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WIGWAM: New winter wigwam gets dedication ceremony at Forts Folle Avione P16
Forts looks to strengthen relationship with Tribe
Four arrested after search warrant finds drugs
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BURNETT COUNTY–– Representatives from Forts Folle Avoine gave an update to the County Board on ideas for this year, and a recap of what they were doing last year. Forts director Jeff Jensen explained to the board they have had a number of changes since the summer with board members and volunteers.
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After a controlled buy in the village of Siren, police executed a search warrant on at a home on Nelson Street in Grantsburg earlier this month. The warrant led to four arrests. According to the police report, Siren officers were able to recover various amounts of suspected meth and marijuana from the home at 645 N. Nelson St. on March 1. There were also two children in the house when the search warrant was executed. Officers also recovered various drug paraphernalia. The report states that cash found at the home matched cash from a controlled buy in February. Online court records show Robert G. Evans, 54, Grantsburg, has been charged with manufacturing/delivering amphetamine (<=3 grams), a class F felony, possession of methamphetamine, and maintaining a drug trafficking place, both are class I felonies. Kyle M. Louis, 30, Grantsburg, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place, both class I felonies. Diane M. Chute, 55, Grantsburg, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place, both are class I felony charges. Angela M. DuBois, 37, Grantsburg, was charged with felony maintaining a drug trafficking place and misdemeanor neglecting a child. All four were scheduled for an initial appearance at the Burnett County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 27.
“We are really thinking outside the box right now,” Jensen said. Part of that thinking includes working more with the St. Croix Chippewa tribe. “I think it’s crucial we strengthen that relationship.” Jensen outlined a number of new things for this year at the Forts including more camping groups, a gun raffle, and making their cross-country skiing and snowshoe SEE FORTS, PAGE 2
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All smiles while sliding! Moms for Kids held their annual Rainbow of Fun Carnival at Siren School on Saturday. More photos from this event on page 32.
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The Forts Folle Avoine sign was put up in May on Highway 35.
Gandy Dancer Days planning session March 30 With the 22nd Annual Gandy Dancer Days (GDD) on the horizon the second weekend of August, it’s not too early to start planning this year’s event, according to Bill Summer, Webster Chamber of Commerce president. To that end, there will be an open planning session Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m at Fresh Start Coffee Roasters in Webster. “Gandy Dancer Days is Webster’s premiere, unique, local three-day event, and this will be its 22nd year,” noted Summer. Even though the Webster Chamber has been inactive for several years, it still exists, and sponsors GDD. “As a Webster native, I don’t want to see this event, or the Chamber, die.” He
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and his wife, Sherrill, own the bicycle shop Webster Cog & Sprocket. “Perhaps Gandy Dancer Days’ success will show businesses how coming together can benefit them and the Village.” he said. “We welcome Webster businesses and local nonprofit organizations to sponsor Gandy Dancer Days activities for adults and children,” said Summer. “We would like to add events downtown Friday, August 9 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and at the Fairgrounds Sunday, August 11 between 1 and 3 p.m.” Last year, GDD Saturday activities were relocated to the Fairgrounds, thanks to a partnership with the Central Burnett County Fair Board.
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Also partnering with the Chamber are the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Webster Police Department. Response to the change of venue was mixed, but was generally positive. “We have a great five-member team right now, but we need additional volunteers to help set up, clean up, and run activities such as the Kid’s Sawdust Pile and the Dunk Tank,” said Harriet Rice, GDD team leader. Anyone interested in volunteering is also invited to the planning session. For additional information, contact Bill at 715-866-8600 or email webstercogandsprocket@gmail.com.
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trails more accessible. Supervisor Norman Bickford asked about the Forts’ social media presence. That is when Kevin Hoyt, the Forts gift shop manager, stepped in and explained they have a Facebook page and an active website. Hoyt told the board, “if you call over to the Forts, I’m probably the one you’re going to talk to first.” He added they have a place to make a donation directly to the Forts on their website, www.theforts.org. “We are focused on getting students to the Forts because our main goal is education,” Hoyt said. The Forts had 817 students visit last spring, and 760 in the fall bringing their total student visitors for 2018 to 1,577. Hoyt added they already have 352 students slated to visit the Forts this spring. “We try to teach them things and have them learn without them knowing
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Brian Nelson, of Concerned Citizens of Big Wood Lake, spoke briefly at the meeting about the proposed campground/resort. The conditional use permit was withdrawn March 18.
it,” said Hoyt, who is also one of the Forts interpreters of history. “We call it edutainment.” The Forts held an Irish Dinner with 74 guests in March. They also started “Music at the Forts” last fall and said that will be coming back next fall. Hoyt said they have gotten a lot of positive feedback about the event that brought in musical acts to play at the Forts throughout the season. Last year, then Forts president Jim McKeown told the Natural Resources committee they were planning on moving an 80-year-old tamarack pole cabin from Sand Lake to the Forts. The cabin was going to be donated to the Forts, and placed near the blacksmith shed. Those plans have been scrapped because transportation costs were too high. “See you all at the Forts,” Jensen said as they wrapped up their presentation. At the start of the meeting Brian Nelson, as part of the group, Concerned
Citizens of Big Wood Lake, spoke briefly during public comments about the group’s commitment to opposing the potential campground at the former Wood Lake Bible Camp. The proposed campground/resort has been a hot topic issue for the last few months. The land formerly known as the Wood Lake Bible Camp was purchased last year and two conditional use permits have been submitted. Both have been withdrawn after public concern arose over lake usage and quality of life for other lake residents. Nelson pointed out that within hours of finding out about the permit they were able to get online signatures of over 600 Burnett County residents opposing the proposed campground/ resort. “Our group is very organized, and we will pay attention to this project,” Nelson concluded.
Burgin announces retirement JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
GRANTSBURG–– Grantsburg Superintendent Joni Burgin will be retiring at the end of the school year. Burgin sent a district-wide email to staff before their spring break, and she told the school board earlier this month. “As I reflect on my career, I am thankful that God has walked me through
the good times and the difficulties of life and work,” Burgin said in her email to the staff. “I would also like to thank Karen, Cheryl, Kerri, and Shae in the District Office for their support and friendship over the years. They have made coming to
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work a joy and a blessing. They have hearts of gold and I love them dearly.” She was hired by the Grantsburg School Board in 1994 to be the new high school principal. She then became Superintendent in 1997. “I’ve been reflecting on what the 25 years at GSD have meant to me. And the story that comes to mind is a big Pirate ship.... Each August we take the Pirate ship out for another school year
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voyage. It’s been quite a journey....over 25 voyages! “I thank you for trusting me and for working with me over the years on many great teams, projects, and endeavors. I am thankful for the relationships and friendships,” Burgin concluded. “Thank you so much.”
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THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner GRANTSBURG–– 5 p.m. The American Legion and Auxiliary will be holding a corned beef and cabbage dinner at the American Legion Hall in Grantsburg.
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Fundraising Concert for Frederic Arts FREDERIC–– 7:30 p.m. Allen Parson & Friends will be putting on a free Raising the Roof fundraising concert at the Frederic Arts Center. Freewill donations taken at the concert go to the Building Projects Fund. For more information contact Chris Byerly at 715-327-8954.
International Cooking Class GRANTSBURG–– 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Grantsburg High School will be holding an international cooking class in their FACE room.
Wisconsin Singers Concert SIREN–– 7 p.m. The Wisconsin Singers, a group from UW- Madison will be performing their new show, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now! at the Siren High School auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase now. Please contact Wayne Koball at 715-349-2277 ext. 214 or email him at wkoball@siren. k12.wi.us to reserve your tickets. For more information, visit www.wisconsingers.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Grantsburg High School Play GRANTSBURG–– 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg High School students will be preforming their school play, “Just Wing It.” The play is two sessions of improv. The first half will be long form improv, with the students preforming sketches they’ve written and the second half will be short form improv, with the students taking audience suggestions for games or sketches. Tickets are available at the door.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Maple Syrup Tour SHELL LAKE–– 1 p.m. Hunt Hill will be holding a maple syrup tour at Acer Acres. Participants will learn how to make maple syrup, harvest sap, and enjoy a maple syrup treat. Dress for the weather and be prepared for muddy conditions. There is
a fee for this event and participants must register by March 22. To learn more or register call 715-635-6543.
and the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Larson Family Public Library.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 MONDAY, APRIL 1
Gardening Presentation
Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony
WEBSTER–– 4 p.m. Kathryn Schiedermayer, Master Gardener, will be giving a presentation, Herbs: Now and in the Past at the Larson Family Public Library.
SPOONER–– 10:08 a.m. Spooner Health will be holding a flag raising ceremony and moment of silence to promote organ, tissue, and eye donation and honor donors and their families. Immediately following the ceremony refreshments will be served in the Spooner Health dining room.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 17th Annual Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day PINE CITY–– 8 a.m.– 2 p.m. University of Minnesota Extension will be holding their 17th Annual Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day at Pine City High School. The keynote speaker will be Stan Tekiela, wildlife and plant photographer and author. There will also be several breakout sessions throughout the day. Tickets can be purchased in advance for this event. For more information call 800-657-3813 Ext. #4.
Painting Class FREDERIC–– 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Frederic Arts will be hosting a painting class with Jim Springett. After the class participants will get to keep their materials. There is a class fee due to Frederic Arts by March 25 and a materials fee due the day of the class. Registration can be done online at fredericarts. org/classes or contact Frederic Arts at info@fredericarts.org or call Nancy Buley at 715-327-4743.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Fundraising Dinner GRANTSBURG–– 4 p.m.– 7 p.m. The Upper St. Croix Parish will be holding a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to raise funds for their youth group. The dinner will be held at the Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg. There is a fee for this event.
TUESDAY, APRIL 9 History Presentation WEBSTER–– 2 p.m. Carole Fure, local author and artist will be giving a presentation, The Power of Sand: Burnett County
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
MEETINGS FIRST MONDAY 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.
Free Soup SIREN–– 11 a.m.– 1p.m. Free soup will be served at the VFW Hall in Siren. Sponsers of this event are Trinity Lutheran Church and Burnett County Post 1256.
Village of Siren first Thursday after the first Monday, 2 p.m.
SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Used Book Sale WEBSTER– 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. The Larson Family Public Library will be holding a used book sale.
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Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.
Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.
Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m.
Taco Bingo Night WEBSTER–– 4:30 p.m.– 8 p.m. The Webster Education Foundation will be holding its 4th annual Taco Bingo Night at Webster High School. Dinner begins at 4:30 p.m. and bingo at 6 p.m. There will also be raffle drawings at the event.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Food Distribution WEBSTER–– 10 a.m. –3 p.m. There will be a food distribution at Connections, next to the Minitmart gas station in Webster. This distribution takes place the third Thursday of each month. Sponsored by the Yellow Lake Food Distribution and God’s People serving.
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.
Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.
SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Comm. Club 1 p.m.
Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.
Town of Blaine 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
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Grief Support at SCRMC ST. CROIX FALLS–– St. Croix Regional Medical Center will begin holding a six week grief support group. There will be two sessions, one in the morning, from 10:30 to noon, and one in the afternoon, from 6:30 to 8:00. Pre-registration is requested, and to register, for questions, or more information, call 715-483-3261 ext. 2016 or email at kevin.schumann@scrmc.org.
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
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9 a.m. –3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg
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Alanon Meeting
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
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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
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Celebrate Recovery (12 step Bible-based AA group)
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
6 p.m., Adventure Church, Siren Contact Pastor Carolyn, 715-349-5750
6 p.m. Faith Community Church, Danbury. Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.
Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at St. Croix Tribal Hall, Danbury Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-645-9515
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Narcotics Anonymous
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.)
Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment
AA Meetings
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
Overeaters Anonymous
• 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel • 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588
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Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf
7 p.m., New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588 Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center
Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library
‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren.
Free Bread Friday 9 a.m. until gone, Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun. 715-689-2271
Town of Dewey 8 p.m. MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m. Larsen Family Library
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Deer and a movie
“Oh you haven’t yet, but you’ve seen ‘em right? Yeah, they come outta nowhere and don’t swerve. You swerve and may launch yourself off the road. You probably won’t have time to brake either.” That is a quote I remember vividly. It was from an older gentleman I met at the grocery store about a week after moving to Siren. He was talking about deer and the hassles they cause on the road. And it finally happened to me. I was driving home from Cumberland Thursday evening. There Sentinel they were, two of them, about the width of my Buick apart as they Editor darted across the road. In the moJonathan Richie ment, which has been slowed down to about 8,000 microseconds in my head, I thought there was enough space, and if I just coasted in between them, I could avoid hitting both of them. I took my foot off the gas, eased over the center line slightly, and missed the deer in front, but the second one was not so lucky. She stuck her head out and blew up my headlight with her face. I got out and that deer was dead. The last thing I would want to do is leave an animal suffering on the side of the road. There did not look to be any real damage to the car besides the side panel/molding was probably broken and the headlight. My car was able to make it back to Siren without issue and hopefully, the headlight which houses my turn signal will be fixed by next week (fingers crossed.) When I moved to Burnett County one of the first things a number of people told me was, it was going to happen, so I’m just glad I was somewhat ready for it. I should not have been surprised, it was the third pair of deer I had seen on my drive back. So, even being as careful as possible did not help me avoid the collision. Now moving onto the movie portion. As an avid rock ‘n’ roll fan, I always enjoy a good biopic on musicians and their songs released before I was born. For example, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, based on the music of Queen and the life of Freddie Mercury. So, last week I finally got around to watching it. The Live Aid scene alone is why people should watch it. Or maybe just go on YouTube and watch the original. It was an OK film. I’m not a Queen expert, but from what I have read it’s not entirely accurate. And that is not surprising either. Hollywood makes movies that are designed to sell tickets, and they rarely let the real story get in the way of that. What has intrigued me about the film is they are talking about making a sequel. Spoiler alert, Mercury dies at the end, so he would not be in any potential sequel. So the only thing in the sequel would be when Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and American Idol Adam Lambert joined the band. It would kind of be like if they made a movie about The Doors after Jim Morrison died. But I am certain surviving members of Queen, John Deacon, Brian May, and Roger Taylor would get a nice payday from another movie.
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Parents: It’s time to see what we don’t see –overlooked careers offer high hopes for our children BRENT KINDRED SKILLSUSA WISCONSIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As the 2018-19 school year enters its final months, many young people are heading into the next chapter of their lives not knowing what comes beyond this school year. Yes, we’ve all heard someone say it’s necessary for young people to get a four-year degree. Or that youth should focus their career aspirations solely on four-year opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Even much of the education “news” we see supports those ideas as the path to a successful career. This oft-heard advice seems good, and while it’s true that STEM career opportunities abound, most of us overlook (and steer the young people in our lives away from considering) certain STEM career opportunities because we are living with outdated stereotypes in our minds. To understand the problem requires that we step back and take a broader look. A review of state and national workforce projections shows skilled and technical trade industries (manufacturing, construction, etc.) offer tremendous opportunity for a variety of successful careers. It is projected that in 2019, 50 percent of the new jobs
in Wisconsin will require more than a high school diploma, but less than a traditional four-year degree. Nationally, by 2025, the manufacturing industry will require a highly skilled workforce of approximately 3.5 million workers (ACTE, 2015), as manufacturers in Wisconsin employ 16 percent of the state’s workforce. In 2015, the average manufacturing employee earned more than $68,800 in Wisconsin, nearly $23,000 more than the average salary in the state overall and slightly greater than the median earnings of a young person with a four-year degree. Despite higher than average earning potential, 70 percent of manufacturing executives indicate there are not enough people with the necessary computer and technical skills for vacancies. Similarly, the construction industry reports a shortage of roughly 1 million people though it offers an above average salary of $65,000 – an amount often exceeding the earnings of many fouryear college graduates. There are many good reasons to support or encourage young men and women to consider careers in these fields, as they are no longer the dirty hands jobs of 30 years ago. These are no longer the career opportunities just for “the kids not cut out for college.” These
fields offer high tech, high wage, high skill career opportunities. While many entry-level, high wage positions require less than a four-year degree, progressing along a career path within these industries may require a degree of this nature. For example, 12 percent of the managerial and professional office jobs (i.e., accountant, business administrator, manager, or inspector) in the U. S. are in manufacturing. In many schools across the state, there are career-oriented classes, programs, and leadership development opportunities to support young people in exploring careers in these industries while they gain valuable skills to succeed in college and in a career. Research has shown education programs that infuse this kind of work based learning show promise to improve students’ academic and employment outcomes. More specifically, youth who take career-focused coursework in high school are significantly more likely than their peers to develop skills like problem-solving, project management, and critical thinking. Curriculum we once called “shop classes” now foster highly desirable skills and qualities like time management, decision-making, personal responsibility, strong work ethic, collaboration, and commu-
nication. All of these habits are valued greatly by employers and society regardless of the chosen career path. One such career-focused opportunity offered in middle and high school that prepares young people to explore high skill, high wage technical careers is SkillsUSA, which empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. An integral part of career and technical education courses, SkillsUSA offers teachers and schools a framework that develops personal, workplace, and technical skills in young people. With nearly 170 chapters and almost 3,000 members in Wisconsin, SkillsUSA is a solution to shrinking the skills gap. To parents and others who have influence over young people, it pays to keep an open mind to the opportunities in skilled and technical trade careers and to become an advocate for children. To learn more about how SkillsUSA Wisconsin is helping young people prepare for high skill, high wage, high demand occupations in manufacturing, graphics, automotive, construction, and all skilled trades, visit www.skillsusa-wi.org, contact your local school or SkillsUSA Wisconsin Executive Director, Brent Kindred at brent.kindred@ dpi.wi.gov.
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Evers’ budget would allow districts to rehire retired teachers Years ago, when the Iola-Scandinavia School District would post an elementary teaching job, it would get several hundred applicants. Administrator Ray Przekurat says that’s now down to 30 or 40. For a high school social studies teacher, it would be 60 to 80. Now it’s 10. For science, 20 to 25, now maybe five. And for specialty areas such as Spanish or tech ed, “you’re lucky to get a candidate,” he said. So that’s why he’s backing a provision in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget that would allow districts to rehire retired teachers, who could continue to collect their pensions while earning a new salary. The provision would reverse a 2013 change Republicans pushed through to address so-called “double dipping” by public employees. It would also follow a recommendation from a Blue Ribbon Commission on Education Funding, which urged the change to help school districts address a shortage of teachers. Sen. Luther Olsen, who co-chaired the commission, said he supports the idea but would rather take it up outside the budget. But GOP colleague Duey Stroebel, who sponsored a 2013 bill that banned retirees from receiving their pensions if they took another government job at more than half-time, said he would oppose including the measure in the budget or as a standalone bill. “When you’re not retired anymore, you shouldn’t be collecting your retirement benefit,” said Stroebel,
R-Saukville. Republicans included the change in the 2013-15 state budget, barring retired public employees from claiming a pension if they are rehired and then work at least two-thirds full-time hours. That budget also included a provision requiring a break in service of at least 75 days before a retiree could be rehired, rather than the old period of 30 days. The Evers proposal would prohibit teachers from having an agreement in place when they retire to come back and work for the district. Also, their pension payments couldn’t increase due to the salary they earned while working again. But the break in service would go back down to 30 days. Przekurat said the change to the break in service is particularly important because school district contracts run through July 1. Requiring 75 days means a retiree couldn’t come back until mid-September, after the school year has already started. He added the struggle to find teachers is particularly pronounced in rural areas for a number of reasons, including the starting salaries his district can offer compared to those in more urban areas. When the district posted a high school science teaching position last summer, it got zero applications, Przekurat said. It then used a search service that led to the hiring of Andrew Schefelker, who was killed in last month’s chain-reaction car crash on I-41. Przekurat said two retired teachers and two recent graduates who had just finished their student teach-
ing applied for the job after it was recently posted, and one of the new grads has now been hired. He said the district is also looking to increase its starting salary, which was boosted two years ago to $36,250. With neighboring districts in the range of $38,000 to $40,000 and being a rural district, he said, it has made it more of a challenge to find applicants. “Just the overall decrease of candidates in teacher education programs is really hurting the whole state,” he said. SEE THE CAPITOL REPORT, PAGE 6
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Burnett County election preview BURNETT COUNTY––April 2 is election day and there will be many local measures on the ballot. The Sentinel reached out to all candidates asking why they are running for office and what is the biggest issue in their respective municipality and how they would go about having that issue resolved. Candidates in the towns of Anderson, Daniels, Jackson, LaFollette, Lincoln, Oakland, Roosevelt, Scott, Swiss, Trade Lake, Webb Lake and Wester Marshland are running unopposed. Village of Webster officials are also running unopposed. In the Village of Grantsburg, President Larry Ebersold and Trustee Gary “Goob” Coy are not seeking re-election. Trustee Mike Longhenry is running unopposed for Village President. This creates four open seats on the board and there are four candidates running for those seats. Incumbents Russell Stone and Diane Barton are seeking re-election with Leo Jahnke and Joe Sturdevant are hoping to fill the other two seats on the board. Residents in the Siren School District will face two referendum questions. The first question is for a $4 million referendum for improvements to the school building and the second is for $2 million for the athletic field and track. 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. There are contests in the towns of Blaine, Dewey, Grantsburg, Meenon, Sand Lake, Siren, Union, and Wood River. The Village of Siren also has three trustee seats on the ballot. Town of Blaine: two supervisor positions up for election. Incumbent Dan Ellefson and Jessica Estridge
are running for re-election with Billy Fish and Josh Fornengo challenging for the open seats.
Jessica Estridge I am running for office because I enjoy providing services for the township and assisting residents with any issues they may be facing. It also helps to keep me informed and up to date on state and county activity. Right now my focus will be on increasing first responder response time to Blaine Township through improving dispatch communication between Burnett County and Douglas County/Dairyland Fire. I feel I am able to continue to provide efficient services to the township and my fellow residents. There’s always more to learn and I enjoy dedicating the time it takes to become fully involved and educated in all aspects.
Billy Fish I am running because I would like to better my community. I believe that resources are not currently being used as effectively and efficiently as they could be, and I’d like Billy Fish to help find a way to stretch the tax dollar a little further. I bring a different perspective to the board being an active member of the Webster, Danbury, and Dairyland fire departments and being young. I would really like to improve the value of service provided by the township and spend time brainstorming with other board members and tax payers to find solutions to any problems, and incorporate ideas they may have. Town of Dewey: two supervisor seats will be on the ballot. Incumbent Steve Dahlstrom has two challengers in Shorty Crosby and Bret Iverson.
Shorty Crosby I am running for office because I was asked by friends and community
members. Road maintenance and safety are my biggest concerns for the town. I plan on listening to the community and point out areas of concern. I’ve lived here and driven these roads my entire life. I will do my best to keep an open mind in decision making.
Bret Iverson I have never held an elected office, but was nominated for the Oconto Falls Library Board and Wisconsin Association of Agriculture Educators Safety Committee Chair. Bret Iverson I am running for Dewey Town Board Supervisor to help out the residents and my neighbors in the Town of Dewey. In the town of Dewey, the supervisors are working hard to maintain the roads and bridges. They have made improvements to several roads this past year. I support the work done to the shop and want to work to keep the budget tax payer friendly. I am honest, hardworking, caring, and open to new ideas. We have a great rural community and I want to support our agricultural base because farming, forestry, and recreation are our main industries. Grantsburg: two supervisor positions on the ballot. Incumbent Tim Curtin is seeking re-election with Cory Barnette and Dana Shultz running. Wally Johnson is not seeking re-election.
Tim Curtin (I) My name is Tim Curtin and I am currently serving as a Supervisor on the Grantsburg Town Board. I have been married to Penny (Olson) Curtin, a middle school teacher and Varsity Coach for the Grantsburg School District, for just over 26 and a half years. SEE ELECTION PREVIEW, PAGE 7
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According to the Department of Public Instruction, 12,323 people entered a Wisconsin teaching program in 2010, but there were just 7,956 in 2016, a drop of 35 percent. Likewise, the number of people completing the programs has dipped significantly with 3,426 in 2016, compared to 4,749 in 2010. The department’s slideshow on the issue shows 5,031 teachers left the profession in the 2016-17 school year with 3,426 new teachers coming in, a net loss of 1,605. The agency also uses data on emergency licenses as its best gauge of teacher shortages, a spokeswoman said. That’s because districts can only seek them if they can’t find a fully licensed candidate to fill a job. There were 2,248 emergency licenses issued for the 2017-18 school year, compared to 1,126 in 2012-13. Some have speculated that fewer people have been going into teaching in Wisconsin since Republicans pushed through Act 10 in 2011. But Wisconsin is not alone in the crunch for teachers, as there has been a drop nationally in the number of students majoring in education, along with those already in the classroom leaving the profession for other fields that pay better. Olsen, who voted for the 2013 change as a member of the Finance Committee, said part of the impetus behind it was the belief that people were being prevented from getting jobs because retirees were filling them. Now, he says the “world has changed in six years,” and it’s clear school districts are struggling to find employees. Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission are now considering what bills to introduce, and Olsen said he’s hoping the change for teachers is part of the mix. “It’s not that they’re doing it and keeping people away from these jobs. It’s just there’s nobody to take them,” Olsen 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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We have lived in the Town of Grantsburg for over 24 years and have raised three children here. During this time, we have made many friends and neighbors. We plan to retire here and grow old together. There are several reasons I am seeking a second term as Supervisor. I believe, first and foremost, the electorate of our Town deserve fiscal responsiblity. Through annualy assessing our contracts with vendors, we will continue to receive the best value for every dollar spent. As a Board member, it is important to make myself available to the needs of our neighbors. It is important to respond and to act on their concerns for a better Town. I am a Veteran of the Afghanistan War and a Viet Nam era Veteran. I would like to ask for your vote on April 2nd.
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I am running for office because I work and live in the the community and want to make sure things are, and stay, good for my family. I am a trustwothy person who has a vested interest in the community. Meenon has contests for Town Chair and two Supervisor seats. Chair: Incumbent Chair Tom Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien is facing challenger Christopher Sybers for Town Chair.
Christopher Sybers I am running for office to get Meenon Township back to where it was. Getting things done for the township and working better for the citizens of Meenon. My main concern in the town is to take care of the roads better, snowplowing better, using the right material and the weather conditions to get Christopher the roads clean as soon as possible Sybers and at the least cost to the town. To use our own equipment to the best of our abilities. Also work on more road improvements and maintenance of roads. I have the experience to do the job, as I did it for 12 years. I also have the experience to get the job done the correct and legal way and to run the town as a business by spending taxpayer money with thoughtfulness. Supervisors: two seats are up for election. Incumbets Mary Jo Bierman and Ronald Buecksler are seeking re-election against challengers Randy Strese and Patrick Taylor.
Mary Jo Bierman(I) I am Mary Jo Bierman, Meenon Board Suprvisor for the past four years, and am running for re-election. I have extensive experience in Administration; Research and Comparison Purchasing; Supervision; Legal and Insurance issues; along with Mary Jo participating in Committees and Bierman Boards. I have learned much during my tenure with Meenon Township. I am very responsive to constituent calls and have an excellent attendance record (Board Meetings, Special
Meetings, etc.). I am a Melvin Jones Fellow recipient and an active church member (Ad Council Chair; Sound System Administrator; Finance Committee, etc.). My husband, Rick, and I have resided in Meenon Township for 28+ years. Your consideration is appreciated. Thank you.
Patrick Taylor I am running for the Township Supervisor position to get the township back to being run as a business. I have personally been in business for the past 26 years. I want to get back the working agreements we once had with neighboring townships. When past Chairman Christoper P. Sybers Patrick Taylor and myself were on the township board together (2015-2017) we had working agreements on sharing and exchanging of equipment and staff with neighboring Townships, which saved each township from buying duplicate equipment and thousands of dollars in payroll. The first issue I would address is the need for a new town hall. The current Meenon town hall has many issues: no running water, no handicap accessible bathrooms, bad wiring, in need of a HVAC system, these issues potentially could open up liability and huge money issues to the taxpayers. The second issue that needs to be discussed is the new truck that was put into service in 2017. This hightech truck has many electrical and computer parts in it, that require a heated facility for it to be stored in. The last two years it has been stored in the Township shed, which is not heated or insulated. This is yet another issue that, if not taken care of, could cost the taxpayers thousands in unneeded repair bills.
position to keep the town moving forward. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel we have any one major issue in the town at this time. I would like people to vote for me to keep the town moving forward.
Jerry Tjader (I) I was born and raised in Burnett County, in Siren. In 1998 I was fortunate to be able to move to Sand Lake Township, where I worked from home until I retired. Because of my design and management positions, I am very familiar with a number of the functions it takes to run an organization, including accounting, payroll, and Human Resources. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any real issues in our township, but there are a few things I would like to continue to help accomplish. In 2014 the board developed a comprehensive 5 year road upgrade plan. We are in the last year of this plan now, and I think we need to update this plan for the next 5 years so we can continue the progress we have made so far. I also want to help guide our town to establish a town clean up and recycle day. This is currently planned for May 18, and if it is successful I will work with the other members of the board to establish this as a yearly event. Siren: two supervisor seats will be on the ballot. Incumbents Wayne Wiberg and Bert Lund Jr. are both running for re-election with lone challenger Jim Hunter also on the ballot.
Wayne Wiberg (I) My name is Wayne Wiberg. I am married, and have lived in the Town of Siren for most of my life. I have been the parts manager at Larsen Auto Center in Frederic since 1982. I am a member of Bethany SEE ELECTION PREVIEW, PAGE 8
Randy Strese I am running for office to try to serve the community by listening to the concerns of the citizens and working with the town board to resolve safety, budget, and community issues. I feel the most important issue is public safety on the roadways. The township has very good equipment for snow removal and clearing brush from ditches. I will work with the other board members to establish proper staffing and methodology to keep the roads safe. I have several years of experience being on the town board, I served as Supervisor for several years. I also have substantial knowledge of the town equipment. My goal would be to provide the best service possible to the taxpayer while staying within the budget and not raising taxes. Sand Lake: two supervisor positions up for re-election. Incumbents Jerry Tjader and Amy Bruss are running for re-election and Kenneth Pardun Jr. is also running.
Amy Bruss(I) Hi, my name is Amy Bruss. I am running for the Town of Sand Lake supervisor position. I have lived in the Town of Sand Lake with my husband Kevin for 14 years. I graduated from Webster in 1998 and from WITC with a certified nursing assistant certification which I have been doing for the past 21 years. I was voted in by the board a year ago when one of the supervisors stepped down. I am running for this
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LITTLE PIRATES OPEN HOUSE Thursday, April 4, 2019
Grantsburg School District has scheduled an Open House for the upcoming 2019-20 Little Pirates and their parents on Thursday, April 4, 2019. It will be held at the Nelson Primary School from 6:00-7:00 PM. The Open House is intended for children who will enter school in the fall of 2019. Children eligible for Little Pirates must be four years old on or before September 1, 2019. Little Pirates meet four days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, for a half day. Registration materials were mailed to eligible families on March 8th. If you did not receive registration materials and have a child who can attend Little Pirates, please call the Elementary school oŃ?ce at 715-463-2320 to receive materials. Thank you.
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Grantsburg School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. It will be held in the Nelson Primary School gym at 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, and 6:30 PM. Parents may attend any session. These sessions are designed for parents only. Please call the elementary school ofďŹ ce at 715-463-2320 if you cannot attend. Kindergarten registration is intended for children who will enter school in the fall of 2019. Children eligible for kindergarten placement must be ďŹ ve years old on or before September 1, 2019. Kindergarten for 2019-2020 will be a developmental, activity-based program with a full day/every day schedule. Successful completion of 5-year-old Kindergarten is required prior to admission to ďŹ rst grade. Thank you.
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Bert Lund Jr.(I) I will be running for another term as supervisor of Siren Township in the April election. Most residents know me by my nickname, “Fudd” Lund. As a supervisor on the Siren Township Board, I have experience in the infrastructure of our township. Having good road infrastructure at a budget that is reasonable, and not going to tax the residents at exorbitant rates is uppermost in my mind. Each year the board does a road survey to determine what our budget will be used for without carelessly misusing funds. To get the “most bang for our bucks” is my primary goal, and is one of the main reasons I’m running for supervisor. The taxpayers expect no less, and I want to accommodate them with conscientious spending and good decisions. I urge everyone to come out to vote their choice, and I hope I can serve you, the Siren Township residents, again. Union: two supervisor positions are up for re-election. Incumbent Wayne Burmeister is running in hopes of being re-elected and challengers for the seats are Dennis Johnson and Mary Rivard. Supervisor Gene Ackland is not seeking re-election.
Mary Rivard My name is Mary Rivard and I am running for Supervisor in the Town of Union. My husband and I have owned property in the Town of Union for approximately 30 years and have been full time residents since 2014. I decided to run for this Supervisor position because I feel there is a great need for every resident in the Town
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Lutheran Church in Siren and serve on the Church Council, and am also the Church Treasurer. I served as Town of Siren Treasurer and I am currently serving on the Town Board as supervisor. My goal and reason for running for re-election as supervisor for the Town of Siren is to continue the effort to assure the Township receives the best services available in the most cost-effective manner possible. Fire protection and ambulance services are important services, which I believe require a long-range plan in order to provide for vehicle and equipment replacement in order to meet State requirements without placing a large increase on the tax roll. We have been looking at a timeline to replace a fire truck and try to have its delivery and payment coincide with the final payments for the Fire Hall we recently financed, so it would minimize or eliminate an increase to the taxpayers. I believe our plan for maintaining the Township roads is a workable plan. The number of roads we can seal, and miles of road we can blacktop are limited, like all the other townships, by the amount of money the State budgets and sends for road work. We evaluate road conditions to determine which roads to work on in order to extend the life of the road surface as much as possible, and where we need to clear trees and brush from the right of ways. I have enjoyed serving on the Town Board in the past and hope, with your support, I can continue to do so. Thank
of Union to have a voice in how this town is governed and right now that is not happening. After many months of attending and observing the Town of Union monthly meetings the audience is slim to none, and those that do attend are abruptly cut off and are not able to share their likes, dislikes, problems, or ideas to solve a problem. Town of Union meetings need to be more open, have more discussion(s), be more transparent, and definitely more welcoming to all, plus have a keen sense of representing each and every resident to their fullest. I feel I can offer a new approach to the Union Town Board by involving and listening to all residents because no one should be ignored. Listening is a very positive way to resolve issues and to avoid future problems. I currently have concerns regarding road maintenance and safety, lack of the bidding process for projects, many new bridge questions, leaning trees, and some guardrail issues are just a few examples. I have always had an interest in local government and feel it a privilege to serve in any way I can. Some of you may know that I have been Chief Ballot Inspector for the Town of Union for the past three years. I have held positions in local government for the past 30+ years on and off; served on a local village board as Trustee, several committees, and a local school district for 14 years. I am a member of a local church, also serving on their parish council. Before retirement I worked in the health care field in several different capacities; beginning as a Nursing Assistant, Coder/ Medical Records Manager, promoted to
Business Office Manager for a nursing home and finally took a position as Administrative Assistant for a medical clinic. Currently serving as Secretary to Bass Lake Property Owners Association. Wood River: Joel Johnson is running for re-election as town chair and is challenged by write-in candidate Ron Burg. There are also two supervisor seats on the ballot. Incumbent John Hennessey is seeking re-election and challengers Damon Johnson and Gilbert Meyer are also running. Supervisor Daryl Wedin is not seeking re-election.
Gilbert Meyer I was approached by a resident of the Town of Wood River and asked if I would run for a Supervisor position on the Wood River Town Board, this sparked my interest. So, I decided to run for the afore mentioned position, being a resident of the township for 21 years, I have seen many changes and would like to be a part of government at the local level. Also, working for K-Wood Truss Rafters for over 40 plus years and as a General Manager, which is also located in the Wood River Township and has provided many township residents with homes, post frame building and garages, also assistance to many other construction needs with an open door policy, have seen this township expand in a very positive way. Through my experiences in life, church, and work people feel I can help make a difference for all the residents in this Township, offering a non biased SEE ELECTION PREVIEW, PAGE 9
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Jan Hunter (I) I have been very fortunate to serve on the board for many years. I am a retired hospice nurse, so I have time available to spend on the various committees I serve on. In my time on the board I have served on a number of committees including tourism, economic development, and ambulance, and I represent the Village of Siren with the Fire Association. Being involved on those committee keeps me involved with our community. I would really like to remain serving on the Siren Village Board.
Paul Riemer I have five years of previous experience on the Siren Village Board, my last term as Village Vice President. I enjoyed my time on the board, but had to leave in order to take care of my family. Now I am retired from full time work and am interested in serving the Village once again. During my time on the board, as well as my volunteer work with other organizations, I have learned that many times there are even more than two sides to any issue that comes up. My approach as a board member is to be a good listener to everyone and strive to achieve solutions that bring the best results for all involved. During my working career I spent several years as an associate manufacturing engineer where I was called on to do a lot of problem solving. Every issue that comes before the board is important and needs to be thoughtfully considered. If elected to the Village Board position I will bring my experience, close attention to everyone’s concerns, and a sense of fairness to my decision making.
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The Grantsburg High School Drama Department is presenting an original improv show, “Just Wing It,” for this year’s spring play. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 in the High School Auditorium. The show will include two forms of improv. The first half of the show will be long form improv, and the students will be preforming sketches they have written themselves. After intermission, the cast will be presenting short form improv, with audience suggestions for games and scenes. There are 11 students in the acting company, and the show will also feature original student artwork as backdrops. This is the first time Grantsburg High School has done this format for a high school play. Director Linda Benge has thoroughly enjoyed the rehearsal process. “The advantage of this form of theater is that everyone can contribute all the time. No one spends time in the seats waiting for the only line they have in the show. Everyone is engaged. March is such a busy and stressful month. We laugh so much during rehearsals that it has felt like therapy- laughter is so
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good for everyone.” The Grantsburg High School Improv students were able to bring in a Duluth based Improv Company, “Beans, Beans, Beans!” for a workshop session, and that was a very helpful experience. Tickets are available at the door, with general admission seating.
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Siren band to see historical parts of Capital reported the school received the NRA Foundation Grant and a check for $2,890. With the money, they will be purchasing a dry fire target simulator. He added they also received two cases of NRA visors. They will also be hanging a large NRA banner in the school that will have details on the school safety program the group supports.
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SIREN–– When the Siren band makes their trip to Washington D.C. this summer they will be visiting more historical parts of the city thanks to a number of donations presented by Cora Sower at the school board meeting Monday night. “The Legion has developed a great relationship with the students over the years,” Sower said. She added it was not a very difficult sell to get the Legion to donate after she found out Bryn Anderson, Siren’s band director, was looking to take the students to more of the historical side of Washington D.C. on their upcoming trip. The American Legion Auxilliary donated $100, the Legion Post 132 donated $100, $20 came from Carol Beiner, and another $150 from the Sowers, bringing the total to $370 plus another $100 the school received from the VFW. NRA DONATION Last year the Siren Trap team had the top shooter in the state, Russell Cook, and they were rewarded by the Nation-
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Cora Sower() presented donations of $370 to Bryn Anderson of the music department. That money will go to their upcoming trip to Washington D.C. so the students can see more of the historical side of the nation’s capital like civil war historical sites.
al Rifle Association (NRA).
VILLAGE BALL PARK FEES School Board President Peggy Moore said the Village of Siren sent the board a letter asking that their annual fee be increased from $1,200 to $2,500. “In the past, the school has sent them $1,200,” Moore said. “It’s been the same amount for ten years and now they are looking for more.” The letter to the school board asking for $2,500 for their annual fee was read at the school board meeting. The Village took over the ballpark last year. The discussion of the fee increase was tabled until the board can get more information from the Village. IN OTHER ITEMS: • The school’s powwow is scheduled for April 5 at 1 p.m.
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The Wisconsin 2019 Spring Election is next week and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to be sure people know how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Most persons already have valid identification for voting purposes (driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc.).There is no separate “voter ID.” Anyone unsure if their identification meets the requirements should visit the Wisconsin Elections
Commission website to check. For persons who need identification to show at the polls for voting, DMV offers free Wisconsin IDs. The DMV also offers a process called the Voter ID Petition Process, if the required documents needed for an ID are not readily available. This process, available free of charge, can be used to quickly obtain a receipt valid to take to the polls for voting while the remaining documents or verifications are obtained. A list of the required documents to get an ID, such as a birth certificate, is available at
wisconsindmv.gov. Anyone with questions related to obtaining an ID to vote should call DMV’s Voter ID hotline at 844-588-1069. Questions regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information, or other election information, can be directed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission at http://elections.wi.gov/ Start your application at wisconsindmv.gov or at a local DMV Customer Service Center. To find a DMV or check hours, services, and wait times, visit wisconsindmv.gov\centers.
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Casino Night Party Jackpot Doyle and Julie Christian and Dean Selander recently donated $2392 and 80+ hygiene items to the Grantsburg Backpack Program. This was the fifth year their Casino Night Party proceeds have been given to the Salvation Army program. Julie presented the check to Mandi Amundson and members of the Alliance of Grantsburg Area Churches. The Alliance works year-round to fund the Backpack program, providing food bags for 100-150 school children.
St. Croix Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) is, once again, offering a six-week grief support group starting Thursday, April 25. There will be a choice of two group times: the morning group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and the evening group from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The first meeting of the morning group will be held in the Clinic Conference Room. All other meetings will take place in the Valley Conference Room at the hospital. The evening group will meet in the Valley Conference Room at the hospital, 235 State Street in St. Croix Falls. The groups will be facilitated by Dr. Kevin Schumann, SCRMC Chaplain, who says the pain of grief can be eased by caring, compassionate understanding. He encourages people to attend for support and encouragement along the way as they work through their journey of grief and loss. He also says that the State Street Cafe at the hospital is available for eating in or bringing to the group meeting. Pre-registration is requested, and to register, for questions, or more information, call 715-4833261 ext. 2016 or email at kevin. schumann@scrmc.org.
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Forty and Eight Polk-Burnett Voiture Locale 236 Nurse’s Training Scholarships awarded Voiture 236 Chef de Gare Don Anderson, along with Voiture 236 Nurse’s Training Director, Chef de Gare Pass’e Bob Buhr, Chef de Gare Pass’e Gary Johnson, and Scholarship Committee member and Chef de Train Pass ‘e Don Fansler, recently presented the 2018-2019 Nurses Training Scholarship
checks to the following women from Burnett and Polk Counties: Janelle Moore, a 2015 Amery High School graduate, who is attending the University of Wisconsin – Oskhosh where she is pursuing a degree as a registered nurse. Samantha Fall, a 2015 Clayton High
School graduate, who is attending Viterbo College in LaCrosse and will graduate this spring with her R.N. and Bachelor’s of Nursing degrees. Olivia Oahs, a 2018 Grantsburg High School graduate, who is attending Bethel College in the Twin Cities, also studying for a degree as a registered
nurse. Emma Tretsven, a 2017 Siren High School graduate, who is attending WITC studying for her R.N. degree after which she will enroll at the UW- Eau Claire to get her Bachelor’s of Nursing Degree.
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There is only one state-wide election on the ballot and it is for Justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer are both running for the seat. The following information was gathered from their campaign websites.
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April 7 - 13 Pre- and Grade School children Children’s Bookmark Design Contest. Enter a drawing to win a book. Forms available at the circulation desk.
Adults/Young Adults National Library Week Trivia. Play to be entered in a drawing for a book. Forms available at the circulation desk.
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Conservation Corps.” Hear the story of the CCC in Burnett County.
Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. Special Children’s Storytime with LeAnne Hardy. LeAnne will present stories and activities about African children.
Wednesday, April 10, 4 p.m. Kathryn Schiedermayer, Master Gardener Presentation on “Herbs: Now and in the Past.” Learn how our ancestors depended upon herbs for food, medicine and pleasure.
Saturday, April 13, 10 am to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2 p.m. Carole Fure, local author and artist Presentation on “The Power of Sand: Burnett County and the Civil
Judge Brian Hagedorn currently serves on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the court one step below the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He was appointed to the bench in 2015 by Governor Scott Walker, and won election to a new six-year term in April 2017. Hagedorn lists as priorities upholding constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech, religion and the right to bear arms. “I pledge to you that I will apply the law fairly to everyone,” Hagedorn says on his website. “I will interpret statuses and the constitution as they were written to be understood. And I will always remember that I am a servant of the law and the people. As your justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I will stand up for the constitution.”
Lisa Neubauer
Judge Lisa Neubauer is chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. She was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2007 by then-Governor Jim Doyle. She was elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2014. By appointment of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, she has served as chief judge since 2015.Campaign priorities include serving as a fair, impartial, and independent judge, protecting women and children from abusers, and keeping communities safe. “I’m running because I care about making sure our court is fair, impartial, independent and upholds the rule of law,” Neubauer says on her website. “Now, more than ever, we need our courts to protect the rights of all Wisconsinites and the fundamental principles of our democracy.”
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Burnett County well represented at annual tourism conference LAKE DELTON –––Representatives from Burnett County tourism groups and businesses traveled the three plus hours to attend the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism last week in Wisconsin Dells. Local attendees included Julie Fox (Regional Tourism Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Tourism), Nancy Herman (Owner, Yellow River Advertising & Design – Burnett County Guide & Map), Sue Smedegard (Secretary, Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs & Burnett County Snow Trails Association), Andrea Yezek (Executive Director, Siren Chamber of Commerce), and Emily Gall (Marketing Consultant, Burnett County Tourism Coalition). The two-day conference offered five keynote presentations and three breakout sessions, with many opportunities for networking and professional development. Keynote highlights included an opening session from the new cabinet Secretary-designee Sara Meaney, in which she gave an overview of the new strategies and tactics the Department of Tourism will utilize to drive tourism in the future. She encouraged attendees to become tourists in their own state, issuing a Curiosity Business Challenge, aimed at getting people out to support their colleagues in different areas of the state. One would do this by going someplace they’ve never been before, exploring the area, sending the Department of Tourism a post card, and summarizing the experience. Andrew Davis, best-selling author and community marketing expert, gave examples of small towns he had visited throughout the nation and emphasized the importance of carving out each community’s own claim to fame. Break-out sessions were just as inspiring and thought-provoking. Emily Gall attended a session called “What’s Your Outdoor IQ: Elevate Your Destination’s Marketing with a Better Understanding of Outdoor Recreation,” and was able to directly relate most of the session’s key point to Burnett County’s marketing and advertising goals.
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“The entire time I was listening to the presenters, I was struck with how easily we could integrate some of these outdoor recreation marketing tactics into our own planning process,” says Gall. “I’m excited to bring back what I learned and use it to help our organization be more relevant with current trends.” Nancy Herman, whose company Yellow River Advertising & Design produces the single largest piece of marketing collateral for Burnett County, attended another breakout session called “Visually Marketing your Destination with Strong Photography.” Herman says, “Great photos matter because they inspire travelers. It gives people a chance to see how much fun they can have by visiting a destination. We all know there are tons of opportunities for
fun in Burnett County. Photos help tell the story.” Another great feature of the conference was the networking opportunities. “It’s incredible how supportive the tourism industry is,” says Gall. “We’re not really competition because we’re all striving for the same goal – to make our towns and regions better places to live, work, and play.” She adds, “You don’t do this in a silo, closed off from your neighbors because of arbitrary city or county lines. You do this as a team and Burnett County is made better by our strong relationships with our regional friends in tourism.” The conference ended with a Dinner Reception which featured Secretary-designee Meaney and nine other new cabinet members. The star of the evening, however, was Governor Evers.
With the change in administration, the interest in how the new Secretary and Governor were going to carry on the mantle of tourism in the state was high. Governor Evers’ proposed budget includes a $5 million increase for tourism. He is also seeking to add an Office of Outdoor Recreation, which would be the first in the region. Secretary Meaney stressed the importance of this addition in its ability to tie together environmental stewardship and the future of tourism in the State. As a first-time attendee, Andrea Yezek of the Siren Chamber of Commerce had this to say: “As a first-time attendee to WIGCOT, I can safely say that Siren and the Burnett County area will be in good hands with our tourism team.” She adds, “I left the conference feeling inspired and motivated to move our region forward.” Anyone interested in more information on the conference can attend the upcoming general membership meeting of the Burnett County Tourism Coalition April 10. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and is being held at Brickfield Brewing in Grantsburg.
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUPERIOR JOINS $18M CLEANUP OF HOWARDS BAY CONTAMINATION SUPERIOR—The city of Superior has agreed to join a roughly $18.5 million project to remove contaminated sediments from Howards Bay to improve shipping and restore fish and wildlife habitat. The Superior City Council approved agreements Tuesday to work with federal, state, and private partners on the Howards Bay dredging project, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. Howards Bay is an estuary in the St. Louis River, which has been designated as one of the most polluted areas on the Great Lakes under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The bay has been the location of multiple shipyards, commercial shipping activity, and other industry since the early 1800s. The bay is contaminated with heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are cancer-causing compounds, said Joe Graham of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The sediments are also contaminated with tributyltin, a compound that came from a particular paint used on ocean-bound ships to prevent the growth of barnacles and other marine organisms. It’s extremely toxic to aquatic life and has been banned, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. “Back in the days before there was environmental regulation, there wasn’t a lot of thought given to what we were putting into the water,” Graham said. “Those contaminants now are a legacy that we have to deal with today and restrict our uses of those waterways.” The city of Superior has agreed to pay for the cost of
stormwater treatment related to the project, as well as road repairs from hauling the dredged materials. The city will accept the dredged material at the Wisconsin Point landfill. Superior will provide about $2.6 million in in-kind contributions to the project since the city has been cited as a source of the contamination, said Darienne McNamara, the city’s environmental regulatory manager. Leaded gasoline used on roads in the past was washed into the bay through the city’s stormwater system, McNamara said. The city’s agreement was the final step to make the project eligible for federal funding this year, according to state officials. Federal funding will account for 64 percent of the cleanup, with the largest chunk coming from the Environmental Protection Agency. The remaining 36 percent will come from the state, city, and private partners, such as shipyards in Superior. Fraser Shipyards is contributing more than $2 million. The EPA will decide this month which cleanup projects will get funding, McNamara said. The Howards Bay cleanup project is expected to start next year and should take a year to complete. SPRING FLOODING HAS COST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS $2 MILLION SO FAR MADISON—The state Department of Military Affairs estimates spring flooding has cost local governments nearly $2 million and damaged hundreds of homes so far. DMA issued a news release Friday saying flooding
has cost local governments across 16 counties nearly $1.95 million in response costs and damage to public infrastructure. The agency estimates as many as 671 private homes and businesses have been affected, with 144 homes sustaining minor damage and 22 homes sustaining major damage. One home has been destroyed. No injuries have been reported. Forecasts call for cool and relatively dry weather into next week, but DMA warns continued snowmelt across central and northern Wisconsin will keep river levels high. WISCONSIN UNEMPLOYMENT DROPS TO 2.9 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY MADISON—Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has dropped to 2.9 percent after five straight months at 3 percent. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in February. That is near the record-low of 2.8 percent reached in April last year. Prior to last year, Wisconsin’s unemployment rate never dropped below 3 percent. Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman says the drop in unemployment reflects a tight labor market. The state lost 300 private sector jobs between January and February, but was up 19,300 over the past 12 months.
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Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join 4H Youth and Family Educator, Beth Rank for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3. Library fundraiser The Friends of the Library Annual Spring Gala will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Attendees can come to meet this year’s featured author, Dr. John Ingalls. A delicious dinner and dessert will be served before the author speaks. Ticket information is available at the library or by calling (715) 463-2244. Kids’ book club Beginning after school, Tuesday, April 2, kids, are invited to join us for a book club just for them. We will talk about a selected book and do activities on a special theme. This book club is for ages 7-9. Books are available for checkout at the library. Registration is limited on a first come basis; Register at grantsburglibrary.org, “Kids Book
Clubs” icon. NEW MATERIALS COMING SOON Books Redemption by David Baldacci Trouble Brewing by Suzanne Baltsar, The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart, The Last Second by Catherine Coulter, Confessions of an Innocent Man by David, R Dow, I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck by John Kim, Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II by Adam Makos, The First Lady by James Patterson, The 18th Abduction by James Patterson, Neon Prey by John Sandford, Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline, The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells, Wild Card by Stuart Woods Youth books The Good Egg by Jory John, Little Taco Truck by Tanya Valentine, It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk, Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee,
Short and Skinny by Mark Tatulli, The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman, How to Make Friends With the Dark by Kathleen Glasgow, The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Allyson Braithwaite Condie
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Apples and oranges always available Monday: Pizza, salad, cheesy broccoli, Mandarin oranges, pudding. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner roll, sliced carrots, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday: Ham stacker with fixings, potato salad, baked beans, mini carrots, mixed fruit. Thursday: Lasagna, breadstick, salad, green beans, fresh pears. Friday: Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, baked rice, Sonoma vegetables, corn, applesauce.
Audio Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Neon Prey by John Sandford Movies A Dog’s Way Home, The Favourite, Free Solo, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, The Mule, On the Basis of Sex, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Robin Hood, Sisters Brothers
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Fresh fruit always available Monday: Hamburger on a bun, french fries, mixed vegetables, Mandarin oranges, fresh fruit. Tuesday: Chicken strips, sweet potato fries, baked beans, whole grain bread, pineapple, fresh fruit. Wednesday: Chicken noodle soup with vegetables, PBJ sandwich, crackers, pears, fresh fruit. Thursday: Hot dog on a bun, macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches, fresh fruit. Friday: Cheese ravioli, garlic breadstick, salad, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables.
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Destini Swanson is Siren High School’s student of the week. She the daughter of Tonia Rightman. Her favorite classes are English and Nutrition. She enjoys being involved in the Film & Theater Club, reading, drawing and working. After high school she plans to attend college to earn a degree in Criminal Justice and become a Juvenile Probation Officer. Destini was nominated because of her positive outlook and perseverance.
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Elder financial abuse is on the rise NAOMI KARP AND HECTOR ORTIZ CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
Financial institutions are seeing vast numbers of their older customers fall prey to financial exploitation by perpetrators ranging from offshore scammers to close family members—and they’re filing hundreds of thousands of reports with the federal government about these suspicions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released a report about key facts, trends, and patterns revealed in these Suspicious Activity Reports—or SARs—filed by banks, credit unions, casinos, and other financial services providers. The Bureau analyzed 180,000 elder financial exploitation SARs filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from 2013 to 2017, involving more than $6 billion. This first-ever public analysis provides a chance to better understand elder fraud and to find ways to improve prevention and response. What they learned · SAR filings on elder financial exploitation quadrupled from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, financial institutions filed 63,500 SARs reporting elder financial abuse. Yet these SARs likely represent only a tiny fraction of the actual 3.5 million incidents of elder financial exploitation estimated to have happened that year. · Elder financial exploitation isn’t just happening at banks or credit unions. Money services businesses, used by many people to wire money, have filed an increasing share of these SARs (58 percent in 2017). · Older adults ages 70 to 79 lost, on average $43,300. And when the older adult knew the suspect, the average loss was even larger–about $50,000. · While financial institutions are increasingly filing elder financial exploitation SARs, they often do not indicate that they reported the suspicious activity directly to first responders. Fewer than one-third of elder financial exploitation SARs specify that the financial institution reported the activity to adult protective services, law enforcement, or other authorities. If the financial institution is not reporting to these authorities, this is a missed opportunity to strengthen prevention and response. Speak up about elder financial exploitation · If you believe that you or someone you know is a victim of financial exploitation, contact your local adult protective services (APS) agency. You can find out how to reach your APS office from the Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov or by calling 1-800-677-1116. · Report scams or fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint. · Share a Money Smart for Older Adults guide with those in your community. Money Smart for Older Adults is an elder financial exploitation awareness and prevention program the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org
I hope you have had an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the fresh spring air. It’s been amazing to watch the snow piles melting down and retire the heavy winter coats. I know I did mine. I’ve seen some bright spring flowers coming out of the snow banks (even if they are artificial). This month the only name on our center Birthday Calendar was mine. March 25, Patzy Wenthe. Don’t worry I’ve been celebrating many times with great friends. I
know there are more of you March Birthday friends out there. We wish you a happy birthday. Here are some interesting Fun facts to think about: March 25, 1996, a redesigned $100-dollar bill is released with additional security features. March 27, 1939, the first NCAA men’s basketball championship game is played. March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shoots President Ronald Reagan. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee, and goodies, and check out the book nook.
Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests, call the center at 715-463-2940 or email us at gburg118@gmail.com.
come to the Good Friday Breakfast, you can place your bets on that day. Carl Newberger was the winner of the large bingo game. He received $16.00. He has won the big pot before. He must have a four leaf clover hidden in his pocket. We had our monthly meeting. Mr. Jones from the school gave a presentation on the Siren School District Board Referendum. This was very interesting and informative. He reminded all of us to get out and vote on April 2.
Our 500 winners were Sue Newberger, Steve Wenthe, and Candace Doriott. Ben Anderson and Nona Severson shared the 9 bid. I don’t have the names for the spade winners.
Deanna’s Boys had a high team game and series, 876 and 1644. Many splits were picked up: Barry 3-4-7, Millie 4-5-7, Fred 3-4-6-10, Sharon 5-10, Joanne 6-7-10, Bernie 4-5-7 and 4-5, Mary 2-7, and Millie 4-5-7. We only have two weeks of bowling left. I hate to see it end for the season. Our Get Well Wishes go to Curt Johnson who has been under the weather. I hope he is feeling much better. Don’t forget the Happy Retire-
ment party for Nickie and Lily Friday, March 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come have cake and ice cream, and wish them well. We are still accepting donations for our Indoor Garage, What Not, and Bake sale, April 12 and 13. Come in and pick up a menu and sign up for your favorite lunch. Bring a friend. Remember: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain. See you at the center.
Coming Events: · Business meeting the third Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. . Sr. Center Spring Rummage Sale, April 6. 8:30 a.m. to Noon . Easter, April 21 · Fun with Friends, every day.
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The Good Friday breakfast April 19 is a free community breakfast. There is no charge to the public. The breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The breakfast menu will be scrambled eggs, sausage links, fruit cup, and cinnamon roll. Beverages will be orange juice, milk, tea, or coffee. No donations will be taken on the day of the breakfast. Our Silent Auction is set up so you can stop in any time and place your bets. The hours for the center are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you
Dates to remember: April 10 – potluck 11:30 a.m. April 18 – monthly meeting April 19 – Good Friday Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. April 27 – 500 card party
WEBSTER SENIORS by Bernie Bolter
There are signs of spring, robins, bare ground, and pot holes. Hopefully, we have seen the last of the big snow storms. There were 19 players for bingo, and Harry won the big pot. He is pretty lucky lately. Nice going Harry. Darrald won at pool and Gladys won at dominoes. They play every Thursday at 1:00 p.m., always room for more. Bill B had a high individual game and series, 279 twice and 558.
Holy Week 2019 is coming The season of Lent is here, which means that Holy Week is coming. Here is the Holy Week schedule: Sunday, April 14 is Palm Sunday. Faith Lutheran Church will celebrate in their new second Sunday style. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. with palms and parade. Thursday, April 18 is Maundy
Thursday. Worship at 6:30 p.m., with Holy Communion and Stripping the Altar. Friday, April 19 is Good Friday. Worship at 6:30 p.m. It will be held using a Good Friday Tenebrae Service titled, “This Jesus Must Die!” The service includes many different characters, time for meditation,
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Warm weather is spreading Spring officially arrived March 20 with the vernal equinox. Temperatures leading into it were very spring like, bringing a close to much of the outdoor winter recreation across the state. Snowmobile trails now remain open in only a handful of northern counties on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Snow Conditions Report and more are expected to close with the warm weather this week. Many state parks and forests have discontinued ski trail grooming, so even if a spring snowstorm arrives most trails will not be groomed. Most mountain bike and horse trails are closed and will remain closed until they dry out. There is still up to 2 feet or more of snow in some northern counties, making it a great time to get out and explore on snowshoes, which are a must for trekking out in the woods. Floodwaters were rampant last week in some areas of southern Wisconsin but many went down last weekend. As of March 20, the Trempealeau River had dropped to minor flood stage, and the Crawfish,
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With warmer temperatures otters are being seen feasting on fish along river banks and below dams.
Rock, Fox, and Manitowoc rivers were expected to remain in moderate flood stage through next week. Rain during the week and warming temperatures pretty much cleared the snow cover off the ice of Green Bay making for slippery foot travel. Perch season closed March 15 for Green Bay and its tributaries, and anglers fishing the final day of the perch season report decent catches of keeper perch. There were still some anglers fishing for whitefish, walleye, and northern pike along the east and west shores, but action was slow. The Oconto River
is open, and anglers were trying their luck for walleye and salmon, with reports of some salmon caught. The Fox River is also open and walleye were being caught there. Ice fishermen have continued to use the south portion of the lagoon at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee but that ice will soon be too thin for this to safely occur. They have been pulling some rather large brown trout out of the lagoon in high numbers. The harbor and Lake Michigan side at the park is open-water fishing already. With the warmer weather squirrels, rabbits, wild
turkeys, and deer have been out in abundance as well. Snowshoe hare coats are turning brown; river otters are giving birth; grouse have started drumming; and maple sap is flowing. Whitetail does and elk cows are getting heavy with fawns and calves, as they are in their third trimester of pregnancy. Otters are being seen feasting on fish, and muskrats are out chewing on cattails. Bonus turkey harvest authorizations, previously known as leftover permits, went on sale this week. After zone-specific sales, all remaining turkey harvest authorizations for all zones will be made available for purchase at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23. With the arrival of spring, bird migration is on in full force. Sandhill cranes, redwinged blackbirds, killdeer, robins, and common grackles have arrived in earnest. Great blue herons, eastern bluebirds, and eastern meadowlarks have also returned, as well as the first eastern phoebes, song sparrows, white pelicans, and common loons.
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Pucker-up, spring is here
Last week, I wrote about how my body craves the seasonal foods of spring. The first fruits and veggies in the spring are astringent, bitter, sharp, and refreshing. In the Midwest, foods like rhubarb, nettles, chives, asparagus, radishes, spinach, peas, fiddleheads, and ramps come to mind. I’m grateful we live in an era of mobility. We can buy almost any fruit or vegetable anytime we want it. Wild Chow It’s going to be a while before I am harvesting Lisa Erickson anything from my garden considering two feet of snow still cover it. In the meantime, I gravitate toward foods that have the flavors of spring, and are growing elsewhere, like Florida or California. One fruit encompasses all the flavors of spring--lemons. Lemons can be used in many ways. I keep a bowl on the kitchen counter and use them in all kinds of recipes— from sweet to savory. Lemons make everything taste better. For breakfast, I squeeze the juice into my smoothies or over fresh fruit. At lunchtime, I make a quick salad dressing of vinegar, olive oil and lemon. At dinnertime, dessert: lemon bars, lemon quick bread, and lemon Pavlovas.
Lemon Pavlovas were one of the first things my dad taught me to bake. We made them together in spring, and they were always our family’s Easter dessert. These may seem complicated, but they are really easy to make. While the meringues are baking, make the lemon curd. Both the meringues and the curd keep well. Store the curd in the refrigerator and the meringue shells in an airtight container for up to a week. Lemon Pavlovas 3 egg whites, room temperature 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp cornstarch 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 -1 cup lemon curd** 2 cups whipped cream 1 pint raspberries Pavlova Shell Preheat oven to 275. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until foamy. Add vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. With a large spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup of meringue into eight mounds on the parchment lined baking sheet.
Shape into a 3-inch circle with a well in the center. Bake at 275° for 50 minutes until the meringue shells are a very light golden brown and dry to the touch. Turn off oven and keep the door closed until the oven is cold. Remove meringues and store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Lemon Curd 3 eggs, plus one yolk 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp lemon zest 4 Tbsp butter In a large saucepan, over medium heat, whisk eggs, sugar and lemon zest. Slowly add the lemon juice. Cook over medium-low, and whisk until mixture is thickened. Add the butter and stir until combined. Pour into a glass bowl; cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To assemble the Pavlovas: Place a dollop of lemon curd in the center of each meringue shell with the back of a spoon. Top with whipped cream and garnish with raspberries. Serve immediately.
WEEKLY WAG News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett Co.
Dare we say that spring has sprung? The sunny, mild days sure tempt a body to get out an take a walk. HSBC has two long-time residents you may recall from past profiles. p They are T sstill patientlly waiting to b be the perffect walking p partner for tthat special ssomeone. Ruger is g game for a any advenRuger tures you may choose to take her on. This seven-year-old black Labrador mix loves people of all ages, playing ball, and going exploring. Ruger is also one smart cookie, who knows sit and shake, and is easy to teach. Ruger is a little zaftig at 85 pounds but is quite willing to start an exercise p program w with you. S She would d do best as a an only dog w where all tthe attention iis on her. R Ruger is c currently h hanging out a at a foster Roscoe home, so call HSBC to set an appointment to meet this great girl. HSBC’s resident lover boy, Roscoe, is still looking for the right match for his undying love and affection. This six-year-old Rottweiler mix is a leaner, a snuggler, and a lap pup – if you like 90-pound lap pups. If not, Roscoe will happily relax on the floor nearby. He still needs work on leash manners and sometimes forgets what he is asked to do, but responds well to direction. Roscoe has good house manners, crates well, enjoys brushing, and is an overall happy guy. He loves people of all sizes; but, like Ruger, Roscoe would do best as an only pet. HSBC has a few items on their wish list this week. If you can spare any of the following, drop them off at the Midtown location during public hours: creamy peanut butter, canned pumpkin, bleach, paper towels, toilet tissue, disinfectant wipes, and microscope slides. Or shop from the HSBC Amazon wish list and have them shipped direct. To find the list, use the shelter email, hsbc@centurytel.net, in the Find a List or Registry section and start shopping. Every little bit helps. HSBC information—7347 Midtown Road, Siren, WI 54872. Telephone: 715-866-4096. Email hsbc@centurytel.net. Website: www.hsburnettcty. org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ humanesocietyburnettcounty. Public hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 -5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption & Education Center—Facebook: www.facebook.com/peggyschillingadoptioncenter.
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New winter wigwam dedicated at Forts Folle Avione Construction
JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
There was help from Forts employees, Jackson Buxton, Interpreter; and Kevin Hoyt, Media Agent, and Jensen sought the expertise of Tribal supervisors Mark Soulier, of the Traditions Respecting American Indian Lifestyles (TRAILS) Program, and Tristen Oustigoff, of the Youth Enrichment Scholarship (YES) Program, on construction and crew selection.
DANBURY–– Forts Folle Avione held their official dedication ceremony last week for a new wigwam that was built by a few local kids and a few experts. The Forts was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council last summer. Forts Director, Jeff Jensen, said the grant helped them with construction costs for the new winter wigwam in the Ojibwa Indian Village. They were also able to establish a partnership with the St. Croix Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa. Mike Taylor led the tobacco ceremony that honored all four directions of the wind Friday afternoon in front of about 50 people. “I was asking them to accept our offering of this wigwam,” he said. Taylor told the crowd that when he was a kid he spent one, or possibly two summers at the Forts. He noted a lot had changed since his time there. “I was here when they built the amphitheater.” After the ceremony, everyone was invited in for an open house with refreshments, including wild rice soup.
Soulier and Outstigoff procured the services of five young men to work on the project: Jackson Dahlberg, 15, Grantsburg; Jacob Dahlberg, 14; Grantsburg; Jordan Rogers, 14, Shell Lake; Aiden Vix, 14, Shell Lake; and Isaiah Johnson, 15, Shell Lake. At the end of July, the crew began
harvesting ironwood, which would be used at the framework for the wigwam. Birch bark was used as siding and cattail reeds were used for floor mats and to insulate the lower walls. For more information on the Forts visit theforts.org or go to Facebook. com/theforts.
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Mike Taylor led the ceremony at the Forts on Friday.
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The new winter wigwam at the Forts is the newest addition to their Ojibwa Indian Village.
Myers competes in State Conservation contest
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An inside look at the Forts’ new winter wigwam.
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Whitney Myers, a sixth grade student at Grantsburg Middle School, competed March 13 at the 62nd Annual State Conservation Awareness Speaking Contest in Lake Geneva. The competition was held as the opening event of the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association’s Annual Conference. As part of the conference students from across Wisconsin presented speeches about relevant conservation topics. Whitney competed in the Elementary Division, which is open to students in grades 5 and 6 and requires the speech to be 3-5 minutes in length, and to address a relevant soil and water conservation issue, with emphasis on the impact of the issue in their locality or in Wisconsin. Whitney won third place with her speech, “Tiny Spiny in the Lake” addressing the problem of the aquatic invasive spiny waterflea. After the competition, the speakers joined the crowd of 370 conservation professionals and guests from across the state at the conference’s opening luncheon. Eric Paulsen, co-host of Discover Wisconsin, and Matt Krueger, Executive Director of WI Land+Water, presented the speaking contest winners with trophies and commended all the students who participated across Wisconsin for their outstanding speeches and posters, and their commitment to conservation. “Starting the conference with the student speeches energized the room by showing the importance and passion for responsible resource management as a part of Wisconsin’s ideals today
and for generations to come,” said Matt Krueger. “We are amazed by all the students’ knowledge, passion, and sophistication about these environmental topics as we listen to the speeches. Thank you to all the students for your hard work and your commitment to protecting and conserving our natural resources.” The Conservation Awareness Speaking Contest is just one of the many programs that our Youth Education Committee (as a partner of the Burnett County Land Services Dept.) coordinates to educate and inspire Wisconsin’s youth about the importance of stewardship and caring for our natural resources. Congratulations Whitney!
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Flashbacks GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS
BURNETT COUNTY—I’m experiencing some ‘Flashbacks.’ As one can gather as we look outside at our lawns and roads, the conditions are not quite right for any outdoor sports such as track and field, softball, baseball, or golf. When writing to our area spring coaches regarding taking pictures of their athletes for the Spring Edition of Time Out For Sports, I got a “when the snow is
Race on “grandpa’s track” is photo finish FROM APRIL 28, 2004 SENTINEL The Peper Invitational on the Carlyle Sherstad track in Grantsburg is filled with nostalgia.
gone” answer from one of them. Most appropriate. I guess Mother Nature and Father Time are getting together to delay spring sports for as long as they can. In the mean time, I wandered back to years-gone-by when spring sports were in session, and in full swing. I paged through early editions of the Sentinel and reminisced over some of the events I personally covered as well as previous writers such as Byron Higgin, Goob Coy, Joe Pruski, Todd
Beckmann, and others. In the next two weeks, we are going to go back in time to 2014, 2009, 2004, and 1999. This week, we’ll remember track and field along with softball. Next week will be baseball and golf. Hopefully, after April 3, we’ll be able to attend this year’s events in person. But one never knows … Here’s to the fond days of yesteryear. Enjoy the memories ...
and were a close third in the girls meet. And Sherstad, well, her father Sid Sherstad, said it best. “She really wants to win on her grandfather’s track.” She had to play third fiddle to Rush City’s C. Frandson and teammate Lauren Howe in the
man has been outstanding in the early going this year for the Dragons. Grantsburg is also getting some solid performances from Traci Griffith, a junior who won the 400-meter run over teammate Alyssa Augustson and took the 200-meter dash in 30.1. Webster’s Char Edwards was the meet’s top performer with wins in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles, the high jump at 5-4, and the long jump 15 15-1 3/4. A nice surprise for Grantsburg was the championship in the triple jump by Andria Syverson. She also placed third in the 300-meter hurdles.
Xcel Gymnasts are D2 State champions Xcel Gymnastics is home to the Division 2 State Champion Team. The “Studly Seven”— Dylan Andersen, Anita Finch, Abby Kryzer, Morgan Macho, Eden Burkman, Laurel Craker, and Abby Rombach competed at the team state meet on Saturday, March 16 in Minnetonka, Minn. They had their best meet of the season, scoring a huge 135.55 to take the title. The team walked in ranked seventh and walked out champions. Their coach says about the meet, “We were definitely the underdogs. Several teams believed that we belonged in a lower division. These girls proved to them that they not only belonged there, but that they were a force to be reckoned with.” Athletes making podium for individual events included Dylan Andersen, taking second on bars and first on the beam, floor, and all around. Anita Finch finished twelfth on bars, third on beam, fifth on floor, and fourth all-around.
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Vanessa McKinley of Grantsburg nipped Kristina Sherstad (left) of Siren at the wire in the 800-meter run.
Named for Dick Peper, former and deceased coach, the invitational runs on the track dedicated to the late Carlyle Sherstad. So, for obvious reasons, Grantsburg likes to win the event — and Kristina Sherstad of Siren wanted to win on the track named after her grandfather. The Pirates got their wish — and Sherstad almost did. “I don’t know why this meet is a combined score meet, but it is,” said Grantsburg Coach Steve Pederson. And it went to the Pirates, who won the boys’ meet
1600-meter run. So, when the 800-meter relay rolled around, Sherstad was all business. But Grantsburg’s Vanessa McKinley spoiled the day when she nipped Sherstad at the wire in the 800-meter run, in 2:53.3 to Sherstad’s 2:53.4. While it was a disappointment for Sherstad, it was one of those “highlight reel” moments for McKinley. “I’m pretty happy with the way she’s performed,” said Coach Pederson. McKinley placed fourth in the 3200-meter run, a race in which Howe took her second second. The fresh-
Just days after playing three basketball games in one day for her Red Storm summer basketball team in Menomonie, Char Edwards of Webster broke four conference records at the West Lakeland Conference meet. SEE FLASHBACKS ON PAGE 18
Char Edwards at the 2014 conference meet
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The girls pose for a fun pic with their trophies. Clockwise starting at bottom left are Eden Burkman, Dylan Anderson, Anita Finch, Abby Rombach, Abby Kryzer, Laurel Craker and Morgan Macho.
Abby Kryzer took fourth on beam and first on vault, bars, floor, and the all around. Morgan Macho finished seventh on vault, eighth on bars, sixth on beam, seventh on floor, and fifth all around. Eden Burkman took the championship trophy in all events. Laurel Craker finished ninth on bars, third on beam, and eleventh all around. Abby Rombach took eleventh on vault and bars, ninth on beam, and twelfth all around. The Xcel Gymnastics team is coached by Jessee Riewestahl, Lara Lerud and Scott Finch. Together, these girls are a dynamic force. This meet served as a qualifier for individual athletes to compete at the Individual State Meet on Saturday, March 23. Twelve-hundred athletes have competed at the Team State Meet and only the top 24 gymnasts on each event advance to the Individual State Meet. Xcel Gymnastics will be represented by Dylan Anderson, Abby Kryzer, and Eden Burkman in the all around, with Laurel Craker, Morgan Macho, and Anita Finch competing on beam. Finch will also compete on floor at this meet. Congratulations gymnasts! —Submitted
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FLASHBACKS: a look back at softball and track seasons of years gone by
“I told her yesterday to sit in the whirlpool and not set foot on the track,” said Webster Assistant Coach Doug Quenzer. On Tuesday she was phenomenal — to say the least. Her record 17 feet, 2 inches in the long jump, was not only her personal and the meet’s best, but Coach Quenzer said, “I’ve never heard of a girl going 17 feet (in Division 3) around here.” “If she can do that, she’ll knock off a state championship,” he said. She also high-jumped 5-5, beating her old mark set last year and went a strong 15.3 in the 100-meter hurdles, and ran a very strong 47 seconds flat in the 300-meter hurdles. “I never used to like the 300-meter hurdles. But now I’m starting to get more used to it,” she said. As for the long jump, Edwards said, “When I jumped I didn’t think it was that far. But when I looked back, it was!” “This is the first time she’s jumped over 16 feet all year,” the coach said. Can she realistically expect to take a shot at four state titles? “Realistically, no,” said Coach Quenzer. But then, this is Char Edwards we’re talking about.
Pirates bring home the gold FROM JUNE 17, 2009 SENTINEL The Grantsburg Pirates made their fourth trip to the state tournament, and brought home the gold for the second time defeating Weyauwega-Fremont 7-2, and Laconia 3-0 for the championship title. They finished off a 27-0 perfect season as State Champs. Assistant Coach Steve Johnson said, “The team of 2009 placed a major stamp on Pirate fast-pitch. It was the first 27 win season. It was the first undefeated season. It was the first time five different players hit home runs. It was the first time
two on the bases for Heather Davison. She hit a rocket to left scoring both runners. She went to second on some nice base running. Emily Cole to singled in the last run of the game for the Pirates. In the championship game, the Pirates defeated the Laconia Spartans 3-0, who had defeated Lancaster to advance to the title game.
Webster’s first win a big one
Michelle Lund beams with excitement as she shows off ff the State Championship trophy Saturday along with teammates (left to right) Emily Cole, Lauren Finch (hidden), Annie Palmquist and Jessica Hoffman.
ever Grantsburg had played a D1 (Division 1) school.” “People ask me, ‘Did you know that this team was this good?’ I said, ‘Absolutely, but I wanted to keep it a secret ... but now the State of Wisconsin knows. The team of 2009 was unmatched.” In semi-final action, Grantsburg took on the Weyauwega-Fremont Indians for a chance to play for the title. After a scoreless two innings, the Pirates flexed some muscle in the third. Cody Crawford walked and the score was about to change. Lauren Finch came into the game to run for Crawford, who was still suffering from that injury she got at the Sectional games. Next up was Lauren Romanowski. She laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt to move Finch into scoring position. With a runner on second, Tiffany Meyer came to the plate. She got ahold of a pitch and drove it to the left/center fence, scoring Finch, and the Pirates were on the board. The Pirates didn’t stop there. Lund singled to right and scored Meyer. Next up was Annie Palmquist. She was hit in the head by a pitch. This put two runners on the bases. Heather Davison singled to left, scoring Lund and moving Palmquist to second. By the time the Pirates got their three outs, they put three
across the plate and left two on the bases. The fifth inning rolled around and the Pirates added another. Meyer singled to center to start things off. Sarah Wald put down a sweet bunt to move her teammate to second base. Palmquist put her mark on the ball; it ended up in center field. This scored Meyer, and Palmquist advanced to second on the throw home. Davison reached the bags on an error, but this was it for the Pirates. The score was now 4-2. The sixth was short but sweet for both teams. In the top of the seventh, the Pirates wanted to put some sting on the game, so with two outs Lund singled to center, Palmquist walked, and that put
Katie Thill eyed the ball. She had three hits, scored three runs and knocked in two runs in the Tigers’ win over Frederic.
FROM MAY 26, 2004 SENITNEL Good things are worth waiting for — but sometimes Laurie Kriegel wondered how long she would have to wait. “It’s starting to come around, getting better,” she said about her Webster Tigers, winless since they began as a varsity fastpitch team nearly two years ago. But on Thursday it all seemed worth it when the Tigers scratched out a 9-5 opening round win in the playoffs against Frederic. “It was awesome. They were beside themselves,” said Coach Kriegel. Amy French started the game on the mound, Stephanie Bakke came in the third inning and she got the win. But Katie Thill got the save in the last inning. Thill, who has hit over .400 her freshman year, had three hits, scored two runs, and knocked in two runs to lead the Tigers. Andrea French and Nadine Johnson have also hit over .300 this year, and both had three hits during the assault on Frederic pitching. The Tigers scored three in the first tinning, three in the third to lead 6-4 going into the seventh, then scored three more times for a 9-4 lead. Frederic scored a final run but couldn’t catch up. “It was nice to beat Frederic after four straight losses to
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Fiedler Ford 51 Grantsburg Sanitary 41 Darrell’s Hardware 38 Denny’s 36 Erickson Auction 35 High Team Single Games: Fiedler Ford 725; Grantsburg Sanitary 690; Darrell’s Hardware 684. High Single Games: Bruce Teigen 222; Jason Johnson 207; Brian Erickson 201. High Team Three Games: Fiedler Ford 2127; Darrell’s Hardware 1966; Grantsburg Sanitary 1936. High Three Games: Bruce Teigen 653; Brian Erickson 564; Bubba 560.
them,” said Coach Kriegel. “It was pretty exciting,” she added.
Siren leapers jump into state FROM JUNE 2, 2004 SENTINEL
Siren’s only two entrants in the state meet are a pair of long jumpers who used each other to jump against all year. At the sections, Doug D’Jock went 20-4 1/2 and took second, and teammate Wes Wegner jumped 20-3 for fourth after finishing fifth in the preliminaries.
Webster boys 3-peat FROM MAY 20, 2009 SENTINEL Webster again shows its strength in track and field by taking the conference title at Clear Lake, scoring 148.5 points to second place Unity, 101.5. Frederic was third with Luck coming in fourth place. Webster had five first place finishes. Jack Taylor won the 1600 meter run (4:45.95) and the 3200 meter run (10:35.87). The 4x400 (3:36.58) and 4x800 (8:53.05) meter relay teams took firsts as did Kyle Godfrey in the long jump 20-2 1/2). They also had three second places with Bryan Krause in the 800 meter run, Nick Krinkie, the 1600 meter run, and Joey Erickson in the 3200 meter run. “The 4x400 and 4x800 relays did well again even if they didn’t improve on their best times,” said Coach Jeff Postler. “The distance runners shone. There was a tough flight of athletes in the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes. We had four personal bests.” “We’ve still got a lot of things to work on yet to prepare for the Regional and Sectional meets next week. We hope to continue to give our best efforts and see where it will take us,” concluded Coach Postler.
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Drug assistance for certain brand name drugs GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM
The biotechnology company, Amgen currently offers a program called Safety Net Foundation, which provides financial assistance to eligible patients for some of the drugs it manufactures. The following drugs currently qualify for the program: Drug Name
Common Uses/Conditions
Aimovig
migraines
Aranesp
anemia in people with kidney disease or some cancers
Blincyto
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for the Safety Net Foundation program, the following conditions must be met: 1. The patient lived in the U.S. or its territories for six months or longer; 2. The patient is uninsured or their insurance plan excludes the Amgen medicine; and 3. They meet the following income eligibility requirements: Household Size
Annual household income is at or below this much
1
$60, 700
2
$82,300
Corlanor
chronic heart failure
3
$103,900
Enbrel
rheumatoid arthritis
4
$125,500
Epogen
anemia in people with kidney disease or some cancers
Each additional person
Add $21,600
Imlygic
melanoma
Kyprolis
multiple myeloma
Neulasta
reduce infection risks for strong chemotherapy patients
Neupogen
reduce infection risks for strong chemotherapy patients
Nplate
chronic immune thrombocytopenia
Parsabiv
secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease
Prolia
osteoporosis for woman after menopause
Repatha
lowers LDL cholesterol
Sensipar
secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease
Vectibix
metastatic colorectal cancer
Xgeva
multiple myeloma and in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors
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If a patient has Medicare Part D but can’t afford their out-of-pocket costs, they may be eligible if they are able to show the following: 1. They are unable to afford the medicine; 2. They are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy (called LIS or “Extra Help”); 3. They satisfy all payer guidelines and Prior Authorization (PA) requirements prior to applying for assistance; and 4. They do not have any other financial support options. The EBS program does not endorse or recommend this program, and prescription drug costs should always be compared with all public and private plans available to each individual. This information should be used as an additional resource for patients looking for extra assistance paying for the particular prescription drugs, only. More information is available at: https:// www.amgensafetynetfoundation.com/.
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for cancers that affect both men and women. Every year, about 140,000 Americans get colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. More than 90 percent of colorectal cancers occur in people age 50 and older. Precancerous polyps and colorectal can-
cer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. Patients could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening test is so important. If symptoms do occur, they may include blood in or on the stool; pain, aches, or cramps that do not go away; or unexplained weight loss. Of course, these symptoms may be caused by something other than cancer, so anyone experiencing them should see their doctor. WHAT YOU CAN DO • If you’re 50 to 75 years old, get screened for colorectal cancer regularly. If you’re younger than 50 and think you may be at high risk of getting colorectal cancer, or if you’re older than 75, ask your doctor if you should be screened. There are several different screening options, so you can discuss with your doctor which one is right for you. • Be physically active. • Keep a healthy weight. • Don’t drink too much alcohol. • Don’t smoke. As one survivor of colorectal cancer said, it’s a lot scarier to learn you have a cancerous tumor that can’t be removed than it is to get screened. If you are fearful or anxious about the screening process, ask questions and express your concerns when you meet with your doctor. The CDC has a toolkit with posters, fact sheets, and many more promotional materials to spread the word about colorectal cancer and the importance of screening. These materials are available at: https://www. cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sfl/toolkit/.
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 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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Are you interested in issues affecting older adults? Join members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and others to help educate state legislators about issues impacting Wisconsin’s aging population. Citizens from around the state will gather in Madison Tuesday May 14, for a day of advocacy training and meetings with legislators. No experience is necessary; attendees will get the necessary training and support before meeting with state lawmakers. Following the training, members of the same state Senate and Assembly district will meet to provide information and share personal stories with legislators to help them understand how specific policy issues and proposals impact older constituents. Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (WIAAD) Schedule Park Hotel, 22 S. Carroll St., Madison and the Wisconsin State Capitol 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Registration, Park Hotel. 10:00 a.m.: Issue briefing/advocate training, district planning time & lunch, Park Hotel. 12:15 p.m.: Cross the street to the State Capitol. 12:30 p.m.: Group photo, State Capitol. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Legislative visits, advocacy activities/networking, check-out and debriefing, State Capitol Offices and North Hearing Room—2nd Floor. Aging Advocacy Day 2019 activities focus on connecting aging advocates with their legislators to share the WAAN priorities and discuss state policy solutions to improve the health and well-being of the state’s older adults. Registration begins February 26, 2019 at: https:// gwaar.org/AgingAdvocacyDay or contact your local aging unit or ADRC. Registration deadline is April 30, 2019. #WIAgingAdvocacyDay #WIAAD .
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Changing relationships in caregiving JANE MAHONEY OLDER AMERICANS ACT CONSULTANT, GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES
There are many challenges and changes that occur when a loved one needs care. Some of the most impactful are changes in the relationship with the person being cared for and with other family members. People caring for an aging parent find themselves in a role-reversal situation, taking care of the person who used to take care of them. It may feel awkward to be the one taking charge and making decisions for mom or dad. And conversely, parents may be resistant to help; either embarrassed or frustrated by their lack of independence or unwilling to let their “child” take care of them. People caring for a spouse find the relationship that was once an equal partnership now turns into a caregiver/care-receiver relationship. They have spent years sharing the day to day tasks, but now they are the one left to make decisions and run the household. And their spouse may no longer be able to express feelings of love to them, leaving a huge gap in what was once an intimate relationship. There may also be changes in relationships with other family members. Each person has a different idea of what’s best for the person needing care, which can lead to disagreements. And there may be a lack of awareness about how difficult it is for the main caregiver, resulting in hurt feelings and unrealistic expectations.
Whatever your situation is, as a caregiver you will be coping with changing relationships which will undoubtedly be emotionally difficult. Here are some things that can help you adjust to these changes: · Adjust your perceptions and expectations of the person receiving care. Try to understand what his current needs and capabilities are, and accept him as he is now. Letting go of the way things used to be can be painful, but it is necessary to adjust to what is real now. If he is treating you differently, remember that he’s not doing it on purpose, it is a result of his disease/condition. · Encourage the person receiving care to be as independent as possible. Don’t automatically do things for her. Find out what she can do and help her do as much she can on her own. Not only will this lighten your load, but it also increases her self-confidence and self-worth. · Hold a family meeting to help define roles in the caregiving situation. Setting aside time for everyone to communicate their thoughts and ideas creates a feeling of teamwork. Involving all family members in a plan of action helps disperse the tasks that need to be done and creates an understanding of each person’s role. · Talk about how you are feeling. Sharing your emotions with someone you trust can be very healing. Bottling up your feelings and trying to look stoic will not help. A support group is a safe place to share your emotions with others who are experiencing similar feelings, and you may learn coping techniques as well.
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The most important thing to remember is that these relationship changes are normal, as are the feelings of fear, guilt, and anger. Once you’ve accepted these changes you will be ready to move on and make sense of your new relationships and find peace and satisfaction in your caregiving role.
Burnett County
SENIOR DINING MENU April 2019
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
Sloppy joe on a whole 1 wheat bun Roasted potatoes Dilled carrots Cherry crisp with topping
Ham Sweet potato casserole Sautéed cabbage Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit
Romaine chef salad with8 chopped ham, turkey and egg Whole wheat roll Rhubarb crisp with topping
Pork roast and gravy 9 Company mashed potatoes Peas and carrots Whole wheat roll Strawberry shortcake
Porcupine meatballs 15 with cream sauce Mashed potatoes Buttered corn Whole wheat bread Blueberry delight
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Pulled pork on a bun29 Broccoli slaw Harvard beets Whole wheat roll Fruit pie
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Spaghetti with meat sauce Garlic bread Side salad with dark greens Fruit in gelatin Pork chop in mushroom sauce Mashed potato Green beans Rye bread Cook’s choice fruit
Meatloaf Mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit
THURSDAY 3
Meal Sites Closed
Baked chicken Scalloped potato Baked/calico beans Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit
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FRIDAY
SAT 4 Egg salad on whole wheat5 6 bread Barley and mushroom soup Broccoli and pea salad Cook’s choice fruit
11 Cook’s choice
18 Roast turkey with gravy17 Tuna salad on whole wheat Mashed potato bread Mediterranean lima beans Marinated vegetable salad Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit Fruit pie
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Lasagna with spinach Yellow wax beans Garlic bread Cook’s choice fruit
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Baked breaded cod Baked potato Sour cream Cowboy caviar Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit
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28315 County Road H Webster
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Meal sites closed in observance of Good Friday
Chicken dumplings Winter squash Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit cup
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Siren Sr. Center 23943 State Road 35 Siren
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Impact of earned income while collecting Social Security Medicare Retirement Benefits before Full Retirement Age 101: The A, B, C and D’s of Medicare GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM
Many people work after they claim early Social Security retirement benefits (SSRB). Yet, if they earn additional income and have not reached their full retirement age (FRA), it may reduce the amount of their benefits until they reach their FRA. FRA varies based on the year a person was born. For example, if a person was born in 1950, their FRA was age 66; whereas, if they were born in 1967, their FRA will be at age 67. The Social Security Administration (SSA) created a website that tells workers their FRA based on their date of birth. This website is https://www.ssa.gov/ planners/retire/ageincrease.html. How earnings impact the amount of one’s SSRB varies based on when they earn those benefits in relationship to their FRA. The law provides the following three different ways earning income can impact the amount of one’s SSRB: 1. Income earned during any year before the calendar year of a recipient’s FRA: If someone collecting SSRB earns more than the annual earnings limit, the SSA will reduce their SSRB by $1 for every $2 they earn over the limit. In 2019, the annual earning limit is $17,640 or $1,470 per month (which is increased for inflation each year). So, in 2019 someone on Social Security can earn up to $17,640 and not reduce their SSRB even if they aren’t yet at their FRA. For the year a recipient starts collecting SSRB, the reduction only applies to income earned after they start collecting SSRB, and the SSA only applies a monthly earnings limit test rather than a yearly one. So, if a recipient only starts collecting SSRB in November of 2019, any money they earned before November does not count and they can earn up to $1,470 each month in November and December and the SSA will not
reduce their SSRB. 2. Income earned during the calendar year a recipient reaches their full retirement benefit age: The year a recipient reaches their FRA there are different rules. First, a different earning limit applies. In 2019, this limit is $46,920. The earning limits are increased for inflation each year. Second, the SSA will only deduct $1 for every $3 a recipient earns over the annual earnings limit. Finally, this deduction only applies for money earned up to the month before a recipient reaches tbejr FRA. So, if a recipient reaches their FRA in April, only income earned through March will count toward the $46,920 threshold that impacts their SSRB. 3. Income Earned After a Recipient Reaches FRA: Once a recipient reaches their FRA, they are no longer subject to the annual earnings limit; they can earn as much as they like without reducing their SSRB.
WHAT COUNTS AS INCOME? For the Social Security early retirement income limit, the SSA considers any of the following as earned income: • wages, paid time off, commissions, bonuses, and royalties; • if a recipient receives a place to live or a discount on rent in exchange for work; and • if a recipient is self-employed, the SSA counts only their net earnings from self-employment. In contrast, the SSA does not consider any of the following as earned income: • money derived from investments such as pensions, annuities, or retirement accounts; • federal income tax returns; • unemployment benefits and other government benefits The example below, taken from a Social Security pamphlet on this topic, highlights how this would impact recipients: Let’s say a recipient files for Social Security benefits at age 62 in January 2019, and their payment will be $600 per month ($7,200 for the year). During 2019, they plan to work and earn $22,600 ($4,960 above the $17,640 limit). The SSA would withhold $2,480 of their Social Security benefits ($1 for every $2 earnedover the limit). To do this, the SSA would withhold all benefit payments from January 2019 through May 2019. As of May, only $80 remains to be taken out of the SSRB check to pay the entire $2,480. However, the rule is that any month there is an unpaid balance the SSA will take the entire SSRB check and then pay the extra amount the SSA took in the following year. Beginning in June 2019, the recipient would receive their $600 benefit and the SSA would pay this amount each month for the remainder of the year. In 2020, the SSA would pay them the additional $520 the SSA withheld in May of 2019.
Knowing and understanding the different parts of Medicare is important as a consumer navigating the world of healthcare coverage. Whether you are new to Medicare, or have been enrolled for several years, the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin invites you to join our Elder Benefit Specialist for “Medicare 101: The A, B, C and D’s of Medicare”. Learn about each part of Medicare, what each does and does not cover, and costs associated with each part (including penalties, premiums, deductibles, co-pay, ect). The Medicare 101 presentation will help you better understand your options and Medicare coverage; making you a well-informed and in control healthcare consumer.
AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H
WEBSTER Mondays:
9 a.m. 7 p.m. AA meeting
Tuesdays:
9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Dime Bingo Thursdays:
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
Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner 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. Open for coffee and snacks;
Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.
Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m. 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. Phone 715-463-2940 No membership fee required.
Contact Senior Center for other activities
Center is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 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 1 p.m. Dime Bingo
Wednesday:
9:30 a.m. Exercise for Balance 1 p.m. “500” cards
Thursday: Pool Friday: 1 p.m. Spades 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.
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Tainted love: watch out for romance scams GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM
Although plenty of happy relationships begin online, dating websites also attract scammers who give love a bad name. These smooth criminals create fake profiles to start online relationships and eventually convince their unsuspecting target to send them money. Here’s how the story goes: You post your profile on a dating website, and you see a possible match. This person looks attractive, seems smart, and has a good sense of humor. Your potential companion claims to live in another part of the country or to be traveling for work, perhaps a construction project or military deployment. However, this person seems interested in getting to know you better and suggests you start talking over email or an instant messaging app. Over the next few weeks, you continue to talk. You make plans to meet in person, but something always comes up. Suddenly, you get an urgent request. The object of your affection has an emergency and needs you to send money quickly. Of course, there’s a promise to pay you back, but it will never happen. Instead, the scammer will keep asking for money until you realize that someone has taken advantage of you. Unfortunately, this is one of the most common types of fraud. Reports to the FBI about online romance scams tripled between 2012 and 2016, and these scams are among the top reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to the FBI, more than 15,000
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victims reported $211 million in losses in 2017. However, there are ways to avoid a bad romance. Stop in the name of love if you “meet” someone who:
There’s an app for that: new app tells patients what Medicare covers GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched a new app for mobile devices. The new “What’s Covered” app provides general cost, coverage, and eligibility information for items and services covered by Medicare Part A and Part B. The app also includes a list of covered preventive services. The app is available for free in both Google Play and the Apple App Store. The “What’s Covered” app is part of CMS’ eMedicare initiative. CMS launched the eMedicare initiative in 2018 to provide new ways for beneficiaries to get information about Medicare. According to CMS data from 2016, about two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries say they use the internet daily or almost daily. Some of the most common questions CMS receives are about what Medicare covers. There are approximately 15 million page views each year for coverage-related content on Medicare.gov, and 1-800 MEDICARE receives over 3 million coverage-related calls each year. Beneficiaries can use the app to quickly see whether Medicare covers a specific medical item or service. Other tools developed as part of the eMedicare initiative include: • A simplified log-in for the Medicare Plan Finder tool, which helps beneficiaries choose a Medicare Part D plan or Advantage plan; • A customer service webchat tool in the Plan Finder; • An out-of-pocket cost estimator (https://www. medicare.gov/oopc/); and • A “coverage wizard” that helps beneficiaries compare out-of-pocket costs and coverage between Original Medicare and an Advantage plan (https://www. medicare.gov/medicarecoverageoptions/). In addition, there are new surveys available across Medicare.gov so beneficiaries can tell CMS about what they want.
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1. Wants to leave the dating website and use personal email or instant messaging to chat. 2. Makes several spelling and grammar mistakes when communicating. 3. Sends a personal photo that looks like a model from a fashion magazine. 4. Claims to be in love with you too quickly. 5. Is allegedly from the U.S. but traveling or working in another country. 6. Makes excuses about not being able to speak by phone. 7. Plans to visit but cancels at the last minute because something came up.
8. Asks for money for a variety of reasons (travel, medical emergencies, hotel bills, hospital bills for a child or other relative, visas or other official documents). 9. Asks you to wire money or to cash a check or money order and send money back or to someone else. 10. Makes several requests for more money. If you meet someone online, take it slowly. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security if you’re the one who made the first contact. Scammers don’t always make the first move. Ask your new love interest a lot of questions and watch for inconsistencies that might reveal a scammer. Check the photo, too. You can use Google’s “search by image” feature. Scammers often use photos again and again, so you should do some online research on your acquaintance’s name, photos, and details to make sure it’s not the same old story that has been told to someone else. Be careful about how much personal information you reveal to someone you’ve only chatted with online. Scammers may also be looking for information they can use to commit identity theft. Break things off immediately if you suspect that you have been chatting with a scammer. Remember that this person is not the only fish in the sea. Never wire money, put money on a gift card or cash reload card, or send cash to an online love interest. You won’t get it back. If you send money to a scammer, contact the company you used to send the money and tell them it was a fraudulent transaction. Ask to have the transaction reversed, if possible. Report your experience to the dating website, to the FTC at https:// www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ and to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.gov/default. aspx.
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OBITUARIES
Arlun W. Koska
Lee Ann Rehbein
Norma Enger Celentano
Arlun W. Koska, age 72, of W Webster, passed away peaceffully with his family by his sside, on March 10, 2019, at tthe Good Samaritan Society S Specialty Care Community iin Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Arlun was born Septemb ber 13, 1946, in Minneapolis, M Minnesota, to parents, Aliice (Peterson) and Clement K Koska. He graduated from R Robbinsdale High School in 1964. Arlun enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1965, during the Vietnam era. He served one year in Thailand as a ground power equipment mechanic. He was honorably discharged in December 1969. Arlun was united in marriage to Linnea Quernemoen in June 1968 at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Together the couple raised three children. The family moved to the Webster area in 1981. Arlun was known for his smart and clever wit. He liked reloading his own ammunition and had an interest in muzzle loading rifles. He was a very skillful woodworker, crafting cabinets and furniture. Arlun also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Preceding Arlun in death are his parents, Clement and Alice Koska; maternal grandparents, Morris and Agnes Peterson; paternal grandparents, Frank and Anna Koska; and step-grandmother, Fern Koska. Arlun is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linnea; children: Nathan (Amy) Koska, Peter Koska, and Heather Koska; grandchildren: Noah, Gabriel, Emma, Connery, Colin, and Courtney; one great-granddaughter, Tempe; brothers: Delroy (Cathy), Michael, and Clement Jr.; sister, Natalie (Bill); and many other relatives and friends. The Graveside Service will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Perida Cemetery in Webster, WI. A gathering will be held following the service at the Community Center in Webster. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.
Lee Ann Rehbein, age 76, o of Grantsburg, passed away M Monday, March 18, 2019 at A Amery Memory Care. Lee Ann was born on Dec cember 24, 1942 to John and E Erma Goepfert in Webster, W Wisconsin. Lee Ann is survived by h her husband of 40 years, R Roger Rehbein; children: J John (Sunday) Fuller, Kimb berlee (Bill) Bartusch, Julie (Donald) Syring, Kevin (Tammy) Fuller, and Brad Rehbein; step-children: Roger Rehbein, Seric Rehbein, Jason (Heather) Rehbein, and Kevin (Angela) Rehbein; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers: Gerald (Paula) Goepfert, David Goepfert, and Dennis (Kathy) Goepfert; sisters: Jeanie Goepfert, Reva Goepfert, and Sandra (Jeff) Erickson; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John and Erma Goepfert; son, James Fuller; brothers, Johnny Goepfert and Chuckie Goepfert; sisters, Darlene Mack and Bonnie Swanson. Lee Ann adored children and she baby-sat for many years in her own home. Many of the children she watched brought their own children to her after they were grown. Lee Ann was an avid seamstress and helped many with her talents. She also loved scrapbooking and made beautiful books for all her children. Lee Ann loved to draw pictures of flowers, animals, and many different portraits of loved ones. She liked to go play bingo and loved going on walks. Lee Ann was a very compassionate and loving person who cherished every moment spent with her family and anyone who came to visit. Lee Ann had a passion for dancing. She would always come up to you shaking her hips and moving her arms from the moment you met her ‘till her very last day with her family, nurses, and staff at Amery Memory Care. The visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 from 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg, WI, with Pastor Kookho Kim officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.
Norma Enger Celentano o of Eau Claire (previously of B Bradenton, Florida) passed a away on the 18th of March 22019 from complications rrelated to Parkinson’s d disease. She was 84. A m memorial service will be h held at Webb Lake Town H Hall (3100 Namekagon T Trail, Webb Lake, WI 54830) a at 12 p.m. on April 6, 2019. A All are welcome and if you would like to attend please RSVP to Erik Celentano ateccelentano@yahoo.com. Norma was born in Webb Lake in 1934, the oldest daughter of Kenneth and Stella Enger. Norma’s childhood was spent along the banks of the Namekagon River at MacDowell Landing in a home her father built. The Engers lived a truly rural, self-sufficient lifestyle with lots of family around, including her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. While times were not always easy (especially in the 30s and 40s), Norma always loved to reminisce about her childhood, including stories of year-end Coca-Cola at school bought by her grandpa, a rescued bear cub, cold winters around the wood stove listening to the radio, the family’s first television, outside baths in a tub or the river, the work (and fun) around the family farm, and her love for her mother, daddy, and sisters. Growing up, Norma and her sisters sang in local churches as the Enger Sisters Trio, and singing was always a part of Norma’s life. Norma attended Niles High School in Niles, Michigan, where she lived with her aunt, uncle, and cousins, before graduating from Webster High School in Webster. Throughout her life, Norma worked in various fields and eventually, after attending the University of Wisconsin where she studied Accounting, she built a career as a Certified City Clerk/Treasurer. Norma was a committed, professional public servant to the people of Minong, Wisconsin, Seminole, Florida, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, and Long Boat Key, Florida. One of Norma’s proudest achievements was securing a grant to fund a local clinic for the people of Minong in the late 1970s, the town’s first. Norma was a loving, caring, and dedicated mother and grandmother, who selflessly and single handedly raised four children and instilled within them love, empathy, strength, and perseverance. Norma lived a full life, with varied and unique experiences. Norma’s life was not always easy, but she was strong, optimistic, curious, adventurous, and generous. Her favorite activities included canoing and camping along the Namekagon River with her family, collecting shells along the west coast of Florida (her adopted home), and traveling to far- off lands. She loved to garden, cook, sing, quilt, travel, play games (especially card games with family), and socialize with her friends (especially at church and at Wood Park Condominiums in Bradenton, Florida). Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Stella, her sister Ferne Enger, her grandson Kenneth Powers, and her beloved West Highland terrier, Clancy. Norma is survived by her sisters Patricia Enger Hanson and Nancy Enger Pieper, both of Minneapolis, Minnesota; daughters Brenda Powers of Eau Claire, and Jody Powers, of Menomonie, and sons Timothy Powers of Pine City, Minnesota, and Erik Celentano of Leesburg, Virginia. Norma leaves behind her four beloved grandchildren (Amanda, Tyler, Stella, and Wesley), three great grandchildren (Alicia, Braylen, and Cyler), and one great-great grandson (Jonathon). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
William Fredrick Johnson William Fredrick Johnson, age 76, of Grantsburg, passed away at home Wednesday, March 20, 2019. On July 2, 1942, William was born to parents, William and Betty (Dilley) Johnson in Northfield, Minnesota. William grew up and graduated from Northfield High School. On August 24, 1979 William married Elizabeth “Betty” Crotty in North Minneapolis. William loved to put together miniature helicopters and planes. William also enjoyed quiet, peaceful, private, country living. Preceding William in death are his parents. William is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Elizabeth; son Bill Caron; granddaughter, Mallory Teigen; along with many other relatives and friends. Per William’s wishes, no services will be held. Donations are preferred to The Humane Society of Burnett County, 7347 Midtown Road, Siren, WI, 54872. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.
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SHERIFF IIncidents id t • March 18, Steven Clemens, 34, Spooner, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, disorderly conduct, and domestic abuse. • March 18, Troy Lanning, 51, Siren, was arrested for probation violation. • March 18, Angelica Vogel, 44, Danbury, was arrested for probation violation. • March 18, Ethan Java, 24, Siren, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • March 19, Derek Paulson, 34, Frederic, was arrested for probation violation. • March 19, Tony Fern, 26, Clear Lake, was arrested for probation violation. • March 19, Jessica Johnson, 40, Shell Lake, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • March 19, Shannon Bellanger, 42, Hertel, was arrested for probation violation. • March 20, Janine Cowle, 44, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • March 21, Adam McAbee, 39, Frederic, was arrested for operating
ASSOCIATED PRESS while intoxicated. • March 21, Polly Siers, 57, Danbury, was issued arrest warrants for first degree intentional homicide, taking hostages, and failure to appear. • March 21, Jamie Erichsen, 32, Webster, was arrested for felony bail jumping. • March 23, Patrick Kurkowski, 29, Grantsburg, was arrested for strangulation/suffocation, domestic abuse, and probation violation. • March 23, Daymin Eckstrom, 25, Siren, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.
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MILWAUKEE — A fight between beer giants escalated Thursday after MillerCoors filed a lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch that accused its rival of trying to “frighten” consumers into switching to Bud Light with “misleading” Super Bowl ads. MillerCoors said in the lawsuit filed in Wisconsin federal court, that St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch has spent as much as $30 million on a “false and misleading” campaign, including $13 million in its first commercials during this year’s Super Bowl. The ad showed a medieval caravan pushing a huge barrel of corn syrup to castles for MillerCoors to make Miller Lite and Coors Light. The commercial states that Bud Light isn’t brewed with corn syrup. Chicago-based MillerCoors and Anheus-
er-Busch have the biggest U.S. market share at 24.8 percent and 41.6 percent, respectively, but they’ve been losing business in recent years to smaller independent brewers, imports, and wine and spirits, according to the Brewers Association. Anheuser-Busch’s ad drew a rebuke from the National Corn Growers Association, which thanked MillerCoors for its support. In its lawsuit, MillerCoors said it’s “not ashamed of its use of corn syrup as a fermentation aid.” Corn syrup is used by several brewers during fermentation. During that process, corn syrup is broken down and consumed by yeast so none of it remains in the final product. Bud Light is brewed with rice instead of corn syrup, but Anheuser-Busch uses corn syrup in some of its other beers, including Stella Artois Cidre and Busch
Light. Responding to the lawsuit, Anheuser-Busch said its campaign is truthful and designed to bring consumers “transparency” about what’s in the beer they drink. “MillerCoors’ lawsuit is baseless and will not deter Bud Light from providing consumers with the transparency they demand,” said Gemma Hart, the vice president of communications at Anheuser-Busch. “We stand behind the Bud Light transparency campaign and have no plans to change the advertising.” MillerCoors maintains Anheuser-Busch is preying on health conscious consumers who have negative connotations of corn syrup, sometimes confusing it with the high-fructose corn syrup in sodas. “Anheuser-Busch is fearmongering over a common beer ingredient
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SECTION 00 11 13 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Gym Electrical work and Painting GRANTSBURG, WISCONSIN Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by delivery or mail from quali¿ed bidders at the School District of¿ces located at 480 East James Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840, until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Thursday April 11th, 2019 for the GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Gym Painting and Electrical Work., at which time bids will be publicly opened. This work is part of a wood Àoor and bleacher and basketball backstop replacement project. That is scheduled for summer 2019. Separate proposals to be submitted based on the following scope and schedule: High School Gymnasium • Electrical disconnection and reconnection of bleacher and basketball backstop equipment 1. Disconnection of existing basketball backstops and bleachers – May 20 2. Reconnection of new basketball backstops – June 17-21 3. Reconnection of new bleachers – Aug 5-9 • Replacement of existing lighting with new lighting June 3-21 • Painting walls and exposed roof structure, interior side of hollow metal doors and frames June 3-21 A pre bid meeting will be held Wed. April 3 at 4pm at the High School Gymnasium. All proposals to be submitted on letterhead and referenced accordingly for scope of work identi¿ed and proposed with separate pricing per scope noted. All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check, bid bond or certi¿ed check payable to the order of the Grantsburg School District for not less than ¿ve percent (5%) of amount bid as liquidated damages and warranty that the successful bidder will enter into a contract. The successful bidder shall furnish performance and payment bonds in the full amount of the contract, and in accordance with Wisconsin State Law as required by the Speci¿cations within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Award of Contract. Copies of plans and speci¿cations will be available after 12:00 p.m., Wednesday March 27th, 2019 at the of¿ces of DSGW Architects, 2 West 1st Street, Suite 201, Duluth, MN 55802. Bid Documents may also be examined at the Northwest Regional Builder’s Exchange, Duluth Builders Exchange and Minnesota Builder’s Exchange. Electronic (.pdf) Documents for bidding can be obtained at no cost. Contact: Lena Green¿eld, DSGW Architect, 218-727-2626 or lgreen¿eld@dsgw.com. Bidding Questions – Contact : John Erickson – DSGW 218-727-2626 or jerickson@ dsgw.com. No Bidder shall modify, withdraw, or cancel his Bid or any part thereof for thirty (30) days after the time designated for the receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or bids and to waive any defects, irregularities or information in any proposal or bid, and to award the contracts to other than the lowest bidder, if in their discretion the interests of the project will be best served thereby. A Notice to Proceed will be issued to the successful bidder after Board Approval on April 22, 2019. On site construction activity start is scheduled for May 20, 2019. WNAXLP
it uses in many of its own beers, as a fermentation aid that is not even present in the final product. This deliberate deception is bad for the entire beer category,” Marty Maloney, a MillerCoors spokesman, said in a statement. MillerCoors wants a judge to order Anheuser-Busch to stop the ads and to give MillerCoors any profits it earned as a result of the campaign. Besides the television commercials, Anheuser-Busch has spread its campaign through social media, full-page newspaper ads, and billboards placed in Milwaukee. MillerCoors said its competitors campaign is intended to “irreparably harm” the company’s reputation. The feud threatens to disrupt an alliance between the two companies to work on a campaign to promote the beer industry amid declining sales.
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Medical Administrative Professional Instructor Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Ashland or Superior Campus WITC is seeking a learning-focused, creative, and dynamic individual to teach Medical Administrative Professional and Health Office Professional coursework. This position reports to the Associate Dean on campus and is responsible for providing instruction to individuals seeking employment in the healthcare industry as medical administrative professionals, health office professionals, medical billing specialists, medical secretaries, and other related fields. Primary responsibilities include instruction, learner assessment, curriculum improvement, and program promotion/recruitment. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment
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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. Interested individuals are encourage to apply early, as applications are reviewed upon receipt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; open until ďŹ lled.
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4-H SUMMER INTERNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $10.00/HOUR Applications are now being accepted for 4-H Summer Interns. This position is designed to provide assistance to Burnett County Extension staff during the busy summer months to carry out the goals of the youth and family program. The 4-H Summer Intern will increase his/her knowledge of youth development programs, community partnerships, volunteer development, Extension and the 4-H Positive Youth Development Extension Educator responsibilities. Deadline to apply is April 29th, 2019. Burnett County Offers an Incredible BeneďŹ t Package! 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, as well as 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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Requirements: We are seeking applicants with certiďŹ cation or eligibility for WI CertiďŹ cation DPI Code 54, 7054 or 966 Professional School Counselor. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships. Applicants should be willing to lead in school and student improvement initiatives. How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. You may also send a letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license to the address below. This job posting will close on Friday, March 29 at 4pm. Contact:
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The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWALT 2006-30T1) c/o Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC 4425 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 5th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 Plaintiff vs. Daniel J. Fitzpatrick 2560 11th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901-7721
Karen K. Fitzpatrick a/k/a Karen Kay Ernst 2510 Long Valley Dr Newcastle, CA 95658-9743
Whitney National Bank n/k/a New Orleans Main Branch 228 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 701302601
United States of America c/o US Attorney 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 & c/o US Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Rm B-103 Washington, DC 20530-0009
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC 130 Corporate Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502-4952 Defendants PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No: 19-CV-000019 Case Code: 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage)
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The amount claimed exceeds $10.000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after March 13, 2019 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff William N. Foshag State Bar No. 1020417 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841
(414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (March 13, 20, 27)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY MORRIS HALL, PLLC 7600 North 16th Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phone: (602) 249-1328 Email: courtrulings@morristrust.com Theron M. Hall, Jr., SBN 003358 Benjamin West Hunsaker, SBN 028826 Attorneys for Trustee In the Matter of the: EUGENE E. SCHARENBROICH TRUST, dated February 10, 2003, EUGENE EDWARD SCHARENBROICH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §14-6103 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that EUGENE EDWARD SCHARENBROICH, Trustor of the EUGENE E. SCHARENBROICH TRUST, dated February 10, 2003, passed away on May 31, 2018. SHEILA ANN MAUN SCHARENBROICH is the acting Trustee of the Trust.
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All persons having claims against the Trust Estate that arose prior to the Trustor’s death, are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of the notice, as prescribed in A.R.S. § 14-3801(A), or claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Trustee, whose address is P.O. Box 1465, Carefree, Arizona 85377. DATED this 17th day of December, 2018. West Hunsaker MORRIS HALL, PLLC 7600 North 16th Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85020 WNAXLP (March 20, 27, April 3)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY CIT Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, v. The Estate of Doris L. Whitcomb Defendant NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2018CV000030 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on 06/25/2018 in the amount of $101,554.17 I will sell at public auction in the main lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, on April 23, 2019 At 10:00 AM, all of the
following described premises, to wit: LOT 3 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAY NO. 946, RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 ON PAGE 276, AS DOCUMENT NO. 198011, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN, SAID CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP BEING LOCATED IN GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Street Address: 24761 Lind Road, Siren, WI 54872 Tax Key No. 07-030-2-3816-05-5 05-001-015000 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES, SUPERIOR LIENS OR OTHER LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK or CERTIFIED FUNDS, payable to the Clerk of Courts (10% down payment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval;
down payment to be forfeited if payment not received timely). Buyer must comply with minimum bidder qualifications as set forth in Wis. Stat. § 846.155. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price. Tracy Finch Sheriff of Burnett County, Wisconsin Codilis, Moody & Circelli, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 50-19-00240 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. WNAXLP (March 20, 27, April 3)
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Monday, April 1, 2019 Grantsburg Village Of¿ce The Public is invited to attend. We have openings for a few board members. If you would like to help us out, please let us know by coming to the meeting or by contacting a board member. Betty Peer, Secretary WNAXLP
NOTICE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT APRIL 2, 2019
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF GRANTSBURG APRIL 2, 2019
Notice is hereby given to the quali¿ed electors of the School District of Grantsburg that on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, a spring election for school board members will be held. Candidates for the school board are as follows: Russ Erickson, David Dahlberg and Dan Ohnstad. Electors will vote at their regular township or village polling places between 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Electors will vote for three candidates for a three year term. Unof¿cial results can be found on the school’s website www.gk12.net.
OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER:
Notice is hereby given, that an election to be held in the Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following of¿ces are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
Dated this 15th day of March, 2019 Heather Jensen, District Clerk
Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the School District of Webster, on the 2nd day of April 2019, at which the of¿cers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each of¿ce to be voted for, whose nominations have been certi¿ed to or ¿led in this of¿ce, are given under the title of the of¿ce, each in its proper column, in the sample ballot below. The following is a sample of the of¿cial ballot: Of¿cial Ballot Nonpartisan Of¿ce April 2, 2019
Of¿ce Town Board Chairperson Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor
Incumbent James H Paden Walter L Johnson Timothy L Curtin
Done in the Town of Grantsburg Lynn Harmon, Clerk/Treasurer
Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.) Instructions to Voters If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.) To vote for a name on the ballot, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to the name, like this: _ To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked “write-in.” School District of Webster School Board Members Vote for not more than 2
Mark Elliott
Katie Smith
write-in: __________________________________ write-in: __________________________________
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Richard J. Lau Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2019PR000011 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 9, 1940
and date of death January 5, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1581 County Road J, Barronett, WI 54813. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 10, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, #110,
Siren, WI 54872. Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk March 12, 2019 Anthony K. Berg Attorney at Law LLC 1344 Second Ave. PO Box 877 Cumberland, WI 54829 715-822-3455 Bar Number 1077438 WNAXLP (March 20, 27, April 3)
database of public notices www.wisconsinpublicnotice.org Brought to you by the Sentinel and Wisconsin newspapers OFFICIAL NOTICE - TOWN OF SWISS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - 2019 ROAD PROJECTS AND MOWING Notice is hereby given that the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will receive sealed bids until 6:00 p.m., April 23, 2019, for the following projects to be completed by October 1, 2019. Contact George Costello, Town of Swiss, 715-656-3030 for individual project information sheets. • • •
Gravel hauling and spreading – 3.65 miles – two roads. Hot mix asphalt paving – 3.65 miles – two roads. Grass mowing and trimming - cemeteries and parks
Swiss Town Board March 25, 2019
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Arline Marie Soderbeck Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2018PR000052 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of
birth May 9, 1940 and date of death August 16, 2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 24130 Tennessee Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 1, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse,
7410 County Road K, #110, Siren, WI 54872. Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk March 13, 2019 Allen Soderbeck 3145 210th Street East Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-750-4033 WNAXLP (March 20, 27, April 3)
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Business Meeting of the Board of Education School District of Grantsburg Minutes from February 25, 2019 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Dan Ohnstad, Russ Erickson, Jason Burkman, Renae Rombach, and Chris Erickson. Absent: Heather Jensen. Agenda Revisions: None. Visitors: None. Motion Burkman/C. Erickson to approve the Board Minutes from February 11, 2019. Motion carried 6-0. Administration presented a plan to meet State required instructional minutes due to inclement weather school closings. School and bus schedules will be changed to add fifteen minutes to the end of each instructional day starting on Monday, March 4, 2019 through the end of the school year. Joint PAC / Board Member Meeting at CESA #11 on March 26, 2019. Russ Erickson and Dave Dahlberg plan to attend. Thomas Thibodeau is the guest speaker (Professor of Servant Leadership at Viterbo College). School Board Committee Meetings: • Transportation Contract Negotiations is Monday, March 11 at 8:30 AM. Bus Contractors at 8:45. • Personnel Committee Support Staff Meet and Confer is Mon., Mar. 4, 5 PM. GHS library. • Finance Committee is Monday, April 15 at 5 PM. • Policy Committee is Monday May 6 at 5 PM. Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) end of semester report- Ibby Olson, Principal. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve the resignation of Rebekah Stavne, Community Education Director with thanks for excellent work. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to Convene in Closed Session under Wis. Stat. § 19.55(l) (e) for conducting public business related to cyber security in the School District. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to Reconvene in Open Session. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. WNAXLP
At the Spring Election to be held on April 2, 2019, in the Towns and Villages of Burnett County, the following polling place locations will be used: Town of Anderson Town Hall 13808 Anderson Rd. Town of Blaine Town Hall (Northland Comm Ctr) 1232 E. School Rd. Town of Daniels Town Hall 9697 Daniels 70 Rd. Town of Dewey Town Hall 24433 Town Hall Rd. Town of Grantsburg Town Hall and Of¿ce 216 S. Oak St. Town of Jackson Town Hall 4599 County Rd. A Town of LaFollette Town Hall 24184 Malone Rd. Town of Lincoln Town Hall 9110 Perida Rd. Town of Meenon Town Hall 7396 Kruger Rd. Town of Oakland Town Hall 27826 Lone Pine Rd. Town of Roosevelt (Timberland Luth. Church) 20805 County Rd. H Town of Rusk Town Hall 25195 County Rd. H Town of Sand Lake Town Hall 5364 County Rd. X Town of Scott Town Hall 28390 County Rd. H Town of Siren Town Hall Shop 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. Town of Swiss Town Hall 7551 Main St. Town of Trade Lake Town Hall 11811 Town Hall Rd. Town of Union Town Hall 9015 County Rd. F Town of Webb Lake Town Hall 31000 Namekagon Trail Town of West Marshland Town Hall 12259 County Rd. F Town of Wood River Town Hall 11610 State Rd. 70 Village of Grantsburg Village Hall 316 S. Brad St. Village of Siren Village Hall 24049 First Ave N. Village of Webster Community Center 7421 Main St. W. ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. Town of Anderson Carmen Bouchie, Clerk 13808 Anderson Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2339
Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lk. Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893
Town of Trade Lake Melissa McQuay, Clerk 13021 Bass Lake Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-220-9399
Town of Blaine Charla Zaccardi, Clerk 34096 Lee Road Danbury, WI 54830 651-783-5641
Town of Oakland Sherril Anderson, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213
Town of Union Kim Johnson, Clerk 8302 County Rd. U Danbury, WI 54830 715-566-3286
Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 9697 Daniels 70 PO Box 190 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291
Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468
Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk Ken Busby, Adm. Assist. 31000 Namekagon Trail Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-7139
Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111
Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-4723
Town of West Marshland Kerri Harter, Clerk P.O. Box 612 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2461
Town of Grantsburg Lynne Harmon, Clerk/Treasurer 216 S. Oak St. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600
Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375
Town of Wood River Raylene Swanson, Clerk 24788 Rylander Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2318
Town of Scott Ken Busby, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 Of¿ce 715-635-2308
Village of Grantsburg Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treas. 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405
Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119
Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273
Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Icehouse Bridge Rd. P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201
Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Of¿ce: 715-656-3030
Village of Webster Debra Doriott-Kuhnly, Clerk/Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211
All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at each polling place will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.51. This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. WNAXLP
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OFFICE OF THE BURNETT COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF BURNETT COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the County of Burnett on April 2, 2019, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.
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Where Paper Ballots are Used The voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to "no" if opposed to the question.
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ELECTION NOTICE TOWN OF WOOD RIVER
The voter may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. After Voting the Ballot After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors' initials on the outside do show. The voter shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the voter shall leave the polling place promptly.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Wood River Town Hall, 11626 State Rd. 70, to elect the Town Board for a 2-year term. Polls open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. Call 715-689-2318 for information.
A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter.
Sample ballot is below. Raylene Swanson, Clerk, Town of Wood River
The following is a sample of the official ballot: /s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk 7410 County Road K, #105 Siren, WI 54872
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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Corey Arnold Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Here to help life go right.™
Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisconsin Ave S Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8076 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com
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Stotz & Company Certified Public Accountants 715-463-5483 Grantsburg
HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES
St. Croix Falls - Frederic - Grantsburg Webster - Balsam Lake
Dolphin – Tran – Christopherson St. Croix Falls 715-483-3259 • Frederic 715-327-8239 Grantsburg 715-463-2370 • Webster 715-866-4700 Balsam Lake 715-485-3421
Clear vision begins with healthy eyes
Invisalign and Braces for Adults and Children P.O. BOX 421 7716 MAIN ST. SIREN, WI
Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S.
(715) 349-2581
Timothy L. Meister, E.A. enrolled to practice before the I.R.S.
RETAIL
140 Birch St. N., #106 • Cambridge, MN 55008 • (763) 689-3134 705 4th Ave. SW • Pine City, MN 55063 • (320) 629-9944 e-mail: cambridgeorthomn@msn.com www.cambridgeorthomn.com
TOURISM
SERVICES
OAKLAND STORE
Chell Well Drilling Co.
Convenience & Selection Fishing & Hunting Licenses • Live Bait & Tackle Full Selection of Your Favorite Wines, Liquors & Beer Coffee Bistro Open at 7 AM, 7 Days a Week
Serving your well drilling and submersible pump repair needs since 1920
7396 Co. Rd. U • Between Webster & Danbury
Siren Tourism Commission
715-866-7315
PO Box 23, Siren, WI 54872 • 800.788.3164 www.visitsiren.com
FURNISHINGS
SCHOOLS
SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT Web: www.siren.k12.wi.us Facebook: School District of Siren Twitter: @SirenHigh
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(715) 349-7392 • 24022 4th Ave, Siren, WI 54872
TAVERNS/BAR & GRILLS
BUILDING PRODUCTS
Full Off-Sale Sports Bar On- & Off-Site Catering Open 7 Days a Week Family Dining
CONSTRUCTION LAKE CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Remodeling Siding - Excavating - Cement Work
715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI
PLUMBING/SEPTIC
Bass Lake Lumber
BURNETT PLUMBING COMPANY
12469 State Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2471 Toll Free 1-877-488-2271 www.basslakelumber.com
24136 State Hwy. 35 • Siren, WI
715-349-2954
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Superior Service from Professionals Who Care
Your Local EcoWater Dealer Grantsburg • Spooner • Webster
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24683 State Rd 35/70 • Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2314 • Fax: 715-349-7333 earthenergy@sirentel.net
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What voice are you listening to?
Pastor CJ Johnson Adventure Church
Voices, choices, and consequences. John 10: 3-5 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a strangerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice.â&#x20AC;? In these verses, Jesus describes two types of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one who listens to his voice and one who prefers not to listen. We live in a
country that allows us to choose: choose what we eat, what we wear and what we do. In the same way, Jesus never forces us to follow, listen, or surrender to him; he gives each of us a choice to make in our own lives. Listening to the wrong voices can lead to wrong choices, but Jesus gives us each an opportunity to follow him to a life of joy, peace, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. This is a choice; we are not forced. But, if we listen to his voice and make that choice, we get a good dealâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;peace and comfort, for free. All that is required is to listen and follow. John 14:6 - Jesus answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the way
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 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
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 715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. fccndanbury@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/275805302451108/ Sunday Services: Bible Study 9 am Morning Service 10 am | Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 10:30 am
UNITED METHODIST
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
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com | Sunday Worship: 8:45 am
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
Pastor 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
CHURCH OF CHRIST Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study
Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794 Worship: Sunday 9:30 am | Sun. School 11:30 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium
CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)
FAITH LUTHERAN
Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9 am | Worship 10:15 am Look for us on Facebook
Interim Pastor Michael Peterson 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays 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
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
WEST SWEDEN GRACE 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
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
and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.â&#x20AC;? Jesus is the truth, the way, and the life, but we must choose him. Why wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we want to listen to and follow a voice that can bring peace in an unpeaceful world? Just like choosing the right clothes in the morning can lead to satisfaction with your day, choosing to listen to Jesus can lead to happiness and fulfillment as you walk the journey of life. Why not listen to the right voice so you can make that right choice?
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
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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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1. Joint 6. A group of countries in special alliance 10. Stone 14. Move with a splashing sound 15. Can be fixed 17. Giving human characteristics to the nonhuman 19. Other side of yang (Chinese) 20. Consume 21. Gave it a go 22. One point north of due east 23. Fat used to make puddings 24. Turfs 26. Not awake 29. Not nice 31. Frighten 32. Political action committee 34. Skin problem 35. Type of music 37. Intestinal pouches 38. Eight 39. Emerald Isle 40. Interpret characters 41. Abandon 43. Felines 45. Energy and enthusiasm 46. Resembles a pouch 47. Relating to sense of smell 49. Swiss river 50. Bradley Int’l Airport 53. __ __ __ __ yonder 57. Tarred and ___ 58. Boyish 59. This (Spanish) 60. Male parent 61. Lounge chair
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1. Sports award 2. Monetary unit of Angola
3. Some animals live here 4. Former CIA 5. Global health group 6. Male given name 7. Opposite of right 8. Open Payment Initiative 9. Desert plants 10. A bird that cannot fly 11. Off-Broadway theater award 12. Lump of clay 13. Barbie’s pal 16. Seldom 18. Noses 22. Denotes past 23. Selling at specially reduced prices 24. __ Claus 25. Comes before two 27. Fencing swords 28. Nocturnal rodent 29. Chinese revolutionary 30. Electronic counter-
countermeasures 31. Enjoyable 33. Villain 35. Discussed 36. Waterfall (Scottish) 37. Old television part (abbr.) 39. Roughly chipped flint 42. Helps change channels 43. __ Sagan, astronomer 44. Cooling unit 46. Uttered words 47. Small integers 48. Type of data 49. Inspired 50. France’s first Jewish PM 51. Famed sci-fi novel 52. Body parts 53. Nigerian City 54. Amount of time 55. Coloring material 56. Type of constrictor snake
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Carnival Day Moms for Kids held their annual Rainbow of Fun Carnival on Saturday at Siren School. There were plenty of carnival games set up in the gymnasium, along with the standards like face painting and a silly string jail. Proceeds from the event go to support various school and community events.
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