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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 • VOLUME 83 • NO. 45 • 2 SECTIONS
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INSIDE
Polk County
opens roads
to ATVs
Gregg Westigard | Staff writer
BALSAM LAKE - The Polk County Board
approved opening about 27 miles of county
highways for ATV use during its monthly
meeting Tuesday, June 21. The supervisors
also ranked 18 issues by priority, using a
list of issues identified by the governing
committees. County Administrator Dana
Frey presented his annual Condition of the
County report. Details on that report will be
in next week’s Leader.
The 22 sections of ATV routes will be
used as connectors joining town roads that
are open to ATV use. The roughly 27 miles
of county road range in length from just
the width of crossing a road to opening the
entire six-mile length of CTH GG. This has
been a project of the Luck ATV Club and
Don Langel for over two years. Langel, who
first brought the proposed list of roads to
the county last July, told the board that town
road routes in the county have been open to
ATV use for over 10 years with no issues or
SEE ATVS, PAGE 3
Gambling
on weed
Threatening litigation,
St. Croix Chippewa plan
cannabis oil production
facility Page 4
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ROCKETS’ RED GLARE
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• Boundary committee hosts their
respective boards at Dresser
• Stillwater bridge update
• Hit-and-run claims life of local
woman
• Park fire averted after truck
knocks down power pole
• Not so fast on the endangered bats
• Companies say Polk fiber permit fees
are too high
• Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative
has a successful year
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ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, June 18, marked
the 15th anniversary of the
F3 tornado that swept across
southern Burnett County, killing three and causing approximately $10 million damage.
The north end of the village
of Siren took the brunt of the
tornado and ironically its only
warning siren was out of com
commission at the time. Police took
to the streets, sounding their
horns and shouting warnings
to local residents, potentially
saving lives. The Leader published a special section to commemorate the 10th anniversary
of the tornado back in 2011. A
link to that issue can be found
on our website at leaderregister.com. Have memories about
the tornado you would care
to share? Email [email protected].
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Stillwater crossing update
After delay, new bridge
construction rolls ahead
Greg Marsten | Staff writer
STILLWATER – Construction of the
all-new bridge meant to replace the
aged Stillwater Lift Bridge is back on
track, according to officials involved in
the project.
The new bridge is part of the so-called
St. Croix Crossing Project, and while
the cost of the bridge is now estimated
to come in at around $376-million, it
is just half of the overall project cost,
which includes a variety of projects and
mitigation efforts to replace the much
smaller Lift Bridge, which will remain
after the new bridge opens next year,
becoming a sort of overwater patio,
with bike lanes, seating and the like.
The lift actuation will continue, as well,
although the maintenance of the bridge
is expected to be much less without the
steady flow of traffic, which often backs
up into downtown Stillwater.
The Leader toured the new crossing
site last week with a number of local
officials, allowing an up close and per
personal look at the construction progress
since a similar tour last summer, shortly
before it became apparent that the timeline was about one year behind schedule.
Officials from both the Minnesota
and Wisconsin Departments of Trans
Transportation confirmed a delay in the
completion date last September for
the bridge portion of the project, originally slated to be completed this fall.
Citing the complexity and added challenges associated with the unique extradosed-style bridge design, the project is
apparently now set to be “assembled”
by this fall, with the deck work, lighting, signage, drains, railings, walking
and biking paths being completed by
the fall of 2017.
As mentioned a earlier, the new
bridge is a unique, extradosed design,
meant to be more elegant and requiring
just five piers in the water, the unique
design includes sweeping open piers,
highlighted with visible stay cables,
and is one of just four similar extra
extradosed bridges in the world, with one in
Connecticut, one in Vancouver, Canada
and another in Japan.
The bridge project will continue
to reach various construction milestones this year, including completion
of the bridge deck, which is made up
of over 600 pre-cast segments, created
downstream at Grey Island and barged
upriver to be lifted into place with a
variety of cranes, including two ultra
heavy-duty “ringer cranes,” which can
lift over 660 tons each. Those ringer
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cranes are so big, they require special
seaworthy barges, and cost $60,000 per
month to rent. They do allow for much
quicker assembly, and are the type used
to hasten construction on the I-35W
bridge project in Minneapolis several
years ago, after the tragic collapse.
While it makes up over half of the
estimated $640-million project cost, the
new bridge is just one part of the overall St. Croix Crossing Project, which
eventually includes work on the old
lift bridge, as well as an elaborate and
much anticipated Loop Trail, literally
looping between the two states using
the lift bridge, and coming back across
the river on the new bridge, using special bike lanes, with lookouts over the
water, offering what promises to be a
spectacular view of the scenic national
riverway to the North.
Look for more updates and insights
into the overall St. Croix Crossing project this summer and fall, as the long-delayed bridge project comes to fruition
after having been in discussion for over
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JUNE 22, 2016 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 3
Park fire averted after truck knocks down power pole Taylors Falls detou r not
showing up on GPS, leads
to turnarounds
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – A trucker
who apparently ignored extensive detour
route signage on the Hwy. 8 construction
project in and around Taylors Falls is to
blame for knocking over an Xcel Energy
power pole after first taking out a guardrail while turning his semi around, just
across from the Minnesota Interstate Park
south entrance.
The driver was forced to turn around
after nearly going into a Hwy. 8 construction area, where the road is closed and
literally ripped to shreds for the summer.
The incident occurred at about 4:45
p.m. on Monday, June 20, and led to fast
action from Taylors Falls Fire and Rescue,
who were able to keep the sparking transformer from catching the surrounding
flora on fire.
“It took out part of the guardrail and
then pushed the pole over, which started
sparking,” stated Ron Erickson, Minnesota Interstate Park manager. “It smoked
a little bit, but no fire.”
Xcel Energy workers were also called in
and quickly disabled the power line, and
the road was closed for approximately
one hour.
“It could have been much worse, if it
was tinder dry,” Erickson said.
The dead-end turnaround problem is
not that rare, according to Erickson and
several other locals, who have noted
how many drivers seem to end up in the
middle of the construction zone, with no-
where to go or turn around a semitrailer,
once they reach the end of the closed twolane highway. The closure affects several
miles of Hwy. 8, and is detoured for all
trucks south through Osceola, on Minnesota Hwy. 95 and Wisconsin Hwy. 243
and Hwy. 35.
“It seems like many truckers are just
following their GPS (Global Positioning
Satellite), which doesn’t account for the
construction (detour),” Erickson noted.
“There’s no place to turn around (at the
end of the road).”
Queries to the Minnesota State Patrol
on the detour avoidance issue were not
returned by press time, but sources say
the truck and driver were tracked down,
though the details were not available.
UPPER RIGHT: This photo shows the end of
the westbound Hwy. 8 access to the Minnesota
Interstate Park entrance, just up the road from
Taylors Falls. The driver in question came to
this end, forcing him to attempt a turnaround
for the full-size semitrailer, which led to the
guardrail damage and fallen power pole.
RIGHT: This is where a semi driver ignored
the Hwy. 8 detour, and was forced to back up
and turn around, causing the truck to destroy
a guardrail, and knocking over an Xcel Energy
power pole, which is still lying in the weeds behind. The driver was apparently tracked down
and will be billed for the damage, which nearly
caused a fire beside the south entrance to Minnesota Interstate Park in Taylors Falls. - Photos
by Greg Marsten
CASTING A LINE
This young angler waded in to Coon Lake to find
that perfect spot to fish during the annual Frederic
Family Days Kids Fishing Contest held Saturday,
June 18. Sponsored by Brenizer Motorsports Bait
and Tackle of Frederic, the event drew dozens of
kids to the shores of Coon Lake, where they tried
their luck at catching the biggest fish they could.
Prizes were awarded in several categories. - Photo
by Becky Amundson
ATVs/from page 1
accidents. The routes, spread over 14 of the
24 towns in the county, will be open for
ATV use during daylight hours from April
1 through Dec. 1, will be limited to a speed
of 35 mph, and will be reviewed annually.
Transportation, recreation, substance
abuse, communications and a new highway shop are the top issues for the Polk
County supervisors. At the bottom of their
list are county marketing, the impact of
the Stillwater bridge, youth leaving the
county and public health concerns. The
list of 18 issues was formed by the four
county governing committees during their
meetings in May and June. Details on the
issues were presented in a summary sheet,
and the titles of the issues were posted on
sheets hung on the hall. Each supervisor
was given five dots that they could place
next to their most important issues. With
14 supervisors present, there were a total
of 70 “votes” cast.
The top-five themes each received
seven votes. The full titles of those issues
are: transportation/road conditions/infrastructure, recreation/tourism/parks,
substance abuse problems/issues, communications and services/rural broadband,
and new highway shop. Three issues, marketing and promoting the county, impact
of Stillwater bridge, and youth leaving the
county, each received a single vote. Public
health concerns received no votes.
The ranking will be used as a guide as
the county starts its work on preparing the
2017 budget.
The meeting started with John Klatt,
president of Lakeland Communications,
questioned the permit fees Polk County
charges the utility as it expands it broadband services on public rights of way. He
said the fees are much higher than those
charged by neighboring counties and by
the state, adding that the fees and regulations cost Lakeland $494,000 last year.
Klatt said the fees are limiting economic
development in the county by limiting the
ability to expand its services. He asked the
county to drop its tax for the use of the
public rights of way.
The meeting ended with Supervisor
Brad Olson returning to the fee issue, saying that Polk County charges considerably
more than surrounding counties. He said
the permit fees are a detriment to companies considering providing Internet service
to the rural areas. Olson said he favors rescinding the fees and allowing a simple fee
permit process.
CAPTAIN SMITH RETIRES
Polk County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Steve Smith retired recently after over 37 years with
the department. Smith had a large going-away party on Friday, June 10, which was his final
day at the PCSD. The retirement party was well-attended, with dozens of government workers,
law enforcement professionals, friends, relatives and probably even a few of the folks he arrested over the years. They honored his many decades of service to the county with stories,
food and cake. Smith has no solid plans upon retirement, “except to design and build a deck
at my house.” He also plans to enjoy the summer, sleep in and wet a few fishing lines. Smith
has served many roles in the sheriff’s department, from jailer to patrol deputy to being an administrator. His replacement is Capt. Dale Hall, who started last week. - Photo by Greg Marsten
Gambling on weed
Threatening litigation,
St. Croix Chippewa plan
cannabis oil
production facility
E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer
SIREN - Stating that he wanted to make
amends for a previously unsuccessful
tribal business venture, St. Croix Chippewa Tribal Council member Elmer “Jay”
Emery, speaking to the Burnett County
Health and Human Services Committee
on Tuesday, June 14, outlined tribal council
plans to transform its vacant fish hatchery
in Danbury into an operation for manufacturing, producing and distributing cannabis oil.
According to Emery, beginning a decade
or more ago, when he previously served on
the tribal council, and extending out over
years, the St. Croix Chippewa invested
$36 million on its St. Croix Fisheries facility. The venture failed, closing down after
a dispute with the Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources and EPA over discharge of hatchery water into the federally
protected St. Croix River watershed. The
facility has since sat vacant for a number
of years.
Cannabis oil, formally known as Cannabidiol, is a derivative of the marijuana
plant. On April 16, 2014, Gov. Scott Walker
signed into law a bill allowing CBD oil for
treatment of children suffering from intractable epilepsy. CBD oil contains only trace
amounts of the high-inducing compound
known as THC.
The scope of the state law is narrow. The
measure reclassifies CBD from the state’s
list of prohibited substances only in instances where a physician or state-licensed
pharmacist dispenses it explicitly for the
treatment of a seizure disorder, and only
after having first secured approval from
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The state has not legalized growing marijuana for medical purposes and current
federal law prohibits transportation of
marijuana or marijuana-derived products
across state lines, even where the cannabis
contains but trace amounts of THC.
The narrow scope of state law makes it
most difficult, if not legally impossible, for
those suffering from epileptic seizure disorders in Wisconsin to obtain CBD oil.
Claims of tribal sovereignty
According to Emery, and other tribal
representatives attending the HHS meeting, irrespective of existing federal or state
law, the St. Croix Chippewa have a sovereign right to produce and distribute CBD
oil.
Besides Emery, other tribal nation members attending the meeting included tribal
Chairman Lewis Taylor, St. Croix Chippewa Intergovernmental Affairs representatives Michael Decorah and Ed Songetay,
and Duane Emery, of tribal housing and
economic development.
“Over the past years I put together a
deal for CBD oil. My company works in
Washington and Oregon state for the past
three years. I see people suffering from diseases that can be controlled through CBD
oil,” Emery told HHS committee members
as he outlined tribal council plans to transform the fish hatchery into a CBD oil manufacturing and distribution operation.
“I got attorneys hired from Colorado
and Washington, D.C.,” Emery said. “I got
lobbyists from Oregon and Washington.
As a sovereign nation we have a right to
provide for our membership. We are a sovereign nation. We could say we are doing
this (CBD oil) and let’s go into litigation.
And we’d spend a ****load of money doing
it. Our war chest is $5 million. But if we are
going to do it, I want to do it the right way,
in cooperation with the county and health
and human services. So, we welcome an
oversight board … I want to be transparent
in everything I do,” Emery said. “This is
the only plan that I can see that can recoup
the $36 million (invested in the fish hatchery venture). If my plan happens, gaming
will be secondary to CBD oil.”
U.S. district attorney for western Wisconsin responds
John Vaudreuil is the U.S. district attorney for western Wisconsin. Prior to his
“As a sovereign nation we have a right to provide for our membership,” said tribal council member Elmer “Jay” Emery as he presented plans
to the Burnett County Health and Human Services committee for a cannabis oil production facility at the St. Croix Chippewa’s former St. Croix
Fisheries facility in Danbury. “If my plan happens, gaming will be secondary to CBD oil.” - Photo by Priscilla Bauer
“Growing marijuana or
processing it will lead
to federal prosecution
and enforcement
action. If we are going to end
up in litigation with the tribe,
OK, let’s go to litigation. But
let’s not do it with somebody
in jail.” - John Vaudreuil,
United States district attorney
for western Wisconsin
appointment to that position in 2010 by
President Obama, Vaudreuil served as assistant U.S. attorney for western Wisconsin
since 1980. He knows the area, and its politics, very well.
“Oh boy,” Vaudreuil said in a phone interview when told of the tribe’s CBD oil
plans. “I met with the tribe at the old fish
hatchery one year ago last spring. I tried
to clear up some misconceptions the tribe
had with the state (CBD) law. Growing
marijuana, distributing marijuana and
manufacturing marijuana is against the
law. There is no exception in the state of
Wisconsin,” Vaudreuil said. “What I impart to all the tribes if they are going to
move forward is we should talk about
these things. Growing marijuana or processing it will lead to federal prosecution
and enforcement action. If we are going
to end up in litigation with the tribe, OK,
let’s go to litigation. But let’s not do it with
somebody in jail.”
The St. Croix Chippewa is not the first
Wisconsin tribal nation whose sovereign
claims to produce and distribute marijuana-derived products have run into conflict
with federal jurisdiction and enforcement
action.
In October 2015, federal agents entered
the Menominee Nation’s Wisconsin reservation and eradicated 30,000 cannabis
plants. Menominee leaders claimed the
plants were intended for lawful research
into growing industrial hemp, to be processed and utilized for fiber, food and oil.
The feds claim it tested positive for enough
THC to warrant eradication.
Emery claims that he has a genetic seed
that produces a cannabis plant containing
only trace amounts of THC. There are 28
states that allow limited agricultural planting of low-THC industrial hemp. Wisconsin is not one of them.
Producing and distributing CBD in
accord with existing federal law would
require approval of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Department of
Justice. In-state distribution of CBD would
need approval of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. Even with such approvals, the Wisconsin market for distribution
of CBD oil would still be limited to only
those suffering from seizure disorders.
Allowing for distribution of CBD across
state lines would require a change in federal law.
Questions of tribal nation sovereignty
and the growing and distribution of marijuana-derived products is further complicated by a 2014 U.S. Justice Department
memo that allows federally recognized
tribes a limited scope to legalize marijuana, but only so long as the drug is not
distributed or transported off tribal lands
and is consistent with state law and federal
jurisdiction.
“In no way did that justice department
memo say the tribes are allowed to grow
marijuana in violation of federal law,”
Vaudreuil said.
“There has been no change in policy
with respect to tribal sovereignty and the
enforcement of federal drug laws,” justice
department spokesman Wyn Hornbuckle
said, referring to the justice department
memo and how it relates to the federal raid
on the Menomonee reservation.
Vaudreuil said he would be sending a
memo to St. Croix Chippewa legal council clarifying federal dominion in respect
to the tribal council’s sovereign claim to
manufacture and distribute CBD oil.
Tribe reaching out to county leaders
The St. Croix Chippewa Tribe has made
a concerted effort to be transparent in their
CBD oil plans, reaching out to the Burnett
County Board of Supervisors, seeking their
input or endorsement to transform the former St. Croix Fisheries facility in Danbury
into a CBD oil manufacturing and distribution operation.
On April 22, the St. Croix Chippewa
hosted 21 of 22 county board members
and a number of Burnett County government officials at its casino in Danbury. The
meeting has been described as “an historic
event – the first joint meeting between the
two governing bodies.” After a presentation of tribal economic development initiatives, Emery “took the county supervisors
on a tour of the former St. Croix Fisheries
facility and gave them a preview of possible St. Croix Enterprises expansion and
growth options using the facility,” according to The Vision, a tribal newspaper.
Emery has encouraged the formation of
a CBD oil advisory board to include local
law enforcement, county board members,
and representatives of health and human
services, among others.
Securing Burnett County support as a
local government partner in its CBD oil
plans could conceivably strengthen St.
Croix Chippewa efforts to force the issue
through litigation.
The St. Croix Chippewa have marketed
CBD oil to the Burnett County Board as
“a gateway of hope,” touting its potential
as “a plant-based medicine” not only in
treating those suffering from intractable
epilepsy but also in treating drug addiction and other ailments, and as a major
economic development venture and job
creator.
Legalized is lucrative
Legalized marijuana, such as in Colorado, has proved lucrative for state and
local governments, with Colorado securing some $3 million monthly in tax revenue.
The St. Croix Chippewa is the largest
employer in Burnett County. Its casinos in
Danbury, Hertel and Turtle Lake generate
annual revenues estimated to be in excess
of $100 million. The tribe has 1,050 mem-
St. Croix Tribal Chairman Lewis Taylor listens to Emery’s presentation to members of
Burnett County’s health and human services
committee. - Photo by E. Royal Emerson
bers.
The tribe has recently announced two
major developments, a Four Winds commercial venture at the roundabout near
the crossroads at Hwys. 35 and 70 in Siren,
and a new casino with 200 slot machines
currently under construction just west of
tribal headquarters at Sand Lake in Hertel.
Tribal investment in the two developments
is estimated at $30 million. At least 40 new
full-time jobs, with benefits, are to be created.
Standing on strong ground
With a number of states having legalized marijuana and 28 states allowing for
the growing of low-THC industrial hemp,
and touting the proven benefits of CBD,
Emery and the tribal council feel they
stand on strong ground in asserting a sovereign claim to expand tribal enterprises
into CBD oil production and distribution.
It is also evident that the feds intend to
enforce existing U.S. law, unless and until
the courts or state Legislature determine
otherwise.
It is uncertain how this will all shake
out, but Burnett County’s largest employer
seems prepared to wage a $5 million litigation gamble in order to further diversify
its investment portfolio beyond its casino
enterprises.
Services Thursday for
Kathryn Sorensen
Kathryn “Kathy” Sorensen, 83, of
Edina, Minn., died June 14, 2016.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 23, at Diamond Lake Lutheran
Church, 5760 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis with visitation 1 hour prior to service.
Private burial at Willow River Cemetery
in Hudson, Wis. Memorials preferred.
Services entrusted to the O’Connell
Family Funeral Home of Hudson, 715386-3725, oconnellfuneralhomes.com.
Milltown grand marshals have long history with the community
Mary Stirrat | Staff writer
MILLTOWN — The Milltown Fishermen’s Party parade Sunday, June 26,
holds special meaning for this year’s
grand marshals, Steve and Joyce Quist.
Sixteen years ago, during the Milltown
Fishermen’s Party grand parade, the two
stopped the parade and were married on
Main Street.
This year marks the 68th anniversary
of the Fishermen’s Party, which is sponsored by the Milltown Community Club.
Quist said he has “pretty much lived
in the area” most of his life. His working
career in Milltown spans the last 50 years,
starting when he was hired as a mechanic
for Tretsven Auto Company.
That was in 1966, he said, and Tretsven
Auto was located in the same building on
Main Street where Quist now operates
Milltown Appliance Plus.
Quist moved on to manage Milltown
Marine for about a year, then returned
to Tretsven Automotive. He spent a year
or two in Forest Lake, Minn., then at the
Ford garage in Luck.
In 1983, Quist again returned to
Milltown, buying the building where
Truhlsen Chiropractic is now located and
opening Steve’s Alignment Center there.
“I started the first Milltown mini mall
there,” he said, adding that the building
housed Steve’s Alignment Center, Milltown TV, Voss Insurance and Kemis Carpet. “We bought the TV business, and in
1987 I bought this building. We added
appliances and eventually phased out of
the TV business.”
Quist became involved in the Milltown
Community Club about the time that he
opened Steve’s Alignment.
“I’ve been active in the Milltown Com-
Steve Quist and his wife, Joyce, are this year’s grand marshals for the Milltown Fishermen’s
Party which is this weekend, June 24-26. - Photo by Mary Stirrat
munity Club for 33 years,” he said. He
has held an office in the club, including
that of president, for about 25 years.
The club has accomplished a great deal
over the years, he said.
“The profits generated by the community club all go back into our community,” he said. The club gives two $500
scholarships each year and gives to Special Olympics, Angels in Waiting, CRA,
the ballpark, River’s Rally, Bering Park,
the library, Operation Christmas and
many more worthwhile causes.
A scholarship account has been started
so that scholarships can continue even if
the community club ceases to exist.
Over the past several years the club
has purchased and installed the community sign, at a cost of $15,000, built the
pavilion at Bering Park for $18,000 and
the addition for about $9,000. In addition, bleachers and a storage shed have
been purchased for the park, and new for
this year’s Fishermen’s Party is a people
mover that will take people from Bering
Park to Main Street and the ball field.
Right now, he said, the club is making
plans to purchase a digital sign that can
quickly and easily be changed to promote
events in Milltown and the surrounding
area.
“I’m proud to be part of that club,”
Quist said. “It takes a team to make it all
work, and I’m proud of that group.”
Quist’s outside interests include motorcycling, fishing, woodworking and spending time with kids and grandkids. Joyce,
who was unavailable for this interview,
is a former instructor at WITC in New
Richmond, where she taught computer
networking and repair.
“Now she is retired and her favorite
hobby is quilting,” said Quist. Among
the sewing that Joyce does, he said, are
quilts that she makes for the American
Heart Association and other causes that
are important to the two of them.
In general, he said, they enjoy the
area and the small community of Milltown. He can get off work at 5 p.m. and
go straight to fishing, riding or whatever
catches his fancy, without any commute
time, said Quist.
Quist is looking forward to this year’s
Fishermen’s Party. There are several
changes, he noted, including the climbing wall on Main Street. Downtown businesses have banded together, he said, to
make it happen.
“They’re making it better,” he said of
those businesses. “Thank you to the
downtown community and businesses,
who are getting together to make this a
better Fishermen’s Party.
“Come to the ball tournaments, visit
downtown, check out the new businesses
and see the stuff going on in the park,”
he said.
Anyone interested in volunteering at
the Fishermen’s Party or learning more
about the Milltown Community Club can
contact 715-825-2222.
Miss Milltown coronation kicks off 68th-annual Fishermen’s Party
MILLTOWN — The coronation of Miss
Milltown 2016-17 kicks off the 68th-annual Milltown Fishermen’s Party this
weekend, Friday through Sunday, June
24-26.
Delaney Johnson, daughter of Lisa and
Wayne Johnson, is alone in seeking the
title. The coronation, along with the coronation of Little Miss Milltown and her
court, will be held at Bering Park Friday
evening at 7:30 p.m.
Johnson said she has wanted to run for
Miss Milltown since she was a child and
a candidate for Little Miss Milltown. She
will be a senior at Unity High School this
fall and, upon graduating next year, plans
to attend college, enroll in the ROTC and
pursue a military career.
She provided the following biographical information:
“I am so excited to be Miss Milltown
2015-17!
“I’ve been living in the Milltown area
since I was 2 years old. I am currently a
senior at Unity High School where I am
on the forensics team and a member of the
concert and marching bands.
“Outside of school, I am an Ambassador
Girl Scout and involved in my church’s
youth group. I am a black belt in the Kyuki-Do martial arts form. Over the summer I enjoy volunteering at Crosswoods
Church Camp. I am a certified open-water
scuba diver and love traveling with my
family. Reading, listening to music, playing my ukulele and going swimming with
my dog is how I enjoy my free time.
“I have a wonderful family. My mom is
Lisa Johnson, who is a special education
teacher at Unity High School. My dad is
Wayne Johnson, who is a sergeant with
the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
I have three siblings. My younger sister
is Amelia, and I have two older brothers,
Josh and Dane.
“I am proud to be representing the
community of Milltown and have hoped
to have this opportunity ever since I was
a young girl and was in the Little Miss
Milltown Pageant. I love living in our
rural area in which we are also blessed
with wonderful lakes and recreational
activities at our front door. The people
of Milltown are just as beautiful as our
landscape!”
Johnson has been in Girl Scouts since
first grade and is currently working on
her Gold Award, the Girl Scout equivalent to a Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award.
Her Gold Award project is to fundraise to
get school supplies to take to India via a
Milltown.
Contestants are Ava Muller, Mercedes
Reber, Delilah Harris-Larson and Charlisia Hacken.
Ava is 7 years old and the daughter of
Cody and Lisa Hatten and Harlan Opitz.
Mercedes is 6 years old and the daughter of Samantha Despiegelaere and Blake
Reber.
Delilah is the daughter of Judy Larson
and Royale Harris. She is 7 years old.
Charlisia will be turning 7 years old in
about a week. Her parents are Brian and
Brandi Hacken.
Delaney Johnson, a senior at Unity High
School, will be crowned Miss Milltown 2016-17
at Bering Park Friday evening, June 24.
missions trip, where she would have the
opportunity to meet the people who will
receive the supplies.
Little Miss candidates
Four young ladies, all of whom will be
in second grade at Unity next year, are
each hoping to win the title of Little Miss
Other events
A full schedule of events has been
planned for the Milltown Fishermen’s
Party, starting with an indoor yard sale
at Good Old Days Auction House both
Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Evening events start with the fish fry
at Bering Park and music by Rex Cactus,
both starting at 5 p.m., and the queen coronation will be at 7:30 p.m.
The 12-team fast-pitch tournament will
be going all weekend long, starting at 7
p.m. Friday at Mellgren Field.
Saturday events start with a bass tournament on Bone Lake and Milltown Miles
5K run and 1-1/2-mile walk at the community center.
This year the car and bike show will be
held on the streets surrounding Bering
Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will
be a medallion hunt, with clues posted at
the library starting at 10 a.m. The used
book sale will also be at the library both
Saturday and Sunday.
A new addition to this year’s Fishermen’s Party is a climbing wall, which is
sponsored by the National Guard and
will be located on Main Street from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m.
The petting zoo will be open at Bering
Park both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and the arts and crafts fair will be
all day Saturday. The Russ Voss Memorial Talent Show will be held Saturday at
2 p.m.
Saturday evening will feature Elvis is
Back! from 4-5:30 and family music by A
Girl’s Journey from 6 to 9 p.m. There will
be movies for kids at dusk at Angels Island Park by the community center.
Food vendors include concessions by
the community club and Cub Scout Pack
563, along with root-beer floats and icecream floats by the Unity Lions Club.
Sunday starts with a church service at
Bering Park at 9:30 a.m. There will be a
roast beef dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The grand parade, featuring Grand Marshals Steve and Joyce Quist, begins at 2
p.m. on Main Street. The parade is followed by music by the Studebakers at
Bering Park from 3-6 p.m. — Mary Stirrat
One of these four young ladies will win the title of Little Miss Milltown. From left are Ava Muller, Mercedes Reber, Delilah Harris-Larson and
Charlisia Hacken. – Photos by Mary Stirrat
Polk-Burnett Electric has successful year
150 attend co-op’s annual
meeting
FREDERIC – The Polk-Burnett Electric
Cooperative has had another successful
year, General Manager Steve Stroshane
told the 150 member-owners who gathered Friday, June 17, for the 78th-annual
meeting of the co-op that serves over
20,000 members in Burnett and Polk
counties. Stroshane highlighted the efforts over the past year to improve reliability, lower operating costs and move
toward more sustainable energy sources.
There were also reports on the money the
cooperative gives to the community and
returns to its members. The election of
two new members was announced.
Stroshane said that by the numbers,
Polk-Burnett has 20,962 members served
by 3,371 miles of line. It sold 223,473,000
kilowatt hours of electricity last year, had
total revenue of $35,319,000 and generated a net margin of $3,750,000 from all
operations. It returned $909,000 last year
to its members as capital credits. The total
equity of the co-op is $44,799,000, up almost $3 million from 2014.
The co-op had a record year in reliability of power, Stroshane said, with 50-percent decreases in the number of outages
and the hours without service over the
past 10 years. He said that Polk-Burnett
has been proactive in clearing power
rights of way, upgrading aging wire and
converting lines from overhead to underground. The co-op ranks in the top 25 percent of electric cooperatives nationwide
for reliability.
Polk-Burnett is investing in technology
to make the service more efficient and
effective, Stroshane said. This includes
projects such as converting to LED lights,
Wilfred Owens, left, and Jeff Traynor were elected to the Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative
Board at the annual meeting Friday, June 17. – Photos by Gregg Westigard
using the newest tech tools to monitor operation and exploring a community solar
energy project.
And Polk-Burnett is working to reduce
its reliance on coal generation as its source
of electricity. The co-op purchases its electricity from Dairyland Power Co-op, Stroshane said, and there is a steady move at
Dairyland to move its power generation
to more mixed fuel sources. He said that
presently 67 percent of the power is generated from coal, but Dairyland is working to reduce coal generation to about 50
percent by 2015.
Edward Gullickson, Polk-Burnett
board president, welcomed the members
and recounted how the cooperative has
grown since 1938. He said the cooperative spirit from those early days continues. “Through all the years of progress,
Ed Gullickson, left, is the president of the Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Board and Steve
Stroshane is the general manager.
the co-op is still owned by you, the members,” Gullickson said, “and still exists to
serve you.”
Three seats on the cooperative board
were open this year, and two new directors were elected. Joseph Metro was
elected unopposed to the District 4 seat,
replacing Marlyn Bottolfson who retired
after serving as a director since 1982. Jeff
Traynor was elected to the District 5 seat
he was appointed to in 2015. Six candidates ran for the District 6 position left
vacant since the death of Robert Thorsbakken last December. Wilfred Owens
Marlyn Bottolfson retired from the Polk-Burnett Board after 34 years of service.
was elected in a contest that saw a spread
of just five votes between first and fourth
place. The continuing members of the
nine-member cooperative board are
Cindy Thorman, Mike Morris, Gullickson, Maury Miller, Chuck Brookshaw and
Tom Swenson.
The meeting was preceded by a pie and
ice-cream social during which the members watched artist Paul Oman, Amery,
paint an original landscape. Member Bert
Green won the painting in a drawing at
the conclusion of the meeting.
Co-op member Bert Green, left, won the drawing for the painting created by Paul Oman during
the Polk-Burnett annual meeting held Friday, June 17.
Webster School Board accepts resignations
Becky Strabel | Staff writer
WEBSTER - On Monday, June 20, the
Webster Board of Education accepted
the resignation of three staff members.
Middle school Principal Diana Lesneski
has decided to take a position as an elementary principal for the Tomah School
District. Kathy Eckstrom, food service
director, is retiring after working over 35
years in the district. Also leaving is Joel
Drahos. Drahos most recently was an instructional aide working in the elementary school.
Following executive session, the school
board approved the hiring of five staff
members and reassigned one other.
Teachers hired included Pamela Calyn as
an elementary special education teacher,
Gina Simon for fifth grade and Dylan Romanoski will be the high school English
instructor. Gracie Billings will become the
elementary counselor. Coaching assignments include Kevin Haglund and Travis
Moser as assistant high school football
coaches, while Rob Scherrer moves from
that position to become the head middle
school football coach.
School fees will remain the same with
the exception of the school lunch program. All meals will increase by 10 cents.
The 2016-17 fees for lunch for kindergarten through sixth grade will be $1.95,
seventh- through 12th-graders will pay
$2.15 per lunch with adults paying $3.
Breakfasts are available for $1.10 each.
The lunch fees follow the Department of
Public Instruction’s recommendations.
The middle and high school registration
fee will remain at $5 per student. Parking
permits are also $5 each. Driver’s education is very reasonably priced at $100.
Wendy Larson, chair of the policy committee, brought three items for second
readings to the full board for approval.
The elementary attendance policy was
approved. The following verbiage was
added to follow the Wisconsin truancy
definition and outlined procedures:
“Starting in the 2016-17 school year, state
attendance guidelines will be enforced
with students as soon as they turn 6 years
old. If a student is in kindergarten and
reaches 15 days of absences, truancy will
be considered.” In the past, 6-year-old
students in kindergarten were not included in the truancy definition.
The two-sport policy will be amended
to match the current cocurricular gradepoint average needed for participation. It
was first presented to the board with a 3.0
minimum grade-point average for partici-
pation. “Why should this policy be higher
than other extracurricular programs?”
asked board President Mark Elliot. After
discussion, the board decided to keep the
two-sport policy in line with other activities. Many board members agreed that
the current 1.667 GPA should be raised
in the future. “The thing about policies
is they can be changed if needed,” said
district Administrator Jim Erickson. The
last item included a number of updated
job descriptions.
Building committee Chair Melanie
Johnson asked for the board’s input regarding a buzz-in system for school
security. An estimated cost of $14,000
for four doors was given. The system
would require visitors to be buzzed into
the building during the school day. The
board asked for bids to be obtained before the next meeting. Other building
projects include crack sealing and sealcoating of the parking lots. The bid was
awarded to Roy’s Sealcoating of Minong
for the amount of $12,850. The driveway
entrance at the 5-12 building will be widened to help with the bottleneck that occurs. The bid was awarded to Hopkins
Sand and Gravel of Webster. The district plans to add 80 feet by 100 feet to
the elementary parking lot across from
the gymnasium. The bid did not include
blacktopping. “I feel that the budget will
allow us to complete the whole thing
from start to finish without having to
wait for the gravel to settle, but I am not
an expert in blacktopping. Maybe it does
need to settle but, if not, let’s complete it
all at once. I would like to see a bid that
includes the blacktop,” said Larsen. Cement work including sidewalk repair at
both schools along with removing the two
crab apple trees from the front of the 5-12
building was awarded to A to Z Contracting of Webster. The proposal was valued
at $16,665. The announcing stand at the
football field has some cracked blocks on
the exterior wall that will be replaced. A
to Z Contracting was also awarded that
job at a cost of $4,285 to the district.
In other business, the board anticipates
a $20,000 premium increase in the district’s property insurance; therefore, the
district voted to withdraw from the Local
Government Property Insurance Fund
based out of Madison. The removal will
be effective the date that another policy
is instated.
Companies say Polk fiber permit fees too high
Environment committee looking at
sign regulations
BALSAM LAKE - The utility permit fees being charged
by Polk County are limiting the expansion of optical fiber
network in the county, spokespersons from two area
communications companies said at a meeting of the Polk
County Environmental Services Committee Wednesday,
June 15. They spoke at the start of a meeting that continued its work on crafting regulations for signs in the
county.
Todd Roehm, Lakeland Communications, Milltown,
said that the Luck and Milltown telephone companies
that are part of Lakeland have been moving their lines
from aerial to underground since the 1970s and have utilized the public rights of way in Polk County over that
period without major issues or an exorbitant fee structure. He said the company in the recent past has built
out to more locations within the county, including Osceola, St. Croix Falls and Dresser. Roehm said they have
only experienced fees similar to those of the county in
the Town of St. Croix Falls and have made the decision
not to expand there.
Why is it, Roehm asked, that telecom providers are
now, since 2014, being charged a fee? He said that the
fees are not only a burden but the company has also experienced a significant increase in expense in engineering fees to design and build under these new policies.
Roehm said that Lakeland spent approximately $494,000
in 2015 to navigate the right-of-way issues in and around
the county highway corridors. He said that, for comparison, the permits to build along and across the state highways have required a one-time permit that in most cases
has had no cost.
Greg Cardinal, Northwest Communications plant
manager, said that the Amery-based company has currently halted fiber builds in Polk County due to the permit fees. He said that a 28-mile fiber project is under way
in Barron County, including 25,000 feet along county
highways. Cardinal said that Barron County charges
no fee for that permit. A similar project in Polk County
would have required a $3,150 county permit fee just for
that short distance.
Cardinal said that the county’s fee structure is detrimental to the economic development of the county by increasing the cost of building new fiber network systems.
He said that Northwest Communications has considered
how to cover the additional project costs in Polk County,
including a possible customer surcharge, and concluded
that it is not in the best interest for anyone to continue
major fiber builds in the county.
Dana Frey, Polk County administrator, said the fees
are based on recovering actual costs to the county.
The comments were made during the public-comment
section of the committee meeting, and a response was
not on the committee’s agenda. Frey noted that this is
a highway department fee issue and might be more appropriate for that committee. The environmental services
committee did put review of the fee structure for utility
companies on its Wednesday, July 6, agenda.
Sign regulation
Signs can no longer be regulated based on the content
of the sign, Polk County Zoning Administrator Jason
Kjeseth told the ES committee at its Friday, May 6, meeting. He said a Supreme Court ruling, based on religious
freedom, now requires that the county make changes to
the section of the zoning ordinance regulating “signs not
requiring a permit.” The present ordinance identifies
a number of sign categories that are exempt from fees
based on their content. The committee has been looking
at possible changes at each meeting since then.
By the Wednesday meeting, the committee had come
down to four categories of no-permit-needed signs:
on premises or off premises, permanent or temporary.
The on-premises signs are said to relate to things on the
property where the signs are posted, such as no trespassing, real estate or farm seed ads. The off-premises
signs would relate to things not specific to the property
where the sign is posted. Examples given included political signs and directional signs. Temporary signs are
said to be for shorter periods than permanent signs. The
committee was asked to define the largest size of sign to
permit for each of the four categories.
The committee talked about the options at its Wednesday, June 1, meeting and continued the discussion with
talk about size, with some suggesting that on-premises
signs could be larger than off-premises signs. Then there
Greg Cardinal, left, and Todd Roehm spoke about county utility permit fees at the Polk County Environmental Services Committee meeting Wednesday, June 15. – Photo by Gregg Westigard
was talk about how long temporary is, possibly up to 90
days. A committee member said that if a temporary sign
would be smaller than a permanent sign, people could
just leave them up longer if they wanted bigger signs.
There was talk that the largest allowed sign might be
8 square feet, which led to the suggestion that a person
could just cut a 16-square-foot sign in half to comply.
The talk rambled on, including discussion on when to
permit political signs and whether a message painted on
a barn is a sign. There seemed to be some agreement to
drop the permanent/temporary distinction but no consensus on size or anything else. The topic is back on the
agenda for the July 6 meeting.
NOTE: The Leader sent a message to Sara McCurdy,
land information director, asking her how the definitions of
on-premises and off-premises signs are not based on content.
She replied that she is forwarding the question to Kjeseth to
“see if he wants to take a stab at it.”
Festival’s “Clue …” means comedy, with a piano, in the old depot
Campy musical adapts a board
game to comedy ... with a
delightful little homicide Greg Marsten | Staff writer
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – For the first time ever, Taylors Falls is the dateline for a Festival Theatre story, as
the St. Croix Falls-based drama company jumps the river
as part of their rotating visits to different venues, while
waiting for the refurbishing of their usual home, the historic Civic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls.
Last weekend, the Festival Company started a summer
run of “Clue: the Musical” at the historic Taylors Falls
Memorial Community Center, which started life in 1902
as a train depot.
Festival’s production is based on the iconic board
game, “Clue,” where the powers of deduction and reduction allow players to reveal the “murderer,” as well
as the weapon and room of the crime, selected by three
random audience members at the start of the show, with
the envelope of the outcome a secret to all, until the very
end. The envelope sits parked mid-set to calm conspir-
acy types.
“It creates up to 216 possible scenarios ... it’s different
every night!” stated director Mark Baer, a Festival alum,
who returned to guide this campy musical adaption like
a doula, and is obviously excited about the outcome.
“There’s nothing else like this show!”
Fans of the board game will have a leg up, instantly
feeling at home in the small, former Taylors Falls Depot
lobby, framed by bookend folding scenery, “Confidential” references, displayed murder weapons and highlighted by a vintage piano, with seamless and expert
accompaniment by Sharon Seo, who musically guides
the show with her flourishes and score adaption like a
veteran, never losing a beat with the saloon-sounding
upright.
“Isn’t she great? And that piano is 110 years old!” Baer
noted.
Attendees will be pleasantly entertained with the
adaption and the score, which has a few sway-worthy
melodies, leaving you humming in the Buick on the way
home, but not enough to be haunted by an “ear worm”
the next day.
The cast is spot-on, with numerous comedic highlights and quite a bit of potential improvisation, due to
Festival Theatre’s summer
production of “Clue: the Musical” is showing at the historic
Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center through Aug.
14. Pictured (not in order):
Ryan Pierce, Zack Lee, Anna
Hermanson, Natalie Allcock,
Daniel Olson, Jaclyn Johnson,
Josh Weisenburger, Shelley
Whitehead and director Mark
Baer. - Photo submitted
“Honestly, I don’t think you could do
this kind of show, with this much audience involvement, in a ‘usual’ theater ... It’s just perfect for this!”
- director Mark Baer
so many possible “murderers,” weapons and locations
possible from the three audience-chosen cards.
For those who haven’t played the board game, the
whole concept is based on the fictional “murder” of “Mr.
Boddy,” the mansion-owning, smarmy “one-percenter”
who seems to have irked everyone he meets, touches,
cheats, cheats on, partners with or marries. All six of the
“players” seem to have reasonable cause for Boddy’s Act
1 demise, which is only suggested, and out of sight.
The script has several adept adult references, but is
slick enough that the kids won’t even notice but will love
it all; it might even lead junior to find out what a “bored
game” is. It is also a plus that several details change with
every show, giving the actors a chance to stretch and test
their comedic legs, while giving everyone a chance to
play along.
Audiences don’t get an intermission, but they do receive scorecards and pencils to keep track of clues and
make an “official accusation” on the back. Only one
person got the three cards correct on my night, but that
number could vary, depending on the attention paid to
clues, details noted and the practiced art of wild random
guessing.
The former depot lobby is small and as personal as it
gets, meaning limited seating, but Baer thinks that makes
it work more than any other venue option.
“Honestly, I don’t think you could do this kind of
show, with this much audience involvement, in a ‘normal’ theater,” Bear said. “It’s just perfect for this!”
He is spot-on, and that interaction begins the moment
you walk in, and makes it a worthy experience for the
whole family, who feel like “part of the show,” in a good
way - not in a “wake up in your underwear drinking
chocolate milk at the Ordway with Streisand and Willie
Nelson” kind of way.
Intimate and fun, the show is not just for people who
recall playing the game, but for those who played at all,
it only needs a rainy summer afternoon, a little root beer
and some of Orville Redenbacher’s finest to make the
game experience complete.
Festival Theatre Company’s production of “Clue: The
Musical” runs on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
through Aug. 14, at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center. For a performance calendar, go to festivaltheatre.org or call 715-483-3387.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Respect
The respect shown by the parade
attendees for the American flag at
the Frederic Family Days parade
was the most respectful that we
have seen in recent years.
The veterans who led the parade
noted that parade watchers not only
showed their respect for the flag by
standing, but all along the parade
route, watchers showed appreci-
Local Trump talk
Has Donald Trump’s style of
personal criticism spread to Wisconsin?
A freshman suburban legislator
recently assailed Milwaukee Mayor
Tom Barrett for crime spreading to
suburban areas. She vowed to seek
cuts in state aid unless Barrett took
steps to “dramatically cut crime in
Milwaukee.”
The Trump-style statement
by state Rep. Janel Brandtjen,
R-Menomonee Falls, was triggered
by a police search for five “young
criminals from Milwaukee” who
fled in a stolen car in Richfield,
Washington County.
“The violence and the crime
that has plagued Milwaukee for
decades have now begun to spill
over into Milwaukee’s suburbs,”
she wrote. “I lay the responsibility
for this growing and out-of-control
problem at the door of the mayor’s
office.”
Her recipe for Barrett is hire more
police, apprehend and arrest car
thieves, demand prison for repeat
criminals and stand up to judges. If
the mayor doesn’t do those things
he will be “assisting and enabling
the very criminals who are responsible for the record number
of shootings, carjackings and murders,’’ she said.
“Mayor Barrett may not care
about the safety of his family, but I
certainly do care about mine,” she
added.
The mayor’s office issued a state
statement that Barrett is addressing
public safety issues and would
‘’welcome the representative’s assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system.’’
While police from Milwaukee
and Washington County searched
ation by clapping and removing
their hats. Many put their hand
over their hearts, several saluted
the flag, and many expressed grati
gratitude to the veterans.
For this show of respect to the
flag, the Frederic American Legion,
the Frederic Auxiliary and the Balsam Lake VFW applaud the parade
attendees. We are grateful to adults
for modeling flag etiquette to
young people, to parents for what
State
Capitol
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Matt Pommer
for the car thieves, Brandjen said
“families were forced to unlock
their gun cabinets and instruct their
loved ones to shoot to kill.”
State Rep. Mandela Barnes,
D-Milwaukee, called it a “toxic,
Donald Trump-esque statement.”
“Fear mongering to promote
an ignorant and reprehensive
agenda does little to acknowledge
or address the real problems that
communities in Wisconsin face,”
he said.
“The sense of entitlement being
cultivated beyond the borders of
Milwaukee promotes a dangerous
narrative that preys on socioeconomic and racial disparities,”
Barnes added.
Perhaps Brandjen “would prefer
to follow Donald Trump’s lead by
building a wall around Milwau
Milwaukee,” he indicated.
“This needless divisive rhetoric
fails to acknowledge this funda
fundamental truth: when Milwaukee succeeds, Wisconsin succeeds,” Barnes
said in a statement.
Talk of unlocking gun cabinets
added an element of race to the
dialogue. State Rep. Bob Gannon,
R-Slinger, said, “Crime is a very
dangerous vocational choice, and if
one is to get injured or terminated
in the pursuit of that vocation,
then that person knew the dangers
before making the decision to get
involved.”
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JOE HELLER
they are teaching their children at
home, and to our schools that are
fostering attitudes of patriotism
through the Patriot Day and Veterans Day programs and incorpo
incorporating patriotism in selected school
activities and curricula.
Gratefully,
The Frederic American Legion
Gannon charged that Barnes
thinks only blacks can criticize
violent criminals if they are black.
“The vast majority of victims of
Milwaukee crime happen to be
black.”
Gannon said there is a lack of
black leadership on the crime issue
“and I see no reason that victims
of crime should have to wait for a
person of the proper color to come
to their rescue.”
Gov. Scott Walker sought to tone
down the idea that the state would
be reducing assistance to Milwau
Milwaukee. The Walker administration has
sought to boost the image of Mil
Milwaukee, helping to make it more
attractive for young professionals.
That may be difficult with Brandjen telling Barrett that “the people
of southeast Wisconsin will not
sit by and watch your administra
administration destroy the entire region with
failed liberal policies.”
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the Wisconsin Newspaper Association or its member newspapers.
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Jarchow listed as
anti-environmental
A recent Wisconsin Public Radio news
item mentioned that the Wisconsin
League of Conservation Voters recently
listed the three most anti-environmental
politicians presently serving in the Wisconsin Legislature. The listing was based
upon anti-environment bills that the
three politicians introduced in the Madison Statehouse. Rep. Adam Jarchow was
one of the politicians named.
I had earlier written letters to the editor when Jarchow’s proposed laws were
introduced. Briefly, the bills took away
the rights of local governments to decide
how they wanted the lakes, streams and
wetlands in their area protected. Jarchow’s proposed legislation would take
away those rights and transfer them to
Madison under the control of the now
Republican state government. Some, but
not all, of the provisions of Jarchow’s
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service clears the air on
Hwy. 8 “lost cave” issue Greg Marsten | Staff writer
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Recent reports that endangered northern longeared bats may have been found in
previously forgotten manmade caves
below Hwy. 8 in Taylors Falls may have
been premature, according to the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
Reports of the possible rare bat discovery first surfaced several months ago. Engineers working to stabilize the hillside
below the Hwy. 8 construction, after two
landslides, discovered two previously
forgotten manmade caves, which may
have been a winter roosting spot for the
common little brown bats and possibly
several northern long-eared bats, which
are considered endangered and have not
been found to roost in the area.
“The cave structures seem to go back
for a stretch, and are fairly narrow, but the
(bats) have never been documented there.
Nothing that we’re concerned with ... I’ve
contacted everyone involved (in the project) and have found no signs of (northern)
long-eared bats,” stated Andrew Horton,
a USFWS biologist from the Twin Cities
field office.
Horton said that while the bats fall
under more stringent so-called “ESA 4
rules,” which reference the Endangered
Species Act 4(d) rules regarding impacting an endangered species, he did
not think the Minnesota Department of
Transportation construction at the site
would qualify as a threat.
“Basically what they’ve (MnDOT) done
is consult ahead of the time for their actions,” Horton said, implying that the
cave discovery means the agency basically has looked for signs of the bat, but
found no conclusive evidence of their
roosting in the caves. “We believe they’ve
bills were made into law.
Jarchow responded to the League
of Conservation Voters rating by saying, “I see it as a badge of honor. I am
proud to work hard to protect property
rights on behalf of my constituents. Our
pro-growth, commonsense reforms are
working. If extremist, left-wing, radical
environmental groups don’t like it, too
bad.”
I don’t like it, and I’m not an extreme
radical. I think of myself as a commonsense, centrist conservationist. I’m also
pro-environment, since the environment
is what supports our life on Earth. We
need healthy lakes, streams, wetlands,
forests and fields. A strong, healthy environment can support a strong, healthy
and growing economy: jobs!
What about the other people and
groups that oppose Jarchow’s views,
and political record, on environmental
protection? Are county and town boards,
lake associations, the Wisconsin Wildlife
Federation, the League of Conservation Voters and others considered “ex-
treme, left-wing, radical environmental
groups?” I think not.
In America, including Jarchow’s Assembly district, most natural resources
are held in trust by governments for all
citizens, not just the wealthy. It is the
uniquely American concept of the public trust. Do we want the tradition of
land ownership that existed in Europe to
become entrenched in our country? Our
ancestors immigrated to America to escape the domination of a small minority
of rich landowners.
We need someone in Madison to represent all citizens, not just the wealthy who
want to “protect their property rights.”
Jim Evrard
Grantsburg
On the left
I am reading a book by Webb Garrison named “What’s in a Word?” and
there are words and sayings that are interesting. “Get up on the wrong side of
the bed” is one. The Latin word sinister
meant “on the left.” Any act involving
the left was often regarded with suspicion and dread. For example, a wise person made it a habit to get out of bed on
the right side. If he occasionally crawled
out of bed on the left side, bad luck was
believed to follow. A person expecting to
encounter trouble is seldom in the best
of moods, so irritability came to be associated with getting out of bed on the
left, or wrong side. This notion was so
widely accepted that when we encounter
ill-natured people, we say that it looks as
though they got up on the wrong side of
the bed.
Ecclesiastes 10:2 says, “The heart of the
wise inclines to the right, but the heart of
the fool to the left.”
Mark Pettis
Hertel
Not so fast on the endangered bats
done nothing to threaten the (species).”
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the northern
long-eared bat, Myotis septentrionalis,
also known as the northern myotis, is
found in wide parts of Canada and in
much of the eastern half of the United
States. They have been found in several
locations throughout Minnesota, but
never confirmed anywhere in Chisago
County.
“The (bats) would be roosting in trees
now, anyway, so the (construction) project shouldn’t be a threat, anyway,” Horton assured. “There may have been some
confusion ... knowing there has been
some consultation ... there may possibly
have been some little brown bats (in the
caves).”
The small, northern long-eared bats are
often found hibernating in caves or mines
with the more common little brown bat,
but they are quite different, and the longeared bat can be distinguished by its long
ears, which extend out slightly beyond
the bat’s nose, when folded forward.
The species has been listed as a “species
of concern,” going back to the 1980s, with
more recent “endangered” status coming
about after concerns about a fungus the
bats are susceptible to catching, called
“white nose syndrome.” That syndrome
has reduced populations, and brought
about a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
designation that moved them up to being
a federally threatened species last year.
“If they were there, they would likely
come back (to the caves) as a winter roosting site,” Horton said. “They would currently be active in the landscape ... they
typically roost in forested landscapes ...
roosting in trees.”
Horton said that even if they were
found to roost overwinter in the caves,
the summer construction activity would
not threaten that site for winter roosting.
“There may be some vibration,” Horton speculated. “But they’re not going to
(threaten) those structures.”
Horton did not think they would need
to be overly concerned about the cave
find, and any bat issues, but he said
the possibility of installing some sort of
“bat-friendly” gate or caging at the caves
“might be a good idea.”
“As long as they (MnDOT) don’t do
anything to block those (cave) entrances
for the future, it shouldn’t be a concern,”
Horton added, noting that the project
does require special wetland permitting
from the Army Corps of Engineers, but
not for any bat issues.
“We don’t require any monitoring. It’s
up to the state at this point,” Horton said.
“There may have been
some confusion ... we believe they’ve done nothing
to threaten the (species).”
- Andrew Horton, USFWS biologist
“Under the current (rules) we don’t require any active surveying. “
MnDOT has apparently used video
cameras to search the caves, so as not to
enter or disturb any species that might be
inside, but they won’t need to continue
monitoring after the construction project
is completed, later this year.
He said the state of Minnesota does
have some bat biologists who may pay
more attention to the site later this year,
but the USFWS is not going to go any
farther with the issue. Horton said he
has consulted with officials from both
MnDOT and the Army Corps on the
issue, but said that any more restrictive
actions are unlikely.
“For any general (future) monitoring, it
would up to the state at this point,” Horton concluded.
County sales tax collections vary
T
otal revenues from Wisconsin’s optional 0.5-percent county sales tax rose 3.4 percent in 2015 though
changes varied by county. Collections rose the most in the
counties of Forest, 12.3 percent; Door, 9.2 percent; Kenosha,
8.9 percent; Sawyer, 8.8 percent; and Vilas, 7.9 percent. Collections declined in six counties.
Sixty-two of the 72 counties impose the optional tax. In
eight, 2015 collections were more than $100 per capita: Dane,
Door, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Oneida, Sauk, Sawyer and
Vilas. In three, Lafayette, Oconto and Pierce, they were less
than $50 per capita.
The first counties to impose a sales tax were Barron and
Dunn in 1986. State law allows counties to adopt the tax only
for the purpose of directly reducing property taxes. A 2002
WISTAX study found that, on average, less than 30 percent
of the tax was used for that purpose.
The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization dedicated to good government through citizen
education since 1932.
Quinn announces bid for re-election
RICE LAKE - On Tuesday, June 14, Rep.
Romaine Quinn announced his intent to
seek re-election.
“It has truly been an honor serving the
people of the 75th Assembly District,”
said Quinn. “I believe I have represented
the entire 75th Assembly District over
the last two years, focusing on a commonsense agenda that all of us can stand
behind. I look forward to continuing that
work.”
In this past year and a half, the Legislature has passed hundreds of bills that
address issues ranging from Alzheimer’s
and dementia to student loan debt. “Welfare reform, investing in worker training,
support for veterans and farmers, and
making the state live within its means are
all issues I have dealt with this session.”
Quinn went on to say that it is also important that the state put more focus on
rural issues. “It is no secret that Madison
and Milwaukee
politicians tend
to neglect rural
Wisconsin. We
can see it in our
schools and our
roads. This has
to stop.”
Quinn, along
with Rep. Ed
Brooks from
Reedsburg,
authored the
Rural
W i sconsin Initiative. The Rural Wisconsin Initiative is
a package of bills that addresses rural
employment, health care, education and
technology gaps that exist. Broadband
expansion, youth apprenticeship grants
and rural physician shortages are just
some of the issues identified. More in-
formation can be found at ruralwisconsininitiative.com.
For Quinn, it is not just the bills that
were passed this session that matter. He
believes it is also important to recognize
bills that were defeated. Numerous bills
this session were brought forward by
Democratic legislators in Madison that
would have placed various restrictions
on gun ownership in Wisconsin. One bill,
AB 960, would have placed a 20-percent
tax on all gun and ammunition sales, on
top of existing taxes, in order to buy back
firearms and destroy them.
“This was one of the worst bills I’ve
seen this session, and I’ve seen many,”
stated Quinn.
But Madison legislators are not the only
politicians to face criticism from Quinn.
President Obama’s recent order on how
schools should handle transgender students in shower rooms, as well as new
EPA rules on woodstoves, were also issues that Quinn opposed.
“Northern Wisconsinites are self-reliant, we do not need the federal government telling us how to heat our homes,
or where our kids should be showering
in our schools. We need more legislators
who understand that it is not only our job
to make sure the state is run efficiently,
but also to provide balance to an ever-growing federal government.”
Quinn said he looks forward to debating his opponent, Joe Huftel, before the
Nov. 8 election.
“We have a great record to run on, and
I look forward to pointing out the stark
differences we have in areas of social and
spending policy.” — from the Office of Rep.
Quinn
Boundary Committee hosts their respective boards
Dresser and Town of
Osceola move closer on a
growth agreement
DRESSER - The boundary area commit
committee tasked with creating a joint agreement
between the Town of Osceola and the
village of Dresser presented their initial
draft of their document to both respective
bodies at a joint meeting on Monday, June
20.
The meeting drew few spectators and
little comment, but required a large table
of officials, meaning they used the Dresser
Community Center for the review.
“This was meant to show them (both
boards) our progress, so far,” stated
boundary committee Chair Neil Gustafson, who said the draft was based on
existing agreements, guided by the state
and follows both municipalities comprehensive plans, which both are good until
2030.
The draft agreement specifically ad
addresses the process for growth in two socalled “growth areas” to the south and
the northwest, in effect squaring off the
village borders.
“We didn’t take away any
(private) property rights”
- Neil Gustafson
The committee said the growth areas
would not require Town of Osceola ap
approval to be annexed into the village, and
if any parcels are annexed, the village
would not need to reimburse the town for
any lost tax revenues for the five years,
which is the current state requirement.
“What remains for the border, requires
joint approval (for annexation),” Gustafson said. “We didn’t take away any
(private) property rights. They would be
free to annex in those (growth) areas ... so
there’s no hard feelings.”
Town of Osceola Board Chair Doug
Schmidt questioned the need to forgive
the five-year tax reimbursements, but the
committee noted that it was the only real
benefit to the agreement for the village.
“It’s more of a logic-based approach,”
stated committee member and town
Trustee Mike Wallis.
Village officials also balked at the idea
of the village losing some of their rights
for so-called extraterritorial plat reviews,
which was considered to be a benefit to
the town, but would mean the village
would have less control over things like
subdivision rules on land that may even-
The boundary committee tasked to draft a growth agreement between the Town of Osceola and the neighboring village of Dresser met jointly
at the Dresser Community Center on Monday, June 20, to review the initial draft and address any possible concerns, before they have a public
hearing. – Photo by Greg Marsten
tually be annexed.
“To completely waive that opportunity,
we’ve lost a lot of the say in that process,”
stated village board President Bryan Be
Beseler. “So I don’t think so. Maybe tighten
it up, so it still exists, but ...”
Wallis and the committee will review
the state rules on the ET-Plat review
process, and may adjust or eliminate it
outright in the final draft, but the lack of
review is considered a benefit to possible
development for the town, just as the tax
forgiveness benefits the village.
“So developers outside that (specified)
distance can skip that step,” Wallis said,
clarifying again that the annexation process would otherwise stay as is, outside
the growth areas. “It’s all landowner
driven, to initiate the annexation process.”
There is also a concern or a possibility
that the growth area annexation process
could lead to so-called “islands” of land
that may remain in the town, but surrounded by annexed village property.
“But there can be no hopscotching, (annexation) must be contiguous,” Gustafson
said, later admitting the “island issue”
may be a downside of the process. “That
is a possibility ... It is a risk.”
The village does want the draft to address the village’s wellhead protection
areas, although that has yet to come up in
the nearly yearlong draft process.
But in general, both bodies seemed to
be pleased with the process, so far, noting that the growth areas were not picked
arbitrarily, or by landowners, but by a
general reference to both comprehensive plans and to make the village limits
“square off,” making things like law enforcement and water and/or sewer service more reasonable to extend.
“The village comprehensive plan is
Area to host hazardous waste
collections
A
ttention all residents, there will be two hazardous waste collection events held on Saturday,
July 9. Grantsburg will hold their event from 8 to 10
a.m. at the fairgrounds, on Hwy. 48/87 (S. Pine Street)
just south of the village. Siren will host their event
from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Burnett County Highway
Shop on Hwy. 70 just west of the village. Medications
will be accepted at both sites as well. Please leave
meds in their original containers to make identification easier. Electronics/appliances will be accepted at
the Siren event only. Prices are as follows: $20 for TVs
and monitors, $5 for refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners or any other item that has refrigerant in it, $1 per piece for any electronics other than
computer towers or laptops. The towers and laptops
will be free. Electronics would be computer peripherals, radios, telephones, DVD players, VCRs, etc. White
goods and microwaves will also be free.
Acceptable hazardous waste includes, but is not
limited to oil-based paints, solvents, pesticides, hazardous cleaners, rechargeable nicad, metal halide and
button batteries, corrosives, flammables, mercury, old
gas and antifreeze. Unacceptable items include latex
paint, empty paint cans, motor oil, vehicle batteries,
explosives, Freon 11 and 12, radioactive materials, am
ammunition, compressed gas cylinders larger than gasgrill size, recyclables, tires, incandescent lightbulbs,
alkaline batteries (go in garbage), appliances (except
in Siren), asbestos, sharps and biological or infectious
wastes.
Some items require a fee, including 50¢ per circular
light tube, 50¢ per 4-ft. or less tube, .75¢ per over 4-ft.
pretty clear on water (issues) but not on
sewer (requirements),” Wallis noted,
which is in part due to the village
using the village of Osceola wastewater
treatment plant, but having their own
fresh-water service.
“We’re at the mercy of the village of Osceola (on sewer service),” Beseler stated
with a nod.
While the process of drafting the agree
agreement has had some input from affected
residents or landowners, there seems to
be little provision for landowners outside
the proposed growth areas not to ask for
inclusion, as they have no real benefit or
impact either way, except that it may be a
less restrictive annexation process, without the need for town approval.
“Just because its in the growth area (and
an annexation request is made) doesn’t
mean it will be annexed,” Beseler noted.
Wallis also noted that the current map
is what the landowners would need to
follow for zoning and subdivision rules.
“Wherever your land is located, that’s
the jurisdiction you’re in,” Wallis assured.
The next step in the process is to create
more detailed maps of the entire region,
with the proposed growth areas, address
the tax-forgiveness issue and reference
any possible wellhead protection references, as well as any notation on the limits
for ET-plat review, although that may be
eliminated altogether.
“The purpose is to review the current
plan,” Beseler said on the joint meeting.
“To see if the (committee) is in a good
place ... so we can move forward to (a
public hearing).”
While there was some disagreement
on the next step in the process, the committee agreed to have at least one more
meeting to address any concerns, finalize
a map and then present it to both munici-
palities once again, with a public hearing
for input.
“We want to make sure we’re going
in the right direction,” Gustafson said,
adding that they could possibly add to
the growth areas, and stressing that the
committee “had no authority” on what
the boundary should be.
“No landowner is exempt from this
process,” Beseler added. “We don’t want
to keep anyone from ... the potential to
seek annexation action.”
There is a likely need for joint legal
review of the final draft, although it has
been reviewed by the village attorney
with no concerns, but the public hearing
may also lead to adjustment of the final
draft.
The two municipalities will likely have
another joint meeting as part of the public hearing, so they both hear the same
concerns or issues from landowners and
residents, but the committee is hoping to
hand the final draft off at the public hearing, leaving any final changes to the respective full boards.
“I think we’re looking at an August goal
(for a public hearing),” Gustafson said.
“The committee’s job was to draft it and
provide it,” Wallis said. “It’s up to the
(town and village) boards (to adjust it).”
The boundary committee will meet on
Monday, July 18, at 6 p.m. for any final
adjustments to the draft, with a joint public hearing to follow, and then handing
the document off to the respective boards
for review, and ultimate approval or rejection.
“This is no small task you’ve taken on,”
Beseler said, thanking the committee.
Earth
Notes
Jen Barton
tube, $2.50 per HID lightbulb, $1 per oil filter.
Materials will be accepted from businesses for a
reasonable fee. Please call 715-635-2197 ahead of time
to make arrangements. Northwest Cleansweep will
accept the first 200 pounds of chemicals from farmers
or abandoned farms for free.
If you cannot make this event, there will be another
event in our region in September so please hold onto
your chemicals until then. The day for this event is
Saturday, Sept. 10, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Spooner HHW
site, 1650 Cottonwood Ave., near the fairgrounds, and
from 12:30-3 p.m., at the Birchwood sewer plant located at 412 Edenharter Drive. Neither of these events
will be accepting electronics or appliances. For a full,
complete list of hazardous waste collections for 2016
visit our website at nwrpc.com and click on environmental services.
As a reminder, residents are welcome to utilize any
of the NW Cleansweep collections, not just the one offered in your particular county. As long as you reside
in one of the 10 counties in the NWRPC service region
you are eligible to use any of them. These counties are
Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk,
Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn. NW Cleansweep is a
cooperative venture supported by member counties,
Two hazardous waste collection events will be held Saturday,
July 9. Grantsburg will hold their event from 8 to 10 a.m. at the
fairgrounds. Siren will host their event from noon to 2:30 p.m. at
the Burnett County Highway Shop. — Photo submitted
the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection, and Northwest Regional Planning Commission.
Questions can be directed to Jen Barton at jbarton@
nwrpc.com or 715-635-2197.
Rockin’ at the gem and mineral show
John Park Sr.,
from Luck, demonstrated how he makes
facets on an agate
during the gem and
mineral show. The
water-cooled grinder
produced some fun
jewelry finds that
were available for
purchase.
The China Cellar, Faribault, Minn.,
brought these Uruguayan amethysts to
the 49th-annual Indianhead Gem and Mineral Show. They were
a spectacular sight to
see.
Mike and Ella
Schaaf, Danbury,
brought many artifacts
from their store to display at the show. One
of the more curious
exhibits included these
odd-shaped statues.
The Moroccan fossils
are from the Sahara
Desert. This ancient
mollusk, called Orthoceras, lived more
that 400 million years
ago. The name means
straight horn due to
its long, straight conical shell, but it is also
known as head foot
since it grew feet out
of its head.
Rock hound David
Skrupky, Turtle Lake,
shows Dale Bliese of
Amery the art of flint
knapping obsidian. The
volcanic glass has a
smooth uniform texture.
The igneous rock was
carved into tools and
traded during explorations.
Jessica Strabel (standing, right), Siren, admires Pamela Carol Frisinger-Coleman’s (sitting)
Shining Star Jewelry. Coleman and other vendors enjoyed the camaraderie of the two-day event
held during the Frederic Family Days weekend.
Joel and Hannah
Hillman, Siren, search
for treasures amongst
the stones in the kidsonly rock pit. This
past weekend’s rock
show was held in the
Frederic High School
gym.
Photos by
Becky Strabel
The contraption shown in this picture is used to carve stones into spheres. Dan Weikert and his
mother, Gladys, came from Dresser to the weekend show. Gladys’ husband had collected rocks
for over 50 years. Dan has been making the decorative spheres for over 12 years.
Emily Stiemann, from the Wood Creek 4-H Club, works the food stand at the gem and mineral
show. The club has provided concessions for many years. In honor of June Dairy Month, Wood
Creek 4-H gave away 144 samples of ice cream on Saturday, June 18, to those that attended the
event.
Polk County Special Olympics compete at state
POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Special Olympics Track and Aquatics team competed at the state competition in Stevens Point recently.
Special Olympics state track and field athletes included Jackson Bean of Osceola,
who won the silver medal in the 400-meter run, bronze medal in the 100-meter run,
and fourth in the softball throw. Crystal Fougner of Amery won a silver medal in the
shot put and bronze medal in the 1,500-meter run. Steven Kicker of Osceola won a gold
medal in the long jump, a gold medal in the 100-meter run and silver in the 200-meter
run. Makinzie Miller of Osceola won a bronze medal in the mini-javelin, and was a
gold medal winner in the shot put. Jason Neidermire of East Farmington won the silver
medal in the 200-meter run, and Amy Pickard of Amery won the silver medal in the
mini-javelin and placed seventh in the shot put.
Special Olympics state aquatics athletes featured Nicole Abrahmson with a gold
medal in the 20-meter freestyle event. She took fifth in the 50-meter backstroke, and
won a gold medal in the 4x25-meter freestyle relay. Anna Schwendeman won a gold
medal in the 25-meter backstroke, the 25-meter freestyle and the 4x25-meter freestyle
relay. Bethany Schwendeman won a gold medal in the 4x25-meter freestyle relay, and
Emma Schwendeman took eighth in the 25-meter backstoke, was fifth in the 50-meter
freestyle and was part of the 4x25-meter freestyle relay that won a gold medal. – with
submitted information
The Polk County Special Olympics aquatics team is shown with a Polk County officer. Back
row, (L to R): the law enforcement officer, Emma Schwendeman, Bethany Schwendeman, Nicole
Abrahamson, Anna Schwendeman.
Members of the Special Olympics state track team take a photo with a Polk County officer.
Pictured back row, (L to R): the law enforcement officer, Steven Kicker and Makinzie Miller. Front:
Crystal Fougner, Amy Pickard, Jackson Bean and Jason Neidermire. – Photos submitted
DUNKED
The dunk tank was part of the
fun of the Frederic Family Days
celebration held this past weekend,
June 17-19. Coon Lake Park offered
games for kids and the hot weather
made being dunked in cold water a
little easier to take. - Photo by Becky
Amundson
The Foust family presented Mama Kate with an
embroidered handkerchief.
That was enough to get Kate
Peck crying. Shown (L to R):
Katie Foust, Emily Foust and
Peck.
Dressed for the Spooner Rodeo BBQ were Kiana Schultz, Timmy Clark, McKayla Clark and Trey
Kast. The Sponsor BBQ is a way for the rodeo to show their appreciation to the sponsors. The BBQ
was held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 15.
Photos by Larry Samson
Rodeo entertainer
Rider Kiesner demonstrates some gun tricks
and outstanding gun
control. He will be the
2018 Spooner Rodeo
entertainer and he just
stopped by to say, “Hi.”
Frederic Family Days 2016 • Scrapbook
Having the distinction of being the winner of the First-annual Frederic Family Days dad pageant, Bill Aaron (photo far left) greeted parade-goers at the Frederic Family Days parade on Sunday,
June 19. His crowning came during a pageant held at Coon Lake Park on Friday, June 17. Contestants (middle photo) included Jim Chadwick, Nick Lundquist, Brandon Ayd, Bill Aaron and Dewy
Popham. Contestants needed to compete in a few categories including the pingpong shake (photo at right). - Photos (L to R) by Gary King, Mike Route and Becky Amundson
The annual Family Days Kiddie Parade drew a number of entrants this year, with the theme being “Heroes.” Entries included “Newsies” (photo at left) which included Lyla Ronkainene, Charley
Jensen, Channing Jensen, Lily Hansford, Taylor Hansford and Hailey Ridgway (holding sign is Lisa Jensen), members of the “Top Gun” unit, Cameron Ayd (2-1/2-year-old) and Adeline Ayd 8-monthold), and a very young Amelia Earhart, portrayed by Addison Skow. - Photos by Rob Harrison and Becky Amundson
leaderregister.com
The 16th-annual Frederic Family Days Car Show was held across from the historic Soo Line
Depot, along the Gandy Dancer Trail. Organized by the Frederic Lions Club, the event drew
hundreds of visitors, with prizes awarded in various categories. - Photos by Becky Amundson
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FREDERIC • GRANTSBURG • LUCK • ST. CROIX FALLS • SIREN • UNITY • WEBSTER
BASEBALL • BOYS GOLF • SOFTBALL • TRACK & FIELD
Zephyrs rally to beat Eagles in state semifinal
Unity can’t hang on
to early 5-1 lead
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St. Mary Catholic 6, Unity 5
Marty Seeger|Staff writer
GRAND CHUTE - Despite outhitting
St. Mary Catholic 7-6 and jumping out to
a 5-1 lead after 2-1/2 innings, the Unity
baseball team was unable to hang on in
the state semifinal Wednesday, June 15,
at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities
Stadium in Grand Chute.
The Eagles were making their first trip
to a state tournament since moving from
summer to spring baseball in 2008, and
their last appearance in the state finals
was in 1995.
Against the undefeated Zephyrs, of
Neenah, the Eagles got off to solid start.
Austin Donahue reached in the opening
at bat after getting hit by a pitch, and
Hunter Pederson made contact with
a hard grounder, which the Zephyrs
turned into a double play. With two outs,
Logan Bader notched the Eagles first hit
of the game on a double to right center
field in the top of the first inning, but he
would be left stranded to end the top half
of the first inning. Despite not scoring a
run, making contact early in the game set
an important tone for the Eagles against
the Zephyrs No. 2, right-handed pitcher.
“They were ready to go,” said Unity
coach Matt Humpal on his team’s readiness in the state semifinal. “We were
really nervous in warm-ups, but in the
batters box, they were just locked in.”
St. Mary Catholic scored the first run of
the game on a wild pitch in the bottom
Wyatt Stenberg of Unity leads off at third base during a big third inning of the state semifinals
against St. Mary Catholic Wednesday, June 15. Stenberg drove in three runs on a double to give
Unity a 5-1 lead, but the Eagles couldn’t hang on to advance to the state championship, eventually
falling 6-5. – Photos submitted
of the first, but Unity responded quickly
against Zephyrs pitcher Caleb Davidson.
Entering the game, Davidson had pitched
47 innings while only allowing 24 hits.
In the second inning, Unity scored two
runs on three hits, as Nathan Heimstead
led the inning off with a single, and Brett
Nelson also singled. Cody Ince came up
big on an RBI single to right center field,
and Wyatt Stenberg, who reached earlier
in the inning on a fielder’s choice, scored
a run on a wild pitch to help give Unity
a 2-1 lead.
The Eagles continued to put pressure
on the Zephyrs in the third inning, which
would end up being their biggest of the
See Unity baseball/Next page
Unity baseball players and the St. Mary Catholic Zephyrs line up for announcements prior to the state semifinal at Neuroscience Group Field at
Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute.
•••
LUCK – Luck graduate Roger Steen
is trying to make his Olympic dreams
come true as he qualified to compete
at the Eugene, Ore.,
Olympic trials for
the 2016 Summer
Olympics in Rio.
Steen will be throwing on Friday, July
1, on the first day of
the trials. He was the
indoor and outdoor
national champion
for the Division 3
Roger Steen
Eau Claire Blugolds
men’s track team. A GoFundMe site
has been set up for Steen in order to
help offset the costs of competing,
which can be found at gofundme.
com/2a2p944. – with submitted information
•••
OAKMONT, PA. – Charlie Danielson of Osceola wrapped up his senior year at the University of Illinois,
where he earned first-team All-American. More recently, Danielson got the
opportunity of a lifetime to compete
in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., among the
best golfers in the world. The 22-yearold golfer scored an 8-over-par 78 in
the first round on Friday, June 17, and
finished with an 81 the following Saturday, so didn’t make the cut to compete on Sunday. Still, Danielson has
a lot to look forward to after his first
major. According to the Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, Danielson will go
from amateur to pro, and will play in
the Palmer Cup at Formby Golf Club
in England June 24-26, and the PGA
Tour’s John Deere Classic in July. –
with information from Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel and usopen.com
•••
LEADER LAND – The Wisconsin
Baseball Coaches Association announced awards from the 2016 spring
baseball season. The all-state academic team included Grantsburg’s
Zach Tebow, as well as Unity’s Nathan Heimstead and Austin Donahue. The Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball
Coaches Association also honored
athletes from across the state. Grantsburg pitcher Olivia Tucker earned
second team all-state honors, while
infielder Megan Miller was named
for honorable mention all-state honors. – from wfsca.org and wbca.org and
baseballwisconsin.com
•••
LEADER LAND – Leader Sports
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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7th-Annual
BMC Foundation Benefit Golf Outing
Catered Dinner 5:30 p.m.
Awards and Prizes 6 p.m.
Registration Deadline Mon., July 11, 2016
For more information on registration and
sponsorships, contact
Andy Douglas at 715-463-7340 or
[email protected]
Monday, July 18, 2016
Frederic Golf Course
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
18-Hole Tournament (4-Person Team Scramble)
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Kalmoe named to 2016 Olympic team
PRINCETON, N.J. – USRowing announced Monday,
June 20, four crews that have been nominated to represent the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August, and 2001 St. Croix Falls
graduate Megan Kalmoe is among those on the list.
Kalmoe is already a two-time Olympic rower who
won the bronze medal in the women’s quadruple sculls
at the 2012 Olympics in London, and took fifth at the
2008 Olympic Games in the double sculls along with
teammate Ellen Tomek in Beijing. In 2015, she was part
of the quadruple sculls team that won gold at the World
Rowing Championship. Her teammates include Adrienne Martelli of University Place, Wash., Grace Latz,
Jackson, Mich., and Tracy Eisser, Fair Lawn, N.J.
Kalmoe began rowing in 2002 at the University of
Washington, where she graduated with a degree in Latin
and English. – Marty Seeger with information from usrowing.org
Megan Kalmoe, a 2001 St. Croix Falls graduate, was nominated to represent the United States at the 2016 Olympic
Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August. Kalmoe will compete in the quadruple sculls. She was part of the 2012 Olympic quadruple sculls team in London, which won the bronze
medal. – Photo submitted
Unity baseball/Continued
day, scoring three runs on three hits. An
error by the Zephyrs second baseman
helped get Hunter Pedersen on base to
lead off the inning, and with one out, he
advanced to second base on a wild pitch
and Logan Hendrickson reached on a
fielder’s choice.
Facing two outs, Heimstead and Nelson both singled to load the bases and
Wyatt Stenberg delivered a big blow with
a three-run double to left center to give
the Eagles a 5-1 lead.
Despite efforts from Heimstead on the
mound, Unity wouldn’t be able to hang
on to the lead, as the Zephyrs clawed
their way back into the game quickly, answering with four runs on four hits in the
bottom of the third to tie the game 5-5.
The Eagles had one of their only two errors in the game, but St. Mary Catholic
was able to produce timely hits, including a two-run double to help bring them
back into contention. Much of that comeback had to do with the Zephyrs speed
and baserunning. They had seven steals
against the Eagles and totaled as many as
15 in their two games at state.
“The way they ran the bases; I’ve never
seen a team that good at running bases. It
was very impressive,” Humpal said.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Zephyrs produced what would end up being
the winning, unearned run on an RBI
single. Heimstead finished his day on the
mound, allowing six runs, (four earned),
on six hits with only two walks and three
strikeouts. Hunter Pederson came on to
pitch the final two innings, allowing one
walk on no hits, with three strikeouts.
Over the final three innings, Davidson
and the Zephyrs defense were able to silence the Eagles offense. Unity was able
to make contact with the ball but couldn’t
produce the hits they needed to start a
rally. In total, Davidson finished with
three strikeouts while allowing seven hits
and two earned runs with one walk.
“We grounded out to the shortstop
eight times. And that doesn’t happen
every day. We were hitting the ball hard
at him and he made every play. The only
error they made was a ground ball to the
second baseman. They did what they
needed to do and we talked about hitting
the ball on the ground, and I think we had
15 ground balls,” Humpal said.
The Eagles ended the season with a
22-5-2 record and the Zephyrs ended
up undefeated at 26-0, winning the state
Division 3 championship with a 5-1 win
over Prairie du Chien.
“These kids are the best players in their
area for sure, and we just battled them to
the very end. I know we gained a lot of respect from them, that’s for sure,” Humpal
said, but it was still a disappointment for
the Eagle players, who had their sights set
on a Division 3 championship.
“I know that they really wanted to win
state. They weren’t just going down there
to play. They wanted to win this whole
thing. They had a good attitude going in,
just wish we could have pulled it off,”
Humpal said.
Unity’s Hunter Pederson waits for a pitch as St. Mary Catholic players look on during the state
semifinal Wednesday, June 15, in Grand Chute. – Photos submitted
Unity senior Nate Heimstead had a solid outing against the Zephyrs, going four innings with
three strikeouts and two walks.
Eagles baseball players line the dugout
during the semifinal game against St. Mary
Catholic. Fox Cities Stadium in Grande Chute
is home to the Timber Rattlers, who are the Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cody Ince of Unity takes a swing against the Zephyrs. Ince had a hit and drove in a run in the
state semifinal game.
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Locals compete at WBCA All-Star games
Knutson has big
game for D4 North
squad
Marty Seeger|Staff writer
WISCONSIN DELLS - The West Lakeland basketball conference represented
the area well during the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star
games held at the JustAGame Fieldhouse
in Wisconsin Dells Friday and Saturday,
June 17-18.
Along with the opportunity to help
raise money for the Midwest Athletes
Against Childhood Cancer Fund, some
of the state’s best athletes from Divisions
1-5 played against each other, with 10
players chosen to represent the northern
half of the state, while others were se-
Noah Mortel
Roman Poirier
lected to represent the south.
“Overall, the game and entire week
was an honor,” said Frederic head boys
basketball coach Ethan Bergstrom, who
helped coach the Division 5 North squad
along with coaches Jeff Gress and Joe
Ackermann of Newman Catholic High
School. “It was a fun time and working
with these guys was great. They were
hardworking, humble and appreciative.”
Frederic’s Roman Poirier and Luck’s
Noah Mortel were two of the 10 Division
5 players representing the north, who lost
their game 80-64.
“The South shot the ball pretty well
in the D5 game and the North boys just
couldn’t get the momentum back after the
South hit some big threes in the second
quarter,” Bergstrom said.
Poirier had two points in the loss with
four assists, while Mortel was one of the five
Logan Bader
Jordan Knutson
LEADER SPORTS
SCOREBOARD
BASEBALL
SIREN MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE
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
Standings
Overall
22-4-2
14-7
10-4
12-11
9-12
7-13
7-8
0-12
Scores
Wednesday, June 15 (D3 State semifinal)
St. Mary Catholic 6, Unity 5
FALUN CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Standings
Team
Faith Lutheran
Trade Waters
Crosswalk Free
Calvary Covenant
New Hope/Living Hope Lutheran
Falun/Grace Baptist
Siren Assembly
Webster Baptist/Nazarene Methodist
Trade Lake Baptist
Siren Bethany
West Sweden/Zion Lutheran
Overall
2-0
2-1
2-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
1-2
0-2
Scores
Thursday, June 9
Webster Baptist/Nazarene 12, Calvary Covenant 8
Trade Lake Baptist 1, New Hope/Living Hope 0 (Forfeit)
Trade Waters 21, West Sweden/Zion Lutheran 9
Friday, June 10
Crosswalk Free 28, Siren Bethany 1
Team
Summit Masonry
Wilkins Resort
Chell Well
Hansen Farms
True Quality Auto Body
Pour House
Overall
5-1
5-2
5-2
2-5
2-5
1-5
Scores
Wednesday, June 15
Summit Masonry 12, Hansen Farms 3
Chell Well 8, Hansen Farms 4
True Quality Auto Body 14, Pour House 10
Wilkins Resort 12, True Quality Auto Body 8
starters, and had three points with six rebounds.
Division 4 boys
In the Division 4 North contest, Grantsburg’s Jordan Knutson and Logan Bader
of Unity helped give the North team an
edge and a 96-84 victory over the South,
with much of their efforts coming from
beyond the arc.
Knutson shot 4 for 7 from 3-point range
and was 4 for 9 from the field with 14
points. He also had two assists. Bader,
who had to make the trek to Wisconsin
Dells after playing in the state semifinal
baseball tournament, finished the allstar basketball game as a starter, with six
points, four rebounds, two blocked shots
and a steal.
Division 5 girls
Taylor Alseth
Caitlyn Daniels
Two girls from the West Lakeland Conference represented the Division 5 North
basketball team at Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, June 18. Taylor Alseth of Frederic
and Caitlyn Daniels of Siren put an exclamation point on their basketball careers at
the all-star event. The North took a commanding 23-8 lead after the first quarter
and held on for the 62-42 win over the
South.
Alseth finished with two points and
three assists, with two steals and six rebounds. Daniels had two points and four
rebounds. Taylor Schneider of Turtle
Lake also played for the North all-stars
and had 10 points, two rebounds and one
assist.
Players of the all-star game were together for an entire week prior to the
event, practicing as well as participating
in a lot of fun, team-building experiences.
Along with a scrimmage and all-star
banquet, players and the coaches were
asked to raise $500 each for the MACC
Fund, but several players over the years
have been successful in raising more than
the amount requested. The MACC fund
is dedicated to funding childhood cancer
and related blood disorder research. For
more information about the WBCA visit
their website at wisbca.org, or the MACC
Fund website at maccfund.org.
Siren/Webster wins U12
Baldwin Blast soccer tourney
BALDWIN - On Saturday, June 18,
coach Andy Hursh led his team to three
victories to bring home the Baldwin Blast
U12 Soccer Championship Trophy. The
Siren/Webster team started out the day
with an uphill battle, being the smallest team at the tournament with barely
enough players to make up a team. They
beat Frederic/Luck 5-2, Baldwin Team A
5-3 and Baldwin Team B 4-3. Each player
showed great determination, skill, drive
and heart in 90-degree heat and nonstop
running to bring home the trophy. Austin Hursh led the team in scoring with
seven goals, A.J. Flatten scored five goals,
and Wyatt D’Jock and Dante Baker each
scored one goal. Goalie Tayler Hursh led
the defense in deflecting several goals.
Congratulations and great job to all the
players! – submitted
SIREN WOMEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE
Standings
Team
Trego Travel/24-7 Fitness/Chell Trucking
Smith Family Eye Care
St. Croix
Coyland
Big Butz
Tap
Overall
5-0
3-2
2-1
2-3
1-3
0-4
Scores
Monday, June 20
Trego Travel/24-7 Fitness/Chell Trucking 27, St. Croix 2
Smith Family Eye Care 20, St. Croix 2
Smith Family Eye Care 13, Coyland 5
Big Butz 7, Tap 2
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and more!
The Siren/Webster U12 soccer team won the Baldwin Blast Soccer Tournament on Saturday,
June 18, in Baldwin. Pictured back row (L to R): Coach Andy Hursh, Dante Baker, Wyatt D’Jock,
Chase Anderson, A.J. Flatten and C.J. Abbas. Front: Joel Hillman, Tayler Hursh, Spencer Hinze,
Austin Hursh and Gaven Lawrence. – Photo submitted
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Siren • 715-349-2560
St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008
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13th-annual Neil McKenzie contest
continues to “keeps kids fishin’”
A young angler takes a moment away from the crowd to try and catch
As many as 116 youth anglers registered for the 13th-annual Neil McKenJoyce McKenzie, wife of the late Neil
zie Youth Fishing Derby held on Saturday, June 11. Many braved 90-degree McKenzie, whom the youth fishing derby is a fish from shore on Deer Lake during the youth fishing derby.
temperatures on Deer Lake for the event, which is held at the New Lagoon named after, is instrumental along with famCampground and Condominium Association grounds.
ily members, local businesses and many volunteers to make the fishing derby a success
year after year. “Neil and I were always of the
opinion that a thank-you was so important
when receiving anything in life. Those two little words seem inadequate when experiencing
the volunteerism, in-kind contributions and donations all these 13 years. You guys and gals
are the best! And, to the fisher-kids, you are
to be commended for your conduct and the
respect for your environment ... the land, the
water, each other and us adults. Thank you,
everyone, for doing what you do to Keep Kids
The Frederic Bakery provided hand-decorated cakes for anglers at
Fishin’!” McKenzie said.
the fishing derby.
Trophies for the largest
fish in several different
categories were awarded
at the fishing tournament.
This trophy was for the largest crappie
One of the few northern pike caught during the tournament was landed
by Timothy Nissen.
Around 100 kids had a fun day fishing June 11, 2016, with kind support of many
volunteers plus donors, sponsors and site hosts including the following:
• Al Peer Invitational Bass Tourney
• Arrow Marine,
Terry & Diane Peer
• BaitTowel.com
• Balsam Lake Rod & Gun Club
• Bauer Brothers Salvage
• Bernick’s Pepsi
• Cabela’s
• Café Wren
• Richard & Patty Coan
• Gary & Linda Coleman
• Deer Lake Improvement Assoc.
• Deer Lake Sports
• Doug & Kay Farmer
• Frederic Design & Promotions,
Betty Knutson
• Friends & Family of Neil
McKenzie
• Scott Hansen
• Don & Melanie Hoag
• Holiday Inn Express
• Joe’s Sporting Goods
• Kassel Tap, Kevin & Mary
Cassellius
• Lamar Community Center
• Tom Loer
• Logger’s Bar & Grill
• MarketPlace Foods
• Joe Mattson
• Joyce McKenzie
• Minnesota Twins
• Monty’s Sportsman’s Haven
• Northwoods Baking Company, Inc.,
Frederic
• Olson Sewer Service
• Polk County Bassers
• Polk County Recycling
• Polk County Sportsmen’s Club
• Polk County Tavern League
• Dan & Sue Schmitt
• Sign Express, Jeremy Appel
• Dan Sylte
• The New Lagoon Campground
Condominium Association
• Walmart
• WI DNR
• Sue Wolter
We thank each of you … the pontoon and boat owners, drivers and guides, fish weighers, food
preparers, groundskeepers, registrars, and tent and table handlers. A special thanks to the originators
of this event: Dave & Ann Hraychuck, Denny & Linda O’Donnell, John Boyer; and to the Polk
County Sportsmen’s Club for its cosponsorship of this event.
It is a nice tribute to Neil for his love and respect of the outdoors and his belief that kids should keep
fishin’ and huntin’ … and tellin’ their stories.
On behalf of the 13th-Annual Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby,
“Thanks!” from Joyce & the Clan
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Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Day results • June 11
Age 0 to 6
Sunfish
First
Ansel Puetz
Second Kinlee Engstrom
.505
.490
Bass
First
Ryland Neidt
Second Sullivan Neidt
.630
.625
Perch
First
Morgan Seeger
Second Allyssa Johnson
.500
.405
Crappie/Rock Bass
First
Joseph Nissen (C)
.490
Second Kessler Engstrom (RB .460
Second Haydin Cain (RB)
.460
Bass
First
Timothy Nissen
Second Bennett Ahl
Perch
First
Lily Anderson
Second Regan Palewicz
2.40
1.80
.345
.265
Crappie/Rock Bass
First
Nolan Karke (RB)
.495
Second Izabella Iwaszko (C) .485
Northern Pike
First
Timothy Nissen
1.180
Ages 10 to 12
.485
.475
.475
.410
Crappie/Rock Bass
First
Adam Vitalis (C)
Second Connor Eichelt (C)
.585
.565
Ages 13 to 17
Sunfish
First
Kylie Myers
Second Sara Chapman
.640
.600
Bass
First
Mike Johnson
Second Erik Vold
3.970
2.10
.455
.395
Sunfish
First
Blake Glenna
Second Connor Eichelt
.520
.515
Perch
First
Kylie Myers
Second Chaz Hinshaw
Bass
First
Nicholas Nissen
Second Dustin Palewicz
2.87
.905
Crappie/Rock Bass
First
Molly Trieschmann(C) .655
Second Sarah Chapman (C) .590
Ages 7 to 9
Sunfish
First
Bennett Ahl
Second Von Tulgren
Second Nick Crain
Perch
First
Mason Brust
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More fun from the Neil McKenzie youth fishing derby
This 15-1/2-inch largemouth bass took second place
at the Neil McKenzie fishing tournament.
A large group of youth anglers gathered for a group photo at the conclusion of the Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby held on Deer
Lake Saturday, June 11. As many as 116 youth registered for the event. – Photos submitted
LEFT: Some anglers took advantage of getting their
catch cleaned for
free, which was
something new
added to the fishing
derby this year.
Fishing the youth derby has become a tradition for many
familes, and the young anglers aren’t the only ones who benefit from the fun.
The free youth fishing derby not only awarded great
prizes to youth but offered free lunch, gift bags and of
course, great fishing overall on Deer Lake Saturday,
June 11.
New this year, Upper St. Croix provides
Wisconsin catch-and-release sturgeon season
SPOONER - The Upper St. Croix River
along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border will offer a catch-and-release sturgeon
season for the first time since 1994.
In Wisconsin, the new catch-and-release season runs from Thursday, June 16,
to Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
Craig Roberts, a Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources fisheries biologist,
said a 2015 survey showed the Upper St.
Croix River from the Namekagon River
confluence to the Indianhead Flowage
held sturgeon ranging from 17 to 58.5
inches. The average length was 28 inches.
“Ninety percent of the sturgeon sampled in 2015 were juvenile sturgeon measuring less than 45 inches, so anglers may
not catch giant sturgeon,” Roberts said.
“However, the catch-and-release season
provides anglers with a chance to experience these living dinosaurs.”
Since sturgeon may grow to be more
than 6 feet long and females may live
more than 100 years, anglers are urged to
use special care while handling fish once
landed. Do not tether or tie by the tail to
weigh a sturgeon. Weighing a sturgeon
by the tail can cause permanent develop-
mental damage.
Also, avoid lifting the fish by the head as
this can stress or damage the gill plates. If
a smaller sturgeon is caught, simply hold
the fish under the belly when handling. If
it is large, leave it in the water or hold it
near shore for a photo and measurements.
After landing the fish and taking any photos or measurements, release it quickly to
reduce stress and ensure survival.
Wisconsin DNR and Minnesota DNR
both mark lake sturgeon with yellow dangler tags attached at the base of the dorsal fin in the Upper St. Croix River. These
marked fish allow DNR staff to track fish
movement and growth.
Wisconsin anglers are encouraged to
report tagged fish to Wisconsin DNR
in Spooner. Please report the five-digit
dangler tag number, total length of the
fish, approximate location caught and
date caught to Craig Roberts, Wisconsin
DNR fisheries biologist, at 715-635-4095
or [email protected]. — from
WisDNR
Straight shooters at Fishbowl United Sportsmen’s Club
Mike Chell, left, and Rick Cunningham of the Trade Lake Lawn Care trap team receive their
patches from trapper Jayden Ekstrom.
Harlo Olson, left, and his teammates, Chris Studeman, John Zabel, Mike Curtis and Matt Whiteside of the Brown’s Tree Service trap team, pose after the tradition of shooting the person’s hat
after the first time they shoot 25 straight
Anna (Nelson) Antonich Scholarship Run
Marissa Nelson received the 2016 Anna Antonich Scholarship. Nelson will be attending UW-Barron County and will be going on to study
social work. Shown (L to R): Norah Anderson, McKenzie Dahl, Nelson,
Cassie McKenzie and Randy Antonich).
Anna Antonich’s husband Randy and their children, Hattie
and Carl, appreciate the support given by the Frederic community.
Photos by Jenna Clemenson
Grace Burgess and Greg Atkinson are the overall
winners of the AKA 5K scholarship run held in Frederic
in conjunction with the annual Family Days celebration
on Sunday, June 19.
The top finishers of the race gather for a group shot.
Anna Antonich’s dad, Simon Nelson, shot the starting
gun for the second-annual AKA 5K race held Sunday,
June 19, as part of the Frederic Family Days events.
AKA stands for Another Kilometer for Anna, in honor of
Antonich, who died of cancer in April 2014.
The children release balloons in memory of Anna (Nelson) Antonich.
Runners of all ages participate in the 5K race in honor
of Anna Antonich.
And they’re off! The runners begin the 5K race.
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FREDERIC CLASS OF 1961
The Frederic Class of 1961 celebrated their
55-year class reunion on Saturday, June 18, at
Oak Forest Center near Frederic. Those in attendance who are shown in the photo include
front row (L to R): Myrna Corner Magnuson, Ruth
Berglind Ivey, Marjorie Smith Thaemert, Ruth
Carlson Stickland and Kay Marie Nelson Bjerke.
Second: Manville Magnuson, Vern Wikstrom,
Doris Lindberg Jones, Sharon Hanson Weiser,
Karen Anderson Hudoba, Janice Hall Lind, Lyle
Pigman, Alan Bengtson and Dale Murphy. Third:
Brian Freeberg, Leif Erickson, Larry Olson,
Richard Nelson, Elaine Teigen Jensen and John
Bosak. Fourth: Dale Olson, Nick Olson and Larry
Annett. Back: Tom Fischer, Bill Utley, Lowell
Tietz and Janet Clausen Grant. – Photo submitted
ST. CROIX FALLS – Zack Lee is currently playing Col.
Mustard in “Clue: The Musical.” He describes “Clue” as
“at first glance … like a dated piece of work, but there
are many parallels between this tragic story and what
is going on in our world today.” It is precisely this
modern adaptation that Lee notes that makes his and
his co-artists’ roles truly authentic and interesting for
the audiences that witness them. Not only is Lee eager
to continue playing Col. Mustard in upcoming per
performances, but he appreciates the interactive quality
of “Clue: The Musical,” and
how he is able to play with
more players than the game’s
box suggests.
Lee has also premiered
in roles such as Tom Joad
in Grapes of Wrath earlier
this year at Festival Theatre. At other theaters he has
played Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.,
in “Little Shop of Horrors,”
Sylvestro in “Scapino!,” Cin
Cinderella’s Prince in “Into the
Woods” and Pozzo in “WaitZack Lee
ing for Godot.”
Lee grew up in Glenburn,
N.D. His first acting memory is playing Santa Claus in
his fourth-grade’s production of “Santa’s Rockin’ Reindeer.” Lee earned his master’s in theater arts from the
University of North Dakota, and is slowly moving to
the Twin Cities. He now resides in Eden Prairie, Minn.,
and has been caring for an ill relative for the past year.
In his spare time, Lee enjoys cooking, playing disc golf,
working on DIY projects with his girlfriend, Sara, and
watching Netflix.
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Ryan Pierce is currently playing Professor Plum
in “Clue: The Musical” So far, Pierce has enjoyed ex-
Festival
Featured Artists
periencing, “the difference
between academic and pro
professional theater and how rehearsals and productions are
ran.” Also, “Clue: The Musical” requires a fair amount
of improvisation, and Pierce
has welcomed this new skill
into his acting style as he
feels it helps him dive deeper
into a character, and make
them come to life.
Pierce has also premiered
in roles including Conrad
Birdie in “Bye Bye Birdie,”
Ellwood P. Dowd in “HarRyan Pierce
vey” and the male under
understudy in “Metamorphoses.”
Pierce grew up in Altoona, Iowa. At an early age, he
was involved in choir and singing. In middle school, he
began participating in show choir, which he continued
for six years. Next fall, Pierce will be in his last year at
Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He is studying theater,
music and education, and has been recently honored
with the Playwright Competition grand prize. In his
free time, Pierce delights in reading, writing, listening
to show tunes, triathlete training, spending time with
friends and family, and helping out with a local music
studio assisting and teaching piano, voice and guitar lessons. After college, Pierce hopes to expand his talents in
directing, teaching, acting, designing and stage managing. – submitted
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Tinman accepted to air academy
OSHKOSH - The Experimental Aircraft Association
Inc. proudly announces that Austin Tinman, of Siren,
has been accepted to attend the EAA Advanced Air
Academy in Oshkosh. The EAA Air Academy offers
young people the opportunity to meet and work with
aviation professionals while living and learning the
arts, sciences and lore of aviation in both classroom and
workshop settings. They join many other young people,
ages 16-18, in this aviation program. Several days of the
academy will take place during the world’s largest and
most exciting aviation event, EAA AirVenture 2016.
Participants in the EAA Air Academy come from
around the United States and several foreign countries.
Academy activities will include flight experience, workshops and classroom study. EAA’s director of museum
and museum education, Bob Campbell, says, “The EAA
Air Academy teaches young people new skills and instills a pride of craftsmanship. More importantly, it
develops their leadership potential and broadens their
understanding of both aviation and themselves. The
EAA Air Academy is a benchmark of personal experience … and an aviation experience that will last a lifetime.” Campbell added, “Those who are interested in
attending any of EAA’s Air Academy programs, should
write to: Experimental Aircraft Association Inc., Resident Education Office, P.O. Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI
54903-3086. Applicants need not be EAA members. The
prime consideration is an interest and enthusiasm for
aviation.” - submitted
June 27 is National HIV Testing Awareness Day
EAU CLAIRE – An estimated 1.2 million people in
the U.S. have HIV. That number grows by almost 50,000
every year. It is estimated that 1 in 8 people who have
HIV don’t know it. These people are not getting the
medical care they need to stay healthy and to avoid passing HIV to others. In 2015, 6,868 Wisconsin residents reported having HIV or AIDS. National HIV Testing Day
is a reminder to get the facts, get tested and get involved
to take care of yourself and your partners.
The CDC recommends that everyone between the
ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part
of routine health care. People with certain risk factors
should get tested more often. According to Janel Hebert, public health nurse, “People with more than one
sex partner, people with sexually transmitted infections
and people who inject drugs are at high risk and should
get tested at least once a year.”
Being diagnosed and seeing a medical provider early
are important if you have HIV. HIV medicine can keep
people with HIV healthy for many years, and greatly
reduce the chance of giving HIV to their partners.
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and the Eau
Claire City-County Health Department are hosting
a testing event Monday, June 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the
ARCW, 505 S. Dewey St., No. 107, in Eau Claire. For
those at risk for chlamydia, hepatitis C and/or HIV,
testing is offered at no charge to you. For questions call
715-836-7710, ext. 324.
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department Family Planning Clinic offers HIV testing, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, a variety of birth
control options, pregnancy testing and education.
All services are confidential. For more information,
visit echealthdepartment.org or call 715-839-6988.
To learn more about National HIV Testing Day, visit
npin.cdc.gov/nhtd. – from Eau Claire City-County Health
Department
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Bell ringers needed
BURNETT COUNTY - The Salvation Army in Burnett
County has been actively serving the community for the
last several years. Currently they operate one homeless
shelter in Siren that can house two families. They also are
responsible for providing emergency services to people in
need of things like rent assistance, utility assistance, medical, food and other emergency situations, and they are the
agency that coordinates the backpack program throughout the county that provides a backpack full of food each
week to families who have said they have a hard time
providing enough food to their children on the weekends.
In order to continue to help with financial assistance and
keep the shelter up and operating, donations are needed
now. The Pardun family, of Pardun’s Canoe Rental and
Shuttle Service, knows the work of the Salvation Army
and believes in its benefit to the community. They support
the organization so much that they are offering a $5,000
match for the summer kettle campaign. For every dollar
raised, up to $5,000, the Parduns will match it. Fundraising manager Angela Moulton says, “This match is an incredible opportunity for people to double their dollars
that they donate.” Funding is needed to help with the
various programs the Salvation Army is operating in Burnett County, especially the Faith House homeless shelter
in Siren. Moulton says, “Bell ringers is how we will get
the goal met.” The Salvation Army is seeking bell ringers
to help around the county during the month of July. A person can also help by making a donation toward the match.
The Salvation Army in Burnett County will be holding
a Red Kettle Campaign during the month of July, beginning July 1 and going through July 31. If you would like
to help ring this summer in Burnett County, you can ring
at Danbury Log Cabin Store, Wayne’s Foods Plus in Danbury and Webster, the Burnett Dairy Co-op in Alpha and
the Fourwinds Market in Siren. To volunteer in Webster,
sign up online at ringbells.org or call 715-349-8744 or 715497-4438.
For more information on the Salvation Army in Burnett County, Faith House Shelter or emergency services
offered, please visit the website at safaithhouse.org or like
them on Facebook at Burnett County Salvation Army.
Please mail donations to Faith House Shelter, P.O. Box 67,
Siren, WI 54872. Mark them $5,000 kettle match to have
them count toward the goal. – from the Salvation Army
CLIP & SAVE
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.
Farmers Markets
EVERY FRI.
EVERY THURS.
EVERY MON.
EVERY TUES.
EVERY WED.
• 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.
• Grantsburg Village Hall, noon-2 p.m.,
June-Oct.
• Amery pavilion, 3-6 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
• 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.
• Webster Lions At Gandy Dancer
Saloon, 5:30 p.m.
• Burnett VFW At Little Mexico, 6 p.m.
• CRA, Shooters Bar, 6 p.m.
Meat Raffles/Bingo
EVERY TUES.
• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.,
715-483-3666
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 SUN.
• Unity Friends of Music, Bingo,
Blacksmith Shop, 6 p.m.
EVERY SUN.
• Bingo At Whiskey Joe’s, 4 p.m.
EVERY FRI.
EVERY SAT.
• Balsam Lake, Our Lady of the Lakes,
3-5:30 p.m. thru Oct. 14
• Grantsburg Medical Center, 2-4 p.m.,
June-Oct.
• Siren, Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.
• St. Croix Falls, library plaza,
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Amery pavilion, 9 a.m.-noon, June-Oct.
Other vacancies:
SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE
FAMILY OUTING
Contact: Judy Shafer, Food Service Supervisor
Frederic School District
1437 Clam Falls Drive
Frederic, WI 54837
Telephone 715-327-4223, FAX 715-327-5609
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The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
James D. Alden, 63, St. Croix
Falls, died May 26, 2016.
David P. Peterson, 93, St.
Croix Falls, died June 1, 2016.
Maren M. Mayo, 47, Osceola,
died June 7, 2016.
Beatrice A. Hinz, 92, Osceola,
died June 9, 2016.
Hugh D. Johnson, 100, Luck,
died June 13, 2016.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
LEAD CHILD-CARE PROVIDERS
AND CHILD-CARE AIDES
FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title:
Qualifications:
NOTICE
TOWN OF LAKETOWN
The Monthly Board Meeting
Will Be Held Tuesday,
June 28, 2016,
At 7 p.m., At The Cushing
Community Center.
VETS ON PARADE
Agenda: Roll Call; Clerk’s report;
treasurer’s report; open forum;
open bids on roadwork; pay bills
and review correspondence.
Patsy Gustafson,
Town Clerk
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Date Posted:
Deadline:
Start Date:
Website:
How to Apply:
Lead Child-Care Providers and Child-Care
Aides
Roots and Branches will be a new, full service community child-care center within the
Frederic Elementary School. The district is
seeking ambitious lead child-care providers
with an early childhood associate degree or
credentials, as well as patient and compassionate child-care aides. Staff will be responsible for the care and enrichment of children
0 - 4 years, management of schedules, planning of activities, room organization and
positive communication with families.
June 21, 2006
July 1, 2006
July 25, 2006
http://www.frederic.k12.wi.us/
Submit a district application (available
online), letter of interest, resume, letters
of recommendation, copy of transcripts,
certifications and trainings to:
Erin Hansford
305 Birch St. E.
Frederic, WI 54837
715-327-4221, ext. 2157
[email protected]
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fawns walk down a
shaded trail in the
woods. The doe is
not alarmed as the
fawns leisurely follow her. At this time
of the year, the deer
will leave the deep
woods seeking refuge from the insects
and will stand out in
the road or out in
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Veterans Max Simon and Doug Harlander, members of the Frederic American Legion Post 249,
were part of the Frederic Family Days festivities this past weekend, June 17-19, and took part in
the annual Family Days parade on Sunday, June 19. - Photo courtesy Jerry Tischer
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Frederic Volunteer of the Year Chris Byerly rode in style during the Family Days parade on
Sunday, June 19. — Photo courtesy Jerry Tischer
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW
TOWN OF MILLTOWN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review for the Town of Milltown, will meet
at the MILLTOWN FIRE HALL, on Thursday, June 30, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the
purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of the real estate and personal
property therein and correcting errors in said roll either in description of property or
otherwise and to perform such duties as imposed by law.
Please be advised on 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 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 and before the Board’s final adjournment, no
person who is scheduled to appear before the Board may contact or provide
information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a
session of the Board.
No person may appear before the Board, testify to the Board by telephone or contest
the amount of the assessment unless, 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 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 48-hour
notice requirement and files written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of
the Board notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member
and, if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the
length of time that the hearing will take.
When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s
estimate of value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the
person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that
estimate.
No person may appear before the Board, testify to the Board by telephone or subject
or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector
using the income method of valuating; unless the person supplies the Assessor all
information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under
Sec. 73.03(2a) of Wis. Stats., that the Assessor requests.
The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present
to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness
or disability.
Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk
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FREDERIC BOARD
OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting
Wed., June 1, 2016, at 6 p.m.
1. President, Mrs. Amundson called the special meeting of the Frederic
Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016,
in the District Boardroom.
Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Holicky, Mr.
Ennis and Mr. Chell.
Administration present: Mr. Robinson.
2. Motion Ennis/Nelson to approve the agenda and that the meeting was
properly noticed. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Closed Session Meeting: Mrs. Amundson announced to the members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed
session for the purpose of Personnel Discussion. Mrs. Amundson
informed the Board the closed session would be proper and is
authorized by Wisconsin Statutes: 19.85 (1) (c) in considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, (f) in considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary
data of specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely
to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person.
Motion Holicky/Ennis to convene to closed session.
Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the
motion carried 5-0. Time 8:00 p.m.
Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Holicky, Mr. Nelson, Mr.
Chell and Mr. Ennis.
Administration present: Mr. Robinson.
Motion Holicky/Nelson to adjourn to closed session and return to
open session.
Motion carried 5-0. Time 9:29 p.m.
4. No business as a result of closed session.
5. Motion Chell/Nelson to adjourn, carried 5-0. Time 9:29 p.m.
Libby Cheever, Recording Secretary
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AGENDA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MELO DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
TOWN OF TRADE LAKE,
BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Sealed bids for the project designated above will be
received for and in behalf of Town of Trade Lake and
Burnett County until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016, at
the office of the Burnett County Highway Department
located at 8150 West Highway 70, Siren, WI 54872, at which
time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for
furnishing all labor, material, equipment, etc., necessary
and required for following work:
Melo Drive bridge replacement including bridge removal, excavation for structures, erosion control, concrete single-span slab bridge, concrete abutments,
piles, railing, riprap and restoration.
The project is owned by the Town of Trade Lake and the
Burnett County Highway Department is participating financially in the project. The Burnett County Highway Department will be the lead agency in the construction administration.
All bids shall be addressed to the Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 West Highway 70, Siren, WI 54872
and shall be marked “Bid for Melo Drive Bridge Replacement” on the outside of the envelope. Plans and specifications are available for review at the Burnett County Highway Department and Cooper Engineering Company, Inc.,
2600 College Drive, Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Complete digital project bidding documents are available
at www.questcdn.com. Download the digital plan documents for $10.00 by inputting Quest project 4537764 on
the website’s Project Search page. Please contact
QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or [email protected]
for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. An
optional paper set of project documents is also available
for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 per set. Please make
check payable to Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. and
send it to 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake,
Wisconsin 54868. Please contact Cooper Engineering at
(715) 234-7008 with any questions.
The bid proposal shall be accompanied by a certified
check or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the
maximum bid price, payable to the Burnett County Highway Department, as a guarantee that the selected bidder
will execute and file the proper contract and 100-percent
performance and payment bonds within 15 days after the
Notice of Award. In case the Bidder fails to file suc h contract and required bonds, the check or bid bond shall be
forfeited to the Burnett County Highway Department as liquidated damages. Letting of contracts will be subject to
Section 66.0901 Wisconsin Statutes, Public Works, Contracts, and Bids. This project is subject to the provisions of
Section 66.0903 Wisconsin Statutes - Municipal Prevailing
Wage and Hour Scales and DWD 290, Wisconsin Administrative Code. The project is subject to Prevailing Wage
Rates as listed in Departmental Order No. 201601441 issued for the project on May 2, 2016, by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development, Equal
Rights Division. The Burnett County Highway Department
reserves the right to waive any formalities in the preparation of a bid and to reject any or all bids. Bids shall remain
subject to acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening.
Published by the authority of: Burnett County Highway
Department, 8150 W. Highway 70, Siren, WI 54872, Town of
Trade Lake, 20171 Melo Drive, Grantsburg, WI 54840, and
Cooper Engineering Company, Inc.
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4. Treasurer’s Report, Amy Dueholm
5. Citizen Request to Address The Board
a. Citizens who have signed up prior to the meeting;
3-minute limit
b. Other/preapproved
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a. Student Representative, Emma Pedersen
b. Superintendent, Chris Schultz
c. Elementary Principal, Ann Goldbach
d. High School Principal, Brad Werner
e. Technology Report, Aaron Arjes
f. Community Ed. Report, Amy Aguado
g. Board Member Reports
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a. Accept the resignation of Chelsey Drohman, Math/Spanish
Teacher
b. Accept the resignation of Karen Cogswell, Finance Director
c. Approval of payment to Kinship of Polk County
d. Approve Virtual Learning Network (VLN) Program
e. Approve recommendation for new head football coach,
Brad Werner
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g. Approve eliminating the Night Lead custodial position
h. Approve returning Community Ed to an hourly, nonexempt
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i. Approve raising Activity Director Salary to compensate for
facilities access responsibilities
j. Other Business Allowed by Wisconsin Statutes
8. Motion to Convene into Executive Session per Wisconsin
Statute 19.85(1)
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include an Associate degree in accounting, human services or
a related field, and three (3) years’ experience, including a
minimum of one year direct customer-service experience, a
combination of work experience and education may be considered.
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Deadline to apply: June 28, 2016
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
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BIDS WANTED
The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for wedge and 2” hot
mix for 115th St. North from County Road E to the town line.
Sealed bids are to be delivered to the clerk, Jane Schmidt,
3341 80th Street, Frederic, WI 54837, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
July 13, 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 715-566-0578. The town reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
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NOTICE OF HEARING
The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Government Center in
Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to
order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view sites and
reconvene at 1:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam
Lake, WI. At that time, the applicant will inform the Board of
their request. (The applicant must appear at 1:00 p.m. when the
Board reconvenes at the Government Center.)
CARVER LAKE PROPERTIES/ANTHONY DIERICH requests a special exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County
Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to have a tourist
rooming house. Property affected is: 2263 20th St., Lot 17, CSM
#1052, Sec. 10/T35N/R15W, Town of Johnstown, Pipe Lake,
Parcel #028-00213-0000.
DOUGLAS SWANSON & KATHLEEN McCAULEY request a variance to Article 11.C, Table 1 & 11.F.2 of the Polk
County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance for dwelling
addition less than 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark.
Property affected is: 1338 County Rd. G, Lot 6, CSM #4702
being part of Lots 7+8 of Pine View Beach, Sec. 23/T35N/
R17W, Town of Milltown, Half Moon Lake, Parcel #040-13800000.
MICHAEL & ELLEN OLSON request a variance to Article
11.C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning
Ordinance for a shed less than 5’ from side lot line and less
than 10’ from rear lot line. Property affected is: 1075 238th
Ave., Unit 209 of E-Z Livin’ Condo Plat, part of Gov’t. Lot 2,
Sec. 5/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Parcel #026-017110209.
MARVIN & PAULETTE JONES request a variance to Article 11.C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection
Zoning Ordinance for decking & porch less than 75’ from the
ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 1148A 200th St.;
Lot 10, Sand Lake Beach, Sec. 2/T33N/R17W, Town of Osceola, Sand Lake, Parcel #042-01219-0000. 649219 45-46L WNAXLP
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BIDS WANTED
TOWN OF ANDERSON
BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN
The Town of Anderson is seeking sealed bids for the
following roadwork projects:
Each bid listed is a separate bid. Please mark and submit your bids separately.
1. Crack Seal: Approximately 3 - 4 miles
2. Chip Seal: Medchill Road from County Rd. O to Carl
Berg and from Carl Berg to County Rd. Z
3. Hired hauling of Town of Anderson gravel from Trade
Lake pit to West River Road. Based on a 3,000# yard.
Approximately 5,000 yard. Price per yard.
4. Seasonal contracted services for dump truck, excavator and dozer size of equipment and hourly rate.
Please contact Randy Shadow for detailed specifications related to each bid at 715-488-2911. Bids may be
dropped off in person or mailed to: 13808 Anderson
Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840. Certificate of insurance is
required. Bids to be received by 5 p.m. on Saturday,
July 2, 2016. The bids will be opened on July 5, at the
Town Hall at 6 p.m. The Town Board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
Jeremy Gronski, Chairman
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NOTICES
212 Main St. S. • Luck, WI
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER
St. Croix Falls School District
2016 - 2017 School Year
The St. Croix Falls School District is accepting applications for
a Full-Time Special Education Teacher to begin in the fall of the
2016 - 2017 school year. The teacher will be responsible for
serving students at the St. Croix Falls Middle School in grades
5 - 8. Ability to coach or advise after-school programs is a plus.
Responsibilities: IEP development and implementation of instructional supports and services for students with disabilities.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess knowledge of special
education process and procedure, strong organizational and
communication sills and a collaborative approach to providing
services.
Requirements: Must hold current DPI licensure in CrossCategorical Special Education.
Interested candidates should apply directly through WECAN.
Applications, cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and
transcripts may also be sent to: St. Croix Falls
School District, P.O. Box 130, St. Croix Falls, WI
54024. Attn: Joe Connors.
Deadline to apply will be July 15, 2016, at 3:59 p.m.
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Employment Opportunity
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER
Job Title:
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Description:
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How to Apply:
FACE Teacher
Webster Middle/High School is seeking a full-time
FACE (Family and Consumer Education) instructor.
Must have appropriate DPI Licensure: FACE (1210)
or
Experience-Based Licensure for Technical and
Vocational Education Subjects
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Industry Certification
*Further information available at www.dpi.wi.gov
Student-centered differentiated instruction that
engages all learners using hands-on activities;
good communication skills with students, staff
and parents; passionate about educating students
and building positive relationships. Desire to be
involved in extracurricular activities would be a
plus.
The Webster School District is a rural district in
Northwest Wisconsin with many lakes, public land
and plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities.
The district is currently 1-1 with Chromebooks
from grades 3-12.
Send letter of application, resume, credentials,
including three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of license to:
Joshua Hetfeld
Webster High School
P.O. Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
715-866-4282
[email protected]
Website: www.webster.k12.wi.us
Start Date: August 2016
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Faith Lutheran Church Grantsburg
Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities:
To provide administrative assistance to the Pastor, Youth
Directors and church body necessary to assure the efficient
operation of the congregation.
Qualifications:
Training in and/or experience performing office duties - word
processing, data entry, spreadsheets, phone, correspondence,
inventory/supply, file maintenance, etc. Experience/Training
in Excel, Word, Publisher required. Excellent ability to interact
successfully with parishioners and the public. Excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Must be able to work very
independently, be good with time management and have the
ability to seek out answers from the Council, Committees,
Members, etc. when he/she does not have an answer to a
question. Good verbal and written communication skills are
essential. Must have excellent problem solving skills. (On-site
training will be available.)
Hours of Work
30 hours per week with schedule to be determined with Pastor.
Salary Benefits
$13.00 to $16.00 per hour depending on experience and training.
Submit Resumes to: (Deadline: July 8, 2016)
Pastor Sandy Hutchens at Faith Lutheran Church:
649392 45L
[email protected].
FOOD SERVICE
MANAGER
Description:
This position is for 8 hours per day, 185 days per year.
Qualifications: 1. Must be eligible for food service certification.
2. High School Diploma or GED.
3. At least 3 years of relevant experience in school nutrition.
4. Must be able to supervise employees, prepare school and
state reports, and communicate with the public.
5. Basic knowledge of computers and desire to learn.
6. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, medical insurance
available.
How To Apply: Applications are available at the District Office or online at
www.webster.k12.wi.us. Deadline is Thursday, June 30.
Contact:
Jim Erickson, Superintendent
Webster School District
P.O. Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
715-866-4391
[email protected]
The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment
based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or
parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Bookkeeper
Responsibilities:
To record and maintain all financial records and handle the
disbursal of funds necessary for the general working of the
church. Produce, prepare and distribute a variety of documents using software programs; maintaining files; operating office equipment.
Qualifications:
Education, training and/or experience in accounting/
bookkeeping sufficient to handle the church’s financial
records and reporting requirements. Perform data entry
and maintaining records/files as required. Experience with
Accounting/Bookkeeping and Excel is required.
Experience with church software is desired. Good verbal
and written communication skills are essential.
Hours of Work
10 hours per week with schedule to be determined with Pastor.
Find breaking local
news and more at
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Seeking FT or PT
Organist/Pianist by Sept. 1
for North Valley Lutheran Church.
1988 220th Ave., Centuria, WI. Limited liturgy.
Pipe organ and Roland keyboard.
Call Pastor Maggie Isaacson, at
715-553-1350 (cell) for more info.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
CAREGIVER, LAWSON MANOR
Thinking about being a nurse or nurse aide? This is a great starting
position for you. Training provided if not WI CBRF certified.
Part-time evenings, 2:30-8:30 p.m. Includes every other weekend.
Request or pick up an application at:
United Pioneer Home
623 S. 2nd Street., Luck, WI 54853
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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK
TOWN OF MILLTOWN
Pursuant to S. 7.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for
the 2016 assessment year will be open for examination at
the following time: Tuesday, June 28, 2016, from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m., at the Milltown Fire Hall.
At the open book session, instructional information and
objection forms will be available. These documents will
assist with scheduling a hearing before the Board of
Review. The assessor will be present and available to
answer questions at the open book. Keep in mind that
objection forms must be filed with the Clerk of the Board
at least 48 hours before the Board is conducted, unless
the Board chooses to waive this requirement.
Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk
Town of Milltown
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$12.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience and
training.
Submit Resumes to: (Deadline July 8, 2016)
Pastor Sandy Hutchens at Faith Lutheran Church:
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BUS DRIVERS WANTED
BALSAM LAKE
BURNETT COUNTY
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
On-Call Dispatcher/Jailer:
KOBUSSEN BUSES, LTD is expanding.
Join an industry leader that offers competitive wages, great flexible hours, ability to
bring your child to work. Paid training/permit and CDL, no experience necessary.
Balsam Lake Call 715-825-4439
“Equal Opportunity Employer”
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On-Call Dispatcher/Jailer positions open in the Sheriff’s
Department to perform a variety of duties connected with the
operation of the Jail and countywide emergency communication system. Requires a high school diploma, experience
operating computer applications/systems, eligibility for
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification as
a Jailer, and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Full-Time Dispatcher/Jailer:
(Serving: Unity, Luck & Frederic)
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$16.58-$18.48/hr.
Full-Time Dispatcher/Jailer position available in the Sheriff’s
Department. Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a
valid driver’s license and a high school diploma. Experience in
corrections, telecommunications, law enforcement or security
preferred and eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
Standards Board Certification as a Jailer is required.
On-call Substitute Cook:
$10.50/hr.
On-Call Substitute Cooks are needed with the Aging Programs
Unit. This position requires previous quantity food preparation
experience and ability to obtain a Wisconsin Food Manager
Certification. Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid
driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle for use on
the job. Computer experience is helpful.
Social Work Case Aide:
$16.58 – $18.95/hr.
Limited-Term, Part-Time Social Work Case Aide position available in the Children & Families Unit with the Health and Human
Services Department. Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of training, education and work experience that provides required knowledge and abilities. One to two years of
general work experience, preferably in a human or social services setting as well as training in Social Work Code of Ethics,
HIPAA and Civil Rights. Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and have maintained a
good driving record.
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or until the needs of Burnett County are satisfied. AA/EEOC
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Big crowds come out for a big dairy breakfast
Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer
GRANTSBURG – Lines formed early at
Four Cubs Farm east of Grantsburg for the
Siren Community Ag Association’s 23rd
dairy breakfast on Saturday, June 18.
The 1,400 people coming to the Peterson
family farm found great food and a chance
to visit with friends and neighbors.
“This is such a wonderful community
event,” commented Ruth Anderson, who
took the opportunity after breakfast to talk
with folks she saw in line.
Along with the big farm breakfast visitors were also treated to an up-close look
at the farm’s large dairy operation.
The petting zoo, with cuddly critters and
large tractors just waiting to be climbed,
were a big attraction for the kids while Joe
Lener, Milton Johnson and Jack Bjorn entertained the adults as they enjoyed their
wild rice pancake breakfast.
The Petersons and their employees excellent job of giving tours of their farm,
including a look at the modern milking
parlor and the large barn where 900 cows
reside, were very popular with the crowds
of people coming to the breakfast throughout the morning.
But perhaps the biggest or rather the
smallest draw was the baby calf born
during the breakfast. The timing couldn’t
have been more perfect with some visitors
actually catching the birth and later others
cheering the calf on as it stood for the first
time.
15-month-old Willa Lundquist was intent
on taking a bite of her pancake.
Ruth Anderson and Four Cubs Farm
owner Gary Peterson, shared a laugh together at the dairy breakfast.
Siren Community Ag Association volunteers poured plenty of wild rice pancake
batter for the nearly 1,400 people attending the 23rd-annual dairy breakfast at Four
Cubs Farm on Saturday, June 18.
A big attraction for kids was climbing
up on one of the Peterson’s large tractors.
Wood Creek 4-H Club member, Alex Peterson, wondered what it would be like to drive.
Seven-year-old Callie Mackyol from Webster found a cuddly bunny to hold while visiting the petting zoo.
RIGHT: Perhaps the biggest,
or rather the smallest draw,
was a baby calf born during the
breakfast. The timing couldn’t
have been more perfect with
some visitors actually catching
the birth and later others cheering the calf on as it stood for
the first time.
Photos by
Priscilla Bauer
Curtis and Cora Swenson came from St. Croix Falls to
have a fine farm breakfast.
Don and Marlys Chell came to enjoy
a breakfast and a visit with friends and
neighbors at Four Cubs Farm.
Folks lined up early to
for a hearty farm breakfast at the Peterson family’s Four Cubs Farm.
Nearly 1,400 people attended the annual June
is Dairy Month event.
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Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer
GRANTSBURG – A total of 12 motorcyclists and
their passengers set out on the morning of Saturday,
June 11, from the American Legion Hall on a ride
for life.
The 3rd-annual American Legion Motorcycle and
Hot Rod River Run for Cancer started in Grantsburg
with the group collecting donations at each of the 7
scheduled stops.
“There aren’t as many fundraisers anymore to
raise money to fight cancer,” commented organizer,
Scott DeRocker. “There are lots of people in our area
dealing with cancer who could use some financial
help and that’s why we do the run.”
As the group got ready to ride each cyclist was
given a bright bandana decorated with a rainbow
of cancer ribbons to wear in support of those going
through all types of cancer.
Run for Cancer fundraiser organizer Scott DeRocker got ready to
head out with other cyclists to help raise money for people dealing with
cancer.
RIGHT: Twelve motorcyclists and their passengers set out
on the morning of Saturday, June 11, from the American Legion Hall on a ride for life, raising awareness and funds for
those fighting cancer.
A passenger gave a
wave of support as the
cyclists headed out on
their 7-stop trip collecting donations along the
way.
Photos by
Priscilla Bauer
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A reflection away from
the way of the world
E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer
TOWN OF TRADE LAKE - The purpose of a Zen
stroll garden is to withdraw from all things without.
It is a drawing inward and away from the outward projection of ego and sensualism. By stilling
the mind of its plotting and scheming we return to
that silence known to the ancients as the supreme
mystery beyond thought.
The stroll garden has its origins in China, where,
going back to the dynasty days, government administrators, after years of public service and intrigue,
would retire to a simple cabin on a half-acre plot. It
is to the stroll garden that they would go, a contemplative retreat from the world, to realign with that
force and power of spirit within.
“If you are not happy, right here and
now, when will you ever be? Taisen Deshimaru
In the stroll garden we surrender to simply being.
On one’s hands and knees, weeding and touching
the earth, becoming intimate with what grows, coming to know instinctively the virtue of roots, of what
is beneficial, with what needs to be cultivated and
preserved.
Summer solstice is that moment in time when
things no longer exert themselves outward, but turn
inward instead. It is time to birth the fruit of one’s
essence. It is the beginning of the outflow of breath,
the close of day, the fall toward winter. You’d better
flower now, before it is too late.
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While the stroll garden is a walking
meditation, it is important to create a con
contemplative place to just sit. More import
important still is the learning how to sit. Living
as we do, inundated by the screen and
captivated to all the king’s technology,
one must act deliberately to shut it off,
to learn again to simply breathe. Close
down too all the thoughts of mind. It is
only then that the mystery inside that
silence may speak to you of the profundity of our being.
In the stroll garden we return to what is
essential. Having exhausted ourselves in
the modern, we reconnect to what is traditional. There is little hoeing or weeding
left to do. There is nothing outward that
you need, no happiness to be pursued.
Returning to one’s essence, free of worry
and anxiety, everything is provided for.
So long as you walk at one with spirit,
no harm can befall you.
In the realm beyond thought we reconnect with that supreme joy that has
resided within us all along.
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There is no more outward seeking, no
more doing to be done. In nature we rejuvenate our
soul. The cycle of the sun and the moon and of the
seasons, testifies to a rhythm of being as natural as
breath and a miracle beyond comprehension.
The great delusion of our time is this belief that
our being here on earth is a lineal evolution, and
collectively we are marching forward toward some
grand progressive end. From the sun and the moon
to the circumference of the horizon, everything
about us reaffirms the cyclical nature of existence.
The sunflower grows so large it must eventually
bow its head, and in winter its seed returns to earth.
We are not progressing forward but circling back. We
return to our beginning.
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deep forest, today great
laughter at the edge
of the lake.” - Sorn
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Moo-ving into summer at Dairy Days
Four-year-old Brooklynn from Stillwater,
Minn., found the free milk very tasty, indeed.
Justin Campeau showed off his
trophy, won competing in the kids
pedal tractor pull.
Three-year-old Roxy Papin was one of many youngsters
who wanted to stay and play in the corn pile at the Dairy Days
celebration, sponsored by the Burnett Dairy Cheese Store in
Alpha on Saturday, June 18.
Shawna Blansky served up samples of
the dairy’s famous cheese curds with a
smile.
Photos by
Priscilla Bauer
LEFT: Cool cheese
chicks Lynn Eischens and
Tammy Nelson had fun
giving out samples of the
dairy’s fine cheeses to
Dairy Days visitors.
Ken Fares and daughter Lailani had a laugh with a llama at the petting
zoo.
Amber Pedersen and Hauk Moritz kept the ducks contained for kids to
pick for prizes.
Shawnee Phernetton from Hertel
got quite the cone when visiting the
Burnett Dairy Cheese Store during
Dairy Days.
There was much more than milk for folks to sample at Burnett Dairy’s annual Dairy Days.
Wine tasting at the cheese store and beer tasting at the general store were also very popular
sipping stops for visitors.
Lance Koeiemba of Harris, Minn., and
Sam Lachapelle, of North Branch, Minn.,
thought getting free ice-cream cones was
cool.
Missy Peterson was elated to be inflating cow colored balloons for all the kids
coming to Burnett Dairy Days.
There were plenty of samples for visitors to grab and go at Dairy Days, held both Friday and
Saturday, June 17 and 18, at Burnett Dairy.
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Coconut shrimp
My goodness, it has been a year since
we moved up here to the North Woods.
My wife and I knew nothing about the
area, except all the horror stories our
friends warned us about, like getting
buried in 10 to 15 feet of snow in the
winter or that deer are running wild on
the highways. Well, I haven’t hit a deer
yet (knock on wood), but I did have a
50-pound wild turkey hit and smash
my windshield. Scared the daylight out
of me, as I didn’t even see it coming. I
think that, after $2,500 of damage, that
qualifies me to be an unofficial country
boy.
It has been an amazing journey indeed. After we decided to move out of
Milwaukee to be closer to our grand
granddaughter who resides in the Twin Cities,
we sold our house, bought a new home,
moved and settled in, all within 60 days.
Yes, and my amazing wife did all the
work while I was complaining about the
headache of moving. Needless to say, I
have to pamper her, that’s the least I can
do. “We’ve got to celebrate our new life
here,” I said. “What can I make you for
dinner?”
I used to ask her that every time I
went shopping but, somehow, I never
make the dinner that she asked for.
When I go shopping, I always search for
what looks fresh and what’s on sale. So,
yes, I knew what I wanted to make, but
if I saw something nice and fresh in the
market, or something with a good price,
I would buy those things first and then
figure out what to do with them when I
got home. This time she had that serious
Wok &
roll
Peter H. Kwong
look in her face and I dare not alter her
wish. After all, I like sleeping in my bed.
She said, “I’d like coconut shrimp for
our special dinner.” So, coconut shrimp
it was, to celebrate our first anniversary
at our new home.
Most chain restaurants offer coconut
shrimp as either an appetizer or as an
entree. Either way, they are cooked from
a frozen package. Sure, they’re still quite
tasty, but not the same as the ones you
make from scratch. It is really simple,
but you have to follow each step carefully to make it right.
Coconut shrimp with marmalade
dipping sauce, for four
Ingredients:
1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and
deveined
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Sauce:
1 cup marmalade
1 can (6-8 oz.) crushed pineapple
There are different sizes of shrimp,
ranked 12-16 (large), 16-25 (medium),
25-30 (small), etc. All the ranking is, is
the sizes - the smaller the number, the
larger the shrimp. They are measured
by how many shrimp there are in a
pound. Also, look for the “P&D,” means
peeled and deveined, it might cost a little bit more but it saves you the hazard
of trying to peel them and to get those
little tiny veins out from the back of the
shrimp.
Shrimp can come from Vietnam, Thailand, China, India and the Gulf Coast,
with different flavor depending on what
they feed on. Regardless, once you pick
out the vein (which is sandy), most
shrimp are tasty.
Method:
Thaw and rinse the shrimp, and then
butterfly them. Butterfly cut is to cut
them slightly in the middle and unfold
them to look like a donut.
Bread them lightly with the seasoned
cornstarch and flour mix. I like this mix
because cornstarch gives the crispiness
and flour gives the color.
Dip them in the egg batter.
Press them in the coconut flakes.
I would recommend use the left hand
for dipping and the right hand for
breading, otherwise your fingers will be
cemented with saute coconut batter.
In a heated saute pan, add 2” of oil.
Fry the breaded shrimp over medium
heat on one side, flip and do same with
the other side. When golden brown, set
aside on a platter with a paper towel to
absorb the extra grease.
Make the marmalade and pineapple
salsa with half of each and mix well, e.g.
4 oz. of marmalade with 4 oz. of pineapple tidbits. Add 1/2 to 1 tsp. of chile
paste for guests who like hot and spicy.
Set the golden coconut shrimp on a platter with shredded lettuce at the bottom.
Garnish with pineapple chunks on edge
around the plate. You’ll be the hero.
You may have leftover egg batter and
shredded coconut. Heat up saute pan,
and add 1 tbs. of oil. Fry the egg and
coconut batter first, then add to steamed
rice with some raisins. Mix well, add
salt and pepper to taste.
We talked about the Endeavors tomatoes last week. If you can get your
hands on some, cut some thick slices
and sprinkle with grated Romano or
Parmesan cheese on top with some
finely chopped fresh garden herbs (I recommend tarragon or basil). Add a few
drops of bleu cheese dressing on top
and you’ll have a perfect feast. I talked
about the yin and yang of cooking, the
balance of flavor, color and aroma. Normally, I would just add balsamic vinegar
to the tomatoes, but it will clash with
the flavor of the sweet and sour marmalade salsa.
If you have guests who are allergic to
coconut, you can coat the shrimp with
panko. The panko mix adds extra crispiness, and I find it is also good to bread
chicken strips, pork strips and even
vegetable strips for a good tempura side
dish.
The pineapple and marmalade salsa is
just an idea, you can use whatever your
imagination will carry. Try it with raspberries, strawberries or any melons that
you can find. Anyway, I know my wife
will be pleased. I hope your coconut
shrimp will be a success also.
Frederic Area Scholarship Foundation plans for 29th year
FREDERIC - The Frederic Area Scholarship Foundation, the local scholarship
organization for Frederic students, com
completed its 28th year of promoting and
supporting scholarships for graduates
of the Frederic High School this spring
and is now looking forward to the 201617 school year. The organization began in
1988 by a group of citizens with a concern
for the further educational needs of Frederic graduates, and the first scholarships
were awarded to the graduating class
of 1989. The scholarship organization
was affiliated with the national Citizens
Scholarship Foundation headquartered
in St. Peter, Minn., in the past but is now
an independent nonprofit with the title of
Frederic Area Scholarship Foundation.
The original organization went through
some growing pains in the early years
as it attempted to establish itself and to
obtain sufficient funds to carry out the
mission of the local organization. The organization was able to move forward and
be successful through the efforts of the
Farming partners, Part II
(Note: the first part of this essay appeared
in the Leader on June 15. Here is Part II)
I
n the summer the family worked
together. The girls helped with the
cooking, baking and gardening. Renee,
Patti and Mark stacked bales of hay
and straw in a very
hot haymow. They
would brag how
they could beat the
boys arm wrestling
when school started
in the fall.
Our meal at suppertime was made
up of leftover po
potatoes, hotdishes,
Meryl Walsten
creamed peas and
tuna on toast, fried
side pork, hash and
desserts. The farm kitchen was small.
With six or seven people around the
table, there was no room to move once
everyone sat down. Everything had to
be on the table, no way could you open
the refrigerator door or get to the stove.
At 5 o’clock, evening chore time, back
to the barn. The procedure was the same
as morning. Plug in the radio and listen
to WCCO, hearing the end of the “Cannon Mess” with Steve Cannon as host.
He had a monotone drawl and spoke for
Morgan Mundane and other imaginary
characters. Sometimes one of the kids
leadership of Robert Berquist, Marcella
Surbaugh, Phil Schneider, Marlys Spencer
and others. The organization was primarily a fundraising group in the early years
with working funds of approximately
$10,000 when it began in 1988. Today, the
function is largely policy and financial
management along with continuing to
work with the school district to provide
opportunities for Frederic High School
graduates.
The local committee operates with a
nine-person board. Spencer is the treasurer and the only original board member still on the committee. Spencer and
Chris Byerly were instrumental in writing the bylaws and providing the necessary information so that the organization
could become a recognized independent
nonprofit. Ray Draxler is the present president and other members include Robert
Pyke, Wayne Gustafson, Lori Lundquist
and Doug Panek. Shaun Fisher, high
school assistant principal, and Juli Montgomery-Riess, high school guidance
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had turned the dial to another station,
volume spiked up to rock music. A few
curse words could be heard as the dial
would be turned back and toned down.
One night as a North Star hockey
game was on, with Al Shaver announcing, he bellowed out, “and he scored.”
Jim’s dad, Gordon, ran to the radio plug,
yanked the cord out and the radio fell
from its shelf to the cement floor into
pieces. “There! That takes care of him,”
he said smugly. Jim patiently sat on the
floor after chores putting together the
remains, recreating a working radio.
Three hours doing evening chores and
cleanup, the daily work is done. Turn off
the lights, shut the barn door and put
the responsibilities behind at the end of
a long day.
On occasion we went to the Atlas Mill
Pond to fish after chores. Wiener roasts
on a nice summer evening, a favorite for
all. Renee and Patti would get wood out
of the basement, cut box elder sticks for
roasting the hot dogs and get everything
ready. Peters skin-on wieners were
bought at Lakeside Market country store
by the 10-pound box. Delicious, as we
counselor, are school representatives on
the board. Forty-two scholarships under
the umbrella of the foundation, totaling
in excess of $34,000, were presented in
May to graduating seniors of the Frederic
High School at their awards night. Many
of these scholarships were a result of the
generosity of local and regional businesses, industries and institutions, and
others were a result of donations by fami
families and individuals wanting to honor and
remember loved ones who were integral
parts of the Frederic Schools and community. The foundation’s scholarship of
$1,500 was awarded to Kendra Erickson.
A complete list of scholarships and recip
recipients was included in the Leader in early
June. New scholarships continue to be
added almost every year, again a result
of individuals and institutions honoring
and recognizing family members and
promoting schools or programs. The total
amount awarded under the CSSF umbrella since 1988 now is approximately
$500,000 and has reached out to many
Frederic High School graduates. In addition to its primary purpose of promoting
local scholarships, the organization has
helped to recognize local scholarship donors and benefactors annually at the high
school Awards Night in May of each year.
It was the dream of the organization’s
founders to broaden the availability of financial assistance for local graduates and
further the support of young people of the
community. It is hoped that the tremendous growth of the organization under
past leadership will continue in the future,
and the strong local commitment to education by past graduates, local businesses
and organizations and residents of the
area would indicate continued success.
Anyone interested in learning more about
the Frederic Area Scholarship Foundation
can write to P.O. Box 284, Frederic, WI
54837. Information may also be obtained
from the high school office, 715-327-4223,
or individual board members. Donations
are welcome. – submitted
watched the hot dog sizzle and burst.
The kids sitting in their coaster wagon
sipping soda pop, blackening marshmallows, made for good wholesome
farm memories.
As a family, we were involved with
the Laketown 4-H Club. Taking animals
to the Polk County Fair kept us involved
with the community. We would spend
days scrubbing, clipping hair, trimming
hoofs, teaching the calves and cows to
lead and be obedient. Four days were
spent at the fair, and we watched with
pride as the kids showed their animals.
In the evening, Jim relaxed with the
TV clicker in his hand, running to the
refrigerator during commercials. I sat
at the kitchen table reading the St. Paul
Pioneer Press or a book. At 10 p.m. we
watched news, weather and sports,
sometimes staying up until 11 p.m. to
catch the beginning of “The Tonight
Show” with Johnny Carson.
The radio was set to turn off an hour
after our heads hit the bed. That was
fine when “Hobbs House” came on,
with his gentle voice and wonderful,
relaxing music. I’m not sure what happened to WCCO, but then they hired a
fellow named Dark Starr. His controversial conservative call-in show irritated
me, and made sleep impossible. After I
slept on the couch a few nights, Jim realized it was Dark Starr or me.
WCCO, a link to the outside world,
kept our minds off matters at hand. We
laughed at the jokes, were saddened
when tragedies occurred, caught up on
sports and current events.
Each day we faced different trials and
tribulations. Always structured, trying
to make wise decisions, kept the farm
running effectively and efficiently. An
operation working together as partners
and raising our family to be productive
and responsible citizens.
In 2003, when Jim passed away, I sold
the buildings and kept most of the land.
I now live in a house put up in the calf
pasture. I’m flooded with memories
as I sit on the deck with my morning
coffee, looking up at the deteriorating
buildings, vegetable and flower gardens
overcome with weeds. Would I change
the past? I don’t think so.
About the author: Meryl Walsten enjoys her country home out by Atlas, sharing
it with wildlife and birds. Her spare time is
spent traveling, reading, quilting and writing about family history. She hosts many
family-and-friends events of music and chili
cook-offs in her party shed.
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. There is still
time to join the summer version of the class,
Writers at the Wren, the second session
going from July 13-Aug. 17, 1-3 p.m., at the
Wren Café on Hwy. 35 just north of Luck.
Contact Amy Aguado, community ed director, Luck, 715-472-2152, ext. 103, or amya@
lucksd.k12.wi.us by July 6 to join.
Arts center to hold Tribute to the Big
Bands annual scholarship concert
RODEO ROYALTY
The annual Tribute to the Big Bands concert is set for Wednesday, June 29, 7 p.m., at the Darrell
Aderman Auditorium. — File photo by Larry Samson
SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Arts Center will hold its annual Tribute to the Big
Bands concert on Wednesday, June 29. The
concert will start at 7 p.m., in the Darrell
Aderman Auditorium located at 802 First
St. in Shell Lake. Admission is $10 per
adult and $5 per student under 18.
All proceeds and donations received
from this event will be used to assist students who would like to attend the arts
center’s various summer camps, but may
not be able to afford full tuition. The evening will feature all the dance band fa
favorites of the 1920s and 1930s, as well as
newer jazz band selections performed by
the center’s nationally acclaimed master
jazz faculty. Enjoy an evening of fantastic
music while supporting this worthwhile
cause.
Other upcoming arts center events include free faculty and camper concerts
L
obstick trees were often used as a
sort of travel indicator in fur trade
times. A voyageur would shimmy up
the tree with an axe and lop off several
branches to form an arrow or other pattern. Besides use as a navigational aid,
some lobstick trees were also used as
ceremonial monuments to honor spe
special people or otherwise mark territory.
The next special event at Forts
Folle Avoine Historical Park will be a
wild rice pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, July 3.
They went thataway ... follow the
lobstick
Say you’re in the woods, en route to
someplace on either land or water, and
you’re lost. Oh, and it’s the year 1802.
Up ahead you notice a prominent tree
with some of its branches lopped off
in a unique pattern, giving the tree an
arrowlike look pointing in a certain
direction. And then you remember that
someone had made a lobstick pole of
that tree to mark the route to take at
that point in the journey. Remember, it’s
1802 and you can’t just activate a GPS
device, look for highway signs or find
the nearest travel info center. These are
far off in the future, so you’ve learned
to use your own creativity in many
things, including navigating when traveling in the backcountry.
Known variously as lobsticks, lop
lopsticks, May or mai poles, these tree
markers were well-known to travelers
in the fur trade, and probably were in
use by North American Indians going
way back in time. There’s a common assumption that their main function was
during Jazz Ensemble and Combo Camp
Weeks I and II. On Wednesday, June 22,
tonight, there will be a master jazz faculty
concert in the arts center’s Darrell Aderman Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, June
24, at 7 p.m., will be the jazz camper special performance in the Darrell Aderman
Auditorium where students will dazzle
you with the skills they have learned over
the course of camp. Sunday, June 26, enjoy
the master jazz faculty again in the Darrell
Aderman Auditorium at 7 p.m., and don’t
miss their performance on Monday, June
27, at the Shell Lake lakefront pavilion at 7
p.m.
For more information on the Tribute to
the Big Bands concert, or any of the Shell
Lake Arts Center’s programs and activi
activities, please visit their website at shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414. — from
SLAC
Folle Avoine
Chronicles
Woodswhimsy the gnome
strictly as navigational pointers at confusing places along certain routes. But
there’s much more behind the story.
These singular tree/poles might
indeed be considered travel aids, but
they also had other uses among the
Woodland/Plains societies in which
the fur trade operated. They might, for
instance, have been erected to honor a
certain traveler in the group. Say, for
instance, one of the people riding in
the voyageurs’ canoe was a gentleman
trader, or bourgeois, as he was often
called in fur trade lingo. As a special
token of esteem or recognition, one of
the voyageur/canoe men might have
scurried on ahead of the group, climbed
the appropriate tree, and lopped off
certain branches to form the distinctive
branch arrangement. Many times the
lobstick could be seen far off on the
horizon.
When the group got there, they might
fire a salute, and perhaps even tie some
colorful ribbons or other decorations
and maybe even have an improvised
dance or song to cap off a festive break
from the monotony of paddling canoes and tramping across portages all
day. Oh, and they could even receive
The Spooner Rodeo is well-represented this year with experienced riders Emily Foust, event
rider; Katie Foust, Spooner Rodeo queen; and Katie Crosby, Spooner Rodeo princess. More
photos on page 13. - Photo by Larry Samson
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a reward for their efforts; the honored
trader might issue a token of appre
appreciation, often in the form of a small
serving of rum. On future trips by that
spot, a similar observance might be
held, making the lobstick sort of a monument. Some of these were reported to
be truly artful creations, beautiful to
behold. Besides honoring people, a lopstick might also be a sort of territorial
marker, indicating to a rival fur trading
group to “watch out, we’re already
here.”
Sometimes carvings were done on
the poles to tell a story, similar to totem
poles in their symbolism. But of course
they could still do double duty for
direction finding. Indeed, there were
many unique customs like this that
were well-known in fur trade times,
and now are almost entirely forgotten.
There aren’t any obvious lob trees left
in the Folle Avoine region, but surely
they were in use here as well. Until recently, many of the oldest trees on certain canoe routes in today’s Boundary
Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota were
identified as probable lobsticks, but
most have by now been cut down and/
or blown over.
So one supposes lobsticks were like
European maypoles, at least those of
the ceremonial type. But many more
unadorned ones showed up which
were of course of the directional or territorial sort. Currently there’s a project
among some Metis (French/Indian)
fur trade descendants in Canada’s Saskatchewan to find those that remain
and to even build some new ones as a
living testament to an almost-forgotten
time, people, craft and art form. These
stories behind the obvious historical
“facts” are fascinating but also infor
informative. And it’s why a place like Forts
Folle Avoine Historical Park exists, revealing that heritage in its own unique
ways.
The next special event at the park will
be another serving of wild rice pancake
breakfast on Sunday morning, July 3.
Besides that, there are informative tours
available Wednesdays through Sundays
each week, plus the research library
opens for use each Wednesday. Info
of all sorts pertaining to the park can
be obtained either by calling 715-8668890 or by cruising on the info served
up in colorful fashion at theforts.
org website.
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
is located on CTH U, three miles west
of the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersection
in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes region. But if you get lost, I suppose you
can also find a tall tree to make into a
lobstick pole to mark your spot, or me
memorialize yourself, gotta do something,
right? Of course, there is another option: don’t lose your GPS device. And
if you don’t have one? Hey, I’ll know
you’re probably a voyageur.
Signed,
Woodswhimsy
... an independent writer not affiliated
with Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
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FSA committeess open
BALSAM LAKE - Polk County USDA Farm Service
Agency county Executive Director CED Aaron Moore
announced that the nomination period for local FSA
county committees began on Wednesday, June 15. Nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the
Polk County FSA Office by close of business on Tuesday,
Aug. 2.
“County committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local level,” said Moore.
To be eligible to serve on the FSA county committee,
a person must participate or cooperate in an agency-administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative
area where they are nominated.
This year, nominations and election will be held in
LAA No. 1. The following towns are in in LAA No. 1:
West Sweden, Clam Falls, Lorain, Sterling, Laketown,
Luck, Bone Lake, McKinley, Eureka, Milltown, Georgetown and Johnstown.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, July 13,
from 1-3 p.m. at the Polk County FSA Office located at
941 Mallard Lane, Room 101, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.
People with disabilities who require accommodations
to attend or participate in this meeting/event/function
should contact Moore at 715-485-3138, ext. 2, or Federal
Relay Service at 800-877-8339 by Wednesday, July 6.
Producers may nominate themselves or others as
candidates. Organizations representing minority and
women farmers and ranchers may also nominate can-
didates. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must
sign form FSA-669A. The form and more information
about county committee elections is available online at
fsa.usda.gov/elections.
Elected county committee members serve a three-year
term and are responsible for making decisions on FSA
disaster, conservation, commodity and price support
programs, as well as other important federal farm program issues.
“It is important that county committees are comprised
of members who fairly represent the diverse demographics of production agriculture for their community,”
said Moore. “All producers including women, minority
and beginning farmers and ranchers are encouraged to
participate in the nomination and election process.”
FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 7. Ballots are due back in the Polk County office by mail or in person no later than Dec. 5. All newly
elected county committee members and alternates will
take office Jan. 1, 2017.
“Nominating potential county committee members,
voting for candidates and serving on the committees are
truly services to your community and the agriculture
industry,” said Moore. “County committee members
make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve local needs
and interests.”
For more information about county committees, please
contact the Polk County FSA office at 715-485-3138 or
visit fsa.usda.gov/elections. – from Polk County FSA
PCHS offers logging event
BALSAM LAKE - The Polk County Historical Society
invites you to join them at the Polk County Museum,
120 Main St., in Balsam Lake, on Saturday, July 23, from
12:30-3:30 p.m. to engage in the history of Polk County’s
logging era. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. The activities are family friendly and will appeal
to all ages.
The day’s schedule includes three raptors from the
University of Minnesota Raptor Center from 12:30-1:30
p.m. Also included throughout the day will be a park
ranger from the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, family activities, museum tours, demonstrations, listening to
local historians and pioneer games and songs.
For more information, contact the Polk County Museum at 715-485-9569 or email polkcountymuseum@
lakeland.ws. – submitted
Frederic Class of 1941 to hold reunion
FREDERIC - The Frederic High School Class of 1941
is holding their 75th reunion on Thursday, June 23, at
3 p.m. at Traditions of Frederic. Edna Martin, Grace
Nelson and Marie Weinzierl will be in attendance along
with Traditions residents who also will enjoy cake and
coffee in celebration of all of their high school graduations. – submitted
Day Friends Memory Care receives generous grant
Do you remember?
Compiled by Sue Renno
50 years ago
Clyde Kunze reported in his Sportscope column
that Rick Pomerleau, who was shot in the foot in a
hunting accident a couple of years before, had had
10 operations on that foot, which still bothered him a
great deal, and was scheduled for an 11th surgery, this
time to remove a toe. Pomerleau had been a promising athlete at Luck High School, in football, basketball and track.–Matt Bremer, from east of Webster in
the Horseshoe Lake area, was an asparagus producer.
His process was outlined in this paper. He had three
acres of asparagus, which he and whatever workers
he could hire would cut every 12 hours or so through
June. If you went his farm on Sunday afternoons or
Monday mornings, you could pick your own for 12
cents a pound.–Pastor Arnold Walker of Bethany Lutheran, Siren, and Trinity Lutheran, Falun, accepted a
call to Grace Lutheran Church in St. Charles, Ill.–Gay
Johnson, from Grantsburg, graduated summa cum
laude from Augsburg College and would continue
her education in mathematics at the State University
of Montana, in Bozeman, where she would also work
as a teaching assistant.–Carole Yerke, Grantsburg, won
an eight-day trip for two to Europe in the Bowl Your
Way to Europe contest sponsored by Brunswick and
held at the River Bowl Lanes in Bethesda, Md. She
bowled 64 pins over her average to win first prize.–
Wayne Turnquist, eighth-grade teacher in Grantsburg
and a Frederic graduate, earned his master’s degree at
Superior State University.
40 years ago
Lester and Irene Henry, from Edina, Minn., bought
the Pinewood Motel in Siren from Joe Cycenas, taking
over on May 24. Lester was also a real estate agent,
and planned to get a Wisconsin license so he could
work from Siren.–The marriage of Edward Arntson
and Linda Joslin on April 24 was announced. They
were married at Bethany Lutheran in Siren.–Frederic
Fun Day was organized by Bob Chubb, with six different events for children, including sack races and
tugs-of-war. Winners in the boys tug-of-war were
John Simpson, Jeff Merrill, Lon Murphy, Allen Edquist, Todd Schmidt, Paul Nahkala, Leslie Cockerham and Peter Burger. Girls team winners included
Shelly Myers, Julie Struck, Susan Phernetton and Kari
Kemp.–Frederic senior Charvey Spencer won the John
Phillip Sousa Award and the Marine Band Award.
Other awards were won by Ronald Peterson, National
W Club Award for excellence in athletics, and David
Anderson, the Craftsman Award, for woodworking.–
Gordon Peterson, Dresser, announced his candidacy
for Polk County sheriff.–Bruce and Jeanette Laatz, of
Willow Springs, Ill., purchased Les’s Store in Siren and
planned to take possession the end of June.–A gospel
service all in the Swedish language was planned for
a Sunday afternoon, June 13, at the Trade River Free
Church, with special music including a string band
and congregational hymns, and a message by the Rev.
Oscar Johnson.–Susan Schilling, 15, rural Luck, was
killed in a traffic accident.
20 years ago
Day Friends Memory Care, a division of Endeavors Adult Development Center in Balsam Lake, is the recipient of a grant from
United Way St. Croix Valley of Hudson. The money will be used as a scholarship fund to enable eligible participants to attend their
Day Friends program. – Photo submitted
BALSAM LAKE - Day Friends Memory Care is pleased
to announce that it is the recent recipient of a generous
grant from United Way St. Croix Valley of Hudson. The
grant funds will be designated as a scholarship fund that
will be used to enable eligible participants to attend the
Day Friends program. The Day Friends program greatly
appreciates this grant as it provides the opportunity for
extended services to the communities that United Way
serves. It will also provide assistance with respite care
for family caregivers who are caring for individuals
with memory loss.
Day Friends is affiliated with Endeavors Adult Development Center, located on the west end of Balsam Lake.
The Day Friends program’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They offer the
opportunity for a free lunch for anyone who would like
to come for a visit, meet with the staff, as well as obtain
more information about the Day Friends program. They
welcome any and all inquiries. The staff can be reached
at 715-485-8762 or [email protected]. Further information can also be obtained by visiting their
website at endeavorsadc.org. – submitted
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The ninth-annual Frederic Lions Bike Race took
place during torrential rains, thunder and lightning.
Top local finishers were Thomas Schulte and Terry
Baillargeon, both of Osceola, placing fourth and fifth,
and 17-year-old Frank Lundeen, of Frederic, taking
seventh.–The No. 1 health issue in Polk County was
identified as impaired family relationships, including
mental health and relationship issues and child abuse
issues. The next four were substance abuse, unplanned
pregnancy, domestic abuse and assault, and ischemic
heart disease. These were identified by a 90-person
panel working on a community needs assessment
administered by the department of health.–Leader
editor Gary King declared “Wisconsin Avenue in
Frederic will never look the same again,” as the threestory brick school building built in 1913 was demolished by C&D Excavating.–A local chiropractor was
found guilty of attempting to hire another person to
harm pilot William Geipel and Polk County Judge
Robert Rasmussen. He was sentenced to 15 years in
prison.–The candidates for Little Miss Frederic were
Michelle Owens, Jeanne Reis, Rebbekkah Phernetton,
Billie Dubek, Amanda Coen, Alicia Strenke, Samantha
Talmadge, Josie Kurkowski, Erin Schmidt, Melanie
Chenal, Ashley Heine, Kelly Wondra, Jessica Owens,
Savanna Pearson, Kristy Jensen, Amy Soppeland, Ashley Ahlstrom and Caitlin Anderson.
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Hello friends,
The strays were on the loose this week with
three dogs, two puppies and one cat being brought
into the shelter for safe keeping. The dogs were
all large males, one from Cranberry Marsh Road,
south of Hertel, another from off of Hwy 70 and
Jenson Road, and the last one, a large black Lab,
from the area of Voyager Village. Fortunately, they
were all reclaimed quickly. The two very adorable
shepherd-mix puppies were found by the laundromat in Danbury. They have gone unclaimed.
Lastly, the lone stray
cat that we named AJ,
was found on Johnson
Lake Road. He is a
handsome black cat
with a few white markings, and weighs about
7 pounds. He has not
been reclaimed either.
Adoptions were twofold, with dog Shayna
and kitten Megan going
to new homes.
Our featured dog is a
Thunder
Siren news
Shelter
YAPpenings
Humane Society
of Burnett County
6-year-old rat terrier/dachshund-mix we call Thunder. Thunder came in as a surrender because of
his previous owner’s health issues. When Thunder
arrived, he was quite scared of his new surroundings and all of the new people. He is still a bit cautious but is coming around nicely. Thunder is quite
a cutie with his stout, long, 10-pound body on short
little legs. He has a soft white coat with black and
tan marking, and his ears stand upright when alert;
they are quite large for his little head. While on our
walk, I was surprised at how strong Thunder was
for such a little fellow. After our walk I sat down in
the grass with him for some social time. He hopped
up on my lap a couple of times; I found him to be
very sweet. I was told that Thunder did really well
when he was brought into the office for a visit. He
Bev Beckmark 715-349-2964
Well, I think Old Mother Nature finally has her
job right. This week at least the weather has been
great. Oh, we could use a little less humidity but, all
in all, the mornings have been cooler with most of
the days sunny and warm.
The chipmunk population seems to have exploded this year. We seem to see at least one or
two each day. So far, hubby has gotten quite a few,
but they still keep coming in.
Those black buggers must be getting tired of pulling our disc-blade feeder down and finding nothing,
as we have been getting hit less, once or twice this
past week. This year, so far, we haven’t seen one
cub, so the pool is still in the shed. We had a pair of
twins use the pool last year. It sure was fun watching
them grow over the summer.
The bird population has been growing each year
here in bear country. This year, so far, we have had
the red-headed woodpecker, a pair of catbirds, a
yellow-bellied flycatcher and a scarlet tanager. My
bluebirds are back but not in the birdhouse this year.
The grosbeaks have come back by the dozen,
so the grape jelly is going fast each day. Orioles
are now coming in too, but slowly. It won’t be long,
however, before they bring in their youngsters.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Courtney
Oustigoff, who passed away June 15.
Last Saturday, not too far out of Spooner, heading to Siren, we saw a large bear cross the road.
I’m guessing it was a boar, as there were no cubs.
Don’t miss this week’s Music in the Park in Siren.
This week’s music will be provided by the Highview
Bluegrass Band, playing country, gospel and folk
music. Bring your chairs or blankets. The music
starts at 6:30 p.m.
For those of you who knew Nancy Clapp Conroy,
mark Saturday, June 25, for her remembrance at the
Black and Orange in Webster from 1-4 p.m.
If you know Marjorie Friberg, don’t miss her 90th
birthday party at the Calvary Covenant Church in
Alpha on Sunday, June 26. Stop in from noon to 4
p.m. and wish her many more.
I hope all the fathers out there had a great Father’s Day. The weather turned out great. Lots of
sunshine for maybe a fishing day with the kids or
maybe a great day for a family grill out.
Siren Senior Center
Our cook has informed me that there will be no
evening meal in July. CeCe has also said there will
be no evening meal in August.
We would like to thank the lady who donated all
the 500 score sheets. She did not want her name in
the paper so we don’t know who she is. Whoever
you are, please know that we really appreciate the
donation.
We had our monthly meeting on Thursday. We
decided that the senior center will change our
hours. We will now be open from 9 a.m. – 3:30
p.m. We were the only senior center open so late.
Dave Meier is going to paint the poles of our Senior Center sign.
Karen Nichols, ADRC benefit specialist, gave a
presentation of interest for us. She left some information and cards if anyone is interested.
We are still Wii bowling on Tuesdays at 9
a.m. This last Tuesday, Dan Meier had his first 200
game. Congratulations, Dan, we knew you could
do it. We are still struggling with trying to pick up
our splits. I think we get more than our share. Mick
Miller bowled a 201.
We are going to have a bake sale on Saturday,
July 16. All proceeds are going to go toward the
Burnett County K-9 purchase. If anybody would like
Dewey-LaFollette
Deb and Curt Ziemer took their grandchildren,
Haley, Lindsay, Christopher and Isabel, and daughter Tami Moser, on a vacation from Sunday to Friday. They traveled to South Dakota, taking in a
number of points of interest.
Melba Denotter and Bob Cairns went on a honeymoon trip during the week. They spent time in the
Black Hills area also.
Dirk and Sandy Benzer, Deb and Dick Schlapper,
Nina, Lawrence, Donna and Gerry Hines, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen, Hank and Karen Mangelsen, and Jean, Bill and Linda Marion had lunch
at Tracks on Friday with a cousin, Lonnie McCarty
Walgren, and her husband, David. They were traveling from Kansas to several places in Wisconsin
visiting relatives.
Nancy and Steve Hagen were Saturday visitors of
Lawrence and Nina Hines.
Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Gene and
Carlotta Romsos on Saturday afternoon. They all
Nona Severson
to donate baked goods for this worthy cause, we
would certainly appreciate the donations. You can
drop off your baked goods on Friday, July 15.
Our 500 winners were Pat Bresina,
Barb Geske, BrenNel Ward, Anke Olesen and Gerry
Vogel. Spade winners were Anke Olesen, Sandy
Hickey, Phyllis, Dwaine Bentley and Darwin Niles.
Need a place to get away from the heat? If you
don’t have air conditioning, come to the center to
enjoy coffee and company in a nice, cool place.
Dates to remember:
June 25 - Car show at Whitetail, north of Webster
July 16 - Bake sale, proceeds to K-9 program
July 19 - Chamber of commerce breakfast at the
center
July 19 - Alzheimer’s info meeting, no Dime Bingo
July 21 - Senior monthly meeting 9:30 a.m.
July 23 - Fly-in breakfast at the airport
Aug. 3 - Annual senior picnic at 11:30 a.m. at the
Siren Senior Center
Aug. 11 - Volunteer picnic at Siren park; if raining,
picnic will be held at Siren Senior Center
Enjoy the week and hope to see you at the center. Be careful in the heat and humidity. Stay safe.
Misty and Brandy
tried to engage our new manager Cheri’s little whippet, Merlin, in some play. When Thunder had worn
out his welcome with Merlin, he kept himself and
the office staff very entertained with various toys.
Thunder really enjoys his toys. We think that the
perfect home for Thunder would be a quieter place
with no really small children. Another playful dog
friend would be an added bonus.
I have mentioned kittens Misty and Brandy before, but they deserve another go-round. Both are
around 10-11 weeks old, both came in with one
or more siblings. Their siblings have all been adopted now and they are still waiting for their perfect
Grantsburg Senior Center
So, what was the hot topic of the week? Rhubarb
recipes… and sharing them, of course.
We watched a wonderful video titled, “Death of a
Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland.” It was quite
interesting. The film stirred quite a few memories
from those in attendance and even sparked an interest from some very young attendees.
The dairy breakfast was well-attended, as were
the Burnett Dairy Days. We celebrated with pancakes, music, ice cream, cheese, corn kernel pile
and farm pets for the kids, and so much more. Hope
you got in on the festivities.
We welcomed back Judy and Peter Johnson,
who had spent over three weeks visiting their
daughter and family in Spokane, Wash.
I cannot forget to mention that we’ll be celebrating two more birthdays at the end of the month
here at the center. Happy birthday wishes to Roger
Panek and Jon Hall.
We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and the book
nook. For meal reservations call 715-463-2940. For
questions on the center or hall rent contact Patzy
enjoyed a pontoon ride on Long Lake.
Pastor Steve Ward led the worship service Sunday morning at Lakeview UM Church. Randy
Schacht provided special music in honor of Father’s
Day. He played his guitar and sang a congregation
favorite, “The Old Road to Jerusalem.” Pastor Ward
sang “The Lord’s Prayer” during the offering.
Visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines during the
weekend were Mark and Sue Hines, Dianne, Edgar,
Roxy, Jack and Matthew Rodriguez, Brian, Jane,
Jennifer, Justin and Bryton Hines, and Cheryl and
Ray Olson. They all celebrated Father’s Day on
Sunday.
Hank Mangelsen visited Lawrence and Nina
Hines on Sunday afternoon.
Karen Mangelsen and April Close went with Marie
Romsos to Hudson on Sunday afternoon. They attended the funeral of Sherry Slininger, a longtime
friend. She was 79.
Patzy Wenthe
Wenthe at 715-222-6400, Wally Mitchell at 715463-2940 or email us at [email protected]
Coming events:
Business meeting, third Tuesday of the month
at 12:30 p.m. Note new meeting time and day.
Bingo, second Wednesday of the month at 2:30
p.m. Bring a $1-$2 wrapped gift; money is fine.
Ladies Day (again), Friday, June 24, at 9-11 a.m.
78th Sterling Settlers picnic, the oldest-running
picnic, Sunday, June 26, at noon. Potluck, in Cushing.
Historical society ice-cream social, at Emma’s
House, Sunday, June 26, 1-4 p.m.
Medica workshop, Tuesday, July 19, at 2 p.m.
Evening dining, Thursday, July 21, at 5 p.m.
Historical society meeting, Thursday, July 21, at
6:30 p.m., following dinner.
Fall rummage sale, Oct. 1.
Fun with friends, every day. Wi-Fi available.
Academic news
BRAINERD, Minn. - Justin Getschel, Osceola,
has been named to the dean’s list at Central Lakes
College, Brainerd and Staples, for its 2016 spring
semester.
The dean’s list includes 324 students who earned
a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74. – from Link
News
•••
PINE CITY, Minn. – Pine Technical & Community College conferred more than 230 degrees, diplomas and certificates, honoring the
graduates for their accomplishments and contributions to both the college and the community.
Graduates of PTCC will enter the workforce with a
variety of skills and education, prepared for careers in
business, health care, industrial trades and technology. Graduates are also able to transfer their degrees
to four-year colleges to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
The following local students received degrees, diplomas or certificates:
Centuria
Camille Bevens, Associate of Science degree,
nursing mobility program;
Dresser
Catherine Mackenzie, Associate of Science degree, nursing mobility program;
Frederic
Karen Mangelsen
homes. Misty is a white kitten with black markings
and a couple of cute spots on her nose. Brandy is
mostly black and chocolate with a few white markings. Both kittens are very sweet and very cute.
Speaking of kittens, my four foster kittens have
really surprised me with their resilience in staying
alive. They are now over 2 weeks old and doing
pretty well. The black kitten is the biggest by far,
I call it Bear. The little white kitten with a gray
spot on its head is the middle-sized kitten, I call
it Smudge. The white kitten with gray markings is
second to largest, I still haven’t come up with a
name for it yet. The last kitten is the runt and quite
the little fighter, I still worry about it surviving because it’s so small. It is just so adorable and sweet,
I call it Patches. As I don’t know the sex of the kittens yet, I am calling them “its” until I find out. We
aren’t out of the woods yet, but it is looking more
hopeful for them. I will keep you all updated on their
progress.
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 us out and like us on Facebook too.
Have a great week.
Jena Coyour, early childhood development,
Associate of Applied Science; and Marc Rickeard,
advanced manufacturing technology, Associate of
Applied Science;
Grantsburg
Ronald Feit, advanced manufacturing technology, diploma; Sara Jensen, business technology,
Associate of Applied Science; Jenna Michel, early
childhood development, Associate of Science degree; John Phillips, automotive technician assistant, certificiate, and automotive technology and
mechanics, Associate of Applied Science;
St. Croix Falls
Deon Maassen, medical assistant, Associate of
Applied Science; Mandy Olson, Associate of Science degree, nursing mobility program;
Siren
Marci Lee, Associate of Science degree, nursing
mobility program; and Kayla Reh, business technology, Associate of Applied Science; and
Webster
Lance Preston, automotive technician, diploma.
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EAU CLAIRE - The University of Wisconsin - Eau
Claire has named 2,205 undergraduate students to
its deans lists for the 2016 spring semester.
The following students from this area were
named to the deans lists:
Amery
Mackenzie Amundsen, Arts and Sciences;
Jessica Hendrickson, Education and Human Sciences; Abigail Marquand, Business; Lauren Pittman, Nursing and Health Sciences; Justin Smith,
Education and Human Sciences; Molly Stewart,
Education and Human Sciences; Bailey Walz, Education and Human Sciences;
Balsam Lake
Danielle Mares, Arts and Sciences; Eryn Mares,
Arts and Sciences;
Clear Lake
Kayla Faschingbauer, Education and Human
Sciences; Taylor Larson, Business; Paige Shafer,
Arts and Sciences;
Frederic
Kayla Carlson, Education and Human Sciences;
Charles Lindberg, Arts and Sciences; Timothy
Lund, Education and Human Sciences; Mark
Olson, Business; Zachary Williamson, Education
and Human Sciences;
Grantsburg
Anna Scheunemann, Arts and Sciences;
Osceola
Marissa Boucher, Nursing and Health Sciences;
Clarissa Cleven-Peterson, Education and Human
Sciences; Gabriel Feldt, Arts and Sciences; Mariah Hamm, Arts and Sciences; Madison Johnson, Business; Emily Ollig, Business; Carmen
Paulson, Business; Ashley Smetana, Business;
Kaylee Tracy, Arts and Sciences
St. Croix Falls
Bailey Hansen, Education and Human Sciences; Morgan Heichel Lindgren, Arts and Sciences; Thomas Schuler, Arts and Sciences;
Unity
Brenda Kunze, Nursing and Health Sciences;
and
Webster
Melissa Gustavson, Arts and Sciences. – from
Link News
TOWN TALK • COUNTRY CHATTER
Asa is a 6-year-old neutered male Chihuahua.
He wears a short white coat with a brown saddle
and headgear over his upright ears. Asa loves to
explore the outdoors and take frequent short walks
with time to relax in between. His favorite spot is
on the couch with a comfy pillow. He greets visitors
with a “How do you do?” Asa enjoys a good conversation and will offer his insights as they are needed.
Asa came to the shelter as a stray in May. He
arrived with an old injury to his front leg, hopping
on three just fine. The leg, however, was difficult
for Asa to manage, and with donated funds, the leg
was surgically removed. His stitches are out and
he is fully recovered. Asa can hop onto the couch
himself. He also makes a handsome carry-along.
His large dark brown eyes are hard to resist, but
his winning character steals the show. This chubby
little Chihuahua, weighing 18 pounds, has packed
a suitcase of personality and is ready to move into
his new home.
Happy Tails
Await
Arnell Humane Society of
Polk County
It was a busy week for the shelter. Diluted tortie
Marlee made a lasting impression on a young man
who decided she was the next cat for his family.
Solid-white Hardy and midnight-black Bennett will
be making their visual statement together with a
family of pet lovers. Longhair tortie Etta was a popular kitten and had a number of suitors calling. She
put big smiles on the faces of her adopters. They
were so happy to add her to their life.
Our gentleman Chihuahua mix, Moose, was
scooped up into the arms of a sweet woman who
said he was perfect. We agree.
They were perfect for each
other. Red and
white beagle-mix
Jozie went home
with a shelter dog
walker. She has
walked and visited many dogs
over the years,
Asa
but she, and her
family, chose
Jozie, reporting
that she has settled in marvelously. Ten-month-old
Chihuahua Dottie found a senior couple in need of
puppy kisses. Dottie will deliver on her promise.
And Buster, the chocolate Lab with a love for tennis
balls, went home to Fargo, N.D. He joins a young
couple and their yellow Lab Prada.
Still waiting to be adopted: Missy, a spayed and
declawed gray and white longhair; Laurel, Hardy’s
other half, solid-white neutered male with amber
eyes; Mavis, a talkative, black tortie with long hair;
Martha, an orange tabby-calico; and Willow, a gentle young miss with mittens and a tabby coat.
Adoptable dogs: Gidget, a prancing longhair
Chihuahua with a black and tan coat and sensitive
soul; Dallas, a black Lab mix with leash manners
and a love of hanging out with his person; Scarlet, a
tricolor Jack Russell terrier mix with long legs; Tipper, a neutered male chocolate Lab mix; and Augie,
a cream and white Lhasa-poodle mix in need of a
quiet loving home and three walks a day.
Visit our adoptable pets at the shelter or online at
arnellhumane.org and Facebook. Arnell Memorial
Humane Society, Amery, 715 268-7387.
Lake. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.
•••
A girl, Piper Anne Hallgren-Draves, was born
June 16, to Kathryn Hallgren and Josiah Draves of
St. Croix Falls. She weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.
•••
A girl, Mae Lillian Perry, was born June 16, to
Hannah and Adam Perry of Taylors Falls, Minn. She
weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.
•••
Birth announcements
Born at St. Croix Regional Medical
Center:
A girl, Annalee Krista Stavne, was born June
4, to Rebekah and Jeremiah Stavne of Siren. She
•••
A boy, Silas Michael Havlish, was born June
4, to Elizabeth and Dustin Havlish of Osceola. He
•••
A girl, Avery Marie Rundquist, was born June 7,
to Whitney Meyer and Chris Rundquist Jr. of Balsam
Interstate Park
Frederic Senior Center
Saturday, June 25
Naturalist programs at
Wisconsin Interstate Park
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Family Fun. Drop-in activities between 1-2:30 p.m., at the beach
house at Lake O’ the Dalles.
Thursdays
Nature story time, 10 a.m. A story and activity 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.
Friday, June 24
The Owl and The Mouse, 3 p.m., near the shower building in the
North Campground. See Aztec, a live owl, and play a game that illustrates the exceptional hearing of owls. A fun activity for the whole
family.
The Eagles of Eagle Peak, 2-3 p.m., at Eagle Peak. Hike on your
own to the top of Eagle Peak from the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the
Pines Group Camp. Meet the naturalist and view the nest of our resident pair of bald eagles with a spotting scope. Learn their life history
while watching for activity around the nest.
Turtles are Terrific! 4 p.m. at the beach house at Lake O’ the Dalles.
Meet Gizmo and E.T., two members of an ancient and fascinating
group of reptiles. Learn some tips to help save turtles and take home
a crafted turtle of your own.
A Billion Years on the Pothole Trail, 7 p.m. at the Pothole Trail sign.
A relaxing hike back in time to view the geological wonders created
over the last billion years.
Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35, just one-half
mile south of Hwy. 8. The programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information
call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747, visit wiparks.net or become a friend
on Facebook at Friends of Wisconsin Interstate State Park.
Dave Peterson
After a very warm weekend maybe we will get some rain and cooler
weather.
The winners for Spades were Darwin Niles, Bruce Dau, Marlyce
Borchert and Arnie Borchert.
The winners for 500 were Paul Strauser, Marilyn Niles, Micky Kilmer
and Dave Peterson.
Remember that we play Spades on Monday at 1 p.m. and 500 on
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Come and join us. All ages are welcome and you
need not be a member.
Our center is available to rent for parties.
Enjoy summer as it is starting. We hope to see you at the center.
Find us on Facebook:
facebook.com/intercountyleader
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Town Hall Meeting June 30, 2016, at 6-8 p.m.
at 2071 Glacier Drive, St. Croix Falls, WI.
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LIBRARY CORNER
St. Croix Falls Public Library
Bike to the Library
New day and special place for story time
As part of a statewide event, Bike to the Library, the Wisconsin
Bike Federation, and the UW Global Health Institute invite community members to Bike to the Library this week, the week of June 19.
Participants can enter a drawing for prizes and engage in special activities. Current prize donors include the Saris Cycling Group, Planet
Bike, Bicycle Benefits and Field Roast. Bike to the Library supports the
health benefits of public and individual actions that reduce emissions,
including those that encourage biking. Bike to the Library is brought
to you by the scfpl, the University of Wisconsin - Madison’s Global
Health Institute and the Wisconsin Bike Federation. Over 40 libraries
are participating throughout Wisconsin. Bike to the Library is intended
for all members of the community, and families are encouraged to
participate. biketothelibrary.org
Fun learning for preschool families with stories and crafts will be
held Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Garden behind the Polk
County Fairgrounds June 13 through Aug. 22.
who enjoys the rich biodiversity. Identify native plants and share your
observations the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and hike
from 6-7 p.m. July 5: Bedrock prairie, bluff prairie and sand barrens.
Aug. 2: Asters and goldenrods. Sept. 6: Seed/plant exchange.
Slow down this summer
Computer cafe
Read, Relax, Repeat is the theme for our adult and teen summer
reading. Check our website for links to summer reading recommendations.
June 21 - Yoga with Julie at the library at 6:30 p.m.
June 25 - Jams and Jellies 101 with Perry Rice at 11 a.m.
July 19 - Intro to Meditation with James at 7 p.m.
July 30 - Extending your harvest with Perry Rice at 11 a.m.
Aug. 16 - Riverside Picnic at the Lions Park at 6:30 p.m. Bring a
dish to share.
Enter to win door prizes any time you attend a slow celebration. Fabulous prizes will be awarded in August, a month of yoga, a massage at
Majestic Falls Spa, canoe/kayak rental on the St. Croix River or a Wisconsin state park pass. Check it out at the library or online at scfpl.org
A menu of topics is available for one-on-one instruction or gather
your friends and come as a group. The computer cafe is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Please call or email to reserve a
time.
Let Your Imagination Grow Wild this summer at the SCFPL
Summer reading program information is available on our website,
scfpl.org. There are lots of special activities and events: Messy Science Mondays, Fun with Garden Food Tuesdays, Wise Kids Wednesdays at Interstate Park, Crafternoon in the Garden Thursdays … plus
special other events and activities.
Plant Watchers 2016
Plant Watchers 2016 with Barb Delaney. This class is for everyone
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Giving young children the tools to become successful readers, 1,000
Books Before Kindergarten is a research-based early literacy program
that encourages all families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with
their young children before they enter kindergarten.
Hours/contact
The library is open from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone:
715-483-1777. Email: [email protected]. Online: scfpl.org. You can
also find us on Facebook.
Frederic Public Library
Wacky Wednesday morning fun
Summer reading program
It’s story time for preschoolers and their caregivers Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., with books and music and activities. Come
and be part of the energy.
Registration for the summer reading program began Monday, June
20, and we kick off our program Tuesday, July 5, and run through Aug.
5. We have three separate signup sheets for children, teen and adults.
There are activities and prizes for all age groups.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is for children who
have not started 5-year-old kindergarten. Keep track of the books read
to your children, and for every 100 books the kids get stickers and
record their progress on a wall mural at the library. Register soon and
join the fun.
Neighbors helping neighbors
The library collects food product labels for Frederic school projects,
eyeglasses for the Lions and groceries for the local food shelf.
Technology help
Need to create an email account? Want to do some research?
Bring in your concerns and we will help you find the answers. We can
also show you how to download free e-books. If you have questions
about terminology, Internet, email, Facebook or anything else computer-related, talk to us.
Free wireless at the library
Wireless is available 24/7 inside (and outside) of the library.
Keep in touch
Like us on Facebook at Frederic Public Library. Our website is fredericlibrary.org. Email us at [email protected]. Frederic Public
Library, 127 Oak St. West. 715-327-4979. Hours are Monday through
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for
preschoolers is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Milltown Public Library
Upcoming events
Summer reading program
with other like-minded folks. We’ll work on our projects together as we
share tips and chat. No registration required.
We are cooperatively working with Balsam Lake and Centuria and
have many events and programs planned. Stop by any of the libraries
to pick up a brochure, sign up and get a calendar.
Movies in the Park - Saturday, June 25, Angels Island, Milltown;
Saturday, July 2, Half Moon Beach; and Friday, Aug. 5, Angels Island.
Join us in Milltown for our annual Fishermen’s Party June 24-26.
The library will be hosting Milltown Miles (5K run), medallion hunt, book
sale, rock climbing wall and a movie in the park. Check us out during
the parade on Sunday as well.
What else is coming up? June 22 – HOMAGO, Hanging out, messing around, geeking out, ages 13-plus, 5:45 p.m.; June 23 – Story time,
1 p.m.; June 28 – Tell Us, ages 7-9, 1 p.m.; June 28 – Lawn games,
3 p.m., Bering Park; June 28 – Karate, Bering Park, 5:30 p.m.; June
30 – Story time, 1 p.m.
Computer basics
Ongoing events
Fiber arts group
Bee-A-Reader
The next fiber arts group for adults will be on Thursday, June 30,
from 1-3 p.m. If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew or engage in any of the
fiber arts, bring your current project to the library for a casual gathering
Open lab for beginners is available on Mondays at 1 and 2 p.m. Sign
up for an hour-long session at the circulation desk or call 715-8252313.
Afternoon story time
Afternoon story time will be every Thursday, 1 p.m. Join us for a
half-hour of stories and lots of fun. Story time is designed for toddlers
and preschool ages youth.
Create and Connect
This program is an all-ages art and social night and is held every
Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. This is a great night for the whole family to
choose stories together and to exercise creative energies.
Bee-A-Reader and complete 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This
is a literacy program, offered at all three Unity-area libraries, designed
to help parents prepare their children for kindergarten. Children ages
birth to 5 can sign up and start or continue reading.
Building project information
If you would like to volunteer or donate, please email mplbuilding.
[email protected] or call the library.
Order Schwan’s online
You can support the building project by placing your Schwan’s order
online using this link: schwans-cares.com/campaigns/27612-milltown-public-library-building-project. A portion of your order will be
gifted to the library.
Friends of the Milltown Public Library
Join the Friends of the Milltown Public Library. The next meeting is
Thursday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., at the library, anyone can be a member and
can help in many ways.
Hours and information
Phone: 715-825-2313, open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7
p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Email
[email protected]. Fresh coffee and fast Wi-Fi are
served every day. Besides the myriad of books in all genres and reading levels, the library also has oodles of movies, books on audio and
even e-books and e-audiobooks.
Balsam Lake Public Library
Here are a few summer reading events coming up:
Mad Science with Jim Birkel June 23, at 2 p.m. Science experiments
about sports, fitness, your body and your health.
Healthy Eating with Mary at 4:30 p.m.
July 5 Border collies at Pine Park at 10:30 a.m., dogs demonstrate
competitive sports events.
Author and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka with be at Unity School on
July 20. He will share with us his creative process when writing and
illustrating children’s books. He will also do some fun interactive drawing demonstrations and readings from his own books. Must register in
advance at Balsam Lake Public Library, Milltown Public Library or with
Unity Community Ed. Free event for kids. Free lunch will be available
at noon to those not attending the morning summer school session.
Coffee and Crayons
Coffee and Crayons will be held Friday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.
Adult summer reading
Adult summer reading will be held June 13 - July 15. Simply read
three books or audiobooks bring in your reading log and sign up for
a weekly drawing and grand-prize drawing. Extra activities will be offered for extra entries in the drawing. Read “Soul Surfer” and watch
the movie on July 15, as part of the adult summer reading activities.
Movie at 2 p.m. at the library with time for drawings and movie and
book discussion.
Tech time
Sign up for a 30-minute session and get your technology questions answered. The next open space is July 8. Space is limited. For
more specific times or to sign up, call or email us. Barb Krueger from
Krueger Solutions is also available for personal appointments, contact
her directly for more information at 651-343-5078 or email: [email protected].
Anytime, Anywhere Book Club
Check our website and Facebook for the most current activities. We
offer Cabin Kits: activity kits you can assemble yourself here at the
library. It may be a combination of any material types, such as games,
puzzles, movies, books, CDs, etc. Checkout time is for two weeks.
Great for when you have company visiting at the cabin or for a rainy
summer day.
Anytime, Anywhere is a completely online book club for adults. It’s
all online, so you can join the discussion whenever you have time. For
more information visit the book club page on Facebook, facebook.com/
AnytimeAnywhereBookClub.
Story time
Story time is for children 18 months to 5 years and is held Tuesday
mornings at 10:30 a.m., with stories and activities. Tuesday, June 28,
tour the museum during story hour.
Cribbage
Hours and contact info
Check out our website, balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.
We offer free Wi-Fi, public computers, faxing and copying, free coffee and an inviting atmosphere. Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7
p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For the
most updated information, like us on Facebook or email us at library@
balsamlakepl.org. Our phone number is 715-485-3215.
Play Cribbage at the library Wednesday afternoons beginning at
12:30 p.m. For all ages.
Book club
Book Etc. meets in the community room at the library, every third
Wednesday of the month at 1:30
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•
Friday night
LEFT: A young girl shows her patriotic spirit at the Frederic Family
Days variety show at Coon Lake
Park Friday, June 17.
RIGHT: 2016 queen candidates
introduce themselves to the crowd
gathered at Coon Lake Park on Friday evening, June 17, during the
talent show and kickoff to Family
Days. Shown (L to R) are Stacy
Tido, Jori Braden and Bailey Hufstedler.
LOWER LEFT: Members of the
outgoing 2015 Frederic royalty are
shown with the 2016 Miss Frederic
candidates (L to R): Jenna Laqua,
Emily Amundson, Ann Chenal, Kendra Erickson, Stacy Tido, Jori Braden and Bailey Hufstedler.
LOWER RIGHT: A dance group
entertained at the talent show on
Friday evening, June 17.
Frederic Family Days 2016
•
Little Miss Frederic crowning
Little Miss Frederic candidates gathered at the elementary school prior to the beginning of
the annual Miss Frederic pageant last Saturday, June 18. Shown (L to R) are Julia Chadwick,
Amelia Dagestad, Madison Frenette, Kae Ann Gingras, Estelle Gross and Cassie King.
UPPER RIGHT: Julia Chadwick smiles as she’s crowned the new Little Miss Frederic.
RIGHT: First Princess Madison Frenette is crowned during the Miss Frederic pageant held
Saturday evening, June 18.
LEFT: Kae Ann Gingras gives a smile that shines through the flower she is holding as she’s
crowned second princess.
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Sophia Gutzmer, Miss St. Croix Falls, represented her community
at the Frederic Family Days parade.
“We’re happy to be in Frederic!” Linda Glenn sang with fellow
Red Hatters during the Frederic Family Days parade.
Waving the Siren High School colors this band
majorette was one of several leading the Siren
High School Marching band in Sunday’s parade.
Brock Phernetton of the Frederic High School marching band, stood out with a trumpet matching a school
color.
Photos by Gary King
Katie Foust, Spooner Rodeo queen, right and Katie Crosby, Spooner Rodeo
princess, were in Frederic to promote the Spooner Rodeo, set for July 7-9.
As large gusts of wind kept some parade-goers cooler,
it created a challenge for this young Girl Scout carrying
the American flag in Sunday’s parade.
DIG IT ... THE DANCING QUEENS
It’s no longer a simple wave and smile for many of the ambassadors and queens appearing in parades these days. With music blaring, these queens were getting down during the annual Family
Days parade held Sunday, June 19, including royalty from Frederic and North Hudson. - Photos by Gary King
Frederic Family Days 2016 • The parade
Newly crowned Miss Frederic Jori Braden waves from the
royalty float in her first official appearance as Frederic’s top
ambassador.
“Thank you, Veterans” was the message pulled by a large
tractor in the Frederic Family Days parade, sponsored by the
Frederic FFA Alumni.
Re-Max offered some extra heat for parade-goers, firing up
its hot air balloon flames and making it a few degrees warmer
for those lining the Frederic Family Days parade route on Sunday, June 19. It was 90 in the shade at parade time.
The new Little Miss Frederic, Julia Chadwick,
made her first parade appearance in her new role
as royalty.
Photos by Gary King
Members of American Legion Post 249 led the Frederic Family Days
parade as it has over the past five decades. The response to the flag at
this year’s parade was more patriotic than in recent years, according to
the Legion. See letter to editor. - Special photo
Dancing the full length of the Family Days parade, this
young member of the St. Croix Tribe brought pageantry
and Native American culture to the event, along with other
members of the tribe’s youth dance group.
This young man ended up with two beach balls thrown
from a parade unit wanting to offer something more than
the traditional candy.
The Coen parade unit, featuring their registered Belgian workhorses,
is a perennial favorite of the Family Days parade.
Members of the Frederic High School marching band, led by Sarah Wells and Thor Lundeen, entertained hundreds attending the Family Days parade.
Jori Braden crowned Miss Frederic 2016
Jori Braden was crowned Miss Frederic 2016 at a pageant held Saturday evening, June
18, as part of the annual Frederic Family Days celebration. The daughter of Angie Ones and
Daniel Mortenson, Jori was sponsored by Red Iron Studio and The Rose Garden.
LEFT: Zach Williamson, accompanied by his father, Scott (photo above),
sang “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” by The
Temptations as part of the special entertainment at the Miss Frederic pageant.
2016 Frederic royalty (L to R): First Princess Stacy Tido, Miss Frederic Jori Braden, Second
Princess Bailey Hufstedler. Front row: Little Miss Frederic royalty, Little First Princess Madison
Frenette, Little Miss Frederic Julia Chadwick and Little Second Princess Kae Ann Gingras.
Photos by Becky Amundson
Speakers at the Miss Frederic pageant included emcee Emily Didlo, Mike Route of the Frederic
Chamber of Commerce, who welcomed the crowd to the event, and 2015 Miss Frederic Jenna
Laqua, who reminisced about her year representing the community with other members of the
royal court.
Bailey Hufstedler sang “Red High
Heels,” by Kellie Pickler, during the talent
competition.
Stacy Tido sang a rap song by Salt-NPepa.
Jori Braden performed a hip-hop dance during the talent competition.
Special entertainment was provided by the outgoing 2015 royalty who performed “Old Time Rock
and Roll,” from the movie “Risky Business.”
STADIUM LIGHTS PROJECT COMPLETE IN TIME FOR FAMILY DAYS
The ball field at the Coon Lake Park in Frederic can now host evening leagues and tournaments thanks to a project that came together with the help of many volunteers and generous donations. The project was started just a few short months ago by George Hansford. Over 35 local
businesses sponsored signs to hang on the outfield fence to fund the project. Terry Siebenthal,
of Airworld Custom Paint and Signs in Frederic, is creating the signs and had half of them completed and hung for the Frederic Family Days celebration. The community came together and
completed this project in a short time period. It will be a great addition to the park in Frederic. The
donors include Frederic and Siren Subway, The Ridge Eatery, Daeffler’s Quality Meats, Jimmy’s
Drive In, State Farm Insurance, Sundown Saloon, The Wash House, Hair’s the Thing, Pioneer Bar,
Larsen Auto, Frederic Fuel, Frederic Historical Society, Skol Bar, Chell Well, Inter-County Leader,
Bremer Bank, Re-Max Jim Tinman, Frederic Eye Associates, Frederic Grocery, Rose Garden,
Carquest, Anderson Construction, U.S. Bank, Lions Club, Eric Peterson Electric, Bernick’s Pepsi,
Kinetico, Frederic Golf Course, Avalon, Jensen-Sundquist Insurance, Northwestern Wisconsin
Electric Company, Dairy Queen, Structural Buildings, Buggert Carpentry and St. Croix Regional
Medical Center. The volunteers who made this possible include George Hansford, Steve Ayd,
Brandon Ayd, John Anderson, Tom Nelson, Dane Olson, Mic Ovik, Joe Wundrow, Ray Kurkowski
Sr., Ray Kurkowski Jr., Jack Neumann, Trent Peterson, Bob Melin, Chance Roberts, Bill Struck,
Todd Jensen, Scott Domagala and Mike Laqua. – Photos submitted
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FREDERIC – The Frederic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the
winners for the Frederic Family Days
button drawing. The winners of a 20pound cylinder fill from Lakes Gas are
No. 1628 and No. 1382. The winners of
a $10 gift card from the Rose Garden
are No. 1301 and No. 1022. The winner
This milkweed in the corner of a flower bed provides a good meal for monarch caterpillars. –
Photo by Bill Krueger
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June 28, at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 6 p.m.
The annual meeting will
consist of a presentation
of the annual report and
election of officers for
CRA Board of Directors
for 2016-17.
Members of the public and press are invited.
Food and beverages are
not provided. – submitted
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Last week St. Croix Falls School District Administrator Mark Burandt accepted a $203 donation
from Lori Gustafson of Johnson Motors. The auto dealership used a raffle at Wannigan Days to
help support the school district. The contest was a prize wheel with various prizes and “swag,”
with a chance to win $250 in Johnson Motors service. Johnson Motors will also run a similar
prize contest at the Polk County Fair next month, with donations dedicated to the school district.
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Bingo players carefully watch their cards at Avalon’s Bingo by the Depot last Saturday, June
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OBITUARIES
Hugh Donald Johnson
Hugh Donald Johnson, 100, passed away Monday, June
13, 2016, at the Pioneer Home in Luck.
He leaves his wife of 30 years, Carol (Karl); stepsons,
Renn, Luis, Perry, Max, Darwin, Vaughn and stepdaughter, Kris (Surbaugh); nephews,
Dan Johnson, Terry Johnson,
Lee Johnson, Paul Simonsen
and Dale Scott; nieces, Susie
(Simonsen) Fisk, Robin (Simonsen) Hochstetler, Penny
(Scott) Cropper, Pam (Scott)
Hokanson and Kim (Scott)
Steele; sister, Kathleen (Simonsen); many step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many close friends.
“Don” was born June 2, 1916, in Clam Falls, Wis., on his
father’s farm to John Hugh and Anne (Check) Johnson.
He was the oldest of four children, with siblings Leroy
“Boone” Johnson, Frank Johnson and Kathleen (Simonsen).
Don was a resident of Clam Falls all of his life. He
attended grade school in Clam Falls and graduated from
high school in Frederic, Wis., in 1935. He was a lifelong
farmer starting first on his father’s farm and then on his
own farm north of Clam Falls.
Don was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He
was a devoted reader and self-educator. Don loved baseball and played for the Clam Falls team as a catcher for
many years until 1950. In his earlier years, Don and his
brother, Frank, would go on trapping trips for several
months at a time along the upper Flambeau River near
Park Falls, Wis. In 1937, Don was able to put the down
payment on his farm with the money he made from the
sale of fur from these trips.
Don started farming with dairy cows and changed to
beef and hogs in the 1960s. Don raised registered polled
Hereford cattle for nearly 50 years, which were highly
sought after by buyers. During his peak years, he had a
running average herd of 100 beef and 150 hogs.
Don met Carol (Karl) in 1979 and they married in November 1985. They found their life together on the farm,
with its struggles and rewards, to solidify a loving bond
that lasted all their marriage and beyond the veil of death.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Lewis United
Methodist Church on Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m., with
visitation from 10-11 a.m. A luncheon will follow and
then a burial at Lewis Cemetery after the luncheon. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral
Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at
swedberg-taylor.com.
Courtney Gayle Oustigoff,
“Biidaasinookwe”
Courtney Gayle Oustigoff, “Biidaasinookwe,” 30, Webster, Wis., passed
away on June 15, 2016.
Courtney was born Feb. 11, 1986, in
Grantsburg, Wis., to parents Nicole
(Rogers) and Neil Oustigoff Sr. Courtney was a 2004 graduate of Siren High
School. Growing up, she was very
involved in sports, some of which included basketball, volleyball, softball
and track. She was also active in band, playing the flute
and was also crowned Miss Trails.
Courtney liked to attend powwows. She loved to
watch her brother play basketball and was a big fan of
the Minnesota Vikings. But above all else, Courtney liked
to spend time with her boys, whom she loved unconditionally.
Preceding Courtney in death was her grandfather, Ben
Rogers.
Courtney is survived by her children, Trenton, Tyrone
Jr., and Teran; parents, Nicole Bearheart and Neil Oustigoff Sr.; significant other, Tyrone Awonohopay Sr; brother,
Neil Oustigoff Jr; sisters, Allison Oustigoff and Shawnee
Merrill; maternal grandmother, Thamer Rogers; paternal
grandparents, Leva Oustigoff Sr. and Beverly Oustigoff;
and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19, at the St.
Croix Tribal Center in Hertel with Colin Mousseau officiating and Francis Songetay as spiritual leader. Burial
followed at the Sand Lake Cemetery in the Town of LaFollette.
Casket bearers were Neil Oustigoff Jr., Chad Songetay
Jr., Tristen Oustigoff, Pat Decorah, Chad Songetay Sr. and
Jeremy Littlepipe. Honoray casket bearers were Al Oustigoff, Joe Oustigoff, Leva “Dino” Oustigoff Jr., Duane
Emery, Elmer “Jay” Emery, Tyler Buck, Joseph Rogers,
Jordan Rogers and Martin Songetay.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made
at swedberg-taylor.com.
Gary E. Berg
Christopher K. Swanson
Our beloved Christopher K. Swanson, 55, born on Nov.
23, 1960, passed away on June 10, 2016, at 8:12 p.m. in the
company of his loved ones.
Chris was a devoted father to Shawn, Kelly, Josh,
Tonya, Tyler and Taylor, as well as a loving grandfather
to his eight amazing grandchildren.
He will always be remembered as our family “rock.”
His legacy will forever be cherished in our memories of
his kind spirit and loving heart.
Through us and all of his friends, the memory of Chris
will live forever. May he rest in peace.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 25,
at 2 p.m. at 50 CTH D, Shell Lake, WI 54871.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, Wis. Online condolences may
be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.
LeRoy Lilienthal
LeRoy Lilienthal, 81, Grand Marais, Minn., died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1934,
to William O. and Martha (Weidendorf)
Lilienthal on the family farm in Brook
Park, Minn., where he grew up, attending schools in Quamba. As a young
man he worked on the family farm,
then served in the U. S. Army from 1957
to 1959.
Returning to Minnesota, LeRoy married Rita Holmstrom in 1961, and they
moved to the Gunflint Trail in 1971. For
several years he was employed as a driller for Longyear
Drilling Services on the Iron Range, then went to work
as a mechanic for the Cook County School District for 18
years, until retiring.
He enjoyed many hours on his Bobcat, the outdoors
and his grandchildren.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife,
Rita, in 1999; a sister, Vera Koch; and a brother-in-law,
David Armstrong.
He is survived by his daughters, Durae Lilienthal,
Andra Lilienthal (Steve Jungclaus) of Grand Marais and
Genalle Fogelberg of Shell Lake, Wis.; grandchildren,
Cody, Brittany, Kyle, Lucas, Blake and Lilly; great-grandchildren, Aurora, Chase and Layla; a sister, Judy
Armstrong; in-laws, Daryl Holmstrom, Mike (Jean) Holmstrom and LeeAnn (Donny) McConkey; many nieces
and nephews including his favorite nephews, Bob Holmstrom and Ken Koch; and his close friend and Cribbage
partner, Ruth Westby.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, June 24, at
Cavallin Funeral Home in Grand Marais.
To sign the online guest book, please visit cavallinfuneralhome.com.
Gary E. Berg, 70, Frederic, passed away June 14, 2016.
Gary was born at the Frederic Hospital with Dr. Andrews as his doctor on March 24, 1946.
All of his 12 years of school were in Lewis and Frederic. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and
was stationed at San Antonio, Texas. Later he was sent
to Portsmouth, N.H. He became a paramedic and a firefighter. There, he married and had three children.
In later years, he divorced and moved to Minneapolis
and got a job at Park Furniture. He was there for 25 years,
retired and moved back to Frederic and lived at Sunrise
Apartments.
He will be sadly missed by his mother, Juanita “Nita”;
brothers, Steve (Bergie) from Frederic and Gordon from
Sparks, Nev.; three children from New Hampshire; and
aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends.
Ardell Nichlaus Mangelsen, 81, passed away at EssenMemorial services will be held Saturday, July 9, at 11 tia - St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2016.
a.m. at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church with
He was born Jan. 31, 1935, to Klaus
Pastor Eddie Crise officiating. Visitation will be from and Olga Mangelsen in Grantsburg,
10-11 a.m.
Wis.
Ardell worked in the telephone industry the last 32 years at Consolidated
Telecommunications. He was also a
volunteer fireman for many years and
a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
Kathryn “Kathy” Sorensen, 83, Edina, Minn., died June
Ardell is survived by his wife of 62
14, 2016.
years, Edith; his children, grandchilA service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, dren and great-grandchildren, Patti (Kevin) Hesse, Ryan
at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave. (Jacqueline) four sons, Megan (Matt) three daughters,
S., Minneapolis, with a visitation one hour prior to the Brian (Jen) one son and one daughter, Brent, Brittany
service at church. A private burial will be at Willow River (Jon) one son and one daughter on the way, Rod (Tammi)
Cemetery in Hudson, Wis. Memorials are preferred.
Mangelsen, Morgan, Matthew, Penny (Dave) McKibServices were entrusted to the O’Connell Family Fu- bon, Sean, Cassie and Ashley; sisters, Marjorie, Louise,
neral Home of Hudson, 715-386-3725, oconnellfuneral- Lois, Lucille and Lorna; and nieces, nephews and many
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friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; sisters; brothers-in-law; and two nephews.
Per his wishes, there won’t be a funeral or visitation.
Condolences can be sent to Edith Mangelsen online at
Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home at halvorson-Johnson.
com.
Ardell N. Mangelsen
In remembrance of our mother,
Eunice Belden, we wish to thank
Frederic Care and Rehabilitation for their
T.L.C. Also Frederic Northland Ambulance,
Deputy Ron Rorvick, Jonn Dinnies and
Bruce Rowe for their professional kindness
during our trying time.
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CHURCH NEWS
Who’s in control?
W
ords of gossip surround us, they
even tempt us to join in the unsavory habit. In fact, like most people,
we probably catch ourselves starting
our own gossip about the words or actions of others. If we’re honest, we all
can claim the use of our tongues to criticize or judge others.
The Bible has much to say about the
tongue and how destructive its use can
be. The book of Proverbs tells us: “In the
multitude of words sin is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is wise.”
(10:19) “He who guards mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide
his lips shall have destruction.” (13:3)
Follow these steps to work on
making marriage stronger
Q: Sometimes I feel that my wife and
I spend so much time in our roles as
Mom and Dad that we neglect our own
relationship. Do we just need to recognize that our needs as a couple have to
be put on hold until our kids are older
and less demanding?
Jim: I think most couples with children
can relate to your dilemma. A household
can only be as strong as its component
parts – namely, husband, wife and kids.
Healthy families are made up of healthy
individuals, and happy, successful marriages tend to produce thriving, well-adjusted kids.
Since loving, connected spouses make
the most effective moms and dads, the
best thing you can do for your children
is to concentrate on creating the strongest
possible bond with your mate. There are
at least 12 distinctive qualities we’ve
identified here at Focus on the Family
that are vital for successful marriages.
Here’s a brief look at them:
1. Lifelong commitment. Marriage is a
lifelong adventure, filled with triumphs
and defeats. Couples who understand
this enter their relationship with the attitude that despite the challenges of life,
they are dedicated to one another and
won’t throw in the towel when times get
Eternal
perspectives
Sally Bair
The book of James refers to the tongue
as a fire, “a world of iniquity that … defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the
course of nature; and it is set on fire by
hell.” (James 3:6)
Out of our mouth come both praise
for God and cursing. James says this
should not be. But when we give God
control of our tongue, he will help us
tough.
2. Shared spiritual intimacy. Thriving
couples share a deep faith. They look to
their Creator as the foundation of their
relationship.
3. Respecting each individual’s uniqueness. Don’t lose sight of what drew you
together before the children came along.
Parents who know who they are and
where they’re going naturally encourage every other member of the family to
make the same discoveries. They motivate kids to search out and follow their
own paths and to develop their special
interests and talents.
4. Positive communication. Communication is the heart and soul of any vibrant
relationship. It’s important for husbands
and wives to spend lots of time talking
and trying to understand each other’s
thoughts and feelings.
5. Healthy conflict management. The
key to marital success lies in the way a
couple handles the inevitable conflicts
of marriage – i.e., by keeping short accounts and not letting anger fester.
6. Spending enjoyable time together.
Thriving couples are intentional about
spending enjoyable time together. They
schedule regular date nights and develop meaningful family traditions.
7. Cherishing. Successful marriages
are made up of two people who treasure and honor one another. You can do
this by writing down a list of the things
use it for good rather than for evil. By
the power of his Holy Spirit, we can
turn away from the destructive habits of
gossip and lying and criticism. Day by
day as we commit ourselves to spend
time in his word and in prayer, he will
help us gain control over our tongue.
Lack of self-control comes in other
forms than just in the tongue. Think of
anger, bad habits or evil conduct, anything in which we lack control can bring
ruin to ourselves and to others. “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is
like a city broken down, without walls.”
(Proverbs 25:28)
Self-control is the last in the list of the
fruit of the Holy Spirit. “But the fruit of
the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffer-
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you value about your mate, reviewing it
often and sharing it with them.
8. Nourishing. Nourishing is a matter
of discovering your mate’s “love language” and learning to use it to express
affection.
9. Shared responsibility. Couples with
vibrant relationships talk openly about
their roles in the home. They devise a
workable plan that preserves fairness in
the way it divides household tasks and
responsibilities.
10. Mutually satisfying physical intimacy. Thriving couples regularly celebrate their marriage with physical
intimacy. They understand that this includes affection, tenderness, warmth and
physical touch.
11. Coping with change, stress and crises. Successful husbands and wives recognize that external trials and pressures
will come upon them. They prepare for
hard times and make provisions for seeking outside help when needed.
12. Community minded. Healthy marriage partners realize that they need
ing, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control. Against such
there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) We
can use self-control in many ways, but
it may seem hardest when we speak. By
God’s strength and power, however, we
can overcome our desire to gossip and
replace our hurtful words with those of
love. Then our words will become a tremendous witness of God’s love.
Lord, thank you for the fruit of self-control. Cause us to resist the desire to speak
words that do not bring life to ourselves or
to others. Make us aware of every word we
speak, every thought we entertain, and every
action we take—for Jesus’ sake, amen.
Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@
gmail.com.
other people and other people need
them. They are involved in supportive
communities where they have many opportunities to give and receive encouragement.
If you’d like to know more about how
to implement these traits of a thriving
marriage in your own home, visit our
website at focusonthefamily.com and
click on the marriage button at the top of
the page. You’ll be glad you did. So will
your kids!
•••
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.
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BASS LAKE LUMBER
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COOPERATIVE
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• Complete Line of
Building Supplies & Lumber
• Cabot’s Stains
Grantsburg, Wis.
715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766
Printers & Publishers • Office Supplies
CUSHING
STATE FARM
INSURANCE
COMPANIES
CUSHING
COOPERATIVE
SOCIETY
Feed Mill - Grain Dept.
Cushing, Wis.
715-648-5215
FREDERIC
BREMER BANK, N.A.
Full-Service Banking
Member FDIC
Frederic - Danbury - Siren
DAEFFLER’S QUALITY
MEATS, INC.
Wholesale & Retail Meats
Custom Butchering & Processing
Phone 715-327-4456
Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236
Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314
Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560
St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008
Corey T. Arnold, Agent
Frederic, Wis.
Phone 715-327-8076
BEAN’S COUNTRY
GRIDDLE
LUCK
SIREN
WEBSTER
VAN METER’S MEATS
D & L FINANCIAL
SERVICES
HOPKINS SAND &
GRAVEL, INC.
Government Inspected
Slaughtering and Processing,
Sausage making
• Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked
Sides and Quarters of Beef and
Pork Available
Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter
Tim Van Meter and
Ross Anderson, Owners
Luck, WI 54853
Plant 715-472-2141
10022 Elbow Lake Road
Siren, Wis. 54872
715-689-2539
Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix,
Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work,
Landscaping &
Septic Tanks Installed
Hwy. 35 North
Webster, Wis.
Phone 715-866-4157
M.P.R.S. #03059
SWEDBERG-TAYLOR
FUNERAL HOME
Webster, Wis.
Phone 715-866-7131
Churches 8/10
ALPHA
Hwys. 35 & 48, Downtown Frederic
Phone 715-327-5513
NORTHWESTERN
WISCONSIN
ELECTRIC CO.
“Your Electric Servant”
Serving Polk & Burnett Counties
“Use Energy Wisely”
CARLSON-ROWE
FUNERAL HOME
Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4475
Any area business wishing to help sponsor
the church listings should contact the Leader
at 715-327-4236.
CHURCH
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.;
Outdoor service at 10 a.m. last Sun. of June, July
& August
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
Sunday Worship. - 9 a.m.
PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)
Pastor Paul Peterson
507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012
Sunday 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
Summer Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON
(WELS )
Pastor David Rosenow - 715-294-3489
Worship Saturday evening 7 p.m. and
Sunday morning 8 a.m.
Communion 1st & 3rd 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
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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Frederic Family Days 2016 • Frederic Arts Medley yields surprises, children’s work
Harriet Rice | Special to the Leader
FREDERIC - Every year brings new thrills and surprises as artists’ expressions are captured in 6-inchsquare wood frames using mosaics to stitchery and metal
sculpture to collage. Frederic Arts held the opening reception for its 2016 Art Medley Saturday at the Frederic
Art Center.
Eighty-seven artists, including 19 from Burnett
County communities, submitted 91 works, each framed
in wooden boxes handmade by Frederic resident Mark
Buley. The rules are that all the art must be within in the
6-inch by 6-inch size; however, it can protrude 3-dimensionally from the front.
In addition to visual art, visitors on the lawn outside
listened to lilting music performed by Karen Persico
on a mountain dulcimer and Kari Fox on a hammered
dulcimer, both instruments exquisitely handcrafted and
emitting a lovely tone.
Inside was Christine Byerly, retired Frederic librarian
and Frederic Arts board member, who has worked with
the fundraiser since it was established seven years ago.
She told how a Frederic Arts member vacationed in Door
County, saw a similar community event there, came back
with the idea and asked, “Why don’t we do something
like that?”
“We were looking for an opportunity to collect local
art and then share it with our surrounding communities,” said Byerly. “It’s become very successful; we enjoy
doing it, and every year we are surprised by the type of
art that we get in a little box.”
Something different this year is participation by children. Nine pieces were the work of children ages 4 to
9. “We don’t often get children’s boxes. That’s always
a pleasure to see because that means that some parents
are encouraging children at a young age to become involved,” Byerly said.
Nine-year-old Anwen Taber Buley was one of them.
She likes to doodle, she said. So with Grandma Nancy’s
encouragement, her doodle became an entry. “I doodled,
and I really liked it a lot. I just think it’s fun,” she commented shyly.
Nancy Buley pointed out the work of Pat Duncan, a St.
Paul artist with a cabin in Amery. “She’s an oil painter
and a member of the ArtZ Gallery in Amery,” Buley explained. “She works with her five grandchildren, ages
18 months to 8 years of age, and they did art projects.
Family members helped with the frames, but the kids
did the painting with acrylics.”
Angie Shafer of Webster said she likes coming to the
medley exhibits. “I like the variety and how, on such a
small scale, people can really express themselves, their
art. It really pops out.
Anything can be an inspiration. Diane Keeler, a professional artist who creates sculpted dolls had a funny
last-minute inspiration. “I’m always running on show
deadlines,” she said. “There was a piece of wood that
my dog had torn apart from some driftwood lying on the
lawn, and I said, ‘I’m going to grab this; it has potential.’
“Two days ago (before the opening), I said I had to do
something. There was a doll’s head I had lying around in
my studio, so I just put (the two elements) together, and
here I am,” she said, laughing.
The Art Medley is a touring show. The framed artwork
is for sale (see sidebar). For additional information, visit
Facebook.com/FredericArtCenter or the website FredericArts.org.
Art Medley tour schedule & sales
This week until Tuesday, July 5, the Art Medley
is on display at Fresh Start Coffee Roasters on Main
Street in Webster. It will be at the Frederic Library
July 5-19, the St. Croix Falls Library July 19 - Aug. 1
and at ArtZ Gallery in Amery Aug. 1-15.
The art boxes are for sale at each stop on the tour.
They sell for $25 each. The boxes are numbered and
placed on a grid. Buyers randomly choose a number
on the grid, pay and write their names in the chosen
box or boxes on the medley board.
Purchasers can pick up their boxes at the Frederic
Arts and Crafts Fair by the depot in Frederic on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They can also be
picked up at Fresh Start Coffee Roasters after the fair.
The money raised is used to fund other Frederic
Arts events and activities. For a listing, visit their
website, fredericarts.org.
For additional information, email [email protected] or call Jack, 715-371-0144.
Artist Diane Keeler used found driftwood and one of her
sculpted doll heads for a last-minute medley piece.
Angie Shafer of Webster comes every year to the Frederic Arts Art Medley and says she loves the variety of artistic expression.
Photos by
Harriet Rice
RIGHT: Nine-year-old Anwen Buley drew a doodle that
became and entry for the Art Medley.
LEFT: Outside the Frederic Arts Center, visitors relaxed to
the sound of dulcimers played by Kari Fox (left) and Karen
Persico during Family Days, June 24-26.
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JUNE
NOW THRU
MON., JULY 4
Luck
• Bridal exhibit at the museum. Reception Thursday,
June 9, 2-4 p.m.
THURSDAY/23
Amery
• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.
• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-857-5933.
• Auditions for children’s musical, “The Chocolate
Milk Cow,” at the ArtBarn, 6 p.m. stcroixartbarn.com,
715-294-2787.
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• Mad Science w/Jim Birkel, about sports and fitness,
at the library, 2 p.m., balsamlakepubliclibrary.org, 715485-3215.
FRIDAY/1
Balsam Lake
• “Open Season: Scared Silly” at Half Moon Lake, dusk,
715-475-3215, balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.
Luck
Falun
• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
Milltown
• Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233.
• Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.
Luck
• Movie “Notorious” at the museum, 7 p.m.
St. Croix Falls
• Music on the Overlook, Blues Night, 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.
Siren
• Music in the Park, Crooked Lake, Highview Bluegrass Band, bluegrass, country, gospel and folk,
6:30 p.m., visitsiren.com, 715-349-8399.
• Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the government center, jury room, 7 p.m.
SAT. & SUN./2 & 3
Taylors Falls, Minn.
St. Croix Falls
• Festival Theatre’s “Clue: The Musical” at the community center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.
Milltown
FRIDAY/24
Falun
• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
Grantsburg
• Ladies Day at the senior center. Bring favorite cup/saucer and bonnet, 9-11 a.m., 715-463-2940.
Luck
• Grace Fund meat raffle at Bon Ton, 5:30 p.m., 715472-2959.
St. Croix Falls
• Music on the Overlook, the Undergroove, 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./25 & 26
Centuria
• Amateur Radio Field Day, 2054 200th Ave. Sat. Setup
9 a.m., open 1 p.m. Sun. teardown 10 a.m., [email protected], n9xh.org.
Milltown
• Book sale at the library. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rice Lake
• Steam & Gas Engine Club show at Hungry Hollow.
Opens 7 a.m. Breakfast, demos, parade, etc., hungryhollowclub.com.
• Festival Theatre’s “Clue: The Musical” at the community center. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387,
festivaltheatre.org.
SATURDAY/25
A&H
• Sunflower Daze at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Cafe
opens 8:30 a.m.; sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Balsam Lake
• Blacksmith Shop car & cycle show, 2-6 p.m., 715857-5679.
• Water ski show by Reed’s Sunnyside Marina, 7 p.m.,
blwsst.com, Facebook.
Falun
• Falun reunion at First Baptist Church, 2 p.m.
Franconia, Minn.
• Music, Eelpout Strings & The Cactus Blossoms at
Franconia Sculpture Park, 2-6 p.m., 651-257-6668 franconia.org.
FRI., SAT. & MON./
1, 2 & 4
Amery
• Postcard presentation at the museum by Dr. Allen Hanson, 7 p.m.
• Fishermen’s Party, food, music, bass & ball tournaments, sales, 5K, etc., milltown-wi.com, 715-553-0076.
JULY
• Freedom sales, amerywi.gov.
• Parkinson’s support meeting at the medical center,
2 p.m., 715-220-3193.
• Bike rodeo at the library, 2 p.m., 715-463-2244, Facebook.
FRI.-SUN./24-26
Balsam Lake
• Freedom Fest; Thurs. queen pageant, Fri. garden tractor pull; Sat. 5K, boat parade; Sun. parade & fireworks,
balsamlakecc.com.
FRI.-MON./1-4
Grantsburg
Siren
THURSDAY-MONDAY/
JUNE 30-JULY 4
Siren
Dresser
• Arts Alive on 35 at the BAAG Art Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
715-349-5960.
Webster
• Artist: Cait Irwin: Open house reception at Northwest
Passage Gallery, 4-6 p.m. 715-309-4257, Facebook.
• Methodist Men’s brat sale in the pharmacy parking lot,
noon-7 p.m., visitsiren.com.
• 13-week session of GriefShare at New Life Christian
Community. Begin any time, griefshare.org, 715-5571431.
FRI. & SAT./24 & 25
St. Croix Falls
• Town hall meeting with DA candidate Jeff Kemp at
2071 Glacier Drive, 6-8 p.m.
“I was standing near the water and I looked up at the flowers and saw some beautiful hummingbird moths flying free without care. It was an awesome sight to see.” In A New Light 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.
• Festival Theatre’s “Private Lives” at Franklin Square.
Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., festivaltheatre.org, 715-4833387.
SATURDAY/2
Amery
• Library book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., amerywi.gov.
Grantsburg
• Family Nature Day, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Nelson’s
Landing; with optional family river paddle 8:30 a.m., preregistration required, , 715-349-2922, bcfrc.com.
Luck
TUES.-THURS./28-30
• Pioneer School in the 1852 Town House School,
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Preregister at 651-308-7790.
• Natural Alternative block party at Main & 3rd Ave.
Music, vendors, etc., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., nafoodcoop.com,
715-472-8084.
TUESDAY/28
Milltown
• Children’s summer reading Global Games at the library, 2 p.m. 715-463-2244, Facebook.
• “Minions” movie for kids at Angels Island Park, dusk.
Spooner
• NW Graziers multispecies pasture walk at Chickadee
Hills Homestead, N6374 8th St., 10 a.m.-noon, 715-6353506.
St. Croix Falls
• Fete de Fleurs spring festival at Chateau St. Croix,
11 a.m-6 p.m.; music by CD Duo 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;
Croix Daddy 3-6 p.m., chateaustcroix.com.
• Festival Theatre’s The Spirit of the Drum with Don
Karsky, at Franklin Square, 10 a.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.
• Free Medicare 101 Workshop at 2201 Glacier Dr.,
9 a.m., 715-268-8405.
Webster
• Classic/street rod car show at Whitetail Wilderness.
Register 11 a.m., show noon-3 p.m., 715-866-8276.
SUNDAY/26
Cushing
• Sterling Old Settlers Picnic at the community center,
noon.
• Music at Skonewood Retreat, Blessing Trio, 6:30 p.m.
Grantsburg
• Historical society ice-cream social at Emma’s House
Museum building, 1-4 p.m. Music by Arin Crandell.
St. Croix Falls
• Music at Dancing Dragonfly Winery: Cole Thomas,
1-4 p.m., dancingdragonflywinery.com.
Webster
• Lions chicken BBQ at Zia Louisa, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
MONDAY/27
Luck
• Polk County genealogy meeting at the museum,
1 p.m., 715-472-2030.
Siren
• Northland Beekeepers monthly meeting at the government center, Room 16, 7 p.m.
St. Croix Falls
• Free Medicare 101 Workshop at 2201 Glacier Dr.,
9 a.m., 715-268-8405.
Grantsburg
Luck
• Music in Triangle Park, Highview, 6:30 p.m.
• Presentation on Danish Design at the museum, by
Tova Brandt, 7 p.m.
Milltown
• Kids lawn games at Bering Park, 3-5 p.m., followed by
karate demos at 5:30 p.m., milltownpubliclibrary.org, 715825-2313.
Siren
• Burnett County Republican Party meeting at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-349-2859.
St. Croix Falls
• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley.
Meal & fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.
• Polk County Republican Party open house/meeting
with Rep. Jarchow, at 2071 Glacier Drive, 7-9 p.m., polkcountyrepublicans.com.
Webster
• Artists critique circle at the library, 5-6 pm., 715-5662224.
• Food & Friends Community Dinner at Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church, 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY/29
Shell Lake
• Tribute to the Big Bands concert at the arts center, 7
p.m., 715-468-2414, shelllakeartscenter.org.
THURSDAY/30
Amery
• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.
Balsam Lake
• Pie & ice-cream social at Holy Trinity United Methodist
Church, noon-3 p.m., 715-485-3363.
• Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-485-3215.
• “Despicable Me” movie at Half Moon Beach at dusk.
Clam Falls
• Pancake breakfast at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 811 a.m.
Danbury
• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $20 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.
Frederic
• Independence Day pancake breakfast at Landmark
Lodge 244, 715-472-8356.
Luck
• Lions garage sale at the DBS Hall, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Siren
• Drop-off day for Lions yard sale at Lions building,
9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.
St. Croix Falls
• Music at Chateau St. Croix: Old Soul, 1-4 p.m., chateaustcroix.com.
Webb Lake
• One Nation Under God fundraiser sale (Sat. & Sun.) &
auction 9 a.m., air show 7:30 p.m., fireworks 9:45 p.m.
Webster
• Centennial celebration at the fairgrounds, 7-10 p.m.,
food, music, etc., 10 p.m. fireworks, burnettcountyfun.
com.
SUN. & MON./3 & 4
Siren
• Fourth fun, Sun.: Street dance. Mon.: Freedom Five
5K, breakfast, bed races, parades, visitsiren.com, 715349-8399.
SUNDAY/3
Cushing
• Music at Skonewood Retreat, Hear By Faith Quartet,
6:30 p.m.
Dresser
Danbury
• 13-week season of GriefShare at New Life Christian
Community. Begin any time, griefshare.org, 715-5571431.
• Wild rice pancake breakfast at the Forts, 8 a.m.12:30 p.m., 715-866-8890, theforts.org.
Milltown
• Launches by amateur rocket builders at the airport,
715-463-2684.
• 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, Cattail Moon Band,
traditional Irish, Irish folk, folk rock & more, 6:30 p.m.,
visitsiren.com, 715-349-8399.
Grantsburg
St. Croix Falls
• Music at Dancing Dragonfly Winery: Billy Johnson,
1-4 p.m., dancingdragonflywinery.com.
MONDAY/4
Amery
• Fireworks, amerywi.gov.
Send event information (include contact information) to [email protected]

to the PDF file. - Washburn County Register

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