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• WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 • VOLUME 83 • NO. 42 • 2 SECTIONS
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Raising a
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report PAGE 3
Tribute was paid to servicemen and women who have given their lives for their country
on Memorial Day. The Leader offers coverage of several Memorial Day ceremonies in this
issue. Above, a member of the St. Croix Falls American Legion Post stands at attention
during a ceremony at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery. - Photo by Gary King
FIRST READ
EAU CLAIRE - Last Wednesday, May 25, the Wisconsin State Patrol responded
to reports of numerous vehicles with flat tires on I-94 eastbound between milepost
60 and mile post 62. Troopers responded and located approximately 21 vehicles
parked on the shoulder with flat tires scattered throughout that location. Several
tow trucks responded to the scene. Troopers checked the welfare of all of the drivers and between the towing services and the assistance of the troopers, all of the
vehicles were removed from the shoulder by approximately 7:30 p.m. with the exception of three semi units which either had service trucks working on changing
their tires or enroute to their locations at that time. The cause of all of the flat tires
was a square metal frame made of angle iron that had been lying in the roadway.
No crashes or injuries resulted from this incident. - from Wisconsin State Patrol
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STATEWIDE - College enrollment was down 1.3 percent across the country
during the current semester, and Wisconsin saw the fifth-largest drop in students,
according to a new study. The number of college students in the state dropped
by 4.1 percent this year, according to a recent report from the National Student
Clearinghouse. In Wisconsin and nationally, the largest declines in the number of
enrolled students happened in two-year, public colleges. Enrollment at Wisconsin’s
technical colleges has declined each year since 2010. During the 2009-2010 school
year, the system served about 382,000 students. By 2014-2015, the most recent data
available, enrollment had dropped to just over 304,000. The decrease corresponds
with the state’s unemployment rate. Older students who went to school during the
recession are heading back into the job market, according to Jason DeWitt, research
manager for the clearinghouse’s research center. Other impacts from that period
are still playing out. “These are the students that fueled the boom in enrollments in
two-year publics during the recession,” he said. “At the same time, during a recession, there’s a lot of pressure on state budgets, so institutions tend to become more
tuition-dependent, which in the long run can drive enrollments down.” Midwestern and northeastern states are also contending with a shrinking pool of high school
grads. Since 2010, Wisconsin’s population growth has been almost entirely among
those over 18 years of age. Still, having fewer residents with credentials beyond a
high school diploma can have a long-term drag on the state’s economy, DeWitt said.
And cuts to state funding could leave campuses less agile and able to respond to
the changing needs of the workplace. “Usually when you go to war, you build up
your war fighting machine as much as possible,” DeWitt said. “But for some reason,
when it comes to higher education, the opposite tends to be the case. During a recession you’re fighting a war on unemployment; higher education is one of your best
weapons.” Across the country in 2015, state funding for higher education was down
15.3 percent from 2008 levels, according to the latest report on state funding for
higher education from the state Higher Education Executive Officers Association. In
Wisconsin, it was down 16.1 percent. - Kyla Calvert Mason | Wisconsin Public Radio
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GROUND-BREAKING THURSDAY FOR FOURWINDS PROJECT
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The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin are excited to announce that the ground-breaking ceremony for the Fourwinds project has
been set for Thursday, June 2, at 10 a.m. The new Fourwinds Market Complex project includes a new grocery store, bottle shop, gas station,
car wash and other consumer conveniences. A job fair is also set to take place on Friday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Croix Tribal
Center, 24663 Angeline Ave., Webster, on Hwy. 70 east of Siren. The 30,600-sq.-ft. project is the first in a series of tribal economic development initiatives. The master plan project includes a 23,000-sq.-ft. full-service grocery store, 3,000-sq.-ft. bottle shop with a drive-through, a
1,500-sq.-ft. gas station and convenience store with trucker rest-stop parking, a touchless car wash, a 3,100-sq.-ft. fast-food drive-through
restaurant and a 52-unit ministorage facility. The ground-breaking ceremony will include welcoming remarks from Michael J. Decorah, senior
intergovernmental affairs specialist for the St. Croix Chippewa, a message from tribal Chairman Lewis Taylor and closing remarks from Jack
Sando, general manager of Fourwinds. Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, Rep. Nick Milroy, Burnett County Administrator Nathan Ehalt, Town of Siren Chair
DuWayne Wiberg and Burnett County Board Chair Don Taylor have accepted their invitations to attend and offer their remarks. The event will
conclude with the official turning of the soil. The job fair on Friday will connect job seekers with representatives looking to fill various retail
and construction jobs. Interested applicants are asked to bring their resume and dress interview-ready. For more information, please contact
Ben Johnson at [email protected] of the DBS group. Above is a St. Croix Tribal Economic Development rendering of the new Fourwinds
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FIDDLE SCHOOL AND CONCERTS SET
WEST DENMARK – West Denmark Lutheran Church
will soon be hosting their second-annual fiddle school and
concerts. Four amazing
fiddle players and teachers will offer a five-day
event for playing music,
singing, dancing and making new friends. People
from all ages and from
diverse cultures, countries
and styles are welcome to
come and share a passion
for learning music based
on Scandinavian and Anglo/Celtic traditions. Registration
begins Sunday, June 12, with a picnic supper followed by an
orientation to the fiddle school. There will be four days of
instruction and other activities, ending with a final concert
the evening of Thursday, June 16. The public is invited to
share in this experience by attending two unique concerts.
The first will be the instructors concert Tuesday, June 14, 7:30
p.m., at the West Denmark Lutheran Church. This concert
will feature instructors Harald Haugaard of Denmark, Antti
Jarvela of Finland, Hanneke Cassel of Boston, Mass., and
Kevin Henderson of the Shetland Islands. The finale concert
on Thursday, June 16, will also be held at the church at 7:30
p.m. Tickets for both concerts will be sold at the door. For
more information, visit the website at westdenmark.net or
715-529-0830. – with submitted information
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR TO HOLD STORY TIME
WEBSTER - Siren children’s author Dana C. Peterson
will be part of a special children’s storytime at the Larsen
Family Public Library on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. Have
you ever wondered what Africa
was like? How about Malawi,
in Central Africa? Let “Bambo”
show you a few things only those
privy to Malawi know! Peterson’s
book, “Only In Malawi,” provides
plenty of giggles and will hold up
through years of laughter. The
book sneaks a peek into humor
that’s tickled Peterson since she
lived in Malawi as a teenager. Watercolor paintings by Barry J. Baxter splash page after page with fun
Dana C. Peterson
and excitement. “Afrika
Opanda Banga” means
“Untarnished Africa” in
Chichewa. In this book,
Peterson captures the
essence and majesty of
Liwonde National Park
in Malawi. Enhanced by
Baxter’s vivid paintings,
the book shares memories that could only be
better if you took a trip to
Liwonde National Park
yourself. Peterson is the mother of six children, a pastor’s
wife and a missionary’s daughter who lived in Malawi in
the mid to late 1980s. She currently lives in Siren, where she
plays organ, accompanies or directs various musical efforts
and serves her husband’s community and two church parishes. She is also in the process of completing the elementary
education degree that she put on hold to care for her family
for 20-plus years. “It’s time,” she says. Peterson will delight
children of all ages with her stories of Malawi and the time
she spent there. - from LFPL
FIRST-ANNUAL SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT SET
FOR FREDERIC FAMILY DAYS
FREDERIC - The first-annual selfie scavenger hunt has
been set to take place during the Frederic Family Days weekend Thursday through Sunday, June 16 -19. Participants
are encouraged to get a group
of three or more family members and friends together to
create a team and have fun.
Teams will be given a list of
tasks to complete around the
village of Frederic during Friday and Saturday of Family
Days. Tasks will have varied
point values, based on level
of difficulty, with teams having the opportunity to earn
up to 500 points. Snap a selfie completing the task and post
it to Instagram using the hashtag FFDAYS2016. The team
with the highest point total will receive the grand prize of
$100 cash. There will also be other prizes available through
sponsorships by local businesses, so each team has an opportunity to win regardless of points earned. Teams are encouraged to preregister by Saturday, June 11, for an additional
point bonus. To register, upload a photo of your team to Instagram with the hashtag FFDAYS2016 along with a unique
team hashtag that will be used to identify your team’s performance moving forward. Be sure to follow the Frederic Area
Chamber on both Facebook and Instagram for additional information and updates regarding the selfie scavenger hunt
and other Family Days activities. – from Frederic Chamber of
Commerce
Webster Elementary
Student of the Year
Alannah Gillis has been named Webster Elementary student
of the year. She is from Mrs.
Day’s class. The class said,
“We choose Alannah because
she made a big impression on
us all when she was with us.
Some of the qualities we loved
most about Alannah were her
kindness, her great sense of
humor, and her knowledge and
love of learning.
“Last week, Alannah passed
away after a long battle with
cancer. She taught us all about
how to stay brave and hopeful.
She always stayed positive no
matter how hard things were. “We will always remember her funny laugh. She was an amazing
singer and artist. We’ll remember how she greeted some of us by
saying, ‘Hey Girl,’ and her friendly smile.
Alannah, will always have a place in our hearts.”
With love and remembrance,
Mrs. Day’s fourth-grade class aka “Awesomeness”
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Raising a Thinking Child workshops a success, 4-H educator says
E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer
BURNETT COUNTY - Beth Rank, 4-H
Youth and Family Development educator
with the Burnett County UW-Extension,
presented a Raising a Thinking Child impact report to the Burnett County Board
of Supervisors at their regular meeting on
Thursday, May 19.
Raising a Thinking Child is an eightweek workshop for parents of young
children aged 4-7 years. A group of eight
parents, including 13 children, recently
completed the series of workshops held
in Grantsburg.
The workshops teach children to problem solve, think critically and develop
impulse control. The workshops were
funded, in part, by a donation from the
county’s health and human services, in
the hope that, through education, the
generational cycle of poverty and drug
addiction can be stemmed. “Parents are the first teachers of our
children,” Rank said. “Parents evaluated
after the workshops report better commu-
Beth Rank, 4-H Youth and Family Development educator with the Burnett County
UW-Extension, presented a Raising a Thinking Child impact report to the Burnett County
Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting
on Thursday, May 19. - Photo by E. Royal Emerson
No foul play in death at Osceola
POLK COUNTY - There will be no
charges filed in the death of a 67-year-old
California man, whose body was discovered in a backyard in the village of Osceola in February.
A statement was issued by Polk County
District Attorney Dan Steffen on Friday,
May 26, which says Dennis W. Anderson’s death was not the result of foul
play. It reads in part: “After reviewing
the scene where Mr. Anderson’s body
was located, the statements of friends and
family members, the evidence available
(including results from the State Crime
Lab) and the final autopsy results, there
is nothing to indicate that foul play was
involved. All evidence indicates this was
a self-inflicted death.”
Police received a report just after 6 a.m.
on Feb. 3 of a deceased male in the backyard of a home in the 100 block of Hialeah
Street. The cause of death was listed as a
single puncture wound to his chest.
Anderson was from Bakersfield, Calif. with submitted information
Credits and Chromebooks for
Webster students
Becky Strabel | Staff writer
WEBSTER - A total of 15 high school
students took advantage of Webster
school’s offer to expand their class options and strive for both high school and
college credit.
A total of 157 credits were earned this
past school year.
“Those credits are mostly through
Youth Options, and while each kid maxes
out at 18, those credits universally apply
towards any two- or four-year institution
in the state,” said high school guidance
counselor Breena Kroll. The elementary and middle school
guidance counselors provided highlights
as well. Renee Ones reported on the backpack program and expanding her classroom curriculum. Melissa Fitzenberger
shared about the team-building activities
and career education offerings for the
middle school.
The Student Leadership Team sponsored a Distracted Driving Week in April,
which featured people from the Victim
Impact Panel, who spoke to the students
about what they had experienced, either
through inattentive driving or driving
while impaired. Staff felt that this program made an impression on the youth. Technology plan
The board reviewed the district technology plan that lays out goals for using
technology and professional development, “They also examined the goals from
our last tech plan, and I have to say we
are about where we ought to be. Carissa
Kammeyer and LeAnn Christiansen did
an excellent job of taking a relatively dry
topic and turning it into something palatable,” commented Superintendent James
Erickson in his weekly staff email. Christiansen filled the board in on the new
Chromebook agreement, which the board
approved. The district will be leasing 480
laptops. The overall cost is down $36,000
and includes an additional 40 units from
the school’s last contract.
More in than out
Open enrollment applications were
approved for 2016-17 school year. The
school will see 10 students going out and
18 coming into the district. “We don’t
count on those numbers until we see the
whites of their eyes on September 1st, but
still, good to have more apps in than out,
“said Erickson.
Other items approved by the board included an overnight stay in the Dells for
the girls basketball team for a June tournament, Laura Krenz’s resignation, numerous policies: outside groups distributing
materials, job description updates, and a
plan which add an extra personal day for
teaching staff with 15 years in the district.
Policies read for the first time were more
job descriptions, attendance policy for
6-year-old students (regardless of grade),
and policy explaining criteria for students
wanting to participate in two sports in the
same season. Cement work, seal coating and other
routine summer maintenance are currently out for bids. The district is looking
into widening the driveway at the 5-12
building by adding one lane in each direction to try and ease congestion. Also, a
parking lot may be created directly west
of the elementary gym to help with cars
dropping off and picking up students.
The building principals reports stated
that about 250 students are signed up for
summer school, not including drivers education. Transition time is being provided
for students coming from 4th to 5th grade,
from sixth to seventh, and from eighth to
ninth, and over $95,300 in scholarship
funds was awarded to the graduating
class.
The following agenda items were acted
on coming out of closed session. The
board hired Scott Hoefs and Jarrod Washburn to coach middle school baseball,
Andy Smith as head football coach, and
Kevin Haglund as the new middle school
counselor. - with information from Superintendent Erickson
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nication with their children, less yelling
and more cooperative problem solving,”
Rank reported.
Rank hopes to offer a second series of
workshops in Webster, beginning early
2017.
“You are to be commended for your efforts,” said District 20 Supervisor Gerald
Pardun. “Education is the key for solving
many of the problems in our communities.”
“We had to fight long and hard to secure Beth’s position,” said board Chairman Don Taylor. “I’m happy to report
that UW-Extension is now promoting this
program. Our health and human services
and the courts are dealing with generational issues. If we can help break that
cycle, we’ll all be better off for it.”
The board also passed a resolution designating June as Meth Awareness Month.
The resolution is an endorsement of a
meth town hall being organized to educate the community about methamphetamine addiction. The meth town hall will
Motorcycle-deer
collision is fatal
BURNETT COUNTY – A 55-year-old
Grantsburg man lost his life Monday
evening, May 30, when his motorcycle
struck a deer on CTH D near the intersection of D and Cemetery Road.
Danny E. Johnson was going west on
D when he apparently struck a deer that
was crossing the road. He was ejected
from the motorcycle. A report by the
Burnett County Sheriff’s Department
said Johnson was wearing a helmet at
the time of the accident, which occurred
at approximateley 6:30 p.m. - Gary King
with information from Burnett County
Sheriff’s Dept.
be held on Wednesday, June 8, at the
Siren High School.
It was also reported that Sheriff Ron
Wilhelm has appointed Sgt. Ryan Bybee
to serve as the full-time recreational officer.
Amery teen
loses life in
Hwy. 46 crash
POLK COUNTY – A 17-year-old from
Amery lost her life Friday morning, May
27, when the Jeep she was driving was
struck from behind by a Mack cement
truck.
Marissa H. Greenebaum, of Amery,
was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital
following the accident. She died Friday
evening.
According to a Wisconsin State Patrol
news release, a report was made at 9:18
a.m. of a crash involving a Mack cement
truck and a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. The
truck, driven by Kenneth Maynard Riebe,
35, Baldwin, struck the Jeep, operated by
Greenebaum, from behind, seriously injuring the 17-year-old. Riebe was uninjured.
Both drivers were wearing safety belts
and alcohol was not a factor.
The truck is owned by R and S Concrete
Pumping Service of New Richmond.
Responding to the scene were the Polk
County Sheriff’s Department, Amery
Ambulance, Amery Fire Department,
Apple River Fire Department and Life
Link Helicopter. - with information from
Wisconsin State Patrol. This story appeared
on the Leader’s website on Friday, May 27.
CHOOSE LIFE OVER METH
The Restorative Justice coalition in Burnett County is working to educate the community
about the dangers of methamphetamine and has installed a billboard on Hwy. 35 in Siren. The
billboard is part of a campaign that will kick off with a meth town hall meetingto be held on
Wednesday, June 8, at Siren High School beginning at 6 p.m. - Photo by E. Royal Emerson
Anytime Fitness new owners are Siren Chamber’s newest members
SIREN - Anytime Fitness Siren was recently welcomed by the Siren Chamber
of Commerce as their newest member
with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony
on Monday, May 16. Jeff Johnson and his
wife, Shelly, purchased the franchise from
Dan and Kim Campion in April 2016.
“When we heard from several friends
about the fitness center being for sale,
we thought how awesome to operate a
business in our hometown,” said Johnson. The Johnsons are both Siren School
graduates, were married in 1990 and have
two children. “Our son Aaron recently
graduated and is in the engineering field.
Our daughter Jessica will be a senior at
UW-Oshkosh.”
Both have several ties to the community. Jeff’s parents are area residents
Clarence and Jeanine Johnson. Shelly’s
parents are Bill and Jan Hunter, prior
owners/operators of the Pour House
Restaurant which brother Greg and his
wife, Sue, now own.
“I was always an active person but
never saw results until I joined a fitness
club,” notes Johnson. “I learned you have
to have a balance between strength training, cardio and diet. My goals are to share
my passion for health and wellness with
the members of Anytime Fitness. My vi-
Siren Chamber Board members Matt Golke and Dave Bertuleit, left, and Ranae Beers and Joan
O’Fallon, right, welcome Anytime Fitness new owner Jeff Johnson and manager Heidi Hanson. –
Photo submitted
sion is to make Siren and the surrounding
communities the healthiest in Wisconsin!”
Anytime Fitness is about helping real
people overcome the barriers to a health-
ier living and lifestyle. Membership includes friendly, professional staff that
are trained to help you along your fitness
journey. Plus, membership grants you
global access to more than 3,000 gyms,
24/7 availability with 24-hour security,
so area visitors with an Anytime Fitness
membership can stop by and utilize the
Siren facility’s amenities.
“We also offer several health-insurance-reimbursement programs. And seniors may qualify for free membership
through the Silver Sneakers or Silver &
Fit programs.”
An open house celebration will be held
on Tuesday, June 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. The
event is open to the public and will feature fun activities, free classes, personal
training discount, massages, prizes,
healthy snacks and beverages.
“We’re eager to show off the club to the
community,” Johnson said. “In celebration, we’ll be offering the first month for
$1 to anyone who joins on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, June 13, 14 or 15.”
Anytime Fitness Siren is located at
24556 Hwy. 35. More details, including
membership information and upcoming
activities, are available by calling 715-3492582, emailing SirenWI@anytimefitness.
com or visiting the website, AnytimeFitness.com. – from Siren Chamber of Commerce
Siren Chamber welcomes Distinct Pawn & Gifts
Business outgrows
location in just
three months
SIREN- On Friday, May 20, the Siren
Chamber of Commerce welcomed Distinct Pawn & Gifts with a ribbon cutting.
The ceremony for owners David and
Mary Burdick was delayed due to a store
relocation, given the business had already outgrown their space in just three
months.
The Burdicks purchased the business
and became the new owners as of Feb.
1. “Since February, we have already outgrown the location and are moving two
doors down, but will stay at the Outpost
Mall,” the Burdicks said. The mall is located just north of Crooked Lake in Siren.
Products and services offered by Distinct Pawn & Gifts include loans, buy/
sell items, estate pieces, garage sale closeouts, consignments, distinct memorabilia
and gifts. “We are the only licensed pawn
shop in Burnett County and we have a licensed authenticator on staff. We pride
area artisan community, promoting local
talent in a specially designated portion of
their store, with thoughts of featuring an
art show each year.
The Burdicks are a husband-and-wife
team of 35 years. They have three adult
children with five grandchildren. Both
worked corporate jobs in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, took early retirement,
and “decided to move to our home in the
woods. We wanted to stay productive
and active in our retirement.”
Distinct Pawn & Gifts is located in
the Outpost Mall at 24516 Hwy. 35/70.
More information may be found on their
website, DistinctPawn.com, which links
to a future Facebook store and an eBay
presence. They may be contacted via
telephone at 715-349-4868 for additional
Siren Chamber Board members Rich Tims and Tammy Twedt-Close, left, and Joan O’Fallon and details. – from Siren Chamber of Commerce
Ranae Beers, right, welcome Mary and David Burdick. – Photos submitted
ourselves on being fair and honest.”
Their vision is to be an asset to the
community. This has been demonstrated
immediately as they have embraced the
The Burdicks have stocked their store with estate and consignment items plus much more,
including local artisan works.
Valuable, classic memorabilia is available at Distinct Pawn & Gifts.
Burnett and Polk County deaths
Burnett County
Tracy L. Pastorius, 46, Town
of Webb Lake, died May 13, 2016.
Gregory P. Giese, 70, Town of
Jackson, died May 14, 2016.
Deborah A. Clementson, 87,
village of Grantsburg, died May
11, 2016.
Polk County
Mary A. Dalsveen, 87, Frederic, died May 13, 2016.
Marion R. Cain, 92, Amery,
died May 19, 2016.
Curtis L. Kabeary, 87, Grantsburg, died May 21, 2016.
Marvin C. Nelson, 85, Lindstrom, Minn., died May 21, 2016.
Robert J. Peterson, 80, Amery,
died May 22, 2016.
Burnett County marriages
Jesse W. Lieder, Town of Clam Falls, and Andrea S. Denotter, Town of Lafollette, issued May 23, 2016.
James W. Kenney, Spring Lake Park, Minn., and Kaitlan G. Scheidegger, Spring Lake Park, Minn, issued
May 27, 2016.
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Gov. Walker speaks at ground-breaking ceremony for Siren fire station
SIREN– Gov. Scott Walker joined members of
the Siren community Thursday, May 19, at the
ground-breaking ceremony for the new Siren
Fire Station. Local funding and a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded by
the Wisconsin Department of Administration
support this new fire station.
“This new fire station reduces the response
time for firefighters, potentially preventing
damage and saving lives,” Gov. Walker said.
“The safety of Wisconsin citizens is our top priority, and we’re happy to join local government
entities and the Otto Bremer Trust in improving
the Siren Fire Station.”
The Siren Fire Association provides fire
protection services to around 2,020 people in
multiple communities, including the Town of
Daniels, village of Siren, Town of Siren and
Town of LaFollette. On average, the fire department responds to 60-80 incidents per year with
a staff of 30 volunteer firefighters.
The current station is 5,200 square feet. The
building is undersized, contributing to increased response times to fires as a result of
cramped space and reduced mobility within
the facility.
The Town of Daniels and Siren Fire Association submitted an application for grant funds
to build a new 10,160 square-foot fire hall. The
new fire station is made possible by $616,000
in local funding, a $75,000 grant from the Otto
Bremer Trust, and $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant public infrastructure
funds.
The new fire station will improve safety for
residents of the district by reducing response
times. With the larger facility, the department
will also be able to accommodate all existing
trucks and even consider the purchase of new,
larger equipment that was unable to be stored
in the previous facility. The new fire hall will
also include upgraded ventilation and training
“This new fire station reduces the response time for firefighters, potentially preventing damage and saving lives,” Gov. Scott Walker told
the group gathered for the ground breaking of the new fire hall in Siren. - Photos submitted
room facilities.
The Community Development Block Grant is
a program funded by the federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development and administered by DOA, which funds local community
development activities in Wisconsin. - with information from office of Gov. Walker
Gov. Walker visits with Siren firefighters Chris Foehser, Claire Erickson and Jeff Kline during the ground
breaking for the new fire hall last Thursday, May 19.
Walker was in town to speak at the Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony at the government center and also
stopped at the Siren Village Hall for a town meeting
with local officials and residents.
Local and state dignitaries took part in the ground breaking for Siren’s new fire hall along Hwy. 35 on the south end of the village last Thursday, May 19.
Gov Walker visits Siren
A reporter’s notebook
E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer
SIREN - Coming down from his failed
presidential bid, Gov. Scott Walker’s executive plane touched down at Burnett
County Airport early in the morning on
Thursday, May 19, to little fanfare. There
were no hordes of press to greet him, no
organized groups of schoolchildren waving signs in support of his presidential
aspirations.
One year ago, the situation was quite
different. Walker, with fresh legs after
his third statewide election victory in
four years, led the early polling as the
preferred candidate among Republicans
to be the next president of the United
States. He was a regular on mainstream
media talk shows. Ambition, you could
say, radiated from him.
But something happened to Walker on
the way to the presidency. On the debate
stage, he seemed rote and unimpressive.
Despite his meteoric rise, Walker’s presidential aspirations crashed-landed in
a field somewhere outside of Iowa. He
came limping home to low poll numbers
and a general disdain.
Walker’s May 19 visit to Siren is part
of his attempt to re-establish himself as a
downhome politician, ingratiated in the
common everyday struggles of the people
of Wisconsin. He attended the groundbreaking dedication for the Siren Fire Department’s new fire hall. He then held a
listening session in the Siren Village Hall.
Afterwards he gave the keynote address
at the Fallen Officers Memorial outside
the Burnett County Government Center.
Sometime after noon he sat for lunch at
Adventures Restaurant, where he graciously allowed a 10-minute interview
with this reporter.
“The way I look at it, it’s like if you had
a friend you played basketball with every
week. And then that friend is gone for
a few months. But when he returns, his
friends welcome him back,” Walker said,
explaining his foray into national politics
and subsequent return to Wisconsin. “I
typically get out. I try to travel a lot because I’ll tell you, there is nothing that
reinvigorates me more than getting out
with people all across the state.”
Gov. Walker has a boyish appearance
with a demeanor that is very disarming.
He is not unlike the glad-hander in high
school, the one running for class president. He approaches you with a glimmer in his eye and a half-grin, his hand
extended outward, so warm and invitingly that you find yourself grasping and
shaking it firmly, looking him in the eye.
And that’s when it hits you. His persona
is very captivating. He pulls you in. And
you realize you are engaging with a natural politician, someone who can make
glad-handing seem genuine. There is a
charisma about the governor that makes
you inclined to vote for him, if only for
worry with what the guy might do were
he not running for elective office. But
then, in talking to him, the trance is broken. His eyes seem to be looking elsewhere, to the next voter, a more intriguing
opportunity. As a politician, he is sort of
like what would happen if you were to
mix Bill Clinton with Dan Quayle. And
you find yourself turning to look at him
as he goes from one handshake encounter
to another, and you find yourself saying:
“Amazing! That guy is simply amazing!”
It is difficult not to like the guy. Irrespective of what one may think of his politics,
you have got to love the ambition.
“When the fire department wanted to
do the ground breaking, the state, we
have helped them with the $500,000 grant,
and we thought, if we come up to do the
ground breaking, which they were very
nice to invite me to, then we’ll do a listening session.” Walker said, explaining
how the day’s activities came about. “We
try to go to every county and for an hour
and one-half just listen to people. I don’t
talk much. I just write things down on a
white board about where people want to
see their community in the next 20 years.
It’s a good mix of people, a diversity of
political opinions. And then the chief of
police, (Christopher Sybers) approached
us and said, ‘Hey listen, if you’re going to
be in town for the ground breaking and a
listening session could we also do the law
enforcement ceremony. So, it all worked
out very nicely.” “The listening session is more of a dialogue than anything else,” Walker explained. “We invite a diverse group of
people. They are not all aligned with me
politically, which is good. I try to get a
cross-section sample of the community.
It was a common thread. They talked
about workforce issues, support for public schools and technical colleges, trade
programs. Up here in the North, tourism
is a big issue. We talked about broadband,
realizing that if you want to start a business, connection to high-speed Internet is
critical. “
Walker endorsed the upcoming meth
town hall meeting and has subsequently
confirmed that a high-level staff person
will be attending the June 8 forum at the
Siren High School.
“I think the meth town hall is great,”
Walker said. “They are right. It’s not just
more laws. It’s not just law enforcement,
although we need to give them the tools,
it’s public health. It’s reaching out with
educational efforts in our schools – to get
people to stop becoming addicted in the
first place. The different layers have to
work together. We have to get everybody
from the feds down to the local level in
line and figure out what are the best practices to deal with it.”
Walker announced that he has sold his
home in Waukesha and he and his family
have now taken up permanent residency
in the governor’s mansion.
After lunch, the governor and his cadre
of young aides (all nicely dressed, with
great hair) boarded the jet waiting on the
tarmac, flying south, back to the governor’s mansion in Madison. In presidential candidate parlance, his visit to Siren
is known as “a touch and go.”
Friends of Park Rosemarie
group makes bold
presentation Greg Marsten | Staff writer
ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls
Common Council entertained a presentation by four members of a newly formed
group called Friends of Park Rosemarie
giving a lengthy, detailed presentation on
a proposed city dog park at the city park
beside the Polk County Fairgrounds.
The dog park concept first emerged
publicly in January and has since gone
through St. Croix Falls Plan Commission
review, and has been inserted as an allowable use at the city-owned park in the
city’s outdoor recreation plan, which was
even approved by the state. The FOPR group broke the proposal
down into several areas, including the
history of the park named after the late
Rosemarie Vezina Braatz, a local author,
historian and columnist who was also a
dedicated animal lover, using her newspaper to find and match lost pets.
Braatz’ daughter, Liesel Virchow, made
a brief presentation on the connection her
mother had to animals, and how she was
an early advocate for using a portion of
the 4.5-acre park for dogs to socialize, exercise and “just be dogs.”
“Mom used to find homes for stray
dogs and cats,” Virchow said with a
smile, noting that it was her friend, and
current FOPR co-founder, Rosalie Kittleson who brought the dog park idea for
the land to her. “She (Braatz) thought it
was a good idea.”
The Tuesday, May 31, dog park presentation was part of the regular city council
meeting, and included a professionally
done site plan by engineer Warren White.
That site plan included proposed fence
lines, walking trails, elevations, accurate
acreage notations, fence and gate sizes,
and even the detailed 30 community garden plots and the former fire tanker truck
used for watering. The plan also included a proposed
perimeter run area on the northwest perimeter specifically for small or shy dogs,
as well as utilizing the former Ice Age
Trail path in the park, abandoned for a
new route, as a new 1,550-foot, 4-footwide dog walk trail, which might later be
paved for handicapped accessibility.
The site plan shows 3.75 acres of the
total park would be dedicated for a dog
park, with another 0.75-acre remaining
as community garden. The entire site
would be fenced by 1,860 feet of perimeter fencing, 5 feet high, with parking
on the current FFA Way, the access road
and east entrance to the fairgrounds. The
roadway-parking option would only be
forgone during the actual fair, when it
is used for access. Other parking would
need to be found during that window of
time, possibly using a small IAT parking
area across Fairgrounds Road.
There were questions about the city’s
contribution to the park, both at start-up
and for the long term, which the FOPR
group suggested might be very little, beyond two culvert covers, occasional mowing, possible snowplowing on FFA Way,
and garbage pickup. Council questions
on possible mowing costs were countered with the reality that the city already
mows the site more often than the dog
park would require, that it might require
less mowing, with a possible controlled
burn by local firefighters, helping with
weeds and incident training.
One lingering concern by at least one
council member was regulation on issues
like diseased or aggressive animals, and
how to protect dogs and owners.
“Isn’t that dangerous?” Alderman Jerry
Berger asked. “What if I bring little Fluffy
Help feed hungry children
AMERY – The third-annual backpack
fundraiser, sponsored by the Salvation
Army, area churches and Amery Hospital
and Clinic, will be held Friday, June 10,
Council hears SCF dog park details
The proposed Park Rosemarie dog park would be fenced in, secure, with limited maintenance
and utilizing existing abandoned Ice Age Trail walking paths for dog walking and running. - File
photo by Greg Marsten
in there?”
But the group insisted that the self-regulating concept would work, combined
with the power of social media.
The park would have several double
gates, offering “safe areas” assuring dogs
don’t escape while another dog enters.
They also suggested that dog parks don’t
attract that kind of user, but instead hope
to draw people who would be proud of
the concept and try to maintain it for their
own future use. “But there’s no guarantee nothing’s
going to happen,” Kittleson admitted,
pointing to the liability release inferred
by using the park, which is part of the
proposed signage.
The only questions that drew pushback had to do with some proposals for
fundraising the group was hoping for,
using the proposed fencing for advertising sponsorship, paying for much of the
park’s construction.
“I can tell you right now, that’s going to
be an issue,” Mayor Brian Blesi said, noting that very little signage is allowed at
the site, in spite of seemingly permanent
signs on the other side of FFA Way, for
sponsors of the Polk County Fair. “They’re not supposed to be permanent
signs,” city clerk Bonita Leggitt added,
noting the fair park has different zoning
than Park Rosemarie.
While there was a bit of friction on the
signage issue, the council was impressed
by the plan, and Blesi repeatedly praised
the group and the concept.
“You’ve really done a phenomenal job
in preparing,” Blesi said, and while the
council took no formal action on the dog
park plan, they did encourage the FOPR
group to move ahead with fundraising,
which may include donation campaigns,
grant writing, plaque sales, commemorative dog tags and more, including the
possibility of using a portion of dog license fees. The group is preparing a true cost to the
city analysis before the next budget cycle
this fall, for any possible city contributions or long-term costs.
“Again, really great work,” Blesi said.
In other council business:
Tanya Borg, of the Shelter Community
Action Team, relayed some legal changes
to state law on how long municipalities
must keep stray animals, going down,
from seven days to three days, in a law
signed by the governor recently.
“The process of finding a lost dog ... is
a broken system,” Borg said as she noted
how the SCAT group has purchased two
microchip readers for municipalities to
use on found animals, which may have
the chip implanted.
“But nobody has a scanner,” Borg said,
adding that they hope to purchase two
more of the scanners at $300 each, for use
across the county on found dogs and possibly cats. “If (the animal) is microchipped and
registered, we can get it back to the owners quickly,” Borg added. “It will save
you money in the long run.” She said that 60 percent of all lost dogs
have owners looking for them, and that
the chipping system is catching on in
more urban areas. “We’re here for your
help with the scanners,” Borg said.
The council approved a proposal by
Lake Superior Helicopter to fly sightseeing runs over Wannigan Days weekend,
although the proposed landing site was
up in the air, finally settling on the parcel
beside the city’s headwaters plant, next to
the DNR fish hatchery.
The Duluth-based aviation service will
have a chopper on-site all weekend of the
celebration, offering flights up and down
the river for $45 per seat. The service is
already booked at over two dozen celebrations this year, and is being proposed
because an employee of the company was
at Wannigan Days last year, and thought
the event would be perfect for the rides.
“It would generally be an eight-mile
loop of the event typically,” pilot Adam
Chunn said. “It would shift slightly due
to the weather.”
The council approved liquor licenses
for several city events, but did get some
pushback from a local tavern owner, who
questioned the need for “picnic licenses”
taking away business from downtown
taverns.
“Why do they need alcohol at family
events?” St. Croix Tavern owner Kathy
Cross asked. “It’s too easy for them (civic
groups) ... to compete and take away my
business.”
Cross was adamant that events like
Wannigan Days and Music on the Overlook take away liquor business, due to
their location, on the other end of downtown.
“You could argue the other side of the
coin, also,” Alderman Bob Kazmierski
stated. “These civic groups don’t have
(those alcohol sales) for the other 364 days
of the year.”
The council did briefly discuss Falls
Chamber membership renewal, noting
that their previous park dedication fund
created from the Menards development
agreement years ago has since expired,
and was used as the city’s contribution to
the chamber.
“They (Falls Chamber) do a lot of good
work,” Kazmierski said, as the council renewed their membership.
The council welcomed new city employee Gerald Brisson as a public works
Dr. Joy Zasadny, of the Friends of Park
Rosemarie, outlined the site plan for the proposed dog park in the city, beside the county
fairgrounds. – Photo by Greg Marsten
employee, noting he is also an arborist
and has gone through rigorous training
already.
Alderman Arnie Carlson outlined a
new system of more detailed accounting for budgetary cycles, a which breaks
down each check the city writes, how it
may go toward one business, but applies
to several accounts or expenditures. “It’s far closer to what we’re looking
for,” Blesi said. The council approved several budgeted road paving and minor repair projects, which includes work on Industrial
Street, Northstar Lane, North Hamilton
and Jackson streets, with a micro-surfacing project approved for Glacier Drive, in
front of the McDonald’s restaurant.
Jon Herdegan, of MSA engineering, detailed the latest on the Vincent Street and
Maple Street projects, which are ahead of
schedule. “It’s off and running,” Herdegan said.
“The project ... has had a few snags, with
getting people in and out.”
Herdegan said the sanitary sewer rebuilding and replacement is the deepest
work, going down up to 35 feet to utilize
gravity, followed by new, larger water
and storm sewer lines and finally paving
and other finish work. He said the Maple
Street project will require some elevation
changes for safety, eventually taking several feet of the top of the Vincent Street
hill. “It will be a vast improvement,” Herdegan said. “But a few trees will have to
come out.”
Both Blesi and Herdegan noted the unplanned but necessary assistance offered
by Xcel Energy on power-pole assistance,
as they work around the poles. “It’s all been a challenge because of the
limited right of way,” Herdegan added.
“It’s only 50 feet in some areas, and we’re
trying to put in a 32-foot (wide) road.”
The council approved the first payment
to Haas Construction for initial work on
the project.
Blesi gave a brief update on the Civic
Auditorium rehabilitation project, noting
how the architectural firm and project
managing firms have “worked well together,” and have already found a few
ways to save money on the effort. Blesi
also said the project has garnered the attention of the governor, who may visit the
site in July to highlight the state’s contribution to the effort. “Let’s take credit and let’s give credit
where it’s due,” Blesi said.
Backpack fundraiser
from 4-8 p.m. at the Amery Fire Hall with
a freewill offering. There will be barbecues, hot dogs with all the fixings, a bake
sale, silent auction, dunk tank, jumping
fun house and live music.
The backpack program has been hit
hard by the economy, and this program
discreetly gives children of low-income
families a backpack of good, nutritional
food at the end of the school week. Many
children go without food and need a helping hand. All proceeds from the fund-
raiser will go to support the Salvation
Army Backpack Program and will stay in
Polk County. – with submitted information
SCF School Board to weigh long-term maintenance
Buildings and grounds
committee to submit
recommendations Greg Marsten | Staff writer
ST. CROIX FALLS – An ad hoc committee of local residents and others concerned about the St. Croix Falls School
District have gone through several informational meetings, presentations and
school tours, as part of a directive on how
the district should best address their longterm buildings and grounds maintenance
over the next decade.
The committee held their final meeting
last week, and while the results of their
recommendations were not yet released,
district Administrator Mark Burandt
suggested their recommendations in the
coming weeks may include a referendum
to help pay for the plan, which is likely to
run into the millions of dollars.
“They were the epitome of a good committee,” Burandt said at the board’s regu-
Crash and bizarre
behavior leads to run-ins
with deputies and jailers Greg Marsten | Staff writer
BALSAM LAKE – A 33-year-old New
Richmond man is facing two felony
charges after he is alleged to have committed battery as a prisoner
after he was arrested on
Monday, May 23, for
a variety of charges in
Amery.
According to the Polk
County Sheriff’s Department, James Sweeney, 33, was originally James Sweeney
brought in for a strange
Most-stuck-duck prize to
be awarded
OSCEOLA - The Osceola Lions Club
Duckathlon keeps getting bigger every
year.
With several area businesses sponsoring the 2016 race, the sixth-annual
rubber-duck race features cash prizes of
$1,500, $500 and $250 for the first-, second- and third-place ducks, almost double the total purse from 2015. The race
will be held Saturday, June 4, during
Rhubarb Days.
Even in losing this year, your duck
could be a winner. The Lions have added
a most-stuck-duck prize this year, amusingly enough, sponsored by Osceola
Towing and Recovery. The winner will
be chosen after the race is complete from
lar meeting on May 23.
While he did not detail the outcome
of the options they may face on funding
the plan, which includes a laundry list of
items that the district will need to address
at all of their campuses and in all of their
multiple buildings over the next decade,
from furnace boilers to roof replacement,
paving and even security, paint and carpeting.
“We had a prioritization (exercise) to
make sure our (estimated) costs are as
close to accurate as possible,” Burandt
said, but later warned that the long-term
maintenance plan is not a “one-anddone” item.
“We have a plan, but there are some
loopholes,” Burandt stated. “We can’t dig
out and then not do anything for another
20 years.”
The major issues facing the district will
be how to pay for the plan, and whether to
continue a slow addressing of the needs,
using existing funds and budgets, budget
directly for the repairs and upgrades, use
special energy exemptions for some of the
repairs using low-interest loans without
a referenda or to outright use a referenda
on the plan.
“I can say that short-term borrowing
can be a money pit,” Burandt said. “It’s
not as easy an answer as it may appear.”
The board took no action on the matter
yet, but will entertain the committee recommendations in the coming weeks. In other board business:
Burandt noted a recent federal amount
change on overtime for employees who
are salaried, which may affect the district
with a few employees, although teachers
are exempt. “It’s not a new law ... what’s changed
is the (level) where overtime is applied,”
Burandt noted. “But it doesn’t change
how we deliver services.”
High school Principal Peggy Ryan
praised the Saints efforts in athletics, as
well as in vocal and band music performances recently, on top of student council member Matt LaMirande being elected
president of the Wisconsin Association of
School Councils.
“Saints have done very good lately,”
Ryan said with pride.
Burandt presented service awards to
several employees, including night custodian Cody Rochel, who found a $50 bill
recently, and instead of keeping it, turned
it in to the staff lost and found.
“He demonstrated extraordinary honesty,” Burandt said.
He also awarded Matt Beversdorf for
his community service, and how he coordinates the district community service
day. “He’s passionate about it,” Burandt
said. “And the community reaps the benefits.” Burandt also praised guidance counselor Denise Sinclair-Todd for a variety
of efforts, but pointed to her volunteer
works “in the district and in the community at large,” Burandt said. The board approved the 2016-2017
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association renewal, noting sport changes and
possible issues for “fringe” sports that
may not have enough participants.
Man raises a ruckus at hospital and jail
incident that morning on May 23, when
he went off the road in a Jeep and struck
a tree, but could not be found.
However, a few hours later, it was reported that a man had gone to the Amery
Regional Medical Center and was acting
strange.
Police investigation of the area in question for the Jeep going off road had multiple pieces of evidence from the Jeep,
including a license plate matching Sweeney’s vehicle, which was spotted at the
hospital.
Sweeney told police he was driving his
friend to the hospital for an appointment,
and was running late. He denied hitting
a tree or going off the road, but a records
check showed he was suspended from
driving, and had multiple open court
cases in St. Croix County, with active signature bonds.
After being placed under arrest, Sweeney initially refused to go into the squad
car, but later did. However, the officer
who took him into custody noted that he
was acting strange and had kicked and hit
his head against the car’s cage, and then
refused jailer’s orders at the jail. He had to be forcibly removed from
the car and taken into custody, where his
efforts to raise a ruckus allegedly went a
step farther. In a separate account of his actions once
in jail, Sweeney is alleged to have continuously used profanity, called deputies
names, banged his head on the cell doors,
urinated on the floor and then tried to
flood the toilet in the holding cell.
Deputies used a blanket to keep the
water at bay, but Sweeney somehow got
ahold of that and let the room flood. As a jailer entered the cell to address
the flooding, Sweeney reportedly lunged
at him and struck him, even ripping his
badge off and using it as a weapon to cut
and lacerate the jailers. The actions led to a filing of charges of
felony battery by a prisoner against Sweeney, on top of the original misdemeanor
charge of operating without a valid license, third offense within three years.
He appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Friday, May 27, where he was
bound over for trial on the felonies, and
the judge set a $250 cash bond, with his
next court hearing set for July 27. He has
pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. Duckathlon features $2,500 in prizes
Osceola Lions Club member Earl Mork helps rubber ducks along during the 2015 Duckathlon.
The Duckathlon begins with the duck dump on Osceola Creek. More than 2,200 ducks were
raced in 2015.
among the ducks that don’t make it to the
finish line and get caught in a humorous
place.
With last year’s race featuring more
than 2,200 ducks, the Lions hope to top
that number yet again. Several Osceola
area businesses are getting in the game
this year including Hiawatha National
Bank as the race’s top sponsor.
“This whole thing started out as a silly
idea to attract people to Cascade Falls,
and it has become one of the Lions biggest fundraisers,” Lions Club member
Kyle Weaver said. “We now have 3,000
ducks in storage, ready to race. Seeing
that many rubber ducks in one place
never ceases to make me crack a smile.”
Duck tickets are currently available at
Hiawatha Bank, Osceola Cleaners, PY’s
Bar and Grill, Bill’s Ace Hardware, Dick’s
Fresh Market, J&S General Contracting,
Woodhill Bar and Grill, the Osceola Public Library and through individual Lions
Club members. Five duck tickets cost $20
or a single ticket can be purchased for $5.
Ducks will also be available at all Friday, June 3, Rhubarb Days events including the Hiawatha picnic from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m., the Lions meat raffle at PY’s Bar &
Grill from 5 to 7 p.m., the Osceola Braves
game at 7:30 p.m. and Movies Under the
Stars at dusk.
The decorate-a-duck booth, where children can buy a duck and give it a custom
coloring job before it goes in the race, will
be from 9 a.m. until the race at 4 p.m. on
Saturday, June 4. Two sets of Trollhaugen
adventure park passes will be awarded to
the two most creative duck designs.
“Every cent of profit from this event
goes directly back into making Osceola the awesome place to live that it is,”
Weaver said.
Besides floating in the Duckathlon
these past five years, these little ducks
have raised funds for the Osceola Public
Library, the Oakey Park bathrooms and
park shelter, the Osceola Medical Center,
the playground equipment at Wild River
Fitness, the Christian Community Homes
Osceola nursing home, Special Kids Day
at Crystal Ball Farms, Osceola’s Badger
Boys State, the Osceola royalty/Osceola
Community Fair float, Interfaith Caregivers, Kinship of Polk County, the Big Lake
ice-fishing contest, Rhubarb Days, St.
Croix Falls High School Robotics, Cub/
Boy Scouts programs, Little Free Libraries, the Rivertown Trails program, the St.
Croix River Valley Veterans Memorial,
the Osceola Area Ambulance Service and
more.
Sponsors of the 2016 Duckathlon include Hiawatha, Woodhill Bar and Grill,
Osceola Cleaners, Stars ‘n’ Stripes Fireworks, J&S General Contracting, Dr.
Steve Schletty DDS, Edling Chiropractic,
Fiesta Loca, Comfort by Design, Wildwood Flowers, Dick’s Fresh Market, Osceola Auto Sales, Bill’s Ace Hardware,
Croixland Leather, Cascade BP, Osceola
Driving School, Village Pizzeria, FB Contracting, Osceola Auto Body, Trollhaugen
and Osceola Towing and Recovery.
Look for more about the 2016 Rhubarb
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Duckathlon, call Kyle at 317-965-3578. –
from Osceola Lions Club
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Empty promise
Make America great again.
That is Donald Trump’s call to America.
But his is not a call to greatness - it is a call
to destroy America.
As a lifetime dedicated citizen and
World War II veteran, American values
are part of my DNA. For me basic American values are individual rights, equality,
respect for others religious views and education for all as a road to success. Donald Trump does not support our basic
value of respect for and protection of the
religions rights of all our citizens .
Four recent stories spotlight this issue.
Four prominent names, Sadiq Khan, Sen.
Bob Bennett, David Petraeus and Michael
Vlock. Sadiq Khan. London citizens not
only respect one of their Muslim citizens but actually elect him to lead their
city as mayor. Utah’s Republican U.S.
Sen. Bob Bennett, during his dying days
asked, “Are there any Muslims in the hospital? I’d like to go up to every single one
and apologize to them in behalf of the Republican Party for Donald Trump” (Salt
Lake Tribune). David Petraeus, former
military commander in Iraq and former
CIA director warns, “Demonizing a religious faith and its adherents not only
runs contrary to our most cherished and
fundamental values as a country, it is
also corrosive to our vital national security interests and ultimately to the United
States success in this war.” (Washington
Post). Vlock, a Connecticut investor who
has given nearly $5 million to Republicans at the federal level since 2014, said
he considers Trump a dangerous man.
(Star Tribune).
The Bennett and Vlock rejection of
Trump dramatically demonstrate the
agony of many dedicated Republicans.
Support their values or support Trump.
All voters have a critical choice. Stick
with basic American values or not.
There is a strong temptation to believe
that Trump will somehow magically improve the standard of living of working
Americans. The dissatisfaction and anger
is great. But this nation can solve our economic inequality problem without undermining our Constitution and our faith in
our fellow citizens. If we elect leaders at
all levels of government who will work
together to attack this seemingly intractable problem, we can move our economy
ahead.
America First is an empty promise. Trump First is what he really means.
Fred Kramer
Part-time resident of the Town of Scott
Richfield, Minn.
Board abdictated
its responsibility
A recent article in a local paper told
how the Luck Village Board had decided
to work with the Shelter Community Action Team to return stray microchipped
dogs to their owners. One advantage of
this plan was stated as being no cost to the
county. However, as our parents used to
remind us: Sometimes you get what you
pay for.
Tanya Borg of SCAT has told the Luck
board that “ … there are people with
homes who will take the dogs for a couple
nights.” This may be all well and good,
but how well have these people and their
homes been vetted? Are they safe? Do the
homeowners have adequate facilities for
these dogs – can they separate them from
their own pets? Are their own pets’ vaccinations up to date? What happens if the
stray dog is injured or requires medical
care?
More importantly, what happens after
the “few days” are up? There is no indication in the article that this was even addressed. According to state law, it is the
municipality’s responsibility to humanely
manage stray animals. I question whether
the board has fulfilled that responsibility.
Borg erroneously told the board that a
Kinship receives third Ravenholt grant
new law changed the required holding
period for stray animals from seven to
three days. The holding period before an
unclaimed animal can be euthanized is
still seven days. What the new law actually changes is the period during which
an owner can reclaim their animal as their
own without going through the required
procedures to readopt it. According to
Act 233, the owner forfeits their legal right
to the animal after four days, instead of
the seven days in the old law.
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2015/related/acts/233.
While I can understand the village
board’s decision to choose an option that
appears to be free, I do not think they considered the potential outcomes of their
decision. They have a state-mandated,
statutory responsibility for the welfare of
stray animals; by accepting SCAT’s offer
they have abdicated that responsibility.
Kathryn Kienholz
Board member, Arnell Memorial Humane Society
Milltown
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NOTICES
MEETING
NOTICE
The Next Meeting Of
The Meenon Town
Board Will Be Held On
Monday, June 13, 2016,
At 7:00 p.m. At The
Meenon Town Hall.
Kinship director Lisa Thanig, second from right, receives the latest Albert Victor Ravenholt Grant from family members (L to R)
Lynn Krog, Karin Buchholz, Ingrid Lyden, Eric Nussle and Ann Ravnholt Bokelman. - Photo by Gregg Westigard
Youth mentoring program growing
Gregg Westigard | Staff writer
LUCK – Kinship of Polk County received its latest
$10,000 grant from the Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund
last Wednesday, May 25. This is the third installment of
a $50,000 five-year grant the fund has made to support
the work of Kinship, a program to mentor youth in Polk
County.
The money was presented to Lisa Thanig, executive
director of Kinship of Polk County, by five members of
the Ravenholt family, siblings Lynn Krog, Karin Buchholz, Ingrid Lyden and Eric Nussle and their cousin Ann
Ravnholt Bokelman. Albert Victor Ravenholt was raised
in Luck, became a world citizen and set up a fund to
share his estate with the community that supported him
and his brothers and sisters.
Thanig thanked the Ravenholt Fund for the generous
grant which she said will be used to train, implement
and integrate essential readiness skills to the program’s
youth and mentors and to identify alternate funding
opportunities for long-term sustainability and program
growth.
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Thanig added that Kinship has implemented character traits training for all of their school mentors to use
with the children and youth they mentor. She went on to
highlight the many programs Kinship is now involved
in and its plans for the coming year.
They are in the process of wrapping up school mentoring for the summer, are planning a trip to a St. Paul
Saints game on June 30, and are in the process of planning their eighth-annual luau fundraiser which is coming up on Thursday, Aug. 4. In 2015 they matched and managed 340 total matches,
including 138 new ones. There were 283 matches in their
school mentoring prowgram, while 57 of those matches
were in their community-based program. In 2016 they have matched six children with community-based mentors and currently have nine children
waiting. Six of these children are from the Milltown and
Balsam Lake areas. Donations to their 2015 partner campaign have
reached $16,283. Their overall goal is $20,000 by the end
of the year. “Please consider giving to help us reach our
goal,” stated Thanig.
They are always looking for mentors throughout Polk
County. [email protected]
Agenda items to include: Clerk, treasurer,
supervisor, chairman and road reports;
road bids; approval of liquor licenses and
operator licenses; weight limits of category B implement of husbandry; payment
of bills and adjournment.
Suzanna M. Eytcheson
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for retail “Class B”
license to sell fermented malt
beverages, to the Town Board
of the Town of Oakland, Burnett
County, Wis., the undersigned:
Paul and Mary Kelly
Hereby apply for a “Class B”
Fermented Malt Beverages
License from July 1, 2016, to
June 30, 2017.
Westside Driving Range
28281 French Rd.
Danbury, Wis.
Dated May 26, 2016
Deanna J. Krause, Clerk 647964
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for Retail Class B
Beer & Class B Liquor License
to sell fermented malt beverages
and intoxicating liquors.
To the Village Board, Village of
Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The
undersigned:
Huntala Corporation d/b/a
Pour House
Greg Hunter, Agent
24136 State Road 35/70
Siren, WI 54872
With premises described as
24136 Hwy. 35.
Hereby makes application for
Retail Class B Beer & Class B
Liquor License for the sale of
fermented malt beverages and
intoxicating liquors to be used
from July 1, 2016, to June 30,
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
Village Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for Retail Class A
License to sell fermented malt
beverages. Submitted to the
Town Board, Town of Sterling,
Polk County, Wisconsin. The
undersigned:
Thomas M. O’Brien, President
Mark R. Young, Vice President
TA Operating LLC d/b/a Minit
Mart
2460 Old State Road 87
Cushing, WI 54006
Polk County, Wisconsin
Hereby applies for a Retail
Class A License to sell fermented malt beverages from July 1,
2016, to June 30, 2017.
Dated June 1, 2016
Julie Peterson, Clerk 648006 42L
Town of Sterling
WNAXLP
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages, to the Town Board of the
Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned:
Charles Houman
Hereby applies for a “Class B”
Fermented Malt Beverages and
Intoxicating Liquor License from
July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.
Houman’s Resort
29460 CCC Rd.
Danbury, Wis.
Dated May 25, 2016
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WNAXLP
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Beer License to sell fermented
malt beverages.
undersigned:
CAP Operations Inc. d/b/a
Holiday #44
Julia Ritchey, Agent
Siren, WI 54872
back room, sales floor, cooler.
Retail Class A Beer License for
the sale of fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1,
2016, to June 30, 2017.
Ann L. Peterson
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Village Clerk
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Memorial Day 2016 •
Northern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery
• Day of remembrance
The flags of the area American Legion, AMVET and VFW posts fly high and proud as spectators
watch from the hill.
Two-year-old Alison Stangeway is placing a flower on the stone of her great-grandfather,
Leon Strangeway. He was a Korean War and Vietnam veteran.
The Huey helicopter, Bell UH-1 Iroquois, flown by Dave Schmitz, circles the Northern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery at the start of the Memorial Day program held Saturday, May 28. The
Huey ‘copter has a unique sound that brought back memories to the Vietnam vets who were in
attendance.
Photos by Larry Samson
It was a reunion for Sam Italiano and
Katie Lehmann before the Memorial Day
celebration at the Northern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Italiano is
a Vietnam veteran and Lehmann is a former 22-year employee of the Washburn
County Veterans Service Office. The
WCVSO, like all the county offices in the
state, are charged with the responsibility of helping veterans wade through the
mountains of paperwork to get the help
they need.
American Legion member Jim Hill
carries the flag of Haugen Post 540. The
Haugen post had the honor of posting
the colors this year. Anthony Howe plays
the bagpipes during the posting of the
colors.
Chavelle and Dawson Wisner are the all-American kids, their parents
know the importance of Memorial Day and they are trying to instill that
into their children. Children learn respect from their parents by words and
example.
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SPRING SPORTS
FREDERIC • GRANTSBURG • LUCK • ST. CROIX FALLS • SIREN • UNITY • WEBSTER
BASEBALL • BOYS GOLF • SOFTBALL • TRACK & FIELD
Unity boys win Division 3 sectional track title
Unity girls to
compete in four
events at state
Marty Seeger|Staff writer
COLFAX – The Unity boys track team is
giving head coach Mike Morris a year to
remember after winning both the conference and regional track championships,
and added a sectional title to the list after
their performances in Colfax Thursday,
May 26. Morris has been the head boys
track coach for 37 years, and will retire
at the end of the season, but there’s still
more memories to make as the team now
prepares for state in La Crosse this week,
Friday and Saturday, June 3-4.
The Eagle boys will be competing in 10
different events at state, and senior Jesse
Vlasnik will be included in four of those
events, including the triple jump, where
he placed fourth overall with a leap of
41-03.75. The competition was close at
the top of the triple jump, with the leader
from South Shore finishing with a distance of 42-01.
Vlasnik won the 400-meter dash sectional title with an overall time of 50.02,
and was the champion in the 800-meter
run with a first-place time of 1:59.72.
Along with Vlasnik, junior Nathan Cousins will also compete in the 800-meter
Led by senior Jesse Vlasnik, the Unity Eagles boys track team was able to capture the Division
3 sectional championship at Colfax on Thursday, May 26. The Eagle boys qualified for 10 events
at the state track meet in La Crosse Friday and Saturday, June 3-4. Above, Vlasnik heads to the
finish line in the 400-meter dash where he won the sectional title. Vlasnik will compete in four
events at state. – Photos by Marty Seeger
All three Unity athletes in the 800-meter run
are captured in this photo, Jesse Vlasnik, center, Nathan Cousins, right, and Logan Jensen,
left.
run at state with his third-place time of
2:02.93, and junior Logan Jensen will
compete in the 800 with a fourth-place
time of 2:03.22. Only the top four finishers in each event earn the privilege of
competing at the state meet in La Crosse.
Vlasnik will also compete with the
4x400-meter relay team at state after
taking second in the event with a time
of 3:31.85. Members of the 4x400 also include Cousins, Eli Vos Benkowski and
Logan Jensen.
Patric Tiller, Hunter Houde, Evan
Countryman and Dylan Nyholm finished
fourth in the 4x200-meter relay with a
time of 1:37.64. In the 4x800-meter relay,
Unity finished with a sectional championship time of 8:25.56, which includes Matt
Peterson, Alex Binfet, Vos Benkowski and
Logan Jensen.
Jarett Davison is heading to state in
the pole vault after taking second place
with a height of 12-03, and Dylan Slanina
will make an appearance at state in the
high jump after taking fourth place with
a height of 6-01.
See Unity track/Next page
Unity senior Jarett Davison is heading to the
state track meet in the pole vault after taking
second place in Colfax.
Extra Points
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strives to follow the college careers
of area athletes. If you know of an
athlete playing collegiate sports in
2016 who hasn’t been mentioned, or
could be mentioned again, send us
an email or call and we’ll take it from
there. – Marty Seeger
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Unity girls
COLFAX – The Unity girls track team will have the opportunity to compete in four events at state in La Crosse
this weekend. Senior Raelin Sorensen will be competing
in the high jump after tying for first place with a height
of 5-02. She will also compete at state along with the girls
4x800-meter relay team which includes Kendra Bramsen, Zenia Moore and Sierra Fjorden, who finished third
overall with a time of 10:08.39.
The girls will bring their sectional champion 4x400-meter relay team to state after Bramsen, Anna Bradley, Sierra Fjorden and Sorensen finished with a time of 4:14.07.
Raelin Sorensen of Unity hits her stride in the 800-meter run at Colfax on Thursday, May 26. Sorensen finished second in the
event and will compete in four different events at the state meet in La Crosse held this Friday and Saturday, June 3-4. – Photos
by Marty Seeger
The Unity boys 4x200-meter relay team is heading to state after taking fourth place at Colfax.
Unity sophomore
Dillion Merrill, left, and
Adrian Bearhart compete in the 300-meter
hurdles at Colfax.
The Unity 4x400-meter relay team, pictured in the above three
photos, took home the sectional championship trophy at Colfax. The team includes Kendra Bramsen, Anna Bradley, Sierra
Fjorden and Raelin Sorensen.
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S P O R T S
Pirates playing for chance at state on Thursday
Win regional
championship
over Phillips
Grantsburg 15, Chequamegon 0
GRANTSBURG – The Pirates softball
team is on the doorstep to state again after
after a crushing win over Chequamegon
Tuesday, May 31, in the sectional semifinal game. The Pirates 15-0 win sets up a
sectional championship to be played on
Thursday, June 2, against the winner of
the Regis versus Elk Mound game, which
was scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.
Thursday’s sectional championship
game will be played at Eau Claire Memorial beginning at 4 p.m. With a win
on Thursday, Grantsburg will have won
their eighth sectional championship in
school history.
Grantsburg 7, Phillips 1
GRANTSBURG – A two-run blast over
the left-field fence by Grantsburg senior
Olivia Tucker in the bottom of the first
inning helped set the tone early in the Pirates 7-1 win over Phillips in the regional
championship game Friday, May 27. The
win was the Pirates 11th straight regional
championship win, and a total team effort against the Loggers, who entered the
game on a high note after beating Cameron 10-0 in five innings the day before.
“That home run was huge. Anytime
you can score first, I think, is really huge.
No matter whatever happens in the game,
going back and forth, it seems like that
first run kind of stands up,” said Pirates
coach Don Bjelland after the game.
A light but steady drizzle fell throughout much of the game but it didn’t
dampen the Pirates offense as they managed to jump out to a sizable lead in the
third inning, with help from a pair of
timely hits by senior Briena Jensen and junior Claire Palmquist. Both hitters drove
in a pair of runs and helped give the Pirates a 6-1 lead, and the Pirates were able
to do all the damage facing two outs. A
strikeout and groundout got the inning
going but Jordyn McKenzie walked in the
next at bat and Megan Miller singled to
left field, followed by Jensen’s shallow fly
to center to score two. Cassidy Quimby
walked in her at bat to put runners at the
corners, and a stolen base put runners in
scoring position for Palmquist, who delivered the two-run single.
“I don’t know what it is, where there’s
certain times in the game when the momentum shifts a little bit, and we looked
like we were in trouble, but that one inning was fantastic. We hit the ball well,”
Bjelland said.
Phillips did get a single in their opening
inning but Tucker kept the Loggers off the
scoreboard for the most part, with only
one run on two hits with a walk and 10
strikeouts. Phillips only run of the game
came in the top of the second inning.
With one out a hit batter got on and stole
second. She got to third on a wild pitch
The Pirates softball team celebrated their 14th regional championship in school history on
Friday, May 27. – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted
Megan Miller and Cassidy Quimby get set to
high-five each other as the Pirates put another
run on the board against Phillips.
and scored on another wild pitch just moments later, but a groundout and strikeout soon ended any threat from Phillips
and the Pirates remained largely in control from that point forward.
Grantsburg did load the bases in the
bottom of the fourth inning, with singles
from Britta Roufs and Tucker. McKenzie
walked to load the bases and Miller drew
a walk to score the Pirates seventh run,
and help secure the regional championship victory.
“Everybody contributed. When you
stop and think about the little things like
base on balls. Maybe (senior) Cassidy
Quimby didn’t get a hit but she walked
at a real critical time. Just the little things
like that,” said Bjelland, while also praising the rest of his seniors, Miller, Jensen
and Tucker.
“I love those seniors, they’re just fantastic,” Bjelland said.
Olivia Tucker of Grantsburg is welcomed home by teammates after belting a two-run homer in
the regional championship game against Phillips on Friday, May 27. – Photo by Marty Seeger
Rhiana Pochman couldn’t quite get the tag down on a Phillips runner who slid into second base
and later scored the Loggers only run of the game.
A home run by Olivia Tucker in the fourth inning helped the Grantsburg Pirates end a 15-0 win
over Chequamegon in the sectional semifinal Tuesday, May 31. The Pirates celebrated with a
splash at home plate as Tucker hit home plate. – Photo by Becky Strabel
Grantsburg 10, Cumberland 0
GRANTSBURG – In order to get the
regional championship game the Pirates
first had to defeat the Cumberland Beavers in their opening game of the regional
WIAA tournament on Wednesday, May
25. Grantsburg was able to finish the regional semifinal win in five innings with
10 runs on 13 hits, with their biggest inning coming in the bottom of the fourth,
as they piled on five runs on five hits, including doubles from Olivia Tucker, Jordyn McKenzie and Claire Palmquist.
Tucker was solid again from the pitching rubber, throwing a no-hitter with only
a couple of walks with 11 strikeouts.
Leading the Pirates offense were
McKenzie, who went 3 for 3 with three
RBIs, and Tucker, who went 3 for 4 with
one RBI. Miller went 2 for 4 with two
RBIs, and Briena Jensen drove in a run on
two hits. Britta Roufs also had a double in
the win, and Palmquist’s double drove in
a run. Mackenna Johnson also had a hit
and RBI.
Pirate players celebrate after a win over Cumberland during the regional semifinal game held
on Wednesday, May 25. – Photo by Becky Strabel
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L E A D E R
S P O R T S
Unity baseball playing for regional championship
Saints season ends
with 4-1 loss to TL/C
ball to center to score the Saints first run
of the game, but that would be it for St.
Croix Falls, as the offense sputtered and
TL/C managed to hang on for the win.
The Saints finished the season second
9-4 in the West Lakeland Conference and
14-7 overall. They graduate three seniors
including Leahy, Jake Johnson and John
Petherbridge.
Unity 4, Cumberland 2
BALSAM LAKE – Solid pitching and
timely hitting helped the Unity baseball
team hold off the Cumberland Beavers in
the regional semifinal Tuesday, May 31.
The win helped the Eagles advance to the
regional championship game against Turtle Lake/Clayton, a tough West Lakeland
team that split the regular season with
the Eagles. One of the only two losses in
the conference came against TL/C. The
regional championship game was played
Wednesday, June 1, as the Leader had already gone to press.
Against Cumberland, it was a big night
for pitcher Nathan Heimstead, who allowed just two hits and one earned run
through seven innings with one walk and
six strikeouts.
“Heimstead has been just outstanding
the last few weeks. He had his scoreless
inning streak snapped at 20 innings in the
fourth. Pretty impressive run for him,”
said Unity coach Matt Humpal.
The Eagles biggest inning came in the
bottom of the second with a leadoff single
down the left-field line by Brett Nelson.
Two Cumberland errors helped get two
runs across in the inning but an RBI double deep to left by Phillip Sorensen helped
spark the Eagles as they held on to a 3-0
lead until the top of the fourth. The Eagles
had one error that led to at least one of
the Beavers runs, but Unity got an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth thanks
to an RBI double by Cody Ince. It was
a run the Eagles needed as they headed
into the seventh inning, only providing
Heimstead with three hits in the game.
Wyatt Stenberg had one of the three hits
Unity’s Nathan Heimstead had a solid outing against Cumberland Tuesday, May 31, in the Eagles regional semifinal win. Heimstead allowed just two hits with six strikeouts and one walk
through seven innings. – Photos by Marty Seeger
for Unity along with the doubles by Sorensen and Ince.
“We took some quality at bats throughout the game but couldn’t buy a hit. Hopefully these swings even out tomorrow night,” Humpal said.
TL/C 4, St. Croix Falls 1
ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Falls
fell in a regional semifinal game against
Turtle Lake/Clayton, Tuesday, May 31,
effectively ending the Saints season in a
4-1 game.
The first two runs for TL/C went unearned against Saints starting pitcher
Brady Leahy, and the Saints had trouble
getting their offense going, trailing 2-0
through four innings.
In the bottom of the fifth the Saints finally broke out of their offensive funk as
Jameson Kahl led the inning off with a
single. Jake Murphy and Josh Skallet both
followed up with singles and suddenly
the Saints were in business with the bases
loaded and nobody out. Spencer Langer
came up to bat and launched a long fly
Jake Murphy gets back to first safely after
hitting a single in the bottom of the fifth inning
of the regional semifinal game against Turtle
Lake/Clayton Tuesday, May 31.
Brett Nelson of
Unity got the bottom of the second
inning started with
a single down the
left-field line. The
Eagles would get
three runs in the
inning, but Nelson’s single was
just one of only
three Unity hits in
the regional semifinal Tuesday, May
31.
Jake Johnson of St. Croix Falls manages to get the tag down for the out on a Turtle Lake/Clayton base runner hoping to steal second on Tuesday, May 31.
Three West Lakeland teams fall in regional opener
Cumberland 3, Webster 1
CUMBERLAND – The Webster baseball season came to an end at Cumberland
during the opening round of the WIAA
regionals on Thursday, May 26.
Webster starter Jack Washburn pitched
a solid five innings allowing no earned
runs on one hit with five walks and 10
strikeouts. The Tigers had a productive
third inning as Trenton Wols led off with
a single and had a pair of stolen bases,
eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly to
put Webster on top 1-0. An error-prone
bottom half of the third inning proved
the difference maker in the game, however, as the Tigers racked up as many as
four errors in the inning, which led to the
Beavers only runs in the game. A leadoff
single to start the inning was the Beavers
only hit in the game.
The Tigers produced five hits in the
game including Austin Spafford, who
went 2 for 4, while Wols, Jordan Larson
and Caleb Pardun had Webster’s other
three hits. Trevor Gustafson also pitched
for Webster allowing no hits with one
walk and a strikeout in the final inning.
Webster finishes the season 7-7 in the
West Lakeland and 12-11 overall.
TL/C 14, L/F 8
CLAYTON – The Turtle Lake/Clayton baseball team ended Luck/Frederic’s
season in the opening round of the WIAA
regionals on Thursday, May 26.
L/F held the edge through 3-1/2 innings, leading 5-2 after two innings and
6-3 heading into the bottom of the fourth
when TL/C tied the game 6-6. TL/C had
two big rallies late in the game, scoring
four runs in the fifth and another four
runs in the sixth for the win.
The game featured four TL/C errors
and three from L/F. Austin Hamack led
the L/F offense going 3 for 3 with two
RBIs and two runs scored. Derek Rennicke knocked in two runs on one hit,
and Roman Poirier, Parker Steen and Kyle
Olson each had a hit. Steen also drove in
one run.
Poirier started on the mound for L/F,
going just over four innings with two
strikeouts and six walks, with four hits.
Hamack finished the game with two
strikeouts, five walks and six hits.
L/F ended the season 7-7 in conference
play and 9-12 overall.
St. Croix Falls 12, Grantsburg 2
CLAYTON – St. Croix Falls lived to play
another day after jumping on Grantsburg
early and holding the Pirates to one hit
through five innings Thursday, May 26.
The Saints ended the Pirates season in the
opening round of the WIAA regionals,
getting 12 runs on 11 hits, scoring three
runs in the opening inning, five runs in
the third and another four in the fourth.
The Pirates only two runs of the game
came in the top of the fifth inning on a
two-run double by Bryce Roufs.
Brady Leahy led the Saints on the
mound with a complete game, allowing
the two hits with six strikeouts and no
walks.
Tyler Henk led the Saints offense scoring three times. He was 3 for 4 with three
RBIs, and Jameson Kahl drove in two runs
on two hits. Alex Johnson had one hit and
drove in two runs, and Leahy, Jake Johnson and John Petherbridge each had a hit
in the win. Leahy’s hit was a double and
Johnson tripled.
Grantsburg finished the season 6-9 in
conference play and 7-13 overall. The
Saints win helped them get a regional
semifinal matchup at home against Turtle
Lake/Clayton Tuesday, May 31.
S P R I N G
L E A D E R
S P O R T S
Webster to compete in six events at state
COLFAX – The Webster Tigers track
team is sending several athletes to the
state track meet this week who will be
competing in six different events. Webster competed in the Division 3 sectional
meet in Colfax last Thursday, May 26,
among roughly 30 other teams. The boys
took sixth overall and will see two athletes in throwing events including senior
Grant Preston in the discus. Preston took
third overall with a throw of 139-10, and
just missed qualifying in the shot put
with a fifth-place finish. Kaitlyn Moser
will be competing at state in the shot put
after taking second place with a throw of
36-03.75.
Volunteer throwing coach Jeff Postler
said during the meet that in his 40 years
of coaching, (39 in Webster) he has never
taken two throwers to the state tournament. Postler said he is retiring from
coaching after this season.
In the girls pole vault, Sadie Koelz
earned a spot at state with her third-place
finish and vault of 9 feet.
“She had some nice attempts at 9-6. It
would have been nice to clear that, but
it will have to wait a week,” said Tigers
Sadie Koelz is heading to state in the pole vault after taking third at sectionals in Colfax on
Thursday, may 26. – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted
Grant Preston of Webster earned a trip to
sectionals in the discus.
Kaitlyn Moser of Webster
is heading to state in the shot
put after taking second at the
sectional in Colfax on Thursday, May 26. – Photo by Robyn
Formanek
Andrew Ruiz finished strong at sectionals
and will compete in three events at state including the 3,200-meter run, above, where he
took second.
coach Roy Ward.
Junior Andrew Ruiz will get the chance
to compete in three different events, including the 1,600-meter run in which he
won the sectional championship with a
time of 4:38.93. At one point in the race,
Ruiz was sitting in seventh place and was
in fourth in the final lap before cruising
into first place. He also took second in the
3,200-meter run with a time of 10:25.77.
Ruiz is also part of the 4x800-meter relay
team that will be competing at state,
which includes Mason Schaaf, Hunter
Erickson and Joseph Formanek. The team
placed fourth overall with a season-best
time of 8:38.11.
“The 4x800 was exciting,” Ward said.
“We switched the order up hoping Andrew could take it down a notch and
conserve for his mile and two mile. Well,
the order worked out great, but the team
(Joey, Mason and Hunter) needed Andrew to pick up a couple of spots and
he did. Joey ran a nice split putting us
in a good position. Mason did a great
job fighting to keep us in the qualifying
position. Freshman Hunter continued to
amaze us with his performance.”
Siren’s Ashlee Rightman heading to state track
COLFAX – Siren senior Ashlee Rightman will be the lone athlete representing
the Dragons at the state track meet this
week after taking fourth place in the triple
jump at the Division 3 Colfax sectional
Thursday, May 26. Rightman competed
in four events at sectionals, and her performance in the triple jump, with a distance of 34-01, was enough to qualify in
the event, which was a close competition.
The first-place finisher had a distance of
35-02.50.
Rightman came close to qualifying
to state in the high jump with a seventh-place finish, as well as the long jump
with a fifth-place distance of 16-03. The
first-place finisher in the long jump had
a distance of 16-10.75, which featured another close event.
Rightman and Julia Cederberg, Jade
Horstman and Abby Kosloski took 10th
in the 4x200-meter relay. The Siren boys
4x200-meter relay team was 12th with
members Steven Pruitt, Dolan Highstrom, Derek Highstrom and Neil Oustigoff. Oustigoff also competed in the high
jump where he took sixth with a height
of 5-10.
Complete results and times can be
found on the Web at wiaawi.org, as well
as the state track time schedule.
Siren senior Ashlee Rightman will get to compete in the triple jump at the state meet in La
Crosse this weekend. She was fourth in the event Thursday, May 26, at the Division 3 Colfax
sectional. – Photos by Marty Seeger
Tanner Lee of Siren tosses the discus at
the Colfax sectional, where he placed seventh
overall.
S P R I N G
L E A D E R
S P O R T S
Delia Labatt heading to state in three events
Hallie Jensen,
John Chenal get
through to state
COLFAX – Grantsburg’s Delia Labatt is
heading to state in three different events
after her performance last week at the
Division 3 sectional in Colfax Thursday,
May 26. Labatt was the sectional champion in the 100-meter dash with a time
of 12.52 seconds and was second in the
200-meter dash with a time of 25.83 seconds. She also competed in a tight 400meter dash race with a third-place time of
58.69 seconds. The first-place finisher in
the event had a time of 58.23, and second
place was 58.60 seconds.
Junior Hallie Jensen is heading to state
in the 3,200-meter run after placing third
in the event with a time of 12:01.67. Sophomore John Chenal will be representing
the Pirates in the shot put after taking
second place overall with a throw of 4606. Chenal also finished sixth in the high
jump with a height of 5-10.
Other close finishes included Grantsburg’s 4x800-meter relay, which took
sixth overall, missing state by two places.
Jensen, Gracie Gerber, Violet Ohnstad
and Brittanie Blume finished with a time
of 10:22.43. Gerber also competed in the
800-meter run where she took fifth with a
time of 2:25.26.
Kyle Fagnan finished seventh in the
100-meter dash, missing state by three
places with a time of 11.68, and the Pirates
4x100-meter relay team took fifth overall
with Fagnan, Andy Hartshorn, Kevin
Vollendorf and Camilo Volkmann posting a time of 46.63. The 4x400-meter relay
team also finished strong but not enough
for state, in sixth place. Jared Peltier, Vollendorf, Nate McKinley and Gauge Premo-Blume finished with a time of 3:43.33.
Pirates sophomore John Chenal
qualified to state in
the shot put with a
second-place finish
and throw of 46-06.
Delia Labatt of Grantsburg qualified for three events at
state including the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dash. She was
first in the 100, second in the 200 and third in the 400-meter
dash at sectionals in Colfax on Thursday, May 26.
Hallie Jensen of Grantsburg, far right, is heading to
state in the 3,200-meter run. She took third overall at
the Colfax sectional.
St. Croix Falls competing in three events at state track
MEDFORD – The Saints track team will
be sending athletes to the state track meet
in three different events after competition
at the Division 2 WIAA sectional held in
Medford on Thursday, May 26.
Two girls relay teams, the 4x200 and
4x400, are heading to state track in La
Crosse. The 4x200-meter relay team took
third overall at sectionals with a time of
1:46.56. Only the top four teams qualify
for state in each event. The 4x200 includes
Alaina Driscoll, Sophie Klein, Ruthie
Stewart and Grace Klein. The 4x400-meter
relay team includes Grace Klein, C.J. Basacker, Stewart and Sophie Klein, which
also finished in third place with a time of
4:03.03.
Sophie Klein will also race in the 400meter dash after taking third overall with
a time of 1:00.50.
The Saints 4x800-meter relay team
nearly qualified for state, with a fifth-place
finish. Addie McCurdy, Autumn Hansen,
Basacker and Anna Klein finished with a
time of 10:16.81. The Saints 4x100-meter
relay team took seventh overall.
Sophomore Bille Webb just missed
a shot at state in the pole vault with a
fifth-place, three-way tie height of 9 feet.
Freshman Anja Erickson also competed in
the pole vault and took 11th place with a
height of 8 feet.
For complete results and upcoming
time schedules for the state track meet
visit wiaawi.org.
Two girls relay teams from St. Croix Falls will compete at state including the 4x200 and 4x400. – Photos by John Reed
Saints sophomore Bille Webb just missed state by taking fifth place
overall in the pole vault at the Medford sectional Thursday, May 26.
Frederic/Luck track season ends at sectionals
MEDFORD – Frederic/Luck track athletes ended their seasons, and for some,
their high school athletic careers at the
Division 2 sectional held in Medford on
Thursday, May 26.
For seniors Maddie Joy, Chris Pouliot
and Nicole Nelson, it was their final high
school competitions with Joy competing
in the discus, and falling short of state by
three places with a throw of 110-02. Only
the top four in each event advance to
state, and Joy took seventh overall.
Pouliot competed in the long jump and
finished 11th overall, with a distance of
18-04.25.
Nelson competed in both the 100- and
200-meter dash. She fell one place short
of state in the 100-meter dash with a time
of 12.99 seconds. In the 200-meter dash,
Nelson placed seventh overall with a time
of 26.77 seconds.
Sophomore Lindsay Mattson competed
in the triple jump and took 12th overall
with a distance of 31-04.
S P R I N G
L E A D E R
S P O R T S
Sectional track at a glance
Raelin Sorensen of Unity competes in the high jump at Colfax on Thursday, May 26. Sorensen tied for first place in the
event and is heading to state.
Unity senior Erik Peterson competed in the discus at the
Colfax sectional Thursday, May 26.
Sam Nelson of Webster, far right, gets an early lead in the 1,600meter run at Colfax.
Grantsburg’s
Danielle Bertelsen gets set to
race in the 400meter dash at
Colfax. – Photos
by Marty Seeger
unless otherwise
noted
Nathan Cousins, Jesse Vlasnik and Logan Jensen of Unity shake hands with
ABOVE, BELOW and BELOW RIGHT: GrantsWebster’s Joseph Formanek after a hard race in the 800-meter run at Colfax.
burg’s 4x100-meter relay team finished fifth
overall at the sectional in Colfax.
Joseph Formanek of Webster bursts out in front at Colfax.
Webster track athletes and their coaches are excited to prepare for the upcoming state track meet held in La
Crosse on Friday and Saturday, June 3-4. – Photo by Robyn Formanek
Sophie Klein, far right, of St. Croix Falls raced to a third-place finish in the
400-meter dash at the Division 2 sectional held in Medford on Thursday, May
26. – Photo by John Reed
S P R I N G
L E A D E R
S P O R T S
Jordan Knutson heading to state golf tournament
Luck/Frederic,
Grantsburg
teams end season
at sectionals
high school career at the Marathon sectional while competing as an individual.
Qualle finished with a 109 and was 63rd
among the overall standings.
The other lone individual competing on
Tuesday was Tate Fohrenkamm of Webster, who was competing as an individual
at the Division 2 sectional at Lake Wissota
Golf Course. Fohrenkamm tied with six
other golfers for a score of 80, and was
16th place in the overall standings.
MARATHON – Senior Jordan Knutson
of Grantsburg is heading to the state golf
tournament in Madison for the third time
in his high school career, after finishing
fourth in the overall standings at the sectional tournament held at the Pine Valley
Golf Course in Marathon Tuesday, May
31. Knutson shot a score of 80 on the 18hole course, with a 39 on the front nine
and 41 on the back nine.
Only the top three individuals, who
are not already part of a qualifying team
earn the chance to compete as an individual at state. The top two teams out of the
12 competing on Tuesday included firstplace Spring Valley with a score of 326,
and Eleva-Strum with 341. Only the top
two teams advance to state, and Grantsburg finished 10th overall with a score of
377.
Jared Lee scored an 84 for the Pirates and was 12th in the overall standings. Joey Duncan scored 97, and Paul
MacKean and Colt Lien each had 116.
The Luck/Frederic golf team also
ended their season at sectionals in Marathon, while taking sixth overall in a
tie with Birchwood with a score of 370.
Austin Rowe led the team with a score
of 86, followed by Derek Steele, 93, Brant
Rowe, 95, Ethan Alexander, 96, and Beau
Brenizer, 99.
Unity senior Marcus Qualle ended his
For the third time in his high school career,
Grantsburg’s Jordan Knutson is heading to
the state golf tournament in Madison. He shot
an 80 at the Division 3 sectional tournament in
Marathon Tuesday, May 31. – Leader file photo
LEADER SPORTS
SCOREBOARD
BASEBALL
Lakeland-West Standings
Team
Conf.
Unity
12-2
St. Croix Falls
9-4
Turtle Lake/Clayton
8-3
Webster 7-7
Luck/Frederic
7-7
Grantsburg
6-9
Shell Lake
4-8
Siren
0-12
SOFTBALL
Overall
19-3-2
14-7
10-3
12-11
9-12
7-13
7-8
0-12
Scores
Thursday, May 26 (Regionals)
Cumberland 3, Webster 1
Turtle Lake/Clayton 14, Luck/Frederic 8
St. Croix Falls 12, Grantsburg 2
Tuesday, May 31 (Regional semifinals)
Unity 4, Cumberland 2
Turtle Lake/Clayton 4, St. Croix Falls 1
BOYS GOLF
Upcoming
Monday-Tuesday, June 6-7
Division 3 state golf tournament at Madison
(Grantsburg’s Jordan Knutson)
FALUN CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Standings
Scores
Tuesday, May 24
Trade Waters 15, Trade Lake Baptist 10
Bethany Lutheran 11, Falun/Grace Baptist 8
Calvary Covenant 21, West Sweden 9
Thursday, May 26
New Hope 20, Siren Assembly 11
Faith Lutheran 24, Crosswalk Free 4
Lakeland-West Standings
Team
Conf.
Grantsburg
14-1
Turtle Lake/Clayton
13-2
Cameron
11-4
Shell Lake
7-4
St. Croix Falls
5-8
Frederic/Luck
2-10
Unity
3-11
Webster/Siren
1-9
Overall
24-2
19-2
13-6
10-4
7-11
3-14
3-13
1-11
Scores
Wednesday, May 25
Grantsburg 10, Cumberland 0
Friday, May 27 (Regional championship)
Grantsburg 7, Phillips 1
Tuesday, May 31 (Sectional semifinal)
Grantsburg 15, Chequamegon 0
Upcoming
Wednesday, June 1 (Regional championship)
5 p.m.
Turtle Lake/Clayton at Unity
Team
Trade Waters
Bethany Lutheran
Calvary Covenant
New Hope
Faith Lutheran
Crosswalk Free
Trade Lake Baptist
Falun/Grace Baptist
West Sweden
Siren Assembly
Scenes from Grantsburg’s
sectional semifinal
win over Chequamegon
Overall
1-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-1
Claire Palmquist of Grantsburg slides into home on a
close play at the plate against
Chequamegon Tuesday, May
31. The Pirates won the sectional semifinal in four innings,
15-0, and play Thursday, June
2, for a shot at state. – Photos
by Becky Strabel
Upcoming
Thursday, June 2 (Sectional championship)
4 p.m.
Grantsburg versus Elk Mound or Regis at
Eau Claire Memorial
TRACK & FIELD
Upcoming
Friday and Saturday June 3-4
Division 3 State Meet at La Crosse
(Grantsburg, Siren, Unity, Webster)
Division 2 Sectional at La Crosse
(St. Croix Falls)
SIREN MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE
Team
Wilken’s Resort
Summit Masonry
Hanson Farms
Chell Well
True Quality Auto Body
Pour House
Standings
Scores
Wednesday, May 25
Wilkins Resort 6, Hanson Farms 4
Summit Masonry 13, True Quality Auto Body 2
Hanson Farms 15, Pour House 14
Chell Well 22, Summit Masonry 11
Overall
3-0
2-1
2-1
1-2
0-2
0-2
Madeline Duncan slides into
third base against Chequamegon on Tuesday, May 31, at
Grantsburg.
I N T E R- C O U N T Y LE A DE R
OUTDOORS
ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Siren/Webster Rotary Club hosts
annual sporting clay shoot
SIREN –The Siren/Webster Rotary
Club hosted its third-annual sporting clay
shoot fundraiser on Saturday, May 14, at
Coyland Creek in Siren. Eight teams competed in a series of shoots this year and
topped off the event with a flurry shoot
competition. This year’s top team was
from Bremer Bank, who won $100 and
donated it back to the Rotary. Along with
being a fundraiser for the Rotary, it also
helps raise money for Coyland Creek’s
annual Youth in the Outdoors event.
Teams are served lunch after the shoot
and several donated door prizes were
given out. The Rotary and other members
would like to invite other Rotary clubs to
get a team together and join them next
year. More information on the Siren/
Webster Rotary Club can be found at sirenwebsterrotary.org. – submitted
The Siren/Webster Rotary Club fundraiser
also helps raise money for Coyland Creek’s
annual Youth in the Outdoors event.
The Siren/Webster Rotary Club hosted its third-annual sporting clay shoot fundraiser Saturday,
May 14, at Coyland Creek. – Photos submitted
LEFT: A series of shoots took
place at the Siren/Webster Rotary
Club fundraiser, including a flurry
shoot. RIGHT: The fundraiser had
several door prizes for participants.
High school trap teams, individuals, preparing for state competition
LEADER LAND – Local high school
trapshooting teams are seeing success
this spring as part of the Wisconsin State
High School Clay Target League. Many of
the local teams are part of the league and
fit into one of the seven different conferences. The Frederic trap team has as many
as six boys and girls who are among the
top 10 shooters in their conference, as
teams start getting prepared for the upcoming state tournament, which will
include more than 40 other high school
teams and more than 800 participants.
The state event is scheduled for Saturday,
June 11, at the WTA shooting complex in
Rome, Wis.
The league began in early April with
over 1,000 students from across the state,
and 46 total Wisconsin High School
teams. According to wiclaytarget.com,
it’s one of the fastest growing activities in
Wisconsin schools.
Area teams are included in one of
the seven conferences in this part of the
state. Frederic is part of Class A, Conference 6. Student athletes in the top 10
boys include Brant Mcleod with a conference-leading average of 21.90. Alex
Daeffler is also among the top 10 with
an average of 20.60. Tiffany Brown and
Alexis Mcleod carry the top two averages
among the girls shooters, with 19.90 and
19.30 respectively. Emily Amundson is
also among the top 10 with an average of
16.60, and Casey Thaemert carries an average of 15.20.
In Class A, Conference 5, Siren’s Russell
Cook has an average of 21.70. Unity’s Carter Hanson has a 21.50 average, and teammates Casey Brune and Vincent Cloutier
have averages of 21.10 and 20.70 respectively. Siren’s Ben Kopecky is among the
top 10 as well with 20.30.
Among the girls in the top 10 of the
Class A, Conference 5 category is Reagan
Sorensen with 18.20. Michelle Dalsveen of
Siren carries a 15.80 average, and Unity’s
Megan Glenna is in the top 10 with 14.80.
The top 10 boys in the Class A, Conference 7 category include Jarett Dowd of St.
Croix Falls with 23.20. For the girls, Lyndsey Nelson of St. Croix Falls has the No. 2
average with 17.90. – with information from
wiclaytarget.com
Natural Resources Board approves
2016 deer harvest quotas and season structure
MADISON – The Wisconsin Natural
Resources Board approved deer hunting
season framework and antlerless deer
quotas for 2016 at its Wednesday, May
25, meeting in Madison.
Final season framework reflects recommendations from county deer advisory
councils - 2016 marks the second year
these councils have played a key role in
Wisconsin’s deer management efforts. In
addition to direct feedback from councils, 5,574 questionnaires were received
during a public input process.
Ten deer management units will not
have an antlerless quota (each within
the Northern and Central Forest zones),
while the rest of Wisconsin will have a
quota of 256,775 antlerless deer (compared to 224,735 in 2015). A decrease in
buck-only counties compared to the last
two years (19 in 2014 and 12 in 2015) is a
good indication that councils are seeing
herds rebound in Northern Forest Zone
counties.
The issuance of bonus deer hunting
permits, in addition to farmland zone permits included with each deer hunting license, will include 22,775 permits valid on
public access lands (compared to 18,450
in 2015) and 136,875 permits valid on private lands (compared to 125,375 in 2015).
As a reminder, bonus antlerless permit
sales for the forest zones begin Monday,
Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. Central Farmland
Zone permits will go on sale Aug. 16, and
Southern Farmland Zone bonus permits
will be made available Aug. 17.
A holiday hunt will be held in 13 counties and provide for an additional antlerless-only opportunity for firearm hunters
from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. In addition, junior
license holders in Ashland, Sawyer and
Forest counties will not be allowed to
harvest antlerless deer - these councils
exercised their right to submit this recommendation in an effort to encourage
increased herd growth.
To receive email updates and other information regarding deer hunting and
season structure in Wisconsin, visit dnr.
wi.gov and select the email icon near the
bottom of the page for subscribe for updates for DNR topics. Follow the prompts
and select white-tailed deer within the
hunting list.
The department’s deer hunting Web
page will be updated within the coming
weeks with a number of helpful resources
regarding hunting 2016 quotas and season framework. For more information, including an updated carcass tagging FAQ,
search keyword deer. – from dnr.wi.gov
MINUTES OF THE
sen/Masters) to confirm the Administrator’s appointments as noticed on the
meeting notice/approved agenda. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Persons appointed by the Administrator:
Paul Kuhlman to Gandy Dancer Trail Commission
William Johnson to West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Dr. Arne Lagus, Dr. David Markert, Pamela DeShaw and Bill Alleva to
Health & Human Services Committee
Dale Wood to Environmental Services Committee.
POLK COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
MAY 17, 2016 - 6 p.m.
RESOLUTION 22-16
Chairman Johansen called the regular May 17, 2016, meeting of the Polk
County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Johansen recognized the County Clerk for purposes of receiving
evidence of proper notice. The County Clerk stated that the notice of meeting
was properly posted in three public buildings, published in a legal newspaper
in accordance with Wisconsin Statute Section 985.02 and posted on the
county website the week of May 9, 2016. In addition, the Office of the County
Clerk distributed on May 6, 2016, copies of such notice of meeting and proposed resolutions to supervisors in accordance with Article 3, Section 2 of the
County Board Rules of Order.
The County Board received the verbal opinion of Corporation Counsel that
the initial advance written meeting notice, posted and published, as described
by the Clerk satisfied the applicable provisions of Wisconsin Open Meetings
Law and the applicable procedural provisions of the Polk County Board Rules
of Order. The Board also received from Corporation Counsel the verbal legal
opinion that it would be necessary for the board to act to Suspend the Rules of
Order, pursuant to Article 3, Section 1 (a), to take up the matter of Resolution
22-16 having not been endorsed by either a board member or considered by a
committee prior to action by the county board.
Chairman Johansen recognized the County Clerk for purposes of taking roll
call. 14 members present, Supervisor O’Connell was absent from the meeting.
Also present were Administrator Frey, Corporation Counsel Fuge and County
Clerk Wondra.
Chairman Johansen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Johansen asked for volunteers for the Time of Reflection, none
offered.
Chairman called for a motion to suspend the Rules of Order as provided for by
Article 3, Section 4 to provide for adoption of the agenda with inclusion of Resolution 22-16 as noticed. Motion (Masters/Jepsen) to suspend the Rules pursuant to Article 3, Section 4 to provide for adoption of the agenda with inclusion
of Resolution 22-16 as noticed. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF CARL E. HOLMGREN JR.
TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE
COUNTY OF POLK
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, Carl E. Holmgren Jr. was born on October 21, 1944, in Norfolk,
Virginia, and graduated from Edison High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in
1962; and
WHEREAS, Carl and his loving wife, Sheryl, have lived on Balsam Lake since
1992 and retired to their home on the Balsam Lake Millpond in September
2011; and
WHEREAS, Carl led a full life, devoted to his family, friends and to the service
of country and community; and
WHEREAS, Carl honorably served the United States Navy in Vietnam from
1963 to 1966, worked for the city of Minneapolis for over 30 years; served
two terms on the Polk County Board of Supervisors; and as commissioner for
the Balsam Lake Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District Board, where he also
led the Clean Boats Clean Waters inspection program on Balsam Lake; and
WHERAS, Carl was the instrumental community member who worked to get
the County Road I bridge project constructed to connect the main lake and the
Millpond, providing a legacy the community will be forever thankful; and
WHEREAS, the Balsam Lake Rehabilitation District and the Village of Balsam
Lake would like to put a memorial plaque on County Road I bridge in the village of Balsam Lake to honor Carl E. Holmgren Jr. for his dedicated service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors does hereby support the renaming of the bridge crossing on County
Road I in the village of Balsam Lake to the “Carl E. Holmgren Jr. Memorial
Bridge,” to honor the life and public service of Carl E. Holmgren Jr.
Funding amount: N/A.
Funding source: N/A.
Finance Committee Recommendation: N/A.
Effective date: Upon Passage and Publication.
Submitted to the County Board: May 17, 2016.
Reviewed by: Dana Frey, County Administrator.
Reviewed and approved as to form by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.
At its regular business meeting on May 17, 2016, the Polk County Board of
Supervisors considered and acted on the above resolution, Resolution 2216: Resolution Honoring The Life And Public Service of Carl E. Holmgren Jr.,
as follows: Adopted by a unanimous vote.
Dean Johansen, County Board Chairperson.
Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.
Chairman Johansen called to the floor Resolution 22-16. Motion (Bonneprise/Jepsen) for the County Board to take up and act on Resolution 22-16
without referral to committee as otherwise required pursuant to Article 3,
Section 1(a) of the Polk County Rules of Order. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Johansen called for a motion to approve Resolution 22-16, Resolution Honoring The Life And Public Service Of Carl E. Holmgren Jr. Motion (C.
Nelson/Masters) to approve Resolution 22-16. Supervisors C. Nelson & Masters addressed the resolution. Chairman Johansen called for a voice vote to
approve Resolution 22-16. Motion to approve Resolution 22-16 carried by
unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION 21-16
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ZONING DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE
TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF POLK,
WISCONSIN:
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Croix Falls administers their own Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, paragraph 3 of Wisconsin Statute Chapter 60.62 relating to town
zoning authority, if exercising village powers, reads: “In counties having a county zoning ordinance, no zoning ordinance or amendment of a zoning ordinance
may be adopted under this section unless approved by the county board;” and
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Croix Falls adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 1 on August 5, 1965, amended in its entirety on May 12, 1994, and subsequent amendments including the amendment on March 20, 2001; January 16, 2008; February 18, 2009; May 20, 2009; October 21, 2009; March 17, 2010; April 21, 2010;
August 18, 2010; March 16, 2011; April 20, 2011; October 19, 2011; November
16, 2011; August 21, 2013; March 18, 2015; April 15, 2015, March 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls has approved the
attached amendment to their Town Zoning District Map on March 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors must also approve of the
Map Amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the attached Zoning District Map Amendment for the
Town of St. Croix Falls.
Funding amount: N/A.
Funding source: N/A.
Finance Committee Recommendation: N/A.
Effective date: Upon Passage and Publication.
Submitted and sponsored by the Environmental Services Committee: Kim A.
O’Connell, Craig Moriak, Brad Olson, Dale Wood, Warren Nelson and James S.
Edgell.
Supervisors adopted the above-entitled resolution, Resolution 21-16: Resolution To Approve Zoning District Map Amendment For The Town Of St. Croix
Falls, by a simple unanimous voice vote.
Dated this 19th day of May, 2016, at Polk County, Wisconsin.
Chairman Johansen called for a motion to approve the consent agenda as
noticed. Motion (Bonneprise/Luke) to approve the consent agenda consisting
as follows: a. Action to approve as the agenda the meeting notice issued for
the May 17, 2016, meeting; b. Action to approve the minutes from April 19,
2016, meeting; and c. Action to approve on consent Resolution 21-16:
Resolution To Approve Zoning District Map Amendment For The Town of St.
Croix Falls. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Time was given for public comment.
Chairman Johansen presented his monthly report. Administrator Frey presented his monthly report.
Chairman Johansen called to the floor the noticed discussion regarding appointments of commissioners to the Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District
Board. Chairman Johansen recognized Supervisor Moriak who serves as vice
chair of the Environmental Services committee, for the purposes of receiving
clarification of the process being used by said committee in selecting and nominating persons for appointment as commissioners to Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District Boards. The Board received the clarification from Supervisor Moriak on said process of selection and nomination, emphasizing that persons wishing to submit names for Committee nomination should inform the Land
and Water Director Tim Ritten, committee Vice Chair Moriak or committee
Chairman O’Connell and that the committee will review all information submitted when taking up nominations at its next scheduled meeting, June 1, 2016.
Appointments:
Chairman Johansen called to the floor confirmation of the appointments
made by the chairman. Chairman Johansen informed the Board that the name
of Larry Jepsen is be added as persons appointed by the chairman to the
County Board Consortium. Chairman Johansen requested a motion to confirm
the appointments of the chairman as noticed along with the noted addition.
Motion (Bonneprise/W. Nelson) to approve the Chairman’s appointments as
noticed on the meeting notice/approved agenda with the addition of Larry
Jepsen to the County Board Consortium. Motion carried by voice vote.
Persons appointed by the chair:
Larry Jepsen, Jay Luke and Craig Moriak to County Board consortium
Mike Prichard to Gandy Dancer Trail Commission
Larry Jepsen to Northern Region Trail Advisory Council (NoRTAC)
Warren Nelson to Arnell Memorial Humane Society
John Bonneprise to Local Emergency Planning Committee
Dean Johansen, Joe Demulling and Warren Nelson to Aging & Disability
Resource Center Board
Warren Nelson and Craig Moriak to West Central Wisconsin Regional
Planning Commission
Larry Jepsen to WestCAP
Kim O’Connell to Revolving Loan Fund
Jay Luke to CJCC
Craig Moriak to CDBG Consortium
Chairman Johansen called to the floor confirmation of the Administrators appointments as noticed on the meeting notice/approved agenda. Motion (Jep-
RESOLUTION 23-16
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INITIATION OF THE SOAR PROGRAM IN
POLK COUNTY USING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
AWARDED TO WESTCAP INC.
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE POLK COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, WESTCAP Inc. has received Federal monies under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Division of Housing (DOH) for the purpose of
the provision of SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery) services; and
WHEREAS, SOAR is a program for individuals who are homeless or at risk of
being homeless and helps them apply for SSI/SSDI; and
WHEREAS, WESTCAP Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation with one or
more staff members who have been certified by the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health Services as having successfully completed training in the SOAR model; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Polk County Board of Supervisors to adopt
a resolution that authorizes the implementation of SOAR Services and expenditure of CDBG grant monies for such purposes as a condition for the provision of such services to eligible persons who reside in Polk County; and
WHEREAS, Polk County acknowledges, understands and agrees that
WESTCAP Inc. may use CDBG grant funds received from DOH to provide
SOAR services to eligible recipients present in Polk County up to the amount
of available grant funds; and
WHEREAS, no County tax levy is being or will be requested for this program.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors does
hereby approve and authorize the initiation of the SOAR services project as funded through CDBG grant money to eligible persons who reside in Polk County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Polk County Department of Children and Families to work with WESTCAP
Inc. on initiating the project and collaborating with WESTCAP Inc. to provide
SOAR services to eligible recipients within a DOH SOAR program service area.
Funding amount and source: CDBG Grant Monies Awarded WESTCAP.
Finance Committee Recommendation as to Appropriation: N/A.
Effective date: Upon Passage.
Date Submitted to County Board: May 17, 2016.
Submitted and sponsored by the County Health and Human Services Board:
John Bonneprise.
Supervisors considered and acted on the above resolution, Resolution 2316: Resolution To Authorize Initiation Of The SOAR Program In Polk County
Using Community Development Block Grant Funds Awarded To WESTCAP
Inc. as follows: Adopted by a unanimous vote.
Chairman Johansen called for a motion to approve Resolution 23-16, Resolution to Authorize Initiation of the SOAR Program in Polk County Using Community Development Block Grant Funds Awarded to WESTCAP Inc. Motion
(Jepsen/Moriak) to approve Resolution 23-16. Supervisor Jepsen addressed
the resolution. Chairman Johansen called for a voice vote to approve
Resolution 23-16. Motion to approve Resolution 23-16 carried by unanimous
voice vote. Resolution adopted.
Motion (Bonneprise/Masters) to adjourn. Motion carried by unanimous voice
vote. Chairman Johansen declared meeting adjourned 7:05 p.m.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF POLK
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I, Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk for Polk County, do hereby certify that the
foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the County Board
Proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors Session held on May 17,
2016.
Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk
HELP WANTED/FOR RENT/NOTICES
Application for retail “Class A”
license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages, to the Town Board of
the Town of Oakland, Burnett
County, Wisconsin, the undersigned:
TSGC LLC
Agent - Tim McIntyre
Hereby applies for a “Class A”
and Intoxicating Liquor License
2017.
DBA: Oakland Store
Located at 28202 Hwy. 35
Danbury, Wis., Sec. 21-40-16
Dated May 25, 2016
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Town of Oakland
WNAXLP
BIDS WANTED - TOWN OF SIREN
The Town of Siren is seeking warm blacktop bids beginning at
the intersection of Lind Road and Herman Johnson Road and
ending at Tyler Road. Approximately 3/4 mile. The warm blacktop must be 2” compacted by 20’ wide. Sealed bids will be
opened on June 9, 2016, at the Siren Town Hall at 6:45 p.m. The
township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Must have proof of insurance. For more information, call DuWayne Wiberg at 715-349-2231 or Scott Abbott at 715-790-8554.
Mary Hunter, Clerk
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- SENIOR LIVING IMMEDIATE OPENING
THE FRANDSEN APARTMENTS
Brand-new, 1-BR unit
750
$
/mo.
All utilities included except phone & electric.
Lawn care/snow removal included.
South First Street, Luck, WI
Call Kyle At 715-566-3432
641948
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Located one block off Main St.
Close to library, clinic & shopping.
2-BR Apartment
Downtown St. Croix Falls
$
/month
500
Available June 1
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal
to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, or national origin, or
an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing
custody of children under 18.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real
estate which is in violation of the
law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination
call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.
Water, sewer and garbage included.
On-site laundry.
Background check.
First month’s rent, last month’s rent and
damage deposit. $1,500 to move in.
612-280-7581
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING
St. Peter’s
Lutheran Cemetery
Association
Monday, June 6, 2016
at St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church
7:30 p.m.
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BIDS WANTED
The Town of Laketown is seeking sealed bids:
To chip seal Sunset Drive and 190th Street from N. to
265th Ave.
To double chip seal 216th Street.
To wedge and overlay 300th Ave. and 204th Street.
The town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Bids are due by June 28, 2016.
For more information, call Merle Larson at 715-648-5557.
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Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk
HELP WANTED
Weekend Bartender
Apply In Person - Days
POSITION OPENING
BON TON TAVERN
11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
5 Days A Pay Period
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER
SPECIAL MEETING
APPLE RIVER TOWN HALL
612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Range, Wisconsin
Monday, June 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
PART-TIME COOK
Apply Or Pick Up Application At
623 S. 2nd Street., Luck, WI 54853
EOE
647948
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United Pioneer Home
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Grantsburg School District
Job Title:
H.R. Contact:
Contact Phone:
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Requirements
How to Apply:
Employer:
Job Address:
Website:
Description
School Social Worker/Counselor
Elizabeth Olson
715-463-2320
60% - 100% FTE School Social Worker/Counselor for Nelson
Primary and Grantsburg Elementary schools.
Wisconsin Certification Required: Certification 50 School
Social Worker or 54 School Counselor.
Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive
learning environment for all students and a firm belief that all
students can learn and be successful. They must also have
exceptional communication skills and be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers and administration.
The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and community resource agencies is essential.
Submit letter of application, resume, email address, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts
and a copy of license. As soon as qualified applicants apply we
will begin the interview process. We will continue to accept
applications until the position is filled.
Grantsburg School District
Attn: Elizabeth Olson, Principal
475 E. James Ave.
Grantsburg, WI 54840
Same as the employer address.
http://www.gk12.net.
Grantsburg School District is a PK-12 School System of 1,000
students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over
an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located
on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of
Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.
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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212 Main St. S. • Luck, WI
NOTICE
TOWN OF
MILLTOWN
Monthly Board
Meeting
Monday, June 13,
at 7 p.m.
Milltown Fire Hall
Virgil Hansen, Clerk
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Ike Walton Lodge Now, Inc.
Agent Marion Obszarny
2017.
Ike Walton Lodge
7861 Birch St.
Danbury, Wis.
Dated May 25, 2016
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Town of Oakland
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FOR RENT
647787
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
LAND ACQUISITION Town Board proposes to the public, the
purchase of 2 parcels of land without buildings, directly bordering the existing town property to the east.
Regular Monthly Board Meeting Immediately Follows Special
Meeting.
See townofappleriver.com and local postings for agenda items
Lisa Carlson, Town Clerk, 715-768-5002
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HELP
WANTED
Part-Time Waitress
Weekdays & Weekends
Part-Time Dishwasher
Weekends
Apply In Person
BEAN’S COUNTRY
GRIDDLE
644774
Frederic
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for retail “Class C”
license to sell wine, to the Town
Board of the Town of Oakland,
Burnett County, Wis., the undersigned:
Laura A. Forrest
Hereby applies for a “Class C”
Wine License from July 1, 2016,
to June 30, 2017.
DBA: Lolly Pop’s Nautical
Getaway
Dated May 25, 2016
647965
Deanna J. Krause, Clerk
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Town of Oakland
WNAXLP
WANTED
TO RENT OR
RENT WITH
OPTION TO BUY
3 BR or + house in
St. Croix Falls.
Reasonable.
Phone:
715-483-9898
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages, to the Town Board of the
Charles Henry Anderson
July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.
Yellow Lake Golf Course
7768 Cty. Rd. U
Danbury, WI 54830
Dated May 25, 2016
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Town of Oakland
WNAXLP
license to sell intoxicating liquors
and fermented malt beverages,
to the Town Board of the Town
of Oakland, Burnett County,
Wisconsin, the undersigned:
Big Water Properties LLC
Agent - Angela Johnson
July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.
DBA - Bump’s Bar
27625 Log Gables Rd.
Webster, WI
Dated May 25, 2016
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Town of Oakland
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
RND Inc.
Agent - Dawn Nelson
2017.
DBA: Gandy Dancer Saloon
7576 County Rd. U
Danbury, Wis.
Dated May 25, 2016
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Town of Oakland
WNAXLP
KCB Fox, LLC
Agent Kevin Belland
2017.
DBA: Fox Run Golf Course
27536 State Rd. 35
Webster, Wis.
Dated May 25, 2016
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NOTICE - SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT
TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETINGS
Luck School District
COACHING POSITIONS
2016 - 2017
Position: Luck School District is accepting applications for
the positions of:
The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board
Meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting
will be held at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the
Sanitary District Meeting, the Town of Siren will hold their
monthly Board Meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. The agenda
will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary
Hunter, Clerk.
Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119
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HEAD VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH
Qualifications Necessary: Candidates will possess effective coaching techniques, strategies and skills, an understanding of fundamentals of all areas of the sport they are
applying for. Candidates will have the ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with other
coaches, school administrators, athletes and parents.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, up to
three current letters of recommendation, reference list
and district application (www.lucksd.k12.wi.us), and any
supporting credentials to:
Chuck Holicky - Athletic Director
[email protected]
Luck High School
810 S. 7th Street
Luck, WI 54853
Position Open Until Filled
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
The Luck School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status,
sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
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You must complete an online application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements,
application and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us. Employment Opportunities, AA/EEOC
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for Class A
Retailer’s License to sell
Fermented Malt Beverages.
To the town board of the
Town of Meenon, Burnett
County, Wisconsin. The
undersigned:
Big Mike’s Outdoor
Sports Shop
Michael E. Henricksen
6659 State Road 70
Siren, WI 54872
Hereby makes application
for Class A Retailer’s
License to sell Fermented
Malt Beverages to be used
from July 1, 2016, to June
30, 2017, at the place of
business located at:
6659 State Road 70
Siren, WI 54872
Dated: June 1, 2016
Meenon Town Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
license to the Town Board of the
Michael A. and Jean A.
Waltzing
Hereby apply for a “Class B”
July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.
White-Tail Wilderness
Campground & Tavern
Dated May 25, 2016
Town of Oakland
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
malt beverages. To the Village
Board, Village of Siren, Burnett
County, Wis. The undersigned:
Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a
Dollar General Store #13173
Ron Borgerding, Agent
Siren, WI 54872
8,262-square-foot single-story,
stand-alone building.
Retail Class A Beer License for
the sale of fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1,
2016, to June 30, 2017.
Ann L. Peterson
Village Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
undersigned:
MJKD License LLC d/b/a
Northwoods Crossing Event
Center
Jacob Mangelsen, Agent
23985 State Road 35
Siren, WI 54872
166’x92’ building and sidewalk &
12’ of blacktop on east side of
building.
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
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Village Clerk
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malt beverages.
undersigned:
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of
Wisconsin d/b/a/
Fourwinds Market
Jack Sando, Agent
24133 State Hwy. 35/70
Siren, WI 54872
With premises described as all
of Fourwinds Market property
including surrounding parking lot
with vacant lot.
Retail Class A Beer and Class A
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
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Village Clerk
WNAXLP
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
undersigned:
Kris Allen Peterson an individual d/b/a
Kris’ Pheasant Inn & Sports
Bar
7694 W. Main St.
Siren, WI 54872
Lots 7 through 12 outside patio
and wood and brick building.
2017.
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Ann L. Peterson, Village Clerk
Beer & Class A Liquor License
undersigned:
Indianhead Oil Co. Inc.
d/b/a/
Holiday Stationstore #119
Richard James Mercer, Agent
Siren, WI 54872
With premises described as a
one-story concrete structure with
coolers, display and main sales
area.
Retail Class A Beer & Class A
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2017.
Ann L. Peterson, Village Clerk
NOTICE FOR LRIP BLACKTOP
TOWN OF SIREN
The Town of Siren is seeking warm blacktop bids for approximately 6/10 mile of Doctor’s Lake Road. The warm blacktop
must be 2” compacted by 20’ wide. Sealed bids will be opened
on June 9, 2016, at the Siren Town Hall at 6:45 p.m. The township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Must
have proof of insurance. For more information, call DuWayne
Wiberg at 715-349-2231 or Scott Abbott at 715-790-8554.
Mary Hunter, Clerk
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BIDS WANTED - TOWN OF SIREN
The Town of Siren is seeking warm blacktop bids for approximately 1/4 mile of South Long Lake Road. The warm blacktop
must be 2” compacted by 20’ wide. Sealed bids will be opened
on June 9, 2016, at the Siren Town Hall at 6:45 p.m. The township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Must
have proof of insurance. For more information, call DuWayne
Wiberg at 715-349-2231 or Scott Abbott at 715-790-8554.
Mary Hunter, Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
undersigned:
Paula Jean Fisher &
Chad Daniel Fisher a
partnership d/b/a
Tavern on Main
7695 Main Street
Siren, WI 54872
first floor including garage of
2-story
building
and
enclosed fence, lots 9 & 10 of
Block 1.
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
Village Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
undersigned:
Ten Thousand Pines LLC d/b/a
The Lodge at Crooked Lake
Steve Rohde, Agent
Siren, WI 54872
banquet rooms, stored in adjacent rooms.
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
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Village Clerk
WNAXLP
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt
beverages and intoxicating liquors.
undersigned:
Little Mexico Inc. d/b/a
Galen’s Little Mexico Inc.
Galen Daniels, Agent
23487 State Road 35
Siren, WI 54872
bar & restaurant.
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
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Village Clerk
WNAXLP
APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors. To the
town board of the Town of
Meenon, Burnett County,
Wisconsin. The undersigned:
Clam Lake Hospitality
Group LLC
Chad Imme, President
6699 State Road 70
Siren, WI 54872
for Class B Retail License to
sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors
to be used from July 1,
2016, to June 30, 2017, at
the place of business
located at:
6699 State Road 70
Siren, WI 54872
Dated: June 1, 2016
Meenon Town Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
undersigned:
G & J Adventures, Inc. d/b/a
Adventures
Gary Kannenberg, Agent
7710 Park Street W.
Siren, WI 54872
wood-frame restaurant with
patio.
2017.
Ann L. Peterson
Village Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Application for Class B
Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and
Intoxicating Liquors. To the
Wisconsin.
The
undersigned:
Richard J. Belanger
Midtown Tavern
25196 State Road 35
Siren, WI 54872
sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to be used from July
1, 2016, to June 30, 2017,
at the place of business
located at:
25196 State Road 35
Siren, WI 54872
Dated: June 1, 2016
Meenon Town Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and
Intoxicating Liquors. To the
Wisconsin.
The
undersigned:
Burnett County Lodge
No. 1194
Loyal Order of Moose
7330 State Road 70
Webster, WI 54893
sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to be used from July
1, 2016, to June 30, 2017,
at the place of business
located at:
7330 State Road 70
Webster, WI 54893
Dated: June 1, 2016
Meenon Town Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages
and Intoxicating Liquors.
To the town board of the
Town of Meenon, Burnett
County, Wisconsin. The
undersigned:
Stephen G. Yantes
Yellow River Saloon &
Eatery, LLC
27043 State Highway 35
Webster, WI 54893
for Class B Retail License
to sell Fermented Malt
Beverages and Intoxicating
Liquors to be used from
July 1, 2016, to June 30,
2017, at the place of business located at:
Webster, WI 54893
Dated: June 1, 2016
Meenon Town Clerk
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APPLICATION
FOR LICENSE
Retail License to sell
and Intoxicating Liquors. To
the town board of the Town
of Meenon, Burnett County,
Wisconsin.
The
undersigned:
Fishbowl United
Sportsmen’s Club
P.O. Box 318
25490 Highway 35
Webster, WI 54893
sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors from July 1, 2016, to
June 30, 2017, at the place
of business located at:
Webster, WI 54893
Dated: June 1, 2016
Meenon Town Clerk
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(May 25, June 1, 8)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
POLK COUNTY
CAROL BJORNSTAD, and
VBERNON BJORNSTAD
Plaintiff
and
WILSON MUTUAL
INSURANCE, and
HEALTH PARTNERS
Involuntary-Plaintiffs,
vs.
DARRELL RICHARDSON, and
STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND
CASUALTY INSURANCE
COMPANY
Defendants.
Code: 30101
Case No. 16 CV 138
SUMMONS FOR
PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
TO:
Darrell Richardson
115 South Street West
Amery, Wisconsin 54001
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the plaintiff named
above has filed a lawsuit or
other legal action against you.
WITHIN FORTY (40) days
after June 15, 2016, 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 Circuit Court,
Polk County Judicial Center,
1005 West Main Street, Suite
300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
54810; and Timothy T. Sempf,
Esq., Novitzke, Gust, Sempf,
Whitley & Bergmanis, 314 Keller
Ave. N., Suite 200, Amery,
Wisconsin 54001.
You may have an attorney
help or represent you.
If you do not demand a copy
of the Complaint within forty (40)
days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award
of money or other legal action
requested in the Complaint, and
you may lose your right to object
to anything that is or may be
incorrect in the Complaint. A
judgment may be enforced as
provided by law. A judgment
awarding money may become a
lien against any real estate you
own now or in the future, and
may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: May 19, 2016.
NOVITZKE, GUST, SEMPF,
WHITLEY AND BERGMANIS
Timothy T. Sempf (1019141)
314 Keller Avenue N., Ste. 200
Amery, Wisconsin 54001
Phone: 715-268-6130
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(May 18, 25, June 1)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
POLK COUNTY
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff
vs.
HOWARD M. STREAM JR.,
et al.
Defendants
Case No. 14 CV 237
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 12,
2015, in the amount of
$91,375.18, the Polk County
Sheriff will sell the premises
described below at public auction as follows:
DATE/TIME: June 14, 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:
Lot 154 and part of Lot 153 of
the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk
County, Wisconsin, being a
portion of what was formerly
known as Outlot 136 of the Village of Clear Lake, in Government Lot 4, Section Nineteen
(19), Township Thirty-two (32)
North, Range Fifteen (15)
West, described as follows:
Commencing at the quarter
section post on the East side
of said Section 19; thence
West along the quarter line
running through the center of
said Section 19, 1,629 feet;
thence South 183 feet to the
point of beginning; thence
South 50 feet; thence West 87
feet; thence North 50 feet;
thence East to the point of
beginning, being further described as: Commencing at
the intersection of the West
line of Lot 154 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of
Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, and the South line of
South Street; thence South on
the East line of “C” Street, 200
feet; thence East 87 feet;
thence North 200 feet to the
South line of South Street;
thence West on the South line
of South Street to the point of
beginning. Said land being in
the Village of Clear Lake, Polk
County, Wisconsin.
ADDRESS: 76 S. Avenue W.,
Clear Lake, WI 54005.
TAX KEY NO: 113-00409-0000.
Dated this 8th day of May,
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 creditors’ attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any
information obtained will be
used for that purpose.
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BIDS WANTED
The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for crack seal
coating for 65th Street from County Road E to County
Road I. Sealed bids are to be delivered to the clerk, Jane
Schmidt, 3341 80th Street, Frederic, WI 54837, by 5 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 8, and bids will be opened that evening at 7 p.m. at the monthly board meeting at the town
hall. Certificate of insurance and worker’s compensation
must be furnished. Questions can be addressed to David
Schmidt at the town shop at 715-653-2297 or at 715-5660578. The town reserves the right to reject any and all
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bids.
NOTICES
TOWN OF GEORGETOWN - BID NOTICE
The Town of Georgetown is requesting bid proposals for the
paving of 1.3 miles on 90th Street and Vincent Lake Lane to be
completed by October 1, 2016. We require 2-1/2” compacted
asphalt, 22’ wide. Hot or cold mix will be considered. Please
include asphalt ton in bid proposal. Bids are due by June 15,
2016, for consideration. All proposals can be mailed or
dropped off in a sealed envelope, clearly labeled “Town of
Georgetown Paving Bid 2016,” 1847 100th Street, Balsam
Lake, WI 54810. For information and specifications, Please call
Andy Mangelsen, Town Supervisor, at 715-857-5323.
Bids will be opened and publicly read at the scheduled
monthly town board meeting, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7:00
p.m. Located at: Georgetown Town Hall, 1847 100th Street,
Balsam Lake. Upon acceptance of the bid, the contractor must
submit a schedule of when work will be completed.
The town reserves the right to accept, reject, modify or negotiate any and/or all proposals in the best interest of the Town of
Georgetown.
Kristine Lindgren, Clerk
Town of Georgetown
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NOTICE FOR LRIP
ROADWORK BIDS FOR THE
TOWN OF EUREKA
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Eureka is now
requesting bids.
To resurface 7,725’ of 230th Street from Beede Lake Trail to
210th Avenue. Wedge and resurface with 1.75” of hot mix
asphalt on 10’ travel lanes. Town is to shoulder with 1.5’ gravel
on right and left shoulders. For additional information, contact
Gene Krull, Town Chair, 715-554-4147 or 715-483-9488.
All sealed bids to be clearly marked on envelope ”LRIP Bids.”
Bids are due by June 2, 2016, and must be mailed to Town of
Eureka, 2305 210th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. Bids will
be opened and presented to the Board on Tuesday, June 7,
2016, at 7 p.m., at the Eureka Town Hall, 2395 210th Avenue,
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. The Town of Eureka reserves the
right to accept or reject all bids in the best interest of the Town.
David Anderson, Town Clerk
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POLK COUNTY
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
Deputy - Seasonal Limited Part-time
$18.34/hr
Assigned To Recreation Patrol
Responsible for preventing, detecting and investigating crimes,
apprehending criminals and other violators with primary focus on
Polk County lakes, also responding to emergencies and all other
calls for Law Enforcement services. Successful candidates must
be available Thursday through Sunday throughout the summer
season - additional hours may be available. Must be a certified or
certifiable Wisconsin Law Enforcement officer.
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Deadline to apply: Open until filled
TOWN OF EUREKA
[email protected]
NOTICE OF BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that the following applications have
been received by the Town of Eureka, Polk County, WI, for
renewal of beer and/or liquor licenses for the ensuing year ending June 30, 2017.
CHATEAU ST. CROIX WINERY & VINEYARD LLC, Andrea
Hopper, agent, for a Combination “Class B” beer and liquor
license, 1998A State Road 87, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.
KJ’S EUREKA BAR, INC., Kevin M. Austad, agent, for a
Combination “Class B” beer and liquor license, 2396 210th
Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.
LYN-MARC OF CHISAGO CITY, INC., dba The Edgetown
Tavern, Timothy Buzick, agent, for a Combination “Class B”
beer and liquor license, 2087 State Highway 35, Milltown, WI
54858.
MJS WOLF CREEK BAR LLC, dba Wolf Creek Bar, Jean M.
Smith, agent, for a Combination “Class B” beer and liquor
license, 2387 River Road, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.
Notice is further given that the above license applications will
be acted upon at the regular Town Board meeting scheduled for
Thursday, June 9, 2016, 7 p.m., at the Eureka Town Hall.
David Anderson, Town Clerk
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YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION TO BE
ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at
www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
INVITATION TO BID
HOT/WARM MIX PAVING PROJECT
TOWN OF JACKSON
Overlay: 210th Avenue from State Hwy. 87 to 250th Street.
Scrub seal: Portions of 250th Street and 255th Street.
Wedge: Portions of 255th Street and 215th Avenue.
Crack seal: 200th Avenue from 190th Street to 220th Avenue.
190th Street south from Cty. Rd. G one mile.
190th Avenue between 220th Street and 200th
Street.
160th Street from 223rd Avenue to Cty. Rd. G.
205th Street south from 240th Avenue one mile.
For additional information and specifics, contact Gene Krull,
Town Chair, at 715-554-4147 or 715-483-9488.
All sealed bids are to be marked on envelope “Roadwork
Bids” and are due by June 2, 2016 and must be mailed to
Town of Eureka, 2395 210th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI
54024. Bids will be opened and presented to the Board on
June 7, 2016, at 7 p.m., at the Eureka Town Hall, 2395 215th
Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. The Town of Eureka
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in the best
interest of the Town.
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The Town of Jackson is seeking sealed bids for surfacing
over pulverized asphalt and compacted gravel on the length of
Sweger Road from Brad Road to Mail Road (approximately 1
mile). Paved width shall be 20 feet and compacted blacktop
surface is to be 2.5 inches thick. Contractor to perform final
grading, compacting and moisture content control prior to
applying hot/warm mix surface. Surfacing work is to be coordinated with town representatives and must be completed by
September 1, 2016. Bids are due on June 13, 2016, and will
be opened at the monthly Town Board meeting beginning at
7 p.m. that evening. Valid certificate of insurance must be presented with bids. The Town of Jackson reserves the right to
reject any and all bids or portion thereof, to waive irregularities
or informalities in any bid, and to accept any bid which will best
serve its interests. For more information, contact Roger Larson
at 715-866-7529 or 715-566-0559. Sealed bids should be sent
to Town of Jackson, 4599 Cty. Rd. A, Webster, WI 54893.
ATTN: Sweger Road Bid.
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Village of Frederic
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE OF
POSITION OPENING
Notice is hereby given, that the Village of Frederic Board of
Review will meet at 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in the
conference room at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Road W.,
Frederic, Wisconsin, to hear sworn testimony from property
owners objecting to their assessments pursuant to Sec. 70.47
(7)(aa), (ac), (ad), (ae) and (af) of the Wis. Stats.
If a person refused a reasonable written request by certified
mail of the assessor to view his or her property, that person will
not be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify
to the Board of Review by phone, or to contest the amount of
any assessment of real or personal property.
After the first Board of Review meeting and before the Board
of Review’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 of Review about that person’s objection except at a BOR session.
No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to
the Board of Review by phone or contest the amount of any
assessment, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the
Board of Review, or at least 48 hours before the objection is
heard if the objection is allowed under sub(3)(a), that person
provided to the Board of Review clerk a 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 appealing to the Board of Review, the person must
specify in writing, his or her estimate of the land value and
improvements that he or she is objecting and the person must
specify the information that he or she used to arrive at that estimate.
No person may appeal to the Board of Review, testify to the
Board or Review by phone or object to a valuation; if the assessor or objector made the valuation using the income method; unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual
under state law, that the assessor requests. The municipality or
county must provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses 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 a 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 state law.
Janice Scott, Village Clerk
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECRETARY
Job Description: The Unity School District is looking for an
outgoing, organized individual with a love for children to fill the
position of Elementary School Secretary. This secretary will be
responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks: preparing
and entering data, filing office correspondence and student
records, student registration, student-management systems,
assist teachers whenever possible, greeting visitors, student
scheduling, correspondence for various activities, preparing
reports throughout the year and other office-related tasks. Most
importantly, the secretary will work collaboratively with other
District staff to ensure a safe learning environment for all
students.
Job Qualifications: Applicants with a two-year office/secretarial
technical degree are preferred. A strong working knowledge of
computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), computer
applications and general office procedures is required.
Candidates must be able to: carry out instructions, demonstrate
multitask orientation, be confidential and possess excellent
organizational skills and strong written skills including
proofreading and composing business letters. It is critical that
candidates have positive verbal communication and can
demonstrate flexibility on a regular basis.
Application Procedures: Qualified, interested persons should
apply by sending a letter of application, district application
(available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), resume, transcripts, and three
(3) letters of recommendation to:
Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator
Unity School District
1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North
Balsam Lake, WI 54810 7267
Deadline for Application: June 6, 2016
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Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status,
sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
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THE TOWN OF EUREKA
IS SEEKING BIDS FOR THE
FOLLOWING ROAD PROJECTS
NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE
TOWN OF SIREN
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town
of Siren of Burnett County will be held on Tuesday, June 14,
2016, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall, 7240 South Long
Lake Road. For appointments call 800-721-4157.
Please be advised of the following requirements to appear
before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if
appearing before the Board.
No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of
Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the
amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the
person has refused a reasonable written request by certified
mail of the Assessor to view such property.
After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the
Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to
appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide
information to a member of the board about that person’s
objection except at a session of the Board.
the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment
unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board
or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver
of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by
appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the
meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the
person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as
to whether the person will ask for removal of any board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person
shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of
the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the
person’s objection and specify the information that the person
used to arrive at the estimate.
the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if
that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using
the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor
all of the information about income and expenses, as specified
in the manual under Sec. 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 by order of a court. The information that is
provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that
it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and
copying under Sec. 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.
The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, 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 person may testify by telephone.
Mary Hunter, Clerk
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Town of Siren
ICCPA presents scholarships to eight area graduates
Publisher of Register, Leader
and Advertisers, presents
total of $6,000 to area
graduates
FREDERIC – For the 17th consecutive year, the
Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, which produces the Inter-County Leader and
Washburn County Register newspapers and the
Advertisers, has presented scholarships to graduates at schools in the area.
This year, the cooperative presented $6,000
in scholarships to eight area schools – Frederic,
Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Luck, Shell Lake, St.
Croix Falls and Unity.
ICCPA publishes the only cooperative-owned
weekly newspapers in the nation, the Leader established in 1933 by area farmers who sought a
voice.
The cooperative has presented at least one scholarship to area graduates since 1989. In 1998, the
cooperative began giving its $300 scholarship to
a graduate at each of the seven public schools in
Burnett and Polk counties, and the cooperative’s
board of directors voted that same year to raise the
amount to $750, beginning with the 1999 scholarships.
In 2005 Shell Lake became the eighth area public
school to receive the cooperative’s yearly award.
Recipients of the scholarships are chosen based
on academic excellence, an interest in journalism or photography and on recommendation by
scholarship committees.
Receiving the Inter-County Cooperative Publish-
Sarah Wells
Frederic
Meg Rod
Grantsburg
Brittany Donald
Luck
Hannah Skold
Siren
Natalie Smith
Shell Lake
Madison Eighmy
St. Croix Falls
Raelin Sorensen
Unity
Samantha Culver
Webster
ing Association scholarships this year were Sarah
Wells, Frederic; Meg Rod, Grantsburg, Brittany
Donald, Luck; Hannah Skold, Siren; Natalie Smith,
Shell Lake; Madison Eighmy, St. Croix Falls; Raelin
Sorensen, Unity; and Samantha Culver, Webster.
Members of the cooperative’s board of directors
are Charles Johnson, of Trade Lake, chair; Janet
Oachs of Grantsburg; Ann Fawver, of Luck; Richard Erickson, of Grantsburg; and Merlin Johnson,
of Grantsburg. The manager of the cooperative is
Doug Panek. – Gary King
FROM “THE GREATEST
GENERATION”
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Bun Weathers and Chuck Lutz are members of the greatest generation. Tom Brokaw used this
description of the men who went off to fight in WWII and returned to build the greatest nation in
the world. Their dedication and sacrifice is a debt that cannot be repaid. Weathers and Lutz were
part of the Shell Lake Memorial Day services. – Photo by Larry Samson
Universal 1/4”
Handheld Punch
Universal 3/4”
Tape
Reg. $438
Reg. $349
Each
UNV-74321
Reg. $1420
Clear or Nonglare
Box of 50
UNV-21128 UNV-21129
Universal
3x5 Index
Cards
Reg. $177
Universal 3x3
Self-Stick Notes
Reg. $1564
Pack of 12
UNV-35669
Plain or Ruled
Pack of 100
UNV-47200/
47210
Sale valid through June 24, 2016
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Sheet
Protectors
Each
UNV-83436
INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
303 Wisconsin Ave. N
Frederic, Wis.
715-327-4236
107 N. Washington St.
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
715-483-9008
24154 State Rd. 35N
Siren, Wis.
715-349-2560
11 West 5th Ave. - Lake Mall
Shell Lake, Wis.
715-468-2314
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SUDDENLY ...
SUMMER IS
HERE
A pontoon boat comes in to shore
on a Polk County Lake as the sun sets,
ending another perfect weather day in
Northwest Wisconsin. The Memorial
Day weekend kicks off the tourism season and the weather has cooperated
the past few days with sunny skies and
temperatures in the 70s and 80s. - Photo
by Melissa Ward
CREX
SIGHTINGS
Dale Anderson began Memorial Day with a visit to Crex
Meadows Wildlife Area near
Grantsburg and captured these
images. “The beautiful days are
here and so are the beautiful
birds. Bird-watching lets you
enjoy these wonderful creatures,” noted Anderson. Shown
from left to right are a red-eyed
vireo, a chestnut-sided Warbler
and a golden-winged warbler. Photos by Dale Anderson
Local breaking news @ leadernewsroom.com
AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY • 24138
Ellis Avenue, Siren, WI 54872
Plastic Injection Molding
Full-time & part-time long-term, production
workers for our 2nd & 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)
Contact and/or send resume to Mark Foote
715-349-5591 • [email protected]
TAKE PRIDE IN MANUFACTURING LOCAL PRODUCTS IN A WORLD-RENOWNED MARKET.
WE HOPE TO MAKE YOU A PART OF OUR TEAM!
North States Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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JUNE• 1,INTER-COUNTY
2016 - INTER-COUNTY
LEADER NORTHERN CURRENTS
- NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION
B - PAGE 1
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016
LEADER
• SECTION B
Currents
Stories from the NW Wisconsin community
Students at Luck receive recognition for out-of-the-ordinary
positive behavior and attitude
LUCK - Luck School’s Cardinal Caravan recognizes students in kindergarten through
12th grade who demonstrate out-of-the-ordinary positive behavior and attitude in and
out of the school. Individuals are recognized each quarter. Five Luck students were
selected Cardinal Caravan students for the fourth quarter and were recognized on
Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19. The committee presented Sophie Eder, Lily
Hacker, Sydney Smith, Dominic Caroon and Thomas Gavinski with a cinch bag, balloons, a T-shirt and many gifts and gift certificates from local businesses. - Lori Nelson
Eighth-grade Cardinal Caravan student Lily
Hacker poses with nominating teacher Lori
Nelson. Nelson said, “Lily Hacker will walk
up to another student and ask if she can help
because she has noticed the other student
is struggling. She is eager to help and often
volunteers her services to me or any staff
member who comes into the room. She is
thoughtful and polite to everyone she comes
in contact with.”
Third-grade Cardinal Caravan student
Thomas Gavinski poses with his nominating teacher, Nancy Gill. Gill said, “Thomas
Gavinski is very respectful. He completes his
work and he always does his best work. He is a
thoughtful and kind student to everyone. I have
been impressed with Thomas throughout the
school year with his mature sense of responsibility and his respect and consideration for
others in school and at home.”
Surprised and pleased second-grade Cardinal Caravan
student Sophie Eder poses with her nominating teacher,
Jennifer Carlson. Carlson said, “Sophie Eder constantly
goes above and beyond in the classroom. Her positive attitude and energy radiate to everyone. She is always encouraging others and always has a smile on her face. Sophie’s
attitude and smile are contagious to her classmates and
her teacher.”
Cardinal Caravan Committee members 7-12 Principal Brad Werner, Superintendent Chris
Schultz, Jody Waterman, K-6 Principal Ann Goldbach and Lori Pfaff pose with new recipient
fifth-grader Sydney Smith. Nominating teacher Waterman said, “Sydney Smith is an all-around
polite, dependable, respectful and mature young lady. She works really hard to take care of her
responsibilities. Sydney is always willing to help her fellow classmates or an adult. She is not
afraid to speak her mind to her peers if she knows they are making poor choices. Sydney participates in basketball and volleyball.”
Photos by Lori Nelson
Dominic Caroon, with balloons, poses with Cardinal Caravan Committee members Lori Pfaff, Superintendent Chris Schultz,
Jody Waterman, 7-12 Principal Brad Werner, K-6 Principal Ann Goldbach and nominating teacher Lori Nelson. Nelson said,
“Dominic Caroon not only helps me and other students when asked, he also notices when other students are struggling physically, academically and emotionally, and he is always the first to lend a hand, an ear, shoulder or a hug. He is a great role model
for others.”
WHAT’S INSIDE
Frederic Lions
bike race to
mark 29th year
Paying tribute
to our
veterans
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Memorial Day 2016 • Luck •
Paying tribute to the fallen
Girl Scouts placed poppies for the names of the
fallen.
Badger Girl Erin Engstrand (left) and Badger
Boy Jake Aguado did a joint reading on the importance of remembering what veterans fought
for, from freedom and liberation for women to the
freedom to practice your own religion or non-religion.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary took a moment after the
ceremony for a photo of the day.
Retiring longtime American Legion
Post Commander Bob Clifton has a
long history with Luck School.
LEFT: Boy Scouts retired the colors as
the service wound down.
Photos by Greg Marsten
Legion members gave a ceremonial 21-gun salute to finalize the
Memorial Day service on Monday, May 30.
Memorial Day 2016 • St. Croix Falls •
Legion and Legion Auxiliary members sat in the
front row of the service.
“Proud to be an American”
RIGHT: State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf addressed
Memorial Day crowds at Pleasant Hill Cemetery
on Hwy. 87 and at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery on
Memorial Day. She mentioned the names of local
young men who have given their lives in the name
of freedom over the past several years, including
Daniel Gabrielson of Frederic, Carson Holmquist of
Grantsburg, Jeremy Wolfe of Menomonie and Benjamin Smith of Hudson. Harsdorf became emotional
in citing the importance of remembering those who
gave the ultimate sacrifice, ending her speech by
quoting Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American.”
Photos by Gary King
Scouts took time before the Memorial Day ceremony to read the headstones of
veterans who were laid to rest at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.
Standing in the shadows, Chuck Hutton was
responsible for the playing of taps at the end of
the St. Croix Falls Memorial Day ceremony.
LEFT: Students from St.
Croix Falls High School
sang “The Star-Spangled
Banner” a cappella to
open the Memorial Day
program at St. Croix Falls
Cemetery.
RIGHT: American Legion Post 143 Chaplain
Roger Northquest and
Post Cmdr. John Lebeisle
read the list of war dead
at the Pleasant Hill ceremony.
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The art of tea drinking
y wife loves coffee and I’ll make
M
sure that she has a pot of freshbrewed coffee every morning to start
her day. She loves her coffee strong,
with a touch of cream to top it off. I
can’t imagine the success of Starbuck’s,
all the stuff that they created that made
zillions of dollars. I have never heard
of “latte” till they came around. And to
add a “froth” to the coffee, what in the
world is that? When they first opened,
everyone laughed, saying that it is the
craziest thing. “Selling coffee for 3 bucks
or more? When you can get a cup of
fresh-brewed coffee at McDonald’s for
a quarter? You guys will go bankrupt
in no time flat,” they all said. And here
they are, growing bigger and stronger
every day. And they were everywhere
when we visited China a few years ago.
Yes, in China, a tea-drinking country!
They haven’t invaded this part of Wisconsin yet, thank goodness. But the day
will come soon. Meanwhile, I’ll stick
with my tea.
Tea drinking is an old Chinese tradition that has been around for hundreds
and thousands of years. Fable is that the
Emperor Shennong (who was the master of herbs and medicines) was away
for a bit, while a pot of boiling water
was waiting for his return. Somehow,
the leaves from the trees fell to the brewing pot, and it added to the accent of the
boiling water. The emperor went back
Wok &
roll
Peter H. Kwong
for the water to quench his thirst and
found that this new flavored water was
indeed quite refreshing. And he claimed
that henceforth, all water drank should
have added flavors with tea leaves for
a more pleasant living. And that was
4,200 years ago when it happened.
Yes, everything happens for a reason.
Who would ever know that the plant
of Camellia sinensis will create such
a phenomenon after all these years? I
love drinking tea, it is a ritual every
morning. After serving my wife her
morning coffee, I will boil some water
and then brew my own tea. I’ve learned
to be patient, as in my past life of being
a business consultant, I was always in a
hurry, wanting to know what each situation was, and what I should do to fix
the problems. Rush, rush, rush; quick,
quick, quick; and fix it now, now, now.
However, with my pot of tea, everything changes, no more chop chop. I’ll
just sit on my porch, watching the birds
fly by, and sipping my tea, and go, “ahhhhh.” Life is good!
There are many kinds of teas in the
market, Oo Long, Dragon Well, Poh Erh
and Lychee Red belong to the black tea
category. Theh Guan Yin and Jasmine,
which belong to the green tea family, are
my favorites. And there is another rare
gem called Mah Lau Mit (or in translation, Monkey Pick). The monkeys are
trained to climb up the cliffs that are
difficult for human reach and pick those
precious leaves. Those monkeys sure
work hard for their keep.
Before you go spend a fortune in
getting the proper tea set and taking
lessons in tea brewing, just do what I
did, start easy and simple. There is a
gadget in the market made by Bodum,
which is made for brewing coffee. It is a
glass jar with a handle that attaches to a
steel filter that you can push down. So,
boil some water, add two teaspoons of
your favorite tea leaves in the jar, and
then slowly press down the lever, and
patiently wait for a few minutes. Watch
the steaming water slowly change color.
Pour the tea gently into a white ceramic
cup, and smell the aroma. Your first sip
is worth a thousand smiles. Took me
many years to learn that.
By the way, tea is not just for pleasure
drinking. There are many, many rituals
in offering tea in China:
When you visit friends at their home,
first thing they will offer is some freshbrewed tea. A way to say, “Welcome to
my humble abode.” And by golly, no
using tea bags, unless that’s all you got.
During a ceremony (wedding or birthday), tea is offered to the elders to show
respect. The ritual is that we will be on
our knees, and then offer the tea above
our heads. The elders will then have a
sip and then offer a red envelope - lucky
pocket money - in return. A good trade
indeed.
To offer apologies or forgiveness.
To seal a business deal. No contracts
are needed. Millions of dollars of business are done by a tea toast.
In the old days, the young scholars
were educated to master the six fine arts
– manners, music, archery, humanity,
history and mathematics. However; the
common folks were keen to the seven
necessities of the daily operation of their
households – firewood, rice, oil, salt,
sauces, vinegar and tea. Your home has
to have all those seven ingredients before you can open the door to welcome
the day. And tea is one of those that you
can’t do without.
The British occupied Hong Kong
(where I grew up) for many years, and
they were known for their afternoon tea
with biscuits. Ewww! How one will add
sugar and cream to their tea is beyond
me. Tea should be drunk as is, with its
natural flavor and aroma. There are
many teas in the market to choose from,
pick and choose your own favorite. It
is not an “eat and run” beverage, you
have to relax, sit back, and actually taste
the flavors. It is an experience. Eat slow,
drink slow, enjoy life. I am finally learning what drinking tea is all about. Hope
you will too.
Comments? Email me at phkwong@
tds.net.
Fly-casting class at Interstate Park
ST. CROIX FALLS - Have you ever
wanted to learn how to fly fish? Here’s
your chance. Learn to cast, tie a few knots
and do some real fishing at Wisconsin Interstate Park on Saturday, June 4, during
the open house and free fishing weekend.
Join experienced fly fishers Mary Tuchscherer and Joy Zasadny from 10 a.m. to
noon near the beach house on Lake O’ the
Dalles for an introduction, demonstration
and individual instruction, so you can
get out on the water as soon as possible.
Equipment is provided, admission to the
park is free and no fishing license is required.
Interstate Park is located in St. Croix
Falls on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south
of Hwy 8. Admission to Wisconsin state
parks is free on open house weekend. For
more information, call Julie at 715-4833747, visit wiparks.net or become a friend
on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate
State Park. – from Interstate Park
NACF to host Friend Raiser fundraiser fair
SIREN - Northwest Alliance Community Foundation will host a nonprofit
Friend Raiser fundraiser fair on Friday,
June 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the Northwoods
Crossing Event Center in Siren. Think of
this event as a craft fair where the crafters are nonprofit organizations offering
examples and information about the roles
they play in our communities. Admission
is free with refreshments and live entertainment provided, and the public is encouraged to attend. Fair-goers will have
the opportunity to meet with friends,
learn more about area nonprofit programs
Ephemeral spring
L
ast spring, at the invitation of
friends, I spent a weekend at a
retreat center in central Wisconsin. My
major take-away from this experience
was that my home in Balsam Lake
Township is a retreat center. While most
participants talked
about the hectic,
harried pace of their
lives and how important this time of
self-reflection in nature had been, I realized that all I needed
to do to get away
was to stay home.
It is late April, my
Irene Bugg
husband is gone for
the weekend and
I have our “retreat
center” to myself. I wake up at 5:30 a.m.
I linger in bed, luxuriating in semiconscious reverie. Although the sun has
not yet risen, light from an almost full
moon illuminates the 70-year-old white
pine that stands like a sentry between
our house and the lake.
Through the closed window, I hear
the two-note whistling call of a blackcapped chickadee. Another chickadee
answers and their repeating call and
response continues. Then like musicians
tuning up before a performance, Canada geese join in with muted honks. A
pileated woodpecker and ruffed grouse
try out their percussion instruments,
and financially support their favorite
charities. Nonprofits from Burnett County include Ruby’s Food Shelf and Garden,
Burnett County Family Resource Center,
Larsen Family Public Library and Burnett
County Family Literacy, Domestic Animal
Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue, and
Friends of Crex. Burnett County Adolescent Alcohol Prevention Coalition will be
there to continue their role in the important message against addiction just two
days after participation in the Wednesday, June 8, town hall meeting on meth-
Writers’
Carousel
tapping and drumming, while American crows begin to caw with hoarse
voices. No longer able to remain in bed, I
get up and open the window. The crisp
morning air invigorates. From across
the lake, the call of sandhill cranes
transports me back to the Jurassic Period. Mallards, wood ducks and trumpeter swans quack and hoot, while a
cacophony of frogs - chorus, wood and
spring peepers - collaborate to create a
continuous loud humming vibration. Above the din, I hear the keening
of the common loon. I am filled with
melancholy and longing. Holding my
breath, I wait, but the call is not repeated. I exhale and suddenly become
aware that I am shivering. I close the
window, check the outdoor temperature
and discover that it is 39 degrees.
I dress quickly, pulling on flannel-lined jeans, polar fleece jacket
and binoculars, then step outside.
Silhouettes of birds are visible on bare
branches of birch, black cherry, ash, oak,
maple and aspen just beginning to leaf
out. I face east and listen to the avian
orchestra and chorus perform their sunrise sonata, as the horizon changes from
amphetamine at Siren High School.
Polk County-based nonprofits include
Frederic Arts, Festival Theatre, Endeavors
Adult Development Center and Friends
of the Frederic Library. Northwest Passage has facilities in both Polk and Burnett counties. St. Croix River Association
will team with St. Croix Master Watershed
Stewards at a shared fair booth. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is the regional
affiliate of a global housing organization.
In addition to hosting the Friend Raiser
fundraiser fair, Northwest Alliance Community Foundation will also have a
deep red to pale peach, then bursts into
bright orange-yellow light.
My day of quiet reflection begins. I
have no agenda. Each project or activity
simply leads to the next. Before lunch,
I take a paddle on our wildlife lake.
Painted turtles, sunning themselves on
logs, silently slide into the water as I
glide past. Largemouth bass, their slumber interrupted, make a muddy retreat
from my kayak. Sunfish leap out of the
flat calm water leaving tiny ripples.
Overhead an eagle floats effortlessly on
rising thermals. Late in the afternoon I take a walk
along a nearby country road. I come to
a house and see a woman weeding in
the garden. I had met her husband three
years earlier, shortly after they moved
in, but she and I have never met. I don’t
recall his name, but I remember he told
me that he and his wife had owned this
property on the lake for many years
and had finally realized their dream of
building and moving here in retirement.
Today I stop to admire the couple’s
garden and introduce myself to his
wife. We compare the growth of our
rhubarb plants. She offers to share her
bounty. We discuss the bane of weeds,
the virtues of mulch and the joys of
watching bluebirds build nests while
gardening. Then, intending to wrap up
our conversation, I tell her I am glad
to finally meet her and to greet her
husband from me. Her voice catches;
she tells me that her husband died two
years ago.
I stay longer. She talks about the diffi-
Leadernewsroom.com
booth. NACF serves northern Polk and
all of Burnett counties as the local affiliate
of the St. Croix Valley Foundation.
While some of these nonprofit organizations have professional staff, a majority
relies on volunteers, your neighbors and
friends, to fulfill their roles and to serve
on their boards of directors. These organizations depend on donations for a major
portion of their operations, and your attendance and generous support will help
them grow their good works. – submitted cult decision she made to remain in this
house alone. I admit that I would likely
move if my husband passed because
of all the work involved in maintaining a home with gardens. She says, “I
thought I would move too. But work in
the garden has been my salvation. I am
glad I stayed.”
I return home with a few hours of
light remaining. Reflecting on in this
ephemeral spring day, I drop to my
knees, pick up my trowel and begin
weeding the asparagus patch.
About the author: Irene Bugge is a
retired clinical psychologist who spent her
career listening to people’s life stories. She
is grateful to her husband, Robin, a wildlife
biologist, who taught her to listen to birds
with the same reverence.
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. If you want to give the class a try during
the summer, Writers at the Wren will meet
on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3, Class
No. 1: June 1- July 6; Class No. 2: July 13 Aug. 17; at the Wren Cafe on Hwy. 35 just
north of Luck. The cost is $10 for each class. Please preregister with Amy Aguado, community ed director, Luck School District,
715-472-2152, ext. 103 or amya@lucksd.
k12.wi.us by May 25 for Class No. 1 and by
July 6 for Class No. 2. Welcome! PAGE 4 • INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B • JUNE 1, 2016
The deepest green
R
eturning home after a few days
away last week, we were struck
by how much the woods have filled in
here. My unscientific study over the
years has taught me this: the first two
weeks of June are the lushest, deepest
green of the year. If December is the
month of death and dormancy in the
northland, then June, a half a year away,
stands diametrically opposed to it, that
time of the year when everything is
busting out and none of that green has
gone brown yet. Fawns tiptoe gingerly down to the
water’s edge, their new legs impossibly
long and spindly. Turtles come crawling
up out of the pond to lay their eggs in
the sand. The sawtooth aspens, the last
big trees to fully leaf out in this neck of
the woods, finally open up completely,
their silver-gray tops turning to a resplendent deep green. Even our catalpa,
a transplant from a warmer zone, cautiously greens up, its orchidlike flowers
soon to follow. Everything, it seems, is
bursting with life.
Against this backdrop, the sudden
death of a friend seems out of place
and hard to get my mind around. It
wasn’t totally unexpected - he’d been
ill for some time - but somehow we
thought he would beat the odds and
ST. CROIX FALLS - The Red Cross
Bloodmobile held at American Legion
Post 143 in St. Croix Falls on Wednesday,
May 25, collected 38 units of blood with
44 donors presenting. A total of 12 units
were collected from 6 double red-cell do-
The view
from here
Steve Pearson
pull through. It was just short of a year
ago that he and I compared our walking
canes at another friend’s funeral; mine
was necessitated by a knee replacement
and his because he was experiencing a
mysterious weakness on one side of his
body. A friend’s passing is a reminder that
life and death are juxtaposed throughout the year. We celebrate the first
babies born each year in the darkest
days of winter, and death comes visiting
amidst the abundant new life here in
June. The struggle for survival is a yearround affair in the wild with predators
and prey battling it out each day. Last
year, the gaggle of goslings following
the mother goose around our pond was
reduced from 13 to three in a week. The
first bluebird young leaving the nest this
week will be easy prey for hawks circling overhead. And that newborn fawn
lying in the grass could be dinner for
feral dogs or coyotes. So it goes.
But June remains a feast for the
senses, its teeming life seeming to overwhelm death itself. And the long days
- 15-1/2 hours of sunlight per day this
week - give us plenty of time to watch
it all happen. On this June morning, I
watch an oriole flit back and forth from
feeder to tree, glimpse an otter lifting its
snaky body up out of the water in one
smooth motion, listen to the catbird do
its mockingbirdlike rendition of a robin,
see a snapping turtle a foot in diameter
come into the tall grass to lay its eggs,
and stand 20 feet from a doe eating the
new shoots growing up from the forest
floor with the smell of balsams permeating the air. The abundant rainfall this past week
kept everything on schedule for a lush
early June, and the moderate temperatures we’ve been enjoying mean that
this period of blooming and busting out
will be extended beyond the normal
period. We scramble to get the last of
the garden in, the plants that are most
vulnerable to frost that we’ve held off
on planting until now. Of course, frost
can still happen here in the North in the
month of June. Back in 1992, much of
Burnett and Polk counties dipped below
freezing on June 21, the night of the
summer solstice. June can see extremes of heat and
other weather phenomena as well. June
of 2007 saw seven straight days of 90-
Strong turnout at SCFalls Bloodmobile
nors. Many donors used Rapid Pass to
quicken their donation time.
The bloodmobile would not be a success
without help from the following organizations and individuals: Hosts - American
Legion Post 143; supper for the staff from
Subway, canteen operation from the St.
Croix Falls Lioness Club. Help with publicity came from coordinator Terry Anderson and American Red Cross.
The next drive will be Sept. 19. Volunteers are always welcome to help with
plus degrees, ending on the 17th. Back
in 1995, we had nine consecutive days
in the 90s, ending on the 24th. And on
June 18 of 2001, a tornado moved west
to east across Burnett County just before
sunset, leveling thousands of acres and
decimating downtown Siren. But this morning is windless with
blue skies and temperatures starting
out in the high 50s, moving quickly
through the 60s toward 70 and warmer. Perfect. We linger on the deck, making
that second cup of coffee last, reminding
ourselves to literally smell the flowers irises of all kinds and colors abloom, to
take it all in, to be present in the midst
of this abundant life. It is good to be
alive on this beautiful morning.
So we move forward as life goes on
here in the deepest green of the year. Our friend’s death will tug at us for a
good long while yet, but all this new
life that surrounds us in June is a good
tonic for the soul. While reminders of
our mortality are with us all the time,
so too is the evidence of our participation in the cycle of life. When our time
comes, we make room for new life, part
of a thread stretching backward and forward as far as the mind can fathom. But
today, this morning, we give thanks for
the wonder of it all.
the operation. Blood donation information can be found at the American Red
Cross North Central Blood Services website at redcrossblood.org, or by calling
800-GIVE-LIFE. - submitted
Frederic Lions bike race celebrates 29 years on June 11
New stock bike class for 2016
FREDERIC - The Frederic Lions Bike
Classic will be held for the 29th time on
Saturday, June 11.
Started in 1988 by the Frederic Lions
Club, the race has held on to be the third
longest running citizen’s bike race in Wisconsin.
The idea to host a bike race in Frederic
started as a coffee table discussion in the
winter of 1987. Terry and Jo Duea, Dave
Dopkins and Steve and Elisabeth Puetz
collaborated on the concept of a starting
a local bike race and tour, after watching
the success of a popular citizen bike race
in Grandview, Wis., Dopkins had participated in. The Frederic Lions Club came
on board as a host organization.
Over a quarter century, proceeds from
the race have been directed by the Lions
Club to the various charitable causes they
support.
This year’s race will be a 26.4-mile, individual time trial and will bring racers to
Frederic from all over the Midwest.
The race will start at the Frederic High
School campus at 10 a.m., with registration from 8-9:30 a.m. The race route is
an out and back course, going east on
Clam Falls Drive, south on CTH I for 13
miles, turning around just north of STH
48, and returning by the same route to
Frederic. The course has a total of 1,300
vertical feet of climbing.
A new class for stock bikes has been
added for 2016. The stock bike class does
not allow aero bars or disc wheels, and
gives riders who don’t want to invest in a
Ian Stanford, Minneapolis, set a new course record in 2015 for the 26.4-mile race with a time of
57 minutes, 40 seconds.
Russ Patten, Hudson, riding for the Big Ring Flyers Bike Team, sprints to the finish. - Photos
submitted
time trial specific bike to compete with a
standard bike.
Top riders will complete the course in
under an hour, averaging well over 26
mph on what is considered a difficult time
trial route.
A new course record was set in 2015 by
Ian Stanford, Minneapolis, who rode the
26.4-mile route in 57 minutes and 40 seconds. The course record was held by Tim
Mulrooney, Minneapolis, for five years,
with a time of 58 minutes, 51 seconds.
Other course records are held by Joan
Carlson, Menomonie, Wis., 1 hour, 8 minutes and 50.8 seconds (2010); Ricky Wells,
Strum, Wis., single speed, 1 hour, 7 minutes and 59.5 seconds (2010); and Andrea
Potyondy-Smith, Champlin, Minn., single
speed, 1 hour, 28 minutes and 33 seconds
(2012). 2015 winners and course record holders, Stanford and Potyondy-Smith (single
speed), are expected to return to defend
their titles. Carlson and Wells seem to
have retired from road bike competition,
so their six-year-old records may be challenged this year.
Past winners with a local connection
include: 1988-Wendy Weinzierl-Griswold
and Greg Nelson; 1993 - Kevin Link and
Jolene Selover Baillargeon; 2000 -Terry
Baillargeon; 2001-Frank Lundeen; 2011Dan Johnson (single speed) and 2014
winner, Kelli Swenson, is a Frederic High
School graduate.
Also of interest, author Michael Perry
rode the race in the early 90s.
Arthur Martin, Frederic, has ridden all
but one of the Frederic bike races. He has
been spotted on several training rides
around the back roads of Leader Land.
The individual time trial format features riders starting at 30-second intervals, with the goal of riding the course
as fast as possible. Drafting, pack riding
and other team tactics are not allowed,
so time trials are referred to as the race
of truth. Just lungs, legs and heart rates
in the ozone. Time trial specific bicycles are designed for aerodynamics and
some cost over $7,000. Aerodynamic disc
and tall-rimmed wheels alone may cost
over $2,500 a pair and run with over 200
pounds of air pressure.
Race timing and results will be provided by Chimp Timing of Brooklyn Park,
Minn.
The Lions Classic is one of the 15-plus
events of the WiSport Cycling Series,
which offers age group recognition in
both road race and time trial divisions, at
races held all around Wisconsin.
A new sponsor, HED Cycling Products,
a Minnesota-based cycling products manufacturer, has joined in the production of
the race this year. For more info, visit
hedcycling.com.
For more information and an entry
form: fredericlionsclassic.com, sbtesch@
centurytel.net, 715-327-4892 or wisportsycling.com. - submitted
Learn Kubb at WI Interstate Park
ST. CROIX FALLS - Wisconsin Interstate Park is happy
to invite the public to learn how to play the game of
Kubb. Four members of the Minnesota Kubb Club will
demonstrate how to play the lawn game on Saturday,
June 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., near the beach
house at Lake O’ the Dalles. Interested visitors, of any age, are welcome to participate hands-on during game times. Kubb originated in
Sweden and can be described as a combination of bowling and horseshoes and is nicknamed “Viking chess”
due to the vintage game’s strategies used in outmaneuvering the opposition.
The Minnesota Kubb group just completed their first
Kubb Krawl in May playing Kubb at different locations
along the light rail line from Target Field in Minneapolis
to the new CHS Field in St. Paul.
An easy game, the object of Kubb is to knock over
wooden blocks (kubbs) by throwing wooden batons at
them in a pitch (playing field 5m x 8m). The game ends
when all opposition’s kubbs are knocked down, lastly
knocking down the “king” kubb by the winning team. There are rules and strategies that can make the game
end quickly or last for several hours.
Kubb popularity has grown significantly in the United
States. In 2011, Eau Claire officially became the Kubb
Capital of North American, hosting the first U.S. National Kubb Championship in 2007. It is now the largest
kubb tournament outside of Europe hosting 108 teams
with over 370 players at the Kubb National Championship in 2015. Kubb World Championships are held in
Gatland, Sweden.
Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin,
on Hwy. 35, just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. Vehicle
admission to the park is free during open house weekend. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-4833747, visit wiparks.net or become a friend on Facebook
at Friends of WI Interstate State Park. - submitted
GRADUATION AT BETHANY PRESCHOOL
Bethany Preschool in
Siren had its graduation
ceremony on Thursday,
May 26. They wowed their
audience with songs including their version of
“Old MacDonald Lived in
a Jungle” and “The Lion
Sleeps Tonight” with
teacher Aimee Chenal
and her impressive guitar skills. This preschool
class will graduate from
high school in 2029 and
2030. - Photo submitted
Clover
Connections
Olivia Kopecky
Amy Kopecky led the May Cloverbud meeting (for kids grades K-2) at the Burnett County
Government Center. The topics they learned
about were what seeds need to grow, and the
water cycle. To demonstrate, each 4-Her made
their own terrarium with wildflower seeds,
rocks on the bottom and soil. The other experiment was to show the importance of sunlight
to plants. The kids planted dwarf sunflower
seeds in two different cups to take home. Both
cups will be watered, but one will be placed
in a well-lit area and the other in a dark space
at home. Learning by doing is the 4-H slogan,
so that is what we do! The kids also enjoyed a
snack of different edible seeds such as dried
pumpkin seeds, squash seeds, and popcorn
(popped of course). Connect yourself to the
clover and grow!
Do you remember?
Compiled by Sue Renno
50 years ago
The theme of the Frederic junior prom was “Moonlight and Roses.” Bruce Java was chosen prom king,
and he chose JoAnn Struck as prom queen. Bonnie
Boe, Teri Struck and Richy Anderson were the crown
and flower bearers. Music was provided by Prin’s
Combo.–Pastor David Bey of Luck Lutheran and St.
Peter’s Lutheran churches resigned from his position
and planned to be a chaplain in mental hospitals.–
JoAnn Hallquist, from Amery, was promoted to Class
6 in the Foreign Service of the United States, serving
in Washington, D.C., as an economic officer with the
Bureau of International Organization Affairs. Previously, she had served in Bermuda and Vietnam.–Top
graduating students at Siren High School were Patricia Carlson, valedictorian, and Candace Doriott, salutatorian. There were 38 students in the class.–Pfc.
Gary Marek, from Frederic, completed basic training
at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and stayed there to complete additional training as a clerk typist, then was
deployed to Vietnam.–Winners of the Frederic Legion
Auxiliary poppy poster contest were Kathy Stotz, first,
sixth grade; Arlene West, second, fifth grade; and Polly
Martin, third, fifth grade. In the junior high level, they
were Greg Paulsen, first, seventh grade; Vicki Bengtson, second, seventh grade; and Vonnie Larson, third,
seventh grade.–Pvt. Richard C. Ferdig, from Frederic,
completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.,
and after spending nine weeks at Fort Gordon, Ga.,
in the Airborne Infantry Division, would attend jump
school at Fort Benning, Ga.
40 years ago
Frederic’s top 10 graduating seniors were Debra
Lundeen, valedictorian, Kenneth Knauber, salutatorian, and Daniel Bryan, Sandra Bubendorf, Brian
Fossum, Carma Gjerning, Laurie Lundeen, Ronald Peterson, Wendy Raschick and Charvey Spencer.–A jury
found the shooting death of 13-year-old Jack Mosay
to have been accidental. Jack and his friend found the
gun on a snowmobile outside the house they were in
and it went off when they were handling it.–Don Riley,
sports editor for the St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press,
spoke to a crowd of approximately 300 at the Webster
High School athletic banquet.–The barn at the Mavis
Hutton farm burned to the ground with 14 head of
cattle inside, plus hay and some equipment.–Plans
for the Frederic 75th-anniversary/nation’s bicentennial celebration included the Down Home Arts and
Crafts Show at the elementary school playground,
a bicentennial flower garden on the slope below the
hospital, a “bicentennial ball” at Frederic Rec with the
Chmielewski Brothers providing the music, an icecream social, a historical drama, a hymn sing in the
park before the fireworks, Family Olympics on the
ball diamond, a beard-judging contest, queen pageant,
cow pony polo game, and of course, a parade.–Former
Town of Luck residents Mr. and Mrs. Einer Skow lost
their 13-year-old son LaVerne when he was struck by a
car while riding bike near South Range.–Jule Zinn was
named Frederic’s Citizen of the Year.
20 years ago
Joan Schneider, on behalf of the Frederic faculty,
presented the Frederic Friend of Education to Kris
Hackett.–The St. Croix Falls prom was reigned over
by King Dominic Summer and Queen Kelly Greene.–
Longtime Frederic resident and former bank president
Leonard Leifgren, “always upbeat, liked everybody,”
and “an excellent banker,” died at the age of 83.–New
Hampshire resident and activist Ariel Brugger visited Anathoth Farm east of Luck as part of her walk
from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., to protest land
mines. She said that one out of every 236 people in
Cambodia were amputees, victims of land mines.–
Leader columnist Bob Becker had a new book out,
“Hunting Stories.”–Students from the Spanish, Russian and foreign foods classes at Luck High School
had a field trip to the Festival of Nations in St. Paul,
Minn.–Two of Frederic’s founders, Louis Soderberg
and Charles Early, were honored, posthumously, at the
Frederic Citizen of the Year banquet. The Citizen of
the Year was Evelyn Moats, who was very surprised.–
Lance and Gina Ramsdell opened Outpost Custom
Cycles in “the old Rasmussen garage,” which had
stood vacant for 20 years, in Siren.–The Frederic girls
track team took first at the conference meet, with the
Grantsburg girls placing second. For the boys, Grantsburg took first.–Frederic native Shanda Tschumperlin,
a senior at UW-River Falls, 116 pounds, was named
best female power lifter in the nation after a 165-pound
bench press, 255-squat lift and 300-pound dead lift at a
competition in Texas.
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TOWN TALK • COUNTRY CHATTER
Hello friends,
I have some really great news to share with you,
Sherlock, our long-term resident dog, has finally
been adopted. Sherlock came to the shelter on Feb.
14, over three months ago. We are all so happy
that he now has a home of his own. Besides Sherlock, we had four other adoptions; puppies Ayla,
Ari and Carter and last week’s featured cat, Chloe.
Two cats came in as strays, one from Lake 26 by
Danbury and the other from Siren. Our one stray
dog, Molly the poodle,
who was picked up
in Siren, only spent
one night in doggy jail
before she was reclaimed. She came in
a bit to fancy for her
accommodations, as
she had all her nails
painted a lovey bright
pink color when she
arrived. Also getting reclaimed by her owner
Sophie
was last week’s lovely
Shelter
Humane Society
of Burnett County
beagle mix, Lily. Dog surrenders were threefold,
with big boy Gus, and his friend Sophie, arriving on
Friday. Handsome American Staffordshire terrier
Ousti also came in on Friday. All three are super
nice dogs.
For featured pets of the week, I’m going with
two of this week’s surrendered dogs, Sophie and
Gus. Sophie and Gus were surrendered because
their owner was having health issues and could no
longer take care of them. Sophie is a 2-year-old,
black Lab mix, a medium-size dog. She has a soft
and lovely coat with a mixture of black, brown and
gold tones. Temperamentwise, she is an absolute
peach. Sophie is quiet and calm, yet can be playful
with her buddy, Gus. With people, she is sweet,
gentle and respectful. On our walk I hardly knew
Grantsburg Senior Center
We hope everyone was able to attend some part
of a Memorial Day program or gathering. Remembering and honoring loved ones and those who
have given us so much. And as I say the official
start of the summer season.
We will be celebrating Big Gust Day this Saturday the fourth of June, here at the senior center
in Grantsburg. Our doors will be open from 9 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m. We’re offering coffee and cookies, as
well a popcorn bar! Stop in while you’re out enjoying
the many events along Main Street!
We have changed the day and time of our
monthly meeting. We’ll be meeting on the third
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Everyone and anyone is
welcome to join us. We welcome your suggestions
to make our center a success!
Speaking of success! There has been an overly
positive response to our Ladies’ Day! So for those
who didn’t get a chance to take part we are planning
a repeat. So mark your calendar for Friday, June
24. And don’t forget to bring your favorite cup and
saucer, and wear that special bonnet, too!
YAPpenings
Dewey-LaFollette
Patzy Wenthe
Stop in! We offer wi-fi, coffee and goodies, and
the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations call 715463-2940. Questions on the center or hall rent
contact: Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or Wally
Mitchell (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@
gmail.com.
Coming Events:
• Big Gust Day, June 4 - Coffee & Goodies at
Center 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Business meeting the third Tuesday at 12:30
p.m. (NEW meeting day and time).
• Bingo the second Wednesday of the
month. 2:30 p.m. Bring a $1-$2 wrapped gift. ($s
work).
• Medica workshop! June 21, at 2 p.m.
• Evening dining - June 16, at 5 p.m.
* Historical Society meeting - June 16, at 6:30
p.m. (following dinner).
• Ladies Day #2 - June 24, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Fall rummage sale - Oct. 1.
• Fun with friends! Every day! Wi-fi available.
Academic news
DE PERE – The following student has been
named to the 2016 spring semester dean’s list at
St. Norbert College. A minimum 3.5 grade-point average is required for academic eligibility.
UW-Superior now has more than 60 program offerings, select graduate programs, competitive Division
III athletics programs and research and scholarship
programs that support the community and region.
Marissa Elliott. - submitted
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SUPERIOR - The University of Wisconsin
- Superior has named the following local students to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester.
To be named to the dean’s list, students
must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least
a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale).
Founded in 1893 as a teacher’s college, the University of Wisconsin - Superior is a nationally recognized public liberal arts institution of over 2,600
students in the Superior-Duluth, Minn., metro area.
Amery
Danbury
Garrett Janis;
Balsam Lake
Sympathy is extended to Angie Peterson and
Steve Gillis due to the death of their daughter, Alannah Gillis. She was a sweet girl of great faith.
Word has been received of the death of Everett
Lindstrom, a former resident of this area. He had
lived in California with his daughter, Valoris Peterson, for the last several years. Sympathy is extended to all the family.
Donna Hines visited Eleanor Grunnes on Friday.
Hank and Karen Mangelsen joined Gene and
Carlotta Romsos and Lyle and Ann Drake for dinner Friday evening at Tesora in Siren. They celebrated Gene’s birthday.
Visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines over the weekend were Brian, Jane, Jenny, Bryton, and Justin
Born at Amery Hospital and Clinic:
April 29, a daughter, Emma Jo Wielinski, weighing 6 lbs., 3.1 oz., to Haley Anderson and Ben Wielinski, Amery.
•••
May 5, 2016, Novah Lynn Hoyt, weighing 6 lbs. 6
oz., to Caileea and Devin Hoyt, Milltown.
•••
May 16, Kayden Bradley Gale, weighing 6 lbs.,
Naturalist programs at
Wisconsin Interstate Park
Macy Hanson;
Jordan Bazey and Katelyn Pfaff;
Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5
Benjamin Ackerley and Jaimee Buck;
Grantsburg
Luck
Webster
Jason Goebel and Charla Stickland. - submitted
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Hines, and Justin’s friend Ashley. They all went out
to eat Saturday night to celebrate Jane’s birthday. Other family members who visited Donna and Gerry
were Mark and Sue Hines, and Dianne, Edgar,
Roxy, Jack, and Matthew Rodriguez.
Guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines for the weekend were Chris and Wendy Harrison, and Heather
Harrison, her son Joshua, and their friend, Brian.
VFW Post 1256 of Siren presented a military
service of remembrance at Hertel Lakeview Cemetery on Monday morning. Jack Sexton organized a
program that followed which included several patriotic readings and songs.
Lida Nordquist visited Donna and Gerry Hines
on Monday.
15 oz., to Miranda Gale, Clayton.
•••
May 25, Joseph Leroy Bauer, weighing 5 lbs.,
3 oz., to Mellody Rohrer and Scott Bauer, Amery.
•••
May 26, a daughter, Edith Marie Dotson, weighing 9 lbs., 6 oz., to Charissa and Kevin Dotson,
Amery.
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Interstate Park
Recipe for a pothole, 3-4 p.m. Visit with the naturalist at the river overlook on the Pothole Trail to
learn about the makings of Interstate Park’s natural
wonders.
Frederic
I now have the stats to share on the plant sale
fundraiser. Becky and Peggy reported that it was a
great success. With approximately $1,400 in sales
and donations, we have a new record. Gratitude is
extended to both gals for their generosity and hard
work, and also to all of the people who attended
the fundraiser. The dogs and cats also enjoyed the
extra attention they got from the shoppers.
We hope you all know that you don’t have to wait
for a shelter fundraiser to stop on in, we have a
monthly shelter get-together every fourth Wednesday of each month, and it is open to everyone. We
discuss finances, fundraisers and other topics and
throw around ideas and concerns. Mark it on your
calendars, we’d love more input, and would be
happy to see you attend. It starts at 5:30 p.m.
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
check out all of our adoptable animals on our website and like us on Facebook, too. Have a great
week.
Birth announcements
Friday, June 3
Brittany Thomfohrda;
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she was on the leash,
she never pulled or got
underfoot. Sophie is
one very nice girl. Gus
is a 5-year-old, possibly purebred yellow
Lab. He has a thick
coat of yellow on a
large, solid body. Gus
is personality-plus,
happy-go-lucky,
friendly and fun. When
Gus
we started out on our
walk he was a bit overexcited, dancing around a bit and jumping up a few
times. By the time we had covered one mile, he
was doing very well, and even walked right by my
side. He was alert to my cues and seems very intelligent. He just needs a bit of exercise to wear off
excess energy. Gus was phenomenal at our game
of fetch in the play yard. He retrieved with zeal and
dropped the ball right at my feet, excitedly waiting
for another go-round. I really enjoyed my time with
both Sophie and Gus, what a terrific pair of dogs.
• Wisconsin state parks open house weekend.
Free admission to all Wisconsin state parks. Interstate Park is open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m.; the Ice Age
Center is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free fishing weekend. No fishing licenses required in Wisconsin. All other rules and regulations
apply.
• Beach House Friends center celebration. A
fun-filled weekend of special programs, drop-in
activities, hands-on demonstrations, guest presenters and free refreshments, all co-sponsored by the
Friends of Interstate Park.
Saturday, June 4
• Edible and medicinal plants of Wisconsin, 1011:30 a.m. beginning at the Ice Age Center. Adults
and children age 8-plus will enjoy a lively presentation and short hike to learn surprising and useful
facts about the abundant plants in our area. Presented by local herbalist Dr. Kelley A. Hagenbuch.
• Kayaking 101, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. near the beach at
Lake O’ the Dalles. Learn about the different types
of kayaks, modern gear, basic paddle strokes and
what to pack for a nonmotorized adventure. Take
a kayak out for a quick spin to find out which boats
and paddles you enjoy the most. Presented by Bob
Downs, National Park Service.
• Learn the lawn game of KUBB, 1-4 p.m. and 6-8
p.m. near the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles.
Kubb originated in Sweden and can be described
as a combination of bowling and horseshoes and
is nicknamed “Viking Chess” due to the strategies
used in outmaneuvering the opposition. Members
of the Minnesota Kubb Club will demonstrate how
to play the lawn game. Visitors of any age are welcome to participate hands-on during game times.
• Turtles are Terrific, 2 p.m. at the Beach House
at Lake O’ the Dalles. Meet Gizmo and E.T., two
members of an ancient and amazing species. Learn
some tips to help save turtles and learn about the
species we have right here in Wisconsin, many of
which are threatened or endangered.
• All About Snakes, 4 p.m. at the Beach House
at Lake O’ the Dalles. Meet Copper the fox snake
and Bintu the ball python and learn fascinating facts
about snakes here in Wisconsin and around the
world. Bring home a crafted make-and-take snake
of your own.
• Stargazing. Demonstration beginning at 8 p.m.
near the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles. View
telescopes before dark and stay to view the night
sky, conditions permitting. Presented by guest
speaker Joe Snyder.
Sunday, June 5
• Backyard Bass Casting, 9 a.m.-noon near the
Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles. Practice your
casting skills and fish identification, fishing poles
provided.
• Pet-A-Pelt, noon-2 p.m. at the Beach House
at Lake O’ the Dalles. Drop in to learn more about
Wisconsin wildlife and feel animal pelts.
• What’s Fluttering: Butterfly or Moth? 2 p.m. at
the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles. A fun program for children and their parents. Learn how to tell
the difference between a moth and a butterfly and
take home a crafted butterfly pin.
Tuesday, June 7
The Boggy Past of Mountain Meadow, 1-3 p.m.
beginning at the beach parking lot. A plant walk with
local botanist Barb Delaney. Please wear appropriate footwear.
Thursday, June 9
Nature story time, 10 a.m. Summer story time is
held every Thursday through August. A story and
activity are chosen especially for children pre-K
through kindergarten and their parents. Check at
the park office upon arrival for the program location
within the park.
Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on
Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. Vehicle admission to the park is free during open house
weekend. For more information, call Julie or Barb at
715-483-3747, visit wiparks.net or become a friend
on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park.
TOWN TALK • COUNTRY CHATTER
Moose is a 3-year-old longhair Chihuahua-terrier
mix neutered male. He has a wispy chocolate coat
with reddish highlights and weighs 24 pounds. This
young dog is a senior-citizen dream companion. Moose loves to cuddle and soak in all the gentle
attention he can get. He is a quiet, calm, slow-moving fellow, which makes him perfect for senior living
and friendship. He is OK with children but would
prefer the steady lifestyle of an adult. Moose was
surrendered when his caregiver could no longer
care for him. He lived with cats and four other small
dogs. Moose is a sweetheart. Two other adoptable small dogs are Asa and
Reckless. Asa is a shorthair Chihuahua, neutered
male, white and brown. He likes to snuggle. Asa
will yodel when he wants to go outside. If he had
an agent I am sure he would have his own YouTube
video. Asa also moves a little slower and would
make an excellent senior companion. He came to
the shelter as a stray. He is 6 years old and behaves with gentleman manners. Happy Tails
Await
Arnell Humane Society of
Polk County
Reckless is a shorthair Chihuahua-terrier mix. His coat is black and tan; he has long legs and big
eyes. He likes to take walks on leash and play with
other small dogs. He is just fine with cats. Reckless is 2 years old. He is excited to get out into the
world and experience home life. The message must have gone out in the dog
world, “It’s time for a summer fling!” The shelter
was busy with stray dogs coming in, one after another. Most of them have already been reclaimed,
which is a good thing. We are always happy to
see them go home safely. And they all seem to be
pretty happy to see their caregiver. As they receive
a mild scolding
from their owners, “I have been
looking for you
everywhere,”
they promise to
never run away
again. Everyone
is just happy
they are safe and
sound, lesson
Moose
learned and summer fling over. The countdown is on. Our annual Arnell shelter garage sale is Saturday, June 11. The sale will
begin at 9 a.m. and wrap up at 3 p.m. One day of
incredible shopping for a treasure you didn’t even
know you needed. If the weather is offering rain on
June 11, we will postpone the sale until the following Saturday, June 18.
If you haven’t delivered your sale donations yet,
this is the week to make the trip. Put your no-longer-needed treasures to work for the animals of
Arnell. We are gladly accepting donations during
business hours, noon – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday and
noon – 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Bring us everything
but clothing. You will feel so good after clearing
out the clutter, and we will give you a tax-deductible
receipt. If you have a large item or need to make a
delivery outside of our business hours, please call
ahead to make arrangements. We will be happy to
accommodate. The official start to summer, Memorial Day, has
come and gone. We are now in full bloom summer
fun. Enjoy the warm weather with your furry friends. Visit the shelter to meet and adopt your next best
friend. Your new friendship will set just the right
tone for an adventurous season. Arnell Memorial
Humane Society, 185 Griffin St. E., Amery, 715268-7387 (PETS), and online: arnellhumane.org
and Facebook.
SCF Middle School Happenings
Mrs. Scharfenberg’s class helps out by cutting box tops for the school. They also serve coffee to the teachers on
Fridays. – Photos submitted
Siren Senior Center
Dates to remember:
June 2 - Music in the Park will start again.
June 8 - Potluck 11:30 a.m.
June 10 - Foot lady coming on Friday this time.
June 11 - Car show at Danbury.
June 15 - Evening meal at 4:45 p.m. (Notice the
date has been changed to third Wednesday)
June 16 - Monthly senior meeting 9:30 a.m.
Farmers market is held in the senior center parking lot every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Stop in and
check it out. Every week is different so come often.
The decorating crew has been busy again. The
spring flowers changed to red, white and blue car-
Nona Severson
nations with flags and colored tablecloths to honor
Memorial Day and July 4. The decorators were
Barb Geske, Rose Miller, Diane Norman, Lynn Sorlie and Nona Severson.
Nice to have Bob and D’Ann Becker back visiting
the center. Thanks for bringing in all the puzzles. We always enjoy getting them.
Our 500 winners were Marilyn Colvin, Pat Bresina, Dave Peterson, Burnell and Butch Connor. I
do not have Spade winners as news had to be in
early for papers due to holiday.
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend.
St. Croix Valley Senior Center Pat Willits
The center was closed over the long holiday
weekend, so there are no events to tell you about
this week.
Hope you were able to take in one of the several Memorial Day ceremonies in our area. What a
beautiful day we had, weatherwise. We chose the
Wolf Creek Cemetery to visit and stay for their service and enjoyed the lovely lunch served by the Wolf
Creek Methodist Church ladies. There were wonderful desserts as well. The SEL Historical Society
always researches a veteran who is buried at the
cemetery and writes his story up in their newsletter
to hand out at the service. There is so much local
history to recall as you walk the cemetery and read
the monuments of the families. The local Legion-
naires presented the colors and taps was played.
Listening to taps being played is a very emotional
experience. There have been so many lives cut
short by wars, but many came home to die at an
older age too. It was a nice day to remember those
who have gone before.
Tuesday and Thursdays card winners will be in
next week’s paper. Be sure to stop in for coffee and
visit awhile. Regular events will resume this week.
See you at Wannigan Days for pork chop on a
stick or brats. We invite to join us anytime.
We wish Izzy Magnison a speedy recovery. She
is a longtime member. Hurry back to us, Izzy!
The center is located in downtown St. Croix Falls,
at 140 Washington, phone 715-483-1901.
Frederic Senior Center
Our weather remains very nice, we even got
some much-needed rain.
The winners for Spades were Phyllis Peterson,
Arnie Borchert, John LaFond and Laryn Larson.
The eight bid went to Darwin Niles.
The winners for 500 were Steve Wenthe, Laryn
Larson and Dave Peterson. The nine bid went to
Siren news
Bev Beckmark 715-349-2964
What a week, a little rain but the humidity was
unbearable. It just never seemed to let up.
Hummingbirds have been busy as bees these
days. As far as I can count the whirl of wings, we
have five or six males and by far twice that many
females. It’s funny though, as tiny as they are, they
are by far the fiercest fighters of all the birds over a
feeder when another one comes around.
We now have a new trouble in bear country. This
black bugger is a youngster of about 3 years old
weighing close to to 300 pounds. I think he is going
to be a problem, as he comes in about 5 or 6 a.m. I
have sat many times since we saw him just to give
him a good scare, but he is tricky.
Last Thursday afternoon that sow who has a set
of yearlings came in but she didn’t have her youngsters. She brought her new boyfriend. This hummer
will weigh in at about 500 or more pounds. This is
the biggest one I have ever seen. They returned
once more. As they left, after we yelled at them,
he stood up on his hind legs and appeared to be at
least 6-1/2 feet tall.
Old Mother Nature sure gave us some crappy
weather on our first big holiday of the year. Out of
three days, I don’t think it was dry at all, at least not
here in bear country. We had wet decks each day.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Annabelle
Pearson, who passed away May 27.
Mark June 5 on your calendars, as this is the an-
nual free kids fishing contest. It is put on by the Siren
Lions at the Clam Lake wayside on Hwy. 70 toward
Spooner. There are prizes for each category of fish
with a trophy for the biggest overall fish. This contest
includes kids from 2 to 17 years of age. Don’t forget
there are free hot dogs and Pepsi. For more info,
call 715-349-2400.
For those of you who enjoy listening to music
under the stars, the first group playing at Music in
the Park at Crooked Lake Park in Siren Thursday,
June 2, is Tangled Web. The music starts at 6:30
p.m. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on and enjoy the
music.
Even though we are in the summer months,
we will get cold and snow before long. There is
an ample supply of yarn at U.S. Bank for making
mittens, scarves, slippers and hats for our schoolchildren.
Congratulations to Siren Schools student Danyel
Visger for being chosen the student of excellence for
the week. You go, girl.
Congratulations also to Danyel Visger for being
chosen Siren High School’s student of the week.
I hope everyone had a safe and fun Memorial
weekend, even though it was wet.
I also hope you took some time out of your schedule to remember the reason we celebrate this day.
Many men and women are fighting to keep us safe
and many, many have died doing so.
A Butler Builder® can bring your vision to life.
Dave Peterson
John LaFond and Rich Hustad.
Remember that we play Spades on Monday at 1
p.m. and 500 on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
We could use more players for our card games,
and there is always room for more pool players.
Enjoy our nice spring weather. We hope to see
you at the center.
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LIBRARY CORNER
Grantsburg Library news
Children’s summer program series
• Tuesday, June 14, at 2-3 p.m., Go for the gold!
Kickoff event
• Tuesday, June 21, at 2 p.m., Bruce the Bug Guy
• Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m., Global games
• Tuesday, July 5, at 2 p.m., Dazzling Dave the
Yo-Yo Master
Bike to the Library Week
Join us for our first-ever bike rodeo, Thursday,
June 23, at 3 p.m. The Grantsburg Police Department and volunteers with the Wisconsin Bike Fed
will be instructing on bicycle skills and putting together a bike obstacle course. Also, when you bike
to the library during Bike to the Library Week (between June 19 and 25), you will receive a bookmark
with a link to enter a drawing for prizes.
Board at the Library
Board at the Library takes us back to the good old
days on Mondays 1-3 p.m. 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.
Materials coming soon …
Audiobooks
“Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes
“Private Games” by James Patterson
“The Apartment” by Danielle Steele
In celebration of
National Burger Day
people checking
out books at the library registered to
win a free burger
basket donated by
the Drive-In Restaurant in Grantsburg.
Natalie is shown
putting her name in
and hopes to be the
lucky winner. Gratitude is extended
to the Drive-In for
sponsoring this
competition.
DVDs
“Jane Got a Gun”
“Joy”
“The Lady in the Van”
“London Has Fallen”
“War and Peace”
Books
“A Man Called Ove” by Fredrick Backman
“As Time Goes By” by Mary Higgins Clark
“Widowmaker” by Paul Doiron
“LaRose” by Louise Erdrich
“The Pursuit” by Janet Evanovich
“A History of US” by Joy Hakim
“The A to Z of You and Me” by James Hannah
“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by
Marie Kondo
“Fallen” by Annie Lobert
“The Games” by James Patterson
“Miller’s Valley” by Anna Quindlen
“Everybody’s Fool” by Richard Russo
“As Time Goes By” by Mary Higgins Clark
Library hours and information
715-463-2244. Website:
grantsburg.wislib.org. To find out about the latest
library events, follow us on Facebook.
share wonderful stories, snacks and a chance to
socialize with other children. Sponsored by Burnett
County Family Literacy.
• “That Darkness” by Lisa Black
• “The Revolving Door of Life” by Alexander McCall Smith
• “Amish Sweethearts” by Leslie Gould
• “Predator” by Wilbur Smith
• “The Total Package” by Janet Evanovich
• “I’m Traveling Alone” by Samuel Bjork
• “Redemption Road” by John Hart
• “Deep Blue” by Randy Wayne White
• “A Low Country Wedding” by Mary Alice Monroe
• “The Drifter” by Nicholas Petrie
• “Blood Flag” by Steve Martini
• “Everyone Brave is Forgiven” by Chris Cleave
• “Blue Blood” by Sara Blaedel
• “Aunt Dimity and the Buried Treasure” by Nancy
Atherton
• “The Rejected Writer’s Book Club” by Suzanne
Kelman
• “The Quieting” by Suzanne Woods Fisher
• “Call Me Princess” by Sara Blaedel
• “The Throwaway Children” by Diney Costeloe
• “The Highwayman” by Craig Johnson
• “The Island House” by Posie Graeme-Evans
• “The Last Painting of Sara De Vos” by Dominic
Smith
• “Dawn at Emberwilde” by Sarah E. Ladd
• “Traces of Guilt” by Dee Henderson
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Phone number:
Larsen Family Public Library news
New Saturday library hours
Now our library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
on Saturdays.
Friends of the Library
Our wild rice cookbooks are on sale at the library
and the coffee shop for $12. Upcoming events: A
special children’s author story time will be held on
Wednesday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. when Siren
author, Dana C. Peterson will share stories of her
travels with us. Everyone is welcome. Save the
date, Oct. 15, for our chili feed fundraiser featuring Twin Cities mystery authors Ellen Hart and Carl
Brookins. More information will be available by late
July. June’s Second Saturday Book Sale will be on
June 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friend Raiser Fundraiser Fair
The Northwest Alliance Community Foundation
will host their inaugural Friend Raiser Fundraiser
Fair for nonprofits at the Tesora Event Center on
Friday, June 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Our library and
the Burnett County Family Literacy group will have
a table there. There will be food and entertainment
and opportunities to visit nonprofit booths who are
promoting their organizations. We have several
free passes to this event. If you are interested in
attending, please contact Patti at 715-866-7697 for
more information.
Burnett County Family Literacy
In 2013, Burnett County Family Literacy was
founded by volunteer Annette Starkite. This literacy organization expanded the definition of literacy
to include early childhood literacy, adult literacy,
childhood literacy, health and financial literacy,
computer, resumes, GED and ESL literacy. From
the start, BCFL has worked closely with Wisconsin
Literacy, Indianhead Community Action Agency,
North Memorial Ambulance, Larsen Family Public
Library, UW-Extension and Northern Waters Learning in developing and maintaining programs. BCFL
is committed to “enriching the quality of life and
learning” for all residents of Burnett County. Programs include a booth at Connections, early childhood literacy, adult education and family literacy
grant with Early Head Start. Learners from Burnett
County may consist of adults of any age, parents
or caregivers with pre-school age children, middle
or high school age children. If you are interested
in any of their programs, please contact the Larsen
Family Public Library at 715-866-7697. Their website can be found at burnettcountyfamilyliteracy.org/
Table tennis (pingpong)
New hours! Join us on Mondays from 10 a.m. to
noon for a lively round of table tennis. This is not
a tournament, just some fun playing pingpong no
matter what your skill level. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday story time
Starting in June, a fun story time on Saturday
will be presented every Saturday through August.
Bring any age children to the library at 11 a.m. to
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.
Tesora wine- and beer-tasting event
We are in the planning stages for our annual
fundraiser at Tesora in Siren which will be held on
Sunday, July 17, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Stay tuned for
further information.
Adult book club
The title for our June 28 book club discussion is
“The Invisible City” by Julia Dahl. We meet at 10
a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month (except December) in the Nexen Room. Everyone is welcome,
even if you haven’t had time to read the book. Call
the library to reserve your copy. “A finalist for the
Edgar and Mary Higgins Clark Awards, in her riveting debut ‘Invisible City,’ journalist Julia Dahl introduces a compelling new character in search of the
truth about a murder and an understanding of her
own heritage. Just months after Rebekah Roberts
was born, her mother, an Hasidic Jew from Brooklyn, abandoned her Christian boyfriend and newborn
baby to return to her religion. Neither Rebekah nor
her father have heard from her since. Now a recent
college graduate, Rebekah has moved to New York
City to follow her dream of becoming a big-city reporter. But she’s also drawn to the idea of being
closer to her mother, who might still be living in the
Hasidic community in Brooklyn. Then Rebekah
is called to cover the story of a murdered Hasidic
woman. Rebekah’s shocked to learn that, because
of the NYPD’s habit of kowtowing to the powerful ultra-Orthodox community, not only will the woman be
buried without an autopsy, her killer may get away
with murder. Rebekah can’t let the story end there.
But getting to the truth won’t be easy – even as she
immerses herself in the cloistered world where her
mother grew up, it’s clear that she’s not welcome,
and everyone she meets has a secret to keep from
an outsider.” (review from Amazon.com)
Newly acquired materials
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• “Goodnight Owl” by Greg Pizzoli
• “Every Day Birds” by Amy Ludwig Van Derwater
• “There is a Tribe of Kids” by Lane Smith
• “Cody and the Mysteries of the Universe” by
Tricia Springstubb
• “Amulet No. 7: Firelight” by Kazu Kibuishi
• “Cuddle Up, Goodnight” by Katie Cleminson
• “The Best Part of Daddy’s Day” by Claire Alexander
• “Circle” by Jeanette Baker
• “Stick Cat: A Tail of Two Kitties” by Tom Watson
• “Dini Dinosaur” by Karen Beaumont
• “Those Shoes” by Maribeth Boelts
• “Field Trip Fiasco” by Julie Danneberg
• “Huff and Puff” by Tish Rabe
• “Huff and Puff Have Too Much Stuff” by Tish
Rabe
• “Magic Bone: Go Fetch!” by Nancy Krulik
• “Outdoor Opposites” by Brenda Williams
• “Bats at the Library” by Brian Lies
Adult
• “Once a Rancher” by Linda Lael Miller
• “Best of My Love” by Susan Mallery
Young adult
• “The Secret Language of Sisters” by Luanne
Rice
DVD
• “Great Courses: Skywatching: Seeing and Understanding Cosmic Wonders”
• “Great Courses: Brahms – His Life and Music”
• “Stargate SG1 Complete Seasons 1-6”
• “Wild Kratts: Wild Animal Babies”
Adult nonfiction
• “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, & the Fate of the American Revolution”
by Nathaniel Philbrick
• “The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the
War Against Hitler’s U-boats” by William Geroux
• “Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS” by Joby Warrick
• “Rise of the Rocket Girl” by Nathalia Holt
• “Humble Roots: Earl and Caroline” by Lona Root
Haskins
• “A Journey Into the Deaf-World” by Harlan Lane
• “Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery
and Art of Living” by Krista Tippett
• “Maple Syrup: An Introduction to the Science of
a Forest Treasure” by Mike Rechlin
Large print
• “The Mathews Men” by William Geroux
• “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by
Phaedra Patrick
• “Wilde Lake” by Laura Lippman
• “The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and their
Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts” by Joshua Hammer
• “The Restoration” by Wanda E. Brunstetter
• “Extreme Prey” by John Sandford
Audio CD book
• “Dawn at Emberwilde” by Sarah E. Ladd
• “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes
• “Boar Island” by Nevada Barr
Hours and information
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday 9
a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more
information, contact the library at 715-866-7697,
website: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.
nwls.lib.wi.us/search.
MOTO kicks off Friday, June 3
Local musicians gone national make
hometown returns
ST. CROIX FALLS - Two national artists with local
roots in St. Croix Falls will grace the Music on the Overlook stage at the Friday, June 3, season opener in St.
Croix Falls. The performers are Farewell Milwaukee and
Shawn Stelton.
Bring your own lawn chair to enjoy MOTO, a leading
outdoor summer concert series that features a wide variety of musical styles from national, regional and local
artists on a beautiful river-view stage. Visit musicontheoverlook.com for more info.
Popular on 89.3 FM The Current radio in the Twin Cities and beyond, Farewell Milwaukee’s sound is casual
country-rock majesty informed by artists from the ‘60s
and ‘70s.
“St. Croix Falls is very sophisticated, musically, and I
can think of no better way to start the summer than with
these two amazing performers,” says MOTO coordinator Woody McBride. “89.3 FM The Current radio is very
popular in the St. Croix Valley, and to have a taste of that
live and in the flesh is very special and we are grateful.”
The band’s drummer, Brad Fox, his parents and his
grandparents all grew up in St. Croix Falls. Grandparents
Marion and Gordon Fox have lived in the same house
locally for the past 63 years. MOTO celebrates this homecoming and the lives of the Fox family.
Farewell Milwaukee, who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, at MOTO, has been a mainstay on the Minneapolis scene since 2008, with two albums and countless
live shows under their belts, but their new album, “Can’t
Please You, Can’t Please Me,” represents an enormous
step forward. It’s their most confident album. The band
shows fresh resourcefulness in crafting its sound, and
lead singer Ben Lubeck digs deeper into his own personal life to pen songs that reveal new, often dark, depths
with each listen. “I’d be lying if I said this record wasn’t
extremely personal to all of us,” he says.
The band chose to work with Brad Bivens (Dawes,
Kings of Leon, Norah Jones), who produced their second album, “When it Sinks In.” Over nine days Farewell
Milwaukee recorded these dozen songs live, for the most
part tracking together as a full band. “It allowed us to
feed off each other’s energy,” says Adam Lamoureux,
keys and vocals. “There’s a lot of flex and give in our
music when we play live, so that seemed like the best
way to recreate that energy in the studio.” This determined work ethic and live-in-the-studio approach allowed Farewell Milwaukee to capture a certain dynamic,
to nod to their heroes while never sounding like anyone
but themselves.
The second headliner, who will perform first at 6:30
on Friday, June 3, at MOTO, is Shawn Stelton, a singer/
songwriter based out of Minneapolis who grew up in
St. Croix Falls. MOTO and St. Croix Falls also welcome
Stelton home for this special occasion.
His latest release, “Wallflower’s Lament,” has a pleasant combination of catchy melodies, engaging arrangements and lyrics that tell stories. The songs were written
over a 14-month span and were spurred on by Stelton’s
participation in the Jeremy Messersmith songwriting
sessions. The guidance of Messersmith showed Stelton
a new approach to songwriting that is evident in his poignant, touching songs.
Rift Magazine writer and co-editor Rebecca Marx
wrote, “His soaring vocals are reminiscent of vocalist
Farewell Milwaukee, a Twin Cities-based band with local roots in St. Croix Falls, will be the headliner for the Music on the Overlook kickoff Friday, June 3. Farewell Milwaukee is featured on Minnesota Public Radio 89.3 FM The Current. They will perform at
7:30 p.m. on the Overlook deck in St. Croix Falls, following Shawn Stelton.
Grant-Lee Phillips of Grant Lee Buffalo fame.” The influences of Elvis, the Beatles and the Beach Boys can be
heard in his vocal styling as well. He is just as comfortable singing “God Only Knows” as he is ripping into
“Suspicious Minds.”
It all started for Stelton at the age of 10, singing his
own compositions at the Redwood Deck at the Polk
County Fair. This love of writing was highlighted with
a first-place finish in the City Pages “Rock Out Romeo”
songwriting competition in 2010. The song, co-written
with his good friend, Steve Sanders, was a rewrite of the
classic story. Next came Messersmith. “I saw a post on
Facebook announcing the lessons. I was thrilled with
the opportunity to learn from someone who I greatly admired,” stated Shelton. Most of the focus was on carefully editing lyrics and writing songs to fit genres and
topics. The experience was both challenging and rewarding, inspiring to him have his most prolific songwriting
period of his career.
In 2015, Stelton kicked off an active year of performances starting with his first Mad Ripple Hootenanny
with author and songwriter Jim Walsh. Stelton also enjoyed playing at such places as The Aster Cafe, The 318
Cafe, The Beat Coffeehouse and Gingkos.
The Friday, June 3, MOTO is sponsored by St. Croix
Regional Medical Center and Alliance Church of the
Valley.
Music on the Overlook happens Fridays at 6:30 p.m.,
June through August, at the scenic Overlook river-view
stage in downtown St. Croix Falls. More info is available at musicontheoverlook.com. The series is funded
with a balance of private and public sources. Enjoy food
vendors and great views of the St. Croix River at the
Overlook park.
Wannigan Days, the large two-city River Spirit Celebration, happens Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12. Find
out more at Wannigandays.com.
MOTO 2016 schedule
• Friday, June 3: 89.3 The Current’s Farewell Milwaukee with Shawn Stelton.
• Friday, June 10: Wannigan Days music with tributes
to ZZ Top, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard plus local musicians Reland Grove and The Hounds, presented by
MidwestOne Bank and The River Group.
• Saturday, June 11: Wannigan Days music with tribute to The Rolling Stones at 7 p.m. plus the No. 1 oldies
1950s band, The Rockin Hollywoods at noon, presented
by MidwestOne Bank, Johnson Motors and The Drive In.
• Friday, June 17: Live Shakespeare theater.
• Friday, June 24: Rock and funk with Undergroove
and local musicians Won Radio, DT Clark and more.
• Friday, July 1: Blues Night with Hurricane Harold
and Jeff Ray Band plus Ethan Bergstrom.
• Friday, July 8: Jazz Night with the Robert Everest
Expedition and Blue Candle jazz combo.
• Friday, July 15: Elvis tribute with Steve Marcio’s “Remembering the King.”
• Friday, July 22: Folk Night with Patchouli, Thea
Ennen and Dave JaVu plus Izzy Mercil.
• Friday, July 29: Rock and Metal Night with “One,”
the world’s No. 1 tribute to Metallica with River’s Edge
and The Beast.
• Friday, Aug. 5: Bluegrass Night with The Roe Family
Singers plus local musicians Toby Sotis and Mark Wampfler.
•Friday, Aug. 12: USA’s top tribute to Fleetwood Mac
plus local musician Sophia Lavigne.
• Friday, Aug. 19: Kids and Family Night with Magic
Village, kids games, kids art and more.
• Friday, Aug. 26: Country Night Andy Calhoun and
the Outlaws plus local musician Relan Grove. – submitted
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St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer
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ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners Scholarship Fund began in 1984,
and since that time, $130,250 has been
awarded to 237 deserving health care
students. Students who are entering the
health care field of study are encouraged
and supported by the scholarships given.
The Partners administer three memorial
funds which are designated for nursing;
the TeBina Boomgarten Fund, the Patricia Route Fund and the Kathy Nesgoda
Scholarship Fund, as well as the Daellenbach Memorial Fund which is designated
to nursing or 2nd-year medical student.
The Dave and Jodi Dobosenski Scholarship Fund is earmarked for SCRMC employees. Additional scholarship money
is raised through memorials and the
SCRMC Partners Love Light Tree event
which is held every December.
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awarded to: Patricia Johnson and Alexandra Smith,Kathy Nesgoda Nursing Scholarships; Samantha Culver and Madeline
Doty, TeBina Boomgarten Nursing Schol-
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Patricia Johnson and Madeline Doty. Not shown: Kara Herr, Megan Jansen, Lauren Bryan and
Alison Stiller. - Photo submitted
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St. Croix Casinos annual food drive set for June 13 - 17
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High school commencement 2016: Siren
Salutatorian Aubri Larson is all smiles as she thanks her mother,
Carol, and offers her a flower during Siren’s commencement ceremony
on Friday, May 27, in the school’s gymnasium.
Graduates played for the last time during the band performances at graduation. The band will loose 17 members.
School board member and grandfather, Mark Pettis, presents
his grandson, Kody Pettis, with his hard-earned diploma. Hugs,
handshakes and huge smiles were exchanged.
Hannah Skold, class valedictorian, addressed
her class.
Emily Stiemann and Josiah Wegner were the emcees of the evening. They
acknowledged each member of the class by giving a review of each students’
best traits or how they could be counted on.
Retired schoolteacher Donna Tjader
had the privilege of teaching the graduating class not once but twice. She
taught them as second-graders and
fourth-graders .
Photos by
Becky Strabel
RIGHT: Mrs. Wanda
Flanigan was chosen as
this year’s Wall of Honor
recipient.
Madisyn Jones is all smiles as she enters the site of her
commencement ceremony at Siren School on a beautiful
May evening. Jones later acknowledged many with thanks
for their help by presenting them with lilies.
District Administrator Kevin Shetler isn’t the tallest person but he is good humored. As he went to turn the tassel
of Keenan Cook, the tassel fell to the floor. Cook crouched
down to Shetler’s height to help out the superintendent.
RIGHT: Siren students Tristan Taylor, Coltan Churchill,
Nolan Churchill, and Lee Alwine are led by Mike Taylor
during the playing of an Ojibwe honor song to celebrate
the seniors accomplishments. Members of the audience
stood to show respect for the players and those being
honored.
The Siren High School Class of 2016 practiced their listening skills as they absorbed the
words of those who spoke to them during the Friday, May 27, graduation address.
Mixed emotions were evident thoughout the evening. The choir sang the theme from “Friends”
and although it’s an upbeat number, eyes were misty in the room.
High school commencement 2016: St. Croix Falls
Co-valedictorian Emma Wondra encouraged her classmates to be “originals” in her speech.
Co-valedictorian Steven Lattin earned his graduation grin.
Graduates received their diplomas from school board treasurer Patricia
Mitchell and board clerk Dr. Steven Bont.
Photos by Greg Marsten
The concert choir performed several numbers as part of the commencement, under the direction of choral director Shawn Gudmunsen.
It was a day of celebration and achievement for the Class
of 2016.
Music was a big part of the commencement exercises.
The occasional hug is always a commencement
highlight.
Jeremy Cermin gave one of the commencement speeches, referencing an
old family pet, “Bombo.”
Saints past and present finished the program with the traditional “Swingin’ With
The Saints.”
District Administrator Mark Burandt welcomed the class and the hundreds who
were attending.
It’s hard to hold back a graduation grin.
High school Principal Peggy Ryan
introduced the graduates, standing
before a special student-crafted quilt
with signatures of all the senior students.
Jeremy Cermin (standing above) led the traditional mortarboard toss at
the high school plaza.
High school commencement 2016: Unity
Alice Peacock joins Wall of Honor
BALSAM LAKE – A total of 61 Unity seniors graduated in a joyous evening ceremony Friday, May 27.
Gabrielle Foeller gave the valedictory address and
the salutatory address was delivered by Matthew
Peterson. A highlight of the celebration was the
commencement address by popular teacher Brian
Collins. School board members James Beistle and
David Moore presented the diplomas. The school
band and choir performed selections throughout
the evening.
The evening started with the induction of Alice
Peacock, musician, recording artist and Unity graduate, into the Wall of Honor. Peacock gave thanks
to Unity teacher Bill Alleva, saying “he said write
what you know, what you need to say.” She said
he gave the permission, the encouragement to write
her songs and start her career.
Brian Collins, “the Bird Man,” told the students
to use their whole brains every day. He said you are
human, you are beautiful, find your niche, strike out
and soar, be patient, share your color, be gentle. He
concluded “I will see you again sometime, this is
not goodbye.” Collins gave part of his address in
Ojibwe.
Salutatorian Matthew Peterson gave the salutatory address at the commencement ceremony for Unity’s Class of 2016. - Photo by Jeanne Alling
Unity teacher Bill Alleva and Unity alumna Alice Peacock
pose following Peacock’s acceptance of Unity School District’s Wall of Honor award. Peacock, an accomplished
songwriter, gave credit to Alleva for giving her the encouragement to write her songs and start her career.
Sam Rivers, Unity’s TItle VII coordinator and Brian Collins, the main speaker at Unity’s commencement ceremony
last Friday evening, May 27.
Alice Peacock and her family (L to R), Berta Kassai and Aaron Peacock, Mark Peacock, Alice, Marina
Peacock and guide companion, Gretel.
Carlie Merrill, Shanna Lowe, Josh Dahlberg and Garrett Merrill anxiously
awaiting the graduation ceremony. - Photo by Jeanne Alling
Graduates posed for photos after receiving their diplomas.
Photos by Gregg Westigard
unless otherwise noted
LEFT: As has become part of the graduation tradition at Unity, graduates line up
on the bleachers at the end of the gymnasium for a class photo, with diplomas
in hand.
Memorial Day 2016 • Grantsburg •
“A time to reflect and remember”
Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185 Cmdr. Jim
Halverson played taps at the ceremony on the Oak Street Bridge
in Grantsburg to honor those who served and died at sea.
LEFT: Army Lt. Col. (retired) Gordy Lewis gave the Memorial
Day address. Lewis said Memorial Day is a time to reflect and
remember. “I realize I’m grateful I live in America. If not for our
veterans would we enjoy the freedoms we have in our country
today.”
Grantsburg American Legion member
Chuck Swenson readies the Post 185
flag for the May 30 Memorial Day parade.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 564
marched in Monday’s Memorial Day parade.
Photos by Priscilla Bauer
The Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185 Color Guard and
Firing Squad marched to the Oak Street Bridge over Wood River in Grantsburg where the firing squad fired a salute honoring servicemen and women
buried at sea. The Memorial Day parade then continued to Riverside Cemetery for a program at the Veterans Memorial.
Memorial Day 2016 • Frederic •
FREDERIC AREA – Dean Daniels was
honored on Memorial Day for his service
to the country in the military and for his
many years of service to the community
and to his fellow veterans. He was presented with District Service Commendation No. 001 by Frederic American
Legion Post 249 at the conclusion of a day
of commemorations at six area cemeteries and memorials. Daniels, the long time
Members of the Grantsburg Legion Post Firing Squad stood on the
Oak Street Bridge overlooking the Wood River in silent respect before
firing a salute honoring the servicemen and women buried at sea.
Remembering the past, honoring the living
Frederic band and vocal instructor, was
also an active member of the Legion Post
for 39 years, serving as commander for 28
years.
Many from the area have served and
many did not return. Among the fallen
veterans honored were three who now lie
in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Bone
Lake. Gunder Sands and Harry Peterson,
both in their mid-20s, went to serve in
World War I. They died a day apart in Oc-
Post Commander Jeff Butler (left) presents Dean
Daniels with a Commendation for his years of service to the Legion Post and the community.
Poppy Princess Jayda Meyer placed
a wreath of poppies for all the men and
women who died serving our country at
the Memorial Day program held at Riverside Cemetery’s Veterans Memorial.
tober 1918 in the flu epidemic while preparing to go overseas. Lying near them is
the grave of Palmer Johnson, who died a
year later at the age of 19 while serving in
the Navy. These are the stories of Memorial Day.
Services were held at Union Cemetery,
Zion Lutheran and Mission Cemetery, all
in Trade Lake, at the memorial by Coon
Lake, at Zion Lutheran in Bone Lake, and
at Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic.
Members of the Frederic High School
band and choir, directed by Eric Amweg,
sang and played at Maple Grove. Nine
members of the Frederic Legion Post, Jeff
Butler, Jerry Tischer, Darwin Niles, Harry
Kirk, Duane Martin, David Bishop, Doug
Harlander, Max Simon and Nick Kuechenmeister, performed the honors.
Members of American Legion Post 249 at the Memorial Day service. Shown (L to R), front row, are Eric Amweg, Doug Harlander, David Bishop,
Duane Martin, Harry Kirk, Darwin Niles and Jerry Tischer. Back row: Max Simon, Nick Kuechenmeister and Jeff Butler.
LEFT: Dean Daniels was honored
for his years of service to the American Legion Post 249 of Frederic
during this year’s Memorial Day service.
RIGHT: Palmer Johnson died in
service during WWI at the age of 19.
FAR RIGHT: Members of the Frederic High School band, under the direction of Eric Amweg, provided the
music for the Memorial Day program.
- Photos by Gregg Westigard
Amery Hospital and Clinic named a Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change
Honored as a leader in
health care environmentally
preferable practices
AMERY - Amery Hospital and Clinic
was awarded the 2015 “Greenhealth Partner for Change” award by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading health care
community dedicated to transforming
health care worldwide so that it reduces
its environmental footprint, becomes
a community anchor for sustainability
and a leader in the global movement for
environmental health and justice. The
award is one of the organization’s environmental excellence awards given each
year to honor outstanding environmental
achievements in the health care sector.
The Greenhealth Partner for Change
award recognizes health care facilities
that continuously improve and expand
upon their mercury elimination, waste
reduction, recycling and source reduction
programs. At a minimum, facilities apply-
The HealthPartners Sustainability team accepts the Partner for Change award which recognizes health systems that are working cohesively
to gather data, set system goals, benchmark, and share successes in environmental performance. - Photos submitted
Accepting the Partner for Change award in Dallas, Texas, on behalf of Amery Hospital and
Clinic are (L to R) Dana Slade, director, Sustainability Programs of HealthPartners; Erick Jensen, director, Facilities Management of Amery Hospital and Clinic; and Samantha McKeough,
Sustainability Coordinator of HealthPartners
ing for this award must be recycling 15
percent of their total waste, have reduced
regulated medical waste, are well along
the way to mercury elimination and have
developed other successful pollution prevention programs in many different areas.
Amery Hospital and Clinic’s dedication to sustainable landscaping, along
with rain gardens, green roofs, pervious
surfaces and a raptor nest, confirms their
support of environmental health initiatives. Environmentally preferable purchasing, which eliminated Styrofoam at
Amery Hospital & Clinic and community
engagement efforts also show their commitment and leadership in sustainability.
“We’re committed to improving the
health and well-being of the communities
we serve in partnership with our members, patients and employees. Caring for
the environment and providing healthier,
cleaner communities is an important part
of this commitment,” said Dana Slade,
Director, Sustainability Programs. “We’re
proud of what we have accomplished and
will continue to expand our sustainability programs to enhance the health of the
communities we serve.”
The Practice Greenhealth environmental excellence awards were presented May
19 in Dallas at the CleanMed Conference
& Exhibition, the premier national environmental conference for leaders in health
care sustainability.
About HealthPartners
HealthPartners is the largest consumer-governed, nonprofit health care organization in the nation with a mission to
improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and
the community. For more information,
visit healthpartners.com.
About Practice Greenhealth
Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s
leading health care community dedicated
to transforming health care worldwide
so that it reduces its environmental footprint, becomes a community anchor for
sustainability and a leader in the global
movement for environmental health
and justice. To learn more about Practice
Greenhealth visit practicegreenhealth.org.
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EVERY MON.
Amery Area
Community Center
• Bridge, 1 p.m.
• Grief Support, 1 p.m.
715-268-6605
EVERY TUES.
• Pool, 9 a.m.
• Quilting, 9:30 a.m.
• Wii Games, 1 p.m.
• 500 Cards, 2nd & 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m.
EVERY WED.
• Bridge, 1 p.m.
EVERY THURS.
• Pool, 8 a.m.
• Hand & Foot Cards, 12:30 p.m.
• Bridge, 6 p.m.
EVERY FRI.
• Polish Poker, 9:30 a.m.
• Bingo, 2nd & 4th Fri., 1 p.m.
• Pool Night, 6 p.m.
EVERY SAT.
EVERY SUN.
• Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m.
Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m.
• 500, 6:30 p.m.
715-327-8623
Grantsburg Senior
Center
• Bingo, 2nd Wed., 2:30 p.m.
• Monthly Meeting, 3rd Thurs., 11 a.m.
• Evening Meal, 3rd Thurs., 5 p.m.
• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.
• Wii Bowling, 9 a.m. (Call First)
• Free Coffee Wednesday Mornings
• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.
• Potluck 2nd Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
• Dining at 5, Every 3rd Wednesday
• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Canasta 1st & 3rd Thurs.
• Monthly Senior Meeting, 3rd Thurs.,
9:30 a.m.
• Spades, 1 p.m.
St. Croix Valley Senior
Center
• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.
• Hand & Foot, 12:30 p.m.
• 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.
• Monthly Meeting, Third Tues., 11:45 a.m.
• Mahjong, noon.
Webster Senior Center
• Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tues.
715-463-2940
Luck Senior Center
715-472-8285
Siren Senior Center
• Mahjong, 1 p.m.
715-349-7810
715-483-1901
• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon
• 500, 6:30-10 p.m.
• Cribbage, 4:30 p.m.
• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon
• Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday, 1-3 p.m.
• Pokeno, 2nd & 4th Fri., 12:30 p.m.
• Potluck Lunch, 12:30 p.m.
• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.
• Ping-pong, 1 p.m.
• Cards, Dominos and Pool, 1 p.m.
• Brunch, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Horse Race Game, Second Sat., 1 p.m.
• Frederic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-327-4425
• SCF, Noon-6 p.m.
• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Frederic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• SCF, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Frederic, 9 a.m.-Noon
• Siren Moose Lodge, Bingo, 7 p.m.
• Frederic/Lewis VFW, 2nd Tues. 7 p.m.
• Indian Creek American Legion Post
396, Dirty Clubs, 6 p.m.
• Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall,
7:30 p.m.
• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd
Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.
• Siren Moose Lodge Fish Fry,
7:30 p.m.
715-866-5300
Food Shelf
• SCF, noon-5 p.m., 715-483-2920
VFW Aux./Legion Aux./
Burnett County Moose
Lodge
TOPS
EVERY MON.
EVERY TUES.
• Bingo At Siren Moose Lodge, 7 p.m.
EVERY WED.
• Burnett VFW At Little Mexico, 6 p.m.
• CRA, Shooters Bar, 6 p.m.
Meat Raffles/Bingo
Farmers Markets
EVERY TUES.
• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.,
715-483-3666
EVERY THURS.
• Alternating At Dug Out or Suzy Q’s,
6:30 p.m.
• Siren Lions At Kris’, 6 p.m.
• Webb Lake Charities Bingo At
Northwoods Bar, 1-3 p.m.
• Milltown VFW Post, 1st & 3rd Thurs.,
5 p.m.
• Last Call, 5 p.m.
EVERY MON.
• Grantsburg Village Hall, noon-2 p.m.,
June-Oct.
EVERY TUES.
• Luck Senior Center, 4:15 p.m.,
715-472-2341
• Balsam Lake Municipal Building,
3:30 p.m., 715-485-3002
EVERY FRI.
• Devils Lake Assoc. at Bump’s
Lakeside Bar, 7 p.m.
EVERY FRI.
• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At
Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m.
• Memory Days, Harvest Moon, 7 p.m.
• Lake Country Snowmobile Riders At
Jed’s Laker Lounge, 6:30 p.m.
• Fish Fry at Siren Moose Lodge,
5-7:30 p.m.
EVERY TUES.
EVERY FRI.
• Lake Country Riders At The Pour
House, 5:30 p.m.
EVERY FRI.
• S.N.O.W.S., Skol Bar, Frederic,
5:30 p.m.
• PICTO, Whitetail Wilderness,
Webster, 6:30 p.m.
• H.S. Fishing Team, Crow Bar, 6 p.m.
• Sharon’s Webb Lake Charity, at
Cabaret, 6 p.m.
EVERY WED.
• Hertel Tribal Clinic, noon-2 p.m., JuneOct.
CLIP & SAVE
EVERY WED.
EVERY WED.
EVERY SUN.
EVERY THURS.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola,
7 a.m., 715-755-3123
• Comforts of Home, Frederic,
5:15 p.m., 715-327-8063
EVERY SAT.
• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge,
Webster, 3-5 p.m.
EVERY SAT.
• Lions at Whiskey Joe’s, 5 p.m.
• Blacksmith Shop, 3 p.m.
• The Ridge Eatery, 3 p.m.
• Last Call, 7 p.m.
• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.
EVERY THURS.
• Alpha-Burnett Dairy parking lot,
3-5 p.m., June-Oct.
EVERY SAT.
• BC Fair At The Tap, 4 p.m.
• At Indian Creek Legion, 3 p.m.
EVERY SAT.
• VFW At C&J’s Hideaway, Lewis,
3 p.m.
• Youth Hockey At Whitetail
Wilderness, 6 p.m.
• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf
Course, 4 p.m.
EVERY FRI.
• Balsam Lake, Our Lady of the Lakes,
3-5:30 p.m. thru Oct. 14
• Grantsburg Medical Center, 2-4 p.m.,
June-Oct.
EVERY SUN.
• Unity Friends of Music, Bingo,
Blacksmith Shop, 6 p.m.
EVERY SUN.
• Bingo At Whiskey Joe’s, 4 p.m.
EVERY SAT.
• Siren, Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.
CHURCH NEWS
Thirst
P
redictions are for a dry summer.
Drought is always hard on the
wildlife. With creeks drying up, animals seek their moisture in backyard
fountains. Bears scrounge for other food
when wild berries produce little food
value. Some trees become distressed for
lack of moisture.
Nature is hard on humans, too. Farmers suffer from drought in some areas,
while in others people face heavy rains
that bring disaster. Resulting price increases affect all of us.
So many trials. We all face them in one
form or another. But the Bible speaks
of another type of tribulation, the kind
we can expect if we are Christians. Not
only can we expect it, but it is required.
Be positive when watching
your children play sports
Q: My wife and I were both varsity
athletes in college, and we’re very competitive. Our 6-year-old twins want to
start playing soccer this summer. We’re
all for it, but we want to make sure that
we maintain a healthy family perspective about competition. Do you have
any advice?
Jim: I can relate, my athletic career was
everything to me until an injury cut it
short prior to college. I’m a competitive
guy myself, so I’ve had to temper my approach with my own sons.
It’s bad news when a youth sporting
event disintegrates into poor sportsmanship, yelling and even fistfights. It’s even
worse when it’s the parents behavior in
question. We’ve all heard stories about
adult behavior at children’s sporting
events that leaves us shaking our heads.
Fortunately, most parents wouldn’t
dream of acting out violently. But it’s not
just extreme cases that take the fun out of
youth sports. Yelling at coaches, officials
and players, or criticizing your child’s
performance, can be humiliating for all
concerned.
If you’re one of those moms or dads
who experiences soaring blood pres-
Eternal
perspectives
Sally Bair
Paul and Barnabas, on their missionary
journey to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch,
preached the gospel, “Exhorting them
(new believers) to continue in the faith,
and saying, ‘We must through many
tribulations enter the kingdom of God.’”
(Acts 14:22)
What? Christians can’t enter God’s
kingdom unless they go through trials
and tribulations? How seldom we hear
this hard saying! But the Bible says if
we obey him, we will be blessed; if not,
sure while sitting in the stands, keep
perspective on what’s really important.
Winning isn’t everything, and a child’s
bad game isn’t the end of the world.
There are many positive character traits
they can develop through sports, even
if they aren’t the best player. They may
decide they’d rather do something else,
and that’s OK. (These days, my older son
leans toward science and chess.)
Tell your kids that you’re proud of
them regardless of whether they win or
lose - and really mean it! And treat everyone connected with the game with
respect. The way you handle yourself
when you disagree with a referee’s call
or a coach’s decision will teach your
child how to act as well. When moms
and dads are team players and good
sports, everyone wins.
•••
Q: We have three kids (ages 8, 11 and
15) and want them to learn personal responsibility while earning their own
money. At what age do you recommend
that a child start a summer job?
Danny Huerta, executive director, Parenting: First of all, make sure to check
applicable child labor laws, state regulations vary concerning when kids can formally go to work, what kind of jobs they
can perform, and how many hours they
can work each day/week. Beyond that,
we will be cursed. By his very nature of
holiness, he cannot lay down conditions
upon which to bless us and then ignore
them and bless us if we don’t meet those
conditions.
It’s one thing to face such trials as
sickness, death of a loved one, divorce or drought and other natural disasters.
It’s another to go through hardships
because of our faith in Christ. After all,
we live in a hostile world, a world that
rejects the word of God and brings adversity to those who embrace it.
Our suffering may seem like we’re
living in a drought. Our spirits may be
thirsty for encouragement and strength
that can come from close fellowship
with other sufferers, and especially from
God’s word and presence. When we
partake of his “living water” (see John
7:38), we will find joy in our suffering,
Focus
on the family
Jim Daly
the child’s age is less important than his
or her level of maturity, and your reasons
for encouraging summer employment.
Practically speaking, teenagers may
need to work in order to help defray
education-related expenses or meet personal financial needs, auto insurance,
gas money or cell-phone bills. In the case
of younger children, you’re probably
thinking more about teaching discipline,
responsibility and the rewards of hard
work.
Since kids aren’t developmentally
ready to grasp these concepts until the
mid- to late-elementary grades, I suggest waiting until they’re between ages
8 and 10 before giving them a summer
job of some kind at home, vacuuming
and dusting, for instance, or watering
and weeding the garden. As they get
older, it’s good to have them transition
to working for someone else. The benefits in terms of learning how to live in
a responsible manner, to be on time, to
work carefully and efficiently, to take in-
as Paul and Barnabas did.
If we are true to Christ and faithful
to our calling as his disciples, we will
face trials and suffering. We are given
the daily choice to follow him and obey
his word, knowing we’ll be persecuted,
or to go along with society’s demands
believing it won’t matter as long as
we attend church weekly, pray generic
prayers and give something to the poor.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted
for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10)
Lord, thank you for your thirst-quenching
word as we learn to thrive in your kingdom.
May we be faithful to you no matter what
the consequences. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@
gmail.com.
struction from other authorities, to manage the money they earn and so on, are
simply incalculable.
There may be circumstances under
which other activities would take priority, for example, a planned mission trip,
summer school, participation in sports
or an extended family vacation. In other
words, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend that children work at all costs.
But on the whole, I think the benefits of
holding a summer job far outweigh any
potential negatives.
•••
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,
CO 80995. International copyright secured.
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Memorial Day 2016 • Lorain •
Honoring those who gave their lives
Representatives of the Indian Creek American Legion Post 396 performed taps ceremonies at several
area cemeteries on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.
Shown at the Lorain Cemetery in front of the memorial
are front row (L to R): Larry Olson, Bill Schmidt, Norman
Adascheck and Oscar Schmidt. Back: Bob Carlson,
Brock Phernetton, Rob Phernetton and Terry Johnson.
– Photo by Bev Schmidt
Summer in Siren means Music in the Park
New performers join annual favorites
at the band shell by the lake
SIREN - Since the band shell was built in Crooked
Lake Park, if it’s summer, it’s Music in the Park in Siren.
The free, weekly concert series boasts new performers
in addition to the annual favorites as a part of the 2016
concert series schedule.
In 2008, the Siren-Webster Rotary Club sponsored the
construction of the new band shell as a great addition
to the existing amenities of Crooked Lake Park. The following year, the Siren Music in the Park program became
a reality. Now in its eighth season, the tradition set for
every Thursday of the summer in Siren is to host a local
musical act’s performance for the community to enjoy.
Concerts are free and are held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each
week. Residents and visitors alight with folding chairs
in hand to relax and listen to the live music along the
lakeshore. In the case of inclement weather, the show still
goes on, but the location is moved to the Siren School.
The 2016 schedule is again filled with a variety of
music genres, from Americana and country, classical
and pops, classic rock and doo wop, blues and bluegrass,
gospel and folk to Celtic/Irish, Dixieland jazz and even
some comedy. Plus, a special concert is always held on
the Fourth of July when the Siren Community Band performs at 8 p.m. just prior to the fireworks display at the
park.
In addition to many annual favorites, two new performers join the list in 2016. Noah Burnett will debut
on Thursday, July 14, playing folk music in a shared
concert with Harmonic Balance. And Siren is thrilled to
have jazz, folk and blues artist Randy Sabien playing on
Thursday, July 28.
The Music in the Park program is supported each
year by the generous sponsorships of local businesses
for weekly concerts, civic organization donations by the
Siren-Webster Rotary Club and Siren Lions Club and
support from the village of Siren and the Siren Chamber
of Commerce. Special funding from Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up grants have also contributed in the past.
As well, concert-goers have also offered freewill donations to ensure this tradition continues each season.
Jazz, folk and blues artist Randy Sabien joins Siren’s 2016
season on Thursday, July 28. - Photos submitted
In the case of inclement weather, performances are
moved to the Siren School, like last year’s Rick and Kenny
Duo concert.
However, Music in the Park also supports many local
organizations, too. Each week a different nonprofit
group provides refreshments as a fundraiser prior to
and throughout the concert. Under the pavilion, you
may find cookies and bars to brats and hot dogs, plus
beverages. You will definitely want to check the weekly
listings prior to coming to take advantage of either a leisurely dinner or dessert with your concert. And on occasion a special raffle or drawing may also tempt you.
Posters throughout the area, pocket handouts at the
concerts and at various Siren businesses and online
weekly listings at visitsiren.com all show the entire 14week concert schedule for 2016. You may also call 715349-8399 or 800-788-3164 for details. It’s summer in Siren.
It’s time for Music in the Park.
Guests come early to get their best spot to relax and listen
and enjoy refreshments, too.
Music scheduled at the Potter’s Shed
SHELL LAKE - The Potter’s Shed in
Shell Lake has announced their summer
music schedule. Enjoy live music by regional and national bands every Friday night from June to September and a
few extra nights added for good measure.
Opening the season on June 3 will be The
Shillelagh Lads, an Eau Claire-based
band that focuses on providing audience
members with a dynamic, traditional
Irish show, all in a community-centered,
publike arena. Voted Best Folk Performers of 2012 by Volume One magazine’s
reader poll, they may perhaps be the most
enjoyable, fun and engaging show some
will see this year. A special concert will be held Wednesday, June 8, by Caravan of Thieves. Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars,
upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies
and fantastic stories. It’s theatrical and
humorous. It’s musical and intense. They
entertain, dazzle and defy classification
while welcoming the spectator to join
the band throughout the performance in
momentary fits of claps, snaps and singalongs. If Django Reinhardt, the cast of
“Stomp” and the Beatles all had a party at
Tim Burton’s house, Caravan of Thieves
would be the band they hired. Visit website PottersShed.com for more
information on the musicians and the entire summer schedule. The Shed is family
friendly so bring the kids, and chairs in
case they run out. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Indoors if raining. Have a question? Call 800-850-8880,
ext. 31. — from the Potter’s Shed
Shillelagh Lads will open the music season at the Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake on Friday, June
3. — Photos submitted
OBITUARIES
Robert Wright
Marlys “Bernie” Karl
Alannah Mary Gillis
Robert Wright, St. Croix Falls, Wis., passed away peacefully at Regions Hospital, St. Paul,
Minn., on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at
the age of 86.
Born in Winnipeg, Canada, on Sept.
3, 1929, Dad also lived in Ireland for
a short time and spent most of his
younger years in Vancouver, B.C. A
man of all trades, Dad’s jobs before the
age of 20 included working for the Jubilee Coal Company and as a lumberjack
for the Cowichan Lake Meade Creek
Lumber Co. on Vancouver Island, B.C.
In 1948, Dad crossed the border to become an American citizen, joined the Army Air Corps and began a
noteworthy 28-year career in the United States Air Force;
rising to the rank of chief master sergeant before retiring in 1976. During his years in the USAF, Dad’s career
fields included vehicle maintenance, sheet metal specialist and management engineer. Traveling with his family,
Dad was stationed at 11 Air Force bases in four different
countries over the span of 28 years. During both his active duty years and after his retirement Dad was actively
involved in the Air Force Sergeants Association and was
closely involved with efforts to recognize our countries
fallen soldiers, disabled vets, and those who were listed
as MIAs or POWs from Vietnam. After retirement, Dad
worked as a city planner in Belton, Mo., until moving to
Wisconsin in 1989.
Married to his sweetheart, Marjorie Jeanne Fuller from
Spokane, Wash., they raised their family of four, Sandi,
Lynn, Guy and Dawn. During their 59 years together,
they saw their children grow, and were able to shower
their love on six grandchildren and as many great-grandchildren, all who he adored.
Always civically minded, Dad embraced his retirement
volunteering to organize the River Valley Hockey Association where he was known as “Grampa Bob” and was
involved in the local American Legion, the Lions Cub,
Friends of the St. Croix Falls Library, Festival Theatre,
and the Minnesota Wild hockey team. He was a passionate advocate for education and community involvement
and will be remembered for his generosity, patriotism
and devotion to those things he believed in. Dad was
extremely proud of his Irish/Canadian heritage, and yet
always felt privileged to be an American citizen, flying
the Stars and Stripes proudly.
Dad lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling
and pouring over his collection of maps from around the
world. He had a great love for the outdoors, leaving us
with many memories of camping in the mountains and
alongside rushing rivers. Dad’s love of hockey began on
frozen ponds in Canada, and he later played as a goalie
for local Air Force teams in both Alaska and Texas. Season tickets to the Wild was the highlight of his retirement.
Dad was truly passionate about his children and grandchildren and in big and small ways helped each of us find
our path and go forward as he did, with confidence and
eyes wide open.
Robert leaves to celebrate his memory his daughter,
Sandi (Larry) Hoag, St. Croix Falls; daughter, Lynn Savarese, Heathsville, Va.; son, Guy Wright, Gardiner, N.Y.;
and daughter, Dawn Wright, Colorado Springs, Colo.;
grandchildren, Ryan (Jessica) Hoag, Aaron (Genette)
Hoag, Chelsi (Luke) Waring, Brandy (Matthew Best) Savarese, Frank (Angela) Behning and Jeffrey Guy (Jenni)
Jensen; many great-grandchildren; his sister, Sunny Fox;
and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Charles and Evelyn; his wife, Jeanne
Wright; one brother and three sisters.
Robert’s family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family
Funeral Home in Centuria on Monday, June 20, from 3 to
6 p.m. A private family interment will take place at the
Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wis.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has
been entrusted with arrangements.
Marlys “Bernie” Karl, 94, formerly of Siren, Wis.,
passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Service arrangements are pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home
and Cremation Services, Siren. Condolences may be sent
via swedberg-taylor.com.
Alannah Mary Gillis passed away peacefully at home,
May 26, 2016, with her mom and dad
by her side. Alannah fought a long and
hard battle against cancer, Neuroblastoma stage 4.
Alannah was born Sept. 21, 2005, to
Angela Peterson and Steven Gillis. She
attended Webster Elementary School
all her life, and she was in the fourth
grade.
Alannah spent the last four years
doing chemotherapy, she endured many rounds of radiation and multiple surgeries. Throughout these past four
years you hardly ever heard her complain. She lived and
enjoyed everything she could while she could.
Alannah loved to fish and hunt with her dad, but was
also a girly girl, she loved glitter, makeup and clothes.
Alannah also had a love of music and a great memory to
memorize all of her favorite songs and she would sing
them all of the time.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Alexander Gillis; great-grandparents, Vernon and Bertha Stevens, Mary
and Lawrence Peterson, and Alvin Peterson.
Alannah is survived her parents, Steven Gillis and
Angela Peterson; her brother, Gunner Gillis; maternal
great-grandmother, Barb Peterson; paternal grandparents, Scott and Sherry Gillis; maternal grandparents,
Robert and Debi Peterson; maternal grandma, Tammy
Peterson; uncles, Donny Gillis, Luke Hansen and Josh
Williams; aunts, Krista Peterson and Tiffany (Wade) Williams; and many, many cousins.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 1, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral
Home in Webster. The funeral service for Alannah will be
conducted at 1 p.m. (visitation noon to 1 p.m.), on Thursday, June 2, at the Trade River Evangelical Free Church.
20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg WI 54840.
Alannah’s family would like to thank the community (everyone) for all of the amazing support they have
shown these past four years.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.
Vivian M. Shutt
Vivian M. Shutt, 86, Webster, Wis., passed away May
25, 2016. Memorial service arrangements are pending at
this time. Arrangements were entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Homes, Webster. Online condolences can
be made at swedberg-taylor.com.
Corrine E. Tyberg
Corrine E. Tyberg, 96, Grantsburg, Wis., passed away
Saturday, May 28, 2016. Service arrangements are
pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Grantsburg, Wis. Condolences at
swedberg-taylor.com.
Leo C. Richards
Leo C. Richards, 75, Webster, Wis., passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Arrangements are pending. Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, is assisting the
family. Condolences via swedberg-taylor.com.
Diane J. Bistram
Diane J. Bistram, 75, Grantsburg, Wis., passed away
Monday morning, May 30, 2016. Arrangements are
pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg. Online condolences at
swedberg-taylor.com.
THANK YOU
Thank you to family and friends for your support
during the illness and passing of our Mother and
Grandmother, Cleone Lane. Thank you to St. Croix
Regional Medical Center and United Pioneer Home
for the wonderful care Cleone received.
Thanks to Pastor Roger Kastelle for the service and
kind words.
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Jacelyn Marie (Foulkes) Garcia
Jacelyn Marie (Foulkes) Garcia died May 18, 2016.
Jackie was born Dec. 18, 1981, in
Elgin, Ill. She graduated Siren High
School in 2000. She joined the U.S.
Army in 2001 and was medically discharged the same year. Jackie moved
to Pennsylvania with a trucking firm.
She met her husband, Ruben Garcia,
and they married Aug. 27, 2009. They
have three children, Daniel, Damien
and Layla.
Jackie is survived by her parents, Anita and Wayne
Wiberg; sisters, Erin Wade and Lisa Payne; husband,
Ruben and their three children.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Skyler.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Lutheran
Church in Siren on June 18, 2016, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Clarion and Shirley Lane & family
Judy and Harold Hall & families
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OBITUARIES
Janna Marie Cobb
Janna Marie Cobb, 15, Chippewa Falls, Wis., died
Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at her home.
She was born Jan. 3, 2001, in St. Croix
Falls, Wis., to Debbra Cobb (Hendrickson) and Spencer Cobb. She attended
Siren Elementary until moving to Chippewa Falls at age 9. She was currently
a freshman at Chippewa Falls High
School.
It’s difficult to capture Janna is a few
words, but she brought life to every
room she entered. She was a free spirit who would always help others. She loved to sing and play guitar, ride
her motorcycle and go fishing. She enjoyed journaling,
photography and writing. Her youthful, playful spirit
was contagious. She loved SpongeBob, speaking French
and anything that had to do with France, pandas (hence
her nickname “Janna Panda”), the color purple, Matt the
Gordy’s Guru, watching YouTube videos by Shane Dawson and the “Dr. Phil” show. She would spend hours
working on her eyebrows and it showed … they were
beautiful! She cared deeply for animals, especially her
many pets … no stray left behind! Janna loved to take
selfies and send them to people just to make them smile. Janna and her best friend, Lizzy, enjoyed writing and
playing music together … after the death of their friend,
Riley, they wrote a song for him and performed it at the
opening of the skate park in Eau Claire in his honor.
She will be dearly missed by her mother and stepfather, Debbra Cobb and Jason Judnic of Chippewa Falls;
father and stepmother, Spencer and Tanya Cobb of Siren;
brother, Brandon Cobb, USMC, Camp LeJune; maternal
grandmother, Joyce Hendrickson of Vero Beach, Fla.; paternal grandfather, Lowell Cobb of Duluth, Minn.; uncles,
Gary (Brenda) Hendrickson of Mercer, Wis., Daniel (Dee)
Hendrickson of Vero Beach, David (Tess) Hendrickson
of Rhinelander, Wis., and Darrin (Kim Brown Perondi)
Cobb of Carson City, Nev.; her best friend, Lizzy Patrow
of Bloomer, Wis.; her Jacob’s Well family; and many,
many other dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Hendrickson; and her paternal grandmother, Brenda Cobb.
A celebration of Janna’s life was held Tuesday, May 31,
at Jacob’s Well, 3211 N. 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls, with
the Rev. Paul Berthiaume officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated and will
go to the Journey On Janna Fund that will go to help others on their journey. Janna’s family wishes to thank those involved in helping her throughout her journey: Sacred Heart Hospital,
Northwest Journey, Chippewa County Human Services,
Trinity Equestrian, the YMCA and Jacob’s Well. Also, a
special thank-you to the first responders from the Chippewa Fire District and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s
Department for their efforts, and their compassion during
a very difficult time.
Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services,
Chippewa Falls, is serving the family.
Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.
“Life is a journey, not a destination” (Janna Cobb) #teamjanna
James (Jim) Alden
Jim Alden lost his brave battle with lung cancer on May
26, 2016.
He was born in Frederic, Wis., on Jan. 22, 1953, to David
and Theodora Alden. Jim’s younger years were spent in
Frederic and then later in Milltown, Wis., where he graduated from Unity High School in 1971. Jim was married
to Georgette Bruhn in 1979. Two sons were born, Joshua
and Andrew. Jim spent his working years driving truck
for MPM in Frederic and as a welder at Durex in Luck
and St. Croix Falls, Wis. Jim was also able to spend time
in Alaska and Arizona, which he loved. Retirement years
were spent fixing lawn mowers, mowing yards, building wooden benches, helping friends, playing guitar and
spoiling his dachshund dogs Ike, Augie and Pete.
Left to mourn his passing are his sons, Joshua (Victoria) and Andrew (Sherry); grandchildren Hailey, Desiree,
Darik, Abby, Emma and Malaki; sisters Sharon Alden and
Diane Pravettoni; nephews, Craig Pravettoni and Bret
Stultz; niece, Shannon Buck; great-nieces and nephews;
aunt and uncles; cousins and loyal friends. A memorial
service will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Luck on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m.
Cremation services by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.
Danny E. Johnson
Danny E. Johnson, 55, Grantsburg, Wis., passed away
Monday, May 30, 2016. Service arrangements are pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Siren, Wis. Condolences may be sent via swedberg-taylor.com.
Joseph Theodore Sandgren
George Everett Johnson
George Everett Johnson, 94, the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wis., passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
George was born Nov. 3, 1921, in the Town of Oakland,
a son of the late Ole and Emily (Lindell)
Johnson. He attended Lone Pine Grade
School and graduated from Webster
High School. He also attended Stanford University in California.
On April 24, 1942, George married
Adelade Leonore Johnson in Winthrop Harbor, Ill. At the time of their
marriage, George was working for an
asbestos insulation company there. Adelade passed away March 26, 2016. They had been married over 73 years. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was inducted on Oct. 5, 1942, and entered active service at Fort Sheridan, Ill., on Oct. 19, 1942. George was
involved with battles and campaigns in central Europe,
Rhineland, Northern France and the Ardennes - including the Battle of the Bulge where he served as a forward
observer. He was honorably discharged Dec. 5, 1945, and
received the following decorations: Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern
Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Battle Stars, two Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star
Medal.
Returning to Burnett County following his time in the
service, George was well-known as an excellent finish
carpenter, and applied his skills in building residential
structures and cabinet manufacturing.
George was an avid game hunter. He enjoyed taking
trips to Alaska where he hunted caribou and moose. In
the local area, George hunted deer with rifle and with
bow, and also enjoyed ice fishing. He and Adelade loved
traveling, and visited Nashville, Tenn., and locations on
the West Coast of the United States, as well as Alaska.
George enjoyed music and loved playing his harmonica
with his son, Dick, in Dick’s band, and with other family
members.
George is survived by four children, Terry (Diane)
Johnson, Richard Johnson, Debbie (Chuck) Mahlen and
Cindy (Darrell) Connors; 10 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews and
other relatives.
The memorial service honoring the life of George Johnson was conducted Wednesday, June 1, at Yellow Lake
Lutheran Church, 7615 CTH U, between Webster and
Danbury, Wis., with Pastor Myron Carlson officiating. A committal service with full military honors was held
K. Annabelle Pearson (Brackin), 91, Siren, Wis., passed later that day at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Spooner, Wis.
away Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Arrangements have been entrusted with SwedAnnabelle was born June 5, 1924,
berg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
to the late Henry and Mary (Greiner)
Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at swedBrackin and grew up on a farm in the
berg-taylor.com.
Town of LaFollette near Coomer, Wis.
She attended the one-room Coomer
Grade School for eight years and then
attended Siren High School for four
years, graduating in 1942 as valedictorian of her class. Annabelle worked
Vernon Anthony Belle Isle, 77, Mesa, Ariz., passed way
in Minneapolis for 15 years at GambleMay 14, 2016, after a long illness.
Skogmo Retail Stores and at JCPenney department store.
Vern was born on April 10, 1939, in Georgetown, Wis.,
On June 12, 1962, Annabelle married George L. Pearson the third oldest of nine children born to Martin and Rose
in Robbinsdale, Minn. On Feb. 13, 1966, she was bap- Belle Isle. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School in
tized at Faith United Church of Christ in Minneapolis by Minneapolis through eighth grade and graduated from
Pastor Robert Johnson. In 1976, Annabelle and George Edison High School in 1957. He joined the U.S. Army
moved back to Siren and became members of the Siren Reserve in 1959.
United Methodist Church. Vern married Mary Yares on June 3, 1961, at Holy
Annabelle enjoyed painting and tending her flower Rosary Catholic Church and to this union five children
gardens. She also loved to polka and go square dancing. were born. They made their home on Big Blake Lake in
Annabelle was preceded in death by her husband of Georgetown, where Vern was a Master Gardener and
44 years, George Pearson, on Dec. 7, 2006; her parents, beekeeper. He also enjoyed fishing and deer hunting.
Henry and Mary Brackin; baby brother, Christian Noel
During this time he worked for Murphy Motor Freight
Brackin; brothers, Alfred (Agnes) Brackin and Robert in Minneapolis for 19 years. They moved to rural Luck,
(Elizabeth) Brackin; and sisters, Ila Kelley, Irene (Willis) Wis., in 1983, where he worked at St. Croix Regional MedWilliams and May Grushus.
ical Center for 12 years. They retired to Arizona in 1998
She is survived by special niece Vickie (Duane) Mur- where Vern enjoyed baby-sitting for his granddaughters.
ray; several other nieces and nephews; special friend, He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending
Wanda Washkuhn; as well as many other dear friends.
time with them.
The memorial service honoring Annabelle’s life will be
Vern was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and
conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 2, at Siren United Rose; brothers, Arthur of New Richmond, Wis., and ClinMethodist Church with Pastor Eddie Crise officiat- ton of Yakima, Wash. He leaves to celebrate his memory
ing. A fellowship luncheon will follow the service. Pri- wife, Mary; daughters, Lisa (Mike) Gaff of Mesa, Natalie
vate family interment will be at Lorain Cemetery. Stauffacher of New Richmond; sons, Brian of Dresser,
Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Tay- Wis., David of San Diego, Calif., and Shaun (Monika) of
lor Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Online con- Mesa; grandchildren Arrie, Baillie, Diane, Tony, Janessa,
dolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.
Jeanine, Jordan, Ella and David; great-grandchildren
Nicholas and Kaylana; brothers, Cletus (Mona) Belle Isle
of Somerset, Wis., Jerry (Patricia) Belle Isle of Minneapolis; sisters, Sharon Johnson of Centuria, LaVon (Cedric)
Solland of Georgetown, Joan Ouellette of Milltown and
AMERY - The Swedish Club meets
Rose (Robert) Ouellette of Amery; as well as many other
Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m., at Our Savior ’s
loving relatives and friends.
Church on Deronda Street in Amery.
A memorial service to celebrate Vern’s life will be held
This month features a talk and demonstration by Mark
at 11 a.m., June 11, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic
Oman on a Swedish sport called Kubb (pronounced
Church in Balsam Lake. Jane Sackett, lay minister, will
koob). Oman is a member of the U.S. championship
officiate with a Communion service. The family will
team that will challenge the Swedish champions in
greet visitors a half hour prior. Following the service,
Sweden this summer. Kubb is an old Viking game
there will be military honors and a meal will be provided.
that involves knocking down wooden pieces of the
Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Georgetown.
opponent team. All are welcome to the program and to the fika
(refreshments) afterward. For info call 715-268-6134.
- submitted
Joseph Theodore Sandgren, 57, Luck, Wis., passed
away Wednesday, May 25, 2016,
at the Tomah Veterans Administration Medical Center from liver
and kidney failure with his loving family at his side. Joe was born Sept. 24, 1958,
in Everett, Wash. He moved to
Wisconsin with his mother, Fay
Sandgren, and attended St. Croix
Falls High School. From there,
he enlisted in the United States
Marines. Joe’s life took him in
many directions; he had his own
hot-tar roofing business, moved
to Florida, where he resided for
a few years and then owned a
bar business in South Dakota. He then moved back to
Wisconsin where he did landscaping, worked as a truck
escort, and then finally moved to North Dakota where he
was a Bobcat operator. He relocated to Chippewa Falls,
Wis., to reside at the VA Center for his last two years.
Joe had several hobbies; two of his favorites were his
Harley-Davidson and watching the Green Bay Packers. Joe also enjoyed watching movies and most of all Westerns. He shared much laughter with his quirky sense of
humor and inspired many with his poems.
Joseph leaves to celebrate his memory his sisters, Joni
(Jeff) Stage, Jill Gregg and Robin (Kelly) Stage; brother,
Richard (Teilla) Sandgren; sisters, Jody Marie, Sherry Dell
and Cindy Lee; his biological father, Clint Able; nieces
and nephews, Briana (Jared) Olson, Jodi Sandgren, Jake
Sandgren, Krystal Stage, Jessica Sandgren, Mitch Stage,
Tiffany Gregg, Josh Stage, Jason Sandgren and Breezy
Sikkink; special VA friends, Mark, Doug, Winston, Ralph
and many others; many other nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Fay Sandgren;
sister-in-law, Traci Sandgren; brother, Clint Able Jr.; and
beloved dog, Brutus.
A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, May 31, at
North Valley Lutheran Church.
Joseph was laid to rest at the Granum Cemetery with
full military honors.
Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
K. Annabelle Pearson (Brackin)
Vernon Anthony Belle Isle
Swedish Club meets June 7
TF RIVER WALK
Memorial Day was a perfect day for families to get out and enjoy the Taylors Falls River Walk, which provides a close-up look at the wild and scenic St. Croix River from the Minnesota side. The
river walk project began in 1985 when the idea of providing a walkway along the river was proposed by the Taylors Falls Chamber of Commerce. Over the next two decades, with help from state grants
and local funding, the project took shape, including a timber frame bridge project and an underpass area that allows visitors to view the river from underneath the Hwy. 8 bridge. The construction
of the bridge project is shown in a sign erected near the entrance of the walk (photo at upper left). - Photos by Gary King
GURSKYS MARK 64TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Last week marked the 64th wedding anniversary for Frank and Pat Gursky, longtime Luck residents now living in Mesa, Ariz.
The couple first met in Pat’s family home. Frank had met friends and Pat’s family members at the local bowling alley in Milltown,
and the outing spilled over to Pat’s family home. When she came home from her job at the local bank, Frank was there with a
sparkle in his eye which lit up when Pat walked into the room. Not long after the two were dating and enjoying their time together.
They complemented each other as Pat was soft spoken, modest and humble and Frank was jovial and upbeat. On May 30, 1952,
the couple married in Milltown, then worked together with Pat’s parents running the local A&W Drive-in for nearly six years. During
the winter they would close up the drive-in and head to Florida to enjoy the warmer climate. Frank also worked as a successful
sales representative and manager for the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association in Frederic for 20 years. Frank has
continued to enjoy his bowling and for both of them, family and friends remain very important. They have two sons who are now
both retired. Allan winters in Arizona and was a successful financial planner for 25 years in Washington state. Edward, who lives
in Las Vegas, is a safety electrician at the University Medical Center in charge of weekly validating of emergency systems of five
generators. - with information from Spirit of Hope Church, Mesa, Ariz. - Special photos
Frederic kiddie parade
theme is American
Heroes
FREDERIC – Frederic’s annual kiddie parade will take
place on Saturday, June 18, as part of the Frederic Family
Days celebration. This is a free community event sponsored by the Frederic Chamber of Commerce.
Registration for the parade starts at 10 a.m. at Bremer
Bank. Judging begins promptly at 10:45 a.m. The parade
starts at 11 a.m. with the route ending at Coon Lake Park.
The Frederic royalty will participate by judging and leading the parade, carrying the banner.
Any child age 12 and under who is willing to dress up
in a costume and have fun in a parade is welcome to participate. The only requirement is that participants wear a
costume. The theme this year is American Heroes.
Decorate your bike, wagon or stroller. Motorized gas
vehicles are not allowed, only battery or pedal powered.
Ponies less than 46 inches tall are allowed but horses are
not. Cleanup is required. Pets that are well-controlled by
the participants, caged or on a leash are welcome in the
parade. Keep in mind that the hot mid-June temperatures
make street pavement hot for paws, and be sure to bring
water for your pet to drink at the end of the parade.
Prizes will be given out at the conclusion of the parade
at Coon Lake Park. All participants will receive a certificate and treat. Come and see the big parade of little people. – submitted
CHURCH
DIRECTORY
CHURCH
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,
8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Worship
with Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. Of The Month;
11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.
CHICKEN COOP CHURCH
12119 N. Ford Dr., Grantsburg, WI 54840
715-463-2221
4 - 6 p.m. Every Sunday
“Soup in the Coop” 4-5 p.m., Worship 5-6 p.m.
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
510 Foster Avenue East, Luck, Wis.
Sun. Wor. 9 a.m. (June 5 - Aug. 28);
Monday Evening Contemporary Worship,
6:30 p.m. (June 6 - Aug. 29)
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. 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 a.m.,
Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.,
Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345
25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN
Sunday 9:30 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.
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.
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
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.
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 CHURCH
LIGHTHOUSE
1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65),
St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378
Pastor Jonah Fetzer
Sunday Service 10 a.m.
RVCCLighthouse.org
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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Memorial Day 2016 • Webster •
John Larson, commander of the
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the Memorial Day services held at Webster. He recited the poem “Freedom Is
Not Free,” by Kelly Strong.
Mark Pettis, U.S. Navy veteran, was
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departments and the Wisconsin State Patrol will be holding the 2016 Torch Run event in Spooner on Thursday,
June 9.
Each year the Washburn County team has a send-off
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and head to their Olympic games in Stevens Point. This
year there will be a law enforcement community walk
through Spooner and the Special Olympians can join
in. The plan is to leave the parking lot next to O’Reilly’s
Auto Parts at 9 a.m. and walk through Spooner escorted
by agency squad cars to Kwik Trip. Members of the team
will either start with the group or join in along the way,
or meet up at Kwik Trip. This is a great way to get to
know the team and raise awareness as many residents
of Washburn County may not know that it fields a team,
and the value it adds to to the community. — from WCSO
A Washburn County Special Olympic Team walk through
Spooner is set for Thursday, June 9. This is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics-Wisconsin. Shown is
a group of participants from 2015. — Photo submitted
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JUNE
THURSDAY/2
Amery
• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.
• Book sale at the library, 4-7 p.m., amerywi.gov.
Balsam Lake
• Polk County Museum monthly meeting at the museum, 5:30 p.m., author Lisa Doerr to speak.
Milltown
• Friends of the Library meeting at the library, 6 p.m.,
715-825-2313.
• Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233.
• Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.
Siren
• Music in the Park, Crooked Lake, Tangled Web,
Americana and country, 6:30 p.m., visitsiren.com, 715349-8399.
Coming
Events
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by Connor, 16
• Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.
Siren
• Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc.
Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.
• Music in the Park, Crooked Lake, St. Croix Valley
Orchestra, classical & pop, 6:30 p.m., visitsiren.com,
715-349-8399.
Spooner
• Law enforcement torch run for Special Olympics
starting at O’Reilly’s Auto at 9 a.m. to bus sendoff at Quik
Trip.
FRI.-SUN./10-12
Milltown
• Slow-pitch Milk Tourney at Melgren Field, 715-8252494.
St. Croix Falls
• Wannigan Days: Art & craft fair, music, food, parade
Sat., talent show Sun., wannigans.com.
FRIDAY/10
St. Croix Falls
Amery
• Blood drive at KBA Black Belt Academy, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
800-733-2767, redcrossblood.org.
• Backpack Program fundraiser at the fire hall, music,
food, silent auction, bake sale, etc., 4-8 p.m.
Webster
Balsam Lake
• Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections,
11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-866-8151.
• Poco Penners meeting at the library building, 1 p.m.,
715-483-9738.
FRI. & SAT./3 & 4
Falun
Amery
• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FRI.-SUN./3-5
• Head injury support group at the library, 2 p.m.
• Deadline for dropping off American flags at the
Leader office for proper disposal.
• Northwest Wisconsin Regional Writers meeting at
The Ridge Eatery, 1 p.m.
• Trail Days, citywide garage sales. Sat. airport fly-in
breakfast 7-11 a.m., amerywisconsin.org.
Frederic
Dairyland
• Outdoor Veterans Retreat grand opening on E CTH
TT.
Milltown
Grantsburg
• Movie at Bering Park at dusk.
• Big Gust Days, garage sales, Sat. Firemen’s pancake
breakfast, Sun. rocket launching, grantsburgchamber.
org.
Siren
• Friend Raiser Fundraiser at Tesora Event Center, 5-8
p.m., northwestalliancecf.org.
Osceola
St. Croix Falls
• Rhubarb Days. Farmers market, movie, breakfast,
Duckathlon, crafts, book sale Sat., rhubarb.iflsweb.org.
FRIDAY/3
Falun
• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
Grantsburg
• Crex Meadows moth capture field study, meet at Dike
6 parking lot, CTH F, 9:30 p.m., crexmeadows.org, 715463-2739.
• Family campfire event at Crex, 6-7 p.m. Preregister at
715-463-2739.
Luck
• Movie “King Creole” at the museum, 7 p.m.
Shell Lake
• The Shillelagh Lads at the Potter’s Shed, 7 p.m., 800850-8880, ext. 31, PottersShed.com.
St. Croix Falls
• Music on the Overlook, Farewell Milwaukee,
6:30 p.m., fallschamber.org.
SAT. & SUN./4 & 5
Statewide
“My name is Connor. I am at Northwest Passage to manage my anxiety and anger. This frog
really intrigued me because it reminds me of myself. When I am in a new situation I don’t show
myself in the full. My personality, the whole me. I just peek over the brink, just like this frog,
anxious and scared.” 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 the
website, inanewlight.org.
St. Croix Falls
• Learn how to play Kubb at Interstate State Park near
the beach house. 1-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m., 715-483-3747, wiparks.net.
• Fly-casting class at Interstate State Park near the
beach house, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-483-3747, wiparks.net.
Webb Lake
• Guided ATV tour rides 10 a.m. at the Turf & Tundra
ATV Club. ATV/UTV demos at Four Star Sports, 715-2593405, turfandtundra.org.
West Sweden
• Rummage/bake sale at Grace Lutheran, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• DNR Free Fishing/Wheelin’ Weekend, state park free
vehicle admission weekend and ATV/UTVs free trail riding
weekend, dnr.wi.gov.
SUNDAY/5
St. Croix Falls
• Music at Skonewood Retreat, King’s Countrymen,
6:30 p.m.
• Open house event at Interstate Park at the renovated
beach house. Facebook, Friends of WI Interstate State
Park.
SATURDAY/4
Amery
• Book sale at the library, 4-7 p.m., amerywi.gov.
• Low-maintenance landscaping class at the hospital
community center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. RSVP required at 715485-8600.
• Taco dinner at the ambulance station, EMS fundraiser,
3-6 p.m.
Danbury
• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $20 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.
Grantsburg
• Carlyle Sherstad 5K/10K Run/Walk, 715-463-7280,
burnettmedicalcenter.com.
Luck
• Rummage sale at Luck Lutheran, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Milltown
• Unity FFA alumni dairy breakfast at the community
center, 8-11 a.m., 715-553-0258.
Osceola
• Benefit for Roger Peterson at Woodhill Bar & Grill with
Rough House Rox, 5 p.m., 715-294-2131.
Siren
• Drop-off day for Lions yard sale at Lions building,
9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.
Spooner
• Family Fishing Festival at the state fish hatchery,
10 a.m.-2 p.m., spoonerhatchery.com.
• Garden Club plant and bake sale at Centennial Park,
8:30 a.m., [email protected].
Cushing
Clam Falls
• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
Lewis
• VFW Post 10232 meeting at the hall, 7 p.m.
Luck
• Free medical clinic at Home & Away Ministries, 715472-7770 for appointment, myfreeclinic.org.
• Music in Triangle Park, Freeway Jam, 6:30 p.m.
• Golf scramble fundraiser for Salvation Army Backpack Program, 11 a.m., 715-497-4438.
Osceola
• Military family support group meeting at the community center, 6-7:30 p.m., 715-557-0557.
St. Croix Falls
• Plant Watchers class/hike with Barb Delaney. Meet at
library 5:30 p.m., 715-483-1777, Facebook.
Grantsburg
WEDNESDAY/8
Siren
• RSVP deadline for 2-day southwestern Wis., tour,
Tues. & Wed., July 12 & 13, 715-825-2101, ext. 1560.
• Launches by amateur rocket builders at the airport,
715-463-2684.
• Lions’ kids fishing contest at Clam Lake Narrows,
8 a.m., visitsiren.com.
MON.-FRI./6-10
St. Croix Falls
• Creativity Camp, day camp at Alliance Church, 8:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. Register at festivaltheatre.org, 715-4833387.
MONDAY/6
Leaderland
Shell Lake
• Caravan of Thieves at the Potter’s Shed, 7 p.m., 800850-8880, ext. 31, PottersShed.com.
Siren
• Meth town hall meeting at the school, 6-7:30 p.m., 715349-2117.
THURS.-SAT./9-11
Osceola
Clear Lake
• Rummage sale at West Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Thurs. noon-6 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-noon.
Luck
THURS. JUNE 9 THRU
MON., JULY 4
• Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief
support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m.,
715-263-2739.
• Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society meeting at the
senior center, 6:30 p.m., 715-497-7517.
• Movie “Just Go With It” at the library/museum, 1 p.m.
• Deadline to sign up for mosaic garden stone class
with Jan Huser on June 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-4722152, [email protected].
Siren
• First rehearsal for Siren Community Band, at the
school, for Fourth of July concert, 7-8:30 p.m., 715349-2658, 715-349-2277, ext. 239.
TUESDAY/7
Amery
• Swedish Club meeting/presentation on Kubb at Our
Savior’s Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-6134.
Luck
• Bridal exhibit at the museum. Reception Thursday,
June 9, 2-4 p.m.
THURSDAY/9
Amery
• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.
Baldwin
• St. Croix Valley Beekeepers meeting at Peace Lutheran Church, 6 p.m., stcroixbeekeepers.org.
Frederic
• Legion Auxiliary meeting at The Ridge Eatery, 6 p.m.,
715-327-8235.
Milltown
• Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233.
• Music on the Overlook, Tribute to ZZ Top, 6:30 p.m.,
fallschamber.org.
• Festival Theatre’s Sew Good Improv at Franklin
Square Black Box, 9-10 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.
SAT. & SUN./11 & 12
Frederic
• 3-person golf scramble tournament, WWIA benefit,
at the golf course. Register at 715-327-8250 or 715-5010755.
St. Croix Falls
• Midsummer Festival at Dancing Dragonfly Winery, 715483-9463.
SATURDAY/11
Amery
• Stower Seven Lakes triathlon, fwspstowerlaks.blogspot.com.
• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open
8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m. $20 donation, 715-268-7390.
• Humane society garage sale at Arnell, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
715-268-7387.
Danbury
• American Legion car show at Fishbowl Bar, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
• Survivorman Les Stroud at the casino, Wounded Warriors benefit concert, 7 p.m., temptickets.com/stcroixcasinos.
• Veterans brunch, free to veterans with ID at casino
buffet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Frederic
• Lions Classic bike race. Register at fredericlionsclassic.com, or info at 715-327-4892.
Grantsburg
• Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at
Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, Youth Photo Club 1-3 p.m., 715463-2739.
• Wildflower walk at Crex visitor center, 10 a.m., 715-4632739, crexmeadows.org.
• Classic car & river run fundraiser beginning at the
Legion. Register 9:30 a.m., leave 11 a.m., 608-335-5418.
St. Croix Falls
• Music on the Overlook, Tribute to the Rolling Stones,
7 p.m., fallschamber.org.
• City of Trails 5K, 10K, 1K, 13.5 half marathon, cityoftrails5k.com.
• Summer reading program kickoff at the library, 10
a.m.-2 p.m., 715-483-1777, Facebook.
Webster
• Used book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-8667697.
SUNDAY/12
Cushing
• Music at Skonewood Retreat, Doug & Mike, 6:30 p.m.
Spooner
• Car show, swap, craft and flea market at county fairground, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Croix Falls
• Song Circle at the library, 4:30 p.m., 715-483-1777, stcroixfallslibrary.org.
• “Ole and Lena at the State Fair” at Franklin Square, 2
and 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.
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