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SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW: Collection of top stories from 2017 P13

Grantsburg ﬁre destroys home

Christmas day ice rescue JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

SIREN––Training and quick action saved two Grantsburg men after their vehicle went through thin ice on Wood Lake Christmas Day. Harley Meyer and Keith Choronzy were rescued from Meyer’s SUV shortly after 5 p.m. Matt Berg and his son, Noah, were among the people who rescued the two men. Berg and his family were celebrating the holiday when they received a call from a neighbor. At roughly the same time, his son noticed something out on Big Wood Lake. It turned out to be a Chevrolet Suburban and there were two people inside. “We got the call and almost simultaneously my son, Noah, noticed there was a car partially submerged in the lake,” Berg, a biology teacher at Grantsburg High School said. “I just started grabbing gear and headed out there.” Berg said he wasn’t sure when he left the house if there were people inside the vehicle or not. He took two life-jackets and about 30 feet of rope. “I don’t know if Colleen and I even spoke or if it was just understood what needed to be done,” Berg said of his sister-in-law. “She was out there getting everyone organized so that there wouldn’t be too much weight on the ice.” Berg said it’s all a bit of a blur, but around 5:15 p.m. he went on the ice. He and Noah took a rescue diving course which had a large

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Matt Berg’s son snapped this photograph shortly after seeing the vehicle partially submerged in Big Wood Lake.

focus on ice rescues, so he had a decent understanding of what he was supposed to do. “We saw the first guy (Keith Choronzy) and threw him the life-jacket with the rope attached,” Berg recalled. “He got one arm through the arm hole and we began pulling him in.” Once they got Choronzy out, he was taken into a neighbor’s home and warmed up. Berg’s wife had called 911 right away and the dispatcher was already aware of the situation. Berg said the second man, later identified as Harley Meyer, was larger and it took more strength and time, but they rescued him the exact same way. “I estimated it was about three minutes from when we got on the ice to when we had both men out,” Berg said. “Everything was happening and the time felt fast and slow all at once. It was a pretty intense thing.” Berg explained they knew not to

put themselves at risk while saving the other men. He said there were neighbors and ice fisherman helping, he said there was probably eight to ten people all helping out on the ice. “When we got the second man out, he was very hypothermic and confused,” Berg said of Meyer after being pulled from the vehicle. “He kept forgetting where he was at and believed the first man was still in there. So we were all worried that he might try and jump back in.” Soon after that two North Memorial ambulances arrived on the scene and took over. Berg said the rescue was a team effort and that everyone involved worked well together. “I’ve never experienced anything like that before and hopefully never will again,” Berg said. “I was a lifeguard and you train for situations like this, but hope you never have to handle one in real life.”

Top 10 stories of 2017 JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

2017 is gone, never to return. 2018 is here for another 360-some days. Now is the time when the Sentinel’s editorial staff go over all the stories published during the last year (even if some of us only arrived in late October) and

pull the top 10 stories. These stories were chosen because of the impact and impression they left on Burnett County. Without further ado, here are our top news stories of 2017. Along with the stories are some of the best pictures that landed on our pages in 2017.

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GRANTSBURG–– Grantsburg firefighters arrived at Crosstown Road last Friday morning as flames were engulfing the house that Brent Lapierre had just escaped. The house was burned to the ground where he lived with his wife Jessica and five children by Saturday. Grantsburg Fire Chief Cory Barnette, said his department was dispatched at 6:53 a.m. and arrived on the scene with the house fully engulfed in flames. “This was an old construction house and was near impossible to put out,” Barnette said. “We had the fire extinguished later that day.” Barnette explained the fire was extinguished, but still smoldering that night when he spoke with the home owners. At that point, they agreed to let it smolder. “It was a safety concern sending people in there because of the possibility of collapsing walls or the chimney collapsing with people inside,” Barnette said. Fire Departments from Siren, Webster and Frederic were also dispatched to the fire. They did have slight complications with water lines freezing. “We would get back to the station to fill up and everything would need to be thawed before we could fill the trucks back up,” Barnette said. Jessica Lapierre’s sister Nicole Wilson-Ruez said on Facebook that she woke up early Friday morning to a phone call saying her sisters house had burned to the ground and that the family had lost everything. There is a donation drive currently underway at the Country Store in Grantsburg where people can donate money or clothes. Friends of the family set up a GoFundMe page after the fire and have raised over $2,500 for the Lapierre family. “On the morning of December 29th, the home of Jessica and Brent Lapierre caught fire and burned, everything they had was lost. They have five children ranging in age from 2 to 14. We are setting up this fund to help them to replace some of what they lost that can be replaced and get into a new home, any help you can give would be greatly appreciated,” is the caption on the page at www.gofundme.com/family-losses-there-hometo-fire. Jessica said on Facebook, “We appreciate all the help and support and I know I have comments and messages I haven’t gotten to I am just very overwhelmed right now. Thank you everyone!”

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Burnett County spring elections JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

BURNETT COUNTY––The 2018 election season is underway. The election will be held on April 3. On the ballot at the county level will be all 21 board of supervisors seats are up for election. Also on the ballot at the County level will be the Wisconsin State Supreme Court seat that has been vacated by Mike Gabelmen. There will also be seats up for election on local village board and school board seats.

Grantsburg For Grantsburg school board, there are two seats up for election. Christine Erickson is the first seat. The second seat was held by Cindy Jensen for 19 years and was first elected in 1999. Renee Rombach has filed papers to run for the seat. The Village board has three Village Trustee seats up for election. Those vacancies have been left by Greg Peer, Caylin Muehlberg and Jared Woody. Grantsburg will hold their caucus on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. At that time it will be determined who will be on the spring ballot.

Siren For Siren school board, there are three seats up for election. Those seats

are held by Susie Imme, Georgia Cederberg and Jim Kopecky. Imme and Kopecky have both indicated they are running for re-election. In the Village of Siren, there are three Village Board Trustee seats up for election. Those seats are currently held by David Doty Sr., Marvin Halverson and Rudy Mothes. Ann Peterson, Village clerk/treasurer said none of the individuals have indicated to me that they are not interested in being re-nominated for the position. She added that she has only heard of one person, Nicholas Haessley, interested in running against the three incumbents. Siren, like Grantsburg has a caucus for these elections and their caucus will be held next Thursday before the village board meeting.

Webster Webster school board also has three seats up for re-election. Those seats are held by Wendy Larson and Brenda Rachner, who have served three terms each, and Melanie Johnson who has just finished her first term. All three are running for re-election. For Webster’s Village Board, there are three Trustee seats up for election. Those seats are currently held by Greg Widiker, Sarah Casady and Kelsey Gustafson. Election papers were due on Jan. 2.

Woman charged with child neglect JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

SIREN–A Siren woman was charged with four counts of child neglect the day after she was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a bond violation in Spooner. Kari A. Eberley, 30, Siren, faces up to $10,000 and nine months imprisoned for each count if convicted. According to the criminal complaint, Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers was informed by Siren Elementary staff that a student had told them their mom was arrested last night and there was no one at home watching

their siblings when they got home from school. County deputies were dispatched to the residence and spoke with Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services. Dispatch had received a call saying there were four children at the Kari A. Eberley residence with no adult present. Th hild The children are all between the ages of two and 10 years old. The plan was made that the children would stay overnight with a neighbor.

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Big Wood Lake vehicle recovery planned JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURG–– There is a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban somewhere in Big Wood Lake and Karl Anderson of Anderson Repair has the ultimate retrieval device for the situation. Anderson plans to get the SUV out on Jan. 6 It’s referred to as FIRM (floatable ice recovery machine) and Anderson has been using it for 10-12 years now. Every winter, he has performed anywhere from zero to seven vehicle ice rescues. The idea came to Anderson because he was doing a lot of ice recoveries and the tow truck was making him a little nervous. “We were taking tow trucks on ice and doing recoveries next to a hole,” Anderson explained. “You’re taking a five ton tow truck next to a hole in the ice, pulling out a maybe 4 ton car (with the added water weight.) It just doesn’t make much sense.” FIRM is basically a pontoon with 20,000 pound winches and collapses to ease transportation. It is transported on to the ice by a stripped down Jeep, as to not add more weight to the ice. Then the team will use a standard chainsaw with ecologically-friendly oil and sharper teeth to more easily cut through the ice.

Next, the dive team gets in place and one diver goes in and attaches the winches to the vehicle. Dive teams work in groups of three for these ice rescues. One person goes below, another stays on top and the third is on standby. Anderson explained that the worst time for ice rescues are early spring and late fall, when the ice is the weakest. Anderson said that topographical maps of Big Wood Lake indicate the lake has a muddy bottom. “When the divers go in to hook it up, the car could be in two to three feet of mud so it has to be done by feel, because you can’t see anything,” Anderson said. “We anticipate it’s about 15 to 20 feet down,” Anderson said of the fully submerged SUV. “We’re going try and get it out on the 6th with the dive team.” Anderson said they will probably be working with a 6 man dive team on Big Wood Lake next weekend. “We’re waiting for it to get warmer because we set up a command post and if there is any wind, it will freeze up the equipment,” Anderson said. “Why spend time outside if all the technology is going to freeze?” The Wisconsin DNR allows the vehicle owner 30 days to remove their vehicle from a lake or body of water, after that time period they will face a fine.

New synthetic cartilage arthritis procedure JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURG–– An exciting new procedure for people with severe arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, located on the big toe, has arrived in Grantsburg. It is also known as the Hallux Limitus and affects up to 44 percent of the population over the age of 80. Vince Simone, DPM of Maplewood Podiatry, has performed this surgery several times including operations at the Burnett Medical Center. He said this procedure cuts recovery time in half. Simone said treatment options for severe arthritis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint includes either a fusion of the joint or joint replacement surgery. This new procedure uses Cartiva, a synthetic cartilage. Procedure “The procedure first involves removing all arthritic and non-viable bone that has developed around the joint,” Simone said. “The appropriately sized implant is then determined based on the size of the 1st metatarsal head.” Next with the help of an X-ray machine, a guide pin is inserted into the first metatarsal to properly align the placement of the implant. Simone said Cartiva acts as a spacer between the arthritic joints. It’s made of polyvinyl alcohol, the same material as a contact lens. It has been used in surgeries in Europe since 2002 and in the U.S. since August of 2015. “The benefits of the Cartiva implant are several and include a less aggressive joint replacement procedure which in turn decreases swelling and post-op-

erative healing times,” Simone said. When proper alignment has been determined, a reaming device is used to create a small hole within the head of the 1st metatarsal in which the implant will be placed. “After a thorough irrigation of the joint, the appropriately sized implant is inserted into the 1st metatarsal,” Simone said. “The joint is then put through a range of motion to test for stability of the implant.” Recovery “If I did the surgery on a Friday, they could be back to work on Monday, wearing a surgical shoe,” Simone said. “A patient should expect to be walking in a surgical shoe for the first three weeks post-operatively to allow for the incision to fully heal.” After the first three weeks, patients can use regular shoes and are encouraged to keep the joint moving to avoid scar tissue formation. Compare that to the fusion procedure which takes six to eight weeks of putting no weight on the joint and sometimes takes longer than that. “Historically, inserting an implant into the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint has required aggressive resection of both sides of the joint,” Simone said. “With the advent of the cartiva implant, only moderate resection of one side of the joint is required.” Simone explained because this is an implant, it allows for immediate post-op weight bearing. “Patients can regain motion in their joint, and can be immediately weight bearing,” Simone said. “This way they don’t have to miss valuable time off work.”

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THURSDAY, JAN. 4

Gun Raffle

Public Forum BALSAM LAKE—A public forum to hear the candidates running for State Senate District 10 begins at 5:30 p.m. at Unity High School Performing Arts Center. A “Meet and Greet” session, personal statements and a forum is scheduled.

WEBSTER—The Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat wil have their Third Annual Grand Gun Raffle at 5 p.m. at Otis’ Bar, Danbury. Food, fun, raffles and beverages are available. Direct questions, including ticket information, to 715-244-3910 or email: deananddori@gmail.com

SATURDAY, JAN. 6

SATURDAY, JAN. 13

Ice Fishing Contest

Food Distribution

LUCK—Luck Football Ice Fishing Contest is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Bone Lake. For updates/information, call 715-472-2152, ext. 142.

City Park. Call 715-635-2168 or visit www. spoonerchamber.com for complete details.

THURSDAY, JAN. 18

Food Distribution

FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m.

Food Distribution

first Thursday after the first Monday 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20

Grantsburg School Board

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Area Food Shelf will be open from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Jack Frost Fest

SECOND MONDAY 5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg

Winter Fun Day

SPOONER—The annual Jack Frost Fest takes place in Spooner. Festivities are at the Yellow Rive Flowage and Spooner

Village of Siren

WEBSTER—The next monthly free food distribution at Connections will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Connections, located next door to Minit Mart in Webster.

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

SPOONER—Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution is at the Spooner Middle School Vocational Area. Distribution begins at 9 a.m. There is a fee.

DANBURY—Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution is at the Swiss Township Garage. Distribution begins at 10 a.m. There is a fee.

MEETINGS

6 p.m.

FREDERIC—Frederic’s Winter Fun Day takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details, call 715-327-4836.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m.

Town of Jackson

ONGOING

7 p.m.

Town of Meenon 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

EVERY SUNDAY AA meetings 9 a.m. Siren at New Beginnings Club 715-349-2588 1 p.m. rural Webster Lakeview Methodist Church 2390 Cty. Rd. X. 715-468-7228 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall Crystal meth Anonymous 6 p.m. at Danbury Tribal Hall. All addicts seeking recovery welcome. Children welcome to attend with parents. Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-319-1499

10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library

Lions Bingo

AA Meetings

7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center

1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall 7 p.m. Siren New Beginnings Alanon Club, 349-2588

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m. Alano Club, St. Croix Falls

EVERY THURSDAY

Grantsburg Rotary meeting Noon at 429 East State Road 70 Alanon Meeting 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, 28626 Cty. Rd. H, in A and H Crystal meth Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings. Closed meeting-open only to recovering meth addicts. Contact Andrew Bruss, 651-279-7595

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

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA meetings 7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center 7 p.m. Frederic Pilgrim Lutheran Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group Sessions for both adults and children, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola

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

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

‘Library Fun for Little Ones’ 10:30 a.m. at Shell Lake Public Library Siren/Webster Rotary meeting Noon at The Pour House, Siren Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg. 463-3941 AA Meetings Danbury Noon at Methodist Church Webster 7 p.m. Crossroads Church

EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open other days by appointment Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour

7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 7 p.m.

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SECOND WED.

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Village of Webster 6 p.m.

Town of Wood River 6:30 p.m.

Town of Lincoln 7 p.m.

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Meal Sites Closed Happy New Year!

8 Meatloaf Baked Potato Sour Cream Broccoli Cuts Pudding w/Topping

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich on Kaiser Roll Au Gratin Potatoes Steamed Carrots Fresh Orange

Swiss Steak 16 Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Cook’s Choice Dessert

23 Cook’s Choice Hot Dish Glazed Carrots Coleslaw Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Grapes

29 Pork Chow Mein Brown Rice Chow Mein Vegetables Chow Mein Noodles Fresh Orange

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

24 Meal Sites Closed

Chili 25 Sour Cream Shredded Cheese Crackers Pea and Cheese Salad Pumpkin Bars

Turkey Ala King w/Vegetables Over Homemade Biscuit Spinach Salad Fruit Cobbler

18 Cook’s Choice

Meal Sites Closed

Cook’s Choice Soup w/Vegetables and Sandwich Orange Raisin Cake

11 Chicken Kiev Garlic Mashed Potatoes Garden Salad w/Dressing Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Chocolate Cake

Meal Sites Closed

SAT 5 6

4 Turkey Cutlet Mashed Potatoes Gravy Garden Peas Cook’s Choice Dessert

Cook’s Choice

30 Cook’s Choice

7:30 p.m.

9 Tator Tot Casserole Beets Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Applesauce

Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Green Beans Breadstick Orange Oatmeal Cookie

2 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Asparagus Corn Bread Muffin Yogurt Fruit Parfait

WEDNESDAY

Burnett County VFW

Lemon Baked Cod 26 Tartar Sauce Au Gratin Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Pineapple Upside Down Dessert

Baked Chicken Rice Pilaf Buttered Carrots Fresh Fruit

31 Meal Sites Closed

Bread and milk offered with all meals. Menu subject to change without notice. Please call 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal.

WEATHER A&H Senior Center 715.635.7199 Grantsburg Senior Center 715.463.2940 Siren Senior Center 715.349.2845 Webster Senior Center 715.866.5300

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New Years resolutions: a hoax

2018 is here. Over the past few days, people have pressed themselves to make up New Years resolutions that will hopefully dissolve before the snow. Here is the issue with these resolutions. Nobody wants to try something new or change any of their habits in January. It’s an awful month. It is historically the coldest month of the year. It is rarely pleasant and is winter without the celebration of holidays, it is nothing but cold. How about we try spring resolutions? Like after the first day of sunny 60 degree weather, then we Sentinel can all say we would like to exercise more or watch less TV. Editor Personally, I love TV. But how am Jonathan Richie I supposed to watch less of it when it is -12 degrees outside? That’s for Wisconsin. As a child, I assume I spent one or two Januarys with my grandparents in Pennsylvania, but I’m certain it was cold there too. As a teenager, either in school or at home, we were told to come up with resolutions for the new year. I would be a smart aleck and write/say, “I’m going to limit the amount of vegetables I eat in the new year.” (This was also a common response of mine around Lent as well.) What I did not know then that I know now is that I was correct in not taking it seriously. People all over the country make resolutions and according to Forbes, of the 40 percent of Americans who make resolutions only about 8 percent achieve their goals. I’ve always enjoyed seeing little to no cars at McDonald’s in years past for the first 10 days of the year. Then come the second week when Timmy has got to be at clarinet lessons and Becky has hockey practice, fast food is the easy option. Sidenote – I don’t really like fast food, (mostly because I know how to make Ramen and Hamburger Helper) but it is always interesting when people mix losing weight and not eating fast food. Yes, it would be ideal if when we throw away the 2017 calendar for the fresh 2018 model we could at the same time throw away our nasty habits too. Would it be healthier to not drink so much? Yes. Would we be happier if we worked out more and got more exercise? Yes, but is December/January the right time to be planning out all these decisions? (I use those months to pack on the pounds as to look thinner in the spring, bathing suit season.) So for my New Year’s resolution, I would like to not gain 40 pounds, drink more water and I’d like to read more books and less Twitter. Now those are attainable goals for 2018. Lastly, next week will be about astrophysics, because I got a cool book for Christmas. It’s easy to contact me by email, editor@burnettcountysentinel.com or phone at 715-463-2341.

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Oats on the run

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s Time For A Change

I’m not much of a “resolutions” type person. I like lifestyle changes that stick with me for a lifetime, not just a year, but 2018 will be a little different because I’ve committed to running 1,000 miles in 2018. Crazy, I know, and a big goal. I have been running since fifth grade, but this past year I hardly ran. I didn’t have time. Exercise takes time. It takes me about one hour to get ready, run three miles and clean up afterwards. That equates to 333 hours, approximately two full weeks. Do I want to take two whole weeks of my life to Wild Chow run? Yes. So what’s going to give? I have to make Lisa Erickson other parts of my life easier to accomplish my goal. Food prep is one area where I can carve out some time. Family, brace yourselves— you’ll be helping more in the kitchen in 2018! Eating a healthy breakfast sets me up for eating healthier all day long. Overnight oats are healthy and take literally minutes to prepare — even better when you’re on the run! Overnight Oats and Chia Seeds Serves 1 ½ cup old fashioned oats 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts or other nuts 2 Tbsp. chia seeds 2 heaping Tbsp. frozen blueberries 1 ½ cups vanilla almond milk or regular milk Put all ingredients in a quart jar with a lid. Screw on the lid and shake. Refrigerate over night or let sit for 2 hours. Serve.

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How did you fair with those New Year resolutions you made last year? I again managed to keep one of mine. But not by much. Those, dog gone pounds you know? But a loss is a loss and still a success! It seems I was on track until the holiday baking at the end of the year! Oh! But it sure was some good eating from Thanksgiving to Christmas! As far as new ones to make. It’s been far to COLD to even consider new ones! But I’ll aim to just be much more grateful for everyone in my life and find pleasure in the little things this year! With construction projects well under way and getting completed, we can now just try and enjoy these “Brisk Days!” We now start to make plans for our rummage sale in the spring and plans to celebrate our 35th year as a Senior Center in June. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and check out the book nook. Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests? Call the center at 715-463-2940 or email us at gburg118@gmail.com. Coming Events: •Business meeting the third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! •Bingo the second Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. •Blood pressures at Court Yard Square, first and third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon. •Fun with Friends, every day!

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Jim Evrard Grantsburg, WI Dear Editor, In a recent survey from business leaders across the state, 61 percent plan to hire in the next six months, 89 percent predict their business will grow in the next six months, and nearly 90 percent say Wisconsin is headed in the right direction. Wisconsin’s economy is strong and continues to grow. More people are working in Wisconsin than ever before and our unemployment rate hit a 17-year low in 2017. On top of this, since 2011, taxes have gone down by roughly $8 billion. On average, both property taxes and income taxes will be lower in 2018 than they were in 2010. We need to give some credit to Governor Walker and the Republicans in the legislature for their focus on helping to get people back to work and letting us keep more of our money. It is also why we need to elect Adam Jarchow to the State Senate to keep our economy strong. Adam is a small business owner himself and knows the importance of keeping taxes low and government regulations reasonable. He supported the WI REINS Act which establishes new legislative oversight on government agencies looking to implement new regulations. It also increases opportunities for public input into the rulemaking process. This bill helps prevent state agencies from passing harmful regulations that can cost Wisconsin businesses and citizens tens of millions of dollars without proper transparency. I am voting for Adam Jarchow on Jan. 16 because he is the only candidate who knows what it will take to keep Wisconsin moving forward. He can get things done in Madison and will deliver for Western Wisconsin.

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Dear Editor, Adam Jarchow recently mailed a campaign piece claiming our rights to fly the American flag were at risk. This is similar to how he conducted himself in the primary campaign against Shannon Zimmerman. The mailer is not just over the top, it’s insulting to voters. I’m sure he’ll be flooding our mailboxes with similar ridiculous claims in his quest for office. I think we’re all tired of that kind of rhetoric. We need responsible, serious people representing us in the state Senate. Someone who won’t use the flag and false patriotism to gin up votes. Someone who respects the people of Senate District 10, no matter their party. Someone who is thoughtful about the issues and how decisions made by our state representatives will affect the lives of the people in western Wisconsin. Patty Schachtner will get my vote for all these reasons and more. We have real and serious issues that need to be addressed, and we should send a message to politicians like Jarchow who run a campaign by spending seemingly unlimited money on dishonest and outrageous mailers and messages. Please vote for Patty Schachtner on January 16th. She’s the adult in the room. Kristi Grimm Village of Somerset

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Dear Editor, In the January 16th special election, citizens have an opportunity to make a change in the legislative branch of our state government. In recent years, Republicans have controlled all three branches of state government, the Legislative (Assembly and Senate), Administrative (the Governor) and Judicial (Supreme Court). On January 16, voters will determine who will represent this part of the state as our State Senator — Republican Adam Jarchow or Democrat Patty Schachtner. Former State Senator Sheila Harsdorf was appointed to become the new Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, creating the vacancy that the special election will fill. Jarchow and Schachtner won their primary elections to represent their political parties in the upcoming election. Jarchow has represented my area as an Assemblyman for nearly four years. Jarchow, a practicing attorney from Balsam Lake, claims to represent citizen’s property rights. He has sponsored and cosponsored legislation that has negatively affected the rights of local government to control land rights. Polk County citizens had worked for a considerable time to develop locally-based zoning to prevent damage of the county lakes and streams. Jarchow’s legislation removed the rights of local citizens and transferred them to Madison control. Apparently he either doesn’t know about the concept of “the common good” or chooses to ignore it in favor of pleasing some of his legal customers. What would be your reaction if you owned a cabin on a lake and someone bought the adjoining property and proceeded to tear down the existing cabin and revamping the landscape (including the lake shore) with a bulldozer to build a ‘trophy’ home and attending structures? In this process, the lake shore could be exposed to the weather and raw soil washed into the lake, destroying water quality and wildlife habitat. What about local rules about septic systems, wells and other development? This is a situation where the common good outweighs private property rights. Jarchow was also involved in legislation to reduce the ability of conservation wardens to enforce laws and regulations pertaining to deer hunting. He admitted his source of information for the new regulations were gathered from ‘experts’ in a local bar! Some of Jarchow’s ‘legislation’ was buried in the Wisconsin Budget Bill where there were no opportunities by citizens to express their positions about the proposed regulations as is customary in the normal law-making process. Don’t let his photo-op program of working in a local business for a day make you think he is one of us and has our values. I’m a retired wildlife biologist who has lived in Grantsburg for 45 years and am sickened by the assault on our natural resources by power- and money-hungry politicians who claim to represent us. Little by little we are losing our abilities to control our own future. This is now happening in Wisconsin and throughout America at the present time. Who would you trust to represent you and the environment in Madison? An attorney with a poor political conservation record or a county medical examiner trained locally as an emergency medical technician and raised on a farm (like Sheila Harsdorf) who is one of us? Vote for

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Siren social media gets upgraded JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

SIREN––Last year Siren’s Chamber of Commerce hired a social media director and at last month’s Siren tourism meeting, it was explained what they have been up to. Julie Hall accecpted and began the position of social media director for the Siren chamber of commerce. It is a part-time position that until now has been a 4 hour per week job, but in 2018 that will change. “My responsibilities will be increasing in 2018 to include some graphic design work and other marketing related tasks, so we are projecting an increase to about 10 hours per week then,” Hall stated. Siren Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Chris Moeller said she has increased the traffic and friends/likes on all of our Siren Facebook pages. She also launched us on Instagram and on Pinterest. “I have significantly increased the number of people we reach through our social media platforms,” Hall said. “Our two Facebook pages, Siren Chamber and Siren, Wisconsin, increased followers by 34 percent and 41 percent respectively.” Hall went on to explain the new platforms and how they are being used.

Unemployment rises in November BURNETT COUNTY— The unemployment rate in Burnett County rose in November to 4.0 percent, up from October’s rate of 3.7 percent. According to Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development, 7,027 people were working in the county in November. There were 294 unemployed in the county in November. The county’s workforce is 7,321. Unemployment was a mixed bag in neighboring counties. In Polk County, the rate increased to 2.9 percent, up from to 2.6 percent in October. Barron Coun-

“I created and marketed pages for Siren on Instagram (siren_wisconsin) and Pinterest (Siren, Wisconsin) and continue to reach new followers through those platforms,” Hall said. “I also developed and ran our first photo contest (#whyilovesiren) and received 91 entries.” The photos that have been submitted are being used as monthly cover photos on Siren’s Facebook page, populating their boards on Pinterest and to replace old stock photos for their new Siren brochure, Hall said. Part of Hall’s efforts have included a video series. She said they plan on using these videos to market Siren on YouTube and in their local tourism center. “I have been working with our contractor James Netz of James Netz Photography to create a series of videos to promote Siren,” Hall said. “When complete, we will have four seasonal videos, a Destination Wedding video, a 4th of July Celebration video, a Gandy Dancer Airshow video and one longer composite video containing highlights from our shorter videos.” Moeller also said that the chamber is in the very early stages of developing a position for a economic development director with more information to come later in the year.

ty’s unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent, up from October’s level of 2.6 percent. In Washburn County, the jobless rate rose to 3.0 percent, up 2.9 percent in October. Douglas County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.6 percent in November, up from 3.4 percent in July. Lafayette and Green counties retained bragging rights for the lowest unemployment rate at 2.0 percent. Iron County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 5.3 percent. Wisconsin’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent.

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Cookie Club Beginning January 3, children can join the library’s Cookie Club! They pick up a Cookie Club card and bring it with every time they visit the library to borrow books or to attend an event. For every visit, they receive one sticker. When children have earned all twelve punches, they will receive a bookmark, are entered to win the grand prize, and are invited to the Cookie Party!

“Hot Reads for Cold Nights” While away the winter days with the Adult Reading Program. Each time you read a library book, complete an entry form for your chance to win the grand prize. The winter reading program begins January 4.

Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Crex Meadows Wildlife Educator, Lauren Finch, for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 10.

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Thursday, January 25. Bring your blankets, sheets and flashlights and come build a family reading fort at the library. We’ll read a few stories together, and then families can build forts to snuggle and read by flashlight. Snacks will be provided. No registration is needed.

SIREN–– On Monday Jan. 8th, the Siren School will be hosting the Upper St. Croix Valley Music Association Conference Honors Band. Approximately 90 band students from Siren, Webster, Grantsburg, Luck, Frederic, Unity, St. Croix Falls, Osceola and Somerset school districts will be participating in the event. There will be a concert band directed by guest clinician Mr. Joel Bryan and a jazz ensemble directed by Mr. Mike Walk. Both directors currently teach in the Stillwater School District. Students received music in November to practice. On the day of the honors band, students will spend the day rehearsing with their groups and will prepare for an evening concert. The concert will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Siren School Auditorium. The event is open to the public. The ticket cost is $3 for adults and $2 for students. We hope to see you there!

New items coming soon. . . Books: “Bad Kitty Camp Daze” by Nick Bruel; “Robicheaux” by James Lee Burke; “Promise Not to Tell” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Little Blue Truck’s Springtime” by Jill McElmurr; “The Prague Sonata” by Bradford Morrow; “Still Me” by Jojo Moyes; “All-American Murder” by James Patterson; “Home Sweet Murder” by James Patterson; “Dark in Death” by J. D Robb; “Unbound” by Stuart Woods; “Grist Mill Road” by Christopher J. Yates Audio: “Origin” by Dan Brown; “Home Sweet Murder” by James Patterson; “Dark in Death” by J. D Robb; “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson. Movies: “Game of Thrones: Season 7,” “My Little Pony: The Movie,” “Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets,” “Victoria and Abdul.” Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone number 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburg.wislib. org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

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Grant awarded to Civic Auditorium project ST. CROIX FALLS—The Hardenbergh Foundation has awarded a capital project grant of $200,000 to the St. Croix Falls Civic Auditorium. A dedicated group of volunteer grant writers is working to raise funds for the high profile restoration and expansion of the 1916 Civic Auditorium in historic downtown St. Croix Falls. “This group effort is very rewarding,” said Irene Bugge, who is one of five community volunteers learning about writing grants as they research and submit new applications on behalf of the Civic Auditorium’s Centennial Committee. “We reviewed all the past documents related to the project such as the history of the building and prior grant applications. We’ve updated the Common Grant narrative, financials, and taken turns as point person in the prospecting and research for new grants.” The Grants Committee is made up of Irene Bugge, Fay Caneday, Josiah Laubenstein, Carol Lenhart, and Kelly Sylte. Their mentor is Danette McCarthy who served in a professional role to the City of St. Croix Falls until October 2016 when the Centennial Committee was formed to oversee fundraising for the final $1.5 million needed for this $5.3 million project. Seven years of community planning concluded in 2016 with a fully designed and permitted plan to expand and restore the Civic Auditorium creating a dynamic performing arts and events center. The project plan was overseen by the City’s Community Development Authority whom authorized the allocation of available TID dollars towards this project as a catalyst for economic develop and renewal. The St. Croix Falls City Council has also approved both the project plans and the allocation of TID financing. The Centennial Committee is pressing forward to complete it’s work quickly and avoid further delay of this important project which has already received $500,000 from a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant as an incentive to bolster economic

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activity in the historic downtown of St. Croix Falls and to increase tourism and conference activity in this western Wisconsin city. In addition to the Hardenbergh Foundation grant, the project has also received $125,000 in Foundation grants. Jeff Peterson, Executive Director of the Hardenbergh Foundation, stated, “We appreciate the care with which the proposal for financial support of the City of St. Croix Falls was presented and are pleased to be in a position to help.” The Hardenbergh Foundation was formed in 1950 by Ianthe (Bronson) Hardenbergh and her daughter Gabrielle. Over the course of their lifetimes, this mother and daughter were extremely generous in supporting community need in the St. Croix Valley and East Metro where they lived. Originally named the St. Croix Foundation (in recognition of the family’s logging business that had created their wealth), the name was changed in 2005 to avoid confusion with the newly formed St. Croix Valley Foundation. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed to programs providing health care, senior housing, education, community services and support of the arts. Individual pledges and donations to the Civic Auditorium will be a major focus of fundraising

through June of 2018. The Centennial Committee has created the Century Society to honor donors of $10,000 or more on a hundred-year timeline that celebrates the Civic Auditorium’s first one years of service. Century Society donors can fulfill their pledges all at once or over the course of two to four years. The Centennial Committee also has a seat sponsorship program in place for gifts of $1,000 to $2,500 with a focus on replacing the seats that have been in place at the Civic since the 1930’s. There is also an elevator fund that was started as a challenge grant of $45,000 by an anonymous couple that wishes to focus their giving on this specific attribute of the new addition to the Civic Auditorium. “By expanding and restoring the Civic Auditorium, a City owned building for the past 100 years, we are making a strategic investment in the experience economy and creating an incentive for private investments within our historic downtown,” said Mayor Brian Blesi. A website has been established to learn more about the Civic Auditorium capital project and pledges to the fundraising campaign can be made via www.scfcivicauditorium. com or by phone to Irene Bugge 715-554-2501 or Danette McCarthy 612-205-5738.

I’ve seen it all in my almost 20 years of work in the Fitness Industry when it comes to short term goals, such as New Year’s Resolutions. It’s almost like clockwork, seeing the change in energy at the gym in the beginning of January to the change that occurs about Mid February. Whether new to fitness or stuck in their fitness journey, we all want to see changes quickly. After all, it is human nature to strive for the best because who doesn’t want to feel and look better? There is no magic quantity of exercise, but the goal can be to focus each exercise session on quality and to achieve a lot in a small amount of time. If a client says to me, “I don’t have time”, “my body hurts” or “I’m broke”, I reinforce them and help them figure out a realistic plan that will fit their lifestyle, allow them to listen to their body, and ultimately, allow them to feel in control and feel successful with their efforts. Here are some insights on how to achieve reasonable goals: •Make an emotional connection. Find the drive to move forward because when the motivation is not present, it is easy to give up. For example, to successfully lose weight get down to the real reason WHY you want to change and WHY it is important to you. Is it because you want to be around for your grandkids? Is it because you currently have no self worth? Think about how these things affect your life. •Map out your roadblocks and develop a plan. If a roadblock is lack of time, what is your plan for those busy days? Life will get in the way but to be successful in the long run you have to determine how to tackle each roadblock before they occur. •Do not obsess over the scale (trust me, I’ve been there). Clients who weigh themselves often and allow the scale to dictate their mood is unhealthy. I encourage clients to assess their exercise and diet and to be honest about why they feel nothing is working. Instead, look at tape measurements, look at strength development and how exercise has impacted your life so far. To be successful everything we do should serve a purpose and be realistic to the overall goal and desired outcome. Goals should not be feared. Keep it fun, keep it real, and seek help as needed in developing long term fitness expectations moving into the New Year. “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org

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Natural Connections - Life in the Snow BY EMILY STONE NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR THE CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Lately, the snow has been making me chuckle. Clumps from the first big storm still cling to branches and twigs, but they are slowly slipping off. In the process, the tufts have slumped, curled, dripped, twisted, and oozed into almost organic forms. It’s like looking for shapes in the clouds. I see a sloth, a ghost, an amoeba, snakes, and Silly Putty. The luxurious way that some clumps stretch along a branch reminds me of a cat or a lizard draping itself in the sunshine for a nap. This snow has taken on a personality all its own. Of course, that’s just my overactive imagination. The snow clumps are simply responding to temperature and wind, and the crystals’ natural metamorphosis as they age. Or are they? Snow is more alive than you may realize. A recently rebroadcast Radiolab episode on NPR briefly mentioned a scientific discovery that I’d missed. I’ve known for a while that snowflakes and raindrops have a speck of dust at their centers. You see, perfectly clean water won’t freeze until it reaches -40 degrees. Dust particles in the water are needed to act as nucleators that initiate crystal formation in super-cooled water. The dust forces water molecules to assemble in a

structure around them. Once a bit of ice with the correct angles has formed, the molecules will continue to crystallize more easily. The crystals can then melt and fall as rain, or grow more ice and fall as snow. For the past 40 years or so, scientists have known that bacteria can be one type of dust that acts as a nucleator; what they didn’t realize until 2008 was how common bacteria are in snow and rain. A study done at Louisiana State University (Louisianans studying snow!) by Brent C. Christner found DNA-containing cells in snow from all of their 19 study sites. Antarctica had fewer cells, while samples from Montana and France had more. Some of the bacteria that scientists find in snowflakes attack plants. The bacteria use a protein that mimics the structure of an ice crystal so well that it can hold water molecules together and help them to crystallize more easily. They can quickly turn water into ice, even at warmer (near-freezing) temperatures. When these bacteria spit their proteins onto a blade of grass, the sharp edges of the resulting ice crystals slice open the plant’s cells and spill juicy nutrients into the bacteria’s waiting arms. On a windy day, though, those bacteria might get scooped up into the upper atmosphere. High above the Earth, the bacteria are cold, dry, and hungry. They need to get back down, but they

are too light to fall on their own. Here’s where the ice-nucleating protein comes in handy again. The bacteria galvanize water molecules around them and form snowflakes. Like tiny ballerinas, the flakes float across the sky and dance back down toward the earth. Here they may land on a blade of grass (a new source of food) or melt on my cheeks. Eeww? Happily, the bacteria that form this “bioprecipitation” are not harmful to humans. In fact, not all of them are even harmful to plants. It seems that some types of bacteria that don’t feed on plants (as well as some fungal spores, pollen and probably other microbes) make the ice-nucleating protein simply because of its usefulness in catalyzing the formation of snowflake taxicabs. Ski resorts, which also need to form snowflakes, often add dead versions of these microbes to their snowmaking water. The proteins facilitate ice formation at temperatures closer to freezing than just dust, so snow can be made at a wider and warmer range of temperatures. Of course, this doesn’t just benefit skiers. Scientists hypothesize that by choosing crops that support ice-nucleating bacteria, they could bring more rain to drought-prone areas. The Earth may already have been doing this. Bacteria can be found throughout deep cores of glacial ice, where it was likely deposited with ancient snowflakes. Why wouldn’t

plants sustain bacteria that could also bring them rain? I love the ambiguity that this story embraces. Pathogens that shred living cells are bad, right? But what if those same bacteria facilitate life-giving rain? Nothing in Nature is completely bad or completely good. A wolf-killed deer provides food for ravens and eagles. A beaver’s dam kills flooded trees, but the snags support a rookery of herons. Fungus might hollow out a tree, but it provides raccoons with necessary shelter. During infinite acts of creative destruction our world pulses with energy. It’s a pulse so vibrant that even the snow is alive. Special Note: Columnist Emily Stone is publishing a second book of her Natural Connections articles as a fundraiser for youth programming at the Cable Natural History Museum. Since kids in the community are often the inspiration for her articles, the Museum is conducting an art contest for kids to illustrate each chapter with a black-and-white line drawing. Find out more at http://cablemuseum.org/connect/. For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable, WI! Our new exhibit: “Better Together--Celebrating a Natural Community” is now open!

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What does the tax bill mean for you? WISPOLITICS.COM

Wisconsin’s Republican members of Congress, led by Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville, love the huge tax bill. Democrats from Wisconsin are united against it. What will it mean for you and businesses you know? A lot of analysis is left to be done, but here are some initial takes from WisBusiness.com reporting: Real estate experts in Wisconsin say the GOP tax bill could result in fewer homebuyers and lower property values for some homes due to a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions included in the bill. Mike Ruzicka, of the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors, says “we are very concerned with the implications on residential real estate with the tax bill.” “Not being able to deduct over $10,000 will impact a lot of people,” he said. “It relates to the cost of housing.” As he puts it, the “nickel and diming” effect of this provision would make certain homes slightly more costly by a few thousand dollars, edging some out of the buyer’s position. “It raises the bar for getting over the hurdle to get a home

– that will cause people to stay in apartments longer,” he told WisBusiness.com. But this isn’t the case across the board, as Marquette University’s David Clark notes, because although owners of more expensive properties won’t be able to write off as much of their taxes, many in the median-range are relatively untouched. “For more expensive properties, it will have an impact on the desirability,” says Clark, an economics professor who works as a consultant for the Wisconsin Realtors Association. “If you think of it in one way, it raises the cost of buying one of those homes by taking tax benefits off the table – so what ultimately happens is it makes some of those properties less desirable.” Some business leaders in Wisconsin are applauding the reforms being rolled out in the Republican tax bill, while others are wary about potential problems. Kurt Bauer, president and CEO for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, says comprehensive tax reform, including a lower corporate rate, is “obviously very popular to our business community,” citing a recent WMC survey.

“The 35 percent rate for C-corps is uncompetitive,” he told WisBusiness.com. “It needed to be reformed for us to be competitive with the rest of the industrialized world.” “In general, we’re very excited that it got done,” said Steve Baas, senior vice president of governmental affairs and public policy for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce. “It impacts everyone by being simpler from a business standpoint.” And, Baas said, it’s better aligned with the goal of economic growth than the existing tax code. That’s in part due to “significant reforms” like the lower corporate tax rate, which would be dropped from 35 percent to 21 percent. “That’s huge,” Baas said. “That gets us back in the game in terms of international competitiveness.” More than anything, Bauer argued, this lower rate will help to keep big companies like Johnson Controls from moving to another country with a more competitive rate, like Ireland or Canada. “That’s one benefit – keeping American companies American,” Bauer said. Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Coun-

cil, calls the GOP tax plan “a bit of a mixed bag.” “On the one hand, there hasn’t been corporate tax reform in 30 years and it was time for a review,” said. “On the other hand, there appears to be broad consensus that this tax reform could inhibit the nation’s ability to balance the budget and reduce the deficit. Or simply delays the day of reckoning to 2025.” Jacob Maddox, a UW-Madison research associate in nuclear engineering, says he and his colleagues “can all rest easy” now that the proposed tax on tuition waivers for graduate students is no longer included. “It means a lot,” Maddox said. “It would have been really bad for grad students … it’s almost indescribable.” In a letter sent to students by UW-Madison Graduate School in early November, Dean William Karpus argued the proposed change would cause a “completely unaffordable” increase in students’ taxable income and make pursuing a graduate school degree “much more challenging, if not impossible, for a large number of these students.” “In turn, this would greatly damage our nation’s scientific

research enterprise,” he wrote. Maddox argues graduate students are underpaid already, so anything cutting their incomes further is significant. If the proposed tax had been included, he says the university would have needed to make some systemic changes or risk “a huge number of people” walking away from the grad program. “Because of how compensation is structured, the proposed tax would have been devastating,” he said. Ravindra Misra, dean of the graduate school of biomedical sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin, says “we are pleased that the provisions placing negative impacts on graduate students” didn’t make it into the final bill. “Maintaining the student loan interest deduction and other education-related credits facilitates our mission of training and educating students to build a healthier community for our current and future students,” Misra said. “It’s like your future is being dangled over a crevice, and then it’s pulled back in... so we’re no longer hanging over the bottomless pit.” Maddox added.

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Lawrence G. Zschokke

Nancy M. Lunsman

Tyler J. Molamphy

Lawrence G. Zschokke, 82, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls surrounded by his loving family, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice. A memorial service was T Thursday, December 28, 2017 a Pederson-Volker Funeral at C Chapel, Chippewa Falls with M Msgr. Michael Gorman officia ating. Interment will be at a l later date in Calvary Cemet tery, Chippewa Falls. He was born to Lawrence a Mary (Marshall) Zschokand k on September 6, 1935 in St. ke P Paul, MN. Lawrence married D Diane Husnick on March 3, 1956 at St. Pascal’s Church in St. Paul. Together they raised nine children. He worked at several different jobs until he moved to Chippewa Falls where he worked as a computer programmer at the Chippewa Boot & Shoe Co. In 1979, he moved with his family to Grantsburg where he owned and operated the Rainbow Café until his retirement. He and Diane then moved back to Chippewa Falls in 2010 to be near family. Larry enjoyed meal time with his table friends, Bill, Roger and David. and also the kitchen staff who catered to his every need and want. His spirit will live on through all his children. He was a great dad. He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Candy (Kevin) Geissler, Chippewa Falls; Susan (Steven) Brenizer, Grantsburg; Tammy (Chris) Dolen, Eau Claire; Kim (Tom) Johnson, St. Croix Falls; Kelly (Jim) Tanner; Madison, Ohio; and Brandy (John) Conaway, Jefferson, Ohio; sons, David (Sue) Zschokke; Huffman, Texas; Doug (Mya) Zschokke; Grantsburg and Terry Zschokke; Balsam Lake; grandchildren, Aimee (Marshall Norseng) Geissler, Sara (Matt) Boughton, Jamie Geissler, Aaron, Jeremiah and Nichole Brenizer, Kaci (Luke) Meilner, Alexandra and Billy Dolen, Jordan and Jake Johnson, Kira and Kenna Tanner, Olivia and Lorenza Conaway, Amber and Cody Zschokke, Corey Fossum; many great-grandchildren; sister, Jacqueline Zschokke; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; his parents; grandson, Brandon Fossum; and sister, Peachie Campbell. The family would like to thank the staff of Dove Rutledge Assisted Living for their love, care and support to him and the family during this time. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express condolences online. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family.

Nancy M. Lunsman, age 62, a resident of Danbury, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. A memorial service was held December 30, 2017 at Church of the Nazarene Faith in Danbury. Nancy was born on Februa 10, 1955 in Minneapolis, ary M Minnesota to parents, Paul a Rosemary (Fritz) Johnand s son. She was a graduate of Webs ster High School who loved p painting ceramics, going on r river trips, and digging at old h homesteads. She was a captiv vating storyteller and enjoyed s spending time with family, especially her grandson, Jeremy. Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Larry “Sonny”; her daughter, Jaime Moritz; grandson, Jeremy; sister, Sue Christopherson, brother Paul Johnson; along with many relatives and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and infant niece. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

Tyler Joseph Molamphy, 23, of Siren, received his wings with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at HCMC in Minneapolis, MN. A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 5, 2 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Swedb berg-Taylor Funeral Home, S Siren. Honorary Pallbearers a Justin Hooverson, John are D Dalsveen, Johnathan Doric, J Jamie Olson, Max Lindquist, B Bryce Highstrom and Thoma Gravelle. as Visitation will be held T Thursday, January 4, 2018 f from 4-7 p.m. at Swedb berg-Taylor Funeral Home, S Siren, and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. He was born on November 16, 1994 in St. Croix Falls, WI. Tyler’s battle for life started at 14 days old. This is when he started his battle with Hemaphagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Right away, Tyler proved and showed he was a fighter and would continue fighting for 23 years. He received a bone marrow transplant on June 9, 1995 from a wonderful woman, Liz Thurston, which gave him a new chance at life. Life for Tyler was not easy, but with every new challenge, he took it in stride with a smile on his face. Tyler went to school in Siren and loved being there. He had a way about him to make everyone he met fall in love with him. Everyone in the school that knew Tyler, loved him and his infectious smile, naughtiness, his goofy personality, and his stubbornness. When he graduated, he moved into Endeavors, a new adventure that he fell in love with and made many new friends there. “Little T” was what he was known by there and just like school, it wasn’t long before everyone loved him. The love Tyler had for his family was like no other. No matter how much pain, or how bad he was feeling, he would always find a smile to tell them he was ok. Tyler came to this earth to teach and teach he did. With every doctor, nurse, therapist, teacher, and person he met, he taught them something. He taught his family strength, resilience, love, to never give up, and most of all, happiness. Tyler loved summer and every chance he could get, he would be outside. His favorite area outside was Grandma Coni’s back yard. If Grandma was too slow to get him outside, he would sit and bang on the back patio door. He loved spending time at Grandma’s and driving her crazy. His favorite person ever was his sister. He would do anything for her and when she came in the room, he would light up. He could never stay mad at her for long. He loved causing trouble with his brother and together they liked to destroy their sister’s room. Tyler loved all the dogs and every dog loved him more. Left behind to carry on his legacy of love and strength are his mother, Heidi, and father, Jody; sister, Mercedes (Bryce); brother, Brady (Paige); Grandma Coni, Grandma Donna, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Marc; favorite cousin, Evan; Chad and Lisa Giller, Jason and Eva Moody, Jessica and John Stoeklen, and Jeanine Moody. Extended family include Ray and Tina Erickson, Kathy Bowers, Ron and Nan Molamphy; his dogs, Rusty, Roscoe, Arlo, Thor, Smokey, and Zeppelin, who miss him deeply; also his Endeavors family and van buddies; many other aunts, uncles, cousins and family members. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lonny Virchow and Larry Moody; his beloved dogs, Bear Dog, Reno, Lexus, and Buster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

Wayne A. Brooks

Wayne A. Brooks, 84, a longtime Stewartville, MN area resident, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2017 of complications from cancer, at Season Hospice in Rochester, MN. A time of visitation for fami and friends will take place ily f from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Janua 5, 2018 at Griffin-Gray Fuary n neral Home in Stewartville, M with a prayer service MN t taking place at 4:30 p.m. A funeral service will take p place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, J January 6, 2017 at Sacred H Heart of Jesus and Mary C Catholic Church in Webster, w with Rev. Mike Tupa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. There will be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday morning. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville. A full obituary will follow.

Judith A. Nottingham

Judith A. Nottingham, age 74, a resident of Danbury passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. No services are scheduled. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

Jill Ann Peterson Jill Ann Peterson, age 78, of Grantsburg, passed away on December 27, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. The Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Grace Baptist Church in Grantsb burg with Pastor Brad Moore o ciating. A fellowship lunoffi c cheon will follow the service. Visitation is one hour prior t the service at the church. to Jill was born on July 8, 1939 i Minneapolis, MN to parin e ents, Vera Grace (Fransen) a William Oscar Walsten. and S attended Minneapolis She V Votech High school. On June 29, 1957, Jill married David Peterson Jr. Together they raised three children. In the early 70’s the family moved to the Grantsburg area. Jill later went on to attend nursing school in Superior. After graduation, she worked at Grantsburg Hospital as a nurse for many years. She was a longtime attendee of the Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg. She enjoyed reading, staying active, exercising and growing plants. Jill is survived by her children: Cindy Peterson, Pam (Daryl) Chock and Mark (Debra) Peterson; grandchildren: Tim (Jenny), Heather (Arron), Madison, Candace (Pat), Eugene and Stephanie; great-grandchildren: Yasmin, Shyla, Chloe, Tristin, Josiah, Malachi, Vaughn, Hudson, Nola and Harlan; siblings: Carl (Marlene) Walsten, Kathy Walsten and Linda Gustafson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents; brother, William Walsten; and husband of 56 years, David Peterson Jr. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

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1. Four Cubs Farm Fire Grantsburg – On Nov. 1 a fire broke out at the Four Cubs Farm on S. Williams Road. The fire was started by a diesel engine generator that operates a pressure washer. There were no physical injuries or fatalities to personnel or cattle. The fire was contained to the barn with the milking parlor, which was built in 1898 on the farm owned by the Petersons. There was no damage to any other structure on the farm Grantsburg Fire Chief, Cory Barnette, said the Grantsburg Fire Department was dispatched at 11:04 a.m with seven other area fire departments responding. “We called in so many departments because of how few volunteers are available during the day,” said Barnette. “All of these departments worked perfectly together.” Ben Peterson said the fire was probably extinguished around 5 p.m. Nicki Peterson went to Facebook looking for help. She posted about looking for any trucks/trailers/drivers that could help get their 900 dairy cows to other farms. Nicki said over 100 vehicles showed up to help. Some were coming from five hours away and were disappointed when they could not help.

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Dakota Schultz receives a big congratulations kiss from his proud mom, Gina, after the graduation ceremony in Grantsburg.

2. School threat forces lockdown of Burnett County schools GRANTSBURG—A Grantsburg High School student faces charges of one count of terrorist threats, a Class I Felony, and another count of disorderly conduct, a Class B Misdemeanor, following threats posted on social media. Jacob Aaron Wicklund, 19, Siren, was arrested Tuesday morning after postings attributed to Wicklund caused all three school districts in the county to go into lockdown. At approximately 7 a.m. on May 9, a Burnett County official was dispatched to an address in Daniels Township to Speak with Collin Wicklund regarding threatening Facebook posts. According to the criminal complaint, Wicklund’s stepson, Jacob Wicklund, “posted on what appears to be a private room on Facebook called “Confessions of Mine.” The messages were posted by the defendant, and read as follows: Posting #1: “This is the day I’ve decided to become a school shooter.” Posting #2: “You assholes will get the justice you deserve. I will as well, but I’ll tell you now — it’s not jail.” Collin Wicklund learned of his stepson’s posts from community members forwarding the messages to him. According to the complaint, “Collin stated the defendant is bi-polar and had drug and alcohol issues. In the past he stated the defendant follows through on his threats and this scared him.” The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department released a statement later in the day stating, “As a result [of these threats], the Grantsburg School District made the decision to evacuate the school and cancel classes for the day until the threat could be investigated. Other school districts in Burnett County increased secu-

rity measures until the suspect was apprehended.” Deputies arrested Wicklund without incident outside of Grantsburg at 9:18 a.m. Classed resumed the next day. Wicklund was charged with making terrorist threats, a class I felony, and on July 17 entered a plea of no contest.

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The 100-year-old building, the former Webster High School, will soon be a memory as site clearing continues through March for a St. Croix Regional Medical Center satellite health clinic.

require less than 10 minutes to get an ambulance to the scene. The long wait for an ambulance in A&H “might be the difference between life and death,” Peterson said. During meetings this past spring and summer a new five-year ambulance contract between North Ambulance and the Burnett County Towns Association was signed. The new garage was built with heat and air conditioning to keep medications and equipment at the proper temperature, so it doesn’t malfunction in the field. Larson and Peteson started at the lake association on Memorial Day weekend, then they went to the three A&H churches. “Next we went before the three town boards of Jackson, Scott and Webb Lake. Roger is a supervisor on the Jackson town board. Roger said, ‘Let’s give $7,500 to help build this garage,’ and the other board members agreed,” Peterson said. “We sent out the mailing, and about $4-6,000 per day began to come in,” Peterson said. “Our goal was $100,000. The bid we accepted from Northwest Builders out of Rice Lake came in at $125,000, and we raised $175,000.” Peterson also has his eye on a senior housing project in A&H.

3. Is my life worth living? Walking down the shoulder of Highway 70 when he was 17, Mark Stoner was struck by a car, knocked unconscious, dragged to the side of the road and left in the weeds. His left side was essentially crushed and the person who struck him sped off into the night. After he awoke tattered and broken on the side of the road, he crawled to a pay phone at a Hertel Papa Johns to call for help. “I grew up on the rez (reservation). I grew up fighting with kids on the rez because I looked white. In school, I was fighting with kids because I was Native,” said Stoner. The drug abuse began with prescribed painkillers and easy access to other drugs through social circles; all of this escalated to drugs such as crack-cocaine and eventually, meth. From 1998 to 2013 he introduced to hard drugs through gang affiliations throughout the Midwest. He began turning his life around after he was hit in the face with a bat in a fight at a gas station. “So, I went to my mother’s house because I felt safe there. And, being Native American, I went down to the lake and threw some tobacco in the water and prayed to the Creator,” Stoner said. “I asked, ‘Who am I? What am I doing? I know I don’t know who I am. I don’t like who I am. I don’t know if I’m supposed to die or if I’m supposed to live. But, all I do know is that I don’t want to live this way anymore.’” He went through a mental battle and relapsed until he learned to hate the addiction he had. Mark Stoner has been clean for four years and travels the country touring other rehabilitation centers to discover how other parts of the country help people in their own communities. Those who are struggling or know someone who is, Mark can be reached at 715-416-4001, or marsto@ stcroixtribalcenter.com.

4. Community effort bring ambulance to A&H When the communities of Webb Lake, Voyager Village and A&H set their minds to do something, it gets done. Especialy when Mick Peterson and Roger Larson are leading the way. The serious problem that needed fixing was an aging population in northeastern Burnett County with no nearby ambulance service. “No one around here buys green bananas,” Peterson said. “We have a lot of older people living out here.” The three Towns of Jackson, Scott and Webb Lake have 1,600 fulltime residents. During the summer months, the cabin owners, campers and second home owners swell the population to 5-6,000. A&H is “out in the boondocks,” which the residents love, but getting an ambulance to an emergency sometimes takes 20-30 minutes. By comparison, most ambulance calls in the Grantsburg and Webster area

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5. A trick to raising kids? Siren – It’s no secret kids do not come with an instruction manual. “I think as a parent, you have to try a lot of different things to se what will work,” Beth Rank, 4-H Youth and Families Educator for Burnett County said of the newly launched, How to Raise a Thinking Child program. “This is one opportunity for them to learn some parental education – some new approaches to try.” She went to an early childhood meeting and the teachers and professionals there were talking about how the kids wouldn’t listen, how the kids were naughty, how they’d get stuck on little problems they couldn’t figure out on their own, how so-and-so stole their toy, and on and on. “Bells and whistles were going off in my head when I heard all of that,” she recalled. ‘Boy, do I have a program for you.’” Rank taught “How to Raise a Thinking Child” when she was an agent in Green County, so she knows what the program could do. “Parents are the first teachers kids ever have,” Rank pointed out. “The research shows that some kids have acquired problem-solving skills by the time they are four years old.” But problem-solving is just one skill the program SEE TOP TEN, PAGE 24

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Mikel Louis fourth at Northern Badger BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

Top sport stories of 2017

Every year in late December the Sentinel’s editorial staff combs through 52 issues looking for the top sports stories of the year. The athletes making it to state competition in their given sport is an easy choice when it comes to making this list. The difficulty lies in rendering a decision for the remaining spots. Having said that, what follows is the Sentinel’s version of the top sports stories of 2017:

1. Two Pirates accept Badger offers GRANTSBURG— Sixteen-year-old Leo Chenal traveled down to Madison with friends and family this past September to watch the Badgers take on the Owls of Florida Atlantic University. While a decisive 31-14 Badger victory bettered the weekend for most of those in attendance, Chenal received another dose of good news— a full-ride scholarship. Chenal is only a junior at Grantsburg High School but at 6-feet2 and weighing a muscular 220, this young, inside linebacker grabbed the attention of the Badgers early and became the first recruit to verbally commit for the 2019 red and white squad. The Badgers have had their eyes on Chenal since this past summer after he and his brother John attended multiple camps including a combine held in Sussex, Wis. where both Chenals recorded top results. SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 14

John and Leo Chenal

RIVER FALLS—Mikel Louis of the Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren wrestling team placed fourth in the 285 division at the Northern Badger Wrestling tournament at River Falls this past week. He got a bye the first round and won by a major decision in the second round 16-4 over a Cameron wrestler. In round three, Mikel defeated a Northwestern grappler, but then in the fourth and fifth rounds, lost by a decision to a River Falls wrestler and then by a pinfall to an Oshkosh West opponent. Other wrestlers who participated at the tournament included Nolan Johnson (2-2), Hunter Sellent (2-2), Landyn Johnson (1-2), Merlin Hibbs (2-2), and Ben Berglund (1-2). Placements were not known for these wrestlers. LFGS will be in action on Thursday as they host Unity at Frederic in a 7 p.m. contest.

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Blizzard struggle at Barron Tournament BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

BARRON—The Burnett Blizzard hockey team suffered additional losses at the Barron Tournament over the holiday break. On Friday, they lost to Milton 12-3, on Saturday to Becker/Big Lake 13-2, and on Sunday to West Bend 13-1. “Friday’s game was hard fought until the third period,” said coach Rick Quimby. “We showed signs of wanting to win, but we again fell off the third period and they just simply embarrassed us. We had solid play from senior defenseman Jase Quimby and some decent offensive pressure from Logan Meagher, but it just isn’t enough when they have an entire team wanting to win and we only have a few players that play the full 51 minutes.” After two periods of play, Milton led by just two, 4-2, but scored eight in the last period to the Blizzard's one. In the second period, Jared Lee scored at the 4:05 mark with assists going to Lukas Hunter and Dawson VanMeter. That made the score 2-1 for Milton. The Red Hawks

put the puck in four minutes later, but then Brenton Nelson found the mark for the Blizzard. Dawson got the assist. In period three, the only score for the Blizzard came off the stick of Jared Lee, the assist going to Tanner VanMeter. That happened at the 13:00 minute mark. “Saturday’s game was much of the same, just that we failed to show up in the first period instead of the third,” continued Coach Quimby. “Becker is a decent team, but we get down as far as we did and it’s really tough to motivate the players. Again we showed signs of very strong play from a few players, but we just cannot seem to get everyone firing on all cylinders at the same time.” The Blizzard scored single goals in the second and third periods. Dawson VanMeter got the goal in period two (assists to Lukas Hunter and Logan Meagher) and Dawson scored again in the third (assists going to Tanner VanMeter and Jared Lee). “Sunday’s game was much of the same,” shared Coach Quimby. “We came out very

slow and got behind and then just could not generate much offense. Overall, we had a very poor showing this weekend and we have much work to do in the next few days to get us back on track.” The lone goal for Burnett came in period two when Jared Lee lit the light with Jase Quimby assisting. “Although I like to win, winning in regular season is not as big of focus as getting the players ready for playoffs,” Quimby commented. “That’s where it counts and hopefully by then we will have figured out how to play a solid three periods. I rely very heavily on Senior D (defense) man Jase Quimby who is averaging about 42 minutes of play time out of 51, which is way too much. Dawson VanMeter, Tanner VanMeter, Jared Lee and Logan Meagher are all up there as well with tons of minutes.” “In order to put together some wins, we are going to need all three lines to step up their game and start to play hard the entire game,” concluded the coach.

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Conversations and letters expressing interest were sent his way and eventually the University of Wisconsin (UW) offered the young star and his family free tickets to home games. With the Pirate season in full swing, travel time was hard to come by until this past weekend when the boys in purple had a Friday night off. The news of his scholarship was fresh to Chenal; however, some family members and friends knew days before the game and had to keep the secret. “After the Webster game (Sept. 1), Pirate Head Coach Adam Hale asked me if I could keep a secret. He had a big smile on his face,” said Chenal’s mother, Brenda. So she did, from her son at least. “I thought it was a normal game. We just jumped on the opportunity to take the tickets. And other people (friends and family) started jumping in, and I figured it was a fun Badger game to go to. I didn’t expect anything,” said Chenal. This was his first trip to Camp Randall to see the Badgers play. He was stoked, to say the least. After arriving he and his family were directed towards a tent with other recruits, Chenal did not expect this either. Kick-off was a few hours away and the group of young footballers played audience to alumni players, highlight videos, and were even taken on the field to meet the current players and coaches. In the midst of all this, Special Teams Coach Chris Haering took Chenal aside. “He put his elbow on the table and said they have been following me closely, and they’ve been watching film and like what they see,” said Chenal. After Haering pointed out Chenal’s prowess on the field, the way he throws his body around and plays side-to-side, he told the young player that UW would love to offer him a scholarship. John Chenal The same day, older brother John Chenal was offered a preferred walk-on spot for next season. J. Chenal got involved in the recruitment process around the same time as his younger brother; so, at that point, the Badgers had their 2018 class set. However, with his dominant numbers this year, UW decided to offer him the walk-on position. “We want to play together,” noted the older Chenal who is dominated Wisconsin High School stats this

GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE Jan. 3-9 Boys Basketball Fri. Jan. 5 Grantsburg at Siren (DH), 7:15 p.m. Webster at St. Croix Falls (DH) 7:15 p.m. Tue. Jan. 9 St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg (DH) 7:15 p.m. Webster at Siren (DH) 7:15 p.m.

Tue. Jan. 9 St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg (DH) 5:45 p.m. Webster at Siren (DH), 5:45 p.m.

Boys Hockey Fri. Jan. 5 Blizzard at Altoona, 7 p.m. Tue. Jan. 9 Rice Lake at Blizzard (Siren) 7 p.m.

Gymnastics Girls Basketball Fri. Jan. 5 Grantsburg at Siren (DH), 5:45 p.m. Webster at St. Croix Falls (DH) 5:45 p.m.

Tue. Jan. 9 GLU at Rush City 6 p.m.

Wrestling Thu. Jan. 4 Unity at LFGS (Frederic), 7 p.m.

The Tigers rush the ﬁeld after a commanding 13-0 win over Eau Claire Emmanuel Lutheran to seal their trip to State.

season. UW coaches informed J. Chenal it is possible he will be offered a scholarship before the start of next season if the team sees certain change-ups on the roster. “It’s like a dream come true. You watch these guys on television. You never think you’ll even meet them. Last year, I never thought they would show interest. It’s something you joke about,” said L. Chenal. Coach Hale mentioned, “The coaching staff could see this coming. It can be tough to get noticed in a small community, but they stood out right away. They deserve this.”

2. STATE BOUND! Washburn leads Tigers squad to school’s ﬁrst State tournament SHELL LAKE—The Webster Tigers baseball team headed to the State tournament in June after dominating from start to finish in Sectional play. They defeated Butternut/Mercer 16-1 in five innings in the semi-final game, and then went on to shut down Eau Claire Emmanuel Lutheran 13-0 in five innings to take the Sectional title and punch their ticket to the big show. The Tigers’ pitching was on point for the day with everyone who took the mound shutting down their opponents, including a 12 strikeout game by Jack Washburn in the finals. Washburn also had a big day at the plate with a homerun in the win over EC Lutheran as well. The Tigers’ storybook season came to an end in a 5-3 loss to Independence-Gilmanton in the state semi-finals in Appleton on June 14, but not without some nail-biting drama. After going down 3-2 early, the Tigers tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the six and held on to send the game into extra innings. Both squads were shut down in the eighth before the Indees tallied two runs in the top of the ninth. Webster had two runners on in their half of the inning, but were unable to get them across home plate, ending an incredible season. “(The loss) hurts pretty bad right now which shows how much they care,” head coach Jarrod Washburn said. “This one will hurt for a while.” He added, “It was a great experience for them and they have created memories that they will never forget. I just hope that when they look back, they don’t look at it as a negative but instead look at it as it should be looked at and that is that they accomplished something very special. I was very proud of them on how they bounced back after that shaky first inning. It could’ve gone wrong in a hurry after playing so poorly in the top of the first, but we rebounded quickly and showed our resilience. Even though in the end we came up a bit short, those boys couldn’t have made me prouder of them.”

3. Cassidy Lee breaks single game scoring record, hits 1,000 point mark and breaks GHS all-time girls basketball scoring record

GRANTSBURG—Cassidy Lee broke the single game scoring record for Grantsburg girls basketball on Tuesday, January 31 in a 68-30 thumping of the Frederic Vikings. Lee scored 40 points from everywhere on the court as her teammates kept feeding her the ball. The previous record was 38 points which was set by Kendra Drake back in 2001 in a game against Frederic. “Cassidy Lee set the single game scoring record during this game with 40 points. Her teammates were selfless in helping her attain her goal,” Pirates Coach Penny Curtin said of Lee’s accomplishment. “Cassidy has worked very hard throughout her career, both during the season and in the off season. We are all happy for her.” The Grantsburg senior headed into the Tuesday, Feb. 7 game at Siren just two points shy of adding her name to the elite list of Pirates who have scored 1,000 career points. Lee becomes just the fourth Lady Pirate to make this milestone, joining Tracy Stewart, Mollie Bjelland and Kortney Morrin.

Cassidy Lee

It didn’t take long for Lee to get those two points out of way as she stepped behind the arc on the Pirates’ first offensive possession and sank a three-pointer, and the Pirates fans erupted with cheers. The game was stopped briefly so Lee could be honored by the crowd, receive the 1,000-point ball, and share some hugs with family, teammates and coaches. On Saturday, February 25, Lee had 15 first-half points, including four three-point shots to lead her team. She had 18 points for the night, giving her the title of Grantsburg’s all-time leading scorer for the girls basketball program. Lee broke the career scoring record that Mollie Bjelland set in 2007. Bjelland held the top spot for 10 years with 1,144 points. Lee’s 18 points on Saturday put her at 1,145 for her varsity career with at least one more game to go. She added eight more points in her last game as a Pirate for a total of 1,153. SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 15

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8. Gerber, Hol and Weiss are state-bound gymnasts

4. Several tracksters enjoy ‘The magic of La Crosse’ as they head to State meet COLFAX—Siren track Coach Wayne Koball had nothing but praise for the Sectionals at Colfax and excitement for the upcoming State Track meet at LaCrosse. “As always, Colfax pulled together an amazing day, showcasing some of the finest young men and women in our part of the state,” and, “we all know that the magic of LaCrosse has yet to be seen,” referring to what could possibly happen in any of the events there. Local firsts at Sectionals include Andrew Ruiz, Webster (1600 meter run); John Chenal, Grantsburg (shot put); the Webster boys 4x800 meter relay team of Ruiz, Schaaf, Formanek, Stubbe; Grantsburg girls 4x400 meter relay team of Bertelsen, Harmon, Blume, Gerber, Jensen; and Sadie Koelz, Webster (pole vault), Second-place finishers were Austin Moser, Webster (discus), Kyle Fagnan, Grantsburg (100 meter dash), Dustin Kern, Webster (300 meter hurdles), and Andrew Ruiz, Webster (800 meter run). Siren’s Noah Koball qualified for state with a third place throw in the discus of 134’1”, a PR for him. “He will be making his first trip to state this season,” said his father and coach Wayne Koball. “I can’t lie, but having the chance to take my son to the state track meet, as a father, and a coach is an incredible experience I will not forget. I have a great amount of pride in each person I have coached, but I would be lying if I didn’t say this is a bit sweeter than most. Mr. Larson worked his magic, again with Noah, and I am grateful for having him as a coach here in Siren. Tanner Lee qualified with a throw of 48’ 1 1/2” which “blew past Delane Emery’s mark of 47’ 8 1/2” from 2003 to set a new Dragon record.” It was also good enough for third place and a trip to LaCrosse.

5. Howe records 1,000 career kills WEBSTER—It was a game that tasted bad, but also good for the Webster Tiger volleyball team in early October as they lost to the St. Croix Saints 3-0. For the most part, the team was able to keep up with the Saints, especially in game two. They will remember, though, that in game three, Taylor Howe reached 1,000 kills for her incredible high school career.

The Grantsburg boys track team earned a Regional Championship for the ﬁrst time since 1997.

6. A record setting night

7. Dragons win at Jamboree

CUMBERLAND—The Grantsburg Pirates opened the 2017 season in grand fashion, setting several individual and team records as well as making their mark in the state record books. For the fans it was an offensive showcase as the Pirates rushed for 631 yards, while the Cumberland Beavers racked up 530 yards in the air. When the dust settled after nearly three and a half hours, the Pirates came away with a 7252 win to start their season at 1-0. “I’ve never been a part of a game like that one,” Pirates coach Adam Hale said. “Both offenses couldn’t be stopped and it felt like the game was never going to end.”

SCHOFIELD—The Siren Dragons finished their 2017 football campaign with a convincing win at Stiehm Stadium in Schofield, defeating Abundant Life-St. Ambrose by a 52-0 margin. The Dragons put 26 points on the board in the first quarter and led 38-0 by halftime. They added 14 more in the third period of play and thus the 52-0 final score.

MENOMONIE—“This was probably the toughest Division II Sectional meet in the state, with four teams battling it out for a chance to compete at the State Meet,” exclaimed Grantsburg-Luck-Unity Gymnastics Coach Kathy Lund. “I knew we would have to be better than our best. We were very close, just under one point away from River Falls. That’s the closest we have ever been to River Falls. “We had a great meet. The team gave it their all and I am so proud.” “We had a team score of 137.275, just under River Fall’s score of 138.10. West Salem Co-op won the meet with a 139.40.” The State Individual Meet is held in Wisconsin Rapids, Saturday March 4.

9. Pirates make history with win over Unity GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates football team wrote another page in the GHS football history books when they defeated the Unity Eagles 31-6 to win the North Lakeland Conference championship. This makes it a 3-peat for the Pirates as they win their third straight undefeated conference crown.

RECORDS John Chenal Individual Grantsburg School Records • Most rushing yards in a single game - 435 • Most rushing touchdowns in single game - 6 • Most total touchdowns in a single game - 7 • Most points by a single player in a single game - 48

Individual State HS Football Records • 9th place single game rushing yards - 435 • 7th place (tied) single game total points and touchdowns - 48 pts, 7 TDs Kobe Berghammer (Cumberland QB) • 1st place single game pass completions - 49 • 4th place single game pass attempts - 66 • 2nd place (tied) single game TD passes - 7 • 6th place single game passing yards - 530

Game Records Grantsburg School Records • Most combined points - 124 • Most points given up - 52 • Most total offensive yards - 728

Overall Game State HS Football Records • 2nd place single game combined offensive yards - 1,270

Webster volleyball fans turned out to show their support for Taylor Howe as she recorded her 1000th career kill during the Tigers’ game against SCF.

Siren’s Dolan Highstrom makes his way around an Abundant Life-St. Ambrose defender during the 8-Man Jamboree.

“We played really well,” said Siren coach Ryan Karsten. “We really came together the last half of the year and it showed. It was a great final game for my eight seniors - Noah Koball, Sequoia Bellanger, Eric Bruss, Logan Meagher, Ben Kopecky, Tyler Anton, Austin Tinman and Dolan Highstrom. They help the Siren football program qualify all four of their football years to the WIAA Jamboree and came away with four victories. In the six years of the eight man jamboree, Siren has the best win-loss record in the history of the event.” Coach Karsten reflected, “I am super proud of this group of young men. They have been with me for my entire four year career as the head football coach at Siren. It is a sad day knowing I don’t get to coach them anymore, but I am very excited to see where they go and what they do with their future. I hope that their time playing football has left them with many positive memories and great stories. I know they have created many with me.”

They have not lost a regular season game since October of 2014. The stands were packed with football fans excited to watch the two powerhouse teams battle it out on the field. The Eagles came into the game undefeated in conference play, and with only one loss on the season to a non-conference Spring Valley squad. Both teams boast two D1 college recruits — Grantsburg’s tag team Chenal brothers in John and Leo, and Unity’s Cody Ince and Logan Hendrickson. It was set up to be a high school football fan’s dream game. PIRATES ADVANCE TO STATE SEMI-FINALS “With the snowfall, the importance of the game and the way our kids played, it made for a very memorable night,” Pirates coach Adam Hale said. “The team has been grinding since August 1st and it’s a night like that, that makes it all worth it and gives these players something they’ll never forget.” SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 16

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The Pirates defeated the Elk Mound Mounders 40-7 on a wintry, snowy Friday night to advance to the State semi-finals this week. Grantsburg’s defense proved it was up to the task as they shut down the state’s number one rusher, Brady Redwine, holding him to just 111 yards and one touchdown. The Pirates have a huge task in front of them as they face the two-time defending State champs Amherst Falcons in Level 4 action. “It will be the biggest challenge we’ve had in taking on a state power like Amherst,” Coach Hale said. “They have one of the top programs in the state and we’re excited to get back at it and have the opportunity to play for a trip to Camp Randall.”

10. Pirates win with exciting buzzer-beater

John Chenal (center) celebrates with his teammates and coaches as they rush the ﬂoor after he sank an unbelievable shot at the buzzer to beat Cumberland last Tuesday.

GRANTSBURG—“Wow, what a great high school basketball game,” Pirates coach Nick Hallberg said after Tuesday’s exciting win over Cumberland.

“This is what high school sports are all about.” The Pirates recorded their third win of the season in a showstopping

58-57 win over the Cumberland Beavers which included some of the most exciting last 10 seconds of basketball that any fan could ask for. So much so, it

American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation to close 2018 registration HAYWARD-The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced today that registration for the 44th Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the “Birkie,” North America’s largest cross-country ski race, will close at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 as the race will have reached capacity. The American Birkebeiner (55K classic/50K skate) race is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2018; the Kortelopet (29K), North America’s second largest ski race, and Prince Haakon (15K), are slated for Friday, February 23, 2018. While both Kortelopet and Prince Haakon race registration will remain open, the

races are quickly nearing capacity with fewer than 100 remaining spots available in the Kortelopet and fewer than 200 in the Prince Haakon. Further race registration closure announcements will be made as capacity is reached. An estimated 13,500 skiers will participate in American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation races in February 2018. An international event, the most recent Slumberland American Birkebeiner ski race drew participants from 48 states and 23 countries to northwestern Wisconsin. New in 2018

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Both the Kortelopet and Prince Haakon races will finish in downtown Hayward with the 29K Kortelopet starting at the Highway OO Trailhead and the 15K Prince Haakon starting near Mosquito Brook.

Saturday, February 24, 2018 The 44th Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner skiers will line-up for the first-time on the starting line at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead near Cable, Wisconsin. Skiers will traverse the legendary Birkie Trail as they make their way toward the finish line on Hayward’s snow-covered Main Street.

made the highlight reels on local Twin Cities and Eau Claire TV news stations. The Pirates held a 56-54 lead with 10 seconds left in the game when the Beavers called a time-out to set up a play. When play resumed, they get the ball to their leading scorer, Kobe Berghammer, who dribbled around the Pirate defense and threw up an off-balanced three-pointer that went through to put them up 57-56, sending the Cumberland players and fans into a frenzy. Coach Hallberg called a quick timeout, stopping the clock with 1.5 seconds left. Grantsburg needed to get the ball the entire length of the court and get a shot off for a chance to get the win. Luke Anderson was given the task of inbounding the ball, and fired the ball down the court to a waiting John Chenal who is set up at the free throw line. Chenal jumped up between three defenders and grabs the ball, takes one quick dribble and puts up a shot just before the buzzer sounds. The ball banks off the backboard and goes in for the score as the gym erupts with cheers and Chenal’s teammates and coaches rush the floor.

SPORTS BRIEF Emma Quimby update GRANTSBURG—Hayward goalie Emma Quimby of Grantsburg slipped to number six in the state on save percentage, but has moved up to number 10 on goals against average, according to father Rick Quimby. “The more impressive part is if you look at her shots compared to the rest of the leaders. The state leader has only faced 237 and the number five spot only 144. Emma has faced 297 shots in ten games.” “The northern region schedule is much tougher than the rest of the state, so to be bouncing between spot five and six on save percentage and to even be on the board of top 10 for goals against as a sophomore is truly impressive. She will have a solid future ahead of her if she keeps putting up numbers like she has been,” concluded her dad.

SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Webster 2-0 7-0 St. Croix Falls 2-0 2-7 Grantsburg 2-1 6-1 Unity 2-1 3-4 Siren 1-2 4-6 Frederic 0-2 0-7 Luck 0-3 4-5 Results Last Week Dec. 29 Webster 74, Prairie Farm 40 Luck 62, Ladysmith 47 Dec. 28 Webster 80, Flambeau 47 Luck 72, Shell Lake 42 Siren 47, Clayton 31

Results Last Week Dec. 29 Merrill 79, Unity 52 Dec. 28 Shell Lake 53, Luck 38 Lakeland 83, Unity 63

Boys Hockey Burnett Blizzard (Independent) Current Record: 0-11-0 Results Last Week Dec. 31 West Bend 13, Blizzard 1 Dec. 30 Becker/Big Lake 13, Blizzard 2 Dec. 29 Milton 12, Blizzard 3

Becker/Big Lake 13, Blizzard 2 Milton 12, Blizzard 3

Girls Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 3-0 6-1 Unity 3-1 6-5 Grantsburg 3-1 5-3 Frederic 2-1 5-4 Luck 1-3 3-7 Webster 0-3 3-5 Siren 0-3 3-6

PERIOD 3: Milton-Servin (O’Nofre), power play, 0:52; Milton-Swenson (Wyatt Frison), even strength, 5:44; Milton-O’Nofre (unassisted), even strength, 6:48; Milton-Jack Nathan (Storm Cook), even strength, 7:35; Milton-Servin (Robinson), even strength, 9:49; Milton-O’Nofre (Jayce Roche), even strength, 11:51; Blizzard-Lee (Tanner VanMeter), even strength, 13:00; Milton-Robinson (O’Nofre, Carsten Dowd), even strength, 13:39; Milton-Tyler Gilbertson (unassisted), even strength, 16:10. Penalties: Blizzard, 4 for 11 minutes; Milton 2 for 4 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Thorne Carter, 31-43; Milton-Justin Burke, 27-30.

Blizzard 0 2 1-3 Milton 1 3 8-12 PERIOD 1: Milton-Dalton Swenson (unassisted), even strength, 4:14. PERIOD 2: Milton-Logan Servin (Junior O’Nofre), even strength, 3:29; Blizzard-Jared Lee (Lukas Hunter, Dawson VanMeter), even strength, 4:05; Milton-Swenson (O’Nofre), even strength, 8:09; Blizzard-Brenton Nelson (D. VanMeter), even strength, 8:58; Milton-Nick Robinson (Storm Cook), even strength, 9:05.

Blizzard 0 1 1-2 Becker/Big Lake 7 2 4-13 PERIOD 1: Becker-Weston Schug (Logan Berkstrom), even strength, 9:06; Becker-Aubrey Hartﬁel (unassisted), even strength, 10:15; Becker-Jaden Keo (unassisted), even strength, 12:14; Becker-Luke Mehelich (Schug, Hartﬁel), power play, 12:55; Becker-Alec Doran (Beckstrom), power play, 15:04; Becker-Schug (Corbin Kollar), even strength, 15:24; Becker-Schug (Kollar), even strength, 16:58. PERIOD 2: Blizzard-Dawson VanMeter (Lukas Hunter, Logan Meagher), even

strength, 10:33; Becker-Max Nelson (Hartﬁel, Tucker Rhodes), power play, 14:45; Becker-Beckstrom (unassisted), power play, 15:59. PERIOD 3: Becker-Kollar (Doran), power play, 7:04; Becker-Schug (unassisted), power play, 8:30; Becker-Schug (unassisted), short handed, 10:22; Becker-Hartﬁed (unassisted), even strength, 12:33; Blizzard-Dawson VanMeter (Tanner VanMeter, Jared Lee), even strength, 15:17. Penalties: Blizzard, 6 for 24 minutes; Becker, 4 for 8 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Thorne Carter, 23-36; Becker-Caden Weber, 12-14.

West Bend 13, Blizzard 1 Blizzard 0 1 0-1 West Bend 9 2 2-13 PERIOD 1: West Bend-Kenny Likins (Ethan Coughlin), even strength, 4:00; West Bend-Zach Simbro (Kenny Likins), even strength, 4:18; West Bend-Eli Kopish (Andrew Butler, Riley McClarran), even strength, 6:04; West Bend-Ian Devenport (unassisted), even strength, 6:54; West Bend-Timm Snider (McClarran, Garvin Pickett), even strength, 7:02; West Bend-Mitchell Zale (unassisted), even strength, 8:53; West Bend-Snider (McClarran, Noah Mundt), power play, 10:54; West Bend-Devenport (Casey Fisher), even strength, 11:42; West Bend-Devenport (Peyton Kesselhon,

Fisher), even strength, 12:30. PERIOD 2: West Bend-Fisher (unassisted), even strength, 4:22; West Bend-riley Kress (unassisted), even strength, 4:37; Blizzard-Jared Lee (Jace Quimby), power play, 16:58. PERIOD 3: West Bend-Likins (Simbro), even strength, 6:09; West Bend-Pickett (Ethan Coughlin), even strength, 8:23. Penalties: Blizzard, 3 for 6 minutes; West Bend, 3 for 6 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Caleb Johnson, 19-26, Thorne Carter, 9-15; West Bend-Chris Clement, 13-14.

Girls Hockey Hayward Hurricanes (Independent) Grantsburg co-ops with Hayward Current Record: 7-5-0 Results Last Week Dec. 30 Black River Falls 2, Hayward 1 Emma Quimby goalie, 26-28 Dec. 29 Hayward 2, Western Wisconsin 1 Emma Quimby goalie, 18-19

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Team scores 1. St. Croix Falls 252; 2. River Falls 245.5; 3. Boyceville 243; 4. Rhinelander 234.5; 5. Oshkosh West 198.5; 6. Clear Lake 197; 7. Cadott 180; 8. Cumberland 166.5; 9. Cochrane-Fountain City 163.5; 10. Somerset 154; T11. Glenwood City, Neillsville-Greenwood-Loyal, Northwestern 150.5; 14. Barron 146; 15. Spooner-Webster 142.5; 16. Chetek-Weyerhauser-Prairie Farm 126; 17. Osceola 116; 18. Amery 115.5; 19. Prescott 113; 20. Durand 109; 21. Lakeland 108; 22. Baldwin-Woodville 104; 23. Phillips 87.5; 24. New Berlin 78; 25. Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe 75; 26. Hayward-Northwood 74.5; 27. Bloomer-Colfax 72; 28. Shell Lake 65.5; 29. Blair-Taylor 62; 30. Spring Valley-Elmwood 59.5; 31. Aquinas 56; T32. Arcadia, Marathon 55; 34. Regis-Altoona 54.5; 35. Rice Lake 53; 36. Bayﬁeld-Washburn 48; 37. Flambeau 43; 38. Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren 41; 39. Cameron 30.5; 40. Chequamegon 26; 41. Turtle Lake-Clayton 21; 42. Bruce 13; 33. St. Croix Central 10; 34. Unity 9. 106, Nolan Johnson, 2-2 132, Hunter Sellent, 2-2 138, Landyn Johnson, 1-2 148, Merlin Hibbs, 2-2 220, Ben Berglund, 1-2 285, Mikel Louis, 3-2

UPCOMING EVENT COVERAGE January 4 - 7 pm LFGS Wrestling vs. Unity at Frederic January 5 Grantsburg Basketball Doubleheader at Siren Girls 5:45 • Boys 7:15 January 5 - 7 pm Blizzard Hockey

at Altoona/Regis January 9 Grantsburg Basketball Doubleheader home vs SCF Girls 5:45 • Boys 7:15 January 9 - 7 pm Blizzard Hockey at Siren vs Rice Lake

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Dec. 18, Janine Cowle, 43, Danbury, was arrested for felony bail jumping and operating while suspended. Dec. 18, Robert Koser, 53, Siren, was issued a probation warrant. Dec. 19, Lashane Oiyotte, 33, Amery, was issued a arrest warrants for operating while revoked and failure to appear. Dec. 19, Stephanie Nelson, 42, Frederic, was issued court orders for forgery-writings or objects and theft of movable property. Dec. 19, Virginia Mann, 65, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Dec. 20, Rocky Phernetton, 55, Webster was arrested for possession of THC. Dec. 20, Danielle Pardun, 22, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Dec. 20, Patrick Stuart, 41, Webster, was arrested for third degree sexual assault Dec. 20, Tracy Taylor, 53, Danbury, was arrested for domestic abuse and disorderly conduct. Dec. 20, Brandi Java, 33, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating while revoked. Dec. 20, Chantel Saddler, 19, Eau Claire, was arrested for operated while revoked. Dec. 20, Deserae Thayer, 22, Danbury, was arrested for taking a vehicle without consent. Dec. 20, Jesse Stener, 31, Siren, was issued arrest warrants for two counts of felony bail jumping and four counts of failure to appear. Dec. 20, Lisa Kratzke, 44, Grantsburg, was issued court warrants for two counts of issues of worthless checks (<$2,500). Dec. 20, Andrea Olson, 37, Webster, was issued a court order for receiving stolen property (<$2,500). Dec. 21, Terry Blake, 54, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation. Dec. 21, Aaron Skinaway, 34, Danbury, was arrested for probation violation. Dec. 23, Amanda Rogers, 29, Spooner, was arrested for probation violation, operating while intoxicated, operating while revoked and misdemeanor bail jumping. Dec. 23, Richard Vandommelen, 60, Spooner, was arrested for domestic abuse and disorderly conduct. Dec. 24, John Paulson, 53, Siren, was arrested for operating while revoked. Dec. 24, Lin Root, 37, Frederic, was arrested for domestic battery, strangulation/suffocation and injury by negligent use/weapon/explosives or fire. Dec. 25, Ricky Lemonds, 57, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse and possession of a firearm by felon. Dec. 25, Nathan Miesner, 27, Siren, was issued an

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arrest warrant for extradition to Minn. Dec. 26, Kelly Balsey, 46, Superior, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court. Dec. 26, David Husmann, 38, Cable, was issued a probation warrant for violated probation. Dec. 29, Steven Trueblood, 60, Spooner, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court. Dec. 30, Kayla Williams, 33, Sponer, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and felony bail jumping. Dec. 30, Sienna Red Cloud, 45, Wauban, Minn., was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Dec. 30, Gewitaygabawiqu Devlin, 41, Spooner, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping. Dec. 30, Andreas Olson, 37, Webster, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 31, Michael Rainey, 28, Luck, was arrested for operating while revoked. Dec. 31, Darrell Higgins, 35, Spooner, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine operating while suspended and felony bail jumping. Dec. 31, Brett Frank, 24, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Dec. 31, Charles Anderson, 25, Clear Lake, was issued an arrest warrant for terroristic threats in Pine County.

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Possession of THC • Daniel P. Grimes, 54, Grasston, Minn., plead guilty and was fined $330.50.

Operating without a Valid License (1st) • Matthew J. Sickler, 37, Rush City, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Underage Drinking (1st) • John P. Leonard, 18, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $263.50, has to take Alcohol Awareness class or forfeit driver’s license for 60 days. • Paul C. Steege, 18, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $263.50, has to take Alcohol Awareness class or forfeit driver’s license for 60 days.

Sell Alcohol to Underage person (1st) • Trent D. Sutherland, 25, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $452.50.

Dog Running at Large • Beverley K. Finch-Trebatowski, 78, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $98.80.

Operating while intoxicated (1st with passenger under 16 years old) • Toni F. Paffel, 32, Amery, plead guilty and was fined $1,492.00, license revoked for 14 months, ignition interlock, required to undergo an alcohol assessment, and sentenced to five days in jail.

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Criminal C i i l Failure of Operator to Notify Police of Accident • John E. Andresen, 30, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $2,729.42.

Disorderly conduct • Nicole M. Chute, 32, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was fined $443.00. • Rebecca J. Ohlenburger, 39, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $330.50.

Theft of Movable Property • Nicole M. Chute, 32, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $1312.00 for local jail restitution costs.

• James A. Buchanan, 67, Madison, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • Jacob M. Dewolf, 25, St. Paul Park, Minn, plead no contest and was fined $200.50 • David L. Edaburn, 30, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50 • James C. McLaughlin, 60, Rice Lake, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Chalah Mosay, 33, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • Matthew J. Sickler, 37, Rush City, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Warrants issued week of Dec. 25: Shannon M. Bellanger, 41; Kenneth L, Dallessandro, 36; Leanne M. Demar, 34; Calvin L. Garbow, 44; Mark W. Higgins Jr., 27; Koutkeo Lovan, 41.

Retail Theft • Jeremy D. Thayer, 21, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $443.00, probation for one year, ordered to 50 hours of community service, ordered to obtain GED or HSED and must maintain absolute sobriety.

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

Possession of Methamphetamine • Sundance Johnson, 35, Luck, plead guilty and fined $518.00.

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED RIPRAP Steven Miltz-Miller, 12145 County Rd. Z, Grantsburg, WI 54840 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to install riprap on the banks of Big Trade Lake. The project is located in the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 28, Township 37 North, Range 18 West, Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County. The proposal is to place 30feet of rock riprap along the shoreline to help control erosion. The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and a public informational hearing, if requested. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11 and 30.12(3m), Stats., and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, and ensure that the required mitigation meets the stan-

dards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats. If the project impacts wetlands. The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit or contract for the proposed activity. If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/ water/SitePages/Permit%20 Search.aspx and search for WP-IP-N0- 2017-7-04465. Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Any person may submit comments and/or request a public informational hearing by emailing Dan.Harrington@ wisconsin.gov or writing to Dan Harrington, 810 West Maple Street, Spooner, WI

54801 by U.S. mail. If you are submitting general comments on the proposal, they must be emailed or postmarked within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. If you are requesting a public informational hearing, the request must be emailed or postmarked within 20 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed. The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA MAUDE LAMPE Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No.17 PR 69 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 10/28/1913 and date of death 12/13/2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing

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Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 18, 2017 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5365 1012132 WNAXLP (Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Cody A. Mattison and Voyager Village Property Owners Association Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-44 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 14, 2017 in the amount of $73,865.40 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lots 66 and 67, Skylight Glen Addition to Voyager Village, Township of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28098 Skylight Dr Webster, WI 54893-8510 DATED: November 30, 2017 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust c/o Selene Finance 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77042-4546 Plaintiff, vs. Judith E. Oman, Individually and as Trustee of the Oman Family Trust, and any amendments thereto 10936 E Apache Trl Lot 1039 Apache Junction, AZ 851203478 John Doe Oman and Jane Doe Oman, and such other known or unknown Trustees or Successor Trustees or known or unknown Beneficiaries of the Oman Family Trust, and any amendments thereto 10936 E Apache Trl Lot 1039 Apache Junction, AZ 85120-3478 The United States of America c/o US Attorney 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 & c/o US Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Rm B-103 Washington, DC 20530-0001 Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-130 The Honorable Melissia R. Mogen Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after December 20, 2017 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

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cember, 2017. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: ______/s/____ Patricia C. Lonzo State Bar No. 1045312 Case No. 17-CV-130 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 ob-

tained 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 (Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 27, 2017 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Russ Erickson, Chris Erickson, Heather Jensen, Jason Burkman, Cindy Jensen and Dan Ohnstad. Absent: None. Agenda Revisions: None. Appearances: None. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to approve the Board Minutes from November 13, 2017. Motion carried 7-0. Personnel Committee Meeting Dates: • Teachers Union Negotiations Meeting is Tuesday, December 12 at 5 PM with the Teachers’ group coming in at 5:30. • Support Staff Meet and Confer date for cost of living input is Monday, February 5 at 5 PM with Support staff personnel invited at 5:30. Motion Burkman/Ohnstad to approve the resignation of Annick Johnson, iForward Administrative Assistant with thanks. Motion carried 7-0. Strategic Planning Session (Unof¿cial draft below): Motto: (stayed the same) Excellence in Education Vision: (revised) The Grantsburg School District is committed to high expectations and high standards. We proactively work together to develop students’ skills and knowledge thus ensuring a fully supportive environment for excellence in education, to empower students for the future. Mission: (revised) The Grantsburg School District, as the center of learning for the community, is committed to inspiring all students to be lifelong learners, to develop positive values, and to become contributing members of society. Goals: (revised) 1.

MEETING NOTICE The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town of Wood River Board of Supervisors will be Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the Wood River Town Hall on Hwy 70 in Alpha WI.

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Maximize the potential of all students. Individualize instruction so that every student reaches his or her full potential. a. Teachers provide artifact evidence of differentiation, individualization, and/or personalized instruction activities. b. Challenge top students to meet yearly projected MAP growth. Measure results yearly during data retreats (top 10% of students in each grade). c. Create iForward credit recovery opportunities. a. Provide self-paced courses and online adaptive courses as a learning option. b. Use a diagnostic-driven model that allows students to test out of the material they previously mastered so they can focus on more dif¿cult concepts. d. Prepare students to be successful in future endeavors in post-secondary training, Vo-Tech, college, military, and employment. • Student Academic and Career Plans based on interests, career inventories, and strengths. • Survey GHS graduates, gain feedback, and report ¿ndings. Promote and infuse core values, build assets, and develop character in our students. a. Increase classroom and school building activities on the core values: • Honesty/integrity /trustworthiness/fairness • Responsibility and accountability for ones actions • Respect for self & others • Kindness /compassion/ caring /sharing • Respect for authority and obedience • Self-control & self-discipline • Positive attitude • Courtesy • Work ethic and perseverance • Cooperation b. Increase developmental assets in our students (SEARCH Institute 40 assets). • School buildings set one goal each school year to build student assets. • “Attitudes and Behavior Survey” every three years to measure student assets. Results are shared with staff, School Board and community. Retain/reward teachers and coaches who have consistently proven excellence a. School Board will seek input from teachers, coaches and administrators to develop a compensation plan and instruments. b. Advancement, recognition, and achievement activities and events will be documented and distributed yearly. Increase STEAM learning opportunities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) for Middle School and High School students. STEAM programs include the arts in the STEM curriculum and draw on design principles, encouraging innovation and creative solutions. a. Tour model schools with strong STEAM programs, business partnerships, and fabrication labs Expand partnerships with community a. Collaborate with local employers to ensure we are equipping students with marketable and lifelong learning skills for future employment. b. Partner with local businesses and technical colleges to provide workforce training. Develop processes to proactively recruit and hire quality staff (teacher shortage). a. Develop relationships with teacher preparation programs (higher education) to expand our teacher applicant pool. b. Provide ¿nancial scholarships for existing staff to obtain additional teacher licenses in shortage areas. c. Expand the High School teacher assistant program to encourage more student interest in teaching careers.

Motion C. Erickson/Heather Jensen to adjourn. Motion carried.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

JANUARY 3, 2018

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACTING THROUGH RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, vs NIKI D. KETTULA, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Case No. 17-CV-21 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 11th, 2017 in the amount of $66,548.44 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Front Entrance of the Burnett County Courthouse, located at 7410

County Road K, 115, in the Township of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 624, recorded in Volume 3, Page 55 as Document No. 183714, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 8, Township 38 North, Range 16 West, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7650 Cty. Rd. B, Siren, Wisconsin TAX ID NO.: 07-181-2-3816-08-3 04-000-02800 /s/ Ronald L.Wilhelm Ronald L.Wilhelm Sheriff Burnett County, Wisconsin Velnetske Law Offices, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 212 N. Green Bay Road, Ste. 101 Thiensville, WI 53092 Phone: (262) 241 9339 Velnetske Law Offices, LLC, 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 (Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-

PUBLIC NOTICE Electronic Ballot Tabulation Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the January 16, 2018, Special Partisan Election, votes cast for all ofÂ¿ces and on all measures. All tests are open to the public. Town of Anderson, January 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Town Hall - 13808 Anderson Road, Carmen Bouchie, Clerk, 715-488-2339 Town of Daniels, January 10, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Town Hall - 9697 Daniels 70 Road, Liz Simonsen, Clerk, 715-349-2291 Town of Grantsburg, January 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Town OfÂ¿ce - 118 E. Madison Avenue, Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-5600 Town of Lincoln, January 8, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home - 25603 Icehouse Bridge Road, Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk, 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon, January 6, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Town Hall - 7396 Kruger Road, Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, 715-866-4893 Town of Siren, January 6, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall - 7240 S. Long Lake Road, Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 Town of Trade Lake, January 8, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home - 13021 Bass Lake Road, Melissa McQuay, Clerk, 715-220-9366 Town of West Marshland, January 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Town Hall - 12259 County Road F, Kerri Harter, Clerk, 715-463-2461 Town of Wood River, January 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall - 11610 State Road 70, Raylene Swanson, Clerk, 715-689-2318 Village of Grantsburg, January 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Village Hall - 316 South Brad Street, Patty Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-463-2405 Village of Siren, January 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Village Hall - 24049 First Avenue North, Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-349-2273 Village of Webster, January 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Village OfÂ¿ce - 7505 Main Street West, Debra Dorriot-Reineccius, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-866-4211 WNAXLP

CH3 Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-CH3 Plaintiff, vs. Marilyn A. Nelson and John Doe Nelson Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 17-CV-46 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 25, 2017 in the amount of $91,201.91 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: The East Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 34, Township 38 North, Range 16 West, Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22761 Soderberg Rd Siren, WI 54872-9121 DATED: December 7, 2017 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy

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case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Jan. 3, 10, 17)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNADINE M OLSON Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 71 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 12, 1944 and date of death May 31, 2014, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 26807 Lily Lake Inn Road, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is 3-20-2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 20, 2017 Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 1032855 WNAXLP (Jan. 3, 10, 17)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH L. OLSON Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 72 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 29, 1935 and date of death November 24, 2014, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 26807 Lily Lake Inn Road, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is 3-20-2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 20, 2017

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE JANUARY BOARD MEETING TOWN OF GRANTSBURG The Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will hold their monthly board meeting at the Town of Grantsburg Clerk/Treasurer's OfÂ¿ce, 118 E. Madison Ave., on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. (Please note change of meeting day.) The agenda will include: Call to order; pledge of allegiance; minutes of the December 11, 2017 board meeting; Citizen Input; road updates; approve Bistram Mobile Home Park license renewal; review correspondence; chairman's report; clerk's report; treasurer's report and payment of January invoices; adjourn. Any amendments to the agenda will be posted. For the Town Board by Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP

Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 1032855 WNAXLP (Jan. 3, 10, 17)

through her heirs, 235 Broadway Avenue West Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840,

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

Northwest Affordable Housing, Inc., a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation, 1400 South River Street Spooner, Wisconsin 54801,

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Dale S. Myhers and Faith Hope Myhers Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-14 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 18, 2016 in the amount of $126,820.43 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: C e r t i f i e d Survey Map #605 recorded in Volume 3 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 36 as Document #182071, being a part of Government Lot 6 of Section 10, Township 39 North, Range 14 West, Town of Rusk, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2165 Clearview Rd Spooner, WI 54801-8932 DATED: December 7, 2017 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Jan. 3, 10, 17)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Patti J. Glockzin,

Estate of Patti J. Glockzin, c/o Special Administrator, Genevieve Dunn, 2529 Lafayette Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906,

Burnett Medical Center a Wisconsin non-stock corporation, 257 West St. George Avenue Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840,

John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case Type: 30404 Case No. 17-CV-162 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO PATTI J. GLOCKZIN, THROUGH HER HEIRS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. WITHIN forty (40) days after January 3, 2018 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Burnett County Clerk of Court, Burnett County Government Center, whose address is 7410 County Highway K, Siren, Wisconsin 54872, and to Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, Anastasi Jellum, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. 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 may in the future, and may also be enforced or garnishment or seizure of property. Dated: December 28, 2017 ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. /s/ Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 Joshua D. Christensen, #1089857 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: (651) 439-2951 Garth.Gavenda@AJ-Law.com Josh.Christensen@AJ-Law.com Attorneys for Plaintiff #19721 WNAXLP (Jan. 3, 10, 17)

Deadline for all ad copy is Monday at noon

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

JANUARY 3, 2018

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BURNETT PLUMBING COMPANY

Corey Arnold Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Here to help life go right.™

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GRANTSBURG SANITARY SERVICE

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Frederic • 327-4256 Siren • 349-2191 Danbury • 656-7890 24-Hour Banking: 1-800-908-BANK Bremer.com Member FDIC

AUTO • HOME • FARM • BUSINESS • LIFE

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Holding Tanks • Septic Tanks Septic Tanks Pumped Suzy & Maurice Johnson • Grantsburg, WI

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BUILDING PRODUCTS

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CONSTRUCTION

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(715) 463-2341 13 Week Minimum SERVICES

715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI

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FURNISHINGS

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

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Service • Sales • Installation Max R. Littlefield, Pres. 27 First Ave., P.O. Box 238, Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8206 • 1-800-843-7658

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TIRES

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES

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St. Croix Tire & Auto SERVICES: Tires, Brakes, Alignments, Steering & Suspension, Engines & Transmissions

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HOURS: Mon. - Wed. • 7:30 am to 6 pm Thurs. - Fri. • 7:30 am to 7 pm Sat. • 8 am to 2 pm

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2145 US Hwy. 8 • St. Croix Falls, WI • 715-483-3257

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FARM REPAIR

ROGER’S REPAIR Invisalign and Braces for Adults and Children Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S. 140 Birch St. N., #106 • Cambridge, MN 55008 • (763) 689-3134 705 4th Ave. SW • Pine City, MN 55063 • (320) 629-9944 e-mail: cambridgeorthomn@msn.com www.cambridgeorthomn.com

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24683 State Rd 35/70 • Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2314 • Fax: 715-349-7333 earthenergy@sirentel.net

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JED’S Laker Lounge 24787 Clam Lake Dr. Siren, WI • 715-349-5120 BAR OPEN Mon-Fri 11-Close Sat & Sun 10-Close

KITCHEN OPEN Sun - Thurs 11-9 Fri & Sat 11-10

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Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great promise

Pastor Brad Moore Grace Baptist Church

I have a love/hate relationship with New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions. It is good to set goals and get started on the right foot. I really want to gain greater control of my life and love and serve God and others more fully. Okay, now the confession: I hate resolutions because I rarely keep them. As the days and weeks go by, I increasingly find myself struggling to maintain what I committed to. Ultimately, I end up falling back into old patterns. I believe I have figured out the resolution dilemma. The problem is me! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, I am my own worst enemy and, I am sorry

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 9 am | Sun. School: 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Tryg Wistad | 715-635-4816 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection www.crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sun. Worship: 10 am Thurs. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 8 am

DAIRYLAND (A Wesleyan Church) 715-244-3649 | 33921 State Rd 35 Sunday Worship: 11 am Bible Study: 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor | 715-866-7321 Junction of Cty. Rds A & H Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am | Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

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

ASKOV CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Just west of Askov on Hwy. 23 Auxiliary Meetings start at 9:30 am Sacrament Meeting: 11:20 am

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

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

GRANTSBURG

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

Pastor Curtis Denney | 715-327-4956 Benson Rd. | Saturday Service Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am | Worship 11 am

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 715-463-2624 | Worship 9 am | Fellowship 10 am Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sunday 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com Sunday Worship: 8:45 am

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794 Worship: Sunday 9:30 am | Sun. School 11:30 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9 am | Worship 10:15 am Look for us on Facebook

FAITH LUTHERAN

ST. LUKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Arveda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following Wed. Service: 5:15 pm | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Dan Shadis, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. North on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Meeting every Sunday at 9 am Potluck lunch following | Everyone welcome

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 am Church Service: 10:45 am Youth Ministries: 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study: 2 pm, Thurs. Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.) 10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

GRACE BAPTIST

BETHANY LUTHERAN

Pastor Mike Fisk | (715) 472-8660 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W | 2 mi. S. on I Sun. School 9:15 am | Sun. Worship 10:30 am Communion 1st Sunday Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Interim Pastor Michael Peterson 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion celebrated every Sunday Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sunday Worship 9 am Wed. 5:30 pm Supper for all 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am

Pastor John Peterson 1638 345th Ave. | 715-327-4340 Worship 9:15 am | Sunday School 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

CUSHING

715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. Sunday - Adult Sunday School: 9 am Morning Service: 10 am | Evening Service: 7 pm Monday - Bible Study: 6:30 pm

FALUN

ATLAS

FREDERIC

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

DANBURY

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791 Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H www.lakesidelutheranwi.com Sunday Worship: 9 am (June-Aug), 10 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am | All welcome Wednesday Outdoor Worship: 7 pm (June-Aug)

-From the Sentinel, January 4, 2017

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

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and empower you. But, you have to give yourself over to Him to make it happened. He will not force Himself on you. Start today. Begin this new year with a renewed commitment to simply spend time with Jesus. Know Him more. Read Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word, the Bible, and let it shape you. His work in you will result in an ever-changing life for you. May God richly bless you and favor you this year.

to say, you are yours. We almost always try to change by our own willpower and discipline. We do need a little of both of those things, but we need to start at the right place. With Jesus. Yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, with Jesus. He is the One who can produce true and lasting change in us. Only He can alter our heart, shape our attitude, do the internal work that can give us the drive and ability to make external change. Here is Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great promise: If you repent of your sins and are trusting in Jesus as Savior and Lord, He will give you His Spirit to dwell in you. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit will reshape

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

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Pastor Janeva Stromberg 320-679-1012 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 Worship: 11 am | Sunday School: 10 am

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LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Jack Starr, Pastor S. of Hertel | Worship & Sunday School: 9 am

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

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

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Roger Kastelle, Pastor Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B | 715-472-8190 Sun. Worship Service: 9 am | Sun. School: 10 am

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383 1 mi. west of Luck off Cty Rd N on 170th Worship: 10:00 am | Fellowship following Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Bring for food shelf.

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson Assoc. Pastors: Jeremiah and Bek Stavne Care Pastor: Carolyn Marquardt Teens Pastors: Josh and Abby Larsen Kids Pastor: Crystal McDonald 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 | 715-635-7672 Worship: 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class: 10:45 am Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer Corner of Elm & Summit Streets | 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

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

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am

Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 8:30 am | Sunday School: 9:45 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available

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

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Sun. Public Talk: 10 am | Watch Tower: 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study: Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School: 7:35 pm | Service Mtg.: 8:05 pm

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

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor 715-488-2296 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 www.traderiverefc.org Worship: 9:30 am | Sunday School: 10:45 am Wednesday Nights: 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor 7697 Johnson St www.dwellingpointchurch.cc Worship: Sundays at 10 am | Nursery Available

7425 W. Birch | 715-866-7157 Sunday Bible Class: 9:30 am (all ages) Worship: 10:30 am | Bible Study: 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

Jeff Jowers, Pastor Cell: 864-607-5605 | pastorjowers@gmail.com 7422 Kola Street | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am Wed. 6:30 pm AWANA (Ages 3-6th Grade) & SIGN (Grades 7-12 Youth Group)

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9 am | Sun. Mass: 10 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson. Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 7615 County Rd. U | 715-866-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday

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looks at — critical thinking, looking at alternative solutions and consequential thinking are the other targeted skills for the course. “Ideally, I think our target audience is five-, six- and seven-year-olds,” she added. “Four-year-olds might be too young and eight-year-olds might be too mature.” The whole family is invited to attend and each of the eight sessions begins with a family meal. “The class isn’t exclusively for Webster families,” Rank clarified. “Anyone who wants to attend can simply call me (715-349-2151) and express their interest.” In the future, she sees offering the class once each spring and again in the fall. “Maybe there’s a family who wants to attend the Webster class but the dates don’t work or their child isn’t old enough. I want to be able to offer another class in the fall and they can enroll in that one,” Rank concluded.

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Accroding to the sidewalk contractor on site, the ﬁrst people to walk on the new sidewalk along the Webster Fairgrounds were these students in Mr. Dorn’s Kindergarten class, wearing their fall leaf tree shirts.

6. ‘Meth abuse is exceptionally concerning’

has been an issue on the back-burner for the last dozen years, but all of a sudden, it’s become a huge problem. “We saw a 40 percent increase in meth use in 2016 compared to 2015,” Burnett County Health and Human Services Director Kate Peterson said of the crisis. “Why?” is the big question. “Is it the type of high users get from the drug or is it because it is relatively cheap?” Peterson queried about the draw of the drug,” Peterson said. “It’s not just men using and it’s not just teens using. We see housewives, 50-year-olds, even kids and their grandparents using together.” She said the pervasiveness – the constant flow of the drug – is one of the roots of the problem. In fact, Burnett County ranks fifth in the state when it comes to the syndrome, behind Ashland, Vilas, Bayfield and Manitowoc counties. Peterson believes the old adage “If you see something, say something,” applies to adult meth addicts, but it applies to kids even more. “Don’t be afraid to call us if you see something you don’t think is normal,” she pointed out. “We as a society have to get past the ‘I don’t want to be nosy’ mindset – children’s lives are at stake.” Burnett County is doing its part to address the addiction. “We are trying to get ahead of it,” Peterson said. One method is the meth diversion program the county just began at the start of the new year. “There’s no shortage of people being referred,” she continued. While the diversion program is an attempt to get people away from the drug, the program is not nearly as intense as it needs to be. “The 21-day or 28-day treatment programs that work for other drugs or alcohol, don’t work when it comes to meth. We’re talking nine to 18 months of extensive in-patient treatment,” Peterson remarked. “No county can afford that.” For child welfare issues, people are encouraged to call Burnett County Health and Human Services Department at 715-349-7600 and ask to speak with an access worker.

9. Football team rallies behind teammate

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The Central Burnett County Fair turned 100 as Fair goers enjoyed the usual amenities and new features like the Sunday car show.

7. Central Burnett County Fair turns 100 WEBSTER— “I just hope people look forward to the Fair each year,” said a longtime Webster Fair Board member, one that chooses to remain anonymous. This board member followed with, “It’s not about me.” Fairs, like any widely enjoyed event, have to be meticulously planned. The people who attend are swept up in the pageantry and marvel at the grandeur that appears to have materialized overnight. That is the way the organizers want people to feel: like the fair is a natural part of the community, one that takes long naps and awakes for a few days in its traditional clad but always with a few new bells and whistles. Some things will be the same. Entries will begin to build on Thursday followed by judging on the following days and many 4-H’ers and other community members will sport ribbons and celebrate with funnel cake and mini donuts. On Saturday, the grandstand will erupt with cheers from the demolition derby and the beer garden will flow. On display will be a collection of photos and old documents that paint the picture of the Fair’s history. Available for anyone to see are the hand-written minutes from a meeting on March 14, 1917, the day the Fair was born. And, to celebrate the long tradition of the Central Burnett County Fair, Senator Sheila Harsdorf will be at the Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. on Saturday presenting a plaque to celebrate the Fair’s 100th birthday and free cake will be served.

Siren – Gage Holmes is a sophomore at Siren High School and a member of school’s the varsity football team. Early on in the season the sidelines erupted with enthusiasm when Holmes rushed for 100 yards and scored a touchdown in a game against Winter at the Lakeland Jamboree. Holmes was born deaf and has two cochlear implants. His teammates, coaches, and teachers agree – he is like everybody else on the football field. “After he scored the entire team did the sign language for clapping,” said Holmes’ teacher Lisa Seaman. “It was so cool looking at the sidelines and seeing everyone with their hands up congratulating Gage.” Seaman explained how she stands along the sidelines during games and practice as a guide for Holmes so he remains on the same age as his teammates. “He’s a good kid and has the same expectations as all the other players,” said coach Ryan Karsten. Holmes said he had trouble last year with learning plays and admitted that he didn’t always know where he was supposed to be in the field. “He works so hard, he deserves this,” Seaman said. “He is such a good kid and this has been great for him. We don’t allow him to and he doesn’t use his deafness as a crutch.”

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St. Croix Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Crystal Peterson cuts the ribbon to officially open the new St. Croix Casino Hertel and Hertel Express to the public.

10. Blake sentenced to 12 months and probation

SIREN—Methamphetamine abuse

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Melisia ‘Mel’ Mogen stands before Chief Judge Scott Needham on July 10 to take her oath of office. Mogen assumed the seat vacated by Kenneth Lutz on July 24.

8. Mel Mogen elected judge In April, Melisia Mogen defeated David Grindell by nearly a 2:1 margin for Burnett County Circuit Court Judge. The judgeship was vacated in November of 2016 by Kenneth Kutz Grindell had been the county’s attorney (corporate counsel) since 1992. (Run with swearing in photo from july 12)

Government Center – Michelle Blake was sentenced earlier this month after pleading no contest in September to two felony counts of theft in a business setting. The former secretary/bookkeeper for St. John the Baptist Church and Sacred Hearts Church in Webster and A&H from Oct. 2010 to Sept. 2013 was accused of stealing more than $70,000. Blake initially plead not guilty in 2014. The story began in late 2013 when Father Michael Tupa, parish priest, and Lawrence French, the church’s internal auditor, found some inconsistencies in the QuickBooks accounting program, the program Blake used when she worked as secretary/bookkeeper for the churches from Oct. 2010 to Sept. 2013. Four years and five lawyers later Blake was sentenced to 12 months in jail, five years probation and will have to pay $25,729.73 in restitution. At the sentencing Tupa said in a victim statement he felt physical and emotional trauma from the incident and said he felt helpless with the inability to eat and sleep at times.