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Highway renaming moving forward

BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

MADISON—A grassroots movement to rename Highway 87 between Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls to honor a fallen Marine is moving through the Wisconsin Legislature.

Senate Bill 447, introduced

by Senator Sheila Harsdorf and co-sponsored by 28th Assembly Representative Adam

Jarchow, creates a new act in the statutes directing the Department of Transportation to designate the entire route of Hwy. 87 as the Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway in his honor.

Holmquist was one of five servicemen who lost their lives in the July 16, 2015, attack on the U.S. Naval and Marine 2nd Reserve Center in Chattanooga, TN.

At a Senate hearing last Thursday, Sen. Harsdorf read the moving testimony prepared by Tom and Sue Holmquist for the committee. Members of the committee shared their support in a strong bi-partisan manner, and indicated support for the renaming of the highway in honor of Carson Holmquist.

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Enjoying sobriety

BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

SIREN—A first-ever event occurred during the latest Burnett County Drug and Alcohol Drug Court graduation ceremony – in the 10-plus years of the program, Thursday’s was the first to see a husband and wife graduate the program.

Kirby Lozier had the honors back in September 2015, but her husband Lyle was in the

spotlight on Thursday.

“It feels good to be sober,” Lyle Lozier declared after Judge Ken Kutz, the circuit court judge who presides over the court, handed him his certificate of completion.

An abuser of methamphetamine, joining drug court was a choice Lozier made after his last arrest.

“I needed change because I had gotten wrapped up in the wrong world,” he said. “If I

Peterson to challenge Jarchow in Assembly race LUCK—Jeff Peterson of rural Luck has announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 28th Assembly District seat. The 28th District includes most of Polk County, southern and western portions of Burnett County, and the town of Somerset in St. Croix County.

Peterson will oppose first-term representative Adam Jarchow in November’s general election.

“Republicans in Madison, including Representative Jarchow, have failed to act on the things that matter most to the people of northwestern Wisconsin,” said Peterson. “I want to help redirect the legislature’s attention to focus on things that matter most to the people of the 28th District — healthy local economies, fully-funded public schools, and government that is clean and open with its citizens.”

Peterson said he is especially concerned with the Walker administration’s attacks on the ability of loSEE PETERSON, PAGE 6

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hadn’t changed, I was going to prison.”

He’d been an addict on and off for 15 years.

Some didn’t think he’d ever make it.

“We had some reservations about even letting him into the program,” Judge Kutz recalled. “His attitude going in was, “I don’t need drug court.’”

Lyle is a lot like other drug

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Holy crappie Jim Sorenson landed this nice crappie to take the largest panfish honors at the Yellow Lake Ice Fishing contest last weekend benefitting the Webster Tiger football program and Seitzberg Memorial Scholarship fund. More photos on Page 14.

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enough are the ones who are going to set up camp on it. According to Terry Margenau, the Fisheries Supervisor at the Lake Superior DNR, the department is only in charge of issuing permits for contests to be conducted — not for monitoring potential problem areas on the lakes.

Larry Main, in collaboration with the Burnett County Tourism Coalition, is a local who is organizing the Webb Lake contest. He knows the basic drill for checking the ice, as well as some spots fishermen should not go.

“With the weather we’ve had, there is around 10 inches of ice,” Main explained. “Yet there is an

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GRANTSBURG —Upcoming ice fishing contests are going to start reeling in avid outdoorsmen within the next couple of months.

Along with your space heaters, minnow buckets, and jigs, you should bring along your knowledge of lake safety.

At this time of the year with temperatures dropping below zero every other day, you should not have to cross your fingers and hope for safe ice on the lake. Yet, because no ice is ever entirely safe, fishermen still need to proceed with caution.

The only people in charge of making sure the ice is thick

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Expanding the trap league

BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG —Middle school students will be able to join the clay target league for the 2015-16 season following action at the Grantsburg School Board meeting Monday night. “It’s a growing sport,� coach John Dickinsen told board members. “Two years ago there were six teams. Last year when Grantsburg joined there were 25 teams and this year we’ve heard there could be as many as 100 teams.�

Volunteer coach Floyd Drohman explained the desire to expand further. “If the kids start shooting at a younger age, we’ll have better shooters,� he reasoned. “You don’t learn this stuff overnight.�

Dickinsen said the trap league appeals to the non-traditional athlete. “Of our team members last year, we had six kids who probably wouldn’t have done anything sports-wise if it weren’t for trap,� he pointed out.

School board members appreciated that. “I like the idea of offering an activity for kids who might not fit anywhere else,� member Chris Erickson said.

The new season doesn’t begin until April, so kids who want to join have a chance to earn their Hunter’s Safety certification before the league begins.

In other business: • It was good news for the school and the school board as the official “second Fridayâ€? count numbers from January were released.

Both the actual numbers of bodies in the seats, 27, and the full time equivalent (FTE) numbers, 9, the number which is used in the funding formula, were up from the official count in September.

“Fall was good so this is good news on top of good news,â€? Superintendent Joni Burgin commented. • Defense of the conference title will be on the line and the home opener of the Grantsburg Pirate football team could be delayed as the district is looking at field repair and drainage issues.

Burgin said to get everything ready by fall would really be pushing it. “In fact, Mike Amundson (athletic director) was at a meeting where we were talking about all that needs to get done and he has developed a contingency plan about playing some of our early games on the road,� Burgin explained.

The plan going forward is to get cost estimates for the work which needs to be done and to see how much the district can afford.

But members cautioned her on this approach. “We want to make sure we do this right and get it fixed correctly so it lasts,� Russ Erickson urged.

Some work was completed on the drainage issues in 2008 but did not last long. • Some school board members attended the Wisconsin Association of School Boards convention last week. “One of the take-aways for me was that Grantsburg is ahead of the curve,â€? Dave Dahlberg, board president, observed. “We have a great staff who are quietly getting things done.â€?

Burgin agreed. “We have to do everything we can to ensure kids have all the opportunities they can to succeed,â€? she added. • The board approved hiring Jena Winder as a part time language arts teacher for iForward. “I don’t see how we could find a better candidate,â€? Billy Beesley, iForward principal remarked, considering the vetting process Winder went through.

Gov. Walker notes highlights from ‘State of the State’ address “After my sixth State of the State Address on Tuesday evening (Jan. 19), I am happy to say once again that the state of our state is strong,� said Gov. Scott Walker. “Wisconsin continues to move forward. We have come a long way since first taking office, but we know there is still much to accomplish as we work to build a Wisconsin that is better than the one we grew up in,� said Gov. Walker.

In Tuesday night’s address, Gov. Walker listed four key initiatives: $3 million more for dual enrollment programs. “We are dedicated to making sure every person who wants a job can find a job,� Walker said. “To achieve this, we must provide our students with the skills they need early on to fill open positions in our state when they graduate. We have invested $4.6 million to dual enrollment programs through Wisconsin Fast Forward. This week, we announced we would be adding an additional $3 million. Students in dual enrollment programs have the opportunity to jump-start their education and careers during their final year of high school.�

Investing in public education “In the past, we’ve had to make tough but prudent decisions to get our fiscal house in order,� Walker said. “As it stands, our rainy day fund is 165 times bigger than when I took office.

Our new bonding levels are at a 20year low. One of our top priorities is being good stewards of your tax dollars. Many of you have expressed your sincere appreciation for these

efforts. Looking forward, we must explore proposed reforms to the way we administer health insurance for state employees. Some experts estimate we could save tens of millions through these reforms. I am committed to investing every penny of savings from these specific reforms to the general fund into public education.�

Making college more affordable for students and Wisconsin families “For the first time in Wisconsin history, we froze tuition for four years for UW System students and families,� Walker said. “That’s real savings for the people of Wisconsin.

Our college affordability legislative package builds on our tuition freeze, and increases savings for students and hardworking families by helping them make informed decisions about choosing the higher education path that is right for their future dreams and for their budget.�

A 2020 vision for Wisconsin’s future “When it comes to the future success of our state, we want to hear from you, the citizens of Wisconsin,�

Walker said. “We’re calling this our 2020 Vision Project, and we’re traveling to communities across the state to hear what you think is great about Wisconsin, what your hopes are for our next generation, and how you think we should measure success.

We’ve already held listening sessions in Seymour, Prairie du Chien, Milwaukee, Osseo, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, and Ashwaubenon, and we’ll be coming to an area near you soon.

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Making the Most of Education Tax BeneďŹ ts Most four-year college programs extend over ďŹ ve tax years. This can help maximize your credits. To learn more, see the Tax Credits for Higher Education tax tip.

Most credits you can claim over only four years. It pays to know your options beyond the fourth year.

Ex: You can only claim the American Opportunity Credit four times. However, you can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit at any time that you, your spouse, or your dependents are in college.

Not claiming a child as a dependent The American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits have income phaseouts.

The Coverdell ESA comes with certain requirements. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comply with these requirements, a 10% penalty will apply to the withdrawal. To avoid a penalty, the funds must be fully withdrawn either: Within 30 days of the death of the beneďŹ ciary By the time the beneďŹ ciary reaches age 30 If you have money left in an ESA after a child graduates or reaches age 30, you can: Change the ESAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beneďŹ ciary to another family member Roll over ESA funds into an existing account of another family member The change of beneďŹ ciary and rollover will be tax-free if both of these apply: The family member is under age 30.

You complete the transaction within 60 days.

If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t claim one of the credits because of the income limits, you can let your child claim the credit.

Before doing this, consider: Most education credits arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t refundable, so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beneďŹ t from them unless you have a tax liability.

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Auditions set for Siren school and community musical SIREN—Auditions for the Siren school and community musical are set to take place at 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Siren School Auditorium.

Participants must come with a prepared vocal solo and should be ready to read dialog from a script. The musical this year will be “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” with performance March 18, 19, and 20.

Auditions are open to ages eighth grade through adult. Volunteer help for costuming, set building, advertising, and other tasks are also needed.

Scams: Learn how to avoid being the next victim SIREN—The Burnett County Sheriff ’s Department and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin are teaming up to present a program on avoiding scams at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 29, at Siren congregate dining meal site and the Siren Senior Center.

Three of the scariest and most important topics today are scams, identity fraud and how to avoid being victimized by

computer, phone or at your home.

Burnett County Sheriff ’s Detective Jameson Wiltrout said, “Someone can potentially make off with your whole life’s savings in a matter of minutes. It’s important to be aware of scams. Every day, scam artists come up with a new way to swindle anything from a few hundred dollars to a person’s whole identity.”

Detective Wiltrout will cover the current scams, who is targeted and what steps you can take to prevent becoming a scam artist’s next victim.

If you plan to stay for the 11:30 a.m. meal following the presentation, please RSVP 48 hours in advance. For individuals age 60 and older, a $4 donation is suggested for the meal.

If you need transportation assistance, please call the Transportation Line at 877-485-2372 at least 48 hours in advance, or one week in advance if you are new to the transportation program. For more information, contact Carrie Myers at 877485-2372.

Grantsburg Public Library to be open more hours and one evening GRANTSBURG-Starting Monday, April

11, Grantsburg Public Library will be open more hours every week, increasing to 44 hours per week, up from the current 32.

Beginning April 11, Grantsburg Library will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

This puts Grantsburg Library’s operating hours on par with public libraries in Webster, Luck, Frederic and St. Croix Falls, all of which are open 44-46 hours per week.

Festival Theatre season opens Feb. 5 ST. CROIX FALLS–St. Croix Festival Theatre will begin its theatre series earlier than ever this year with ‘Fully Committed,’ running Feb. 5-21 at the Franklin Square Black Box. ‘Fully Committed’ is “a hilarious and touching comedy that takes a sharp skewer to the backside of the restaurant biz.”

(Time Out New York) Tickets for ‘Fully Committed’ and the rest of the season’s shows may be purchased by calling the box office at 715-4833387.

MEETINGS THURSDAY, FEB. 4 Webb Lake Men’s Club Mtg.

11:30 a.m. at Lumberjack Saloon/Eatery, Webb Lake.

Siren Village Bd. Mtg.

2 p.m. at the Village office.

Habitat for Humanity Mtg. 6:30 p.m. at 120 S. Main, Luck.

Northland Beekeepers Mtg. 7 p.m. at Burnett Cty. Gov’t Ctr., Rm. 165, Siren.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Grantsburg Sch. Bd. Mtg. 5 p.m. District Office.

Grantsburg Vil. Bd. Mtg. 5 p.m. Village Office.

Grantsburg Town Mtg. 5:30 p.m.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 66

6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren. Present for drawing.

American Legion Post 185 Mtg.

EVENTS

7 p.m. Legion Hall.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Support Group

Scott Town Mtg.

7 p.m. at Scott Town Hall.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Northwest Regional Writers

2 p.m. at Larsen Family Library, Webster.

715-689-2350.

1 p.m. at The Ridge, Frederic. 653-4376.

Brain Injury Support Group

4 p.m. at Birchwood Manor, Siren. 715349-5250.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

2 p.m. at Frederic Public Library. 327-4474.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18

38th Annual Danbury Lions Club Ice Fishing Contest

FEBRUARY 12-14

Second Harvest Food Distribution

7 p.m.

Burlingame Lake 715-244-3403.

1-800-222-7655.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Connections, Webster next to Minit Mart (Holiday) Gas Station.

7 p.m.

Movie night at Trade Lake Baptist

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Luck Winter Carnival

Lake Country Pedaler’s Bicycle Club

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution

5:30 p.m. at Cog & Sprocket Bike Shop, Webster.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

9 a.m. at Spooner School Vocational Area. $20 donation.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

2016 Destination Wedding Fair

American Legion Ice Fishing Contest

11-3 p.m., Northwoods Crossing Event Center, Siren, 715-349-8399

Big Wood Lake, Grantsburg.

Popcorn and movies for entire family, 6:30 p.m.

Homestead CC Valentines Dance

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Osceola. 1-800-222-7655.

Fish and PICTO

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Larsen Family Public Library, Webster.

Fish fry (5 p.m.) and a game of PICTO (7 p.m.) the first Friday of the month at Whitetail Wilderness, Webster. Proceeds to Larsen Family Public Library.

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution 10 a.m. at Swiss Town Shop. $20 donation.

Webb Lake Ice Fishing Contest Lower Webb Lake at Oak Ridge Inn. 715259-7844.

Spooner-Trego Ice Fishing Contest 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Spooner Lake. 715-6353173.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Parkinson’s Support Group 10 a.m. at Osceola Medical Center. 715294-2111.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 Bingo 1-3 p.m. at Grantsburg Sr. Center. Bring a wrapped $1-$2 gift.

Used Book Sale

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Osteoporosis Educational Seminar 11:15 a.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, 715-463-5700.

Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobile Show 10-4 p.m., Lodge at Crooked Lake, Siren. 715-349-8399.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Ruby’s Pantry food distribution Noon at 210 E. Park Ave., Luck. $20 donation.

Burnett Cty. Democratic Party 6:30 p.m. at Whitetail Wilderness, just north of Webster, Hwy. 35. 715-869-6081

Life Drawing Coop 1 p.m. at Cafe Wren, Luck. 488-2957.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group 5-7 p.m. at Lakeland Family Resource Ctr., Spooner, 635-4669.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Siren DOT Service Center open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 24248 Highway 35/70, Siren.

Adult Book Club 10 a.m. at Community Room, Larsen Family Public Library, Webster.

Burnett County Republican Party 7 p.m. Room 162, Burnett County Government Center, Siren.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Spooner DMV Service Center open

Luck DMV Office open

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at W7074 Green Valley Road.

Free Ice Skating, all ages

Adult Day Care

4-7 p.m. Grantsburg Hockey Arena, through Feb. 28, 2016

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren.

Grantsburg Rotary meeting

EVERY THURSDAY

Adult Day Care TOPS Club meeting 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church, Webster 715-866-4022.

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup

Noon at T-Dawgs, 429 E. State Road 70.

“Lost Voice Club” meeting

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

Alanon Meeting

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

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

Food distribution, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 320 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren.

10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren.

Pre-School Story Hour

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library.

715-463-2244.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren.

Odds ‘N’ Ends Club 1 p.m. 463-3174.

Grantsburg Amer. Legion Aux.

5 p.m. at Crexway Court Community Room. 4632475. (Jan.-Mar.)

Swiss Town Mtg. Anderson Town Mtg. Daniels Town Mtg. 7:30 p.m.

Dewey Town Meeting 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 Wisconsin NW Heritage Passage 3 p.m. at Northwind Book and Fiber, Spooner

Webster Village Bd. Mtg. 6 p.m.

Wood River Town Mtg. 6:30 p.m.

N’western Wis. K-9 Mtg. 7 p.m. 349-8377.

Burnett County VFW Post 1256 and Auxiliary 7:30 p.m.

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585.

9 a.m. to 3p.m., Crexway Crt, Grantsburg.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY MONDAY

TUESDAY, FEB. 9 Webb Lake Community Club

Spooner DMV Service Center open

EVERY SUNDAY

9 a.m. at New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588.

Meenon Town Mtg.

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at W7074 Green Valley Road.

ON-GOING EVENTS

AA Meeting

Jackson Town Mtg.

7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Luck DBS Hall.

LaFollette Town Mtg. 7 p.m.

Gambler’s Anonymous

AA Meeting

5 p.m., New Beginnings Alanon Club, Siren, 349-2588.

7 p.m. New Beginnings Alanon Club, Siren, 349-2588.

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

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

EVERY FRIDAY Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren.

AA Meeting 7 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep.

That’s deep enough — what do you want, an adorable pancreas?

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What’s up with him?

Those who know me best will tell you I play the cards of my personal life pretty close to the vest, but in this instance, I believe disclosure is the best course of action.

About six years ago I first sought a doctor’s care about a mild case of slurred speech, word/ name retrieval problems and balance issues.

In my profession, the first two are not a good combination – but at least I’m a print journalist and not a broadcaster.

Anyway, over the subsequent years and more than two dozen doctor visits, blood draws, MRIs, sleep studies and psychological Seems to testing, my care team finally referred me to about my third neuMe rologist, and a specialist at that.

I guess when my mom told me I Todd Beckmann was special – she was right.

My wife seemed pleased that we were finally seeing a neurologist specializing in dysfunctions in the brain.

“Because he specializes in the area that he does, he has seen a lot of problems,” she reasoned.

At one point, after about 15 minutes of questions like “100 minus seven is how much?” and “What city and county are you in?” the four-year neurology resident asks me what year it is.

When I dead-panned “1983,” he nearly falls off his chair, but when I smiled we all had a good laugh – a little levity to break the tension After a two-plus hour appointment, where I’m seen by no fewer than four white coats, the main doc admits that me and my specific problems are a mystery to him.

“Oh great!” I’m thinking. “A specialist who says my particular symptoms mystify him – I’m screwed!”

Bottom line, the doc labels my set of problems as Ataxia.

According to the Mayo Clinic website, Ataxia describes a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements, such as walking or picking up objects. A sign of an underlying condition, ataxia can affect your movements, your speech, your eye movements and your ability to swallow.

In fact, when I first heard the word Ataxia, I went to some website and of the eight symptoms listed, I had, to some degree, seven of them.

But back to the diagnosis.

And diagnosis is really a misnomer because Ataxia is a symptom, not a cause.

I think that is why I mystify my doctors.

One of the biggest triggers in manifesting Ataxia is genetic – it’s passed down from mom and dad.

But the problem for me is that as far as I know, no one else in my family has experienced what I’m experiencing.

I didn’t do too well in high school biology and may not have followed exactly what the doctor was saying, but there’s like a 25 percent chance that I have a recessive gene that could be responsible.

To find out, it’s a matter of a blood panel – a $30,000 blood panel!

Not only is the testing cost prohibitive, the last genetic testing specialist I saw said there’s no SEE SEEMS, PAGE 5

BURNETT COUNTY

No thanks, sugar I get many potential news items sent to me every week. Some make it through to the paper, many get deleted.

Some become column material.

I received two emails from a website that connects “sugar daddies” with “sugar babies” to help the younger person with college expenses.

The press reFrom the lease listed the Publisher’s top 20 schools in the nation where Desk young women (no college age males Tom Stangl are in any of the images in the press kit) are turning to this type of arrangement to finance their education. Making the top 20 for this site is the University of Minnesota, where 78 people last year signed up for the website’s services in 2015. In case you are wondering, the fastest growing school is New York University.

I will refer to the website simply as “the website” because I don’t want to give them any publicity, which is what they were looking for with this release.

The website says that they have nearly two million “sugar babies” currently using their services. The average “sugar baby” receives an

“allowance” of $3,000 a month. At this rate, according to the release the students will “earn” $20,920 more annually than a counterpart working full time for minimum wage.

The site that sent the release is the second largest site of its kind in the nation, so there are many, many more students involved in this type of financing for their education.

Among the “benefits” of being a “sugar baby” touted by the website are: “financial stability, mentorship, business opportunities and networking.”

The website tells prospective “sugar babies” that “FAFSA and grants can be a nightmare – that’s if you are approved. With (the website’s) Sugar Baby University, students from all backgrounds and income levels are welcome. No minimum GPA required. Join today and get your education paid for by a generous sponsor.”

“Sugar Babies and Sugar Daddies or Mommas get what they want, when they want it,” the site claims. “(The website) allows people to immediately define what they need and want in a relationship. Our profiles allow members to effortlessly state their expectations.”

As the father of two adult daughters and two granddaughters, I find this entire issue nauseating.

It is obvious from the images and language on this site that older

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men look for college age women to have relationships, or just plain sex and become generous to their new mentee.

I believe we called it having a “kept woman” back in the old days.

I know that our society’s morals and mores are constantly changing. The world we live in changes at a breakneck pace, but this is simply thinly veiled prostitution.

Spin or paint it any way you like, it is money for services rendered.

Has our society become so blasé about morality that we can all justify and rationalize this practice as a way to combat the growing student loan debt crisis?

Some will say it is no one’s business. Everyone is of age and can make their own decisions.

Really?

One of my daughters attended the University of Minnesota, and our family will be making monthly payments on many thousands of dollars of student loan debt for years to come.

We understood that going in, and wouldn’t have it any other way. Especially not the “sugar baby” way.

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Bipartisanship in Madison

No need to clean your glasses — you read that headline correctly. Not everything that happens in the Wisconsin State Capitol is a party line vote. In fact, the overwhelming majority of legislation (over 90 percent) passes with bipartisan support. It really is the case that Republicans and Democrats often work together to create good public policy that everyone can rally around.

A few items we are working on now really make that point: HOPE Agenda On Jan. 12, the Assembly passed three pieces of legislation that made up the H.O.P.E. Agenda (Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education). Passed easily in both houses of the Legislature, these bills represent an effort to combat Wisconsin’s heroin and prescription drug abuse epidemic. AB 364 and AB 365 mandate that prescribers of narcotics must use the Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data for enforcement and education.

To improve PDMP data quality, prescribers will work with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). High risk prescribers will be investigated by licensing boards for health professions and law enforcement as a result of these bills.

AB 366 will require DHS oversight

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of pain management clinics to ensure that prescription drugs are not being abused as a result of overprescribing.

I am hopeful that these pieces of legislation are a step in the right direction as we try to stop heroin and prescription drug abuse in Wisconsin.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Just this week, after months of hard work the Bipartisan Alzheimer’s & Dementia Taskforce culminated in the introducAdam tion of a series of Jarchow bills called the “Alzheimer’s and DemenDistrict 28 tia Legislative PackAssemblyman age” to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s d D i and help those who and Dementia deal with it on a daily basis.

These bills are a result of the bipartisan taskforce called “Wisconsin Cares.” I have co-sponsored a number of these bills and look forward to working on getting them passed and signed into law. LRB 4459 requires DHS to prepare a report describing where individuals with dementia are currently placed in crisis situations.

It would also require DHS to propose

a pilot program for two or more counties to create dementia crisis units.

LRB 3800 requests the Wisconsin Supreme Court to require attorneys who practice elder law or trusts and estates law to complete certain continuing legal education requirements. It also requires the court to do the same for justices relating to elder law and trusts and estates law. I believe these bills will aid in strengthening our system to protect those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Rural Initiative Another proposal is the Rural Initiative, spearheaded by Rep. Quinn (R-Chetek). One part of the Rural Initiative will allow rural teachers to take advantage of an existing student loan forgiveness program administered by the Higher Educational Aids Board. This program is currently only offered to teachers in Milwaukee and is not fully utilized. Allowing rural teachers to also benefit from this program will help our rural schools and teachers.

This is a snapshot of some of the recent bipartisan initiatives and achievements. Please feel free to reach out to my office and let me know what you think. I am always looking for constituent feedback.

mother. She loved to play cards with us at the Center before she moved to the home. She is still very sharp but has some vision and hearing problems.

We had a good time with Wii bowling. Rose Miller bowled a 206 and I had my first 200 game with a 234.

Maybe there is hope to learn this game yet. Please join us. We would love to have more players. We play at 9 a.m. every Tuesday.

Our 500 winners were Gerry Vogel, Pat Bresina, Doug Harlander, Steve Wenthe. Our spade winners were Nona Severson, Darwin Niles, Barb Geske, Keith Bennet and Dwaine

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Siren’s Senior Center held its monthly meeting on Jan. 21.

A speaker from the Burnett County Public Health told about carbon monoxide detectors. A grant provided a free carbon monoxide detector for every family in attendance. We appreciated learning about the dangers of CO gas and receiving the monitor.

We decided to not have a Good Friday breakfast. We will serve hot dogs and brats at some of the Farmer’s Market days.

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Dear Editor The article “Kleiss stars in fiery role” by Steve Briggs was captivating. I wondered what would I do in that situation?

Of course, the years of stage training and the hours of practice for a 22 minute monologue, and then knowing you succeeded was dramatically written for Sentinel readers.

I don’t know the actor, but I understand lots of folks in Grantsburg do know him. And I am sure we all wish him greater success on stage and in life.

Same for Steve Briggs.

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Can you believe it? It’s the last of January!

And, we have had the nicest winter so far.

Maybe we have had a couple of sub-zero days, but we love the warm-ups!

Donuts! Friday was “Donut Day” What’s donut day? Let me tell you. Some of us at the center pooled our dollars for a chance at the big money when the Powerball pot was billions.

With a condition that if we didn’t make over a certain amount of winnings we buy donuts!

Yes! You guessed it! We didn’t have big winnings. Mmm, they were good!

With February just around the corner, we’re gearing up for the Chinese New Year by celebrating the year of the monkey, with some goodies on Feb. 8th. So be sure and stop in and find what’s happening!

We’re still looking for more people who are interested in playing Cribbage? Stop in and sign-up!

Remember we offer wi-fi, coffee and goodies, and the “Book Nook” Or, maybe find something on the “Thrifty Nifty Table” For meal reservations call 715-463-2940. For hall rent or other questions contact: Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or Wally Mitchell (715463-2940) Questions on center ask for: Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or Wally Mitchell. You can even email us at: gburg118@gmail.com Coming Events: • Business meeting at 11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month.

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guarantee the test would provide a definitive answer, and even if it did – so what? I’d know the source of the symptoms, but I would still have them.

What the doctor did want to do was rule out all the causes he could without doing the genetic testing and for that he sent me to the clinic to have blood siphoned out of my arm.

The nurse came in with a rack full of tubes – there must have been eight or 10 of them – each needing to be filled with my blood for the different tests the lab was going to run.

The doc said I should get results in a week or two and that was pretty much the end of it – no follow-up visits scheduled, no formal therapy, nothing. I felt like I was labeled and then cut loose to

deal with it on my own.

He did say I could schedule a follow-up in a year or two to see how things are progressing.

I did ‘em one better and traveled to Mayo Clinic to get a second opinion.

A week of seeing specialists and more testing, including a somewhat embarrassing test where you carry around your daily output of urine in a large container, resulted in the same diagnosis.

There’s no known cure for what I have. More than one doctor told me that at some point I may need the services of a physical therapist, an occupational therapist and/or a speech therapist.

So why disclose this news now?

Three recent experiences tell me it’s time.

A nurse gave me a “get out of jail free” card on my most recent visit to my neu-

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But since my symptoms are so obvious to me and equally obvious to others, I am sure many have been curious but most have been too kind to say anything.

So, if I pass you in the hall somewhere and you greet me by name and I respond with a generic “Hi,” you’ll know it isn’t personal or if we’re talking and you don’t understand something I say, you’ll know it’s most likely my speech problem.

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rologist. The card indicates that, no I’m not drunk, I have a medical condition that causes this slurred speech.

Second, earlier in December I was traveling between Christmas photo ops when I was having car trouble and when I told my story to the first passer-by who stopped, he asked me if I had been drinking – it was 11 a.m. for Pete’s sake.

Where was my “Get out of jail free” card when I needed it?

Third, and perhaps most telling, is an experience at the grocery store around New Year’s.

I had just paid the bill and left to find the bathroom when the cashier asked my wife if I had had a stroke in the past and was I suffering a second one at that time.

Obviously, the situation was not getting better.

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Severe weather – The library’s policy on closing the library in severe weather follows the Webster School District’s closings. If the schools are closed due to severe weather, the library will be closed too.

Friends Of The Library – Please join the Friends at their Second Saturday Used Book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Our wild rice cookbooks are on sale at the library and the Fresh Start Coffee Shop in downtown Webster.

Table tennis (ping pong) – Please join us at 1 p.m.

Wednesdays in January. We may need to adjust the time in February due to the AARP tax preparation schedule. It is not tournament play, just some fun playing ping-pong no matter your skill level.

Preschool storytime – Please join us at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays for stories, snacks, activities and socialization (for the children and the adults!) Everyone is welcome. We love to see new faces! And don’t forget our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Babies love to hear your voice.

Debt reduction campaign – We have reached the $50,000 mark! Thanks to all the people who have so generously donated to our library’s debt reduction.

PICTO – Join us the first Friday of every month, for fish fry (5 p.m.) and PICTO (7 p.m.) at Whitetail Wilderness on Highway 35. The next event will take place Friday, Feb. 5. Proceeds from the game will be donated to the Larsen Family Public Library.

AARP tax help – AARP offers free tax help to lowand moderate-income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. Starting in February, AARP volunteers will be at the library to help you with your taxes. Sign up now for help on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the first and third weeks of February and March, and the first two weeks of April. Please call the library at 715-866-7697 to make an appointment.

Adult Book Club – The title for our February Book Club discussion is “Shakespeare Saved My Life : Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard” by Laura Bates. We meet at 10 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month

(except December) in the Nexen Room.

Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t had time to read the book. Books are available at the circulation desk. Just call the library to reserve your copy.

A review from Amazon.com says, “Shakespeare professor and prison volunteer Laura Bates thought she had seen it all. That is, until she decided to teach Shakespeare in a place the bard had never been before – supermax solitary confinement.

In this unwelcoming place, surrounded by inmates known as the worst of the worst, is Larry Newton.

A convicted murderer with several escape attempts under his belt and a brilliantly agile mind on his shoulders, Larry was trying to break out of prison at the same time Laura was fighting to get her program started behind bars.

Thus begins the most unlikely of friendships, one bonded by Shakespeare and lasting years – a friendship that, in the end, would save more than one life.”

Tax forms – The Wisconsin tax forms are here.

Tax Form 1, 1A and WI-Z and Homestead Tax and the instruction booklets.

We also have rent certificates, Schedule WD and instructions, form 1NPR and instructions.

If you need forms that we don’t have, you can request them at 1(608) 266-2486 or go to the Wisconsin tax website URL https://www.revenue.wi.gov/individuals/.

The IRS will not be sending tax instructions to the library this year, just the forms. This is a reminder to order your tax instructions early from the IRS. We will have a small choice of forms here which should arrive about Jan. 25. Here is the Internet link to order from the Federal IRS https://www.irs.gov/formspubs. You can also telephone your request to 1-800829-3676.

Library information – Larsen Family Public Library is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Phone 715-866-7697. Website http:// webster.wislib.org. Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib. wi.us/search.

cal units of government to enact zoning and land use regulations tailored to their own needs. “Republicans once championed the idea of local control,” he said.

“Now they act as if Madison knows best. That needs to change.”

Peterson, 64, retired after a 23-year teaching career at Unity Schools in Balsam Lake. As a Polk County supervisor, Peterson was a leader in the effort to save the Golden Age Manor nursing home in Amery. As a director at Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, he supported efforts to create more accountability to members.

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rector of the Polk County Energy Fair. He has also served on the Polk County Board of Adjustment.

Born in La Crosse, Peterson grew up in the small town of Butterfield, MN. He and his wife, Nancy Stewart, live in the Town of Georgetown in a century-old farmhouse they bought in 1984. They have one adult daughter, Arianne, who lives in Barron County.

This is Peterson’s second run for the 28th Assembly seat; in 1994 he ran as an independent in a four-way contest that resulted in the election of Democrat Bob Dueholm. Peterson will run as a Democrat this year. His campaign contact information is as follows: www.votejeffpeterson.com; jeff@ votejeffpeterson.com; (715) 5571127.

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Ice fishing contest set at Lower Webb Lake

WEBB LAKE–If ice-fishing contests are your thing, the Burnett County Tourism Coalition (BCTC) has one for you at Lower Webb Lake from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6.

Contest headquarters will be at the Oak Ridge Inn on North Webb Lake Drive, north of St. Rd. 77. The event is open to all ages. Children aged 10 and under enter free.

Prizes valued up to $100 will be awarded in each of four categories: northern, bass, crappie, and panfish.

Door prizes will also be awarded every 15 minutes during the contest. The grand prize is an eight-inch electric ice auger, valued at $500.

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‘Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling’

SIREN—The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) invites you to ‘Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling’ at its third annual event in Siren.

Snowmobile enthusiasts, club volunteers, state officials and AWSC’s Miss Snowflake 2015-16 Callie Brice will be gathering from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at The Lodge at Crooked Lake.

Meet Siren’s own Herb Howe, winner of the first-ever 1966 Winnipeg-to-St. Paul International 500 Cross-Country Race and 2015 Snowmobile Hall of Fame inductee. Browse the vintage snowmobile and clothing displays. Visit the snowmobile-related vendors and displays. Stop by the Wisconsin DNR and Department of Tourism booths.

View the racing snowmobiles on display. Learn about local snowmobile clubs and see their trail groomer equipment exhibit.

Shop the clothing and equipment sales. Sign up for door prizes and a vacation package drawing at the Siren welcome booth, and allow time for a ride on Jim Edming’s 1918 Model T Ford Snowcoach!

the entire State Senate.

Assembly Bill 601, the companion bill to SB 447, has not yet had a public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Transportation.

“I am so grateful to Tom and Sue Holmquist for coming to Madison to represent Carson for the public hearing on SB 447.

Sharing their testimony about their remarkable son was an honor,” Harsdorf noted.

According the office of the committee chair, SB 447 will be voted on by the Senate Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs in the next couple of weeks.

Following the committee vote, Sgt. Carson Holmquist Harsdorf’s office will urge passage by

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day, one participant explained to the judge how Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday, kind of threw him off track.

“The team knew of his troubles this week but decided we did not need to levy sanctions against him,” Judge Kutz continued.

That honesty is what will help drug court participants and graduates in their quest to kick their old habits.

“Being honest and being able to build trust back with family and friends,” Lozier said was the best part of his tenure as a drug court participant.

The worst?

“Getting the structure of weekly meetings and such set up – there was a lot of time and effort put into it,” Lozier reported.

Lozier see’s graduation as having a clean slate.

“It’s time to be happy and enjoy being sober,” he concluded.

court participants.

“He was a lot like others we’ve seen – when they first start they don’t expect to get much out of the program,” Judge Kutz pointed out.

Just as there are for all drug court participants, there were a lot of hoops for Lyle to jump through, including treatment programs and self-help groups, but also being subjected to random urine tests to ensure he was staying “clean.”

But for Lozier, married and father of six, the formality of the program helped.

“I needed the routine – the structure,” he pointed out. “I’ve been scared of change my whole life, but once I got my head right and knew I could do this, it felt right.”

Judge Kutz concurs with that perception.

“They start seeing that there is life after drugs and that perhaps the program isn’t so bad after all,” Judge Kutz explained. “I think they start believing that, ‘If I put myself into this, I can come out a better person.’”

One of the key elements participants have to keep in mind is that the drug court team is seemingly omniscient.

“One of the benefits of having a team from all sorts of disciplines like law enforcement, treatment – all of it, is that we talk to a lot of different people and we know what’s going on,” TODD BECKMANN | SENTINEL Judge Kutz remarked.

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area where the creek goes out, people shouldn’t go near there.” Webb Lake also puts up flags where there is thin ice.

Klaus Nieder has been in charge of the Danbury Lions Ice Fishing Tournament on Burlingame Lake for nearly 38 years. He goes out each year to drill a few holes and test the thickness of the ice, but he realizes the people in charge are not liable for any accidents that occur.

“When you go on the ice, it’s your own risk,” Nieder warned. “No ice is 100 percent safe.”

With ice-fishing becoming a high school sport in the area, sponsoring schools abide by some extra precautions.

Kevin Miller, the coach of Grantsburg’s ice fishing team, explained how sponsoring schools will set restrictions on driving vehicles on the ice if there is true concern. Sometimes, schools will even withdraw their entry if they don’t like what they see.

Yet with these below-freezing temperatures, the probability of schools backing out of the contests are slim.

“With the recent cold snap, I do not anticipate ice thickness being a problem,” Miller continued.

Yet a good ice fisherman should always be cautious.

The Wisconsin DNR website offers many tips on how to be proactive – which includes dressing warmly in layers, knowing the area before you go out, and taking some safety gear — like ice picks, a life jacket, and a rope.

In addition, the website explains how clear ice is usually stronger, how you should never go fishing alone, and to always let someone know where you are going.

Even with the drawbacks, area contests offer so many reasons to go out and enjoy winter in northwestern Wisconsin. Some people decide to go for the raffles or door prizes – others go in hopes of catching a record-breaking walleye.

And even if the best part of your day is seeing your fishing-buddy ridiculously bundled up for the frosty weather, most people don’t regret the hours spent out on the ice. Nieder stated it perfectly – “You should just have a good time and be safe.”

Winter Heating Tips Your heater works harder in winter, which means bills are higher

by April Lollar, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Cold winter are common in northwestern Wisconsin. Frigid temps can cause heating systems to work overtime, and since heating and cooling make up nearly half of your electric bill, you may experience sticker shock when you open your winter bills.

The weather makes a big impact on electric bills. Even those with the most efficient systems will see more use, cycling on and off more often, in extreme weather. Take these simple steps this winter to help manage your energy use and spend less, while boosting comfort in your home.

• Space heaters should be cool to the touch when in use.

• Don’t be misled by expensive models that claim to lower heating bills. Electric heaters cost from $30 to $300, but no matter what the price, all 1,500-watt electric heaters use the same amount of electricity to operate and deliver the same heat output. Be safe and stay clear of marketing hype. Get the facts about electric space heaters from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, 800-4210283, ext. 595.

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Simple steps to fight winter chills and high bills: • Change your furnace filters every month.

• Wrap exposed pipes and metal water heaters.

• Cover windows at night and when not in direct sunlight.

• Keep fireplace damper closed when not in use.

• Caulk or weather strip around fireplace hearth, doors and windows.

• Wear layers and warm clothing, and use extra blankets.

Speak to the experts at Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, 800421-0283, ext. 595. They can help you understand how weather affects your bill.

Use space heaters with caution Space heaters cause 32% of house fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Follow these tips to keep your home and family safe: • Make sure space heater has an auto shutoff if it tips over.

• Plug space heater directly into an outlet, never an extension cord.

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We’ll have more operating hours per week, starting April 11, as follows: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m.

Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Free tax assistance Schedule an appointment to meet with local volunteers from the AARP tax preparation program. Appointments are available mornings on Feb. 4, 5, 11, and 12. Call the library to find out if you qualify for the program, and to schedule an appointment. (715) 4632244.

Tax Forms Paper copies of IRS forms 1040, Instruction 1040, Publication 17, Publication 4604 (EN-SP) and Wisconsin tax forms 1A, 1NPR, Schedule WD, Rent Certificates and instruction booklets are now available at the Grantsburg Library.

Book Clubs Join a lively discussion of literary fiction! Two book clubs meet monthly at the library. One meets at 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

The other group meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Their February book selections are The Color of Water by James McBride and The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Stop by the library to pick up a copy.

Board at the library It’s back to the good old days! Bring out your deck of cards or an old fashion board game! Every Monday at 1 p.m., the library’s Learning Center is reserved for people who want to play board games, card games and socialize.

Preschool story hour Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy Josephson of Grantsburg Schools for a fun program on at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. Kathy will provide interactive activities with read-aloud stories.

Volunteers needed for Afterschool Reading Program Volunteers are needed for the Afterschool Reading Program on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Many great

volunteers are already signed up to read one-on-one with area youth for the Afterschool Reading Program; however, we still need more volunteers. This is a growing program!

Please call the library if you are interested in devoting a bit of your time to help build stronger young readers.

Call (715) 463-2244.

Library Loves You Month We at the library are immensely thankful to our community for their ongoing support. We want to give a little something back to our neighbors during Cupid’s month. In honor of the community and surrounding areas, we will be celebrating “Library Loves You Month” through February. Each of the following days we’ll be offering a different gift to the community: • Mon-Fri Feb. 8-12 – Blind Date with a Book week.

• Monday, Feb. 15 – Read Off Your Fines day.

• Tuesday, Feb. 16 – free 30 minutes of technology assistance.

• Wednesday, Feb. 17 – free book for kids at Preschool Storytime • Thursday, Feb. 18 – free school early release program • Friday, Feb. 19 – free library card replacement day.

• Saturday, Feb. 20 – free donut morning.

• Mon-Fri February 22-26 – Where’s Waldo week.

Local genealogy help The History Room at the Grantsburg Public Library houses archival material documenting the area’s early days.

Census, cemetery, birth, death and marriage records are all part of the collections. Local and family history research can also be aided by obituaries, maps and 150 years of Grantsburg newspapers on micro-filmed copies.

Call the library to make an appointment with our volunteer historians, Berdella Johnson, Gordon Larson and Kris Henning.

Library information–Grantsburg Public Library is open noon-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Phone 715-463-2244. Website http:// grantsburg.wislib.org.

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Enrollment numbers inch ahead in Webster

BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

WEBSTER—The official second Friday count of January is in the books and the Webster School District is up to 675 students — an increase of six kids over the official count at the start of the school year.

Superintendent Jim Erickson shared the news with his school board last week.

“It’s not huge by any means but it’s better than losing six,” he quipped.

The increase will allow the district to increase its levy going forward.

Middle school involvement Middle school counselor Melissa Fitzenberger outlined a few of the activities the 5th through 8th graders have been involved in to date this school year.

“Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) is a middle school transition program built on the premise that students can help other students be successful,” she explained.

WEB trains 8th grade students to be WEB leaders — mentors and positive role models for incoming 5th graders.

“More and more research is showing that if students create positive, supportive relationships their first year of middle school, they are more likely to be successful throughout their middle school career,” Fitzenberger pointed out.

She also said in October the fifth and seventh grade classes had the opportunity to partake in community-building retreats.

“The purpose of these character development retreats was for students to feel empowered to create positive attitudinal and behavioral change, create a safe school environment, and respect and value all individuals,” she noted.

The fifth grade participated in an engaging and interactive Kindness Retreat called Youth Frontiers.

“This retreat focused on how to make kind choices, building empathy skills and enhancing conflict resolution skills,” Fitzenberger continued. “The seventh graders attended Wood Lake Bible Camp where they engaged in a variety of team building activities, as well as a high ropes course — the day focused on enhancing cooperative, leadership and problem solving skills.”

October was a busy month because in addition to the retreats, Oct. 22 was also the third-annual Make A Difference day.

“Our students, along with staff, spent the afternoon partaking in various community service projects,” she reported.

“This service learning day connects people with opportunities to serve, increases the strength of communities and promotes civic engagement — this year we worked with 11 organizations at 16 different sites.”

According to Fitzenberger, the service projects included assisting with lunch setup/cleanup and social hour at the Webster Senior Center, organizing books at the Larsen Family Public Library, assisting with the annual coat

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drive at the Connections store, cleaning up the elementary school garden, helping with Tiny Tigers, assisting the kindergarten classes on their field trip to the pumpkin patch, winterizing homes for senior citizens, organizing the school’s shiny paper recycling initiative, helping at the Burnett County Humane Society, painting apartments at Faith House, maintaining trails in the school forest, cleaning up at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area and county parks and kid-favorite, organizing firewood at Interfaith Caregivers.

“Having Melissa on board is really helping get that age group so much more involved,” Erickson praised.

In other business: • The administrative team presented the first attempt at the 2016-17 school calendar.

“In order to get a feel from parents of our kids, we put a survey on the school’s Facebook page regarding having school on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving,” Erickson said. “Of the 130 people who responded, 84 percent said thy favored no school at all that week and the proposed calendar reflects that.”

The board is scheduled to officially adopt the calendar at February’s meeting.

• Again this year, the district will be hosting an Educator Night between the basketball games Friday night.

“Each fall and winter sport athlete nominates a teacher who has been influential to them, they are called to center court and the students presents them with a plaque,” Erickson explained. “It’s a celebration of the people who work with our kids.”

• After drawing lots earlier this month, the ballot order for April’s school board election will be Katie Smith, Miki Geisler-Messer and Mark Elliott. Elliott is the only incumbent in the field after fellow board member Rick Estridge had filed papers indicating he would not seek another term.

• In personnel moves, the board hired Allison Davis as an instructional aide for the Tiny Tiger program and hired Kim DePover as a part time employee in the early childhood program.

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Chief Cloud, father of Mrs. George Holmes and George Cloud, for many years a trader in Burnett County, is visiting at the George Holmes homestead in the Trade Lake-Trade River area. The old gentleman bears his 88 years well.

He will probably remain in the area the entire summer.

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each took a deer hide to be tanned.

Mrs. Holmes showed them how she had just soaked some skins before scraping the hair, one of the steps in the leather making process. Later, when the picked up their tanned hides, they smelled strongly of the smoke used in the tanning process.

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Sentinel, June 26, 1902 Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes, Native Americans who owned a farm in Trade Lake, practiced many of the Indian arts. In the 1920s, they made maple syrup in the spring and tanned deer and sheep hides in the fall, for themselves and others.

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Hard to believe January is almost over. Time sure flies when you are having fun.

Once again we had a great group for dime bingo and all enjoyed the treats furnished by Nancy. We do appreciate all who come to play.

Always room for more. We play at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. No need to call, just come in.

Thursday there were five players for pool, with Dave being the big winner.

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sure to stop by and pick one up and sign up for your favorites.

Remember the Indoor Flea Market and Bake sale on Feb. 12 -13.

We are planning a pot luck and horse race day the latter part of February. Will have more details later.

“The richest people in the world are those rich in friends.”

Where better to meet old and make new than the Senior Center?

See you at the center.

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sSix came for dominoes and Judy B was the winner. Come join the fun.

Friday brought another exciting Wii bowling day. Pat had high individual game at 279 and high individual series with 515.

The Vikings had high team game and series with 787 and 1560. Bernie picked up the 4-5-7 split, Gladys the 4-5-10 and Fred the 2-7-8. Great job by all.

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After all, you are entrusting this company or individual with your most valuable personal and financial information.

“By and large, Wisconsin tax preparation businesses are legitimate and provide an extremely valuable service to consumers,” said Frank Frassetto, division administrator for Trade and Consumer

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your taxes.

• Never sign an authorization permitting a company to file your taxes if you do not want the company to do so.

• Never sign a document without first reading and understanding what it says.

• Always insist upon receiving copies of all documents that you are required to sign or that identify the terms of a transaction and the charges you will be required to pay.

Confirm, before signing, that you will receive copies. If a business does not agree to provide copies, don’t sign.

A complaint form can be requested by calling the state’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-422-7128.

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Protection. “A handful of shady businesses pop up each year, however, collecting personal financial information under false pretenses or secretly filing customer’s tax returns and stealing from the refund.

“We ask that consumers who see questionable tax practices contact DATCP immediately so that we can take quick action.”

Here are some tips to avoid becoming the victim of tax prep fraud: • Be alert to promotions such as “holiday loans” or other short-term loans that can be used to gain the personal financial information needed to file an individual’s tax return.

• Be careful providing personal financial information to a business unless you want the preparer to file

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• Impaired muscular coordination and spasms.

• Loss of sensation in fingers and toes.

• Numbness around mouth.

• Reproductive problems.

• Paralysis.

In children whose mothers consumed mercury during pregnancy: • Mental retardation.

• Loss of coordination.

• Visual problems.

• Cerebral palsy.

Dispose of mercury containing items such as fluorescent bulbs, fever thermometers and thermostats at one of Northwest Cleansweeps’ household hazardous waste collection events held throughout the summer months.

Contact Jen with any questions regarding household hazardous waste at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or 715-635-2197.

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Do you know the hazards that broken fluorescent bulbs pose? Are you one of those people that is skeptical of how harmful this toxin really is? Read on for the answers.

Fluorescent bulbs (including compact fluorescent lamps or CFL’s) and high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps typically contain mercury.

When these bulbs are broken, most of the mercury vapor turns from a gas into a liquid because the pressure is released. Some of the vaporized mercury may be released into the atmosphere.

This could be a health risk to people and the environment. Mercury is a poison that affects the central nervous system and may cause dermatitis, tremors, and mental disturbances. Mercury is especially

harmful to young children, the elderly, and those who are pregnant.

There are fish consumption advisories in over 350 bodies of water in Wisconsin, due to mercury contamination. Although some human exposure to mercury occurs by inhalation of toxic elemental mercury fumes (acute exposure), most exposure occurs through regular consumption of fish contaminated with methylmercury (chronic exposure).

There are few studies that have looked at the health effects from chronic exposure to mercury, but acute exposures have indicated that the following health effects can occur from mercury poisoning.

In adults: • Headache.

• Memory, hearing, and vision loss.

• Slurred speech.

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• Siren girls basketball, $450 to help pay for uniforms, equipment and officiating.

• Siren Basketball Association, $500 to help pay for uniforms for students in grades 3-8.

• Burnett County Tourism Coalition, $800 to help maintain tourism website.

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awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life. Community support is a core value of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative.

Operation Round-Up grant recipients for winter 2016 include: • Webster School District, $1,000 to supply weekly food backpacks for students at Webster Schools.

• Siren Police Department, $1,000 to purchase a computer for squad

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CENTURIA–Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up has awarded $16,050 to 18 community organizations at its Jan. 6 meeting.

Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount.

Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations

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Siren Chamber welcomes newest members SIREN- At a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 21, Siren Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest members, Deja Booth and Trustworthy Music.

Meet Missy Marazzo of Deja Booth and Joe Cremin of Trustworthy Music at the Siren Destination Wedding Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.

Admission is free.

Deja Booth Deja Booth offers fun entertainment services for any event “The idea for Deja Booth came to me after I had attended a handful of local weddings and none of them had a photo booth,” tells Marazzo.

She remembered how much fun she had at a wedding with a photo booth, but when searching throughout Burnett County area, could not find any.

“I’m looking forward to bringing a fun photo booth service to the area!”

Deja Booth offers photo booth services for all sorts of events such as weddings, reunions, birthday parties, school dances, fundraisers, and corporate functions.

“A photo booth is a fun way to take pictures with goofy props, and your photos are immediately printed onto a strip so you can take them home!”

The photo booth concept with curtains first appeared in 1925 on Broadway in New York City.

For 25 cents the booth took, developed, and printed black-and-white photos. The process took roughly ten minutes.

“Our modern photo booth can print high-quality, full-color strips in about 10 seconds,” she says.

“While photo booths are pretty common in the cities, they are just starting to gain popularity in this area,” notes Marazzo.

“Now that Deja Booth is available, I’m hoping to help show people how a photo booth can bring tons of fun and entertainment to their events. I’m looking forward to growing my business and eventually adding additional booths and services in the future!”

Marazzo was born and raised in Burnett County and has lived here most of her life. “When I am not working on the photo booth or at events, I have two kids that keep me busy – Oliver, 3 and Vince, 8.”

For more information about Deja Booth or to book an event, contact Marazzo by emailing info@dejabooth.net, calling 715-869-1000, or visitingwww.dejabooth.net.

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Missy Marazzo (left) is joined by chamber members Joan O’Fallon (center) and Tammy Twedt-Close.

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min and Steve Macke, Trustworthy Music was formed in 2003. “We each have many years of training and experience to provide clients with the best service possible,” say Cremin and Macke.

Trustworthy Music provides professional DJ services for weddings and other events at a reasonable price, as well as sound systems and music for wedding ceremonies.

“We try to be the best value in the area by keeping our prices low while also keeping our quality high. We don’t buy cheap equipment.”

Not wanting to be the center of attention, Cremin and Macke focus on providing great sounding music with a fun selection of songs tailored to each event so people keep dancing and enjoying themselves.

Cremin and Macke have been DJing for many years. Cremin began in middle school for sock hops. They bring a lot of experience to each event.

Macke is a master at interacting with the crowd. Cremin is an audio engineer, ensuring that everyone is entertained with the best quality sound system.

Trustworthy Music is based in Siren and Farmington, MN, allowing them to serve the entire northwestern Wisconsin region along with the Twin Cities market and surrounding areas.

Visit their web site at www.trustworthymusic.com, give us a call at 612-987-2608, or look us up on Facebook!

Both Deja Booth and Trustworthy Music will be at the Siren Destination Wedding Fair on Sunday, Jan. 31, at Lakeview Event Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (admission is free).

Trustworthy Music will be providing the music for the event. “Please come see our booths. We’d love to talk to you! We look forward to being your photo booth and DJ service at your wedding!”

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Stumph completing master’s degree SPOONER–Kati Stumph, occupational therapy assistant at Spooner Health System (SHS), is completing her master’s degree in the Occupational Therapy Program at Concordia University Wisconsin. She recently received the Leadership in Educational Excellence Award from Concordia during her pinning ceremony.

Her grade point is 4.0 and she is a charter member or Concordia’s chapter of PI Theta, the national honor society for occupational therapists.

Stumph has presented on campus and nationally. She was one of ten chosen to present on their poster at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference in Philadelphia. The topic of her poster and presentation was occupational therapy’s involvement in sleep disorders for people with Parkinson’s disease. Her research extended over three semester courses.

Stumph is completing her final fieldwork in Eau Claire. She will be graduating this spring and returning to work at Spooner Health System in June.

“Kati is compassionate about patients and doing what is best for them,” says SHS rehabilitation services director, Barb Keefe. “She is an excellent student and an enthusiastic asset to our rehab team. We look forward to having her back.”

“We are very proud of everything Kati has accomplished,” adds SHS CEO, Mike Schafer. “She has the most up-to-date information about best practices in the occupational therapy field, which will be of great value and benefit to our patients for years to come.”

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STUDENTS Melissa Dahl ST. PETER, MN–Melissa Dahl of Grantsburg has been named to the fall 2015 semester Dean’s List at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Dahl is a junior, studying Elementary Education.

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Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, corn, sliced peaches.

Wednesday: Calzone, salad, cheesy broccoli , pineapple tidbits.

Thursday: Pizza casserole, breadstick, salad, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit.

Friday: Ribtickler/bun, vegetable beef soup/crackers, fresh veggies/dip, mandarin oranges

bun, french fries, romaine salad, tomato, beans, pear/apple, milk. Alt: chicken wrap.

Tuesday: Homestyle chili, corn bread/ crackers, veggies, orange/blueberries.

Wednesday: Hot ham/cheese, oven potato, green bean/veggies, applesauce, kiwi/orange, milk. Alt: sloppy joes.

Thursday: Lasagna, garlic bread, salad, steam corn, peaches, milk. Alt: corn dog.

Friday: Chicken patty/nuggets, brown rice, steam veggies, strawberries, pears, mik. Alt: Cook’s choice.

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Megan Hopan, Nathan Martin, Richard Schneider MADISON–Megan Hophan of Danbury, Nathan Martin of Siren and Richard Schneider of Grantsburg have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hophan is studying at the College of Letters and Science, while Martin and Schneider are enrolled at College of Engineering.

Joshua Baer, Anneka Johnson, Anna Scheunemann, Mercedes Moody EAU CLAIRE–Four area students have been named to the fall 2015 Dean’s List at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. They are Joshua Baer of Dairyland, Anneka Johnson and Anna Scheunemann of Grantsburg, and Mercedes Moody of Webster.

Kati Stumph SPOONER–Kati Stumph, occupational therapy assistant at Spooner Health System (SHS), will graduate this spring with a master’s degree in the Occupational Therapy Program at Concordia University Wisconsin. Stumph recently received the Leadership in Educational Excellence Award from Concordia, and was one of ten chosen to present at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference in Philadelphia.

Chance Roberts, Andrew Jackson FERGUS FALLS, MN– Chance Roberts of Danbury and Andrew Jackson of Webster were among 720

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DULUTH, MN–Five Grantsburg students at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, were named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. They are: Senior Caneniah Anderson, Mechanical Engineering; Sophomore Kaylee A Murphy, Education & Human Services; Senior Kyle Roberts, Chemical Engineering; Sophomore Chandler Witzany, Business; Senior Gabrielle Witzany, Business Management.

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Dianna J. Olson of Grantsburg was named to the Fall Semester Dean’s List at South Dakota State University in Brookings.

Olson received recognition for studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education.

She is the daughter of Leslie and Kandis Olson of Grantsburg.

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Emily Randolph

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Emily Margaret (Daniel) Drohman Randolph, 98, of Grantsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016, at Continuing Care Center at Burnett Medical Center.

C Funeral services for Emily Drohman Randolph were held D S Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Centtral United Methodist Church o of Grantsburg, with Pastor K Kris Johnson officiating.

Music was provided by Lind da Benge, Jeana Quimby, the c church choir, and Pastor Mike B Brubaker, with praise and worsship dance by Jenny Christal.

IInterment followed in Riverside Cemetery next to her husband, Floyd Drohman.

Pallbearers were her sons, Gary and Floyd Drohman, and grandsons Dan, Jeff, and Rob Drohman, and Erik Knutson. Glen McCann was an honorary pallbearer.

Emily was born Nov. 10, 1917, in Lashburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, a daughter of Grover Cleveland Daniel and Pearle G. (Fassett) Daniel. She moved with her family to the Grantsburg area when she was three years old As a child she helped her parents on Daniel Seed Farm. She attended local public schools and was a 1935 graduate of Grantsburg High School.

On Nov. 18, 1938, Emily was united in marriage to Floyd Melvin Drohman in Grantsburg. Shortly afterward, they purchased Cloverdale Farm, which she continued to operate following Floyd’s death on Nov. 16, 1958.

She married James J. Randolph on Dec. 7, 1959. He passed away Aug. 29, 1991.

In 1969, Emily graduated from nursing school in Superior, WI. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Continuing Care Center of Burnett Medical Center well into her seventies, where she felt her patients and staff were like family.

Emily was a lifetime, active member of the Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg, which was originally known as Central Methodist Episcopal Church.

She was a member of the church choir for many years and taught Sunday School. She served on various committees and was a dedicated member and past president of the United Methodist Women.

During the years her children were growing up, Emily was active in the 4-H. Later she gave her time at the local food shelf, served as an election judge, and was very involved with the Grantsburg Senior Center.

Emily was quite musically inclined. She played the guitar and harmonica, and had the unique ability to play the piano by ear (without written sheet music). Emily continued to play the piano at the Continuing Care Center into her 95th year.

She was very artistic as well, producing beautiful embroidery and creating scenes and pictures using colored pencils. Emily also had a great passion and talent for gardening, and was an accomplished cook and seamstress.

Emily loved spending time visiting with family, friends, and acquaintances. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and could be spunky and playful. She had a wise, loving and caring demeanor, and always demonstrated a very positive outlook on life.

During the times when everything was wonderful, as well as during the times her faith was being challenged, Emily sustained herself through inner strength and inner peace received from God. Emily is survived by five children: Gary E. (Mary) Drohman of Manitowoc, WI, Judith A. McCann of Grantsburg, Floyd E. (Carol) Drohman of Grantsburg, Susan P. Knutson (Larry Rodbard) of Owings Mills MD, and Katherine E. “Karen” Christal of St. Paul, MN; a sister, Mildred E. Buggert of Grantsburg; and sister-in-law, Patricia “Gigi” Daniel of Naples FL. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 14 great, great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, and their families.

Preceding her in death were her husbands, Floyd Drohman and James Randolph; a sister, Minerva L. (Glen) Drohman; two brothers, Orville H. “Dan” (Theresa) Daniel and Louis M. Daniel; brother-in-law, Raymond Buggert; and grandson, Glen McCann.

Memorials are preferred to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 128, Grantsburg, WI 54840, or to Grantsburg Dollars for Scholars (Nursing Education Fund), P.O. Box 566, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

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

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

John “Butch” Allen Fallstrom, 75, passed away Jan. 21, 2016 in Grantsburg, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A celebration of Butch’s life was held Saturday, Jan. 23, w 2016 at First Baptist Church of 2 F Falun.

Interment will be at the N Northern Wisconsin Veterans M Memorial Cemetery in Spoone at a later date. er Born April 15, 1939 to Johnny a and Esther Fallstrom, Butch g grew up in Falun and gradua ated from Grantsburg High S School in 1957. He enlisted i the U.S. Navy and was stain tioned in Georgia.

Butch married Janice on Dec. 7, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Falun.

Family, fishing, and trucking best described Butch’s life. His trucking career started very early, before he even had his driver’s license, at age 14, for Falun Lumber.

He drove until the business moved to Grantsburg, where he owned and operated his own trucking company, Grantsburg-Falun Lumber. He worked there until he retired in 2000. After retiring, he enjoyed frequent trips on the train, traveling all over the United States and Canada.

In 2012, Butch decided he needed a new hobby to keep busy, so he bought a saw mill at the age of 72 and worked at his mill until recently. He took many trips to Canada for walleye fishing. It’s also where he got his first full set of teeth.

Butch is survived by his wife, Janice; brother, Curt (Sue) Fallstrom; son, Jeff (Penny) Fallstrom; daughters, Janyl (Richard) Friese and Jodi (Don) Whalen; grandchildren, Krista, Marissa, Kaelyn, John, Keith, Ashley, Nikki, Lindsey, and Robert; and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Alexis, Mason, and Ellie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and great-grandson, Jamison Gordon.

The family prefers donations to First Baptist Church of Falun, 23661 Range Line Rd, Siren WI 54872.

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

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

Patsy Bartlett, 77, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly known as Patsy Kurschinski and Patsy Tarter, went to be with Jesus on Oct. 25, 2015.

A celebration of life is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, 1 in i the Rec Building at Road Hav RV Resort, 1000 S Idaho Rd, ven A Apache Junction, AZ. In addition to Arizona, Pats lived multiple years in Ilsy l linois, Minnesota, Wisconsin a and briefly in New Mexico.

P Patsy was a joy and a delight.

S could light up a room just She b entering it. She loved much by and was much loved. She is survived by husband, Lenden Bartlett; son, Patrick Tarter; stepson, Todd Kurschinski; sister, Mary Jo Bierman, and other family.

Wilbur Thoreson Wilbur Thoreson, age 97, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2016 at the Frederic Nursing Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

Please refer to the funeral home website for funeral service information. www.swedberg-taylor.com

Todd Erickson

Heather Tobias Stettler

Heather Lynn (Tobias) Stettler, 45, of Shorewood, WI, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service honoring Heather’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Bay Shore Lutheran Church, 1200 East Hampton Road, Whitefish Bay, WI. A reception will follow at the church.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Feerick Funeral Home in Shorewood. A celebration of Heather’s life will also be held this summer. Interment will be private for the family.

Heather was a loving and devoted wife, daughter and sister. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Sean J. Stettler; parents, Don and Sharon Tobias; brother Tim (Jenny) Tobias; brothers-in-law, Kevin, Jim (Koko), Eric (Theresa), Tracy (Renee), Chris (Jessica); nephew and godson Garrett Tobias; mother-in-law Carole Stettler; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Kenneth Stettler.

Memorials in Heather’s name may be made to Froedtert Hospital Foundation, Cancer Research Fund, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226.

Feerick Funeral Home of Shorewood was in charge of the arrangements.

Todd Eric Erickson, 48, of Naples, FL, passed away Jan. 16, 2016. Memorial services will be held in the spring in his hometown of Grantsburg.

Todd was born Oct. 30, 1967 in A Ann Arbor, MI. He graduated f from the University of Wiscons sin-Whitewater with a degree i business. He worked at Wells in F Fargo Bank in Minneapolis, t taught math for Naples Public S Schools and worked for Media O in its business division.

One Todd had a lifetime of dedi icated community service.

H volunteered at St. Joseph’s He H Home for Children in Minneapolis as a tutor, and served as a guardian-ad-litem for children for Collier County (FL) Social Services for many years.

He was founder and past president of Naples Equestrian Challenge, Inc., whose mission is to improve the lives of special needs children and adults through therapeutic riding.

In 2004, Todd was honored as Regional Volunteer of the Year for his long service to the Naples Equestrian Challenge.

He is survived by his father, Bruce Erickson, and brothers Mark, Brent and Scott.

Todd was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Erickson.

Stephen F. Grover III, 86, died in his sleep Oct. 23, 2015 at his home near Renick, WV. Per his wishes, his family will have private celebration of his life next summer in New Mexico.

Stephen was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Minneapolis to June and Stephen F. Grover II. They moved to Grantsburg, where Steve attended Grantsburg schools, graduating in 1956. He then attended Ripon (WI) College. He started law school at University of Minnesota, but got called into the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant.

He was sent to Japan, expecting to go to Korea, but ended up staying in Japan as staff in a General’s office.

After his military service, he attended University of New Mexico Law School. He worked as a lawyer in New Mexico and later in Arizona. His hobby was flying a hot air balloon. He attended many rallies in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Aida Belle Hoff Mothes of Renick, WV; two daughters, Jayme Williams (Tom) of Goodyear, AZ, and Annie Maag of Gallop, NM; three grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen F. Grover IV; and a sister, Stephenie (Genieve) Grover Edgerton.

Stella M. Lofthouse

Nick Christenson and Cara Peasley announce the birth of their son, Hayden Floyd Christenson, 8 pounds 4 ounces, born Jan. 17, 2016 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Stella M. Lofthouse, 82, of Grantsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2015.

A gathering of friends was held Monday, Jan. 25, at Burnett County Medical Center- Continuing Care Center.

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

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

DEATHS Jan. 4, 2016, William Lloyd Powell, Sr, LaFollette Township.

Stephen F. Grover III

BIRTHS Hayden H d Floyd Fl d Christenson Ch i t

Elizabeth Marie Woller

Joshua Woller and Michelle Pritchey of Webster announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie Woller, 7 pounds 8 ounces, born Jan. 15, 2016 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Eli George Surdey

Mary Surdey of Grantsburg announces the birth of her son, Eli George Surdey, 9 pounds 15 ounces, 21 3/4 inches, born Jan. 22, 2016 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Eli’s sisters are Bailey and Sadie. Grandparents are Randy and Sheila Todd of Grantsburg.

Great grandmonther is Margaret Anderson of Grantsburg.

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Captain is a two-year-old black cat who was abandoned by his family when they moved. A neighbor fed this fellow until getting in touch with us to bring him to the shelter.

Captain is blind in one eye, and upon further inspection, when he was being neutered, he had been shot in the back of the neck/shoulder Captain area. The vet removed the pellet. It is a reminder how cruel some people can be to defenseless animals.

Whatever happened to poor Captain, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know. What we DO know is that he kept a calm, sweet demeanor despite it all. Captain may not be the best looking feline Madison in our shelter, and I doubt heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep a patch on his eye (like a true captain would), but he is definitely a great cat!

Madison is an itsy bitsy seven-week-old kitten who is all by herself in her enormous condo. Normally, kittens this little come with their mother or litter mates.

Madison wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so lucky. She cries out for attention and stretches her tiny legs through the bars of her cage when anyone is near, which makes her hard to resist.

Madison loves to be cuddled and would make a wonderful addition to any family. You just have to be very careful not to step on this wee thing, as she probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be far from you at any given time.

Madison told me to tell you to hurry up and adopt her!

If you are interested in adopting Captain, Madison, or another animal from our shelter, please visit our website at www.hsburnettcty.org or contact the shelter at (715) 866-4096. The Humane Society of Burnett County is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We do not receive financial assistance from the county. Donations of money or supplies are tax-deductible.

Airing Jan. 30-31, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four Wheels, Four Countiesâ&#x20AC;? shines the spotlight on Barron, Burnett, Douglas and Washburn counties and will reach Discover Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broadcast network of 500,000 viewers across the upper Great Lakes region. In the show, riders traverse one of the many bridges available to Burnett County ATVers, this one over the Namekagon Scenic Riverway.

WILDSIDE IDE Master planning l eff fforts set to b begin ffor Northwest Barrens properties

ing or kayaking the Totogatic River, one of only five designated Wild Rivers in Wisconsin, provides a rare opportunity to enjoy river landscape in its natural and free-flowing condition.

public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes are available at Crex on a first-come, first-served basis.

Even with little to no snow, the event will be held. Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Donated baked goods are greatly appreciated, and can be delivered to Crex prior to Feb. 6. For those interested in volunteering, trail prep will begin at 10 a.m. the day of the event, and all assistance is greatly appreciated.

Later in the day, additional volunteers will be needed to help make sure trails remain illuminated throughout the hike, to distribute snowshoes, staff the front desk, help with classroom activities, or clean up after the event.

Those interested in volunteering or donating baked goods can contact Kristina Pupak, DNR wildlife conservation educator, at 715-463-2739.

SPOONERâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Master planning efforts are set to begin for Namekagon Barrens and Douglas County wildlife areas, and the Totogatic Wild River area.

Snowshoe hike Feb. 6 at Crex The public is encouraged to provide GRANTSBURGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Join the Wisconsin input.

An open house will be held from 5-7 DNR from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 for p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 in the Chicog the annual candlelight snowshoe hike Town Hall, located 10 miles west of Mi- event at Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area. nong on Hwy 77.

Enjoy a peaceful evening on foot or Here, attendees will have the opportunity to review maps, review the with snowshoes on a 1.25-mile trail beregional and property analysis, con- hind the Crex Visitors Center. Lumitribute management suggestions, and naries will help participants explore the outdoors after dark. discuss ideas with department staff.

Afterward, warm up inside with hot For those unable to attend the open house, public input will be accepted chocolate and baked goods, make a Monday, Jan. 25 through Friday, Feb. wolf track snack, and play Crex Trivia to win prizes.

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Pirates come up short against Eagles

BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—This is what high school basketball is all about — a packed gym, loud fans, and great ball being played on the court.

The Pirates hosted the Unity Eagles on Friday and were looking to upset the West Lakeland Conference leaders and slide into a first place tie.

But a couple of missed shots by the Pirates, and good free throw shooting by the Eagles late in the game sealed the win for Unity, 58-48.

“It was a good effort by our guys,” Pirates coach Nick Hallberg said. “I just explained to them that when two good teams play, one good team has to lose and tonight that was us. If we get the bounces on one or two possessions on each end, instead of them, we win.”

The Pirates started cold, and Unity

took advantage jumping out to an early lead. But Grantsburg scrapped and clawed, and finally got into a rhythm offensively. The three-point shooting heated up, and the Pirates were right back into the game.

At the halfway mark, the scoreboard read 28-26 with the Eagles holding a slight edge.

Jordan Knutson led the Pirates in scoring this half hitting two three-point baskets and going two for two from the line. Jackson Gerber got his game going as well, hitting a pair of shots from behind the arc. Jaeger Staeven, John Chenal, and Leo Chenal all scored four points each. These were hard earned points as the size and strength of the Eagles didn’t allow the Pi-

rates to do much inside the paint.

The Eagles came out of the break hot, and started to pull away. But the Pirates never quit, and pulled right back into the game and took the lead.

The lead changed hands a few times the second half before Unity pulled away at the end.

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Leo Chenal battles for a shot against a Unity defender.

Blizzard gals on short end of two losses

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG-Two more losses were added to the Burnett Blizzard girls hockey team the past few days, losing at home to the Western Wisconsin Stars 7-4, and then on the road at Lakeland, 5-1.

At the end both the first and second periods in the Blizzard vs Stars game, the Blizzard was equal to the task, tied at one at the end of one period of play, and tied at two at the end of two periods of play.

After the Stars scored in the first frame, Jayden Denotter knotted the game at one with a score at 11:45.

The assist went to Dani Erickson. It was an even strength goal.

In period two, the Blizzard got the first goal of that period on one by Mykayla Anderson. Mackenzie John-

Thu. Jan. 28 Siren at Drummond, 7:15 pm Fri. Jan. 29 Grantsburg at Webster (DH), 7:15 pm St. Croix Falls at Siren (DH), 7:15 pm Mon. Feb. 1 Webster at Cumberland (DH), 7:15 pm Tue. Feb. 2 Frederic at Grantsburg (DH), 5:45 pm Siren at Unity (DH), 7:15 pm Webster at Luck (DH), 7:15 pm

Girls Basketball

Dani Erickson SEE BLIZZARD, PAGE 18

Siren Dragons win two more non-conference tilts

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

Fri. Jan. 29 Grantsburg at Webster (DH), 5:45 pm St. Croix Falls at Siren (DH), 5:45 pm Mon. Feb. 1 Webster at Cumberland (DH), 5:45 pm Tue. Feb. 2 Siren at Unity (DH), 5:45 pm Webster at Luck (DH), 5:45 pm Frederic at Grantsburg (DH), 7:15 pm

Boys Hockey Thu. Jan. 28 New Richmond at Blizzard (Grantsburg), 7 pm Sat. Jan. 30 Chequamegon at Blizzard (Siren), 3 pm Tue. Feb. 2 Pine City at Blizzard (Grantsburg), 7 pm

Girls Hockey

SIREN-The Siren Dragons hosted the Solon Springs Eagles and defeated them by a 64-42 margin.

Said Coach Ryan Karsten, “We played Solon Springs last Thursday. It was a very well played first half. We led 41-15 at the half. I played eight girls in the first half and they did a great job. Caitlynn (Daniels) had 10 and Laurel (Kannenburg) had nine, along with Ashlee (Rightman’s) eight.”

The second half was a different case. The starters played the first five minutes and got the lead to 51-17, and then I played the bench to get them some experience. My younger kids got an opportunity to play some varsity and showed they have a lot of work to do. I was happy that they went out there and competed hard, but when they play against varsity girls, the speed and intensity of the game increases. They have to step up to

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Dragons blitz LCO

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SIREN—In a non-conference matchup last Tuesday, the Siren Dragons defeated the Lac Courte Oreilles Eagles 89-32.

Neil Oustigoff and Aaron Ruud led the Dragon scoring with 25 and 22 points respectively, Tanner Lee added 18 for the victorious Dragons.

“It was good for us to get a win. We needed a good win. We’ve had some tough games lately, so we had a good practice. We’re still figuring things out, still young, but they’re working hard,” said Ruud of his players.

“They are a nice group of kids to coach and to work with. They’re working hard and we’ll get there.”

Oustigoff and Ruud were setting up scoring opportunities for the younger players in the second half.

“Our young guys need to play with confidence and it doesn’t come in one night,” said Coach Ruud.

“In order to play with varsity confidence, they need to have the varsity experience.”

Siren led 60-13 at the half enabling the reserves to see considerable playing time.

Marlo Sharlow led the Eagle scoring with 20.

Vikings powerful over Tigers

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FREDERIC—“They were ready for us,” said Tiger coach Rob Scherrer following the Webster Tigers’ 66-41 defeat at the hands of the Frederic Vikings Friday night.

“They played unlike the first time we met. Roman Poirier is one of the best players in the conference.” Poirier scored 34 points which included seven three pointers.

It didn’t take long for the Vikings to assert themselves. They led 32-22 at the intermission. Poirier had 20 points alone before half time. Tate Fohrenkamm had nine for the Tigers.

At one point in the second half, the Vikings forged a 20-4 run to establish their dominance over the Tigers.

“They beat us in all aspects of the basketball game,” continued the coach.

GLEN SKIFSTAD | SENTINEL “I take my hat off to them,” said Coach The Tigers Frankie DeBlase (32) defends Kyle Olson.

Scherrer. “They took it to us.”

“It’s going to come,” claimed Coach Scherrer of his team. “It’s just gonna Tate Fohrenkamm and Trevor Gustafson led the take some time for us to have success and for us to Tiger scoring with 11 and eight points respectively. develop.”

Webster clips Flambeau’s wings

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TONY-The Webster Tigers won a second game in a row by defeating the Flambeau Falcons 59-36 on Tuesday night.

“Another nice defensive effort tonight,” praised coach Rob Scherrer of his team.

“Frankie DeBlase did a nice job limiting their best player to tough shots. Offensively Paul Sargent hit some timely shots and Trevor Gustafson

attacked the hoop. I was very pleased with our overall effort.”

The Tigers led 29-17 at the half behind 11 points from Tate Fohrenkamm.

In the second half, Sargent had eight points (two from shots downtown). Jack Washburn put in seven (one from long range). Trevor Gustafson added six with Brad Sigfrids chipping in with four.

Sargent was the Tigers’ leading scorer with 15 and Fohrenkamm had 11.

Webster was nine for 18 from the free throw line.

Dylan Stoneberg led the Falcons with 11 points.

Pirates cruise past Rails

BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg boys basketball team played host to the Spooner Rails on Tuesday, January 19 with nothing but smooth sailing as the hometown boys cruised to an easy 66-28.

The Pirates jumped out to an early lead and never really looked back as they racked up 37 first half points while holding the Rails to just eight.

The Pirates never allowed a free throw in this game.

Leading the Pirates in first half scoring was the Chenal boys, John and Leo, each scoring eight points. Jaeger Staeven was next on the list with seven. Jackson Gerber and Jordan Knutson tagged up, each adding five. Austin Olson ended the scoring list tossing in four.

In the second half Grantsburg was able to get plenty of playing time for everyone on the roster and they added 29 points to Spooner’s 20.

John Chenal was top dog again, matching his first half performance and ending his night scoring 16. Gerber stayed hot behind the three point line, hitting two from downtown this half. Leo Chenal, Knutson, and Gage Premo-Blume all scored four, and Majel Schmaltz got in the books scoring three points.

Warriors fall to Dragons

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CLEAR LAKE—The Siren Dragons and the Clear Lake Warriors tangled in a non-conference match up on Monday night with the Dragons taking a 70-64 win home with them.

Neil Oustigoff Jr. led all scorers with 28 points. Aaron Ruud chipped in 14 for the Dragons. Xander Pinero, Kanaan Christianson and Tanner Lee all contributed eight tallies apiece with Dolan Highstrom finishing the scoring with four.

For the Warriors, Calvin Rosen put in 17 and Jordan Ramis 14. Both Matt Fisher and Bailey Blanchard added 11 each.

The Dragons led by just one at the half, 33-32.

Siren shot seven for 11 at the free throw stripe whereas the Warriors were only four of 10.

The Dragons travel to Drummond on Thursday and host St. Croix Falls on Friday.

Foul trouble hurts Lady Pirates

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GRANTSBURG—It was a tough night for the Grantsburg girls basketball team Friday night as they hosted the Unity Eagles in the second round of conference play for the season.

The first time these teams met in early December, the Pirates were edged out 51-45. This time, cold shooting and foul trouble kept the Pirates out of the game again as they dropped this one 46-36.

It is hard to mount a comeback and finish a game out with three starters fouling out in the second half.

The Pirates struggled to score in the first half. With the Eagles fixated on shutting down Grantsburg’s scoring leader Cassidy Lee, the rest of the Pirate squad

struggled to step up to fill in the scoring needs.

“We struggled on offense,” Pirates coach Penny Curtin said.

“We were able to slow down their inside attack but we struggled against their defense. They double and tripled Cassidy Lee on the inside and Raelin Sorensen did a great job of shutting Cass down on the outside. We just didn’t move the ball well and didn’t get it done on offense.”

The Pirates trailed 24-19 at the break.

Despite the defensive pressure, Lee led the team in first half scoring with eight points. Olivia Tucker was next in line with four. Jordyn McKenzie got her night started scoring one threepoint bucket. Rhianna Pochman and Violet Ohnstad each added two points to the team’s total.

The second half wasn’t any eas-

ier for the Pirates as the Eagles continued to play solid defense that blanketed the top scorer, and the whistles continued to sound as the fouls piled up.

Tucker, McKenzie and Ohnstad all fouled out.

Lee again led the second half scoring with five points to end her night with 13. Tucker was close hitting shots worth four points. Pochman recovered from an early ankle injury to add three points this half. Ohnstad and Janessa Bonneville closed their night’s scoring two each.

McKenzie had one point from the foul line.

The Pirates are 3-5 in conference play as they head into the second half of the season looking to avenge some very close conference losses this time around.

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Becker/Big Lake edges past Blizzard

Tigers put up fight with Frederic, come up short

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PRINCETON, MN—After knotting the game at two goals apiece in the first period, the Burnett Blizzard couldn’t get any more pucks past the Becker/Big Lake goalie and went on to take a 4-2 loss on Saturday in Princeton, MN. B/BL got on the board first at 12:02 of the first period on an even strength goal. Just 27 seconds later, they got their second goal.

The Blizzard stay at that two goal deficit very long as at 14:51 David Doty got an even strength goal, assisted by Logan Meagher.

A little less than a minute later, the Blizzard struck again. Brady Mangen scored with an assist by Max Norman and Austin Aleshire.

So at the end of period one, the game was tied at two.

The teams played scoreless hockey until deep into the second quarter when Becker/Big Lake scored on a power play just :38 left in the period.

It remained Becker/Big Lake 3, Blizzard 2 until midway through the third period when B/BL added an insurance goal.

Blizzard goalie Taran Wols stopped 26 of 30 shots on goal. His counterpart, Justin Morrow, turned aside 35 of 37 shots.

After playing Amery on Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Blizzard take on New Richmond at 7 pm Thursday, Chequamegon at 3 pm Jan. 30, and Pine City at 7 pm Feb. 2. These three games will be at the Grantsburg Hockey Arena.

Blizzard throttled by Somerset SOMERSET—The Somerset Spartans outplayed the Burnett Blizzard last Tuesday night, winning 8-1.

“It was a frustrating game, we played hard but had a few breakdowns that always seemed to end up in the back of our net.”

“We also had trouble creating chances and putting the chances we did have in the net. It was a tough loss but hopefully we can learn something from it, moving forward.”

The Blizzard’s only goal came in the third period on a score by Austin Bowman, assisted by Jase Quimby.

Goalie Taran Wols turned away 32 shots. The Blizzard were able to put just 16 on Somerset goalie Adam Larson.

FREDERIC—The Webster Tigers did their best to stop the Frederic Vikings, but came up short in a 5544 loss last Friday.

“We did a great job on breaking their press,” praised Tiger coach Mat Wood. “We match up pretty well with them and do a better job each time we play them. They are a great team.”

It was 25-19 at the half in favor of the Vikings. After a 5-5 tie, the Vikings slowly started to pull away.

Taylor Alseth scored 10 in the first half with Nicole Nelson getting eight, Emily Amundson five and Shelbi Root two.

For the Tigers, Allison Mulroy led the way with seven. Kaitlyn Moser added six, Lydia Wilson four and Emma Rachner two.

Early in the second half, an 8-2 run

by the Vikings stretched their lead to 33-21.

Moser slowed the run by getting a bucket as well as going two-for-three from the line.

Frederic put 30 points on the board in the second half as to 25 for the Tigers. Moser (12) and Julia Gavin (seven) were the leading second half scorers for Webster.

“If we can get some of our younger players to get some confidence in shooting, we’ll be good,” continued Coach Wood.

“They did show a little more confidence and drive tonight.”

GLEN SKIFSTAD | SENTINEL “We did play them as well as we could play them,” concluded Webster’s Emma Rachner defends Frederic’s Taylor Alseth (5). the coach.

Kaitlyn Moser finished the game with 18 points. Allison Mulroy added 11 with Julia Gavin For Frederic, Alseth had 20 with chipping in with seven and Lydia Emily Amundson chipping in with Wilson six.

15 and Nicole Nelson 11.

Pirates top Chieftains

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—In non-conference action on Monday night, the Grantsburg Pirate girls basketball team defeated the visiting Osceola Chieftains 64-44.

Cassidy Lee and Olivia Tucker

had the hot hands in the first half with 18 and 10 points respectively.

Violet Ohnstad chipped in with four as the Pirates held a commanding 34-15 halftime advantage. Carlson had 12 for the Chieftains.

Balanced scoring in the second half carried Grantsburg to the win.

Tucker had 10 points in this frame.

Jordyn McKenzie drained three

three point shots. Lee added six and Violet Ohnstad put in five.

Carlson, again, led the Chieftains in scoring with 11.

Osceola couldn’t capitalize at the free throw lane, going only seven for 23. The Pirates were seven for 13 from the charity stripe.

Dragons defeat Chieftains

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SIREN-The Green and White faced the Green and White as the Osceola Chieftains visited the Siren Dragons last week in non-conference action. The Dragons knocked off the Chieftains 49-42.

“Some of our reserve players stepped up tonight and gave us some quality minutes,” voiced Siren coach Ryan Karsten.

“Allie Webster, a starter, played very well even if the scorebook doesn’t show it,” he continued.

“She’s our leader out there. She knows every position. “We’re not 10-3 without her.”

The Dragons fell behind early, trailing as much as 8-3 before they came back to tie the game at nine.

Hailey Peterson, Caitlynn Daniels and Laurel Kannenburg made the baskets to tie the game. Peterson then made the go-ahead score at 11-9.

From that time on, the game went back and forth with Cassie Maslow getting a free throw and Kannenburg getting one from downtown to make the halftime score 21-19 in favor of the Dragons.

An 8-2 run by the Dragons upped

the score to 29-21.

With 6:09 remaining, Siren was up 38-32.

Four consecutive free throws by Ashlee Rightman pushed the lead to 46-37 with :58 seconds remaining.

The Chieftains got two free throws and a three point shot and the score was 48-42 with :29 seconds left.

Siren made one free throw of two to make it 49-42 and was able to control the clock for the win.

“For the most part, we played pretty well tonight, but we can do better,” summarized the coach.

“If we can stay healthy, we will be hard to beat.”

DRAGONS: Post two non-con wins SUBMITTED

Taran Wols

North Branch tops Grantsburg-Luck gymnasts

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The gymnasts from North Branch won their match with the Grantsburg-Luck gymnastic team 142.65 to 131.4 on Tuesday night in Grantsburg.

Highlights for the Grantsburg team include first place finishes for Jessee Lerud in the uneven bars (9.5) and the balance beam (9.1). She also took second place in the floor exercise (9.5).

Morgan Pfaff was fourth in the vault with an 8.6 score.

Pfaff was also fifth in the balance beam (8.4) and fifth in the floor exercise (9.0).

Morgan was fourth All-Around (34.0) and Gracie Gerber placed fifth in the All-Around (31.6).

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play against better competition.”

“I hope when they get their next opportunity, they step up even more.”

“Overall it was a good win against a team in the top half of our sectional,” concluded Coach Karsten

Dragons beat ‘always tough’ Braham “I thought it was our best basketball to date,” said Coach Karsten following the 64-48 win over Braham.

“I thought we played our best team game of the season so far, but it was far from perfect. They are a quality team with great shooters and basketball players. Braham has a great basketball history and I was very happy to get them on our schedule

this year.”

“The first half was the best half of basketball we played so far this year. It was 29-14 at the half. We controlled the pace of the game and handled what they threw at us defensively. Caitlynn (Daniels) had 11 points and Haley (Peterson) had six.

We attacked the basket and hit some timely shots to help us jump out to a 15 point lead.”

“In the second half the scoring on both sides increased. When you have four girls that can knock it down from anywhere, I knew Braham would make a run. My girls responded and played well enough to win in the second half. We hit free throws in the second half, 12 of 17. I really thought it was a TEAM win.

We had balanced scoring with Cait-

lynn (Daniels) 19, Ashlee (Rightman) 14, Laurel (Kannenburg) 13, Haley(Peterson) with 10, and Sarah Shaffer with eight.”

“Allie (Webster) and Abby (Kosloski) don’t show up on the score sheet but they were just as important to the victory. It was the most complete game we have played, but we still need to rebound better and shoot free throw better down the stretch.”

“We have SCF, Unity, Frederic, and Grantsburg as our next four games.

They are all high quality conference teams that are well coached and contain great players. It will be a challenge each night for us. We will have to bring our best each night, otherwise there is a great chance we will not come away with the victory.”

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West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Unity 7-0 12-0 Luck 5-2 11-3 Grantsburg 5-2 9-4 Frederic 3-4 5-9 Siren 2-4 6-6 St. Croix Falls 1-6 2-9 Webster 1-6 4-8 Results Last Week Jan. 26 Siren 70, Clear Lake 64 Jan. 22 Frederic 66, Webster 41 Unity 58, Grantsburg 48 Luck 73, St. Croix Falls 48 Jan. 21 Siren 52, Northwood 49 Jan. 19 Siren 89, LCO 32 Webster 59, Flambeau 36 Luck 79, Winter 50 Grantsburg 66, Spooner 28

Webster 59, Flambeau 36 Webster 2 P. Sargent 3 C. Pardun 1 J. Formanek 0 T. Gustafson 2 J. Washburn 3 B. Sigfrids 3 F. DeBlase 1 D. Kegel 2 T. Fohrenkamm Totals 19

3 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 4

FT 0-0 0-0 2-5 4-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 2-0 0 9-13

F 1 0 1 4 4 2 1 1 5-3 15

TP 15 2 2 6 9 6 4 4 1 11 59

Flambeau 2 C. Groothousen 3 E. Martin 1 C. Hillman 2 P. Wiemer 1 D. Stoneberg 2 Z. Kopaiz 2 J. Groothausen 0 B. Schaefer 0 Z. Montwell 1 Totals 12

3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

FT 5-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-4 0-0 0-2 0-0 2-2 9-14

F 4 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 3 13

TP 9 2 4 2 11 4 0 0 4 36

Score by halves Webster 27 Flambeau 17

32-59 19-36

Siren 89, Lac Courte Oreilles 32 LCO M. Sharlow J. Thomas O. Tribble A. Chrone T. Barber K. Stevens Totals

2 8 0 0 1 2 2 13

3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

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

F 1 5 1 2 6 3 18

TP 20 0 0 2 5 5 32

Siren 2 A. Ruud 3 S. Vasatka 1 K. Christianson 1 T. Lee 5 N. Oustigoff 11 B. Lemieux 1 D. Highstrom 3 M. Lindquist 1 Totals 26

3 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 7

FT 4-5 0-0 0-0 8-12 3-5 0-0 0-0 1-2 16-24

F 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 8

TP 22 5 5 18 25 5 6 3 89

Score by halves LCO 13 19-32 Siren 60 29-89

Frederic 66, Webster 41 Webster 2 P. Sargent 1 J. Formanek 1 T. Gustafson 2 J.Washburn 1 B. Sigfrids 1 F. DeBlase 0 D. Kegel 0 T. Fohrenkamm 2 Totals 8

3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4

FT 2-2 0-0 4-6 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-0 4-4 13-16

F 3 3 4 2 2 1 1 2 18

TP 10 2 8 2 5 3 0 11 41

Frederic 2 Ethan Schmidt 2 K. Olson 2 J. Tinman 1 R. Poirier 6 M. Gustafson 2 A. Ennis 0 C. Shott 2 B. Phernetton 0 A. Hochstadler 0 Totals 15 66

3 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 8

FT 1-2 0-1 3-0 1-2 0-0 3-6 0-2 1-3 3-4 12-24

F 2 0 3 3 1 1 3 2 0 56

TP 5 4 5 34 4 3 4 4 3 15

Score by halves Webster 22 Frederic 32

19-41 34-66

Unity 58, Grantsburg 48 Unity Nelson D. Stenberg Homestead W. Stemberg Vlasnik Bader Peterson Ince Totals Grantsburg Totals

2 2 0 2 4 0 4 7 1

3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0

2 3 20 3

FT 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-1 0-0 6-9 1-7 0-0

F 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 4

TP 4 0 12 8 0 17 15 2

FT F TP 9-19 13 58

Score by halves Unity 28 30-58

26 22-48

Grantsburg 66, Spooner 28 Spooner Tripp Lauterbach B. Osterhues R. Hotchkiss O. Patrick B. Bray C. Davies Nelson Totals

2 3 1 2 2 0 1 2 3 14

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

F 1 2 5 4 3 1 0 0 16

TP 6 2 4 4 0 2 4 6 28

Grantsburg 2 M. Schmaltz 1 L. Chenal 5 J. Gerber 1 J. Knutson 1 J. Ohnstad 0 A. Olson 2 J. Staeven 2 J. Chenal 6 G. Premo-Blume 2 Totals 20

3 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4

FT 1-2 2-3 0-0 4-4 0-0 0-0 3-4 4-4 0-0 14-17

F 0 3 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 8

TP 3 12 11 9 0 4 7 16 4 66

Score by halves Spooner 8 Grantsburg 37

20-28 29-66

TP 14 8 8 8 28 4 70

Siren 70, Clear Lake 64 Siren 2 A. Ruud 0 X. Pinero 1 K. Christianson 1 T. Lee 4 N. Oustigoff 7 D. Highstrom 2 Totals 15

3 4 2 2 0 3 0 11

FT 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-8 0-0 7-11

F 4 1 2 2 2 1 12

Clear Lake 2 C. Briesemeister B. Blanchard 3 C. Rosen 7 J. Ramis 1 D. Bad Horse 2 M. Cain 0 M. Fisher 3 Player 1 Totals 18

3 1 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 8

FT 0 2-4 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-0 4-10

F TP 0-0 0 2 2 11 4 17 2 14 2 7 1 0 0 11 0 2 11 64

Score by halves Siren 33 Clear Lake 32

37-70 32-64

Girls Basketball West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Frederic 7-1 12-3 Siren 6-1 12-3 Unity 4-3 8-4 St. Croix Falls 4-4 7-8 Grantsburg 3-5 5-9 Luck 2-6 6-8 Webster 1-7 3-9 Results Last Week Jan. 25 Siren 64, Braham (MN) 48 Jan. 22 Frederic 55, Webster 44 Unity n46, Grantsburg 36 St. Croix Falls 43, Luck 25 Jan. 21 Siren 64, Solon Springs 42 Jan. 19 Flambeau 77, Webster 19 Luck 62, Winter 28 Unity 57, LCO 35 Siren 49, Osceola 42 Frederic 58, Turtle Lake 45 Glenwood City 53, Grantsburg 21 St. Croix Falls 54, Prescott 47

SCF Basacker McCurdy Parks Kopp Petherbridge Stoffel Stewart Nelson Totals

2 0 3 0 0 1 4 4 0 12

3 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4

FT 0-1 0-5 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-1 0-0 1-12

F 0 5 2 4 3 3 2 2 21

TP 0 6 10 3 2 8 8 0 37

Grantsburg C. Lee J. McKenzie J. Bonneville R. Pochman O. Tucker V. Ohnstad K. Curtin B. Roufs T. King Totals

2 5 0 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 13

3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

FT 3-4 1-2 0-0 2-6 4-6 6-8 0-0 0-0 0-0 16-26

F 2 4 0 1 1 2 2 1 2 15

TP 25 4 2 6 4 16 0 0 0 57

19-37 34-57

Grantsburg 64, Osceola 34 Osceola Bassey Campeau Salewski Link Ulrich Pauley Quigley Carlson Bents Stewang

2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 3

3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0

FT 0-6 3-6 0-0 1-3 0-2 00-0 3-6 0-0 0-0

F 1 0 2 4 1 3 1 2 1 1

14

3

7-23 16 44

Grantsburg C. Lee J. McKenzie J. Bonneville R. Pochman O. Tucker V. Ohnstad K. Curtin B. Roufs T. King Totals

2 1 0 0 1 9 4 0 0 0 15

3 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9

FT 4-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 7-13

F 2 0 2 3 4 4 1 1 2 19

TP 24 9 0 2 20 9 0 0 0 64

Score by halves Osceola 15 29-44 Grantsburg 34 30-64

Siren 49, Osceola 42 Osceola A. Boissy M. Campeau A. Salewski E. Link G.Wrich A. Pauley S. Beuts M. Quigley E. Carlson B. Beuts S. Steivang Totals

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

3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3

FT 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-6 0-0 1-2 7-9

F 1 0 2 3 1 2 1 2 2 5 2 21

TP 11 2 4 0 0 9 2 0 11 0 3 42

Siren A. Rightman L. Kannenberg C. Daniels C. Maslow A. Kosloski A. Webster H. Peterson Totals

2 1 1 6 1 1 0 3 13

3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 6-8 2-3 7-10 1-2 1-2 0-0 3-6 20-31

F 2 1 3 0 1 5 1 13

TP 8 7 19 3 3 0 9 49

Score by halves Osceola 19 Siren 21

Frederic 55, Webster 44 Webster A. Mulroy L.Wilson E.Rachner T. Mosher J. Gavin K. Moser Totals

2 3 3 0 0 2 8 16

3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 2-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 3-5 2-7 9-6

F 3 0 1 1 1 4 9

TP 11 6 2 0 7 13 44

Frederic 2 N. Nelson 1 A. Chenal 0 T. Alseth 9 E. Amundson 7 A. McLeod 0 S. Root 3 Totals 20 Score by halves Webster 19 Frederic 25

3 3 0 0 0 0 0 3

FT 0-0 3-4 2-2 1-4 0-0 0-0 6-10

F 0 4 3 3 1 5 16

TP 11 3 20 15 0 6 55

25-44 30-55

TP 0 3 2 1 0 9 0 23 0 6

Unity M. Ramich G. Foeller J. Grams E.Moore B. Peterson R. Sorensen J. Lowe Totals

2 0 3 0 3 2 5 0 13

3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2

FT 1-2 2-7 1-2 2-4 2-4 5-11 0-1 14-31

F 3 2 1 3 3 2 1 15

TP 1 8 1 8 6 22 0 46

Grantsburg C. Lee J. McKenzie J. Bonneville R. Pochman O.Tucker V. Ohnstad K. Curtin Totals

2 3 0 1 2 4 2 0 12

3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

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

F 4 4 1 3 5 5 2 24

TP 13 4 2 5 8 4 0 36

Score by halves Unity 24 22-46 Grantsburg 19 17-36

Blizzard 0 0 1-1 Somerset 2 3 3-8 PERIOD 1: Somerset-Austin Becker (Martin Moioffer, Jack Peterson), 0:58, even strength; Somerset-Dalton Lyons (Alex Lahde, Wil Gauper), 11:58, even strength.

PERIOD 2: Somerset-Becker (unassisted), 0:57, even strength; Somerset-Moioffer (Becker, Clayton Rose), 4:55, even strength; Somerset-Austin Larson (Jack Lambert), 5:09, even strength.

PERIOD 3: Blizzard-Austin Bowman (Jase Quimby), 3:20, power play; Somerset-Lyons (unassisted), 5:12, even strength; Somerset-Larson (unassisted), 8:53, even strength; Somerset-Moioffer (Larson), 12:16 short handed.

Penalties: Blizzard 0 penalties; Somerset 5 for 10 minutes.

Goalies: Blizzard-Taran Wols 32-40; Somerset-Adam Larson 15-16.

Girls Hockey Team Blizzard

All 0-12-0

Results Last Week Jan. 23 Lakeland Union 5, Blizzard 1 Jan. 21 Western Wisconsin Stars 7, Blizzard 4

Stars 1 1 5-7 Blizzard 1 1 2-4 PERIOD 1: Stars-Kenzi Brown (Allie Stock, Brie Larkowski), even strength, 10:45; Blizzard-Jayden Denotter (Dani Erickson ), even strength, 11:45.

PERIOD 2: Blizzard-Mykayla Anderson (Mackenzie Johnson, Bailey Sutherland), even strength, 1:57; Stars-Jade Williams (Mykenzie Pattten, Grace Klein), even strength, 16:11.

PERIOD 3: Stars-Stock (Klein), even strength, 0:37; Stars-Klein (Larkowski, Josie Carlson), power play, 3:50; Stars-Stock (Klein, Larkowski), power play, 3:55; Blizzard-Anderson (Olivia Hall), even strength, 8:22; Blizzard-Anderson (Denotter), even strength, 8:44; Stars-Patten (unassisted), even strength, 9:49; Stars-Larkowski (Brown, Stock), even strength, 14:10.

Penalties: No penalties.

Goalies: Blizzard-Mackenna Johnson 59-66; Stars-Amber Ziegler 14-18.

Lakeland Union 5, Blizzard 1 Blizzard 0 1 0-1 Lakeland 1 3 1-5 PERIOD 1: Lakeland-Kailey Godfrey (Lauren Godfrey, Camryn Trapp), 4:24, power play.

PERIOD 2: Lakeland-Asucena Boyer (unassisted), 2:10, even strength; Lakeland-L. Boyer (unassisted), 10:24,even strength; Blizzard-Mackenzie Johnson (Olivia Hall), 11:56, even strength; Lakeland-Caitlin Hartigan (Boyer), 15:34, even strength.

PERIOD 3: Lakeland-Jolie Quamme (K. Godfrey), 13:11, power play.

Penalties: Blizzard 7 for 14 minutes; Lakeland 4 for 8 minutes.

Goalies: Blizzard-Bayzhia Taylor 32-37; Lakeland-Annika Nimsgern 22-23.

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“Once we settled in, we were good,” Hallberg noted. “We made a few mental mistakes on the defensive end late in the game that they kind of took advantage of to separate from us a little in the last few minutes.

“We let them get things we knew we couldn’t let them get. I felt like we played a pretty balanced game on the offensive end.”

In the second half it was Knutson again leading the charge for the Pirates. This time, he hit two three-point buckets and drove into the land of giants for one lay-up.

Gerber matched his first half effort hitting another pair of long balls. Leo Chenal had one basket and three points from the foul line, while John Chenal added three points.

The Pirates are now 5-2 in conference play with both losses coming at the hands of the Eagles.

“There is a lot of season left and I feel like this group of kids is determined to get better every night and be at our very best in March,” the coach ended with.

The Pirates will travel to Webster on Friday night to take on the Tigers. Game time is 7:15 p.m.

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son and Bailey Sutherland landed the assists.

The Stars scored three times in the third period before the Blizzard could answer back with two.

Those goals were both by Mykayla Anderson with an assist by Denotter on the first goal.

Western Wisconsin then finished off the scoring with two additional goals.

There were no penalties in the game.

Blizzard goalie Bayzhia Taylor turned away 59 shots out of 66. The Stars goalie, Amber Ziegler, stopped 14 of 18 shots on goal.

Lakeland Union stops Blizzard LAKELAND-The Blizzard took to the road to see if their chances would change, the Lakeland Union Thunderbirds had ideas of their own and beat the Blizzard 5-1 on Saturday.

Lakeland led 1-0 after one period of play and stretched their lead to 3-0 in the second before the Blizzard got on the board with a score by Mackenzie Johnson, assisted by Olivia Hall, at the 11:56 mark.

Lakeland finished the period with a goal a little over three minutes later, and then added one in the third period to make the final 5-1.

The Blizzard had seven penalties for 14 minutes.

Goalie Bayzhia Taylor blocked 32 of 37 shots on goal. Lakeland goalie Annika Nimsgem was 22 of 23.

The Blizzard’s next game is noon, Saturday, Jan. 30, when Middleton comes to Grantsburg.

Wrestling

Boys Hockey Conf

Baldwin-Woodville 6-1 New Richmond 6-1 Somerset 6-1 Regis/Altoona/McDonell 7-9-1 Blizzard 1-6 Amery 0-7

Somerset 8, Blizzard 1

St. Croix Falls Tournament January 23

Middle Border Conference Team

Blizzard-Brady Mangen (Max Norman, Austin Aleshire), even strength, 15:46.

PERIOD 2: B/BL-Ryan Murnane (Cencer, Kollar), power play, 16:22.

PERIOD 3: B/BL-Weston Shugg (Cencer), power play, 7:49.

Penalties: None for either team.

Goalies: Blizzard-Taran Wols 26-30; Becker-Big Lake-Justin Morrow 35-37.

Western Wisconsin Stars 7, Blizzard 4

23-42 28-49

Unity 46, Grantsburg 36

Grantsburg 57, St. Croix Falls 37

Score by halves SCF 18 Grantsburg 23

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Results Last Week Jan. 23 Somerset 7, Menomonie 1 RAM 6, Chequamegon 3 Becker/Big Lake 4, Blizzard 2 River Falls 6, Amery 0 Jan. 21 Hudson 4, New Richmond 3 Jan. 19 New Richmonde 10, RAM 1 Baldwin-Woodville 9, Amery 0 Somerset 8, Blizzard 1

Becker/Big Lake 4, Blizzard 2 Blizzard 2 0 0-2 Becker/BL 2 1 1-4 PERIOD 1: B/BL-Owen Houghton (Corbin Kollar), even strength, 12:02; B/BL-Nick Cencer (unassisted), even strength, 12:29; Blizzard-David Doty (Logan Meagher), even strength, 14:51;

Team scores 1. Hudson 251 2. Amery 142.5 3. Boyceville 132.5 4. River Falls 128 5. Spencer 110.5 6. Chisago Lakes 101.5 7. Totino Grace 99 8. Cumberland 94 9. Princeton 91.5 10. Northwestern 87.5 11. Pine City 78.5 12. St. Croix Falls 77.5; 13. Chetek-Weyerhauser-Prairie Farm 72 14. Ladysmith 68 15. Cornell 34 16. North Branch 20 17. Flambeau 16 18. Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg tied with Ogilvia 13 20. Cameron 10

LFG Wrestlers 145, Adam Menke, 0-2; 152, Peter Lund, 1-2; 170, Steven Holdt, 0-2; 195, Brock Phernetton, 0-2; 220, Matthew Louis, 0-2; 285, Parker Steen, 3-2.

JV-120, Merlin Hibbs, 1-1; JV-220, 1-1.

Gymnastics North Branch 142.65,

Grantsburg-Luck 131.4 Results January 19 VAULT: Morgan Pfaff 8.6; Gracie Gerber 8.1; Holly Fiedler 8.0; Erica Simmons 7.8; Brittanie Blume 7.6.

UNEVEN BARS: Jessee Lerud 9.5; Pfaff 8.0; Gerber 7.8; Simmons 7.5; Fiedler 6.6.

BEAM: Lerud 9.1; Paff 8.4; Simmons 7.7; Gerber 7.5; Fiedler 7.4.

FLOOR EXERCISE: Lerud 9.5; Pfaff 9.0; Gerber 8.2; Fielder 6.7; Simmons 6.0 ALL AROUND: Pfaff 34; Gerber 31.6; Simmons 29; Fiedler 28.7.

Rice Lake Invitation Results January 23 Team Scores 1. River Falls 136.100 2. Antigo 128.750 3. Rice Lake/Cumberland 128.300 4. Stevens Point 127.725 5. Menomonie 127.125 6. Eau Claire Memorial/North 125.650 7. Grantsburg/Luck 124.725 8. Chippewa Falls 122.700 9. Superior 110.425 10. Rhinelander 106.500 VAULT: Gracie Gerber 8.85; Morgan Pfaff 8.45; Brittanie Blume 8.2; Belle Ress 8.0; Holly Fiedler 7.95.

UNEVEN BARS: Jesse Lerud 8.75; Gerbber7.875; Pfaff7.325; Fiedler 7.0; Ress6.625.

BEAM: Lerud 8.675; Pfaff 8.3; Fiedler

7.050; Ress 5.95; Gerber 5.6.

FLOOR EXERCISE: Pfaff 7.95; Gerber 7.75; Blume 7.35; Fiedler 7.25; Alethea Simmons 5.6.

ALL AROUND: Pfaff 32.025; Gerber 30.075; Fiedler 29.25.

Bowling Black & Orange Early Risers

W L 10th Hole 13 7 Gandy Dancer Saloon 13 7 The Granary 10 10 Black & Orange 4 16 HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: The Granary 715; Gandy Dancer Saloon 714; 10th Hole 711.

HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Mary Reese 186; Claudia Peterson 181; Pam Dildine 160.

HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Gandy Dancer Saloon 2068; The Granary 2062; 10th Hole 2053.

HIGH THREE GAMES: Claudia Peterson 488; Pam Dildine 443; Evie Engebretson/Mary Reese 437.

High Individual Averages: Pam Dildine 156; Mary Reese 142; Judy Olson/Claudia Peterson 141; Michelle Lysdahl 138; Donna Crain 137.

Splits: Carol Phelps, 2-7-8.

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Don’t miss out on health insurance cost-sharing assistance

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

You may be missing out on additional financial assistance in the health insurance marketplace.

When you sign up for insurance through the marketplace, you will learn whether you will receive financial assistance in the form of insurance premium tax credits.

But, you may also qualify for additional subsidies called cost-sharing assistance or reductions. There is one catch: cost-sharing assistance is only available to people who buy a silver-level plan.

Premium tax credits help lower your monthly premium; however, cost-sharing reductions are specifically designed to help offset costs associated with your medical care such as copayments, a deductible, or coinsurance.

To qualify for cost-sharing assistance, your household size and income must be between 100 percent and 250 percent of the federal poverty level, and you must enroll in a silver-level plan. If your income falls be-

tween those levels, and you enroll in a silver-level plan, the reductions are automatically applied. Although the lowest cost silver plan is the most popular choice on the marketplace, many Americans who qualify for cost-sharing reductions are missing out because they are choosing bronze-level plans, which generally have cheaper premiums.

Marketplace plans are either platinum, gold, silver, or bronze, and the consumer responsibility varies depending on the plan level. For example, silver plans pay 70 percent of medical costs, leaving consumers responsible for 30 percent. In comparison, bronze plans pay 60 percent, leaving consumers to pay 40 percent.

However, in 2015 those enrolled in silver-level plans receiving cost-sharing assistance only paid 13-27 percent of medical costs, which is clearly lower than the 30 percent consumer responsibility without cost sharing assistance. Additionally, cost-sharing assistance drastically reduces the silver-level plan deductible.

The result is that with cost-sharing assistance, you

could end up with lower total costs on a silver plan than on a bronze plan!

In Wisconsin, a married couple with a household income between $15,930 and $39,825 would qualify for lower monthly premiums and cost-sharing assistance.

If you live alone and your income is between $11,770 and $29,425, you also qualify for lower monthly premiums plus cost-sharing assistance. Whether you qualify for cost-sharing assistance has no impact on your eligibility for premium tax credits. The most important consideration is choosing a plan that fits your needs.

Don’t just choose a plan based solely on the premium, because with cost-sharing reductions, you may be able to purchase a more expensive plan for less money.

Visit www.healthcare.gov for more information and to view and compare private health plans. Once you apply, your application is also automatically considered for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Program.

(CHIPS).

BENEFICIALLY SPEAKING

By Connie Crosby

Wisconsin SeniorCare extended Good news! The Wisconsin SeniorCare program has been extended through Dec. 31, 2018. The Wisconsin SeniorCare program is for Wisconsin residents, but needs reauthorization ever 2-3 years from the federal government. The program has been very successful. It is a wonderful prescription drug coverage program that gives people over the age of 65 “creditable drug coverage.”

This works great for people who do not wish to be in a Medicare Part D plan and do not have other creditable drug coverage from sources such as the VA, Champa VA, Tri-Care or other employer retirement benefits.

Any Wisconsin resident who is a U.S. citizen and over the age of 65 is eligible for the creditable drug coverage from the Wisconsin SeniorCare Program.

All people applying for the program must complete an application. (Spouses can be on the same application.)

An enrollment fee of $30 is required for each applicant and must be sent in with the application. The benefits for which a person is eligible depend on the person or couple’s income.

Estimate the amount of income you anticipate receiving in the next 12 months. Assets do not count, but interest and dividends received do count. All sources of income count.

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VA income is not exempt. Gross income is used from all sources except self-employment, which uses net income. Eligibility starts the month after the application and enrollment fee is received.

There are four different income levels for the program. The income levels are based on the Federal Poverty Level, and they change each year.

People in the lower income level (under 160% of the Federal Poverty Level) receive the most benefits from the program. The current annual income level for this category is $18,832 for an individual and $25,488 for a couple. People in this level pay $5 per month for generic medications and $15 for name brand medications. Some medications can be filled for 90 days for a two month co-pay.

In the next income level (160%-200% of the Federal Poverty Level) with income of $18,833-$23,540 for an individual and $25,489-$31,860 for a couple, participants pay a $500 deductible. While they are meeting the deductible, they receive their medication for the price the state has negotiated for it. After the deductible is met, they have $5 and $15 co-pays.

In the next income level (200%-240% of the Federal Poverty Level) with income of $23,541 to $28,248 for an individual and $31,861 to $38,232 for a couple, participants pay an $850 deductible. While their deductible is being met, they pay the state-negotiated medication price. After that, they pay the $5 and $15 co-pays.

People with annual income above the 240% of the Federal Poverty Level still receive the creditable drug coverage. They have a spend-down to bring their income under 240% of the Federal Poverty Level (as an individual or as a couple if married). Then they have an $850 deductible individually.

Medicare guidelines for ambulance coverage

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

You don’t have to travel far for specialized medical care. Burnett Medical Center’s Specialty Clinic brings in the region’s best physicians and specialists, offering experts in tthe he e ffollowing o lo ol owing areas: Audiology Cardiology Cataract Surgery/ Ophthalmology Clinical Psychology Ear, Nose, and Throat Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine General Surgery Neurology

OB/GYN Occupational Therapy Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery Pain Management Physical Therapy Podiatry Pulmonology Urology

To view viiew our calendar of specialists specialists, please visit www.burnettmedicalcenter.com.

Hospital, Family Practice, Specialists & Nursing Home 257 W. St. George Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5353 or (800) 293-5353

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Ambulance coverage is an important part of Medicare insurance. Beneficiaries frequently have questions about when ambulance transportation is covered.

Here are three simple guidelines Medicare always looks for: • Medical necessity of the ambulance ride. Could the person have been transported safely by another means?

• Was medical treatment was provided while in the ambulance. Were medications given, administration of oxygen, or EKG? • What diagnosis codes did the provider use to bill Medicare for the ambulance transportation?

Be aware that Medicare only covers transportation to the nearest facility that can provide the care needed.

If a person chooses to go to a facility that is farther away, Medicare will only cover the mileage to the nearest facility that could have provided the care.

That means the Medicare beneficiary will be responsible for any additional mileage costs. Medicare does not consider hospital preference, network restrictions, or doctor preference in determining the closest appropriate facility.

Medicare also covers air ambulance transport when medically necessary.

As many of you know, I, Connie Crosby, have retired as of Jan. 15, 2016. I have really enjoyed working as an Elder Benefit Specialist for Burnett County, and I enjoyed working with and helping so many wonderful people. I look forward to spending more time with my family, being able to travel a little, and not having to drive when the roads are nasty!

As of the date I am writing this article, I do not know who has been hired as the new Elder Benefit Specialist. I will miss everyone. Take care.

Share financial information now with spouse or family member

I have met several couples through the years where one spouse paid the bills and took care of all the finances without involving or communicating with their spouse. When something happened to the bill-paying spouse, the other person did not know anything about their financial situation.

Sometimes a son, a daughter or other relative of the surviving spouse steps in to help, but they too have no knowledge of the bills or finances. Ask yourself now: where are the health, home, car and life insurance policies? What bills remain to be paid? Are there bank accounts? Are there CDs or other investments?

Although the person taking care of the finances may have done a wonderful job, the surviving spouse or a child may not have a clue on how to proceed.

Encourage the bill-payer in your family to write down names of financial institutions, account numbers, phone numbers and the contact person. This applies to insurance papers, loans, investments and wills too.

CAREGIVERS CORNER

By Barb Blodgett

For those of you who don’t know what Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County (IFCG) is or what we do, here is a brief explanation.

IFCG is an organization that helps people in need. If we cannot help, we will try to find someone who can.

Among the things we do: Build wheelchair ramps.

Provide transportation. Provide children with Christmas gifts and warm clothing through the Christmas for Kids program. Toys for Tots has partnered with us for this program.

The “Heat-a-Home” program provides wood for people to help heat their homes.

IFCG also works closely with other local organizations and local law enforcement. We enlist help from the Restorative Justice to accommodate as many people with needs as possible.

Statistics from 2015 are as follows: • Number of volunteers: 219.

• Total miles: 42,294.

• Volunteer hours: 4,071.

• Wood deliveries: 73 families, 183 loads of wood.

• Food deliveries: 696 (58 per month).

• People served: 277 (not including referrals, food deliveries or Christmas 4 Kids).

• Ramps built: 11.

• Housekeeping: 4.

• Moving assistance: 5.

• Christmas 4 Kids: 344 children and 149 families.

• Gas Vouchers: 36.

• Housing: 38.

• Miscellaneous services: 18.

IFCG is funded by private donations, organizational donations, fundraisers, and grants. We use this money as we are able, and when the money runs out, we have to say “no.” That is never a word we want to use.

IFCG has a Facebook page that is kept up daily. Go to Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County to see what we do. Please leave ideas or suggestions that you would think might be helpful to us and our county.

Any questions? Call 715-866-4970.

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Who pays when someone goes into a nursing home? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will Medicare pay for my nursing home stay?â&#x20AC;?

This is a very common question. The answer varies, depending upon the situation. The following conditions must be met in order to qualify for traditional Medicare to pay for any portion of a nursing home stay: 1) Hospital admittance: The person must have been admitted to the hospital and the stay needed to last at least three days. Medicare needs to be billed for this stay as a hospital admission. (This does not count people who were kept for observation for three days, but not â&#x20AC;&#x153;admitted,â&#x20AC;? even though the person may have been in the hospital for three days.) Be sure to ask the hospital billing office how the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill is being submitted to Medicare.

2) Transfer from hospital to nursing home: The person must be entering the nursing home within 30 days for the same diagnosis as the hospitalization.

Usually this works best if the patient goes directly from the hospital to the nursing home. If the person is admitted to the nursing home for any other reason, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing home stay will generally not be covered.

3) Therapy: The person must be receiving a certain amount of therapy.

4) Showing progress: The person needs to continue to receive therapy and keep improving in order for Medicare to pay for the nursing home stay.

Traditional Medicare can cover the full cost of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing home care for up to 20 days if the person meets the above criteria and continues to improve with therapy. If therapy is discontinued or if the person reaches a plateau and quits improving, Medicare may quit paying for the stay.

Medicare A & B does not cover the cost of medications during a nursing home stay. If a person has a Medicare supplement, and Medicare continues to pay after the 20th day, the Medicare supplement usually

covers the portion not paid by Medicare between the 21st day and the 100th day, as long as Medicare continues to cover their portion of the daily rate. If Medicare quits paying, the Medicare supplement usually quits paying too.

1. Long-Term Care Insurance policies These policies usually cover both institutional (nursing home or other facility) care and care in the community (home health care or other community based services).

2. Nursing Home Insurance policies. These policies cover only institutional (nursing home) care.

3. Home Health Care Insurance policies.

These policies only cover care received in the community, not care in a nursing home.

You can call 1-800-242-1060 and ask for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guide To Long-Term Careâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long-Term Care Insurance Approved Policies In Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;? to be mailed to you, or you can pick one up at the Burnett County Elder Care office.

Medicare Advantage Plan If a person is on a Medicare Advantage Plan (sometimes called a Medicare Health Plan or Medicare Part C as it was originally called), each plan has a different payment schedule. Refer to the information on your particular plan to see what co-pays you may be responsible for. These plans can change their co-pays each year. You may need to pay a daily rate for a certain amount of days before the plan will pay the cost of your care for a limited number of days.

Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program Long Term Care Insurance

Types of long term care policies

Persons with limited assets and income may be eligible for Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program to cover their nursing home stay. These persons need to meet a certain level of care, but do not need a hospital stay or therapy to be eligible. The asset limit for Wisconsin Medical Assistance is $2,000 for an individual.

Some assets do not count toward that asset limit. For example, a person is allowed to own their home, one car, have a life insurance policy with a face value of $1,500 or less, and an irrevocable burial trust with a funeral home in the amount of $3,000 for the funeral home services, plus an irrevocable casket agreement, an irrevocable vault agreement, a prepaid cemetery lot and a prepaid headstone.

There are no dollar limits on the casket, vault, and the headstone. If a person has a life insurance policy with face of $1,500, or more than one policy and the total face value of the policies is over $1,500, then the

There are three basic types of long term care policies.

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If a person has a nursing home or long term care insurance, most plans have an elimination or waiting period before coverage starts. Traditionally, the waiting period does not start until Medicare is through paying. (Example: You have a 90 day elimination period. The policy does not count the days covered by Medicare and only starts counting the days that you are actually responsible for paying the bill.)

These policies generally pay a set daily care rate based on the policy you purchased. Some policies have a built-in increase for inflation and others do not. Policies generally pay for a specific time period that you chose when you applied for the policy. Some policies will pay for a year, two years or more. Some will pay for a lifetime, depending on the policy you choose.

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cash value of the policy or policies may count as an asset unless it meets certain conditions. Persons may choose to take out a loan against a portion of the cash value of the policy and put some of the money into an irrevocable burial trust in certain situations because then the money becomes an exempt asset.

A home may be exempt asset If a person owns their home, and intends to return to it, then the home can be an exempt asset. If a doctor writes a statement that the person may be able to return home within six months, a person may be able to keep some money to pay the shelter expenses for up to six months. (Persons who pay rent are also allowed the exemption to keep money to pay their rent and utilities for up to six months.) After six months, most of the person’s monthly income will need to be paid to the nursing home towards their care. The person is allowed to keep a small personal allowance and money to pay their monthly Medicare supplement premium.

There is estate recovery for Wisconsin Medical Assistance nursing home care. There isn’t a waiting list to receive Wisconsin Medical Assistance in the nursing home, but you need to meet the program income and asset limit guidelines.

Asset limits Persons who have a spouse that is not in the nursing home (and/or not receiving services in their home at a certain level of care under Family Care or the IRIS Program) have a higher asset limit. The asset limit for these persons is a minimum of $50,000 for the community spouse and up to $2,000 for the nursing home resident. The asset limits may be higher in some cases.

There are certain assets that do not count for these households. Some or most of the institutionalized person’s income may be available for the community spouse’s needs depending on the community spouse’s

income.

Persons who are living in their own home or an apartment, and are unable to continue to do the things necessary to remain in their own home, may be eligible for services to help them continue to live in the community through a Family Care Program. This program is for persons, who have health problems and need a certain amount of assistance.

If you need assistance doing the normal things to live in their home, including cleaning, cooking, and/ or need help bathing, it may be possible to receive help through this program. A person needs to meet certain criteria set up by the state in order to qualify for the program.

The needs of a person are quite specific, and even though a person is older and has some problems doing some household chores, it does not mean that they will qualify: it means that they may qualify if the need is great enough. You also need to meet financial guidelines in order to qualify for the program. If you are a single person, you need to meet the asset limit for Wisconsin Medical Assistance. The asset limit is $2,000.

Your home and one vehicle are exempt. If you have more than one parcel of land, and part of it is on the other side of the road, the property can still be exempt.

If you own other land that is not connected to your home property, the other land is considered an asset along with cash on hand, checking, savings, money market accounts, stocks, bonds, IRA’S, and are also counted toward the asset limit.

Burial assets may be exempt Some burial assets may be exempt. If a person owns $1,500 or less in face value of life insurance policies, the cash value of their policy or policies is exempt.

You may need to make a payment called a cost share to receive the services you receive depending on your monthly income. Persons, who are married, have a higher asset limit and higher income limit, if only one person is receiving the services.

The assets are treated the same as for a single person, but the asset limit is higher. The asset limit is based on the Spousal Impoverishment Protection program guidelines. The asset limit is $50,000 for the community spouse and up to $2,000 for the person receiving the services. If a couple has more than $100,000 worth of assets they may retain up to one-half of their assets up to $109,560.

In Spousal Impoverishment cases, the assets a person has when the services are requested or when the person had a continuous hospital or nursing home stay of 30 days or more are used to determine the amount of assets a couple can keep and be eligible. Depending on the amount of income each spouse receives, there may or may not be a cost share for the services that are received. There may be a waiting list to receive services.

Five year divestment look-back period

There is a divestment look-back period of five years now for nursing home care or to receive care in your home. The value of the asset that was given away, when it was given away, and when the person needs to receive nursing home care or some services to keep the person out of the nursing home under a Family Care Program, is the date they go from for the look-back period.

This is much more information on nursing home care. It is a good idea to talk to a worker about specific situations because some assets count and some are exempt. This is just some of the general asset information, so that you have some idea about benefits that are available.

Laws and eligibility rules change

Laws and eligibility rules change all of the time, so the information here is subject to change.

Please call an Economic Support Specialist who works with the elderly clients to get more specific information at 715-349-2141. Or, call the ADRC toll free at 1-877-485-2372 or 715-349-2100.

Talk now about future life, death wishes Your Elder Care specialist says, “Talk about your future life and and death wishes now.”

Talking to family members about your healthcare and after-death wishes is very important. Do you have a Power of Attorney for Health Care and and/or Finances?

Some people may want this while others do not. It is a matter of personal choice. Even if you don’t want to give people all the details or your health wishes or financial situation, at least have the information written down somewhere so your family will know where to look for it.

Having a folder of a certain color in a certain location with information on bank accounts, life insurance policies, other investment such as IRA’s is very important. Do not put it off.

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WEBSTER Mondays: 9 a.m. to ?

7 p.m. AA meeting.

Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to ?

Coffee, snacks and pool.

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. to ?

12:30 to ? Dime Bingo.

Thursdays: 9 a.m. to ?

Coffee, snacks, pool & cards 7-9:00 p.m. Seniors pool and cards.

3rd Thursday: 7-9:00 p.m.

Pool only.

Fridays: 9 a.m. to ?

Coffee, snacks and pool.

Call before 1 p.m. to register for the following day’s meal.

The Center is closed if Webster School is closed for snow.

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Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information.

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Mondays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks; 1 p.m. cards.

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong

• “500” cards are played 1 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.

• Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting.

• An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed.

• Painting in all mediums with Bob Olson is Thursday at 1 p.m.

The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

Phone: 715-635-7199 Phone 715-866-5300

Open for coffee and snacks.

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

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

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

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Open for coffee and snacks.

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon.

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No membership fee required.

SENIOR MEETING IS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 9:30 AM

Contact Senior Center for other activities

Nutrition phone 715-349-2845 Senior Center 715-349-7810

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To have and to hold... but not my internet passwords

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Did you know that sharing most internet passwords with anyone other than yourself is actually against the law?

While prosecution is unlikely if you are not a hacker, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act states it is a crime to knowingly access another’s computer or information.

Regarding those “I agree” buttons you click (but, like the average consumer, don’t read) you are agreeing to not let anyone other than yourself access the site under your name or password. The purpose is to protect your account from unwanted intrusion. But, it creates interesting consequences if you lose capacity or pass away.

Many estate planning attorneys have tried to circumnavigate these limitations by building language into powers of attorney for financial documents and wills to delegate this authority to agents and personal representatives.

However, in most states, granting someone such powers in these documents has no legal effect, and in fact, could even be viewed as trying to sidestep the federal privacy laws and the terms you agreed to in the site’s contract.

Rather than prosecution, however, a site’s typical response is to close an account entirely, denying access to anyone, forever. To avoid this harsh result, the Uniform Law Commission completed a final draft of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Acts (UFADAA) law in July 2015.

This would permit account holders to name individuals to manage digital accounts on their behalf. So far, 27 states

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have introduced legislation based on this issue, but no state has yet adopted the uniform law.

Alternatively, some sites have begun to address this issue on their own. Google was the first major service provider to proactively ask users to specify their wishes before death. In April 2013, Google created the “inactive account manager.”

The inactive account manager option allows users to specify what should happen to their accounts when they stop using Google. Facebook, too, has agreed to memorialize accounts if a friend or family member submits a request.

In February 2015, Facebook added legacy contacts. This allows users to name in advance a caretaker for their account after they pass away.

There are a handful of other sites that have started to add such features. But, overall, there are very few terms of service agreements that permit another person, other than yourself, to legally access your information, whether you have willingly given them permission or not.

This can be difficult for families if that site holds personal content and memories, such as music, photos, and correspondence.

We expect states will be successful in enacting the uniform law in the future, and more companies will follow Google and Facebook’s lead by offering compassionate alternatives for family members to access a loved one’s digital information when they are no longer able.

Sources: www.thedigitalbeyond.com www.uniformlaws.org

is a scam.

The charity scam.

If people call you stating they are from a charity, do not give them your personal information such as your bank account or credit card numbers.

Instead, look up the phone number in the phone book or on the computer for that charity if you think you want to give them money. Then send the money directly to the address given to you by the actual charity.

Oftentimes, the person calling is just trying to get the information and money for themselves and not a charity.

Charities are always calling you or sending you information wanting money. Some of them are very worthwhile. Others are not. Do not give your credit card number or bank account number to any charity.

If you want to make a donation to that cause, check out the official phone number and address and send it to the official address of the charity.

To check out how much money actually goes to the needy, you can check on charities through the Better Business Bureau.

You may contact them on the internet by searching Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, or call them toll free at 1-800-273-1002.

Sometimes it is nice to give your money to a local charity for a local cause. Then usually you know where the money is going.

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They say the grandchild is in some kind of serious trouble and needs money right away.

The caller doesn’t want anyone else to know. They are contacting you so that you can send them money right away. The caller usually says that they are out of the area, sometimes in another country, and this is the only way they can get the money they need right away.

The scammer can make it sound so legitimate that many grandparents have sent the money. Then they find out that their grandchild was here all along and that it was a scam. Unfortunately, most people never are able to get their money back.

The IRS scam. People receive a phone call or e-mail stating they owe the IRS money, and unless it is paid right away they will be going to jail.

The caller usually asks for a bank account number.

Please be aware that the IRS does not call people or e-mail them. They only contact people through the traditional U.S. Postal Service. Once the scammer has your bank information, they can clean out your bank account.

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assessment and was fined $1,694.

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• Dominick J. Taylor, 18, Webster, pleaded guilty, was placed on 24 months of probation, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $443.

• Jeffrey R. Konz, 21, pleaded guilty, had his license revoked for six months, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $761.50.

• Jan. 18, Dixie Podgorski, 71, Spooner, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating without a valid license.

• Jan. 18, Craig Linder, 46, Danbury, was arrested for felony bail jumping.

• Jan. 20, Jordan Tirrel, 28, Frederic, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

• Jan. 20, Jay McDowell, 32, Prairie Farm, was arrested for contempt of court.

• Jan. 24, Trent Sutherland, 23, Grantsburg, was arrested for domestic abuse-related disorderly conduct.

Disorderly Conduct • Cory C. Komassa, 25, Menomonee Falls, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

• Dominick J. Taylor, 18, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.

Dismissed charges

Misdemeanor Bail Jumping

• Tara L. Appleton, 27, Webster, operating after revocation.

• Aaron G. Benjamin, 30, Webster, disorderly conduct.

• Dominick J. Taylor, 18, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.

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COURT Criminal Operating While Intoxicated-third offense • Charles E. Stadick, 53, Danbury, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 45 days in jail, had his license revoked for 24 months, must install ignition interlock on his vehicle for 12 months, must seek alcohol

• Cory A. Sutarik, 29, Ashland, pleaded no contest and was fined $353.17, which includes restitution.

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Warrants issued week of Jan. 18:

• Jan. 12, Jennifer Roettger, Webster, was traveling on Old 35 near Airport Road when she hit a deer. No human injuries reported.

• Jasmeen Ahmend-Campbell, 37; Ronald L. Anderson, 37; Brandon L. Belisle, 35; Louis F. Belisle, 33; Charles D. Coon, 37; Duane W. Mosay, 25; Chaz M.M. Wendt. 24; Kaylee J. Yeazle, 22.

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

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. 1305 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Plaintiff, vs.

LORA J. BOYCE A/K/A LORA J. BENNETT 7357 Cedar Street East P.O. Box 127 Webster, WI 54893-0127

JOHN/JANE DOE BOYCE (an Unknown Spouse of Lora J. Boyce) 7357 Cedar Street East P.O. Box 127 Webster, WI 54893-0127

TERRY D. FISK 525 Congress Street Eau Claire, WI 54703-5275

JOHN/JANE DOE FISK (an Unknown Spouse of Terry D. Fisk) 525 Congress Street Eau Claire, WI 54703-5275 Defendants.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Case No. 15-CV-172 Foreclosure of Mortgage: 30404 Hon. Kenneth Kutz Br. 1 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: LORA J. BOYCE A/K/A LORA J. BENNETT JOHN/JANE DOE BOYCE (an unknown spouse of Lora J. Boyce) TERRY D. FISK JOHN/JANE DOE FISK (an Unknown Spouse of Terry D. Fisk) You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after January 13, 2016, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to: Burnett Clerk of Circuit

Court, Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K 115, Siren, WI 54872 and to Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C., 500 Third Street, Suite 800, P.O. Box 479, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0479.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: 12/29/2015 MALLERY & ZIMMERMAN, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff BY: /s/ JOHN A. CRAVENS State Bar No. 1001261 PLEASE DIRECT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INQUIRIES AND PLEADINGS TO: Amy L. Unertl, Paralegal, Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C., 500 Third Street, Suite 800, P.O. Box 479, Wausau, WI 54402-0479.

(715) 845-8234 WNAXLP (January 13, 20, 27)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES S. BRIGGS Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 16 PR 01

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 28, 1923 and date of death November 18, 2015, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 7631 Oak Street, Danbury, WI 54830.

3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar on 2-22-2016, at 10:00 a.m..

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 4-6-2016.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

The names or addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Lee Briggs, James Briggs, Joseph Briggs.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date.

Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar 1-7-2016 Please check with person named below for exact time and date.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY SPOONER HEALTH SYSTEM INC., Plaintiff, vs.

NOAH R. TIJERINA, Defendant.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No. 15 CV 180 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO EACH PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS A DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after the 20th day of January, 2016, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Burnett County Courthouse, P.O. Box 115, Siren, WI 54872-9043, and to Keary W. Bilka, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 935 So. 8th Street Suite 202, Manitowoc, WI 54220.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 11th day of January 2016. /s/ Keary W. Bilka

Attorney for Plaintiff Wis. State Bar No. 1017477 P.O. ADDRESS: 935 So. 8th Street Suite 202 Manitowoc, WI 54220 920-683-8989 WNAXLP (January 20, 27, February 3)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1 c/o Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 841154412 Plaintiff, vs.

Gregory A. Munson 28948 Meadow Green Trail Way Danbury, WI 54830-9545 Greta A. Munson 28948 Meadow Green Trail Way Danbury, WI 54830-9545 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-S1 425 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH 45202-3956 Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 15-CV-187 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above

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has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after January 27, 2016 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2016.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ William N. Foshag State Bar No. 1020417 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (January 27, February 3, 10)

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Sharing the love For those of us who observe the liturgical calendar, we are nearing the end of the Epiphany season.

Epiphany day is January 6, which is the 12th day of Christmas. This day commemorates the visit of the wise men to the Christ Child, the first time the Messiah was revealed to the Gentiles (all those who were not Jewish were called Gentiles).

The word â&#x20AC;&#x153;epiphanyâ&#x20AC;? means manifestation or revealing.

There are two other special events that are celebrated during this season. The first is the Baptism of Jesus, when He was revealed for the first time to a multitude as the Son of God. The second is the Wedding at Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine. This was the first miracle he performed after being revealed as the Son of God. For the Church, the season of Epiphany represents a responsibility to reveal Jesus as the Son of God and our Savior. Jesus was

sent by God the Father to atone for the sins of humankind. It is a time of healing and fellowship, where the Church comes together in the covenant of community to love one another as Christ commanded, and to share that love with the world.

So, until Lent begins on February 10, let us join together in celebrating the season of Epiphany by sharing the love of God with everyone we meet, wherever we find ourselves.

Pastor Sandy Hutchens Faith Lutheran Church

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CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad 715-635-4816 www.crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Thurs. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study 1:30 pm Sat. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study 8 am

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

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H Office: (715) 635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sunday Worship: 10 am w/ communion Sunday School: 9 am All welcome www.lakesidelutheranwi.com

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Jct. Cty. Rds A & H â&#x20AC;˘ Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area.

715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

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

ATLAS ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Pastor Kris Johnson/ Pastor Mike Brubaker Worship: 11 am Sunday School: 11:15 am

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

FIRST LUTHERAN

7520 Water St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 8:45 am

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

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

Everyone welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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PILGRAM LUTHERANFREDERIC (ELCA)

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3 - 5-7 - 1st & 3rd Wed of month www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

Rev. Tom Thakadipuram 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 10:30 am

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

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

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

ZION LUTHERAN BONE LAKE 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. S. on I (715) 472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk Sunday School 9:15 am; Sunday Worship 10:30 am; Communion 1st Sunday; Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday.

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

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

GRANTSBURG CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 715-463-2624 Pastor Kris Johnson/ Pastor Mike Brubaker Worship 9 am; Fellowship 10 am; Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Tom Thakadipuram Mass: Sun. 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH Mission Developer: Peter Johnson 12119 N. Fork Drive 715-566-1992 A church of the unchurched for the unchurched Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor 715-463-5794 Chris Radtke, youth pastor Worship Services Sunday 9:30 am Sun. School 11 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

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

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

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

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

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

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WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPOONER BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

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

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

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

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 715-488-2296 Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor Worship 9:30 am Sun. Sch. 10:45 am Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group www.traderiverefc.org

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

CHURCH OF CHRIST

TRADE RIVER

Corner of Elm & Summit Streets 715-635-8475 Father Bob Rodgers Holy Eucharist: Thurs. 9:30 am; Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Prayer Mon - Thurs 8:15 am

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

BETHANY LUTHERAN Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 8:30 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Coffee hour to follow service.

Nursery available.

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

SIREN

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

SIREN COVENANT

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Worship 10:45 am Sun. Sch. 9:30 am AWANA & Jr/Sr High 6:30 pm, Wed.

WEBSTER

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

Nursery is provided! www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

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

UMW 2:15 pm 2nd Tues.

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

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

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

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

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