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TOLBERT: Burnett County’s new Emergency Management Director. P2

Tracking drugs in Burnett County BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

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Burnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Mitch Olson (left) with Tracker.

January thaw closes trails BURNETT COUNTY—The ink was barely dry on last week’s front page story about the snowmobile trails being open before the unseasonably warm temperatures caused parks department officials to close the trails. In fact, had last week’s warm weather not done the trick, Saturday’s rain would have. Even though the official snow trail closure came last Thursday, the frozen ground ATV trail system remains open. The system is marked with green blazers. According to Burnett County Forestry and Parks Department officials, enthusiasts may ride their ATV/UTV on the Gandy Dancer Trail from Tewalt Road, (just south of Siren), and continue north in Burnett County. by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel

SIREN—If all goes according to plan, Tracker, the Burnett County Sheriff Department’s K-9, the newest weapon against the drug epidemic which is sweeping the county, will be on patrol and fully operational by the end of the summer. Tracker, a purebred German Shepard, born in Slovakia at the end of 2015, has been in-country since Dec. 14, 2016 and was first introduced to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on Thursday. “We are looking forward to him becoming an integral force in our war on drugs,” Burnett County Sheriff Ron Wilhelm told the supervisors. Accompanying the sheriff was Mitch Olson, the deputy who will serve as the K-9’s han-

dler. “Coming from Slovakia, does the dog know English?” one supervisor joked. “He knows ‘Down’ and ‘Sit,” Olson remarked as the dog romped around the room. “He’s learning ‘Leave it,’ because he hears that a lot.” As Wilhelm had previously pointed out, even though the dog is a year old, it still has a

‘We are looking forward to him becoming an integral force in our war on drugs.’

lot of puppy in him. The first thing to do was to get him a name. “As soon as the kids were back from Christmas break, we approached all three elementary schools and asked all classes, first grade through fifth grade, to submit a name for the dog,” Wilhelm stated. “Several classes actually picked the name ‘Tracker,’ so that’s what we are going with.” Until the end of the month, Tracker is riding along with Olson on his normal patrol and the two are having a chance to bond, plus Tracker has become the newest member of the Olson household. “He gets along great with my three boys at home.” Olson commented. “It’s good for him

Ron Wilhelm Sheriff

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A trick to raising kids? BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

SIREN—It’s no secret kids do not come with an instruction manual. “I think as a parent, you have to try a lot of different things to see what will work,” Beth Rank, 4-H Youth and Families Educator for Burnett County, said of the newly launched “How to Raise a Thinking Child Program.” “This is one opportunity for them to learn some parental education — some new approaches to try.” The program is an evidence-based program which other counties in the state are doing, and Rank wanted to bring it to Burnett County. She went to an early childhood meeting and the teachers and professionals there were talking about how the kids wouldn’t listen, how the kids were naughty, how they’d get stuck on little problems they couldn’t figure out on their own, how so-and-so stole their toy, and on and on. “Bells and whistles were going off in my head when I heard all of that,” she recalled. ‘Boy, do I have a program for you.’”

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When the UW-Extension office in Burnett County blended the offices of 4-H Youth Development and Family Living agent, Rank decided this fell perfectly into her purview. “In my blended position, it falls under the family development portion of my job but it’s also working with youth, so it is a little bit of both,” she described. “It works well with both parts of my job.” Rank taught “How to Raise a Thinking Child” when she was an agent in Green County, so she knows what the program could do. She said it makes sense to offer the course to parents with kids age four to seven. “Parents are the first teachers kids ever have,” Rank pointed out. “The research shows that some kids have acquired problem-solving skills by the time they are four years old.” But problem-solving is just one skill the program looks at — critical thinking, looking at alternative solutions and consequential thinking are the other targeted skills for SEE CHILD, PAGE 7

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New manager busy ‘directing the circus’ Jim Tolbert learning the ropes as new emergency management director BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

SIREN—Jim Tolbert refers to his new job as “directing the circus.” Tolbert, Burnett County’s new emergency management director, took the reins at the start of the year. “My job is all about providing resources to elected officials in the case of an actual emergency,” he explained. “I’m not an ‘out-front’ kind of guy — I get all the right people together and let them solve the problem.” He said he has always been a “behindthe-scenes” kind of guy. “A mentor of mine used to refer to me as a swizzle stick — getting the right people and the right resources together to solve the problem at hand,” Tolbert recalled. Even though he is not an out-front guy, he does have directives to follow if and when there is an emergency. “I have to set up the Incident Command Center here at the government center and then help guide the response to whatever the emergency happens to be,” Tolbert remarked. “I don’t have any authority — my chief responsibility is keeping the elected officials apprised of the situation and to keep locating resources they might need.” One of his bigger responsibilities comes after the emergency is over. “I report whatever damages Burnett County has to state and federal authorities in order to get reimbursement,” he continued. “That’s what happened with FEMA during the tornado.” Even though he had some interaction with them through his work with North Ambulance, one of Tolbert’s short-term goals is to meet with town boards, the various fire departments and police departments in the county. “I want to see if there is anything I can

do for them as emergency management director,” he stated. Another goal is what to do in the case of a long-term power outage. “There’s a big push to have policies in place and ready to go if, all of a sudden, we didn’t have power,” Tolbert remarked. Even though there is some material on the subject, most of it is dated. “We need to start small with workshops and table-top exercises,” he continued. “It would lead to a live exercise.” Because Burnett County has a vulnerable population, he said it makes a lot of sense to explore options now. “We don’t want to try to figure it out in the panic of the moment if something were to happen,” he realized. Of course, along with the special projects, the emergency management office is busy writing reports for state and federal grant applications — the money which funds the department. Tolbert is being schooled by one of the best. “A lot of people new to their jobs are lucky if they get two weeks with their predecessor to learn the ropes,” he said. “I’ve got Rhonda (Reynolds) for six months.” He said working with her to learn the job has been fantastic. “I’m really fortunate,” Tolbert declared. “She has such a wealth of knowledge.” He said is slowly being indoctrinated into what needs doing. “We had to come up with a plan of work for 2017 and she’s driving a lot of it and then teaching me what needs to be done,” Tolbert commented. With the new job not being full time, it will allow him to continue to be a casual employee with North Ambulance, where he’s been an EMT since 2006. “It’ll let me keep my certification current,” he reasoned. “I first got my EMT training because our grandkids starting coming to visit when we moved here — it just made sense to me.” Tolbert might look familiar to some and that harkens back to his Chattering

Squirrel days. He and wife Peggy opened the Squirrel in 2000 but then sold it to Jake and Holly Mangelsen in 2008. “I loved it there,” he said. Tolbert, who has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, worked in orthopedics for 25 years for a branch of Bristol-Myers before moving to Burnett County. More often than not, Tolbert, during his non-work time, can be found on his 40-acre property in the Town of Sand Lake. “Most of our activities center around food and eating,” Tolbert said with a grin. “I just finished building an outdoor pizza oven — I like projects like that.” The Yellow River meanders through their acreage and they have a dock. “We like spending time on the river,” he reflected. “It’s nice — peaceful and quiet.” And, as if his new emergency management job and casual work at North weren’t enough, the Tolberts have created the 1,100-plant Squirrel Ridge Blueberry Farm. “The blueberry season is basically in August, but there’s stuff to do all year,” Tolbert reported. “It keeps us busy.” Tolbert and his wife Peggy, who have been married 32 years, have two grown children and three grandchildren. Jim Tolbert

Webster man wins a million WEBSTER—Delane Emery of Webster was half of the first bride and groom to apply for a wedding license in Burnett County in 2017. “I was thinking I should have had a prize for them — you know, like what they do for the first baby contest,” County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs mused last week. Little did she know Delane already had a prize — a $1 million prize in the form of the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle. He said the ticket was a Christmas present from his folks — and he claimed

his winnings last week. “It’s something my family does every year,” Delane explained. “My parents buy the tickets and distribute them among my siblings and me.” He said as a newlywed, the win comes at a great time. “It’s a very nice way to start out, without a lot of worries,” he concluded. The Rock Creek Pit Stop, located at 5987 State Highway 70 in Pine City, sold the winning ticket. by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel

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Apostle Islands ice caves inaccessible to visitors CORNUCOPIA, Wis. (AP) — The National Park Service says it’s still too dangerous to explore the Apostle Islands ice caves off the Wisconsin shore of Lake Superior. When accessible, the majestic ice caves have attracted tens of thousands of visitors to the area. The park service says it’s not known if or when the ice will be safe enough this season. A large area of open water developed last weekend from Little Sand Bay to Sand Island. And, officials say there’s a finger of open water developing off Romans Point extending toward Eagle Island. The caves drew more than 138,000 tourists in 2014 when a deep freeze made the caves accessible for the first time in nearly five years.

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Siren Variety Show auditions rescheduled for Feb. 2 SIREN—The Siren Music Department Variety Show needs your talent. The show date has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 18 because more acts are needed. This community event is a fundraiser for the Siren Music Department’s trip in June to Florida. All ages, groups and talents are encouraged to come audition for the show. The new audition date is from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Siren School auditorium.

Siren Wedding Fair SIREN—The 2017 Siren Destination Wedding Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 29 at the Northwoods Crossing Events Center in Siren. It will showcase the latest in wedding services, styles and designs. Door prizes. Admission is free.

Annual ﬁlm series SHELL LAKE—Shell Lake Arts Center will run five more Saturdays through April 1 and will feature critically acclaimed films from the United States and around the world, as well as original works from Wisconsin-based filmmakers. Last season’s film series was well-attended, and organizers have assembled another set of outstanding movies. A full list of show dates and film titles is available by calling 715-468-2414.

Webster artist reception HUDSON, Wis.—A reception for Webster

artist Jim Springett’s Crex Meadows-based art show is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at Hudson Hospital, 405 Stageline Road in Hudson. Springett’s paintings is hanging in the Hudson Hospital’s maternity ward and waiting room now to April 2. Jim’s art show “Spring’s Promise” is a collection of paintings crafted from his time in Crex Meadows in early March, a time when the birds have just returned but have not yet made their nests, and when the weather can be very wintery. The show has 17 original Springett casein paintings on gallery profile canvas, lightly varnished. It includes depictions of trumpeter swans, Canada geese, sandhill cranes, ringed-reck ducks, bald eagles and mallards.

DivorceCare® Seminar GRANTSBURG—DivorceCare® is coming to Grantsburg in the New Year. The 13-week series will from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays starting Feb. 6 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. For more information, call (715)463-5700 or email the church office info@newhopelutheranchurch.org. Pre-registration is appreciated, but walkins are welcome.

Tuesday, March 7. Two meeting times are available. A morning group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and an evening group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The groups are facilitated by SCRMC Chaplain Dr. Kevin Schumann. Everyone is invited to join for support and encouragement as you work through your journey of grief and loss. Pre-registration is requested. To pre-register, ask questions, or get more information, contact Kevin at 715-483-3261 ext. 2016.

Grief Support Group

THURS, JAN. 26 Parkinson’s Support Group 2:30 p.m. Larsen Library, Webster

THURSDAY, FEB. 2 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m. Lumberjack Eatery & Saloon

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‘The marriage you’ve always wanted’ GRANTSBURG—Want to experience a life-changing marriage conference, but don’t have the time or money for a weekend away? Spend five Saturday evenings at New Hope Lutheran Church in Grantsburg for a series of videos led by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages®. This five-week event is designed to help engaged and married couples build the love relationship of their dreams. It will be facilitated by Kobi and Vickie Phillipps. If you are interested in attending the sessions or would like more information, please call (715)463-5700. Pre-registration is appreciated but walk-ins are welcome.

Mogen to speak to Lioness Club ST. CROIX FALLS—The pain of grief can be eased by caring, compassionate understanding. St. Croix Regional Medical Center will offer a free, six-week Grief Support Group from Tuesday, January 31 through

MEETINGS

SIREN— Melissa Mogen, candidate for Circuit Court Judge in the Burnett County spring election, will speak Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Siren Lioness Club meeting at the Pour House. Come for dinner at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for the meeting.

2 p.m. Village office

MONDAY, FEB. 6 Webb Lake Town Meeting 6 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 13 Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren

American Legion Post 185 7 p.m. Legion Hall

Grantsburg Village Board 6 p.m. Board Room, Community Center

Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

Grantsburg Town Board 5:30 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Burnett Co. Gov’t. Center, Siren

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EVENTS

7 p.m. Legion Hall Grantsburg

SUNDAY, JAN. 29 Siren Destination Wedding Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northwoods Crossing Event Center, Siren. No charge.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31 Food and Friends Dinner

TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Northland Beekeepers 7 p.m. Rm 165, Burnett County Government Center, Siren

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Yellow Lake Food Distribution 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Connections, next to Minit Mart Webster

5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Webster

COVER TO COVER Larsen Family Public Library news and events AARP Tax Preparation If you are 50 and older, low income or cannot afford a tax preparation service, AARP Tax-Aide is here to help. Schedule your appointment by calling the Larsen Family Public Library at 715-866-7697. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be preparing taxes in February, March and April. Please note that it is important to bring in your social security card, a photo ID and last year’s return along with all the documents needed to file your 2016 taxes. If you would like to see if you qualify for the Homestead exemption, make sure you bring in your Real Estate Tax Notice if you pay property taxes or a completed Rental Certificate from your landlord if you rent. Tax Forms Wisconsin State and U.S. Federal tax forms are now available at the library in the foyer area. If you cannot find the form you want, ask a library staff member to print your form at the library for free. Friends Of The Library book bags commemorating the 25th anniversary of the library are for sale at the circulation desk for $2. Wild rice cookbooks are also on sale at the library and the Fresh Start Coffee Shop on Webster’s Main Street. Hart wins award Ellen Hart, guest speaker at the Friends of the Library annual chili feed fundraiser in October 2016, will receive the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Grand Master award in April. Previous recipients include Graham Green, Agatha Christie, Tony Hillermanm, Alfred Hitchcock, and P.D. James. More about Ellen and the award can be found at: http://www.twincities.com/2017/01/13/ ellen-hart-jane-lawless/Please check out the library’s collection of Ellen’s books.

Scott Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at Town Hall

LaFollette Town Board 7 p.m. at Town Hall

Meenon Town Board 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Webb Lake Comm. Club 1 p.m. Book Club meets once a month at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday in the Nexen Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t had the time or opportunity to read the book. For a list of the 2017 titles or a copy of the book, please contact the library. The February selection is The White Dresses by Mary Pflum. Knotty Girls Craft Group This craft group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday afternoons. Everyone is welcome! Bring whatever you are crafting at the time, or something you would like to share, or maybe something with which you need help. Table Tennis If you would like to try a fun and relaxing way to socialize, please join us from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays for a lively game of ping pong. No registration is necessary. Questions? Please contact John Listerud at 952-451-4270 or 715-866-4452. Saturday Story Time every Saturday morning. Bring your children to the library at 11 a.m. to share wonderful stories, snacks and a chance to socialize with other children. Sponsored by Burnett County Family Literacy, which also answers questions about free tutoring and help with reading and math literacy. Preschool Storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning for a half-hour of stories, social interaction, crafts and treats. Please join us anytime. There is no need to register. And don’t forget our Grow a Reader Program, designed for children from birth to kindergarten. Ask at the circulation desk for more information!

Newly Acquired Materials Adult Frozen Footprints by Therese Heckenkamp, After the Thaw by Therese Hecken-

kamp, Never, Never by James Patterson, Crepe Factor by Laura Childs, In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson. Non-Fiction The New Inquisition: Understanding & Managing Intellectual Freedom Challenges by James La Rue, The World Almanac & Book of Facts 2017. Juvenile Busy Builders, Busy Week! by Jean Reidy, Sleepy ABC by Margaret Wise Brown, Lego Friends: Let’s Explore by Catherine Saunders. Lego City: Heroes to the Rescue by Esther Ripley, Lego: The Lego Movie: Meet Unikitty! by Shari Last, What Milly Did by Elise Moser, Cats Aloft (Anton & Cecil) by Lisa Martin. My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryan, Blaze and the Monster Machines by Little Golden Book Favorites. One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote by Bonnie Worth, Animals By The Numbers by Steve Jenkins, The Great North Woods by Brian Heinz, Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by April Sayre. Young Adult Girl Online by Zoe Sugg, Girl Online: Going Solo by Zoe Sugg, The Survival Guide for Money Smarts by Erick Braun, Legend by Marie Lu, Champion by Marie Lu. DVD Polar Express. Library information – Larsen Family Public Library is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Phone 715-866-7697. Website http://webster.wislib. org. Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/ search.

Swiss Town Board 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Board 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Town Board 7 p.m.

Dewey Town Board 8 p.m.

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Car care

I don’t write about Harvey, our 2004 silver Honda, nearly as much as I wrote about Harry, but the mothers among you who I can count on as loyal readers will understand — Harry was my first. No, not my first car — that honor belonged to a 1962 Chev Impala. Harry was the first car I ever bought brand new. That car took us everywhere — Canada and all 50 states. By the time we had decided to put Harry out to pasture, he had amassed more than 406,000 miles. Enough to get vanity plates through the DMV — 400K. Seems to It’s been six years but when people see the plates, they still assume Me I like to run — what’s up with that? Todd Beckmann And through it all, I had the oil changed every 3,000 miles — that’s l t off oil il changes. h a lot Much to the chagrin of just about all of our friends and family, we took Harry to the dealership where we bought him for its service. I always dealt with the same service rep and his team — obviously they knew the car but I swear those guys took some extraordinary steps to keep Harry plugging along, especially as he aged. Through it all, every service visit and every oil change, I always left the shop with a little windshield cling that told me when the next change was due — but that’s no longer the case. It’s only an issue today because my “Required Maintenance” idiot light came on last week. I knew the oil was in need of changing but without a window cling, I had no idea how long it had been. Seriously, without looking at your records, how many of you know when your car’s oil needs changing? There’s just not enough room in the ‘ol brain box for that information. Fortunately, I keep fastidious records on the car’s service history and was able to discern that the oil was last changed 10,000 miles ago. It is interesting to note that the fact the Maintenance Required lamp will light if you go over 10,000 miles between oil changes IS a piece of information that’ll stick in the ‘ol brain box. Anyway, I realized it’d take at least a week to get an appointment at the dealership and with a four-hour car trip scheduled for Sunday, time was of the essence. I have had Harvey serviced at Connor’s in Webster in the past, have bought several sets of tires there over the years and always buy my gas there when I’m driving through town. I took a chance, called them early Saturday morning and asked if there was a way Paul could squeeze me in for an oil change. He could fit me in and once I got there, it took him only a half hour. There is something to be said for customer loyalty. I left Connor’s with fresh oil surging through my 4-cylinders and a window cling telling me to change the oil in 3,000 miles.

‘It took him only a half hour. There is something to be said for customer loyalty.’

Live to 150? Count me out Medical researchers and geneticists have theorized that children born today could live to be 150. Yes, 150. The theory is that through evolution, humans are aging at a slower and slower rate. (As for me, I feel some days like I am aging in dog years, but that’s another story.) It is not uncommon for people to live well into their 80s, 90s and even over the century mark. When I heard this, I immediately thought about medical advances that have extended our lives, giving us more quantity of life, but not necessarily more quality of life. That theory is debunked by people living in pre-industrial societies living into their 70s From the and 80s, despite a lack of medicine. So, why are we living longer? Is it bePublisher’s cause we are mentally and physically Desk fit? Nope. Jim Carey, a bio demographer from Tom Stangl the University of California at Davis, analyzed the relative body and brain sizes of a range of mammals and found that on our own, it would be likely we would die at between 30 and 40 years old. Carey says we live longer because we live in social groups that afford us protection that our nomadic human ancestors didn’t have. We live in homes and communities and we aren’t often attacked by woolly mammoths or saber-tooth tigers. It’s funny how we take the simple things for granted and never stop to think about the importance of living indoors and not having to fend off predators. It makes sense after you think about it. There’s very little evidence that these people lived into their 40s or 50s. The size of our brains also gives us advantages, lengthening our life spans to 70 to 90 years. Advances in health care will also lengthen our lives,

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but longer life spans raise more questions for me than answers. If people will live twice as long as they do now — current life expectancy, as calculated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is 78.8 years — won’t we have a population explosion? How will we feed, clothe and have jobs and room for more people? If you thought the Social Security problem of the baby boomers retiring was big, wait until people live twice as long. Again, I return to the quality vs. quantity argument. What good is living twice as long if you won’t be able to retire until you’re 130? What kind of jobs will 130-yearolds be doing in the year 2100? I’m pretty sure French fries will be outlawed by then, so I’d recommend to the children of today to stay in school. I’m glad it won’t be my problem. Both of my parents died in their 70s, and at 55, my life is more than half over. It’s best not to dwell too much on our own mortality, since there is precious little we can do to stave off the inevitable. Bugs Bunny (one of my role models) once said, “Don’t take life too seriously. You’ll never get out alive.” Truer words were never spoken. James Taylor has a song, “The Secret O’ Life,” that says: The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Any fool can do it There ain’t nothing to it Try not to try too hard It’s just a lovely ride Good advice, no matter how long you live. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe

We hope you’ve been enjoying this warm weather. “Not so much,” say the ice fishermen! It’s pretty slushy and wet! But, we’ve heard some reports of successes. And, unfortunately for the snowmobilers, they hardly had but a day or two and now the trails are closed due to these warm and rainy days. I’m sure those who are hoping to do some snowmobiling still have hope of some snow and cooler weather so they can get on the trails and won’t have to wait until NEXT year, like the Green Bay Packers! I saw some sad faces! Now we wait for the Super Bowl. We’ve been saddened by the loss of some of our friends. Farewell to John Goepfert, Jr., Jerry Johnson, Dale Dresel and George Simon. Remember we’ll be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Monday, January 30. This is the Year of Rooster. What’s your Chinese zodiac sign? Mark your calendars for a Valentine Potluck Party at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Bring your favorite dish and or Valentine memory or story. If anyone has a wheelchair that they aren’t using, we are interested in having one for the center. We are making plans to have the coffee counter painted on the front with a mural. Please stop in and submit your idea. Remember we still have drop boxes for old/used eyeglasses collected by the Lion’s Club and boxtop labels for the school. Coming Events: •Chinese New Year on Monday, Jan. 30. •Bingo at 2:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. •Valentine Pot Luck at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 15. •Spring Rummage Sale on April 1. No fooling! •Business meeting at 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday, Feb. 21. •Fun with friends every day!

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I want to share with you all a few Q & As from residents. Maybe you had the same question. If you have any questions regarding hazardous waste disposal or recycling in Burnett and Washburn counties, please contact Jen at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or 715-635-2197. Q: I have old paint and chemicals in my porch. How can I get rid of them? A: There will be options for disposing of chemicals in the late spring, summer and early fall. We do not collect chemicals in the winter months. The Cleansweep collections have Earth experienced another substantial cut in the program. The only collection Notes events are on some summer SaturJen Barton days. Watch this column for details. If you have latex paint to dispose of please plan on drying it out as latex is non-hazardous and not accepted through the NW Cleansweep hazardous waste collection program. Latex needs to be dried and placed in the garbage with the cover off. Drying latex paint is simple and involves adding something to the paint such as sand or cat litter; or pouring the paint out onto a surface to dry and dispose of. We recommend crumpling up newspapers in a box and pouring the liquid onto that crumpled up paper contained inside a cardboard box. It will dry in no time and can be disposed of in your regular garbage. The empty paint cans and covers can be recycled but not with paint in them. Q: Where can I recycle plastic bags? A: The short answer is, “lots of places.” Place all bags into one bag, tie off and place in your recycling container if you have Republic Services as your hauler. All Recycling Control Commission (RCC) drop-off boxes also accept plastic bags and can be utilized by residents as well. Call Jen for locations or find them

online at www.nwrpc.com. The recycling guide is listed as Recycling Control Commission under the Environmental Services tab. Plastic bags can also be recycled at some area grocery stores in the area. Plastic wrap is also acceptable through Republic Services, which can greatly reduce the garbage your household produces. Q: I have an old TV and some small electronics to recycle, where can I do that? A: A number of RCC’s full-service sites accept these materials for proper recycling, but please expect a fee. Spooner, Minong, Oakland and A&H recycling/disposal sites accept these items. Prices vary as different sites have different contractors; however, any resident of Burnett or Washburn County can use these sites.There are no residency restrictions to use the recycling services, but there may be for garbage disposal (if offered). Q: My hauler just informed me they do not take plastics, is this legal? A: You are wise to question your hauler as to exactly what they accept, what they actually recycle and where the material goes after the truck leaves your driveway. You may not be getting the service you think you are getting as some local haulers take the material they collect to the Barron County incinerator to be burned instead of recycled. Also, garbage haulers are not required to provide recycling services to you. They are, however, required to be able to direct you to a location where you can recycle. These locations are the drop boxes scattered throughout the two-county region. Please contact me if this is a concern for you. I highly recommend doing your homework on waste disposal options (if any) available to you. Some residents do not have an option as they are required to have curbside pick-up; these are places like some cities and villages in our area that contract with a particular hauler for the entire city or village.

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to not always be ‘tuned up’ and ready to work.” The end of January begins Tracker’s journey into becoming a full-fledged K-9. “At the end of the month we go to the Buffalo, Minn., area for a four-week narcotics training school,” Olson said. “The dogs learn the smell of all the different narcotics.” That will lead to certification as a K-9 when March rolls around. “We go to Duluth, Minn., for a one-day program — it’s the dog’s chance to show it knows how to find drugs,” Olson pointed out. “Since Tracker’s main function will be narcotics detection, I’m hoping he does well and any of my nervousness about being certified doesn’t affect him.” And then once the snow melts, it’s back to the Buffalo area for an intense 10-week course on tracking, searching and bite-work. “We’ll be able to come home on weekends,” Olson noted. The deputy said he is looking forward to the training. “I assumed he would be a good and obedient dog when we got him,” Olson said, chiding himself for thinking that way. “I’m really hoping he gets some direction from this training.” Olson has lofty goals for the new K-9. “With narcotics detection being his main function, I’m hoping we can put a dent in the narcotics trade in this county,” he explained. “That, in turn, could even lead to fewer burglaries.” Olson will continue to function as a regular patrol deputy, just with the added assist of a dog trained to detect narcotics. “If he ‘hits’ on a vehicle during a routine traffic stop, it gives me just cause to search the vehicle,” he remarked. “Likewise, if another deputy stops a vehicle for a traffic stop and suspects there might be drugs in the car, I have about a 15-minute window to be on the scene — otherwise the vehicle must be allowed to leave.” Even though the K-9 program is still in its infancy, Olson wanted to thank the community. “It wouldn’t have been possible without everyone’s support,” he concluded. “You can tell the K-9 was a much sought-after addition to the department.”

BARRON—A nine-year-old Clintonville youth died in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 8 just west of Barron in the early morning hours on Sunday. According to the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, a car driven by Nicholas Rogalla, 22, of Rice Lake was traveling east on Highway 8 when it crossed the center line and struck a semi, traveling west on Highway 8, driven by Jerald Olmsted, 48 of Clintonville. Olmsted’s semi overturned and slid into the ditch on the south side of Highway 8. Olmsted was pulling a milk tanker. The driver was extricated and taken by am-

bulance to Luther-Mayo Hospital with severe injuries. Rogalla was taken to Mayo Hospital in Barron with non life-threatening injuries. Olmsted’s passenger, his nine-year-old son, Alex, was trapped underneath the semi and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Barron County Highway Department closed Highway 8 for more than eight hours. The crash remains under investigation by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol. This was Barron County’s third traffic fatality in 2017.

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the “Why?” when it comes to participation. “Families really invest in this program — that was eight Monday nights out of their lives,” Rank exclaimed. “I’m hoping that if they are putting in the energy, they are getting some good results.” The parents who were there liked what they heard. “One hundred percent of the parents who participated and finished the program said they would recommend it to a friend. That’s huge,” Rank remarked. “Parents said there was less yelling and more thinking.” Other positive behavior changes reported by families who went through the program include parents who could ‘see’ a problem from their child’s point-ofview, kids who were able to show more concern for others, kids being more outgoing, and kids who are more friendly and less hostile toward the same-age peers. Even though the course is designed for the parent-child relationship, Rank has seen it work in the parent-to-parent relationship and even in the work setting. “We need to stop and think of the problem from the other person’s point-of-view,” she said. Rank plans to grow the program. “I’d like to have 80 families in the program, but we’re starting somewhere,” Rank remarked. “Right now, even though I am the only facilitator, I am partnering with schools — when Webster said ‘Yes’ to helping me out, it warmed my heart to know someone wanted to have this program in their school.” She also talked about training other people to be facilitators to lead the groups. “I’d like to see the program grow by word-of-mouth — to hear from friends of parents who have already been through the program,” Rank noted. The next program is set for Thursday evenings at Webster Elementary starting March 1. “The class isn’t exclusively for Webster families,” Rank clarified. “Anyone who wants to attend can simply call me (715-349-2151) and express their interest.” In the future, she sees offering the class once each spring and again in the fall. “Maybe there’s a family who wants to attend the Webster class but the dates don’t work or their child isn’t old enough. I want to be able to offer another class in the fall and they can enroll in that one,” Rank concluded.

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MENOMONIE — Nicholas Lesneski of Webster was among the fall semester graduates during December ceremonies at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Lesneski graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration.

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RIVER FALLS — Four Burnett County students have been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at The University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The students and their majors are Kaleiah Schiller of Danbury, Animal Science; Megan Rod of Grantsburg, Psychology; Jessica Strabel of Siren, Theatre Arts and Heather Snyder of Webster, Mathematics.

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AMES, IOWA — Two Siren students have been named to the Fall Semester 2016 Dean’s List at Iowa State University. The students and their majors are Caitlynn A. Daniels, Biological Systems Engineering; and Aubriannah Larson, Biology.

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Newly minted regional tourism specialist addresses Siren Chamber SIREN—As of Otober 2016, Julieann “Julie” Fox became the Department of Tourism’s new Northwest Regional Tourism Specialist, filling the vacancy left by Drew Nussbaum, who moved to the southwest region. The Siren Chamber of Commerce welcomed the northwest Wisconsin native and local resident at its January 17 monthly meeting, where she gave a short presentation in which she introduced herself and her background, summed up recent Department accomplishments, shared new marketing strategies, and screened 2017 promotional videos. “I’m a northwest Wisconsin girl through and through,” said Fox, who moved to Siren in 1990 after spending the better part of 2½ decades as the Natural Resources Education Specialist at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, where she was born and raised. Fox attended the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, where she graduated with a major in Natural Resource Management and minors in Environmental Law Enforcement and Environmental Education and Interpretation. The 18-county region for which Fox is responsible stretches from Siren to Ashland to Trempeleau, prompting a tongue-in-cheek reference to “worn out tires” as she’s recently taken a number of road trips to acquaint herself with the territory. Quoting from the 2016 Department of Tourism annual report, Fox said tourism employed 192,000 people statewide and generated $19.3 billion for the economy. Visits to the Travel Wisconsin website were up 26 percent to 9.1 million. She described new promotions like the popularity of supper clubs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, which showcases works of the Richland Center, Wisconsin-born architect. Weather-triggered messages tagged “Snowstorm Marketing” are based on snow condition reports, for example, “It’s snowing in Wiscsonsin – why aren’t you here?” – always with the emphasis on fun. Fox highlighted samples of marketing successes such as the 1.63 billion free impressions in 2000+ placements and the 83 regional and national awards garnered during the six years Stephanie Klett has served as Tourism Secretary. There are issues currently facing the tourism economy, she reported: the shortage of labor and employee housing during the summer season and the impact starting school in August would have on local businesses. She concluded by screening samples of short videos promoting seasonal fun activities, saying that 90 to 120-second videos are increasingly popular as marketing tools, drawing many viewers to social media and online outlets. “I look forward to meeting people passionate about tourism as I travel throughout the region,” she said. Her email: jfox@travelwisconsin.com. by Harriet Rice

Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-up awarded a $1,000 grant to Webster Elementary School on January 19 to support the food backpack program, which provides food for the weekend to more than 50 students and their families. From left, Chuck Brookshaw of Polk-Burnett board of directors, Kris Isaacson of Polk-Burnett Propane; JoAnn Kipping of Operation Round-Up board; Webster Elementary School Counselor Gracie Billings, and backpack volunteers Gladys Beers, Odette Holter and June Dopkins.

Donating to local programs CENTURIA—Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $9,500 to 12 community organizations at its January meeting. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life. “Community support is a core value and one of our seven cooperative principles,” said General Manager Steve Stroshane. “We thank our co-op members for their generosity. Your small change in rounding up your bill is changing lives.” Operation Round-Up grant recipients for winter 2017 include Siren HS AODA Club, $250 to fund postprom activities as an alternative to prom parties with alcohol; School District of Webster, $1,000 to send food backpacks home with students each week; Interfaith

Caregivers of Burnett County, $1,000 to help seniors and families in need, especially with funding for home heating. Other recipients include Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin, $1,000 to purchase digital tablets and offer computer training for older adults; Burnett County Tourism Coalition, $850 to support marketing efforts that grow tourism in Burnett County; Siren Girls Basketball, $250 to purchase t-shirts for athletes in grades 2-12; and Siren Youth Basketball, $500 to purchase new basketballs. Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount.

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Father Mike Tupa (center) of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, presents Ruby’s Pantry Foodshelf with a generous donation of $2,000 from an anonymous donor. Also pictured (l-r) are volunteers Ron Harrison, Ruby’s Pantry employee Patti Hurd and Joe Schommer.

<ank You The family of John Geopfert Jr. would like to thank the Calvary Covenant Church, Pastor Scott, Swedberg-Tayler Funeral Home and all who helped us through this difﬁcult time.

<e Family of John Goepfert [. It’s a new generation at The Royal Oaks NW Wisconsin Regional Tourism Specialist Julie Fox (right) meets Siren Chamber member Melissa Mogen. Photo: H. Rice

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Michele Briggs Michele Ann Briggs, 50, of Frederic, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held at Rowe Funeral Home at 101 Cedar St. W, Frederic, WI on Saturday, J January 28, 2017. Visitation will b begin at 10 a.m., followed by a sservice at 11 a.m. After the service, a luncheon w will begin at 1 p.m. at Crex Conv ventions at 429 East State Road 770 in Grantsburg. Michele was born on June 7, 11966 to Hartley and Maureen ((Giwoyna) Pennison in St. Paul. S She moved to Forest Lake at a age six. In 1979 they moved to G Grantsburg, where she graduated from high school in 1984. She attended University of Wisconsin-River Falls for one year before starting with Nye Dentistry Labs of Dresser, where she spent the next 26 years working as a technician. On September 23, 1995 she married the love of her life, William A. Briggs. Michele made a life of loving her husband, dogs, family, friends and the outdoors. Her true devotion was to her husband, Bill. She made it her mission in life to help Bill in their journey with A.L.S. She was his constant support, advocate, cheerleader, translator, friend and true life partner through diagnosis, countless doctor appointments, tests, hospital stays, benefits and support groups. Her commitment to him was unwavering in their 21 years of marriage and the years before. Michele helped Bill plan many A.L.S. walk-a-thons in Chippewa Falls that helped raise money for others battling A.L.S. She was also a big supporter of her nieces and nephews. She always made them feel special, from having sleepovers to snowmobiling with them and attending all the sporting events she could, including dance and hockey. She made sure they all knew how proud she was of them. Michele also loved the outdoors. At their home in the country, she enjoyed watching the birds, deer, bear and all the other critters that would come into the yard. She loved to go on walks, collect agates and spend many hours deer hunting over the years. Michele is survived by her husband, Bill; mother, Maureen Pennison; brother, Steven (Theresa) Pennison; sister, Sharon Pennison-Gabele; dog, BO; many numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Hartley Pennison and dear pets Sassy and Stormy. Friends may leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic.

Avery Ethel Doornink Avery Ethel Doornink, 90, of Frederic, passed away January 19, 2017 at Traditions of Frederic. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24 at Rush River Lutheran Church of River Falls, with buria al at Baldwin Cemetery in Baldw win. Avery was born August 17, 11926 to Harvey and Ellen Stark iin Spring Valley, Wis. She was rraised in Martel, Wis., and atttended Spring Valley School. As a kid, she would visit the Ericksson farm with her siblings and ffriends. After high school, she m moved to St. Paul, Minn. and w worked as a secretary for an inssurance agency. It was on one of those trips back home when she met George Doornink. On March 11, 1949, she and George were united in marriage. They returned to St. Paul, where they made their home. Avery continued to work until her daughter was born. Shortly afterward, they moved to Beldenville, Wis., where they raised their children. Later they moved to south Minneapolis, when George started working at Northwest Airlines. Avery worked at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital until she retired 12 years later. After retirement, she moved back to Martel to live with her mother on the home place. Avery loved playing games and cards. She spent many hours doing needlepoint. She loved road trips, traveling and visiting with people. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Diane (Jerome) Lehmberg, Darryl (Elna) Doornink; six grandchildren: Renna (Steve) Ellis, Rita (Andrew) Wheeler, Renee’ Donat, Kari (Christopher) Green, Scott (Natalie) Doornink and Chad (Jennifer) Doornink; 11 great-grandchildren: Chase and Noelle Doornink, Payton and Parker Jo Doornink, Carter Johnson, Ca-

den Green, Madelyn Donat, Jordan and Jaden Fuda, Lucus and Logan Wheeler; other relatives and friends. Avery was preceded in death by her husband, George; her brother, Harlan (Marjorie) Stark; and her sister, Audrey (LaVerne) Gerholz; brother-in-law, Walter (Sue) Doornink; sisters-in-law: Alice (Bernard) Donkersgoed, Hannah (Henry) Landaal, Henriette (Dave) Coppers and Celia (George) Kanis. The family requests donations to be made in Avery’s name to the Dementia/Alzheimer’s fund. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

Marilyn Doriott Marilyn Marie Doriott, 80, of Webster passed away, Saturday, January 21, 2017. The memorial service honoring Marilyn’s life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. A full obituary to follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Dale Dresel GRANTSBURG — Dale C. Dresel, 86, of Grantsburg, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Chippewa Manor Nursing Home. The funeral service will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 228, at Trinity United Methodist C Church at 201 W. Central St. in C Chippewa Falls, with visitattion beginning at 10 a.m. at the c church. The Rev. Robert Hoeksttra will officiate. Interment will b be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at F Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippew wa Falls. Dale was born Dec. 19, 1930, to A Alfred and Ethel (Clark) Dresel iin Chippewa Falls. After high school, Dale married Janice L. Gebhard in October of 1949. Dale went into the excavating business with his father. They formed A.E. Dresel & Son Construction Co., which later became Dresel Construction Co. Ltd. Dale was a founder and president of the Wisconsin Land Improvement Contractors Association, and the president of the Transportation Development Association. He was a member of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association and the Wisconsin Earth-movers Association. He received two Excellence in Grading Awards from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Rice Lake and Boyceville airports. Dale served as a trustee on the Grantsburg Village Board from 1999-2005 and again from 2013-2015. From 2012 until the time of his death, he served as a supervisor on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors. Dale was a long-time member of the Masons-Lodge #176, the Zor Shrine in Chippewa Falls. Dale is survived by his children, David S. (Linda) of Chippewa Falls, Kathryn (David) Spurgeon of River Falls, and Steven; former wife, Janice of Chippewa Falls; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Hasmuk; a son, Greg, in infancy; and his dog, Buddy. The family would like to thank the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home for all their kind and compassionate care to Dale. The family prefers memorials to the Shriners Hospital for Children at 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55414. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.

John Goepfert, Jr. John Goepfert Jr., 78, of Grantsburg, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. A celebration of life was held Saturday, January 21 at Calvary Evangelical Covenant Church of Alpha, with Pastor Scott Sagle officiating. Full military honors were rendered after the service. John was born May 22, 1938, in Grantsburg, to Erma (Williamson) and John Goepfert, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Reva; daughter, Lori (Michael) Firchow; son, John (Sara Handy) Goepfert; five grandchildren: Shawn, Paige, Marissa, Chantel and Colton; four great-grandchildren: Michael, Mya, Blake and Zoey; three brothers: Gerald (Paula), David and Dennis (Kathy) Goepfert; three sisters: Leeann (Roger) Rehbein, Erma Jean (Jeannie) Goepfert and Sandra (Jeff) Erickson; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

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Gerald (Jerry) Leland Johnson, 79, of Grantsburg passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg after battling Parkinson’s disease. Memorial services were held M Monday, Jan. 23 at Bethany L Lutheran Church of Branstad, w with Rev. Jay Ticknor officiatiing. Gerald was born April 3, 1937 tto Oscar and Gertrude Johnsson in Grantsburg. He grew u up in Clam Falls and attended M Maple Valley School, graduatiing in 1955 from Frederic High S School. He worked in constructtion after graduation for a few years before returning to the Grantsburg area. On February 13, 1965 he married Elsie Christenson and together they raised their daughter, Pam. He worked at McNally Industries for more than 40 years, retiring in 1999. In addition to his job at McNally’s, Jerry kept busy farming and maintaining farm equipment and his treasured tractors. He also loved snowmobiling. He spent the winters riding and maintaining the snowmobile trails, and taught the Snowmobile Safety Course to area youth for 25 years. He was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and was proud to be a member of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus, singing bass. He had a goal of being a member for 50 years, and in November, 2015, the Barbershop Harmony Society honored him with his 50year certificate and pin. Gerald was a charter member of the Grantsburg Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian services. He also was an active member of Grantsburg Bethany Lutheran Church and the church choir. He served several years on the Anderson Town Board, worked for the Grantsburg Schools as a grounds keeper, enjoyed golfing on the men’s league, fishing, camping and traveling in their motor home. Gerald is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Elsie; daughter, Pam (Keith) Gaspar of Crystal, Minn.; grandson, Travis Gaspar; sister, Alma Karels; brother, Lynn; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Gertrude Johnson, and his baby brother, Leland. You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic.

Victor Shepherd

Victor Shepherd, 85, of Webster, formerly of Minneapolis, died suddenly at his home on January, 20, 2017. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, January 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, with F Father Michael J. Tupa presidiing. A fellowship luncheon folllowed the service. Pallbearers were Adam Sheph herd, Kyle Shepherd, Sean O Obregon and Jordan Shepherd. Victor was born on September 11, 1931 in Stillwater, the younge est of six children of Fredonia ((Mero) and Roy Shepherd. He a attended the Minneapolis Vocattional High School. Victor served in the U.S. Navy, enlisting on May 21, 1951. He was primarily assigned to Naval Parachute Unit at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station in El Centro, Calif., and was honorably discharged on May 20, 1955. On November 13, 1954, Victor was united in marriage to Marie Anne Gardner. He was employed as a sheet metal fabricator for many years. He owned the Oak Haven Resort in Bemidji, Minn. from 1989-2000 and retired to Webster in 2000. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marie Shepherd; five children: Edward, Patrick, Rochelle, Thomas and Annette; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Victor is preceded in death by his parents; siblings; mother in law; son-in-law; and sister-in-law. Memorials to the family are greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

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IIncidents id • Jan. 16, Beve Henry, 78, Spooner, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and inattentive driving. • Jan. 17, Stephanie Larson, 41, Siren, was arrested for domestic-related disorderly conduct. • Jan. 21, Kevin Green, 34, New Richmond, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and possession of THC. • Jan. 21, Chantel Saddler, 18, Eau Claire, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, operating after suspension, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jan. 22 Matthew Stuart, 35, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Criminal Obstructing an Officer • Riley W. Zimmermann, 21, Webster, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50. • Chad P. LaPointe, 30, Webster, pleaded no contest, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $443.

Felony Bail Jumping • James E. Lightfeather, 38, Webster, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 12 months in jail and was fined $518.

Drive a Vehicle Without Consent • Jesse D. Anderson, 38, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to six months in jail and was fined $1,289.64.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Incidents • Jan. 22, Christian X. Weeks, 23, Webster, was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer.

Warrants issued week of Jan. 16: • Tammy M. Block, 40; Stephen M. Bochniak, 26; Angie M. Cerritos, 48; Diego Garza, 43; Brandon L. Jones, 37; Nichole C. Hays, 32; Kyle A. Matrious, 19; Guy R.

Mosher, 51; Shelby S. O’Brien, 21; Jeremy D. Thayer. • Jan. 19, a two year old child was found, about a mile from home, on Highway 70 near Russell St. A concerned citizen brought the child to the police department. The parent was referred to social services. • Jan. 20, Allen Butler, 52, Siren, was arrested for theft for stealing cash from St. Croix Grille-Dreamers and both felony and misdemeanor bail jumping. • Jan. 20, police plan to issue a citation to a motorist who passed a school bus while the bus’s stop-arm was extended and red lights were flashing.

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• Jan. 20, Georgiana Carson, 33, Shell Lake, was arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. • Jan. 21, Alison Owens, 22, Cushing, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Reports from police and sheriff agencies are simply arrest reports. At press time, no charges have been ﬁled.

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Jordan ‘George’ Simon Jordan “George” H. Simon, 86, of Grantsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residence. The visitation for George will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral H Home in Grantsburg. The funeral service will b be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, J January 27, 2017 at the Swedb berg-Taylor Funeral Home in G Grantsburg, with Pastor Brian P Pardun officiating. Visitation w will be one hour before the serv vice at the church. Interment w will be held at Freya Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jolly Simon, J Joe Simon, Loren Simon, Trevo or Simon, Ricky VanderVelden and Douglas Simon. Honorary Pallbearers are Frank Simon, Lonnie Simon, Orlando Simon, Bob Rantala and the “Country Cafe Coffee Club Gentlemen.” George was born August 9, 1930 to Elizabeth (Raddohl) and James Simon in Staples, Minn. He attended Freya School. After school, George helped tend to the family farm in West Marshland Township. On July 5, 1955 George was united in marriage to Margaret Spaulding in Cambridge, Minn. Together, they raised their 13 children on the family farm just outside of Grantsburg. George owned and operated his own logging company, Geo. Simon Forest Products, and was also em-

ployed for many years by Penta Wood Products. George took great pride in gardening. He was well known for selling blueberries and fresh garden vegetables to Grantsburg area businesses and residents. He enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. He especially liked bird, squirrel and deer watching and frequently made trips to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Preserve. George loved family cookouts and greatly enjoyed the time spent with his family. He will always be remembered as a good friend and husband, devoted father and loving grandfather. George is survived by his children: Timothy, Andrew (Dolly), Joseph (Lisa), Terri (Sam), Valerie (Jim), Lorenzo (Sheila), Kennedy (Maria), Orval, Peggy (Jim), Shelly (Jason) and Jolly (Amber); grandchildren: Candie, Mandie, Angelic, Alesha, Audra, Larissa, Nikki, Brandon, Ricky, Dillon, Trevor, Sidney, Jaydon, Amber, Katie, Nicole, Janet, Amie, Cindie, Trisha, Douglas, Jeremy, Justin, Corey, Mathew, Ashley, Steven and Jennifer; many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Berdella; three brothers: Frank, Lonnie and Orlando; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding George in death were his parents; lifelong companion, Margaret Simon; sons, Jordan Simon and Ernie Simon; sisters and brothers. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Lisa Kledhans and Timothy Kledhans Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-99 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 22, 2016 in the amount of $68,353.14 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10%

down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lots 29, 30, 31 and 32, Hawk’s Nest Addition to Voyager Village, Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28655 Hawks Nest Dr Webster, WI 54893 DATED: December 29, 2016 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (January 25, Feb. 1, 8)

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Robin Camille Day, 62, of Frederic passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. A memorial service honoring Robin’s life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. A full obituary to follow. The family has requested flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions are greatly appreciated and may be sent to the family via the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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Blizzard men edged by Spooner BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

CUMBERLAND —The Burnett Blizzard boys hockey squad traveled to Cumberland to face the Northwest Icemen. They lost the event by a close 5-4 score. The Icemen scored first at the 2:29 mark, but then the Blizzard got right back at them by putting two goals past Icemen goaltender Scott Lindenberger. Bryce Roufs got the first one at 12:50 with an assist to Austin Bowman, and two minutes later

Bowman scored an unassisted one at 14:46. Both goals were at full strength. The period ended with the Blizzard up 2 goals to 1. The Icemen got two goals in the second period, holding the Blizzard to none. Both were unassisted goals and the teams were at full strength. The Blizzard’s Austin Aleshire knotted the game at three just 1:12 into the third period. It was an unassisted goal. Spooner went ahead two minutes later, and then Roufs scored again

for the Blizzard. This time it was a short handed goal at the 6:07 mark. Just as regulation time was coming to an end, the Icemen broke the 4-4 tie to win the game. Blizzard goalie Mackenna Johnson stopped 43 of 48 shots. The Blizzard put 27 shots on the Icemen’s Lindenberger. After going to Amery on Tuesday, the Blizzard travel to New Richmond on Thursday. They will host RAM (Regis/Altoona/McDonell) on February 2 at Siren. Game time is 7 p.m.

Spartans blank Blizzard boys BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN—“We hung in there for two periods. We played with them toe to toe. They are a very skilled team,” said Burnett Blizzard boys hockey Coach Chris Johnson, after the 5-0 loss to Somerset last Tuesday. The game was scoreless until the 11:25 mark when Somerset scored on an even strength goal. There was no additional scoring and the period ended with the Spartans up 1-0. Somerset put the puck in the back of the net at the 2:10 mark of period two to make the score 2-0. The Blizzard put six shots on Somerset goaltender Adam Larson, but none found their way past him. The barn door opened in period three as the Spartans put in three goals on 16 shots. “We got tired in the third as it always creeps up on us. We have 14 players and Somerset has 20 or more on the bench. We tried a trap system to slow their game down a bit, but it’s hard to do that against a team like Somerset as they are so wide open and they move the puck so well.” Blizzard goalie Mackenna Johnson turned away 37 of 42 shots for

GRANTSBURG—The New Richmond Tiger hockey team was very strong against the Burnett Blizzard boys, handing the Blizzard a 13-1 defeat on Saturday. The only goal the Blizzard scored was in the first period, trailing 1-0.

RICE LAKE—“We went into this meet with some changes; we upgraded routines and spent a great amount of time on sticking jumps, landings and beam routines,” said Coach Kathy Lund of the Grantsburg-Luck-Unity gymnastics team. “Our first event was the balance beam, and although we could not repeat the five sticks from last meet, we did have a three stick routine from Erica Simmons, Morgan Pfaff and Kaylee Hol. “Morgan scored an 8.55 placing ninth and Kaylee placed eighth with an 8.7. “On the floor exercise, we had some rough moments and a few falls that we were not expecting, but we made an improvement on our landings. “We were very solid on the vault, scoring a team season high of 34.40, with everyone scoring in the 8s. Kaylee Hol scored an 8.85 placing fifth, followed by Gracie Gerber with an 8.7 placing sixth and Morgan Pfaff placed ninth with an 8.65. “On the uneven bars, we had some more unexpected falls, but overall, we finished strong with Kate Weiss scoring a season high 7.875 and Morgan Pfaff scored a personal best with an 8.375 placing in sixth. Kaylee Hol upgraded her routine and placed second with an 8.7. “In the All-Around, Morgan Pfaff placed eighth with a 33.925 and Kaylee Hol placed fourth with a 34.95. “This was a good mix of Division I and II schools and it was the DII schools that we will face at Sectionals that finished on top. The North Branch home meet has been rescheduled for Monday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. with March-in at 6:20 p.m.

Eveleth-Gilbert drops Lady Blizzard BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

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The Blizzard’s Andrew Ruiz (10) ﬁghts for the puck.

the game. Somerset’s Larson kept the Blizzard’s 18 shots from cross-

ing the goal line.

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Gymnasts third at Rice Lake Invitational

Austin Bowman, assisted by Bryce Roufs, found the back of the net at the 9:28 mark while both teams were at full strength. New Richmond scored twice more in the first period, three times more in the second and seven times in the third. Blizzard goalie Mackenna Johnson was busy minding the net as 67

shots were sent her way. The Blizzard were able to get 14 on the New Richmond goalie. The Blizzard, after playing at Amery on Tuesday, will be in New Richmond on Thursday and host RAM (Regis/Altoona/McDonell) on February 2 at Siren.

EVELETH, Minn.—The team of Eveleth-Gilbert defeated the Burnett Blizzard girls hockey team 8-2 last Thursday night. EG scored three times in period one and twice in period two and got a 5-0 advantage. The Blizzard got the first goal in the third period on a score by McKenzie Johnson with an assist to Mykayla Anderson. Eveleth-Gilbert put two more past the Blizzard goaltender before Jaden Denotter added one more to the Blizzard tally, assisted by McKenzie Johnson. EG tallied another goal before the contest ended. Blizzard goalie Emma Quimby stopped 53 of 61 shots on goal. The Blizzard put 20 shots on the EG goaltender. The team will have played host to Duluth Marshall on Tuesday and will travel to New Richmond on January 31 for a 7 p.m. game.

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SCF hands the Pirates ﬁrst conference loss BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates girls played host to the St. Croix Falls Saints on Tuesday, January 17 in a battle of the last West Lakeland Conference undefeated teams, with the Saints coming away with a 57-35 victory. The Pirates led the Saints for much of the first half, until the Saints’ outside shooting heated up and they took a 28-22 lead into the break. Cassidy Lee led the Pirates with 11 first half points. Katie Curtin made a couple of nice drives to the hoop for four points, and Jordyn McKenzie hit one from behind the arc for three points. Rhiana Pochman and Tymber King rounded out

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Katie Curtin drives past the SCF defenders for the score.

the scoring list with two each. The second half was not as good to the Pirates. The Saints started

the half with four three-pointers, and, just like that, the Pirates were down by 18 before anyone really knew what happened. It didn’t get better from there, with SCF connecting for 29 second half points while holding Grantsburg to just 13. Most importantly, they were able to hold the Pirates’ biggest scoring threat, Lee, completely scoreless in the half. Pochman and Cassidy Chenal both tallied four points for the half, with King and Olivia Ohnstad adding two each. Olivia Brock went one-for-two from the charity stripe to end the scoring. The loss bumps the Pirates to a second place spot in the conference standings, right behind the Saints as they head into the second half of the season.

Dragon ladies top Frederic BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN—“Tonight versus Frederic I thought we did okay,” Dragon Coach Ryan Karsten said after a 5035 win over the Frederic Vikings. “We played well in the first half and we were a little nervous. We made some changes in the second half and really put pressure on their guards and I thought we played well in the second half.” Siren trailed at halftime by a 2015 margin. Sarah Shaffer and Kayla Eideh each had four points. Abby Kosloski and Paeyton McKnight had three points apiece with Jade

Horstman adding a free throw. For the Vikings, Casey Thaemert led the way with six tallies. Jenny Hill added five. In the second half, “I thought Sarah Shaffer and Cassie Maslow’s defense in paint really helped us. Their rebounding and defense was key. Kayla Eideh, Jade Horstman, Abby Kosloski and Paeyton McKnight really did a great job with the pressure.” The Siren defense held the Frederic offense to just 15 points, while the Siren offense churned out 35 points. “Jade’s (Horstman) three threepointers really got us jump-started

in the second half offensively. We out scored them 35-15, and missed 19 free throws.” Sarah Shaffer led the Dragons with 14 points. Jade Horstman added 12. For Frederic, Casey Thaemert led the Vikings with 10 points. “We have now won three games in a row and things are starting to finally look up after starting 2-5. We are now 5-5 with two games left this week. Flambeau on Saturday will be a real test for us.” After hosting St. Croix Falls on Tuesday, the Dragons travel to Unity on Friday and host Northwood on Tuesday.

Pirates cage Eagles for conference win BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Pirates began the second half of the season’s conference play with a nice 52-38 win over the visiting Unity Eagles on Friday night. After a tough game against SCF on Tuesday, Cassidy Lee had a big night, scoring a game-high 26 points to lead her Pirates to victory. Nearly half of those came from three-point land as she connected for four of them on the night. The Pirates jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, taking a 24-15 lead at halftime. Lee led the charge with nine points, followed closely by Tymber King who made her presence known down low as she put up eight points. Olivia Brock battled hard

and boxed out in the low post position to put in two buckets, getting fouled once to complete a threepoint play for a total of five first half points. Rhiana Pochman was two-for-two at the charity stripe to finish the list. Lee hit three from behind the arc in the second half as she racked up 17 points. Pochman was next with four, while King and Jordyn McKenzie each tallied three. Freshman Olivia Ohnstad got into the scorebook with a free throw for one point. The win brings the Pirates’ conference record to 6-1 and a second place spot in the West Lakeland standings behind St. Croix Falls. Grantsburg will host Glenwood City on Thursday night for a 7:15 p.m. game.

FREDERIC—“The monkey is off our back,” said Webster Tiger girls Coach Mat Wood following an exciting 46-42 win over the Frederic Vikings on Friday night. “It was a completely different team out here tonight than last night at Unity. The kids were excited and ready to go,” he said. Webster worked their way to a 24-19 halftime lead. Allison Mulroy

had three three-point shots, two of which were back to back. Mahi Mosher also had nine points by halftime, getting four points on two field goals and five via free throws. Shelbi Root had eight points to lead the Vikings in the first frame. Mosher continued her good play in the second half, scoring nine more times for a game high 18 points. Mulroy added six more to her tally as she finished the game with 15. Casey Thaemert was high scorer

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BALSAM LAKE—The young Webster Tigers took it on the chin at Unity on Thursday night, losing by a 55-35 margin. “Their press threw us out of rhythm,” said Coach Mat Wood. “The girls are not yet acquainted with their roles. This made for too many turnovers.” The Tigers were still in the game at the 9:43 mark of the first half, trailing by only seven, 14-7. The Eagles then had just finished a 10-0 run. After the time out, Unity then ran off 11 more unanswered points before Grace McCool made one of two free throws to give a brief reprieve. Unity went on to take a 36-15 halftime advantage. If the second half were the only record kept, Webster would have been right in the game, as Unity put in 20 tallies to the Tigers’ 19. But the damage was done in that first half and the lead became insurmountable for the Tigers. Julia Gavin led the Tigers with 14 points, with Mahi Mosher adding nine.

GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE Jan. 25-31 Boys Basketball Thu. Jan. 26 St. Croix Falls at Webster, 7:15 pm Fri. Jan. 27 Siren at Unity, 7:15 pm Webster at Luck, 7:15 pm Amery at Grantsburg, 7:15 pm Sat. Jan. 28 Grantsburg at Glenwood City, 7:15 pm Mon. Jan. 30 Luck at Siren, 7:15 pm Tue. Jan. 31 Frederic at Grantsburg, 5:45 pm Webster at Birchwood, 7:15 pm

Girls Basketball Thu. Jan. 26 St. Croix Falls at Webster, 5:45 pm Glenwood City at Grantsburg, 7:15 pm Fri. Jan. 27 Siren at Unity, 5:45 pm Webster at Luck, 5:45 pm Mon. Jan. 30 Luck at Siren, 5:45 pm Webster at Spooner, 7:15 pm Tue. Jan. 31 Webster at Birchwood, 5:45 pm Frederic at Grantsburg, 7:15 pm Northwood at Siren, 7:15 pm GOOB COY| SENTINEL

Tymber King (52) puts up a shot over Unity’s Alexus Houman.

Monkey is gone; Tigers beat Frederic BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

‘Still growing’ Tigers lose to Eagles

for Frederic with 15. “Our sophomore point guard is maturing right before our eyes,” said Coach Wood. “We are also taking care of the ball. We’re getting some shots and things are beginning to fall into place. “We’re going to celebrate this win tonight. The kids really enjoyed it and we’re looking forward to Grantsburg next week. We remember they gave us a good shellacking last time, so we’re going to be ready.”

Boys Hockey Thu. Jan. 26 Blizzard at New Richmond, 7 pm

Girls Hockey Fri. Jan. 27 Baraboo vs Blizzard at Cumberland, 8 pm Tue. Jan. 31 Blizzard at New Richmond, 5 pm

Wrestling Thu. Jan. 26 Turtle Lake/Clayton at LFGS (Luck), 7 pm

Gymnastics Mon. Jan. 30 North Branch (MN) at GLU, 6:30 pm

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Dragons back on winning track BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN—The Siren Dragons boys basketball team got back on the winning track with a 58-43 win over the Northwood Evergreens last Tuesday night. Kaanan Christianson and Colton denHoed had the hot hands for the Dragons in the first half, scoring nine and eight points respectively. Xander Pinero added six with Tanner Lee putting in three, Nathan Kosloski, two, and Riley Churchill, one. Three Evergreens accounted for all the Northwood points with Ryan Volz and Hunter Phillps tallying eight apiece. The Dragons led 28-23 at the intermission. Riley Churchill came up big in the second half, scoring 10 points. denHoed contributed seven more with Kosloski adding six to lead the Dragons. Six different Evergreens accounted for the scoring for Northwood with Volz having eight. Game totals show that Colton denHoed led the Dragons with 14. Kaanan Christianson and Riley Churchill tallied 11 apiece with Xander Pinero adding nine, Nathan Kosloski, eight, and Tanner Lee, five. Ryan Volz was high man for Northwood with 16. After hosting St. Croix Falls on Tuesday, the Dragons travel to Unity on Friday and host Luck on Monday. All games are at 7:15 pm.

Vikings ‘made more plays,’ beat Tigers BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

FREDERIC—“They made some plays and we didn’t,” reflected Coach Rob Scherer following Frederic’s 63-43 win over the Webster Tigers on Friday night. “We played against a well-coached team,” said Tigers Coach Scherer. “They knocked down some good shots. They made plays and we didn’t.” It was a closely played first half. At the 11:09 mark, the teams were tied at 11. Frederic went on a 7-4 run and Webster called a time out to discuss strategy. A few minutes later, the gap was still at seven, 24-17 with 4:09 left in the half. Then the Tigers went on a run of their own, 8-1, to knot the score at 25 and end the first half. Jack Washburn had the hot hand for the Tigers with 15 points. Trevor Gustafson had eight. For Frederic, Mason Gustafson led the way with nine. The Tigers started the second half with a 7-2 run, but “their defense was tough,” said the coach. “We opened up in the second half, and then they changed their defense.” Frederic scored 16 in a row to take a commanding lead which they never lost. The icing on the cake went to a Frederic reserve who scored a three-pointer at the final buzzer. For the Tigers, Jack Washburn had 20 points and Trevor Gustafson added 14. Brad Sigfrids and Coleton Peterson each tallied three. Nathan Stadler had two points and Caleb Pardun one. High scorer for the Vikings was Jonah Tinman with 19. After hosting Grantsburg on Tuesday, the Tigers host St. Croix Falls on Thursday, travel to Luck on Friday and go to Birchwood next Tuesday.

Pirates rally late to steal win from Saints BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirate boys basketball team was able to recover from an extremely slow offensive start on Tuesday, January 17, and steal a come-from-behind 40-37 win over the visiting St. Croix Falls Saints. “We came into the game shorthanded yet again, but we managed to settle in pretty well on the defensive end,” Pirates Coach Nick Hallberg said. “Offensively, I felt we got the looks we wanted in the first half, but just didn’t connect. “We made some big plays down the stretch to come out on top.” The Pirates were without one of their starting ball handlers, Austin Wedin, who was sick. They did have their lone senior Austin Olson back in action, though after missing several recent games due to illness. As the coach said, the Pirates got plenty of good looks at the basket during the first half, but the ball would not drop — for anyone. They scored only 11 points in the first half. Typically, the fast-paced Pirates would put that many up in just the first few minutes of a game. Leo Chenal, Luke Anderson, John Chenal and Joey Duncan had two points each, and Joseph Ohnstad hit one three-pointer. The Saints doubled up the Pirates, scoring 22 in the first half to head into the locker room with the lead. The Pirates battled the entire second half and clawed their way back into the game, finally taking their first lead of the game with 1:52 left on a three-point shot by Ohnstad, to go up 37-35. SCF was unable to score on their next attack and Grantsburg got

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John Chenal goes up for an easy bucket in the Pirates’ win over SCF on Tuesday.

the ball back. Ohnstad was fouled, and made one of two to put the Pirates up 38-35. The Saints weren’t done yet. With 33 seconds left on the clock, SCF’s Alex Johnson was fouled while shooting a three-pointer. He went to the line and made two of three shots from the charity stripe to pull within one. The Pirates took over on offense and fed it to their big man, John Chenal, who was fouled and head-

ed to the free throw line, where he made both shots, making it a 40-37 game with just 27 seconds to go. That is where the scoring ended, with the Pirates handing the Saints their first conference loss of the season. John Chenal scored 20 points to lead Grantsburg’s second half rally and ended the night with a game high 22 points.

Pirates fall to Eagles BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirate boys basketball team turned the ball over an uncharacteristic 28 times on Friday night in a 53-43 conference loss to the Unity Eagles. Those turnovers, along with another night of poor shooting, not only cost the Pirates the game, but also their spot in the conference standings. They now have two conference losses and sit behind both Unity and Luck, who each have just one loss. As the teams now begin the season’s second half of conference play, the West Lakeland title is up for grabs – the top four teams are evenly matched.

In this game, the Pirates struggled to get outside shots to fall as they went three of 21 from the perimeter for the night. They had to count on their big man down low to get points on the board. John Chenal had 12 firsthalf points on his way to a gamehigh 30 points. Leo Chenal got into early foul trouble and had to sit for some time, but tallied five points firsthalf points. He was three-for-three from the foul line to go along with a bucket. Tyrell Brande drove the lane for a bucket, and Luke Anderson was two-for-two from the charity stripe. The Pirates found themselves down 27-21 at the break. The scoring improved in the second half as the Pirates put up

32 points. But the Eagles had 36 points, with several of those coming from Pirate passes they picked off and took down for the score. John Chenal continued his work in the lane putting up 18 points this half. Joseph Ohnstad hit two from behind the arc for six points. Anderson hit a long ball as well for three points, with Brande and Austin Wedin adding two points each. Austin Olson was one-for-four from the foul line to end the scoring for the Pirates. The Pirates will host Amery on Friday night in a make-up game. Tip-off is 7:15 p.m. They will then head to Glenwood City on Saturday for a match-up with the Hilltoppers.

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Eagles keep Tigers at bay BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

BALSAM LAKE—The Unity Eagles controlled the ball and the game, setting their own pace and defeated the Webster Tigers 56-42 last Thursday evening. “It was a tough loss,” lamented Coach Rob Scherer. “It wasn’t one of our best nights tonight. We turned the ball over way too much. The enthusiasm hasn’t been there the last couple weeks.” The Eagles had a commanding 32-17 advantage at halftime as Logan Hen-

drickson put in 10 points for Unity. Jack Washburn tallied six for the Tigers with Brad Sigfrids adding four, Coleton Peterson, three, and Caleb Pardun and Trevor Gustafson, two apiece. “We had a nice run the beginning of the second half, but with a team like Unity, they soon would calm down,” commented the coach. The Tigers began that second session with a 6-0 run which cut the lead to nine. Zach Wagner assumed the scoring role in the second half for the Eagles, putting in 11 points, even though the Tigers out-

scored the Eagles by one, 25-24. Washburn put in 10 points and Gustafson eight for Webster in the second half. Sigfrids had three, with Joey Formanek and Coleton Peterson adding two apiece. Washburn finished the game with 16 points with Trevor Gustafson right behind with 10. Brad Sigfrids chipped in with seven. “It’s a process,” concluded Coach Scherer. “We have a game tomorrow so we can’t dwell on this one too long. It just wasn’t our night.”

Delia Labatt

ST. PAUL, MN—Delia Labatt, Grantsburg, began her college career in style, becoming the fourth-fastest indoor 200-meter dash performer in school history as the Bethel Royals opened their 2017 season at Macalester’s Kilt Classic Friday night. Labatt’s time of :26.32 placed her second overall, ranks third in the MIAC and was one of a number of strong performances for the Bethel contingent. Mara Balzer, Labatt, Annika Halverson and Nicole Balzer crossed the line in 4:16.20 to win the women’s 4x400-meter relay. That time puts them third on the conference performance list.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

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SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball

North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Unity 5-1 8-4 Luck 4-1 8-3 Grantsburg 4-2 8-4 St. Croix Falls 2-2 7-3 Webster 1-4 5-6 Siren 0-5 4-7 Results Last Week Jan. 21 Siren at Flambeau Jan. 20 Unity 63, Grantsburg 53 Frederic 63, Webster 43 Jan. 19 Siren at LCO Luck 62, St. Croix Falls 49 Unity 56, Webster 42 Jan. 17 Grantsburg 40, St. Croix Falls Siren 58, Northwood 43

Unity 63, Grantsburg 53 Unity 2 3 FT F TP D. Stenberg 2 0 1-2 5 5 La. Hendrickson 0 0 1-2 3 1 Z. Wagner 3 1 5-8 2 14 C. Ince 0 0 3-4 2 3 N. Bradley 4 1 2-2 1 13 Lo. Hendrickson 8 0 1-3 3 17 H. Pederson 5 0 0-0 4 10 Totals 22 2 13-21 20 63

Grantsburg T. Brande L.Chenal L.Anderson A. Wedin J. Ohnstad A. Olson J. Chenal Totals

2 2 1 0 1 0 0 12 16

3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 3

FT F 0-0 3 3-3 5 2-2 2 0-0 0 0-0 3 1-4 4 6-10 1 12-19 18

TP 4 5 5 2 6 1 30 53

Score by halves Unity 27 36-63 Grantsburg 21 32-53 Grantsburg 40, St. Croix Falls 37 SCF 2 3 FT F Henk 5 1 1-2 0 A. Johnson 1 3 7-12 3 Kahl 0 0 0-1 4 Kushiol 0 0 0-0 2 Hoggatt 1 0 0-0 2 R. Hoggatt 1 0 1-2 0 Cooper 0 0 0-0 4 Totals 8 4 9-17 15

TP 14 18 0 0 2 2 0 37

Grantsburg T. Brande L. Chenal L. Anderson J. Ohnstad A. Olson J. Chenal J. Duncan Totals

TP 0 2 5 7 2 22 2 40

2 0 1 1 0 1 9 1 13

3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3

FT 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-2 0-2 4-7 0-0 5-13

F 2 3 4 2 1 4 0 16

Score by halves SCF 22 15-37 Grantsburg 11 29-40

Siren 58, Northwood 43 Northwood 2 3 FT F B. Henson 0 0 1-2 1 T. Budisolvich 1 1 0-0 2 D. Wallace 1 0 0-0 0 H. Phillps 3 1 1-2 4 B. Monnier 0 0 0-1 0 B. Daleiden 4 0 1-3 4 R.Volz 7 0 2-4 1 N. Blegan 0 0 0-0 1 Totals 16 2 5-12 13

TP 1 5 2 10 0 9 16 0 43

Siren 2 X. Pinero 0 C. denHoed 4 K. Christianson 1 T. Lee 2 S. Pruitt 0 R. Churchill 2 N. Kosloski 1 M. Lundquist 0 Totals 10

TP 9 14 11 5 0 11 8 0 58

3 3 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 8

FT 0-0 3-4 0-0 1-2 0-0 4-6 6-6 0-0 14-18

F 1 4 0 1 1 2 3 1 13

Score by halves Northwood 23 20-43 Siren 28 30-58

Frederic 63, Webster 43 Webster 2 3 FT F C. Pardun 0 0 1-2 2 J. Formanek 3 2 2-2 2 J. Washburn 8 0 4-6 2 B. Sigfrids 0 0 3-4 1 C. Peterson 0 1 00 4 N. Stadler 1 0 0-0 2 T. Wols 0 0 0-0 1 Totals 12 3 10-14 14 Unity 2 E. Schmidt 0 D. Steele 0 J. Tinman 8 B. Phernetton 0 L. Wittemeyer 3 M. Gustafson 4

3 1 0 0 0 0 0

FT 0-0 0-2 3-5 0-0 1-2 5-7

F 4 0 1 1 1 4

TP 1 11 20 3 3 2 0 43 TP 3 0 19 0 7 13

K. Olson M. Siebenthal C.Schott Totals

2 0 7 24

0 1 0 2

0-0 0-0 0-0 9-16

0 0 2 14

4 3 14 63

Score by halves Webster 25 18-43 Unity 25 38-63 Unity 56, Webster 42 Webster 2 3 FT C. Pardun 1 0 0-0 J. Formanek 1 0 0-2 T. Gustafson 5 0 0-1 J. Washburn 3 2 4-7 B. Sigfrids 3 0 1-5 C. Peterson 2 0 1-2 N. Stadler 0 0 0-0 Totals 15 2 6-17 Unity 2 D. Merrill 0 D. Stenberg 1 A. Donahue 2 La. Hendrickson 1 Z. Wagner 4 B. Juleen 0 N. Bradley 2 Lo. Hendrickson 6 D. Slanina 3 D. Ebensperger 0 H. Pedersen 2 Totals 21

3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

FT 1-2 1-2 1-3 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-11

F 2 0 4 1 2 2 1 12 F 0 1 2 1 2 0 3 2 3 1 1 16

TP 2 2 10 16 7 5 0 42 TP 1 3 5 2 17 2 4 12 6 0 4 56

Score by halves Webster 17 25-42 Unity 32 24-56

Girls Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 5-0 10-3 Grantsburg 6-1 8-3 Siren 3-2 6-6 Unity 2-4 6-6 Luck 2-4 5-7 Webster 1-4 2-8 Frederic 1-5 3-10 Results Last Week Jan. 23 Drummond 54, Frederic 42 Jan. 21 Flambeau 78, Siren 28 Solon Springs 43, Luck 42 Jan. 20 Grantsburg 52, Unity 38 Webster 46, Frederic 42 Jan. 19 St. Croix Falls 57, Luck 29 Siren 66, LCO 6 Jan. 17 Siren 50, Frederic 35 St. Croix Falls 57, Grantsburg 35 Luck 50, Birchwood 37

3 4 1 0 3 5 0 5 22 35

Siren 2 E. Emery 0 J. Horstman 0 P. McKnight 1 K. Eideh 2 B. Taylor 0 K. Sybers 0 K. Lightfeather 2 A. Kosloski 2 C. Maslow 0 S. Shaffer 4 Totals 11

F 2 2 3 0 1 1 0 2 2 4 17

3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5

FT 0-2 3-6 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-4 1-4 6-12 13-32

TP 10 0 3 6 2

TP 0 12 5 5 0 0 4 9 1 14 50

Score by halves Frederic 20 15-35 Siren 15 35-50 St. Croix Falls 52, Grantsburg 35 SCF 2 3 FT F TP A. McCurdy 4 0 0-0 2 8 A. Parks 1 4 0-0 3 14 K. Kopp 2 4 0-0 3 16 K. Petherbridge 2 0 0-0 2 4 A. Stoffel 5 0 1-2 3 11 S. Hoverman 2 0 0-0 4 4 Totals 16 8 1-2 17 57 Grantsburg C. Chenal C. Lee J. McKenzie O. Ohnstad R. Pochman O. Brock K. Curtin K. Glover T. King Totals

2 1 4 0 1 3 0 2 0 2 13

3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 2-2 3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-4 0-2 0-0 0-1 6-14

F 0 0 1 0 2 3 1 2 0 9

Grantsburg 52, Unity 38 Unity 2 3 FT F J. Grams 1 0 0-0 3 A. Houman 5 0 2-4 2 M. Nelson 2 0 1-1 3 M. Strange 0 0 0-0 1 B. Peterson 1 2 0-1 5 C. Vallesky 1 1 0-0 5 J. Lowe 3 0 0-2 2 Totals 13 3 3-8 21

TP 2 12 5 0 8 5 6 38

Grantsburg 2 C. Lee 6 J. McKenzie 0 O. Ohnstad 0 R. Pochman 2 O. Brock 1 K. Curtin 0 T. King 4 Totals 13

TP 29 2 1 6 3 0 11 52

3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

FT 5-8 2-5 1-2 2-5 1-2 0-1 3-6 14-29

F 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 14

Score by halves Unity 15 23-38 Grantsburg 24 28-52 Unity 55, Webster 35 Webster 2 3 FT A. Mulroy 0 0 0-0 M. Mosher 2 0 5-10 H. Hollis 0 0 0-0 T. Mosher 1 0 0-1 G. McCool 0 0 1-2 S. Phernetton 1 0 1-2 J. Gavin 7 0 0-1 S. Raschke 0 0 0-0 M. Mulroy 2 0 0-0 K. Lee 0 0 0-0 B. Mosher 1 0 0-0 Totals 14 0 7-16

F 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 10

TP 0 9 0 2 1 3 14 0 4 0 2 35

Unity 2 J. Grams 2 A. Houman 5 M. Nelson 3 M. Strange 2 B. Peterson 3 C. Vollesky 1 S.Volgren 1 S. Nelson 0 S. Stryker 0 J. Lowe 1 A. Lowe 0 Totals 18

F 1 1 1 3 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 13

TP 4 10 6 4 16 11 2 0 0 2 0 55

3 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 6

FT 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-2 1-10

Score by halves Webster 15 20-35 Unity 36 19-55

Siren 50, Frederic 35 Frederic 2 3 FT C. Thaemert 4 0 2-3 E. Lahti 0 0 0-0 H. Ennis 1 0 1-4 H. Schmidt 2 0 2-2 S. Domagala 0 0 2-3 K. Miller-Robertson 2 0 0-0 A. McLeod 0 0 0-0 J. Hill 1 1 0-0 S. Root 2 0 1-2 Totals 12 1 8-14

F 3 2 0 5 5

Score by halves SCF 28 29-57 Grantsburg 22 13-35

TP 4 11 3 2 6 1 4 0 4 35

Webster 46, Frederic 42 Webster 2 3 FT F M. Mosher 2 1 11-12 3 A. Mulroy 0 5 0-0 1 T. Mosher 1 0 3-6 4 S. Phernetton 1 0 1-2 2 J. Gavin 1 0 1-3 5 H. Hollis 1 0 0-0 0 S. Raschke 0 0 0-0 2 Totals 6 6 16-23 17 Frederic 2 3 FT C. Traemert 7 0 1-2 E. Lahti 0 0 0-0 H. Ennis 0 0 0-0 H. Schmidt 3 0 2-6 S. Domagala 0 0 1-2 K. Miller-Robertson 2 1 1-3 A. McLeod 1 0 0-0 S. Root 4 0 0-0 Totals 17 1 5-13

F 5 2 1 5 4

TP 18 15 5 3 3 2 0 46 TP 15 0 0 8 1

0 8 3 2 2 8 22 42

Score by halves Webster 24 22-46 Frederic 21 21-42

Boys Hockey Middle Border Conference Team Conf All New Richmond 6-0 9-5 Somerset 6-1 12-5 Bald/Woodville 5-2 15-2 Amery 1-5 3-12 Blizzard 1-6 3-14 RAM 0-5 3-8-1 (Note: RAM is Regis, Altoona and McDonell coop team) Results Last Week Jan. 21 New Richmond 13, Blizzard 1 Marshﬁeld 1, RAM 0 Jan. 20 Antigo4, Somerset 3 Jan. 19 Spooner (Northwest Icemen) 5, Blizzard 4 RAM 6, Black River Falls 3 Jan. 17 Somerset 5, Blizzard 0 Baldwin-Woodville 12, Amery 3

Blizzard 5, River Falls 4 Blizzard 2 0 2-4 Icemen 1 2 2-5 PERIOD 1: Icemen-Alex Timm (Brandon, Jenness), even strength,

2:29; Blizzard-Bryce Roufs (Austin Bowman), even strength, 12:50;, Blizzard-Bowman (unassisted), even strength, 14:56. PERIOD 2: Icemen-Michael Johnston (unassisted), even strength, 2:17; Icemen-Colton Avery (unassisted), even strength, 16:02. PERIOD 3: Blizzard-Austin Aleshire (unassisted), even strength, 1:12; Icemen-Timm (Jenness), even strength, 4:08; Blizzard-Roufs (unassisted), short handed, 6:07; Icemen-Timm (Logan Zebro), power play, 17:00. Penalties: Blizzard, 6 for 12 minutes; Icemen,3 for 6 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Mackenna Johnson, 43-48; Icemen-Scott Lindenberger 23-27.

Somerset 5, Blizzard 0 Somerset 1 1 3-5 Blizzard 0 0 0-0 PERIOD 1: Somerset-Eli Tuttle (Alex Lahde), even strength, 11:25. PERIOD 2: Somerset-Will Gauper (Jake Heyer, Austin Larson), even strength, 2:10. PERIOD 3: Somerset-Heyer (Lahde, Tuttle), even strength, 3:28; Somerset-Jack Peterson (Jack Lambert, Hunter Hartwick), even strength, 5:25; Somerset-Heyer (Lahde), even strength, 6:50. Penalties: Blizzard, 2 for 4 minutes; Somerset, 3 for 6 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Mackenna Johnson 37-42; Somerset-Adam Larson 18-18.

New Richmond 13, Blizzard 1 New Richmond 3 3 7-13 Blizzard 1 0 0-1 PERIOD 1: NR-Noah Towberman (unassisted), even strength, 4:39; Blizzard-Austin Bowman (Bryce Roufs), even strength, 9:28; NRBlake Kretovics (Nick Johnson), even strength, 12:32; NR-Kretovics (Johnson, Stuart Pearson), even strength, 15:34. PERIOD 2: NR-Pearson (Dylan Marty), even strength, 6:41; NR-Marty (Cole Thomas), even strength, 6:49; NR-Marty (Kretovics), power play, 16:35. PERIOD 3: NR-Pearson (Lubow, Thomas), even strength, 1:19; NR-Kretovics (Marty, Pearson), even strength, 8:06; NR-Thomas (Towberman, Brady Werner), even strength, 9:03; NR-Johnson (Marty, Ben Karno), even strength, 12:03; NR-Pearson (Gabe Bottolfson, Dane Swanda), even strength, 13:00; NR-Karno (unassisted), even strength, 14:13; NR-Werner (Thomas), even strength, 15:30. Penalties: Blizzard, 3 for 6 minutes; NR, 5 for 13 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Mackenna Johnson, 54-67; NR-Jake Erickson, 13-14.

Girls Hockey Team Blizzard

All 2-9-0

Results Last Week Jan. 19 Eveleth-Gilbert 8, Blizzard 2

6. Spencer 105.5 7. Northwestern (Maple) 98 8. Glenwood City 96 9. Cumberland 84 10. Cornell/Gillman/ Lake Holcombe 79.5 11. River Falls 66.5 12. Amery 63 13. Chetek/Weyerhauser/ Prairie Farm 60 14. Ladysmith 59.5 15. Pine City (MN) 59 16. Turtle Lake 38 17. Ogilvie (MN) 35 18. North Branch (MN) 30.5 19. Cameron 30 20. Flambeau 27 Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/ Siren 26 120, Hunter Sellent, 2-2, seventh place. 126, Landyn Johnson, 2-3, eighth place. 132, Merlin Hibbs, 2-3, eighth place. 145, Brad Lucas, 1-2, did not place. 195, Brock Phernetton, 0-2, did not place. 220, Matthew Louis, 1-2, seventh place. 285, Dominic Caroon, 0-2, did not place. JV180, Ben Berglund, 1-2, fourth place.

Gymnastics Rice Lake Invitational Results January 21 Team Scores:

1. River Falls 137.950 2. Menomonie 135.400 3. Grantsburg-Luck-Unity 133.850 4. Stevens Point 133.575 5. EC Memorial/North 132.475 6. Antigo 132.125 7. Rice Lake 29.150 8. Chippewa Falls 127.825 9. Rhinelander 94.375 10. Superior 43.950 VAULT: Kaylee Hol 8.85; Gracie Gerber 8.7; Morgan Pfaff 8.65; Kerissa Strohschein 8.2; Brittanie Blume 8.15. UNEVEN BARS: Hol 8.7; Pfaff 8.375; Gerber 7.9; Katie Weiss 7.875; Erica Simmons 6.625. BEAM: Hol 8.7; Pfaff 8.55; Simmons 8.05; Weiss 7.65; Gerber 7.575. FLOOR EXERCISE: Hol 8.7; Weiss 8.375; Pfaff 8.35; Gerber 8.225; Strohschein 7.45. ALL AROUND: Hol 34.95; Pfaff 33.925; Gerber 32.40.

Bowling Black & Orange Early Risers

10th Hole Gandy Dancer Saloon The Granary Black & Orange

16 11 7 6

4 9 13 14

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Gandy Dancer Saloon 777; 10th Hole 748; Black & Orange 734. 691. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Lorene Breingan/Claudia Peterson 180; Pam Dildine 178; Judy Olson/Joan Java-Hahr 162. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Gandy Dancer Saloon 2206; 10th Hole 2130; Black & Orange 2089. HIGH THREE GAMES: Claudia Peterson 496; Pam Dildine 492; Judy Olson 466. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Pam Dildine 157; Judy Olson 152; Claudia Peterson 149; Mary Reese 137; Joan Java-Hahr 130. SPLITS: Hazel Hahr, 9-10; Claudia Peterson, 3-10. TNT Ladies

Eveleth-Gilbert 8, Blizzard 2 Blizzard 0 0 2-2 Eveleth-Gilbert 3 2 3-8 PERIOD 1: EG-Brenna Cegler (unassisted), even strength, 2:41; EG-Cegler (Bekah Davidson, Kallie Olson), even strength, 6:24; EG-Brenna Cegler (unassisted), even strength, 9:49. PERIOD 2: EG-Jayda Torma (Olson, Cegler), even strength, 6:31; EG-Anneka Lundgren (Anna Seitz, Sophia Flatley), power play, 11:30. PERIOD 3: Blizzard-Mackenzie Johnson (Mykayla Anderson), even strength, 6:00; EG-Davidson (Cegler, Avrielle Schneider), even strength, 11:22; EG-Lundgren (Seitz, Flatley), even strength, 11:54; Blizzard-Jaden Denotter (Johnson), even strength, 15:47; EG-Autumn Gregorich (Flatley, Lundgren), even strength, 16:59. Penalties: Blizzard, 3 for 6 minutes; EG, 1 for 2 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Emma Quimby 53-61; EG-Sidney Hill 18-20.

Wrestling St. Croix Falls Tournament January 21 Team scores:

1. Hudson 2. Totino Grace (MN) 3. St. Croix Falls 4. Boyceville 5. Princeton (MN)

175 143 131.5 118.5 107

Larry’s LP Flower Power Northwoods Lumber Tillie’s Turtlettes

7 6 3 0

1 2 5 8

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Flower Power 935; Larry’s LP 850; Northwoods Lumber 849. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Jennifer Kern/Mary Reese 192; Becky Reynolds 187; Sue Eytcheson 181. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Flower Power 2673; Larry’s LP 2476; Northwoods Lumber 2454. HIGH THREE GAMES: Mary Reese 511; Jennifer Kern 510; Sue Eytcheson 483. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Jennifer Kern 155; Daphne Churchill 148; Sue Eytcheson 145; Cheryl Scallon 142. SPLITS: Vida Sears, 4-5 X two; Monica Johnson, 2-7; Sandy Buhil, 3-10, 2-7-8. Early Birds

Gandy Dancer Saloon Zia Louisa’s Black & Orange The Tap

14 13 7 6

6 7 13 14

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Zia Louisa’s 927; Gandy Dancer Saloon 880; The Tap 850. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Sally Casey 196; Judy Olson 179; Evie Engebretson 154. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Zia Louisa’s 2719; The Tap 2498; Gandy Dancer Saloon 2477. HIGH THREE GAMES: Sally Casey 536; Judy Olson 475; Lynn Toivola 428. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Sally Casey 152; Judy Olson 145; Claudia Peterson/Marcy Viebrock 143; Lynn Toivola/ Linda Strong 139; Mary Eiﬂer 136. SPLITS: Lorene Breingan, 3-9-10. Monday Night Men’s

Bruce’s Auto Larry’s LP Black and Orange Yellow River Saloon

5 5 5 1

3 3 3 7

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Larry’s LP 1026; Bruce’s Auto 1017; Black & Orange 1012. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Tony Wilson 258; Art Bliven 236; Curt Phelps 223. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Larry’s LP 2995; Bruce’s Auto 2973; Black & Orange 2924. HIGH THREE GAMES: Tony Wilson 651; Art Bliven 613; Curt Phelps 602. High Individual Averages: Tony Wilson 200; Neil Huppert 196; Curt Phelps/Dean Eytcheson/Josh Johnson 188; CJ 186; Mike Zajac 183. Tuesday Tippers

A&H Country Market The Shop The Cabaret West Point Lodge

67 65 65 55

59 61 61 71

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: The Cabaret 594; The Shop 544; The Shop 529. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Laura Main 159; Julie Thompson 157; Dawn Petersen/Cindy Hesik 154. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: The Cabaret 1584; The Shop 1529; A&H Country Market 1389. HIGH THREE GAMES: Dawn Petersen 415; Kari Budge 410; Cindy Hesik 403. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Dawn Petersen 147; Vivian Marx/Char Vanous 145; Cindy Hesik 138. Wednesday Night Men’s

Black & Orange Ed & the Lefties Northwoods Lumber Vacant

7 5 4 0

1 3 4 8

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Black & Orange 1157; Northwoods Lumber 1086; Ed & the Lefties 1042. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Neil Huppert 258; Josh Johnson 255; Roger Tollander 233. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Black & Orange 3239; Northwoods Lumber 3018; Ed & the Lefties 2988. HIGH THREE GAMES: Neil Huppert 620; Curt Phelps 612; Roger Tollander 598. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Fred Zajac 206; Neil Huppert 201; Curt Phelps 199; Mike Zajac 198; Monte Rinnman 189. Denny’s Downtown Lanes Tuesday Nite Ladies

Northwoods MCL Denny’s Divas Alley Cats Rod’s Broads Kelli’s Kitchen Hwy. 70 Storage

12 9 9 6 6 6

4 7 7 10 10 10

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Rod’s Broads 653; Kelli’s Kitchen 628; Northwoods MCL 602. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Patty Meyer 205; Barb Benson 187; Kim Koster 184. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Rod’s Broads 1811; Kelli’s Kitchen 1776; Hwy 70 Storage 1750. HIGH THREE GAMES: Patty Meyer 554; Kim Koster 516; Barb Benson 485. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Barb Benson 157; Amy Bertelsen 155; Connie McKenzie 154; Patty Meyer 146; Casey Schuur 142; Carol Soderbeck/Kim Koster 141; Michelle Morgan-Engstrand 138; Molley Byers 136. Wednesday Night Men’s

Radio Shack Darrell’s Hardware Farmer’s Insurance Erickson Auction Service Wood River Pharmacy Grantsburg Sanitary

8.5 8 7 7 2.5 2

5.5 6 7 7 11.5 12

HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Radio Shack 729; Darrell’s Hardware 690; Farmer’s Insurance 658. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Jason (Bubba) Johnson 232; Brian Erickson 215; Dave Thoreson 212. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Radio Shack 2106; Darrell’s Hardware 2009; Farmer’s Insurance 1831. HIGH THREE GAMES: Jason (Bubba) Johnson 593; Dave Thoreson 583; Randy Carey 575. HIGH INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES: Edward Bitler 192; Randy Carey 180; Dave Thoreson 175.

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Ginger is a 1Â˝-year-old orange and white striped kitty. This little girl is extremely friendly and wants nothing more than your undivided attention. If you stand near her condo or even pass by close enough, she will try to catch your attention by batting you with her paw. Ginger loves getting scratched and petted, but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too keen on being p picked up a and held. A lthough s bids for she y your attent tion, she is v very independent, t too. Ginger i adorable is b because she i an adult Ginger is cat in a small package. I get a kick out of her every time I visit the shelter. She lets everyone know sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them walk by without saying hello. Ginger is a spunky and playful feline. Percy is a one-year-old stray who came to our shelter recently. Although I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t met this fellow, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told that he is almost perfect. Percy is an equal opp or t u n it y cat who loves us humans, but also seems to be okay with other cats and dogs. Percy Percy is affectionate and loves any TLC he can get. His motor starts running as soon as there is contact between him and his visitor. He isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shy to new people or new surroundings. Unlike Ginger, Percy likes to be picked up and held. He is a good looking boy with grey tiger striping and green eyes. Percy gets an A+ grade from our volunteer, Kris. That alone should seal the deal!

G Grouse conceall th themselves l att night ight b by di diving i g iinto t d deep, soft ft snow and forming a snow roost. In the morning, they burst forth in a ďŹ&#x201A;urry of snow and feathers that leaves behind graceful wing marks. Photo by Emily Stone.

Grouse House BY EMILY STONE NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR AT THE CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Two perfect tracks paralleled a sinuous curve of the frozen Montreal River. Back at the ABR ski trails near Ironwood, Mich., I was enjoying a leisurely classic ski while my friends all zipped around the wider trails on their skate skis. The morning was perfect: blue skies, bright sun, and temperatures rising quickly out of the teens. Here and there, a few animal tracks stitched their way across the trail. They were coyote, maybe, or red fox. Then a bigger depression beside the trail caught my eye. Was that a sitzmark from a clumsy skier? Not quite. Like an upside down exclamation point, a yard-long, foot-wide wide trough ended at a small bridge of unbroken snow. Capping it off was a chicken-sized snow angel. Naturally, I slid to a halt and gingerly backed up in the tracks to get a better look. I also pulled out my phone and turned on the camera. (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather use a good camera, but I prefer to carry my phone!) This was the best example of a ruffed grouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow roost that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever seen! Grouse are exquisitely adapted to winter. They grow their own snowshoes in the form of fingernail-like projections on their sides of their toes. Extra feathers on their beak and legs provide insulation where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed. And, when their fluffy body feathers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, grouse use the snow like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cozy down comforter. Once there are 10 or more inches of snow on the ground, grouse will dive or burrow into the fluff and spend the night in an air-filled tunnel. Temperatures under the insulating snowpack often reach a pleasant 32 degrees F. No matter how cold it gets, the snow roost rarely drops below 20 degrees F. Research has shown that grouse donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to really speed up their me-

If you are interested in adopting Ginger, Percy, or another animal from our shelter, please visit our website at www. hsburnettcty.org or contact the shelter at (716) 866-4096. The Humane Society of Burnett County is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We do not receive financial assistance from the county. Donations of money or supplies are tax-deductible.

tabolism to keep warm until the temps dip below 25, so the snow roost provides them with significant energy savings. I could see the grouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleeping nook begin where the trough ended. Skiing forward and looking back into the tunnel, I spotted a pile of about a dozen macaroni-shaped scats in the shadows. Yes, I took a picture of the scats! They represent another purpose for the snow roost. In winter, grouse subsist on tree buds and catkins. Trembling aspen buds seems to be the most nutritiousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and grouse prefer themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but the buds and catkins of bigtooth aspen, birch, alder, willow, hazel and ironwood also provide sugar and protein. There are two main problems with eating tree buds, though. First, they take a lot of work to digest. To address this problem, grouse have a muscular gizzard with added grit that grinds up the woody material. From there, the softer materials enter the caeca. These two extra-long pouches contain specialized bacteria that can digest cellulose and absorb more nutrients before the food exits their digestive system. Waste from the caeca ends up as a dark, shapeless plop, while the woody materials become cylinders of molded sawdust like those I found in the roost. The second problem is that eating buds in the leafless treetops exposes you to the hungry eyes of predators. As many of you know, grouse meat is quite tasty. A grouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solution is to eat an entire day or nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of food in about 20 minutes. They store all that food in their cropâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an expandable sack at the base of their neckâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and then find a safe spot to digest their meal. A snow roost shields grouse from the piercing eyesight of hawks and owls, as well as the sharp noses of foxes, coyotes, bobcats and fishers. With only my lowly human senses and tendency to daydream, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure the snow roost would have completely concealed its resident from me. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d skied by earlier and been the one to flush out this grouse, I would have been completely astonished by the flying snow and flapping wings Snow roosts arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just an interesting tracking story to read in the snow, though. They are truly a necessity for these birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to survive the winter. Thin or crusty snowâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;unsuitable for roostsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;makes their brown feathers more visible than no snow at all. While the deep freeze of last week may have challenged our thickest mittens, it also provided perfect conditions for grouse to hide. The balmy temperatures of this week may feel pleasant on bare skin, but they are wrecking the snow for grouse and skiers alike. A 2008 study in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology found that about 17 percent of the variation in grouse populations is controlled by snow conditions of the previous winter. Deep, fluffy snow equals more grouse. Crusty snow results in a higher mortality rate. As I skied on (and on, and on... for a total of 50k of Birkie training in two days!) the tracks of weasels, hares, mice, wolves, deer and squirrels crisscrossed the groomed trails. Just like the grouse and the dozens of other skiers out on the trails, they have adapted to winter. If you know how to take advantage of it, good snow can be a real boost to your survival.

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Who pays ﬁrst: Medicare or other insurance? 1. When does current employee insurance pay primary? Medicare generally pays first for most people who have Medicare, but Medicare by law is the secondary payer in certain cases. Current employee insurance may pay primary to Medicare. Whether it will pay primary or not depends on how you are eligible for Medicare and how many people work at the company that provides the insurance. Insurance from your or your spouse’s current employment pays primary to Medicare if you: •Are eligible for Medicare because you are 65 or older and the company has 20 or more employees. •Are eligible for Medicare because you have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments for more than 24 months and the company has 100 or more employees. Note that if you have Medicare because you have received SSDI payments for more than 24 months, the insurance based on current employment can also be from your family member’s current work. This is an important difference, because if you are eligible for Medicare due to age, the current employment-based coverage can be only from your or your spouse’s current work. Insurance from current employment can be from a private company (such as a bank or small business), a union, or a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plan, which is a type of current employee coverage available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Insurance from current employment does not include COBRA or retiree coverage. 2. When do Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) pay primary? If you or your spouse are currently working for the federal government and are covered by FEHB, the rules are the same as those discussed in question one. FEHB always pay primary to Medicare because the federal government has more than 100 employees. If you are a federal employee and you become eligible for Medicare, you will have an opportunity to make desired changes to your benefits beginning 30 days before you become Medicare-eligible. You may want to change your coverage depending on if you have decided to delay Medicare enrollment or not. For example, if you choose to enroll in Medicare Part B, then you may decide to enroll in an FEHB plan with a lower premium since you will be paying a premium for FEHB and Medicare. Unlike other types of retiree coverage (see question 5), retiree FEHB pays primary to Medicare if you are enrolled in premium-free Part A but not enrolled in Part B. 3. When does TRICARE insurance pay primary to Medicare? TRICARE is military insurance for active duty service members (ADSMs) and active duty family members (ADFMs). There are a number of different TRICARE plans that you or a family member can be enrolled in. TRICARE pays primary to Medicare as long as the person sponsoring the plan is an active duty service member. (TRICARE for retirees is explained in question 5.) 4. When does current employee insurance pay secondary? Insurance from your or your spouse’s current employment pays secondary to Medicare if you: •Are eligible for Medicare because you are 65 or older and the company has fewer than 20 employees. •Are eligible for Medicare because you have received SSDI payments for more than 24 months and the company has fewer than 100 employees. Note that if you have Medicare due to disability, the insurance based on current employment can also be from your family member’s current work. 5. What other types of insurance pay secondary to Medicare? Retiree insurance pays secondary to Medicare, according to rules about how Medicare works with other insurance. Retiree insurance includes policies from a former employer or a union. In limited circumstances, some of these plans will choose to pay primary, but they are not required to do so. If the retiree plan pays primary, make sure you get this decision in writing. Also be aware that this policy can decide to stop paying primary at any time. Even if your retiree insurance decides to pay primary, you should still sign up for Medicare when you first become eligible. This is because you will not have a Special Enrollment Period (see question 9) to sign up for Medicare later if you do not sign up when you are first eligible. FEHB pay secondary if you are retired and enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. TRICARE for Life (TFL) pays secondary to Medicare. TRICARE for Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries who have Medicare Parts A and B. When you are retired from the military and then become eligible for Medicare, you must sign

up for Medicare in order to stay eligible for TRICARE benefits. Once you enroll in Medicare, you get your TRICARE benefits through TRICARE for Life. TFL pays second to supplement Medicare coverage. For services covered by Medicare and TFL, TFL should cover most Medicare deductibles, copays, and/or coinsurance charges. TFL pays first for services that TFL covers but Medicare does not, such as health care services received overseas. COBRA continuation coverage pays secondary to Medicare. COBRA is a federal law that gives individuals the right to purchase continued health coverage under an employer’s plan for a limited period of time following termination of employment, divorce, death, or other circumstances that end coverage under the plan. If you enroll in COBRA after you are already enrolled in Medicare, then COBRA pays secondary. If you are already enrolled in COBRA and then you become eligible for Medicare, your COBRA coverage will likely end once you enroll in Medicare. Medigaps pay secondary to Medicare. A Medigap policy is a standardized supplemental health insurance that pays for part of all of the Original Medicare cost-sharing gaps that you owe. Medigap works only with Original Medicare. If you have a Medigap, then Original Medicare pays first and the Medigap pays second to cover some or all of your remaining costs for certain services. 6. How do Veterans’ Affairs (VA) benefits work with Medicare? Medicare pays for care you receive at any Medicare-approved facility, and VA benefits pay for care you receive at any VA facility. Exceptions can be made such as if you receive prior authorization from the VA to receive VA-covered services at a Medicare-approved facility. If an emergency occurs that requires you to receive such care, the VA may cover some of those costs until you can be moved to a VA facility for continued care. VA benefits cover certain services that are not covered by Medicare, such as nursing home care. If eligible, you can use your VA benefits for these services instead of seeking coverage from another source. Call the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs at 1-800-8271000 for information on Veteran’s benefits and services in your area. 7. What are the rules for how Medicare works with other insurance if I have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)? If you have Medicare due to ESRD, then the rules for who pays first are based on your 30-month coordination period. The 30-month coordination period begins when you first enroll in Medicare based on ESRD, or the first month that you would have qualified if you had applied for Medicare ESRD benefits. Medicare pays secondary to your other coverage if you are still within your 30-month coordination period. Medicare pays primary to your other coverage after the 30-month coordination period. In this case, the coverage can be from a current or former employer, including COBRA benefits. Who pays first depends on the 30-month coordination period instead of your current employment status. 8. If I’m already covered by another insurance, do I have to enroll in Medicare Part B? Deciding to delay Part B enrollment depends on a number of factors. Some people may want to delay Medicare Part B enrollment because they already have coverage from another source, and they do not want to pay the Part B premium on top of what they already pay for their other coverage. It’s important to determine whether or not a delay will result in a Part B late enrollment penalty. Before delaying Part B enrollment, you should consider the following questions. 1. Will I have a Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for Medicare later? If you are entitled to a Part B SEP, you will be able to enroll in Part B outside of your Initial Enrollment Period (three months before, the month of, and three months after your 65th birthday month). You will also be able to enroll in Part B during the General Enrollment Period (January 1 through March 31 each year, with coverage becoming effective July 1). If you have a Part B SEP, then you will not have a late enrollment penalty for delaying Part B enrollment. (See question 9 for more details.) 2. Will my other coverage pay primary or secondary to Medicare? If your other health insurance coverage will pay secondary to Medicare, then it is usually not advisable to delay Medicare enrollment. Secondary insurance may take back any payments that it has made or refuse to make future payments on health care costs until you enroll in Medicare. 9. What is the Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP)? The Part B SEP spans the time that you are covered by insurance from your, your spouse’s, or in some cir-

cumstances, your family member’s current work. You have this SEP while you are covered by insurance from current work, and it extends for eight months after the coverage or work ends, whichever is sooner. This SEP only applies to insurance from current work. If you have access to this SEP, then you will not have a late enrollment penalty for delaying Part B enrollment. •Note that if you have Medicare due to disability, the employer offering the health insurance must have 100 or more employees in order for you to qualify for the Special Enrollment Period. You will not get this SEP if you delay Medicare enrollment while covered by retiree insurance from a former employer, COBRA, or retiree FEHB. If you delay Medicare enrollment while covered by any of those types of insurance, you will have to wait for the General Enrollment Period (January 1-March 31 each year; coverage becomes effective July 1) to enroll in Medicare and you will likely have a late enrollment penalty. This SEP also doesn’t apply to people with Medicare due to ESRD.

10. If I delay Part A enrollment, do I need an SEP to sign up later? If you are eligible for premium-free Part A because you or your spouse worked more than 10 years in the United States, then you can sign up for Part A at any time and will not have a late enrollment penalty for delaying enrollment. If you are not eligible for premium-free Part A, then you will need to think carefully before delaying Part A enrollment. If you delay premium Part A enrollment, then you can only sign up for Part A for the first time if you have an SEP. If you are covered by insurance based on current work, then you can use the Part B SEP (see question 8) to sign up for premium Part A as well. If you do not qualify for the SEP, you will likely have a late enrollment penalty (see question 11) for delaying premium Part A enrollment. You will have to wait for the General Enrollment Period to enroll in premium Part A.

11. How do I decide if I should delay Medicare Part D enrollment? Delaying Part D requires different decisions than delaying Part A and/or Part B. If you are thinking about delaying Part D enrollment, you should consider the following questions: 1. Is my current drug coverage creditable? Creditable drug coverage is coverage whose value is equivalent to basic Medicare Part D coverage. If your curSEE PAYS, PAGE 20

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CAREGIVERS CORNER By Barb Blodgett

Interfaith Caregivers’ annual toy drive “Christmas for Kids” was a huge success. The total was 388 children and 154 families presented with gifts. We recognize the tremendous effort of our coordinators, Odette Holter and Wendy Truhler. Denny Blodgett, Rick Garbow, and Mick and Ruth Peterson did a lot of the hauling. Dave and Penny McAnn provided wonderful work and helped haul. Daisy from Toys for Tots donated a lot of time, effort and toys. I handled the distribution of the Wish Lists. All in all, this was by far the most relaxed “Christmas for Kids” in all the years we have been doing the project. Our other very busy project during the winter months is “Heat a Home.” Denny and his volunteers (who are so many I could not begin to mention everyone) have delivered 186 loads of firewood to 76 families. Winter is not by any means over, so this number will change significantly. I didn’t write a column during November or December because that is our busiest time of the year, so I want to include statistics for those months. November: Mileage - 4,729 miles • Transportation - 34 Chose services - 37 • Food delivery - 62 Furniture moved - 12 • Ramps built - 1 built and 1 in the planning stages • Volunteer hours - 801 We also delivered 67 meals, donated by the Danbury Fire and Rescue Department, for Thanksgiving. This number is not included in our regular deliveries. December: Mileage - 6,948 miles • Transportation - 39 Chore Services - 41 • Food Delivery - 68 Furniture moved - 19 • Volunteer hours - 960 We also gave away three decorated Christmas trees, thanks to Fort Folle Avoinne’s Christmas program. I am so proud that a small organization like Inter-

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faith Caregivers of Burnett County can do so much with so few people. The need is great, and we do all we can to provide services. We need volunteers. Driving is not on an everyday or even every week basis. Sometimes someone will call and need a ride the next day. I try to make it clear that we don’t have people to drive without notice. Usually, one or two days is enough to figure something out. I really don’t like to send our drivers more than 60 miles, and weather is also a factor. I will not ask anyone to drive in weather that may be or is dangerous. It’s not difficult to volunteer. We make no demands. We would just like the help. “Heat a Home” needs people to help cut, split and deliver wood. Moving furniture is another service and I could go on and on. Please go to our Facebook page to see what activities we have planned. Go to Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County and see what is going on. We also support other organizations that are having fundraisers and provide news about their organizations. Please “like” us on Facebook. I get so excited when I see a comment or “like.” We don’t ask for thanks, but we do like to hear from people or at least know that we are recognized. It is amazing how many will tell me they did not know about Interfaith. We are not a secret. We have been in business for 20-plus years. Spread the word. Surely there are people who need help but have not heard about a place they may be able to get it. We are here, folks – the word just has to get out. I can’t say enough thanks to everyone who has donated time, money and many other things and services. I would surely forget someone and I don’t want to do that. I am way behind in Thank You notes, but work on them every day. If someone needs a receipt for tax purposes and I have not sent a note yet, please let me know. We are a 501 C3 and any donation is tax deductible. Think Spring, but enjoy these warmer-than-usual winter days. Barb

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Part D enrollment without penalty. You should receive a notice around September of each year informing you if your prescription drug coverage is creditable. If you have not received this notice, you should contact your human resources department, drug plan, or benefits manager. FEHB, TRICARE, and VA benefits drug coverage are all considered creditable, but you should still keep a written notice for your records. 2. Will I have a Part D (SEP) to sign up for Medicare later? You will have an SEP to sign up for Medicare later if you lose employer-based coverage (either current employee or retiree drug coverage). You are also eligible for an SEP if you lose creditable drug coverage through no fault of your own. Both of these SEPs last for up to two full months after the month that you lose your drug coverage. If your coverage was creditable, then you will not incur a Part D late enrollment penalty (see question 11).

12. How are Medicare late enrollment penalties (LEPs) calculated? The Part A LEP only applies if you do not qualify for premium-free Part A. If you delay premium Part A enrollment for over a year, you will have a late enrollment penalty of 10% of the annual Part A premium. It lasts for twice the amount of time that you were eligible for premium Part A but did not enroll. The Part B LEP is 10 percent of the annual Part B premium for each 12-month period you were eligible for Part B but did not enroll. If you are eligible for Medicare because you received SSDI payments for SEE PAYS, PAGE 21

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13 Polish Sausage Scalloped Potatoes Baked Beans WW Bread Fruited Jell-O

Baked Ribs Mashed Potatoes Gravy Brussel Spouts WW Dinner Roll Cook’s Choice Pie

Open Face Turkey Sandwich Mashed Potatoes Gravy Peas Cherry Pie

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Spaghetti Meat Sauce Italian Vegetables Garlic Bread Cookie Pork Tenderloin Twice Baked Potato Green Beans WW Bread Peaches

22 Sweet & Sour Chicken Noodles Stir Fry Vegetables WW Bread

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BBQ Chicken Breast Baked Potato Seasoned Carrots WW Dinner Roll Fresh Grapes

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SHIP Fact Sheet ANSWERS ABOUT WISCONSIN STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHIP)

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and to their families and caretakers. Through one-on-one personalized counseling, education and outreach, this network of resources provides accurate and objective information and assistance. This allows the recipients to better understand and utilize their Medicare benefits. SHIPs help beneficiaries identify and understand programs and plans, including Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, Medicare Savings Programs, long-term care insurance and financing, and other public and private health insurance coverage options. In Wisconsin, SHIP is comprised of a centralized component and of a local component.

The centralized component The centralized component includes the following counseling resources: •The Wisconsin Medigap Helpline, operated by the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. This is our primary Helpline through which counseling is provided on original Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, employer-based coverage, Medicare Advantage, long term care insurance and related topics. Toll free: 1-800-242-1060. • The Wisconsin Medigap Prescription Helpline, operated by the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. This Helpline is for individuals age 60 or above, who need assistance with Medicare Part D and related benefits. Toll free: 1-855-677-2783. • The Disability Drug Benefit Helpline, operated by Disability Rights of Wisconsin. This Helpline is primarily for individuals under age 60, eligible for Medicare because of a disability. It offers assistance with Medicare Part D and related benefits. Call Toll Free 1-800-926-4862. • The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Benefit Specialist,

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who provides benefits counseling to persons between the ages of 18 and 59, who are deaf and hard of hearing and who use sign language as their primary language. Telephone/Videophone: (262) 347-3045. • Wisconsin Judicare – Indian Law Office provides health benefits counseling and legal services to tribal members statewide and supervises tribal benefit specialists. Toll free: 1-800-472-1638.

The local component The local component comprises the following benefit counseling services: • The Wisconsin Elder Benefit Specialist Program. This program helps Wisconsin seniors 60 and older access benefits programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, SSI, and other public and private benefits. Elder Benefit Specialists advocate on behalf of their clients and suggest alternative actions to secure benefits or appeal denied benefits. Elder Benefit Specialists – also known as the “Red Tape Cutters” are located in every county and tribe at aging agencies or Aging and Disability Resource Centers (listed in the phone book under County or Tribal Government, Aging and Disability Resource Center, or Human Services). Services are free and confidential. If you have access to the Internet, use this link to find the Elder Benefit Specialist serving your county: http://www. dhs.wisconsin.gov/benefit-specialists/ebs.htm. • SeniorLaw / Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc., houses the Elder Benefit Specialist program for Milwaukee County, and provides legal assistance for seniors over 60 who have had benefits or rights denied. Local Phone: 1-414-278-1222. • Disability Benefit Specialists help answer questions and solve problems related to Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, and other public and private benefits for people with disabilities. They serve people with disabilities ages 18-59. Services are free and confidential. Disability Benefit Specialists are located in the local Aging and Disability Resource Center. If you have access to the internet, use this link to find the Disability Benefit Specialist serving your county: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/customer/map/ index.htm. • Tribal Benefit Specialists help tribal elders and adults with disabilities to understand and access benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Food more than 24 months, than your part D LEP will go away when you become eligible for Medicare due to age. If you are eligible for Medicare because you are 65 or older, then you will have to pay the Part D LEP for the rest of your life.

Share, low-income housing and health insurance. To find the Tribal Benefit Specialist in your area, contact the appropriate tribe. If you have access to the internet, use this link to find your Tribal Benefit Specialist: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/benefit-specialists/ tbs.htm. • Information and Assistance professionals located in Aging and Disability Resource Centers statewide assist elders and adults with disabilities to identify the needs and evaluate service options, making appropriate referrals, including referrals to benefit specialists or other appropriate resources. If you have access to the internet, use this link to find the ADRC in your area: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/customer/ map/index.htm

Beneﬁts and Employment Counselors

• Benefits and Employment Counselors work with individuals statewide who work or are interested in working, to identify and verify his/her benefits, entitlements, services, and subsidies, including Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Medical Assistance, Medicare, Food Share, energy assistance, and housing assistance. Community Benefit Specialists provide assistance for individuals with mental illness in Dane County in applying for and maintaining public benefits such as Social Security Disability, SSI, Medicaid and Medicare. Contact Employment Resources Incorporated to locate a specialist – Phone: (608) 246-3444; Toll free: 1-855-4018549. • Care Managers at each of the 15 Dane County Senior Focal Points, located throughout Dane County, provide case management and assistance with the Medicare Part D Plan Finder. Contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County to locate the appropriate Focal Point – Phone (608) 240-7400. • SHIP Volunteers and Clerical Staff affiliated with one of the entities listed above assist the SHIP in various capacities. With an ever expanding number of Medicare beneficiaries anticipated in the coming years, SHIP volunteers and clerical staff will be an instrumental part of the SHIP. Contact your local SHIP if you are interested in volunteering. Division of Public Health P-00166 (09/2016) www.dhs.wisconsin.gov. The National SHIP Resource Center https://www.shiptalk.org.

13. Do I need to tell my doctor if I have more than one type of insurance? You should inform your doctor about the different insurance that you have in order to avoid any billing SEE PAYS, PAGE 22

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• “500” cards are played 1 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. • Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting. • An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed. • Painting in all mediums with Bob Olson is Thursday at 1 p.m. The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

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Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Feel free to come and join us for the activities or just come & visit. Be sure to visit our Craft Room & Library.

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Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

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Wednesday: 1 p.m. “500” cards Thursday: Pool

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

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or coverage problems. You can do this by showing your different health insurance cards at the front desk so that your file is up to date. It is important to let your providers know which insurance is primary and which is secondary so that there are no problems. If your secondary insurance is billed first, for example, you may experience coverage denials or other difficulties accessing services because your secondary insurance will not pay until the primary insurance does. •Social Security Administration: If you have other insurance, learn how it works with your Medicare coverage. Before delaying Medicare enrollment, speak with the Social Security Administration (800-772-1213) and consider your options carefully. •Benefits Coordination and Recovery Center (BCRC): If you have questions about how your other insurance works with Medicare, you can contact the Benefits Coordination and Recovery Center (BCRC) at 855-7982627 (TTY/TTD: 855-797-2627). •State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Contact your local SHIP for personalized, one-on-one counseling and assistance with understanding how Medicare works with your other insurance, including how to avoid late enrollment penalties. The national SHIP mission is to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training, to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits. See the last page for SHIP program contact information •Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): If you receive bills

for health care services that you think should have been covered by Medicare or your other insurance, contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for education and assistance regarding suspected Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse. The national SMP mission is to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. See the last page for SMP program contact information. SHIP Case Study Nancy is 64 years old and receives retiree FEHB based on her former work for the federal government. She is eligible for premium-free Part A and wants to know if she should sign up for Part B when she turns 65. Her friends have given her different advice, and she is not sure what decision to make. What should Nancy do? •Nancy should contact her SHIP. If she doesn’t know how to find her SHIP, she can go to www.shiptacenter. org or call 1-877-839-2675 for assistance. •A SHIP counselor can explain Nancy’s options: •Option 1: If Nancy enrolls in premium-free Part A but not in Part B, her retiree FEHB will pay primary. The SHIP counselor should be sure that Nancy understands that: She will continue to pay a premium for her retiree FEHB. She will have a late enrollment penalty if she delays Part B enrollment and then decides to enroll later. The SHIP counselor can also let Nancy know that some people keep their FEHB as primary and never enroll in Part B. •Option 2: Nancy can enroll in Part B when she turns 65 and avoid a late enrollment penalty. Her FEHB will

2017 Medicare Part B premiums and ‘Hold Harmless’ provision

Questions and Answers Q. How does the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) affect my Medicare Part B premium? A. When the COLA is not large enough to cover the full increase in the Part B premium, the hold harmless provision allows your Part B premium to increase by the same amount as the increase in your Social Security benefit. The result is that if you are protected by the hold harmless provision in 2017, you will not pay $134 per month for your premium. The amount you will pay depends completely on your Social Security benefit, so the amount will vary for people protected by the hold harmless provision. Q. Am I protected under the hold harmless provision? A. All of the following must be true to qualify: • You must be entitled to Social Security benefits in the months of November and December 2016; • Your Medicare Part B premium must be deducted from Social Security benefits in December 2016 and January 2017; • There cannot be a COLA that is greater than the Part B premium increase (which is true for 2017); AND • Your modified adjusted gross income cannot exceed $85,000 per individual or $170,00 for a couple. You are not protected if: • You are new to Medicare. The hold harmless provision does not kick in because you have not been enrolled in Medicare Part B long enough to qualify. • You are subject to IRMAA. • You are enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program (but the savings program should continue paying your full Part B premium). • You were enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program in 2016, but are now ineligible because your income increased or you failed to recertify. Q.What will I pay for my Part B premium? A. New Medicare beneficiaries and all of those not

SMP Case Study Ted has a Medicare Advantage Plan and retiree insurance. His retiree insurance usually pays second for the portion of his physical therapy costs not covered by his plan. Recently, however, he has been getting a bill from his provider for a portion of his costs after his Medicare Advantage Plan pays. Ted doesn’t understand why he is being billed. What should Ted do? •Ted should contact his provider to verify the insurance they have on file for him. •If Ted isn’t able to work this out with his provider, or if he is suspicious of suspected billing fraud, errors, or abuse, Ted can contact the Senior Medicare Patrol. If Ted doesn’t know how to find his local SMP, he can go to www.smpresource.org or call 1-877-808-2468 for assistance. •The SMP representative will collect clarifying information in order to help Ted resolve his billing issue. •If fraud or abuse is suspected based upon the information collected, the SMP will report the situation to the proper authorities, continuing to advise Ted about how to respond to the bills he is receiving from his provider. •The SMP representative will also educate Ted about how to protect himself from other types of fraud or abuse.

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In November, CMS announced the 2017 premium for Medicare Part B. In 2017, the Medicare Part B premium is $134 per month, but your premium may not necessarily be $134 per month. Generally, if you are not a new Medicare beneficiary, the premium you pay in 2017 will depend on a variety of factors. Two key factors are the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the hold harmless provision. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the COLA will be 0.3 percent. The purpose of the COLA is to provide additional income to protect against inflation. Because of this low COLA, the hold harmless provision kicks in to help protect most Medicare beneficiaries from large Part B premium increases.

pay secondary and she will pay a premium for Part B and her FEHB. •The SHIP counselor can help Nancy decide what her best option is. Nancy should consider her health needs and financial situation before deciding whether or not to enroll in Part B.

protected by the hold harmless provision will pay $134/month for the Part B premium. If you are protected by the hold harmless provision, just know that your Part B premium cannot go up more than the COLA increase for 2017 (0.3 percent). Also keep in mind that if you are protected by the hold harmless provision but also have a Part B late enrollment penalty, you pay that penalty in addition to your premium. Your penalty may increase in 2017 because the calculation is based on the $134 monthly premium, even though you do not pay the $134 premium. The Social Security Administration will send you a letter that tells you exactly what your 2017 Part B premium will be.

SIREN—All counties in Wisconsin receive National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) and Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) funds from their Area Agency on Aging. The purpose of these funds is to help provide programs and support to family and other informal caregivers in caring for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. Examples of services these funds can be used to pay for include: respite care, meal prep, medication assistance and monitoring, homemaker services, yardwork and snow removal, emergency response systems, transportation expenses, home delivered meals and caregivers education classes. There are some eligibility requirements the caregiver needs to comply with. Call for more information on these. To learn more about these programs, please call the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

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ACTIVITY ASSISTANT COUNTRY TERRACE OF WISCONSIN and CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING in Spooner has a PART TIME position available for an ACTIVITY ASSISTANT. This individual will be responsible for providing quality activities for our residents. We are looking for positive, hardworking individuals who are committed to provide quality care for our residents. In-house training provided. Background check required per DHS83. EOE

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BURNETT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SOCIAL WORKER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children & Families: Hourly Wage: DOQ Burnett County is seeking qualiďŹ ed applicants for a Full-Time Social Worker in the Children & Families Unit with the Health and Human Services Department. Duties include on-going case management, assessing needs of the families, placement determinations, making court recommendations, collaborating with community resources, and receiving/documenting abuse and neglect referrals. This position will also participate in a 24-hour juvenile intake on-call rotation. First review of applications January 27, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open Until Filled.

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Burnett County UW-Extension has an opening for a paid Summer Intern. The position is for 200 hours in June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August and will work as a member of the UW-Extension ofďŹ ce team to plan, facilitate, and evaluate outreach initiatives targeting youth and families in Burnett County. Programs include day camps, two summer camps, project meetings, and promotion and outreach activities at community events. Please visit: www.burnettcounty.com or call 715-349-2181 for application materials. Deadline to apply: 4:30 P.M. on Monday, February 13th, 2017. AA/EEOC

Burnett County is accepting applications for a Finance Manager in our Administration Department. This position will direct and assist in the planning, implementation and control of the County ďŹ nancial and accounting functions, facilitate County ďŹ nancial reports, and perform consolidation of ďŹ nancial information. Application materials accepted until 4:30 PM, January 27, 2017. AA/EEOC

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24 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY SHORELAND ORDINANCE 1. AMENDMENT TO THE BURNETT COUNTY ORDINANCE - #TXT-17-01 SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCE Public notice is hereby given to all persons in Burnett County, Wisconsin, that the shoreland zoning ordinance text amendments will be added to the Burnett County Code of Ordinances. The amendments/additions include changes to shoreland zoning as a result of recent law changes including but limited to; 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, 2015 Wisconsin Act 167, and 2015 Wisconsin Act 391, along with other revisions. Details of the proposed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance language are available at the Burnett County Land Use/ Zoning Office, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty. com/index.aspx?nid=117. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 13th day of January WNAXLP (January 18, 25)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS LOING Order and Notice of Hearing Petition of Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) Case No.17 PR 02 A petition for summary assignment was filed. THE COURT FINDS: 1. The decedent, with date of birth 05*21-1920 and date of death 06-26-2016 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with an address of.7354 e. Main St., Apt. 34, Webster, WI 54893. 2. Creditors may bring an action by A. filing a claim in the Burnett County Circuit Court before the property is assigned. B. bring a suit against the assignee(s) after the property is assigned. The right of a creditor to bring an action terminates three months after the date of publication of this order. 3. The property may be assigned to the creditors and interested persons after 30 days have elapsed following the first publication of this notice. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard and heirship be determined at the Burnett county Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, court Official, on February 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.. 2. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-

www.burnettcountysentinel.com 2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURTS: /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Registrar Probate Acting as Probate Court Commissioner January 13, 2017 Curtis P. Stengel 10511 Cedar Lake Rd., 3505 Minnetonka, MN 553058 952-545-8860 WNAXLP (January 18, 25, Feb. 1)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Wayne Louis Lockwood Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 03 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 04/26/1943 and date of death 12/19/2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4027 Greer Road, Webster, WI 54893-7711. 3 .All interested persons have waived notice. 4 .The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 17, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar 1-16-2017 Kimmy R Lockwood 7016 County Road B Siren, WI 54872 715-349-8726 WNAXLP (January 18, 25, Feb. 1)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 Plaintiff, vs. Thomas S. Rentoul 1642 Baldock Ct Mount Pleasant, SC 294645708 Defendants Jane Doe Rentoul 1642 Baldock Ct Mount Pleasant, SC 294645708 The United States of America c/o US Attorney 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 and c/o US Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Rm B-103 Washington, DC 20530-0001 State of Wisconsin, c/o Attorney General 114 East State Capitol Madison, WI 53703 Daniels Plumbing & Heating, Inc. c/o Dayton R Daniels, Registered Agent 24056 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872-8005 Defendants. PUBLICATION AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 16-CV-163 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz

Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after January 18, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the amended complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 548729067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the amended complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the amended complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the amended complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 28th day of December, 2016. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: __/s/__ Ian J. Thomson State Bar No. 1076280 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (January 18, 25, Feb. 1)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), Successor in Interest To Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), Plaintiff, vs. Robin L. Dugger, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Asset Acceptance LLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 15 CV 160 Classification: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 16th day of December, 2015, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Main Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 10:00

a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 641, recorded in Volume Three (3), Page Seventy-two (72), as Document No. 184822, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ SE ¼), of Section Five (5), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PIN #: 07-030-2-38-16-05-4 02-000-020000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7507 Woodland Estates Drive, Siren, WI 54872 TERMS OF SALE: Cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to Clerk of Court; DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of successful bid to be paid at time of Sale; BALANCE DUE: within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale hearing to be held on March 2, 2017, also payable to Clerk of Court. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this 10th day of January, 2017. /s/ Sheriff Ronald Wilhelm Burnett County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. is the creditor’s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. will be used for that purpose. Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr. Ste 100, PO Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016 Tel: 715-386-5551 WNAXLP (January 18, 25, Feb. 1)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation c/o RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation 5016 Parkway Plaza Blvd., Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28217 Plaintiff, vs. Sarah K. Dohmeyer 3113 E Birchwood Pl Chandler, AZ 85249-9680 Troy J. Dohmeyer 10727 Stone St Union, KY 41091-8053 Joshua A. Iverson 1631 W 26th St Minneapolis, MN 55405-2411 Jane Doe Iverson 1631 W 26th St Minneapolis, MN 55405-2411 Defendants, Jane Doe Dohmeyer 10727 Stone St Union, KY 41091-8053 John Doe Dohmeyer 3113 E Birchwood Pl Chandler, AZ 85249-9680 Added Defendants. PUBLICATION AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 16-CV-73 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above

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as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after January 25, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the amended complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the amended complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the amended complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the amended complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 13th day of January, 2017. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ William N. Foshag State Bar No. 1020417 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY FLP PT Enterprises, Plaintiff v. Patricia Lewis, Defendant NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16 CV 183 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered by the Court, the Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE & TIME: February 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold subject to all liens and encumbrances. Purchaser to pay transfer fees, delinquent, and accrued real estate taxes. This is an “AS IS” sale.

There are no Warranties or Representations made by either the Sheriff or Plaintiff regarding condition of title or property. CAUTION: DEFENDANT HAS HOUSED 13 DOGS AND 4 CATS IN RESIDENCE AND NOT PROPERLY HEATED THE RESIDENCE ALLOWING IT TO FREEZE PLACE: Lobby of the Burnett County Courthouse located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin 54872. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: South 760 feet of the W ½ of the W ½ of SW NW, EXCEPT the South 100 feet thereof, being located in S21-T38NR19W. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23425 Jensen Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840 Burnett County Sheriff FLP PT Enterprises 715.558.5232 WNAXLP (January 25, Feb. 1, 8)

TOWN OF UNION NOTICE

Please take notice that on the 15th day of February, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Webster Fire Hall located at 7420 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, the Town Board for the Town of Union will consider a petition for the discontinuance of a portion of a public roadway previously platted as Lake Drive and now being known as Shady Glen Road, being more particularly described as follows: Part of Shady Glen Road, platted as Lake Drive, adjacent to Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1938, recorded in Volume 10, pages 280-281, part of Lot 20 and Lot 21 of the Plat of “Shady Glen” as dedicated to the public on the plat of “Shady Glen” recorded in Volume M of plats, page 12, no. 38 all located in Government Lot 1, Section 36, Township 40 North, Range 17 West, Town of Union, Burnett County, Wisconsin, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 36; Thence S46°04’43” East 1167.26 feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence N32°16’53” East 63.80 feet; Thence S57°43’07” East 174.06 feet; Thence N29°46’55” East 97.03 feet to a meander line of Yellow Lake; Thence S52°22’40” East 49.75 feet along said meander line; Thence S29°45’52” West 159.36 feet; Thence N56°56’05” West 226.39 feet to the Point of Beginning. This parcel contains 20,300 square feet (0.46 acres) more or less and includes those lands lying between the meander line and the ordinary high water mark of Yellow Lake and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. /s/ Kim Johnson Kim Johnson, Union Town Clerk WNAXLP (January 25, Feb. 1, 8)

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ALPHA CALVARY COVENANT 11530 St. Rd. 70, Grantsburg 715-689-2541 Scott Sagle, Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 pm

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (Jesus) left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea â&#x20AC;&#x201D; He said to them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Follow me and I will make you fish for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Matthew 4:13, 18-19. God is always calling people to serve others by contributing to the common good for all. Peter and Andrew were drawn into a new calling to care for people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They left their nets and followed him (Jesus).â&#x20AC;? Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling to a form of service comes over a

Just west of Askov on Hwy. 23 Auxiliary Mtgs start at 9:30 am Sacrament Meeting 11:20 am

ATLAS ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Pastor Kookho Kim/ Pastor Ran Yoo Worship: 11 am Sunday School: 11:15 am

CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN 2738 220th St. Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 10:45 am Sun. Sch.: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

FIRST LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship 9 am Sun. Sch. 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

DAIRYLAND THE WOODLAND CHURCH (A Wesleyan Church) 33921 State Rd 35 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-244-3649 Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7534 Peet St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-656-4010 Sunday: Adult Sunday School 9 am Morning Service 10 am Evening Service 7 pm Monday: Bible Study 6:30 pm

lifetime and in many ways and places. When the floods of 1997 affected the Minnesota community where I served as pastor, we needed a person to coordinate care for the affected families. A man walked into the church office who was newly laid off from a utility company. He was called to organize the many-sided types of help needed by people in the flood waters. What about your calling? Perhaps you are a teacher to guide young learners. You are a public safety officer upholding safety in public and private spaces. As a construction worker you repair, build structures for housing, commerce,

Sunday Worship 8:45 am www.umc4pt.com

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH 7586 St. Rd. 77 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 mi. north on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 715-463-5408 â&#x20AC;˘ Dan Shadis, Pastor Meeting every Sunday at 9 am Potluck lunch following. Everyone welcome.

FALUN FIRST BAPTIST Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday Sch. for all ages 9:30 am Church Service 10:45 am Youth Ministries 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study 2 pm, Thurs.

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor â&#x20AC;˘ 689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.); 10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship; 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages. Everyone welcome. Comm. Every Sunday. Everyone welcome

FREDERIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Benson Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-327-4956 Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Service; Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am; Worship 11 am

UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor

PILGRAM LUTHERANFREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3 - 5-7 - 1st & 3rd Wed of month www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST 107 Elm St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-327-8387 Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA) 505 Old County Road W 715-327-8767 crosswalkcommunity.org Pastor Greg Lund Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Look for us on facebook

ST. LUKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Arveda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk Church: 327-4436 Parsonage: 327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship following Wednesday Service: 5:15 pm Church School: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible. Childcare available during service

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN 1638 345th Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 327-4340 Rev. Thomas McShannock Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School 10:30 am Comm. 1st & 2nd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN BONE LAKE 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. S. on I (715) 472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk Sunday School 9:15 am; Sunday

transportation. At the wheel of a truck, you move supplies needed to feed, sell, build for communities livelihood. Going to work as a nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aid, physical therapist, physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant or an EMT, you intervene in physical crises to bring wellness. You are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Momâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dadâ&#x20AC;? by children who look to you for love. Because you are retired, you volunteer your time and talent to others. God is calling each of us to see our service is in the area of life (Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom) near us.

Worship 10:30 am; Communion 1st Sunday; Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday.

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Madanu 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 10:30 am

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 Hm: 715-866-4622 10:45 a.m Church Service 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun.

GRANTSBURG CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 715-463-2624 Pastor Kookho Kim and Pastor Ran Yoo Worship 9 am; Fellowship 10 am; Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

Sunday 9:30 am Sun. School 11 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

FAITH LUTHERAN Pastor Sandy Hutchens 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion celebrated every Sunday Christian Education Wed. afternoon & evening www.myfaithlutheran.org

GRACE BAPTIST Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor; George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sun. Worship 10:15 am; Sun. Sch: 9 am Wed., 5:30 pm Supper for all, 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection, Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs., 9 am

BETHANY LUTHERAN Pastor Jay Ticknor â&#x20AC;˘ 463-5746 Worship 11 am Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sun. 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH Mission Developer: Peter Johnson 12119 N. Fork Drive 715-566-1992 A church of the unchurched for the unchurched Soup in the Coop 4 pm Sunday Worship 5 pm

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor 715-463-5794 Chris Radtke, youth pastor Worship Services

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Dan Slaikeu, Pastor 715-488-2456 Worship 10 am Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study Call for info

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN 685 W. State Rd. 70 715-463-5700 Emory Johnson, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Sun. School & Adult Bible Study 11:15 am Watch live and recorded sermons on our website www.newhopelutheranchurch.org

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HERTEL LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST S. of Hertel • Jack Starr, Pastor Worship & Sun. Sch. 9 am

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3482 115th St. • 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 am; UMM/UMW 6:30 pm, 3rd Wed. www.umc4pt.com

LUCK LUCK LUTHERAN 5th St., 510 Foster Ave. East 715-472-2605 Ralph Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 am (Sept-May); Sunday School 9 am (Sept-May); Sunday Worship Service 9 am (June-Aug); Monday Evening Cont. Worship 6:30 pm (June-Aug)

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B • 472-8190 Roger Kastelle, Pastor Sunday Worship Service: 9 am Sunday Sch.: 10 am

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

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ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1 mi. west of Luck on N & 170th 715-472-2383 Linda Rozumalski, Pastor Worship: 10:00 am Fellowship following the Service Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sun., bring for food shelf.

Brian Pardun, Pastor 7686 Lofty Pines Dr. 715-349-5601 Sunday School 9 am Worship 10 am Fellowship follows Wheelchair Accessible www.sirencovenantchurch.org

Corner of Elm & Summit Streets 715-635-8475 Father David Bauer Holy Eucharist: Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Janeva Stromberg 320-679-1012 Council Chair 715-244-3301 Worship 11 am; Sun. Sch. 10 am

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am - before Service. Nursery available.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. S. • 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 9 am (Nursery available) Youth Ministries Wed., 6 pm UMW, 1st Wed., 12 pm Bible Study 9 am Wed. www.umc4pt.com

Sunday Public Talk 10:00 am Watch Tower 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School 7:35 pm Service Meeting 8:05 pm

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Andrew Bollant, Pastor Worship 9:30 am Wed. Youth 6:30 pm Wheelchair accessible

SPOONER BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor 715-635-7672 Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 Worship 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class 10:45 am; Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast, WJMC 96.1 FM

Worship 9:30 am Sun. Sch. 10:45 am Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group www.traderiverefc.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER 7422 Kola Ave 715-866-4111 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Wednesday AWANA and SIGN (youth group) 6:30 pm

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TRADE LAKE

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

11841 Cty. Rd. Z • 327-8384 Rev. Thomas McShannock Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship 11 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST 20750 Cty. Rd. Z (Just South on Cty. Rd. Z, off Hwy. 48) 715-327-8402 David Prince, Pastor Sun. Mornings – Something For Everyone Sun. Sch. 9:15 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Eve. 6:30 pm AWANA & adult Bible study Everyone is Welcome! Nursery is provided! www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

26503 Muskey Ave. So. 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am Bible Study - 1:00 pm, Tues. UMW 2:15 pm 2nd Tues. www.umc4pt.com

Cedar and Muskey Ave. 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Wednesday Mass 5:30 pm Sunday Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

Pastor Jody Walter Off. 715-866-7191 Hm. 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/ OurRedeemerWebster 9:00 am Church Service 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir Practice Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

7615 County Rd. U • 866-8281 Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson & Danny Wheeler Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.yellowlakelutheranchurch. org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 715-488-2296 Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor

7425 W. Birch • 866-7157 Sun. Bible Class 9:30 am (all ages) Worship 10:30 am Bible Study 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

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Now back home, Costa Rican students await Grantsburg visitors BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG—Eleven high school students ages 16-18 from Santa Ana Technical High School in Costa Rica had an exciting week Jan. 12-18 attending classes at Grantsburg High School and staying in homes with host students. After spending a second week at a Minneapolis school, they are now back at home, enjoying summer vacation and awaiting the arrival of many of the Grantsburg students who hosted the Costa Ricans in their Grantsburg area homes. A group of nine GHS students and chaperones will travel to Santa Ana, Costa Rica in mid-March in the second phase of this dual exchange. Accompanying the Costa Rican students to Grantsburg were their English language instructor, Fabiola Ruiz, her daughter Fabiana, 5, and three chaperones including the school’s accounting and social studies teachers and the principal’s secretary. FIRST SNOW EXPERIENCE The group arrived the evening that Grantsburg got its first big snowfall of the season, 5-6 inches of fresh, fluffy white snow. The visitors loved it. During their week here they made snow angels, went tubing, rode snowmobiles, had a snowball fight, tried skiing, ice skating and ice fishing. They also visited Four Cubs Dairy Farm and Crex Meadows Wildlife Area and Education Center, where Biology Teacher Matt Berg and students showed them around and answered their wildlife and habitat questions. As her students and the chaperones prepared a meal of Costa Rican foods for their hosts Tuesday afternoon, their

tour leader and English teacher Ms. Ruiz said, “It is great to see how well the kids are getting along and enjoying each other. They have been ‘Snapchatting’ and ‘Skyping’ for some weeks before we arrived,’” she said, referring to two mobile phone apps that are popular with teens. “The moment they met in person, they clicked,” she added. “They are like best friends ever. They have been here six days and they don’t want to leave. Some are already crying.” Ruiz said this visit is important not only to the students and their school, but to all public school students in Costa Rica. “This is the first-ever visit to the United States by a group of Costa Rican public school students,” Ruiz said. “It is important that everything go well. We are on our best behavior, because everyone back home is watching us. She said it is common for students from the wealthier private schools to take international trips, but not for public school students. Some paid their own way, while others had funding help from their government and Rotary International. PREPARING TO WORK FOR U.S. COMPANIES Travel to the U.S. is helpful, Ruiz said, because the students will be heading into jobs where they will speak English all day, every workday. Many will work in call centers or business offices in Costa Rica for large American companies. Their high school is a technical school, where students graduate with a technician degree in a specific field. “We prepare students for the working world, so they can find a job after they graduate and save money for college, if that is their goal.” The school’s three main fields of study are accounting and

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finance, customer service/business administration, and computer networking. Students attend school from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and some attend extra English classes two or three days per week that keep them at school until 7 p.m. “Many big American corporations have branches in Costa Rica, including IBM, Cisco, Hewlett Packard, Amazon, Intel, Western Union. When you call Amazon, you are probably speaking to someone in Costa Rica. We prepare students for those jobs.” Among the cultural surprises for the Costa Ricans was learning that deer hunting is a such big sport here. The Whitetail Deer is their national symbol, as the American Bald Eagle is to us. Some students balked at eating it, but others tried it and loved it. One student joked that when the GHS students visit Costa Rica, he would shoot a bald eagle so the guests can try it. The students were very appreciative of their host families and also that they were so warmly welcomed by all the students and faculty at GHS. “It has been such a great time here,” said Mary Paz, the only student who had an extended stay in Burnett Coun-

ty, working the past four months in the business office of Northwest Passage’s In A New Light Art Gallery. “I have learned so much English in my time here and I have had so much fun,” she said. GHS student parent Bob Barnard echoed that feeling. “This has been a wonderful experience for our family,” he said. “We really hate to see Vladimir leave. He can come back any time. And, I am excited that our son, Jacob, is going to Costa Rica to visit him and his family and see his school. This exchange is such a great thing.”

FINANCIAL HELP NEEDED Some of the GHS students heading to Costa Rica March 10-19 are still raising funds to cover the remainder of their trip expenses. Spanish Teacher Katie Johnson. who with Matt Berg will accompany the GHS students to Costa Rica, said, “if any community members are interested in helping out with financial support for GHS student travel expenses, it would be greatly appreciated.” Those who have questions or wish to donate may contact Matt Berg at 715463-5165, ext. 112.

A little bread with my butter I had never thought of butter’s history until recently. I figured years ago people made butter at home, but there is a much bigger story and it starts with salt. Last week, a close friend from France came to visit. On our way home from the airport, we stopped at the grocery store for butter and other groceries. While choosing butter, I told her I buy different kinds of butter for different recipes. She told me a wonderful story about her grandfather and the history of butter in France. Before the days of refrigeration, people would heavily salt butter to preserve it. When butter needed to be shipped to France’s territories they would use the cheapest form of salt available, which was sea salt and they used lots of it. They layered the salt in the butter to keep it fresh for the long journey. That butter was considered the lowest class of butter, suitable for poor people. Fresh butter was not salted and only the upper class could afford unsalted butter. Salted butter works well in any recipe. Some people tout unsalted butter for baked goods; however, there is a huge difference in quality and brand. My favorite butter for fresh bread is from the Normandy region of France and is called Président. The cows are grass fed, and natural lactic ferments are added to the milk before churning, making the flavor more pronounced. It’s worth the few extra dollars. Food (and butter) will definitely make moments with friends more memorable!

Perfect scones

2 cups flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. buttermilk powder 6 Tbsp. very cold butter (salted) ½ tsp. almond extract ¾ cup water Good quality butter for serving (such as Président) Fresh berries

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, comLisa Erickson bine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and buttermilk powder. Grate the butter into the flour mix and stir with a fork. It should resemble coarse sand. Mix the almond extract with the water. Make a well in the center and add the liquid. Stir until the dough starts to come together. Turn dough onto the counter and fold dough over a couple times until it comes together, about four turns. Shape it into a 10-inch circle about 1-½” thick. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer scones to a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes until scones are golden brown on the edges. Serve warm with additional butter and fresh berries. Lisa Erickson is a food writer who loves an adventure—especially when food is involved.

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