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To Australia with love

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SIREN—Sure, Siren Schools will be looking for a new principal to guide the middle school and high school as well as a new second grade teacher for the 2017-18 school year — in and of itself, not huge news.

The “why” is the compelling piece of this story about Jason and Elissa Hinze — Jason, raised in Siren, and Elissa, born and raised in Australia.

“I’ve been here nearly 15 years and I miss my family, my friends and the culture,” Elissa said.

The couple has two children, ages 9 and 11, and Jason cites them as part of the equation.

“My kids are half Australian,” he reasoned. “We want to be able to provide a bit of cultural experience for them as well — they are old enough to appreciate it but young enough to adapt to the change.”

And career-wise, Jason sees it as a good move.

“Things are going very well in the Siren School District — it was an excellent time for me to step away,” he opined. “I am confident of handing over the reins.”

He said it was important to him to leave the job better than he found it and believes that to be the case.

“I’m looking to growing professionally,” he stated. “Being an American, before I can start teaching, I have to get all of my paperwork in order.”

Elissa will be able to substitute teach right away while she waits to be appointed to a full-time teaching job.

Knowing that she’ll be leaving at the end of the summer, Elissa reflected on what she’ll miss most about Siren.

“I love how the kids are involved in sports — the whole school spirit SEE AUSTRALIA, PAGE 6

SIREN—Burnett County Sheriff Ron Wilhelm said it best when he said, “We are in dire need up here.”

He was speaking to the county’s public safety meeting about the war on drugs and the fact the county lacks the resources to fight the good fight.

“For the first time in several years, we are at full staff . It has been a tremendous benefit, but it still doesn’t meet the need,” he pointed out.

In a county of about 15,000 people, the sheriff’s office is definitely under-staffed.

With only 15 road deputies to cover the 880 square miles of the county, there is only so much the department can do.

The sheriff cited an 84-day stretch during the summer of 2016 in which the sheriff’s department was called to five major “index crimes” – homicide, rape, arson and the like. The department staff expended hundreds of manhours to battle the crimes.

Meanwhile, more than 3,300 additional calls for service came into their office.

“When all hell is breaking loose, we still have to respond to every call that comes in,” Wilhelm lamented. “Our call volume has gone through the roof —it never ends.”

And, all of the cases don’t get attention.

“Index crimes in our county have probably quadrupled over the past year,” Sheriff’s Detective Julie Mead exclaimed. “I hate to say it, but we can’t work them all.

We tackle the cases we think we can resolve.”

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‘It can’t get worse’ DA laments news from Madison about prosecutorial staff

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SIREN—“We got our usual good news from Madison when Gov. Scott Walker released the first draft of his budget last month,” Burnett County District Attorney Bill Norine told members of the county’s public safety meeting Thursday. “No new prosecutors or Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the coming biennium.”

Several members of the committee laughed at Norine’s comment as the lack of staffing in his office has become something of a standing joke.

Norine said he plans to lobby against the “good news.”

“I know it’s just his first proposal — but still, it’s kind of surprising given all the new mandates to which the counties must adhere,” he reasoned.

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welcomed part-time ADA Dan Steffen aboard.

Steffen, who served as Polk County DA for 10 years, will take the place of Angeline Winton, who is now serving as Washburn County DA. “He brings a lot of experience and knowledge to our office,” Norine pointed out.

GOING PAPERLESS Much to her chagrin, Trudy Schmidt, Burnett County Clerk of Court, said her office is in the process of going paperless.

“We have already began scanning documents for civil, small claims and traffic cases,” she explained. “As of Feb. 2, local attorneys could begin electronic filing.”

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Last piece of Siren School roof to be replaced

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SIREN—The roof of the Siren Schools will finally get the attention it needs following action at the Siren School Board’s February meeting last week.

The board awarded the $259,000 project to Paul’s Sheet Metal.

“There are several sections of roof needing to be replaced,” Kevin Shetler, district administrator, explained. “It’s not like the rood is leaking — we repair the roof a piece at a time, and it’s time for this piece to be fixed.”

The district was able to secure a $300,000 state trust fund loan but the trust fund people said with interest rates being what they were, it would be in the school’s best interest to refinance its existing liability — from 5.5 percent to three percent.

“The money we are saving by refinancing almost covers our loan payment,” Shetler told the board.

The school had its three bids in January but member Mark Pettis had heard there was some work being done on the prevailing wage law — so the decision was postponed again.

Shetler said it was another good decision as the prevailing wage dropped saving the district roughly $40,000.

“It was a wise decision for you guys to wait,” Shetler praised.

The roofing project is scheduled for summer.

“We wanted to wait until there were no students in the building, so we are looking at July — after summer school is over,” he commented. zHe expects the project to wrap in time for the start of school in late August.

COMMENCING SCHOOL IN AUGUST “There’s a proposal right now in Madison, Assembly Bill 103, to allow schools to begin earlier than Sept. 1,” Shetler told the board.

“Given what’s going on in the Legislature, I think it’s a safe bet that this is going to happen.”

For years, Wisconsin schools had been mandated to begin fall classes no earlier than Sept. 1 so as not to interfere with jobs high school students may have within

Rogers charged in child neglect case

SIREN—A Town of Rusk woman charged with eight counts of Child Neglect will be in Burnett County Circuit Court today (March 8) for an initial hearing on the case.

The whereabouts of 28-year-old Angela M. Rogers were unknown when the district attorney’s office filed a warrant for her arrest Tuesday, Feb. 28 and charged her with the crimes.

Social media was used to help locate the woman who tuned herself in last Thursday, March 2.

During her bond hearing that same day, the judge issued a $5,000 signature bond to ensure her appearance at her next court date.

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School board president Peggy Moore (right) and school board vice president Mark Pettis (left) were honored by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards for their work in education. Kevin Shetler, district administrator, presented the awards.

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But the sentiment has moved away from that stance — and it’s not just Siren.

“If the bill becomes law, I’d say 400 of the 426 districts in the state will start earlier,” Shetler advised.

To that end, the school board approved a resolution supporting the decision to move to abolish the mandated start date.

“We polled the staff and most are in favor,” he continued.

The ‘Why?’ is a no-brainer.

“Athletics are starting earlier and earlier and we’d be able to coordinate our professional development — to the point we could bring in a ‘heavy hitter’ for a session at the start of the school year, for example,” Shetler explained.

Going hand-in-hand with passing the resolution, the board approved the 2017-18 school calendar —with a student start date of Aug. 28, the last day of school being May 25, 2018 and graduation would be set for Friday, May 18, 2018.

“It’s basically the same calendar as this year — the same amount of snow days, teacher conferences, early releases, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter breaks, all of it,” Carrie Herman, elementary principal, pointed out. “We’d just be starting four days earlier.”

troduced to the board.

“He’s been amazing with the kids,” Jens Anderson, district paraprofessional, remarked. “For example, when we have kids come in to read to the dog, there’s no threat of the kid being judged.”

The Labradoodle is also being used as a calming influence in what could otherwise be tense situations.

He’s a good reward for the kids,” Herman said.

Insurance-wise, Shetler said the dog is covered under the insurance plan the district carries. The board adopted a policy outlining the do’s and don’t’s for the therapy dog.

• In personnel moves, the board approved Herman as the new summer school coordinator, replacing Heather O’Brien, whose resignation the board accepted. The board approved Kindergarten teacher Carol Peterson’s retirement, efffective at the end of the year and accepted Elissa Hinze’s resignation as a second grade teacher.

• Jason Hinze, high school principal, lead the school board through a game of Kahoot.

“It’s a new electronic game on your phone which can be used to teach,” he said of the game. “It helps break down the barriers to learning.”

In other business: • Kuna the therapy dog was in-

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Angela Rogers

According to the criminal complaint filed against her, Rogers allegedly, by acting or failing to act, did intentionally contribute to the neglect of her eight children— the oldest 11 years of age, the youngest one year old.

The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department had received a complaint that a woman was living in a residence so dirty it was not suitable for children.

Upon investigation, a responding deputy on Feb. 1 found the residence to be very dirty with garbage, clothes and old food on the floor. In fact, the residence was so dirty his feet stuck to the floor as he moved around the home.

The bedroom floors were completely covered with clothes and other items.

When asked, Rogers said all the children slept on a mattress in the living room — a room with wires hanging from the ceiling and insects flying around the wires.

The toilet had backed up with feces overflowing the sides of the bowl, spilling onto the floor. The sewer had backed up into the basement and not been cleaned up.

A strong smell of urine, feces and rotting food permeated the residence.

Rogers admitted to having been without water since May of 2016.

The status of the eight children is confidential.

If found guilty of the Class A misdemeanors, Rogers faces up to a $10,000 fine and up to nine months in jail, per offense.

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Wisconsin lawmaker calls for Constitutional convention MADISON (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker is calling for a Constitutional Convention to force adoption of a national balanced budget amendment.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports Thursday that Republican State Sen. Chris Kapenga is calling for the amendment to ban the federal government from spending more than it takes in.

If approved by the Legislature, Wisconsin would join nearly 30 states that are requesting a Constitutional Convention to pass the balanced budget amendment.

Kapenga says that a balanced federal budget is needed “for the safety of the nation.” Opponents say the requirement could lead to deep cuts in vital programs.

A similar proposal from Kapenga passed the state Assembly in 2014 but was not taken up in the Senate.

Thirty-four states would have to call for a convention before Congress would take action.

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Siren St. Patrick’s Day festivities SIREN—A full day of events are planned for Siren’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 11.

•ShamWalk/Run - Registration for the 7th Annual Shamwalk/Run 5K and 10K Race is 8 to 10 a.m. at Siren School. The race begins at 10 a.m.

•3rd Annual ‘Lucky Lilac’ Scavenger Hunt - Search for three Lucky Lilacs from noon until 2 p.m. or until found.

Clues at participating Siren businesses; rules online; incredible prize packages for the winners!

•39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. on Main Street. Meet the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family and Vulcans!

•Button Sales for your chance to win fabulous prizes! Buttons are sold at Kris’ Pheasant Inn, Little Mexico, Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts, Pour House and Tavern on Main.

•Open House with Irish food, Lucky Shamrock drawings and tours from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Lilac Village Bed and Breakfast.

Used book sale WEBSTER—Larsen Family Public Library will sell used books at a sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the library at the corner of Main Street and State Hwy. 35 in Webster.

BBQ Fundraiser ST. CROIX FALLS—A fun, family event: BBQ dinner to raise funds for Safe Haven Animal Shelter, a new non-profit 501(c)(3) venture in Polk County. Sir Smoke-A-Lot is preparing his delicious pulled pork and all the fixings with serving from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at American Legion Post #143 at 807 Pine Street in St. Croix Falls.

There will be lots of door prizes. Can’t attend but would like to donate? Checks can be made payable to SHAS and sent to PO Box 9, St. Croix Falls 54024. To reserve tickets or for more information call 715-222-1994 or check our Facebook page: Safe Haven Animal Shelter - Wisconsin.

Irish dinner fundraiser at Forts Folle Avoine DANBURY—Join in on the shenanigans at the Irish Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Forts Folle Avoine on West County Road U south of Danbury.

Besides enjoying corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, Irish beer, Irish soda bread and dessert, you will be entertained with live Irish music, door prizes and a cash raffle.

You may even win a “Pot o’ Gold!”

Call 715-866-8890 or email fahp@centurytel.net for reservations by March 11. There is a cost per person.

Free Grief Support Group at Burnett Medical Center GRANTSBURG—A free, six-session Grief Support Group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one will begin Wednesday, March 15 at Burnett Medical Center.

The six sessions will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 and 19 in the Crooked Lake Room at BMC. The event is sponsored by Regional Hospice Services and BMC. Pre-registration is required by calling 715-635-9077.

Red Cross blood drives BURNETT COUNTY—Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The American Red Cross is looking for donors to provide life-saving blood at their choice of three upcoming drives in our county.

• Siren - Donate between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at Siren High School at 24022 4th Avenue.

• Danbury - Donate between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at Swiss Town Hall, located at 7551 Main Street.

• Grantsburg - Donate between noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at the Crex Convention Center at T-Dawgs Restaurant, located at 429 E State Road 70.

A driver’s license or blood donor card is required to donate. To save time, download the “redcross” blood donor app to your smart phone. On the day of the blood drive, use the app to complete your donor information ahead and save time at the site.

Festival Theatre show opens this week featuring 25 area youth ST. CROIX FALLS—Festival Theatre’s history-based collaborative show, The Titanic Project opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10 at Festival Theatre.

The Titanic Project is a “devised show” that comes from the creative minds of young actors who have been working with the Festival Theatre artistic staff. There are only six opportunities to see this show, and seats are anticipated to sell out quickly.

Most people have heard of the Titanic (or at least remember the 1997 movie), but for those too young for that, this is a good way to introduce them to both the topic and the theatre-going experience.

Artistic Director Jaclyn Johnson says, “This is a great show to introduce young people to theatre and a wonderful way to look at history. It’s very engaging, with short scenes and a lot of movement. It’s a fun, lively, fast-paced show, perfect for audiences as young as three years old.”

The final rehearsals are always a bit stressful, layering in costumes and technical elements takes a great deal of focus and collaboration. But, Johnson says the youth have been fantastic. “They have been working so hard to deepen their performances, even as we integrate the additional layers of technical design. It’s been a great joy to watch each of them grow in confidence through this devising process. We’re so excited to be able to share their hard work with our community!”

Come support the youth of the community and connect with this historical event in a new way. Tickets for The Titanic Project can be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, by emailing festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail. com or by calling the box office at 715-4833387.

‘The Art of Film’ series concludes fourth season SHELL LAKE—The Shell Lake Arts Center’s final three dates of this season’s “The Art of Film” Series will be March 11, 25 and April 1.

To Wisconsin with love, From Wisconsin with love, North Passage and Cheeseheads are projected on a 9’ X 16’ screen in the Center’s cafeteria/conference room and there is plenty of seating. Audience members are also welcome to bring their own comfortable chairs if they prefer. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available. Use the south doors that face First Street as entry doors for the Film Series. Admission is by free-will donation. A full list of show dates and film titles for “The Art of Film” Series is available by visiting www.shelllakeartscenter.org.

Festival Theatre presents Concert Series ST. CROIX FALLS—The first two concerts of the season have been announced for Festival Theatre’s Concert Series.

They are The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund, and Carrie Elkin with special guest Danny Schmidt.

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, audiences have the chance to see The Barley Jacks. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, Carrie Elkin will wow her audience. Both are not to be missed.

Check the website for pricing, but be quick as seats will fill up fast. Tickets may be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, by emailing festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail.com or by calling the box office at 715-483-3387.

Also, keep up to date as more concerts will be announced soon. Join Festival Theatre’s email list or follow the Festival Theatre on Facebook to be first to hear concert events and dates.

WEDNESAY, MARCH 15

39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Grief Support Group

Shamwalk/run 10 a.m.

Scavenger Hunt noon to 2 p.m.

Parade 2 p.m. Siren

10 to 11:30 a.m. at Burnett Medical Center

Red Cross Blood Drive

WEBSTER—Lake Country Pedalers Bicycle Club of Burnett County will hold a dinner and movie night fundraiser Saturday, April 22 at the Webster Community Center.

A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a raffle for a fat-tire bike raffle at 7 p.m. and bicycle movies. A selection of craft beers will be available all evening from Ashland’s South Shore Brewery.

Lake Country Pedalers promote fun and safe bicycling in Burnett County. A portion of the proceeds will promote Burnett County as a bicycling destination. The club is active in promoting and developing the Kiezer Lake bike trails and campsites.

For more information, see the Lake Country Pedalers Facebook page or call 715-8668600.

Food & Friends Dinner SIREN—A Food & Friends Dinner is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at Siren Convenant Church. Everyone is welcome.

Red Cross Blood Drive Noon to 6 p.m. March 16 T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Candidates Forum for Grantsburg Village Board Candidates

Used Book Sale

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Siren High School 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Swiss Town Hall, Danbury

6 p.m. meet & greet 6:30 p.m. Q&A with candidates

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

‘Meet & Greet’ Burnett and Polk County Judicial Candidates

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Yellow Lake Food Distribution

Food & Friends Dinner

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Connections, next to Minit Mart

5 p.m. Siren Covenant Church Everyone is welcome

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Luck Senior Center

Siren Village Board 2 p.m. Village office

MONDAY, MARCH 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

Town of Grantsburg Board 5:30 p.m.

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

LaFollette Town Board Mtg 7 p.m. at TownHall

Meenon Town Board 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Swiss Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Dewey Town Meeting 8 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers 7 p.m. Rm 165 Burnett County Govt Cntr

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Webster Village Board 6 p.m. Village Hall

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Parkinson’s Support Group 2:30 p.m. Larsen Family Public Library, Webster

MONDAY, MARCH 27 Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

MONDAY, APRIL 3 Webb Lake Town Meeting 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m.

Lumberjack Eatery & Saloon

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Larsen Family Public Library, Webster

Red Cross Blood Drive

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Lake Country Pedalers announce fundraiser

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The home of my childhood rests snugly between two lakes with names descended from ancient Native Americans. It’s been a while since I’ve had a mailing address in “The Valley” and a lot of things have changed through the years.

A milestone occurred in 1993, when our first traffic light was installed on the corner of Main and Church Street. We still refer to that intersection as “Bearden’s Corner,” though no one is quite sure why.

At first there was a lot of excitement concerning the light.

The Lutherans, who occupied the northwest quadrant of “the corner” thought the light might encourage those who waited there to consider dropping by. It was the ultimate evangelism tool.

Lennox The Baptists, on the other hand, Valley occupied the southeast quadrant of Bearden’s Corner. There was great Kevin Slimp concern among members of First Baptist Chruch that the light would encourage drivers to consider a visit to the Hofbrau, a German eatery that caused considerable chagrin among the Baptists – and some Methodists – who recognized it as the only establishment in Lennox Valley that served beer.

The ‘Brau, as locals had come to know it, was the subject of at least six sermons at the Baptist Church since it first opened on the corner just after World War II. One of Brother Billy Joe’s favorite sermon’s was titled, “You can’t spell Devil without ‘Evil’,” and referenced the ‘Brau at least once during each of his three points. After a while, parishioners came to expect Brother Billy Joe’s sermon on evil every year – on the Sunday before Octoberfest.

On the other hand, Father O’Reilly seemed to have no problem with the Hofbrau. As a matter of record (if Vera Pinrod’s phone calls to the members of the Lennox Valley Auburn Hat Society can be considered “record”), the “Good Father,” as she liked to call him, was often seen enjoying a Reuben sandwich, sauerkraut and a Miller Lite at the famed eatery.

What’s more, Father O’Reilly seemed to have no interest in Vera’s declarations concerning his dining habits. Some thought he was taking a personal jab at Vera when, on the Sunday before Mother’s Day, he led a homily on the subject, “The devil wears a bright red hat.”

Everybody thought the confrontation between Vera and Father O’Reilly would calm down in time.

But, with each passing year, it seemed to gain steam. That was, until Vera’s attention turned to something more important.

As you will soon learn, my hometown never lacked drama. Just when we thought things were settling down, another earth-shaking event would stir us to attention. This was especially true in 1998.

You see, the Methodist Church decided to appoint a new pastor to “The Valley” in June. Methodists do this every few years, and pastoral changes usually occur without too much fanfare.

Nobody would know about the change for another month or so, but the bishop and his cabinet had made the decision and soon would be sending word to the good folks at Lennox Valley Methodist Church. It would be District Superintendent Jim Whedbee who would have the privilege of informing the expectant congregation.

The new pastor’s name was Rev. Sarah HydenSmith. And everybody thought the traffic light was big news.

Kevin Slimp now makes his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Read more about the good folks at lennoxvalley.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Double standard To the Editor: A writer last week said he was embarrassed to be an American under the Trump Presidency. Trump may not be politically correct but his are words, not actions.

Where was your concern in May 2013, when the Obama DOJ subpoenaed telephone records for 20 Associated Press reporters during a two-month period? The DOJ did not subpoena directly to the Associated Press but rather to their telephone providers.

Gary Pruitt, CEO of the Associated Press stated: “These records... provide a road map to AP’s news gathering operation and disclose information about AP’s activities and operation that the government has no conceivable right to know.” (Pruitt letter to Eric Holder per USA Today).

Also in May 2013, the Washington Post reported the JOD had monitored reporter James Rosen’s personal emails in a probe regarding possible news leak of classified information from the State Department in 2009.

The editorial board of the New York Times wrote: “With the decision to label a Fox News television reporter a possible “co-conspirator” in a criminal investigation of a news leak, the Obama administration has moved beyond protecting government secrets to threatening fundamental freedoms of the press to gather news.” (May 21, 2013.)

Attorney General Holder testified under oath to the House Judiciary Committee that he had recused himself from the leak investigations to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. But, on May 23, NBC confirmed with the JOD that Holder had personally signed off on the Rosen case, labeling Rosen a “criminal co-conspirator” in the State Department’s investigation and described Rosen as a “flight-risk” to keep him from being informed of the ongoing surveillance.

The press/media is considered the people’s watchdog to report facts to the people concerning actions being taken by government, to ensure they are in compliance with the Constitution and doing no harm to the country or its citizens.

Of late, however, the press has released stories without substantiating them. They manipulate words to distort the facts to complement their ideology by sprinkling adjectives throughout their stories to either destroy or praise an action taken by government. That is not only wrong, it is harmful.

Too many people believe every word they read and, depending on the source, that is no longer prudent. Journalists are supposed to put ideology aside and report the facts – period. When that happens, and it does all too often, they are not the friends of the people.

As for Russia involvement, Obama’s Intelligence Directors have studied this issue and have nothing to show Trump campaign involvement with Russia. I guess if you say it enough, it’s supposed to come true. Releasing tax returns is voluntary, not mandatory.

Karen Johnson Webb Lake

Keep Daylight Savings Time To the Editor: No, it is not time to end daylight savings! Never! Up here in this northern latitude we are starved for long sunny days. I can’t imagine summer without them. We all love the long days of our short summers and beautiful autumns. To get dark an hour earlier during those months would be devastating.

And, how weird would it be to be stuck on the darker standard time all year when our neighbors Minnesota and Illinois are not? Every time we crossed the border we’d have to figure out the proper time — utter confusion.

Arizona and Hawaii are the two states who do not participate in daylight savings time, but they are in completely different time zones from us, where their abundant sunshine is taken for granted, so that it makes more sense for them.

If people want to grouse about the one hour in spring and fall, then let’s keep it on everlasting Daylight Savings Time instead of everlasting standard time. I think it’s how you view it.

As a kid, my mom always made it seem so fun, “Spring-

ing Ahead” and “Falling Back.” Oh, I remember how wonderful it seemed in the fall to “fall back” and get an extra hour of sleep before getting up for school.

Daylight savings time is something I really look forward to each spring! It makes the later twilight hours seem that much sweeter after surviving the short, dark days of winter.

Mary Kaufenberg Siren

Our children deserve better To the Editor: Our children are our most precious “natural resource.”

A good education is imperative to their future success and to the future success of the State of Wisconsin.

Unfortunately, the leadership of the current State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Evers has produced little if any change for the better. He has been more interested in protecting the status quo, not changing much, rather than solving problems for our schools. His failed leadership has been particularly evident in his unfruitful attempt at turning around the Milwaukee Public Schools, costing taxpayers money statewide.

Evers’ support for Common Core is very troubling as well. For a mom of an (almost) 16-year-old, I haven’t been able to help her with her math for several years because in 2009 they made math difficult for even parents to understand! I have a BSN degree in Nursing. Common Core provides just another example of government top-down control of every aspect of our lives.

For real change for the better, join me in supporting Dr. Lowell Holtz for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the spring election on April 4.

Visit kidservative.org for more information.

Pamela Miller Siren

‘Choices’ to be made To the Editor: A number of the Republican policy proposals at the national level have lofty titles like, “Financial Choice Act” and “Choices in Education.” At first blush, these names sound reasonable. They even sound like a possible improvement on what we already have in place. But, the reality behind all this “choice” is that the only additional choices are for the wealthiest few.

Congressman Sean Duffy’s Financial Choice Act eliminates the protections of the “fiduciary standard,” which is a common-sense measure designed to protect everyday people like you and me when trying to plan for retirement.

The fiduciary standard says that someone managing your money has to consider your best interest ahead of their own. They can still offer you any product they’d like, but they must disclose any conflicts of interest or incentives they have to sell you that product.

Now, whose choice is being increased there? It isn’t yours and mine; the advantage goes to the person selling you the product.

But the “choices” don’t stop there. HR 610, otherwise known as “Choices in Education,” declares that competing with voucher schools will somehow improve our public schools. In reality, this is little more than an excuse to do away with public education.

Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. If we want to improve our public education system, we need to properly fund public schools and get more involved in making them as good as they can be.

Voucher schools take our tax dollars and give them to schools (including home schools) that teach that the earth is 6,000 years old and that evolution is a myth.

That’s not where I want my tax dollars going. This legislation would be especially devastating for rural America.

While we may not all agree on how to solve the challenges these two pieces of legislation seek to solve, we do need to pay attention to just exactly how measures like this will affect our communities.

Reach out to our elected officials, even if just to get to know the staffer so you can call with questions about these issues. It is their job to help us be a part of this democracy.

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For more than two centuries, governments in this country have paid newspapers to publish public notices about the actions of government.

But now, Wisconsin state legislators are circulating a pair of bills, AB70 and SB42, that aim to take p public notices out of newspap pers and put them instead o government websites. on It’s a bad idea that would h harm transparency, democr racy and public trust.

Without a third-party, ind dependent source providing tthe information, there is no a accountability, no checks a and balances to make sure tthat government is posting all the public notices it is rea q quired by law to post.

Most Wisconsin residents c continue to rely on the printRusty Cunningham ed newspaper for information about their local elected governments, as they have for decades.

For those who choose not to use computers, it remains the best source.

For those who do use computers, there’s already an invaluable resource at your fingertips. Since 2005, newspapers in Wisconsin have been digitally archiving every public notice published in every newspaper in our state every day. Today, a decade of this information is available free of charge on this website: www.WisconsinPublicNotices.org.

Wisconsin newspapers collect and archive this information as a public service. The database is very user-friendly — searchable by city, county, newspaper, zip code and keyword. Businesses throughout the state use this website to learn about projects they may wish to bid on. Just ask a contractor how efficient it would be to have to log in daily to the website of every local government in Wisconsin.

The amount charged by newspapers for publishing public notices is regulated by the state Department of Administration. The rates charged barely cover the cost of processing and printing the information. It’s a good deal for taxpayers.

State law prescribes even the typeface and font size of these notices to help the DOA cut down on its administrative workload. The newspapers agreed to this standardization, and the Wisconsin Legislature approved it without opposition in 2012.

And government is not the sole bearer of the cost of publishing legal notices. In many cases, the cost is passed along by the government agency to those seeking government action.

As Beth Bennett, executive director of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, has testified: “A notice for a new license is passed along to the new licensee. Foreclosure notices are assumed by the banks and the attorneys handling the foreclosure. Court notices are passed along by the courts to the subject of the legal matter; and in many instances, public notices are required to be placed by John Q. Citizen who pays directly for the publication of the notice.”

Taking public notices out of newspapers is just another attempt by government officials to curb transparency in Wisconsin. It’s a bad move, and the people of Wisconsin should push back against it.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (www.wisfoic.org), a group dedicated to open government. Rusty Cunningham is executive editor of the La Crosse Tribune.

Copyright © 2017 Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. All rights reserved. Mailing address: Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, 5006 Vilas Communication Hall, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706.

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aspect,” she noted. “I also love living in a small town — getting to know your neighbors.”

One thing she won’t miss is the weather.

“I’m from a tropical climate and don’t much care for snow — I’m a beach girl,” she admitted. “I miss the beach and I miss the lifestyle of warmer weather all year round.”

In fact, that is playing into the Hinze’s relocation plans.

“Our ideal location would be two hours from her parents and a half hour from the beach,” Jason pointed out. “It’s a place called ‘The Sunshine Coast’ — it’s a beautiful place.”

As a homegrown man, Jason realizes what he’s about to give up.

“It’s very hard to leave my home — I love America,” he said. “But I know the world is bigger than just Siren, and the opportunity to have an adventure like this is one I can’t pass up at this time.”

What will he miss the most?

“I’m a Wisconsin guy — deer hunting and the Green Bay Packers,” he laughed.

“But seriously, I love the change of seasons and I’ll miss that, my

family of course, people here at school — lots of things.”

Jason is not the only one who’ll be on the missing end.

“I’ll miss the student-teacher relationships and the relationships with fellow teachers I’ve developed over the years,” Elissa said.

Jason agreed.

“You get so invested in kids’ lives — we plan to follow their academic careers,” he said.

The couple first met at Whispering Pines Camp on Spirit Lake in 1996.

Elissa was a counselor through Camp Counselors USA, a program which brings young people to the United States from around the globe. Jason was serving at the camp as youth director for the Methodist Church.

“By the end of the summer, I finally had enough guts to ask her out,” he explained.

After Whispering Pines, Elissa experienced London and Scotland before returning home, but the two stayed in touch.

“I ended up spending three months in Australia in 1998 just to see what it was like,” Jason recalled.

After several back-and-forth trips

between Minneapolis and Brisbane via Los Angeles, about 17 hours flying time by the way, the pair got married.

The couple initially lived in Australia while Elissa finished her teaching degree. They then returned to the United States where Jason could focus on a career in education.

“I went back to school to get my teaching degree and then I landed a job as director at the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) in Siren,” he recalled.

Meanwhile, Elissa worked at Capeside Cove for a year before getting her foot in the door in education.

“I started as a long-term substitute teacher in Grantsburg and was then hired as a 6th grade teacher and did that for six years plus a year of 4th grade,” she remarked.

“For the last six years, I’ve worked in Siren as a 6th grade, 4th grade and 2nd grade teacher.”

During his 10 years at the ALC, Jason obtained his masters degree and was offered the job of Dean of Students at Siren High School. He served in that post for a year before the principal job opened and he has been there for the past three years.

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SIREN—Siren’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is being held all on Saturday, March 11. This year’s festivities include the Seventh Annual Shamwalk/Run 5k & 10k, the “Lucky Lilac: Scavenger Hunts,” the 39th annual parade, a special St. Paddy’s Day open house, food and music specials at various establishments, plus button sales for great prizes.

Details of the entire 2017 Siren St. Patrick’s Day Celebration can be found online at VisitSiren.com and on Facebook, or by calling 800-788-3164/715-3498399.

Meet and greet judicial candidates

LUCK—The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley is hosting a “Meet, Greet and Dessert” event for judicial candidates running in the April 4 election for Polk and Burnett County Circuit Courts.

The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14 at the Luck Senior Center. Candidates will give short presentations. Refreshments will be served.

In Wisconsin, circuit court judges are elected to six-year terms to hear and decide both civil and criminal cases.

The Feb. 21 primary election resulted in Malia Malone and Daniel Tolan as the two judicial candidates for Polk County.

Melissa Mogen and David Grindell are the candidates in Burnett County.

Forum set for Grantsburg Village Board Candidates

GRANTSBURG—The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley and the Grantsburg Public Library will host a forum for the Grantsburg Village Board candidates on Tuesday, March 21 at the Grantsburg Public Library. The evening begins with a 6 p.m. “Meet and Greet” followed by the forum at 6:30 p.m.

Vincent Zilka and Larry Ebersold are candidates for village president. The four candidates vying for three trustee positions are Gary (Goob) Coy, Diane Barton, Larry Ebersold and Glenn Rolloff. Questions from the audience will be allowed.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING Lawmakers push for hemp comeback in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers want to help Wisconsin’s once-dominant hemp industry make a comeback, giving farmers the chance to add a versatile and hardy plant to their fields.

Rep. Jesse Kremer and Sen. Patrick Testin are circulating a bill to legalize production of industrial hemp, which has many uses.

Wisconsin was once a leading producer of hemp.

At its peak during World War II, the state produced three quarters of the hemp grown in the country before demand plummeted and China took control of the market. But states across the country are rejoining the race and Wisconsin lawmakers want in.

Freshman Sen. Patrick Testin said he initially had some concerns because many people don’t differentiate between marijuana and hemp. Both are forms of cannabis, but hemp won’t get a person high because it doesn’t have enough THC, marijuana’s active ingredient.

“It’s an opportunity to bring an industry back to the state of Wisconsin,” he said.

Hemp has a growing number of uses. Hemp fiber strengthens fabric and insulation while its oil and seeds are used in cosmetics and cereal. The plant is also showing up in high capacity batteries and car door panels.

“It has come a long way from its original heyday, so to speak,” said Kremer’s spokesman, Nik Rettinger.

The bill, which has bipartisan support, would require anyone who wants to grow hemp to be licensed by the state through a program overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. People who have drug convictions wouldn’t be eligible for licenses. It also includes a provision to ensure a licensed producer’s plants don’t contain more than 1 percent THC. University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and horticulturist Irwin Goldman says hemp crops would be a great addition for the state’s farmers because it would add variety and is a sturdy, low-maintenance plant well-suited to Wisconsin’s climate.

The federal government in 2014 passed the Farm Bill, which gave states the right to run hemp research programs. At least thirty states — including neighboring Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois — have passed legislation allowing cultivation of hemp, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Some states, including Oregon, struggled to launch hemp production the way lawmakers envisioned because they were initially short on seeds.

The Wisconsin proposal would let producers use seeds certified in Wisconsin or elsewhere, language Rettinger said was included to avoid hurdles like those in other states.

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Grace McCool is the Webster High School Student of the Week. Grace is a freshman and the daughter of David and Kristen McCool. Grace is a super-focused young lady, highly motivated to do well in the classroom and in sports. She is quiet, respectful, pleasant and has lots of friends. She plays volleyball, track and basketball, and enjoys shopping in her spare time. After high school, Grace plans to join the military or attend college, or both. The person she especially admires is her grandmother, Nancy.

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She brings a positive attitude and cheerful disposition to her classes. Last fall she played on the Dragons volleyball team.

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GHS Student of the Week is Anthony Schmidt, a sophomore and son of Richard and Kara Schmidt. Tech Ed Teacher Jeremiah Steck says, “Anthony puts great attention to detail in his work and always has a positive attitude, and helps others with projects.” He shoots with the high school trap team.

He is in Grace Church Youth Group and likes working on old cars, tractors and guns.

He plans to attend a four-year college to become a gunsmith and mechanical engineer. A person he greatly admires is his dad. Focusing on work despite distractions is an important skill to Anthony.

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Wilhelm said there is certainly no ‘magic bullet’ when it comes to resolving the situation, but adding a deputy to the department staff would be a step in the right direction.

“Between benefits, insurance, uniform, equipment and a squad car, the cost for a new deputy for the first year is roughly $118,000,” Wilhelm stated.

Mead tried to make light of the sticker-shock she saw on the faces of committee members.

“We’re expensive,” she quipped.

The sheriff said his department is making the same presentation to various committees and organizations throughout the county.

“We wanted committee members to realize what is happening,” Wilhelm concluded. “Talk to your legislators and tell them what we are up against — that we are in dire need up here.”

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Committee member Dorothy Richards empathized with the battle the sheriff is up against.

“It’s a vicious cycle,” she observed. “The sheriff needs another officer, that leads to social services needing another case worker, that leads to the district attorney’s office needing additional help and in turn puts more pressure on our court system, and on and on.”

Wilhelm agreed with her synopsis.

“Recidivism is alive and well out there,” he said.

Property losses, through either burglaries or thefts, in a lot of cases is what funds the purchase of illicit drugs.

“Property crime loss since 2011 has been as low as $460,000 per year and as high as $654,000 per year,” Wilhelm reported. “The druggies know we don’t have a narcotics officer.”

He said it makes Burnett County

a weak link in the chain.

“The druggies know it and they have moved in,” he continued.

The statistics relating to drug abuse in Burnett County is staggering.

“Forty-eight percent of cases in the health and human services department (HHS) are substance related — that’s nearly half,” Wilhelm exclaimed. “And, they responded to 24 crisis cases last year.”

In addition to their regular caseload, crisis cases are the ones needing a same-day response.

“That’s an average of two cases every month needing immediate attention,” Jamie Wiltrout, sheriff’s detective, explained. “That’s a lot of extra work.”

The HHS department also responded to eight unborn child abuse cases in 2016.

That could be somewhat confusing.

“About the only way to be charged with unborn child abuse is if the mother is using drugs during her

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May, but definitely some time this year.”

She admits she’s old-school when it comes to files.

“I’m not a fan of doing away with paper files — it’s hard to let go of that printed document,” Schmidt said.

Plus, she could envision a judge trying to access the case file on his or her computer in court, further slowing the proceedings.

“It could have a big impact on the appeals procedure,” member Dorothy Richards interjected.

With DAs and public defense attorney’s being exempt from having to e-file, as well as the $20 surcharge per file, Schmidt expects the quiet not to last.

“I’m surprised they haven’t complained about it not being fair,” she noted.

In other business: • In the ongoing battle of getting people to pay the outstanding fines they owe to the county, Schmidt reported she has received $10,500 through the federal tax return intercept program.

“I don’t have numbers on the state

debt collection yet — but I’m really hoping we get Minnesota this year,” she stated.

A lot of the outstanding fines are due from Minnesota residents who were ticketed while in Burnett County.

• Schmidt said there was a surprising uptick in the number of misdemeanor arrests in January.

“The arrests had been in the mid20s for November, December and again in February but January spiked for some reason,” she opined.

• In answer to one committee member’s question, Sheriff Ron Wilhelm said the sheriff’s department paid about $12,000 for the K-9 and the dog’s training.

“We have had some fantastic donations since we paid for the dog, and that money will go toward buying equipment and other needs — it’ll help a lot,” he remarked.

•“In a cooperative agreement with the DA’s office, we will be getting reimbursed for any time the DA staff spend on the criminal side of a child support case,” Child Support Agency Director Shelly Hatch reported.

The 66 percent reimbursement will come from the state, which gets the money from the federal government.

WEBSTER SENIOR NEWS

By Bernie Bolter

We have been having great weather for the most part, but it is March, so we can expect anything.

There were seven pool players, with Pat and Darrald co-winners.

Six came to play dominoes. Millie was the winner.

The Wii bowlers provided some pretty exciting games.

Larry had high individual game of 278 and high individual series at 498. The Magic Markers had high team game, 845, and The Pick Ups had high team series at 1,596.

Splits picked up were Jim, 3-5-10, Harry, 4-10, and Bill, P 2-7-8.

We have been asking for subs for the last few weeks and two couples answered the

call. Thanks to Bill and Sharon and Larry and Linda. We can’t promise they will bowl every week, but we sure appreciate them being there if needed.

The center is a little disorganized due to the painting and moving everything around. Thanks for your patience.

Please check out our lunches. Nikki serves great meals, and it is so enjoyable to eat with old friends and make new ones, plus not having to cook.

Don’t forget to pay your dues for this year

by March 31 to be eligible to vote this year.

Remember: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.

See you at the center.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING Walker: Federal contract for fighter jet isn’t about money MADISON (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says landing a federal contract to base operations of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field near Madison doesn’t come down to money.

Walker says the state can match or exceed $100,000 in state taxpayer subsidies to house the 18 fighter jets.

Walker is referring to a bill recently signed by Idaho’s governor that commits $100,000 to land the contract.

The governor says bipartisan support

and the community’s backing are more important.

The State Journal reports Walker says he’s talked to top military officials to highlight Wisconsin’s proximity to restricted air space and the 128th Air Refueling Wing based at Milwaukee County’s airport.

Wisconsin is competing with air fields in Montgomery, Alabama; Boise, Idaho; Jacksonville, Florida and Detroit, Michigan.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING

Court: Police can take blood from unconscious drivers MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement officers may take blood samples from unconscious drivers without a warrant under certain circumstances.

The court ruled Wednesday that an officer can be justified in taking a blood

sample without a warrant when delaying would lead to the destruction of evidence, namely falling levels of alcohol in the drunken driver’s bloodstream.

The ruling concerned the case of David Howes, who in 2013 crashed his motorcycle into a deer.

Howes, who had previous drunken driving convictions and smelled of alco-

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Howes had argued the deputy violated his rights. A circuit court concluded the deputy had probable cause to arrest Howes, but not to obtain a blood draw without a warrant.

Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, writing for the majority, said the circumstances in Howes’ case met the criteria for a warrantless blood draw because the situation was urgent.

She wrote that the deputy could have reasonably believed that waiting to test his blood until after Howes received medical attention would destroy evidence.

In a concurring opinion joined by Justice Annette Ziegler, Justice Michael Gableman relied on the state’s implied consent law. Under the law, drivers implicitly consent to drug and alcohol testing when doing so would combat intoxicated driving and protect public safety.

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Abrahamson also wrote that the majority opinion did not meet the “heavy burden” necessary for warrantless blood draws. Further, she wrote that the deputy in Howes’ case would have had adequate time to get a warrant.

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley joined the dissent.

Justice Daniel Kelly partially concurred and partially dissented. He agreed with Abrahamson that the implied consent law is unconstitutional.

Howes’ attorney, Mark Eisenberg, said that Abrahamson’s dissent was “right on the money.”

He said the majority’s argument relied on the assumption that the deputy wouldn’t have time to get a warrant, which was speculative.

“I am going to take this up to the Supreme Court of the U.S. and see what happens,” Eisenberg said.

The state’s attorney had no immediate comment.

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COVER TO COVER Grantsburg G b P Public bli Lib Library Preschool story hour Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Traci Johnson for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15.

Grantsburg Village Candidates Forum, Tues., March 21 at 6 p.m.

The League of Women Voters and the Grantsburg Public Library will host a Candidates Forum for the Grantsburg Village Board. Four candidates are vying for three trustee seats on the Grantsburg Village Board, and two candidates are vying for the position of Village President. All candidates have indicated their intention to attend the forum.

Former Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Ken Kutz will moderate the forum. The audience may ask questions directly to the candidates or submit written questions which the moderator will present to the candidates. Each candidate will have equal time to respond.

The forum is free and open to all, and refreshments will be served.

Infant and toddler ‘create and take’ Wednesdays at 10 a.m., April 5-26 Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join instructor Traci Johnson as she teaches us how to ‘upcycle’ household items into thoughtful, developmentally appropriate activities that your little one will enjoy! Learn about the incredible development of babies and toddlers and create new “toys” each week.

Free tax filing Schedule an appointment to meet with volunteers from the AARP Tax preparation program. They’ll file your taxes online for free. Upcoming appointment openings are offered the mornings of April 13 - 14. Call the library to schedule an appointment. (715) 463-2244 Chess Club Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. Experienced or a beginner, you are welcome to come!

A chess coach will teach fundamentals and strategy. Snacks provided. For ages 7 to adult.

Book club in a pub Join ‘Books on Tap,’ a book discus-

sion group that meets in a bar. Come, grab a drink, discuss books and meet new people! Copies of the selected book, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls are available for checkout at the Grantsburg Public Library.

‘Books on Tap’ will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15 at T-Dawgs Bar and Grill at 429 WI-70, Grantsburg. Call the library to register (715) 463-2244.

Library hours and information 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Phone number 715463-2244. Website: grantsburg.wislib.org.

Larsen Family Public Library National Library Week – Celebrate National Library Week April 9-15.

Watch for more details about the celebration events soon!

Master Gardener class – Join us from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 for a presentation about seed starting!

Get a jump start on this year’s garden by starting your own seeds indoors by learning the dos and don’ts of propagating your own plants. Kathryn has been a Master Gardner since 1995.

Career Services Employability Skills and Webinars – Open to the public. No fee and no need to register.

After completing 30 hours of training, students will earn a certificate in “Employability Skills.” Call Crystal at 855792-5439 ext. 2710 or email at cmeier@ workforceresource.org.

AARP Tax Preparation – If you are 50 or older, low income or cannot afford a tax preparation service, AARP TaxAide is here to help. Schedule your appointment by calling the library at 715866-7697. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will continue preparing taxes in the first two weeks of April.

Memory Kits – A great range of memory kits have been recently added to the collections of our Northern Waters libraries, designed with multi-sensory objects associated with the past to aid in triggering memories and sparking conversations. Memory kits may be

Grantsburg School District

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Grantsburg School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. It will be held in the Nelson Primary School gym at 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, and 6:30 PM. Parents may attend any session. These sessions are designed for parents only. Please call the elementary school office at 715-463-2320 if you cannot attend.

Kindergarten registration is intended for children who will enter school in the fall of 2017. Children eligible for kindergarten placement must be five years old on or before September 1, 2017.

Kindergarten for 2017-2018 will be a developmental, activity-based program with a full day/every day schedule. Successful completion of 5-year-old Kindergarten is required prior to admission to first grade.

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checked out and used for reminiscence and story-telling in classrooms, at family reunions and with individuals and families affected by dementia. Ask at the front desk.

Preschool – Special Children’s Story Time at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5 with Lauren Finch. Lauren is a Crex Meadows Wildlife Educator who will be presenting “Mammals of Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area.” Listen to mammal stories, look at mammal pelts, and talk about your favorite mammal of Wisconsin.

Friends Of The Library Book Bags commemorating the 25th anniversary of the LFP Library are for sale at the circulation desk. Wild rice cookbooks are also on sale at the library and the Fresh Start coffee shop.

Knotty Girls Craft Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.

Bring your favorite craft or whatever you are working on presently. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday Story Time every Saturday morning. Bring your children to the library at 11 a.m. for stories, snacks and a chance to socialize with other children. Sponsored by Burnett County Family Literacy, they will also answer

questions about free tutoring and help with reading and math literacy for all ages.

Newly Acquired Materials Adult French Twist: A Bookshot by James Patterson, The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall, Death of a Ghost by M.C. Beaton, The Lost Book of the Grail by Charles Lovett, Dangerous Games by Danielle Steel, Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs, Wait for Dark by Kay Hooper, Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae. Non-Fiction Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong, The Mushin Way to Peak Performance

by Michael Veltri, The Broken Cord by Michael Dorris, Horse Follow Closely: Native American Horsemanship by Gawani Pony Boy. Library information – Larsen Family Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Phone 715-866-7697. Website http://webster.wislib.org. Online Catalog: http:// merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

Thank You!! Thank You!!

To all who attended our 11th year of Hope For A Cure Longaberger Basket Bingo.

To the Burnett County Sentinel and Tesora’s Restaurant/Northwoods Crossing Event Center for sponsoring our event. To Priscilla Bauer who never tires of giving to the event.

To our families and friends who help to make this event a success.

Thank you to our generous 2017 Hope For A Cure Longaberger Basket Donors: Bass Lake Lumber Beth & Duane Meyer Bremer Bank Brock, Eng, Eastin & Norenberg Families Cilla’s “R” Gang Daeffler’s Quality Meats Diamond Collision Ellen Ellis & Bonnie Tjader Families Farmers Independent Telephone Fiedler Ford Four Cubs Farm Gary Nelson Insurance Agency Grantsburg American Legion Grantsburg Animal Hospital Grantsburg Sanitation Services Hopkins Sand & Gravel Indianhead Credit Union Istonish Jackie Kurkowski, Tammy Chell & Ashley DenHoed Jean Forsberg Karen & Darrel Swenson

Karen Eastin Karl & Sharon Johnson Kathy Bowers Larsen Auto Center Margie Hunt Meister & Meister Income Tax & Accounting Nona Severson One Cut Construction Pam & Brad Peterson Roxanne Kallman Sal Bonneville, Jacqueline Bonneville & Shelly Paustenbach Shady Knoll Home Siren Dental Clinic Siren Telephone Company Syren General Store Tammy & Steve Miltz Miller Vasatka Systems, Inc. Village Foral & Gifts Webster Ace Hardware Yellow River Pharmacy

Thank you to the businesses & families who donated to our raffle giveaway: Adventures Austin Lake Greenhouse Belle Salon Ben Franklin/ Radio Shack Bernick’s Pepsi Bill Johnson Bottle Shop - Luck Branstad Massage Burnett County Sentinel Burnett Dairy Coop Burnett Medical Center Cafe Wren Christian Farm Cindy England Cindy Stewart Community Bank Constance

Ziegelmeier Dairy Queen - Siren Darwin Brown Denny’s Downtown Lanes Donna: DJ & Karaoke Services Donavan & Sandra Jotblad Forts Folle Avoine Four Winds Market Gary Kaefer Dental Grand Casino Hinckley Grantsburg Golf Course Istonish Jenneman’s Hardware Hank Inter-County Leader Jensen Furniture

Kim Bonifas Lisa Slater Lodge at Crooked Lake Loeffler Log Cabin Store Mark Johnson Mary & Jim Charmoli Mike & Tracy Peterson Missy Marie Myrna Westen Nexen Nora Asper Norenberg/Skeie Family Northwest WI Electric Nut House Breads Peggy’s

Fashion Rack Polk-Burnett Elec.

Priscilla Bauer Rachael’s Hair & Nail Studio Rick Malecha Scott Cook Smoland Prairie Square One Pizza Studio Northwoods The Country Store The Olson Lake Country Farms, LTD Timbers Theatre Vickie Tollander Village Players Community Theater Wayne’s Foods West Sweden, Skol House Yah Butz

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Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 25, 2018!

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Sign up for a hunter safety education course today and discover the joys of hunting.

GRANTSBURG — A Hunter Safety E Education course will be hosted at C Crex Meadows State Wildlife Educattion Center March 27 to April 1 for tthose looking to hunt in Wisconsin.

Class dates and times are as folllows: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 227 through Friday, March 31 at Crex E Education Center.

9-11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1 with iinstruction at Grantsburg Rod and G Gun Club.

This course is limited to 25 particip pants and costs $10. Pre-registration iis required and must be completed o online via the Go Wild system at G GoWild.wi.gov. Completion of hunter ssafety education is required to purc chase any hunting license in Wisconssin for anyone born on or after Jan. 11, 1973.

All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Num-

ber when registering for a safety education class and must provide that number to their instructor. Obtain a DNR Customer ID Number by calling the DNR customer service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1-888-936-7463 or online at GoWild.wi.gov.

For those interested in giving back, think about becoming a hunter safety education volunteer instructor to teach hunter education course safety, ethics and responsibility. Volunteers are motivated people who have an interest in recreational safety and who are willing to donate a few hours of their time each year to teach safety education classes.

For more information regarding courses and volunteer opportunities, contact Lauren Finch, DNR wildlife conservation educator and technician at 715-463-2739.

Wildlife conservation education programs are supported by Friends of Crex.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING

Republican lawmaker threatens to quit Rotary over guns MADISON (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker is threatening to drop his membership in the West Bend Sunrise Rotary Club because of the service organization’s prohibition against sponsoring gun or knife shows.

Rep. Bob Gannon said Tuesday that he was temporarily leaving his local Rotary Club with the expectation he would eventually quit because he can’t support the anti-gun policy. Gannon is an outspoken support of gun rights.

The head of the Rotary’s district office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

Rotary International prohibits accepting a sponsorship or a cooperative relationship that supports “the use of addictive or harmful products and activities including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco, gambling and weapons or other armaments.”

Gannon says Rotary International “has every right to act like a mini United Nations, but I also have the right to no longer support them.”

SIREN SENIOR NEWS

By Nona Severson

DINNER FUNDRAISER Support The Forts!

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Top Four Reasons Why Softeners Don’t Work 1) No salt in the tank. They won’t work if you don’t keep the salt tank at least 1/3 full. SOLUTION: Fill the salt tank and check it on a regular basis. Try synchronizing your salt-checking with a monthly ritual like bill-paying.

2) The time-clock is not set correctly. Time clocks can get out of adjustment during power outages, or if the softener gets unplugged. SOLUTION: Set the time-clock to the correct time of day. Your owner’s manual can help with this task.

3) A small device inside the softener called the venturi jet is plugged with dirt or minerals. If you’re using little or no salt, there is a good chance this is the problem. SOLUTION: Clean/ replace the venturi, or hire a pro to do it.

4) Wrong piece of water conditioning equipment for the water it is treating. Very often, people will purchase and install a water softener without first determining whether it is designed for the quality and quantity of water in their home.

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Now that Lent is underway, the exercise class starts at 9:30 a.m. rather than 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and join the ladies.

I wrote the wrong date last week.

The card party will be on April 29 – the final Saturday in April. Items are coming in for the Silent Auction. If you are in the area, stop in anytime at the Senior Center and check out the auction items. We do have more things coming in.

By the time you read this, the Center will be decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. This is always a fun month to decorate and bring out the Irish items. Siren has a parade at 2 p.m. Saturday. Usually the St. Paul Vulcan people are here marking an “X” on people enjoying the parade.

The week’s 500 winners were Sandy Hickey, Steve Wenthe, Karen Steffen and Wade Rufsholm.

Doug Harlander won the 9 bid.

Spades winners were Tony Rutter, Rich Hustad, Sue Newberger, Gerry Vogel and Arnie Borchert. Steve Wenthe and Roger Greeley shared the 9 bid.

We’re starting to gather items for our Spring Rummage Sale. As you are cleaning those closets, please keep us in mind. Or, maybe you’d like to volunteer some time to help us out that day. We’d appreciate any help we can get. This is one of our yearly fundraising events.

So, mark your calendars for the April 1. “No” fooling! Need more info? Call Patzy at the center.

Remember, you can drop off used eyeglasses any day for the Lion’s Club and boxtop labels for the school.

We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies and the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations, call 715-463-2940. Ques-

tions on the center or hall rent?

Call Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or at the center (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com.

said Harley-Davidson opposes additional duties on the motorcycles imported from Europe because of the prospect of Europe raising their fees in response.

“Harley-Davidson sells tens of thousands of motorcycles in Europe each year and retaliatory tariffs would result in a significant impact to the Motor Company’s business,” he wrote. The letter was in response to a list of products on which the United States was considering imposing tariffs to counter Europe’s refusal to accept U.S. beef.

Harley-Davidson spokeswoman Pat Sweeney said Trump was correct that high taxes and tariffs in countries such as India and Indonesia put the company “at a competitive disadvantage.”

Trump canceled a visit to Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee facility last month, which was expected to draw a significant number of protesters.

Instead, Harley executives traveled to Washington for the Feb. 2 meeting. Trump said the executives told him business was good but mentioned the difficulty of sell-

ing motorcycles abroad.

“They told me — without even complaining because they have been mistreated for so long that they have become used to it — that it is very hard to do business with other countries because they tax our goods at such a high rate,” Trump said of their meeting.

“They said that in one case another country taxed their motorcycles at 100 percent.”

Harley-Davidson sales in India, which imposes high import taxes on all luxury motorcycles and cars, rose 30 percent in the past two years. The company began assembling some bikes in India in 2011 to reduce tariffs.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican who rides a Harley-Davidson, told reporters in Madison on Wednesday that Trump loves to talk about the company’s motorcycles and he would like to get Trump on one for a ride.

As for the company’s overseas troubles, Walker said he’s advocated for years that Wisconsin products can outperform any other product given a level playing field.

Dates To Remember: April 14 – Good Friday April 16 – Easter.

April 29 – 500 Card Party

GRANTSBURG SENIOR NEWS

By Patzy Wenthe

The St. Croix River has attracted a lot of attention this week as many have traveled out to view the ice going out. And, check out Memory Lake with its multitude of swans and geese. They give us the hint of a very early spring!

Here’s another sign that spring is around the corner: Remember to set clocks ahead before bedtime on Saturday, March 11.

The Grantsburg Historical Society will start its 2017 meetings, with the theme “Ekdall Community.” Bring your memories and pictures to share. Join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the Grantsburg Senior Center.

Coming Events: •Business meeting the third Tuesday on the month (March 21) at 12:30 p.m.

•Bingo the second Wednesday (March 8) at 2:30 p.m. Bring a $1-2 wrapped gift. ($ work).

•Spring Rummage Sale - April 1 •Pre-Derby Morning Tea Party at 9 - 11 a.m. on Friday, April 28 •Fun with friends every day! WiFi available.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING Singled out by Trump, Harley Davidson opposed higher tariffs MADISON (AP) — Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson, which President Donald Trump singled out Tuesday when discussing foreign trade barriers, warned earlier this year against responding to such restrictions by imposing higher American tariffs.

Trump said in his speech to Congress that executives from Harley-Davidson told him they have trouble selling motorcycles outside of the United States because of high taxes.

While other countries impose heavy taxes and tariffs on American products, the United States doesn’t do the same when importing other countries’ products, Trump said in the speech. He called for free, but fair, trade.

But, in comments submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative earlier this year, a lobbyist for Harley warned that imposing additional tariffs on foreign imports could end up hurting sales.

In a Jan. 30 letter posted on the office’s website, Edward Moreland

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Environmentally responsible solutions for electronics

BY JEN BARTON RECYCLING CONTROL COMMISSION (RCC)

As I am sure many of you know, a number of electronics are banned from Wisconsin landfills.

Items that require proper handling include televisions, computers (desktop, laptop, netbook and tablet computers), DVDs, VCRs, DVRs, desktop printers (including those that scan, fax and/or copy), computer monitors, cell phones, fax machines and other computer accessories (including mouse, keyboards and speakers). None of the above are permitted in landfills.

Many other types of electronics can be also recycled, including stereo equipment, mp3 players, digital cameras and other hand-held devices.

As always, please first try “re-use” by seeing if anyone can use the item before recycling it. If you can’t find anyone who can use it, then please recycle by bringing your item to one of our local recycling sites which accepts them.

Spooner, Oakland, Grantsburg, Minong, and A&H recycling sites accept some electronics.

Due to storage constraints, however, Spooner is the only site that accepts the full list of items listed above. Most items require a fee and that can range from $5 to $65 depending on the item to be recycled. Ask the attendant or call the village clerk and ask what items are taken at their site and the associated costs to recycle as some vary.

As a registered collector, Recycling Control Commission (RCC) must report to the WI-DNR the amount of electronic items accepted during the year. In Wisconsin, we recycle a huge number of electronics. In fact, numbers from Wisconsin recyclers mid-year reports show 17.3 million eligible pounds (including rural credits) were processed during the first half of the program year. The overall manufacturer target for this program year is just less than 22 million pounds.

Very few certified electronics recyclers exist in our area.

Not only does Dynamic guarantee the safe destruction of electronics, they also promise that all sensitive information on data containing devices are properly destroyed or sanitized to Department of Defense Standards. They provide the Recycling Control Commission with a certificate of recycling and data destruction for each load of electronics recycled, and they initiate inspections from WIDNR and other government agencies to ensure compliance with all local, state, federal rules and regulations.

I hope this demonstrates that RCC take electronics recycling very seriously. We want you to know that the electronic items you chose to deliver to us for proper recycling are handled with the utmost care for the environment and know that you can have complete confidence in our system.

Questions can be directed to Jen at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or 715-635-2197.

After 13 years at the helm of the Sentinel, Todd Beckmann is saying farewell

ON-GOING EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY AA meetings 9 a.m. Siren at New Beginnings Club 715-349-2588 1 p.m. rural Webster Lakeview Methodist Church 2390 Cty. Rd. X. 715-468-7228 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall

EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crexway Court Grantsburg

First Friends Playtime 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-4669

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA meetings 7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center 7 p.m. Frederic Pilgrim Lutheran DivorceCare Recovery and Support Group Sessions for both adults and children, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

Lions Bingo 7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center

7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, 28626 Cty. Rd. H, in A and H

EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open other days by appointment Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library AA Meetings 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall 7 p.m. Siren New Beginnings Alanon Club, 349-2588 ‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

EVERY THURSDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf Food distribution to qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg

‘Library Fun for Little Ones’ 10:30 a.m. at Shell Lake Public Library

Siren/Webster Rotary meeting Noon at The Pour House, Siren

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m. Alano Club, St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Rotary meeting Noon at 429 East State Road 70 Alanon Meeting

Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren

New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg. 463-3941

AA Meetings Danbury Noon at Methodist Church Webster 7 p.m. Crossroads Church

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Opinion

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Wisconsin Health Committee passes experimental drug bill MADISON (AP) — In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, the state Assembly Health Committee approved a bill that would expand the number of experimental drugs available to terminally ill patients.

The largest advocacy group for Wisconsin doctors opposed it.

Critics, most forcefully the Wisconsin Medical Society, argue that quickly approving experimental drugs sidesteps the process that is designed to protect patients, saying it could give false hope and in some cases cause more harm than good.

But, Republican Rep. James Edming, R-Glen Flora, argued the measure is designed to give hope to people who are running out of options.

“The next step for these folks is the obituary column,” Edming said. “If I was laying on my death bed, I would try anything.”

Democratic Rep. Chris Taylor said she saw the mother of a close friend diagnosed with cancer who

was unable to get into clinical drug trials die within a year.

“I really do think this offers some potential,” said Taylor of Madison. “It isn’t perfect, but very few things are perfect.”

Taylor and fellow Democratic Rep. Lisa Subeck of Madison joined with all Health Committee Republicans in voting for the bill. Democratic Reps. Debra Kolste and JoCasta Zamarripa voted against it.

The full Assembly plans to vote on the measure next week. It would also need to pass the Senate and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before becoming law.

Walker told reporters Wednesday he was “interested in the idea” and hoped it could complement changes at the federal level to speed up drug approval that President Donald Trump mentioned Tuesday in his speech to Congress.

“There’s a growing frustration the federal government isn’t moving quickly enough on things that could provide tremendous relief

and maybe even save people’s lives,” Walker said.

The bill would require patients seeking the experimental drugs pending approval by the Food and Drug Administration to certify that they have a terminal illness, they’ve considered other options and have gotten recommended for treatment.

One of the Medical Society’s biggest concerns is that patients will forego taking part in clinical trials to instead try experimental drugs, lobbyist Mark Grapentine said.

In an attempt to address the concern, the committee adopted an amendment requiring patients seeking experimental drugs to first be ineligible or unable to participate in a clinical trial within 100 miles of their homes, or to be determined unsuitable for any clinical trial by their doctor.

“We’re just saying when the other options have been exhausted, then let them move forward,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Patrick Snyder, R-Wausau, in an interview.

Do you know what your village board is up to?

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If Assembly Bill 70, Senate Bill 42 and the Governor’s Budget as currently written are approved by the Wisconsin Legislature, school boards, city councils, village boards and county boards will no longer be required to print a summary of their actions in your local newspaper and on the statewide public notice website, www.WisconsinPublicNotices.org.

Call your legislators and the governor and tell them you want your village board’s business to remain in your local newspaper and on the statewide public notice website, www.WisconsinPublicNotices.org.

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Twitters and Harleys

BY DOUG WELLUMSON

G.K. Chesterton opined, “The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes. The business of the Conservatives is to prevent the mistakes from being corrected.” Well, maybe so until now. Along came Governor Scott Walker who confronted entrenched special interests. And also Donald Trump, who pushes the envelope.

Madison/Washington insiders were oblivious to common folks’ opinion that our country was heading in the wrong direction. Governor Walker has announced plans to reinvigorate Wisconsin’s Welfare to Work concept. This aims to reestablish government aid as a temporary safety net while fostering self reliance. Concurrently, President Trump has pledged to “Make America Great Again.” Both men focus on our economic and social atrophy. Progressives and the mainstream press then heated up their disdain. Just as during the presidential nominations, every candidate that did not toady to the entrenched political elite suffered media mudslinging.

Why did ordinary people align themselves with this reality show figure, Donald Trump? It turned out that Trump’s selling point was his outsider status.

Because more Americans are conservative than liberal, we would expect to find many more elected offices going to Republicans. But, over time, it’s been closer to an even split. How so? To look good, office seeking candidates generally hype traditional values.

Voters cannot grasp differences and unknowingly neutralize any r ei nv i gor at ion of tried-and-true paths to prosperity – until now.

The people of Burnett and Polk Counties in Wisconsin share many traditional ideals. Our area has a solid work ethic. These people dislike the “new normal” Doug Wellumson manners and mores that mirror what Daniel Patrick Moynihan once called “Defining Deviancy Down.” Locals abhor being dubbed “a basket of deplorables” or called those “God and guns people.” They sense slippage on their time-tested principles of limited government, individualism, liberty and equality of opportunity. They are three times more charitable than progressives, and they are very thankful to reside outside of Twin Cities. They seek to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly.

When Donald Trump pledges to “make America great again,” progressives wince at the word ‘again.’ Because liberals often treat their constituents as victims and have engaged a system of identity politics, they perceive America as having an exploitive history of groups and resources. To them, the USA never showed greatness. In contrast, most of our community regards America as exceptional. These people respect law enforcement; they love their country and loathe shrill demonstrations and mob riots.

Political insiders keep blasting brash Donald Trump’s political inexperience. The so-called experts do not grasp that, like Walker, Trump’s fast action style energizes Americans. Area voters took the chance that this “bull in the china shop” will counter the degenerate “new normal.” So, our region prodigiously voted conservative candidates into most government slots.

Laurence J. Peter summed it up, “Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status.” Is that where the matter will rest?

Doug Wellumson served 24 years in the U.S. Navy. He has worked in business management, workforce development, college instruction and industrial technology.

Your response is welcomed at dougwellumson@aol.com.

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National School Breakfast Week SUBMITTED BY BURNETT COUNTY’S SALVATION ARMY

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Wikstrom accepts award Bruce Wikstrom (right) of Earth Energy Systems in Siren accepts the Patriotic Employer Award from Tim Kessler for allowing an employee time away from his work so he can participate in the National Guard. “I just feel like it’s my duty to do what I can to make his time away easier,” Wikstrom said of the three years he has supported the Guardsman.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Yet, millions of students come to school hungry or full of junk foods and sugary drinks consumed on the way, making them unable to concentrate and setting them up for poor health outcomes in the short and long term.

Luckily, National School Breakfast Week was launched in 1989 to promote the availability of the School Breakfast Program to all children. Are you too busy on a weekday morning to make a healthy breakfast? Well, you can rest assured your child has the option of eating a healthy breakfast at school. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias.

School breakfast provides a healthy, energizing start to the day for your child. He or she is more likely to consume a diet adequate in key vitamins and minerals, with decreased behavioral problems and tardiness, improved cognitive performance, better academic achievement and reduced chronic food insecurity.

To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, your local schools will recognize National School Breakfast Week during March 6-10, 2017.

Many local organizations support the effort of recognizing National School Breakfast Week and stand behind children receiving nutritious meals at school.

For instance, Burnett County Salvation Army is heavily invested in your child’s nutrition and leads the Backpack Program in Burnett County.

This program ensures that after your child has eaten a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school, they will also be assured nutritious meals for the weekends.

Children who benefit from free or reduced meals at school also qualify to receive a backpack full of food for the weekends. To learn how to become a part of the backpack program or donate, please visit www.safaithhouse.org “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org

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New ‘Old Glory’ U.S. and Wisconsin flags that flew over the capitol building in Madison will now fly on flagpoles recently installed near Grantsburg Public Library. State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (second from left) fulfilled a Friends of the Library request by presenting the flags to the library Thursday. About one dozen FOL members and other residents attended. Sen. Harsdorf also presented a certificate of authentication for each flag. Flanking Sen. Harsdorf are Grantsburg librarians Terri Stellrecht (L) and Gail Potvin. At right are library benefactor Bruce Erickson and Friends of Library President Deborah Norling.

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God has blessed us with an amazing community to help our family after the fire of Angel Hands Thrift Shop. The two benefits brought in enough to pay our bills for a few months, praise God! Live Benefit Auction at Good Old Days Auction House Special Thank You to: Tom and Kay Rusk for donating countless hours, foregoing commission, and making the event tons of fun!

Thank you Grannies Eats and Treats and the Tourville family for coordinating a bake sale, providing great food for breakfast and lunch, and for donating the proceeds.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit at Hackers Lanes Special Thank You to: Mark and Anita Baker for the hours of coordinating and seeking donations for a beautiful event.

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Youth hockey fundraiser

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Jared Polzine, once he adapted to approaching the lane on ice, launches his bowling ball toward the pins during Friday night’s Ice Bowling extravaganza at the hockey arena in Grantsburg— an annual fundraiser for Burnett Youth Hockey.

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Zach Stoltz wasn’t laughing when he ended up with a 7-10 split.

Favorite dish in Canada features cheese curds When you see the words “Cheese Curds,” does Minnesota’s State Fair come to mind? Or their squeaky sound?

Or maybe the Burnett Dairy Cheese Store?

Canada’s been serving up a piled high dish of deliciousness called poutine. It has been served in Quebec since the 1950s, and is slowly making its way to the U.S. and beyond.

My mother, daughWild Chow ter and I tried Poutine Lisa Erickson a few years ago at a restaurant in the Mall of America. Each of us has different tastes, from simple to traditional to spicy. Poutine is all those things rolled into one.

I made a trip to the “Cheese Curd Capital” of Wisconsin in Ellsworth to learn more about cheese curds and poutine.

Ellsworth Creamery CEO Paul Bauer said Canadians love their cheese curds and Poutine is making its way around the world.

Cheese curds have been a big deal in the Midwest for a long time. So what is a cheese curd? According to Bauer, a cheese curd is a piece of cheddar cheese before it has been put into blocks and aged. The process is simple.

The creamery combines premium milk from local Wisconsin farmers with microbial rennet to make cheese. The cheese (curds) separate from the whey (left over liquid). Then the curds are cut into smaller pieces.

Every day the creamery produces over 160,000 pounds of curds. At 11 a.m. sharp, every day, people can buy the cheese curds from the creamery’s store while they are still warm. It’s worth the trip! The curds are even more squeaky when warm. I ate almost half a pound on my way home.

Poutine is easy to make. There are

many variations, some with beef in the gravy, or bacon or bratwurst. If you happen upon a Pizza Hut in Canada, you can order your Poutine on top of a pizza—gravy and all!

Cheese Curd Poutine Serves 6 2 lbs. frozen French fries 4 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup flour 1/4 onion, finely minced 1 clove garlic, minced or finely grated 3 1/2 cups low sodium beef stock or consume’ 1/2 cup light beer (or more beef stock) 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 1 lbs. fresh cheddar cheese curds

Preheat the oven and bake the French fries to package recommendations.

While the fries are baking, make the gravy.

To make the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add beef stock, light beer, brown sugar, Worcestershire, thyme, and salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Keep gravy hot until the fries are done.

Place hot fries on a large serving platter and top with cheese curds. Pour hot gravy over the top and serve immediately. Serve with additional gravy.

Lisa Erickson is a food writer who loves an adventure—especially when food is involved. You can find more recipes on her blog at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com. with questions or comments.

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Hol earns podium at state gymnastics meet WISCONSIN RAPIDS—“The State Meet was a very exciting meet for three teammates — freshman Kate Weiss and sophomores Gracie Gerber and Kaylee Hol,” reported Grantsburg/Luck/Unity (GLU) Coach Kathy Lund.

“The State individual meet includes the top five gymnasts from each Sectional. Grantsburg/Luck/ Unity had the largest representation from our Sectional.

“Kaylee Hol was our only gymnast to make podium, placing fifth on the beam.

“Although she didn’t have a stick routine, her routine was packed with difficulty and she had very little deduction from execution — scoring an 8.983.

“On the uneven bars with a rush warm-up, Kaylee performed a pretty clean routine scoring a 9.017, placing fourth. She had solid vaults scoring an 8.8 and on floor

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Kate Weiss makes her way through her floor routine earlier in the season.

exercise, she scored 9.067.

“In the All-Around Kaylee scored a 35.867 and placed fourth

and earned a medal.

“It was extremely exciting to see Kaylee on the podium. Taking the whole team to cheer their teammates on was a great way to finish a very successful season.”

The Wisconsin High School Gymnastics Association announced First and Second Team All-State recipients and Academic All State recipients at the State meet.

The recipients are Kaylee Hol and Gracie Gerber, First Team AllState, bars; Morgan Pfaff, Second Team All-State, All Around; Kate Weiss, Second Team All-State, floor exercise.

The Academic All State recipients are Holly Fiedler, Morgan Pfaff and Erica Simmons, Brittanie Blume, Gracie Gerber, Kaylee Hol, Caley Reichstadt, Karissa Strohschein and Kate Weiss.

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Tigers upset Evergreens, lose to ‘Diggers

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

MINONG—The number 11 seed, Webster, traveled to the Northwood High School to take on the number 4 seeded Northwood Evergreens and upset the ‘Greens 58-54 last Tuesday night.

“It was a nice victory for the program,” said Coach Rob Scherrer. “A tough, hard-fought game on both sides.”

“We took a three point lead going into half.”

Jack Washburn led the Tigers’ first half scoring with seven. Tanner Pardun put in two three-point shots with Trevor Gustafson getting a three-point shot as well as a field goal.

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Webster’s Jack Washburn goes in for a break-away layup.

Kaylee Hol (second from right) stands atop the podium for placing fourth in All-Around.

Pirates can’t beat St. Croix Falls again; season comes to an end

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GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates boys basketball season came to a screeching halt Friday night in a 46-39 loss to the St. Croix Falls Saints in the Regional semi-final game.

The Pirates had beaten the Saints twice during the regular season, but as

the old saying goes, it’s hard to beat a team three times in one season. Unfortunately for the Pirates, the saying held true and their season ended sooner than they had hoped.

“We lost to a good basketball team tonight. A game just like the first two times we played them, but this time they made the last four-point run to separate themselves from us at the end,” Coach

Nick Hallberg said. “Leo and John (Chenal) did their thing, but we just missed on opportunities that you can’t miss in the playoffs.

“The tournament is played at a different level, so I think it was good for our younger players to experience that. It’s never easy to lose in the playoffs, because your season is over. We lose one senior, so we are looking to build on

strengths and really target the areas we need to improve in, heading into the off-season. We feel good about the type of players we have, but need to get them over the hump in what it’s going to truly take to get back on top.”

This game was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to get any offense SEE PIRATES, PAGE 16

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Vikings end Dragons season in first round FREDERIC-The Frederic Vikings concluded the Siren Dragons season last Tuesday night with a 60-45 victory.

The loss left the Dragons with a 1-11 conference record and 8-15 overall.

“We played a team with five or six seniors and we made too many mistakes,” commented Coach Jon Ruud.

“Our hats go off to them. They really know what their roles are and our guys are still trying to figure that out.”

The upstart Dragons kept the game close all during the first half as the game was tied seven times.

Other than the initial 4-0 start the Vikings placed on the Siren squad, the Dragons came back with a three point shot by Kanaan Christianson. They tied the game at six on another three point shot, this time by Colton denHoed.

The teams exchanged shots and scores throughout the remaining minutes of the first half until just before the intermission, Frederic had a 7-0 run and made the halftime score 26-19 for the Vikings.

Frederic scored the first six tal-

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Siren’s Riley Churchill (23) looks to pass the ball around a Frederic defender.

lies of the second half before Riley Churchill scored a three point shot and with 15:01 remaining, the Vikings were up 32-22.

Siren could get no closer than nine for the rest of the game.

For every score the Dragons made, the Vikings countered with one of their own.

During the last two minutes, the Dragons fouled in order to gain

possession, but the Vikings capitalized on the fouls by making seven of ten free throw sots as the Dragons were in the penalty situation.

Nathan Kosloski led the Dragons in scoring with 13. Colton denHoed was next with 10 and Riley Churchill tallied nine. Kanaan Christianson, Xander Pinero and Tanner Lee chipped in with six, five and two points respectively.

Jonah Tinman had 23 for the Vikings with Mason Gustafson adding 14 and Casey Schott 11.

“It’s been a year where we’ve learned a lot of lessons including life lessons,” continued the coach.

“As I look back on that, I have a couple of good seniors I’ve enjoyed coaching. I have kids who I hope will work during the off season.

We have potential.”

“I told the kids after the game we have these seniors who are role models, both on the court and off.

I hope the young kids will learn from these seniors who are good people and good students and I hope the younger ones will follow their example.”

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Hunter Gustafson scored two field goals and Coleton Peterson had a three point shot.

‘We had a quick start to the second half and opened up a nine -point lead,” the coach continued.

“It was short lived as Northwood responded on a 11-0 run.

“It was neck and neck until the final two minutes. We were down by three when Jack Washburn stole the ball and dunked with authority erupting our fan base. We were up by three with 10 seconds in regulation when Northwood’s Budisalovich hit a long range three to put the game into overtime.

“We ultimately controlled the overtime period and squeaked out the victory.

“I am so proud of my guys,” praised Coach Scherrer. “Grit and determination got the job done. I thought we all played well as a collective team, but I thought Brad Sigfrids played exceptional on the glass and Tanner Pardun came off the bench and hit two consecutive threes when we desperately needed it.”

Jack Washburn led the Tigers with 20 points. Hunter Gustafson

and Trevor Gustafson each added 11.

The win enabled the Tigers to move on in Regional play to face Mellen at Mellen on Friday night.

A ‘DOWNER’ FOR THE TIGERS “It was a bitter sweet experience on Friday,” related Coach Scherrer after the Mellen Granite Diggers got by the Tigers by a 63-59 score.

“It was bitter as I think we had the horses to get the job done that night and it just didn’t work out.

“Sweet in the fact that we were an 11 seeded team going up against a 3 seeded team and we gave them everything they wanted and more.

“The one thing I know for sure is that my guys gave it everything they had and at the end of the day, that’s all you can ask for.”

At the half, the score was 29 apiece. Jack Washburn had nine with Hunter Gusfason adding six.

Tanner Pardun tallied five with both Trevor Gustaafson and Coleton Peterson having three apiece.

Joey Formanek had two and Jack Washburn was one of two from the charity stripe.

Mellen’s Davin Stricker had the hot hand for the ‘Diggers with 16 in the opening session.

Mellen outscored the Tigers by four in the second half. Stricker had 10 for the Granite Diggers as did Ahpahnae Thomas.

For the Tigers, Hunter Gustafson tallied nine, Jack Washburn eight, and Brad Sigfrieds five. Both Trevor Gustafson and Tanner Pardun scored a threepoint shot, with Coleton Peterson netting a field goal.

“Mellen’s (Devin) Stricker made some incredible shots and a seniorladen team knew how to finish games,” related Coach Scherrer.

“Brad Sigfrids and Hunter Gustafson were outstanding on the glass and Tanner Pardun came off the bench and gave us numerous sparks.

“It’s tough when it’s the last game, but we are proud and we will be back stronger than ever.”

Stricker finished the game with a high score of 26 for Mellen.

Hunter Gustafson tallied 15 with Brad Sigfrids adding 14 for the Tigers.

The Tigers have only one senior on the squad this year, David Greiff, so the returning underclassmen will be a force to be reckoned with next year.

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going early. For the Pirates, like many times this season, the invisible lid was on the basket and their outside shots just wouldn’t fall. It was clear that they were going to have to drive the lane and battle in the paint for points.

The scoring was back and forth before the Pirates were able to get a slightly comfortable lead mid-way through the first half. The Saints were not going to give up though, and clawed their way back to make it a three-point contest at the break, with the Pirates up 20-17.

Leo Chenal led the charge for the Pirates with 10 hard fought first half points. John Chenal was in the fight down low as well with five points. Joseph Ohnstad didn’t give up on his outside shooting, and connected from behind the arc for three points. Tyrell Brande drove the lane for a bucket and two points to end the Pirate scoring.

The offensive struggles continued for the Pirates as they were outscored 29-19 in the second half. The fouls started to pile up as well, and the Saints were sent to the foul line 15 times this half, making 12 of them.

The Pirates, on the other hand, were two for nine from the charity stripe.

John Chenal had eight second-half points to lead the Pirates’ scoring. He ended his night with 13. Leo Chenal added five points this half to end with a teamhigh 15 points. Brande hit a late game three-pointer, giving him five total points. Luke Anderson had two points and Austin Olson added one this half.

The Pirates end their season with a 14-10 record and 8-4 in conference play. The future is bright, though, as they say good-bye to just one senior, Austin Olson.

“I’d like to thank Austin Olson for his commitment to the program the last few years. He is a player who had to accept many roles and did that with the best interest of the team in mind,” Hallberg said. “We’ll miss his energy on the floor, which is harder to find and replace than some might think.”

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Leo Chenal works his way around the SCF defender as he makes his way to the basket.

SPORTS/OUTDOORS BRIEFING Squirts at State MADISON – After exhibiting their best efforts, the Blizzard Squirts lost their first game 4-2 and opportunity for the championship against a phenomenal opponent, Tomahawk. In the second game against Shawanko, they lost as well. In the third and final game against Manitowoc, the Squirts won to take seventh place.

Squirt players are already thinking about training for next year and the tough competition they hope to face.

DNR to present final CWD plan changes in December MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials said Wednesday that they plan no revisions to the

state’s long-term chronic wasting disease plan until at least the end of the year.

A stakeholder committee spent the fall developing about 60 changes to the existing 15-year plan for the Department of Natural Resources. Their top priorities include informing people about deer carcass transportation restrictions, improving public understanding of the disease, informing meat processors and taxidermists about proper carcass disposal and collaborating with outside researchers. Lower priority recommendations include double-fencing for infected deer farms, implementing local herd reduction in newly infected areas and maintaining the state’s cur-

rent deer hunting season structure.

DNR Big Game Chief Bob Nack told the agency’s board during a meeting Wednesday that the agency now plans to sit down with representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Conservation Congress, a group of sportsmen that advises the DNR on policy, and identify recommendations that look feasible and effective. He promised to update the board in December.

“It was a big effort to get to this point today,” Nack said. “The work has just begun. We have some recommendations here. Now we have to roll up our sleeves and get to it.”

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Letter of intent Webster High School Senior Allison Mulroy holds her signed her letter of intent to play women’s basketball for Northland College in Ashland. From left are Webster Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Mathew Wood, Allison and her parents, John and Brenda Mulroy.

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Sendoff

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Playoff action

Kaylee Hol, Katie Weiss and Gracie Gerber received well wishes from the Grantsburg Pirate mascot and the high school student body during a sendoff celebration on Friday as they headed to Wisconsin Rapids for the State Gymnastics Meet.

Grantsburg’s John Chenal flies high above the SCF defenders to put up a shot.

SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball

North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Unity 10-2 17-6 Luck 9-3 19-6 Grantsburg 8-4 14-10 St. Croix Falls 7-5 16-9 Frederic 5-7 11-13 Webster 2-10 8-15 Siren 1-11 8-15 Results Last Week March 4 Phillips 77, St. Croix Falls 61 Cameron 66, Unity 38 Luck 53, Drummond 47 March 3 Drummond 52, Frederic 51 Luck 59, South Shore 48 Mellen 63, Webster 59 St. Croix Falls 46, Grantsburg 39 Unity 87, Chetek/Weyerhauser 65 Feb. 28 St. Croix Falls 57, Coldy 43 Grantsburg 77, Athens 49 Frederic 60, Siren 45 Luck 78, Shell Lake 27 Webster 58, Northwood 54 (OT)

Frederic 60, Siren 45 Siren 2 3 FT S. Vasatka 0 0 0-0 X. Pinero 1 1 0-0 C. denHoed 1 2 2-2 K. Christianson 0 2 0-1 T. Lee 1 0 0-0 R. Churchill 2 1 2-2 N. Kosloski 6 0 1-2 Totals 11 6 5-7

Frederic E. Schmidt S. Sullivan J. Tinman B. Phernetton L. Wittemeyer M. Gustafson K. Olson C. Schott Totals

2 0 0 11 0 1 6 2 3 23

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F TP 1 0 3 5 4 10 4 6 1 2 3 9 4 13 20 45

FT F 0-0 2 1-2 0 1-5 3 0-0 1 4-4 1 2-4 3 1-4 1 5-7 0 14-26 13

TP 0 1 23 0 6 14 5 11 60

Score by halves Siren 19 26-45 Frederic 26 34-60 St. Croix Falls 46, Grantsburg

39 Grantsburg T. Brande L. Chenal L. Anderson B. Johnson J. Ohnstad A. Olson J. Chenal Totals

2 1 7 1 0 0 0 5 14

3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2

FT 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 3-8 5-13

F 0 5 1 1 4 2 3 16

TP 5 15 2 0 3 1 13 39

St. Croix Falls Henk A. Johnson Kahl Koshiol R. Hoggatt Cooper Totals

2 6 5 0 1 0 0 12

3 0 1 1 0 1 0 3

FT F 2+-2 4 7-8 3 2-2 1 0-0 3 2-4 1 0-1 1 13-17 16

TP 14 20 5 2 5 0 46

Score by halves Grantsburg 20 19-39 St. Croix Falls 17 29-46 Grantsburg 77, Athens 49 Athens 2 3 FT F C. Weller 0 0 0-0 1 B.Weller 4 2 0-0 5 J. Penny 1 0 0-1 0 L. Alvarez 1 3 0-0 1 L. Nichols 1 0 0-0 4 S. Thurs 1 1 1-2 1 J. Nowacki 1 0 1-1 0 L. Weller 0 0 1-2 1 D. Williamson 0 0 1-2 1 C. Ford 4 0 1-1 4 Totals 13 6 5-9 18

TP 0 14 2 11 2 6 3 1 1 9 49

Grantsburg T. Brande L. Chenal L. Anderson A. Wedin B. Johnson J. Ohnstad A. Olson R. Arnold J. Chenal J. Duncan G. Chenal Totals

TP 12 9 5 0 0 4 10 4 31 0 2 77

2 5 3 2 0 0 2 5 1 12 0 1 31

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

FT F 2-2 0 3-5 3 1-4 1 0-2 1 0-0 2 0-0 3 0-1 2 2-4 0 7-9 1 0-0 4 0-0 0 15-27 17

Score by halves Athens 22 27-49 Grantsburg 41 36-77

Score by halves Webster 25 33-58 Northwood 22 32-54

Mellen 63, Webster 59 Webster 2 3 FT F TP J. Formanek 0 0 2-5 1 2 T. Gustafson 0 2 0-0 4 6 J. Washburn 0 2 3-4 5 9 B. Sigfrids 3 1 5-10 4 14 C. Peterson 1 1 0-0 2 5 H. Gustafson 6 0 3-4 1 15 T. Pardun 1 2 0-0 3 8 Totals 11 8 13-23 20 59

North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 12-0 21-5 Grantsburg 10-2 16-7 Unity 7-5 14-9 Luck 6-6 12-13 Siren 4-8 9-15 Webster 2-10 3-19 Frederic 1-11 5-18

Mellen 2 3 B. Mesko-Jakinen 1 1 D. Stricker 4 5 T. Beach 2 0 O. Johnson 1 0 B. Smith 1 0 J. Koosmann 1 0 A. Thomas 8 0 Totals 18 6

FT

F TP

0-0 4 5 3-4 5 26 1-2 2 5 3-5 2 5 0-2 1 2 0-7 4 2 2-5 3 18 9-25 23 63

Score by halves Webster 29 30-59 Mellen 29 34-63 Webster 58, Northwood 54 Webster 2 3 FT F TP J. Formanek 0 0 0-1 3 0 T. Gustafson 1 2 3-6 4 11 J. Washburn 7 0 6-9 1 20 B. Sigfrids 1 1 2-4 3 7 C. Peterson 0 1 0-0 1 3 H. Gustafson 3 0 5-7 1 11 T. Pardun 0 2 0-0 0 6 Totals 12 6 16-27 13 58 Northwood T. budisalovich D. Welbac H. Phillips H. Frahm E. Luedtke B. Daledan R. Volz Totals

2 0 0 4 2 3 5 3 17

3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4

FT 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-1 4-6 2-6 1-2 8-17

F TP 2 9 0 3 5 9 4 4 4 10 4 12 4 7 23 54

Girls Basketball

Results Last Week March 2 Cameron 65, St. Croix Falls 60 Feb. 27 St. Croix Falls 57, Grantsburg 39

Gymnastics State Meet Results March 4 Wisconsin Rapids VAULT: Kaylee Hol 8.8, Gracie Gerber 8.6.

UNEVEN BARS: Kaylee Hol 9.017.

BEAM: Kaylee Hol 8.983.

FLOOR EXERCISE: Kaylee Hol 9.067; Kate Weiss 8.633.

ALL AROUND: Kaylee Hol 35.867.

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The Granary 26 18 10th Hole 24 20 Gandy Dancer Saloon 22 22 Black & Orange 16 28 High Team Single Games: The Granary 804; 10th Hole 697; Black & Orange 672.

High Single Games: Bear Schmidt 180; Pam Dildine 178; Millie Hansen 174.

High Team Three Games: The Granary 2161; 10th Hole 2030; Gandy Dancer Saloon 1984.

High Three Games: Millie Hansen 486; Claudia Peterson 484; Pam Dildine 469.

High Individual Averages: Pam Dildine 155; Judy Olson 151; Claudia Peterson 148; Mary Reese 141; Donna Crain/ Joan Java-Hahr 129.

Splits: Judy Olson, 3-10; Donna Crain, 5-10.

TNT Ladies W

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Larry’s LP 17 15 Tillie’s Turtlettes 7 25 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 876; Flower Power 859; Tillie’s Turtlettes 847.

High Single Games: Cheryl Scallon 190; Sue Eytcheson 170; Monica Benjamin 167.

High Team Three Games: Flower Power 2505; Northwoods Lumber 2480; Tillie’s Turtlettes 2443.

High Three Games: Monica Benjamin 484; Jennifer Kern 464; Cheryl Scallon 461.

High Individual Averages: Jennifer Kern 158; Monica Benjain 155; Sue Eytcheson 147; Daphne Churchill/Cheryl Scallon 146; Mary Reese 143.

Splits: Mary Reese, 5-7; Chery Scallon, 2-7; Mary Ellen Smith/Shannel Reynolds/Millie Hansen, 3-10.

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Zia Louisa’s 27.5 16.5 Gandy Dancer Saloon 26 18 Black & Orange 20 24 The Tap 14.5 29.5 High Team Single Games: Gandy Dancer Saloon 923; Black & Orange 888; Zia Louisa’s 873.

High Single Games: Cindy Swanson 173; Sally Casey 172; Lorene Breingan 154.

High Team Three Games: Black & Orange 2632; Zia Louisa’s 2509; Gandy Dancer Saloon 2507.

High Three Games: Sally Casey 461; Donna Crain 426; Sheila Katusky 410.

High Individual Averages: Sally Casey 152; Judy Olson 143; Claudia Peterson/Linda Strong 140; Lynn Toivola 136; Mary Eifler 135.

Splits: Lorene Breingan, 5-6-10.

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Larry’s LP 20 12 Black and Orange 17 15 Bruce’s Auto 15 17 Yellow River Saloon 12 20 High Team Single Games: Black and Orange 1048; Bruce’s Auto 1100; Larry’s LP 1081.

High Single Games: Curt Phelps 259; Mike Zajac 253; Tim Vasatka 230.

High Team Three Games: Larry’s LP 3163; Black and Orange 3138; Bruce’s Auto 3069.

High Three Games: Curt Phelps 660; Mike Zajac 627; Tim Vasatka 610.

High Individual Averages: Tony Wilson 208; Neil Huppert 199; Mike Zajac 196; Josh Johnson 191; Curt Phelps 190.

Tuesday Tippers W

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The Cabaret 90 85 A&H Country Market 90 85 The Shop 89 86 West Point Lodge 81 94 High Team Single Games: The Shop 580; A&H Country Market 574; The Shop 547.

High Single Games: Char Vanous 185; Nancy Growe 164; V. Marx/C. Kerr 162.

High Team Three Games: The Shop 1619; A&H Country Market 1590; The Cabaret 1407.

High Three Games: Char Vanous 443; Nancy Growe 437; Jan Budge 418.

High Individual Averages: Dawn Petersen/Char Vanous

147; Vivian Marx 146.

Wednesday Night Men’s W

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Black & Orange 23 9 Ed & the Lefties 21 11 Northwoods Lumber 18 14 Vacant 2 30 High Team Single Games: Black & Orange 1068; Ed & the Lefties 1054; Northwoods Lumber 957.

High Single Games: Curt Phelps 247; Roger Tollander 246; Neil Huppert 245.

High Team Three Games: Black & Orange 3040; Ed & the Lefties 3035; Northwoods Lumber 2810.

High Three Games: Curt Phelps 645; Roger Tollander 638; Neil Huppert 637.

High Individual Averages: Fred Zajac 206; Neil Huppert 203; Mike Zajac 199; Curt Phelps 198; Roger Tollander 193.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes Tuesday Nite Ladies W

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Alley Cats 26 14 Northwoods MCL 26 14 Kelli’s Kitchen 21 19 Hwy. 70 Storage 17 23 Rod’s Broads 15 25 Denny’s Divas 15 25 High Team Single Games: Kelli’s Kitchen 624; Rod’s Broads 608; Alley Cats 549.

High Single Games: DeDe Bosak 183; Kathy Josephson 168; Deb DeMarre 161.

High Team Three Games: Rod’s Broads 1670; Kelli’s Kitchen 1662; Alley Cats 1570.

High Three Games: DeDe Bosak 488; Deb DeMarre 445; Cyndie Omer 440.

High Individual Averages: Barb Benson 156; Amy Bertelsen 154; Connie McKenzie 152; DeDe Bosak 151; Patty Meyer 147; Carol Soderbeck/Cyndie Omer 143; Kim Koster 142; Michelle Morgan Engstrand 138; Deb Demarre/Patty Bjorklund 136.

Wednesday Night Men’s W

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Erickson Auction Service 39 24 Darrell’s Hardware 36 27 Farmer’s Insurance 35 28 Radio Shack 29.5 33.5 Grantsburg Sanitary 27 36 Wood River Pharmacy 22.5 40.5 High Team Single Games: Darrell’s Hardware 747; Farmer’s Insurance 718; Radio Shack 682.

High Single Games: John Allee 228; Edward Bitler 227; Bubba 222.

High Team Three Games: Darrell’s Hardware 2021; Farmer’s Insurance 1978; Radio Shack 1961.

High Three Games: Alan Melin 600; Dennis Hanson 540; Bubba 539.

High Individual Averages: Edward Bitler 183; Randy Carey 178; Dave Thoreson 174.

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MENUS March 13-17 Note: Breakfast available at all schools

Grantsburg Schools No school. Mid-winter break.

Siren Schools Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes,

wg dinner roll, lettuce/steamed carrots, apples/ pears, choice of milk. Alt: pot roast.

Tuesday: Lunch brunch, eggs/sausage, french toast, cinnamon apples, orange juice, choice of milk. Alt: soup/sandwich.

Wednesday: Hot ham and cheese, chips, build your own salad, steamed broccoli, apples/mixed fruit, choice of milk. Alt: BBQ rib sandwich.

Thursday: Turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes, corn/veggies, dried cranberries, peaches, choice of milk. Alt: Popcorn chicken.

Friday: Chicken nuggets, oven potatoes, lettuce salad, steamed peas, apples/pears, choice of milk. Alt: Cook’s choice.

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Wednesday: Beef vegetable soup, lunch meat sandwich, crackers, pears, fresh fruit, choice of milk.

Thursday: Chicken nuggets, french fries, broccoli, peaches, fresh fruit, choice of milk.

Friday: Fish patty, whole grain bun, potato wedges or reuben sandwich w/red potatoes fresh vegetable, fresh fruit, choice of milk.

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News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett County

First we have Adele, the three-year-old American Bulldog mix who adores people but says no to cats and maybe to other dogs – depending on whether they meet her standards. This girl has the greatest smile and her whole rear end wiggles when she w wags her tail. She loves to b be up close and personal ((sits on your lap) when y you are down at her level.

S She says “Hello from the o other side!”

Rollo is an eight-yearo old, orange cat that I p personally rescued this ssummer and spent a few m months with before there w was an opening at the sshelter and I felt he had tthe time to fully trust us Adele humans. He has turned into one of my favorite foster cats, but due to his age and a weepy eye condition that comes and goes, he has been overlooked.

Although I have spread the word about this wonderful fellow, I have not yet been lucky enough to find him a home. It would make my day, my week, my month and my year if he found himself a loving inside home soon! Rollo is my current personal mission.

Reese is a five-year-old, long-haired orange cat that can be a little sour and a lot sweet. He marches to the beat of his own drum and loves to be loved, but lets you know when you’ve loved him enough with a gentle nip. Reese takes very good care of his beautiful coat, but probably wouldn’t mind an occasional brushing too.

Cocoa is a 13-year-old feline whose owner passed away. Now she is at the shelter looking for a retirement home. She is petite, Rollo with long black silky hair and is front paw declawed.

Cocoa loves giving sandpaper kisses and being a lap kitty. Although she had other animals in her home, she’d prefer a quieter setting.

Tiger is a five-year-old cat who came to us with Cocoa. He is in the same boat, trying to cope with the loss of his owner and a new environment. Tiger is also front paw declawed. He is a tabby with multi-colors in his striped coat. I’ve been told he uses his teeth when giving affection, so no small children would be recommended. He has much more energy and curiosity than Cocoa, probably due to the eight-year difference in age.

Lastly, the newest member to our shelter family is Charlie Bear. He is a grey kitten who is gentle and loves interacting with his siblings. I look forward to meeting him, if he’s still there at my next visit!

Stay tuned for more info on Charlie Bear in a future article.

BY EMILY STONE, NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Fox tracks crisscross my yard – down the trail to the lake, along the shore, across the hill and back.

The strings of tracks remind me that I’m not the only one who lives here. These woods are alive, even under the blanket of snow and the low-slung stars. I try to read the fox’s nocturnal adventures in the tracks—to guess at his life in the forest—but so much of nature, even when the daylight shines again, retains its mysteries.

Have you ever wondered what happens out there, under the heavens, while you sleep? I went to bed last night with a crystal-clear sky; stars sparkling like diamonds in the plummeting cold. This morning I woke to a blanket of clouds and a dusting of snow on my windshield. When did the clouds roll in? What did the snow look like as it fell? Who was out there to see it? Was the fox trotting along thinking, as poet Mary Oliver infers, “It is music to wander the black back roads outside of town—no one awake or wondering if anything miraculous is ever going to happen, totally dumb to the fact of every moment’s miracle…”

The sparkle of hoar frost (from the Norse for hair, “gray with age”) on the trees this morning certainly makes it seem like something extraordinary transpired last night while no one was awake and wondering. Extraordinary, but still explained by chemistry and physics. As the temperature dropped below the dew point, water was squeezed out of the air. In this case, the dew point just happened to be below freezing (therefore it is technically called the frost point), so water precipitated as ice on cold objects instead of condensing as dew. The frost crystals often form intricate patterns that scatter light, making them appear like a white frosting on all the trees, as if the world was made of glitter.

Down the trail to the lake, along the lakeshore, I make my own tracks. Two parallel ribbons stream out behind me as I kick and glide on the frozen lake.

Howling winds have sculpted the surface into a miniature, sand-less Sahara. Shallow, snow-dust storms skitter across the surface (the sculptures are works in progress), making me feel like a giant peering down onto the wilds of Antarctica. The abrasion of crystal clouds sounds like radio static. A loud crack and eerie boom echo through the ice. I can feel it reverberate under my skis. This raises my heart rate far more than the swinging of arms and legs.

As the temperature drops again after weeks of unseasonal thaws, the ice expands and fractures. I can see fresh cracks where they sketch rough fault lines through wind-packed snow.

During freeze-up, thin ice acts as a huge membrane across which the crackling and popping sounds spread. One website, devoted to recording these ice songs, (search “Dispersion of Sound Waves in Ice Sheets” to find it) explains that: “The high frequencies of the popping and cracking noises are transmitted faster by the ice than the deeper

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Howling winds have sculpted the surface into a miniature, sand-less Sahara Desert.

frequencies, which reach the listener with a time lag as glissandi (a glide from one pitch to another)” Science explains even the marvel of ice singing.

This late-winter ice is merely expanding back toward the shores it had shrunken away from when they reflected too much of the sun’s warmth. It may also be adding depth to an already substantial thickness. The deep pops and rumbles sound like winter thunder.

Almost home, a black shape lopes out of the white pines on the point. I pause to squint, then ski faster, hoping that it will come into focus. The apparition catches sight of me and reverses course, turning back into the trees. I spend the next few minutes in suspense. Who will the tracks reveal? Otter? Fisher?

Fox. Its small, four-toed tracks and two-by-two side trot pattern are unmistakable. This red fox was looking at me as it ran, causing its front feet both to land on the left side of its trail, and its hind feet to land on the right. I look from the tracks into the woods, my questions only half-formed in the half-light.

As day fades back to twilight, I sense again the music of wandering the back ways outside of town. A fingernail moon glitters, ice thunders, a fox hunts in the snow, our planet spins toward spring.

Tonight I, and maybe you, and maybe even the fox, are awake and wondering.

What is this moment’s miracle?

For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable, WI! Our new phenology exhibit: “Nature’s Calendar: Signs of the Seasons” is open through March 11.

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Patrick’s Day

Parade — Friday, March 17 — Downtown Yellow Lake Assemble: Assemble: Noon - Gandy Dancer Saloon Parade Route: Route: Leaves Gandy Dancer Saloon at 1 pm, then to the 10th Hole for Green Tappers, on to Ike Walton’s and continue to Yellow Lake Lodge for prizes & more fun and on to Sweeny’s Bar.

Prizes for best float & most Irish!

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Cynthia Blaker

Maxine Olson

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Cynthia “Cindy” Anne (Howland) Blaker, 70, of Siren, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017.

The visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

T The Mass of Christian Burial w will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, M March 13 (visitation from 10111 a.m.) at St. John the Baptist C Catholic Church in Webster, w with Father Mike Tupa officia ating. Interment will be held at F Fort Snelling National Cemettery in Minneapolis.

Pallbearers are Chuck Sahr, P Paul Howland, Nancy Standal a and Jennifer Schuler.

Cindy was born December 13, 1946. She graduated in 1964 from John Marshall High School in southeast Minneapolis..

Cindy was a single mother of three daughters, Natalie, Neela and Naomi, all while attending college and later working full time.

She was employed for 10 years at various nursing home facilities as an occupational therapist.

She enjoyed crocheting, coloring, reading and watching the History Channel. She also loved her special time with her high school, life-long girlfriends.

Cindy is survived by her daughters: Natalie (Kirk) McElderry, Neela Nelson and Naomi (Aditya Malik) Nelson; grandchildren: Paige Herston, Annabela (James) Mazurek and Liam McLafferty; great-granddaughter, Lydia Mazurek; brothers: Pat Howland, Paul Howland and Fred Howland Jr.; life-long special friends, Nancy Standal and Margie Wheaton; loving companion, Chuck Sahr; and beloved furbabies, Tuna and Mister.

Preceding Cindy in death was her husband, Dick Blaker; and her parents, Evelyn and Fred Howland.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Maxine Larrabee Olson, 82, of Siren passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017 with family by her side.

Pastor Steve Ward and Pastor Jack Starr will officiate the memorial service for Maxine at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at Hertel Lakeview Church. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will b at Lakeview Cemetery folbe l lowing the service with a lunc cheon afterward.

Maxine was born on January 1 1935 in the back room of her 18, p parents’ tavern in Hertel. She w the third daughter born to was M and Gladys (Bakker) LarMax r rabee, named for her father aft the family doctor suggested ter h give his name to one of the he g girls, since he probably wasn’t g going to get a boy. The doctor was right, and Maxine (also known as Max) was joined by two more sisters in the following years.

She and her sisters grew up in Hertel and spent much of their youth at Lakeview United Methodist Church, attending services, youth group and other community events. Faith was a big part of Maxine’s life, and she was baptized, confirmed and married in the little country church where she made so many good memories.

Another big part of Maxine’s life was her career as a nurse. After graduating from Spooner schools and completing nursing school, she worked at Siren Hospital and then at Siren Clinic for 33 years.

Many knew her smiling face from the clinic’s front desk, where she served multiple generations of local families. Maxine loved the doctors and nurses she worked with and considered her clinic colleagues some of her closest friends. A born caregiver, she enjoyed working with patients and their families and being able to help them through their tough times.

In addition to her nursing career, Maxine also owned and operated the Pine Country Restaurant between Siren and Webster for many years. After her retirement, she worked part-time at DSI in Siren, giving her more opportunities to build relationships with local community members.

The most important thing and her greatest joy was her family. She married Loren Olson, the love of her life, in 1958. They lived a short time in her hometown of Hertel before moving to Siren.

Maxine was so proud of her family – three children, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She saved their every newspaper clipping, school photo and concert program. Her house was full of family photos, and her refrigerator was always covered with arts and crafts projects from her grandkids.

She loved to keep family traditions going, whether it was Christmas Eve dinners that included visits from Santa, Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates, or hiding Easter baskets where only the keenest of children’s eyes could find them. Maxine was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends, listening to their stories and sharing hers with them.

Maxine is survived by sisters Barbara (Stu) Fosmo and Sharron Koelsch; children David (Sharlene) Olson, Scot Olson and Dawn (Robert) Lindberg; grandchildren Jason (Lisa), Jenny (Bill), Sara and Jessica; great-grandchildren Alec, Kenzie (Alex), and Steven; and great-great grandchild Hudsyn; many other relatives and friends including those at Indianhead Medical Center/Shell Lake Clinic.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Loren, and sisters Beverly Thompson and Connie Hill.

Online condolences may be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Jack N. Hedrick, 79, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of Webster, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 4 at D Danbury Church of Nazarene, w with Pastor Brian Pardun officciating. Interment was at Oak G Grove Cemetery in Webster.

Jack was born to Ralph and L Lila (Gallagher) Hedrick on M March 8, 1937 in Rockford.

Jack was united in marriage tto Patricia Clay on March 3, 11955 in Rockford.

Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing. a Jack is survived by his children: Sheryl Hodge, Rosalyn Hedrick, Randy (Annette) Hedrick; daughter-in-law, Deb Hedrick; grandchildren: Kelly (William) Trisha, Rachel (Steven), Wes (Jessica) and Cortney; great-grandchildren: Hannah, Seth, Jolie and Steven; siblings, Gene Hedrick and Lynn Harms; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Jack in death were his wife, Patricia; son, Russell Hedrick; and sister, Dee Carlson.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Lyla Connor Lyla Marie Connor, 83, lifelong Webster resident, died March 1, 2017.

The funeral service was held Saturday, March 4 at the United Methodist Church of Webster, with Pastor Tom Cook officiating. Interment was at Orange Cemetery in Webster.

Casket bearers were Melanie Johnson, Joe Connor, Rusty Zaspel, Jill Weber and Kelly Saporito.

Lyla was born on August 15, 1933, the oldest child of H Harold Gardner and Rilla ((Grushus) Gardner Corner.

Lyla married Russell L. Conn nor on August 28, 1948. She was h his “Bugsy,” his fishing comp panion and dancing partner ffor 62 years. To this union, two cchildren were born, Paul and J JoAnn. Lyla and Russell operated C Connor’s Service Station and p produced Connor’s Wild Rice a alongside their family for more than 60 years.

Lyla spent many happy days amongst nature. She and Russell never missed a still evening on a quiet lake or a sunny afternoon bent over the blueberry bushes. They could often be found enjoying a ride around Crex Meadows in their jeep or sitting down for a picnic on the banks of the St. Croix River.

Lyla took pride in her gardens and hanging flower baskets. She was endlessly planning, planting, weeding, picking and canning. She used what she harvested to make many outstanding meals and had plenty left to share with others.

Above all else, Lyla loved caring for her family. She was endlessly proud of her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the heart behind countless holiday dinners and deer season breakfasts.

She loved all little children and will be dearly missed by many.

Lyla is survived by her sister, Carol Ann Pennefeather; children, Paul (Dianne) Connor and JoAnn (Edward) Zaspel; grandchildren: Melanie (Dan) Johnson, Joe (Emily) Connor, Rusty (Kirstin) Zaspel, Jill (Nick) Weber and Kelly (Stephen) Saporito; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; parents, Harold and Rilla; brothers, Merle and Gordon.

The family would like to express its gratitude and recognition to Countryside Acres Assisted Living for providing Lyla with a true home in the last years of her life.

Their care, thoughtfulness and patience gave Lyla’s life dignity and our family piece of mind. Thank you.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Richard Larson Richard E. “Dick” Larson, 82, of Grantsburg, died March 5, 2017.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 10 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) Saturday, March 11, at Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg. A full obituary will follow.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

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Howard Krueger

Howard T. “Howie” Krueger, 87, of Danbury passed away on February 27, 2017.

The funeral service was held on Monday, March 6, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster, with Jody Walters officiating. Interment was Tuesday, March 7, at the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson.

Pallbearers were Joe Cole, C Chuck Houman, Chuck Andersson, Harold Hall, Dewey Hartlley and Don Anderson.

Howie was born on Novemb ber 22, 1929 in Glenwood City, W Wis., to Hugo and Ida (Wilson) K Krueger.

Howie was united in marrriage to Vera Anderson on June 99, 1951 at the German Lutheran C Church in Glenwood City. To tthis union, two children were born, Garold and Vickie.

Howie joined the United States Army on October 23, 1951 during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on July 22, 1953.

Howie was employed by Anderson Windows Company for more than 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and the Green Bay Packers. Howie was a member of the Snowmobile Wonderland Trails club and the Dairyland Antique Car Club with his five antique cars. He was also a member of the VFW in Hudson and the Webster American Legion.

Howie is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Vera; children, Garold Krueger and Vickie (John) Elkin; grandchildren: Kristia (Jay) Meyers, Tiffany Krueger (Jon Blazevic), Kyle Elkin and Kaylynn Elkin.

Preceding Howie in death were two brothers, Herbert Krueger and Harold Krueger; and one sister, Emily Jeske.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

William Okerlund

William D. “Bill” Okerlund, 81, of Webster, passed away peacefully at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.

Private family services will be held with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster.

Bill was born on June 17, 1935 in Webster to Fern (Brown) and Jess Okerlund. He graduated from Webster H High School in 1953.

After high school, Bill atttended the Dunwoody College iin Minneapolis for training iin heating, ventilation and air cconditioning (HVAC).

On July 3, 1970 Bill was uniteed in marriage to Roberta H Heath in Monticello, Minn.

Bill was employed in the m maintenance department at tthe University of Minnesota in 11969. In 1974, Bill and Roberta moved to Webster to live on the Okerlund family farm.

Bill was a beef and dairy farmer for 31 years.

Bill enjoyed attending auctions and tractor shows in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He liked to tinker on just about anything, especially his truck and tractors.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Roberta, and many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Preceding Bill in death were his parents, his uncles, Guy (Helen) Okerlund, Russell (Sylvia) Okerlund and Harold (Verda) Brown; aunts, Florence Okerlund and Grace (Glen) Olson.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

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Dennis Sear

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Dennis F. Sear, 72, of Siren, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9 at Siren Covenant Church, with visitation ffrom 10 to 11 a.m.

Dennis was born to James a and Katie (Belden) Sear on M May 31, 1944 in St. Paul.

Dennis enjoyed many simp ple things, including getting iinvolved at the different c churches he attended, fishiing, going on walks, putting ttogether puzzles, playing cribb bage and spades, and most of a all, spending time with his g grandchildren. Dennis always had a smile, a story and a joke for everyone.

Dennis was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Dennis is survived by his children: Dennis (Thea) Sear, Paul Sear, James Sear, Diana (Steven) Peters, Debra (Adam) Pavlicek, Daniel (Nicole) Sear and Dawn (Matthew) Haas; siblings: Sandra (Loren) Russell, James Sear, Kathy Longen, Anita (James) Kurhajetz, Annette (Thomas) Adam and Jacqueline Terlinde; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding Dennis in death were his parents, stepfather, Sylvester Belden; stepmother, Victoria Sear; and siblings: Charlene McDonald, Irene Schultz and Deborah Belden; and grandchildren Jamie Sear and Bradley Sear.

The family would like to thank all the people who provided care for Dennis during the last couple years, including the employees at the Regions Cancer Care and Infusion Center, Regions Radiation Clinic, St. Croix Falls Cancer Center, Innovative Services, Community Link, Regional Hospice and many family and friends.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.

Incidents • Feb. 22, Michael French, 33, Eau Claire, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

• Mar. 1, Shelby O’Brien, 21, Siren, was arrested for take and drive vehicle without consent and contempt of court.

• Mar. 1, Scotty Capistrant, 25, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and do-

mestic related disorderly conduct. conduct mestic-related • Mar. 5, Jacob Storlien, 36, New Hope, MN, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating without a valid license.

• Mar. 5, Alan Abbott, 52, Minneapolis, MN, was arrested for misdemeanor bail jumping.

PUBLIC NOTICE VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR SPRING ELECTION April 4, 2017 VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identi¿cation must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the ¿fth day before the election, Thursday, March 30, 2017.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person

GRANTSBURG POLICE • Feb. 28, Kent Wallace, Grantsburg, reported a breakin to his storage unit behind Gateway Plaza. The unit had been rummaged through but he was unable to tell if anything was missing.

• Feb. 28, Jeramie DeMars, Grantsburg, reported a stolen vehicle.

• Mar. 3, Noah Rauchbauer, Grantsburg, had just turned westbound onto Hwy. 70 from Johnson St. when he rear-ended a vehicle driven by Callie Olson, also of Grantsburg, who was stopped to turn left into Gateway Plaza. No injuries were reported.

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce or other speci¿ed location during the days and hours speci¿ed for casting an absentee ballot in person.

The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce is / was: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, by appointment.

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: Sunday, April 2, 2017, by appointment.

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

SIREN POLICE • Feb. 28, Brandon Lawson, 34, Danbury, was arrested and cited for fraud to an innkeeper when he amassed a $630 bill at the Pine Wood Motel and did not pay.

• Mar. 1, Lisa Tijernia, 38, Siren, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping.

• Mar. 2, Justis J. Sizemore, 20, Siren, was cited for operating without a valid license.

• Mar. 2, Zachery D. Robinson, 18, Frederic, was cited for failure to stop for a school bus with stop-arm-extended.

PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER MOWING BIDS The School District of Webster is accepting bids for mowing. All bids are to be sealed and submitted by Friday, March 17th to: Attn: Mowing Bid Webster School Administration Of¿ce P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 Bids are for a 2-year period (June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2019). Bids are on a per hour rate and may reÀect the use of school equipment or the use of bidder’s own equipment. Trimming to be done each mowing. Sidewalks leading into buildings are to be free of grass clippings. All micellaneous items must be picked up from the lawn as part of the mowing. Fences, backstop, curbs, etc. must be trimmed and neat. Please contact Brian Sears with any questions at 715-866-4281.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids.

The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Town of Anderson Carmen Bouchie, Clerk 13808 Anderson Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2629

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

Town of Blaine Charla Zaccardi, Clerk 34096 Lee Road Danbury, WI 54840 651-783-5641

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

Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 9697 Daniels 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk Town Hall 24433 Town Hall Road Hertel, WI 54871 715-468-1207 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, ClerkTreasurer 118 E. Madison Ave. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600 Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk Town Hall 4599 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 – Home 715-866-8404 - Of¿ce

Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk Town Hall 7396 Kruger Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-520-0560

Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk 25862 Normans Landing Rd. P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375

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

Town of Scott Karen Wiggins, Clerk Town Hall 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 Of¿ce 715-635-2308

Town of West Marshland Kerri Harter, Clerk 26087 Cty. Rd. F Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2461

Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss Judith Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union Kim Johnson 8302 County Road U Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-7311

Town of Wood River Raylene Swanson, Clerk 24788 Rylander Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2318 Village of Grantsburg Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, ClerkTreasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Debra Reineccius, ClerkTreasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211 WNAXLP

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NotiďŹ cation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title:

The College is located near Hayward, WI as well as three outreach locations and serves both Native and non-Native students. The College encourages applications from all people and sources however; we follow an Indian preference policy when hiring.

NotiďŹ cation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title:

“The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with postsecondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwa.�

QualiďŹ cations:

Current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher certiďŹ cation in Speech & Language Pathology (820) and ASHA CertiďŹ cation of Clinical Competency.

Requirements:

Understanding the IEP team process, ability and desire to work as a team member with district and non-district staff, ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students and staff.

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Send letter of application, resume and credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license.

H.R. Contact:

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Contact Phone:

715-463-5499

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Grantsburg School District 480 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 http://www.gk12.net

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Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1400 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area.

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Technology literacy is also desired.

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Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1400 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area.

Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

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The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title: Terms of Employment:

Grounds Maintenance

Seasonal work for lawn mowing & school grounds maintenance - April through October, depending on the weather. Flexible schedule of up to 25 hours per week.

Rate of Pay:

Support Staff Wage Scale

Qualifications:

Must be able to operate and maintain grounds equipment.

Experience driving a tractor, knowledge of small engines and equipment maintenance desired. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Two years of experience in the operation of large power equipment such as tractors and mowers desired.

Knowledge of: Operation, lubrication and maintenance of tractors and power equipment; methods, materials and tools used in grounds maintenance.

Ability to: Operate large grounds maintenance equipment, tractors and trucks in a safe and efficient manner; perform heavy manual labor; operate equipment from a sitting position for long periods of time; perform grounds maintenance; follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others, ability to lift heavy objects.

License: A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

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How to Apply:

Apply at the School District Office by March 22, 2017 Grantsburg School District 480 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5499

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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Hourly Rate: Between $10.50-$11.52 per hour depending on experience and training, plus $.60 additional for weekend hours, and time and one-half for any holiday hours worked.

Duration: Job starts approximately April 17, 2017 Job Description: Laborer-LTE This position will perform maintenance and development duties at Interstate State Park.

60% Maintain Park Facilities - Conduct daily cleaning of restroom and shower facilities.

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25% Maintain Day Use Areas and Trails - Mow and trim picnic areas and trails. Perform general trail repairs, pick up litter, repair picnic tables, hazard tree and invasive removal, etc.

15% Other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required: This position is expected to operate park vehicles, hand and power tools, mowers, chainsaws, and other heavy equipment. This position will also conduct minor plumbing and electrical repairs.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2017 To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application (available at DNR offices or online at http://dnr.wi.gov/x87201/employment/lte/ q207ltes.asp), resume and references to: Kurt G. Dreger PO Box 703 St Croix Falls, WI 54024-0703 RE: Job Code 10938 Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Title: LTE - VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE (3 Positions) Contact: Kurt G. Dreger Location: Interstate Park, Highway 35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024 Telephone Number: (715) 483-3747 Hourly Rate: $10.50 per hour, plus $0.45 additional for evening hours, plus $0.60 additional for weekend hours, and time and one-half for any holiday hours worked.

Duration: Job starts approximately April 16, 2017 Job Description: Visitors Services Associate-LTE 80% Collect fees and disseminate information. Use electronic cash registers, electronic credit card verification equipment and computerized reservation system. Provide answers to visitor questions concerning the specific park area, as well as explain the area's recreational opportunities, interpretive services, and campground availability.

15% Manage daily sticker account and remit all revenues in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records regarding camper and campsite information. Maintain a clean and organized office with up-to-date information for both the public and other coworkers.

5% Assist park supervisors and managers or other park employees in any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required: Customer service experience.

Computer skills and experience.

Money handling and accounting experience.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2017 To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application (available at DNR offices or online at http://dnr.wi.gov/x87201/employment/lte/ q207ltes.asp), resume and references to: Kurt G. Dreger PO Box 703 St Croix Falls, WI 54024-0703 RE: Job Code 10938 Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Additional Information: This position registers campers, sells admission stickers and provides information and other services to visitors that come to Interstate State Park. **** Due to the nature of this position the Department of Natural Resources will conduct a comprehensive criminal background check on applicants prior to selection. Pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Bayview LLC

Loan

Servicing,

Plaintiff, vs.

Heather M. Stahl, Gregory J. Stahl, Village of Webster, LVNV Funding LLC and Village of Siren Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-128 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 30, 2016 in the amount of $102,514.31 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 11, 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: Lot 3, Block 3, of Robert’s Residence Addition to the Village of Webster, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin; excepting therefrom Certified Survey Map No. 637, recorded in Vol. 3, Page 68 as Doc. #184406, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Said lot being located in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4, of Section 8, Township 39 North, of Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26725 Bass Ave N Webster, WI 54893-8002 DATED: January 31, 2017 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414)224-8404

NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD MEETING TOWN OF GRANTSBURG The Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will hold their monthly board meeting at the Town of Grantsburg Clerk/Treasurer's Of¿ce, 118 E. Madison Ave., on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda will include: Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; minutes of the February 13, 2017 board meeting; Bob Pardun, Assessor; Citizen Input; Roads - updates, prepare Bids for blacktopping & summer road maintenance/mowing, board discussion on funds for blacktopping; Board update/discussion on town of¿ce/town hall; review correspondence; any updates; new business; treasurer's report and payment of invoices; adjourn. Any amendments to the agenda will be posted.

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Of¿cial Ballot TOWN OF JACKSON Nonpartisan Of¿ce April 4, 2017 Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors.

If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.)

Instructions to Voters: If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help.

(Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

To vote for a name on the ballot, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to the name, like this: : To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked “write-in.”

Town Board Chairperson Vote for 1 Dianne Connor

write-in: __________________________________ Town Board Supervisor Vote for not more than 2 Nancy Growe

Roger L. Larson

write-in: __________________________________ write-in: __________________________________

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.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT PINE COUNTY TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Shonda Lynn McFaggen Parent Rodney Dale Staples Parent Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter 58-JV-17-17 Juvenile NOTICE TO: Shonda Lynn McFaggen and Rodney Dale Staples, abovenamed parent(s) or legal

custodian(s).

1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed.

2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota on March 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard.

3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date.

4. You have a right to be represented by counsel.

5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or

LEGAL NOTICE APPOINTMENTS TO THE WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD The committee to appoint members to the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) District Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 27, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the WITC Administrative Of¿ce, located at 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI, 54871 to review the following candidates’ applications submitted for consideration for the following positions for 3-year terms: (1) Additional member representing Region 2 – Ashland, Bay¿eld, and Iron Counties, (1) Additional member representing Region 4 – Burnett and Polk Counties; and (1) Elected Of¿cial member representing the WITC District. Consideration will also be given for the following position for a 1-year term: (1) Employer member representing Region 6 – St. Croix County. Candidates must be present and must provide two letters of recommendation before being interviewed to qualify for appointment to the Board.

Kimberly Anderson Ranae Beers James Beistle 217 W 1st St 7438 West Oak St 1605 200th Street Star Prairie, WI 54026 Webster, WI 54893 St Croix Falls, WI 54024 Chris Fitzgerald 1009 Linden Ave Rice Lake, WI 54868

Laura Frasier 624 Spruce Drive Hudson, WI 54016

Terri Kramolis 64505 Gilles Rd Ashland, WI 54806

Lorraine Laberee 44285 Wald Road Cable, WI 54821

Mary Garness 719 6th Ave W Ashland, WI 54806

AGENDA Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE Monday, March 27, 2017, 2 p.m.

WITC Administrative Of¿ce 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871 Public Hearing 1. Call Public Hearing to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Establishment of Quorum 4. Determination of Compliance with Open Meetings Law and Statutory Notices 5. Determination of Names and Quali¿cations of the Candidates 6. Interview each Candidate 7. Testimony from the Public Regarding Candidates 8. Close of Public Hearing Appointment Committee Meeting 1. Call Public Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Establishment of a Quorum 4. Determination of Compliance with Open Meetings Law and Statutory Notices 5. Approval of the August 24, 2016, Board Appointment Public Hearing and Committee Meeting Minutes 6. Purpose of Meeting and Explanation of Statutes Governing District Board Appointments 7. Review the Plan of Representation, Approved on August 24, 2016 8. The committee may go into closed session, in accordance with State Statutes §19.85 (1)(f), for the purpose of consideration of ¿nancial, medical, social, or personal histories information of the candidates 9. Reconvene Public Meeting 10. Appointment of District Board Members 11. Review, Discuss, and Consider Approval of or Changes to the Plan of Representation for the next Board Appointment Process 12. Adjournment of Public Meeting Note: President Will plans to be available during the meeting to answer any questions.

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legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition.

Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court StengerMenne, Heather (Pine Court Administration) Feb 21, 2017 1:51 PM WITNESS, the Honorable Krista K Martin Judge of District Court /s/ By: Heather StengerMenne, Deputy WNAXLP (March 1, 8, 15)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF William M. Bremer DOB: 12/20/1958 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17-PR-8 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal

administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/20/1958 and date of death 02/03/2017, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 334, Webster, Wisconsin 54893.

3. All interested persons have waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 26, 2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin. /s/ Mary L. Hinrichs, Deputy Probate Registrar February 24, 2017 David L. Grindell GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585, Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-5561 1002628 WNAXLP (March 8, 15, 22)

REQUEST FOR BIDS CARPET CLEANING SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT This project will involve the summer cleaning of 19,318 Sq Ft of carpet and the summer and winter cleaning of 47 area rugs in sizes from 5x8 to 10x12. To obtain a copy of cleaning speci¿cations, contact the Director of Buildings and Grounds, at 715-349-7392, ext.403.

All bids must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 24, 2017 in a sealed envelope marked (Carpet Cleaning Bids). All mailed bids shall be sent to: Attention: Don Fleischhacker, Director of Buildings and grounds, School District of Siren, Siren Wisconsin, 54872.

The School district of Siren reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2017 President Dave Dahlberg, called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Cindy Jensen, Russ Erickson, Jason Burkman, Josh Prusinski, Chris Erickson, and Dan Ohnstad.

Agenda Revisions: None.

Appearances: None.

Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve the Board minutes from January 23, 2017. Motion carried 7-0.

Board welcomed iForward Assistant Principal, Ray Sperl.

School Board Information The Personnel Committee will meet on February 21st at 5 PM. Received Reports Good News in Our Schools Motion C. Erickson/Prusinski to appoint the iForward Board of Directors: Dave Dahlberg, Joni Burgin, Senator Sheila Harsdorf, Allan Johnson, and John Hill. Motion carried 7-0. Meetings to be held quarterly starting in summer of 2017.

Motion Ohnstad/Burkman to award the bid to replace the north doors at Nelson School to Twin Cities Hardware for a bid of $6,755.53 (low bid). Motion carried 7-0.

Motion Prusinski/R. Erickson to award the bid to replace the water heater at GHS to Burnett Plumbing (low bid) for a cost of $14,667. FOE grant estimated at $200. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion Prusinski/Jensen to award the bid to replace the seats in the auditorium to H & B for a cost of $63,624.

Motion carried 7-0.

Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve staff training costs to participate in Solution Tree Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute July, 2017 in Minneapolis. Revenue sources are Rural Low Income School Achievement Grant funds, Special Education Flow Through, and the iForward budget. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion Prusinski/Ohnstad to approve the resignation of Jill Negrete with thanks and regrets. Motion carried 7-0.

Received Fiscal Report/Receipts Report: January 2017.

Motion C. Erickson/Jensen to approve the vouchers. Motion carried 7-0. Speci¿c check numbers are: #3165831681; #70006-70261; #19927-19941 Speci¿c expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = $280,627.16 Fund 21 (Gifts) = $ 4,254.53 Fund 27 (Special Education) = $ 15,337.96 Fund 50 (Food Service) = $ 34,074.09 Fund 60 (All School Fund) = $ 39,229.06 Fund 80 (Community Ed) = $ 96.08 $373,618.88 Motion Jensen/Prusinski to adjourn. Motion carried.

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WEL L X A M INC.

Service • Sales • Installation Max R. Littlefield, Pres.

27 First Ave., P.O. Box 238, Luck, WI 54853

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

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The story of the Joshua Tree

Pastor Ran Yoo Central United Methodist Church

While we visited California in February, we planned a one-day trip to Joshua Tree National Park. We did so because one of my friends told me about a very interesting legend about the Joshua Tree.

While Mormon pioneers were traveling, they found an interesting plant and they considered the limbs of this plant to resemble the upstretched arms of Joshua leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, so they named it the Joshua tree, although this species belongs to the genus Yucca and is not considered a tree.

Actually, the highlight of Joshua Tree Na-

tional Park is to enjoy a beautiful view of many stars at night.

I missed that opportunity this time, but if I saw the Joshua Tree under the countless stars at night, I also think it would look like Joshua who led the people of Israel to the promised land. I don’t have any clue what made Mormon pioneers consider it to be Joshua, but I can guess.

During their long travels in the desert, pioneers would be very tired and longing for the help of God. Also, at night they had to fight with the fear of being hurt by wild animals.

Although they didn’t know what it was,

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 9 am | Sun. School: 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Tryg Wistad | 715-635-4816 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection www.crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sun. Worship: 10 am | Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm Thurs. Women’s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Men’s Bible Study: 8 am

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791 Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H www.lakesidelutheranwi.com Sunday Worship: 10 am w/communion Sunday School: 9 am | All welcome.

715-656-4010 | 7534 Peet St. Sunday - Adult Sunday School 9 am Morning Service: 10 am | Evening Service: 7 pm Monday - Bible Study: 6:30 pm

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com Sunday Worship: 8:45 am

ALPHA

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

ASKOV CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Just west of Askov on Hwy. 23 Auxiliary Mtgs start at 9:30 am Sacrament Meeting: 11:20 am

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

Pastor Curtis Denney | 715-327-4956 Benson Rd. | Saturday Service Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am | Worship 11 am

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 715-463-2624 | Worship 9 am | Fellowship 10 am Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sunday 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Worship & Study

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9:00 a.m. | Worship 10:15 a.m.

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ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Arveda “Freddie� Kirk Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following Wed. Service: 5:15 pm | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

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

Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 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.

Communion Every Sunday. | Everyone welcome.

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

GRACE BAPTIST

BETHANY LUTHERAN

Pastor Mike Fisk | (715) 472-8660 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W | 2 mi. S. on I Sun. School 9:15 am | Sun. Worship 10:30 am Communion 1st Sunday Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794 Worship: Sunday 9:30 am | Sun. School 11:30 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

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

Rev. Thomas McShannock 1638 345th Ave. | 715-327-4340 Worship 9:15 am | Sunday School 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

GRANTSBURG

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Dan Shadis, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. north on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Meeting every Sunday at 9 am Potluck lunch following | Everyone welcome

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FREDERIC

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor | 715-866-7321 Jct. Cty. Rds A & H Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am | Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt

CALVARY COVENANT

they named it the Joshua Tree.

They might have been amazed and comforted by this unknown plant because they might believe that these trees would lead them and protect them in the midst of the desert, as Joshua did for the Israelites.

Perhaps some of you may think that it was just an illusion, but I believe that it is God’s way to give comfort to his people.

I hope and pray that you also find out God’s peace and strength, especially during the season of Lent.

Pastor Jay Ticknor 715-463-5746 Worship 11:00 am | Sunday School 9:30 am | Nursery is available

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 | Home: 715-866-4622 10:45 a.m Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun.

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Dan Slaikeu, Pastor 715-488-2456 Worship 10:00 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info

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Corey Arnold Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisc. Ave. S, Frederic, WI 54837 Bus. 715-327-8076 Fax: 715-327-8162 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

MARK MILLER CONSTRUCTION

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

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SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Jack Starr, Pastor S. of Hertel | Worship & Sunday School: 9 am

Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

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

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 24025 1st Ave. S. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com 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.

LUCK

SIREN COVENANT

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

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

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Roger Kastelle, Pastor Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B | 715-472-8190 Sun. Worship Service: 9 am | Sun. Sch.: 10 am

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

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

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 | 715-635-7672 Worship: 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class: 10:45 am Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer Corner of Elm & Summit Streets | 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

TRADE LAKE

Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9 am | Comm. 1st & 3rd Sundays Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am

ZION LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

David Prince, Pastor | 715-327-8402 20750 Cty. Rd. Z (Just South on Cty. Rd. Z, off Hwy. 48) www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org 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!

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

TRADE RIVER

Andrew Bollant, Pastor Worship 9:30 am | Wed. Youth 6:30 pm Wheelchair accessible

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

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

Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor | 715-488-2296 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 www.traderiverefc.org 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

7425 W. Birch | 715-866-7157 Sunday Bible Class: 9:30 am (all ages) Worship: 10:30 am Bible Study: 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Wed. Mass: 5:30 pm | Sun. Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson & Danny Wheeler 7615 County Rd. U | 715-866-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

PUZZLES

Answers

CLUES ACROSS 1. Fall down 5. Walmart founder Walton 8. Los Angeles time zone 11. Gallantry 13. Early Supreme Court justice Bartlett 14. One-time governor of Maryland 15. Act of imitating 16. Popular basketballer Jeremy 17. Round Dutch cheese 18. S. American rodents 20. Comic opera “Princess __” 21. Commodities buyers and sellers (slang) 22. Hovers 25. Having had one’s head cut off 30. One-time monetary unit of Greece 31. Not no 32. Beloved Cubs third baseman Ron 33. Shapes 38. Giants signal caller Manning 41. Moves all the way around 43. Babe Ruth retired as one 45. Relinquishing 48. Native religion in China 49. Not well 50. Fill with high spirits 55. In bed 56. Type of pet 57. Somewhere to go 59. Smaller quantity 60. Ingested 61. Singer and Jacobs are two 62. Anger 63. British rockers __ Zeppelin 64. Like CLUES DOWN 1. Polyvinyl acetate 2. Canadian folk musician 3. Evergreen trees and shrubs 4. Meat from a pig (French) 5. Secretion

6. Quality of yielding nothing of value 7. Aquatic mammal 8. Father 9. Protective crusts 10. Caps 12. Handwoven rug 14. Soil-like material 19. Not wide 23. When you aim to get there 24. Hold molecules 25. Tooth caregiver 26. Amount of time 27. Beverage container 28. Perform 29. Appollo’s grandmother 34. Obsolete home entertainment device 35. Serbian mythological demon 36. Bulgarian currency

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37. Midway between south and southeast 39. Makes sense 40. A way to single out 41. Criminal (slang) 42. Former Tigers third baseman Brandon 44. Wobbled 45. Singapore’s second highest peak 46. Grossly overweight 47. Radioactivity units 48. Famed Spanish painter 51. Internet router algorithm 52. Expression of sorrow or pity 53. Druidic mother goddess 54. Electronic counter-countermeasures 58. Midway between east and southeast

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MARCH 8, 2017 www.burnettcountysentinel.com

39th Annual

SIREN

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

7TH ANNUAL SHAMWALK/RUN Run, Walk, or Leprechaun Leap your way thru this fun family event!

5K & 10K @ Siren School Registration: 8-10am • Start: 10am Register: BCAAPC.org or 715.349.2155

Saturday, March 11th BUY A BUTTON FOR A CHANCE TO WIN FABULOUS PRIZES! #1) 2-Night Stay in Luxury Suite at The Lodge at Crooked Lake (based on availability) #2) 2-Night Stay in Luxury Suite at Best Western Northwoods Lodge (based on availability) #3) $200 Shopping Spree at Peggy’s Fashion Rack #4) $200 Gift Certificate for Fourwinds Market #5) $200 Gift Certificate for Siren Holiday North #6) $200 Cash #7 & #8) $100 Cash #9 & #10) $50 Cash

3RD ANNUAL ‘LUCKY LILAC’ SCAVENGER HUNT Search for 3 Lucky Lilacs in 2017!

12 noon start ‘til 2pm (or all found) Clues at participating Siren businesses Rules online

BUTTONS AVAILABLE AT: Kris’ Pheasant Inn & Sports Bar Little Mexico • Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts • Pour House • Tavern on Main

PARADE

ST. PADDY’S DAY SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE • 3-6PM

2pm • Main Street • Meet the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family & Vulcans!

Join us at Lilac Village Bed & Breakfast. Irish Treats & Refreshments, Lucky Shamrock Drawings, and Tours. Lilacvillagebb.com

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A perfect partnership

715-472-2177 | 137 First Avenue, Luck

As always, open 7 days a week, year-round!

“Life’s An Adventure...

Eat It Up!”

715-472-5225 | 2547 State Rd, Luck

Burnett Dairy Cooperative

7710 Park St. W, Siren, WI 715-349-8500 7 Catering (715) 349-8504 Visit us on Facebook or www.adventuresrestaurants.com

5 miles east of Grantsburg on Hwy. 70 burnettdairy.com | 715.689.2468

7711 Park Street West • Siren, WI 54872 • 715-349-8900 makingmemoriesandmore-siren.com

moose mulligan’s

24226 1st Ave. North • Siren, WI 715-349-8888 www.timberstheatres.com

JENNEMAN’S HARDWARE HANK People You Know — Service You Trust www.jennemanshardware.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. Service • Sales • Installation

800-421-0283

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715-349-2536 7721 W. Main St.

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P NE WOOD MOTEL 23862 386 8622 WI WI-35 35 • Si Siren, W WII 54 554872 8722 87 715-349-5225

Main Street Siren, WI 715-349-5350

Factory Store Hours 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday 9 am - Noon Saturday

Hwy. 48 & Main Street • Luck, WI • 715-472-8200 or 1-800-843-7658

Energy • Propane

miniature golf

One mile west of Siren on Hwy 70 to Nyberg Rd, 1 block south to 1st St. behind Siren Country Campers 715-349-5656

MAXWELL

Delivering Reliable Energy To Rural Wisconsin Since 1938

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Siren, Wisconsin

BURNETT COUNTY

114 W. Madison Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840 Phone: 715-463-2341 | Fax: 715-463-5138 | www.burnettcountysentinel.com

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

(715) 349-2500 877-843-5634 www.MyLodge.com

Located in The Lodge Village Siren, WI • (715) 349-5454 www.moosemulligans.net

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC.

315 Oak St. • Frederic, WI 54837 • 715-327-4456

Sam’s Motor Express 24061 State Rd. 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2774

Siren Dairy Queen 24165 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren, WI • 349-5209

Hospital, Family Practice, Specialists & Nursing Home

257 W. St. George Ave. • Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5353 or (800) 293-5353 www.burnettmedicalcenter.com