG St. Croix Valley is a once-a-year, 24hour, online fundraising extravaganza. Your donation to Arnell Humane Society will help us provide
shelter and a second chance for homeless dogs
and cats, reunite lost pets with their owners and
provide care for pets in need like Huey. Visit the
online Arnell Razoo giveBIG page at giveSCV.
razoo.com
The official 24-hour fundraiser through Razoo.
com, begins at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight on
April 26. Select Arnell from any of the three communities to make your donation. AMHS has a $500
matching grant from Nestle-Purina, followed by a
$2,500 matching grant from Arnell Board members.
Help us use every cent of these generous contributions.
If you would like to give online before April 26,
select one time when making your donation. Your
contribution will be processed immediately but will
be included in the grand total for the giveBig event.
If you would like to help us further, click the donation booster button and help cover the processing
fees associated with online donations.
Last year we raised over $7,000 on this one day.
We are hoping to reach $10,000 this year. Spread
the word. Help the animals in your community.
Ask your friends and family to consider giving on
that day. All donations to Arnell go directly to caring for stray, surrendered and abandoned pets in
Polk County and the St. Croix Valley. Give Big to
the animals at Arnell Memorial Humane Society at
giveSCV.razoo.com.
Webster honor roll
A honor roll
Seniors
Alec Ralph, Samantha Culver, Tate Fohrenkamm, Jenny Birkeland,
Daniel Okes, Grant Preston, Annika Hendrickson, Cassidy Formanek,
Katelyn Cairns-Pardun, Nicole Moretter, Max Norman, Emma Olsen
and Nicole Hursh.
Mulroy, Keith Glienke, Daniel Ingalls, Makena Buffington, Christopher
Knight, Kaitlyn Lee, Coleton Peterson, Sydney Pavlicek and Elizabeth
Robinson.
Juniors
Jonah Mosher, Tailor Larson, Elissa Hendrickson, Sophie Phernetton and Alison Mulroy.
Seventh-graders
Sophomores
Austin Spafford, Madisen Freymiller, Brianna Bray, Chelsea Fisher,
Hailey Hunter and Austin Moser.
David Greiff, Sadie Koelz, Sunny Cone, Andrew Ruiz, Emma Rachner, Synclare Stubbe, Hailey Hollis, Savannah Varner, Victoria Tyndall
and Santhia Weber.
Emily Doriott, Mason Gustafson, Gabby Hughes, Hannah Janssen,
Hannah McDowell, Owen Washburn, Faith Wuorinen, Zachary Zelinski, Emelyn Zmuda, Brooke Hetfeld, Vincent Belland, Breena Dorn,
Serena Peck, Camron Tomaszewski, Summer Winkler, Tristan Benjamin, Sidney Simon, Torrance Wols, Kaytlyn Anderson, Jacqueline
Royce, Jona Matrious and Samuel Smith.
Sophomores
Sixth-graders
Juniors
Sydney Raschke, Mason Schaaf, Simeon Wilson, Troy Woodman,
Magdalena Wright, Brett Johnson, Joseph Formanek, Alexis Symond,
Mikayla Walker, Emily Stewart, Taylor Howe, Caleb Pardun, Skyler
Winkler, Melodi Liljenberg, Rachel Sperry, Jazmine Mangelsen, Jayden
Eckstrom, Morgan Anderson, Dustin Kern and Poom Sukkasemhathai.
Freshmen
Maiya Fuller, Trevor Gustafson, Jamin Wilson, Joshua Moretter,
Ashley Morseth, Carter Doriott, Jack Washburn, Matthew Buffington,
Julia Gavin, Hunter Erickson, Kennadi Walker, Kerik Stubbe, Grace
Studeman and Mahileet Mosher.
Eighth-graders
Jenna Gomulak, Ali Moritz, Tanner Pardun, Tallon Parent, Jeni
Petersen, Amanda Preston, Jenna Ruiz, Katelyn Tegarden, Morgan
Freshmen
Brendon Bray, Anson Gustafson, Bradley Sigfrids, Richard Stahl,
Samantha Nelson, Ciah Rand, Dylan Lippert and Ross Daniels.
Eighth-graders
Josephine Johnson, Julisa Bearhart, Dane Tollander, Auston Sigfrids, Arwen Gustafson, Alfred Flatten, Winter Messer and Kailee Wieser.
Taylor Fiddle-Bremer, Daisy Dorn, Jake Pavlicek and Savanna
Bearhart.
Fifth-graders
Blake Espeseth, Tyler Holmquist, Evan McKee, Mercedes Thompson, Aliyah Daniels, Ian Sax, Destiny Wuorinen and Timothy Fornengo.
Felicity Lamb, Gavin Preston, Ian Zelinski, Jackson Rand, Ava
Washburn, Liesl Olson, Cash Johnson, Hayden Halonie, Dahlia Dorn,
Talen Connor, Brandon Emerson and Ashton Erickson.
B honor roll
Seniors
Kyle Matrious, Elizabeth Freymiller, Jacqueline Weber, Taran Wols,
Kaylee Olson, Lydia Wilson, Connor Raschke, Tyler Marty, Jacob
Smith, Raelyn Phelps, Kaitlyn Moser and Paul Sargent.
Seventh-graders
Sixth-graders
Jade Krear, Hunter Peterson, Sydney Campion, Malaky Olson, Evan
Sikorski, Miya Goebel, Gage Rossow, Hunter Stuart, Chase Cadotte,
Lilly Chenal and Mia Madsen.
Fifth-graders
Ava Matrious, Justin Johnson, Tristan Maurer, Lyric Hess, Joseph
Kitchenmaster, Kaycee Marsh, Jayden Matrious, John Green, Symantha Blake, Chelsea Johnson, Madison Chenal and Brianna Tew.
Siren honor roll
A honor roll
Seniors
Caitlynn Daniels, Aubriannah Larson, Birttany Merrill, Aaron Ruud,
Elizabeth Stanford, Emily Stiemann and Josiah Wegner.
Juniors
Riley Anderson, Patricia Close and Autumn Tinman.
Sophomores
Amanda Close, Dolan Highstrom, Noah Koball, Benjamin Lemieux,
Dugan Mattson, Sarah Shaffer and Amy Stanford.
Freshmen
Alayna Johnson.
Eighth-graders
Elizabeth Carroll, Russell Cook Jr., Cordell Fischer, North Hinze,
Madalyn Nichols, Rylee O’Brien, Shawnee Phernetton, Zachariah
Richter, Jacob Ritchey, Reed Ritchey, Adam Ruud, Grace Schultz,
Trevor Stanford, Karlee Sybers and Jordan Webster.
Seventh-graders
ell, Nyomi Kegel, James Krenzke, Hannah Lemieux, Jalynn Nelson
and Madison Thiex.
Sixth-graders
Chase Anderson, Macy Bentley, Kylie Buck, Logan Graf, Gage Hall,
Lake Hinze, Chase Horstman, Austin Hursh, Isaiah Lindquist, Rylee
Nelson, Taedon Nichols and Macy Tollander.
B honor roll
Seniors
Madeline Doty, Alexi Gloodt, Amber Hanson, Madisyn Jones, Neil
Oustigoff, Kody Pettis, Ashlee Rightman, Danyel Visger and Alexandra
Webster.
Juniors
Seth Guertin, Tanner Lee, Bailey Mangen, Brady Mangen, Kaylin
Ritchey, Heather Struck and Cassandra Wentland.
Sophomores
Chelsea Brown, Greta Johnson, Abby Kosloski, Josephine Taylor
and Austin Tinman.
Freshmen
Tanner Buck, Julia Cederberg, Kanaan Christianson, Cody Gerhardson, Madalyn Hall, Olivia Hall, Casey Halverson, Derek Highstrom,
Jade Horstman, Brennan Koball, Cassandra Maslow, Timothy Miller,
Peter Mulroy III and Jason Peterson.
Eighth-graders
Mollie Anderson, Gavyn Anton, Adrian Belisle, Riley Churchill,
Mitchell Daniels, Andrew Gorr, Gage Holmes, Ellyn Lindquist, Breck
Mangen, Jordan Miller, Sage Ortez, Cazbian Rush, Lillian Schmidt,
Kathryn Taylor, Jordyn Thiex and Aurora Vanderhoof.
Seventh-graders
Jaslin Kegel, Dylan Keim, Brady Kosloski, Jeramiah Liljenberg,
McCoy Maslow, Vinni Rightman and Hunter Sanford.
Sixth-graders
Emma Aubert, Dante Baker, Alexandra Bassett, Dillon Buskirk, Justus Christianson, Cameron Decorah, Ethan Eideh, Stephanie Gerhardson, Josie Hagert, Hannah Huntley, Chance Lessard, Elizebeth Rust
and Neleh Vander Velden.
Brach Christianson, Casey Goranson, Abigail Hayman, Jaidyn Jew-
Luck honor roll
Seniors
Sophomores
Eighth grade
Anna Christensen, Nicole Dittbrenner, Brittany Donald, Devyn
Ellefson, Nicola Ghiani, Taylor Hawkins, Steven Holdt, Jared Hunter,
Madeline Joy, Alaura Lemieux, Samantha Lindberg, Markus Linski,
Nick Mattson, Emma Pedersen, Christopher Pouliot and Brianna
Thompson.
Tasian Arjes, Cashton Ellefson, Alyssa Foeller, Austin High, Chase
James, John Johansen, Heather Lane, Matthew Lane, Shannon Lane,
Lindsay Mattson, Kyla Melin, Jennifer Olson, Kelsey Paulson, Brooklyn
Petersen and Meredith Thompson.
Anastasia Adams, Dominic Caroon, Mckenna Delany, Kasidy Gehrke, Amy Gilhoi, Lilyan Hacker, Haley Hermansen, Bennett Jensen,
Levi Jensen, Gage Johansen, Rose King, Luca Nieman, Brenna Olson,
Riley Runnels, Benjamin Smith, Timothy Thompson, Grace Thoreson
and Rebecca White.
Juniors
Beau Brenizer, Dennis Brule, Emily Chivers, Katie Christensen,
Ryley Fosberg, Dakota Gillitzer, Bryce Hacker, Merlin Hibbs, Shayla
Hulett, Elizabeth Johnson, Alayah Jones, Katie Mattson, Addie-Mae
Musial, Nancy Olave, Julianna Thompson and Sierra Zuniga.
Jacob Aguado, Delaney Dau, Erin Engstrand, Preston Lane, Olivia
Nielsen, Morgan Pfaff and Paige Runnels.
Freshmen
Seventh grade
Sommer Asper, Peyton Benny, Mckenzie Christian, Kayli Cook, Gabrielle Engstrand, Kelsey Harvey, Britta Hibbs, Grace Jensen, Alexis
Kelch, Katia Marcellus, Kiran Ogilvie, Juliana Olave, Adeline Thompson and Dawson Van Meter.
Siren Elementary perfect attendance
Kindergarteners
Second-graders
Fourth-graders
Parker Fingerson, Tucker Kolecki, Dane LeClair, Danica Lipe, Claire
Meyer, Riley Sanford and Kaleb Schmidt.
Aubrianna Gray, Faith Harrison, Landon Herwick, Kiersen Oustigoff,
Rylie Schmidt and Jayden Vander Velden.
Jonathan Dugger, Levi Hayman, Derrick Helene, Kateri St. John and
Katherine Tandberg.
First-graders
Owen Douglas, Mitchell Hobbie, Dayne McKnight and Lucy Peterson.
Third-graders
Samantha Andrea, Brooklyn Diver, Kelsey Douglas, Mikayla Johnson, Jerome McGeshick, Emma Peterson, Paul Rightman, Cameryn
Ritchey, Joseph Wiltrout and Taylor Winberg.
Fifth-graders
Wyatt Anton, Rebekah Dugger, Mackenzie Hicks, Lilly Johnson,
Kylee Lindquist, Ally Morse, Anna Schultz, Derek Thiex and Nicholas
Webster.
LIBRARY CORNER
Grantsburg Library news
Spring gala
The Friends of the Library annual spring gala
will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 6 p.m. This
year the guest speaker will be author Tom Combs.
Combs had a career as an emergency room physician that now provides the foundation for his riveting
medical mystery plots. A dinner will also be served.
Ticket information at the library or by calling 715463-2244.
Star Wars Week
Come to the library May 2 – 6 to celebrate the
unofficial Star Wars holiday on Wednesday, May 4.
You’ll be able to play a Star Wars themed game and
make a Star Wars themed craft.
Board at the library
Board at the Library is held Mondays at 1 p.m. It’s
back to the good old days. Bring out your deck of
cards or an old-fashioned board game. The library’s
learning center will be reserved for people who want
to play board games, card games and socialize.
Book club
Join a lively discussion of literary fiction. Two
book clubs meet at the library, one on the third
Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. The other group
meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Thursday’s group is reading “Those Who Save Us,”
by Jenna Blum, and Tuesday’s group will be reading
“Out Stealing Horses,” by Per Petterson. Stop by the
library to pick up a copy of these book selections.
Library hours and information
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, noon – 6 p.m.;
Wednesays, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 2
p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon. Phone number:
715-463-2244. Website: grantsburg.wislib.org. To
find out about the latest library events, follow us on
Facebook.
Grantsburg Library Board members, supported by the Grantsburg Village Board, were
instrumental in expanding the library’s hours
from 32 hours a week to 46 hours a week.
Please thank the board members for their service. Pictured back row (R to L): Pam Davies,
Rod Kleiss, Ken Kutz and LuAnn Ebersold.
Front (L to R): Lisa Danielson, Heidi Jensen
and Carissa Kammeyer.
Larsen Family Public Library news
Saturday library hours
Starting on Saturday, May 7, there will be new
hours - the library will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pat Soderbeck donated another Great Masters
course DVD to our library’s collection. All of our
Great Courses DVDs are available for checkout.
AARP
Table tennis (pingpong)
Now that income tax preparation season is over, I
would like to extend gratitude to all of the dedicated
AARP tax specialists that helped innumerable people with their taxes this year.
We will meet in April on Wednesday April 27, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is not a tournament - just
some fun playing pingpong no matter what your skill
level. Everyone is welcome.
New Artist’s Critique Circle
Another opportunity for story time
A new Artist’s Critique Circle is forming in the Burnett County area meeting the fourth Tuesday of every
month in the library’s Nexen Room from 5 to 6 p.m.,
longer if needed. Bring artwork for helpful feedback.
Network with other artists. Call 715-566-2224 for
more information. Inspire others – be inspired. Next
meeting Tuesday, April 26.
Annette will be back reading for story time on the
third Saturday of each month. Bring children to the
library on May 21 at 11 a.m. to share wonderful stories, snacks and a chance to socialize with other
children. Sponsored by Burnett County Family Literacy.
National Library Week
We had a great turnout for Kathryn Schiedermayer’s Master Gardener program on container gardening and really appreciate her sharing her knowledge
with us. And thanks to Jim Anderson for his book
discussion on his book “Discovering America One
Marathon at a Time.”
e-Book help
During National Library, we helped many people
learn how to download free e-books from the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium to their devices.
If you have an e-book reader and would like help
learning how to download free books to your reader,
please call Patti to make an appointment.
Friends of the Library
Our wild rice cookbooks are on sale at the library
and the coffee shop for $12.
The Great Courses
Preschool story time
Please join us every Wednesday morning at
10:30 a.m. for stories, snacks, activities and socialization, for the children and the adults. Everyone is
welcome - we love to see new faces. And don’t forget our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
- babies love to hear your reading to them.
Newly acquired materials
Juvenile
• “Touchdown Triumph” by Jake Maddox
• “Sports Dream” by Paul Orshoski
• “On a Mission for Good Nutrition” by Rebecca
Sjonger
• “How to Choose Food Your Body Will Use” by
Rebecca Sjonger
• “Hop, Throw and Play: Build Your Skills Every
Day” by Rebecca Sjonger
• “Do Your Bit to be Physically Fit!” by Rebecca
Sjonger
• “The Extra Yard” by Mike Lupica
• “Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed” by Emily
Pearson
• “Make a Meal Plan: Smart Food Shopping” by
Susan Temple Kesselring
• “Food as Fuel: Nutrition for Athletes” by Kristin
Petrie
• “Goodnight iPad” by Ann Droyd
• “Otters Love to Play” by Jonathan London
• “Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts” by Tom
Watson
• “Glimmer Girls: London Art Chase” by Natalie
Grant
• “Glimmer Girls: A Dolphin Wish” by Natalie
Grant
• “Indoor Gardening: Growing Air Plants, Terrariums & More” by Lisa J. Amstutz
• “Enchanted Gardening: Growing Miniature Gardens, Fairy Gardens and More” by Lisa J. Amstutz
• “ Edible Gardening: Growing Your Own Vegetables, Fruits and More” by Lisa J. Amstutz
• “Creative Gardening: Growing Plants Upside
Down, in Water and More” by Lisa J. Amstutz
• “Weekends with Max and His Dad” by Linda
Urban
• “Little One” by Jo Weaver
• “How to Find Gold” by Viviane Schwarz
• “Float” by Daniel Miyares
Adult
• “The Accidental Empress” by Allison Pataki
• “Cloche and Dagger” by Jenn McKinlay
• “Search the Dark” by Marta Perry
• “The Beekeeper’s Ball” by Susan Wiggs
• “Willow Brook Road” by Sherryl Woods
DVD
• “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
• “Inside Out (Disney Pixar)”
• The Great Courses: “Great Masters: Liszt - His
Life and Music”
Adult nonfiction
• “Say Goodnight to Insomnia” by Gregg D. Jacobs
• “The Joy of Signing” by Lottie Riekehof
• “Cooperative Games and Sports” by Terry Orlick
• “Feeding the Young Athlete” by Cynthia Lair
• “Hand, Heart and Mind: The Story of the Education of America’s Deaf People” by Lou Ann Walker
• “Warrior Nation: A History of the Red Lake
Ojibwe” by Anton Treuer
Young adult
• “Summerlost” by Ally Condie
• “Sword and Verse” by Kathy MacMillan
Audio CD book
• “Revenant: A Novel of Revenge” by Michael
Punke
• “After She’s Gone” by Lisa Jackson
Hours and information
Large print
• “A Fool and His Monet” by Sandra Orchard
• “Dressed for Death” by Julianna Deering
• “The Secret to Hummingbird Cake” by Celeste
McHale
• “Thief of Glory” by Sigmund Brouwer
• “An Old Betrayal” by Charles Finch
• “Seagrass Pier” By Colleen Coble
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday 9
a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more
information, contact the library at 715-866-7697,
website: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.
nwls.lib.wi.us/search.
Grantsburg honor roll
A honor roll
Sophomores
Seniors
Brett Anderson, Chase Covey, Joshua Curtin,
Anna Erickson, Andrew Hartshorn, Briena Jensen,
Delia Labatt, Jessee Lerud, Spencer Louis, Drew
McNally, Megan Miller, JohnnieMae Moritz, Violet
Ohnstad, Cassidy Quimby, Zachary Tebow and Olivia Tucker.
Juniors
Danielle Bertelsen, Kathryn Curtin, Madeline
Duncan, Genna Erickson, Avery Fagerberg III, Holly
Fiedler, Hallie Jensen, Nicholas Larsen, Jordyn
McKenzie, Austin Olson, Claire Palmquist, Mathew
Peasley, Tyler Peterson, Jordyn Phillips, Rhiana
Pochman, Cody Poeschl, Mark Riewestahl, Britta
Roufs, Autumn Stinnett and Alyssa Swenson.
Brittanie Blume, Janessa Bonneville-Lozie,
Thorne Carter, John Chenal, Rebecca Drohman,
Rachel Glover, Christopher Hermann, Ella Lindau,
Emily Livingston, Jami Michel, Alaina Oachs, Olivia
Oachs, Joseph Ohnstad, Melanie Paquette, Cole
Reichstadt, Trevor Vollendorf and Kalvin Watt.
Freshmen
Luke Anderson, Ashley Bistram, Olivia Brock,
Leopold Chenal, Joseph Duncan, Grace Gerber,
Mikala Hammer, Linda Harmon, Jada Hecht, Lane
Johnson, Jared Lee, David MacKean, Jenna McNally, Kaitlin Olson, Susan Roberts, Bryce Roufs,
Seth Schlecht, Charli Siebenthal, Wyatt Swanson,
Elliot Swenson and Rachel Tooze.
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Seniors
Lindsy Chute, Joel DeRocker, Jackson Gerber,
Hannah Haley, Wallace Hillman, King Hoffman,
Hannah Jones, Jordan Knutson, Colt Lien, Anthony
Otis, Amber Pedersen, Megan Rod, Adam Smestad,
Dylan Surdey, Shane Tooze, Kevin Vollendorf and
Marissa Walker.
Juniors
Jacob Barnard, Matteo Cisternino, Rasmus
Engel, Whitney Gaffney, Eleanor Goiffon, Anne
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Luck School District accepting nominations
for teacher recognition scholarship
LUCK - In partnership with the Luck
County Inn, the Luck School District is
pleased to continue the Lucky to Have
You teacher recognition program for a
second year. Shahid Mian, of the Luck
Country Inn Hotel , has graciously donated funds to recognize an outstanding
Luck School educator, with the intention
that the $500 scholarship will be awarded
annually. Students in elementary and
high school, parents and school district
residents are all able to nominate teachers.
Luck School is fortunate to employ
many teachers who are exemplary educators, and the $500 scholarship is a tangible and timely reward for teachers who
go beyond their duties and invest their
personal time and money to benefit their
students.
Initiated by Shahid Mian in 2015, this
scholarship is a catalyst in the community to acknowledge their outstanding
K-12 educators. Luck School District welcomes additional donors to step forward
to create an additional $500 scholarship to
award this spring, whether it’s funded by
one person or multiple people.
The online application is clear and concise: name the teacher and the grades and
subjects they teach, then explain in 100
words or less why you are nominating
the teacher. Please limit one teacher nomination per person. The online application
is accessible on both the Luck School District website at lucksd.k12.wi.us and Facebook page at Luck Public Schools. Paper
applications are available at the district/
high school office.
Nominations will be open for the entire
month of April. A panel will review the
nominations and select a recipient who
will be named and acknowledged at the
graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22.
Please contact the Luck School District
office with any questions at 715-472-2152.
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Luck students talk their way to gold, silver and bronze medals
MADISON - The state high school
forensics speech contest was held at
UW-Madison on Friday and Saturday,
April 15-16. Students from schools across
the state competed in a wide variety of
activities. Thirty students from Luck in
10 separate entries were among those students. Luck’s forensics squad left the city
with 17 perfect scores and 17 gold medals.
Twelve students earned silver medals and
one earned a bronze medal. Coach Karl
Wicklund declared, “Put another good
year for forensics down in the books!” He
added, “The kids’ attitude and behavior
was a credit to our community.”
Erin Engstrand, Amanda Pitts, Logan
Grey, Austin Hamack and Michael Delany
presented the group interpretation piece
“Jack Handey’s Deep Thoughts” and
earned gold medals. Also earning gold
medals in group interpretation were Kerrigan Ekholm, Maddie Joy, Emma Pedersen, Jordan Jones and Chris Pouliot
with “Welcome to Night Vale” and Rose
Crowe, Erin Frank, Jacob Aguado, Alex
Korzenowski and Billy Lipoff for “The
Youth in Asia.” Amy Hacker earned a
gold medal for her oratory speech on the
need for blood donation as did John Dikkers for his prose reading, “The Legend
of Me.”
Derek Rennicke’s oratory speech concerning Iran’s nuclear deal earned him a
silver medal as did the poetry reading that
Jasmine Morales performed about bullying. Annaleise Greener’s poetry reading
about war earned a bronze medal. Paige
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Olson, Laura Bartylla, Marissa Lundquist,
Matt Lane and Austin High also earned
silver medals in playacting for “Film
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John Dikkers, Christopher Pouliot, Austin Hamack, Alex Korzenowski, Mike Delaney, Jake Aguado, Matt Lane, Austin High and Billy Lipoff. Middle:
Alyssa Foeller, Morgan Pfaff, Brooklyn Petersen, Maddie Joy, Kerrigan Ekholm, Marissa Lundquist, Erin Frank, Jasmine Morales, Laura Bartylla,
Jenny Olson, Annaleise Greener and Logan Grey. Back: Amanda Pitts, Paige Runnels, Erin Engstrand, Rose Crow, Emma Pedersen, Jordan Jones,
Derek Rennicke and Tasian Arjes. Missing from the photo is coach Karl Wicklund. – Photo submitted
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Luck students participate in state Visual Arts Classic
MADISON - The 2016 state Visual Arts
Classic competition took place at Edgewood College in Madison on Friday, April
8. Prior to the state competition, students
from 50 schools across the state of Wisconsin took part in individual and team
events, using their artistic skills to creatively solve the prompts that were given
to them. About 300 students competed at
the state competition level as individuals
with on-site, short-term and long-term
projects and possibly also as members of
teams.
Luck students competed as a team and
also as individuals. For the first time, the
Luck team took first place in the art history quiz bowl. The team placed third in
critical thinking, and took second place in
the overall competition. The Visual Arts
Classic is open to all schools. Luck’s team
was coached by art teacher Kyle Clemins.
The Wisconsin Art Education Association’s mission is to promote excellence
in visual art and design education for all
students and art educators. The Visual
Arts Classic competition was designed to
meet the organization’s goal of incorporating technology, research and writing
into the visual arts classroom. According
to the organization’s website, “This year’s
VAC competition was successful because
of the many judges from across the state
that volunteered their time to critique
the on-site and long-term projects, the
coaches who put in endless hours preparing their students for the regional and
state events, all of the colleges and univer-
Luck’s Rachel Sanford, kneeling, Makayla McCoy, Amanda Pitts, Jacob Aguado, Meredith
Thompson, Isabella Rose Crowe, Alex Smith, Heather Lane, Jasmine Morales, Katherine Cherveny,
Derek Rennicke and Jenny Olson pose with some of their projects at the state Visual Arts Classic
competition held at Edgewood College in Madison on Friday, April 8. – Photo submitted
sities that hosted the eight VAC regionals,
the organization and dedication of the
regional and state VAC chairs, the school
districts that recognize the importance
of allowing their students to compete in
VAC and, most importantly, the students
who brought their energy and enthusiasm
for art. Together, everyone helped make
this event a positive experience for Wisconsin’s aspiring artists.”
In addition to working as a team, each
Luck student also competed as an individ-
ual. Jake Aguado’s print making earned
first place in short-term and long-term
projects. Katherine Cherveny earned
third place in short term and an honorable
mention in long term for her ceramics
projects. Rose Crowe earned a first place
in short term and second place in long
term for her art history project. Heather
Lane’s painting took first in short-term
and long-term projects. Makayla McCoy’s
ceramics creations earned her a second in
short-term and third in long-term projects. Jasmine Morales earned third place
in short term and second place in long
term for her drawings. Jenny Olson was
awarded second place in short term and
long term for her paintings. Amanda
Pitts competed in the personal adornment category and took third place for her
short-term and long-term projects. Derek
Rennicke’s sculptures earned him a third
place in short-term and first in long-term
projects. Meredith Thompson earned second in short term and long term for her
personal adornment projects. Alex Smith
competed in digital photography and
earned second place in short term and
an honorable mention in long term. Rachel Sanford was awarded first place in
short term and long term for her graphic
designs.
According to Clemins, “The best part
of the day was seeing the amazing works
that the students came up with in both
their long-term and on-site events.” – submitted
IATA spring bird hike is May 15
RURAL FREDERIC - Are you interested in putting a
name to that birdsong or that flash of color in the trees?
Join the Indianhead Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance
for a spring birding hike on the trail on Sunday, May 15.
This year’s spring hike will begin promptly at 7 a.m.
and last about two hours. It will leave from the Lundberg
pole barn, at 2918 140th St., outside of Frederic. That is
about three-quarters of a mile south of CTH W, or about
one-half mile south of the trail parking lot off 140th. Look
for the yellow Ice Age Trail event signs.
Field biologist Robin Maercklein will lead the easypaced look at birds of our area. A lifelong birder and
biologist, Maercklein has been studying birds in Wisconsin since 1968. He has conducted bird surveys for the
University of Minnesota, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Wisconsin DNR and others including over 20 years with
the National Park Service. He currently serves as Polk
County coordinator for Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas
and is an eBird reviewer for five Northwest Wisconsin
counties. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s eBird is
the world’s largest wildlife database.
The Lundberg property is awaiting final state approval
for acquisition by the DNR. The 250-plus-acre property
includes headwaters of the Trade River and adjoins
WEF event is this Saturday
WEBSTER - The Webster Education Foundation will be
hosting a new event for 2016. On Saturday, April 23, they
will with a taco feed from 4:30 - 6 p.m. and then Bingo
starting at 6:30. The event will take place in the Webster
Middle/High School cafeteria.
There will be many prizes and raffles throughout the
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WEBSTER - On Thursday, April 7,
Webster Elementary School hosted an
Author and Artist Showcase. The focus
at the elementary school this year has
been on writing skills. Teachers started
the year with professional development,
focusing on the work of Katie Wood Ray.
Lessons learned were then instituted in
the classroom. The students have been
working on both fiction and nonfiction
stories all year. This was their night to
showcase all their hard work.
The evening started with a free dinner
for all families. Families then went on
a gallery walk to view student artwork.
Families visited the displays, laying out
the volumes of student work. Several
students volunteered to participate as
showcase readers. These students read
their own works to an audience of family and friends.
The night was considered a huge success with over 270 people in attendance.
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Andy Smith and son Drew read a piece of
creative writing at the elementary school in
Webster on Thursday, April 8.
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Mrs. Robin Hallenger’s second-grade class created a poeTREE
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RIGHT: Will Estridge shows off his
work to his father, Bill and brother,
Carter, at the Webster Author and
Artist Showcase. The event was held
to show off the school’s emphasis on
increased writing skills.
Empty Bowls project raises money to fight hunger
Empty Bowls is an international project to help fight
hunter, personalized by artists and art organizations on
a community level. It was founded in 1991 in Michigan
by Lisa Blackburn and art teacher John Hartom.
Craig Zipperer, Unity fine arts instructor, provided over 100 bowls from Unity for the Empty Bowls project in Amery on Thursday,
April 7. The event raised money for the Amery and Unity backpack programs, with the Salvation Army providing weekend food for foodinsecure families. in backpacks sent home with schoolchildren on Fridays. Hundreds of bowls were on display. - Photos submitted
Amery had community members of all ages come in to help make bowls and glaze the bowls.
Final tally was $9,700 collected for the Amery and Unity backpack programs to help kids who are
food insecure.
Wooden bowls were a part of the silent auction at the Empty Bowls fundraiser in Amery
on April 7.
Many area churches and businesses contributed a variety of soups, from creamy chicken wild rice
soup to cheeseburger soup.
The Amery/Unity Empty Bowls program was a collaborative project between the two
communities coming together for a common cause - feeding our hungry.
Unity Class of 2018 hosts Color Run
LEFT: Tyler, Brittany and Claire Johnson
took part in the Unity Class of 2018 Color
Run on Saturday, April 9. Approximately
150 people participated in the event, held
at the Milltown Community Center.
Photos by Jeanne Alling
RIGHT: Nina Hutton, Mikayla Allison
and Ashlee Hoffman were among those
enjoying the color run at Milltown.
Brandon Juleen, Aaron Nyberg, Nathan Wester and Brian Locke shake off the color dust at the
annual color run at Milltown.
Colors fly at the Unity Class of 2018 Color Run held at Milltown on Saturday, April 9.
This is a postevent photo of participants Rachel Benny, Coli Schmid, Cindy Kreft, Shannon
Kelch and Rachael Schmid.
Color run participants Laurie Paulsen, Wendy Springer, Ally Motz and Karry Motz pose
for a photo after the event.
Color run participants Carly and Tammy Ince.
Approximately 150 people took part in the Unity Class of 2018 Color Run.
2016 prom candidates announced
GRANTSBURG
The Grantsburg prom will be held this Saturday evening, April 23, at the high school. Court candidates are (L
to R) front row: Hallie Jensen, Ellie Goiffon, Rhiana Pochman, Maddie Duncan and Claire Palmquist. Back: Walker
Louis, Jalon Sventek, Austin Olson, Avery Fagerberg and
Dakota Schultz. Not shown: Jordyn Phillips and Matteo
Cisternino. - Photo courtesy Grantsburg High School
SIREN
The Siren High School prom is set for Saturday, April
30, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Lakeview Event Center.
This year’s theme is A Night Under the Stars. The grand
march will be held at 8:45 p.m. and coronation will follow
at approximately 9 p.m. Prom candidates are (L to R) back
row: Bailey Mangen, Garret Hunter, Brady Mangen, Max
Lindquist, Sampson Richter and Tanner Lee. Front: Kaylin
Ritchey, Makayla Staples, Cassandra Wentland, Riley Anderson, Kayla Eideh and Heather Struck. - Photo courtesy
Siren Schools
UNITY
The Unity prom will be held this Saturday, April 23,
with the announcement of king and queen and the grand
march at approximately 7 p.m. Prom court candidates
shown are (L to R) back row: Nathan Bradley, Logan Jensen, Austin Donahue and Alex Binfet. Front: Courtney
Allison, Ashley Bloom, Samantha Ferguson and Jessica
Grams. - Photo courtesy Unity Schools
WEBSTER
The Webster prom will be held Saturday, April 30, with
coronation at 10:30 p.m. at the Voyager Stables. Prom
court candidates are (L to R) front row: David Greiff,
Jameson Matrious, Felix Guddal and Jordan Larson.
Back row: Savannah Varner, Elissa Hendrickson, Emma
Rachner, Hailey Hollis and Kassidy Benjamin. Not shown
is Frankie DeBlase. - Photo courtesy Webster High School
BABY MAKES FIVE
SIREN LIONS INDUCTED INTO
PTCC PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
Siren Lions Club was recently inducted into the Pine Technical and Community College Foundation’s Presidents Circle. The Lions Club gained membership by donating in excess of $10,000
since 2002. The foundation awards scholarships to students attending PTCC. Pictured is Joe Mulford, president of Pine Technical and Community College; Kyle Lindquist, Siren Lions Club president; and Blake Seas, director of manufacturing at Nexen Co. in Webster. - Photo by Becky Strabel
OWNER OF
SIREN BUS SERVICE RETIRES
Terry Connel retired from delivering students safely to Siren
School after 39 years. Connel
purchased the Siren Bus Service from Whitey Johnson after
working for him for a few months.
Connel’s service was celebrated
at Northwoods Crossing in Siren
on Saturday, April 16. Connel announced the sale of the garage to
the Rich Tims family of Shell Lake
at the February school board
meeting. When asked for a comment, Connel quipped, “I enjoyed
hauling the kids around.” - Photo
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Baby Isaac Jensen begins the fifth generation for this family. He is shown, front to back, with
his mother, Brittany Hanson, great-great grandmother Betty Bohn, grandmother Kelly Jensen and
great-grandmother Sue Jensen. – Photo submitted
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get a jump-start on spring cleaning while supporting Wild Rivers
Habitat for Humanity’s mission to help local Habitat homeowners
build or improve a place they can call home. Residents can shop or
donate items ranging from appliances, furniture and home goods to
cabinets, lighting and building products.
To celebrate the new season, the first 25 customers to purchase
or donate a wood-based product from Thursday through Saturday,
April 21-23, will receive a free surprise. This is in celebration of
Earth Day.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home-improvement
stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture,
home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public
at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from Habitat ReStores help
build, rehabilitate and repair homes locally. ReStores rely on your
donations to keep the stores stocked, so if you are a business or individual that has extra stuff that you are wondering what to do with,
think about donating it to the ReStore near you.
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WASHBURN COUNTY – Families are welcome to attend a Kids
Fishing Day at Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat in Trego
on Saturday, May 7, in celebration of the 2016 Wisconsin Fishing
Opener. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 7, Heartwood will be host
of the inaugural Wisconsin Opener Kids Fishing Day, sponsored
by AAA Sports.
Planning is currently under way for this exciting event. Kids activities include fishing with an experienced adult from the dock or
shoreline, equipment demonstrations, fishing games, Travel Wisconsin photo booth and educational displays. Kids can choose to
have an adult fillet and fry their catch that day if they are successful or they can choose
to practice catch and
release.
The event is held
in conjunction with
the Wisconsin Indian
Head Country’s Fishing Opener, sponsored
by Jack Link’s Protein
Snacks. Additional
partners of the Kids
Fishing Day include
Washburn County
Tourism Association,
Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat,
National Park Service,
Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources,
Friends Into Spooner
Hatchery, Travel Wisconsin and Hunt Hill.
For more information on the Kids
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explore: a simple option such as planting a tree, and a
larger commitment to incorporate renewable energy
into your home which we will be exploring more in
depth in a later article.
And so it begins. Today. Right here and right now.
Earth Day is more than just a single day, April 22. It’s
bigger than attending a rally and taking a stand.
This Earth Day and beyond, let’s make big stuff happen. Let’s plant trees for the Earth. Let’s rid ourselves
of fossil fuels and move toward renewable energy.
Over the next five years, as Earth Day moves closer
to its 50th anniversary, planting trees will be the first
of five major goals I want you to undertake in honor of
the five-year countdown to Earth Day’s 50th anniver-
Earth
Notes
Jen Barton
sary. On their own and together, these initiatives will
make a significant and measurable impact on the Earth
and will serve as the foundation of a cleaner, healthier
and more sustainable planet for all.
Why trees?
Trees help combat climate change. They absorb excess and harmful CO2 from our atmosphere. In fact,
in a single year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the
amount of CO2 produced by driving the average car
26,000 miles. Trees help us breathe clean air. Trees
absorb odors and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides,
ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone) and filter partic-
ulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves
and bark. Trees help communities.
They help communities achieve long-term economic
and environmental sustainability and provide food,
energy and income.
Renewable energy in Wisconsin?
Yes! Solar, wind and more can be explored through
the Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Custer.
They have an annual fair coming up as well.
Buy tickets early to receive discounted rates, available through June 5. You can also join as an MREA
member or sign up to volunteer and get free admission. Youth 12 and under get in free, as well as dads
with child(ren) on Father’s Day. Dates for the energy
fair are Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19, at
Midwest Renewable Energy Association located at
7558 Deer Road, Custer.
This Friday, whatever you do, do something, pick
up some litter, plant a tree or research renewable energy options. The Earth needs you and you need the
Earth – let’s do this.
BAPTISM AT ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Harper Rose Neumann was baptized at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck, on Sunday, April
3, by Pastor Roger Kastelle. Harper was accompanied by her parents, Nolan and Samantha
Neumann, and sponsors Tonya Holm and Ben
Neumann. – Photo submitted
CONCERT THIS
SATURDAY AT LUCK
Bill and Kate Isles will perform at the West Denmark Parish Hall
on 170th Street in rural Luck this Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.
The acoustic singer/songwriter duo, based in Duluth, uses a wide
variety of musical styles and their performances carry audiences
through a broad landscape of experiences from metaphorical
worlds to small-town family stories and zany comedy. Tickets are
$15 for adults and $7 for students and will be available for sale at
the door. For more information call 715-472-2383 or visit westdenmark.net. - Photo submitted
Frederic
Elementary
Kindergarten
Registration
Attention!!
If you have a child who
will be (5) years old before
September 1st and they
did NOT attend
Mite-Y-Vikes, it is time to bring
them to our Kinder Kamp
Registration at Frederic Elementary School!
Registration for your child will be on
SIREN DENTAL CLINIC
Hours: Mon.-Thurs.
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open Some Fridays
At Siren Dental Clinic, we like to support our
patients decisions to make a long-term
investment in their dental care by investing in
a crown or bridge. We offer an extended
warranty to protect your investment for 10
years! The only requirement to receive this
warranty is to be seen for regular preventative
six-month dental appointments, which is
usually covered by most standard dental
insurance plans.
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!
“Strengthening Our Community’s Health”
645129 36L
715-349-2297
[email protected]
www.SirenDental.com
Friday, April 22, 2016
from either 8:30 - 11:20 a.m. or 12:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Please call 715-327-4221 to schedule your child.
Registration for your child will be with the
Kindergarten team during Kindergarten Kamp held
on April 22, 2016.
Jerry Prokop ~ Funeral Home Associate
Reenie Kolstad ~ Office Manager
Tom Kolstad ~ Funeral Director
What to Bring?
• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Child’s Immunization Records
Serving Your Family with Professional, Courteous and
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Traditional Funerals, Cremation Services, Cemetery
Memorials, No Cost Consultation and Prearrangements
Handicapped accessible.
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24164 State Rd. 35
Siren, Wis.
Place: Frederic Elementary School
Date: April 22
Time: Please call the Elementary office at
715-327-4221 to set up your appointment.
Thank You!
OBITUARIES
Clarence “Clancy” F. Prokop
Clarence “Clancy” Francis Prokop, 92, St. Croix Falls,
Wis., passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, with his family by his side.
Clancy was born June 7, 1923, in
Milwaukee, Wis., to Frances and Jerry
Prokop. As an infant he lived in Milwaukee and later moved to Cicero, Ill.
Due to the Depression, at the age of 9,
he and his parents moved to a farm on
Bone Lake, Wis., where they farmed,
logged and built resort cottages.
After graduating from Milltown
High School, he met the love of his
life, Esther Edith Kamholz, at the Eat Shop in Luck.
In January 1943 he entered the U.S. Army and served
in Iraq and Iran and was honorably discharged Dec. 30,
1945. He was a member of the St. Croix Falls American
Legion Post 143. Clancy was very proud of his service
for his country in WWII.
Clancy and Esther were united in marriage on May
18, 1946, at Luck Lutheran Church. They lived in Minneapolis and later moved to the Bone Lake farm to help
out Clancy’s ailing father.
In 1952 they purchased the 120-acre Tip Top Farm
near Centuria, Wis. In 1962 they sold the farm animals
and obtained jobs in the Twin Cities. Clancy worked as
a paint technician at Control Data Corporation until his
retirement in 1985.
In 1972 they sold the farm and built their home in St.
Croix Falls, enjoying time with family and friends. They
learned to square dance and were among the founding
members of the Friendly Twirlers square-dance club
which is still active today. They also took ballroom and
round-dance lessons with Clancy calling and teaching
them, as well. Their love of dancing brought them to
many national dance conventions.
Upon retirement in 1985 they decided to make Mission, Texas, their winter home. In 2002 they sold their
Texas home. In May 2013, Esther passed away. Clancy
continued to live their St. Croix Falls home until his time
of death.
Clancy enjoyed many hobbies including HO scale
model railroads, acrylic painting, woodcarving, flower
gardening, playing accordion and keyboard, traveling,
camping and sailing. He also enjoyed spending time
with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending their activities. Many were amazed by his keen
memory and intellectual interest in geography, World
War II history, Chicago history and family genealogy.
This past year he was proud to be able to resume his
love of dancing, teaching a special friend to dance and
attending weekly old-time dances.
Clancy will be dearly missed by his children, Jerry
(Stella) Prokop of Centuria, James (Jenny) Prokop of Superior, Wis., Judy (Don) Wolf of Eau Claire, Wis., and
Janise (Dale) Skow of Milltown, Wis.; grandchildren,
Jason (Anne) Prokop, Nathan (Cindy) Prokop, Jamie
Booth, Brian (Denisa Xhani) Prokop, Brenda Prokop,
John Wolf, Jeff (Heather) Wolf, Andrew (Kelsey) Wolf,
Kristan (James) Huenink and Kayla (Jared) Woody; and
12 great-grandchildren.
Clancy is also survived by his sister-in-law, Doris
Martinson; nieces; nephews; cousins; Army buddy,
Peter Scianna Jr.; his McDonald’s coffee group; and
many other special friends.
Clancy was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; his
parents, Frances and Jerry Prokop; and many special
friends.
Funeral services will be held at Fristad Lutheran
Church in Centuria on Friday, April 22, at 11 a.m. Pastor
Mel Rau will officiate. Clancy’s family will greet visitors
at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. on
Thursday, April 21, and again at the church on Friday
beginning at 10 a.m.
Clancy will be laid to rest at the Milltown Cemetery
will full military honors. Following the cemetery services, a lunch and fellowship will be held at the church.
Pallbearers will be Jason Prokop, Nathan Prokop, Andrew Wolf, Brian Prokop, Brenda Prokop and Kayla
Woody. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Scianna Jr.,
Peter Scianna and the McDonald’s coffee group. The
Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
Nancy Bottke Hvambsal Morten
Devoted mother, wife, caregiver and friend Nancy
Bottke Hvambsal Morten, 77, died Friday, April 1, 2016, at her Trade Lake
home with her family by her side.
Nancy was born Oct. 26, 1938, in
Morristown, Minn., to Edward and
Elsie Bottke. She grew up on a small
farm with four brothers and one sister. In 1959 she graduated from St.
Barnabas Nursing School in Minneapolis, which started a 50-year career
in nursing and the health-care field. She also held her
bachelor’s degree in patient care administration from
the University of Minnesota.
During her career, Nancy held a variety of positions
which included staff nurse, director of nursing, teacher
and hospice nurse. In her off time, Nancy continued to
promote health-care programs by volunteer teaching
CPR and working with Frederic’s Town and Country
Ambulance Service. While her career was a constant in
her life, family, friends and having fun was her passion.
Nancy loved to golf, fish, bowl, play cards, craft, garden
and host gatherings. She was always up for a new adventure. She nurtured this adventurous spirit and has
passed it onto her children and grandchildren and is
something they celebrate most about her life.
Nancy was preceded in death by her first husband,
Burns Erling “Bumps” Hvambsal, whom she married on
Oct. 31, 1959, and four children were born.
Nancy is survived by her second husband, Jim
Morten; siblings, Gladys (Don) Longpre, Wayne (Shirley) Bottke and Marvin Bottke (Carole); children, Blake
(Cathy) Hvambsal, Blaine (Nancy) Hvambsal, Beth
(Dan) Rosema and Brenda Hvambsal-Lake (Dave Lake);
seven grandchildren; three stepchildren, Barry Morten,
Danette Olsen and Rene Morten; 12 step-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and countless
friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran
Church in Frederic, Wis., on Saturday, April 23, at 11
a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Lunch
will be served following the service. Visitation will also
be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church on Friday, April 22,
from 4-7 p.m.
Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers. Organizations that were special to Nancy included Pilgrim
Lutheran Church, Frederic Lioness Club, Maple Grove
Cemetery and Regional Hospice Services.
The Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic is assisting the
family with arrangements. Feel free to sign the guest
book online at rowefh.com, 715-327-4475.
James Harrison “Jim” Dake
James Harrison “Jim” Dake, 51, Siren, Wis., passed
away Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2016, at Burnett Medical Center, Grantsburg, Wis., following a brief battle with
cancer.
James was born in Hudson, Wis., on
Dec. 20, 1964, to Norma Jean (Richison)
and Walter Oscar Dake. He attended
public schools in Baldwin and was a
1984 graduate of Baldwin–Woodville
Area High School.
Jim served over 14 years in the U.S.
Army National Guard. On March 3,
2003, he was called to active duty in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom, serving primarily with the 724th Engineer Battalion in Iraq. Jim was
awarded the following: Army Commendation Medal,
Army Achievement Medal, Army Superior Unit Award,
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (fourth
award), National Defense Service Medal (second award),
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global
War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service
Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Armed Forces
Reserve Medal with “M” device.
Jim attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
for two years, receiving training in the residential construction and cabinetry program. Until he became ill in
November 2015, Jim was employed as a woodworker. He
worked in Osceola, Luck, St. Croix Falls and in Dresser.
Jim was a member of the Siren United Methodist
Church and was a member of the American Legion Post
255, Victor, in Luck.
He was a collector of antique toy models of tractors
and farm equipment which he would purchase and sell
at flea markets, swap meets or other bazaars. Jim enjoyed
watching science-fiction shows and movies, and was especially fond of “Star Wars” and “Star Trek.” He also
enjoyed watching Westerns.
Jim was a sensitive, kind and caring individual. He
had a strong intellect, was contemplative, detail oriented
and had a special sense of humor.
Surviving are his mother, Norma Dake; two sisters,
Lori Dake and Susan (Robert) DeMarre; aunts and uncles; cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by
his father, Walter, in October 2015.
The funeral service for Jim Dake was held Monday,
April 18, at Siren United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Eddie Crise officiating. Interment with full military honors was held in Lakeview Cemetery, Siren. Pallbearers
were Roger Hillman, Dale Strength, Rick Bierman, Jim
Richison, Mike Hillman and Harold Larson. In lieu of
flowers, memorials are appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, Wis. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.
Raymond L. Christensen
Raymond Lee Christensen, 84, Centuria, Wis., passed
away at his home Monday, April 18, 2016, with his family
at his side. A full obituary will be in a future edition of the
Leader. Please visit kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com for
updated information. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home
of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
Email obituaries to:
[email protected]
CHURCH NEWS
Siren Bethany Lutheran begins 96th year
SIREN - On April 9, 1921, a small group of devout
Christians attended an organizational meeting in Siren’s
Swedish Mission Church. After singing Swedish Psalms,
joining in prayer and the reading of Scripture, 21 men
and women and 22 children indicated a willingness to
begin a new church, Bethany Lutheran of Siren. Fastforward to Sunday, April 10, 2016, when one of those
“children,” now 98 years old, led the current Bethany
congregation in the Lord’s Prayer during a special service marking the date of Bethany’s origin. Bethany is
truly blessed to have Violet (Bloom) Beckmark, one of the
charter members of the church, still worshiping at Bethany. Beckmark brings a lifetime of memories that, along
with original documents dating back to 1921, help bring
Bethany’s rich history to life. During the April 10 service,
Wanda Flannigan shared many of Beckmark’s memories
with the congregation. The original church building was
rented for $1 a month in 1923 and then purchased in 1928
for $1,065. Bethany’s first pastor was paid $12 per month
for conducting two services per month. The ladies aid
was always very active at Bethany and often took in
more money than the congregation. As a result, the ladies aid often paid the pastor’s salary and contributed to
many early purchases such as a piano and hymnals. To
Former Bethany Lutheran Pastor Diane Blahauvietz, left, is
shown with charter Bethany member Violet Beckmark enjoying
the cake and coffee reception following the Sunday, April 10,
service. – Photo submitted
put this in context, a gallon of gas cost 10 cents a gallon
in 1921. Beckmark recalls that Bethany always had funds
designated for a Sunday school. One of the early Sunday
school superintendents was Mr. Tjomsland. His daughter, Corrine Root, is still a very active member of Bethany.
Another longtime Bethany member, Beckmark’s cousin,
Eldora Brown, also attended the April 10 service. Pastor Paul Peterson led the congregation in the singing
of favorite hymns and the Bethany children’s bell choir
performed. Janet Matson, on behalf of Bethany quilters,
presented Beckmark with a handmade prayer shawl.
During the April 10 sermon, Peterson reflected on the
Gospel of John 21, verses 1-19, and reminded the congregation that when they find themselves at a crossroads,
they too can follow Christ’s lead. Peterson concluded
the service with the traditional “Go in peace, serve the
Lord,” which was enthusiastically met with the congregation responding, “Thanks be to God!” Thanks, indeed,
was in order for the vision of those founding members
back in 1921 which led to over 95 years of faithful commitment to Bethany with the promise of even greater
things to come. Peterson and the members of Bethany
welcome you to join them Sunday at 8:30 a.m. for worship, followed by Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for children
pre-K through sixth grade. For additional info, please
call church office at 715-349-5280. – submitted
OBITUARIES
Carmen Luella (Wenstad)
Skifstad
Carmen Luella (Wenstad) Skifstad, 86, of New Richmond, Wis., went home to be with her
Lord on April 15, 2016, at Westfield
Hospital in New Richmond.
Carmen was born May 25, 1929, in
the Town of Alden, Wis., to Alvin T.
and Mabel (Johnson) Wenstad. She
attended Cedar Lake School and then
graduated from Minnehaha Academy
in Minneapolis. She continued her education for two years at Bethel College
in St. Paul, Minn.
She was united in marriage Dec. 30, 1950, to Stanley
C. Skifstad at the Star Prairie Covenant Church. To this
union, four children were born.
Carmen served the Lord at her church as a Sunday
school teacher, pianist and organist. She also was involved in the American Sunday School Union camp at
Wascott, Wis., as a teacher, counselor and pianist.
She and Stanley lived on and worked a farm just north
of Star Prairie, Wis., for 27 years. In 1977, they sold the
farm and moved into New Richmond. Carmen worked at
the New Richmond Public Library for a number of years
before retiring, but continued as a volunteer for a while.
In Carmen’s recent years, she was a devoted caregiver
to her husband. Her hobbies and interests included genealogy, reading, quilting and making holiday and birthday
cards for family members.
The No. 1 goal in Carmen’s life was to glorify God in
all she said and did. She had a servant’s heart and was
a prayer warrior, praying for her family, her church and
many missionaries on a daily basis.
She desired that her grandkids and their children grow
in their Christian faith and to keep their eyes on Jesus.
Carmen is survived by her husband of 65 years, Stanley, New Richmond; children, Glen (Terri) Skifstad,
Grantsburg; Galen (Marianne) Skifstad, New Richmond;
and Jeannice (Robert) Dunlap, Waterloo, Iowa.; grandchildren, Leah (Zach) Lade, Grantsburg; Cari Skifstad,
Rice Lake; Laura Skifstad Meyer, Grantsburg; and Carissa
Skifstad, Superior, Minn.; Joel Dunlap, Louisville, Ky.;
Eric Dunlap, Ames, Iowa, and Bethany Dunlap, Waterloo; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Eva Lade; and Morgan
Meyer. She was preceded in death by her parents and an
infant daughter, Susan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Navigators ministry or SEND International Missions. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation
Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23,
at First Baptist Church in New Richmond, with Pastor
Kevin Morris officiating. A time of fellowship will follow
the memorial service. Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the church. Private interment will take place at
a later date.
Patsy A. (Young) Anderson
Patsy Ann (Young) Anderson, 79, of Stillwater, Minn.,
formerly North Branch, Minn., died April 14, 2016,
at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park
Heights, Minn.
Patsy was born to Noble and Maxine (Ruhn) Young in Frederic, Wis. She
attended Frederic High School and
Hamline University and received a degree in education. During her college
years she worked at the Frederic Dairy
Queen.
While attending Dairy Queen training, she met the love of her life, Jerald C. Anderson. They
were married on June 30, 1957, at the United Methodist
Church in Frederic. She taught school at Hancock and
North Branch Elementary, eventually installing the Right
to Read program at the North Branch Elementary School.
A proud member of the American Association of University Women, or AAUW, initially in Cambridge, Minn., she
eventually started the North Branch chapter and served
as an officer in both chapters. Patsy was active in the
North Branch Girl Scout program as a chairperson as well
as a summer camp coordinator. She proudly marched the
troop in the local parades during her tenure. Patsy started
the American Field Service program at North Branch and
hosted the initial foreign student for the inaugural year.
Along with her husband, Jerald, she retired to Sun City
West, Ariz., in 1993 and spent many of the summers at
the beloved family cabin on Big Sand Lake near Siren,
Wis. They enjoyed traveling the world and participating
in the local Vasa chapter, various alumni associations and
the Red Hat Society. She was a two-time cancer survivor.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Boutwells Landing and the many friends who offered their support and
care to Patsy over the past months. She is survived by her
sons, Jeffrey (Janie), Brent (Carin) and Patrick (Angie);
grandchildren, Nathaniel, Eli, Owen, Emily and Matthew; brothers, Rodney, Gary (Julie) and Steve (Jeanne);
along with many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and
brother Ronald (Mary), also known as Duke.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, from 4 to 7 p.m.
at Bradshaw Funeral Home, located at 2800 Curve Crest
Blvd., Stillwater, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at the Bradshaw Funeral
Home following the visitation. Interment will be held at
the Sunrise Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, April 22. In
lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American
Cancer Society.
Ancel M. Highstrom
Margaret L. Simon
Ancel Merle Highstrom, of New Richmond, Wis.,
passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the age of 96.
Ancel was born in Gloster, Miss, to Alex and Agnes Highstrom in 1919. Soon after, the family
moved north, first settling in New London, Minn, where Ancel spent several
years. When Ancel was 9 they moved
to Burnett County, Wis. There the two
parents and eight children, struggling
through the Depression, lived in a variety of houses around Siren.
In June of 1943, Ancel married a
neighbor and childhood sweetheart,
Ruth Tjader. He was home on an eight-day leave from
the Army before shipping out to Italy. Ancel was in the
5th Army 91st Infantry Division in the Italian campaigns,
3rd Mort. Squadron, 3rd Platoon Co. M. Fighting in
Italy over the next two years he saw heavy action, was
wounded three times and his WWII experiences would
shape his personality for the rest of his life.
Postwar, Ancel and Ruth began a life together, having children and trying to make a living. He formed a
business partnership with his childhood buddy, Gordon
Tjader, who happened to be the brother of his wife, Ruth.
Gordy was married to Ancel’s sister, Della. The business, Tjader and Highstrom, formed by two Tjaders and
two Highstroms, would prosper over the years, first as
a tree-trimming company and eventually as a construction firm that buried underground cable. Today it centers
out of New Richmond and operates all around western
Wisconsin.
Ancel was a spiritual man whose deep faith influenced
all he ever did or said. His life passions were numerous:
his wife and kids, his friends, travel, his business, his lake
home in Siren, his love of birds and flowers and yardwork, playing harmonica, his Swedish relatives, his war
buddies, the deer shack, his cars, First Baptist Church,
playing games, climbing trees, his bond with beloved
daughter Kay, and especially doing things with his
grandchildren.
Ancel was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his
parents; and siblings, Myrtle, Ray, Vi, Murlin, Waldo and
Virgil. He is survived by his five children, Rick (Joyce)
Highstrom of Siren, Lynn (Bump) Peterson of New Richmond, Mark of Napa Cal, Lori (Don) Stephens of Hudson, Wis., and Kay of Hudson. Surviving also are his
sister, Della Tjader of New Richmond; and sister-in-law,
Gerlyn Erichsen of Siren. He has 12 grandchildren scattered about the country, several great-grandchildren, and
many nieces and nephews.
Services for Ancel will be held Thursday, April 21, at
the First Baptist Church in New Richmond. The service
will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a light lunch. There
will be two visitations, both at the church, on Wednesday, April 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. and also on Thursday, one
hour prior to the service. Following the lunch there will
be an interment at the Lakeview Mudhen Lake cemetery
at 3 p.m. The cemetery is six miles west of Siren, Wis., on
Hwy. 70. There he will be interred next to Ruth, his wife
of 60 years.
Margaret Louise Simon, 79, of Grantsburg/Webster,
Wis., passed away on Wednesday,
April 13, 2016, at the Burnett Medical
Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.
Margaret was born Feb. 8, 1937, in
Superior, Wis., to parents Vernon and
Ann (Merrit) Spaulding. Margaret
was the fourth child born to Vernon
and Ann out of six. She spent her life
growing up in Burnett County. She attended and graduated from the Karlsborg Schoolhouse in Webster and then went on to attend
nursing school. While in nursing school, Margaret would
occasionally sing classic country songs on the WCMP
radio station.
On July 5, 1955, Margaret was united in marriage
to George Simon in Cambridge, Minn. Together they
raised their 13 children on the family farm just outside
of Grantsburg.
Margaret was a homemaker for her family for most
of her life. Once her children were grown, she was employed by Stokely’s bean factory in Frederic, Wis., and
also assisted with local home health care.
In life, Margaret enjoyed polka dancing, listening to
classic country-western music, tending to her garden
and houseplants, baking and cooking, and bird-watching
at Crex Meadows. But above all else, Margaret loved to
spend time with her family. She will always be remembered as a true friend and wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; sons,
Jordan Simon and Ernie Simon; three sisters; and one
brother.
Margaret is survived by her lifelong companion,
George Simon; children, Timothy Simon, Andrew (Dolly)
Simon, Joseph (Lisa) Simon, Terri (Sam) Rixman, Valerie
(Jim) Buskirk, Lorenzo (Sheila) Simon, Kennedy (Maria)
Simon, Orval Simon, Peggy (Jim) Simon, Shelly (Jason)
Hayes and Jolly (Amber) Simon; grandchildren, Candie,
Mandie, Angelic, Alesha, Audra, Larissa, Nikki, Brandon,
Ricky, Dillon, Trevor, Sidney, Jaydon, Amber, Katie, Nicole, Janet, Amie, Cindie, Trisha, Douglas, Jeremy, Justin, Corey, Matthew, Ashley, Steven and Jennifer; many
great-grandchildren; sister, Verna Lindstrom; and many
other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 17, at
1 p.m. at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.
Pastor Brian Pardun officiated the service. Pallbearers
were Joe Simon, Ken Simon, Jolly Simon, Loren Simon,
Tim Simon, Orval Simon and Andy Simon. Honorary
pallbearers were Matthew Simon, Ricky VanderVelden,
Dillon VanderVelden, Trevor Simon, Jaydon Simon,
Douglas Simon, Jeremy Simon, Justin Simon, Corey Erickson, Steven Simon and Brandon Smith. Interment immediately followed the service at Freya Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.
Patricia A. Walburn
Esther “Chi-wugg-iid” Martin, 79, Webster, passed
away on April 16, 2016. Esther was
born Dec. 26, 1936, to Harry and Maggie (Sutton) Taylor in Hertel, Wis.
Esther enjoyed playing Bingo, going
for rides, shopping and fishing.
Esther was preceded in death by
her parents, Harry and Maggie; sisters, Gladys and Ruby; first husband,
John Oiyotte; second husband, Robert
Martin; brothers, Joe, Robert, Chester,
Frank and William; daughter, Marylou; sons, Robert Jr.
and Thomas; and grandchildren, David, Jessica and Robert II.
She is survived by her children, LaVerne Oiyotte, Ruth
(Jose) Chavarria, Cheryl Oiyotte, Robert Oiyotte, Linda
Lightfeather, Diana (Myron) Belisle, Roberta Martin,
Richard Martin, Jeremy Martin, Shannon Martin and
William Martin; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday,
April 20, with Larry “Amik” Smallwood officiating, and
burial taking place at the Lake Lena Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ben Kegg, Perry Staples, Greg Snyder, Timothy
Benjamin, Elijah Benjamin and Mike Belisle Sr. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home
in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at
swedberg-taylor.com.
Patricia Ann Walburn, 70, of Spooner, Wis., passed
away on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her
residence, Northwood TLC Services,
Adult Family Home in rural Spooner.
Patricia was born Feb. 4, 1946, in Osceola, Wis., the daughter of Levi William and Gay Fern (Keegan) Walburn.
Patricia leaves to celebrate her memory her sisters, Esther (Marvin) Johnson
and Annabelle Hoag; and many nieces
and nephews. She will be deeply missed by her roommates, Mary Florer and Angie Jaeger; her caregivers, Terese Taylor, Beth Balser, Molly Christianson, Lyric Olivia
Hunt and Sue Ann Radke, which she considered to be
her family; as well as her co-workers and staff at Ventures
Unlimited. She was preceded in death by her parents;
brother, Buster Scheuer; and brother-in-law, Robert Hoag.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Crossroads
Christian Church, 28509 CTH H, Webster, Wis., on
Wednesday, April 27, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held
at the church one hour prior to the service. Guests are
invited to stay for lunch and fellowship following the
service.
She will be laid to rest at St. Peter’s Cemetery in
Dresser, Wis.
Memorials may be donated in her name to the Regional
Hospice in Spooner and Ventures Unlimited in Shell
Lake, Wis.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has
been entrusted with arrangements.
Roger V. Hess
Roger Valentine Hess, 66, Siren, Wis., passed away
April 15, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church
in Grantsburg, Wis., on Thursday, April 28, at 1 p.m. Interment will be at the veterans cemetery in Spooner, Wis.
Full obituary will follow. Arrangements were entrusted
to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, Wis. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.
Esther “Chi-wugg-iid” Martin
Beverley G. Daniels
Beverley G. Daniels, Dresser, Wis., formerly of Frederic,
Wis., passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m.,
at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck. The memorial service
for Bev will be held at First Lutheran Church in Cushing,
Wis., on Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. with a one-hour
visitation at the church prior to the service.
You are invited to sign an online guest book at rowefh.
com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home
in Luck, 715-472-2444, and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown.
CHURCH NEWS
Called to be …
W
ith the snow gone, farmers and
gardeners are working their
fields for planting. Their days are long
as they strain toward a fruitful harvest.
Farmers aren’t the only ones consistent in meeting their goals. The Apostle
Paul used several metaphors, imaginative phrases that stand for something
else, in his letters to Timothy on how
Christians should live. After Paul left for
other mission fields and was ultimately
imprisoned, he wrote two letters to Timothy, a helper in Paul’s work, to encourage him in his faith and his ministry to
the new believers.
His metaphor about a farmer shows
how conscientious, hard labor is necessary before a farmer can enjoy a bountiful harvest. Laziness must not be a trait
Don’t fall too hard for Internet
relationship
Q: I’ve connected with a young
woman from another state on the Internet. We’ve talked a lot on the phone and
are interested in exploring our relationship further, but so far we’ve never met
in person. Do you have any advice as to
how we should proceed?
Jim: I’d encourage you to set up a faceto-face meeting as soon as possible. Bring
a list of questions for each other and
maximize your time together by making
an intentional effort to get to know each
other better. This may seem a bit strained
and awkward, operating in “agenda
mode.” But it’s really the best way to get
from where you are to where you want
to be. Whatever you do, avoid muddling
around in cyberspace.
Why do we say this? Because while
online dating can be a useful tool for
initiating contact with another person,
the Internet is not the place to develop
meaningful and lasting relationships. For
that, you need lots of time and plenty of
face-to-face interaction.
In view of this, I’d recommend allowing at least a year to develop and deepen
your relationship should you both decide to pursue things further. You may be
Eternal
perspectives
Sally Bair
of faithful Christians. “The hardworking
farmer must be first to partake of the
crops.” (2 Timothy 2:6)
Another metaphor Paul used is that
of a soldier. “You therefore must endure
hardship as a good soldier of Jesus
Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this
life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” (2 Timothy 2:34) The Christian walk is often presented
as spiritual warfare. Effective service
tempted to believe that technology will
enable you to cut corners, but it simply
isn’t true. Insist on reality and accept no
substitutes.
A word about trust and trustworthiness as you embark upon this journey:
In the beginning, it’s important to guard
your heart and resist the temptation to
trust the other person too easily. Instead,
work on becoming trustworthy yourself.
Rather than “selling” yourself, make up
your mind to be a man of integrity, honest, upright and forthcoming in all your
dealings with people. If you can do this,
you’ll be laying a solid foundation for
the kind of love that can last a lifetime.
•••
Q: What are some reasonable financial goals for newlyweds? My husband
is already talking about buying a house
and new car. Meanwhile, I’m concerned
about paying rent and buying groceries.
Dr. Greg Smalley, vice president, Family Ministries: Finances are an important
part of the marriage relationship, and
working together to establish healthy
financial goals and attitudes before the
wedding is a wise move. Equally critical,
however, is the need to concentrate on
getting to know each other and strengthening the bonds of intimacy.
This being the case, I’d encourage you
to not get ahead of, and overextend,
calls for singleness of purpose as we respond to orders from our commanding
officer.
Paul also spoke of athletes, who must
endure strict training to win a prize. He
wrote that a Christian must be like an
athlete, “… not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.” (2 Timothy
2:5) In Paul’s day, the Greek games were
important. A competitor had to follow
the rules to win a victor’s wreath. Like
athletes, Christians will receive a victor’s crown, too, when their spiritual
race is conducted within the directives
of biblical faith and doctrine.
Laborers, too, must work hard toward
their goal of providing for themselves
and their families. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker
who does not need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2
Focus
on the family
Jim Daly
yourselves financially. It’s easy for young
couples to assume that getting married
means diving into the “adult world” as
they’ve observed it at home, complete
with all the possessions and pleasures of
their parents’ current lifestyle. But this is
a serious mistake. For one thing, it’s unrealistic. For another, it’s a dangerous diversion from more important priorities.
Here are a few tips that can help you
get started on the road to financial security and marital intimacy.
• Think in terms of “we,” not “me.”
This means abandoning selfish attitudes and sharing all of your resources,
whether spiritual, emotional or material.
• Live within your means and practice
self-discipline. If you can’t afford something, don’t buy it.
• Be intentional about creating a
workable financial plan, giving generously and strategically building your financial resources step by step.
• Don’t make major financial decisions
Timothy 2:15)
Finally, Paul reminds Timothy that
Christians must take care to keep themselves pure, like valuable vessels. “In a
great house there are not only vessels
of gold and silver, but also of wood and
clay … if anyone cleanses himself from
the latter, he will be a vessel for honor,
sanctified and useful for the master, prepared for every good work.” (2 Timothy
2: 20-21)
These metaphors are as worthy of our
meditation as they were for Timothy.
Whether we fit into one category or another, we can learn and be inspired by
them.
Lord, thank you for showing us in imaginative ways how to better serve you. In
Jesus’ name, amen.
Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@
gmail.com.
without talking them over thoroughly.
• Sit down together at least once a
month and create a spending plan. This
will enhance your communication and
encourage healthy decision-making in
all aspects of your marriage.
If finances are becoming a bone of contention, I invite you to call us at 855-7714357 for a referral to a trained counselor
who can help you examine your relationship and determine which areas need to
be shored up.
•••
Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, president of Focus on the Family and
host of the “Focus on the Family” radio program. Catch up with him at jimdalyblog.com
or at facebook.com/DalyFocus. Copyright
2014 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs,
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COOPERATIVE
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Building Supplies & Lumber
• Cabot’s Stains
Grantsburg, Wis.
715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766
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CUSHING
STATE FARM
INSURANCE
COMPANIES
CUSHING
COOPERATIVE
SOCIETY
Feed Mill - Grain Dept.
Cushing, Wis.
715-648-5215
FREDERIC
BREMER BANK, N.A.
Full-Service Banking
Member FDIC
Frederic - Danbury - Siren
DAEFFLER’S QUALITY
MEATS, INC.
Wholesale & Retail Meats
Custom Butchering & Processing
Phone 715-327-4456
Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236
Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314
Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560
St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008
Corey T. Arnold, Agent
Frederic, Wis.
Phone 715-327-8076
BEAN’S COUNTRY
GRIDDLE
LUCK
SIREN
WEBSTER
VAN METER’S MEATS
D & L FINANCIAL
SERVICES
HOPKINS SAND &
GRAVEL, INC.
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
10022 Elbow Lake Road
Siren, Wis. 54872
715-689-2539
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
Churches 8/10
ALPHA
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
Any area business wishing to help sponsor
the church listings should contact the Leader
at 715-327-4236.
Church DirectoryCHURCH DIRECTORY
ADVENTIST
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC
605 Benson Road;
Pastor John Redlich
Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.
ALLIANCE
ALLIANCE
ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls
Senior Pastor Gary Russell
Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 a.m.
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
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
LUTHERAN
BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH
1115 Mains Crossing, Amery
1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.
Sun. Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:45 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
Blended contemp./traditional serv. 9 a.m.;
Education hour and fellowship 10:15 a.m.
BONE LAKE LUTHERAN [email protected]
Pastor Ann Fenlason, 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. Sun. Schl., Adult Bible Study & Middle
Schl cafe; 9:15 a.m. SHY; 10:30 a.m. Worship
with Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. Of The Month;
11:30 a.m. Fellowship
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.; 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.
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.
FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG
Rev. Sandra Hutchens; 715-463-5388
myfaithlutheran.org
Sunday Worship with Communion 9:30 a.m.;
Sun. service radio broadcast 100.9 FM
FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN
561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN,
651-465-5265; tflutheran.org
Sun. Worship 9 a.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING
Pastor Marilyn Crossfield, 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 9 a.m.
GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA
877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek)
[email protected]
Interim Pastor Paul Settergren;
Parish Office - 715-857-5580
Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.
GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN
Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384,
260-336-5974, Pastor Thomas McShannock
Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC
(Missouri Synod)
Pastor Jody R. Walter
Office: 715-866-7191; Parsonage: 715-866-4622
Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.
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. Wor. w/Comm. 10 a.m.;
Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.
LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING
Pastor Marilyn Crossfield,
cushingparish.org
Sun. Wor. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.
LUCK LUTHERAN
Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-977-0694
Office 715-472-2605; lucklutheran.org
Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m. (Sept. 13 - May 29);
Sun. Schl. 9-10:30 a.m. (Sept. 27 - May 8)
MILLTOWN LUTHERAN
Vicar Angie Kutney, Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie
Isaacson; 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453
9:30 a.m. Sunday Schl.; 10:30 Worship
Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Senior 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.
NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN
Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559
3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G”
Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS)
WEBSTER
Pastor Jody Walter
Office: 715-866-7191; Parsonage: 715-866-4622
Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.
facebook/OurRedeemerWebster
PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)
2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515
plcdresser.org
Rev. Alan Buresh
Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl 9:35 a.m.
PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)
Pastor Paul Peterson
507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012
Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.
pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org
REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN
(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Timothy Blauret
200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls
Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:15 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, 715-472-8190
Pastor Roger Kastelle
Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.;
Adult Bible Study Thurs. 6:30 p.m.
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls
Pastor Mark K. Schoen
Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA
10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley)
Interim Pastor Paul Settergren
Parish Office 715-857-5580
Church 715-822-3001
Worship Service - 9 a.m.;
Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN
Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor Jay Ticknor
Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)
300 Seminole Ave. (Hwy. M), Osceola, WI
715-294-2828, Pastor David Rosenow
www.trinity.osceola.com
Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Class 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Worship 7 p.m.
WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN
Pastor 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
June 7, 2015 - Sept. 6, 2015
Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281,
yellowlakelutheranchurch.org
Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra,
Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler
Service at 9:30 a.m.
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. & Adult Study 9:15 a.m.;
Worship 10:30 a.m.
ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON
(WELS )
Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489
Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible class 9:15 a.m.;
Worship 10:30 a.m.; Thurs. Serv. 4:30 p.m.
Communion 1st & last Sunday of month
ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE
Pastor Janeva Stromberg, 320-679-1012;
Council Chair, 715-244-3301
Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.
ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE
Pastor Thomas McShannock
715-327-8384, 260-336-5974
Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
PRESBYTERIAN
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Pastor Barbara Anne Keely
715-483-3550
719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls
Fellowship - 10:15 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 11 a.m.
METHODIST
METHODIST
ATLAS UNITED METHODIST - UPPER
ST. CROIX PARISH
Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker,
715-463-2624
Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - UPPER
ST. CROIX PARISH - GRANTSBURG
Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker
715-463-2624
Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:30 a.m.
DANBURY UNITED METHODIST
7520 Water St., 715-866-8646
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor
Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor
Sunday Worship - 8:45 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST - WEBSTER
26503 Muskey Ave., 715-866-8646
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor,
Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
[email protected]
1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria
Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363
LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL
Pastor Jack Starr
Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour
LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST
3482 115th St., 715-866-8646
Worship 8:45 a.m.
OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST
[email protected]
306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275,
Rev. Carolyn Saunders
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Fellowship - 11 a.m.
Wed. School: Weds. 3:30-5 p.m. Oct.-May
ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH
Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker
Sunday Worship Serv. - 10 a.m.;
Sunday School is at 9 a.m.,
Nursery available
ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST - 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
24025 1st Ave. So., 715-866-8646
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. Kris Johnson;
Rev. Mike Brubaker
COVENANT
COVENANT
CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA
Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541
Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Wor. 10:30 p.m.
Elevator provided, welcome
SIREN COVENANT
Pastor Brian Pardun
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
CATHOLIC
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310
255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington
Mass Sunday 9 a.m.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG
Rev. Tom Thakadipuram,
715-327-8119
Mass: Sat., 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321
Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa
Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).
Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES
Balsam Lake
Father Gene Murphy; Pastor - 715-405-2253
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.
Sunday 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. Tom Thakadipuram, 715-327-8119
Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.
Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times
ST. ANNE PARISH
Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310
139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset
Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m. & 11 a.m.;
Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345
25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN
Sunday 9:30 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 CHURCH
Pastor - Father Frank Wampach
490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345
Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 a.m.
Tues. - Fri. 7:30 a.m.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC
1050 North Keller Ave., Amery,
715-268-7717
Father Gene Murphy, Pastor
Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.
Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC
Rev. Andy Anderson
255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243
Saturday Mass 4 p.m.;
Sunday Latin Mass 8:30 a.m., Mass 11 a.m.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332
2492 Education Drive
Sunday Serv. - 10 a.m.
Child care offered at both services
SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Pastor Andrew Bollant
Morn. Serv. - 9:30 a.m.;
Supervised Nursery;
Wed. Evening Youth
EVANGELICAL
EVANGELICAL
APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)
Pastor Justin Hosking,
942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.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
933 248th St., Osceola
Pastor Dave Williams
Morning Worship 10 a.m.;
Sunday 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
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
715-483-9464
Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Adult Sun. Schl. - 10 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;
Email: [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 - 10:15 a.m.;
All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.;
Nursery available
FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN
715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156
Mike Kleven, 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
Assoc. Pastor Dan Mielke
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
Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.;
Sunday Worship 10:15 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
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.
CHURCH OF CHRIST - FREDERIC
Minister Guy McCarty
Frederic Senior Citizen Building
Robert Rutherford, 715-327-8387
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WESLEYAN
WESLEYAN
WOODLAND WESLEYAN
Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer
715-244-3649
Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.
FULL GOSPEL
FULL GOSPEL
WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Pastor Dan Slaikeu
4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd.
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.
DWELLING POINT
Timbers Theatre in Siren, 912-424-5993
Pastors Bryan and Rebekah Davis
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
CHRISTIAN CENTER
CHRISTIAN CENTER
EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER
1751 100th Ave., Dresser
Sunday 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
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
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
NAZARENE
CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls
Rev. Richard Brunner, 715-483-3696
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY
7534 Peet St., Danbury,
715-656-4010
Pastor Jason Peterson
Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
FELLOWSHIP
715-483-1113
201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls
Services On 1st 3 Sundays of the Month, 10 a.m.
www.scuuf.org
NONDENOMINATIONAL
NONDENOMINATIONAL
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
28509 CTH H, 1/8 mi. north of
A&H intersection
Pastor Tryg Wistad
715-635-4816
[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
OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL
CARE
2600 65th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-5645
Rev. Thomas Reaume
MyOmc.org/specialtyserv 1chapel.php
Chapel open daily for meditation.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
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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Fri., April 22, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wed., April 27, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Local Movie Line 715-349-8888
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Rated PG, 120 Minutes
Fri.-Sat.: 1:00, 4:30 & 8:00 p.m.;
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THE BOSS
Rated R, 99 Minutes
Fri.-Sat.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.;
Sun.: 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00 p.m.;
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THE JUNGLE BOOK
Rated PG, 105 Minutes
Fri.-Sat.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.;
Sun.: 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00 p.m.;
Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Wherever Joan Hunter goes, miracles happen! A woman of
great faith, Joan is a compassionate minister, a dynamic
teacher and an anointed healing evangelist.
Joan ministers the Gospel with manifestations of supernatural signs and wonders around the world. She exercises
great sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, releasing personal and
corporate prophetic ministry.
Joan is a regular television and radio personality, delivering the humor of Carol Burnett and covered in the anointing of Jesus. She is featured often on Sid Roth’s “It’s
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As the author of more than 14 books, creator of numerous
training CDs and DVDs, and through 4 Corners Alliance,
Joan’s focus is evident–to see the Body of Christ set free in
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Four back fractures, broken left femur, shattered
right ankle and foot. He spent two weeks in the
trauma center at Regions Hospital. He has had
multiple surgeries. He spent months in a wheelchair
and hospital bed. He is now walking.
We are having this benefit to raise money to cover
expenses. There will be food, live acoustic music
and many great door prizes including a gun raffle.
Tickets are available at KJ’s bar, Suzy Q’s and L&C
Autoworks. We are still accepting donations and
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Students of the Week
Frederic
Earlene Otto has been chosen
Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. Earlene is in fourth
grade and the daughter of Heather and
Trevor Otto. She has one sister, Grace,
and one brother, Isaiah, three dogs,
Mop, Annie and Gunner, and one cat,
Clarence. She enjoys art and reading
“Cupcake Cousins.” She enjoys knitting
and playing outside. Her favorite sport
is basketball. She wants to be a chef
and make her favorite food, tacos.
Lars Erickson has been chosen
Frederic Middle School’s student of the
week. Lars is in sixth grade and the son
of Rex and Heidi Erickson. He is involved
in football, basketball and track. He has
earned very good grades in his classes
this year and is very polite and very
well liked by his classmates. When not
in school, he enjoys riding his bike and
going to the park. When he grows up, he
would like to become a teacher.
Carson Engstrand has been
chosen Luck Elementary School’s
student of the week. Carson is a very
good student who always wants to do
his best. He is very helpful to the students in the class. . He is a leader in the
classroom. The other students really
look up to him. He is always focused on
his schoolwork. He enjoys playing with
his friends and being with his family. He
loves sports and being outdoors.
Alexis Kelch has been chosen Luck
Middle School’s student of the week. Alexis
is in seventh grade and the daughter of
Josh and Shannon Kelch. She is a quiet student with a superior work ethic. She takes
criticism well and continually produces
quality work. She is involved in 4-H, FFA,
choir, band, confirmation and volleyball. In
her spare time, she enjoys riding horse,
riding bike, reading, swimming, and arts
and crafts.
Luck
Grantsburg
Landon Smestad has been chosen
Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of
the week. Landon is in second grade and
the son of Corey and Janelle Smestad. He
is a hardworking student, who can always
be counted on to follow directions and treat
others with kindness. He comes to school
each day excited to learn. He likes PE class,
and he also enjoys working on math. He
also likes to play hockey and ride horses.
He has an older brother, Logan, and an
older sister, Hannah.
Grace Lahners is Grantsburg Middle
School’s student of the week. Grace is in
fourth grade and the daughter of Sally and
Kent Lahners. She is a great helper in the
classroom and loves to help her friends.
She is a very hard worker and solves math
problems like a pro. She never gives up. Her
favorite class is reading. She is active in
sports, 4-H and choir.
Michael Delany has been chosen
Luck High School’s student of the week.
Michael is a sophomore and the son of
Tamara and Jim Delany. He goes out
of his way to help his classmates. In the
face of difficult circumstances, he has
remained strong in the classroom. He is
involved in forensics, NHS, plays, youth
group, football, basketball and golf. He
enjoys video games, listening to music
and being active. He plans to attend college to become a software engineer.
Alex Pierce has been chosen Siren
Elementary School’s student of the week.
Alex is in fourth grade and the son of Jason
Pierce. He take his schoolwork very seriously, with math being his favorite subject.
He is well behaved in the classroom, the
hallways, the lunchroom, on the playground
and on the bus. His favorite food is pizza.
He’s not quite sure yet what he wants to be
when he grows up.
Adam Ruud has been chosen Siren
Middle School’s student of the week. Adam
is a very respectful student who always
participates in discussions during class. He
always comes to class prepared and gets
along well with everyone. He participates
in band, choir, FCCLA, football, baseball,
track and basketball. He says his favorite
class is band because he enjoys playing
the trumpet. Outside of school, some of his
favorite activities are reading, swimming and
camping.
St. Croix Falls
Tyler Tourville has been chosen St.
Croix Falls Elementary School’s student
of the week. Tyler is in fourth grade and
he lives at home with his mom, dad,
baby sister, little brother, and twin
brother. At home, they like to go fishing
and play catch. At school, he loves to
play football at recess and learn about
reading.
Tucker Riemenschneider has been
chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s
student of the week. Tucker is in fifth
grade and the son of Amy and Phillip
Riemenschneider. His siblings are Bryce,
Anthony and Hannah. He has three dogs
and five cats. He enjoys playing outside
and phy ed because they go outside to
play games. He loves to make people
laugh. A teacher commented, “Tucker is
a goofball that works very hard.”
Webster
Anna Klein has been chosen St.
Croix Falls High School’s student of
the week. Anna is a freshman and the
daughter of Dr. Kevin and Amy Klein.
She has one brother and two sisters.
She is a very involved student. She is
in band, choir, a talented art student,
quiz bowl, forensics, student council,
yearbook staff, Clowns, cross country
and track. She is a very dedicated,
hardworking student with a great personality.
Siren
Kasyn Fisher has been chosen
Unity Elementary School’s student of
the week. Kasyn is in second grade and
the son of Shaun and Alysia Fisher. He
is a wonderful student who continues to
grow in all areas of learning. He is kind
and very helpful and works hard each
and every day. His love for reading is
very contagious and his teacher is very
proud of him!
Autumn Lowe has been chosen
Unity Middle School’s student of the
week. Autumn is in seventh grade and
the daughter of Steven and Elizabeth
Lowe. She was chosen because she is
a hard worker with a very positive attitude. She has a great sense of humor
and always brings a big smile on her
face with her to class.
Hallie Allen has been chosen Unity
High School’s student of the week.
Hallie is a freshman and the daughter
of Tammy and Bryan Allen. She is an
outstanding student. Her favorite subject is geometry. Her hobbies include
volleyball, art, biking, hiking, reading,
playing the guitar, pep band and community service.
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Jackson Rand has been chosen
Webster Middle School’s student of the
week. Jackson is in fifth grade and the
son of Cary and Melissa Rand. He is
a very good student and puts a lot of
effort into his schoolwork. He is willing
to work hard to make sure he keeps
his grades up and do well in school.
He always comes to school with a
positive attitude and is friendly to his
classmates. He enjoys playing football,
basketball, baseball, soccer and spending time with his family.
Mandy Close is Siren High School’s
student of the week. Mandy is a sophomore
and the daughter April and Dave Close. She
has an outstanding classroom demeanor
and leadership skills. In her spare time, she
enjoys acting, painting, jumping on trampolines, hanging out with friends and juggling.
She is currently learning how to walk on
stilts and hopes to work in a circus some
day. She plans on attending a four-year
university.
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Julian Krear has been chosen
Webster Elementary School’s student
of the week. Julian is in second grade
and the son of Jere and Sarah Krear.
His favorite food is soup. He likes to
play outdoors in his free time. He is a
great role model in the classroom. He
works hard and is very respectful. He
wants to be a chef when he grows up.
Anthony Schmidt is Grantsburg High
School’s student of the week. Anthony is a
freshman and the son of Richard and Kara.
He has really excelled in CAD class. He is
very proficient with SolidWorks. He works
hard and takes pride in what he does. He
is respectful, helpful, well spoken and has a
great work ethic. He is involved in trap and
youth group. His hobbies include restoring
old military guns, tractors and working on his
car. He plans to attend college and work part
time as a gunsmith.
Mariah Coen has been chosen
Frederic High School’s student of the
week. Mariah is a freshman and the
daughter of Kristi Hutton and Dan Coen.
She has grown by leaps and bounds academically. She pays attention to details
and tries her best. She is kind, helpful,
honest and loyal. Her hobbies include
reading and watching Netflix. She plans
to attend college and study in the field
of medicine, possibly becoming a veterinarian.
Jacob Smith has been chosen
Webster High School’s student of the
week. Jake is a senior and the son of
Gary Smith and Pamela Smith. He is a
team player. If something needs to get
done, you can always count on Jake.
He has a great personality and is very
kind and friendly. He is a happy-golucky and comical person, which makes
him fun to have in class. He is involved
in football, hockey and baseball. His
hobbies include four-wheeling and
snowmobiling.
Supporting our area
students and their
accomplishments.
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2547 State Road 35, Luck, Wis.
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Helping young people reach towards their goals
and promote kindness in a world that sometimes
doesn't remember the significance of it.
Helping people find their way
in back in life.
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APRIL
NOW THRU
TUES., MAY 31
Amery
• “Love of the Land” art show at Amery Community
Food Hub. 715-268-4500.
WEDNESDAY/20
Siren
• Women of the Moose salad luncheon fundraiser at
the Moose Lodge, 11 a.m., 715-349-2355.
NOW-FRI.22
St. Croix Falls
• Free document shredding at MidWestOne Bank, 715483-9800.
Events
Coming
SEND YOUR COMING EVENTS ITEMS TO: INTER-COUNTY LEADER,
BOX 490, FREDERIC, WI 54837 OR EMAIL [email protected]
Northwest Passages InANewLight featured photo
SUN DIAMONDS
by Libby, 16
ThURS., FRI. & SUN./
21, 22 & 24
WEDNESDAY/27
Amery
• Computer and cell phone recycling event at the community center, noon-3 p.m., techdump.org/healthpartners.
Frederic
• Open house for 4-year-old kindergarten at the elementary school, 5-7 p.m., 715-327-4221.
Webster
• Fall prevention workshop at Grace United Methodist,
9-11 a.m., 877-485-2372, Carrie.
• Meet assemblyman candidate Jeff Peterson at the
library, 6:30 p.m.
ThURS. & FRI./28 & 29
Siren
• Garage sale Siren Covenant Church, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
ThURSDAY/28
Amery
• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.
• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-857-5933, lymenet.org.
St. Croix Falls
• Festival Theatre’s “The Grapes of Wrath” at Franklin
Square. Thur. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.,
715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.
Balsam Lake
• Tweens jewelry making at the library, 4:30 p.m., 715485-3215.
ThURS. & FRI./21 & 22
Dresser
• GriefShare, support group for those grieving a death,
at New Life Christian Community in Dresser, 6:30-8 p.m.,
715-755-1431.
Balsam Lake
• Birth to 4 years Child Development Days at Unity
School, 715-825-2101, ext. 3500.
Frederic
ThURSDAY/21
• Grades 4-5 spring program at the elementary school,
6:30 p.m., frederic.k12.wi.us.
Amery
Grantsburg
• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.
• Parkinson’s support meeting at the medical center,
2 p.m., 715-220-3193.
Balsam Lake
Milltown
• Deer advisory council meeting for public comments
at the government center, 6 p.m.
• Polk/Burnett Beekeepers Assoc. meeting at the justice center community room, 7 p.m.
Dresser
• Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233.
• Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.
• GriefShare, support group for those grieving a death,
at New Life Christian Community in Dresser, 6:30-8 p.m.,
715-755-1431.
• “Quilts from 1850-1960,” Bev Proulx presentation at
the museum, 7 p.m.
Frederic
• Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the government center, jury room, 7 p.m.
Luck
Siren
• Kindergarten circus at the elementary school,
6:30 p.m., frederic.k12.wi.us.
Grantsburg
• Seasonal evening dinner at the senior center, 5 p.m.
Please sign up, Patzy, 715-463-2940.
Luck
• 4th- thru 6th-grade concert at the school, 7 p.m.,
lucksd.k12.wi.us.
• American Legion & Auxiliary meeting at the village
hall, 7 p.m.
Milltown
• Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233.
• Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.
Siren
• Aging & Disability Resource Center open house at
the government center, 10 a.m.-noon.
• Burnett County Democratic chair monthly meeting at
the Pour House, 4 p.m., 715-349-5079.
• Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club month meeting
at the senior center. 6:30 p.m. traders; 7 p.m. business.
Webster
Spooner
“When I was younger, my family would go up to my grandma’s cabin every summer. Grandma
Elsie would take us out on pontoon rides, and if it was sunny out, she would always point out
how the sun reflected off the water. She called them ‘water diamonds’ or sometimes ‘sun diamonds,’ and when I looked over my photos and found this one, I could almost smell the sandy
beach and the slightly musky smell of Grandma Elsie’s cabin. Even though I haven’t been there
since I was 6 or 7 years old, all my memories associated with the cabin are still as vivid as ever.”
InaNewLight is a therapeutic nature photography project at Northwest Passage. To see more of
the kids photos, visit the gallery one mile south of Webster or visit the website, inanewlight.org.
Burnett County
Luck
• Sucker contest, any lake/river in county, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sign up at Wild Bill’s or Big Mike’s. Weigh-in Wild Bill’s 3
p.m.
• League of Women Voters of the Upper St. Croix Valley annual meeting at Cafe Wrén, 3-5 p.m.
• Benefit for Zack Blume at KJ’s, 3-11 p.m., 715-5571748.
Amery
Eureka
Frederic
• Amish chicken dinner fundraiser for Mattie Lambright at Hacker’s, 4-8 p.m.
Grantsburg
• Second Harvest food distribution at Connections,
11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-866-8151.
• Fruit/vegetable gardening seminar at Wood River Garden Store, noon, 715-463-2426.
FRIDAY/22
Lewis
Dresser
• Spaghetti supper & silent auction at Peace Lutheran
Church, 6-7:30 p.m.
• The Science Museum of Minn. presents Solids, Liquids & Gas! For grades 3-5, 1 p.m., at the village hall,
715-483-1777.
Falun
• Party for a Lifetime cancer walk fundraiser at Sundown Saloon. Bingo, auction, raffle, etc., 2-8 p.m.
Luck
• Vocal duo Bill & Kate Isles performs at West Denmark
parish hall, 7:30 p.m., 715-472-2383.
• Meatball supper and raffle. at St. Peter’s Lutheran
Church, 5-7 p.m.
Osceola
MON. & TUES./25 & 26
• Blood drive at Our Savior Lutheran, noon-6 p.m., 800RED CROSS, redcrossblood.org.
MON.-SAT./25-30
Grantsburg
• Hunters safety class at Crex. M-F 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sat.
9-11 a.m. RSVP at 715-463-2739.
MONDAY/25
Luck
• Polk County genealogy meeting at the museum,
1 p.m., 715-472-2030.
• AARP Driver Safety Class at the senior center, 12:154:30 p.m., 715-472-2152.
Siren
• 18 & over Angler Education Instructor Certification
Class at the DNR headquarters, 7-9 p.m., 715-468-7059
to register.
FRI. & SAT./29 & 30
Luck
• Cash for Cancer garage sale at Home & Away Ministries. Fri. 4-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Trade Lake
• Rummage & bake sale at Trade Lake Baptist Church.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Garage sale at Zion Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m..
FRIDAY/29
Falun
• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
Grantsburg
• Ladies tea at senior center, 9-11 a.m., 715-463-2940.
Laketown
• Pancake supper at Laketown Lutheran, on 220th St.,
Atlas/Cushing, 4:30-7 p.m.
Leader Land
• RSVP deadline for logging era learn & lunch at the
museum, Fri., May 13, 715-825-2101, ext. 1560.
Osceola
• Blood drive at the Wild River Fitness Center, 1-7 p.m.,
800-733-2767, redcrossblood.org.
• Blood drive at the medical center, 1-7 p.m., 800-RED
CROSS, redcrossblood.org.
• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
• Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk at the high school. Register
7 a.m., start 8:30 a.m., myomc.org, 715-294-2111.
• Northland Beekeepers monthly meeting at the government center, Room 16, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY/30
Frederic
Siren
TUESDAY/26
• Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at the senior center,
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-349-2155, bcaapc.com.
• Open house for 4-year-old kindergarten at the elementary school, 9-11 a.m., 715-327-4221.
• Kinder Kamp registration, 8:30-11:20 a.m. or 12:153 p.m. For appointment, call 715-327-4221.
Leader Land
• RSVP deadline for Diva Days in Anoka, Minn., Fri.,
April 22, 715-463-4701.
St. Croix Falls
• Earth Day events start at 3 p.m. at the library, drumming, sing-along, film, fineacres.com.
SAT. & SUN./23 & 24
Amery
• “A Northern Lakes Theatre Guild Performance” at
the arts center, 7:30 p.m., northernlakescenter.org, 715268-6811.
Cumberland
• “Ole and Lena’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and Vow
Renewal” at ETC Arts Center. Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.
opt. meal before, 715-822-9959.
SATURDAY/23
Balsam Lake
• AARP Driver Safety Class at the Unity school library, 1:155:30 p.m., 715-825-2239.
• Hospice Spring Fling Gala at Tesora Northwoods
Crossing. 5 p.m. social, 7 p.m. entertainment, 8 p.m. grand
prize. RSVP at 715-635-9077.
• 4-H Cultural Arts Contest. Open to the public, free,
1 p.m., 715-349-2151.
• Drop-off day for Lions yard sale at Lions building,
9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.
Spooner
• Grape pruning workshop at the ag research station,
1-3:30 p.m., 800-528-1914, spooner.ars.wisc.edu.
St. Croix Falls
• “Holding Fast to a Dream: Life Lessons from Sigurd
F. Olson” presentation at river assoc. office, 10 a.m.
stcroixriverassociation.org. RSVP to 715-483-3300.
• Festival Theatre’s The Spirit of the Drum with Don
Karsky, 10 a.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.
• The Bazaar shopping party at Dancing Dragonfly Winery, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-483-9463.
Webster
• Education foundation fundraiser taco dinner, 4:306 p.m.; Bingo 6:30-8 p.m. at the school. 715-866-4391,
websteref.org.
SUNDAY/24
Amery
• Spelmanslag, Swedish fiddlers at Amery High School
auditorium, 2 p.m., asispelmanslag.org, 715-268-6134.
Balsam Lake
• Short service, 5 p.m. & community potluck supper,
5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity UMC, then to Interstate Park,
7 p.m. for presentation of Alaskan kayaking adventure.
Frederic
• “Temple Grandin” movie - autism awareness at the
elementary school - free, 6:30 p.m., 715-327-4868.
Polk County
• giveBIG St. Croix Valley, online community fundraiser.
Siren
• Burnett County Republican Party meeting at the Pour
House, 6 p.m. dinner off the menu, 7 p.m. meeting, 715349-2859.
• Food & Friends community dinner at Siren Methodist
Church, 5 p.m.
• Encore: Celebration of the Arts. Student projects and
performances at the school, 6 p.m., 715-349-2277.
St. Croix Falls
• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley.
Meal & fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.
• Spring Gathering of Friends at Ice Age Center, Interstate Park, 6 p.m., 715-483-3747.
Webster
• Artist’s critique circle at the library, 5-6 pm., 715-5662224.
A&H
Burnett County
• Crappie contest, any lake/river in county, 8 a.m.3 p.m. Sign up at Wild Bill’s or Big Mike’s. Weigh-in Big
Mike’s 3 p.m.
Grantsburg
• Wildlife painting class at Crex Meadows, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
RSVP required, 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.
• Fairy garden workshop at Village Floral, 2 p.m., 715463-5695 to register.
• Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at the village hall,
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-349-2155, bcaapc.com.
• Friends of the Library Gala Event at Crex Convention
Center, 6 p.m., 715-463-2244.
Hertel
• Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at the tribal police
department, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-349-2155, bcaapc.com.
Siren
• 500 card party, silent auction and lunch at the senior
center, 1 p.m., 715-349-7810.
• Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at the sheriff’s department, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-349-2155, bcaapc.com.
St. Croix Falls
• Bird hike, Interstate Park 7 a.m. Kids bird hike, Blanding Woods, 10 a.m. Kids animal show, library, noon.
Preride the Woolly at the high school, 1 & 4 p.m., stcroixfallsevents.com & Facebook
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