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County Board votes to approves Softec funds JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GOVERNMENT CENTER–– The Burnett County Board of Supervisors approved giving Softec $20,000 now and “down the line” will be matching funds or grants they receive up to $30,000 at their monthly meeting last week.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Don Taylor said, “We threw this back to the (Administration) committee. That committee approved giving Softec $20,000. The county will hold $30,000 for matching funds that can be giving down the line.” Softec Executive Director Tim D’Jock, has been to multiple Board of

Supervisors meetings along with other committee meetings and has attended school board meetings to help get Softec funded in Burnett County. Softec is teaming up with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and will be bringing a WITC hub to Burnett County. Earlier this year they purchased the former Swenson Land Sur-

veying building at 25070 Hwy. 35 across the street from the airport. The hub is expected to have five to six week courses in machining, welding, construction and other certified courses. They expect to start classes in the middle of May. D’Jock said at first SEE COUNTY BOARD, PAGE 2

Grantsburg farmer named to UW Board of Regents HEIDI CLAUSEN THE COUNTRY TODAY

felony counts, he faces a possible $10,000 fine and a potential three years and six months imprisoned for each class H charge and $10,000 fine and a possible six months imprisoned for each class I charge. The misdemeanor resisting an officer charges carry a possible $10,000 fine and potentially nine month imprisonment for both counts. The drug paraphernalia charge could lead to a $500 fine and no more than 30 days imprisonment. According to the criminal complaint,

Cris Peterson, a Grantsburg dairy farmer and nationally renowned children’s book author, has been appointed by Gov. Scott Walker to a seven-year term on the UW System Board of Regents. This is the first time a farmer has served on the board in more than a decade. Peterson is owner and chief financial Cris Peterson officer of Four Cubs Farm in Burnett County. She farms with her husband, Gary, and son, Ben. The Petersons, who milk more than 800 cows, have been rebuilding their farm after a fire last November destroyed the milkhouse, milking parlor and part of a free-stall barn. All of the family’s cows were temporarily moved to other farms. As part of their rebuilding effort, the Petersons are in the process of installing 16 Lely robotic milkers. They plan to bring part of their herd back home this

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Lights, Camera, Action! The Pajama Game had a three-night stint in the Webster Cafetorium this weekend. Here’s the cast singing “Once A Year Day.” More pictures from the musical can be found inside on page 16.

Grantsburg man charged with ﬁve felonies, leads Sheriff’s Deputies on late night chase JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

BURNETT COUNTY–– Michael E. Denn, 56, Grantsburg, has been charged with five felonies in connection to an incident in February of this year where he allegedly attempted take an officer’s taser after trying to flee the scene of a traffic stop. He was suspected of being under the influence of methamphetamine when allegedly got into an altercation with two Burnett County Sheriff Deputies. Denn is being charged with class

H felony offenses of battery to a law enforcement officer, escape, and attempting to disarm a peace officer. He is also charged with two class I felonies for possession of methamphetamine and attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer. Additionally, he has been charged with misdemeanor offenses of two counts of resisting an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia. Michael Denn If convicted on all

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will have classes of eight to ten students. “Kids don’t want to go to tech school and we don’t want them all leaving the area,” D’Jock said. “We’re anticipating a lot of opportunity for young people in the area.” D’Jock explained that with the total amount of seniors graduating from high school in Burnett County would be about 100 possible students. “We’re looking at substantial numbers in the surrounding area,” D’Jock said. “Approximately 150 students in the Hayward area and another possible 450 students from the Ladysmith region.” The motion carried with one ‘no’ vote and one abstention. Chairman Taylor expressed his concern with some of Softec’s plans for the funds after D’Jock had left the meeting. “We’ve given them the money and they’ll use it how they want,” Taylor said. “I really don’t want to see a big electronic sign out front that cost $37,000.” Public defender resolution The board approved a resolution supporting an increase in Public Defender access and pay. Chairman Taylor explained that the state says public defenders make a minimum of $40 an hour and when traveling they get $25 an hour, that number has not changed since it was set in 1995. He said that Burnett County pays public defenders $80 an hour. “This is the first resolution of its kind,” Taylor said. “Hopefully it can gain ground. Trudy (Schmidt) went through 90 attorneys in the area just trying to find someone to come here.” Trudy Schmidt is the Clerk of Courts for the county and has announced her retirement which could add to the burden of not having qualified public defenders in the county. Burnett County Corporate Counsel David Grindell attended the meeting and Taylor asked if he could elaborate on how public defenders are paid. “For most private attorneys at $40 an hour they’re losing money,” Grindell said. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for May 16 to listen to arguments for increasing the pay to $100. The $40 minimum pay rate is the lowest in the country. The resolution says the increase in criminal caseload has led to the county needing more public defenders and “judges are being forced to appoint counsel at county expense for persons for whom the public defender cannot find representation due to a lack of available counsel as a result of the low compensation rate.” A domino effect ensues, “this results in costs to counties to appoint counsel, increased costs to jail persons held pre-trail pending appointment of counsel, inefficiency for courts and law enforcement and a delay in obtaining justice for victims.” The resolution passed with no opposing votes. It will now be sent by County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs to “the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Counties Association, the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, all members of the state legislature and to each Wisconsin county.”

Appreciation Day Thursday, March 22 was Appreciation Day for County Supervisors. All 21 County Supervisors were given certificates handed out by County Clerk Hinrichs and Chairman Taylor. Emmett Byrne and Gerald Pardun are the longest serving members, both serving 22 years on the board. Clifford (Larry) Main and 1st vice-chair Edgar Peterson have both served 20 years on the board. The county board approved 10 fire wardens in the county that will serve the county this year by issuing burn permits. They also approved the appointments of the 16-member Burnett County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for this year.

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Don Taylor giving his County Board Chairman’s report. He cited data from pdmp.wi.gov saying over a six-month period 17.5 million fewer opioid pills were issued. A 12 percent drop from the previous six-month period.

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According to the criminal complaint, Sergeant Ryan Bybee drove past Denn’s driveway on County Road M on Feb. 16 around 10:15 p.m. He knew it was Denn’s driveway because of previous contacts and that Denn had a “documented criminal history relating to burglary, theft and drug trafficking.” At that time, Bybee noticed a suspicious van parked near the driveway, but was en route to another case in Trade Lake. Around 11:23 p.m., after clearing the scene, Bybee was patrolling north on Lakewood Drive when he saw the same van and followed it. He observed the van accelerate and began driving erratically, crossing into the oncoming traffic lane before slowing down to 10 mph. Bybee activated his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The van’s registration came back to Denn’s daughter. Upon approach, Bybee could not determine the number of occupants in the van due to window tinting and he requested Deputy Olson to respond to the scene for officer safety. Bybee made contact with the driver, who he recognized as Michael Denn. Bybee explained to Denn that he had pulled him over for erratic driving and his rear license plate lamp was not working. Denn became very argumentative and started yelling that nothing was wrong with his vehicle. Bybee then noticed Denn had fresh sores on his face and hands, his eyes were red and glassy with dilated pupils. Bybee asked if he had consumed any intoxicants that evening. Denn said no , but failed to answer a subsequent question on the last time he had used meth. He also refused to take a field sobriety test, began arguing with Bybee and said he was leaving. Flee attempt Olson and police canine Tracker were attempting to do an exterior sniff of the vehicle. When Denn saw Tracker he yelled, “You’re not going to search my van!” He then ran toward it, allegedly pushed Bybee backwards as he attempted to block his path, got into the van, turned it on and quickly accelerated. Bybee went after the van and observed Denn driving 55 mph in a 25 mph zone, crossing the center line, and almost crashing into the bridge between Little Trade Lake and Big Trade Lake. Eventually, Denn entered a driveway on Pickerel Point, and Bybee entered the driveway and blocked Denn’s door. Bybee exited his squad car and ordered Denn to show his hands. Denn held up his hands and was holding a cell phone. Dispatch then told Bybee that Denn had called 911. When Denn failed to comply with directions to unlock his van door, Bybee used his baton to break the window on the driver’s side. Denn lunged at Bybee, who deployed his taser into Denn’s chest. Bybee deployed the taser a second time as Denn continued to resist, but Denn was able to remove both taser probes. Deputy Olson then opened the passenger side

door and attempted to remove Denn from the vehicle, but he pulled away and appeared to be about to start the van. Believing Denn was about to drive away, Olson struck Denn once on the right forearm with his baton. At this point, Denn exited the van and Bybee used his taser to drive-stun Denn’s back. Denn attempted to gain control of the taser, but Bybee was able to pull it away from him. Attempting to escape by running between the van and squad car, Denn allegedly began fighting with Olson and they both went to the ground. Bybee struck Denn on his hip and buttocks with his baton in an attempt to subdue him, as Denn had Olson on the ground. After a short skirmish Bybee pressed his taser into Denn’s lower back and told him he would tase him if he did not comply. Denn put his arms behind his back and was placed under arrest. The Search Two days later, a search of the van yielded a glass meth pipe with burnt residue, a metal spoon with unknown residue, and various burglarious tools - including a headlamp and pry bar. During the search, Bybee noted the interior door panels and trim had been previously removed and re-attached with wood screws in duct tape. This type of tampering of consistent with vehicles used for trafficking drugs. No further contraband was found in the vehicle. Bybee monitored a phone call the next day where Denn said something about the passenger side door before the bridge. The person on the other line said, “yea it snowed so it’s going to be a little more difficult.” Believing those directions corresponded with his pursuit route with Denn, Bybee and six members of the Sheriff’s Department went to the bridge and searched the area using rakes for two hours that evening but were unable to locate anything. The following day, Sheriff’s Auxiliary Member Charlie Slater told Bybee that he had found contraband near the bridge in the area they were searching. Slater knew about the contraband because he had provided the rakes the night before. Detective Julie Mead met with Slater. He had located a black tape wrapped container, the size and shape of a travel toothbrush holder. Slater had secured the evidence in a zip locked bag after using gloves to remove it from the snow. Mead brought the item back to the sheriff’s department. Inside was a clear glass bubble-style smoking device with white residue and a clear plastic gem-style zip locked bag containing .53 grams of a clear crystalline substance. The substance tested positive for methamphetamine/ MDMA using a field test kit. Denn posted bond and is set to appear in front of judge Melissia Mogen on April 30 for a preliminary hearing.

Siren Police searching for vehicle in hit and run JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

SIREN–– Siren Police Department is investigating a potential hit and run accident that happened the night of March 10 on Main Street in Siren. “It was between 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.,” Siren Chief of Police Chris Sybers said. “It happened outside of Kris’ Pheasant Inn on Main Street. We believe the car backed out of a space on the north side of Main Street and crossed the double yellow lines and left. While backing up he scraped against the (victim’s) car.” According to the report, the victim went outside around 11 p.m. and saw damage to the front end of his vehicle. He went inside and asked if anyone had seen anything and nobody

did, including people working at the bar. There was no damage to any other car on the street and no one was injured in the accident as the victim’s car was unoccupied at the time. “He said there was a white Tahoe or Suburban parked next to him,” Sybers said. “I think he backed out of the space and crossed the double lines and that’s when the cars scraped against each other.” Sybers said there was white paint on the victims car and he believes there will be red paint, which is the color of the victim’s car, on the white SUV they’re looking for. “The red paint would be on the front passenger side of the white SUV,” Sybers said. Anyone with information about the accident should contact Siren Police Department at, 715349-7181.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 29

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Food Distribution

Smelt Fry

PINE CITY—5 p.m., National Guard Armory. There is a fee. Sponsored by Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution.

Church/Facility Security Seminar FREDERIC—7 - 9 p.m., Crosswalk Church. Covering topics on security and safety issues for church communities and buildings. No cost. Pastoral staff, elders, deacons, and security personnel encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Mission Critical Concepts, LLC. RSVP by email to Dave Sohm at Trainer716@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Gun Show and Deer Expo DRESSER—3 - 8 p.m., lower banquet hall, Trollhaugen. Also Saturday March 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Antler scoring available. There is a fee. Sponsored by Polk County Sportsmen’s Club. For general questions, contact 715-533-3021 or visit Facebook.com/PolkCounty-Sportmens-Club.

LUCK—3:30 p.m., Luck Fire Hall. Food: 3:30 p.m., Auction: 7 p.m. There is a fee. Sponsored by North Land Ambulance. To donate items for the auction, contact Raeann at 715-472-2388.

Food Distribution

Comedy Night ST. CROIX FALLS—7 - 8:30 p.m., Dancing Dragonfly Winery. Comedy Night at the Winery featuring Todd Andrews. For more information or tickets, visit www.dancingdragonflywinery.com.

Easter Egg Hunt DANBURY— 11 a.m., Blueberry Junction Park, weather permitting. Alternate location, Swiss Town Hall. 715-244-3403.

Easter Egg Hunt FREDERIC— 2 - 5 p.m., Coyland Creek Sporting Clays and Game Preserve. Eggs released by age groups. Games and kites as well. For more information, visit www.coyland.com or email hunting@coyland.com.

Easter Egg Hunt LUCK— 10 a.m., DBS Hall. Other activities and an appearance by the Easter bunny to follow. Sponsored by Luck Lions Club.

GRANTSBURG— All day music and raffles to benefit special needs. Sponsored by American Legion Post 185, Denny’s Downtown Lanes, and Hummer’s Rendezvous.

Rosemaling Class

Volunteer Crane Count

ST. CROIX FALLS —1 - 3:30 p.m., Dancing Dragonfly Winery. Learn the Norwegian art of rosemaling while creating a keepsake. There is a fee. For tickets, visit www. dancingdragonflywinery.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Community Breakfast SIREN—9:45 a.m., Bethany Lutheran Church. Fundraiser for sending Bethany youth to Luther Point Bible Camp this summer. Subsidized by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. There is a fee, but kids under 3 eat free. For more information, call 715-349-5280 or bplutheran.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Gospel Concert TRADE RIVER—7 p.m., Trade River Evangelical Free Church. The Garms family presents bluegrass gospel music. Free will offering.

High School Play GRANTSBURG—7:30 p.m. Also 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7; and 3 p.m., Sunday, April 8, High School auditorium. Get Smart.

Bird Watching Class GRANTSBURG—8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and carpool through the wildlife areas learning how to identify birds. For more information, visit crexmeadows.org.

Turkey Hunting Class GRANTSBURG—classroom: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.; hunt : dawn - 12 p.m., April 7 and 8. Novice hunters welcome. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit crexmeadows.org.

GRANTSBURG—5:30 - 7:30 a.m., Crex Meadows. Help count cranes throughout wildlife areas. Pre-registration required. Contact Deb Larsen at dlarsen@hazelden. org or 715-483-9603.

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 11:30 a.m.

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

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board

Children’s Theater

Clean Up Day

SIREN — 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Siren School auditorium. Missoula Children’s Theater presents “Gulliver’s Travels, ” featuring local talent. For more information, contact momsforkidswi@gmail.com.

GRANTSBURG—9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Crex Meadows. Help count cranes throughout wildlife areas. Help pick up trash along trails and roadsides on the wildlife areas. Pre-registration required. Contact information@crexmeadows.org or 715-4632739.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66

MONDAY, APRIL 16

Town of Jackson

5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Swedish Brunch WEST SWEDEN—10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church. Freewill offering.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 MS Self-Help Group WEBSTER— 6 p.m., Larsen Family Public Library. Guest speaker, Carrie Myers, Resource Specialist; Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin. For more information, contact Diane Whitcraft at 715-742-8572 or dianewhitcraft@ gmail.com.

Local Author WEBSTER—7.pm., Larsen Family Public Library. Local Author Thomas Brandy talks about his book, “Robert’s Wing.” For more information, contact 715- 866-7697 or webster.wislib.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Master Gardener Presentation WEBSTER—3 p.m., Larsen Family Public Library. Master Gardener Kathryn Schiedermayer presents “Lunar Gardening- Lore and Legend.” For more information, contact 715- 866-7697 or webster.wislib. org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

GRANTSBURG—Classroom, April 16 - 20, 5:30 - 8 p.m.; Field Day, April 21, 9 - 11 a.m., Crex Meadows. Required class for anyone born after 1/1/1973 to purchase a Wisconsin hunting license. Limited to 25 students. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/safetyeducation.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 LUCK—12 p.m., Home and Away Ministries Center. There is a fee. Sponsored by Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution. WEBSTER—6:30 - 8 p.m. Jackson Fire Hall, 4599 County Road A. Skywarn weather spotter training presented by the National Weather Service. Training is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Burnett County Emergency Management, 715-349-2171.

Relay for Life Meeting ST. CROIX FALLS—6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Library. Kick off meeting for the 2018 Relay for Life of Polk and Burnett Counties. Everyone welcome.

SIREN—11 a.m. - 1 p.m., VFW Hall. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County VFW Post 1256.

WEBSTER—10:30 a.m., Larsen Family Public Library. Crex Meadows Wildlife Educator, Lauren Finch, comes for children’s story time. For more nformation, contact 715- 866-7697 or webster.wislib.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Food Distribution WEBSTER— 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Connections located next door to Minit Mart. No charge. Sponsored by Yellow Lake Food Distribution and God’s People Serving.

Volunteer Crane Count Training GRANTSBURG—6 - 7 p.m., Crex Meadows. Training session for new and returning crane counters. Pre-registration required. Contact Deb Larsen at dlarsen@ hazelden.org or 715-483-9603.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Bird Watching Class GRANTSBURG—8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and carpool through the wildlife areas learning how to identify birds. For more information, visit crexmeadows.org.

Food Distribution SPOONER—9 a.m., Spooner Middle School Vocational Area. There is a fee. Sponsored by Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution.

Used Book Sale WEBSTER—10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Larsen Family Public Library.

7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss

WEDNESDAY APRIL 18

Children’s Story Time

Theatre Performance

Town of Meenon

Weather Spotter Training

Free Soup Lunch

ST. CROIX FALLS— 7:30 p.m., Franklin Square Black Box. St. Croix Festival Theatre presents “Lone Star Spirits.” Additional performances: 7:30 p.m.: Thursdays April 19, 26; Fridays April 20, 27; and Saturdays April 14, 21, 28. 2 p.m.: Sundays April 15, 22, 29; and Tuesday April 17. For ticket information, visit www.festivaltheatre.org.

7 p.m.

Hunters Safety Class

Food Distribution

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Easter Egg Hunt SIREN— 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Pet Store. Pictures with the Easter Bunny 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Easter Egg Hunt at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ thepetstore.insirenwisconsin.

Pinko Jam

DANBURY—10 a.m., Swiss Township Garage. There is a fee. Sponsored by Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Photo Club GRANTSBURG— 10 - 11:30 a.m. Crex Meadows. Learn about digital wildlife photography at Crex Meadows. For more information, visit crexmeadows.org/photo-club.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Food Distribution GRANTSBURG— 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 320 S Brad Street. The Grantsburg Area Food Shelf.

7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 7 p.m.

Town of Dewey 8 p.m. Northland Bee Keepers 7 p.m. Government Center, Room 165 MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m. Larsen Family Public Library

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A School play and half-day K I spent Friday night in the Webster Cafetorium watching their spring musical. They put on a wonderful performance of “The Pajama Game.” “The Pajama Game” is the classic story of the battle between labor and management over wages. It was originally written as a novel called 7 ½ Cents by Richard Bissel in 1953, then it was turned into a Broadway musical in 1954 and eventually made into a movie starring Doris Day in 1957. 61 years later, with the help of Rachel Merkt and Julie Strang as director and musical director, respectively, Webster did a great job with their rendition. The audience was full of family, friends and classmates. If the cast was nervous on opening night, it wasn’t noticeable to any novice Sentinel theatre attendee like myself. There were students from both Editor the high school and middle school Jonathan Richie involved with the production and seemingly all the cast members had been involved in a plethora of other musical productions put on by the district. Supporting local arts is important and I didn’t go to the shows on Saturday or Sunday, but there were plenty of seats available on Friday night. Half-day K Which brings me to Nelson Elementary. I was driving on Highway 70 through Alpha last week and I saw tiny students with their parents walking into the school. All I could think of was how great half-day kindergarten was back in my day. I cannot speak to how half-day K is run today. But when I was a very young man in the Milwaukee Public School system at Goodrich Elementary half-day K was awesome. My older brother and I would get up early and after Mom had made sure we were ready, off we would go. It was a little bit more than a half mile to Goodrich, so it would probably take us about 20 minutes or so to walk to school. After a brief morning recess we’d go our own ways, he would go put in a solid days work with recess, lunch and gym class. I would only have to do one thing, enjoy myself. I’m sure some learning was involved, but I recall learning was how to play with others and how to socialize. I don’t recall every moment in this class, but I definitely remember the teacher, Mrs. Chiesa. I loved that class so much and I figured every other classroom would be just like that. That was obviously not the case. First grade was different, that class was not as fun. We actually started learning stuff and began having tiny bits of responsibility. Then we moved to the suburbs and the teachers thought I couldn’t read, but that’s a story for another time. In conclusion, half-day k was the greatest class I ever took and Mrs. Chiesa was the coolest teacher ever.

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ment land. Second, they were selling paper in the U.S. too cheaply compared to prices for other nations. NORPAC said its paper mill was injured by these practices. Preliminary duties against Canadian producers began in January in the range of about 6.5 percent to nearly 10 percent for the alleged subsidy violations. Another set of duties began in March with a high assessment of 22 percent for alleged underpricing or “dumping.” These duties will continue to be collected as the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission investigate these claims. Newsprint prices, responsible for up to 80 percent of printing costs, have begun to increase. Canadian paper producers argue that market forces, not trade practice, are responsible for the harm to paper producers. Major U.S. daily newspapers have cut back, merged, closed or dropped publication days as digital commerce and competition have driven reductions in advertising and print readership. Community newspaper publishers cannot support digital (internet or mobile) versions of their newspapers without a printed newspaper. The hard copy advertising and readership provides more than 90 percent of the revenue that enables the digital newspaper to exist. In other words, without print, there is no online news from the local newspaper. Newspapers are going to have to find ways to absorb a daunting new cost. And who will pay? Everyone who relies on a newspaper to tell the local stories, cover elections, advertise sales, get pictures of the winning touchdown, and cheer the economic development people on in their work of creating new jobs. That worries me. If it worries you, pay a visit to www.stopnewsprinttariffs.org and be informed. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Guarding Your Right To Know Since 1875

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An amazing collaboration created the riverway DEB RYUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ST. CROIX RIVER ASSOCIATION

When something long lasting and spectacular happens, we should remember and celebrate. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the 1968 National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the St. Croix River Association is doing just that. For half a century the public has been able to enjoy and use the St. Croix River-- a unique and vital national park with abundant habitat, clean water, and spectacular natural beauty. What many don’t realize is that much of the St. Croix’s public parks and Deb Ryun waters, enjoyed for generations, would not have been protected St. Croix River if it weren’t for some far-sighted executives at Northern States Association Power (NSP), now Xcel Energy. At the start of the industrial era, NSP purchased thousands of acres of riverfront land on the St. Croix north of Taylors Falls, planning for hydroelectric power. Even as the company changed its approach to energy generation, NSP was a civic-minded steward of its riverfront lands, making the St. Croix available for canoeing, fishing and picnicking and even creating maps. In the 1960s, the company no longer needed all of the land they owned. They considered ways to protect this land and river for future generations. Simultaneously, U.S. Senators Gaylord Nelson (WI) and Walter Mondale (MN) were working at the federal level to pass the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to protect the country’s most vital waters, including the St. Croix and its principal tributary, the Namekagon. NSP executives went to Washington and testified before Congress that they were willing to donate 25,000 acres of river land if the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was passed. Leaders in Congress recognized this donation could jump start protection of our nation’s most vibrant waters. The 1968 Act now has protected not just the St. Croix, but 12,734 miles of 208 rivers. After the 1968 passage of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, NSP worked for years to shape the future of the St. Croix and was recognized in 1971 by the Department of Interior for its “intense devotion” to the river. The Riverway is a magnificent national treasure. It is also a fragile one. Continued protection of this place and its world class experiences will take the commitment of all of us working together. In the current climate of weakening environmental protections, it is important to remember the story of a farsighted company that helped create something truly remarkable for its community and this country. As we celebrate the anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, NSP’s historic role in protecting the St. Croix river leaves a lasting legacy that can be an endearing gift for another 50 years.

CAREGIVERS CORNER by Barb Blodgett

Difficult winter Yesterday I went to church on a beautiful spring day. Yes, there were clear signs that winter was not quite over. Dirty snow and a cool - well, cooler than cool - breeze. Today the dirty snow is gone. Not because it melted, but because it is covered by clean snow. “Yippee!” she said with a great deal of sarcasm. Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County has seen so many homeless people this winter. When you think about how hard winter is on all of us. It is especially hard on those who have nowhere to go and are sleeping in their car. I have read about countries and cities that are building little houses so they can take a homeless person off the streets and give them shelter. I think of what this movement offers someone who has nothing - hope. Hope that they may someday be able to be a member of society who can work toward a greater life. Interfaith has had a difficult winter too, trying to figure out how to help people with electric bills, heating bills, fixing broken pipes and finding food and shelter for those who have none. Thank God for Crescent Lake Outreach and Salvation Army, who have helped us meet many of these expenses. We could not have done it alone. One of our biggest hurdles is those who ask, but do not really need. We have people who call with different names every time they want something or have other family members call pretending to be someone else. These people are taking from those who need. I have become very diligent about finding

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organizations as well as Interfaith. I will also have more time to visit with my kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. The little ones are growing up so fast and I seem to be missing so much. Facetime on my computer and phone is no substitute for actually being there. I haven’t done an article for some time, but just wanted everyone to know. I hope to keep everyone up to speed about what is going on within our company and what we do for the community. Wood has been delivered to keep people warm, rides have been given to those who would have missed appointments or not have been able to get to a store, some have had help with their bills, we have housed people and fed them and visited and become a part of so many lives. We have done what we can to help those in need. How proud I am to be part of all of this. In the future, I hope to be able to tell you stories about those we have helped. Some of these stories will be funny, some will be sad, but I will still write if I’m allowed. I know this is short, but I have to arrange snow shovelers, rides and meetings for the next week. Hopefully, Mother Nature will remember just what time of year it is and get us back on track. I long to see something green.

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out which request is real and what is not. Background checks, working with the local, county and state law enforcement and find out who is really in need and who is not has become a priority. I think about those who have taken advantage of organizations and churches who are willing to help. I feel sorry for those who really needed and we had nothing to give because of our limited resources. Not much slips by me anymore. Years of study and making mistakes have made me more vigilant about helping those who have a real need versusthose who do not. The knowledge I have now will be passed on to my successor. I am excited that someone can start as director of Interfaith with a firmer ground than I had. Speaking of my successor, I thought when I said I would retire in January of 2019 it was so far away. Not so. I realize with each passing day, week and month that January is coming fast. Just to be clear, I may be leaving the position of director, but I will never leave Interfaith. This organization has been such a big part of my life that I could never just walk away. I hope I can help the new director with what I have learned over the past twenty-some years. I have to make something very clear, just because I am retiring does not mean that Denny is. He will still head up the projects he now works, such as Heat a Home and Christmas for Kids. There is a bright side to my retirement. My house will be clean more than once a year and I will be able to volunteer with other

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SIREN–– The Siren School Board approved making Siren Chief of Police Chris Sybers and any Siren Police Officer under his direction truancy officers for Siren School. Sybers will now have jurisdiction over all students that have truancy issues enrolled in Siren School. Before, he was only allowed to follow up on truancies in the Village. “The idea is we don’t have to go through the county” Sybers said before the meeting. “I’ll have a larger jurisdiction to deal with students who have truancy issues.” School Board Vice President Mark Pettis asked about this adding a possible financial burden on the Village of Siren and Siren PD. “We’re already getting help from Siren PD with the resource officer in the school,” said School Board President Peggy Moore. SEE SIREN SCHOOL BOARD, PAGE 8

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“That’s correct and the way I’m understanding the law is a resource officer and truancy officer are the same thing,” Sybers said. At the meeting Sybers said his department had a truancy officer policy, but it needs to be updated. The School Board approved the plan with the specific wording to enact the policy from March 2018 until revoked. By doing that the board does not have to re-approve the policy every year. “It’s just better this way,” Associate Principal Wayne Koball said. “We’ve forgotten (to re-enact) things like this in the past, so this way we don’t have to worry about it running out.” The motion was approved with no opposing votes. JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

FCCLA and Graduation Caps Members of Siren’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) made a special appearance at the meeting in the sharp red blazers to ask if they could attend the state competition. The group explained that they are taking initiatives to make the community great. They have had a number of fundraising events this year with proceeds going to purchasing security devices for the school and Siren PD. “We’d also like to thank you for purchasing these blazers,” Noah Koball said. After they made their quick presentation they began to gather near the back

Siren FCCLA members explained to the School Board on Monday night their fundraising efforts throughout the year, including their Designer Purse Bingo event that will be held this year on May 6. 10 students from Siren are moving on to the State FCCLA competition.

of the room with school board members having a puzzled look due to FCCLA members not asking their main question regarding the state competition. “Oh, can we go?” one of the students worriedly asked. Their request was approved with no opposing votes. Siren senior students Hannah Dugan and Dolan Highstrom gave a presentation to the board on decorating their graduation caps. “Sashes and cords show our academic achievements, while decorating caps

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in December. In Washburn County, the jobless rate rose to 4.3 percent, up 3.6 percent in December. Douglas County’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in January, up from 4.7 percent in December. Dane County had bragging rights for the lowest unemployment rate at 2.2 percent. Iron County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 6.0 percent. Wisconsin’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1 percent, up from December’s rate of 2.7. The national unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in January.

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Unemployment rises in January BURNETT COUNTY— The unemployment rate in Burnett County rose in January to 5.3 percent, up from December’s rate of 4.7 percent. According to Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development, 6,825 people were working in the county in January. There were 382 unemployed in the county in January. The county’s workforce is 7,207. Unemployment was a mixed bag in neighboring counties. In Polk County, the rate increased to 4.4 percent, up from December’s rate of 3.2 percent. Barron County’s unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent, up from 3.1 percent

will show our personal accomplishments and abilities,” there mission statement stated. “It is a representation for us to positively display our time at Siren and where we will continue our education and begin our careers.” Highstrom explained that only a four by four inch area in the back corner of

the caps mortar board may be decorated. Nothing will be allowed to hang from the sides and the decorations must be flat. All cap decorations will be reviewed and approved before the ceremony and the design must be pre approved. The caps will not be allowed to contain advertisements or contain pictures referring to drugs or alcohol. Dugan explained that students may want to show off which branch of the military they are joining, the university they will be attending next year or any other future plans of hobbies. The students put together an entire proposal for the board including their mission statement, guidelines for decorating caps and a list of signatures. They received 20 signatures from students who agree to decorating their caps and five signatures from students who would not decorate their caps, but are fine with others decorating theirs. The form also had a third column for students who disagree with any decorations, it had zero signatures. Wayne Koball said this is a one year trial and if it goes well it could expand into the future. “I am impressed with this. It makes complete sense to me to try it out for a year,” Koball said. “I see this as a beginning of a cool thing for the students.”

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It’s the season of renewal, and HSBC has a great opportunity for you to help something blossom! Bella is a five-year-old, 60 pound, black and greyticked hound mix who is peppy and enthusiastic. She’s been through a lot of changes lately and lacks confidence in her ability to judge situations, but is willing to try. After all, the bigger the dog the softer the heart! Her dream home would have her as an only dog, and she’s a bit intimidated by cats. Bella has shared a home with children in the past, and would make a great family dog where her loved ones are always near. She will need some work in house manners, however, Bella finds tasty rewards a great motivator. A patient, mellow leader to teach her about the world would allow Bella to flourish. If you’d Bella be willing to guide this beautiful girl into the sweet, friendly, loving dog she wants to be, contact HSBC for more information. Sheltering animals is much more than just feeding and cleaning up after them while they wait for their owner to reclaim them or for a new family to welcome them into a forever home. Both cats and dogs need love, attention, and activity to stay healthy in both body and spirit while hanging out at the shelter. Did you know it takes an average of 15 minutes to provide basic daily feeding and cleaning for one animal housed at an animal shelter? HSBC currently has 15 animals; that’s four hours a day of basic care. That doesn’t include laundry, medical, enrichment, life skills/socialization time, grounds upkeep, maintenance, paperwork, working with visitors, etc. This is where having a vibrant volunteer program comes in. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any animal shelter. They help to do more than merely provide the basics; they allow shelters to truly provide for all of the needs of the waiting animals. Shelter volunteers do a variety of things. Some use their skills in general maintenance. They help out in the office, take appealing photos of the animals and write stories to increase awareness and interest, shovel snow, or crush donated cans. Some volunteers do more hands-on work, spending time socializing dogs and cats through grooming, petting, and playing. Others walk the dogs or help them become better citizens through training. All the things volunteers do at the shelter not only help make the animals’ lives more pleasant, but they also allow the staff to focus on the basic tasks of sheltering. The shelter is always in need of reliable, responsible volunteers. Volunteers are given a list of qualifications, expectations, and basic rules for working on shelter grounds, a basic orientation, and training in the desired area of work. HSBC would love to put your time and talents to use! Contact them to see how you can help them in their mission to provide a safe haven for stray and unwanted animals and foster the human-animal bond. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination! There are still a few days left to help HSBC reach their goal of collecting $5000 in the month of March. Visit our website to access the donation link. It’s not too late to drop off silent auction donations for the Bark and Wag on April 28. Looking for ideas? How about a relaxing tea basket with teacups and an assortment of tea and cookies? How about a movie night assortment of popcorn, seasonings, candy, and a classic DVD? Gently used and new baskets and new items are welcome, too! 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, noon -5 p.m. or Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption & Education Center: Facebook: www.facebook.com/peggyschillingadoptioncenter.

Preschool story time Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Beth Rank of 4H Youth and Family for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4. Free computer workshop for older adults A basic technology class open to anyone, but especially older adults, will be offered this spring at the library! Students will learn basic computer skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. The instructor will base classes on the needs of students. Topics may include: internet privacy and security, email and Facebook, how to search the web, uploading photos and more. Classes will be offered weekly beginning Tuesday, April 3 through May 8 at 1 p.m. Bring your own laptop or borrow a laptop from the library. Space is limited so please call the library to register. Free Tax assistance Schedule an appointment to meet with volunteers from the AARP Tax preparation program. Upcoming appointment openings are offered the mornings of April 5, 6. Call the library to schedule an appointment and to find out if you qualify for the program. Book clubs Join a lively discussion of literary fiction! Two book clubs meet

at the library; one group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The other group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Stop by the library to pick-up a copy of this month’s book selections. Celebrate National Library Week with us! •April 9 - 13—celebrate and rediscover all that our nation’s libraries and librarians have to offer. Fun and celebration all week! •Tuesday, April 10 —We’re honoring our many volunteers with a small reception •Wednesday, April 11—Kids will get a free book at story time •Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.— Open Mic Night. It’s your time to shine at the library! Recite a poem, short story, or song. Sign up at the library. •Friday, April 13 — win the Friends of the Library Gala ticket and basket drawing. Materials coming soon. … Books: The High Tide Club by Mark Kay Andrews; Robert B. Parker’s Old Black Magic by Ace Atkins; The Fallen by David Baldacci; Fairy Gardening by Julie Bawden-Davis; The TB12 Method by Tom Brady; The Best Cook in the World by Rick Bragg; I’ve Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark; The Accidental Guardian by Mary Connealy; The Spectrum of Hope by Gayatri Devi, M.D.; Mag-

nolia Table by Joanna Gaines. Tiny Tabletop Gardens by Emma Hardy; It’s Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel; Off the Beaten Path Wisconsin by Martin Hintz; Shattered Mirror by Iris Johansen; Macbeth by Jo Nesbo; Women’s Bodies; Women’s Wisdom by Christiane Northrup; The 17th Suspect by James Patterson; The Running Revolution by Nicholas Romanov; Twisted Prey by John Sandford; After Anna by Lisa Scottoline; Slow Medicine by Victoria Sweet; The New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen; Little One-Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker. Youth books: 5-Minute Pinkalicious Stories by Victoria Kann; The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates; Grandma’s Purse by Brantley-Newton; Vanessa, Sweet Dreams, Supergirl by Michael Dahl. Audio: The High Tide Club by Mark Kay Andrews; The Fallen by David Baldacci; The 17th Suspect by James Patterson; Twisted Prey by John Sandford; After Anna by Lisa Scottoline. Movies: Jumanji; Lady Bird; Outlander, season 3; The Greatest Showman. Grantsburg Public Library information: Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 - 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone number 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburg.wislib.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library April 8 - 14 is National Library Week, and the Larsen Family Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities. The Larsen Family Public Library leads in this community by providing access to a variety of print and digital materials: e-books, DVDs, early literacy information, and employment resources. The library is connected to a variety of helpful resources including BadgerLink, Flipster, and ABCMouse. In addition to housing books and materials available for check-out, your Larsen Family Public Library also helps the community in these many ways: • Hosts a book club which meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. • Has a Friends group which meets the second

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Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. The Friends of the Library works to promote literacy for all ages, provide support for the library and to encourage the entire community to know and use its valuable resources. Please consider joining. • Holds a Used Book sale on the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Hosts Children’s Story Time on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. • Has an early childhood literacy program, “Grow A Reader.” • Offers a summer reading program for pre- and school-age children. • Hosts local and regional author readings. • Offers a meeting room for community groups/ events. National Library Week is an annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study—they’re also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies and develop their skills and passions. In recognition of the transformative services, programs and

expertise they offer, this year’s theme is Libraries Lead. Libraries of all types continuously evolve to meet the expanding needs of the communities they serve. Diverse groups including elected officials, small business owners and students depend upon libraries and the resources they offer. Libraries today offer e-books and technology classes, materials for English-language learners and programs for job seekers. Community members can also develop their own leadership skills at the library, with endless opportunity to build skills and confidence through resources and programming. Celebrate National Library Week with us at any of the featured events! March 19 - April 14 – Play Library Trivia: Adults/Young Adults: Enter drawing to win a book. Pre- and Grade School children: Enter drawing to win a book. Three winners will be drawn. Tuesday, April 10, 1 - 3 p.m. – Read-Alikes learning session: Would you like to try a new author similar to those you like, but don’t know where to

look? Come to our ReadAlikes session and learn how to find your next read! Wednesday, April 11, 7 pm – Thomas Brandy, author of “Robert’s Wing”: Mr. Brandy will discuss his first published novel which was - for the most part - written at his cabin in Webster. Thursday, April 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – eBook help sessions: Learn how to borrow and download eBooks to your reader. Thursday, April 12, 3 pm – Kathryn Schiedermayer, Master Gardener: Presentation on “Lunar Gardening - Lore and Legend.” Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. – Used Book Sale: Hop into spring with books. Thursday, April 18, 10:30 am – Special Kids Story Time with Lauren Finch: Join the Crex Meadows Wildlife Educator for story time. Larsen Family Public Library information: Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Telephone: (715) 866-7697, Website: http://webster. wislib.org, Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/ search.

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Gulliver’s Travels auditions SIREN—Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Gulliver’s Travels will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 3:50 - 5:50 p.m. in the Siren School auditorium. Students in the Siren School District, grades 2 - 12 are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 3:50 - 8:05 p.m. and dress rehearsal on April 7 at 11 a.m. Among the roles to be cast are Gulliver and his

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trusty computer JCN (Jason). The Giant King, Queen and Princess of Brobdingnag (brab-ding-nag). A Giant Wasp, the Maniacal Scientist of Lapunta (la-poon-ta) and his Robots. Houyhnhnm (who-in-um) Horses, Yahoos, and Aliens of Liiliput and Blefuscu (blue-fooskoo). Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. Gulliver’s Travels will be presented on Saturday, April 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Siren is brought to you by Moms For Kids. For more information email momsforkidswi@gmail.com.

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Grantsburg Schools Monday: No school. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, smiles, crackers, baked beans, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday: Pork chop, buttered noodles, sliced beets, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges. Thursday: spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic toast, green beans, banana. Friday: Sub sandwich w/ﬁxings, potato salad, chips, fresh veggies/dip, grapes.

Siren Schools Monday: Not available at time of publication. Tuesday: Not available at time of publication. Wednesday: Not available at time of publication. Thursday: Not available at time of publication. Friday: Not available at time of publication.

STUDENT NEWS Alyssa Main ST. CLOUD—St. Cloud State University graduated more than 1,000 students during fall semester 2017. Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, December 15, 2017. Among those students was: Alyssa Main, Webb Lake, Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Main also who graduated Cum Laude, earning a cumulative gradepoint between 3.25 and 3.49 on all coursework.

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(L to R): Governor Scott Walker; Emily Gall, BCTC; Tiffany Fesenmaier, BCTC, Chuck Anderson, Burnett County Board of Supervisors; Sue Smedegard, Burnett County Sno-Trails Association, Nancy Herman, BCTC, and Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.

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GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe

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As a society, we crave sweets. Excessive sugar intake could be contributing to many health conditions including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease. The search for the perfect sugar substitute continues. Despite all the products on the market today, there still does not seem to be an easy answer to the sugar dilemma. Artificial sweeteners, such as Saccharin (Sweet’N Low), Aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal) and Sucralose (Splenda) are some of the most well-known sugar substitutes. The advantages of these is that they are zero-calorie, do not raise blood sugar levels, and do not contribute to tooth decay. Although artificial sweeteners do not cause the spike in blood sugar that real sugar does, it may actually be hijacking our taste buds, stimulating our appetites and causing us to overeat which can further result in stroke, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Using more natural sugar alternatives such as honey, maple syrup and agave nectar are very safe from a health perspective. Sweetening baked goods naturally with applesauce, ripe bananas, dates, or prunes is another excellent option instead of sugar. These foods add beneficial nutrients and fiber that plain sugar lacks. There is no magic bullet in sugar replacements, and should always be used in moderation. The best way to avoid health issues is to drastically cut back on sugar all together, artificial and “real” sugar alike. By sticking to whole foods such as, fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, you can change your taste buds to enjoy the sweetness found in nature, while avoiding negative health consequences. ‘Healthy Minute’ is brought to you by healtyburnett.org.

To our brother:

John G. Erickson April 26, 1955 - March 31, 2017

If the news seems brief this week, it’s because I spent most of the weekend celebrating my 65th birthday! Now that I’m officially of age, it can be very exhausting! Boy! I’m glad I only have a birthday once a year! We’re collecting goods for our Rummage Sale in April. This is one of our annual fundraisers. We truly appreciate your support! Those treasures you’ve had for years and are not sure what to do with any more just may bring a lot of joy to another home’s shelf. We’ve extend our sympathy to

the families on the loss of some dear friends who help make our center through the years. We lost a dear friend and former local owner of the Country Café, Linda Marek. Also Bernice Ott-Gronlund and Jeff Grey. We extend our condolences to the Siren Fire Department on the loss of Claire Erickson, who has Grantsburg ties, too. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and check out the book nook. Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests, call the center at 715-463-2940 or email us at gburg118@gmail.com.

Coming Events: •Business meeting – the third Tuesday each month, 12:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome! •Bingo – the second Wednesday each month, 2:30 p.m. •Medical Supplies – April 10, 1 p.m. •Rummage Sale – Saturday, April 14, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. •“Medicare 101” – April 24 (approximately 5 - 6 p.m.) •Anniversary Celebration – Big Gust Days June 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. •Fun with Friends, every day!

Darrald Dorriott got the big prize on the dime bingo. I did not hear what the dollar amount was. Our 500 winners were Marilyn Niles, Gerry Vogel, Candace Doriott, Pat Bresina and Rusty Helland. Neil Olson got the 9 bid. Sorry we missed the Spade winners. The decorating crew will be busy getting ready for Easter. Hope everyone has made fun plans for Easter. Don’t forget to use the Burnett County van for some nice outings. A bunch of guys from the center used the van this week to go to Minneapolis for the Auto Show. Saturday, 10 women used the van

to go out for supper and then to Spooner High for a play: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Nice to see people using the van as we sure don’t want to lose the privilege of the van being available to us.

The Hot Tomales had high team game and series, 758 and 1485. The Gold Star this week goes to Maxine for her enthusiasm. Splits picked up were: Sharon 5-10, Lynn 4-6, Deanna 9-10, Curt 5-7, Dana 5-10 twice, Harvey 5-10, Max 5-7-9, and Joanne 3-6-7. The decorating fairies were here again and it looks very Easter like. There are Easter eggs and bunnies everywhere. Nice job. We do appreciate all the donated items for our garage sale. We still have room for more. No clothes or electronics please.

The next pot luck and Horse Race will be Saturday, April 14. More info later. Our next monthly meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. Hope to see a big crowd with new ideas and suggestions. The center will be closed on Good Friday, March 30. Happy Easter! Remember: Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. See you at the center.

SIREN SENIORS by Nona Severson

A few of our snowbirds have made the trip back to Wisconsin. Each week from now on, we will be seeing more who have returned. We hope the snowbirds will be back in time for our card party Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m. We have several items you can place your bets on in the Silent Auction. This is our fundraiser for the Senior Center. Feel free to stop in any time and place your bets. The betting will close on Saturday April 28 at 12:45 p.m. The Wii bowling people left me a note saying Mick Miller picked up the 6-7 split. Barb Geske got the 4-6 split. Nice to hear our efforts are starting to pay off.

WEBSTER SENIORS by Bernie Bolter

The snow banks are shrinking so now we have some mud puddles, and we still have April to go through. Good old Wisconsin weather and we love it. Seventeen came to play bingo and enjoy the delicious treats furnished by Jane. Sharon won the big pot. Roger won at pool and Gladys took top honors at dominoes. They play at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Come join the fun. Wii bowling winners were: Dana had high individual game 245, Bill B had high individual series 449.

We miss you and love you and wish you were here. From your sisters and brothers:

Remember to Thank you! vote April 3rd! Ken, Rita, Marilyn, Ralph, and Jerry

Burnett County Prevention Coalition would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to the 8th Annual 5K Shamwalk in Siren on March 10th. Siren School

Burnett Dairy Cooperative

Burnett County Sheriff’s Department

MK Distribution

Siren Police Department

Adventures

Kinetico of Siren

Chattering Squirrel Cafe

Zia Louisa

Siren Fire Department

Siren Chamber

Burnett County Highway Department

North Memorial Ambulance of Burnett County

Also, we would like to thank all the individuals who donated their time, money, and items for the prizes!

Dates To Remember: •March 28 – Meal at 11:30 a.m. •March 30 – No meal at center due to Good Friday. •April 1 – Easter. •April 3 – Election. •April 11 – Board meeting and potluck at 11:30 a.m. •April 19 – Monthly meeting. •April 28 – 500 Card party at Siren Senior Center.

In Memory of

John G. Erickson

April 26, 1955 - March 31, 2017 We miss you and love you a bunch.

Ralph Erickson, Annette Mize, Family and Friends

Easter week services March 29, Maundy Thursday New Hope Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, 6:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, 6:30 p.m. Danbury United Methodist Church, Danbury, 6 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A&H, 7 p.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Webster, 7 p.m. March 30, Good Friday Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, 6:30 p.m. Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, Danbury, 1:30 p.m. Lewis United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A&H, 7 p.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Webster, 7 p.m. April 1, Easter Sunday Trade River Evangelical Free Church, 10 a.m. worship services. Breakfast from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg; 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, Danbury, 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m.

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Listening sessions coming to a senior center near you LAURA NEVE DIRECTOR, ADRC OF NORTHWEST WI

This is a big year for our community programs! At the ADRC, every three years we undergo a planning process to determine how best to provide the services that keep older people healthy and independent. In addition, every five years we review the transportation services available in our communities and determine how best to work with our community partners to meet transportation needs for all. This year we get to review both of these community services and develop work plans based on what you would like to see happen with these programs in our communities.

Over the past few months you may have seen surveys and read about our plan to gather information in person from you through focus group sessions. These sessions will give us a chance to meet with you face to face, tell you about our current programs/services, and learn more about what is important to you, our focus group. These listening sessions are open to anyone who has an interest in these programs that serve our community. We have scheduled separate listening sessions for the two focus areas. You may attend as many of these as you would like. We need to hear from you. You and your community is very important to us and we want to make sure that we, at

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the ADRC, and our community partners have what we need to support you. Join us to share or just to meet us! As mentioned, we have planned separate meetings to discuss the following programs/services: Transportation Services

Community Listening Sessions in Burnett County: April 23, 5 p.m., Grantsburg Public Library. Affordable and accessible transportation is a huge need for all, particularly in our rural area. These listening sessions will focus on coordination of transportation among all populations. We will take time at the end of the meeting to discuss the Aging programs as well. Aging Programs Community Listening Sessions in Burnett County: April 12 12 p.m., A&H Senior Center. April 17, 12 p.m., Siren Senior Center. April 20, 12 p.m., Grantsburg Senior Center.

April 24, 12 p.m., Webster Senior Center. Many people are aware of the home delivered meals; community education and caregiver support programs, but there are many more activities being done. Please attend one of the Aging Program sessions to learn more about our programs and give ideas on how we can improve them for you. We will take time at the end of the meeting to collect feedback on Transportation services as well. Come early and join us for lunch! Please RSVP to the Amery Meal Site at 715-2686818 24 hours in advance if you would like to eat.

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We are happy to report that two more businesses in the Polk/Burnett area have become Dementia Friendly Businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Indianhead Credit Union in Grantsburg and Endeavors Adult Development Center (including the Endeavors Greenhouse in Milltown) in Balsam Lake. They now display a purple angel window sticker at the entrance of their facilities with pride! Congratulations and thank you for not only understanding the important of being welcoming to everyone, but also taking action to help create a community that is aware, stigma free and welcoming to individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Any business, community orga-

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nization or church can become a dementia friendly business by: â&#x20AC;˘ Calling the ADRC at 877-4852372 to schedule to 30-45 minute training (at a location and time preferred by your organization); â&#x20AC;˘ Ensuring that at least 50 percent of your customer service staff/volunteers, supervisors and

management complete the training; and â&#x20AC;˘ Including a free 20 minute online dementia training in new hire orientation for future new employees. We want to feature your business or organization here, so give us a call today at 877-485-2372!

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Five ways to be an informed Medicare consumer that’s unique to you. Get more information on how to protect yourself from identity theft. • Help fight Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud takes money from the Medicare program each year, which means higher health care costs for you. Learn how to report fraud. • Get involved with other seniors with the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). The SMP educates and empowers people with Medicare to take an active role in detecting and preventing health care fraud and abuse. • Make informed Medicare choices. Each year during the fall Open Enrollment Period (October 15–December 7), review your plan to make sure it will meet your needs for the next year. If you’re not satisfied with your current plan, you can switch during the Open Enrollment Period. The Elder Benefits Special-

FROM THE MEDICARE BLOG AT MEDICARE.GOV

Here are five things you can do to become an informed Medicare consumer: • Know your rights. As a person with Medicare, you have certain rights and protections designed to help protect you and make sure you get the health care services the law says you can get. • Protect your identity. Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information without your consent to commit fraud or other crimes. Keep information like your Social Security Number, bank account numbers and Medicare Number safe. To help protect you from identity fraud, starting in April 2018, Medicare will mail new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number

ist at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin would like to add a 6th way to become an informed Medicare consumer: • Understand each part of your Medicare healthcare coverage including what each part covers, what each part doesn’t cover, and costs associated with each (premiums, deductibles, etc.) . You can do this by attending a Medicare 101: The A, B, C, and D’s of Medicare workshop or scheduling an appointment with your local Elder Benefit Specialist by calling the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372. Upcoming Medicare 101: The A, B, C, and D’s of Medicare workshops are Tuesday, April 24, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Grantsburg Senior Center and Wednesday, May 16, 6 - 8 p.m., Room 165, Burnett County Government Center, Siren.

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Burnett County

SENIOR DINING MENU April 2018

SUN 1

MONDAY

TUESDAY 2

Lasagna Garlic Bread Tossed Salad w/Dressing Brussels Sprouts Cook’s Choice Fruit

Pork Roast 23 Gravy Mashed Potatoes Carrots Roll with Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

THURSDAY

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Beef Stew Tossed Salad w/Dressing Cornbread and Butter Cherry Crisp w/Topping

Ham Sweet Potato Green Bean Casserole Roll with Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

Turkey Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes Asparagus Bread and Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

9 Pork Chow Mein Rice Chinese Noodles Oriental Vegetables Mandarin Oranges

WEDNESDAY

24 Ham Boiled Dinner Biscuit Broccoli Fruit in Gelatin w/Topping

Baked Fish 13 Baked Potato Sour Cream Prince Charles Vegetables Bread and Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

Chicken Scalloped Potatoes California Blend Vegetables Bread and Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

Salisbury Steak w/Gravy Noodles Parmesan French Style Green Beans Cook’s Choice Fruit

19 Beef Stroganoff with Noodles Asparagus Bread and Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

BBQ Chicken Hashbrowns Corn Bread and Butter Blueberry Delight

25 Closed

BBQ Pork Ribs New Potatoes Squash Bread and Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

18 Closed

SAT 6 7

Chicken ala King w/Vegetables Biscuit Carrots Cook’s Choice Fruit

Closed

17 Cook’s Choice

Roast Beef Gravy Mashed Potatoes Cabbage Bread and Butter Cook’s Choice Fruit

FRIDAY

30 Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Creamed Peas Roll with Butter Sparkling Pear Halves

In the event of inclement weather, if the school in your area is closed, then the meal site will be closed as well.

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

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

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No-Talk Phone Scams SID KIRCHHEIMER AARP BULLETIN

Most telephone scammers rely on talk, getting you to pick up the phone so they can give their impersonations of IRS agents, noble fundraisers, tech-support saviors or grandkids in need. But with a new breed of telephone fraudsters, sometimes you don’t even need to say “Hello” to get ripped off. Here’s how some of these crooks may target you.

Call Center Fraud There are scam artists who spend hours calling the customer service centers of banks, insurance companies and other institutions, posing as people like you, to try to access accounts. These crimes have more than doubled in the past year. “That’s because reps only ask a couple of simple authentication questions — maybe your mother’s maiden name or your Social Security number — before you can transfer money or do whatever,” explains Ken Shuman of Pindrop, a company that provides antifraud services to call centers. Scammers start by assembling information on you, stolen in data breaches, purchased on the “dark web” or gleaned with a simple Google search. Then, working from boiler rooms (often overseas), they spend all day phoning different call centers to determine if you have accounts with those companies. With your data in hand, they can often answer the authentication questions that call centers ask.

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ATM PINs are especially prized — and vulnerable, adds Shuman. He notes that there are only 10,000 possible combinations for a four-digit PIN. Unless a bank’s system blocks calls after several tries — and some don’t — there are scammers who call back 150 times a day, trying different PINs until they get it right. Then they immediately log in as you, change your PIN and take over your account.

Typically, a scam texter will fake a problem with one of your financial accounts and ask you for data. Or they might pitch low-cost mortgages or credit cards, or promise free gift cards. If you respond by texting back confidential personal information, your identity may be stolen. Millions of these smishing texts can be launched simultaneously. Your best defense is to be stingy with your phone number. Scam texts may result if you provide it to contests, say, or businesses. Mobile apps can also be to blame. When you install them, the fine print in the user agreement may grant permission to the app’s developer to use or sell your phone number and sometimes even the numbers of your contacts.

Smartphone Swindles An ever-growing segment of the 20 billion text messages sent each day are attempts at defrauding people through “smishing” (a word that combines the SMS technology that sends text messages and phishing, a ploy to coax confidential information out of you).

In one recently popular scheme, scammers get your contacts from mobile apps, then text you posing as people you know to seek money or ID-theft-worthy information, says Jonathan Sasse, marketing executive at First Orion, a digital security firm that provides the mobile app PrivacyStar. One more important tip: Never follow a text’s instructions to push a designated key to opt out of future messages. Instead, forward the questionable text to short code 7726, so cellphone carriers can block that sender. You can further bolster defenses against mobile scams — which have quadrupled in the past two years — with call-blocking apps such as Hiya, Truecaller, NoMoRobo and PrivacyStar.

Curiosity Cons Knowing that you are likely to ignore unrecognized or private numbers on caller ID, today’s crooks use software that allows them to display fake numbers that are hard to resist. Here are some variations. The neighbor ploy Your area code and prefix are displayed, so the call appears to be from a neighbor or nearby business. “Fewer people are comfortable blocking local numbers, increasing scammers’ success rates,” notes Jonathan Nelson of Hiya. And the fake number makes it hard for law enforcement to track. The “Hey, there’s a call from my own phone number” scam It’s hard to resist answering a call from your own number, which scammers can simulate. And they are able to get around any call blocking that you’ve set up. The one-ring rip-off Criminals sometimes program auto-dialers to make repeated calls to you, each disconnecting after just one ring. They know this might spur you into calling back the displayed number to complain. There’s double trouble if you call area codes such as 268, 664 and 876. These are for Caribbean countries and other places that have high per-minute phone charges. One scam involves getting you to call one of those numbers, then getting you to hold through transfers that rack up your bill until a scammer gets on the line and starts a fraudulent pitch.

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays: Tuesdays:

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

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

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

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

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Center Opens 9 a.m. Call before 1 p.m. to register for the following day’s meal. The Center is closed if Webster School is closed for snow. Phone 715-866-5300

Monthly menus are available at the Center. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information. “SPECIALS”

• “500” cards are played 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. • Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting. • An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed. The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Phone: 715-635-7199

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

Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Feel free to come and join us for the activities or just come & visit. Be sure to visit our Craft Room & Library.

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks; 1 p.m. cards.

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

Wednesday: 1 p.m. “500” cards Thursday: Pool

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Open for coffee and snacks.

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon.

POTLUCK 2ND WEDNESDAY AT 11:30 A.M. OCTOBER-APRIL Everyone welcome, bring a dish to pass

No membership fee required.

SENIOR MEETING IS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

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Silver Alert

Ten reasons to complete a Power of Attorney for Health Care WISCONSIN GUARDIANSHIP SUPPORT CENTER GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES, INC.

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BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

A Silver Alert is a specific type of alert, similar to an Amber Alert, sent via the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network within Wisconsin. It is a way of notifying the public when an older adult is missing in hopes of helping that person return home safely. The Silver Alert program started in Wisconsin in 2014, and since then has had 234 activations. Approximately one-half of the people missing were in a vehicle, and were eventually located an average of 70 or more miles away from their last known location. The requirements for issuing a Silver Alert are the missing person is age 60 or older and is believed to have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another permanent cognitive impairment which poses a threat to his or her health and safety. There must also be a reasonable belief that the missing person’s disappearance is due to his or her impaired cognitive condition; and there is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person. A Silver Alert request is made within 72 hours of the person’s disappearance and the missing person is entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. No official medical diagnosis is required, and there is no waiting period before a Silver Alert can be issued. In

fact, the sooner a Silver Alert is issued, the better. Alerts can be issued at any time of the day or night. The local police department makes the referral to the staff at the Silver Alert program. Members of the public are notified of the Silver Alert via Facebook, Twitter, lottery terminal screens at gas stations, digital advertising billboards, and DOT messaging boards on the highways. Local news stations and websites will also share information about Silver Alerts. Members of the public are a vital part in ensuring missing people return home safely. Oftentimes, people with dementia will stop at a gas station or a fast food restaurant and they will be “missing in plain sight.” Sometimes they can be tracked by using a credit or debit card. Or, a member of the public may recognize them from an alert sent out and then notify authorities. Families can be prepared for this type of situation by having a recent picture of the person, knowing the license plate, make, and model of the car the person drives, and noting any distinguishing characteristics (bumper stickers, damage, etc.). Helpful purchases include On-Star, GPS, or other vehicle location/assistance systems and a cell phone that is on and fully charged when the person goes out. To get more information about Silver Alert or to sign up for notifications, visit www.wisconsincrimealert.gov.

Dementia education at the Grantsburg Library Join the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and the Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Wisconsin Chapter for a dementia family education event being hosted at the Grantsburg Public Library on Thursday, April 19, 9 - 11:30 a.m. From 9 -10 a.m., we will start with the basics—The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s— reviewing the difference between normal age-related memory changes and more serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional. At 10:30 a.m., we will move into Effective Communication Strategies to help families facing Alzheimer’s disease explore effective communication strategies and learn how to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. Both presentations are free of charge and open to all. Please RSVP to the ADRC at 877-485-2372 by Monday, April 16 - as snacks and refreshments will be provided.

• If you don’t complete a power of attorney for health care, no one can automatically make health care decisions for you in the event that you lose your ability to do so. Completing a power of attorney for health care: • Lets you select, ahead of time, the individual you want to make health care decisions for you in the event that you lose your ability to make decisions. • Lets you select, ahead of time, the health care or health care providers you do or don’t want. • Is a gift to your family and friends because they won’t be left wondering who you would want to make decisions for you and what you would want. • Means decisions will be made faster for you, rather than having to wait for a court to appoint a guardian to make decisions. • Will most likely avoid the need for guardianship. Avoiding a guardianship is important—guardianships can be expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining on families. • The agent you name in a power of attorney for health care to make decisions for you has more flexibility and ultimately more freedom than a guardian. • Helps avoid family fights and disagreements. In completing the document, you specify who you want as your agent and can also specify

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what you want and when you want it. Without one, family members are left to guess—or pay lawyers to have a court decide. • It is free if you use the state form. If you don’t complete a power of attorney for health care and a guardianship is later needed, there may be significant costs. • The state form is easy to obtain. To get the form, instructions, and suggestions, contact the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc., at 1-855-409-9410, guardian@gwaar.org, or go to www. gwaar.org. You may also go to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Website: http://www.dhs. wisconson.gov/forms/advdirectives/index.htm.

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It’s Pajama Time!

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Chris Knight as Prez and Hayden Halonie as Mae sing “Her is.”

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Workers at the Sleep Tite Pajama factory singing, “Slow Down.”

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Below: Liam Trott and Maiya Fuller as Sid and Babe share a moment and sing “Small Talk.”

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Fuller with the rest of the factory girls singing “I’m Not at All in Love.”

League of Women Voters details State Treasurer referendum

What it will say on the ballot At the April 3 Spring Election, all Wisconsin voters will be asked to vote on the question: Elimination of state treasurer. Shall sections 1 and 3 of article VI and sections 7 and 8 of article X of the constitution be amended, and section 17 of article XIV of the constitution be created, to eliminate the office of state treasurer from the constitution and to replace the state treasurer with the lieutenant governor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands?

Some history The Wisconsin Constitution contains the following language: “The qualified electors of this state . . . shall . . .every four years . . . elect a secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general who shall hold their offices for four years. The powers, duties and compensation of the treasurer and attorney general shall be prescribed by law.” The state treasurer is a partisan office. The current duties prescribed by Wisconsin law include signing certain

checks and financial instruments and helping to publicize the state’s unclaimed property program (the program is managed and advertised by the Department of Revenue). Per the constitution, the treasurer serves along with the attorney general and secretary of state on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The Board manages the state’s remaining trust lands (more than 77,000 acres of forest), manages trust funds (more than $1 billion) primarily for the benefit of public education, and maintains the state’s archive of 19th-century land survey and land sales records. Historically, the treasurer had custody of state funds, including state investments; handled receipts and payments of the State Fair; notified utility companies to pay taxes to the treasurer’s office; settled with each county treasurer for the state’s share of taxes; and made financial reports to the governor. Successive legislatures have assigned these duties to state agencies, primarily the Departments of Administration and Revenue.

Currently the only employee of the treasurer’s office is the state treasurer, whose annual salary is approximately $70,000. The total office budget is approximately $113,500 per year. What this referendum vote would do This amendment would complete the transfer of financial duties from an independent elected official to agencies under the control of the governor. Supporters of the amendment contend that there are no remaining responsibilities that justify a separate office. Opponents are concerned about the consolidation of power in the executive branch. Two successive legislatures voted to put this question to voters (as required by the Wisconsin Constitution). For additional background information, see https://ballotpedia.org/ search “Wisconsin State Treasurer Amendment” What a Yes or No vote means A “Yes” vote means the voter agrees that the constitutional position of state treasurer should be abolished.

A “No” vote means the voter wants to retain the constitutional position of state treasurer. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots, political organization established in 1920 that advocates for informed and active participation in government. Our members are women and men who work to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. Are you looking to get involved? Join us to make democracy work in Wisconsin! For more information please check out our website at www.lwvupperstcroixvalley.com or call Marilyn at 715-463-5398. Thanks to the members of LWV Dane County for the compilation of this educational material.

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Sentinel’s Annual

Nathan Kosloski

John Chenal

Jack Washburn

Siren • So.

Grantsburg • Sr.

Webster • Jr.

Honorable Mention Colton den Hoed Siren • Sr.

Tyrell Brande Grantsburg • Jr.

Coleton Peterson Webster • So.

Hunter Rosenbaum Webster • Jr.

Austin Moser Hunter Gustafson

Webster • Sr.

Leo Chenal Grantsburg • Jr.

Players To Watch Jared VanWatermeulen, Grantsburg, fr. Carsen Stenberg, Webster, fr.

Coach of the Year

Joseph Ohnsad

Rob Scherrer Webster

Grantsburg • Sr.

Trevor Gustafson Webster • Jr.

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Juniors and Boys second, girls 13th at UW-Stout Invitational seniors dominate All County Team Kyle Fagnan and Rachael Ress set personal bests on the 55 meter dash. Tyler Stevens had a person best on the 200 meter dash and Nate McKinley had a personal best in the 400 meter dash with Brenden Siebenthal getting a person best in the shot put. “For the first time that I (Coach Nelson) am aware of, one of our athletes took first in their event at this meet. Nate McKinley has been one of our top long jumpers, but on a whim we had him attempt triple jump. My exact words to him were ‘if you feel like you can do it, then go ahead, but if you’re not feeling it, then scratch the event.’ The last thing we want is a sprained ankle at the start of the season. Well, Nate tried it. In fact, I’m quite certain this was the first time Nate has triple jumped at a meet. And now I’m kicking myself for not making him a triple jumper last year. He jumped 40’6”, which is a stunning performance and a mere two feet from our school record. If that wasn’t enough, Nate went on to finish fourth in long jump as well. Oh, and there was that second place finish in the 400 meter dash he ran.” Leo Chenal came in first in his

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

As usual, the basketball season came to an end way to quickly. We’ve got to be pleased with the quality of basketball here in the North County. Webster and Grantsburg, along with a couple other Lakeland teams, were examples of good programs put together by excellent coaches and their staffs. Three juniors, three seniors and a sophomore make up the 2017-18 Sentinel All County Basketball team this season. From Siren, the Sentinel Sports team selected sophomore Nathan Kosloski. Webster representatives are juniors Trevor Gustafson and Jack Washburn along with senior Hunter Gustafson. The Grantsburg members of the team are junior Leo Chenal and seniors John Chenal and Joseph Ohnstad. Kosloski averaged about 16 points per game and was the team’s second leading rebounder. Trevor Gustafson had a 15.8 point per game average to go along with 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Washburn was close behind in scoring at 15 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Hunter Gustafson averaged just 7.1 points per game, but got 6.2 boards and was a tremendous defender on the defensive end of the court. From the Pirates, Leo Chenal averaged 10, totaled 98 rebounds and 23 assists. John Chenal had an average of 16 points per game with a total of 184 rebounds and 62 assists. Ohnstad averaged 8.3 ppg, and had 33 assists with 65 rebounds. Our Honorable Mention squad consisted of Colton den Hoed (Dragons); Coleton Peterson, Austin Moser and Hunter Rosenbaum (Tigers); and Tyrell Brande (Pirates) den Hoed had a 16 point per game average and led his team in rebounding. Peterson average 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game for Webster. Moser scored 3.5 points and had 3.2 rebounds per game and was a great defensive presence. Rosenbaum had a 12.3, 7.8, 7.3 average per game in points, rebounds and assists respectively. Brande had about 10 point average for the Pirates and was their field general. The Sports Team has just two players to watch for in the upcoming years. Carsen Stenberg of Webster and Jared VanWatermuelen are those picked. Stenberg is the spark plug for the Tigers and has some shooting prowess. He sets the pace for the Tigers with his quickness and passing. VanWatermuelen will be a presence in the paint with his height and ability. It should be interesting next year when the Tigers and Pirates meet during the season, just as it was this year. Both of this season’s games were ones to be remembered. Our Coach of the Year is Rob Scherrer of the Tigers. It’s been 10 years since Webster has had any part of a conference championship, and this year, due to past season’s foundations and this year’s preparations, the Tigers reaped the fruits of their labors. Winning the Regional Championship and moving on to Sectional play is a major step for the seasons to come for the Tigers. Congratulations to our Sentinel All County Team members. You did yourself proud. We look forward to next year’s season with anticipation. Thanks, players, for your dedication to the basketball programs at your respective schools. May the lessons learned there prepare you for your lives ahead as responsible adults. Thank you, Coaches, for your efforts. It’s not easy to take 10-20 individuals and meld them into a team and to be like-minded towards a common goal. Our appreciation also goes to the parents of these players who have given much in support of their sons. And thank you, fans, for your support of your team. It’s great to see gymnasium bleaches full of people, cheering and encouraging these athletes. Have a great off season, everyone!

MENOMONIE—“Yesterday we competed at our first track meet of the season at UW-Stout,” said Coach Brad Nelson of the Grantsburg Pirates. “This is an indoor meet and we treat it very much like a scrimmage. For many athletes, it’s their first time competing and, given the weather this spring, the first time they’ve actually been on a track (instead of running around the school parking lot). For our experienced athletes, it’s a chance to get back in track mode and see where they are at compared to last year.” “We do not show up with the mindset of ‘winning’ at this meet,” continued Coach Nelson, “but just to get out there and do it and see what happens. There are about 28 schools that show up to this meet and most are much bigger than Grantsburg. That being said, we had some amazing performances. We had several athletes finish in the top four of their events and even one event winner. The boys team finished second overall, which we take as a promising sign for what this year holds.”

preliminary heat of the 55 meter dash and came in second place in the finals. He also was second in the long jump. David MacKean finished the 1600 meter run in 5:00, putting him in fourth place. On the girls team, Linda Harmon made a second place finish in the 200 meter dash and sixth in the triple jump. Gracie Gerber shrugged off some leg pain and finished fourth in the 800 meter run. “As a coach, this meet was invigorating. We have had a very successful track team the last few years and every new year starts with a bit of apprehension about how the coming season will go. Getting on the bus to go home yesterday, I was feeling excited. We have really solid experienced athletes and I see a lot of potential in our new athletes. This season is off to a very good start!” “As we look forward to outdoor meets starting in April, we now have a better sense of where our strengths lie. While the weather forecast does not bode well for meets on April 3 and 5, we’ll keep our fingers crossed!”

SCOREBOARD Track UW-Stout Indoor Invitational March 24 Boys Results 1. Marathon 56; 2. Grantsburg 44; 3. Spencer 43; 4. Turtle Lake/Clayton 40; 5. Abbotsford 39; 6. Elk Mound 36; 7. St. Croix Falls 31; 8. Arcadia 30; 9. St. Charles 22; 10. Amery 20; 11. Athens 19; 12. Augusta 16; 13. Somerset 12; T14. Cadott, Cornell/Lake Holcombe, Shell Lake 11; T17. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, Chetek/Weyerhauser, Ladysmith, Glenwood City 10; T21. Boyceville, Flambeau 8; T23. Colfax, Cameron, Fall Creek 3. 55 METER DASH: 1. Jacob Kopacz, GWC, :06.803; 2. Leo Chenal, Gburg, :06.809; 10. Kyle Fagnan. 200 METER DASH: 1. Aaron Pankratz, Spencer, :23.68; 22. Gabe Chenal, Gburg, :26.01; 23. Tyler Stevens, Gburg, :26.07. 400 METER DASH: 1. Aaron Pankratz, Spencer, :51.55; 2. Nate McKinley, Gburg, :54.93; 23. Derek Lee, Gburg, 1:02.91. 800 METER RUN: 1. Ramon Romero, Arcadia, 2:05.64; 27. Justen Peltier, Gburg, 2:33.39. 1600 METER RUN: 1. Ramon Romeo, 4:49.55; 4. David MacKean, Gburg, 5:00.48; 15. Joseph Ohnstad, Gburg, 5:19.13. 3200 METER RUN: 1. Dan Lau, Immanuel, 10:34.75; 12. Robens Brande, Gburg, 12:19.58. 55 METER HURDLES: 1. Dustin Knoeck, Marathon, :08.45. 4x400 METER RELAY: 1. Marathon 3:44.79; 9. Grantsburg 4:00.32. HIGH JUMP: 1. Ezra Kremsreiter, Abbotsford, 6-2; T11. Jarod VanWatermuelen, Gburg, 5-3; T18. Gabe Chenal, Gburg, 5-0. POLE VAULT: 1. Cade Ellenbecker, Athens, 12-6. LONG JUMP: 1. Brady Redwine, Elk Mound, 19-11 ½; 2. Leo Chenal, Gburg, 18-10 ½; 4. Nate McKinley, Gburg, 18-2 ¼. TRIPLE JUMP: 1. Nate McKinley, Gburg, 40-6. SHOT PUT: 1. Logan Zschernitz, Spencer, 52-2 ¾; 30. Kalvin Watt, Gburg, 31-6 ¾; 31. Braeden Siebenthal, Gburg, 31-5 ½. UW-Stout Indoor Invitational March 24 Girls Results 1. St. Croix Falls 75; 2. Byron 54.5; 3. Shell Lake 40; 4. Abbotsford 36; T5. Cameron, Colby 35; 7. Spencer 27.5; 8. Arcadia 287; 9. St. Charles 25; 10. Amery 22; 11. Ladysmith 20.5; 12. Flambeau 20; 13. Grantsburg 18; 14. Athens 16; 15. Somerset 15; T16. Cadott, Boyceville 8; 18. Prairie Farm 7; 19. Glenwood City 6; T20. Elk Mound, Cornell/Lake Holcombe 4; 22. Colfax 3; 23. Chetek/ Weyerhauser 0.5. 55 METER DASH: 1. 1. Kiara Hestad, Cameron, :07.63; 12. Allison Peterson, Gburg. 200 METER DASH: 1. Payton Sevals,

Cameron, :27.91; 2. Linda Harmon, Gburg, :28.2. 400 METER DASH: 1. Grace Klein, SCF, 1:02.95; 31. Shilo Covey, Gburg, 1:19.56. 800 METER RUN: 1. Rachel Lawton, Flambeau, 2:34.87; 4. Gracie Gerber, Gburg, 2:40.76. 1600 METER RUN: 1. Rachel Lawton, Flambeau, 5:33.09; 26. Kylie Robelia, Gburg, 7:20.23. 3200 METER RUN: 1. Erica Loe, Ladysmith, 12:27.88; 7. Gracie Gerber, Gburg, 14:09.1. 55 METER HURDLES: 1. Hannah Zastrow, Spooner, :08.98; 24. Olivia Ohnstad, Gburg. 4x400 METER RELAY: 1. St. Croix Falls 4:25.8; 18. Grantsburg 5:41.21. HIGH JUMP: 1. Charlie Halvorsen, Arcadia, 5-0; T14. Amy Harmon, Gburg, 4-3. POLE VAULT 1. Gabriella Janke, Athens, 10-3. LONG JUMP: 1. Kallie Falteisek, Abbotsford, 15-2 ¼; 19. Mirﬂande Brande, Gburg, 13-5 ½. TRIPLE JUMP: 1. Hailey Voelker, Colby, 34-8; 6. Linda Harmon, Gburg, 30-8. SHOT PUT: 1. Eve Goldstein, Somerset, 42-1; 27. Janessa Bonneville, Gburg, 26-5.

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Bullwinkle & Friends 24 16 Black & Orange 22 18 Yellow Lake Lodge 18 22 Northwoods Lumber 16 24 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 1083; Bullwinkle & Friends 1034; Yellow Lake Lodge 1013. High Single Games: Fred Zajac 278; Mike Zajac 236; Tony Wilson 224. High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 3071; Bullwinkle & Friends 3057; Yellow Lake Lodge 2957. High Three Games: Fred Zajac 662; Tony Wilson 621; Roger Tollandeer 595. High Individual Averages: Fred Zajac 209; Tony Wilson 206; Neil Hubbert 199; Josh Johnson 193; Monte Rinnman 190. Denny’s Downtown Lanes Tuesday Nite Ladies W

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Rod’s Broads 24 20 Hwy. 70 Storage 23 21 Denny’s Divas 22 22 McNally’s 13 31 High Team Single Games: Harper’s Hangout 617; Kelli’s Kitchen 595; Hwy. 70 Storage 581. High Single Games: DeDe Bosak 183; Carol Soderbeck 181; Michelle Morgan Engstrand 178. High Team Three Games: Harper’s Hangout 1816; Denny’s Divas 1687; Hwy. 70 Storage 1668. High Three Games: Michelle Morgan Engstrand 517; Patty Meyer 476; Cyndie Omer 475. High Individual Averages: Amy Bertelsen/DeDe Bosak 156; Cyndie Omer 153; Patty Meyer 151; Connie McKenzie 150; Carol Soderbeck 147; Darla Harper 144; Kim Koster 141; Michelle Morgan Engstrand 139; Tanya Marek 138. Wednesday Night Men’s Pts

Fiedler Ford 42 Radio Shack 40 Wood River Pharmacy 39 Grantsburg Sanitary 39 Erickson Auction Service 27 Darrell’s Hardware 16 High Team Single Games: Radio Shack 740 761; Grantsburg Sanitary 741; Darrell’s Hardware 222. High Single Games: Luke Thoreson 245; Bubba 242; Edward Bitler 222. High Team Three Games: Radio Shack 2257; Grantsburg Sanitary 2093; Darrell’s Hardware 1975. High Three Games: Edward Bitler 651; Luke Thoreson 611; Bubba 579. High Individual Averages: Edward Bitler 190; Randy Carey 186; Bruce Teigen 183.

Northwoods Lumber 26 18 Larry’s LP 24 20 Tillie’s Turtlettes 20 24 Flower Power 18 26 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 719; Larry’s LP 714; Tillie’s Turtlettes 704. High Single Games: Sandy Buhil 187; Mary Reese 186; Jennifer Kern 181. High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 2048; Tillie’s Turtlettes 1974; Larry’s LP 1955. High Three Games: Sandy Buhil 500; Sue Eytcheson 487; Becky Reynolds 482. High Individual Averages: Jennifer Johnson 161; Monica Benjamin 156; Sue Eytcheson 155; Cheryl Scallon 151; Sandy Buhil 143. Splits: Cassie Benjamin/Millie Hansen, 3-10; Shannel Reynolds, 2-7 & 4-5; Sue Eytcheson, 2-7. Monday Night Men’s W

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Gandy Dancer Saloon 28 20 10th Hole 26.5 21.5 The Granary 23.5 24.5 Black & Orange 18 30 High Team Single Games: 10th Hole 731; Black & Orange 715; The Granary 704. High Single Games: Pam Dildine 159; Mary Reese/Judy Olson 158; Millie Hansen 153. High Team Three Games: Black & Orange 2100; 10th Hole 2079; The Granary 2059. High Three Games: Pam Dildine 464; Judy Olson 451; Mary Reese 444. High Individual Averages: Judy Olson 151; Pam Dildine 150; Claudia Peterson 145; Mary Reese 144; Joan Java-Hahr 129. Splits: Millie Hansen, 3-6-7-10; Bear Schmidt/Claudia Peterson, 3-10; Evie Engebretson, 4-5-7; Toots Ruedy, 5-10. TNT Ladies W

Larry’s LP 17 23 Yellow River Saloon 15 25 High Team Single Games: Larry’s LP 1089; Bruce’s Auto 1079; Yellow River Saloon 971. High Single Games: Tony Wilson 244; Neil Huppert 225; Art Bliven 224. High Team Three Games: Bruce’s Auto 3158; Larry’s LP 3113; Yellow River Saloon 2840. High Three Games: Tony Wilson/Neil Huppert 505; Dean Eytcheson 561; Curt Phelps 554. High Individual Averages: Tony Wilson 204; Neil Huppert 202; Josh Johnson 194; Chris Johnson 192; Dean Eytcheson 181.

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Thu. Mar. 29 Webster vs Hillsboro at Mauston Webster vs River Valley at Mauston Mon. Apr. 2 Drummond at Siren, 5 p.m. Tue. Apr. 3 Webster at Ellsworth, 5 p.m.

Thu. Mar. 29 Webster at UWSuperior, 4 p.m. Tue. Apr. 3 Grantsburg, Webster at Spooner, 4 p.m.

Softball Tue. Apr. 3 Grantsburg at Somerset, 5 p.m.

Golf Thu. Apr. 12 Grantsburg, Webster at Clear Lake, 4 p.m. Note: All events pending on weather and ﬁeld conditions. Call your school for updates.

MARCH 28, 2018

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Student team’s work goes low-gravity LINDA LUHMAN SENTINEL STAFF

GRANTSBURG—A team of four middle school students from around Wisconsin will see their hard work soar when their experiment goes to the International Space Station (ISS) in June. The students, of the iForward School, are the first K-12 students from Wisconsin and members of the only online school ever to be selected to participate in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program (SSEP). Once there, the team’s experiment will be conducted by astronauts at the ISS while they concurrently run a control experiment on the ground. The experiment is designed to determine the role micro-gravity has on the metal gallium’s structural properties when subjected to heat. For the students and staff of the school, headquartered in Grantsburg, this marks the culmination of nearly a year of application and preparation. On March 12, the iForward team learned that their experiment was among those selected for the SSEP Mission 12. Budding scientists Four students will present their experiment at the National Air and Space Museum(NASM) in Washington, DC in late June. These students represent communities across the state of Wisconsin. Eighth-grader Dominic Parker of Sobieski said of the project, “The experience I had so far doing SSEP has been really cool. It is the coolest science experiments I’ve ever done. I like working with all the other kids, and I had a lot of fun with my group.” Holmen’s Grace Mullikin, grade 6, shared, “We were in the top ten experiments in the school and were taking two extra classes to understand the science of gallium and to also have the correct spelling and grammar for our science proposal. In the end, we had a great time with our teachers, Mr. Ron J. Jerveny, Mrs. Constance Quade, and Mrs. Jena Winder. Thank you to everyone who has helped my team and me to get here now!” “I feel that making it this far is an accomplishment, and I am really excited about it. It is an honor to be able to work with this group, and I am glad that I was able to do this,” shares Andrew Nichols. Nichols is in the seventh grade and hails from Racine. “Throughout the process of this

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Authors of the gallium proposal show how they are able to complete work remotely. Team members are (Clockwise from upper left): Andrew Nichols, Anita Finch, Dominic Parker, and Grace Mullikin.

experiment, there has been joy, frustration, expectation, and a lot of patience. There have been a few complications in our experiment. We have had choices to make and challenges,” added Anita Finch, who is iForward’s only Grantsburg native on the team and is in seventh grade. “This has been such an honor, and I am excited to see what and where this journey brings us next!” Melting metal Of the 101 proposals gathered by the school, iForward chose three to move forward to the next review. The proposals that moved to the next step were Fermentation of Yeast in a Microgravity Environment, Determining the Density, Porosity and Flexural Strength of a Cement Cylinder Set in Microgravity, and Grain Size and Distribution Analysis of Gallium in Microgravity. The SSEP National Review Board chose Distribution Analysis of Gallium in Microgravity. The proposal is explained by Assistant Director of the SSEP project, teacher Constance Quade. “Gallium is a metal that has a very low melting point. In fact, when held in hand, the heat from the human body will melt the metal. When the body heat is removed, gallium will reharden. That led us to ask the question, what would happen to the structure of gallium if it rehardened without the pull of gravity? Would the metal be as dense? How would it affect the structure? Would it be able to be used the same way? What would happen to the properties of the metal?” The unique mechanical properties of gallium is key in considering the metal

as a feasible material for use in space exploration and construction. As the students’ proposal summary states, “The possibilities are endless whether for vehicle design, permanent structures, containment vessels, electronics, or other applications yet to be invented.” Trials and speeches Currently, members of the team are working with UW - Eau Claire and Carthage College to develop contingency plans for various aspects of the experiment. “The colleges and faculty have been wonderful. Carthage has worked with this before,” Beesley said. With team members spread across the state, logistics of experimentation can be challenging. However, the experiment is structured so that one person can conduct it. “Before (the experiment) goes up, there will be a timetable. Since we are the only remote school, it might be that the kids go to four different colleges to conduct the experiment. It’d be nice to have them together. But it can be tough,” Beesley admits. Then there is the SSEP National conference at the end of June, where the student teams will present their designs. “The team has to perform live trials in front of third parties and people who can ask questions. They’ve done some of these things, but now it’s a little more intense and involves different variables,” Beesley said. SSEP Program The SSEP program is collaboratively hosted by NASM, the National Center

for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE), and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education. The program gives student teams an opportunity to design and propose experiments to fly in low Earth orbit. In addition to the science, students are learning skills in proposal writing and presentation as part of this project. The selected teams will conduct a poster presentation, deliver a seven-minute oral presentation, and participate in a two-minute question and answer session to a panel of scientists and visitors at the SSEP National Conference. As part of a three-step application process, proposals go through vetting on the local level before being submitted to the National SSEP Review Board for further consideration. Proposals selected to move to the next stage are then subjected to further testing and refinement. Beesley said the process was not always smooth sailing. “There were a couple of hurdles. We had an error but were able to rectify the problem. But I think that happens a lot in discovery.” iForward iForward is the Grantsburg School District’s nationally-recognized tuition-free online charter school. Available to Wisconsin middle and high school students, the program offers essential coursework as well as vocational and college prep classes. Students also have the opportunity to join clubs and groups. Principal Billy Beesley has been striving to include iForward as one of the 31 participating SSEP program communities for several years. Competition is extremely tight, including an application process to participate and adjusting curriculum to meet the SSEP requirements. Once accepted, students were tasked with designing and submitting a minimum of 60 proposals. Out of a total 2,498 proposals submitted, iForward students were responsible for 101 entries. The experiment materials are expected to launch for the ISS on June 9. This particular date coincides with iForward’s graduation date, a fact that isn’t lost on Beesley. He shared that he’d love to be able to conduct remote graduation at Cape Canaveral on launch day. “It’d be nice for our 300 kids (in iForward) who can say ‘wow, I worked on something in this program and one of us got to takes this into space.’ ”

BMC welcomes new team member GRANTSBURG—Burnett Medical Center (BMC) is pleased to welcome certified registered nurse anesthetist, Brent Kapfer, to the BMC Team. Kapfer will be joining the medical staff of Burnett Medical Center in late April 2018. Brent graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. He then received his Master of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia at the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia in 2001. Throughout his career, he has practiced at Regions

Hospital in the Level 1 Trauma Center, has performed independent CRNA practices at Fairview Lakes and Hudson Hospital, and has been at High Pointe Surgery Center and practiced pain management at Fairview Lakes and St. Croix Falls hospitals. Brent is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation. He has also been certified through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists since 2001. Brent is originally from

North Branch. He has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for 20 years and they have three kids, two daughters, ages 11 and 14, and a son, aged 16. As an anesthetist at BMC, Brent will play an important role in the delivery of quality patient care. Brent will collaborate with many members of the healthcare team in the hospital to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care accord-

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ing to their individual needs. “We are very excited to welcome Brent to BMC and to bring high-quality anesthesia services to our community,” said Gordy Lewis, Burnett Medical Center CEO. Burnett Medical Center is privileged to welcome Brent to the BMC Team and appreciates the extensive knowledge and over 17 years of diverse experience he will bring to the facility!

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SHERIFF Incidents • March 12, Joseph Isham, 35, Stanley, was issued a court order for possession with intent to deliver THC. • March 12, Robert Koser, 59, Grantsburg, was issued a probation warrant for a probation violation. • March 12, Ian Magnuson, 18, Webster, was arrested for misemeanor bail jumping. • March 13 Ryan Schwintek, 40, Moose Lake, Minn., was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating while revoked. • March 13, Christine Krasselt, 58, Siren, was arrested for 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, 1st degree reckless injury, attempt felony, battery or theft, battery, and domestic abuse. • March 13, Adonis Mosay, 54, Luck, was issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation. • March 14, Maria Dearbin, 36, Webster, was issued a court order for disorderly conduct, battery, and criminal trespass to dwelling. • March 14, Angela Lotzer, 33, St. Paul, Minn., was issued a court order for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. • March 14, Bryce Duncan, 23, Hertel, was issued a warrant for failure to appear. • March 15, Stephen Yantes, 47, Webster, was arrested for disorderly contact and battery. • Max Gorkiewicz, 18, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC. • March 17, Chris Oelberg, 62, Thorp, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. • March 17, Chadwick Noll, 33, Hertel, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • March 18, Stacy Shannon, 34, Danbury was arrest for take and drive vehicle without consent, possession of controlled substance and possession of narcotic drugs. • March 19, John Paulson, 54, Siren, was arrested for operating while revoked, felony bail jumping, and a probation violation. • March 19, Jamison Pierre, 34, Boyceville, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • March 19, Angelica Vogel, 43, Danbury was issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation. • March 19, Donald Pepworth, 34, Hinckley, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, and misdemeanor bail jumping. • March 20, Tammy Marsh, 26, Webster, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, felony bail jumping, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of THC. • March 20, Jesse Rose, 29, St. Paul, was arrested for Receiving Stolen property, take and drive a vehicle without consent, and carrying a concealed weapon. • March, 20, Lucas Thery, 30, Ramsey was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and obstructing an officer. • March 20, Stephanie Larson, 42, Siren, was arrested for misdemeanor bail jumping. • March 20, Matthew Ziemann, 39, Brooklyn Cen-

COURT ter, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating without a valid license. • March 21, Hunter Smith, 32, Spooner, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. • March 21, Daymin Eckstrom, 24, Siren, was arrested for falsely presenting a noncontrolled substance. • March 21, Zachary Howard, 26, Webster, was issued warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court. • March 21, Michael Ford, 46, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court. • March 22, Richard Ohara, 37, St. Paul, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court. • March 22, Bennett Taylor, 50, Webster, was arrested for a probation violation. • March 22, Michael Lapointe, 34, Cumberland, was arrested for a probation violation. • March 23, Gloria Shabaiash, 41, Danbury, was issued arrest warrants on two counts of failure to appear. • March 23, Craig Naylor, 38, Spooner, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver phencyclidine/ amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed weapon. • March 24, Daymin Ekstrom, 24, Siren, was issued an arrest warrant with extradition.

Underage drinking-posses 17-20 (1st) • Phabien J. Sturtze, 17, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $253.50.

Operating While Intoxicated (6th) • Connie L. Prose, 62, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $4,028.00 and was sentenced 3 years in state prison, license revoked for 3 years, ignition interlock device for 3 years, required to maintain absolute sobriety, undergo an alcohol assessment, and extended supervision.

Operating While Intoxicated (7th) • Connie L. Prose, 62, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $4,028.00 and was sentenced 3 years in state prison, license revoked for 3 years, ignition interlock device for 3 years, required to maintain absolute sobriety, undergo an alcohol assessment, and extended supervision.

Tespass to land- remain after notice • David A. Jerome, 58, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $170.50.

Possession of THC • Jordan S. Tannehill, 27, Osseo, plead guilty and was fined $1000.00.

Receiving or concealling stolen property (<=$2500) • Daymin R. Eckstrom, 24, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $443.00 and was sentenced 1 year probation.

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• Dakota N. Seifert, 25, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $1716.89 and was sentenced 90 days in local jail.

Criminal

Disorderly Conduct Failure to keep vehicle under control • Kristopher W. Boyd, 31, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $213.10. • Joseph R. Pagenkopf, 34, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Speedometer violations

• Ryan S. Friel, 28, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $443.00 and was sentenced 45 days in local jail. • Jon D. Songetay, 30, Danbury, plead guilty and fined $543.00 and was sentenced 1 year probation and 60 days in local jail.

Bail jumping

• Abby M. Kosloski, 17, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $114.50.

Operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance • Jessica A. Helland, 26, Shell Lake, plead no contest and was fined $10.00. • Cory C. Miller, 47, Minong, plead no contest and was fined $10.00. • Jessica A. Whatley, 30, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10.00.

Speeding • Yu Fu Chen, 36, Ironwood, Mich., plead no contest and was fined $114.50. • Kelly J. Driscoll, 58, Maple Lake, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $114.50. • William D. Johnson, 56, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $250.90.

Operating without a valid driver’s license • Sara C. Nefs, 26, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $330.50.

Operating while revoked • Sara C. Nefs, 26, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $443.00.

• Sara C. Nefs, 26, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $443.00 and was sentenced 1 year probation.

4th Degree sexual assault • Donna M. Saenger, 31, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $243.00 and was sentenced 7 months in local jail.

Warrants issued the week of March 19 • Richard J. Bradley, 43; Thomas R. Brown, 40; Brett R. Casey, 22; Joseph L. Collins, 44; Taylor J. Espeseth, 20; Robert G. Evans, 53; Patricia A. Hopkins, 52; Dustin R. Janes, 32; Darren T. Klinger, 33; Lisa M. Kratzke, 44; James E. Lightfeather, 40; Monica M. Martinson, 33; Andrea M. Milek, 31; Heidi R. Mulroy, 40; Richard D. Polinski, 29; Joshua C. Sahr, 42; Brandon, L. Snyder, 31; Seth H. Solfest, 22; Daniel B. Songetay, 39; Andrew E. Wellman, 27; Matthew S. Wyatt, 29.

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

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Webster/Siren Community Education

Contact person: Jennifer Swenson, 715-349-7070 All Classes require prepayment. •Fused Glass Wall Hangings, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3. SHS FACE Room. $29. •Resume and Job Search Online Tools, 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesdays, April 4 to 11. Professional Tutor Classroom. $17.72. •Windows 10, 1 - 3 p.m., Thursdays, April 5 to 19. Professional Tutor Classroom. $24.33. •Intro to iDevices, 2 -4 p.m., Monday and Wdnesday, April 9 and 11. Voyager Village Meeting Room. $21.50. •Cake Decorating-Flowers & Cake Design, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Mondays, April 9 to 30. SHS FACE Room. $54.75. •Wild Mushrooms: Spring Edibles, 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, April 11 and 12. WHS. $24.33. •Breadmaking, 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, April 19. Smoland Inn, Grantsburg. $35. Upcoming classes: Wild Mushrooms, Breadmaking, iDevices (Intro and In-Depth), Natural Health Solutions(ITV) and more.

Grantsburg Community Education Contact Person: Rebekah Stavne, 715-463-4701. All Classes require prepayment. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at GHS.

•Planning for Your Future: Social Security, Income Taxes & Retirement, 7 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 10 and 17. No fee. •Spring Craft Festival Shopping Trip via Coach Bus, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, April 14. The Spring Craft Festival at Canterbury Park, shopping time 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. $30. •Nifty Thrifty Shopping Trip via Coach Bus, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, April 14. Nifty Thrifty Tour (Savers Bloomington, Minnetonka General Store, Goodwill), shopping time 9:30 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. $30. •Mall of America Shopping Trip via Coach Bus, 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m., Saturday, April 14. Mall of America, shopping time 9:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. $30. •Men’s Defense Class, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday,

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Monday-Friday, day hours. FT and benefit eligible. HS diploma or GED, clean driving record, must pass background test and drug screen. $11.50/hr. Call Andrea at 651-342-4474 or email astang@esrworks.org. CARF accredited, AA/EOE

April 14. $25. •American Sign Language for Beginnners, 6 - 7 p.m., Mondays, April 16 to June 4. $50. Upcoming classes: Gardening 101, Estate Planning Made Simple, Watercolor Painting, and more.

Ongoing events •Pickleball, 4:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 9-11 a.m. Saturdays through April, Grantsburg Elem. School.

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Monday-Friday, day hours. PT (~20 hrs. week). HS diploma or GED, clean driving record, must pass background test and drug screen. $11.50/hr. Call Andrea at 651-342-4474 or email astang@esrworks.org. CARF accredited, AA/EOE

Part-Time Cook Burnett County Jail Summit Food Service Management is seeking a dependable Parttime Cook to work at the Burnett County Jail in Siren, WI. Qualiﬁed applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to pass a background check. Apply online today at www. ontheplatecareers.com or by calling toll-free 1-844-354-6762. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Women/ Individual with Disabilities/Protected Veteran Employer

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Linda Kay Marek

Jeffrey Phillip Grey

Bernice Ruth Ott-Gronlund

Linda Kay Marek, age 62, of Grantsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home, with family by her side. A memorial visitation honoring the life of Linda M Marek will be held from 4-8 p p.m., Thursday, April 5 at tthe Swedberg-Taylor Funera al Home in Grantsburg. Linda was born in Grantsb burg on May 20, 1955 to p parents, Jerry and Sharron (Clark) Marek. Linda a attended Grantsburg area sschools from elementary to h high school. She worked for tthirty years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, beginning her career in 1988 at Kozy Kitchen in Grantsburg. Linda later hosted the community at her Country Café on Main until her recent retirement last winter. Linda loved the work that she did and her customers were always made to feel like family. She found joy in helping others by organizing teddy bear drives for local hospitals and police departments. Linda had a knack for decorating and was always on the hunt for the next piece to add to her collection. She was also very creative and talented in sewing, crafting, quilting, and needlepoint. She enjoyed plant and flower gardening and spending time outside. Above all, Linda cherished time with her family and friends while hosting them at her home or lake cabin. Linda is survived by her father, Jerry Marek, Grantsburg; daughters: Kelly (Shawn) Anderson, Lynnwood, WA and Danielle (Brian) Defreese, Marysville, WA; grandchildren: Alex, Joscelyn, and Kaitlyn; sisters: Sue (Steve) Van Meter, Springbrook and Coke (Bruce) Scheider, Grantsburg; nieces and nephews: Dawn, Shawn, Jeremy, Justin, Jeremiah, and Jerry; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, other loving family and many friends. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Marek; grandmother, Midge Marek; brother, Scott Marek; and brother-in-law, Allen Albee. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

Jeffrey Phillip Grey died unexpectedly on March 21, 2018 at the young age of 64. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jeff was a proud union glazier of local 1324. He rretired two years ago to e enjoy life, after almost 40 y years at local 1324. Jeff had m many stories and jokes a always ready to tell. He lloved his cabin and fishing o on his pontoon, especially w with his grandkids. That w was the reason he loved his c cabin, to eventually pass it o on to them. Jeff was so kind h hearted and always there to lend a helping hand. His one saying was that, “one day he will finally see what’s over the last hill.” There were so many things he still wanted to do, but it was cut way too short. Jeff will be so deeply missed by his loving wife of 26 years, Lori; his sons, Ryan (Nicole) Grey and Patrick (Lindsey) Root; his daughter, Allison Grey; 11 grandchildren: Tyler, Logan, Alayah, Dominic, Ella, Isaiah, Macie, Lexi, Mason, Ellie and Ameli; sister, Barbara White (Brian); and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Grey; and father, Phillip Grey, who just passed in February 2018. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

Bernice Ruth (Scheider) Ott-Gronlund, 77, of Luck passed away March 20, 2018 at her home. Visitation was held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Sunday, March 25. Funeral services were h held at Zion Lutheran C Church in Trade Lake on M Monday, March 26 with Rev. J John Peterson officiating. B Bernice was laid to rest at C Cushing Cemetery followiing the service. Pallbearers were Jeremy S Scheider, Michael Knaube er, Chris Bartlett, Isaiah T Tretsven, Jonah Tretsven, B Brayden Albee and Braxton Albee. Bernice was the youngest of three children born to Harold and Ruth (Rackow) Scheider on January 19, 1941 in Stephenson County, Illinois. At age six, Bernice moved with her family from Illinois to the family farm in Trade Lake. She attended Trade Lake #3 School, Bass Lake School, and then graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1959. She went on to attend Polk County Teachers College and taught elementary school in Grantsburg and East Luck Schools. On June 17, 1961 she married John Ott Jr. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Frederic and to this union two daughters were born – Debra and Donna. During this time they lived on their farm in Laketown. In 1971, she began working at the United Pioneer Home in Luck where she worked for more than 40 years. During her years at UPH, she made many dear friends whom she cherished through the end of her life. After John passed away, she married Charles Gronlund on September 19, 1992 at Zion Lutheran Church, Trade Lake, and with this union she gained another daughter – Jennifer. Bernice was baptized at the Richland Salem Church in Stephenson County, Illinois. She was confirmed and spent much of her life at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Frederic. She then became an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Trade Lake. During her lifetime she was active in the lives of her children and grandchildren, 4-H, the Polk County Fair, United Pioneer Home Auxiliary, Polk County Home Makers, WELCA, and was famously known for baking and decorating many thousands of cakes for friends and family. She enjoyed spending time with her brother, Lavern and many special friends. She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughters: Debra (Monte) Tretsven, Donna (Pete) Johnson, and Jennifer (Shawn) Albee; brother, Lavern Scheider; sister-in-law, Susan Ott; grandchildren: Haley Johnson, Lindsey (Jonathan) McCargo, Nicole Johnson, Isaiah Tretsven, Jonah Tretsven, Ella Tretsven, Brayden Albee, and Braxton Albee; nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother, and her husband, John. You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Luck.

Tony Gail Irons Tony Gail Irons, 64, of Webb Lake passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 after a battle with cancer. A memorial service honoring the life of Tony Irons will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29 at the N Northern Wisconsin Vetera ans Memorial Cemetery in S Spooner. A luncheon will ffollow at 12:30 p.m. at Crossrroads Christian Church, 228509 CTH H, Webster (just n north of CTH A, Town of S Scott). In lieu of flowers, m memorials are appreciated. Tony was born November 223, 1953, a son of Crystal ((Gardner) and Lowell Thomas Irons. He was a 1973 graduate of Grantsburg High School. Tony was enlisted in the United States Army from 1980-1983, stationed in Germany and Holland. He also had his own business in construction as well as owning a resort and bar. He resided in Webb Lake for 33 years. Tony loved the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Tony found pleasure in working with wood, including building log homes for himself and residents of the area of Webb Lake. He also loved to travel to see sights, both in the United States and Germany. He is survived by his wife, Rita Irons; his daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Goetz; his grandchildren, Brock and Calista; his mother, Crystal Irons; a sister, Robin Irons; and many aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Irons; his paternal grandparents, Ted and Shirley Irons; his maternal grandparents, Rush and Bernice Gardner; his brother, Randy Irons; and his son, Kelly Rae Irons. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Claire F. Erickson Claire F. Erickson, 26, of Siren passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2018. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, March 24 at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Pallbearers were: Jeff K Kline, Chris Foesher, David N Nye, Ashley Trenter, Jack T Taylor and John Dalsveen. H Honorary Pallbearers were W William Shipley and Donny W Wilson. Claire was born on Dec cember 20, 1991 to Ron and D Dawn (Randall) Erickson. H He was raised in the Siren a and Frederic areas with the help from Tom Anderson, Janet Erickson, Cherrise and Todd Miller. Claire enjoyed many sports, camping and mule riding as a child. He graduated from Frederic High School in 2010. After graduation, Claire joined The National Guard for a short while. On November 22, 2013 Claire was united in marriage to Brittany Mooney. From this union, he became a proud step-dad and dad to Madison and Liam. Claire was very active and involved with the Siren Fire Department. Left to grieve Claire’s passing is his wife, Brittany; children, Madison and Liam; parents, Dawn (Don Abrams) Anderson and Ron (Janet) Erickson; siblings: Brandon, Kayla and Monica; grandmothers, Kathleen Randall and Darlene Erickson; many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended Siren Fire Family. Proceeding Claire in death are grandfathers, Claire Erickson and Raymond Randall; uncles: Steve Erickson, Mark Barman and Maurice Johnson; aunts, Pam Scapanski and Mary Schmitz; nephews, Caleb Anderson-Boyer and Jason Randall. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwebergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Marion Elizabeth Gelhar Marion Elizabeth Gelhar, 87, of Danbury passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 4 with visitation from 9 – 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Darlene O. Sherstad Darlene O. Sherstad, 93, of Grantsburg died Sunday, March 25, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m.,Saturday, April 7 at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster.

BIRTHS Savannah Amada Juarez Laura and Juan Juarez of St. Croix Falls announce the birth of their daughter, Savannah Amada Juarez, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, born March 21, 2018 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

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HELP WANTED Full-Time Health Care Products Production Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for GREAT people to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide. We have immediate opportunities for fulltime production employees. The hours are 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $13.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn incentive pay after 30 days of employment. We offer our employees: Fun Working Environment Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health & dental insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k, vacation/ holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020. You may also email your resume to cchute@coreproducts.com.

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JOB POSTING - COOK SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER DESCRIPTION: This position is for 7 hours per day, 180 days per year. QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires the ability to compete physically demanding responsibilities, such as carrying and lifting continuously throughout the shift, enduring a wide range of temperatures, and standing/ walking on hard ďŹ&#x201A;oors 90% of the time. COMPENSATION: Starting hourly pay is $14.55. Health Insurance is available. HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the District OfďŹ ce or online at www.webster.k12.wi.us. Deadline is Friday, April 6, 2018. CONTACT:

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Burnett County Highway Department is seeking applicants to perform a variety of tasks involving the maintenance and repair of highways. Application Deadline: March 30th, 2018.

TAX DEED SPECIALIST - LIMITED TERM: HOURLY RATE: $19.50 Burnett County is seeking a Tax Deed Specialist to work with multiple departments, following the statutory process in dealing with tax delinquent parcels. Expected duration 12-18 months. Application Deadline: April 13th, 2018. If you believe that public servants reveal the common good and you have a commitment to public service, apply today! We provide a competitive beneﬁt package and a work environment that supports ﬂexibility, encourages learning and promotes professional growth. More information is available at www.burnettcounty.org. Click on Employment Opportunities! Burnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT NO. WI-0028843-10-0 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ wastewater/PublicNotices. html Permittee: Village of Webster, PO Box 25, Webster, WI 54893 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Webster Village of, SEC 16; T39N-R16W Receiving Water and Location: A drainage ditch tributary to the Clam River within the Clam River watershed in the St. Croix River Drainage basin in Burnett County Brief Facility Description: The Village of Webster owns and operates a domestic wastewater treatment system. The plant designed to treat 85,000 gallons per day currently treats an average of 60,000 gallons per day. The treatment system consists of three stabilization ponds operated one after another (in series). Within these ponds naturally occurring bacteria and organisms already present in the wastewater break down the organic matter.

The permittee is authorized to discharge as a fill and draw system during the months of April, May, September and October and as a continuous discharger to the same outfall during the months of January, February, March, June, July, August, November, and December. Permit Drafter: Sheri A. Snowbank, DNR, 810 Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 635-4131, sheri.snowbank@wisconsin.gov Basin Engineer: Michelle Balk, DNR, 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 635-4054, Michelle. Balk@Wisconsin.gov The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be reissued. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed permit action, or to request a public hearing, may write to the Department of Natural Resources at the permit drafter's address. All comments or suggestions received no later than 30 days after the publication date of this public notice will be considered along with other information on file in making a final decision regarding the permit. Anyone providing comments in response to this public notice will receive a notification of the Department's final decision when the permit is issued. The Department may schedule a public informational

hearing if requested by any person and shall schedule an informational hearing if a petition requesting a hearing is received from 5 or more persons or if response to this notice indicates significant public interest pursuant to s. 283.49, Stats. Information on requesting a hearing is at the above web link. Limitations and conditions which the Department believes adequately protect the receiving water are included in the proposed permit. Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit, fact sheet and permit application, may be reviewed on the internet at the above web link or may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter's office during office hours. Information on this permit may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter or by writing to the Department. Reasonable costs (15 cents per page for copies and 7 cents per page for scanning) will be charged for information in the file other than the public notice, permit and fact sheet. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request. WNAXLP (March 28) SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 24

BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2018 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Dan Ohnstad, Russ Erickson, Heather Jensen, and Chris Erickson. Absent: Cindy Jensen and Jason Burkman. Agenda Revisions: None. Present: Cindy Jensen and Jason Burkman. Visitor: Renee Rombach, School Board Candidate Mike Amundson presented Dan Ohnstad with a Service Award from Wisconsin Athletic Director's Association. He stated, "On behalf of myself, personally, the Pirate Athletic Department, the Grantsburg School District and the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association it is my honor to present to you this WADA Service Award for your role as our Athletic Trainer." Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to approve the Board Minutes from February 12, 2018. Motion carried 7-0. Spring School Board Meetings are on: • March 12 School Board Meeting • March 26 No School Board Meeting – Spring Break • April 2 School Board Meeting (rescheduled from Spring Break) • April 16 School Board Business Meeting- moved • April 30 School Board Meeting- moved • May 14 School Board Meeting • May 28 Memorial Day Holiday– No School Board Meeting Greta White and Ian Watt presented their conservation speeches from the 6th grade classroom competition. First reading of the following revised policies: • Revised Asset Management Policy • Revised Federal Time and Effort Policy • Dual High School/College Credit Programs--Formerly Youth Options Programs Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) end of semester report- Ibby Olson, Principal. Motion C. Erickson/C. Jensen to approve the funding request of the Blue Line Club to assist with costs for a portion of the WIAA sponsored girls and boys hockey programs at $300 per player for 2017-18 and beyond. Motion carried 7-0. Motion H. Jensen/Ohnstad to renew the WIAA Hockey and Gymnastic Coop Agreements. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/H. Jensen to approve the unpaid leave request of Debra Peterson. Motion carried 7-0. Motion to C. Jensen/H. Jensen to convene in closed session for the purpose of wage discussions per Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 19.85 (1) (c) (e) and (g) for consideration of compensation of public employees over which the School Board has jurisdiction and exercises responsibility and (f) considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to reconvene in open session. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Jensen/Burkman to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0. WNAXLP

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claim against the decedent’s estate is June 07, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 205. 6. This publication is notice to any person whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar March 7, 2018 Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 1036463 WNAXLP (March 14, 21, 28)

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARVIN DuFRESNE Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 08 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 27, 1937 and date of death April 7, 2014, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 27425 E. Connors Lake Road, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O Baasch, Probate Registrar, on April 16, 2018, at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT APRIL 3, 2018 OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the School District of Webster, on the 3rd day of April 2018, 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, in the sample ballot below. The following is a sample of the official ballot: Official Ballot Nonpartisan Office April 3, 2018 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

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN A. THOMEY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 09 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 5, 1933 and date of death February 24, 2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 7671 Wood Lane, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O Baasch, Probate Registrar, on April 23, 2018, at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 8, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 205. 6. This publication is notice to any person whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable

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accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar March 8, 2018 Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 1036463 WNAXLP (March 14, 21, 28)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Plaintiff, vs. Albert L. Bennett and Jane Doe Bennett Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 17-CV-79 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 17, 2018 in the amount of $151,110.59 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 24, 2018 at

NOTICE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Grantsburg that on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, a spring election for school board members will be held. Candidates for the school board are as follows: Christine Erickson and Renae Rombach. Electors will vote at their regular township or village polling places between 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Electors will vote for two candidates for a three year term. Unofficial results can be found on the school’s website www.gk12.net. Dated this 19rd day of March, 2018 Cindy Jensen District Clerk Official Ballot for Nonpartisan Office April 3, 2018 Notice to Voters: This ballot may be invalid unless initialed by 2 election inspectors. If cast as an absentee ballot, the ballot must bear the initials of the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Instructions to Voters: If you make a mistake or have a question, see an election inspector. (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. To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name in the space marked “write-in.”

E L P E M L A P S M A S Vote for not more than 3

School District of Grantsburg

Wendy J. Larson

Melanie Connor Johnson

Brenda Rachner

School Board Members Vote for not more than 2

Christine Erickson

Renae Rombach

write-in:

write-in: __________________________________

write-in:

write-in: __________________________________

/s/ Stacy Gaffney, Deputy School Board Clerk WNAXLP

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10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: That part of Government Lots Two (2) and Three (3), Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as Lot One (1) as

recorded in Volume One (1) of Certified Survey Maps, page Twenty-five (25), Survey Map No. 25. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6684 Lonestar Rd Siren, WI 54872-9220 DATED: February 20, 2018 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (March 21, 28, April 4)

NOTICE OF OPENING Town of Scott, Burnett County The Town of Scott is accepting applications for an open position as the Town of Scott Clerk. The person selected for the position will be appointed by the Town Board to fill the remainder of the current vacated term. This position works closely with the Town of Scott Board of Supervisors as well as the Town of Scott Treasurer. All interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume and a minimum of three (3) references along with the references phone numbers to the Town of Scott in care of the Town Chairperson no later than Monday, April 23, 2018. WNAXLP

FAIR HOUSING IT’S YOUR RIGHT Burnett County is a participant within the Northwest Regional Housing Program and has an adopted Fair Housing Ordinance which entitles everyone to an equal opportunity for housing regardless of the following: • • • • • • • •

Age Sex Race Color National Origin Ancestry Disability Religion

• • • •

Sexual Orientation Marital Status Family Status Lawful Source of Income • Status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or stalking

If you believe you have been treated unfairly while looking for housing, or are being discriminated against by your current landlord, please contact the County Clerk at 715-349-2173. You will be offered assistance in filing a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for enforcement of fair housing laws (all complaints will be handled in a confidential manner). You may also call the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division at 608266-6860 (TTY 608-264-8752) for more information.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE - TOWN OF SWISS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2018 ROAD PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will receive sealed bids until 6:00 p.m., April 17, 2018, for the following projects to be completed by October 1, 2018. Contact George Costello, Town of Swiss, 715-656-3030 for individual project information sheets. • Gravel hauling and spreading – 6.20 miles – three roads. • Hot mix asphalt paving – 4.10 miles – two roads. • Hot mix asphalt wedges – quantity two – one road. • Chip seal and fog – 6.8 miles – one road. Swiss Town Board March 19, 2018

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MARCH 28, 2018

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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2017 Consumer Con¿dence Report Data

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018

GRANTSBURG WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 80703106 WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Chris Bartlett at (715) 463-2405. Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water quality Second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Village Of¿ce located at 316 S. Brad Street HEALTH INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk

from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining

or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Source(s) of Water Source ID

Source

Depth (in feet)

Status

Groundwater

159

Active

Groundwater

152

Active

Groundwater

150

Active

To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Chris Bartlett at (715) 463-2405.

DEFINITIONS De¿nition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if MFL exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which MRDL a water system must follow.

Term AL

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions. Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin

of safety. million ¿bers per liter Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reÀect the bene¿ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter TCR Total Coliform Rule TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

DETECTED CONTAMINANTS Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your

water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.

Level 1 Assessment

Level 2 Assessment

MCL

MCLG

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Disinfection Byproducts Contaminant (units)

Sit e

MC L

MCL G

Level Found

Rang e

HAA5 (ppb)

TTHM (ppb)

11.8

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

Violatio n

Typical Source of Contaminant

By-product of drinking water chlorination

11.8

By-product of drinking water chlorination

OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG Notice is hereby given of a nonpartisan spring election TO BE HELD IN THE VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG, BURNETT COUNTY on April 3, 2018 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. The following is a sample of the official ballot: /s/ Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk Village of Grantsburg Of¿cial Ballot Nonpartisan Of¿ce April 3, 2018 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.” Village Trustee To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked “write-in.” Vote for not more than 3

E L P M SA

Todd Snyder Greg Peer

Caylin Muehlberg Jared Woody

Michael E. Longhenry Vincent Zilka

write-in: ____________________________________ write-in:____________________________________ write-in:____________________________________

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Inorganic Contaminants Contaminant (units)

MC L

MCL G

Level Found

Range

ARSENIC (ppb)

n/a

BARIUM (ppm)

MC L

FLUORIDE (ppm)

NICKEL (ppb)

100

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

Contaminant (units)

Sit e

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

Violatio n

Typical Source of Contaminant

1 - 2

Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

0.062

0.054 0.062

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

MCL G

Level Found

Range

Violatio n

Typical Source of Contaminant

0.3

0.2 0.3

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

1.2000

0.9300 1.2000

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

35.00

26.00 35.00

n/a

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

Contaminant (units)

Action Level

MCL G

90th Percentile Level Found

# of Results

COPPER (ppm)

AL=1. 3

1.3

0.1100

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15

0.93

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

Violatio n

Typical Source of Contaminant

0 of 10 results were above the action level.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

0 of 10 results were above the action level.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant (units) RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)

Sit e

MC L

MCL G

Level Found

Rang e

1.2

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

Violatio n

Typical Source of Contaminant

Erosion of natural deposits

Volatile Organic Contaminants Contaminant (units) CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (ppb)

Sit e

MC L

MCL G

Level Found

Rang e

0.4

0.0 0.4

Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Grantsburg Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several

Sample Date (if prior to 2017)

Violatio n

Typical Source of Contaminant

Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities

hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by Àushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. WNAXLP

The Town of Grantsburg will hold their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 5:30 P.M. The annual meeting will be held at the Town of Grantsburg Town Hall at 23211 State Road 48/87. Some items to be included on the agenda are: 2017 Financial report and 2017 road work; motion to Borrow Emergency Funds; Approval of the purchase of new town hall building within Village of Grantsburg; Public Input on Town issues or concerns, or any other business allowed under town annual meeting law. Town residents are encouraged to attend. For the Town Board, Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP

Village of Grantsburg Water Utility Customers The Village of Grantsburg 2017 Consumer Confidence Report will not be mailed individually but is published in this edition of the Burnett County Sentinel. A copy of the CCR is available at the Village Office located at 316 S Brad Street or by calling 715-463-2405.

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MARCH 28, 2018

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN ELDORA RAUCH Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 18-PR-12 A petition for formal adminis-

tration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth 08/12/1923 and date of death 01/16/2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 27937 County Road FF, Webster, WI 54893. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Burnett County Court-

house, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 220, before Circuit Court Judge/ Circuit Court Commissioner Melissia R. Mogen, on May 10, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 20, 2018.

SPRING ELECTION April 3, 2018 LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE At the Spring Election to be held on April 3, 2018, 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 23211 State Rd. 48/87 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 715-488-2911

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 Deanna Krause, 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 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 Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Avenue 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 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 Scott Karen Wiggins, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 Of¿ce 715-635-2308 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Of¿ce: 715-656-3030

Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Kerri Harter, Clerk P.O. Box 612 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2461 Town of Wood River Raylene Swanson, Clerk 24788 Rylander Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2318 Village of Grantsburg Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Debra Doriott-Reineccius, 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

3. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 205. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least

10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Melissia R. Mogen Circuit Court Judge 03/20/2018 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5365 1012132

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Deadline for all ad copy is Monday at noon.

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, cities, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people pursuant to law: 2017 ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION 7 To amend section 1 of article VI, section 3 of article VI and sections 7 and 8 of article X; and to create section 17 of article XIV of the constitution; relating to: deleting from the constitution the office of state treasurer (second consideration). Whereas, the 2015 legislature in regular session considered a proposed amendment to the constitution in 2015 Assembly Joint Resolution 5, which became 2015 Enrolled Joint Resolution 7, and agreed to it by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, which proposed amendment reads as follows: SECTION 1. Section 1 of article VI of the constitution is amended to read: [Article VI] Section 1. The qualified electors of this state, at the times and places of choosing the members of the legislature, shall in 1970 and every 4 years thereafter elect a secretary of state, treasurer and an attorney general who shall hold their offices for 4 years 4- year terms. SECTION 2. Section 3 of article VI of the constitution is amended to read: [Article VI] Section 3. The powers, duties, and compensation of the treasurer and attorney general shall be prescribed by law. SECTION 3. Sections 7 and 8 of article X of the constitution are amended to read: [Article X] Section 7. The lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general, shall constitute a board of commissioners for the sale of the school and university lands and for the investment of the funds arising therefrom. Any two of said commissioners shall be a quorum for the transaction of all business pertaining to the duties of their office. Section 8. Provision shall be made by law for the sale of all school and university lands after they shall have been appraised; and when any portion of such lands shall be sold and the purchase money shall not be paid at the time of the sale, the commissioners shall take security by mortgage upon the lands sold for the sum remaining unpaid, with seven per cent 7 percent interest thereon, payable annually at the office of the treasurer as provided by law. The commissioners shall be authorized to execute a good and sufficient conveyance to all purchasers of such lands, and to discharge any mortgages taken as security, when the sum due thereon shall have been paid. The commissioners shall have power to withhold from sale any portion of such lands when they shall deem it expedient, and shall invest all moneys arising from the sale of such lands, as well as all other university and school funds, in such manner as the legislature shall provide, and shall give such security for the faithful performance of their duties as may be required by law. SECTION 4. Section 17 of article XIV of the constitution is created to read: [Article XIV] Section 17. The state treasurer holding office on the date of ratification of the 2015-17 amendment providing for the deletion of that office from the constitution shall continue to hold that office until the first Monday of January in 2019. Any vacancy in the office occurring before that date shall be filled in the manner provided by law. SECTION 5. Numbering of new provisions. If another constitutional amendment ratified by the people creates the number of any provision created in this joint resolution, the chief of the legislative reference bureau shall determine the sequencing and the numbering of the provisions whose numbers conflict and adjust any cross- references thereto. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution is agreed to by the 2017 legislature; and, be it further Resolved, That the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution be submitted to a vote of the people at the election to be held on the first Tuesday in April 2018; and, be it further Resolved, That the question concerning ratification of the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution be stated on the ballot as follows: QUESTION 1: “Elimination of state treasurer. Shall sections 1 and 3 of article VI and sections 7 and 8 of article X of the constitution be amended, and section 17 of article XIV of the constitution be created, to eliminate the office of state treasurer from the constitution and to replace the state treasurer with the lieutenant governor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands?” EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Article VI of the Wisconsin Constitution provides for the election of a state treasurer every four years. Wis. Const. Art. VI, § 1. The Constitution spells out only one duty for the Treasurer: to serve as one of three members on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, which is charged with the sale of school and university lands and with the investment of funds arising from such sales. Wis. Const. Art. X, § 7. The other two members of that Board are the Attorney General and Secretary of State. The referendum question proposes to eliminate the constitutional office of Treasurer. To fill the Treasurer’s position on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, the Lieutenant Governor would serve as the third member of that Board. A “yes” vote on this question would eliminate the constitutional office of the Treasurer. It would replace the Treasurer with the Lieutenant Governor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. A “no” vote would retain the constitutional office of the Treasurer under Article VI. The Treasurer would also continue to serve as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. DONE in the County of Burnett, this 26th day of March, 2018./s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS APRIL 3, 2018 OFFICE OF THE BURNETT COUNTY CLERK: TO THE VOTERS OF BURNETT COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in Burnett County, on April 3, 2018, 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 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.

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. Where Touch Screen Voting is Used The voter shall touch the screen at 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 type 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 touch the screen at "yes" if in favor of the question, or the voter shall touch the screen at "no" if opposed to the question. The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. 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. 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. The following is a sample of the official ballot:

If the voter spoils a paper ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its

/s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk

Official Ballot Nonpartisan Office and Referendum April 3, 2018 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.)

District 1 Brent Blomberg

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.”

Judicial

The sample ballot for County Board Supervisor is an example for District One only. Below are the remaining supervisory districts along with the candidate names for that race.

County

District 2 Jim Paden District 3 Gene McLain

Justice of the Supreme Court

County Supervisor, District 1

District 4 Jeremy Gronski

Vote for 1

District 5 Dorothy Richard

E L P M A S Michael Screnock Rebecca Dallet

Brent Blomberg

write-in: ____________________________________

Referendum

To vote in favor of a question, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to “Yes,” like this: To vote against a question, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to “No,” like this:

QUESTION 1: “Elimination of state treasurer.

Shall sections 1 and 3 of article VI and sections 7 and 8 of article X of the constitution be amended, and section 17 of article XIV of the constitution be created, to eliminate the office of state treasurer from the constitution and to replace the state treasurer with the lieutenant governor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands?”

District 6 Donald Chell District 7 Gene Olson District 8 No Candidate Listed District 9 Chuck Anderson District 10 Ed Peterson District 11 Norman Bickford District 12 Christopher Sybers District 13 Bert E. Lund, Jr. District 14 Emmett Byrne District 15 Richard I. Anderson District 16 Gary Lundberg District 17 Duane Johnson District 18 Don Taylor District 19 Craig M. Conroy

Yes

District 20 Gerald G. Pardun

District 21 Clifford Larry Main Steve Austin WNAXLP

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The newest health craze is driving me bananas!

Am I the only one who feels like the health industry has gone mad? One year, experts recommend Americans should eat a low fat diet. The next, they recommend a diet with lots of healthy fats, like nuts. A few years ago protein was the craze, with diets like the Atkins Diet, which they now say is very bad for you. Wild Chow What about the short lived GlyceLisa Erickson mic Diet? Then, there is the issue of sugar. Bananas were touted as “not as good for you” because they have too much sugar. More broadly, experts believed the sugar in fruit, fructose, might be linked to pancreatic cancer. Now they're back to saying fruit is good for you, including bananas. Now refined, high-fructose corn syrup is what’s killing us. Salt is bad — no wait — THIS salt is good for you! Don't do this. Don't do that! I’m waving the white flag. I didn’t realize how crazy I’d become until recently, when my husband asked what kinds of foods

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Our wilderness experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (Jesus) was in the wilderness forty days...â&#x20AC;? Mark 1:13 Are you in a wilderness experience? I am not referring to a fishing trip in Canada or Alaska! Maybe your wilderness is a series of medical treatments for cancer. Perhaps you suffer from an addiction to alcohol or meth or opioids. Some of us are supporting a friend going into the wilderness of memory Pastor Doug Olson loss. Separation and divorce is a wilderness Yellow Lake Lutheran Church for marriage partners and their families. The recent mass shooting of students from a Florida high school pushes everyone into

a wilderness. Are you feeling alone in your wilderness experience? We are in the Lenten season of the Church year. We hear that Jesus, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved, has gone into our wilderness struggle with us. In Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gospel, Jesus declares, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kingdom (presence) of God has come near (to you), repent (let go of fear), believe (trust) in the good news (God is with us)â&#x20AC;? Mark 1: 15. Having confidence the God of life is with us, let us walk with our neighbors, friends, family in their wilderness struggle. Why?

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

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FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

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

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

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

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

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

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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

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

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

FAITH LUTHERAN

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Interim Pastor Michael Peterson 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion celebrated every Sunday Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening

GRACE BAPTIST

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

BETHANY LUTHERAN

Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 am Church Service: 10:45 am Youth Ministries: 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study: 2 pm, Thurs.

Pastor 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

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

EKDALL COMMUNITY 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

Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. North on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Sunday Service 9 am | Potluck lunch 10 am Everyone welcome

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ATLAS

GRANTSBURG

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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

The Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lenten story tells us God has overcome the forces of darkness through Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; journey to the cross. Palm Sunday and Good Friday remind us no one is alone in their struggle in life. God is with us. No one is lost. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gospel reports Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; promise to us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I, when I am lifted up from earth, will draw all people to myselfâ&#x20AC;? John 12:32. Regardless of our situation in lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wilderness, God is there to bring us into Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence with God, the Creator of life. Amen.

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

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

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

Pastor John Peterson 11841 Cty. Rd. Z | 715-327-8384 Sun. School: 9:45 am | Sun. Worship: 11 am Communion: 1st & 2nd Sunday

CHURCH OF CHRIST

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER

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

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

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

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

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. Builder’s trough 4. Pouch 7. Adam’s partner 8. Zelda soldiers 10. Network of nerves 12. Heinrich __, poet 13. Algerian port 14. Reciprocal of one ohm 16. Title of respect 17. Form of expression 19. Hoover’s office 20. Samoan monetary unit 21. Cooperation 25. Fiddler crabs 26. Portion of a play 27. Tropical American shrub 29. Frosts 30. Short-winged diving seabird 31. Chemical compound used as a hardener (abbr.) 32. Diversion 39. __ Turner, rock singer 41. __-bo: exercise system 42. Large, edible game fish 43. Doctor of Education 44. Where the Knicks play 45. Basics 46. Tall tropical American trees 48. Men wear them 49. Widespread destruction 50. Midway between north and northeast 51. Vast body of water 52. Hair product

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2. Go too far 3. Individual feature 4. Drug trials term (abbr.) 5. Has emerged 6. Helped the Spanish conquer Mexico 8. Northern Vietnam ethnic group 9. Dried-up 11. Reactive structures (abbr.) 14. Licensed for Wall Street 15. Japanese conglomerate 18. Home to the Celtics 19. Title given to Italian monk 20. Drunkards 22. Cylindrical containers 23. South American plants 24. Frozen water

27. Town in Galilee 28. Not in 29. Journalist and suffragist Wells 31. Consumed 32. Edible Mediterranean plant 33. Poke fun of 34. “First in Flight” state 35. Fortifying ditch 36. Receding 37. Christian liturgical creed 38. Used to decorate Xmas trees 39. High-__: complex 40. Thoughts 44. __ and cheese 47. Constrictor snake

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It’s all fun and games Last Saturday was the 27th Annual Rainbow of Fun Carnival hosted by Moms for Kids. All money raised going to school and community activities. Those include the Children’s Theatre, the Moms for Kids Siren High School Scholarship Fund and A Northwoods Christmas Arts & Crafts Show.

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This young girl was one of many who took advantage of the bouncy castle with giant slide attached.

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