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Norine violated multiple ethics rules as District Attorney; state office says JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

BURNETT COUNTY–– Former Burnett County District Attorney William Norine has been publicly reprimanded by the Office of Lawyer Regulation for using social media to ask out defendants on dates. A number of the women he sent messages to had open criminal

cases pending in Burnett County. “I have violated no ethical rule that I am aware of. And indeed, I have never had a disciplinary violation in 30 years of practice,” Norine told the Sentinel in September after a Twin Cities television station published a story alleging Norine used Facebook to ask out defendants. He served as Burnett County District

William Norine

Attorney for almost 10 years from 2008 to August when he resigned from the position. The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) was in charge of the investigation. The OLR is an agency of the Wisconsin Supreme

Court. They receive grievances relating to lawyer misconduct, conduct investigations, and prosecute violations of lawyer ethics rules. OLR Director, Keith Sellen, sent out a news release last week publicly reprimanding Norine for his actions as Burnett County DA. The public reprimand SEE NORINE, PAGE 6

99 year old farm in transition

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Knowing they could not continue to grow into a mega-farm, the Wedin Farm in Burnett County has scaled back its production. The family is preparing to celebrate their status as a Century Farm and their new venture on a smaller scale. In 1919 Gust Wedin purchased 80 acres of land in the Town of Wood River in Burnett County. Today his great-grandson Daryl Wedin runs the family farm. Gust bought the land and built a farm that will turn 100 years old this November. The Wedins will be honored with Century Farm signs at that point which they can hang with pride out by the road. The Century Farm and Home Program honors farms and homes that have existed for 100 years. It started in 1948 in conjunction with the state of Wisconsin celebrating its 100th birthday. Since then over 9,200 farms have been recognized as Century Farms. There is also the Sesquicentennial program, which began in 1998, it has honored 780 families over the last 21 years. According to the UW-Extension, “To qualify for the award, the farm or home, in whole or in part, must have been in continuous family

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employing adults with disabilities at their brass coupling assembly production plant. However, they are in the process of expanding by providing even more support to those in the communi-

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ty with developmental disabilities who want to work. DSI was started in 1979 and was originally called the Burnett County Achievement Center in 1977 when it

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received a grant of $5,100 from the Otto Bremer Foundation. That money went to purchasing a loom and other wood

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WEDIN FARM: In November the family farm will join the Century club CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

ownership in the state of Wisconsin for the past 100 or 150 years. Title of century property must reside in a blood relative of the original owner or a legally adopted child of a descendant. Continuous residence in the state or on the property is not required, but the title to the property must be continuous.” The Wedin farm will join 34 other Century Farms in Burnett County. Gust was known as one of the grandfathers of the Village of Grantsburg. Grantsburg is the largest municipality in the county and neighbors Wood River. A prominent businessman that helped build Main Street in Grantsburg, which is now Madison Avenue, Gust and his son, Wallace, took care of the farm for many years. Daryl’s uncle, Curtis, ran the farm for at least 10 years after Wallace died in 1958. Daryl’s father, Larry, took over the farm after getting laid off at McNally Industries in Grantsburg in 1973. 14 years later Daryl took over. Daryl has spent virtually his whole life taking care of the property, but recently has scaled things back and has left the commercial agriculture to the bigger “mega-farms” as he calls them. “I’ve lived on this farm my whole life,” Daryl said. They no longer have any milk cows on the farm. However, they are raising beef cattle, hogs, turkeys and chicken on the farm now. Their hope is to sell to direct to buyers and cut out the middleman. The Wedin’s are very proud they have been able to keep the farm in the family for the last 99 years. “It doesn’t happen very often anymore,” Daryl states. “It’s a huge accomplishment to remain around for this amount of time. And family farming just isn’t what it used to be.” Daryl saw the shift in farming and decided they would scale back to make sure they did not lose control of the finances and operations on the farm. “Agriculture is what it is and it will always be that way. It’s all about the numbers,” Daryl said. “Mega-crops and mega-dairies are the current trends. It could continue to go on that path down the road or maybe people will begin scaling back for more manageable farms.” The original barn held a maximum of 31 milk cows. They never expanded past that number because they wanted to be able to maintain the farm themselves and not have to hire outside help. Daryl’s family has been in the area since the 1860s and his wife, Cheryl, says her family has been in the area since the 1870s. Both graduated from Grantsburg

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The next generations of Wedin in front of the barn. From left -Gus, Kjersten, Anna and Erika.

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The Wedin farm has a selection of turkeys roaming around.

High School and have lived in this part of Burnett County for the majority of their lives. “It is something that really ties you to the area. It gives us long term roots to this small town,” Cheryl says. “That is what makes us more responsible to pass it down to our kids.” The Wedins have four children and intend to pass the farm on to them if they want to continue what they have kept up. “It’s up to them. If you look at it a lot of families who used to farm have been without it for two generations,” Daryl said. “They are two generations removed from taking care of crops and livestock. So there really is no reason for them to get back into it.” Daryl explained that he has taught his children about every part of the process of where their food comes from. “They have seen the whole thing from birthing to feeding and butchering,”

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Daryl said. “They have respect for where their food comes from,” Cheryl added. Daryl’s earliest memory on the family farm is when he was three or four years old and his parents had chickens. “It’s going back quite a way. I don’t remember having to butcher them, but I remember I had fun playing with those chickens at that age,” he remembered. He would even go to the local general store and buy tobacco for his dad. “This was close to 50 years ago. People working at the store knew me and they knew my dad so it wasn’t any problem – this little kid buying Prince Albert tobacco for him,” Daryl reminisced. “I would

also always make sure to get a piece of candy at the store.” His favorite memory growing up was witnessing the seasons change. “Y’know, springtime comes, and everyone is happy to be done with winter,” he recalled. “Then there was always a lot of excitement for summer’s arrival and then all the changes that would come when it turned to fall.” He also recalled the opportunity to miss out on school to help his dad with the farm. “That was something all the farm kids would do back in the day,” Daryl recalled. “They took off from school to help out on the farm.” Daryl said he was driving a tractor at age seven, “Dad taught me how everything worked and explained if I had a problem I would go and get help,” Daryl said about safety. “I was taught to always have safety on my mind. Y’know always keep it in slow gear and never take sharp corners.” Getting back to current operations, Cheryl said they are still trying to figure out how to market the hogs. “These are specifically Heritage hogs we’re dealing with right now. They’re smaller and have a lot more lard on them than modern market hogs, which makes them a bit harder to sell,” Cheryl said as she described the pack of American Guinea hogs on their farm. These hogs were very prominent in the southern region of the United States. Their extra lard allows them to be kept outside even in the cold Wisconsin winter. Especially in late January when the wind chill dipped to near 50 below for a string of three days. “They didn’t seem bothered by the temperature,” Daryl said. “If there’s a benefit to that extra lard it’s their ability to withstand the cold. We didn’t think we’d see them out much during the January cold snap, but they were out quite a bit.” He added the American Guinea Hogs simply need a good shelter and dry bedding and they do just fine. “We’re more of a large hobby scale farm at this point,” Cheryl said. “But people want to know where their food comes from and that’s what we offer. People want to be more connected and farming helps them understand that process and it connects them more to nature and ultimately to God.”

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MEETINGS

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Back to the 50s Sock Hop

FIRST MONDAY

FREDERIC— 5 p.m.– 11 p.m. The 300 Club will be holding a sock hop to raise funds for the Frederic Library. Dinner will be served from 5– 7 p.m. and guests can enjoy social time and family friendly activities like limbo and a bunny hop. Kids attending in 50s themed outfits will be entered into a drawing to win gift cards to local businesses. From 7– 11 p.m. music will be provided by Tom Eckhart and Freeway Jam. There is no admittance fee but a freewill offering can be given at the door and there will be a 50/50 raffle and cash drawing. For more information contact The Frederic Library and/or Sandy Lundquist, 715-566-0420.

Grantsburg School Board

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Town of Grantsburg

Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96 7 p.m.

FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club 3:30 p.m.

Village of Siren first Thursday after the first Monday, 2 p.m.

SECOND MONDAY 5 p.m.

Ice Fishing Contest DANBURY— 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Central Burnett County Fair will be holding their 5th Annual Ice Fishing Contest on Yellow Lake. There is an admission fee and several prizes will be awarded.

National Park Snowshoe Adventure Series Number 3 GRANTSBURG— 1 p.m.– 3 p.m. The St. Croix River Association will be holding the third hike in their national park snowshoe adventure series. The hike will be on Sandrock Cliffs Trails. The trailhead is at the Hwy 70 Landing off of Hwy 70 just west of Grantsburg. There will be child sized snowshoes provided.

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Scout Troop 564 visited Vertical Endeavor rock climbing gym in Duluth last weekend Back row from left: Eli Campion, Levi Hayman, Dan Campion, Rene Wright, Mack Rowe, CJ Abbas. Front row from left: Jaxson Blake, Oliver Rowe.

p.m. and the exhibition continues Saturday, March 9 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Used Book Sale WEBSTER— 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. The Larson Family Public Library will be having a used book sale.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Flock Talk

SIREN— 8 a.m.– 2 p.m. Siren will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. There will be a walk/run and a parade. The Shamwalk/run will begin at 10 a.m, at the Siren school with registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The parade begins at 2 p.m. on Siren’s Main Street.

GRANTSBURG— 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. Burnett Dairy General Store will be hosting a flock talk on how to raise healthy chickens. Holly Rosner, from Purina Animal Nutrition, will be presenting. All experience levels welcome. Snacks will be available and door prizes will be awarded.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Irish dinner fundraiser

Free Soup

DANBURY–– 5:30 p.m. Forts Folle Avoine will be holding an Irish dinner fundraiser. A dinner of corned beef and root vegetables with Irish stew and appetizers, desserts, and drinks will be served. Live music will be performed by Jacob Michael O’Shay and door prizes will be awarded. Reservations must be made by March 11. Reservation forms can be found online or call 715-8668890. There is a cost associated with this event.

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.

Burnett Area Arts Group, (BAAG), Student Art Show SIREN— 5 p.m.– 8p.m. Tesora Event Center will be hosting the Burnett Area Arts Group, (BAAG), Student Art Show. A recognition ceremony will be held at 6

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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

7 p.m. Webster Community Center

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

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

6:30 p.m.

Town of Jackson 7 p.m.

Town of Meenon 7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

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MILLTOWN–– 4 p.m. JJ’s Club 35 will be hosting a fundraising event to pay for life saving surgery for Dale Morelli. A sloppy joe dinner will be served. There is also a fundraising account set up at Royal Credit Union in St. Croix Falls. For more information contact Linda Museus at 1-715-646-2637.

7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Comm. Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

6 p.m.

Food Distribution

Town of Anderson

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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Wigwam Dedication Ceremony DANBURY–– 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Forts Folle Avoine will be holding a wigwam dedication ceremony at their Indian Village site to celebrate their Winter Wigwam project.

• 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

EVERY TUESDAY

6 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66

St. Patrick’s Day Parade WEBB LAKE–– 1 p.m. –5 p.m. County Road H in downtown Webb Lake. Follow updates on Facebook at Webb Lake St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY

5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg

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

7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 7 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers 7 p.m. Siren Government Center, Room 165

Town of Dewey 8 p.m. MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m. Larsen Family Library

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place. -Lao Tzu

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10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

Free Bread Friday

AA Meetings • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel

9 a.m. until gone, Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun. 715-689-2271

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Different is OK I have been around people with disabilities my entire life. My first job was hauling percussion instruments for my mom at day camps in the summer for children and adults with special needs. I was the muscle/helper and she was the instructor. When a student was in a wheelchair I would hold a paddle drum (imagine a tennis racket but instead of twine, a drum head) in their hand and guide the mallet in their other hand. And that’s how we would make music. The smiles it brought are what made the job so amazing and obviously at the age of 10 I had no idea the impact this experience was having on me or the students. We went to one camp and I was helping this guy, probably in his early 20s and I was 12. He was non-verbal in a motorized wheelchair and really did not seem like he wanted to be there. I was doing my best but something about the Sentinel situation made me feel like he just wanted it to be over so he could get Editor out of the hot sun. Jonathan Richie I was struggling, more than usual, to get him to guide the mallet into the drum. He then decided he had enough of the drum circle. He got a good grip and threw the mallet down and started motoring away. At that point, a counselor came by and re-situated him and she told me, “don’t be afraid to be a little forceful, you’re doing a great job. He’s a bit of a diva.” Now I’m embarrassed because this guy is making me look like a fool. About an hour later our time at that camp ended for the day and I packed up the drums in the minivan and we were off to the afternoon camp. A year goes by and I forget about that day for the most part. Mom and I, now 13, are headed back to that same camp. I’m unloading drums on an uncommonly cool July morning when all of the sudden whom do I see but that same guy and he has got the biggest smile on his face. He is at the gate waiting for me. I say hi, he nods enthusiastically, and we go our separate ways. I start setting up the drums and his group is getting ready for their time in the circle. As soon as my mom sings the welcome song and tells the group to find their spot in the circle he rolls right up to me, full smile, and looks ready to rock n’ roll. This time a different counselor comes up to me and says, “well he never has this reaction to people, so whatever you’re doing keep it up.” It is almost unbelievable that something so minuscule to me somehow meant so much to him. I say all this to make one point. Just because people don’t look like you or communicate like you do or even live their life the way you think they should does not make them lesser. If anything, it reflects negatively on you as a person. So support places like Diversified Services Inc. in Siren. April Close is a spectacular tour guide and you’ll learn a lot about the people there and it’s good to experience things you’re not used to. I learned that at age 13 and it continues to have an affect on me each and every day.

It was worse back then We are almost there. In a few short days, February will be over. While I am generally not a person who wishes his life away, I will be glad to (hopefully) get out of the snow-globe that has been February. Any time you come close to or actually break records for snowFrom the fall, there’s bound Publisher’s to be some comDesk plications. Many felt that after we Tom Stangl cruised through November, December, and even January relatively unscathed we were in the clear. Not so much. I understand that March, April, and even May can result in snowfall, but I know that we are on the way to spring, glorious spring. As I was using my snow blower last week, I thought about how technology has changed the way we work and play in winter. Looking back through the files of the newspaper, less than a century ago streets and roads were cleared by hand. Crews of men spent hours shoveling snow. Now, with snow plows and snow blowers, one person can easily do in minutes

what it took hours or even days to accomplish in the past. Even the railroads, the lifeline of a community, had to wait for people to clear the tracks when the snowfall was too heavy for trains to power through. We live in a time of wonder and miracles. I can only imagine what a street clearer of a century ago would make of a snowplow. I had a conversation last week with a snowmobiler about how technology has revolutionized sleds. I told him that it has been about 40 years since I rode a snowmobile. My memory of the experience was that the sled was heavy, difficult to start (pull start), and prone to frequent break downs. These memories evoked a smile and head nod from the snowmobiler. He had a similar experience, but he was happy to tell me that technology has vastly improved the experience. He told me that he and some friends had gone on a four day ride in Minnesota, riding over 100 miles a day, stopping to fuel their sleds at gas stations before heading back out. Sleds today have electric starters, can go in reverse, and are very reliable. All of the riders were able to enjoy the rides and, after soaking in a hot tub in the evening, they were ready to go for

the next day. Riders can even purchase helmets that plug into the sled and defog their visor and there are other heated accessories as well. This is a far cry from the early snowmobile suits that were quilted coveralls. But in their defense, these suits were a godsend to me as a paper boy. Trudging around in the snow, I was able to stay warm in my big brother’s snowmobile suit. Before the suit, I wore a couple of pairs of pants, coat, gloves, hat and scarf. I looked like little brother Randy from the movie “A Christmas Story” and really didn’t even stay warm. If I fell down, getting back up wasn’t always guaranteed. So, as we trudge through the last of winter, try to enjoy the weather. The days are getting longer and the sun, when it shines, is glorious. And if you lose heart, consider this: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. 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.

JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel.

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LETTER TO EDITOR Summer days on Big Wood Lake Dear Editor: I spend my summer days on Big Wood Lake with my family on North Shore Drive. As a teenager, I started working at Luther Point Bible Camp and was a counselor there for five consecutive summers. I remember one time when we snuck over to Wood Lake Bible Camp and tried to ring their bell in the middle of the night. We used their ropes course for training and they came for our grill outs on weekends. I say this because we had a great relationship each summer with their staff, and I will miss that camp greatly. I am concerned about the increase in boat traffic that would come with the proposed Wood Lake Camp and RV. As a for-profit recreational campground, they are planning to rent out boats and pontoons. They will have to have them rented often to make money on them. Not to mention the people arriving and bringing their own boats. What I don’t think has been put into good perspective is the risk to our Luther Point kids. The camps are directly across from one another. Yes, you can swim across to get to each other… I should know. Our campers at Luther Point use paddle boats, canoes, and paddleboards. Can you imagine being eight years old, just learning to canoe and having to contend with people renting boats for the first time? That’s significant because I question the boaters’ safety knowledge, especially if they are just renting a boat. Are they aware that a wake within 100 feet of shoreline will damage it? Imagine going the wrong way around Jacobson’s Island as someone is driving the opposite direction. Do they know about the sand bar? What about the fishing on our lake? Would our lake be overfished? I have been scuba-diving in our lake - would my own safety be at risk? As my own two children grow up on this lake, will their safety be at risk? Megan Beatty Grantsburg

Homeowners, small businesses to gain under plan to close dark store loophole SENATOR PATTY SCHACHTNER

Homeowners and small business owners are working hard to make ends meet. The overwhelming majority play by the rules and are the backbone of our local communities. But a 2008 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision has allowed bigbox retailers to reduce their tax liability and push it onto homeowners and small businesses. Under the “dark store” loophole, big-box, corporate retailers such as Walgreens and Walmart sue Patty municipalities to have their propvalue assessed as if the stores Schachtner erty were vacant or abandoned. District 10 The dark store loophole is already harming Wisconsin famSenator ilies. In Appleton, city residents have shelled out $300,000 in legal fees and $802,000 in property tax refunds to four big-box stores utilizing the dark store loophole. This includes a $79,000 refund to Target and a $385,600 refund to Walgreens in recent years. Statewide, nearly 60 municipalities paid property tax refunds to big-box stores, and more than 100 communities are currently being sued. Communities without the budget to take on these legal challenges are at a disadvantage, and perhaps likely to settle even if they believe their assessment is correct.

The dark store loophole is affecting northwestern Wisconsin, too. Walmart and Menards sued the city of St. Croix Falls in 2017 looking for property tax adjustments. If the cases are successful, the companies could receive refunds of close to $100,000. Hudson homeowners are estimated to see an average property tax increase of $374 – or 9 percent – if the dark store strategy is fully implemented, according to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. I have heard from local officials, small business owners, and residents about the dark store loophole. Large corporations like Foxconn are already getting massive tax incentives that make it hard for Main Street businesses to compete. And with Wisconsin ranking last in the nation for business startup activity three years in a row, we need to re-think our approach to level the playing field and provide opportunities for our middle-class families. Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposes to close the dark store tax loophole. A bipartisan coalition of legislators have supported efforts to address this loophole in the past, but proposals were never scheduled for votes in the state Senate. However, with a new governor and legislative session, perhaps there is an opening to take on this issue and side with our local governments and taxpayers. State Senator Patty Schachtner represents Wisconsin’s tenth senate district. The district covers parts of Burnett, Dunn, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties.

THE CAPITOL REPORT

Kimberly-Clark spent $131K lobbying for incentive bill When Republicans introduced legislation nearly a year ago trying to keep Kimberly-Clark from closing two plants in the Fox Valley, they said the company didn’t approach them asking for incentives. Instead, their bill was an attempt to change the company’s mind. Kimberly-Clark’s lobbying reports underscore that, showing the company didn’t spend anything to lobby the Capitol until the waning months of last session. They also add some detail to the company’s late — and ultimately unsuccessful — push to get the Senate to approve the bill before then-Gov. Scott Walker’s administration stepped in with a package to keep open one of the plants. GOP Sen. Roger Roth, whose district includes the plants targeted, said even though the company’s efforts on the bill fell short, he believes its engagement with the Capitol helped lead to Walker’s Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. reaching a deal with the company in the days before the former governor left office. “I’m sure it helped,” the Appleton Republican said. The lobbying reports show Kimberly-Clark spent $131,107 to lobby the Capitol between July 1 and Dec. 31, a significant uptick in activity for the manufacturer. Kimberly-Clark didn’t register a lobbyist with the state for the 2015-16 session and reported no spending in 2013-14. Going back to 2003-04, the most the company had spent over an entire two-year session was $82,535.

Still, the $131,107 spent over the “This provided us the opportunity to last six months of 2018 was only good further educate the Legislature about enough for No. 15 among groups that our business,” the company said. lobbied the Capitol over the period, The agreement was ratified July showing K-C hasn’t been a major play23, and Kimberly-Clark’s first lobbyer in terms of lobbying the state. By ist — Susan Phillips, the company’s comparison, Wisconsin Infrastructure DC-based vice president of government Investment Now Inc., a group headed relations — was registered with the by former GOP Assembly Speaker state four days later. John Gard that The compalobbied last ny then added session against contract lobbyeliminating ist R.J. Pirlot the prevailing almost a month wage, led the later before it way for spendissued a deading in the last line in Septemhalf of 2018 at ber, announc$335,650. The ing it wanted League of Wislawmakers to consin Municfinish work ipalities was on the bill by next at $333,182, month’s end. and Wisconsin But after Manufacturers failing to meet & Commerce that deadline, was No. 3 at legislative lead$256,880. ers announced All of Kimplans for an berly-Clark’s extraordinary effort last year session after Mark Hogan went into AB the November WEDC CEO 963, which election to take cleared the Asup the bill. sembly in February but bogged down Following the election, the compain the Senate. ny ramped up its activity, with seven The company said in a statement more lobbyists registering in the days it decided to register a lobbyist after after Nov. 6 as Pirlot ceased lobbying ratifying a tentative agreement with for the company. That included five the union at the Cold Spring facility in from the firm Schreiber GR Group and Neenah. two who work for Kimberly-Clark, the

‘My observation is that the company’s lobbying activity followed union approval to seek an incentive to remain in Wisconsin and was focused on getting the original legislation through the Wisconsin Senate.’

plant manager at the company’s plant on Cold Spring Road in Neenah and an electrician there. But that legislation, which would have given the company up to $115 million over 15 years to keep two plants open, never made it to the Senate floor. Instead, WEDC signed a five-year deal worth up to $28 million. WisPolitics.com reported in December that WEDC had Kimberly-Clark file an application in mid-October that opened the door to the agency negotiating the package that was ultimately signed. At the time, WEDC CEO Mark Hogan told WisPolitics.com that company officials remained focused on the larger deal in the legislation, but he began laying the groundwork for a fallback plan in case the legislation failed. Hogan said this week Kimberly-Clark didn’t lobby WEDC “to do anything.” “My observation is that the company’s lobbying activity followed union approval to seek an incentive to remain in Wisconsin and was focused on getting the original legislation through the Wisconsin Senate,” Hogan said. 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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was written by Wisconsin Supreme Court Referee Allan Beatty. “Norine, while serving as the District Attorney for Burnett County, communicated via Facebook to multiple women who had pending criminal cases in Burnett County. In these communications, Norine sought lunch, dinner or drink dates, used personal endearments and made improper inducements,” Beatty wrote. Norine violated three Wisconsin Supreme Court rules - 20:1.7(a)(2), 20:1.16(a), and 20:8.4(i). 20:1.7(a)(2) states, a lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest. A concurrent conflict of interest exists if there is a significant risk that the representation of one or more clients will be materially limited by a personal interest of the lawyer. 20:1.16(a) states, a lawyer shall not represent a client or, where representation has commenced, shall withdraw from the representation of a client if the representation will result in a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct or

Support The Forts by attending Irish Dinner Fundraiser A Social “Hour” begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th at Forts Folle Avoine. We will be serving mouth-watering Corned beef and cabbage with roasted root vegetables, Irish stew, appetizers, bread, dessert, and beverages, including beer. Toes will be tappin’ to live Irish music provided by Jacob Michael O’Shay. Perhaps a guest will experience “the luck of the Irish” during a door-prize drawing. Please make your reservations by March 11, reservation forms are online, or call 715-866-8890. See you at The Forts.

other law. 20:8.4(i) states, it is professional misconduct for a lawyer to harass a person on the basis of sex. The reprimand outlines a number of times Norine violated Wisconsin Supreme Court rules. It states, “Norine offered to buy dinner and ‘compare notes’ with a woman who had a pending Burnett County criminal case as well as a pending Child in Need of Protection of Services (Chips) case.” The woman said she was “desperate to get her children back and was in a vulnerable position.” In another instance he became Facebook friends with a woman with a pending criminal case in Burnett County. “Norine told the woman that she was a ‘wonderful beautiful person’ who inspired him,” Beatty wrote. When the woman missed a court date, Norine went to Facebook and offered to “pick her up after a bench warrant was issued and buy her lunch after the matter was resolved.” Another incident involved a woman Norine’s office was prosecuting,

although when he met her she did not have any pending charges. Norine sent her Facebook messages calling her “babe.” He also paid for three Gigabytes of data for her cellphone. She later informed him she was worried about a pending charge and told him she was expecting to be sentenced to probation. Norine told her “we usually take a non criminal ordinance plea on those(.) No probation.” Other messages show she asked Norine for advice on potential criminal matters. In some cases, Norine was not prosecuting the women because the cases were assigned to the assistant district attorney. “Nonetheless, as the Burnett County District Attorney, the chief law enforcement in the County, Norine was officially responsible for all criminal prosecutions in Burnett County,” Beatty wrote. “In his capacity as Burnett County District Attorney, by failing to withdraw from criminal prosecutions in which had a conflict of interest stemming from his personal interest in the defendants.” Norine gave a response to the Sentinel in September.

“This is a small community. Many of the people I prosecuted are my friends, many I have known for many years. Some are my friends on Facebook,” Norine said. “I did not see the piece (from the Twin Cities TV station) but the person who was interviewed added me as her Facebook friend earlier this year. We have exchanged some messages back and forth. I have never spent time with her in person.” Norine did not respond to interview requests and did not give any comment on the public reprimand. Sellen said his office received over 1,800 allegations last year and they hand out sanctions ranging from no infractions to possible suspension or revocation of license. “A public reprimand is a relatively light infraction and he is still eligible to practice in the state,” Sellen said. “But it is now public record and will remain on his record.” Before this Norine had no disciplinary actions taken against him as an attorney. Sellen said this is the final action in the case and cannot be appealed by Norine.

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March 1 or register the day of the event. The 5K course is paved, but no bikes or dogs are allowed. Those with strollers are asked to be at the end of the group. Individual awards go to the first-overall male and female finishers along with gold, silver and bronze medals for nine different age categories. The fun doesn’t end there. Get creative because awards for the best-dressed male and female are also up for grabs. To register or for more information about the Shamwalk visit www.bcaapc.org/ shamwalk or call Tessa Anderson at 715-349-7600 ext. 1265 or email bcpcshamwalk@gmail. com. Paypal is also accepted.

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cutting equipment. It is part of the Catholic Charities Bureau of Superior, which also has similar agencies across Northern Wisconsin in Barron, Rhinelander, and Medford. Joe Wacek is the Director for DSI and also works in Barron at Barron County Developmental Services Inc. He explained that DSI began when parents started wondering if there was a place their children could learn regular skills. “That’s where it started – teaching adults with disabilities daily living skills,” Wacek said. He turns to a photo hanging in the office that is from the early days of DSI. “That photo blows me away, Wacek said. He can tell the age of the photo by looking at the bell bottom pants featured in it. “That was back when they were making firewood, when everything just started.” They now run a factory of about 75 employees, about 50 with disabilities. “We exist to provide work opportunities for adults with disabilities,” said April Close, business manager at DSI. “The idea is that we help people with disabilities find real jobs in the community. It is often easier said than done.” Over the years DSI has developed their own factory, where they can allow adults with disabilities to work, in Siren at 7649 Tower Road. There they assemble brass couplings for Parker-Hannifin, located in Grantsburg. That relationship started over 35 years ago. Close added that in theory the factory is for people to develop work habits like knowing when to punch in and out for starting and ending their shift. They also have regularly scheduled breaks and lunch, like any other ‘real job’ as she defines it. “We feel this is a ‘real job,’” Close said. “We don’t just have people with disabilities working here.” Close is the first person you will meet when walking into DSI and she is the tour guide for the day. She explains that everyone on the factory floor has a specific job and those jobs are tailored to the employee’s skill level. There is a particular station on the floor where four ball bearings need to be inserted into a brass tube. The popular technique is taking the brass part and swirling it around “We have workers that are really good at that and after one go-around they have got all four bearings in place,” Close said. “I struggle with that and we joke that no matter how many times I swirl I can usually only get three of the four.” Workers are paid by a piece rate, meaning they get paid for the amount of work they do and everything is counted. The ball bearing “swirlers” put their finished product into a box that fits 100 pieces, which is helpful for people keeping track – one full box equals 100 pieces completed. “Some people do best at the ball bearings, others do best with putting together boxes for the finished couplings,” she says. There are a number of stations inside the factory and all have their own way of keeping track of their piece rate pay. We walk over to James Smith and Robert next who are diligently putting together the boxes that will hold

the completed couplings. “I take the flat cardboard here and fold here and there and done,” Smith said. “Then I stack them five boxes high and keep track of the number for the end of the day.” Smith is passing on a popular sentiment shared by most in the factory – this job is better than sitting around. When talking with Wacek he explains that most of the workers would be sitting at home six or seven days a week and they are capable of much more than that. He goes on to explain they are in the early stages of remodeling their building, DSI West, as a hub to teach classes to prepare people to enter the workforce. Jessica Peterson-Schmidt, DSI case manager, said the remodeling is set to start soon and they will then begin focusing on their community services. “There is an effort across the country and in Wisconsin to get our employees into the community more,” Wacek said. “The bad part is they want to see the factory phase out and the parents are concerned about that.” He said they are developing classes to help recent high school graduates move into the workforce with less concern from the employer. “We are going to be doing reading, writing, and math classes,” Wacek said. “We’ve learned a lot of things in Barron with these classes and the learning has to be tailored to each individual.” Last year there was speculation that DSI was closing due changes at the state and federal level for funding purposes. He did his best to stop those rumors in their tracks. “No, we’re not closing. We are changing the services we offer,” Wacek said. “We are working hard preparing for the changes coming up.” Wacek breaks the courses into two sections – community day services and community prevocational services.

Early Childhood Screening Grantsburg Elementary School is currently putting together a screening for three and four year old children in the Grantsburg School District. The screening will take place on Wednesday, March 13th at Nelson School. The students who will be screened are those who will turn four between March 1st and August 31st, 2019. The screening is designed to be the ﬁrst step of formal communication between the school and your child. The screening will last about an hour and culminate with a brief exit interview conducted by our principal, Elizabeth Olson, and our school psychologist, Caitlin Bloyer. At that time you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the school or your child’s development. We understand you are very busy, but we hope you can attend the screening with your child. If your child was born between March 1st, 2015 and August 31st, 2015, please call the Elementary School at 715-463-2320 to schedule a time for your child’s screening. Thank you. Elizabeth Olson Grantsburg Schools, Elementary Principal

“Day services will focus on the classes and volunteering,” Wacek said. “Pre-voc will have more of a spin of earning a job in the community.” Wacek explained that Peterson-Schmidt works a lot with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. They try to place anyone with any disability, which could mean a bad back and help people with job placement. Peterson-Schmidt said it is difficult to get companies on board with hiring people even though they come with special hiring incentives. It was difficult 10 years ago. “We’re trying to promote customized employments,” she said. “We’re looking at these companies and seeing what their needs are. Then figuring out how we can help.” Peterson-Schmidt and Wacek said they are continuing to reach out to the community and are hopeful they will get feedback and continue doing their work. The goal is to have people with disabilities work more than just production jobs. “There are a lot of other jobs out there,” Wacek said. “People with disabilities might not want to work these production jobs. So we’re asking the community for some help in finding other places for these people to work.”

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COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join 4-H Youth & Family Development Educator, Beth Rank for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6.

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Books The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen, Wolf Pack by C.J. Box, The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley Run Away by Harlan Coben, The Crooked Street by Brian Freeman, An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks, The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff, Dark Tribute by Iris Johansen, One Man’s Wilder-ness by Sam Keith I Owe You One by Sophia Kinsella, The Chef by James Patterson, Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher, Heartland by Sarah Smarsh

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Youth Books Croc & Turtle by Mike Wohnoutka, Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall, Hurricane Heroes in Tex-as by Mary Pope Osborne, One Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko, Monster Mayhem by Chris-

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. Runs through March 8.

to-pher Eliopoulos, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Shout by Lau-rie Halse Anderson, Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram Audio books The Crooked Street by Brian Freeman, Wolf Pack by CJ Box Movies Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, First Man, Green Book, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Th eBookshop 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.

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Grantsburg Schools Apples and oranges always available Monday: Chicken nuggets, curly fries, cracker, baked beans, applesauce. Tuesday: Lasagna, breadstick, salad, green beans, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday: Fish nuggets, buttered noodles, corn, sliced carrots, fresh fruit. Thursday: Mandarin chicken, baked rice, steamed broccoli, Monaco vegetables, strawberry sauce. Friday: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup with crackers, fresh veggies with dip pickle slice, sliced pears.

Webster Schools Fresh fruit always available Monday: BBQ riblet, hoagie roll, french fries, corn, Mandarin oranges, fresh fruit. Tuesday: Chili, corn bread, crackers, pineapple, fresh fruit. Wednesday: Hamburger on a bun, tater tots, peas, pears, fresh fruit. Thursday: Roast chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli, dinner roll, peaches, cranberries, fresh fruit. Friday: Cheese pizza, garlic toast, salad, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables.

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GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe

I don’t know about you folks but these snow showers (storms) are really getting tiring. I realize snow records are being broken across the country. Cabin fever has taken on a whole new meaning. I realize that we are now approaching the month of March and more snow. Personally, I’m praying for more sun and less snow. I want to thank those who turned out for the annual meeting. We cover a lot of items, things that we need to change and plans for our future. Did you know that any senior aged person is a member of

Burnett County’s Senior Citizen’s Centers? Fun facts this month in history: March 1st, 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr. is kidnapped from his home. 1931, “the Star-Spangled Banner” becomes the official national anthem of the United States. According to Wisconsin stories, Wisconsin contains more ghosts per square mike than any other state in the nation. March 10th, we set our clocks back. Spring must be around the corner. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and good-

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day breakfast and for donations. Ed Smythe gave a report on the history of our center. It took a lot of work from many individuals to get our center up and running. We were glad to see Pat Traum at our meeting. She recently retired and will now be able to come to our meetings. Welcome Pat. The Burnett County van seams to be used a lot. This is good as we don’t want to lose our van. I know the van has made three trips to Black Bear in three weeks. Makes for a nice day – lunch, casino and friends getting together. The schedule for the center has been crazy with the weather making decisions about whether we are open or closed. I hope everything settles down now.

Our 500 winners for Feb. 20 were Pat Bresina, Gerry Vogel, and Nona Severson. Candace Doriott got the 9 bid. Spade winners for the 22nd were Gerry Vogel, Candace Doriott, Barb Geske, Sue Newberger, and Sue Christensen. Ben Anderson and Marie Bently shared the 9 bid. Carl Newberger got the dollar bingo game. He and Sue won several regular bingos.

Coming Events: • Business meeting the third Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • March 6th – Ash Wednesday • St. Patrick’s Day – March 17th • Sr. Center Rummage Sale April 6th • Fun with Friends, every day.

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It has been decided to have a Good Friday breakfast April 19th. More information will be coming when I hear more details. Steve Ward will be in charge of the breakfast. If you care to make any donations. please contact Steve. He can be reached at Pastor Steve Ward, 27377 Earl William Drive, Webster, WI 54893. Mark on you calendars April 27 as that is the date we will have our 500 card party. If any businesses or individuals would like to donate things we can use for our silent auction or door prizes, please drop them off at the center and put my name on the item. Thank you. We had our monthly meeting last Thursday. There are sign up sheets to volunteer at the Good Fri-

Dates to Remember: March 6 – Ash Wednesday March 10 – Daylight Saving Begins March 13 – Potluck 11:30 March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day April 19 – Good Friday breakfast April 27- 500 card party

WEBSTER SENIORS by Bernie Bolter

Snow, snow, and more snow. We will be making snowmen on the 4th of July. They are running out of places to pile it. Bingo, pool, and dominoes were all canceled due to weather. We were able to get in for Wii bowling. He did it again. Bill B bowled two 300 games. I think from now on for Wii bowling news I will just write Ditto. Of course he also had the high individual series, 600. Good job Bill. Next high individual scores were Pat, 290, and LaJuana, 224. High team game and series go to Deanna’s boys, 828 and 1599. Splits picked up were: LaJuana 4-5 and Fred 4-5-7.

We want to thank Sonny for the maintenance work he did and for the long extension cord he donated. We appreciate what he did. Remember the What Not and Bake Sale April 12 and 13. We are still accepting donations. The next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, March 19. Please plan to attend and bring a friend. We could use some new ideas. Remember: Life is like a bowl of cherries, we just need to watch for pits now and then. See you at the center.

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See self-harm in a new light ANGELA FREDRICKSON, LCSW, CLINICAL DIRECTOR – NORTHWEST PASSAGE

Scared. Disgusted. Confused. Worried. Frustrated. These are some words commonly used by those caring for and about those who live with non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, commonly known as self-harm. Oftentimes these caregivers will confuse self-harm with a suicide attempt; believing their loved one intended to die. They become emotionally exhausted from attending to the frequent feelings of urgency to address injuries and the emotional disregulation surrounding the behavior. The truth is, self-harm is only sometimes associated with suicidal ideation. Of course, knowing this does not make self-harm feel any less scary or baffling to caregivers. It can be challenging to assess where this behavior is coming from and what purpose it is serving in an individual’s life. To better understand this pattern of behavior we often look at self-harm, not as the problem, but instead, as the solution to a problem. Looking at self-harm in this way can provide the opportunity to explore what other factors have motivated this concerning behavior. Additionally, looking for these motivators can help bring understanding to a pattern that can be difficult to understand. Self-harm can serve many purposes for those who engage in it. For some, it can be a way to make their incomprehensible emotional pain make sense. They can make the abstract world of emotions, concrete through a physical wound. This often is the case for those who struggle with verbal communication or getting their ideas across effectively. For others, self-harm is a way to express their need for assistance from the outside world. And, for still others, self-harm is actually a tool to prevent them from engaging in suicidal behaviors. In many ways, self-harm behaviors can be seen as closely related to addictive behaviors. When an individual uses drugs and alcohol to soothe difficult emotions or to help express themselves, their other coping/communication skills become underused and a bit rusty. The same process happens with self-harm. When this behavior is solely relied upon in times of distress, other options that may be more sustainable and less problematic no longer get used. When working to leave behind self-harm behaviors it’s important to learn about skills such as urge surfing which is based on the idea that no emotion lasts forever – rather, emotions come and go in waves. These emotional waves can be surfed with the use of a range of skills and, so too can the urge to engage in self-harm. The youth at Northwest Passage are encouraged to build a life worth living through therapeutic lifestyle choices and engaging in problem-solving for the issues that drive selfharm behaviors. By addressing the root causes of self-harm behaviors, they are able to replace words like scared, disgusted, confused, worried, and frustrated with hope. “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org

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Pet assistance programs for seniors GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Countless studies affirm the numerous benefits that pet ownership has on overall health, especially for seniors. Seniors with pets are less likely to report feeling lonely or depressed. They also report fewer physical illnesses and doctor visits. These benefits are significant, but the cost of pet care can be a burden for lower-income seniors. Fortunately, in recognizing these benefits, many organizations have implemented programs to assist seniors in obtaining and caring for their pets. For pet adoption assistance, the Pets for the Elderly Foundation helps pay the fees to participating animal shelters for senior citizens (age 60 and over) who adopt a companion dog or cat from a participating shelter (including pre-adoption veterinary exams and spay/ neuter, if these costs are part of the adoption fees). http://petsfortheelderly.org/ The only participating shelter in Wisconsin is: Chequamegon Humane Association, 405 Old Airport Rd, Ashland, WI 54806, 715–682–

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9744 For pet care assistance for seniors, The Meals on Wheels Loves Pets Grant Program supports Member programs across the country that are working to keep homebound seniors and their pets together. Grants are used to deliver pet supplies and services to their senior clients. Contact your local Meals on Wheels program to find out if they participate in this program. To find your local Meals on Wheels program visit: https://www.mealsonwheels america.org/signup/aboutmealsonwheels For more information visit: https://www. mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/ senior-pet-support Additionally, The Humane Society of the United States has a list of national and statespecific resources available to all low-income pet owners, not just seniors. These resources are listed here: https://www.humanesociety. org/resources/are-you-having-troubleaffording-your-pet

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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

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

To view our calendar of specialists, please visit www.burnettmedicalcenter.com. Hospital, Family Practice, Specialists & Nursing Home 257 W. St. George Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5353 or (800) 293-5353

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Myth 1: Only people addicted to other substances get addicted to opioids. Truth: Opioids can cause physical changes in any person’s body. Two of these changes are tolerance and dependence. Tolerance is when it takes more and more opioids to get the same effect as it did before. Dependence is when the body feels withdrawal when regular opioid use is stopped. Just because a person has no prior history of addiction to other substances, he or she is still at risk of these physical changes. Myth 2: If I have a prescription and I have been taking it for a long time, I am not at risk for an overdose. Truth: Simply taking opioids puts you at risk for an overdose. Other factors that increase your overdose risk include the following: • Age. People between the ages of 25 and 54 are at the highest risk; • How long opioids are used; • Taking other prescription drugs in addition to opioids; and • Having other health conditions like depression, asthma or sleep apnea. Myth 3: In the emergency room, opioids are the best pain reliever. Truth: Pain is the number one reason people go to the emergency room. Often, patients are given opioids for pain relief. Some recent studies have shown, however, that over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are just as effective at treating short-term pain for emergency room patients. Myth 4: Opioids are the best treatment for chronic pain. Truth: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using other drugs and treatments as much as possible before turning to opioids for long-term pain relief. There is not enough research to prove that opioids are even helpful in relieving longterm pain. In fact, some studies show that common over-the-counter drugs helped reduce pain more than opioids after a year. Myth 5: Doctors want to stop my opioids but don’t care that they help my pain. Truth: You may feel you aren’t being heard or are afraid of the pain getting worse if you stop taking opioids. You may also fear withdrawal and going through it alone, or a lack of control over how your pain is treated. Talking to your doctor can help. You can discuss how reducing or stopping opioids can help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life, and what alternatives may be available to you.

Check Your Medical Records GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

When patients catch errors made by medical providers, it usually involves billing issues. If mistakes hit our pocket books, it requires immediate action because we may not be able to make other important payments in our lives. Mistakes in medical records, however, often go unnoticed until there is an alarming consequence. In one case, a patient had surgery to remove a mass in his neck and the pathology report identified a type of cancer. Somehow this report did not make it into his medical record. Six months later the omission was discovered, but at this point the cancer had metastasized to his spinal canal. In less severe cases, a patient’s name, address, phone number or personal contacts may be incorrect, making it difficult to reach someone in the event of an emergency or causing a bill to be sent to the wrong location. Additionally, your family history may not be conveyed accurately. Even checking that your medical records show your correct gender and age is important. On the one hand, an incorrect diagnosis, scan, or lab result may be inserted into a record, which could cause inappropriate medical

evaluation or treatment. On the other hand, omissions from medical records such as allergies that aren’t noted, lab results that aren’t recorded, or medications that aren’t listed, can be equally harmful. There have been no formal studies on the subject of medical record errors just yet, but the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (which receives requests from patients to correct errors in their medical records), estimates that nearly one in ten people who access records online end up requesting that they be corrected for a variety of reasons. You not only have a right to review your medical records, but if you think you’ve discovered an error, you also have the right to ask for a correction. However, some things can’t be removed from your record, such as a diagnosis for insurance purposes or notes about an opioid addiction. In these cases, it would not be medically appropriate for future providers to be unaware of this information. HOW TO CORRECT A MISTAKE First, you need to obtain your medical records. Many providers now have online portals where you can get easy access by setting up an account with a user name and password. You can also request your providers make physical cop-

ies of your records. You may have to pay a fee for physical copies. If you notice a mistake, ask your doctor or hospital if they have a form (either a paper or electronic version) you should use to submit a suggested change. If the change is substantial, you may need to write a brief statement explaining what is wrong and how to change it. As mentioned above, medical providers are not obligated to accept your request. If you receive a rejection, you have the right to add another statement contesting this decision to your medical record. You can also file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which is the government office that oversees the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You can also file a complaint with the Department of Safety and Professional Services – Wisconsin’s agency that licenses physicians. The most important piece of advice is to review your medical records often. Although computerized systems are helpful tools to record and store information, errors are easily missed. You are in the best position to notice that something is wrong and ask for it to be fixed. For more information, see https://khn.org/news/check-yourmedical-records-for-dangerouserrors/.

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Caregiver and diabetes support groups

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP—COMING SOON The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin is pleased to announce the formation of the Burnett County Caregiver Support Group to start on Thursday, March 28th, and be held the 4th Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. at the Grantsburg Public Library. This is a new resource and a much needed resource in Burnett County. Who should attend? This group is open to informal, family caregivers--people providing any type of physical or emotional care for an ill, aging, or disabled loved one. This is where caregivers can go for support, learn about resources, brainstorm caregiving solutions, and talk with other people that understand the journey they are on as a family caregiver. It is not an easy job, even though it often comes with many rewards, and you do not have to do it alone. What are the benefits of caregiver support groups? According to dailycaring.com, a caregiver information website, caregivers in support groups report 8 key benefits: 1. Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged. 2. Gaining a sense of empowerment and control.

3. Improving coping skills. 4. Reducing distress, depression or anxiety. 5. Developing a clearer understanding of what to expect with your situation. 6. Getting practical advice or information about treatment options. 7. Improving your caregiving ability and giving better quality of life for the person you are caring for. 8. Helping you keep your loved one at home longer. Have you ever felt lonely, isolated, or a little lost in what might be a new role for you? Consider attending a caregiver support group and why not one staring in your own backyard? New participants please RSPV to Barb Engelhart at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372. If you would like to attend but distance, transportation, or respite care is a barrier, please give us a call us at 877-485-2372.

of Northwest Wisconsin for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Wednesdays, April 10th–May 15th, 1–3 p.m. in the Voyager Room at the Voyager Village Clubhouse, Danbury. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six week, evidence based workshop series for family members and family caregivers caring for an aging or disabled friend or family member. Family caregivers come in all forms from the son that checks in on mom and dad once a week, to the spouse providing full time direct care for her husband with Alzheimer’s. This workshop gives these caregivers a chance to learn and develop the skills needed to balance life with this added role of caregiver. The interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming included in each session helps participants put the “tools” learned, into action in their life. The cost is $10 per person. This cost helps cover the books each participant receives. Please contact Carrie Myers at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin for more information and to register at 877-485-2372. “This class saved my life.”—Previous participant

RUNNING ON EMPTY? AVOID CAREGIVER BURNOUT Are you caring for an ill spouse or aging family member? Do you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed? Are you unsure how to manage caregiving responsibilities and still tend to your own needs? You are not alone, caregiver stress and burnout is real, and support is available. Join the ADRC

regain control of your health and wellness? Join the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and Burnett Medical Center for an upcoming workshop called Healthy Living with Diabetes. This six week, evidence based workshop will take place Thursdays from 5:30–8:00 p.m., April 18th–May 23rd at Crosswalk Community Church, Frederic. This workshop is designed specifically for individuals with Type 2 diabetes but is open to people with pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, and adults who live with and/or care for someone with diabetes. Topics covered include: What is diabetes, problem solving, short term goal setting, healthy eating, tips for exercises, stress and depression management, monitoring blood sugars, preventing low blood sugar, managing difficult emotions, preventing and delaying complications, and working with and communicating more effectively with your health care team. Call Carrie Myers at the ADRC of NW WI to register at 877-485-2372. Only 14 spots available. This workshop does not replace existing treatments but rather serves to complement a participant’s current medical plan.

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SENIOR DINING MENU March 2019

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT 1 2

Swedish meatballs Butter fettuccini Broccoli Roll Cook’s choice fruit

4 Lasagna and garlic bread Tossed salad with dressing Dilled carrots Banana fudge parfait 11

Hearty potato soup with kale and ham Whole wheat bread Whipped gelatin fruit salad

18 Cook’s choice

Chicken & bean taco pie 25 Salsa and sour cream Tomatoes and shredded romaine lettuce Blueberry delight

Turkey roast Gravy, Mashed potatoes Green beans Bread Cook’s choice fruit Roast beef Mashed potatoes Spinach Bread Cook’s choice fruit

6 Meal Sites Closed

19 Pork roast Ham boiled dinner, Biscuit California blend vegetables Fruit in gelatin with topping Salisbury steak 26 with gravy Noodles parmesan Green bean almondine Cook’s choice fruit

13 Meal Sites Closed

20 Meal Sites Closed

27 Meal Sites Closed

7 Cook’s choice

Chicken ala king with 14 vegetables Biscuit Carrots Cook’s choice fruit Beef stroganoff with 21 noodles, Squash Tossed salad with dressing Bread Pumpkin bars Liver and onions Scalloped potatoes Three bean salad Bread Cook’s choice fruit

28315 County Road H Webster

8 Baked fish Baked potato, Sour cream Cowboy caviar Bread Cook’s choice fruit

Corned beef Red potato Cabbage Rye bread Cook’s choice fruit

A&H Sr. Center

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Grantsburg Sr. Center 118 Madison Avenue W Grantsburg

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22 Meat loaf Mashed potatoes Creamed peas Roll Sparkling pear halves

Beef and bean chili Corn bread and butter Creamed corn Cook’s choice fruit

Suggested Donation $4. Menu subject to change without notice. Please call 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal. Congregate Diners and Home Deliver Meal participants, please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 11:30am

Siren Sr. Center 23943 State Road 35 Siren

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Webster Sr. Center 7421 West Apple Street Webster

715.866.5300

533 Oak Street Grantsburg, WI 54840

24138 Ellis Ave. • Siren, WI • 715-349-5591

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Fake news—what it is and how to spot it GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

“Fake news” isn’t exactly new, but we have heard the term a lot lately. In general, “fake news” refers to news stories that do not have accurate facts, sources, or quotes. Sometimes these stories are intentionally designed to mislead readers. Other times, these stories are written as humor or satire. Often, these stories are meant to be “clickbait.” That is, their purpose is to attract attention and encourage readers to click on a link because the writer will earn more money if more people look at a story. Recently, there has been concern about “fake news” and the amount of misinformation on social media websites, like Facebook and Twitter. A study published in January 2019 looked at the social media posts of a group of 1,300 Facebook users in 2016. Overall, over 90 percent of the group did not share any articles from websites that are considered fake news publishers. However, researchers found that some age groups were more likely to share “fake news” articles to their Facebook friends. This was true regardless of education level or political beliefs. It is not clear why some Facebook users are more likely to share “fake news” online. However, it is important for people of all ages to think carefully before sharing misinformation on the internet. Face-

book has provided some tips to help users spot “fake news”: 1. Be skeptical of headlines. False news stories often have catchy headlines in all caps with exclamation points. If shocking claims in the headline sound unbelievable, they probably are. 2. Look closely at the link. A phony or look-alike link may be a warning sign of false news. Many false news sites mimic authentic news sources by making small changes to the link. You can go to the site to compare the link to established sources. 3. Investigate the source. Ensure that the story is written by a source that you trust with a reputation for accuracy. If the story comes from an unfamiliar organization, check its “About” section to learn more. 4. Watch for unusual formatting. Many false news sites have misspellings or awkward layouts. Read carefully if you see these signs. 5. Consider the photos. False news stories often contain manipulated images or videos. Sometimes the photo may be authentic but taken out of context. You can search for the photo or image to verify where it came from. 6. Inspect the dates. False news stories may contain timelines that make no sense, or event dates that have been altered. 7. Check the evidence. Check the author’s sources to confirm that they are accurate.

Lack of evidence or reliance on unnamed experts may indicate a false news story. 8. Look at other reports. If no other news source is reporting the same story, it may indicate that the story is false. If the story is reported by multiple sources you trust, it’s more likely to be true. 9. Is the story a joke? Sometimes false news stories can be hard to distinguish from humor or satire. Check whether the source is known for parody, and whether the story’s details and tone suggest it may be just for fun. 10. Some stories are intentionally false. Think critically about the stories you read, and only share news that you know to be credible.

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Reporting Social Security Beneﬁts Fraud ficiary and continues to receive and cash the checks of the deceased. • Conceals their marriage or assets from the Social Security Administration while receiving Supplemental Security Income payments. • Resides overseas and is receiving Supplemental Security Income Payment. • Misuses benefits when acting as a Representative Payee. People reporting fraud can remain anonymous, and complaints can be kept confidential at the reporter’s request. To report possible benefits fraud, contact the SSA OIG via its telephone helpline: Telephone fraud hotline: 1-800-269-0271.

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Did you know that there is a place to report fraud related to Social Security benefits? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration wants to hear about fraud related to Social Security benefits including SSI, SSDI, Social Security retirement benefits, disabled adult child benefits, spousal benefits, and young mother benefits. The OIG investigates a variety of situations that may be considered fraud. Examples include when an individual: • Conceals work activity while receiving disability benefits. • Receives Social Security Benefits for a child not under their care. • Fails to notify SSA of the death of a bene-

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays: Tuesdays:

9 a.m. 7 p.m. AA meeting 9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Dime Bingo Thursdays:

Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks, pool & cards 7-9:00 p.m. Seniors pool and cards

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

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.

Phone: 715-635-7199

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GRANTSBURG Mondays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Exercise for Balance 1 p.m. “500” cards

Thursday: Pool Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon. Contact Senior Center for other activities

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

Wednesday:

Open for coffee and snacks.

No membership fee required.

Feel free to come and join us for the activities or just come & visit. Be sure to visit our Library.

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

Open for coffee and snacks;

Phone 715-463-2940

Center is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

POTLUCK 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 11:30 A.M. Everyone welcome, bring a dish to pass SENIOR MEETING IS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

Nutrition phone 715-349-2845 Senior Center 715-349-7810

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Undoing the damage of your youth JOE KITA AARP MAGAZINE

Protect what you have left. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) says the simplest way to do this is to wear ear protection when operating loud machinery such as a lawn mower, to sit away from movie and concert speakers, and to decrease the volume on personal headphones. If your hearing is already impaired, it might be time to get tested and fitted for hearing aids. Studies have shown that the longer you wait, the harder your hearing loss will be to treat. Make sleep a top-of-the-list priority, says James Maas, an internationally renowned sleep educator. There may already be some damage done, but you can still work on keeping what you have. And since a lack of sleep has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and even allergy and skin problems, shut-eye deserves as much attention as nutrition and exercise. Quit smoking. Harvey Eisenberg, a diagnostic radiologist at Body Scan International in Tustin, Calif., says the lungs of even heavy smokers who stop smoking show remarkable regeneration, with reduced inflammation and increased function within months. As long as you didn’t develop COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), there is a good chance your lungs have healed. But don’t take up vaping. Preliminary studies suggest that it may

be no better for your lungs than smoking cigarettes. Regarding pot smoking, living a healthy lifestyle now may help offset the impact marijuana had on your body in the past. Improve your eating. First, commit to an exercise program and start building metabolism-boosting muscle. At the same time, break bad nutrition habits by following some of the rules outlined in the study-based book AARP New American Diet: Lose Weight, Live Longer. Avoid “diet” food. It is usually highly processed and full of sugar. Snack often. Distributing your total daily calorie allotment over five or six small meals encourages weight loss. Chew gum. It releases hormones that trick the brain into thinking you’re full. For more tips, go to aarp.org/aarpnewamericandiet. Drink in moderation. Lots of studies show that moderate drinking is healthful, so there’s no need to become

a teetotaler. T The challenge, b because alcohol is a an addictive subsstance, is making ssure moderate d does not become e excessive. According to tthe Centers for D Disease Control a and Prevention, “ “excessive” for w women means ffour-plus drinks p per occasion and/ o or eight-plus per w week. For men, five-plus drinks p per occasion and/ o or 15-plus per w week. Get tested. If y you’ve used intravenous drugs METRO CREATIVE t even once — and particularly if you shared a needle — get tested for HIV and Hepatitis B and C. People with a history of intravenous drug use should also undergo a cardiac evaluation and have their liver and kidney function assessed. Past behavior can predict future behavior, says Michael Clark, M.D., director of the Pain Treatment Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. If you were one of those who relied on illicit drugs for any extended period of time, you might be more like-

ly to overuse meds such as prescription painkillers. “Just be aware that you might be someone who turns to pills or alcohol to self-medicate,” he says. Start with moderate exercise. “Your body is very resilient,” says Robert Drapkin, an oncologist who got in shape and became a bodybuilder at 72, after living a sedentary lifestyle. If you commit to a simple exercise program, “you can expect a complete recovery. Muscle, for example, can be built at any age, as can aerobic capacity. Commit to working out regularly and you’ll feel better quickly and see measurable changes in three months.” See Drapkin’s total-body exercise plan in the December-January issue of AARP The Magazine. Metalheads rock on. An article published in Self and Identity, the journal of the International Society for Self and Identity, suggests that the metalhead lifestyle may have had long-term psychological benefits. After examining the groupies, musicians and fans of heavy metal music in the 1980s – a decade replete with sex, drugs and violent lyrics, and with dire warnings of their negative effects – researchers found that many metalheads are better adjusted in middle age than are their counterparts who listened to other types of music. In general, they’re well educated, middle class, gainfully employed, and less likely to have sought psychological counseling. They also report happier childhoods.

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Health care providers often tell patients that Medicare will not cover their skilled care because they have “plateaued” or “failed to improve.” Skilled care is skilled nursing or rehabilitation services provided by licensed health professionals like nurses and physical therapists. A doctor must order it. Skilled care is provided in skilled nursing facilities by outpatient therapy providers or by home health agencies. Unfortunately, many providers do not know that Medicare does not require “improvement” for skilled care to be covered. In fact, Medicare rules recognize that some patients are not expected to improve. For these patients, skilled care can help them maintain their current condition or keep them from getting worse. For example, physical therapy can help prevent a decline in someone’s ability to walk. Denying a patient coverage for this care may prevent them from receiving treatment that can preserve their independence and quality of life. In a 2013 federal court case, Jimmo v. Sebelius, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, (CMS), agreed that the “improvement standard” has no legal basis. That means that Medicare may cover skilled care if the treatment helps the patient maintain their current condition or prevents or slows their decline. This standard also applies to Medicare Advantage plans because they must provide the same benefits as Medicare Part A and Part B. Please note that other requirements for Medicare coverage of skilled care still apply. All skilled care must be medically necessary and reasonable. Medicare Part A will only pay for up to 100 days per benefit period in a skilled nursing facility if you need skilled care at least five days a week. If you are homebound and need skilled nursing or skilled therapy services, Medicare covers an unlimited number of home health visits. If you need outpatient physical and occupational therapy or speech-language pathology services, Medicare Part B will pay. Your therapist will need to provide more information if the cost of your outpatient therapy goes above a certain amount. If you have Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, are receiving skilled care, and you think your Medi-

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Board discusses referendum and snow days JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Siren School Superintendent Keven Shetler has begun explaining the details of the proposed referendum to the Siren community. He will be making a presentation to the public in the Siren Auditorium March 7 and 19. On April 2 Siren residents will vote on two referendum questions. One will be for improvements to the school building for $4 million and the second will be for renovations to the football field and track for $2 million. Voters can choose to approve both for $6 million, just one, or neither. The improvements to the school will be updates for security concerns including making the entrances to the school more secure and increasing learning space in the middle school. The football field and track are being addressed because sinkholes have developed on the field in the past and the track is cracking. Shetler stressed that there will be a drop in taxes for Siren taxpayers. The estimated amount is $23 for every $100,000 in home value. “The reason we are going to referendum now is that we have the opportunity to not ask the taxpayers to increase their

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Shetler presented this graph to the school board on Monday night. The 2018-19 blue solumn shows the debt that will be paid off at the end of this year. Another slide from the meeting stated “The new debt payment for both questions would still result in a drop in taxes for debt.”

taxes,” Shetler said. “We have current debt going away and the board wants to take advantage of this decrease.” The school will have paid off their debt from the 1998 auditorium and building project at the end of the year. The remaining debt they have is around $450,000 and that is from an energy proficiency project that was completed last year. “Even if the referendum passes we are still looking at a decrease for taxpayers,”

Shetler said. “We’re not asking for an increase (in taxes) we’re asking for a drop.” He added there will be another drop in taxes in 2021-2022. SNOW DAYS Principal Darrell Imhoff presented his plan to make up school days due to closing for inclement weather at the meeting. He suggested adding 20 minutes to each school day, meaning the students would be in class from 8:05 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. starting March 4.

Madalyn Hall is the class of 2019 Salutatorian. Pictured here with her parents Kreg and Julie Hall.

“We’re only in February so this is where we’re starting,” Imhoff said. “The goal is to not go past May 31 because after that we’ll run into the band trip to Washington D.C.” He also suggested the students add three full days on March 8 and 11, and May 10. They were originally scheduled for teacher in-service days and March 11 was supposed to be a vacation day. The board approved the schedule change. Imhoff said the bus company has been notified and all parents will receive a phone call about the change.

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Alayna Johnson is the class of 2019 Valedictorian. Pictured here with her mother Candy Johnson.

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2019 Gandy Dancer Fly-In planning underway JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Basten of the Air Show reported solid numbers from the 2018 Gandy Dancer Fly-In at the Natural Resources Committee meeting earlier this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had more people last year than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had, about 3,500 people from all over the place,â&#x20AC;? Basten said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was our biggest show yet.â&#x20AC;? He explained that with help from a grant from the County and 65 local sponsors, admittance and parking are free to all attendees of the fly-in and air show. The 2019 Air Show was approved at the meeting held on Feb. 14. Basten gave the board a list of events they are planning. The 2019 Air Show will be held on July 20th â&#x20AC;˘ The AG Club breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Airplanes arrive as static display â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ North Memorial will perform mock pickup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Howard aircraft departing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Military flyover â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Skydivers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:05 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Air Show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:15 p.m. Basten said more details will be available as spring starts and the event gets closer.

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Local studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art showcased at March show Outstanding artwork by students from five area high schools will be exhibited March 9-10 at Tesora Event Center. The show, sponsored by the Burnett Area Arts Group (BAAG), celebrates National Youth Art Month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new event provides community members an opportunity to appreciate the talents of outstanding high school art students,â&#x20AC;? said Thom Scott, BAAG chair and event organizer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first of its kind in this area.â&#x20AC;? Members of BAAG will set up and arrange the show The participating schools are Webster, Siren, Luck, Grantsburg, and Frederic. Each schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art teacher will select up to 12 students in grades 9-12 to show two pieces of art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This may vary if some schools have fewer participants,â&#x20AC;? explained Scott. He went on to comment on the importance of the arts in education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art is a lifelong skill that is enjoyed not only as a profession, but also as a hobby and entertainment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that we include the arts in our school curriculum as a key component of a

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Burnett student to compete at State

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Back row (from left): Kanaan Christianson, Jordan Webster and Trevor Stanford. Front row (from left): Rylee O’Brien, Macy Tollander, Karlee Sybers and Grace Schultz.

Siren FCCLA team returns with gold BRACH CHRISTIANSON

Seven of Siren’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, (FCCLA), members went to UW-Stout Feb. 13 to compete in the Regional Students Taking Action with Recognition, (STAR), Competition. Rylee O’Brien competed in the Recycle and Redesign category. Grace Schultz and Karlee Sybers competed in the Fashion Construction category. Trevor Stanford, Jordan Webster, and Kanaan Christianson competed as a group in the Environmental Ambassador category. They all received gold medals and will be competing at the State level in Wisconsin Dells April 7-10.

The Annual Burnett County Conservation Poster Contest was held Jan. 23, 2019. This competition is an annual event sponsored each year by the Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation Association (WLWCA) in partnership with the local counties as part of their “Youth and Education” programming. The contests are open to all school age children, kindergarten through 12th grade, and they may compete as part of a class project or individually if they so choose. The poster contest is open to public, private, and home-schooled students. Students are provided with the guidelines for the contest in advance. In addition to other criteria, posters should reflect the National Association of Conservation Districts’ annual Stewardship theme, which for 2019 is “Life in the Soil: DIG DEEPER.” After securing wins at the County level, those winners advance to the Area level which covers the 11 northwest counties. A win at the Area level advances the competitor to the State

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Selah Drysinki’s poster showcases a lakebottom.

level. Our county winners, both from Grantsburg, were: Middle Division, Grades 4-6: Selah Drysinski; and from the Junior Division, Grades 7-9, Aletta Bergman. Both posters advanced to the Area Level where Aletta took second place in her division and Selah took first place in hers. Selah’s poster will now travel to Lake Geneva to compete at the State competition during the WLWCA annual conference. We are extremely proud of our students and their superb performances throughout all the competitions. The Burnett County Land Services Department -

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Camper cabin will be ready for spring JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

BURNETT COUNTY–– This spring there will be a new camper cabin in the town of Roosevelt thanks to the Forest-

ry and Parks Department and the Leadership through Effective and Efficient Designs, (LEEDS), program. Kari Letch and Susan Tollander, of the Forestry and Parks Department, presented before the Administration

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The camper cabin is being built by Tory Jeske. It is 10’x 23’ and will have a four foot deck on the front.

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An inside view of the camper cabin. In the lefthand corner is where the wood-burning stove will be placed. The bunkbeds will be on the opposite side where the photographer is standing.

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Tory Jeske built this custom tabletop and a matching bench for the cabin.

committee last August to build two camper cabins budgeted to cost $20,000 each. The committee approved one cabin with the possibility of adding a second in the future. It is based off a similar program in Bayfield County where they built a couple of yurts. The camper cabin is being built by Tory Jeske, of the Forestry and Parks Department in the department shop in Siren. The Natural Resources committee approved the cabin to be placed in the Timberland Hills area in the town of Roosevelt. “I’ve been working on it on and off for the last couple of weeks,” Jeske said. “It’ll be ready for spring.” The cabin will have a wood burning stove and a custom-built bench and table along with bunkbeds and a deck. It

will be 230 square feet with no electricity and a pit toilet outhouse nearby. On the day the Sentinel visited the Forestry and Parks shop Jeske was working on building the deck. He has also built the custom bench and table for the cabin. Forestry Administrator Jake Nichols joked that he wanted to be the first one to spend the night in the cabin after it is hauled to its final destination. Nichols added he wanted to park the cabin outside the Government Center and have the committee and County Board members get a look at it before it gets hauled to Timberland. “It’s coming along really well,” Nichols said. “It’s going to look really great when it’s done.”

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Gerber, Petersen advance to State “The excitement continued as the team finished competition on the balance beam. Alethea Simmons leads off with a stick routine 7.4 followed by three more sticks from Allison Peterson (8.15), Kate Weiss (8.0), and Gracie Gerber (8.7). “The waiting continued and the awards began. Advancing to State, Jeni Petersen was fourth on floor (9.025) and Grace Gerber was fourth on bars 8.475 and also fourth All-Around at 34.30.” Individual State competition is March 2 in Wisconsin Rapids. This is Jeni Petersen’s second trip to State for the floor exercise. Senior Gracie Gerber is making her fourth trip: 2016 Team Competition, 2017 on vault, and in 2018 on vault, bars and all-around. “It was a very intense and exciting end to the team season. I couldn’t be prouder. The team put everything out there and took third place with a team Season High of 130.50. We had 12 individual personal season highs and four stick beam routines,” praised the coach. “Senior Alethea Simmons finished her four years with a great meet. She is inspiration and has been a wonderful leader.”

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WEST SALEM—The Grantsburg/Webster gymnastics team took a third place finish at the Sectional meet in West Salem on Saturday, falling just short of sending the team to State. They did, however, have two gymnasts qualify for the State individual meet. Gracie Gerber will be competing on the bars as well as the all-around after finishing fourth in both categories. Jeni Petersen took a fourth place finish in the floor, good for a trip to the State meet. “The biggest meet of the season started out great for our gymnastics team,” began coach Kathy Lund, “as senior Alethea Simmons led off on floor receiving a season high of 7.875. Allison Peterson and Kate Weiss followed with season highs of 8.5 and 8.45 respectively. Gracie Gerber scored an 8.375 and Jeni Petersen set the bar at 9.025. The team got a season high of 34.350. “In the third round we headed to vault,” Lund continued. “We take a hit with landings and twisting deductions. Gracie Gerber was our leader with an 8.75. With mental toughness and resilience, the team headed to the uneven bars. Kate Weiss was our lead off and scores a season high 7.175. Season highs continue through the line-up with Amy Harmon (7.475), Jeni Petersen (7.95), and Gracie Gerber (8.475). It was another team high of 31.075.”

SUBMITTED

Jeni Petersen (left) will be competing in the ﬂoor, and Gracie Gerber will compete on the bars and the all-around at State.

Pirates advance; Dragons lose heartbreaker STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

The opening round of WIAA Regional boys basketball playoffs began Tuesday night, with the Grantsburg Pirates picking up a win to advance to the Regional semi-finals while the Siren Dragons dropped a heartbreaking last second loss to end their season. The #8 seeded Pirates hosted the #9 seeded Glenwood City Hilltoppers with Grantsburg coming away with a 64-52 win to extend their season. “I am happy for our kids,” Pirates coach Nick Hallberg said after the game. “We played pretty well and made the last run and get to move on to Friday. Our guys are playing with a lot of confidence and we believe that anything can happen so we are looking forward to the challenge of playing a really solid Clear Lake team on their floor.” The Pirates will head to Clear Lake on Friday night to take on the #1 seeded Warriors. Game time is 7 p.m. Also in division four are the Webster Tigers who had a bye the opening round after receiving the #2 seed.

STACY COY | SENTINEL

David MacKean leaps high to catch a pass during the Pirates’ win over Glenwood City Tuesday night.

They will face the winner of the St. Croix Falls vs Ladysmith match-up which was postponed until Wednesday night. That game will be played at Webster on Friday night with a 7 p.m. start time. In division five action, the Dragons made the long trek to Washburn to face the Castle Guards. Siren was the #11 seed looking to pull the upset over the #6 seeded ‘Guards. The Dragons were down 23-31 at halftime, but battled their way back into the game and took the lead in the second half. They were up by four at 61-57 with just over a minute to go in the game, but the Castle Guards made a couple of quick buckets to knot up the score at 61-61. Washburn ramped up the defensive pressure forcing a Dragon turnover. They moved the ball around until they got an open look from threepoint land they hit at the last second of the game to steal the win from Siren and end the Dragons’ season. The Dragons finish the season with a 1-11 record in West Lakeland Conference action and 7-16 overall.

South Shore ends Dragons season GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SOUTH SHORE—After defeating Washburn on Tuesday night, the Siren Dragons felt they had a chance against South Shore Friday night. But the Cardinals had other things in mind and beat the Dragons 53-32. South Shore held a 24-16 halftime lead. Cassie Maslow had six points for the Dragons with Maddie Thiex adding four and Hannah Lemieux with three. Paeyton McKnight and Maddie Nichols each scored two. The Cardinals outscored the Dragons 29-16 in the second half to seal the victory. McKnight, Thiex, and Kyleigh Lightfeather all had four apiece. Ellyn Lindquist scored two points with Nichols and Jalynn Nelson tossing in a free throw. Thiex had eight on the night and was the Dragons leading scorer. The Dragons finish their season with an 0-12 conference record and a 5-17 overall record.

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Johnson and Nichols’ seasons end at State GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

MADISON—Nolan Johnson, of Frederic, and Siren’s Taedon Nichols’ wrestling season ended at the state wrestling meet last weekend, but not necessarily in the fashion they wanted it to end. Johnson “ended up wrestling the kid that eventually took fifth in the tournament,” said Coach Chris Bartlett. Johnson finished 0-1 and did not place. “I don’t know what the answer is, but it is tough to come down and only get to wrestle one match. He was nervous before the match. With being at 106, he was one of the first matches of the evening. I like that he took a shot in the match, but wasn’t able to get the take down. I hope he took the experience and is motivated to get back next year. I hope he can come back and be a big 106-pounder next year. He ended the season at 35-10, a great season.” Nichols “came in with a lot of confidence,” shared Coach Bartlett. “His first match he had a big kid that just came down from 120.” (Taedon was at 113.) “At the end of regulation, it was tied at four. In a one minute sudden death

Saints power past Dragons GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

ST. CROIX FALLS—In the conference season finale the Siren Dragons were defeated by the the St. Croix Saints on Thursday night by a 76-29 margin. “It’s been a tough year for us,” shared Coach Jon Ruud of the Dragons. “As good as we played on Monday night, we played our speed. They (St. Croix Falls) played really well tonight. They played with a different speed on both ends of the court.” St. Croix Falls got off to an 8-0 start before Riley Churchill got a bucket for the Dragons. Then the Saints got a three pointer and a field goal with the Dragons getting a field goal to make the score 13-4 with 14:00 left in the half. The lead was 35-14 at the half for the Saints. Churchill had six points, Chad Songetay and Silas Vasatka each had a three pointer, and Jordan Webster had a field goal to account for all Siren’s first half points. During the first three minutes of the second half, the Dragons outscored the Saints 7-4, but after a St. Croix Falls time out, the Saints went on a 13-0 run. After a Siren three pointer, the Saints put up 17 unanswered points to seal the game. Silas Vasatka led the Dragons in scoring with nine points. Riley Churchill added eight. The Dragons began their post season on Tuesday with a game at Washburn. The winner there will take on either Luck or Butternut on Thursday. “The nice thing is,” continued coach Ruud, “ is we start a new season with zero wins and zero losses against schools our size. That begins Tuesday night and we’ll go on from there.”

KAREN NICHOLS

Siren’s Taedon Nichols (left) stands upon the podium after taking a sixth place ﬁnish in the 113 lb. weight class at the state wrestling meet on Saturday. Taedon ends his freshman season with a record of 40-5.

overtime, there was a crazy scramble. During the scramble, Taedon put his hands down for a split second and the ref gave a take down to the other guy.” “Taedon was able to refocus for the

next match and win it 5-1. “The next match was against a senior. He ended up wrestling in an upper body battle and was thrown to his back. He was able to come back but lost the

match 5-9.” “The placement match was against a familiar foe from Northwestern. The match went scoreless in regulation and with four seconds left in the third, Taedon’s opponent went for a throw out of bounds. The opponent was not awarded the take down, but in the process, Taedon landed awkwardly on his right shoulder. He immediately clutched his shoulder and was in a lot of pain. He was unable to continue.” “X-rays showed a broken collarbone. However, he was able to get back to the podium.” “It was a disappointing way to end, but injuries happen and in all the wrestling he has done, this is the first major injury he has had. He ended the season with a 40-5 record.” In summary, “both are young and able to experience State for the first time together. Hopefully, they will be the young ones, but will be able to show a couple seniors the ropes at State next year.” “We will be small in numbers (next year), but the kids we have will be tough. I can really see us sending multiple kids to State next year,” concluded Coach Bartlett.

Tigers capture conference title with perfect record STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Webster Tigers defeated the Grantsburg Pirates Thursday night, 68-52, to finish the regular season with a perfect 12-0 record in conference play and the West Lakeland title. “It is quite an honor to be a part of a team that goes undefeated in conference play. I have never been a part of a team that has done that,” Tiger coach Rob Scherrer said. “It is an honor that will be engraved in these men for a long time to come. I am so happy for this team. A lot of people think we are overrated or not that good and these men have run with that and proved everyone wrong.” The Tigers are 20-1 overall for the season with the only blemish coming at the hands of the Clear Lake Warriors way back on Dec. 4. It was only the third game of the season, with the Tigers coming up on the short end of a 67-60 overtime loss. Webster will be looking to avenge that loss in the upcoming playoffs with the chance of the two teams meeting up in the Sectional semi-finals. On Thursday night, the Pirates jumped out to an early 6-0 lead before the Tigers settled in and got on the board. “We played a bit sloppy but found a way to win tonight,” Coach Scherrer noted. “Grantsburg hurt us with dribble penetration and we were never really able to adjust very well to stop that. Offensively when we moved the ball we got some nice looks.” The two teams stayed neck and neck for much of the first half with the score knotted at 26 with just over three minutes to go in the opening half. The Tigers made the final run and took a 35-28 lead into the locker room. Webster slowly pulled away in the second half as they outscored the Pirates 33-24 in the half to take the win.

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Webster’s Carsen Stenberg pushes his way through the defense of Grantsburg’s Austin Wedin (left) and Luke Anderson (11).

“I like how we are playing,” Coach Nick Hallberg said of his Pirates. “Playing with confidence in every game and the tempo is back to where we’ve traditionally liked to play the game. The name of the game is winning though, and we didn’t do that.” Freshman Carson Knutson led the Pirate charge with a game-high 23 points. Austin Wedin was the only other Pirate in double digits with 10. Jared VanWatermeulen added seven and Gabe Chenal had five. Jacob Phillips hit a long shot from behind the arc for three points while Gus Bergman and Luke Anderson added two points each. Grantsburg received the eighth seed and will host ninth seeded Glenwood City on Tuesday night in the opening round of Regional play. The winner will travel to Clear Lake to take on the Warriors on Friday night. The Tigers had five players in the scorebook with four of those hitting double digits. Hunter Rosenbaum led the way with 22 points followed by Jack Washburn with 19, Trevor Gustafson

with 14 and Coleton Peterson with 11. Tanner Pardun rounded out the scoring with two points. The second seeded Tigers have a bye the opening round and will await the winner of the Ladysmith vs St. Croix Falls game. They will host the winner on Friday at 7 p.m. with the winner advancing to the Regional final game. If the Tigers were to win Friday, they will host the championship game Saturday night. Coach Scherrer is looking forward to tournament play, “We received the number two seed in our sectional bracket. We get the honor of getting a bye in round one of the tournament and potentially hosting the regional final. “I think this group has the tools to make a deep run if they stick together and work for the common goal which should be to advance and move forward. Tournament time is always a great time of year. My guys are ready and hopefully we can have some exciting moments throughout this new season.”

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

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SCOREBOARD D. MacKean 0 0 G. Chenal 2 0 A. Wedin 2 2 G. Bergman 0 0 J. Phillips 0 1 J. VanWatermuelen 3 Totals 16 3

Boys Basketball

West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Webster 12-0 20-1 Unity 9-3 15-7 Luck 7-5 12-9 St. Croix Falls 6-6 11-11 Grantsburg 5-7 9-11 Frederic 2-10 5-17 Siren 1-11 7-15

1 0 2 1 3 7

St. Croix Falls 2 D. Oye 0 D. Greenquist 4 T. LaMirande 0 Christensen 0 I. Hoggatt 3 S. Wilson 2 A. Mysicka 6 J. Lessman K. Parks 1 T. Cooper 2 Totals 20

0 5 10 2 3 1 7 52

Girls Basketball West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 12-0 21-2 Unity 10-2 17-5 Frederic 8-4 17-8 Grantsburg 6-6 8-12 Luck 4-8 8-14 Webster 2-10 7-16 Siren 0-12 5-17

St. Croix Falls 76, Siren 29 2

3 4 4 0 0 1-2 15

Score by halves Webster 35 33-68 Grantsburg 28 24-52

Results Last Week Feb. 23 St. Croix Falls 62, Barron 52 Feb. 21 Lake Holcombe 62, Frederic 52 St. Croix Falls 76, Siren 29 Unity 52, Lluck 44 Webster 68, Grantsburg 52

Siren S. Vasatka C. Songetay J. Liljenberg J. Webster B. Kosloski R. Churchill Totals

0-0 1-4 0-2 2-2 0-0 0 11-18

3 3 1 0 0 0 0 4

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

F 1 1 1 3 3 0 10

TP 9 5 0 5 2 8 29

3 0 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 10

FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-5 1-3 6-8

F 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 9

TP 0 17 14 3 6 4 12 5 10 5 76

Results Last Week Feb.23 South Shore 55, Frederic 45 St. Croix Falls 51, Unity 42 Feb. 22 Unity 40, Boyceville 26 St. Croix Falls 75, Shell Lake 39 South Shore 53, Siren 32 Frederic 56, Luck 44 Feb. 19 Glenwood City 41, Grantsburg 36 Shell Lake 59, Webster 34 Siren 48, Washburn 34 Luck 50, Drummond 44 Frederic 78, Winter 29

Score by halves Siren 14 15-29 St. Croix Falls 35 41-76

Webster 68, Grantsburg 52 Webster C. Stenberg O. Washburn T. Pardun H. Rosenbaum T. Gustafson J. Washburn C. Peterson Totals

2 0 0 1 8 5 7 3 24

3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3

FT 0-0 0-0 0-1 3-4 4-6 2-3 2-4 11-18

F 3 3 1 2 3 1 2 15

TP 0 0 2 22 14 19 11 68

Grantsburg C. Knutson L. Anderson

2 9 0

3 0 0

FT 5-6 2-2

F 1 2

TP 23 2

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South Shore 53, Siren 32 Siren P. McKnight V. Rightman M. Nichols E. Lindquist A. Lightfeather M. Thiex K. Lightfeather H. Lemieux C. Maslow J. Nelson Totals

2 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 3 0 10

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

FT 4-5 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-4 0-0 0-0 1-2 9-17

F 4 1 0 1 1 2 3 0 5 3 20

TP 6 0 3 2 0 8 3 3 6 1 32

South Shore A. Grant R. Nicoletti T. Nicoletti T. Lahti C. Sipsas N. Knacek M.Lahti Totals

2 1 4 0 1 10 2 0 18

3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2

FT 2-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 4-6 2-4 2-3 11-17

F 2 3 2 0 2 2 1 12

TP 4 12 0 2 24 6 5 53

Score by halves Siren 16 16-32 South Shore 24 29-53

Siren 48, Washburn 34

Glenwood City 41, Grantsburg 36 Grantsburg Chenal Ohnstad Gronski Brock Quimby Watt Totals

Grantsburg 9 Glenwood City 12

2 0 2 0 2 8 1 13

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FT 1-2 2-6 0-0 3-4 4-7 0-0 10-19

F 2 4 1 3 0 4 14

TP 1 6 0 7 20 2 36

Glenwood City 2 D. Quinn 1 K. Thompson 2 H. Strehlo 0 M. Oehlke 1 O. Scalze 0 D. Fayerweather 0 Y. Mendez 0 M. Schutz 4 Totals 8

3 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6

FT 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 3-4 0-0 1-3 7-11

F 3 2 4 2 2 3 1 1 18

TP 15 4 0 2 2 9 0 9 41

Siren P. McKnight V. Rightman M. Nichols 0 A. Lightfeather M. Thiex K. Lightfeather H. Lemieux C. Maslow J. Nelson Unknown Totals

2 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 7 0 1 15

3 0 0 1-3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

FT 1-4 2-2 1 1-2 1-2 0-0 2-4 3-6 4-6 0-0 15-29

F 3 0 1 0 0 3 1 3 1 0 12

TP 5 2 1 3 4 7 19 4 2 48

Washburn R. Johnson L. Baringham S. Dalbec S. Adams L. Hawbaker L. Guenther L.Wheeler C. Wheeler O. Sohero C. See Totals

2 0 2 3 7 0 0 1 0 0 1 14

3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

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

F 1 2 4 5 1 3 1 2 2 3 19

TP 0 7 9 14 0 0 2 0 0 2 34

Score by halves Siren 25 23-48 Washburn 19 15-34

Webster B. Hetfeld M. Buffington H. McDowell M. Mosher J. Gomulak S. Nelson Unknown V. Gumpert Totals

2 3 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 9

3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

FT 5-10 1-4 2-2 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 10-22

F 3 4 5 4 3 4 0 0 23

TP 11 8 5 3 2 2 2 1 34

Shell Lake Skattebo Schroeder Kidder Melton Miklula Anderson Eiche Clark Thomas Totals

2 8

3 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4

FT 3-6 4-6 2-7 0-2 0-0 2-4 0-2 0-1 0-2 11-30

F 1 1 0 4 3 3 1 4 1 18

TP 22 20 6 6 3 2 0 0 0 59

2 3 0 0 0 0 0 18

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Gymnastics WIAA Sectional West Salem Results Feb. 23 Team Scores: 1. River Falls 138.600; 2. West Salem 138.275; 3. Grantsburg-Luck-Unity-Webster 130.500; 4. Menomonie 127.350; 5. Sparta 122.700; 6. Arcadia 112.825; 7. Rice Lake 110.750; 8. Tomas 105.372. VAULT: Gracie Gerber 8.75; Jeni Petersen 8.1; Allison Peterson 7.975; Kate Weiss 7.9; Amy Harmon 7.35. UNEVEN BARS: Gerber 8.475; J. Petersen 7.95; Harmon 7.475; A. Peterson/Weiss 7.175. BEAM: Gerber 8.7; A. Peterson 8.15; Weiss 8.0; J. Petersen 7.5; Alethea Simmons 7.4. FLOOR EXERCISE: J. Petersen 9.025; A. Peterson 8.5; Weiss 8.45; Gerber 8.375; Simmons 7.875. ALL AROUND: Gerber 34.3; J. Petersen 32.575; A. Peterson 31.8; Weiss 31.525.

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Shell Lake 59, Webster 34

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CRIMINAL COURT

Vehicle passenger fail to wear seatbelt

OBITUARIES

• Tara J. Meinke, 56, Danbury, pleaded guilty and was fined $10.

contest and was fined $200.50. • Dustin C. White, 21, Luck, pleaded no contest and was fined $200.50.

Violate GDL restrictions–passenger

Possession of methamphetamine

• Nicholas A. Mulroy, 16, Siren, pleaded guilty and was fined $200.50.

• Richard D. Polinski, 30, Rice Lake, pleaded guilty, was fined $518, and sentenced to two years probation.

Possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle • Joseph D. Peacock, 34, Bayfield, pleaded no contest and was fined $263.50. • Samuel L. Pewaush, 22, Frederic, pleaded no contest and was fined $263.50

Operating while suspended • Jared V. Phernetton, 28, Danbury, pleaded no

Failure to yield right of way • Samantha L. Ramsey, 29, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $187.90.

Inattentive driving • Matthew T. Raun, 29, Andover, Minn., pleaded no contest and was fined $187.90.

Operating without a valid license • Matthew T. Raun, 29, Andover, Minn., pleaded no contest and was fined $200.50.

Failure to signal turn/ Unsafe turn • William H. Schrammen, 60, Luck, pleaded guilty and was fined $175.30.

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• Feb. 18, Aaron Benjamin, 33, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, operating while revoked, and ignition interlock device tampering. • Feb. 18, Heidi Rikkola, 47, Grantsburg, was issued a probation warrant for probation violation. • Feb. 18, Andrea Arcand, 25, Webster, was issued a probation warrant for probation violation. • Feb. 19, Michael Huettl, 65, was arrested for probation violation, misdemeanor bail jumping, and criminal trespass to dwelling. • Feb. 19, Ashley Avery, 40, Webster, was arrested for probation violation. • Feb. 20, Jose Chavarria, 28, Danbury, was arrested for driving while revoked. • Feb. 20, Shondell Merrill, 45, Turtle Lake, was issued arrest warrants for failure to appear and probation violation. • Feb. 20, Scott Clifford, 37, Grantsburg, was issued a probation warrant for probation violation. • Feb. 20, Daniel Songetay, 40, Danbury, was issued arrest warrants for probation violation and operating while revoked. • Feb. 20, Gage Lindemann, 24, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • Feb. 21, Andrew Jorgensen, 26, Danbury, was

Operating while intoxicated • Orval V. Simon, 52, pleaded guilty, was fined $4756 and had his license revoked for 30 months.

Speeding • Katie L. Tendrup, 20, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $200.50.

• Kevin A. Schwartzbauer, 56, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $187.90.

Burglary of a building or dwelling • Gregory H. Schwartzbauer, 31, Webster, pleaded guilty, was fined $4391.51, and sentenced

SHERIFF Incidents

to seven years and six months in prison and five years probation.

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

WEBSTER PD issued arrest warrants for disorderly conduct, probation violation, failure to appear, and resisting or obstructing an officer. • Feb. 21, Ryan Fuller, 42, Webster, was arrested for operating while revoked. • Feb. 22, Dakota Mulroy, 24, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, and domestic abuse. • Feb. 22, Kurt Matrious, 48, Danbury, was arrested for possesion of phencyclidine with intent, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 22, Rusty Matrious, 25, Danbury was arrested for possession of phencyclidine with intent, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 22, Jeannie Bradshaw, 42, Danbury, was arrested for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 22, Waneta Bearhart, 22, Danbury, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 22, Shannon Bellanger, 42, Hertel, was arrested for probation violation. • Feb. 22, Steven Halvorsen, 47, Grantsburg, was arrested for probation violation.

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• Feb. 22, Larry Brakken, 53, Hopkins, Minn., was arrested for operating while intoxicated. • Feb. 23, Mitchell Mattson, 30, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, operating while revoked, carrying a handgun where alcohol was sold or consumed, and operating or going armed with a firearm while intoxicated. • Feb. 23, Tanya Burch, 47, St. Croix Falls, was issued a probation warrant for probation violation. • Feb. 24, Matthew Matrious, 29, Danbury, was arrested for failure to appear. • Feb. 24, Dominic Meizo, 36, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Warrants issued the week of Feb. 13: Daisha S. Honsey, 19; Frank D. Huber, 65; Duane W. Mosay, 28; Robin L. Parsons.

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

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Feb. 10 –16 Total number of incidents handled: 20 Assist other agency: 3 Crash: Hit and Run: 1 Crash: Property Damage: 1 Disturbance: 2 Driving Complaint: 1 Medical: 1 Theft/Forgery: 2 Traffic: 9

Feb. 17 –23 Total number of incidents handled: 20 Assist other agency: 2 Background check: 2 Crash: 1 Medical: 1 Traffic: 4 Truancy: 10

Philip Grana Philip Grana, 85, of Chic cago, Illinois, passed away p peacefully on February 18, 22019, at his daughter’s home iin Siren. Philip was born on Octtober 10, 1933, in Chicago, IIllinois, to parents, Margarret (Abboreno) and Gregorry Grana. Philip proudly sserved in the United States A Army during the Korean W War. He was employed by tthe Chicago Police Department and retired from the City of Chicago as a stationary engineer in 1996. He enjoyed fishing, trips to the casino, and spending time with his family. Preceding Philip in death are his parents and his wife, Laurel. Philip is survived by his children: Philip (MaryJo) Grana Jr., Lynn (Tom) Gburek, Gregory Grana, John (Laura) Grana and Anthony (Elizabeth) Grana; grandchildren: Christina Shumard, Kerri Gburek, Lori Ruelas, Gregory (Tara) Grana Jr., Philip Grana, Gina (George) Thrasivoulou, Nicole Grana, Johnny Grana and Dominic Reynolds; great-grandchildren: Isabella, Antonio, Vincent, Grayson and Zack; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Services for Philip will be held in Illinois. Special thanks to Regional Hospice for their caring and compassionate staff. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

RECENT DEATHS December 6, 2018, Kelly J. Pomeroy, 56, Town of Trade Lake. January 25, 2019, James M. Manning, 70, Town of Trade Lake. January 23, 2019, Judith L. Haswell, 71, Town of Grantsburg. January 31, 2019, Thomas R. Dobbert, 71, Town of Rusk. February 12, 2019, Gaylenn R. Hanson, 67, Town of La Follette. February 11, 2019, Donna M. LaPlante, 79, Town of Oakland.

RECENT BIRTHS Colton Wayne Pardun Halle Pardun and Kenneth Pardun of Webster announce the birth of their son, Colton Wayne Pardun, 8 pounds, 10 ounces, born February 20, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake.

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HELP WANTED The Village of Grantsburg Housing Authority is looking for an

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Job Description: Handle day-to-day operations in a small, friendly office with a focus on efficiency and the well-being of the tenants. The Director will be responsible for carrying out administrative procedures within the parameters of HUD policies, inventory control, and office staff supervision. We’re looking for an individual who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. Qualifications: Experience in Office Management necessary. Microsoft Office and QuickBooks knowledge required. Respect and regard for elderly and vulnerable adults a must. Deadline: Until Filled For more information: Contact Judy at Village of Grantsburg Housing Authority at 715-463-2475 or vogha@grantsburgtelcom.net. Submit resume and cover letter to Judy between the hours of 8am and 2pm MonFri at Crexway Court, 213 W. Burnett Ave. Village of Grantsburg Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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Immediate Opening Shady Knoll Home in Grantsburg has an immediate opening for a part time caregiver. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have CNA and, or WI State CBRF Certiﬁcation Training. Applications can be picked up at: Shady Knoll Home 240 W. Broadway Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 For more information: Contact Greg at 715-463-5425 gpeer@grantsburgtelcom.net

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COACHING POSITION AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN POSITION: Siren High School Track Assistant SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: Siren School District Attn: Ryan Karsten, Athletic Director 24022 4th Ave. North â&#x20AC;˘ Siren, WI 54872 ad@siren.k12.wi.us 715-349-2277 ext. 310 POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE The School District of Siren is an equal opportunity employer/ educator and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or handicap.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Proceedings Burnett County Board of Supervisors November 13, 2018

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the November 13, 2018, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin. INVOCATION Chairman Taylor gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor invited all veterans to join with him in leading the Pledge of Allegiance. OATH OF OFFICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COUNTY BOARD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs administered the Oath of Office to Webster County Board Student Representative Kerik Stubbe and Siren Alternate Jordan Webster. ROLL CALL Present, 20 supervisors: Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Steve Austin, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden, Gene McLain, Jeremy Gronski, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Ed Fisher, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Gary Lundberg and Duane Johnson. Excused, one supervisor: Richard Anderson. Present, two student representatives: Brennan Koball, Siren and Kerik Stubbe, Webster and one alternate, Jordan Webster, Siren. PUBLIC COMMENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THREE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Agenda item 14 language requesting a Map Amendment from A-2 to RR-2 will be changed to a request to RR-3 as a result of the town board rejecting the original request. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2018, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the October 18, 2018, Burnett County Board meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Motion carried, voice vote. 2019 COUNTY BUDGET APPROVAL Chairman Taylor and Administrator Ehalt presented information on the proposed 2019 budget totaling $26,028,568.00 with a levy of $10,166,609.00 and a mill rate of 3.80. Motion to approve the 2019 budget was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Conroy. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-32 DISALLOW CLAIM OF MEG SCHERF WHEREAS, Meg Scherf has served a Notice of Claim for Damages to Burnett County, and the matter has been referred to Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liability insurance carrier, Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation, for investigation and defense; and, WHEREAS, it is the practice of the County to turn over such SEE PROCEEDINGS, PAGE 24

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T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager Email to: hr@tdimolding.com or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

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BURNETT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A.I.S. COORDINATOR / OFFICE SUPPORT: $18.57/HOUR The Burnett County Land Services Department is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator / OfďŹ ce Support. The AIS Coordinator is responsible to work on behalf of the County and in cooperation with the WI DNR and other agencies/partners on a comprehensive AIS program. First review of applications March 25th, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open until ďŹ lled.

A.I.S. INTERNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $10.50/HOUR Burnett County Land and Water Conservation is accepting applications for multiple Aquatic Invasive Species Intern positions for the 2019 season. Applications accepted through April 15th, 2019.

CUSTODIAN (FILL-IN) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $15.63/HOUR Burnett County is accepting applications for a ďŹ ll-in Custodian with the Maintenance and Grounds Department to ďŹ ll shifts on an as-needed basis. Individual may be scheduled for 6 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 PM or 2 PM - 10 PM. Generally, the schedule is known weeks in advance, occasionally there may be short notice, but the department is ďŹ&#x201A;exible. First review of applications March, 18th, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open until Filled.

FINANCE SPECIALIST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $23.83/HOUR Burnett County is accepting applications for a full-time Finance Specialist. This skilled administrative position performs the ďŹ nancial administration of the Highway Department in general conformance with the Uniform Cost Accounting System for Wisconsin County Highway Departments, state law, and county policy. First review of applications March 18th, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open until ďŹ lled.

ZONING & POWTS SPECIALIST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $21.21/HOUR Applications are being accepted for a Zoning & POWTS Specialist position. Primary responsibility is to administer the Sanitary Code â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reviewing and verifying Soil Reports, issuing Sanitary Permits and inspecting POWTS (Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System) Installations; with other duties, such as verifying setbacks for Land Use permits, issuing Land Use permits, addressing wetland, ďŹ&#x201A;oodplain and shoreland issues and violations. Application materials accepted through March 25th, 2019.

SEASONAL HIGHWAY WORKERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $10.50/HOUR Applications are being accepted for Seasonal Workers for the Burnett County Highway Department. Deadline to apply is April 15th, 2019.

VICTIM WITNESS COORDINATOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $19.87/HOUR The Burnett County District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce is now accepting applications for the Victim / Witness Coordinator position. This individual will be providing information and assistance to victims and witnesses of crimes and other appropriate parties pursuant to Chapter 950, Wis. Stats. First review of applications March 18th, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open until Filled. Burnett County offers a remarkable beneďŹ t package which includes: Health, Dental, LTD, Flex Spending, Group and Supplemental Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Deferred Compensation Plans, Wisconsin Retirement, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Achievement Program, Telecommuting Options, Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Educational and Tuition Reimbursements, and a number of incentives offered through Group Health Trust. Contact Burnett County Human Resources at 715-349-2181 for more information or visit www.burnettcounty.org for position details and required application. Click on Employment Opportunities! Burnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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claims for investigation to the liability carrier and disallow such claims. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burnett County Board of Supervisors that the Notice of Claim for Damages filed by Meg Scherf with the County on September 21, 2018, is hereby disallowed. No action may be brought against the County of Burnett, in regard to this claim, after six months from the date of service of this notice upon Meg Scherf, pursuant to Sec. 893.80 of the Wis. Stats.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Clerk shall notify Meg Scherf by certified mail of the disallowance of the Notice of Claim. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-32 Disallow Claim of Meg Scherf was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-33 DISALLOW CLAIM OF MIKE AND JEAN WALTZING AND WHITETAIL WILDERNESS WHEREAS, Mike Waltzing, Jean Waltzing and Whitetail Wilderness Campground has served a Notice of Claim to Burnett County, and the matter has been referred to Burnett County’s liability insurance carrier, Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation, for investigation and defense; and, WHEREAS, it is the practice of the County to turn over such claims for investigation to the liability carrier and disallow such claims. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burnett County Board of Supervisors that the Notice of Claim filed by Mike Waltzing, Jean Waltzing and Whitetail Wilderness CampADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT INFORMATION Owner: Town of Wood River 23610 N Alpha Drive Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Project: New Town Hall and Town Shop 11610 State Road 70 Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Architect: Craig Selander, Architect, LLC 12860 Carl Berg Road Grantsburg, WI, 54840 (715) 463-3151 Date: February 4, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Bids will be received by the Town of Wood River for a single prime contract covering General Construction including Demolition, Site Work, Mechanical and Electrical Work. The proposed building is a 4,600 square foot town hall and town shop. Proposals are to be in the form of a single lump sum price and submitted on the Bid Form provided. BID SECURITY A bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. The bid security is to be a bid bond. A cashier’s check is not acceptable as a bid security. PREBID MEETING A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at the existing Town Hall Building located at 11610 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840 on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. All bidding contractors and sub-contractors are encouraged to attend. DOCUMENTS Procurement of Electronic Bid Documents: Contact Craig Selander, Architect, LLC, by phone at 715-463-3151 or email craig@selander-architect.com. An electronic PDF file of the Project Manual and Drawings will be submitted to bidders and suppliers requesting documents at no cost. Procurement of Printed Bid Documents: Available by contacting DigiCOPY 1033 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701 by phone at 715-552-3444. Only complete sets of documents will be issued. Printing and shipping costs will be the responsibility of the Bidder. Viewing of Bid Documents: By appointment at the office of Craig Selander, Architect, LLC, 12860 Carl Berg Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840, 715-463-3151. TIME OF COMPLETION It is anticipated construction can start in mid-April, weather permitting. Substantial Completion is to be complete on or before October 15, 2019. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS Prime Contractors bidding the project are to complete a Statement of Contractor’s Qualifications and include with their bid. A copy of the Statement of Contractor’s Qualifications is bound in Project Manual. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder. BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING The Owner will receive sealed bids no later than 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Town of Wood River Town Hall, 11610 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840. Each bidder is to submit their bid on the Bid Form included in the Project Manual with required related information. Bids received will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities, and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgement, is in the Owner’s best interest. NOTIFICATION The Town of Wood River shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids. This Advertisement for Bids is issued by the Town of Wood River and Craig Selander, Architect, LLC. WNAXLP

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ground with the County on October 2, 2018, is hereby disallowed. No action may be brought against the County of Burnett, in regard to this claim, after six months from the date of service of this notice upon Mike Waltzing, Jean Waltzing and Whitetail Wilderness Campground, pursuant to Sec. 893.80 of the Wis. Stats.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Clerk shall notify Mike Waltzing, Jean Waltzing and Whitetail Wilderness Campground and Bakke Norman, S.C., Attn: Kyle R. Schaffer, Attorney for Plaintiff, by certified mail of the disallowance of the Notice of Claim. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-33 Disallow Claim of Mike and Jean Waltzing and Whitetail Wilderness was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Paden. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-34 MAP AMENDMENT #MAP-18-06: JOHNSON – REZONE FROM A-2 DISTRICT TO RR-2 RR-3 DISTRICT WHEREAS, Steve Johnson has petitioned the Burnett County Board of Supervisors requesting that a parcel of real estate be rezoned from A-2 to RR-3; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Trade Lake has not objected to said District Change; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Burnett County Government Center by the Land Use and Information Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e) regarding said District Change; and WHEREAS, the Land Use and Information Committee of Burnett County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Approve said proposed change. TAX ID / MUNICIPALITY PIN OWNER

TAX YEARS ON NOTICE

UNPAID TAXES ON NOTICE

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Tax ID 993 / Town of Blaine PIN 07-004-2-42-14-06-3 01-000-011000 Dawn Seagraves and Margaret Seagraves Tax ID 1948 / Town of Daniels PIN 07-006-2-38-17-09-1 02-000-011000 David & Charles Keith

2012-2014

$1908.09

NE SW SEC 6, T42N, R14W

2011-2014

$2,188.94

NW NE EX S 300' OF E 660' SEC 9, T38N, R17W

Tax ID 2976 / Town of Dewey PIN 07-008-2-38-14-05-5 05-004-012000 T. Bruce & Jann M. Holter

2009-2014

$16,626.75

Tax ID 4524 / Town of Grantsburg PIN 07-010-2-38-19-26-4 04-000-012000 Glenn K. Johnson Tax ID 4768 / Town of Grantsburg PIN 07-010-2-38-19-35-2 04-000-015000 Paul Baker

2007-2014

$6,911.58

2007-2014

$2,443.46

Tax ID 5739 / Town of Jackson PIN 07-012-2-40-15-26-5 05-004-024000 Daniel & Chariss Jimenez

2011-2014

$431.58

Tax ID 6542 / Town of Jackson PIN 07-012-2-40-15-22-5 15-070-056000 Bruce Rolfshus

2007-2014

$381.37

Tax ID 8949 / Town of Jackson PIN 07-012-2-40-15-10-5 15-857-081000 Emmett Perkins

2011-2014

$167.32

Tax ID 9184 / Town of LaFollette PIN 07-014-2-38-15-02-5 05-008-013000 John Jr. & Marsha Lawson Tax ID 11308 / Town of Meenon PIN 07-018-2-39-16-07-3 02-000-011150 Jeffrey Pavelka

2007-2014

$16,426.86

2010-2014

$1,064.60

Tax ID 12484 / Town of Meenon PIN 07-018-2-39-16-35-5 05-003-021000 Shannyn Russell

2010-2014

$1,317.80

PART GOV LOT 4 LYING N & W OF STATE TRUNK HWY #70 SEC 5, T38N, R14W LOT 1 CSM V18 P234 (#348437) (SE SE) SEC 26, T38N, R19W PCL SE NW COM 5 RD N OF SE COR, TH W 8 RDS, TH N 4 RDS, TH E 8 RDS, TH S 4 RDS TO POB. SEC 35, T38N, R19W LOT 5 CSM V 10 P 328 (IN GOV LOT 4)(DRIVEWAY ESMT #364043) SEC 26, T40N, R15W BRIDLE TRAIL ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 51 (D-2046) SEC 22, T40N, R15W WILDERNESS TRAIL ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 71 SEC 10, T40N, R15W LOT 1 CSM #826 V 4 P 54 (IN GOV LOT 8) SEC 2, T38N, R15W LOT 3 CSM V21 P141(#378607) (FR NW SW) SEC 7, T39N, R16W LOT 2 CSM V 2 P 170 (IN GOV LOT 3) SEC 35, T39N, R16W

Tax ID 12676 / Town of Meenon PIN 07-018-2-39-16-34-5 15-428-016000 James B. Olson Tax ID 15750 / Town of Rusk PIN 07-024-2-39-14-10-5 05-002-012000 Michael Meyer

2008-2014

$1,024.09

2006-2014

$10,695.69

Tax ID 15751 / Town of Rusk PIN 07-024-2-39-14-10-5 05-002-011000 Michael J. Meyer Tax ID 32112 / Town of Sand Lake PIN 07-026-2-39-15-28-1 03-000-011100 ACG Inc. Profit Sharing Trust and JK Properties Inc.

2007-2014

$17,038.75

2011-2014

$614.41

Tax ID 32116 / Town of Sand Lake PIN 07-026-2-39-15-28-2 04-000-012001 ACG Inc. Profit Sharing Trust

2011-2014

$71.62

Tax ID 20291 / Town of Siren PIN 07-030-2-38-16-16-5 05-004-013000 David M. & Lisa A. Conrow

2008-2014

$3,385.62

Tax ID 21095 / Town of Siren PIN 07-030-2-38-16-05-4 01-000-012000 Jess Gilbert Tax ID 21098 / Town of Siren PIN 07-030-2-38-16-05-4 01-000-015000 Mark D. Auslund Tax ID 23047 / Town of Swiss PIN 07-032-2-41-16-28-5 15-588-076000 Barry & Mary Preston

2011-2014

$1,244.91

2009-2014

$1,405.65

2010-2014

$245.37

Tax ID 23048 / Town of Swiss PIN 07-032-2-41-16-28-5 15-588-077000 Barry & Mary Preston

2010-2014

$9,864.79

Tax ID 26866 / Town of Webb Lake PIN 07-038-2-41-14-34-5 15-578-061000 Christine Hemmelgarn Tax ID 26867 / Town of Webb Lake PIN 07-038-2-41-14-34-5 15-578-062000 Christine Hemmelgarn Tax ID 29947 / Village of Grantsburg PIN 07-131-2-38-19-11-3 04-000-040000 Gary Lange Sr. Tax ID 29985 / Village of Grantsburg PIN 07-131-2-38-19-11-5 15-122-022000 Marsha Larson

2008-2014

$2,189.24

2008-2014

$357.03

2010-2014

$4,107.27

Tax ID 30003 / Village of Grantsburg PIN 07-131-2-38-19-11-5 15-127-016000 Kay Lamphere

2010-2014

$4,848.06

DEN NORD SKOGEN 3RD ADDITION LOT 30 SEC 11, T38N, R19W

Tax ID 30950 / Village of Siren PIN 07-181-2-38-16-08-3 01-000-012000 Robert E. Melin

2010-2014

$1,979.89

Tax ID 30952 / Village of Siren PIN 07-181-2-38-16-08-3 01-000-013000 Robert E. Melin Tax ID 30996 / Village of Siren PIN 07-181-2-38-16-08-3 02-000-025000 Robert E. Melin

2010-2014

$3,273.51

2010-2014

$2,325.44

VILLAGE OF SIREN SEC 8 (TIF 2) PCL NE SW EX PCL V 224 P 289 SEC 8, T38N, R16W VILLAGE OF SIREN SEC8 (TIF 2) PCL NE SW SEC 8, T38N, R16W VILLAGE OF SIREN - SEC 8 PCL N1/2 SW EX PCL V 280 P66 (TIF 2) SEC 8, T38N, R16W

2011

$1,973.94

LEGHORN ASSESSOR'S PLAT LOT 6 SEC 34, T39N, R16W PCL SE NE & GOV LOTS 1 & 2 EX CSM V 5 P 28 SEC 10, T39N, R14W CSM V 5 P 28 (IN GOV LOTS 1 & 2 & SE NE) SEC 10, T39N, R14W LOT 506 CSM V 22 P118 (#388308) (SW NE & SE NW) SEC 28, T39N, R15W SE NW LYG E OF SAND LAKE RD EX CSM V22 P118 SEC 28, T39N, R15W PCL GOV LOT 4 COM NE COR, TH W 38 RDS TO CNTR TN RD, TH SELY 240', TH E 240', TH NWLY 240', TH 240' TO POB DESC 487/469 SEC 16, T38N, R16W PCL NE SE (A & B) EX CSM V 4 P 72 SEC 5, T38N, R16W PCL NE SE, SEC 5, T38N, R16W PEET'S 1ST ADD DANBURY LOT 11, BLK 12 SEC 28, T41N, R16W PEET'S 1ST ADD DANBURY LOT 12, BLK 12 SEC 28, T41N, R16W PINE WOODS BEACH LOT 67 SEC 34, T41N, R14W PINE WOODS BEACH LOT 68 SEC 34, T41N, R14W LOT 4 CSM V 16 P 05 (SE SW & NE SW) SEC 11, T38N, R19W DEN NORD SKOGEN ADDITION LOT 12 SEC 11, T38N, R19W

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e), does hereby amend the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the A-2 District and be rezoned RR-3 District, said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Trade Lake which is on file in the office the County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Article XII of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances. Property is described as follows: Government Lot 1 except the North 1320 feet thereof, Section 17, T37N R18W. Respectfully submitted by the Land Use and Information Committee Signed and dated this 6th day of November, 2018 Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-34 Map Amendment #Map-18-06: Johnson – Rezone from A-2 District to RR-3 District was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Olson. The Town of Trade Lake objected to the request for RR-2 but was ok with a request for RR-3. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-35 COUNTY/TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE 2019 GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, there are federally recognized St. Croix Tribal Reservation Lands within Burnett County; and WHEREAS, the Department of Justice (DOJ) utilizes a process of awarding grand funds to assist in the delivery of public safety programs; and WHEREAS, under the grant formula, Burnett County and the St. Croix Tribe is entitled to $19,208.00; and WHEREAS, Burnett County is authorized by statute to enter into cooperative agreements with the St. Croix Tribe regarding County/Tribal law enforcement programs; and WHEREAS, Burnett County and the St. Croix Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa have agreed to complete a joint application and share the allotted grant resources; and WHEREAS, Burnett County plans to use their allotted resources ($9,604.00) to purchase equipment for supporting a Countywide Emergency Response Team (ERT). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors does hereby support this program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Sheriff and County Administration shall jointly develop and maintain this program with the St. Croix Tribe; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves this resolution effective November 13, 2018. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-35 County/Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance 2019 Grant Application was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-36 HOLDING OF MEETINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN 2019 WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statute §59.13(2)(a) limits counties containing less than 25,000 population, to 20 days of which not more than 10 shall be for services on any one committee. The Board may increase the number of committee meetings under paragraph (b) and similarly fix the compensation of the members for the additional meetings; and WHEREAS, the committees of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors are required to conduct business of said Burnett County, and hold/conduct committee meetings in excess of number permitted by State Statute §59.13(2)(a); and WHEREAS, by action of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, the number of meetings of said committees beyond the statutory limit may be extended; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors assembled this 13th day of November, 2018, agree the committees of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors be, and are hereby authorized, to hold such meeting during the year 2019, as may be necessary to conduct the business of said Burnett County. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-36 Holding of Meetings as May Be Necessary to Conduct Business in 2019 was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-37 FUNDING FOR NEXT GENERATION 911 UPGRADES WHEREAS, modernizing Wisconsin’s 911 system has been a priority for local governments, Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), law enforcement, and the telecommunications industry since the early 2000s; and WHEREAS, the 2017-19 state biennial budget provided funding for creation of a statewide emergency services IP network (ESInet), which is the first step in the transition to a digital Next Generation 911 (NG911) system; and WHEREAS, a NG911 system utilizes advancements in technology to improve communication with 911 operators and provides greater efficiency in assisting individuals in crisis; and WHEREAS, once the ESInet is operational, local 911 centers (PSAPs) will require NG911 capable equipment to connect to the digital system; and WHEREAS, currently very few PSAPs have the equipment necessary to utilize the ESInet and transition from analog to digital systems; and SEE PROCEEDINGS, PAGE 25

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WHEREAS, the average cost for the necessary equipment upgrades will exceed $250,000 per county in addition to ongoing maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, while the state has provided grant funding for counties in the past to upgrade local PSAPs, state funding has not existed in over a decade; and WHEREAS, the state currently has a fund—the Police and Fire Protection Fee—whose original intent was to fund county PSAP upgrades; and WHEREAS, revenue from the Police and Fire Protection Fee is deposited in the state’s general fund and has never been utilized for its intended purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Burnett County does hereby urge the Governor and Wisconsin State Legislature to allocate $7 million annually for counties to upgrade local 911 centers to begin the NG911 transition; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $7 million for county PSAP upgrades should be funded through the existing Police and Fire Protection Fee. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Public Safety Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 201837 Funding for Next Generation 911 Upgrades was made by Supervisor Gronski, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. It was clarified the $7 million is the total amount to be distributed throughout the entire state. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2018-38 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAX DEED WHEREAS, the Treasurer for Burnett County, Wisconsin, has deposited in the Office of the County Clerk of Burnett County, tax certificates for pieces or parcels of land for the nonpayment of real property taxes, special assessments, special charges or special taxes; and WHEREAS, the owners or claimants of this land have not redeemed from said certificates the pieces or parcels of land and that said lands continue to remain unredeemed, whereby the lands have become forfeited and the County is entitled to a conveyance thereof. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the County

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF John R. Swedberg, Jr. Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case 19PR06 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 4, 1941 and date of death December 13, 2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 6713 County Road X, Webster, WI 54893. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, WI, Room 205, before Jennifer C. Faber, Probate Registrar, on March 22, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 6, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren. WI 54872. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. If your require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk February 5, 2019 Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Valerian Bernard Schwartz Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 01 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 15, 1934 and date of death December 24, 2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2195 Sunnyside Road, Webb Lake, WI 54830. 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 17, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K #110, Siren. WI 54872. /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk February 7, 2019 Lucas D. Wilson, Esq. Wilson Law, LLC 316 East Main Street Anoka, MN 55303 612-977-3180 Bar Number 1084908 WNAXLP (Feb. 13, 20, 27)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF10 Master Participation Trust Plaintiff, vs. DAVID W. BISTRAM and UNKNOWN SPOUSE of David W. Bistram and MARY C. BISTRAM and UNKNOWN SPOUSE of Mary C. Bistram and STATE OF WISCONSIN and PORTFOLIO RECOV-

Clerk of Burnett County be authorized to issue a Tax Deed against the persons and properties described, pursuant to Section 75.14(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes. (See tax deed table on page 24) Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-38 Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Deed was made by Supervisor Sybers, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote. ORDINANCE 2010-06 (Revised 11-13-2018) BURNETT COUNTY ATV/UTV ORDINANCE Chairman Taylor presented the revised Burnett County ATV/UTV Ordinance for approval. Resolution 2018-26 Approval to Open Burnett County Roads to ATV and UTV Use was approved at the county board meeting on October 18, 2018. Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs researched county highways and determined only two segments, at this time, were unacceptable for ATV/ UTV use. Those segments include CTH A from State Road 35 to Thompson Road and CTH O from Jimmy Carter Road to the St. Croix River. These segments, along with several other updates, additions and deletions will be incorporated into Ordinance 2010-06, Sec. 66-48 – Designation of All-Terrain Vehicle and Utility Terrain Vehicle routes and regulation of the operation of All-Terrain/Utility Terrain on the county trunk highway system. The complete revised ordinance will be posted to the Burnett County website at www.burnettcounty.com and available in the Burnett County Code of Ordinances. Motion to approve the revisions to Ordinance 2010-06 Burnett County ATV/UTV Ordinance was made by Supervisor Gronski, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion to amend by adding the two segments of road not usable by ATV/UTV travel identified by Mr. Hoefs to the presented ordinance was made by Supervisor Gronski, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, with amendment, voice vote. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor had nothing to add. COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.

Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun. Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Gronski. Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Sybers. Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson. Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford. Land Information Council report was presented by Supervisor Blomberg. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt thanked the supervisors and all county staff for their hard work on the 2019 budget. Committee of the Whole meeting will be held in January 2019. Mr. Ehalt will be participating in the county Ambassador Program through Wisconsin Counties Association. Staffing issues in the Health and Human Services Department continue to be a concern. Work continues with Burnett County Development Association (BCDA) to update bylaws, prioritizing and to figure out how to proceed with this organization. Mr. Ehalt has now been with the county for five years. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the November 13, 2018, meeting was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m. State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 13th day of November 2018, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (Feb. 27)

ERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 17CV5 Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 13, 2018, in the amount of $172,682.60, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 26, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax, costs of recording and all costs of sale within 10 days of confirmation of sheriff’s sale. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 38 North of Range 19 West, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of State Highway 70 which is 33 feet North and 526.6 feet West from the Southeast corner of said SW SW 14-38-19; thence West parallel with the South Section line and along the North line of State Highway 70, 123.4 feet; thence North at right angles 100 feet; thence West parallel with the South Section line 50 feet; thence North at right angles 73 feet; thence North 31° 11’ East 16.4 feet; thence Southeasterly on a curve concave to the Southwest having a distance of 175.96 feet, and having a

Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt. WNAXLP (Feb. 27, Mar 6, 13)

long chord of 171.48 feet with a bearing of South 74° 05’ East; thence South parallel with the West line of this parcel 140 feet, to the point of beginning. Excepting from the aforementioned parcel a parcel of land described as follows: Commencing at a point which is 33 feet North and 675 feet West of the Southeast corner of the SW SW, 14-38-19; thence North 100 feet to the point of beginning; thence West 25 feet to a point; thence North 73 feet to a point; thence North 31° 11’ East 16.4 feet to a point; thence Southeasterly on a curve concave to the Southwest having a long chord of 171.48 feet with a bearing of South 74° 5’ East to a point which is due North of the point of beginning; thence South to the point of beginning, Further excepting therefrom the right of way of State Highway 70, A parcel of land in the SW SW of Section 14, Township 38 North, of Range 19 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin, more specially described as follows: Commencing at a point which is 33 feet North and 650 feet West of the Southeast corner of the SW SW 14-38-19, which is the point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence West 25 feet to a point; thence North 100 feet to a point; thence East 25 feet to a point; thence South 100 feet to the point of beginning. Note: Tax Key Number and Address are shown for informational purposes only. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 346 Skyline Drive West, Village of Grantsburg TAX KEY NO.: 07-131-2-3819-14-03-000-017000 Tracy Finch Sheriff of Burnett County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Judith Lee Haswell Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 2019PR07 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 29, 1947 and date of death January 23, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 14773 Skog Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jennifer C. Faber, Probate Registrar, on March 29, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 13, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K #110, Siren, WI 54872. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law

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IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Donna Marie Saenger By (Petitioner) Donna Marie Saenger Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 19CV22 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above From: Donna Marie Saenger To: Donna Marie Saenger Norman Birth Certificate: Donna Marie Shellito IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin before Hon. Melissia R. Mogen at the Burnett County Government Center Siren, WI 54872 on March 25, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2148 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Burnett County Sentinel, a newspaper published in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: /s/ Hon. Melissia R. Mogen Circuit Court Judge February 11, 2019 WNAXLP (Feb. 20, 27, March 6)

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

For Construction at airports: Adams County, Friendship, WI, Burnett County, Siren, WI, Capitol, Brookfield, WI, Ephraim-Gibraltar, Ephraim, WI, Iowa County, Mineral Point, WI, Lakeland, Minocqua-Woodruff, WI, Manitowish Waters, Manitowish Waters, WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc, WI, Middleton Municipal, Middleton, WI, Reedsburg Municipal, Reedsburg, WI, Rice Lake Regional, Rice Lake, WI, Tomahawk Regional, Tomahawk, WI, Wittman Regional, Oshkosh, WI. Project no. BOA5000. Sealed proposals for the work described herein will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, March 21, 2019, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, on behalf of the Secretary, authorized agent for all airports listed above, in accordance with Wis. Stat. §114.32(3) (1983), at the office of the Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53707; whereupon the sealed proposals received as provided above will be publicly opened and read. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received by the Bureau of Aeronautics later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, Wisconsin 537057914. The correct shipping address is: WI Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53707. Sending bid documents by Priority Mail may not guarantee timely delivery to our office. Building Security at Hill Farms State Transportation Building: Security procedures are in place at the Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison. Please allow extra time for hand delivering bids. Description of work: Crack seal, micro-surfacing, slurry seal, and pavement marking. Estimate of major quantities: Crack Seal – 231,982lb, Micro-Surfacing-149,646sy, Slurry Seal-58,408sy, White Marking-108,425sf, Yellow Marking-46,137sf, Black Marking-22,914sf. DBE Goal: 10%. Contract Completion Time: November 22, 2019. Proposals: Proposal forms are included with the plans and specifications, and are subject to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §66.0901(7) (1999). Plans and specifications: An electronic version of the plans and specifications may be obtained by emailing joshua.holbrook@ dot.wi.gov. Plans and specifications which govern the work are on file and available for office examination at the office of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics

4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53707. Proposal Submittal: This contract is NOT electronically bid. A paper bid submittal is required. Contractors electing to obtain plans & specifications electronically are still required to submit a paper bid proposal. The electronic plans and specifications will include a blank electronic spreadsheet that is available to be used to complete the schedule of prices. The electronic plans and specifications will be accompanied by the appropriate paper forms that need to be included with the bid submittal. The specifications will contain specific instructions on how to complete the bid proposal. Proposal guaranty: Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certificate of annual bid bond, a certified check, bank's draft, bank's check, or postal money order made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for 5% of the total amount bid. Certified checks may be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the proposal. Qualification of bidders: 1. TWO prequalification methods are acceptable for this project. EITHER Bureau of Aeronautics "Statement of Bidder's Qualifications and Experience" (AKA: “Short form”) will apply. OR the Bureau of Project Development "Prequalification Statement" (AKA: “Highways”). If your firm does not already hold a valid WisDOT highways prequalification and you do not expect to bid WisDOT highways projects in the future, please complete the simplified Bureau of Aeronautics “short form”. https://wisconsindot.gov/ Pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/airports/arpt-prequal. aspx. Bid proposals will be opened only from those who have established their qualifications for the work being bid upon. If a prospective bidder has submitted a current statement and received approval from the department, a re-submittal for this project is not required. Any prospective bidder who has not previously established their qualifications must file a pre-qualification statement on the proper forms and be received by the department no later than 12:00 noon, local time, Friday, March 8th. Only prime or general contractors submitting the bid need to be prequalified; subcontractors do not need to be prequalified. The qualification statement is a sworn statement and consist of information relating to financial ability, equipment, and experience in the work prescribed in this proposal. The statement shall be in writing on the proper standard form furnished by the department. The department will evaluate the statement and determine acceptability prior to bid allowance. Each bidder is required to submit a “Bidder's Request to Bid/ Current Workload” form for this project, and it should

be received by the bureau no later than 24 hours prior to the bid opening. Bidders are urged to submit this form as early as possible to determine eligibility prior to preparing the bidding proposal. Failure to submit the request to bid/current workload form may result in the rejection of the bid. Federal Requirements: This project is federally funded and federal provisions and requirements apply. Federal provisions made part of, but not limited to this contract include: Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace. Hours of labor and minimum wage rates: Pursuant to regulations provided by applicable federal and/or state laws, the hours of labor and minimum wage rates are set forth in the proposal. Affirmative action: The department hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Affidavit of non-collusion: A required affidavit of non-collusion will be incorporated as part of the proposal cover provided to each prospective bidder. Failure to complete the sworn statement makes the bid non-responsive and ineligible for award consideration. By signing the proposal cover each bidder by or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid, certifies that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. This sworn statement shall be executed and sworn to by the bidder before a person who is authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths. Pre-bid conference: A prebid conference will be held on March 4, 2019 at 9:00am at the DOT Hill Farms Building. Please contact Josh Holbrook for further information. The purpose of the meeting will be to familiarize all concerned persons with the project and conditions at the airport. For further information, contact Josh Holbrook at 608-267-2143, email joshua.holbrook@dot. wi.gov. Represented by Craig Thompson, Secretary Department of Transportation, Sponsor's Authorized Agent JPH 518dev.dot/r.01/09/2019 WNAXLP (Feb. 27, March 6)

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Spring Election April 2, 2019 Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identi¿cation must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued. You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote.wi.gov. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the ¿fth day before the election, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's of¿ce or other speci¿ed location during the days and hours speci¿ed for casting an absentee ballot in person. The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce is: Monday, March 11, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's of¿ce: Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. TIMES AND DATES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH YOUR MUNICIPAL CLERK No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on April 2, 2019. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. Town of Anderson Carmen Bouchie, Clerk 13808 Anderson Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2339 Town of Blaine Charla Zaccardi, Clerk 34096 Lee Road Danbury, WI 54840 651-783-5641 Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 9697 Daniels 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk Town Hall 24433 Town Hall Road Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-1207 Town of Grantsburg Lynne Harmon, ClerkTreasurer 216 So. Oak St. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk Town Hall 7396 Kruger Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Sherril Anderson, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-520-0560 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk 25862 Normans Landing Rd. P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk Town Hall 4599 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 – Home 715-866-8404 - Of¿ce

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

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

Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

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

Town of Swiss Judith Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 715-656-3030

Town of Trade Lake Melissa McQuay, Clerk 13021 Bass Lake Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-220-9399 Town of Union Kim Johnson 8302 County Road U Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-7311 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk For Absentee Ballot Request Contact Ken Busby, Adm. Asst. 31000 Namekagon Road Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-600-6024 Town of West Marshland Kerri Harter, Clerk 26087 County Rd. F Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2461 Town of Wood River Raylene Swanson, Clerk 24788 Rylander Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2318 Village of Grantsburg Sheila Meyer, Clerk/ Treasurer 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk-Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Debra Doriott-Kuhnley, Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211 WNAXLP

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Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S.

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TOURISM

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FURNISHINGS

SCHOOLS

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CONSTRUCTION LAKE CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Remodeling Siding - Excavating - Cement Work

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PLUMBING/SEPTIC

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A penguin fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love

Pastor Kook Ho Kim UMC Central

This winter has been very tough, so I would not be surprised at all if I saw a penguin rather than a deer on Highway 87. Penguins are the typical animal at the South Pole. There are 17 species of penguin worldwide, and the largest species among them is the Emperor penguin. The Emperor penguins are famous for the special love they have for their babies. The Emperor penguins lay their eggs in the coldest winter, so they can safely protect the eggs from other animals. The female lays one egg on the foot of the male to prevent freezing. And the male incubates the egg in a standing position for about four months until it hatches. Sometimes they have to

stand in extreme cold: -40 to -58 degrees Fahrenheit with severe wind: 93.20 mph. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even eat, except a little bit of snow during that time, so during four months of incubating they lose about 60 percent of their weight. When the egg hatches, the male disgorges food, which was stored in his stomach for four months to feed the baby. Then, when the females come back, they are relieved of their mission and go back to the ocean. Since they did not eat for four months, sadly, many of them die on their way back to the ocean. What a paternal love penguins have for their children. Parental love toward the young is very touching in animals and in

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

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

DAIRYLAND (A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649 | 33921 State Rd 35 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Bible Study: 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 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

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

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

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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

UNITED METHODIST

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

FAITH LUTHERAN

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 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

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

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

ST. LUKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITED METHODIST

GRACE BAPTIST

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

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746 Worship 11:00 am | Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available

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

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

FALUN

ATLAS

GRANTSBURG

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

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

DANBURY

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

FREDERIC

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

people. Sometimes it brings about supernatural power. Therefore, people commonly believe that parental love represents unconditional love. However, the most powerful unconditional love story is in the Bible. It is Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for us. God is our spiritual father, and his love is steadfast and everlasting. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love is even daring enough to give up His only Son on the cross. This love is much stronger than incubating an egg in extreme cold for four months. The Bible says that we cannot be separated from this love for any reason, even death. We became the children of God with this love. Let us give thanks to God for His amazing love.

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

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.

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.) 10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

Fr. Joseph Madanu | 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm | Sun. 10:30 am

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 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

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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. Mid Week Lenten Services for New Hope Lutheran in Grantsburg will be every Wednesday at 6:30 pm beginning on Ash Wednesday March 6. April 17 there will be no Wednesday night service as we will hold a Maundy Thursday Service on April 18 and we will have Good Friday Service April 19 at 2 pm.

HERTEL 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.

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 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 Lenten Services (March 6 - April 10) at 7:00pm. Soup Supper at 6:00pm.

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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Pies in the face for heart health The Grantsburg Elementary students raised $7,856 and the Nelson kindergarten classed raised $2,151 for the Kids Heart Challenge. The total of $10,007 went directly to the American Heart Association. That total far exceeds any amount previously raised by the schools. The top earners at GES were Jordan Goldman, 1st grade, Maddie Swanson, 1st grade, Morgan Anderson 2nd grade,

JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

GES students ﬁlled the gym in anticipation of Scott Erickson taking a set of pies to the face. Left: Top earners from left-Jordan Goldman, 1st grade, Maddie Swanson, 1st grade, Morgan Anderson, 2nd grade, and Lars Bergman, 3rd grade.

and Lars Bergman, 3rd grade. Goldman was given a medal for being

the school’s top earner. Each student was then allowed to

hit Elementary Phy. Ed teacher Scott Erickson in the face with a pie.

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Winter Wigwam Project On Friday, March 22 there will be a dedication ceremony at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park to celebrate the Winter Wigwam Project. It will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Indian Village site. The public is invited to attend in case this ‘wintry mix’ continues into mid-March, bring snowshoes along.

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Trail cameras show Wisconsin’s only state-endangered mammal RHINELANDER–– Wisconsin conservation biologists hope a network of trail cameras can play a role in helping to restore populations of the American marten, an elusive member of the weasel family and the only state-endangered mammal in Wisconsin. Starting in December 2018, state conservation biologists began deploying trail cameras in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest among 120 different sites to capture photos of the martens, which inhabit older forests of northern Wisconsin. A special platform mounted on a tree in front of a camera encourages martens to reach for a bait, clearly exposing for the camera the unique pattern of yellowish-orange fur on the animal’s throat and chest. The recent snowfall is especially good news for American martens, which tunnel under the snow in search of prey. Inconsistent snowpack in recent years, however, is one reason conservation biologists are turning to trail cams to help research and monitor marten populations. Biologists hope to use the resulting photos and data to track individual martens so they can generate more reliable estimates of population size and annual survival. As well, the biologists hope the trail cameras can reveal more about the American marten’s habits so the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other conservation partners can refine strategies for recovering the species. “We’re optimistic about the population status of marten in Wisconsin,” says Skyler Vold, the conservation biologist leading the project for the DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program. “Establishing long-term research and monitoring with trail cameras may help us discover more details to aid marten recovery in the state.” American martens, small mammals weighing 1 to 3 pounds and measuring 1.2 to 2 feet in length, with about one third of that length its long bushy tail, were historically abundant and widely-distributed in northern Wisconsin before European settlement. Unregulated trapping and widespread habitat destruc-

tion led to their disappearance from the state around 1925, and the mammal was placed on the state endangered species list in 1972, according to Carly Lapin, a DNR conservation biologist who also works to recover this species in Wisconsin. TRAIL CAM RESEARCH AIMS TO REVEAL SECRETS OF ELUSIVE AMERICAN MARTENS There have been multiple attempts to reintroduce American martens in Wisconsin since the 1950s with varying degrees of success, and many partners have been working together on restoration and habitat protection efforts for the species, Lapin says. The U.S. Forest Service, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Native American tribes, universities, local governments, the forestry community, conservation groups, private landowners and other interested people are among the partners. “American martens are an important species in Wisconsin because they are known as an “umbrella species,” Lapin says. “Managing Wisconsin forests to improve habitat for American martens will also improve habitat for a wide variety of other species that also rely upon older forests.” Using trail camera technology will allow department staff to identify individual martens across multiple years, enabling biologists to monitor populations and estimate abundance and survival through time. Traditionally, individual animals had to be captured and marked to achieve these population estimates. “Using cameras to collect these types of data is cheaper, requires less time in the field, and is less invasive to the study animals,” Vold says. Importantly too, the trail cameras will be a more reliable survey method than snow track surveys, which require ideal snow conditions, which have not been consistent in recent years in northern Wisconsin. Additionally, lower average snow depths in northern Wisconsin may affect martens’ efficiency in hunting prey in winter and their ability to outcompete fishers, another reintroduced member of the weasel family

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American martens, small mammals weighing up to three pounds and up to 2 feet in length -- with about one-third of that length its long bushy tail -- are the only state-endangered mammal in Wisconsin. DNR’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program has launched a new long-term monitoring and research project using ﬁeld cameras to study American martens in northern Wisconsin to help restore populations to Wisconsin.

whose recovery has been more successful, Vold says. “We hope this new long-term effort can continue to help identify the most influential factors constraining marten populations in Wisconsin and use this research to inform management actions for their continued recovery into the future,” he says. Natural Heritage Conservation works to restore endangered wildlife, plants, and habitats and keep native species from disappearing is funded in part by the Endangered Resources Fund. People can donate to the fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. All donations are matched by the state, doubling donors’ impact.

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+)- - ( + , +/ #! )) % For over 70 years, Big Wood Lake has been home to faith-based, nonprofit youth camps. These camps provide educational programming and spiritual development to kids, their counselors, and staff from Burnett County and the surrounding region. The impact of these camps on the lake is modest. Campers come primarily in the summertime for on-site programming that includes swimming, canoeing, and campfires. What do these camps generally have in common? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

They are licensed as Recreational & Educational (Rec-Ed) camps Staff and counselors typically submit to background checks Religiously-affiliated camps have daily worship and prayer Fishing boats and pontoons are not available to rent Alcohol is not available for purchase on-site Traffic is mostly cars and small trucks dropping off and picking up youth a couple times a week They have clear mission statements and are registered with the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofits

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wood Lake Camp and RV, LLCâ&#x20AC;? is seeking to convert the former Wood Lake Bible Camp, over 234 acres of land on and adjoining Big Wood Lake, into a high-density, for-profit commercial recreational campground.

A commercial recreational campground is not a licensed Rec-Ed camp. The first 23 acres of this project, less than 10% of the total land, is proposed to include 25 tent and RV lots, a trailer park with 27 rental units, existing cabins available to rent, fishing boat rentals, and pontoon rentals. This project would be the largest ever of its kind in Burnett County. It would convert land zoned for forestry (F-1) and historically used lightly as a summer camp into a high-intensity commercial use. As currently proposed, this kind of project has not historically been allowed on forestry land or shore land parcels and is prohibited in the Town of Wood River. If you fish on Big Wood Lake, if you visit the sand bar on Big Wood Lake, if you send your kids to camp on Big Wood Lake, and if you live on Big Wood Lake or own property on Big Wood Lake, you have a lot to lose with this project: â&#x20AC;˘

This commercial project is not consistent with Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 comprehensive land use plan.

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The year-round population on the lake could more than double (there are 163 residences currently).

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The value of homes and cabins on the lake would decline, offsetting any tax revenue from the campground.

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The impact on the lake, adjacent wetlands, and surrounding roads will be significant.

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The cost of providing emergency services to the area (police, fire, and other first responders) will increase.

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The campground noise on the south end of the lake would disturb residents and wildlife.

Please join over 795 anglers, local business owners, friends, neighbors, residents, and taxpayers to protect the economy and ecology of Big Wood Lake from this high-density, high-intensity commercial project.

Attend the public meeting March 5th, 9 a.m. Burnett County Govt Center WWW.PROTECTBIGWOODLAKE.ORG

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