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‘It’s all so different, but I think that is why I enjoy it the most’ Costa Rican students enjoy winter and the Wisconsin experience KASSIE MULLINS SENTINEL STAFF
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And first prize for littlest fish goes to... Oliver Slather braced the cold on Saturday and won the grand prize for the smallest Sun Fish at the Burlingame Ice Fishing Contest in Danury.
GRANTSBURG–Twenty-two students from Santa Ana Technical High School traveled alongside their English teacher from their home country of Costa Rica to Grantsburg as part of their school’s annual student dual-exchange program earlier this month. They are currently staying with host families in and around Grantsburg while submersing their daily lives into American culture. They are here to learn more about the English language and to shadow students in class so they can see what it is like to go to school in the United States. They are also having fun helping out in the Spanish class. “I absolutely love it here! Everything is just so beautiful, and the people have been so kind to us. The best way to describe this place is marvelous,” said student Aylin Ferreto. The students are used to warmth, sunshine, and beaches which is the exact opposite of what you’ll find in Grantsburg during the month of January; however, they will be the first to tell you that the weather has been their favorite part of the
Schieffer takes over district attorney’s office “It’s going well so far,” Schieffer said sitting in his office on the second floor of the Government Center. “Y’know a lot of it is getting acclimated to the way things are done up here. I’ve worked in
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BURNETT COUNTY–– Joe Schieffer started his new job as Burnett County district attorney in December. He has worked in the Barron County district attorney’s office as an assistant district attorney and has also run a private firm based in Cumberland.
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experience so far. “The snow is amazing! We went tubing and ice fishing the other day, and it was such a cool experience! I’ve never experienced anything like it. We would never see anything like this in our country,” said student Gabriel “Cope” Guerrero. As if the weather wasn’t enough change; so are the food, the animals, the scenery, and just about everything else when it comes to the two very different places. “It is all so different, but I think that is what I enjoy the most. We are really getting to experience something that is the complete opposite than what we are used to. I do have to say that our host father is just like my father back home he just has an English accent,” said Guerrero. The students will return to Costa Rica Jan. 30 and then await the second part of the exchange program where a select few Grantsburg students will come to visit in March during spring break. During their stay they will go on scheduled field trips, visit the school, and spend time exploring the country with their new friends. ROTARY CLUB AND SCHOOL PRESENTATION The students had lunch with the SEE COSTA RICA, PAGE 2
Take Precautions Against Extreme Cold The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants everyone to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures blanket the state. The National Weather Service is forecasting the coldest periods will begin late Thursday, January 24, and continue into Saturday morning, January 26. Wind chill readings of
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25 to 40 below zero will be possible each night. Wind chills of 20 to 25 below zero will be possible nearly every night into the middle of next week. “In the 2017-2018 winter season, 38 Wisconsin residents died from exposure to extreme cold,” said Chuck SEE BRRRRR, PAGE 6
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Grantsburg Rotary Club at the Crex Convention Center Jan. 22 where they performed a dance routine and were asked questions by Rotary Club members and guests. Afterward, they put on a presentation at the Grantsburg High School where they did an extended dance performance and sang karaoke with other Grantsburg students. “Some of the students love to dance. They came up with the routine completely on their own and have been working on it for months. They are extremely proud and so am I,” said their English teacher, Fabiola Ruiz.
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Gabriel and Gabriel (G -Squared) performed an entertaining humorous dance solo that pleased the crowd.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS The students attend a technical school in Costa Rica where they are able to train for jobs while still in high school. During their senior year they start internships where they will typically be offered a job at the conclusion of their program. They do this so that students can start working right away and so they can begin to save up money to attend college if they choose to. The school’s three main fields of study are accounting and finance, customer service and business administration, and computer networking. Students attend school from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. When it comes to applying for this trip, the committee takes grades into consideration, but they also mostly look at student behavior to ensure that their best students are coming to represent Costa Rica and their school. “We had over 75 applicants this year
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Above: Costa Rican exchange students pose with members of the Grantsburg Rotary at the Crex Convention Center after visiting with members during the weekly meeting. Below: The students performed an original dance number during their presentation at the Grantsburg High School. Students collaborated and practiced the routine for months leading up to their big debut.
which is more than we’ve ever had before. We were originally only going to bring 15 students but extended it once we saw how many students were applying,” said Fabiola. After the initial application process, they start interviews and ensure that sure parents are aware of the costs of the trip. They are expected to pay for their airfare and any additional expenses they may have on the trip. “They (the students) have actually become quite creative with their fundraising! Some make and sell ice cream, rice pudding, work part-time jobs, do raffles, one of my students even works at a jail watching cars,” said Ruiz. This program is a unique opportunity for students to experience different cultures, learn in a challenging and innovative way, and make new friends from other nations along the way.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Gun Show GRANTSBURG—9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Grantsburg Community Center will be holding a gun show sponsored by the South Fork Sporting Club. A raffle will be drawn at 3:30 with first, second, and third prizes awarded. No one under the age of 18 allowed unless accompanied by an adult. There is an admission fee. For more information contact Richard Kettula at 715653-2271 or Phyllis Wilder at 715-327-8951. All proceeds go to benefit South Fork youth programs.
bread making classes at Smoland Inn. A meal will be included and participants will get to bring home a loaf of their own fresh made bread.
workshop in Straight Lake state park to teach winter survival skills. No experience or special gear necessary.
Tiger Tech Ed Open House
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Winter Carnival LUCK—Luck will be holding its annual winter carnival Feb. 7 through the 10th. There will be the Queen pageant, the Lion’s breakfast, radar runs, vintage snowmobiles, a parade and dance, an ice fishing contest, a bonfire and fireworks. For more information call 715-472-4873.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
GRANTSBURG—8:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. Side Iron will be performing live at Hummer’s Rendezvous.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Father/Daughter Dance
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SIREN—5 p.m..- 9 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren will be hosting their fourth annual father/daughter dance. All are welcome. There will be a professional DJ and photographer. There is a fee at the door. Call Sarah at 715-791-0602 to RSVP.
GRANTSBURG—Thursday 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. or Monday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Grantsburg Community Ed will be holding two
LUCK—10 a.m.- 4 p.m. North Winds Wilderness School will be hosting a day long
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Princess Crafternoon Tea GRANTSBURG—12 p.m.- 2 p.m. Grantsburg High school will be having an afternoon of tea, snacks, and crafting for girls preK to grade 8 and their mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures.
SIREN—11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free soup will be served at the VFW Hall in Siren. This event is sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County Post 1256.
Wilderness Survival Class
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WEBSTER—4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Webster High school’s tech ed program will be holding an open house to give the public an opportunity to see what’s going on in the program. Free food will be provided and there will be raffles and a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Food Distribution WEBSTER—10 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be a food distribution at Connections, next to the Minitmart gas station in Webster. This distribution takes place the third Thursday of each month. Sponsored by the Yellow Lake Food Distribution and God’s People serving.
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FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club 3:30 p.m.
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SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.
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Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.
Town of Scott 7 p.m.
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GRANTSBURG—12 p.m. Brickfield Brewing will be holding a paint and sip event. Participants will get to paint signs on pine boards. The first glass of Brickfield brew is included in the ticket price. Seats are limited for this event.
SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Comm. Club 1 p.m.
Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.
Town of Blaine 6 p.m.
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Members of Boy Scout Troop 564 of Burnett County learned about winter camping at Siren Covenant Church during the troop’s last meeting. Jim Bishop from Spooner (winter camping guru) gave a presentation on winter camping, including below zero sleeping bags, lightweight wood stoves, tents and solar LED lights.
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ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY AA Meetings • 9 a.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588 • 1 p.m. Lakeview Methodist Church, Hertel. 715-468-7228 • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at St. Croix Tribal Hall, Danbury Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-645-9515
EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m.–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.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA Meetings • 7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Webster • 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.) Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m., New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588
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• 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588
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EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. –3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg Alanon Meeting 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Frederic Contact Margaret McAbee 715-653-4270 Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m., Adventure Church, Siren Contact Pastor Carolyn, 715-349-5750
EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library AA Meetings • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel
7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585
EVERY THURSDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren
Grantsburg Area Food Shelf To qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30–1:30 a.m., 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting 12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588 New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg 715-463-3941 AA Meetings • 12 p.m. United Methodist Church, Danbury • 7 p.m. Crossroads Church, Webster
EVERY FRIDAY Free Bread Friday 9 a.m. until gone, Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun. 715-689-2271
Town of Anderson 7 p.m.
Town of Daniels 7 p.m.
Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.
Town of Swiss 7 p.m.
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Town of Dewey 8 p.m. MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m. Larsen Family Library
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“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” - Robert A. Heinlein
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It’s not easy coming back “The purpose of a vacation is to have the time to rest. But many of us, even when we go on vacation, don’t know how to rest. We may even come back more tired than before we left.” – Thích Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk. I am exhausted. Last week I was in San Diego. My vacation lasted from 3:30 in the morning on Wednesday to Monday morning when I got home around 2. Just in time for the forecast to say “it is going to reach negative 50 degrees later this week.” Gotta love Wisconsin, just the best. I couldn’t live on the west coast full time. It’s too beautiful to get stuff done. 70 degrees and sunny. How can anyone be productive out there? This is going to sound foolSentinel ish but there really are countless palm trees out there. Editor Writing this in the San Diego Jonathan Richie airport might not have been a great idea, but looking at the countless houses on the hills with the sun gleaming off of them is wonderful. I was told that those houses/condos on the hills are some of the most expensive property in San Diego. Nobody likes airports, right? They are expensive, people are pushy and everyone is trying to get somewhere as fast as possible no matter what is in their way. Also, I was wearing my Milwaukee Brewers hat the entire time in California, so my tan is not very strong. One of my main goals was to not get sunburn. Nobody wants to be the person who gets burnt on vacation and spend hours nursing the burn. It’s also true that nobody wants to return from vacation as pale as when they left. One of the best parts of the trip was telling everyone we interacted with that we were from Wisconsin and that it was negative four degrees outside when I left the house Wednesday morning. People’s jaws never really hit the ground when you tell them shocking info, but sometimes their eyes actually do attempt to pop out of there head. It did not matter if it was the Uber driver, the guy who sold us fish tacos or the lady who gave us the tour of Ballast Point Brewery - all of them were amazed by the cold we had left in Wisconsin. All in all, it was a very relaxing trip. The one fear I did have was about leaving my car alone in a garage for five days while the temperature continued to drip. My mechanic said to leave a note on the dashboard saying “keys are in the ignition, please start every day and bring back with a full tank on Sunday.” But it started right away without issue. Lastly, the Super Bowl is on Sunday the Los Angeles Rams versus the New England Patriots. I am taking the Patriots. It’s going to be a high scoring game – my prediction is Pats win 38-31. JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel. He can be reached at 715-463-2341 or by email at editor@burnetcountysentinel.com.
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Govern, don’t campaign It appears that we have an intermission in the struggle between the executive and legislative branches of the federal government. Over the past weekend, President Trump signed a continuing resolution to open and fund the government for the next few weeks. The government shutdown, the longest in history, was over funding for border security, including one of the president’s signature campaign promises, the border wall. Why this issue wasn’t addressed when the president’s party controlled the legislative and executive branches in 2017 and 2018 is a mystery for From the Publisher’s many people. With the democrats taking control of the House of RepDesk resentatives earlier this month, the border wall has become a high stakes Tom Stangl battle. This is truly unfortunate b because iissues of this magnitude need to be discussed in a thoughtful and measured manner, not in sound bites that will be queued up for the 2020 election. In our hyper partisan world where we have to anoint “winners” and “losers,” it is rare that any politician wants to be viewed as “losing” an issue the size of a border wall. But perhaps not everyone is interested in personal gain over the common good. It was refreshing for me last week to hear the views about governing from new Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The governor previously served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving the people of southern Minnesota, giving him a unique perspective on consensus. Walz gave a speech at the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s annual convention and trade show. He spoke of his role of chief executive officer (CEO) of state government. Walz said that in the end, voters would judge him on his accomplishments, not his ideology.
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There are many issues facing Minnesota, Wisconsin and our nation. Voters continue to elect divided government as a check and balance of ideology as well as to control the pace of change. The voters don’t want gridlock, they want public servants to serve. This means finding common ground and solutions that work for everyone. Governing is hard work and finding consensus is a dying art. Walz said that finding the best solution is the role of the CEO. The next step is to find a way to pass legislation to bring these solutions from concept to reality. In the end, Walz theorizes, the only thing that will matter is that the problem is solved. New Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has struck a similar tone in the opening days of his term. The same is true of border security. The best solution needs to be developed and passed. Neither side will get the solution they want, but hopefully the bill that becomes law will solve the problem. And we all know there is a problem, there has been for years. We just learned that a high stakes game of “chicken” on this issue doesn’t work. It is time for the winners and losers to become the problem solvers. I realize Walz has been in office less than a month and will need to ensure his party continues to support his programs and leadership, so this may very well change. I hope for his sake and the sake of the people of Minnesota that it doesn’t. If more leaders developed a mindset to solve problems and not just get reelected, maybe we wouldn’t be in the mess we find ourselves now. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
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Governor Evers declares State of Emergency in response to dangerous winter storm and cold
Rep. Magnafici Votes to Protect Preexisting Conditions
MADISON––Governor Tony Evers has declared of snow. That combined with strong winds will a State of Emergency for the entire state of Wiscause hazardous road conditions. consin in response to the ongoing winter storm Temperatures will fall below zero Monday night and the pending dangerous wind chills that will and will not rise back above until Friday. The life blanket the state the rest of the threatening cold air will cover the state setting week. possible record overnight lows of “I’m concerned -15 to -25 with wind chills from -35 about the safety to -50. and well-being of The Governor’s Executive Order our residents as directs all state agencies to assist if this major storm there are any emergency response and bitter cold and recovery efforts associated Tony Evers move in,” said with the snowstorm and cold. Gov. Evers. “I The order also gives Wisconsin’s Governor want to make sure Adjutant General Don Dunbar the all state assets are authority to call to state active duty available, including the Wisconsin soldiers and airmen of the WisconTony Evers National Guard if needed, to help sin National Guard to support local Governor communities across the state and emergency responders if needed. keep people warm and safe.” This could include security, reWinter storm warnings have been issued for sponse and recovery missions. much of Wisconsin. Heavy snow is expected to State offices remain open to the public and to all move across the state, especially in southern State employees. State agencies will follow their Wisconsin. Many areas could receive 7-14 inches inclement weather policies.
Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) gave her maiden speech in the Wisconsin State Assembly on Tuesday. Rep. Magnafici spoke in support of Assembly Bill 1, which will protect insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with preexisting conditions. Rep. Magnafici is a co-author of the bill and testified in favor of the bill at the committee hearing. Magnafici commented, “I ran for office because I care deeply about this issue. As I knocked on doors across Polk, Burnett, and St. Croix counties, it was very clear Gae Magnafici that preexisting conditions was a major issue for the people of my district. I made a promise to the people I met that if elected, I would fight to protect coverage for preexisting conditions. Today I followed through with that promise by voting in favor of this bill.” Assembly Bill 1, if enacted into law would ensure that every Wisconsin Resident is guaranteed insurance coverage if the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, is repealed. The bill is the first bill to be taken up Assembly Republicans during the new legislative session.
‘I’m concerned about the safety and well-being of our residents as this major storm and bitter cold moves in.’
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Proposed RV Park on Wood Lake As a current Wood Lake property owner since 2017, in addition to having a very long history of a family owned property on the lake since the early 1950’s, specifically on the south end of the lake (Assembly Drive), I am absolutely opposed to having an RV park. Wood Lake is 525 acres and I personally feel the lake would be jeopardized. I am extremely concerned, as are others, on how this will negatively impact all of us with an additional 170+ families having access along with the current property owners, lake pollution, lake erosion, and trying to control invasive species with more people having direct access on the lake. My biggest concern is for the property owners on the south end of the lake that will be impacted the most. What currently is a quiet and small community of property owners, would now be compromised not only with an additional 170+ families traveling the one road in on Assembly Road and accessing Assembly Drive, the once quiet area will no longer be in existence and they will be subjected to a significant increase in traffic and noise from the RV Park. I purchased my property in 2017 because of the quiet lake history, clean water, amazing fishing opportunities, safety on the lake for my family and friends, along with having the Wood Lake Association that is a leader in pursuing positive management practices designed to protect and preserve some of nature’s most spectacular habitat” to help protect our shorelines, lake, and properties. We are now also talking about a safety issue of too many people on the surrounding roads of the lake, usage of the boat landing(s), and adding more people using the lake. Protecting our lake is in everyone’s interest and I for one, along with my family, friends, and property neighbors do not want this RV Park to be approved. Sincerely, Kathy Pobuda Property Owner on Wood Lake
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Newly elected State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette have big plans to address the “years of neglect” of their offices. For La Follette, it starts with welcoming fellow Democrats back into positions controlled by the GOP since 2011 after they swept the races for constitutional offices last fall. The secretary of state is entering his 11th term in office, and while the position may not be new, La Follette is approaching the latest term with fresh optimism. “I’m happy we have a new and much better governor, and I look forward to working with him,” he said. Much of the work La Follette says he’s looking forward to involves undoing cuts made to his office during the tenure of former Gov. Scott Walker. In 2015, La Follette sued the Walker administration after it unveiled a spending plan that cut his budget nearly in half — from $510,100 to $265,000, roughly in the same ballpark as the $271,900 figure his office requested for the upcoming two fiscal years. That budget also made drastic cuts to his staff, which shrunk from four full-time workers to two, stripped him of responsibilities, and moved the physical location of his office to a “cubby hole” in the basement of the state Capitol.
While the lawsuit was not successful, La Follette had eyes on moving his office out of the basement and restoring his staff ever since. “Being in the basement makes things difficult,” he said. “We have lots of people to serve, and sometimes they get lost trying to find our office.” While LaFollette isn’t in danger of getting lost on his way to the basement, Godlewski might be as she settles into her new digs in the office next door. The newly elected state treasurer is excited to get to work but has a long way to go in order to get her office operating the way she wants it. Much like La Follette’s office, lawmakers have eliminated or shifted duties away from the state treasurer’s office and cut it down to the brink of elimination. “The first thing you have to understand is that my constitutionally mandated salary takes up 85 percent of the office’s budget,” Godlewski said. That budget was submitted last September by former Republican treasurer Matt Adamczyk. Only one position — that of the state treasurer — is listed in the organizational chart and $95,700 of the requested $116,700 budget is earmarked for the treasurer’s salary and benefits, leaving only $21,000 per year to operate the office. Godlewski doesn’t plan to work under those restraints for very long.
“We are absolutely going to submit a new budget, and that’s what we are working through right now,” she said. But while she plans on boosting the profile of her office, Godlewski says the changes won’t “cost taxpayers a dime.” She says the funding would be generated by program revenue, or revenue created by programs run by the treasurer’s office. The biggest driver of program revenue in Adamczyk’s budget was unclaimed property, which he estimated would bring in $118,600 this year and $120,800 next year. But Godlewski sees opportunities to grow those numbers and bring more money into the state’s coffers. “The state of Ohio has over 20 offices that look into unclaimed property accounts, Wisconsin only has six,” Godlewski said. Beyond budget battles though, both Godlewski and LaFollette say they are eager to work with the Evers administration. “There is a clear gap between what constituents should expect and what is being done,” said Godlewski. “It’s time to change that.” The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Copyright © WisPolitics.com
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DA: Schieffer plans on making positive mark in Burnett County just a kid from Fall Creek talking to the governor about a job appointment, it numerous counties, but every one of was pretty surreal.” them is different.” Schieffer said they also talked about Schieffer recently moved to Siren the region’s meth problem and the from Cumberland and is married to nationwide opioid crisis. When asked his wife Hilary and the pair have three about how much of his caseload is not dogs that “keep us busy.” related to methamphetamine, he said He was born in Milwaukee but grew about 25 percent. up outside of Eau Claire in Fall Creek. “But if we wiped out meth and ev“My mom is from Milwaukee and my erything that comes with it, disorderly dad is from Barron,” he said. “He won conduct, theft and property damage out because I grew up in the Eau Claire it would still reveal the bigger issue area.” which is mental health,” he said. Schieffer was appointed in December Schieffer believes in a balance of conby former Gov. Scott Walker. He was finement and treatment while underfairly certain he was going to get the standing the devastation methamphetcall announcing his appointment on amine can do to a person. a Friday afternoon in December. He “I would much rather be dealing with initially went to Chippewa an 18-year-old that has nevValley Technical College er touched the stuff, than with the intent of becoming a 23-year-old who has been a police officer. using and addicted for five “But the end goal was years,” he explained. “The always to become a lawyer,” life of an addict is miserSchieffer said. “I finished able. Everyone benefits my four-year degree in from figuring out the meth Oshkosh and then graduepidemic.” ated from Marquette Law The other applicant for School.” the DA job was Dan Steffen. He worked in the WashSchieffer said that Steffen ington County DA’s office as works one day a week on an intern in West Bend. criminal cases and he in“A few people there took tends on keeping it that way Joe Schieffer me under their wing and Burnett County District Attorney and possibly getting him helped me get some confimore time in the county. dence. Prosecution just came naturally “Dan has been a DA, he has a lot of from that point,” he said. knowledge, especially on the adminSchieffer explained he had spoken istrative side that I don’t have yet,” he with people familiar with the process said. and knew the person who does not get His predecessor Norine had resigned the appointment does not get a call from with two years left on his term. Norine the governor. told the public safety committee and “His staff called on a Friday about the full county board that his intention setting up a phone call,” Schieffer said. was to leave the next DA two years to “So I was pretty hopeful about the figure out if they wanted to stay and call Monday morning. I had a pretty work in Northern Wisconsin. good feeling about the appointment in “If the voters of Burnett County will spring.” have me I’m willing to stay here. I’m He said the conversation was looking to make changes in the comstraightforward and sort of unbelievmunity that cannot be accomplished in able. two years,” he explained. “I really enjoy “We had a very straightforward talk. this area of the state and enjoy the place We have similar philosophies on how I’m working. These things take time the job should be approached. Imporand that’s what I’m focused on.” tance of upholding the rule of law was a big priority to him,” Schieffer said. “I’m CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
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Warzecha, Deputy Administrator of the DHS Division of Public Health. “We want people to take every precaution to protect themselves, and we also urge them to check on family, friends, and neighbors to make sure they’re safe too.” To protect yourself and your family during extreme cold, follow these safety tips: Stay inside. It’s the best place to be when temperatures are dangerously cold. Stock a home emergency kit. Your home kit should include items such as food and water, a cell phone and charger, a flashlight and batteries, a first aid kit, important medications, a weather radio, and a change of clothes. Dress in layers. If you have to venture out, dress in several loose-fitting layers. Wear a hat, mittens, and snow boots. Use a scarf to cover your nose, mouth, and face. Know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia. Warning signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, and slurred speech. Call 911 if someone is exposed to cold temperatures and you see these symptoms. Check on your friends, family, and neighbors. The elderly, babies in cold bedrooms, people who are frequently outside (e.g., the homeless, hunters),
and people who drink alcohol or use drugs are more likely to be harmed from the cold. Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors. All homes and duplexes in Wisconsin are required to have properly working detectors on every level, including the basement, but not the attic or storage areas. Detectors can be purchased at most hardware stores. Never run a gasoline or propane heater or a grill (gas or charcoal) inside your home or garage. Any heating system that burns fuel produces carbon monoxide. Use a battery-powered detector where you have fuel-burning devices but no electric outlets, such as in tents, cabins, and RVs. Run generators at a safe distance (at least 20 feet) from the home. Never run a generator in the home or garage, or right next to windows or doors, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Winterize your car. Just as you have a home emergency kit, you need one for your car too. Pack items such as blankets, snacks and water, a shovel, jumper cables, and sand. Keep your gas tank at least half-full. Limit outdoor time for pets. Extreme cold is dangerous for animals too. Residents in need of shelter, heating assistance, or warm clothing can call 211 for resources available where they live.
Siren prioritizes projects for referendum “We want those entry ways secure and that means we need to visually see everyone coming through the SIREN––The Siren School Board office,” Shetler added. met for a special meeting last Monday, Shetler said they are also planning Jan. 21, to hear from Kraus-Anderon renovating the FACs rooms beson to prioritize the projects for the cause they are hoping to partner with upcoming referendum that will be on WITC for hospitality classes. They the ballot in the spring. are hoping to get some commercial Kraus-Anderson is the architecture kitchen units in the classroom along firm that was chosen by the school with some residential units. board to handle the building renoThe board said they wanted the vations. They brought in their list science labs updated and brought into of projects and discussed them with the 21st century. They also wanted the the board to prioritize the high school and elemenprojects based on safety of tary school restrooms the students and modernupdated, including a uniizing the school. sex restroom in the high Top of the priorities list school. is expanding the Middle He explained there was School learning spaces. an extensive conversation “We’re running out of on lockers and clearing up room in the middle school some of the congestion in and adding learning the middle school. A lot of spaces will better accomthe main details will be modate the amount of addressed much more if students in the future,” the referendum passes. said Siren Superintendent “That is based on imKevin Shetler Kevin Shetler. “This will proving the flow for the Siren Superintendent include renovating the middle school students,” district offices.” Shetler said Shetler explained that these were He added toward the bottom of the preliminary talks. First the referenlist of priorities was the boys varsity dum has to pass with the voters then locker room that needs ventilation Kraus-Anderson will begin bidding and the weight room. out the projects to local contractors. “A lot of it is updating facilities He also said they were prioritized to make our science rooms more based on the budget of the project - $4 progressive for enhancing students’ million. education but also for recruiting Next on the list was making the teachers,” Shetler concluded. “Some of it is also based on older resources in high school and elementary school the school that need to be remodeled.” entry ways secure. JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
‘Adding learning spaces will better accommodate the amount of students in the future.’
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Board discusses lease for church JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
SIREN––Band director Bryn Anderson brought a letter from Adventure Church asking the board if they could use the school for church services on Sunday for the rest of the year. The church has used the school in the past, including the gym, commons area and auditorium. But this letter said they may want to use classrooms in the future and the board was very concerned about that idea. “They have used the facilities in the past and now want a long-term commitment,” Anderson said. School board president Peggy Moore said the board has approved letting churches use the school in the past, but never the classrooms and never for this long. “We don’t want them using our classrooms,” Superintendent Kevin Shetler said. “What would the teachers think about them using the classrooms,” Rhonda Highstrom asked. The board discussed the fee schedule and noted that non-profit businesses inside the district do not pay much of
a fee at all, but wanted to look into this type of long-term commitment. Shetler explained another concern is if something happens to a child when the church is using the school who is liable. He also explained that they would need to have a custodian working whenever the church used the school. Duane Emery suggested the board draft an official lease and present that to the church in the future. The board agreed and will begin drafting the lease to present at next month’s meeting. FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT Siren Elementary school principal Carrie Herman told the board about an upcoming family fitness night. It will be held on Wednesday Feb, 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for pre-K through the senior class to attend. Herman said there will be booths set up in the gymnasium and in the commons area for family to walk around and visit with professionals about living healthy. “I’m pairing with the National Guard who are bringing in those giant bouncy houses, the big inflatables for the big gym. I will have a chiropractor
hear talking to families about stress on students,” she explained. “I have the UW-Extension office’s Julie Yezek coming in and she will be there doing taste testing and Anytime Fitness will also be there.” STARWIRE AGREEMENT Joe Cremin of Starwire attended the meeting hoping to agree to terms for installing an antenna on the school’s roof. The board was trying to come up with the proper wording for the agreement. Cremin said at Webster’s school they installed the antenna on the roof without issue. Shetler said he wants to make sure maintenance director Don Fleischhacker approves the installation and plan before they go forward with anything. “We can write in the contract that no work will be done without custodians there,” Cremin said. The board agreed on that point and then moved onto the fee. Cremin explained that Webster gave Starwire an annual donation of $150 for their services. Moore said they would be willing to do the same and then re-evaluate ser-
vices after a year. The board approved the donation with no opposing votes. CITIZENS FOR SIREN MEETING Shetler said the school is planning to hold a “Citizens for Siren” meeting the night of Jan. 31 to inform the public about the referendum and begin the process of answering questions for the public. Shetler said he would be using the district’s website and Facebook page to get the word out to the public about the meeting. IN OTHER ITEMS: • The board accepted donations to the Siren music program and for the basketball program. Dr. Norman Jensen donated money for the Wisconsin Singers program on March 29 in Siren’s auditorium. The donation for the basketball program was from the Siren Lions Club. • Superintendent Shetler shared a ‘thank you’ letter from Ruby’s Pantry after the school food drive collected 103 pounds of food.
Snowmobiles trails open again Trails in good condition but ‘extremely icy’ in some areas JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
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The van that was involved in the single-vehcile accident. Authorities believe the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at a stop sign, and entered the wooded area of Highway 63.
Fatal accident near Turtle Lake Polk County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center received a report, on Jan. 27 at approximately 3:44 a.m., of a major accident near the intersection of USH 8 and Highway 63. Units responded and located a white, Honda Odyssey van entangled in the wood line on Northeast corner of that intersection. The driver of the Honda Odyssey van was identified as Richard Xiong, 30, of St. Paul, Minn. Officers said Xiong was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. The front seat passenger was identified as Kai Xiong, 29, from St. Paul, Minn. Kia was flown from the scene to the Twin Cities metro area for his injuries sustained in the crash. Preliminary investigation of the accident determined that the van was northbound on STH 63 at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at the stop sign, and went through the intersection.
The van left the roadway and crashed into the tree line. Kia was the reporting party on 911 and indicated Richard was trapped and not breathing. Turtle Lake Fire Department responded with extrication equipment. The Polk County medical examiner, John Dinnies, pronounced the driver deceased at the scene at 5 a.m. A scene landing was performed by Life Link Air Medical. Life Link transported the passenger to Regions Hospital in the Twin Cities. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance: Turtle Lake Fire and First Responders, Barron County Sheriff’s Department, Cumberland Ambulance Service, Life Link, Davis Towing, and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office. The crash is still under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
BURNETT COUNTY––The Burnett County Forest and Parks Department said Monday they were once again opening most of the snowmobile and winter ATV trails in Burnett County with the exception of Trail 119, and the portion of Trail 151 from South Markville Rd to Trail 118. The Burnett County Snow Trails Association released a statement that was posted on the county website saying that after receiving snow on Sunday night the trails would be opened back up. They were briefly opened in December and then closed after short stretch of warm weather. Snowmobilers are advised to use caution if going through Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg because there are
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Wisconsin provided $928.1M of aid to manufacturing in 2016
Over more than 40 years, Wisconsin leaders of both parties have made a series of decisions to provide incentives to manufacturers. The state provided or authorized an estimated $928.1 million in tax advantages and incentive awards for the industry in fiscal 2016, the last year for which complete figures are available, up from an inflation-adjusted $724.5 million in 2008. Since 2016, the tax advantages and incentives for state manufacturers (and potentially their customers) have risen and will likely continue to do so as existing benefits are phased in and new ones added, such as the recent award to Foxconn. To place them in context, the tax advantages and incentives to manufacturers totaled more than 80 percent of state funding for either the Department of Corrections or the University of Wisconsin System in fiscal 2016. In that 12-month period, manufacturing accounted for 465,100 Wisconsin jobs. So though these incentives are large and growing, they are spread across a vast workforce that helps contain the costs on a per job basis. Some of these tax advantages are unusual, but many are provided by other upper Midwest states, potentially making them harder to drop. Two national reviews rated Wisconsin’s overall effective taxes on manufacturers and export industries as generally below the national average, though the taxes of neighboring states fall both below and above our own. This information is a service of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the state’s leading resource for nonpartisan state and local government research and civic education. Learn more at wispolicyforum.org.
100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett’s third meeting scheduled for Feb. 13 SIREN ––A group of like minded women who have joined together to support charities in Polk and Burnett Counties will hold their next quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 13. At each meeting, three local non-profit groups give brief presentations to educate members about their cause. At the end of the presentations, each member votes anonymously for the group they feel is most deserving of receiving their quarterly donation. The non-profit group receiving the most votes receives a $100 donation directly from each member. 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett has a goal of reaching 100 members, which will result in a $10,000 donation to the selected non-profit group. Three different non-profit groups
are chosen at random from all applicants to present each quarter. All groups who apply must operate in Polk and/or Burnett counties and have 501(c)(3) status. Once a non-profit is selected to receive a donation, they will be removed from the eligible pool for two calendar years. If a group is chosen to present, but is not chosen to receive the donation, they will be added back to the drawing at the next quarterly meeting. 100 Women Who Care - Polk/ Burnett is now accepting members and non-profit applications. Their next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13th at Northwoods Event Center in Siren. There will be a registration and social time from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., and the meeting will follow from
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. New members may register on the night of the meeting, however advance registration is appreciated to help with meeting planning. If you are interested in joining the group or submitting a non-profit application, please send an inquiry to 100wwc.pb@gmail. com or visit 100wwc-pb.weebly. com for more details. You can also “Like” the group on Facebook at “100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett” for information on upcoming meetings and donations made. Group co-founder Julie Hall explained “We are looking forward to making donations to groups that operate and serve the people in our communities. Together, we can make a difference!”
26th Annual American Legion
FISHING CONTEST On Big Wood Lake Saturday, February 9, 2019 (9am-2pm) Northern • Bass • Crappie • Sunfish
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Master Gardener volunteer training to be held in spring Garden enthusiasts in Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn counties who are interested in learning more about horticulture and who have an interest in volunteering in their local communities can now register for the UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training program. This program is a gateway to learning for personal growth, and a mission to volunteer through community events, school projects, outreach, and UW-Extension activities. The first session is scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station and continue each Tuesday evening through June 18, 2019. Participants will receive a minimum of 36 hours of in-depth horticulture training. Each week a different horticulture subject will be explored including: Annual, Perennial, and Native Plants, Houseplants, Landscape Design, Fruit and Vegetables, Weeds, Wildlife, Soils, Insects, Plant Diseases, and Low Input Lawn Care. Participants will learn from a wide range of instructors from University of Wisconsin, UW-Extension, local experts, and through on-line materials. Cost of the course is $125 or $200 for two people willing to share printed materials; the fee includes access to on-line lectures and instructional material, the
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UW-Extension Master Gardener Manual: Foundations in Horticulture, a one year membership to the Wisconsin Mas-
ter Gardener Association, and speaker costs. Registration deadline is March 1, 2019. The purpose of this program is to train volunteers to assist UW-Extension with community projects related to horticulture, gardening, and nutrition. To become a certified UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer participants must complete 36 hours of training, pass a final exam, and complete 24 hours of volunteer service per year. The Spooner Area UW-Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers are sponsoring the Master Gardener Volunteer Training. For more information and an application, visit http://www. northcountrymgv.org/training.html or contact Kevin Schoessow, Area Ag Development Educator at 715-635-3506, toll free 800-528-1914, or by e-mail at kevin.schoessow@ces.uwex. edu. Or contact Sue Reinardy, UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, 715462-3361 or sreinardy@centurytel.net The University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting your local UW-Extension Office so that proper arrangements can be made.
New date for Tiger Tech Open House Due to the weather we have rescheduled the Tiger Tech Open House. Mark your calendars and plan on attending on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. This is going to be a great event that you won’t want to miss! What: Tiger Tech Open House Where: Webster High School, 7564 Alder Street West, Webster, Wisconsin When: Thursday, February 7th, 2019 Time: 4-8 p.m. Who is Invited: students, family, community members, businesses, media, state representatives Why Attend?: There is something for everyone! Walking tour with snacks, hands-on activities, demonstrations, student projects, entry into $250.00 Visa card, lots of great raffles such as; a Stihl chainsaw, Afinia 3D printer, grills, tools, clothing, gift certificates, even a Barbie basket to win for as little as a dollar. Please look at the event on Facebook for pictures of the raffles. Please check our school website and Facebook page for the latest event information.
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MENUS February F b 4 4-8 8 Note: Breakfast available at all schools Choice of milk available at all schools.
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Apples and oranges always available Monday: Garlic French bread, marinara sauce, salad, mixed vegetables, sliced pears. Tuesday: Parmesan Chicken, buttered noodles, sliced carrots, sliced beets, mixed fruit. Wednesday: Pizza, salad, corn, warm apple slices. Thursday: Tacos with fixings, steamed broccoli, refried beans, sliced peaches. Friday: Chicken nuggets, Au-gratin potatoes, dinner roll, green beans.
Siren Schools Monday: Sloppy Joes on whole grain bun, french fries, baby car-
rots, applesauce. Tuesday: Whole grain chicken nuggets, whole grain tortilla chips, steamed corn, peaches. Wednesday: Whole grain nachos with fixings, refried beans, bananas. Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, whole grain garlic toast, corn, warm apple slices. Friday: Teriyaki chicken dippers, whole grain garlic toast, broccoli/cauliflower, fruit cocktail.
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at your Grantsburg Public Library. We have thousands of books from the preschool to the adult level to spark everyone’s interest. Preschoolers’ Story Hour ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Regular Library Hours ~ Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10am-6pm • Thur. 12pm-8pm • Sat. 10am-2pm
Winterfest royalty Grantsburg High School students and faculty celebrated Winterfest all of last week, culminating in a dance on Friday night. Joey Duncan and Gracie Gerber (right) were crowned this year’s Winterfest king and queen. This year’s Winterfest Court included (left to right) Eli Barber, Luke Trittelwitz, Luke Anderson, Joey Duncan, Gracie Gerber, Linda Harmon, Kaitlin Olson and Alethea Simmons.
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From Grantsburg School the student of the week is Riley Schafer. He is the sophomore son of Jim Schafer and Jen Phillups. Riley is hardworking and has a great sense of humor which make him fun to have in class and also serve him well at his job at Subway and working on his parents farm. After high school Riley plans to become a farmer himself. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Paetyn McKnight is this week’s student of the week from Siren High School. Paetyn is a senior this year, planning to attend Western Technical College in LaCrosse, majoring in Radiography. Paetyn is the oldest daughter of Jason McKnight and Tania McKnight. Paetyn is a pleasure to be around she is always happy, upbeat, and smiling. Paetyn is a young lady who has TRULY grown during her time here in Siren, and has built a strong foundation for the rest of her life. She is an avid basketball player, and enjoys fly fishing with her sister on local lakes. We will all miss Paetyn in the hallways of our school but are so proud and excited for her.
Webster School’s student of the week is Enrico Podesta. Enrico is a foreign exchange student from Peru who is staying with Julie Strang. He is a junior and the son of Orlando Podesta and Rommy Navaro. Enrico is intellegent, polite, friendly, and helpful. He takes school seriously and is making the most of his experience in the U.S. He is involved with band, pep band, and Solo Ensemble. He is also a part of the basketball and cross country teams. Enrico’s hobbies include watching movies and swimming. After high school he plans to attend college in the U.S. to become a biomedical engineer.
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COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Kids cookie club Children join the library’s Cookie Club by picking up a free Cookie Card and bring it with every time they visit the library to borrow books or to attend an event. Kids that participate are invited to the li-brary’s Cookie Party held Monday, February 4! Adult winter reading program Adults are encouraged to while away the winter days with by joining the Adult Reading Program. Read a library book, complete an entry form, enter to win the grand prize! Starts January 28. Family fort night January 31, 6:30pm. Bring your blankets, sheets & 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. Puzzle and game exchange Have some games and puzzles gathering dust on your shelves? Bring in what you have (all pieces, please) and swap it out for something new! February 1-28 New year new you Library cardholders can now select from 350+ free classes to take online, on their own schedule with Gale
Courses. Learn everything from creating a website to becoming a great cook! Visit the library’s website at grantsburglibrary.org to learn more. Library Loves You Month We at the library are immensely thankful to our community for their ongoing support. We want to give a little something back to our neighbors during Cupid’s month-- In honor of the Grantsburg community we will be celebrating “The Library Loves You Month” in February. Each week we’ll be offering a dif-ferent gift to the community! Event dates • February 4 – Cookie Party Day • February 15 – Replace your lost library card for free day • February 20– Free book for kids attending Storytime • February 28 – Free school out program 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: grantsburglibrary.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.
GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe
If you’re a brave Wisconinite, consider stopping in any morning Monday through Friday and join us for coffee and goodies and fellowship. There’s usually some hot topic that you may have some knowledge to pass on. One happy note, this is the last week of January! Spring is less than 50 days away. This month in history I found a couple of interesting facts I hope peak your interest as they did mind. 1848, the discovery of gold
at Sutter’s Creek in California launched the gold rush. 1962, Chubby Checker’s song “The Twist” was on the “Hot 100”. 1973, George Foreman beats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight championship of the world. And in 1986 the space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff. I think if we took up dancing the “Twist” we could stay warmer! 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 1 pm. Everyone Welcome! • Chinese New Year! February 5th • Valentine Potluck – Wednesday February 13th • Fun with Friends, every day!
bowlers due to the cold weather, but we had a good time. Bill B had high individual game and series, 290 and 569. Deanna’s Boys had high team game and series, 824 and 1600. Splits picked up were: Bar-ry 5-7 and 4-6-10, Dana 5-10 three times, Pat 5-10, Gladys 3-8-7, and Bill 5-7. Our next Pot Luck and horse
race will be Saturday February 9 weather permit-ting. The next monthly meeting will be at 12:30 Tuesday February 19. Please plan to attend. Remember: You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. See you at the center.
WEBSTER SENIORS by Bernie Bolter
I hope everyone is staying inside where it is warm during this bitter cold. Stay in and stay safe. Seventeen came to play bingo and enjoy the treats furnished by Pat and Harry. Opal was the winner of the big pot. Joe won at pool and Nancy was the big winner at dominoes. Wii bowling was a little short on
The Safe Use of Over the Counter Medications RICHARD BURRIS BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, PHD
Americans have an abundance of choices when they go to the pharmacy or retail store for over the counter medications. I will give you advice on how to safely use these medications for your minor health issues. Remember this is general advice, your health care provider will always be your best source of information. Dosing. You may think, “If one is good, then two must be better.” This is not always the case, so always think before you double a medication. Follow the directions on the bottle or packaging. If it is advised by a healthcare professional, then you may increase the dose. What am I treating? Make sure you know what you are treating, if you need an antihistamine and you treat yourself with a decongestant, the effect is not the same. Learn about the medication, its effects, what it treats, and its side effects. When you treat yourself don’t forget to consider your other conditions, you may make one symptom better and another one worse. My motto has always been: when in doubt check it out. Ask the pharmacist or your provider if you are unsure. Generic or brand name? According to the Food and Drug Administration, there should be very little difference in the action, strength or dose when comparing generic to brand name medications. It is up to you and your budget. Read the label. For instance, you went to the pharmacy and bought a sleep aid and an antihistamine. The sleep aid contains a drug called diphenhydramine and the antihistamine contains the exact same drug. Taking these two together may not harm you, but you may have a bigger after effect. In some cases, these may interfere with prescription medications ultimately making them stronger or weaker. Lastly... use good judgement; treat only those things that need to be treated. Treat them with the right drug, at the right time for the right reason and remember, when in doubt check it out! Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org
Jennie-O to donate $25,000 in reward money to Jayme Closs BARRON — Turkey products company Jennie-O says it will donate the $25,000 it had offered in reward money for information leading to Jayme Closs directly to the 13-year-old girl. Jayme was kidnapped from her home in Barron, on Oct. 15 and both of her parents were killed. She escaped 88 days later . Twenty-oneyear-old Jake Patterson
is charged with kidnapping and homicide. Jayme’s parents, James and Denise Closs, worked at Jennie-O. The FBI and Jennie-O contributed a total of $50,000 for information on Jayme’s whereabouts. Jennie-O and its parent company, Hormel Foods, announced Thursday that they’re working with law enforcement to get
Jennie-O’s share of the reward to Jayme. Jennie-O President Steve Lykken says in a statement that he hopes a trust fund can be set up for Jayme’s current and future needs. It’s not clear what the FBI will do with the $25,000 it offered. Details on FBI rewards are generally not disclosed.
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WEEKLY WAG News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett County
As January draws to a close, HSBC would like to thank everyone who participated in Ringing in the New Year and welcoming a new family member into their homes. As of this writing, 17 cats and k kittens left HSBC for new a adventures, but there are sstill several fuzzy felines w waiting for their turn. Two of our remaining c cats are Fred and Ethe el, a brother and sister p pair. These twins are ssix-months old, approxiimately five pounds and ssport black short-haired c coats with amber eyes. Fred Like many kittens raised at HSBC, they are cuddly, playful, and are good with other cats and kids. Fred is the adventurer of the pair and readily comes to talk to visitors. Ethel is a bit more laid back and loves to lounge in her hammock. They are available singly or together and would make great additions to your home! The recent frigid days are just as hard on our furry friends as they are on us humans. To ensure your pets are safe and happy, consider the following: • Please sir, may I have another? Even indoor animals use more calories maintaining their body temperatures during cold Ethel snaps. Provide your pets with a few extra rations. • Hold the ice: Make sure your outdoor animals have access to clean, unfrozen water. A water tank heater is excellent for livestock. Plastic containers will keep tender tongues from getting stuck to the dish. • Fabulous and functional: Older animals have an especially difficult time maintaining their body heat. Even indoor pets benefit from blankets, sweaters, or coats when the temperatures drop outside. • My feet are cold: Salt and ice can wreak havoc on feet. Baby socks or a layer of Vaseline can help keep paw pads safe from chemicals. Wipe those paws after coming inside and check for ice or sand between tender toes. The best way to stay warm? Cuddling with your furry friend, of course! Don’t have one? Come watch a movie with one of the residents at HSBC. Or better yet, bring one home to cuddle at your leisure! HSBC information—7347 Midtown Road, Siren, WI 54872. Telephone: 715-866-4096. Email hsbc@centurytel.net. Website: www.hsburnettcty.org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/humanesocietyburnettcounty. Public hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 -5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Attention snowmobilers – DNR K9s bark safety, thanks JOANNE M. HAAS WDNR BUREAU OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Wardens K9s are just as pumped as you snowmobilers (perhaps a tad more if you’d have a ball to throw) about the snowfalls that have turned Wisconsin into a paradise of incredible trails. But before you hop on your sled -- with your helmet securely fastened -- please review these safety tips to help you have a fun, exhilarating and safe ride. You won’t be alone out there. Families and groups of friends and clubs will be enjoying the trails, too. That makes safety a top priority! * Ensure trails are open. Stay on the marked trails. Always stay to right side -- especially on corners. Assume another snowmobile is coming. * Operate with a safe and responsible speed. Helps you manage the trail hazards! * If trails include frozen-over waterways, check with local outfitters and bait shops for ice conditions. * And, please, leave the adult drinks until you are home to enjoy the memories of your ride. Last winter, alcohol was involved in 70 percent of the 23 snowmobile fatalities. That is 23 too many people to lose doing a fun outdoor activity. That’s why we ask you to join us in the Zero Alcohol as Your Smart Choice campaign -- regardless of what motor vehicle you’re driving. Let’s enjoy the winter safely and together - it’s just so much more fun that way. Wisconsin is known for thousands of incredible snowmobile trails. Let’s enjoy them together - safely! And speaking -- or barking the praises -- of those trails, K9 Bridger says do not forget to thank the clubs and many volunteers who maintain trails for snowmobilers, as well as the trails for skiing, snowshoeing (or snow-pawing) and more. Wisconsin trails rock thanks to them! Teal, Vixen and Bridger say: Stay safe out there on the trails. (Would it hurt to throw a few treats in your pocket?)
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Bridger is a black lab, about 18 months old, and owned by Recreation Warden Heather Gottschalk who serves in several counties in the eastern area of the state.
Want to learn more? Sure, you do, the K9s say. Who’s a good snowmobiler? You are, you are. Visit: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/snowmobile/ If you have information regarding natural resource violations, you may confidentially report by calling or texting: VIOLATION HOTLINE: 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367. The hotline is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff relay report information to conservation wardens.
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Vixen is an adult female Toller owned by Conservation Warden Ben Mott of Waushara County.
Teal is an 18-month-old Golden Retriever owned by Conservation Warden Kaitlin Kernosky of Waupaca County
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So, you’ve decided to become a caregiver. What’s next? JANE MAHONEY GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES
care·giv·er - Someone who helps a person with something they used to do by themselves. If you have recently discovered that you are, indeed, a caregiver, you have taken an important first step! Identifying yourself as a caregiver is important because it connects you with resources, helps you deal with stress and gives you tools to provide the best care possible for your loved one. The first benefit to realizing your role as a caregiver is that you will be connected with community resources. Finding out about local resources not only can make your work easier and more effective, but it can greatly benefit the person you’re caring for. Home care agencies, home delivered meals, volunteer organizations, transportation services, support groups, and senior congregate dining are some services that can lighten the load for any caregiver. Second, caregiving can be difficult and stressful! When you add caregiving duties to your own busy schedule and health issues, it can sometimes push you to the limit. When you are able to identify that one of your stressors is your role as a caregiver, it is easier to sort things out and look for ways
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to reduce that stress. Maintaining friendships, attending support groups, taking time for you, and caring for your own health are good ways to fend off stress. And lastly, once you see yourself as a caregiver you will begin to see just how important your role is in the life of your loved one. It may prompt you to look for even more areas that the care
receiver needs help and get more people to be involved! Delegating duties to other family members and/or friends is something that not only takes the strain off of one person but is good for everyone involved. No matter how much or how little you are involved in a person’s life, if you are doing something that the person is no longer able to do on their own, you are
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AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN
In November and December we added two more Dementia Friendly Organizations to our list! First, the Osceola Senior Citizens Club took the time at their November meeting to learn about dementia and how best to communicate and include individuals with dementia in their club, activities, and daily life. Approximately 25 people were in attendance and learned that it isn’t difficult to be dementia friendly but it’s definitely necessary. Congratulations and thank you to the Osceola Senior Citizens Club. In December, Burnett Medical Center became the first healthcare facility (in Polk and Burnett Counties) to complete our Dementia Friendly Organization Training. Over 54 employees attended, two training opportunities to learn from Dementia Care Specialist, Barb Engelhart, about how to make their next interaction with someone with dementia a positive one for all. Employees from all areas of Burnett Medical Center completed the training. Becoming dementia friendly is not a requirement but rather an extra step organizations and businesses can take to better serve you. We appreciate them and hope our list of dementia friendly organizations and businesses continues to grow. To learn more about how to become a dementia friendly organization/business and to schedule
a caregiver. Do not downplay the tasks that you do! The assistance you are giving may be the one thing keeping the person living in their own home. You are a caregiver – enjoy your journey! For information on local resources, support groups, caregiving tips and other related items please contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877485-2372.
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You don’t have to travel far for specialized medical care. Burnett Medical Center’s Specialty Clinic brings in the region’s best physicians and specialists, offering experts g areas: in the following Acupuncture Cardiology Cataract Surgery/ Ophthalmology Clinical Psychology Ear, Nose & Throat Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine General Surgery
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training for your organization call the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372. Date, time and lo-
cation of your training depends on what works best for you and your employees.
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Dental insurance vs. dental savings plans THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM
If you or someone you love is looking to save money on the high cost of dental care, two available options include dental insurance and dental savings plans. These may sound similar, but they offer different types of benefits and have different limitations. There are pros and cons to each. It is important to know the difference between the two and choose a plan that is right for your individual dental care needs.
Dental Insurance Dental insurance is like health insurance. You pay premiums to the company, and then, the dental insurance company pays the dental provider on your behalf. These insurance plans will typically require copays and deductibles. They will oftentimes have a provider network that works much like an HMO or PPO health insurance plan. It is important to note that some dental insurance plans have an annual maximum amount that they will pay on your behalf (sometimes referred to as a “benefit cap.”) Sometimes, this maximum amount will be around $1,000 or $1,500. If you need a lot of dental work in a one-year period, this could mean your insurance benefits are used up rather quickly. It may also mean that
more expensive items or services may not be fully covered. However, some plans do have negotiated discounted prices that you pay the provider after you reach your annual benefit cap. Another drawback to dental insurance is that they sometimes require a waiting period before a particular service is covered. One benefit to dental insurance is that sometimes they will cover preventative care with no co-pays. Most importantly, keep in mind that each plan is different, and you should compare multiple plans to choose the right one for your needs.
Dental Savings Plans Dental savings plans are not insurance (although sometimes they may be administered by insurance companies such as Aetna.) With a dental savings plan, you pay the provider directly, but those charges are discounted in accordance with your plan. Also, you must choose a dentist who participates in the plan. With a dental savings plan, there are generally no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no annual maximums. However, most often, the discounted price you pay for these services is higher than the copay amount you would pay with dental insurance. Notably, some
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services that are not typically covered by dental insurance, such as cosmetic services, may be discounted through a dental savings plan. It is often possible to have both a dental insurance plan and a dental savings plan. For example, if you reach your annual benefit cap with your dental insurance plan, you can then start paying discounted rates through the dental savings plan, or you can pay discounted rates for items or services that dental insurance does not cover. If you chose this option, you will want to
make sure your dentist is in-network for the insurance plan and participates in the savings plan. Finally, and most importantly, when choosing a dental insurance plan, dental savings plan, or both, you should weigh the pros, cons, and total costs of each option. To do this, it is helpful if you have an idea of your expected dental needs. Then, you can estimate what your total dental care cost will be under each plan considering copays, deductibles, benefit caps, covered services, and discounts.
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Choosing an elder law or estate planning attorney who is familiar with Medicaid laws • www.naela.org NAELA is a professional association of attorneys that is dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to people as they age. NAELA can help locate an attorney who specializes in Elder Law issues including Medicaid planning. State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) • (800) 362-9082 • http://www.wisbar.org/forPublic/INeedaLawyer/ Pages/Lawyer-Referral-Request.aspx LRIS is a service provided by the State Bar of Wisconsin that assists prospective clients in finding an attorney to represent them given their specific legal needs. Attorneys referred through LRIS agree to charge no more than $20.00 for the first consultation, up to 30 minutes.
THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM
Elder law is a legal specialty area focused on the specific legal needs of older adults. Elder law attorneys have a wide variety of expertise with trust and estate planning, Medicare, Social Security, retirement, guardianships, health and long-term care planning, public benefits including Medicaid, and many other legal issues affecting older adults. That said, not all elder law attorneys are familiar with every aspect and every detail of the law that may affect older adults. Some elder law attorneys may be well-versed in estate planning and guardianships but not know much about Medicaid law. If you are in a Medicaid program or are likely to ever need Medicaid, especially for any type of longterm care, it is important to find an elder law attorney who is experienced in Medicaid law (sometimes called “Medicaid planning.”) Even if this attorney focuses on drafting a will or a trust for you, it is important that the attorney is aware of and can spot potential issues with Medicaid in the future. The issues related to Medicaid that could arise, could be prevented, or that could be minimized may include: • Eligibility – For example, an estate plan with careful attention to Medicaid planning could include setting up burial trusts or other types of exempt assets that may make someone eligible for Medicaid services. • Divestment penalties – Long-term care Medicaid programs have income and asset limits to qualify. If someone gives money away or sells something for less than fair market value in order to qualify for Medicaid, that could be seen as a divestment and the Medicaid recipient would be subject to related penalties. An attorney who is familiar with Medicaid laws may be able to find ways to prevent this from happening or lessen its impact. • Estate Recovery – Medicaid law allows the state to recover some costs that were paid on behalf of a Medicaid recipient. This includes placing a lien on the person’s home and/or making a claim against their estate. An attorney who is familiar with Medicaid laws may be able to help with estate recovery as a
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potential issue. The types of Medicaid services that may be affected by these issues include long-term care nursing home Medicaid, Medicaid recipients who are considered “institutionalized” in the hospital, and community-based waiver programs such as Family Care, IRIS, Community Options Program (COP), and others. Also, it does not matter whether you are currently a member of any of these programs, if there is even a possibility that you may need these services in the future, it is a good idea to find an attorney who is familiar with Medicaid laws. Please note that ADRC staff and Elder Benefit Specialists do not provide estate or Medicaid planning services or advice. You will need to contact a private attorney for that. Below are some resources to help you find one, and again, if Medicaid is a concern for you, make sure to ask that attorney if they are familiar with Medicaid laws and Medicaid planning. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Martindale-Hubbell • http://www.martindale.com/Find-Lawyers-andLaw-Firms.aspx Martindale-Hubbell, in existence since 1868, operates an expansive online database of attorneys, law firms, and more. The database also includes both peer and client ratings for attorneys. Prospective clients can search for attorneys based on name, law firm affiliation, location, practice area, and more. Avvo • http://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer Avvo, founded in 2007, is another online database that includes comprehensive tools for locating attorneys and law firms as well as finding answers to a variety of legal questions. Avvo’s attorney database also includes ratings and reviews of individual attorneys and allows prospective clients to search by state, city, and practice area. Friends, Family, and Personal Referrals Friends, family, and business colleagues have often either hired attorneys themselves or know someone who has. Discussing others’ personal experiences can be extremely helpful in locating the right attorney.
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Center Opens 9 a.m. Call before 1 p.m. to register for the following day’s meal. The Center is closed if Webster School is closed for snow. Phone 715-866-5300
Monthly menus are available at the Center. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information. “SPECIALS”
• “500” cards are played 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. • Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting. • An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed. The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
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Heart disease can happen at any age. More and more people are at risk for heart disease earlier in life. In fact, half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease. Conditions and behaviors that put people at risk for heart disease include: • High Blood Pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, and about half of them do not have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the biggest risks for heart disease. • High Cholesterol. High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. Diabetes, obesity, smoking, eating unhealthy foods, and not getting enough exercise can all contribute to high cholesterol levels. • Smoking. More than 37 million American adults are smokers. Smoking damages blood vessels, which can lead to heart disease. • Obesity. More than one in three Americans have obesity. Carrying extra weight can stress the heart. • Diabetes. Diabetes can cause high blood sugar. This can damage blood vessels and nerves that help control the heart. Nearly one in ten Americans has diabetes. • Physical inactivity. Exercise helps keep the heart and blood vessels healthy. Only one in five adults gets the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise. • Unhealthy eating. Eating foods with too much trans fat, saturated fat, and added sugar can increase your risk of heart
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disease. In addition, most Americans eat too much sodium (salt), which can lead to high blood pressure. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure. Unfortunately, only one in ten adults is getting enough fruits and vegetables each day. However, there are ways to lower your risk of heart disease. For example: • Don’t smoke. If you do smoke, develop a plan to quit. Quitting smoking is the single most important step smokers can take to live longer and improve their quality of life. • Manage your medical conditions. Work with your doctor and other health care providers to
manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and any other medical conditions you have. Take all medications you have been prescribed. • Make heart-healthy diet changes. Try to fill at least half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eat foods low in trans-fat, saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium. • Exercise. Try to get at least 150 minutes of exercise per week, or 30 minutes per day. If 30 minutes is too much, you can break it up in to three ten-minute blocks throughout the day.
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Almost everyone dies owing at least some debt. Sometimes it’s only last month’s ordinary bills plus final medical expenses. But there can be shocking surprises for survivors — debts unknown to the children and even to the spouse of the deceased. Heirs might discover large credit card balances, undisclosed home equity loans or gambling debts. Creditors are entitled to payment, from the money and property (the “estate”) that your loved one left behind. But what if he or she didn’t leave enough to get everyone repaid? Can the creditors come after you? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. With loans secured by property, such as mortgages, an heir has to keep up the monthly payments or else sell the property to cover the debt. Unsecured loans, such as credit card debt and student loans, are another matter. Your liability depends very much on the nature of the bill, the type of property and your state’s laws. But here’s what I can say, generally. Some money is protected. At death, unsecured creditors cannot collect from life insurance payments, pay-on-death bank or brokerage accounts, jointly held property that passes directly to the surviving owner, or retirement plans such as 401(k)s and IRAs that have named beneficiaries, says IRA expert Ed Slott of IRAhelp.com. They’re safe — but only if they were
‘Almost everyone dies owing at least some debt. Sometimes it’s only last month’s ordinary bills plus final medical expenses. But there can be shocking surprises for survivors — debts unknown to the children and even to the spouse of the deceased. Heirs might discover large credit card balances, undisclosed home equity loans or gambling debts.’
handled right. By “right,” I mean that the deceased filled out a beneficiary form for each account, naming the people who were to inherit. If this step was skipped, the funds will be paid into the estate, where they can be used to satisfy the creditors. Your signature matters. If you signed a joint application for a credit card, you owe the balance even if you didn’t know how high it had grown. If you were merely an “authorized user,” however, most states don’t require you to pay. (Note that authorized users shouldn’t use the card after the owner dies if the estate is broke. Such spending could be considered fraud.) Spouses are generally not liable for any separate debts their mate incurred before the wedding or, in most cases, after. Rules in community property states, such as Texas and California, are different. Your community property can generally be tapped to pay a spouse’s debts. But creditors can’t take your separate property, says Cathy Moran, an attorney in Mountain View, Calif. In any state, you’ll still owe any private debt you cosigned with the deceased, such as a student loan. Some private student lenders will forgive the loan, but most won’t. You have to pay the doctor. Final medical bills are usually considered a spouse’s responsibility. If your mate entered a hospital, the admission papers you signed probably included a payment agreement. When there’s no money, however, and the survivor has very little income, health providers might write off the account. Get tough. Don’t be talked into making a few payments on bills you do not owe. Creditors might claim that you willingly assumed the debt. Tell them, “No, no, never.” You know your rights.
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Tigers control Raiders in non-conference win GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS
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Makena Buffington dribbles around a Bruce defender in Friday night’s win.
WEBSTER—“Our girls came out firing right from the tip and really controlled the game throughout,” said a happy Webster coach Mat Wood after a 60-40 win over the visiting Bruce Raiders on Friday night. “We never trailed in the ball game and led beginning to end. Hannah (McDowell) lit it up in the second half scoring 19 of her 25 points and added eight rebounds. Julia Gavin had a double double with 10 points, 12 rebounds and really dominated the boards. Makena (Buff-
ington) had one of her most proficient games as well, nabbing five boards with 12 points.” “It was a good win for our team because we had so many tight loses in the last two weeks since our Siren victory so the kids were really excited with this one.” In addition to the Webster scoring were Jenna Gomulak with six, Mahi Mosher scoring four and Grace McCool three. The Tigers are in action on Friday as they travel to St. Croix Falls. Game time is 7:15 p.m.
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FREDERIC––The St. Croix Saints out-wrestled the team from Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren by a tune of 58-15 last Thursday night. “This duel was for the Conference championship for the West,” said coach Chris Bartlett. “We both came in 3-0. It wasn’t meant
to be for us.” Dominic Caroon had the only pin for LFGS at 195. Landyn Johnson (132), Brad Lucas (182) and Taedon Nichols (113) all earned wins by decision. “We had injuries and five open weights. I decided to have my guys wrestle straight up. I knew 106 and 138 were going to be tough matches. It will make the guys better and more prepared for the rest of the
year. “It was nice to see so many people in the stands. The younger kids had practice before the meet and stuck around to watch. “We won four of the matches wrestled. I thought the kids wrestled very well,” Bartlett concluded. Next up for the wrestlers is the Conference Tournament at Gilman this Saturday. Starting time is 10 a.m. KASSIE MULLIN | SENTINEL
LFGS’s Taedon Nichols (in red) lifts his oppenant and puts him to the mat during his match against SCF.
Gymnasts top Rush City at home meet GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS
GRANTSBURG—On the brink of one of the coldest nights in recent years, the Grantsburg-Luck-Unity-Webster gymnastics team was hot as
they defeated the visiting Rush City-Pine City-Hinckley-Finlayson team by a 127.675 to 124.775 score. Gracie Gerber had firsts in the vault and bars (9.025 and 8.4). Jeni Petersen placed first in the beam (8.6) and second in
the vault (8.9) and floor exercise (8.875). Allison Peterson was fourth in the vault (8.25) and third in the beam (7.35). The gymnasts will be at Ashland on Feb. 9 with a starting time of 10:15 a.m.
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Vikings notch win over Dragons GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS
FREDERIC—“We missed some really good shots tonight,” Siren coach Jon Ruud said after a 63-50 loss to the Frederic Vikings Friday night. “Frederic played well as a team. The thing about that team is they don’t make a lot of mistakes. They kept the lead almost the whole time.” Siren got the first score on a bucket by Kanaan Christianson. Frederic got the next two baskets. Then Christianson got a field goal and then a three point shot, followed by a field goal by Riley Churchill to get the Dragons up 9-4 early in the game. Later a 9-0 run by the Vikings put them up 23-17 with 5:32 left in the half. They maintained that lead until the intermission, carrying a 29-23 advantage into the locker room. In the second half, with 10:32 remaining, the Dragons had narrowed the gap to 37-35 on a pair of free throws by Churchill. Siren had outscored Frederic 12-8 during that time frame. Nathan Kosloski had three field goals with Churchill getting one field goal and three free SEE DRAGONS, PAGE 23
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Riley Churchill chases down the basketball during a recent game.
Tigers hold off scrappy Cardinals GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS
LUCK—The Webster Tigers had a little trouble with the Luck Cardinals on Tuesday night, but a big game by Trevor Gustafson enabled Webster to take a 66-56 win home from Luck. “Every time you come to Luck, you're in for a battle,” said Tiger Coach Rob Scherrer. “They are a better team with Levi Jensen back. He wasn't playing the first time we met. He adds a lot to their team.” After a quick five point spurt by the Tigers, Luck came back with seven of their own before Webster knotted the game at seven. At a 10-7 Webster advantage, Luck called time to strategize. Luck got the first basket after the time out, but Webster then went on a 9-2 run to make it 19-11 with seven minutes left in the half. Luck put 13 more points on their side of the ledger to go against Webster's 11, thus the halftime score was 30-24 for the Tigers. “They were able to control the tempo a little bit,” explained the coach. “They played a little more slowed down game and they were very good at that.” SEE TIGERS, PAGE 23
Pirates get win over Vikings STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS
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Webster’s Carsen Stenberg floats through the air on his way to the hoop against Luck.
Pirates’ offensive struggles cost them STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS
GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates continue to struggle offensively and it cost them a conference loss Friday night to the Luck Cardinals, 53-61. They fell behind early and played catch-up for most of the game which is difficult when the shots won’t fall. They took good shots, but the ball just wouldn’t go through the hoop. The struggles got into the Pirates’ heads and they became tentative on the offensive end. “We are struggling to hit the high percentage shots on offense and our defense isn’t creating any offense,” Pirates head coach Nick Hallberg said. “We need to regain some confidence as we head into the last month of the season and into the playoffs.” At the break, the Cardinals led 34-22 over the hometown Pirates. Grantsburg came out a little more fired up
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Austin Wedin eyes the basket as he goes up for a shot in the Pirates’ win over Frederic.
the second half and started to chip away at the Cardinal lead, and at one point were within five. But, the deficit was too much to overcome and Luck hung on for the win. The loss puts the Pirates’ record at 5-3 in the conference, good for third place. Gabe Chenal led the charge for the Pirates with 14 points with Austin Wedin the only other player to get into double digits with 10. Carson Knutson had eight points with Jared VanWatermeulen adding seven. Luke Anderson and David MacKean had five points each with Gus Bergman chipping in three. Joey Duncan rounded out the scoring list with one. The Pirates will head to Siren on Friday night for a 7:15 p.m. with the Dragons. STACY COY | SENTINEL
Grantsburg’s Carson Knutson makes an athletic move to keep the ball inbounds against Luck Friday night.
GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates notched their fifth conference win of the season with a 53-43 defeat over the visiting Frederic Vikings on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Pirates outscored the Vikings by five points each half, holding a 24-19 lead at halftime and then adding 29 in the second half to just 24 for Frederic. Grantsburg had eight players contribute to the score with Austin Wedin leading the charge with 13 points follwed by freshman Carson Knutson with 11. Gus Bergman added nine with Jaren VanWatermeulen and David MacKean chipping in six points each. Luke Anderson had four points with Joey Duncan and Gabe Chenal tallying two points each. The Pirates shot an impressive 78 percent from the free throw line, making 14 of 18 for the night.
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Angel Lightfeather brings the ball up the court for the Dragons.
Poor shooting leads to Dragon loss
GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates girls basketball team fell behind early to the visiting Luck Cardinals on Friday night, but rallied back to take a 48-44 win. The win puts the Pirates at 7-9 overall and 5-4 in conference play, good for a fourth place spot behind St. Croix, Unity and Frederic. The last time these two teams met, Grantsburg cruised to a 50-35 win. The Cardinals were not going to let it be so easy for the Pirates this time. The Cards jumped out to a 5-0 lead, but it wasn’t long before the Pirates crept back into the game. The teams would each go on little runs to pull ahead before the other would go on a run themselves to catch back up. At the break, they were knotted up at 22-22. Luck mirrored their first half score in the last half of the game, but the Pirates racked up 26 points to seal the win. Grantsburg’s defense was the key the second half as they limited the Cardinals’ attempts and forced several turnovers they turned into points. The Pirates were led by the dynamic duo of Brooke Quimby and Olivia Ohnstad once again. Quimby tallied 22
points with Ohnstad pouring in 18. Both had big nights at the charity stripe as well with Ohnstad shooting eight of 10 and Quimby hitting six of eight. Olivia Brock and Jadyn Watt had four points each to wrap up the Pirate scoring. The Pirates will head to Siren Friday night to take on the Dragons. Game time is 5:45 p.m.
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FREDERIC—“We missed many two-footers tonight and 18 free throws,” lamented Coach Ryan Karsten following the 57-35 loss Friday night to the Frederic Vikings. “If we would have made most of them, we’d been down by only five with a minute to play. Instead we lose by 22.” After the first nine minutes of play, the Dragons trailed only by two at 10-8. Hannah Lemieux, Maddy Nichols, and Madison Thiex each hit field goals with Paeyton McKnight going two-for-two from the free throw line. At the half, Siren was behind by a 26-18 margin. Cassie Maslow had three buckets, McKnight had one bucket and a free throw and Jalynn Nelson had a free throw to account for the Dragon scoring. In the second half, the Vikings gradually pulled away, capitalizing on the missed field goal attempts by the Dragons and making their own. Frederic had three three point shots in the second half along with five field goals. They were also 12 for 20 from the charity stripe. Siren made three field goals and one three point shot in the second half. They shot 8 for 24 from the line. Said Coach Karsten, “Hannah Schmidt was the best player on the floor tonight. We had a hard time scoring. We can’t shoot. Frederic played a very good game tonight. We played well in spurts.” “This is a culmination of not working out during the summer and if we don’t work out this summer, it will be the same next year,” continued the coach. “If we improve, we can be competitive. We’ve got a couple of tough games next week, so hopefully we can be competitive (in those games). We’ve just got to get better.” Paeyton McKnight led the Dragons in scoring with 12. Cassie Maslow had eight. For Frederic, Hannah Schmidt scored 22.
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Olivia Brock looks to drive the lane in the Pirates’ win over Luck on Friday.
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Webster’s Brooke Hetfeld looks to make a pass around the Luck defenders.
LUCK––After trailing 12-0 and 18-6 during the first half and 18-8 at the half, the Webster Tigers came back to make a game of it before losing 34-29 to the Luck Cardinals last Tuesday. “We fought and came back, but our offense wasn't working,” said Tiger Coach Mat Wood. “Our defense kept us in it. It was another game that we were close at the end and I'm proud of the way the girls played.” After trailing 24-11 with 8:16 left in the game, the Tigers put together a 10-4 run to narrow the deficit to 26-21. Julia Gavin tallied five points in that span, Brooke Hetfeld four and Grace McCool added a free throw. Three free throws by the Tigers, one by Gavin and two by Hannah McDowell and two by Luck had the score at 2824 with 1:22 remaining. In a foul situation, the Cardinals made their last six points on free throws, limiting the Tigers to two free throws by Jenna Gomulak and a three point shot by McDowell to end the scoring and the game. Gavin had 10 points to lead the Tiger scoring attack. Grace Thoreson had 13 for the winning Cardinals. “Compared to last year, we're more competitive. We're not getting blown out as we did. The result tonight is as it is.”
Vikings’ play in the paint beats Pirates STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS
GRANTSBURG—The Lady Pirates couldn’t stop the physical play of the visiting Frederic Vikings’ post players in the paint in a 45-53 conference loss on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Pirates were out-rebounded by the Vikings on both ends of the court, giving them very few second shots offensively while Frederic’s posts kept feeding the scoreboard with easy “bunny” shots. Grantsburg found themselves behind 14-24 at halftime. The Pirates were more aggressive after the break and cranked up the scoring the second half, outscoring the Vikings 31-29 but it was not enough to get out of the hole they had dug. Olivia Ohnstad was the leading scorer for the Pirates with 21, with 15 of those coming in the second half. Brooke Quimby tallied 12 second half points, including two three-
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Grantsburg’s Olivia Ohnstad (12) dribbles past the Frederic defender.
point buckets, for a total of 16 for the night. Freshman Cate Lee chipped in four points with Sarah Chenal and Olivia Brock adding two points each.
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SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball
West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Webster 7-0 14-1 Unity 6-2 12-4 Grantsburg 5-3 9-6 Luck 4-4 9-7 St. Croix Falls 3-4 6-7 Frederic 2-6 3-11 Siren 0-8 4-10 Results Last Week Jan. 28 Luck at Cumberland Jan. 25 Webster 74, Bruce 33 Luck 61, Grantsburg 53 Frederic 63, Siren 50 Unity 56, St.Croix Falls 53 Jan. 24 Baldwin-Woodville 48, St. Croix Falls 44 Jan. 22 Grantsburg 53, Frederic 43 Unity 58, Siren 40 Webster 66, Luck 56
Grantsburg 53, Frederic 43 Frederic O. Lahti L. Lillehaug A. Drier T. Ovik E. Alexander Totals
2 0 0 4 1 2 7
Grantsburg 2 C. Knutson 3 L. Anderson 1 J. Duncan 1 D. MacKean 3 G. Chenal 1 A. Wedin 3 G. Bergman 3 J. VanWatermuelen 3 Totals 18
3 1 5 0 0 0 6
FT 2-3 2-2 0-0 3-3 4-5 11-3
F 4 4 4 4 2 18
TP 5 17 8 5 8 43
3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
FT 5-6 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-6 3-4 0-0 14-18
F 1 2 3 2 4 1 5 0 18
TP 11 4 2 6 2 13 9 6 53
Score by halves Frederic 19 24-43 Grantsburg 24 59-53
Luck 61, Grantsburg 53 Luck C. Eley G. Johansen A. Moos L. Jensen R. Runnels B. Smith Totals
2 2 2 1 2 1 6 14
3 4 0 0 1 0 0 5
FT 0-1 8-12 0-0 1-2 3-3 6-6 18-34
F 1 3 1 3 4 3 15
TP 16 12 2 8 5 18 61
Grantsburg 2 3 C. Knutson 3 0 L. Anderson 1 0 J. Duncan 0 0 D. MacKean 1 1 G. Chenal 5 0 A. Wedin 3 1 G. Bergman 1 0 J. VanWatermuelen 2 Totals 16 2
FT 2-2 3-4 1-2 0-0 4-6 1-2 1-2 0 15-22
F 4 4 4 1 3 2 0 3-4 19
TP 8 5 1 5 14 10 3 1 7 53
TP 21 0 3 1 12 0 0 13 50
Score by halves Luck 34 27-61 Grantsburg 22 31-53
Frederic 63, Siren 50 Siren N. Kosloski S. Vasatka C. Songetay J. Liljenberg K. Christensen J. Webster B. Kosloski R. Churhill Totals
2 10 0 1 0 3 0 0 5 19
3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
FT 1-4 0-0 1-2 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 3-4 6-13
F 3 1 3 1 3 4 1 3 19
Frederic O. Lahti L. Lillehaug G. Dreier B. Nick C. Engen T. Ovik E. Alexander Totals
2 3 2 4 4 1 0 3 17
3 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 5
FT 3-8 6-6 2-6 2-5 1-3 0-0 0-0 14-28
F TP 2 15 3 16 2 13 0 10 4 3 2 0 0 6 1363
Score by halves Frederic 29 34-63
Webster 66, Luck 56 Webster C. Stenberg O. Washburn T. Pardun H. Rosenbaum T. Gustafson J. Washburn C. Peterson Totals
2 2 1 1 1 10 5 1 21
3 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 4
FT 3-3 0-0 1-2 0-1 7-8 1-2 0-0 12-16
F 0 2 2 0 2 5 3 14
TP 7 5 3 2 30 11 8 66
Luck C. Eley G. Johansen A. Moos L. Jensen R. Runnels B. Smith Totals
2 0 1 2 5 0 4 12
3 0 4 1 3 0 0 8
FT 1-2 1-2 0-0 5-8 0-2 1-1 8-15
F 0 5 4 3 3 2 17
TP 1 15 7 24 0 9 56
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36-66 32-56
Girls Basketball West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 8-0 14-2 Unity 7-2 11-4 Frederic 6-2 11-3 Grantsburg 5-4 7-9 Webster 2-6 7-9 Luck 2-7 5-11 Siren 0-9 4-12 Results Last Week Jan. 28 Luck at Cumberland Frederic at Spooner Jan. 25 Webster 60, Bruce 40 Frederic 57, Siren 35 St. Croix Falls 64, Unity 43 Grantsburg 48, Luck 44 Jan. 22 Unity 72, Siren 24 Luck 34, Webster 29 Frederic 53, Grantsburg 45
0 4 1 0 6
1 0 0 0 2
1-2 2-5 0-0 0-0 11-20
1 2 3 2 19
4 10 2 0 29
Luck K. Christensen G. Engstrand M. Delany G. Thoreson E. Johnson A. Johnson S. Asper Totals
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3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FT 1-2 0-2 1-2 5-8 2-2 2-2 1-2 12-20
F 5 1 5 3 1 2 2 19
TP 3 0 5 13 2 2 9 34
Score by halves Webster 8 Luck 18
21-29 16-34
Webster 60, Bruce 40
Frederic 53, Grantsburg 45 Frederic Thaemert H. Ennis H. Schmidt S. Domagala K. Robertson K. Alexander K. Alseth Totals
2 4 0 8 4 1 2 0 19
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
FT 3-4 0-0 4-5 1-4 0-1 2-2 2-2 12-18
F 4 1 5 2 0 4 2 18
TP 11 0 20 9 2 6 5 53
Grantsburg Chenal Troff Ohnstad Lee Gronski Brock Quimby Watt Totals
2 1 0 8 2 0 1 3 0 15
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
FT 0-0 0-0 5-8 0-0 0-0 0-2 4-7 0-0 9-17
F 5 1 2 1 1 5 0 2 17
TP 2 0 21 4 0 2 16 0 45
Score by halves Frederic 24 29-53 Grantsburg 14 31-45
Grantsburg 48, Luck 44 Luck Christensen Engstrand Delany Thoreson E. Johnson A. Johnson Uhlig Asper Totals
2 3 0 2 3 3 0 1 2 14
3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3
FT 0-0 2-2 2-6 3-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 7-12
F 3 1 1 4 1 1 0 4 15
TP 6 2 6 9 9 0 2 10 44
Grantsburg O. Ohnstad T. Gronski O. Brock B. Quimby J. Watt Totals
2 5 0 2 5 2 14
3 0 0 0 2 0 2
FT 8-11 0-0 0-3 6-8 0-0 14-22
F 3 2 3 1 4 13
TP 18 0 4 22 4 48
Score by halves Luck 22 Grantsburg 22
B. Hetfeld J. Gavin M. Buffington M. Mulroy Totals
22-44 26-48
Bruce L. Sturzi M. Hopkins E. Lindau N. DeJesus M. Mansky H. Anderson C. Strom Totals
2 0 0 4 0 3 2 2 11
Webster H. McDowell M. Buffington J. Gavin J. Gomulak M. Mosher G. McCool Total
TP 25 12 10 6 4 3 60
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FT 0-0 2-2 1-1 0 3-4 0-4 0-0 6-11
F TP 2 0 1 2 3 9 0 03 0 9 3 4 2 13 11 40
Boys Hockey Burnett Blizzard (Independent) Current Record: 4-12-0 Results Last Week Jan. 24 Rice Lake 12, Blizzard 2
Girls Hockey Hayward Hurricanes (Independent) Grantsburg co-ops with Hayward Current Record: 8-8-4 Results Last Week Jan. 22 Hudson 2, Hayward 2 Emma Quimby, goalie, 27-29 Jan. 26 Hayward 1, Duluth Marshall 0 Emma Quimby, goalie, 25-25
Gymnastics Grantsburg-Luck-UnityWebster 127.675, Rush CityPine City-Hinckley/Finlayson 124.775 Results January 28 VAULT: Gracie Gerber 9.025; Jeni Petersen 8.9; Allison Peterson 8.25; Kate Weiss 8.075; Alethea Simmons 7.875. UNEVEN BARS: Gerber 8.4; Amy Harmon 7.25; J. Petersen 6.9; A. Peterson 6.825; Weiss 6.45. BEAM: J. Petersen 8.6; A. Peterson 7.35; Gerber 7.225; Weiss 7.15; Simmons 6.575. FLOOR EXERCISE: J. Petersen 8.875; Weiss 8.4; Gerber 8.35; A. Peterson 8.075; Simmons 7075. ALL AROUND: J. Petersen 33.275; Gerber 3.00; A. Peterson 30.50; Weiss 30.075.
Frederic 57, Siren 35 Siren P. McKnight V. Rightman M. Nichols E. Lindquist A. Lightfeather M. Thiex K. Lightfeather H. Lemieux C. Maslow J. Nelson Totals
2 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 10
3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
FT 6-10 1-4 0-2 1-4 0-2 2-2 10-0 0-2 1-2 12-30
F 3 4 3 0 0 4 2 2 4 1 23
TP 12 1 3 3 0 4 1 2 8 1 35
Frederic K. Root H. Ennis T. Rosenau H. Schmidt S. Domagala K. Robertson N. Johnson K. Bartlett K. Alexander K. Alseth T. Domagala Totals
2 0 0 0 6 2 2 0 0 3 0 0 13
3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 4
FT 0-2 2-2 2-2 10-15 5-10 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 19-35
F 0 3 0 4 2 0 1 1 1 3 2 17
TP 0 2 2 22 9 7 0 0 6 6 3 57
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Luck 34, Webster 29 2 0 0 1 0
3 0 1 0 0
FT 3-4 2-4 2-3 1-2
132, Landyn Johnson (LFGS) decisioned Zach Clark (SCF). 138, Kole Marko (SCF) decisioned Hunter Sellent (LFGS). 145, SCF won by forfeit. 152, SCF won by forfeit. 160, SCF won by forfeit. 170, SCF won by forfeit. 182, Brad Lucas (LFGS) decisioned McKinley Erickson (SCF). 195, Dominic Caroon (LFGS) pinned Calen Leahy (SCF). 220, Kyle Zehm (SCF) pined Ben Berglund (LFGS). 285, SCF won by forfeit. 106, Luke Theamert (LCF) pinned Nolan Johnson (LFGS). 113, Taedon Nichols (LFGS) decisioned Mason Will (SCF). 120, Graidy Guggisburg (SCF) decisioned Logan Czech (LFGS). 126, Sam Glenna (SCF) pinned Donald McLafferty (LFGS).
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Score by halves Siren 18 17-35 Frederic 26 31-57
Webster J. Gomulak H. McDowell M. Mosher G. McCool
Wrestling St. Croix Falls 58, LFGS 15
F 1 3 5 2
TP 3 5 4 1
W L Black & Orange 16 8 Webster Automotive 14.5 9.5 10th Hole 10 14 Gandy Dancer Saloon 7.5 16.5 High Team Single Games: Black & Orange 765; 10th Hole 760; Webster Automotive 759.
High Single Games: Mary Reese 189; Judy Olson 177; Pam Dildine/Linda Schmidt 165. High Team Three Games: Webster Automotive 2159; 10th Hole 2138; Black & Orange 2079. High Three Games: Mary Reese 489; Judy Olson 459; Pam Dildine 451. High Individual Averages: Pam Dildine 146; Claudia Peterson/Judy Olson 145; Mary Reese 144; Sally Smith 131; Donna Crain/Krystal Gorman/Joan Java-Hahr 127. Splits: Mary Pelick, 5-10. TNT Ladies
W L Northwoods Lumber 55 17 Josh’s Mini Donuts 47 25 Flower Power 37 35 Vacant 5 67 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 749; Josh’s Mini Donuts 657; Flower Power 655. High Single Games: Mary Ellen Smith 188; Jennifer Kern 180; Sue Eytcheson 178. High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 2028; Flower Power 1933; Josh’s Mini Donuts 1929. High Three Games: Jennifer Kern 507; Sandy Buhil/ Mary Reese 457; Sye Eytcheson 438. High Individual Averages: Jennifer Kern 165; Sue Eytcheson 147; Cheryl Scallon 142; Sandy Buhil 141; Shannel Reynolds 140. Splits: Jennifer Kern, 5-6; Mary Reese 3-10. Early Birds
W L Sweeny’s 20 4 The Tap 13 11 Gandy Dancer Saloon 10 14 Black & Orange 5 19 High Team Single Games: The Tap 932; Sweeny’s 901; Gandy Dancer Saloon 851. High Single Games: Claudia Peterson 199; Sally Casey 182; Lynn Toivola 172. High Team Three Games: The Tap 2705; Sweeny’s 2653; Black & Orange 2491. High Three Games: Pam Dildine 487; Claudia Peterson 474; Judy Olson 448. High Individual Averages: Pam Dildine 147; Sally Casey 145; Judy Olson 143; Michelle Lysdahl 142; Claudia Peterson 141.
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throws. Chad Songetay had a free throw. As in many cases, scoring runs make their presence known. Frederic had one at that point, a 13-7 run, which put them up 50-42 with a little over two minutes remaining in the game. In the next minute, the Vikings put in six to the Dragons’ two, so with 1:04 left, Frederic was up 56-44. In hopes of gaining possession, Siren fouled at four different junctures, yet the Vikings put up seven of eight attempts to solidify the victory. Coach Ruud continued, “There was a flurry there from the eight minute mark where Frederic made many of the shots and we didn’t. I think Frederic played well, but I don’t think we played poorly. “We’re closing the gap even though that sounds weird right now. We’re doing some things better than we did before. We’re confident that we’re going to get there,” concluded the coach. Nathan Kosloski finished the game with 21 points. Riley Churchill added 13 and Kanaan Christianson tallied 12. For Frederic, Logan Lillehaug scored 16 with three teammates also in double figures. With the postponement of Tuesday night’s Northwood game, the Dragons will next play on Friday, hosting Grantsburg and then travel to Luck next Tuesday.
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W L Josh’s Mini Donuts 10 6 Bruce’s Auto 7 9 Black & Orange 7 9 Vacant 0 12 High Team Single Games: Josh’s Mini Donuts 940; Black & Orange 938; Bruce’s Auto 810. High Single Games: Josh Johnson 279; Chris Johnson 247; Lloyd Katusky 220. High Team Three Games: Josh’s Mini Donuts 2673; Black & Orange 2605; Bruce’s Auto 2350. High Three Games: Josh Johnson 702; Chris Johnson 608; Dave Hall 588. High Individual Averages: Tony Wilson 201; Josh Johnson 188; Chris Johnson 185; Curt Phelps 171; Dave Hall 167. Splits: Tony Wilson, 2-7-10; Graham Hall, 3-6-7. Wednesday Night
W L Bullwinkle and Friends 7 5 Lily Lake Tavern 7 5 Northwoods Lumber 6 6 Black & Orange 4 8 High Team Single Games: Lily Lake Tavern 1219; Northwoods Lumber 1188; Bullwinkle and Friends 1185. High Single Games: Neil Huppert 256; Mike Zajac/ Tony Wilson 237; Bob Olson 226. High Team Three Games: Bullwinkle & Friends 3504; Northwoods Lumber 3348; Lily Lake Tavern 3261. High Three Games: Tony Wilson 687; Josh Johnson 621; Gene Ackland 608. High Indivdual Averages: Tony Wilson 194; Josh Johnson 190; Mike Zajac 188; Neil Huppert 186; Monte Rinnman 177. Denny’s Downtown Lanes Tuesday Nite Ladies
W L Hway 70 Storage 40 24 Kelli’s Kitchen 38 26 Rod’s Broads 35 29 Country Store 29 35 McNally’s 26 38 Denny’s Divas 24 40 High Team Single Games: Hwy 70 Storage 587; McNally’s 573; Denny’s Divas 553. High Single Games: Tanya Mack 183; Patricia Meyer 182; Kim Koster 177. High Team Three Games: McNally’s 1649; Denny’s Divas 1645; Hwy 70 Storage 1606. High Three Games: Tanya Mack 525; Molly Byers 460; Joanne Pahl 446. High Individual Averages: Amy Bertelsen 156; Casey Schuur/DeDe Bosak/PattyMeyer 147; Kim Koster 146; Molly Byers/Carol Sodeerbeck 145; Darla Harper 142; Deb DeMarre 140; Judy Lien 139. Wednesday Night Men’s
Pts Fiedler Ford 17 Denny’s 16 Erickson Auction 14 Grantsburg Sanitary 9 Darrell’s Hardware 7 High Team Single Games: Grantsburg Sanitary 773; Fiedler Ford 718; Darrell’s Hardware 652. High Single Games: Alan Melin 228; Bruce Teigen 210; Brian Erickson 202. High Team Three Games: Grantsburg Sanitary 2018; Fiedler Ford 1996; Darrell’s Hardware 1933. High Three Games: Bruce Teigen 575; Don Wicklund 562; Alan Melin 520.
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The opening of the second half was almost even with Webster having a 48-37 lead at the 9:41 mark. Luck got no closer than seven at 52-45 in the time remaining. “Trevor Gustafson had a monster game for us tonight and Tanner Pardun came off the bench and gave us quality minutes.” “A road win is a road win and they are tough to get in this conference. Anytime you come to this place and win, we'll take it. We're pretty happy right now.” Gustafson had ten field goals, one three point shot and was seven for eight at the line to lead all scorers with 30 points. Levi Jensen had a good night as well, for the Cardinals, putting in 24 tallies. Webster was 12 for 16 from the line with Luck shooting eight for 15.
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DELIA LABATT, SADIE KOELZ NORTHFIELD, Minn.—The Bethel Royals came away with MIAC-topping marks at the St. Olaf Quadrangular Meet on Friday evening. The 400-meter runners led the way for the women’s team as they swept the top three spots in the 400m and took home the 4x400m relay title to end the night. 2018 Indoor All-American, Delia Labatt, Grantsburg, won the 400m in a MIAC leading time of 59.17. That mark also places her 10th on the NCAA Division III national honor roll. Freshman Grace Perrenoud joined Labatt, Johnson, and Sankey in the 4x400m relay.
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TAYLOR HOWE ST. PAUL, Minn.—Forty-Six UW Superior student-athletes were named to the Fall 2018 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference list for the sports of men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball, the league announced Wednesday. The Yellowjackets had the fourth-highest total of student athletes honored. In all, 496 student-athletes across the UMAC were named to the list. To be eligible, student-athletes must earn a 3.50 or better grade-point average during their respective semesters of competition to be recognized with the honor. A member of this list is freshman Taylor Howe, Webster. (Information from the UW-Superior website)
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Pine Center for the Arts welcomes Julie Crabtree Fiber artist Julie Crabtree of Grantsburg, brings her nature-inspired art to Pine Center for the Arts this February. Crabtree’s work depicts nature in stitchery, fiber, mixed media, and painting, sometimes combining all of these together with other creative experimental techniques to portray the ideas whether realistic or abstract. Crabtree, born in Nottinghamshire, England, studied and began a career in the arts and fashion field. She emigrated to Toronto, Canada, living there for four years before moving to the U.S. She works from her home studio situated in a rural woodland setting in Northern Wisconsin. Crabtree has earned numerous awards and titles throughout the United States for her art. “My art college background has given me the insight to explore the wondrous natural elements to create a series or one of a kind pieces texturally, both 2D and sculpturally inspired,” Crabtree said. The gallery will include a variety of art that depicts vivid landscapes and lush florals. “After many years of traveling across the U.S. doing juried art shows, winning numerous awards and teaching workshops, I am now concentrating on creating a new body of work and teaching some classes from my home studio,” Crabtree said. Crabtree’s art will be on display Feb. 8-March 1, with an opening reception 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 at Pine Center for the Arts. Light appetizers will be served. The reception is free and open to the public. Located in Pine City, the Pine City Center for the Arts has been serving the Greater Pine City area since 2009. With a variety of programming opportunities, the non-profit, volunteer-led facility is a gathering place for artisans and art lovers alike. Artists interested in displaying their work or teaching others their skills are welcome to contact the Pine Center for the Arts. For more information, please see www. pinecenter.org.
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For the month of February, artZ Gallery proudly features four area artists Roxanne Dear Roxanne’s dot art journey began in 2015. Her fiance had to go back to England that April to start the Visa process, so they could get married. This process took 10 months, and Roxanne found herself with a lot of time on her hands and a lot of anxiety. During those months she started dot painting on stones to ease that anxiety, and as a meditation process. By the end of 2016, Roxanne had started painting on canvas. “I really felt the pull to express my creativity in this way.” she recalled. Each piece comes to life on its own as the dots are added. Mandalas are not planned out; they are born unique and random each time. “I get so much satisfaction painting these stones and paintings and become attached to them. They have a life of their own.”
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Roxanne Dear’s Elephant Sunset . This is one of Dear’s most popular Mandela pieces. She says they cannot be planned, which is what makes them as unique as they are.
Deb Mortl Deb’s landscape paintings have evolved from traditional and representational to a more non-objective style as she tries to capture the essence of the landscape through removing unnecessary and distracting details. With the age of digital photography and the ease and immediacy of the medium, she believes representation is better left for the camera. “My paintings feel more idealistic when I focus on color and texture in my composition and let the layers of color resonate against each other. Abstract landscapes become more open-ended, letting the viewer decipher their own personal meaning from it.” Deb rarely starts with a plan for her paintings. She states, “It is more of a negotiation with the painting itself as it progresses. I use of palette rich in earthy blues, greens and browns, with gold and reds thrown in for good measure. I build many, many transparent layers until the surface becomes weathered, filled with color and texture. The veils of color from previous layers are allowed to show
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Deb Mortl’s work is mostly landscapes. She describes her paintings as a negotiation. She rarely begins her projects with a set plan for how they will be finished. Her work can be found at www.debmortl.com.
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Deborah Stull-Kinsley’s First Light Paddle. Stull Kinsley painted this in December as Christmas was on the horizon. She said it “seemed a good time of year to remember summer days on the river.”
through, much like the layers of different vegetation that make up the prairie.” www. debmortl.com
Barb Erickson Barb is a local textile artist living and working in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Her work has expanded over the years from 2D wall pieces to handbags, clothing, table linens and jewelry that incorporate
recycled materials. Her work is inspired by her love of color and her work as a graphic designer. Barb is fortunate to have two very talented artists in her family who offer insightful artistic criticism and encouragement: photographer, Jerry Stebbins and photographer, Andrew Stebbins.
Deborah Stull-Kinsley In her paintings, Deborah is
inspired by the energy, light, and shadows found in the landscapes around her. A dedicated lifelong learner, she’s taken a variety of art classes – from drawing as a child to completing educational courses in acrylic painting, pottery, loom weaving and fiber arts. Several years ago, she spent a weekend playing with watercolors in a class at the Art Colony in Grand Marais, Minn., and she has been hooked ever since! “It’s a joy for me to work in this medium,” said Deborah. “I love the transparency of the paints and the fusing and interacting of the colors on the paper.” One of her favorite activities is to take road trips and follow the “blue roads,” those lesser-traveled, winding roads that may hold surprising finds or
spectacular vistas. Her paintings often reflect these rural scenes – both from the north woods and from her trips to Ireland. www.wildriverarts. com artz Gallery is an artist-owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org. artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wisconsin district to consider banning Confederate flag TOMAH— Some students and school officials in a western Wisconsin district are calling for a ban on displays of the Confederate flag. The Tomah Area School District’s board plans to decide on the issue Feb. 4, the La Crosse Tribune reported. Tomah High School Principal Robert Joyce said that a student wearing clothing with the Confederate flag has caused disruptions at the school. “We’ve had some discipline issues that have come about from this,” he said. “It disrupts the learning process in general.” Several non-white parents and the district’s Lo-
cal Indian Education Committee have expressed concerns about the Confederacy symbol issue, said Superintendent Cindy Zahrte. “We feel there is enough evidence that this is a distraction in our school,” Zahrte said. “We have a protected class of individuals who are saying they feel intimidated and threatened when that symbol is worn. It is our job as a school district to create a safe learning environment for every single child.” Tomah High School seniors Josh Holness and Lucy Gordon recently addressed the school board, calling the flag a symbol of white supremacy and racism. Gordon added that she believes the Confederate flag
should be added to the school dress code’s list of prohibited images that allude to derogatory terms. Junior Brett Larkin said banning the flag would violate free speech, though he finds it “ignorant to display (the flag).” School board member John McMullen said he’ll likely vote to ban the symbol. “I’m largely persuaded by the staff and the parents who are concerned about safety in our schools and the sense that we encourage inclusiveness,” McMullen said. “It has now compromised our learning environment.”
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Evers promises clean drinking water; what now? TODD RICHMOND
MADISON — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers pledged to clean up Wisconsin’s drinking water in his State of the State address, promising to work to replace lead pipes across the state and improve well water quality during what he dubbed the year of clean drinking water. Here’s a look at the extent of pollution in Wisconsin, how lawmakers are dealing with it, and Evers’ promise: WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? It’s twofold, starting with private well contamination. A survey conducted by county health departments between 2007 and 2010 found that 47 percent of nearly 4,000 wells used by low-income families with pregnant women or young children had levels of contaminants that exceeded water quality standards. The contaminants included nitrates, which come from fertilizer and manure and have been linked to adverse health effects, including thyroid disease. A November survey by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Geological Survey found 42 percent of 301 randomly selected wells in Iowa, Grant, and LaFayette counties exceed federal standards for bacteria. A third of the wells in Kewaunee County tested in 2015 had unsafe levels of nitrates and bacteria. The La Crosse County Health Department warned 2,000 households last spring that their wells could be contaminated with nitrates. Meanwhile, at least 176,000 Wisconsin homes and businesses get water through lead service lines. More than half of those pipes are in Milwaukee. Lead from the lines can flake off into water and cause permanent brain damage in young children. Replacing a single line can cost thousands of dollars. WHAT’S CAUSING WELL CONTAMINATION? Polluted well water has been an issue in Wisconsin for decades, according to Kevin Masarik, a groundwater specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and UW-Extension. Some areas of the state, such as eastern Wisconsin, have thin top soil and porous bedrock, which allows runoff from manure and fertilizer to more easily seep into groundwater. Agriculture
has been expanding, turning forest and grassland into farm fields and some farms may not have enough land to disperse manure evenly, Masarik said. Some groundwater contamination has been traced to faulty septic systems, too. ARE LEGISLATORS AND OTHER STATE OFFICIALS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT? Yes. The state Department of Natural Resources adopted contentious restrictions on manure spreading in 15 eastern Wisconsin counties, including Kewaunee, last year. The limits vary according to the depth of each farm’s topsoil and carve out zones around wells where manure can’t be spread. Factory farms won’t have to comply with them for years, however. The restrictions won’t be imposed until they renew their permits, which last five years. Former Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill from Sen. Rob Cowles last year that allows public utilities to provide grants and loans to customers to replace lead pipes. Municipalities must pass ordinances allowing utilities to provide the money and utilities must get approval from the state Public Service Commission, however. So far only Kenosha’s water utility has been approved, according to the PSC. Manitowoc and Menasha have applied for commission approval. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced earlier this month he will create a task force to study water quality issues at the request of Republican Reps. Travis Tranel of Cuba City and Todd Novak of Dodgeville. They represent portions of Iowa, LaFayette, and Grant counties. WHAT DID EVERS PROMISE? The new Democratic governor called 2019 the year of clean drinking water in his State of the State speech Tuesday . He cited the 2013 DHS study that found 47 percent of tested wells didn’t meet health standards. He also mentioned the 176,000 lead pipes, saying it could cost more than $2 billion to remove them. He pledged to sign an executive order to designate someone at DHS “to take charge on addressing Wisconsin’s lead crisis and to help secure federal funding for prevention and treatment programs.” He didn’t elaborate and he didn’t say what plans, if any, he has in store to alleviate well pollution. His spokes-
woman, Melissa Baldauff, didn’t respond to emails and a voicemail seeking more details. WHAT’S THE REPUBLICAN REACTION? Guarded. Evers’ water remarks did draw Republican applause but it was tepid compared with Democrats’ standing ovations. Novak said he was glad Evers mentioned water pollution in his speech but he doesn’t know what to expect since Evers was short on specifics. He said Vos’ task force will watch what the governor does. Cowles said in an email that he was happy Evers and Vos want to work on cleaning up drinking water. He said he hopes both Evers and Vos will work with him on some “major water initiatives” he’s crafting, including a bill that would shift the full $345 annual factory farm water pollution permit fee to the DNR. Currently $95 goes to the agency for permit enforcement and $250 goes to the state general fund. WHAT DO ENVIRONMENTALISTS THINK? They’re ecstatic. Jennifer Giegerich, a lobbyist for the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, said her organization is “thrilled” with Evers’ year of clean drinking water declaration. Wisconsin has never had a governor that made removing lead pipes a priority, she said. She added that Evers should form his own water quality task force. Clean Wisconsin lobbyist Amber Meyer Smith said her group is excited to see Evers emphasize lead pipes and hopes that declaration will focus attention on all water pollution problems. WHAT ABOUT FARMERS? They’re waiting and watching. Karen Gefvert, a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, noted that the lead pipe issue is unrelated to well contamination but without any specifics from Evers it’s too early to comment. John Holevoet, a lobbyist for the Dairy Business Association, which opposed the manure spreading rules last year, didn’t immediately respond to voicemails. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s largest business group, also opposed the manure restrictions. WMC spokesman Nick Novak declined comment since Evers hasn’t offered any specific proposals.
Campaigns spend record $93M in WI gubernatorial race
MADISON— Campaign spending reached a state record of $93 million during Wisconsin’s 2018 gubernatorial race between Re-publican Scott Walker and Democrat Tony Evers, according to a watchdog group’s review. The group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign found that Walker and out-side backers invested roughly $58 million into the former governor’s failed attempt at a third term, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. Evers and outside groups put about $35 million into the campaign that ended in his victory , which helped Democrats re-claim power after President Donald Trump carried the state by less than 1 point in 2016. “Getting the most money doesn’t guarantee you’re going to win, but it does give you a huge advantage,” said Matt Rothschild, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Campaign spending last year topped the 2014 gubernatorial race be-tween Walker and Democrat Mary Burke by $11 million. The increase comes after the state loosened campaign finance rules in 2015 by allowing coordination between political campaigns and advocacy groups. Wisconsin’s new system generally made it easier for national groups to spend money without disclosing their donors, and increased individual donor spending limits for gubernatorial campaigns. Rothschild said the spike in spending levels also shouldn’t come as a surprise considering the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 2010 Citizens United decision, which allowed businesses, unions and nonprofits to spend unlimited amounts to influence elections. Outside groups representing ideological, business and labor interests spent about $41 million in the governor’s race last year. The conservative political advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, which is part of Kansas billionaire Charles Koch’s network, spent $8 million on Walker’s campaign. The Greater Wisconsin Committee, a liberal group, spent about $2 million backing Evers. Rothschild said he expects campaign spending in the state’s 2022 race for governor to top $100 million.
Miller Park won’t be called Miller Park in 2021 MILWAUKEE — The home of the Milwaukee Brewers will be renamed when MillerCoors’ naming rights expire following the 2020 season. MillerCoors said in a statement Tuesday the rights to Miller Park will go to American Family Insurance beginning in 2021. MillerCoors said American Family proactively pitched the Brewers “an incredibly rich offer” for future naming rights to the ballpark. The Brewers scheduled an afternoon news conference Tuesday to make what the club says is a “major business announcement.” Miller Park, with its convertible roof, was opened in 2001 and replaced Milwaukee County Stadium.
Milwaukee secures money for 2020 DNC bid MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says the city has secured a third-party line of credit to get a step closer its goal of hosting the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Milwaukee is among three finalists along with Houston and Miami. A decision is expected next month. The DNC requires cities that want to host the event to have a $20 million line of credit. The Journal Sentinel reported Wednesday that Barrett said in an interview that a line of credit was secured. He wouldn’t provide a total amount or the names of individuals or groups backing it. The money is supposed to be a backstop for the bid and it would be used after the convention if the host committee runs a deficit.
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OBITUARIES
Cindy Jane De Vaughn Cindy Jane De Vaughn, a age 63, of Webster, passed a away unexpectedly at her h home on January 24, 2019. Cindy was born on Aug gust 30, 1955, in Milwaukee, tto parents, Jane and Frank A Antolovich. She graduated h high school from South D Division in Milwaukee. On May 3, 1974, Cindy m married her high school ssweetheart, Richard. Together they raised three children. Cindy moved to the Webster area full time in 2013. Cindy liked watching and feeding the wildlife who would frequently visit her yard including, deer, bears and a variety of birds. She enjoyed painting and drawing. Cindy had a green thumb and had beautiful indoor and outdoor plants and flowerbeds. Preceding Cindy in death are her parents; niece, Julia; beloved dogs: Ash, Karma, Baby and K-9. Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard De Vaughn; children: Richard De Vaughn Jr., Sadie De Vaughn and Marques De Vaughn; 5 grandchildren: Codyann, Domonique, Marques Jr., Autumn and Devina; sister, Cheryl; brother, Paul Jr.; sistersin-law: Carol, Linda, Kim, Renee and Sunshine; beloved dogs: Pepper, Roxy and Shakira; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Memorial Service will be held on January 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (visitation from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
Geraldine L. Strom Geraldine L. Strom p passed away peacefully on J January 6, 2019 at Mercy H Hospital in Coon Rapids, M Minn. at the age of 72. She w was born September 6, 1946 tto John and Maria Stoffel. G Geraldine married Duane S Strom May 4, 1969 in St P Paul, Minn. She was precede ed in death by her husband, D Duane Strom; her parents; a and siblings Jim Stoffel and Peggy Pietrus. Gerry is survived by her sons, Michael, Dan, and Allen (Tina); grandchildren, Tyler and Olivia; brother, Dan Stoffel (Bonnie); and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Riverside Cemetary in Grantsburg.
DEATH NOTICES December 25, 2018, Una M. King, 65, Village of Grantsburg. January 11, 2019, Joann B. Peterson, 91, Village of Webster. January 14, 2019, Thomas J. Friel, 62, Town of Roosevelt. January 9, 2019, Ray M. Hammerschmidt, 81, Town of Oakland. January 5, 2019, Richard J. Lau, 78, Town of Roosevelt. January 9, 2019, Linda M. Bartz, 72, Town of Grantsburg. January 3, 2019, Donald R. Busch, 85, City of Duluth, Minn. January 24, 2019, Richard J. Swanson, 72, Village of Grantsburg.
SHERIFF Incidents • Jan. 14, Michelle Schilberg, 39, Danbury, was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct. • Jan. 15, Daniel Olson, 34, St. Paul, Minn., was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 15, Linda Lightfeather, 58, Webster, was issued arrest warrants for failure to appear and operating while revoked. • Jan. 16, Michael Huettl, 65, Spooner, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 16, Amanda Rogers, 30, Webster, was issued a probation warrant for probation violation. • Jan. 17, Orval Simon, 52, Siren, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 17, Brent Rud, 41, Amery, was issued arrest warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court. • Jan. 17, Mary Holter, 28, Minneapolis, Minn., was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 17, Jimmy Dennis, 31, Hayward, was issued arrest warrants for taking and driving a vehicle without consent,
James Michael Manning James Michael Manning, a age 70, of Frederic, WI, p passed away unexpectedly o on Friday, January 25, 2019. James leaves behind his lloving wife, Joanne; daughtter Melissa; grandchildren: H Heather, Austin, Samantha; sstepson, Deryk McGougan; a along with many other famiily and friends. Jim enjoyed photography a and dabbling in various arts while participating in a local arts group. He had a great sense of humor and quick wit. Jim served in the army and was in the Vietnam War that left a mark on his soul which he struggled with over the years. He had many health problems, and in the end, it took him from us way too soon. For those of you that know and understand Jim, his wish was to be cremated and no service. If you would like to donate to a charity of your choice in his memory, that would great. Jim, I know you are finally at peace and for that I am thankful, I love you and will miss you, you will forever have a piece of my heart. “I keep myself busy with the things I do but every time I pause, I think of you.” Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
Doris May Schauer Doris May Schauer, age 100, of Siren, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. A full obituary to follow. Services are currently pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg- Taylor Funeral Home, Siren, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
COURT theft-written lease, issue of worthless checks (<= $2500), burglary of a building or dwelling, theft of movable property, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jan. 18, David Misch, 46, Siren, was issued a probation warrant for probation violation. • Jan. 19, Steven Gillis, 39, Hertel, was arrested for possession of THC, resisting or obstructing an officer, and disorderly conduct. • Jan. 19, Eddie Siebenthal, 41, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Jan. 19, Oleia St. John, 23, Sandstone, Minn., was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 19, Preston Decorah, 26, Webster, was arrested for contempt of court. • Jan. 20, Joshua Barry, 24, Frederic, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of THC, and operating while revoked. • Jan. 20, Richard Conners, 37, Danbury, was issued arrest warrants for failure to appear and probation violation. Jan. 22, Angel
Barber, 20, Siren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, and operating without a valid license. • Jan. 22, Amy Kitchenmaster, 31, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 22, James Tingle, 58, Grantsburg, was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer, operating while armed and intoxicated, recklessly endangering saftey, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jan. 22, Michael Huettl, 65, Spooner, was arrested for possession of THC and misdemeanor bail jumping. • Jan. 23, Evan Harmon, 17, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • Jan. 24, Guy Moser, 53, Webster, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, and felony bail jumping. • Jan. 25, Grant Garbow, 31, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, and resisting an officer. • Jan. 26, Michael Conrow, 24, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic
abuse, operating while intoxicated, and probation violation. • Jan. 26, Dale Anderson, 23, Clear Lake, was issued arrest warrants for failure to appear, probation violation, possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor bail jumping. • Jan. 26, Brent Reynolds, 35, Hertel, was issued arrest warrants for probation violation, vehicle operator fleeing or eluding an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating while revoked. • Jan. 27, Danielle Pardun, 24, Danbury, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Jan. 27, Greg Johnson, 32, Webster, was arrested for misdemeanor bail jumping. Warrants for week of Jan. 14 • Breanna L. Bearheart, 28; Jimmy L. Dennis, 31; Eric A. Falstad,22; Andrew E. Jorgenson; Kyle A. Matrious, 21; Richard A. Priesgen, 27; Matthew J. Thompson, 32.
Reports from police and sheriff agencies are simply arrest reports. At press time, no charges have been filed.
Operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance • Dylan G. Marohn, 27, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $10.
Disorderly Conduct • Tony J. Bentley, 49, Siren, pleaded guilty and was fined $500. • Robert J. Bontekoe, 18, Shell Lake, pleaded no contest and was fined $263.50. • Darrell Borden, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $500.
Speeding • Terri K. Estridge, 56, Danbury, pleaded no contest and was fined $175.30. • Allen T. Lindus, 27, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $175.30. • Craig W. Peterson, 58, Luck, pleaded no contest and $175.30. • Austin D. Smiley, 18, Danbury, pleaded no contest, was fined $174.50, and had his license revoked for 15 days.
Battery • Sarah A. L. Lawry, 32, Osceola, pleaded guilty, was fined $543, and sentenced to 18 months probation.
• Sarah A. L. Lawry, 32, Osceola, pleaded guilty, was fined $443, and sentenced to 18 months probation.
Possession of burglarious tools • Jordan M. Rogers, 29, Webster, pleaded guilty, was fined $518, and sentenced to one year and six months in prison.
Possession of methamphetamine • Jordan M. Rogers, 29, Webster, pleaded guilty, was fined $518, and sentenced to two years probation.
Possession of a firearm after convicted of a felony • Jordan M. Rogers, 29, Webster, pleaded guilty, was fined $518, and sentenced to one year and six months in prison.
Failure to keep vehicle under control • Megan Tyson, 22, Webster, pleaded no contest and was fined $213.10.
Hit and run Misdemeanor bail jumping
• Megan Tyson, 22, Webster, pleaded no contest and was fined $114.50.
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VILLAGE DEPUTY CLERK/TREASURER The Village of Grantsburg is accepting applications for the full-time position of Village Deputy Clerk/ Treasurer. Responsibilities: The Village Deputy Clerk/Treasurer will be responsible for performing statutory Clerk and Treasurer duties at the direction of the Village Clerk/ Treasurer. Duties may include taking and typing meeting minutes, licensing, permits, election duties, records management, website updating, accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax collection and utility billing. Minimum requirements include high school diploma plus two years of advanced education or the equivalent in experience in clerical skills, math comprehension and computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to attend evening and early morning meetings, and the ability to function independently in absence of direct supervision. Municipal government experience a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Salary will depend on qualifications. Excellent benefits. Please contact the Village Office at 715-463-2405 for additional information. Job description is available at www.grantsburgwi.com. Submit your resume and letter of application to the Village Office, 316 S Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840 by February 4, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. The Village of Grantsburg is an equal opportunity employer.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF George M. Doriott Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 57 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/16/1923 and date of death 12/04/2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 24147 Lind Road, Siren, WI 54872 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 27, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin, Room 205. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar January 2, 2019 M. Laurie Klinkhammer Nodolf Flory, LLP P.O. Box1165, 526 Water Street Eau Claire, WI 54702-1165 715-830-9771 1066182 WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2006OA21) Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Cleonne J. Smith, Defendant. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Case Number: 18CV2 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 30, 2018, in the amount of $235,272.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: ORIGINAL TIME: February 12, 2019 at 10:00AM TERMS: 1. 10% of the successful bid is due at the time of sale. Payment must be in cash, certified check, or cashier's check, payable to the Burnett County Clerk of courts. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds not later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the
sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to Plaintiff. 2. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Upon confirmation of the court, buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Rd K, Siren Wisconsin Property description: Parcel 1: Part of the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 2841-16 described as Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map 2227 filed June 18, 1990 in Vol. 13, Pg. 33 as Doc. No. 265745. Parcel 2: An undivided 1/4 interest in an access road described in Vol. 368, Pg. 644, as follows: Commencing at the East right-of-way line of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company where the same intersects the South rightof-way line of State Trunk Highway 77 (formerly 152); thence East 100 ft. along the South right-of-way line of said Highway 77; thence Southerly on a line parallel
WILD CHOW
Sunshine in a glass wards off cabin fever Pretty frosty ice crystals lining the windowsills and the shimmering snow are beautiful to look at, but that’s where the fun ends. The reality is for the last week my nostrils stick together when I step outside. My family and dog are going crazy being cooped up. The bitter cold weather has set in. It’s too cold to do Wild Chow anything outside for very long—even Lisa Erickson if you’re covered from head to toe. The cold finds its way into my mittens and boots. I can handle the below 0 temps for a few days, then I start to get restless and even a little down. I crave all things citrus and sunshine related. I’ve upped my vitamin D intake which helps. What I really need is real sunshine, but that’s out of the question, so what’s the next best thing? Oranges. Lemons. Limes. And a tiki party. It
works. We plan a little BBQ menu and drink orange frosty (sort of like Orange Julius). We watch a beach movie, turn up the heat and put on some shorts. We feel like we are in Florida. The orange drink is what does it for me. It’s cold but tastes like sunshine. I keep telling myself summer is coming. Citrus Frosty 1 large (12 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate or other flavors like lime or lemon 2 cups whole milk or coconut milk (cold) 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional) 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp almond flavoring 1 1/2 cups ice, plus more if desired. In a large blender, add the frozen concentrate, milk, sugar, and extracts. Mix until fully com-bined, about 2 minutes. Add ice and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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with said East right-ofway line of said Railway Company to the South line of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 28-41-16; thence West on said South line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to the East right-of-way line of said Railway Company; thence North on said rightof-way line to the point of beginning. Said parcel being located in the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 28-41-16, Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No: 07-032-2-4116-28-4 01-000-013000 Property Address: 30183 Soo Circle, Danbury, WI 54830 Randall S. Miller & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (414) 937-5992 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client's behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (Jan. 16, 23, 30)
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF WOOD RIVER The Town of Wood River is seeking bids for the following two projects: 1) Purchase and removal of the Wood River Town Hall building located at 11610 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI. The approximate size of the building is 36’ x 26’. An asbestos audit has been completed; no asbestos was found. All contents in the building will be removed and utilities will disconnected by the Town prior to the start date. Please mark your bid as “Town Hall” on the outside of sealed envelope. 2) Purchase and removal of the Quonset building located at 11610 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI. The approximate size of the building is 41’ x 41’. An asbestos audit has been completed; asbestos indicated in the report including windows will be removed prior to work beginning. All contents in the building will be removed and utilities disconnected by the Town prior to the start date. Please mark your bid as “Quonset” on the outside of sealed envelope. Insurance Requirements Bidders completing the work and contractors hired by the bidder must be fully insured. Minimum insurance limits are $1,000,000 for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 Business Automobile coverage. The bidder completing work and any contractors completing work must also have Workers’ Compensation Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000. Bidders and contractors completing the work at the Town’s site are to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Owner that lists the ‘Town of Wood River’ as an Additional Insured as their interest may appear within 10 days of bid award. Project Schedule If awarded either project, the work is to start no earlier than April 5, 2019 and be removed from the site no later than April 20, 2019. Any buildings not removed by the completion date will be demolished by Town’s contractor. Bid Date Sealed bids can be submitted by mail to Joel Johnson at 23610 N. Alpha Dr., Grantsburg, WI 54840 and must be received by February 13, 2019. Sealed bids can also be delivered to the Wood River Town Hall, no later than, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 located at 11610 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI. Bids received will be opened that evening at the Town’s monthly board meeting and read aloud. Additional Requirements The bidder awarded the project is responsible to remove the building, permits, arranging road closures, raising utility lines to move the building, etc. as required for each project. The Town of Wood River’s contractor will remove the building foundations. The Town of Wood River Board shall have the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and to accept the Bid which, in their judgment, is in the Town’s best interest. If you have questions or want to review either building contact Town Chairman Joel Johnson at (715) 431-0230. Raylene Swanson, Clerk WNAXLP Town of Wood River
Wisconsin county: No additional charges for Closs suspect SUPERIOR — A Wisconsin prosecutor said Friday he has no plans “in the immediate future” to file additional charges against the man accused of kidnapping Wisconsin teenager Jayme Closs and killing her parents. Jayme was abducted from her family’s home near Barron and held for 88 days before escaping Jan. 11 from a cabin in Douglas County. Jake Patterson, 21, is charged with kidnapping and homicide in an attack at the Closs family home in Barron County. Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf said in a statement that his decision involved considering several factors, including “the existence of other charges and victim-related concerns.”
Fruehauf noted he retains the ability to file charges later if he chooses. The announcement is significant because it could mean that details of any abuse Jayme suffered while in captivity may be kept private. A criminal complaint says Patterson told investigators he saw Jayme getting on a school bus near her home and decided to abduct her. The 12-page complaint focused almost entirely on Jayme’s abduction and her escape, without lingering on her time in captivity. Attorneys not associated with the case have said the decision to leave out a description of what happened in the remote cabin where Jayme was held for almost three months was probably intended to spare
her more trauma. They also said it was likely unnecessary if prosecutors had sufficient evidence to prove two killings that could put Patterson away for life. The complaint said Patterson went to the Closs home on Oct. 15 with the intent to abduct Jayme and with plans to kill if necessary. He allegedly told authorities he shot Jayme’s father, James Closs, through the front door, then went inside and found Jayme and her mother. He shot Denise Closs, then dragged Jayme to a car, the complaint said. He took her to his cabin in Gordon, a township of 645 people in thickly forested Douglas County, according to the complaint.
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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES
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TOURISM
SERVICES
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FURNISHINGS
SCHOOLS
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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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TAVERNS/BAR & GRILLS
BUILDING PRODUCTS
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CONSTRUCTION LAKE CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Remodeling Siding - Excavating - Cement Work
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PLUMBING/SEPTIC
Bass Lake Lumber
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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Superior Service from Professionals Who Care
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WE L L X A M INC.
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
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The trip that changed a life
Ben McClellan Youth Pastor First Baptist Church Webster
On Friday, Jan. 11th, 2019, 12 men began what would be a 36-hour road trip to Mexico. We went to build a house for people who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to build one. We were on a mission to build a house and through it, share the love of Christ with the people in Mexico. The trip itself was incredible, and as we gave the house away to the new homeowners, they were overwhelmed with gratitude and the love that we had shown them. They were very grateful, and the trip was worthwhile because it was for a good cause. There are many great causes to get behind in the world today, whether they are in another
country, or in our neighborhoods and communities. You see what we do in this life matters and can make a difference, but we will find the end of our life comes quickly. James 4:14 says that our life is like a vapor that vanishes away. In the end there is one thing that matters, what happens after this life. The Bible teaches that there is an existence after physical death, and that there are two options of where you will spend eternity (with God or apart from God.) This is a reality of life, we will all face death at some point. But God, who is rich in mercy sent His son Jesus, to die for us so
Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 9 am | Sun. School: 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible
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
DAIRYLAND
FREDERIC
THE WOODLAND CHURCH
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
GRANTSBURG
Pastor Curtis Denney | 715-327-4956 Benson Rd. | Saturday Service Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am | Worship 11 am
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH
FIRST LUTHERAN
A&H 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
(A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649 | 33921 State Rd 35 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Bible Study: 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck
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)
Pastor Peter Johnson 7615 County Rd U, Danbury, WI A church of the unchurched for the unchurched Sunday - Soup in the Coop 5:30 pm | Worship 6 pm
Rev. Randall Knauf, 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
ATLAS ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am
CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield 2738 220th St. | Worship: 10:45 am Sun. School: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible
CHICKEN COOP CHURCH
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
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
UNITED METHODIST Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com | Sunday Worship: 8:45 am
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 10:45 am Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sunday 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
CHURCH OF CHRIST
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
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 715-463-2624 | Worship 9 am | Fellowship 10 am Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available
PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
that we would not have to face eternity apart from God. We can now, through Christ, have eternal life. He calls us to believe and follow Him. We went on a trip to Mexico to build a house, but more importantly to share the message about a God that would sacrifice himself for us. So that through His son we can have peace and life with God. My prayer is that you too can have this life. If you have questions find a church and begin attending, and seek to know and understand the love that God shows us in Christ.
LIVING HOPE CHURCH
Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study
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
CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)
FAITH LUTHERAN
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
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
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
GRACE BAPTIST 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
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
WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN Pastor John Peterson 1638 345th Ave. | 715-327-4340 Worship 9:15 am | Sunday School 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday
BETHANY LUTHERAN
FALUN
ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE
FIRST BAPTIST
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
WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
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.
Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746 Worship 11:00 am | Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available
Dan Slaikeu, Pastor | 715-488-2456 Worship 10 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info
ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Madanu | 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm | Sun. 10:30 am
TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.)
EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. North on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Sunday Service 9 am | Potluck lunch 10 am Everyone welcome
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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
HERTEL
MARKVILLE
SPOONER
WEBSTER
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)
GRACE UNITED METHODIST
Carl Heidel, Pastor 715-222-6712 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 Worship: 11 am | Sunday School: 10 am
SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH
LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Ferdinand B. Serra, 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 Gregory Ofsdahl, 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
TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN
BETHANY LUTHERAN Interim Pastor Roger Pittman Worship: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available
John Peterson, Pastor 11841 Cty. Rd. Z | 715-327-8384 Sun. School: 9:45 am | Sun. Worship: 11 am Communion: 1st & 2nd Sunday
SIREN UNITED METHODIST
TRADE LAKE BAPTIST
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
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 Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am
CHURCH OF CHRIST 7425 W. Birch | 715-866-7157 Sunday Bible Class: 9:30 am (all ages) Worship: 10:30 am | Bible Study: 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER 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 Rev. Randall Knauf Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9 am | Sun. Mass: 10 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment
DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor 7697 Johnson St www.dwellingpointchurch.cc Worship: Sundays at 10 am | Nursery Available
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Review Your Plan Regularly Y
ou might think your job ends once you prepare a solid plan for your estate. General reviews are as crucial as updating your plan when major life events occur. Don’t forget to periodically review your legal documentation to reflect these happenings. • Alterations in federal or state laws regarding taxes and investments. It can be difficult to realize which local and state laws are impacting your legacy. That’s why hiring the help of a professional to manage your estate plan is key. They can easily spot red flags that negatively impact their clients’ wishes and offer valuable advice accordingly.
A GENERAL REVIEW Even if you don’t experience a life-changing moment, there is still plenty of cause to review your plan. One of the big reasons is due to changes in laws, regarding estate and gift-tax codes. These expensive alterations can have serious consequences on the recipients of your estate. Your local government could also shuffle its probate code, trust law and laws of descent and distribution, affecting your plan.
LIFE EVENTS THAT REQUIRE REVIEW Once you have a legally binding estate plan, life events can occur which require mediation and updates to your plan. These are a few reasons your documents could need a tune-up: • A marriage or divorce; • The birth or adoption of a new child or grandchild; • Borrowing a significant amount of money or large increases or decreases in the value of your assets; or © ADOBE STOCK
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HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD REVIEW Since each estate plan is different and largely depends on your wishes and local government, reviews should be done at the recommendation of your legal team. For those who have a large investment portfolio or acquire assets regularly, special care is recommended to keep a close eye on your value. Check with your local financial and estate professionals to ensure your plan is in order. Under certain circumstances, they may recommend reviewing your legal documents on a more regular basis.
Things people should know about creating wills Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one. Putting wishes down on paper helps avoid unnecessary work and sometimes heartache upon the death of a loved one. Wills allow heirs to act with the decedent’s wishes in mind, and can ensure that assets and possessions will end up in the right hands. Estate planning can be tricky, which is why many people turn to attorneys to get the job done right. Attorneys who specialize in estate planning will no doubt discuss the following topics with their clients. • Assets owned: Make a list of known assets and figure out which assets are covered by the will and which will have to be passed on according to other estate laws, such as through joint tenancy on a deed or a living trust. For example, life insurance policies or retirement plan proceeds will be distributed to your named beneficiaries. A will also can cover other assets, such as photographs, clothing, cars, and jewelry. • Guardianship: Parents’ wills should include a declaration of who they want to become guardians their underage children or dependents. • Pets: Some people prefer to use their will to also dictate guardianship for their pets and to leave money or property to help care for those pets. However,
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pets do not have the legal capacity to own property, so one shouldn’t gift money directly to pets in a will. • Funeral instructions: Settling probate will not happen until after the funeral. Therefore, funeral wishes in a will often go unnoticed, states the legal advisement resource Find Law. • Executor: An executor is a trusted person who will carry out the terms of the will. This person should be willing to serve and be capable of executing the will. People who die without a valid will become intestate. This means the estate will be settled based on the laws of where that person lived, and a court-appointed administrator will serve in the capacity to transfer property. This administrator will be bound by laws and may make decisions that go against the decedent’s wishes. To avoid this outcome, a will and other estate planning documents are crucial.
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Understanding Pre-Planning
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efore you can become familiar with estate planning, it’s imperative to understand the concept of an estate.
Consider everything you own, including your car, home, bank accounts and even personal possessions. Your estate consists of everything that is legally yours. When you’re gone, it is in your family’s best interest that you have delegated where it all goes. Losing a loved one is never easy, but preparing for it by creating a legal will can relieve unnecessary stress experienced by a mourning family. By meeting with a professional lawyer or estate-planning expert, you will eliminate the risk of long legal battles over your property when you’re not here to fight for it.
WHO NEEDS A PLAN? It is easy for younger Americans to dismiss the idea that they need legally standing documentation related to their estate. However, it is important for people entering adulthood to sort their assets and begin forming their plan.
For aging or retired people, it’s never too late to talk to a professional and get your estate in shape. Discussing death is never an easy topic, but the peace of mind that comes with having a properly prepared plan in place can lessen the stress it may cause. Remember, explaining concise instructions for how your estate should be handled once you’re gone is a thoughtful way to express your love for yourself and family. WHAT IT CONTAINS Creating a solid estate plan requires several decisions and legal documents. It is the only way you can ensure the things you worked for remain in the hands of your loved ones. This is why working with a professional — in person — is crucial to your legacy. Before you meet with an expert, become familiar with a few steps in the process. Make a will: Typically, the first part of pre-planning is creating a will. It will express your wishes for who you want to inherit your property and appoint a guardian for young children in case both parents are demised. Healthcare directives: This section is to protect your wishes in case you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. You will appoint a power of attorney for healthcare, who will make
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the decisions according to the instructions you gave in the document. Beneficiary forms: Choosing a beneficiary for your bank accounts means they become payable on death. Your loved one will avoid a lengthy
probate issue in court once receiving the accounts. The process is involved yet important. Schedule an appointment with a professional to protect your legacy and family.
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Why Consider Life Insurance? If you’re still on the fence about acquiring a life insurance policy, you may change your mind after digesting these important reasons from the Insurance Information Institute.
FINAL EXPENSES ARE COVERED Most life insurance policies will pay for a funeral and burial costs, probate, debts and medical expenses not covered by your health insurance.
INCOME FOR YOUR DEPENDENTS If you have loved ones who are dependent on your income, your death may leave them without the support they need to live. This is especially important for those with young children who will be financially backed by a solid policy. Acquiring insurance to replace your income is a way to continue to provide for those you love even after you’re gone.
SOURCE OF SAVINGS The III states some types of life insurance create a cash value that, if not paid out as a death benefit, can be borrowed or withdrawn on the owner’s request. This means, when you buy a cash-value-type policy, it also creates a savings plan.
CREATE AN INHERITANCE If you are unable to leave behind an inheritance for your loved ones, a life insurance policy is a simple way to build one. With your policy, you can choose who to name as a beneficiary and the amount you wish to pass down.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO PREPLAN Pre-planning your estate means more than distributing your belongings. It is how you create your legacy and share the benefits you earned with those you love most. You can purchase several different types of life insurance. When speaking with your local agent, make sure to express your wishes and concerns about death.
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Attorneys can help people at various times in their lives. Much like doctors specialize in particular types of medicine, attorneys also tend to focus on one area of the law. For example, some lawyers might specialize in criminal law, while others may help their clients with estate planning. Choosing an attorney is an important decision, and one that many people will need to make at least once during their lifetimes. The following tips can help people find an attorney to help them with whatever legal advice they need. • Book an initial consultation. Initial consultations are typically free of charge and these meetings often give people a first impression of an attorney before they have to spend any money. Initial consultations are a great opportunity to gauge an attorney’s personality and demeanor, determine his or her experience and even his or her outlook for your particular case. Book consultations with as many attorneys as necessary until you feel comfortable making a decision. • Be ready to ask questions. Attorneys should not be the only ones to speak during a consultation. Make a list of general questions and questions specific to your case and don’t hesitate to ask them. Ask about the attorney’s accessibility should he or she become your attorney, making sure to determine if the attorney or someone else, such as a paralegal, will be your primary contact during your case. Many people are most comfortable with attorneys to whom they can speak to directly throughout their case, and that’s an important point to consider for people who
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may never have needed an attorney in the past. • Discuss costs. Attorney fees are not immaterial, no matter how serious a case might be. Attorney fees vary widely, and professional legal advice is often expensive, especially when cases are complex and lengthy. Expect to sign a contract regarding fees before an attorney begins working on your case. Many attorneys will provide cost estimates, so get those in writing. • Seek recommendations. As noted, many people require the services of an attorney at least once in their lifetimes. So don’t hesitate to ask family, friends or coworkers for recommendations. Word-of-mouth can be a great way to find a reliable, trustworthy attorney. In addition, certain organizations may be helpful. For example, AARP might recommend lawyers who specialize in estate planning. Attorneys help people who need legal advice. Finding the right one involves careful consideration of a host of factors.
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Discuss Your Plan With Family W
hen developing your estate plan, it is important to include your loved ones, especially if they will be beneficiaries or trustees. Discussing this sensitive subject can reveal your family’s level of comfortability when left in charge of your assets.
Many people are hesitant to begin the conversation about their death. While it can be an uncomfortable discussion, it is necessary to have a plan in place. CONSIDER THE TIMING Sometimes, family tragedies or emergencies can spike your interest in estate planning. However, when your family’s emotions are heightened while dealing with loss, it might be best to hold off on a conversation until later. Don’t be surprised if your family is caught off guard and questions your health if you choose to bring up the subject of your estate. Especially the first time you discuss your legacy, family members might get the wrong idea. Explain that you are simply concerned with developing a plan to lessen the responsibility they have once you’re gone. It can also be a good idea to present your plan in a comfortable setting that offers privacy and encourages engaging conversation. ACCOMMODATE SCHEDULES It might be difficult to coordinate a meeting that works with your loved ones’ busy schedules. To limit the amount of times you must repeat your plans, it makes sense to wait until everyone involved is available. Your initial discussion should lay out your wishes regarding how your assets should be handled. Don’t forget to discuss considerations
for key members, such as power of attorney or living trusts. A second meeting can be necessary if you or your family discover concerns while discussing your estate plan. Consider contacting your attorney to schedule a meeting between everyone involved. A professional will stand behind your decisions and keep emotions out of the equation.
DEFINING YOUR LEGACY Planning your estate now allows you to define the life you lived by determining the legacy you leave behind. You can take the stress of difficult decisions off your family’s shoulders by instructing exactly how your estate should be handled. Schedule an appointment with a professional attorney or estate planner to customize your legacy when you’re gone.
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Donating To Charity D
o you have a cause about which you are passionate? Consider donating a portion of your assets to an organization so its operation can continue growing with your financial gift.
When preparing your will with your attorney, stress your interest in making a lasting impression on a charity in which you believe. Leaving behind a gift to a cause is a way to show thanks and remind people of something that was important to you. It also is a great example for your loved ones of how important supporting charitable organizations is to the future of our country and citizens. Don’t be afraid to share your intentions for a donation with your family members involved in your estate planning. They may choose to become volunteers or find they share the same passion as you. Bonding over charitable causes is a great way to build a stronger relationship.
are a few facts about the charity you will need to know. • The official name of the charity; • Its current address; and • The organization’s registered charity number. These requisites are important to ensure your donation will find its way into the right hands. UPDATING AN EXISTING WILL Making changes to your will is easy with the help of a professional. Some experts recommend creating a new will to include your chosen charity. When a new document is developed, a previous will becomes null and void. A codicil is a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will. Adding a charity by utilizing a codicil is typically a simple process. However, when you make major adjustments such as altering a power of attorney or renaming a living trust, it can be more economical to simply redraft a will with the new information. Your legal advisor will guide you toward the best move for your changes.
GETTING STARTED? If you are taking the first steps in creating your estate plan and will, the process of adding a charity as a beneficiary is simple. A qualified attorney can help find the necessary information required to include them in your plan. According to the Protective Life Insurance Company, here
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Navigating the waters of funeral trusts Discussing end-of-life issues can be an emotional experience. Making decisions upon the death of a loved one can be challenging, especially if the wishes of the deceased are murky or unknown. Funeral trusts often help families avoid making decisions at times when their emotions may make such decisions more difficult.
the trust is exempt as a countable asset from any financial look-back period that helps determine eligibility for government healthcare services, such as Medicaid. Revocable funeral trusts can be cancelled. According to the National Care Planning Council, a revocable trust can be created by anyone and, at a later date, can be dissolved by the person who originally created it. Various organizations oversee the investment and management of prepaid funeral trust accounts.
WHAT IS PREPLANNING A FUNERAL? Preplanning a funeral can save family and friends from having to make difficult decisions. It also enables people to choose their burial space, services and transportation. Preplanning also allows people to pay for or arrange payment for their funeral costs ahead of time. According to Consumer Protection Ontario, a person can pre-plan a funeral without prepaying. However, many people prefer to have all financial components in place as well for maximum convenience. WHAT IS A FUNERAL TRUST? Funeral trust can be a smart investment for people who have not spelled out their wishes in a will or conveyed them in writing to someone who will be managing their estate. Funeral trusts may be referred to as revocable or irrevocable. An irrevocable funeral trust, or IFT, is a tool people who are facing the high cost of skilled nursing care can consider. An IFT establishes an account into which money
WHEN IS A TRUST UNNECESSARY? In certain instances, a funeral trust will not be needed. Those who have the means to fund long-term care services and will not need assistance later in life may not want their money locked up in a trust. Others opt for life insurance policies to pay for funeral needs.
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for funeral expenses is deposited. The money cannot be withdrawn or refunded, and funds must be used for funeral expenses.
In the United States, an IFT is often considered an eligible expense during the social services spend-down process. That means the money deposited in
ASSISTANCE WITH FUNERAL TRUSTS Funeral homes may work directly with companies that manage funeral funds. Speak with a funeral director if you want to learn more about trusts. Trusts also can be established by working with an elder care attorney or with a funeral trust agency. Taking care of funeral planning in advance can relieve families of the stress of making funeral decisions in the wake of a loved one’s death.
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A Living Trust or Will? W
hen estate pre-planning, most Americans are familiar with the importance of having a last will and testament.
Did you know that without naming a revocable living trust, your family may experience the dreaded-probate process? According to the American Association of Retired Persons, probate is the legal process to determine whether a will is valid. It is a situation that includes locating and determining the value of the decedent’s assets and paying remaining bills and taxes before distributing the remainder to those noted in the document. So how does having a revocable living trust streamline the process when you’re gone? REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST The AARP defines a revocable living trust as a written agreement designating someone to be responsible for managing your property. It’s considered a “living trust” because you established it while you are alive and “revocable” because if you’re mentally competent, you have the right to dissolve the trust at your own discretion. This document is unique because property left through the trust doesn’t require probate in court. Instead, the person you appoint to handle the trust after death, easily transfers ownership to beneficiaries according to your instructions. Another positive to this type of trust is that it is typically near the same price as a last will and testament. Whichever route you decide to take, it is important to have the knowledge of a professional to give you peace of mind that everything is legally binding.
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WHO TO APPOINT When considering who will oversee your belongings, you should only appoint someone you truly trust. It can be an overwhelming decision and an even more stressful to the person in charge of distribution. Before choosing someone,
make sure you discuss it with your loved ones, and that the chosen one is comfortable and confident with his responsibility. If you believe all your beneficiaries should be left out of the equation, you can name the trust department of a bank
or trust company as the one in charge. DON’T FORGET TO NAME YOURSELF A TRUSTEE The AARP suggests naming yourself and spouse as trustees in the document. This way, you will remain in full control of
your properties while you’re alive. Be sure to discuss these and other issues with your local attorney or pre-planning professional. She will help put your mind at ease regarding the complex topic of estate planning.
Power of attorney protects loved ones Life is full of the unexpected. But just because the future is unpredictable does not mean adults cannot prepare for what lies ahead. Estate planning is important, and establishing power of attorney can be essential for men and women looking to protect their financial resources and other assets. WHAT IS POWER OF ATTORNEY? A power of attorney, or POA, is a document that enables an individual to appoint a person or organization to manage his or her affairs should this individual become unable to do so. According to the National Caregivers Library, POA is granted to an “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” to give a person the legal authority to make decisions for an incapacitated “principal.” The laws for creating a power of attorney vary depending on where a person lives, but there are some general simi-
larities regardless of geography. WHY IS POWER OF ATTORNEY NEEDED? Many people believe their families will be able to step in if an event occurs that leaves them incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves. Unfortunately, this is not always true. If a person is not named as an agent or granted legal access to financial, medical and other pertinent information, family members’ hands may be tied. In addition, the government may appoint someone to make certain decisions for an individual if no POA is named. Just about everyone can benefit from establishing an attorney-in-fact. Doing so does not mean men and women cannot live independently, but it will remove the legal barriers involved should a person no longer be physically or mentally capable of managing certain tasks.
POWER OF ATTORNEY VARIES Power of attorney is a broad term that covers various aspects of decision-making. According to the legal resource ‘Lectric Law Library, the main types of POA include general power of attorney, health care power of attorney, durable power of attorney, and special power of attorney. Many of the responsibilities overlap, but there are some subtle legal differences. Durable power of attorney, for example, relates to all the appointments involved in general, special and health care powers of attorney being made “durable.” This means the document will remain in effect or take effect if a person becomes mentally incompetent. Certain powers of attorney may fall within a certain time period. WHAT IS COVERED? An agent appointed through POA may be able to handle the following, or
more, depending on the verbiage of the document: • banking transactions • buying/selling property • settling claims • filing tax returns • managing government-supplied benefits • maintaining business interests • making estate-planning decisions • deciding on medical treatments • selling personal property • fulfilling advanced health care directives Although a power of attorney document can be filled out and an agent appointed on one’s own, working with an estate planning attorney to better understand the intricacies of this vital document is advised.
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Pre-Planning With Disabled Children
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solid estate plan is necessary for everyone, but parents with disabled children should consider it even more crucial. Do you have a plan in place regarding how your child will be cared for?
Without proper planning, a child who is unable to live independently may be at serious risk for injury or left vulnerable. The American Bar Association suggests developing a special-needs trust to ensure parents that their child will be provided with care and resources for his lifetime. Now is a great time to put the plan in motion to protect your child. SPECIAL-NEEDS TRUST A special-needs trust is basically a way for parents to leave an inheritance to their children without disqualifying them from receiving helpful benefits from Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and other government benefits. Since most of these programs are resource-dependent, it means a recipient of benefits may only have a limited amount of assets and income. According to the ABA, parents should name the special needs trust as a beneficiary in their will instead of naming the disabled child. The trust also can be named
to receive IRAs, retirement plans and life insurance policies. Your lawyer can point you in the right direction to protect your child and leave behind an inheritance she can depend on.
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SELECTING A CARETAKER Aside from the financial decision you must make regarding your disabled child, a more important consideration to make concerns his caretaker. If your child has a disability that requires assistance from a guardian, you should carefully plan a series of successors to be in charge. A professional attorney will execute documents which will protect your child in the event of your passing. It’s important to work with an expert who specializes in estate planning because each state might have different laws and circumstances regarding the qualifications of legal guardians. This is not a decision you want to entrust to an online program that can create obstacles when your child needs help.
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