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Town of Grantsburg eyes new Town Hall in Village JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

dispatchers of the St. Croix Tribal Police Department direct the activities of officers in a three-county area (Burnett, Polk, and Barron Counties) with a total of eight communities. The dispatch team consists of Chris Foehser, Sr., Alice Denotter and Tucker McCumber – all who typically work as the sole dispatcher on their respective shifts. On a lazy Sunday morning, Foehser sits in front of a multi-monitored computer station with four programs running – a field unit GPS mapping system(MACH), an inquiry system that links to DMV, radio software, and a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) to manage and edit calls for service. A building security monitor is mounted over the top of all this.

The process began two years ago for Jim Paden. He looked at the needs of the Town of Grantsburg and saw that something had to be done about their Town Hall The Town of Grantsburg Town Hall was built in 1939. It was not originally a schoolhouse, but was built specifically as a town hall and meeting space. “The old Town Hall has served it’s purpose, it’s archaic to say the very least,” Paden said. “The insulation is that of the time period (late ‘30s), it has no running water, doesn’t conform with today’s standards and is inefficient for elections.” Paden has been on the Town of Grantsburg Board for eight years and has served the last four as Supervisor. Last July, the town had a vote on whether they would construct a new town hall or remodel their current town hall on Highway 87 just south of the Village. “We had initial concept Jim Paden plans drawn up and had Town of Grantsburg Supervisor rough estimates for what it would cost to re-build and remodel,” Paden said. “The remodel was supposed to cost around $185,000. New construction would cost about $203,000 or that’s what we were told.” Paden admitted these were initial estimates and took those to the meeting on July 7. The meeting was attended by about 30 residents and both options were explained to the attendees who voted 20-10 in favor of rebuilding the town hall. “The only thing that made sense was to rebuild,” Paden said. “We had it approved by the town board and then reality set in.” Paden explained that their initial concept plan estimates were a bit off when they met with the first architect. “He said his estimate was about $380,000 for a new building,” Paden said. The cost was almost double what they had initially thought and Paden says it was due to public building codes. For a short period of time they took

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Yahoos and Houyhnhnm The Missoula Children’s Theatre with Moms for Kids brought Gulliver’s Travels to the Siren Auditorium this weekend. These are the Yahoos they are ruled by the Houyhnhnm Horses. More pictures on page 14.

Thanking the unseen during dispatch week LINDA LUHMAN SENTINEL STAFF

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week(NPSTW) has been honoring the work of the often-unseen heroes of the public safety spectrum – public safety dispatchers. Since 1981, the second week in April has been set aside to celebrate and thank those who often serve as the first contact citizens have with public safety personnel. Like many the field units they serve, dispatchers work long hours, holidays, nights, and weekends. They must able to extract accurate information from sometimes stressed individuals, dispatch appropriate field units to handle a situation, and provide additional information as appropriate.

Often, they are providing these services to multiple incidents simultaneously, while still handling incoming requests. Dispatchers provide answers to questions the public may have and are experts at finding information. It is not uncommon for a dispatcher to be asked about concealed carry laws, how the court process works, or who to contact for a variety of concerns. In honor of ‘dispatch week,’ the Burnett County Sentinel is featuring one of several dispatchers who serve our county. However, we’d like to t thank all the dispatchers who serve our area for the sacrifices they make and the jobs they do. Chris Foehser, Sr.; St. Croix Tribal PD HERTEL—Located in a small room in a modest building, the

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Foehser shared that he started dispatching on paper. While he still prefers to make notes on paper and then transcribe them into the CAD, there are many other programs, features, and advances in technology that make a dispatcher’s job easier. “We always used to say, ‘it’d be really nice to know where the guys are.’ Then MACH came along, and we were like ‘this is awesome!’” Foehser can see agencies in Barron and Burnett Counties as well as State Patrol and the DNR. He is also thankful for Google when it comes time to find obscure telephone numbers, websites, or government information. His transition into dispatching was a natural progression, Foehser said. He began his journey into public service about thirty years ago as part of the Civil Air Patrol in the greater Milwaukee area, and then became an EMT. When Foehser moved to Burnett County in 2005, he became a part-time reserve officer and then a part-time dispatcher-jailer at the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. Foehser took extra hours on at St. Croix Tribal PD in late 2007, which led to a full-time position in mid-2008. “In fact, I got the call (for the full-time job) while I was driving to St. Croix Falls for the birth of my son, Aiden,” Foehser said. Foehser has been with St. Croix Tribal PD ever since, and has had the opportunity to train new dispatchers. He tries to instill in them some key elements the best dispatchers have. “I tell trainees they have to think ahead. – to know what the officer is going to want.” Foehser said being a smaller department gives them an advantage. Dispatchers are able to quickly

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Chris Foehser, Sr. has been a dispatcher with the St. Croix Tribal Police Department since 2007. During that time, technology has changed but the goals remain the same.

learn each officer’s preferences, which makes anticipating their needs easier. Being able to have information at the ready makes a situation safer and more efficient. “We listen to three counties. You’re always listening to catch stuff that is coming over the county (channel) before it comes to us. If I can give our guys the heads up, it’s part of quality service.” Like many dispatchers, Foehser takes on the burden of ensuring officer safety. This can include providing information, sending assistance or checking status. He sums it up this way, “Tell (dispatch) what you’re doing so I know where you are. I want you to go home.

That is a big part of my job – to make sure (officers) go home safe.” Unlike some jobs, dispatchers are never in control of their work pace. Long hours of silence can turn into 30 minutes of chaos in the blink of an eye. “Sometimes people don’t understand. If I’m brief with them, there is a lot going on. I need to get the information and go,” Foehser shared. When asked what citizens calling in for service can do to help dispatchers, Foehser says be patient, listen to the dispatcher and the questions. “The quicker the caller gives the information, the faster we can get our officers moving.” He is well aware that it takes family support to be able to do a job where you

work most holidays and miss a lot of family events. In addition to working as a dispatcher, the Siren resident also serves the community as a member of the Siren Fire Department, which potentially takes him away from home even more. “I have a great spouse,” he says of his wife, Bonnie. “She has really supported me and is understanding. She’s really made me a better person.” Another challenge of the profession is a lack of recognition. Because dispatchers work in the background, there are times their contributions are forgotten. “We are often overlooked – not intentionally – but we are part of that whole team. When you see a big drug bust, it started with a call to dispatch somewhere,” Foehser points out. Then there are the bad calls. “If you don’t see the officer until later in the shift, you don’t know what happened or how the call ended. That’s where you’re forgotten, especially when something bad happens.” Foehser is just as quick to point out there are rewards in public service that aren’t material. Rewards like the satisfaction of knowing you’ve done your part and it results in a successful outcome. Foehser says being able to help people in the community when they need it is a big factor in why he stays in dispatch. “Our department works well together. Our supervision is really good about trusting us to get things done. I like being here for the community and the officers. I’m at a point now it’s not only a workplace. I feel like part of the community. What affects everyone here affects me.”

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a step back and re-considered the remodel. Paden said before they looked into going forward with the remodel, he met with local architect Craig Selander and asked him about an estimate for a new town hall. “That came back around $360,000,” Paden said. “It’s less than the other estimate, but still way too much.” Selander told Paden there were other issues with the site they were hoping to build on. It’s in the watershed so a ditch would have to be constructed. The town would also have issues with the DNR and their requirements. The two kept talking and Selander eventually said his building, in the Village of Grantsburg at 216 South Oak Street, will be for sale soon and wondered if Paden would be interested for the town. Paden had the layout of the building and was explaining that the large area in the building could be used for elections with private rooms used for registering voters. He also said the town Clerk/Treasurer, Romey Nelson, would be able to have her office in this building. Nelson currently works out of an office in the Community Bank building in downtown Grantsburg. Selander said that he is not closing his architect business and will be working from his home office.

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The proposed new Town of Grantsburg Town Hall on S. Oak Street. County Supervisor Paden said it was the best option they have. Selander said the building was recently remodeled and is in great shape.

He added that he will continue working in the Burnett, Polk and Washburn County area. Paden and Selander began working together, have a purchase agreement in place and have to act on it before August. That agreement states the building will be purchased for $165,000 through a State Trust Fund. Paden says a very rough estimate

shows the building will cost the average taxpayer about $15-20 per year over the next 20 years. “That number is not a final or end all number, those are just estimations on the taxpayer cost,” Paden said. There is precedent in the state where a town has their town hall outside of town limits. Paden cited, • Town of Luck’s Town Hall is in

the Village of Luck, Town of Osceola’s Town Hall is in the Village of Dresser, Town of Lincoln’s Town Hall is in the Village of Amery, Town of Beaver’s Town Hall is in the Village of Turtle Lake.

“It’s not uncommon for a town to have their town hall located outside of town limits,” Paden said. Paden said he spoke with Grantsburg Village President Larry Ebersold about relocating their town hall to the Village. He said that Ebersold didn’t have any issue with the potential relocation. “I told him that this will be good for the village and the town. The activities we’ll have here will be a positive for the village,” Paden said. On April 18, the Town of Grantsburg will be hearing public comments on the building situation. Paden said since the situation has changed since the original vote was taken, that vote will be negated. Paden said they want to hear from the town, but believes that purchasing the Selander building is there best course of action. “At our annual meeting later this month we’ll be going back to the people and inform them with what has happened since July,” Paden said. “Then we’ll work on getting permission to re-locate.”

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GRANTSBURG— 12 p.m., downtown. All day music and raffles to benefit special needs. Sponsored by American Legion Post 185, Denny’s Downtown Lanes, and Hummer’s Rendezvous.

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.

Volunteer Crane Count

Children’s Story Time

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

Grief Support Education GRANTSBURG—10 - 11:30 a.m., April 11 to May 16, Crooked Lake Room, Burnett Medical Center. Six-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one. No charge or preregistration. For questions, contact Regional Hospice Services at 715635-9077.

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.

Nature’s Story Time ST. CROIX FALLS—10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Wisconsin Interstate Park. For pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Story, song, and nature activities. Come dressed for the weather. For more information contact 715483-3747 or ColleenM.Tolliver@wisconsin. gov.

Annual Meeting GRANTSBURG— 6:30 p.m., Visitor’s Center, Crex Meadows. Short meeting followed by presentations on Grantsburg history and wildlife. Grantsburg Area Historical Society.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Free Soup Lunch SIREN—11 a.m. - 1 p.m., VFW Hall. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County VFW Post 1256.

Theatre Performance 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.

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.

Community Shred Event SIREN/FREDERIC—9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bremer Bank. Bring your documents and utilize on-site professional shredding. No fee. For more information contact Siren: 715-349-2191 or Frederic 715-327-4256.

Pancake Supper LEWIS— 4 -7 p.m., Lewis Methodist Church. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, Daeffler’s sausage links, coffee and milk. Free will offering.

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. 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 The Big Gig SIREN—2 p.m., Siren School. The Siren Music Department presents a unique musical experience. Tickets at the door. Dessert at intermission for a free will donation.

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.

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.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

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

Rummage Sale GRANTSBURG—8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grantsburg Senior Center.

MONDAY, APRIL 16 Hunters Safety Class 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.

Christian Women’s Connection AMERY—11:30 a.m., Wapogasset Bible Camp. Spuds with Buds luncheon featuring key note speaker Judith Peter discussing Linking Up with a Best Friend. There is a fee. Reservations and cancellations required: call or text Diane at 651-808-8579 by April 10 at noon. For other questions, call Barb at 651-465-6635.

After 5 Christian Women’s Club WEBSTER—6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, First Baptist Church. Forever Friends dinner meeting will feature a presentation on Forts Folle Avoine. and Judith Peter discussing Linking Up with a Best Friend. Ladies are encouraged to bring/wear aprons. There is a fee. Reservations and cancellations required: call Jane at 715-566-0081. For other questions, call Barb at 651-465-6635.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 LUCK—12 p.m., Home and Away Ministries Center. There is a fee. Sponsored by Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution.

Weather Spotter Training 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.

Grief and Loss Support Group FREDERIC—2 - 3:30 p.m., St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. An evening group may be held if there is sufficient interest. For questions or to regisgter, call Margaret McAbee at 715-653-4210.

SECOND WEDNESDAY Village of Webster 6 p.m.

Town of Wood River 6:30 p.m.

Town of Lincoln 7 p.m.

Burnett County VFW 7:30 p.m.

SECOND THURSDAY Town of Trade Lake

Food Distribution

6 p.m.

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.

Town of West Marshland

Nature’s Story Time

Town of Oakland

ST. CROIX FALLS—10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Wisconsin Interstate Park. For pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Story, song, and nature activities. Come dressed for the weather. For more information contact 715483-3747 or ColleenM.Tolliver@wisconsin. gov.

7 p.m.

Food Distribution

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

MEETINGS

Relay for Life Meeting

Clean Up Day

Food Distribution

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

WEDNESDAY APRIL 18

WEBSTER— 11 a.m. until gone, Connections located next door to Minit Mart. No charge. Sponsored by Second Harvest Food Distribution.

6 p.m.

Town of Siren 6:45 p.m.

THIRD MONDAY Webster School Board 6 p.m.

THIRD WEDNESDAY Town of Union 5 p.m. (Dec-Mar meetings at Webster Fire Hall)

Webb Lake American Legion 7 p.m.

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.

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

Spring Fling SIREN—5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Northwoods Crossing Event Center. 19th annual Spooner-Grantsburg fundraiser for Regional Hospice Services. Reservations required. Call the Spooner office at 715-635-9077 for more information.

Taco Bingo Night WEBSTER—Tacos: 4:30 - 6 p.m., Bingo 6 - 8 p.m., Webster High School Cafetorium. Sponsored by the Webster Education Foundation. For more information, visit websteref.org, or contact Dawn Sargent at WEF@webster.k12.wi.us or 612-749-6980.

Spring Bash CUSHING—4 p.m., Cushing Community Center. Lasagna supper, 4 -7 p.m., Bingo, 4:30 - 6 :30 p.m., live auction from 7 p.m. For more information, call 715-488-2467.

Volunteer Conservationist Training ST. CROIX FALLS—9 - 11 a.m., Ice Age Center, Wisconsin Interstate Park. Learn to identify invasive plants, locations in the park, and eradication methods. For more information contact 715-483-3747 or ColleenM.Tolliver@wisconsin.gov.

Earth Day Work Day ST. CROIX FALLS—1 - 4 p.m., Beach House, Wisconsin Interstate Park. Help clean up the picnic and trail areas. Wear long pants, boots, and gloves. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact 715-483-3747 or ColleenM. Tolliver@wisconsin.gov.

Invasive Plant Removal ST. CROIX FALLS—8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lions Park or Interstate Park. Give Back to the River. Volunteers are provided lunch, 12 - 1 p.m. Wear long pants, boots, and gloves. For more information visit stcroixriverassociation.org/event.

THIRD THURSDAY Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary 2 p.m.

Burnett County Democrats 5:30 p.m. No meetings December, January, July.

Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 7 p.m.

FOURTH MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Siren School Board 5 p.m.

FOURTH TUESDAY Burnett County Republican Party 7p.m. Government Center, Room 162

FIRST MONDAY Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

WEATHER Last Week Temps: Date

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Always remember you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

--Margaret Mead

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Don’t call it boring It’s April and that means baseball. There are three things that define baseball, making it superior to all other American sports. First, the defense possesses the ball. Second, there is no time limit. In recent years they have discussed a pitch clock, but under no circumstance does a baseball game end because a clock hits zero seconds. Third and most important, the offense does not have to give the ball back after they score. The wonderful thing about April is that every team has a chance to win it all. “This is our year,” is said by every fan. Then, later down the line in September – or sometimes teams know by July – “There’s always next year.” I love the Milwaukee Brewers. Sentinel They won last night 5-4, after the Cardinals tied it in the bottom of Editor the ninth. Then Cards pitcher Greg Jonathan Richie Holland walked three straight batters in the top of the tenth inning. And with the bases loaded walked a fourth batter, bringing Travis Shaw home to score the eventual winning run. It’s kind of like if the Vikings were penalized so much on offense that they gave away a safety. The NL Central is dominated by the Cardinals and Cubs, mostly because they are baseball factories. Fun Fact:Branch Rickey actually invented what is known today as the minor league system with the Cardinals, which is why their fans act like they invented the game. But like every year, no matter how much I distrust the manger, I think the Brew Crew will be playing well into October. Did you see that game with Yelich and Braun hitting back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches? That is why it’s such a great game. Imagine Aaron Rodgers threw a Hail Mary touchdown pass to tie a game, then they kept the ball and he did it again. Milwaukee (or insert your team here) is not the only story worth paying attention to in the 2018 season. Shohei Ohtani is a Korean baseball phenom that was signed by the Los Angeles Angels during the off-season. He has been touted as the next Babe Ruth because he can hit and pitch at the major league level. Ohtani took a perfect game into the seventh inning last week and already has three home runs as a designated hitter. Another national story is former Marlin, now Yankee Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton was traded to New York over the offseason as part of the Marlins teardown, orchestrated by CEO Derek Jeter. Stanton has struck out five times in a single game twice already this year. This particular feat is known as a platinum sombrero and he currently has two. But don’t expect this trend to continue. He is new to the media frenzy in the Big Apple and is usually pretty bad in April. Lastly, there are another 150-odd games left in the season. So sit back and enjoy the game that some people with short attention spans call boring.

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Diversions until May Hopefully as you are reading this, spring is beginning to break through and drive winter away for at least a few months. The colder than normal start to April has many people grouchy and depressed. The longer days are not being spent outside walking or watching sporting events. Instead, we continue to be indoors like fish in an aquarium, From the Publisher’s hoping one day to be released where Desk it is warm and inviting. Tom Stangl The cold weather h d me thinking hi has h had about C.S. Lewis’s classic novel “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” The fantasy novel, made into a fairly successful movie in 2005, tells the story of the mythical land of Narnia which has been suffering for a century in deep winter, due to a spell cast by an evil witch. British siblings find a magical door to the kingdom by going through a wardrobe. Their arrival helps hasten the downfall of the witch and the return of spring. I won’t spoil how it gets done, but I highly recommend the novel, which I first read as a child, to young and old alike. My granddaughters are big fans

of Disney’s 2013 movie “Frozen,” a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Snow Queen.” If you have had any contact with children under age 13, you know this movie. The musical tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on a journey alongside a rugged iceman, his loyal reindeer, and a naïve snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. Whenever the granddaughters come to visit, it’s a good bet that “Frozen” gets a spin in the DVD player. The music, animation and plot are well done with multiple layers. There’s something to appeal to children and adults alike. It might seem like we are under an evil spell this spring but it seems that long term weather patterns are out of whack. The weather in the Arctic has been warmer than normal this winter, resulting in temperatures warmer in northwest Alaska than here at home. Hopefully this pattern will break loose soon and we can get back to getting outdoors. “The Terror,” one of my favorite novels, has been adapted into a series that is currently airing on the cable network AMC. The production tells the story of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition. Two British Royal Navy vessels, H.M.S. Erebus and H.M.S. Terror, that set

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sail in 1845 to find the Northwest Passage to China. The ships were never seen again until their sunken remains were found nearly one hundred fifty years later. A total of 134 men were on the expedition. “The Terror” is a fictionalized account of what author Dan Simmons believes may have happened to the sailors. Searchers in the decades after their disappearance were able to patch together stories from native Inuit of starving men walking overland to try to reach Hudson Bay. Simmons builds on this concept telling a story of growing fear and desperation as the once brave Englishmen who believe they have tamed nature soon realize that they will die. It’s a great novel and the television adaptation, produced by Ridley Scott, has been well done. There’s lots of characters, lots of storylines and a monster to boot. I used to say “The Terror” was a great way to get through the winter. This year, it will help pass the time until May. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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Confession: I am not a morning person. Never have been. It’s all I can do to get out of bed, shower, dress myself, and get to work with everything I need for the day (yesterday, I forgot my wallet). So, anytime I can do a little less thinking in the morning, it’s a bonus. We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. On cold mornings, something warm, filling, and nutritious is satisfying and helps keep you going until mid-morning snack time. If I can put breakfast together the night before and it’s ready to go in the morning? Awesome. I don’t remember how I discovered overnight oats, but I like their versatility. Flavor combinations are only limited by your imagination. I’ve tried strawberries and vanilla yogurt, coconut and pineapple, and a failed experiment with chocolate milk. The most important thing in this recipe the oneto-one ratio of oats and liquid. Beyond that, you can substitute out the types of milk, sweetener and flavorings. This is my go-to recipe. The peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter) provides some extra protein that helps keep you full longer. I prefer mine heated in the microwave for about 45 seconds to one minute, but the oats are just as good straight out of the fridge.

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Come one, come all - it’s our Spring Rummage Sale! We’re pulling items out of the many boxes and bags right and left. Thanks to the donations from our many friends and supporters, to help make this Saturday a big success. We open our doors at 8:30 a.m. so that you can search for that special treasure to take home. Oh, yes, the coffee’s on too! Neither snow or rain will stop us! If you’re looking for something more to help lift your spirits, consider PINKO JAM! There will

be a variety of musical entertainment all day long. So, take some time to stop in the downtown Grantsburg on Saturday. Got a mind bender for you. I happened to notice that on the menu for April in the ADRC paper that on Friday the 13th they will be serving Prince Charles vegetables. What are Prince Charles vegetables? 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. • 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!

$21.00. Our deepest sympathy to Grace Haines and family on the death of her husband, Tom. Grace was our vice president a few years ago. Her family rented the center to have their lunch after the funeral. This is why there was no spades last Friday. We did try to notify as many of the spade players as we could.

Remember our center is available for renting if you are planning a birthday, graduation, reunion or some other get together.

This was the last week of team bowling for the season. Winners were: Bill B. had high individual game and series, 252 and 500. The Little Weasels had high team game and series, 809 and 1590. Splits picked up were: Barry 5-7, LaJuana 5-10, Dana 4-5 and Gladys 507. Gold stars this week go to Deanna, Marlene and Gladys for the excellent cheerleading. Actually gold stars should go to the whole gang because we sure do have a good time. Next week we will just bowl, play golf or whatever anyone wants to do and the week after will be our fun week,

and we are going to do scotch doubles, it should be a lot of fun. Mark your calendars for the Garage and Bake sale April 27 and 28. We are still accepting items for the sale, too. All donations are greatly appreciated. We want to wish our three travelers, Judy B., Nikkie and Linda a safe and happy trip to California. Bring back some nice weather. Remember: When life gives you rainy weather, wear cute boots and jump in the puddles. See you at the center.

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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. Abby Brand picked up the 3-7 split on Wii bowling. Hazel Hoffman got the big dollar pot from dime bingo. I think the pot was

Dates to mark on your calendar: • April 19 – Monthly meeting • April 28 – 500 Card party. Silent Auction ends at 12:45 p.m.

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It sure is nice to see a little sunshine. Maybe spring isn’t far off after all. Fifteen players came for dime bingo and to enjoy the treats furnished by Judy and Pat N. Peggy and Carol split the big pot. There will not be dime bingo on Wednesday, April 25. We will be setting up for the garage and bake sale and will need the tables. There were five pool players and Pat O. was the winner. Three came to play dominoes and Millie was the winner. Remember they play at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Always room for more.

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Driver rescued from top of car on Yellow River JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

A driver last weekend drove into the Yellow River in the early hours of Easter Sunday in the town of Lincoln. Antwoin Butler of Danbury called for help from the roof of his car around 1:30 a.m. Burnett County Sheriff’s Dispatch got the call from Butler, saying he was on the roof of his car and believed he was near the Yellow Lake Narrows. Butler lost control of the vehicle and after skidding off the road hit a ditch and went into the water. The car went into the water on its roof. It continued downstream going under the bridge and eventually rolling back over allowing Butler to climb onto the roof. Webster Fire Chief Allen Steiner said the initial call came from the Yellow Lake

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Narrows. Steiner said that the call was lost by dispatch, but with help from the communication towers they were able to locate him near the Ice House Bridge on the Clam River. Arriving on the scene about 60 yards from the bridge, were the Sheriff’s Department, Webster Fire and Police departments, State Patrol, St. Croix Tribal Police and a crew from North Memorial Ambulance. “We got there and police threw (Butler) ropes to tie him off,” Steiner said. “That way, if he fell in we could pull him out of the water.” Steiner added that two Webster firefighters went in the water with cold water rescue suits. They were able to get Butler off his car and got him to shore safely.

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The Public Safety committee meeting approved the purchase of a new RMS/911 Software. They also approved increasing the starting pay for the sheriff’s jailer/dispatch position. RMS stands for records management software. Integrated RMS/dispatch software allows for seamless integration of reports and dispatch call information for administrative purposes. The committee was given two options for purchasing the new system that will take a year to install. The first option was to pay for yearly maintenance and the second was a pre-pay option. The committee voted for the pre-pay option in part because the yearly maintenance fees would be higher over five years. Burnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Sacharski said he looked at several different software vendors before arriving at Spillman–Flex, a part of Motorola Solutions. “We got IT involved and they liked Spillman,” Sacharski said. “I looked at it and (Chief Deputy) Burns, IT and dispatch looked at it and the consensus was Spillman.” Sacharski added that Spillman is currently the RMS/911 software for 35 other counties in the state of Wisconsin. The other company they were looking at was in five Wisconsin counties. Sheriff Ron Wilhelm and Chief Deputy Scott Burns were Gabe Taggart at the meeting and agreed this Burnett County Jail Sergeant was an update that needed to be done. One of the committee members was nervous about the initial fee for the software, which is about $340,000, saying he was gun shy about giving that kind of money for a promise of the prices remaining the same and the system not working like the communication towers. “This is a completely different system. It has nothing to do with the towers,” Wilhelm said. “This is something we need.” Sacharski reiterated that this is not an upgrade on their current outdated system saying that it’s a completely new system that will take a year to install because of all the information that needs to be moved over from their current RMS/911 system. “There are years of data on that system that we have to keep because we use the information every day,” Wilhelm said. Wilhelm explained that it takes one year to build the system. After 10 months, employees will begin training on the system and after 13 months, it will go live. The motion carried without any opposing votes. It will now go to the Administration committee, which meets next Monday and then to the County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The committee also discussed increasing the starting pay for the sheriff’s jailer/dispatcher position to $19.50. “This is a great starting point to get more qualified candidates,” said Jail Sergeant Gabe Taggart. Taggart said the current starting pay in Burnett County is $18.70. In Washburn county the starting pay is $19.50. According to online job postings Polk County is hiring jailer/corrections officers around $20-$23 an hour. Sawyer County is hiring jailers and dispatchers with starting pay of $17.50. “We compete directly for applicants,” Taggart said. “This raise will lead to higher recruitment numbers and they’ll stay longer. The overall impact of the raise will be under $2,700 annually. The increase in pay will be for new hires, but current jailer/dispatch workers will have their pay increased to $19.50. “It’s a fairly minimal impact,” Wilhelm said. The motion carried with no opposition and will also be sent to the administration committee.

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Joe Cremin and Sarah McLain of Starwire attended the Grantsburg Village Board meeting in hopes of putting antennae and renting space on the south water tower in Grantsburg. They are also looking to put antennae possibly in the right of way in the village. Starwire is interested in the south water tower because of a ring it has on it that equipment can be attached to, similar to the Siren water tower. The north water tower does not have that ring. Cremin and McLain explained that they have been local internet providers for the last 11 years based in Siren. “Basically over the years people in Grantsburg have called us and asked for service,” Cremin said. “We can’t adequately reach the Village of Grantsburg.” McLain said their ultimate goal is to provide the best service to the people of Grantsburg. Public Works Director Chris Bartlet said that the Fire Department has communication equipment on the south water tower and Verizon used to have equipment up there, but no longer do even though they are still paying rent on the space. Bartlet also had a few questions and issues with hooking up a bunch of equipment on the water tower. The main issue is general wear and tear on the water tower. He also cited the wires can become tangled, the antennae can create rust when in contact with the tower. “I would really like to look into this and don’t want to make any quick decisions on this,” Bartlet said

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Mike Longhenry, Caylin Muehlberg and Greg Peer took the Official Oath for newly elected village Trustees. The oath was given by Village Clerk Patty Bjorklund.

Cremin took time to address each of Bartlet’s concerns. One of the concerns of the board was Starwire was asking to pay substantially less than what Verizon pays to rent space. Cremin explained that Verizon is multi-billion dollar corporation with services offered all over the country. He said it would be impossible for Starwire to match what Verizon pays. Bartlet will be working with Starwire over the next month to discuss the concerns he has about putting antennae on the water tower. Bike lanes Trustee Diane Barton, also a member of Grantsburg Revitilization Opeartion (GRO) began a discussion on the disappearance of the bike lanes in Grantsburg. “Last time the roads were re-surfaced

or chip-sealed the bike lanes dissapeared,” Barton said. “They basically don’t exist anymore.” Bartlet said that this happened when the roads were chip-sealed. He added that he has gotten quotes on re-doing the bike lanes and says the cost will be 50 cents a foot to repaint the lines. He said to repaint all the bike lanes in the Village would cost around $4,831. Grantsburg Police Chief Jeff Schinzing then weighed in on the subject. “I haven’t seen that many bikes to justify the cost,” Schinzing said. “I’d rather have the sidewalks and center lanes taken care of.” Barton said that in the past the Middle School students have held fundraisers to have the lines painted. Kristina Kelley-Johnson of GRO said that the bike lanes are just part of what GRO is trying to achieve in Grants-

Committee Reports Village President Larry Ebersold was unable to attend the Village Board meeting because he was not feeling well so newly re-elected Trustee Greg Peer ran the meeting. During his monthly report Bartlet said that Well #3 is to be pulled in replaced in the next couple of days. He also said that the Village’s new one-ton truck is scheduled to arrive in the next two to three weeks. Kelley-Johnson gave her library report beginning with telling the board it’s National Library Week. Then she thanked the village and the Village Board for all of their support. She also said that this Friday at the library is open mic night, something the teenagers look forward to. Before Trustee Russell Stone could call for the meeting to be adjourned, Schinzing raised his hand and congratulated Peer for running such an efficient meeting. Schinzing told the board to pass the message on the President Ebersold that the meetings don’t always have to last for two hours. In other items • The board approved Craig Bowman’s request to use the airport this summer for model rocket launches. Bowman said launches will be the first Sunday of the month starting June 3 during Big Gust Weekend and running until October 7. A total of five different launch days, weather permitting.

Siren resident given extension for clearing out buildings on Highway 70 JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The discussion continued on what to do with Jim Hunter’s three buildings on Highway 70 at the Siren Village board meeting last week. Hunter said the DNR has stepped in after someone reported that he was bagging up and throwing away material with asbestos. “We’re going to go step-by-step with the DNR,” Hunter said. Village President Dave Alden told Hunter to keep the board up to date on the DNR inspection. He added, “with the DNR it could take three months for them to finish their paperwork.” Hunter was initially given an extension in February to clear out the buildings. He was originally supposed to give an update to the board in May, but these new DNR regulations have put a hold on things. Hunter said that along with the DNR inspection it has been difficult emptying the buildings with all of the snow and cold weather from this winter. Police Report Chief of Police Chris Sybers said his department’s squad car is currently non-functioning. “We’re taking it to Rice Lake later today and see if they can do anything with it,” Sybers said. “It won’t turn over or anything.”

Sybers said the car didn’t start in the morning and was making a funny noise earlier in the week that he believed wasn’t the issue. “Then it stopped making the noise,” Sybers said. “So I changed the battery this morning and still nothing.”

Alden added the audit was good for the village.

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• President and Clerk Reports Alden gave his monthly report at the meeting. He spoke about the spring election. “There were 129 voters on Tuesday,” Alden said. “This would be Marvin’s (Halverson) last meeting. It would be nice if he was here because we do appreciate everything he’s done for the Village.” In the spring election incumbents Rudy Mothes and David Doty Sr. along with challenger Jim Pearson were elected to two-year terms to serve as Village Trustees. Village Clerk/Treasurer Ann Peterson gave her monthly report at the meeting. It mostly dealt with the village’s audit. Peterson said the audit went well and explained that they gave their common concern that there is not enough segregation of duties in the village. “It basically means I do it all,” Peterson said after the meeting. “There’s not enough people here. So the same person that writes the checks also does the banking among other things.” Peterson added that it is a comment the village always gets after an audit.

In other items; The board approved to increase full-time officer Trevor Thiex’ wage to $20.50. The board also approved a tem-

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Republican U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy answered questions from constituents on a wide-range of topics ranging from guns to foriegn relations at The Lodge in Siren last week. The town hall was part of a tour of Northwest Wisconsin, including three other stops in Barron, Polk and Washburn counties. Ground rules were laid out at the beginning of the event saying that people were to ask questions and not debate with Duffy over his respective answers. Duffy arrived to a moderately-sized room with a little less than three dozen constituents in attendance to hear what the congressman had to say. He began the event by saying he was born in Hayward and that he was currently serving his fourth term as congressman. After Duffy gave the crowd a quick bio of himself, he moved on to the feats of the current administration. “First off, we got tax reform done,” Duffy said. “Corporate rates were 35 percent in America and 18 percent somewhere else.” He said that businesses cannot survive in that type of climate and pointed out that a large amount of American profits are gained overseas. Duffy cited the mega tech company Apple, saying because of tax reform they will invest $350 billion back into the U.S. economy over the next five years. He added that 240,000 jobs were created last month. “That’s a pretty darn good economy,” he said. He added that, “You spend your money better than Washington.” Guns Bruce LePage, a gunsmith for 35 years, asked the first question of the event. “The second amendment’s first words are ‘a well

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Congressman Sean Duffy at The Lodge in Siren told the audience about his family, raising eight kids and the challenges facing rural Wisconsin. He took several questions ranging in the town hall that lasted well over an hour.

regulated militia’.” LePage said. “We used to regulate.” LePage listed the M-16, AR-15 and Glock as weapons with awesome firepower like a machine gun. “I don’t see why we can’t regulate, not eliminating or banning, but regulating,” LePage said. “I’m just sick and tired of mass murder.” “So am I,” said Duffy. Duffy then shifted the argument from guns to individuals. He cited the Parkland shooter had brought bullets to school and said law enforcement was called around 30 times in response to his personal activity. His main point was that in this country and in this state, there are laws on the books that need to be followed. At one point during the event he placed his phone on the podium and said, “if a gun is just sitting there it’s not going to hurt anyone.” North Korea “Donald Trump is not conventional,” Duffy said. He went on to blame past administrations, Democrat and Republican, for failing to deal with the Kim regime going back to the ‘80s. He said the Washington “intelligentsia” keeps giving the same advice and they keep getting the same results. “That has lead us to now, where North Korea has missiles that can reach our shores,” Duffy said. “They have missiles that can reach all over the world.” He continued to explain that China has to help put pressure on the Kim regime in North Korea until

they collapse. He described the North Korean leadership as “liars” that have “duped all administrations in the past.” Sticking in that continent Duffy shifted to China. “China is going after cranberries, ginseng and they might go after dairy,” Duffy said. He added that he thinks the president should go forward cautiously with this trade war that is beginning to ramp up on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Working with Dems “In congress, both sides are shouting at each other,” Duffy admitted. “There’s a lot of hate.” Duffy spoke for a bit about Democrat Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California. “I don’t agree with her on most things,” he said. “She’s a nice lady. She’s a good person when she’s not yelling at me.” He added, “The Senate is so damn dysfunctional. We have to start working together.” Duffy On Trump “The President is a bit of a bully,” Duffy said. “Trump is not Wisconsin nice.” “I don’t know if he’s a real christian or not,” Duffy admitted. “But he certainly believes in life.” Duffy explained that he has never seen any politician fight so hard for the people that elected him. At the end of the event, he thanked everyone for attending and stuck around for a while meeting, greeting and took pictures with people in attendance.

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NW Lions wrap up 100 years of service DANBURY — As the Lions Club International approaches the end of their 100-year anniversary celebration, Wisconsin Lions of District 27-E1 met at the St. Croix Casino in Danbury for their regional convention. The two-day event allowed the service organization to accept the “Challenge to Change” and network with other clubs. Conventioners also worked on a service project – assembling 600 or more units for the Salvation Army’s Backpack Program. The District includes eight counties in northwestern Wisconsin and represents 46 Lions Clubs, 5 Lioness Clubs, and 2 Leo Clubs. These clubs spearhead service projects including, but not limited to: children’s vision screening, eyeglass recycling, cornea transport, and hearing aids.

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Lions club members coming together to discuss the Challenge to Change.

Johnson won’t seek third term Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson will not seek a third term. Johnson, in a April 9 press release, announced that he submitted his notice of non-candidacy on March 27. “It has truly been my honor to serve as the Polk County Sheriff for the past almost eight years,” Johnson said. “In August, I will begin my 29th year in law enforcement with 19 ½ of them being in Polk County. Law enforcement is a profession that I care deeply about and I do not leave it easily. However, the time is right for me to retire at the end of my term and move on to other opportunities.” The sheriff said that he was unsure of what he will do in the future, but indicated that he would like to serve Polk County in a different capacity. “What capacity this is exactly I haven’t decided, but I love Polk County and can’t imagine being anywhere else,” Johnson said. Johnson expressed his pride in what the department has accomplished during his time in office and wished the best to his successor. “I am leaving them with a great staff and a strong foundation from which they can continue to build and move forward,” the sheriff said “In closing, I would like to thank the citizens of Polk County for placing your

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trust in me for the time you have,” Johnson concluded. April 15 is the first day that candidates can circulate nomination papers for the fall election. Those papers are due June 1 at 5 p.m.

After 5 dinner meetings resume in April WEBSTER—Now that the calendar says it’s spring, the Webster/Siren Area Christian Women’s Club After 5 will again be holding dinner meetings each month starting Monday, April 16. This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Webster, with the theme “Forever Friends.” There will be a special feature about Forts Folle Avoine by Paul Cunliff and special music will be provided by Joyce Highstrom, Siren. Our special speaker will be Judith Durkee Peter from Rhinelander with her talk entitled, “Linking Up with A Best Friend.”

Judith is a former teacher and activity consultant for memory impaired adults. She enjoys fishing with her husband, quilting, and knitting. Judith invites ladies to bring/wear aprons, especially if they have a special one. We cordially invite all women of the community to join us for this evening of Christian fellowship and inspiration. Call Jane at 715-566-0081 to make your reservation. There is a fee payable at the door. After 5 is a non-denominational Christian Women’s Fellowship Group that is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries whose headquarters are in Kansas.

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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.

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Grantsburg Schools Downloadable e-books Grantsburg Public Library offers free e-books and downloadable audiobooks from Overdrive through an app called “Libby.” E-books and e-audiobooks work like other library books. People borrow them for a period of time, usually 14 to 21 days, but they don’t earn overdue fees. The full selection of digital library materials can be viewed at wplc.overdrive.com. Share your love of reading A book can provide a lasting tribute to the memory of a loved one or can be used to honor a living friend or relative. When donations are made to the public library for book purchases, people have the opportunity to put their loved one’s name inside a new book in circulation at the library. Contact the library for more information. Grantsburg Public Library information:

Board at the library At 1 p.m. Mondays, it’s back to the good old days! Bring out your deck of cards or an old fashioned board game! The library’s Learning Center will be

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Monday: Philly steak w/fixings, potato wedges, corn, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, mixed begetables, mandarin oranges. Wednesday: Taco salad w/fixings, rice, refried beans, sliced carrots, onion, peppers, sliced peaches. Thursday: Lasagna, breadstick, salad, green beans, banana. Friday: Chickenburger w/fixings, oven fries, baked beans, applesauce.

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Monday: Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, romaine salad, peaches. Tuesday: Shepherds pie, breadsticks, corn, fresh veggies, apples. Wednesday: Taco-in-a-bag w/ﬁxings, refried beans, romaine, pineapple chunks. Thursday: Lunch brunch, baked beans, fresh veggies, oranges. Friday: Fish sandwich, chips, romaine salad, pears.

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Monday: Chicken ﬁllet, whole grain bun, sweet potato fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges, fresh fruit. Tuesday: BBQ riblet, whole grain bun, roasted baby reds, cooked carrots, pineapple, fresh fruit. Wednesday: Waffles, chicken nuggets, green beans, pears, fresh fruit. Thursday: Lasana rollup, garlic toast, salad, peaches, fresh fruit. Friday: Cold cut wrap, lettuce, tomato, cheese, Sun Chips, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables.

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National Take Back Day is April 28 SUBMITTED BY: TESSA ANDERSON, DRUG COURT COORDINATOR

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem for both teenagers and older adults. Teens who abuse prescription drugs are two times as likely to use alcohol, five times more likely to use marijuana, and 12 - 20 times more likely to use illegal street drugs. Older adults are more likely to abuse prescription drugs because they are prescribed multiple drugs for long periods of time. Some common types of medications that are misused and abused are opioids, depressants, and stimulants. Abusing any prescription drug can result in addiction and serious health problems including death. Fortunately, National Take Back Day, a responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs, addresses this vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched this program when they learned the usual methods for disposing of unused medicinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trashâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;posed potential safety and health hazards. This year, National Take Back Day will take place on April 28. The two permanent medication drop boxes in Burnett County are located at the Burnett County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and St. Croix Tribal Police Department. These drop boxes are a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted or expired, over the counter, and other unused medications. If you or someone you know needs help, please call SAMHSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Helpline, 1-800-662HELP (4357). It is a confidential, free, 24/7/365 information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

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Burnett Medical Center honors National Donate Life Month GRANTSBURGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Burnett Medical Center would like to thank those who joined us as we Pause to Give Life and kick off National Donate Life Month on April 2. At 10:08 a.m., BMC was among the 83 Donate Life Wisconsin members and hospitals across the state that raised a Donate Life flag. The time of 10:08 recognizes that every 10 minutes a new name is added to the list, and highlights the fact that one donor can save eight lives. The Donate Life flag was first introduced in 2006. Since then it has become a national symbol of unity, remembrance and hope, while honoring those touched by donation and transplantation. During the past 12 years, 50,000 Donate Life Flags have flown across America. Once we raised our flag, we then stood in a moment of silence for one minute and 14 seconds to recognize the more than 114,000 patients waiting for a life-saving transplant in the U.S. Of those 114,000 people who are waiting for a life-saving transplant, more than two thousand are right here in Wisconsin. On the morning of April 2nd, we not only recognized their strength and courage, but we also honored the hundreds of Wisconsin donors and donor families that have so selflessly given the gift of life and healing through organ, tissue and eye donation. We also want to say thank you to our nearly three million Wisconsin neighbors and nearly nine thousand Burnett County residents who have said yes, and registered as organ, tissue and eye donors. Together, we are united in a mission to save and heal lives and create a culture where dona-

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tion is embraced as a fundamental human responsibility. We ask that you help us continue to educate our fellow Wisconsinites about the need for more registered organ, tissue and eye donors. April is National Donate Life month, and a great time for us to remember this important work. So, throughout April, please make it your personal mission to speak

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to at least one person about organ, tissue and eye donation. If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not already registered, ask them to consider taking that step to formalize their decision by registering today at their local DMV or at DonateLifeWisconsin.org. Thousands of Wisconsin residents who need a transplant hope you will say YES and register as an organ, tissue and eye donor.

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This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured pet is small, but mighty. Daisee is a two-year-old Maltese/Poodle mix. This petite girl is grey, black and cream with curly fur and a lean build. At 10 to 15 pounds, you would tthink she is a pushover. Quite the opposite! This Q young girl is a bit spoiled y and would do best in a a h home that can provide firm, consistent guidance. L Like all divas, Daisee w would do best in a home w with no other animals or ssmall children to share w with. She loves attention, tthough, and is quite h Daisee happy to be picked up and carried. Daisee is also active, interested in her environment and is always checking things out, making her a great walking partner! If you are interested in pampering a princess, contact HSBC. Fundraising is one area that needs to grow to ensure success in HSBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. These events canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen without the generous help of volunteers. We would love to be out in the community at more events and spread out into communities all around Burnett County, but it takes enthusiastic people who share our love for animals to help spread the word. Donating just one day to staff an event makes the difference between having enough resources and worrying about keeping the doors open at all. On average, it costs about $300 per day to operate the current shelter. Adoption fees do not begin to cover the total cost. Many hands make light work. Volunteering at an event is a great way to help the shelter while also enjoying an exciting event! For example, at the Bark and Wag on April 28, we expect to need helpers with the following duties: setting up, greeting guests, serving food, bussing tables, running game tables, helping people with silent auction questions, and tear down. There may a few more we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought of yet. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be willing to help out, contact HSBC. Speaking of fundraising, we not only met our goal of raising $5,000, we surpassed it! The total amount donated by community members like you totaled $5,462. Our sincerest gratitude to all those who gave to HSBC during the month of March! 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.

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While white snow swirls outside my window, a cloud of yellow floats inside my head. My brain is buzzing with facts about pollen and bees, as all of my coworkers and a merry band of volunteers put the final touches on our new exhibit: Bee Amazed! The original vision for an exhibit on bees came from one of our dedicated volunteers. She imagined a room draped in golden, honey-colored cloth, with hexagons everywhere, and an observation hive of honey bees busily buzzing away in a corner. Like most of us, she was focused on the highly visible, newsworthy, honey bee. But honey bees arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t native to North America. Because of the value of their honey and wax, they were brought here very early in the process of European colonization. Some escaped and started living in the wild, but most of them remain under the care of humans in our backyards, small farms, and in our system of industrialized agriculture. I knew that the exhibit would need to focus a little bit more on our native bees, in order to fulfill the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of connecting people to Northwoods nature, so I contacted Heather Holm. Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first book, Pollinators of Native Plants, is one weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used as a resource during the planting of our rain gardens and pollinator gardens here at the Museum. Her second, award-winning book, Bee: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide, is a wealth of information, and has been very useful in organizing information for our exhibit. Heather agreed to be an expert consultant on our exhibit, and a grant from the Four Cedars Environmental Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation made it possible. My first conversation with Heather turned our exhibit on its head. Honey bees, she told us, can actually compete with native bees for resources. Honey bee workers travel two miles or more from their hive to gather nectar and pollen, and they visit a wide variety of flowers. Most of our native bees are single, working mothers who will try to forage as close to their nests as possible, which may mean only flying tens of feet away. A typical hive of honey bees can gather the equivalent amount of food that 100,000 solitary bees would need over the course of the summer. This information was shocking to me and the rest of our exhibit development committee, especially since most of the hype (up until very recently) has been about colony collapse disorder and the plight of honey bees. Honey bees are a necessary component of our industrial, monoculture-based

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Metallic green sweat bees are one of many, beautiful, effective native pollinators who play an important role in the health of our Northwoods ecosystem.

agricultural system, and I do love honey, but native bees are integral to the thriving of our global ecosystems. About 90 percent of flowering plants need animals to pollinate them, and that includes about one-third of our food crops. While hummingbirds, bats, butterflies, moths, and other insects pollinate some flowers, bees are the real champions of pollination. What makes native bees so effective? It all comes down to pollen. Bees are more focused than any other pollinator on collecting pollen. Pollen is the male reproductive cell of a flower, and in order to fertilize the ovule and produce a viable seed, it needs to land on the stigma of another flower of the same species. Pollen is also a rich source of protein, so native bees have evolved elaborate systems of branched hairs, electrical charges, and special stomachs to help them transport pollen back to their nests. Once there, the female bee mixes the pollen with nectar and saliva to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;bee bread.â&#x20AC;? This organic baby food will be stored with each new egg to feed the larva once it hatches. In this symbiotic relationship between bees and flowersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;honed over 125 million yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no accident that the pollen-carrying adaptations of native bees are somewhat messy. It is absolutely essential that dusty little poofs of pollen shake off at each new flower. Honey bees are more interested in

collecting nectar than pollen, and when they do collect pollen, they mix it with nectar and store it in pollen baskets on their legs. This minimizes pollen lost along the way, but also reduces their usefulness to the plant. Some of our native bees, including bumble bees, mining bees, sweat bees, and carpenter bees, use an even messier form of pollen collection known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;buzz pollination.â&#x20AC;? By grasping a flower, detaching their flight muscles from their wings, and buzzing loudly, these bees shake the pollen out of the flower. Some flowersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including human favorites like tomatoes, eggplants, cranberries, and blueberriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;need this technique for effective pollination. Honey bees are inefficient, if not ineffective, at pollinating these flowers. This is only the beginning of what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered. Native bees are bigger, smaller, hairier, shinier, and more colorful than I ever imagined. A rainbow of bees is hard at work in the Northwoods. I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bee Amazed!â&#x20AC;? at the Cable Natural History Museum after it opens on May 1. I know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be just as amazed by the beauty and diversity of our native bees as I am. For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable! Our new exhibit: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bee Amazed!â&#x20AC;? opens on May 1, 2018.

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Gulliver’s Travels - Aliens, robots and arrogant horses

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The Houyhnhnm Horses played by Caitlyn Lahmann, Destini Swanson, Madeline Lahmann and Rebekah Dugger. Above the horses is the aliens of Lilliput and their enimies, the aliens of Blefuscu.

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The robots of Lapunta know everything so they taught what they know to the Yahoos. Above right is the Princess of Brobdingnag played by Olivia Taylor singing with star of the show Kaiden Xurvein as the Giant Wasp.

Danbury Easter Egg Hunt 1400 eggs were scattered across the main room of the Swiss Town Hall. Usually held at Blueberry Junction Park, Recent weather caused the date and venue change this year. Lucky bike winners pictured bottom left (l to r): Cole Pardun, Carter Nerby, Kennedy Rand, and Hannah Chilton pose with Ingrid and Klaus Nieder of the Danbury Lions Club. Bernick’s Pepsi and St. Croix Casino provided donations for these prizes

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Spring sports buried under piles of snow BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

Ahhhh, springtime. Sunshine, birds chirping, green grass, warm breeze, blooming flowers. Wait, what?!? Apparently Mother Nature did not get the memo that the first day of spring was March 20. Since the official first day of spring, Burnett County has been the recipient of over 16 inches of snow, depending on what part of the county you are in. With an average temperature of 36 degrees, it does not feel like spring. And the forecast doesn’t look too promising. The spring sports seasons— baseball, softball, track and golf— are underway, but unfortunately for the players, coaches and fans this has not been the season they were dreaming of. Players have to practice inside the gym, splitting time between the four sports which can be a challenge. “I think the hardest part of the whole situation is having practice indoors for weeks,” Webster athletic director Scott Hoefs said. “I am fortunate that we have great coaches that have been very flexible with using the facilities that we have. Both the baseball and softball teams have gone to early morning practice to help each other out. Our track teams have been flexible in allowing our baseball and softball teams to use part of the gyms every night.” Coaches need to be creative when making practice plans and coming up with different ways to ensure the kids get the workouts they need as well as improving their skill set with a variety of drills that can be done indoors. “We’re not afraid of the weather, it just forces us indoors. Those indoor activities, like basketball or volleyball, are usually fun and we still get a workout in,” Siren track coach Rick Larson said. “We’ve been sharing the gym with the baseball team so far. So that’s difficult splitting a gym in half. Also, the middle school track team starts soon, so they’ll have to get their practice in. It’s just challenging not being able to use the track for the first few weeks of the season or however long it will take to get out there.” Keeping the athletes focused and upbeat about the lack of real game action is always at the forefront of the coaches’ minds. Grantsburg’s assistant softball coach, Steve Johnson, always the optimist, says “The players are doing great. The success of a season is not based only on playing games. As long as the adults don’t whine, the players are happy that softball season has arrived. The gym is never cold, never windy, never wet, and

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Grantsburg’s head softball coach Don Bjelland pulled out the heavy equipment last week to get the snow off of the inﬁeld in hopes of helping to speed up the melting process. This is the second time in a couple of weeks that Bjelland has cleared the ﬁeld.

never muddy. You can accomplish great things in the gym and you never have to chase the ball very far. Our practices have gone well and the players seem to have fun every day. They have worked very hard and it is fun to see the smiles. In the gym, you can work on details that are often ignored when you are outside.” The anxiousness to get outside and on the field to compete can be frustrating, especially when a big season is anticipated. The Webster baseball team made it to State last season, and the Tiger faithful are looking forward to a return trip this year after bringing back most of their line-up. “We are practicing in the gyms for now and the foreseeable future. We do share it with softball, golf and track so space is very limited,” Tigers head coach Jarrod Washburn said. “We have been having one or two practices per week at 6 a.m. to give us more space to accomplish things and give other sports more room as well. It gets very monotonous being stuck in a gym every day. We try our best to mix things up to keep spirits high with things such as whiffle ball or other fun games. We do put the mound inside our batting cage and play simulated games with pitchers throwing live innings to our hitters to try our best to get both pitchers and

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hitters as game ready as we can.” “Being stuck in the gym definitely affects the kids’ mentality. They try hard to stay positive but when the snow keeps coming and temps are always below freezing it makes it very hard to be optimistic,” Washburn added. Coach Washburn, with assistance from one of the dads, took to their field with a couple of plow trucks, a skidsteer and a snowblower recently to clear the field of snow to try and speed up the melting process. “Our field drains extremely poorly so even when it starts getting warm enough for the snow to start melting we are going to have to wait quite awhile before it dries out enough to get out on it,” Washburn said about his field. Johnson and head coach Don Bjelland had the same idea as they headed out with a loader on the softball field in Grantsburg last Wednesday in hopes of helping move things along. With frost depths at 60-plus inches, the damage to the fields from having this kind of equipment on them should be very minimal. The frost line brings up another question of when the snow melts, how long until the fields are actually dried up enough to be playable? “With the snow we have gotten and the temperatures being below normal

I don’t believe we will see a track meet, softball game or baseball game at Webster until May,” Hoefs said. “I hope I am wrong.” SCHEDULING CHALLENGES The cancelling of this many events can create a nightmare for athletic directors everywhere as they try to reschedule games and meets, and secure officials. Conference games need to be made up, but non-conference match-ups are usually not rescheduled. That can be disappointing, as those are often the best competition for teams as they prepare for their playoff runs. For baseball it is especially difficult. Pitching challenges including the pitch count rule, coupled with the lack of depth in their pitching roster, can be difficult for many teams. “Most of our softball games will be made up as double headers if the weather cooperates, which makes it easier when it comes to umpires. Whoever the host school is, they already have umpires for that date,” Hoefs said of scheduling. “The only issue we may have is, if we lose most of our April games we will have some weeks in May where we could possibly play six games.” SEE SPRING ON PAGE 16

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“When it comes to track, the meets are canceled and there are no makeup dates. However, our coaches have been looking for any opportunities for indoor meets to help make up for the loss of these meets,” Hoefs said. “Baseball takes a little more work, as both schools have to find an open date that will work. Most schools don’t want double headers because of the pitch count rule. Then the issue becomes, can you find umpires that are not already scheduled for the date that works for both (teams).” “This week, the athletic directors will meet and hopefully we can come up with a plan that works for everyone,” Hoefs concluded. The 2013 spring season was much like this current season as far as weather goes, with most teams not seeing any real action until the final days of April. Local teams still saw success with several tracksters and the Pirate softball team making it to State, so the weather didn’t derail their seasons entirely. So far this spring, 20 of the 23 events scheduled for the Webster, Siren and Grantsburg athletes have been cancelled or postponed. “The conference schedule will remain intact as most first round games will change into double headers the second round. No games will be lost. The non-conference schedule may be modified,” Coach Johnson said of the Pirates’ softball schedule. “We do get to play in a Saturday tournament in Eau Claire and another weekend in Thorp. We will probably not get to play 27 games but we should be able to make quite a few. One spring we only played about 14 games. This may be the first year where the April 21 Prom has no effect on games. It is hard to bat with fake nails.” TIME FOR A CHANGE? Spring weather like this always drums up old discussions on what to do to avoid these situations,

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Ground peeks out on Webster’s baseball ﬁeld after it was cleared by coach Jarrod Washburn and his helpers last week.

especially in the northern part of the state. Later start dates? Bring back summer baseball? “When I played, we were still summer baseball. So I never had to deal with any weather issues other than the occasional rainout,” Washburn said. “Pete Johnson (Grantsburg baseball coach) and I have discussed this and are both very much in favor of the baseball season being pushed back to a start date of April 1. Especially with the termination of the summer baseball season starting next year. We would still be starting with poor weather conditions this year if that was the case but it would give us two more weeks for the weather to get more playable for the northern half of the state.” Pirates softball coach Johnson echoed some of those ideas, “This spring will renew two different discussions in Wisconsin. 1. Should the entire baseball and softball season be pushed back two weeks toward the summer? Most schools aren’t out until June 10, so when most of the teams are done in the middle of May, what’s the point? 2. Some states are switching volleyball to the spring and softball to the fall. That would

solve lots of problems. We already lose some practice time and players to spring volleyball.” The fact is, in the near future there won’t be the sounds of cheers coming from the track, or the crack of a bat at the ball field, or the sound of an enthusiastic ump yelling ‘Strike!’ Like it or not, we live in northern Wisconsin and this is spring. When the snow melts and the fields finally drain, we will have more games and meets than we can handle albeit for maybe a very short time and we will forget about the days we waited for it all to begin. “This is spring in Wisconsin. We have played at 29 degrees. We have played at 96 degrees. We have stopped games because of snow showers influencing visibility. We have played in the mud and in the sand. It doesn’t matter. Softball is a fun sport,” Johnson said. “We are happy to see the team back together. If we play lots of games or just a few games, it is not that important. Skills are being taught and stories are being created.” “And the sun will soon shine and the sunflower seeds will be spit.”

Northwoods Gymnastics take second at championships

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Members of the Northwoods Gymnastics team show off their hardware after the meet. Pictured are (left to right): Coach Mary Petersen, Annabelle Benson, Kenna Chenal, Morgan Johnson, Madison Chenal, Ripplee Dunlarvey, Kairi Yang, Kennedy Rand, Cassidy Buchanan, Jenasis Yang, and Coach Brian Petersen.

The Northwoods Gymnastics team competed in the Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Division 8 Championships in LaCrosse, earning second place. Madison Chenal and Kenna Chenal both won their divisions and Ripplee Dunlarvy placed third overall. Morgan Johnson placed second on balance beam, Jenasis Yang placed fifth on beam and Kennedy Rand placed fifth on the vault. An outstanding performance for the entire team beating our previous top score by four points. Advancing to the state individual championships was Kenna Chenal. It is quite an honor to advance to the championships. Kenna had to place in the top 24 in her age division out of 128 teams. Madison Chenal and Kennedy Rand had a strong finish but just missed advancing. Kenna competed on the vault and bars, placing 11th on the vault. The girls are very excited about their season and we Kenna Chenal can’t wait to see what next year will bring.

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Pirate softball goes 2-0 at Stillwater Dome BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

STILLWATER—The Grantsburg Pirate softball team jumped at the chance to get some playing time in, gladly taking an open time slot at the Stillwater Dome on Sunday morning. It was a good day for the Pirates as they recorded their first two wins of the season defeating Gilman 16-3 and Thorp 3-2. In the first game against Gilman, the Pirates jumped out to an early 12-0 lead in the top of the first inning. “We had an advantage because both Cassidy Chenal and Rylee Hoffman have pitched in this dome before,” assistant coach Steve Johnson said. “Their pitcher had never done this and had a hard time finding the plate.” “I would say the highlight of the game was when Brooke Quimby hit a grandslam over the center field fence and became the first player to wear....the Homer Chain. She had five RBI’s for the game,” Johnson added. Hoffman started on the mound and pitched the first two innings, picking up the win with four strikeouts. The Pirates’ second game of the day versus the Thorp Cardinals was a much closer game with Grantsburg hanging on for the 3-2 win. The Cardinals struck first, getting one run in their half of the inning but the Pirates answered back when Rachel Glover scored off an Emma Quimby hit to center to tie it up at 1-1 at the end of the first. The Pirates scored two more runs in the bottom of the third to take a 3-1 lead. Thorp put one across in the top of the fourth to bring it to 3-2, but Grantsburg hung on for the win as the threehour time slot Grantsburg reserved ended. The next game up on the schedule that has not been canceled (yet) is at Frederic on Monday, April 16.

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First place Webster volleyball winners The Northern Attack U-13 team from Webster won ﬁrst place in the Big Lake Minnesota Golds Bracket volleyball tournament held on March 24. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Avery Hetfeld, Abbi Smith, Jillian Fisher and Ruby Kettula. Back row: Coach Jen Hetfeld, Elli Smith, Emelia DeWolf, Lauren Hetfeld, Madison Chenal, Libby Staddler and Brooke Heffeld.

Register now for the Carlyle Sherstad 5k/10k Run/Walk GRANTSBURG—The Carlyle Sherstad 5K/10K is named after a great promoter of running in Grantsburg. Carlyle Sherstad was the founder and organizer of the 16.2 mile Grantsburg race called the Syttende Mai. That race was an annual event for many years, drew hundreds of runners from all over the Midwest, and is a significant part of Grantsburg’s history. Burnett Medical Center organizes the Carlyle Sherstad 5K/10K and donates all of the race’s profits to a different local organization each year. This year’s race recipient is the Grantsburg Revitalization Organization (GRO). GRO plans on using the proceeds to develop a fitness trail at the community swimming pool/park. “We think Carlyle

would have enjoyed seeing this trail come to our community to encourage people of all ages and abilities to be active outdoors”, says Nicki Peterson, GRO President. The 13th annual Carlyle Sherstad 5K/10K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 during Grantsburg’s Big Gust Days. The early registration fee is $20 and $15 for those aged 16 and under. Race day registration increases to $25 for those aged 17 and older. Everyone who pre-registers by Friday, May 11 will receive a moisture wick t-shirt - so register early! Sorry, no refunds. In addition to the 5K/10K run/walk, we will be holding the 10th annual Kiddie Carlyle. This 100-yard dash is for children ages 7 and younger. Registra-

tion is $1 and every child who crosses the finish line receives a medal. Awards: Trophies are awarded to the overall top male and female winners in both the 5K and 10K events. In addition to these awards, medals are awarded to the first three male and female finishers in each age category: Pre-teen, 13-16, 17-19, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70+. The award ceremony will start immediately following the Kiddie Carlyle. Schedule of Events: • 6:30 - 7:45 a.m.: Same-day registration and packet pick-up. • 7:30 a.m.: Start of 10k race. • 8:00 a.m.: Start of 5k race. • 9:00 a.m.: Start of Kiddie Carlyle 100 yard dash.

Awards immediately following. How to Register: Register online at signmeup.com, click ‘find event’ and search ‘Carlyle Sherstad’. You can also register by visiting ‘Events’ at burnettmedicalcenter. com and downloading a registration form to be mailed in. Thanks to our business sponsors, volunteers, and participants who make this event successful. Business sponsors get their company name or logo printed on the back of event t-shirts. To learn more about becoming a business sponsor, event volunteer or participant, please contact Halle Pardun, race director, at 715-463-7285 or 1-800-293-5353, Ext. 7285.

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Track teams to compete at UW-Superior BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

West Lakeland Conference track teams will finally get a chance to compete as they come together to put on an indoor track meet at UW-Superior’s Wissman Arena on Saturday. Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Frederic/ Luck, Saint Croix Falls, Shell Lake and Turtle Lake/Clayton will hit the track beginning at 11 a.m. This will be the Siren Dragons first competition this season, while both Webster and Grantsburg have had a chance to perform indoors once so far. The Tigers were at UW-Superior on March 29 and are familiar with the arena. The Pirates traveled to UW-Stout back on March 24 for their only meet of the year.

WSN ANNOUNCED SENIOR WATCH LIST CANDIDATES The Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) is showcasing its Senior Watch List for three categories in Wisconsin high school baseball. Those categories are Infield/Catcher, Outfield and Pitcher. Players from around the state are being nominated by “a combination of coach input and nominations, returning all-conference lists, WSN player rankings, and player evaluation.” From this area, Hunter Gustafson, Webster is being nominated for the Infield/Catcher category, and Hunter Pederson, Unity, is nominated for the Pitcher category. “Those lists will be trimmed down to five finalists to be selected during the playoffs. WSN staff will review the finalists and select a winner for each award, with an announcement made the week of the state spring

baseball finals,” WSN officials have said. OLIVIA TUCKER Olivia, of Grantsburg, was two for four, scored a run and had two RBI’s in a 12-0 win by Bemidji State over Minnesota State University-Moorhead recently in game one of a double header. In game two, she had one RBI, pitched 1.1 innings and gave up a run in a tough 4-3 loss to MSU-Moorhead. WENDY ROBERTS Wendy, also of Grantsburg, is currently batting .397 for Bethel University. She is 23 for 58 with four doubles, three homers, 13 RBI’s. Bethel has an 11-9 record. MATT SMITH Webster runner Matt Smith participated in the Platteville Open for

UW-Platteville and finished seventh in the 5000 meter run with a time of 16:13.91. TRISTAN BREWER Tristan, of Grantsburg, has a 0-0 record pitching for Stevens Point. He has a 5.40 ERA, has given up six hits, four runs (three earned), walked two and struck out two. MACY HANSON Grantsburg fast pitch player, Macy Hanson (UW-Superior) played in a double header recently against Bethany Lutheran College. In game one, she allowed five hits, three runs (three earned), walked none and struck out eight in a 4-0 loss. In game two, a 9-8 win for the Yellow Jackets, Macy pitched in relief, walking but one and striking out eight. Macy has a 4-6 pitching record.

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Luella M. Nehring, 97, of Siren passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Private family services will be held. Luella was born in Mankato, Minnesota on August 220, 1920 to Carl F. and Flore ence A. (Olson) Cuddling. L Luella was a bookkeeper for h her husband at their family b business, Nehring Electric, a and she worked at a refrige eration manufacturing c company. In the mid 1980’s, she and h her husband left Stillwater, m moving to Siren to spend rretirement. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and solving daily crossword puzzles. She loved spoiling her granddaughters during the summer vacations they spent with her in Stillwater and Siren. Luella was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Nehring; granddaughters, Jenny (Henry) Ajo-Nehring and Emily Nehring; great grandchildren, Michael Ajo-Nehring and Serafina Ajo-Nehring; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 47 years, Wilbur; son, Fredrick and brother, Chester. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Charles “Chuck” A. Magnison, 92, of Osceola - formerly of Siren - died Sunday, April 1, 2018. Funeral services were held for Chuck on Friday, April 6 Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. Interment w will be held at Viola Lake C Cemetery in the spring. Memorials preferred to M Minneapolis Children’s – C Children’s Foundation 5901 L Lincoln Drive Edina, MN 555436 in Memory of Chuck. Chuck was born on a farm tthree miles north of Center C City, Minnesota on Aug gust 1, 1925 to Charles and A Alvina Magnison. He was one of four children. After his father was killed in an automobile accident in 1935, his family settled in an area called Kost, Minnesota, where he went to grade school. The family then moved to Minneapolis, where Chuck went to work for a food store called National Tea Company. At seventeen, Chuck joined the Merchant Marines where, after a few years of service, he was discharged for medical reasons. At nineteen, Chuck married and had one son. The marriage did not last too many years, but our son, Chuckie, was a wonderful man. Unfortunately, at the age of twenty-one, he was killed in Vietnam. Chuck spent about thirty years in the sales field, mostly in real estate. On October 20, 1976 he married Isabelle (Larson) and was blessed with her two sons, Nick and Leo. They made their home in Wayzata for a few years, and in 1980, he retired. In 1985, they made Viola Lake their home. They enjoyed the Siren-Webster area very much. He became involved with many things and tried to be as helpful as possible to anyone needing it. He served on the town board in LaFollette Township, the Capeside Cove Advisory Board, the Burnett County Moose Lodge, and Webster Lion’s Club. He was also very involved with his wonderful church family at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. In his free time, he did enjoy playing golf. He will be sadly missed by his stepsons, Leo (Wendy) Granos and Nick Granos; grandchildren: Chad Granos, Cory Granos, Alicia (Sean) Teagarden, Andrea (Nolan) Thompson and Amanda Granos; two great granddaughters, Harper and Isabelle; along with other relatives and many dear friends and neighbors. Chuck is preceded in death by his loving wife, Izzy; his son, Chuckie; parents; and his three siblings. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Gayle M. Janson, 84, of Grantsburg died Friday, March 30, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, April 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. Pallbearers were John Hanson, Nick Josephson, Philip Goldman, David Josephson, William Janson, Greg Ronningen, Tim Josephson, Gavin Janson, and Max Janson. Honorary pallbearer was Christopher Janson. Gayle was born July 11, 1933 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Alton and Patricia (Johnson) Egge. On February 11, 1956, Gayle married William at the St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Gayle went back to school after 32 years of marriage and received her degree in accounting from Pine Tech. She had worked as a teller at Bremer Bank. Gayle was a problem solver. She loved to play Scrabble, Cribbage, solve a good Sudoku puzzle or put a jigsaw puzzle together. She enjoyed reading and attending high school sporting events. Gayle was involved with the Badger Girl’s State program, the American Legion Auxiliary and the backpack program. She was also very involved with the Women’s Club and had served on the Finance Committee at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She will be sadly missed by her children: Joanne (Richard) Goldman; Matt (Ursel) Janson; Sara (Marke) Ronningen; Kathy (Dean) Josephson; Steve (Nadia) Janson; and Paul (Autom) Janson; her brother, Mark (Cindy) Dilling; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; sons, Mark and Philip; grandson, Christopher Jensen; sisters, Jackie and Teri; and brother, Rex. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

Priscilla Joyce “Penny” Chapman

Priscilla Joyce “Penny” Chapman, age 62, went joyfully to the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 1, 2018 at her home near Lewis. A celebration of Penny’s life was held on Wednesday, April 4 at Lewis Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment was at the Lewis C Cemetery next to her son, C Cory. Penny was born on Octob ber 15, 1955 in Grantsburg, tthe oldest child of Glenwood a and Carilyn (Anderson) Flod din. She attended and gradu uated from Siren Schools iin 1973. She married Bill C Chapman on September 17, 11974 and they brought two ssons into their family, Cory in April of 1976 and Leon in July of 1982. As Bill was in the military, the family moved from and to a number of installations before Bill received an honorable discharge and the family settled on property just north of Lewis. Penny attended school at Pine Tech and received degrees as a Micro Computer Account Specialist and also as a Public Welfare Financial Worker. She was president of the Student Senate during her last years of college. She was employed at a number of businesses in and around the Frederic area. Penny enjoyed crocheting, horse shoes, walking in the woods, gardening and helping others. She was a true believer in the saying, “Life is what you make it.” Penny will be remembered by her husband, Bill; son, Leon; grandson, Dustin; sister, Teresa (Glen) Skifstad; brothers, Daniel Flodin and Darrell Flodin; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Cory; and her parents. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Marlus Gail Thayer Marlus Gail Thayer, age 72, of Danbury passed away on March 31, 2018 at St. Croix Regional Hospital. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 4 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Marlus was born on Nov vember 25, 1945 in Chicago tto parents, Jeanette (Fox) a and Charles Elliott. She g graduated from Webster H High School in 1963. Marlus w was united in marriage tto Raymond Thayer and ttogether they raised a son, B Burns Ray. Marlus enjoyed spending ttime outdoors gardening, she especially loved weeding the garden. She also enjoyed reading, jigsaw and crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. Marlus is survived by her son, Burns Ray Thayer; two granddaughters, Nicole and Kaitlyn; sister, Cheryl (Lawrence) Matrious; brothers, Frank Elliott, Sr. and Clyde Elliott; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Marlus in death are her parents; and many brothers and sisters. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Thomas W. Haines Thomas W. Haines, 86, of Siren died Saturday, March 31, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial wase held on Friday, April 6 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg with Father Joseph Madanu as Celebrant. Interment followed at the Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township. Thomas was brought to his final resting place by his horses, Bonnie and D Dorothy. Thomas was born on F February 6, 1932 in St. P Paul, the son of Floyd and A Ada (LeClaire) Haines. On M March 16, 1977 in Billings, M Montana, Thomas married h his sweetheart, Grace. Thomas worked as a llineman for Excel Energies ffor 28 years. He loved the o outdoors, hunting and everything nature had to offer. He was also known to be a “horse trader” and anything else that was horse-related. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Grace; children: Pat (Darlene) Haines, Tommy (Rick) Stahn, Connie Barry, Georgia (John) Hurt, Steve (Julie) Haines, Lora (Tim) Hanks, and Fred (Lisa) Haines; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his brother, Ray; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons: Mark, Brian and David; along with 12 brothers and sisters. Special appreciation to the Kapes Lakeside staff who cared for Thomas. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren.

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OBITUARIES

The Burnett County Housing Authority is now accepting applications for a part-time to full-time position

RECENT DEATHS

Maintenance Technician

March 9, 2018, Patrick Vincent Norton, 58, City of Mounds View. March 25, 2018, Darlene Jean Sherstad, 93, Village of Grantsburg. March 30, 2018, Gayle Marie Janson, 84, Village of Grantsburg. March 31, 2018, Thomas William Haines, 86, Town of Daniels. April 1, 2018, Luella Mae Nehring, 97, Town of Siren.

If you can communicate well, are self-motivated and a team player, this might be the position for you. We are seeking a dependable individual to maintain our properties; the person would need to have some basic maintenance and grounds keeping skills. Some duties would involve lifting, troubleshooting and repairing problems throughout the properties. Application and job description can be picked up at our office located at:

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Brittanie Blume of Grantsburg announces the birth of her daughter, Adelynn Mae Blume, 5 pounds 5 ounces, born March 30, 2018 at the St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

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Taylor and Nathan Couture of Frederic announce the birth of their daughter, Hazel Ann Couture, 8 pounds 3 ounces, born April 4, 2018 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Japheth Emanuel Heyn Constance Heyn of Grantsburg announces the birth of her son, Japheth Emanuel Heyn, 8 pounds, 2 ounces, born March 28, 2018 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Levi Raymond Murphy Daria and Daniel Murphy of Frederic announce the birth of their son, Levi Raymond Murphy, 9 pounds 5 ounces, born April 1, 2018 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Anna Mae Packard Johanna Lauer and Jonathon Packard of Webster announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Mae Packard, 7 pounds 13 ounces, born March 31, 2018 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Khloe Belle Sears Katie and Aaron Sears of Webster announce the birth of their daughter, Khloe Belle Sears, 8 pounds 9 ounces, born March 30 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Adelina Joan Torres Rebecca and Francisco Torres of Oscola announce the birth of their daughter Adelina Joan Torres, 7 pounds 12 ounces, born April 3 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

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Colleen Fay O’Malley Colleen Fay O’Malley, 58, of Siren passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 7, 2018. The memorial service will take place at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 12 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Visitation will be 1 - 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers are Colleen’s five grandchildren: Kyla Haaf, Cara Haaf, Layla Haaf, Lorelei Haaf, and Hunter Haaf. Colleen was born on November 8, 1959 in St. Paul. She was the youngest of three children born to Faith (Swingseth) and John O’Malley. She and her family moved to Burnett County in 1971 and have lived in the area ever since. Colleen attended Webster High School and was a star volleyball player as well as the M.V.P. of the first women’s basketball team that Webster allowed; she graduated as a Tiger in 1978. During the ten years that Colleen’s parents owned Ike Walton’s Lodge, she tended to the general care of the resort. She was also an Administrative Assistant at UW - Stout in Menomonie in her early 20s, a bartender at Log Gables for a number of years, and was employed by Parker-Hannifin as a CNC machinist for 15 years until her retirement in 2003. Colleen enjoyed gardening and relaxing in her backyard, reading, interior decorating, and working with her hands. Above all else, she loved spending time with her beloved family and pets. She was a true lover of animals, nature, and environmental protection; Colleen donated to an array of charitable causes throughout her lifetime. Colleen will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Colleen is survived by her children, Max (April) Haaf and Maggie O’Malley; grandchildren: Kyla Haaf, Cara Haaf, Layla Haaf, Lorelei Haaf, and Hunter Haaf; brother, Timothy O’Malley; sister, Cindy (Terry) Wilson; nephews, John O’Malley and Tony Wilson, niece, Mandy O’Malley; as well as many other relatives and close friends. Preceding Colleen in death are her parents. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Richard Leight, Sr. A Memorial Mass for Richard Leight Sr. will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster on Friday, April 13, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. at the church, with a luncheon to follow the mass. Interment will be at the Danbury Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Webster/Siren Community Ed. Contact person: Jennifer Swenson, 715-3497070. All Classes require prepayment. •Wild Mushrooms: Spring Edibles, 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, April 11 and 12. WHS. •Natural Health Solutions (ITV), 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 18. WHS ITV room. •Breadmaking, 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, April 19. Smoland Inn, Grantsburg. •iDevices in Depth, 1 - 3 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, April 16 and 18. Professional Tutor Classroom. •Breadmaking, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, April 23. Smoland Inn, Grantsburg. •iDevice Photography, 2 - 4 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, April 23 and 25. Voyager Village Meeting Room. • Mosaic Garden Stake, 6 - 9 p.m., Thursday, May 3. WHS Art Room. Upcoming classes: Social Security Strategies, Crops in Pots, Herbs for your Garden (ITV), and more.

Ongoing events •Pickleball, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; 4-6 p.m. Sundays at Webster Elem. Sch. •Open gym volleyball, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at WHS.

Grantsburg Community Education Contact Person: Rebekah Stavne, 715-463-

4701. All Classes require prepayment. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at GHS. •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. •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. •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. •Men’s Defense Class, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, April 14. •American Sign Language for Beginnners, 6 - 7 p.m., Mondays, April 16 to June 4. •Breadmaking, 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, May 3 or 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, May 7. Smoland Inn. Upcoming Classes: Gardening 101, Estate Planning Made Simple, Watercolor Painting, DSLR Tips & Tricks and more.

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

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Editor The Amery Free Press is seeking a writer to tell compelling stories about our community. The editor is the primary generator of news for our print and online editions. If you can see beyond the obvious, spot the little things that make our community special and share them with our readers, we may have the ideal job for you. Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, enthusiasm for the news and an eye for detail and design. Familiarity with AP style, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and photography are preferred for this position, which includes some night and weekend work. BeneďŹ ts package includes paid time off; health, vision, dental, disability insurance and 401k. Send resume and clips to Tom Stangl Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

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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 administration 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 Courthouse, 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. 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 WNAXLP (March 28, April 4, 11)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF

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THE ESTATE OF DANIEL PATRICK McMONAGLE Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 13 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 10/12/1937 and date of death 02/18/2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 24189 4th Avenue, Siren, WI 54872. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar on May 14, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 26, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 205. 6. This publication 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. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar 03-28-18 Please check with person named below for exact time and date. Thomas J. Bitney Bitney Law Firm, Ltd. PO Box 488 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-8741 1002841 WNAXLP (April 4, 11, 18)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-8 Plaintiff, vs. Chad E. Swanson and Krissa M. Swanson

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

Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 17-CV-100 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 24, 2017 in the amount of $38,836.20 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 37 North, Range 18 West, Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, lying North and West of County Trunk Highway M. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22369 County Road M Frederic, WI 54837-9636 DATED: February 27, 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 (April 4, 11, 18)

TOWN OF SWISS, BURNETT COUNTY Notice that the Assessment Roll is open for Examination and Open Book

Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats. the assessment roll for the Year 2018 assessment will be open for examination (Open Book) on April 28, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main Street, Danbury. Instructional material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object to valuations under s. 70.47, Wis. Stats. Notice of Board of Review Meeting The Board of Review will meet on May 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main Street, Danbury, Wisconsin for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to s. 70.47 (1), Wis. Stats. Pursuant to s. 70.47 (2), Wis. Stats.: No person shall be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view such property being assessed. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the board. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sec. 70.47 (3) (a), that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sec. 70.47 (6m) (a) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the board, the person shall

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Village of Grantsburg Open Book will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Village Hall. The purpose of Open Book is to allow property owners the opportunity to review assessment records. At Open Book, property owners who feel that their 2017 assessment does not reflect current market value may give the Assessor written evidence of the current market value. The assessor will be available for assessment review. Please contact Grantsburg Village Hall at (715) 4632450 to schedule an appointment. Objection forms requesting a Board of Review hearing will be available for property owners to complete. Objections must be filed with the Village Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Board of Review on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given this 11th day of April 2018 by Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk WNAXLP

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specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s. 73.03 (2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1). Notice is hereby given April 9, 2018, by Judith Dykstra, Town Clerk WNAXLP (April 11)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 2018 PR 40 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Steven William Sevigny To: Stephen William Sevigny Birth Certificate: Steven William Sevigny IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: HON. MELISSIA R MOGEN Burnett County Circuit Courts 7410 County Road K Siren, WI 54872 Date: May 16, 2018 Time 10:30 AM If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL a newspaper published in BURNETT COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN. BY THE COURT: /s/ Circuit Court Judge Hon. Melissia R Mogen April 4, 2018 WNAXLP (April 11, 18, 25)

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Steven William Sevigny By (Petitioner) Steven William Sevigny NOTICE AND ORDER FOR

TOWN OF SCOTT BURNETT COUNTY NOTICE Please take notice that on the 14th day of May, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scott Town Hall located at 28390 County Road H, Spooner, Wisconsin, the Town Board for the Town of Scott will consider a petition for the discontinuance of a portion of a public roadway previously platted as Lakeview Drive and now being known as Racine Drive, being more particularly described as follows: That part of Racine Drive being located within the East One-Half of Government Lot 3 and the South 5.3 acres of Government Lot 2, Section 13, Township 40 North, Range 14 West, Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin. This portion of Racine Drive to be vacated consists of approximately 600 feet of roadway, being the last 600 feet of Racine Drive. /s/ Karen Wiggins Karen Wiggins, Scott Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO LATER DATE The Board of Review of the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will meet on May14, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. at the Scott Town Hall, 28390 County Road H, Spooner, for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the 45 day period beginning the 4th Monday in April, pursuant to Sec. 70.47 (1) of Wis. Statutes. Due to the fact the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board will be adjourned until August 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given this 11th day of April, 2018 by: Karen Wiggins, Clerk WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County shall hold its first meeting on the 8th day of May 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Village Hall. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: 1. No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property. 2. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about that personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board. 3. The Board of Review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, the Board shall waive that requirement during the first two hours of the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first scheduled meeting, and the Board may waive that requirement up to the end of the fifth day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than five days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the Board of Review during the first two hours of the first scheduled meeting. 4. Objections to the amount of valuation shall first be made in writing and filed with the Clerk of the Board of Review within the first two hours of the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the Board may waive that requirement up to the end of the fifth day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than five days. The Board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue and the Board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in

question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the Board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the Board, under oath, of all of that personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liable to assessment in the district and the value of the property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the Board. 5. When appearing before the Board of Review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 6. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies to the Assessor with all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Â§73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Village of Grantsburg has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Â§19.35(1). 7. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or their representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 8. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount

of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under Â§70.47(3)(a), that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the Board of Review, and, if so, which member, and provide a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. Notice is hereby given this 11th day of April, 2018 Respectfully Submitted, Patrice Bjorklund Village Clerk Village of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Complaints of Discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 WNAXLP (April 11)

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF TRADE LAKE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Trade Lake will reconvene on Saturday, May 12th at the Town Hall, Trade Lake, Wisconsin, from 10 am to noon. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property. After the meeting of the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or Provide information to a member of the Board about the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and , if so, which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person shall appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board of Review by telephone or subject an objection to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03 (2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Trade Lake has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 1935 (1) of WI Statutes.

NOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF GRANTSBURG 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

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The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone. Submitted by, Town of Trade Lake Melissa L. McQuay, Clerk

NOTICE TOWN OF TRADE LAKE OPEN BOOK The Open Book for the Town of Trade Lake will be held on Saturday May 5th, 2018 from 10 am to noon at the Town Hall, Trade Lake, Wisconsin. The assessor will be available at that time to hear any and all complaints from the Taxpayers. The book will also be available to view at the home of the clerk by appointment only from May 6th through May 11th. Please call 715/220-9399 for an appointment. Submitted by Town of Trade Lake Melissa L. McQuay, Clerk WNAXLP (April 11, 18)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY SMALL TOWN VETERINARY PRACTICE 512 2ND STREET, SUITE 6 HUDSON, WI 54016 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ASSOC 512 2ND STREET, SUITE 6 HUDSON, WI 54016 Plaintiff vs VALERIE HUNTINGTON 26308 WHISTLER RD WEBSTER, WI54893 Defendant(s) Small Claims Publication Summons And Notice Case No. 18 SC 47 If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2147 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON (S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT (S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Burnett County Courthouse, Telephone Number of Clerk of Court 715-349-2147, Address: 7410 County Rd. K, Siren, WI 54872 on the following date and time: Date: 4/26/18

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Time 2:00 p.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. Dated 4/5/18 _____/s/______ Arnold Koehler Koehler Law Office, LLC PO Box 152 Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-2129 WNAXLP (April 11)

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In Zac Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justice League,â&#x20AC;? the main villain - Stepponwolf - has taken a group of men hostage. His parademon minons are swarming around attempting to force Batman,Wonder Woman, Cyborg and Flash to retreat. It soon becomes clear that Flash is going to have to run in with his superhuman speed and bring the hostages to safety. Flash, just being a young man, is terrified at the idea. He complains to Batman that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never done this before and that there is no way that he can be the hero that they expect him to be. Batman looks at him and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save one. Save one person, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fight, get in, get one out.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then?â&#x20AC;? Flash asks. Batman replies,

Flashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newfound addiction to heroism â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will know.â&#x20AC;? would lead him to rescue everyone in the I was completely enthralled that Batroom. Jesus, much like Batman, longs man told Flash to save one. Did you know that none perish but that all come to reJesus also desires that we all get one pentance. There are neighbors saved? Batman told Flash to p and friends all around us held save one, because he knew that a hostage by Satan in their sins. once the young hero rescued h Jesus is looking at me and you one, he would be addicted to J and saying â&#x20AC;&#x153; Save one.â&#x20AC;? Just rescuing all of the hostages. a one. Maybe you are saying , Jesus also knows that if we o but who am I to lead a person will just lead one coworker to b Jesus, one family member to tto Christ ? My friend, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about who you are, rather itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jesus, that we - like Flash - will a about whose you are. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about feel the supernatural pull. Not a Christ in you, the Hope of just to lead one soul to Christ Glory. but to lead all souls around us Pastor Bryan Davis The subtitle of the film to Christ. Batman knew that Dwelling Point Church

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justice Leagueâ&#x20AC;? reads, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save the world alone .â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Allow me to apply this phrase spiritually. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Only Christ alone can save the world.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The amazing part is Christ doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to use superheroes to save the day. He wants to use everyday normal people as vessels to bring lost dying humanity to Himself. The climax of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justice Leagueâ&#x20AC;? indicates that though at times darkness may seem to take over, hope still manages to shine through the darkness . Jesus is that Light shining through the darkness to give hope to the hopeless. Let Him use you as the switch to allow the Light to shine .

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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

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

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

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

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

715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. Sunday - Adult Sunday School: 9 am Morning Service: 10 am | Evening Service: 7 pm Monday - Bible Study: 6:30 pm Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com | Sunday Worship: 8:45 am

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

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)

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

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carl Heidel 320-242-3000 | 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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How to banish mosquitoes from your yard Time spent in the backyard on spring and summer afternoons and evenings contributes heavily to the popularity of these times of year. Many homeowners go to great lengths to make their outdoor living spaces as luxurious as possible, only to be bothered by uninvited and bothersome guests: mosquitoes.

through an allergic reaction to mosquito saliva.

Mosquitoes are not just pesky nuisances, but they’re also harmful. According to the American Mosquito Control Association, more than one million people across the globe die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Such diseases include malaria, dengue, yellow fever, West Nile virus, and the Zika virus.

Stagnant water is an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, so homeowners must be diligent in their efforts to remove standing water around their properties. Mosquitoes can breed in bird baths, pets’ water bowls and empty plant pots that collect rain water. Routinely tipping these items and refilling them with fresh water can prevent mosquito infestations, protecting both humans and pets alike.

The AMCA notes that many of the diseases transmitted by mosquitoes can be linked to travel to endemic areas. But mosquitoes in North America can still be harmful, and bites may result in severe skin irritation

Homeowners can employ several measures to prevent mosquitoes from invading their backyards this spring and summer.

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Did you know? One oft-shared piece of pruning advice is that covering a newly pruned area with tar, paint or varnish can inhibit the fungal organisms that will get into the new cut, leading to a diseased tree, shrub or plant. This myth has been circulating for some time, according to the experts at Fine Gardening. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to prevent microscopic organisms from infiltrating a new cut. The application of a wound dressing may even contribute to faster decay of heartwood. That’s because the tar or paint will keep moisture in the new cut, which helps fungus and other microorganisms grow. Instead of dressing wounds, read up on proper ways to prune and let plants employ their own natural defenses to heal and prevent decay.

pools are easy to find, homeowners may be unknowingly hosting mosquito breeding grounds elsewhere on their properties. For example, tarps used to cover pools, automobiles or grills that are not tightly secured can fold up, creating pockets where rain water can collect and give mosquitoes somewhere to breed. Mosquitoes also may use gutters to breed, so homeowners should routinely inspect and clean their gutters during spring and summer.

KEEP A WELL-MANICURED LAWN Well-manicured lawns are less likely to be breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Because water plays such a crucial role in the mosquito breeding process, it’s necessary that all potential water sources in a yard be removed. Fallen leaves that are not removed and pockets of soil beneath trees and plants can collect rain water or water

from lawn sprinklers, which can be just enough for mosquitoes to breed.

USE FANS Consumer Reports tested the efficacy of oscillating pedestal fans to keep mosquitoes from invading decks and patios and found that such fans cut mosquito landings by 45 to 65 percent for those sitting closest to the fans. When hosting backyard barbecues, homeowners can set up several such fans on their decks and patios to keep mosquitoes at bay. Mosquitoes are unwelcome guests come spring and summer. But homeowners can take steps to increase the likelihood that their properties stay mosquito-free.

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Preparing garden beds for spring and beyond center to add the right soil amendments to make a rich soil. This may include organic compost or manure, which will also add nutrients to the soil.

CULTIVATION

Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil. Whether a home gardener is making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take time to make the soil amenable to planting. To establish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus on three main areas: addressing soil composition, cultivating and adding nutrients.

SOIL COMPOSITION Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of

plants in their gardens. Such an approach requires taking inventory of the type of soil in one’s garden and making the necessary modifications so that the types of vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or flowers that will be planted can grow in strongly. In fact, according to the plant company Proven Winners, the most important step to developing good roots is preparing the soil. Take a sample of the soil and examine it to see what is present. If the soil is too full of clay, too sandy, too dense, or too loose, that can lead to problems where plants cannot grow in strong. Work with a garden

Cultivating the soil can involve different steps. Removal of weeds, errant rocks, roots, and other items will help prepare the soil. Mother Earth News suggests working on garden soil when the soil is damp but never wet; otherwise, garden soil can become messy and clumpy. Use a digging fork or shovel to lightly turn the soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also can open up the soil to incorporate the nutritional amendments and relieve compaction that likely occurred from freezing temps and snow pressure. Tilling also helps with drainage and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Network suggests turning over soil at a depth of 12 inches to work the soil — about the length of a shovel spade. However, the resource Earth Easy says that existing garden beds have a complex soil ecosystem and simply topdressing with compost or manure can be enough preparation for planting. Gardeners

GO VERTICAL Utilize vertical space, such as lights hung on a wall beside a bed instead of lamps on a nightstand or bookshelves and other shelving to keep items off of the floor.

BENCH SEATING Benches can provide more seating when entertaining guests and also can be moved to the living room or elsewhere as needed. Place a small bench in a foyer and put some wicker bins beneath for storage.

Testing the pH and the levels of certain nutrients in the soil, namely nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, will give gardeners an idea of other soil additions that may be needed. Soils with a pH below 6.2 often can benefit from the addition of lime several weeks before planting. Soil tests will determine just how much fertilizer to add to the soil. Complete fertilizers will have equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Individual fertilizers can amend the soil with only these nutritional elements that are needed. Top-dressing empty beds with a layer of mulch or compost can prevent weed growth and preserve moisture until it is time to plant. If existing shrubs or plants are in garden beds, use more care so as not to disturb roots or dig too deeply. Preparing garden beds takes some effort initially, but can be well worth the work when plants flourish throughout the growing season.

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Home improvement projects ramp up when the weather warms up, as homeowners channel the rejuvenating feelings of spring and tackle their home to-do lists. Large-scale renovations can greatly affect a home, but smaller projects can yield impressive results and be completed over the course of a single weekend.

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CREATE A GALLERY ON THE STAIRCASE Gather and arrange framed photos, artwork or wall accents so that they ascend the wall of a staircase. This creates a designer touch and can dress up an often barren area of wall space.

If time is of the essence, these weekend or one-day projects may satisfy homeowners’ desires to fix up their homes.

INSTALL A FRESH LIGHT FIXTURE Improve drab spaces with a little illumination. Better Homes & Gardens suggests replacing an existing fixture with something new and vibrant. If hanging a new fixture is not within one’s skill set, free-standing table or floor lamps also can cast a new glow on a space.

CREATE AN ACCENT WALL Painting a focal wall in a home can create a serious impact. The bonus is it will not take as long or require as many materials as painting an entire room. Accent walls frequently feature a bold color, so decide on placement and tackle this project in less than a day.

INSTALL STAIR RUNNERS Dress up hardwood stairs with decorative carpet runners. Runners come in elongated pieces of carpeting or individual pieces that can be placed on each step. If carpeting doesn’t fit with the home’s design, painting individual stair treads also can create visual appeal.

DRESS UP THE ENTRYWAY An entryway is a guest’s first impression of a home. Many entryways can use a minor overhaul, both inside and outside. Paint the front door a different color so it pops from the curb. Install a new mailbox or decorative house numbers. A new welcome mat can change the look as well. Inside, consider laying a new floor.

Complete those home improvements over the weekend Resilient vinyl tiles come in many different patterns and can mimic the look of wood, travertine or marble. Installing a floor can take a day or two.

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ADD MOLDING Molding can add instant aesthetic appeal to a room. Molding is appropriate near the floor, at the top of walls where they meet the ceiling, or even mid-wall as a chair rail. Some homeowners like to create framed molding on walls in formal living spaces.

UPDATE KITCHEN OR BATHROOM HARDWARE Replacing hardware is a fast and easy project, but one that can have immediate impact. Swap out tired or outdated hardware for newer brushed metals and more impactful shapes and designs. Home renovations do not need to take weeks or months. Many projects can be completed over the course of a weekend.

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An easy, beautiful flower garden Perennials are the types of low maintenance flower that brighten up a yard or garden but don’t require much attention from gardeners. Unlike annuals, perennials last from year to year instead of needing to be replanted each year. Better Homes & Gardens collected a couple dozen of the best perennials.

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Asters channel daisies as they bloom, with a beautiful sunlike appearance of petals surrounding a bright center. They bloom in late summer and autumn and appear in pink, blue, purple and red, growing as tall as five feet. They can grow in flower beds or the borders of gardens and also look great in a vase inside.

Blanket flower is a drought- and heatresistant wildflower that produces bright pink and yellow petals in a daisy-like bloom. This flower can grow in poor soil and blooms through the summer and into

Russian sage is a tall perennial filled with stalks that produce an abundance of tiny blue flowers. This plant blooms in the late summer and likes the sun; it survives well in drought and heat. More than anything else, Russian sage needs room to grow.

Yarrow is the flower for the first-time gardener or the returning gardener who may not have a green thumb. The flower can thrive in environments throughout the United States and can survive cold, drought and heat. Yarrow pop up as bright, flat-topped clusters in pink, yellow, white and red that last from late spring to early fall.

Hardy hibiscus, unlike its more delicate tropical cousin, can overwinter as far north as Zone 4 in the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, in which winter temperatures can drop below zero. They can grow to be several feet tall, with yellow, pink and red flowers the size of plates. They need sun and a rich soil and won’t grow in spring until soil temperatures heat up.

Black-eyed Susans bloom from midsummer until the first frost comes, often continuing to show off it golden petals repeatedly throughout the season. The flower is drought-tolerant and grows well in hot, sunny environments.

Daylilies bloom better in the sun, but they’ll still produce flowers when growing in the shade. They can grow in a variety of soil conditions and are able to survive drought. All daylilies need is a lack of competition; keep grass and weeds away from this yellow-tinted white blooms.

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Spring Cleaning Checklist Once spring weather hits, most people get the itch to dust out the corners and coffers for a truly fresh start to the New Year.

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But many homeowners focus their attention on the inside of their houses and ignore important maintenance on the outside. Consider the following updates to give your home a spring overhaul.

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This includes replacing the filter and checking hose connections. Performing this chore in the spring means you won’t have any surprises come summer.

Windows and doors are the most common places for leaks, which can allow hot summer air in and cooled air out. As you clean, look for cracks in the caulking and

Just as you (hopefully) serviced your furnace in the fall, it is important to give your air conditioner the once over before you need it.

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Do a perimeter sweep of the exterior of your home once all the snow melts away and you’re sure the last frost has come and gone. Look for damaged areas, especially near the gutters and foundation. Any openings are an invitation for water and small critters such as carpenter ants and termites.

This is one “room” that gets ignored when it comes to our spring-induced zest for organization. In fact, 86 percent of Americans can’t even fit their cars in their garage for all the stuff they store in it. It is time to reclaim the garage.

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Gather up recycling and take it to your local center. Organize the items you’ve been saving for the garage sale you still haven’t hosted and donate them. Grab a broom and give the garage floor a good sweep. No matter what level of clutter your garage houses, odds are it could use some TLC.

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COMMON NAME The common name of the plant tends to be the most noticeable word or words on the tag. This is the name the plant is referred to outside of scientific circles. Most plants have one or more common names in addition to their botanical name.

SCIENTIFIC (BOTANICAL) NAME

How to read a nursery plant tag Shopping for new plants for a home can be an exciting undertaking. Nurseries and garden centers are often home to dozens of types of plant species that come in various colors, leaf variations and sizes.

Such variety can make choosing plants more fun while also making the process of buying plants a bit complicated, especially for novices. Thankfully, plant tags can help consumers make informed

Scientific names are also known as the Latin names of the plant. Such names will be written in italics on the tag and are usually one or two words. The scientific name includes the genus (group) and the species of the plant.

CULTIVAR A plant tag may further describe the type of plant by including the cultivar. A cultivar is the variation on the species. It may describe a size or color variation. The cultivar is listed in single quotations by the scientific name.

SUN REQUIREMENTS The tag should list how much sun exposure the plant requires to thrive. It may be anywhere from full sun to full shade.

HEIGHT AND SPREAD The label frequently includes the maximum growing height and width the plant should reach when mature. This gives gardeners

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Dress up your windows Windows are major players in home design. How they are dressed and framed from the exterior lends to the curb appeal of your home. Keeping them clean and dressed with drapery inside will affect the overall mood of a room and how much natural light a room receives. All of this is to say don’t ignore your windows.

ADDING OR REPAIRING SHUTTERS Shutters add so much to the curb appeal of your home. Making sure yours are in good shape is a worthwhile investment. Each year, inspect your shutters. Do they need a new coat of paint? Are they secured properly with no loose screws? If your home lacks shutters, consider adding them. There are few architectural styles that shutters work against, so be sure to consult with your local window and gutter installation company.

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If you do not currently have window boxes, consider adding them to the mix. Window boxes add texture and flare to the exterior of any home.

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Homeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017.

motivation and renovation materials. However, having no place in which to escape the mess can elevate stress levels. Do not think about renovating kitchens and bathrooms all at once, or you will not have any working fixtures for tasks like washing up.

HAVE EVERYTHING IN PLACE… Before demolition even begins, have building materials bought and stored, contractors and subcontractors lined up, and see what you can do to minimize the time workers need to spend in your home.

Whether one is doing a large renovation or a small remodel, life may be turned upside down during the project. Furniture may be moved out of the room, walls may be demolished, water or electricity may be turned off, and appliances may be missing or not hooked up. Home improvements often drum up dust and disarray. Such projects can try the patience of any homeowner, and things may get worse before they get better.

…BUT EXPECT DELAYS In a world where things move at lightning speeds, renovations have not gotten the memo. Home projects take lots of time and will likely take longer if you are doing the work yourself in your free time. Build lots of extra time into the project so you are not disappointed when delays happen — even when you’ve done your best to avoid them.

Even though remodeling can be taxing, the end result is often worth it. Here’s how to look forward to the silver lining and come out unscathed.

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Laundry room renovation ideas To former apartment dwellers or those who have never enjoyed the benefit of a dedicated laundry area, even the smallest washer and dryer space can seem like a luxury.

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UTILIZE A TENSION ROD A rod installed between two cabinets or across a narrow width of space in the laundry room is a handy spot to hang shirts or pants to prevent wrinkling. Repurposing a ladder and suspending it from the ceiling also creates a spot to hang clothes.

The benefits of dedicated laundry rooms abound. However, disorganized laundry rooms can nullify such benefits. Depending on the needs and preferences of each homeowner, laundry room designs can be customized for convenience.

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Floor space may be at a premium in a laundry room, especially for those who want to devote as much space as possible to bulk-size washer and dryer units. Therefore, utilizing wall space is key. Use shelving, wire racks, hooks, and other organizational tools to store items on the wall. Shelves can be tucked into just about any space, and there are different options that can fit into corners or shallow areas. These are a great option for keeping detergent or other laundry essentials nearby.

It’s important to select flooring materials that will not be damaged by contact with moisture or spills. Vinyl, tile and some composite products often make good laundry room floor materials. Resilient flooring that mimics the look of hardwood may add a classy touch, and give the appearance of wood without having to worry about damage. To alleviate fatigue while spending long moments in the laundry room, invest in a memory foam mat that can be placed underfoot.

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Simple, clean designs can be an asset in a laundry room. If budget and space permits, cabinetry built into the design will help keep items out of sight in the laundry room. Cabinets hung directly above the appliances can store detergent, bleach and fabric softener. Use cabinets elsewhere in the room as catch-alls for cleaning supplies used in various other rooms

Lighting can be important in the laundry room. Rely on task lighting, under-cabinet strip lighting and overhead lights as needed for efficiency. around the house.

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Weeds are the bane of lawn and garden enthusiasts. Weeds can spread rapidly and overrun pristine grass, choking lawns and robbing them of their lush green look. In garden beds, weeds can steal water from thirsty plants, threatening their survival. A proactive approach that prevents weed growth is easier and less frustrating than dealing with weeds after they have sprouted. That means addressing weeds before they release seeds, and not waiting so long that the damage is already done. According to the home and landscape experts with This Old House, spraying herbicide for weeds in June and July can address weeds before seeds are set. Tilling and installing a new lawn in late August or the beginning of September can help the lawn establish itself before the first frosts arrive, all the while avoiding weed growth. The weed control experts at Roundup also suggest a springtime application of weed killer if this is the desired route. Early treatment can prevent weed roots from spreading too far in the soil, which can reduce the chances that weed remnants will be left behind to grow at a later time. Homeowners with small lawns or gardens or those who prefer handweeding or using nonchemical ways to treat weeds must take

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