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Gypsy moths defoliate 60 acres of private land SEAN DEVLIN EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

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2017 Gandy Dancer Airshow The Gandy Dancer Airshow in Siren went off without a hitch as people lined the runway at the Burnett County Airport. The show started off with a little patriotic parachute ride.

40-year-old woman dies after falling into river Polk County— Staci Marie Meehan, 40, Balaton, Minn., after going under water in the St. Croix River was hospitalized at the Osceola Medical Center and later transferred to Regions Hospital by helicopter.

Deputies were called just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday and informed of a possible drowning. The call was tracked and led Osceola fire and ambulance services by boat to a location south of the Osceola boat landing.

Upon arrival, Meehan was located and already receiving CPR. Meehan, who was camping on an island on the Wisconsin side of the river, was walking in the water when she fell and went under.

A release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department said Staci Marie Meehan of Balaton died at 2:39 a.m. Sunday. Sean Devlin, Editor

Webb Lake couple files complaint in suit against county, town, officer

TOWN OF DEWEY— Over the course of two and half months, Rachel Swanson’s property fell victim to the defoliation of 60 acres of high value trees by foliage chomping gypsy moths. Her trees look as though winter is on its way.

Gypsy moths are an invasive species first introduced to the United States in 1869 by entomologist E. Leopold Trouvelot. The species was brought to New York in the hopes that by breeding the gypsy moth with the silk worm, a stronger, more weather resistant silk would be produced.

Unfortunately, years later, it was discovered gypsy moths are extremely destructive to landscapes by their defoliation eating habit.

Nearly a century later, gypsy moths were spotted in eastern Wisconsin. As caterpillars, these insects have hairy bodies with blue and red spots. When hatched, gypsy moths can grow up to three inches long within six weeks.

Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan recently observed Swanson’s property noting an isolated gypsy moth outbreak with severe to light defoliation across 60 acres.

“A seven-acre block of 15-year-old aspen sustained over 75 percent defoliation. Defoliation occurred on aspen, birch, white and red oak, red maple, and red and white pine. Life stages ranged from third instar larvae to adults, with late instars and pupae being the most abundant stages,” he said.

The state is separated into quarantine and non-quarantine counties. Fifty of Wisconsin’s counties fall under the category of quarantine in which there are high volumes of gypsy moths. These counties can choose to partner with the DNR to receive aerial sprays to suppress the abundance of gypsy moths. See map below.

SEE GYPSY MOTHS, PAGE 6

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WEBB LAKE—A Bayfield couple has filed a formal complaint in U.S. Federal District Court of Western Wisconsin requesting a jury trial in a civil suit against Burnett County, a county sheriff deputy, the Town of Webb Lake and its board chairman Steve Austin.

Edward and Janet Batton, who own a second SEE WEBB LAKE, PAGE 7

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Burnett County groups search for transparency from the state level SEAN DEVLIN EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Over the last couple weeks and during multiple committee meetings, frustration has flared about money leaving the county.

Within the walls of a meth town hall, board of supervisors and collaborating council meetings, the question has been asked, where does the money obtained in drug busts go? The simple answer seems to be drug monies and contraband seized in the county are filed into the state and federal accounts. From there, the county is unsure of how much money it sees in return.

Recently, a member of the Collaborating Council asked the group if the money obtained by Tracker, the new K9 officer on the Burnett County police force, could be filtered into school drug prevention programs.

Prior to last week’s meeting, county board member Gene Olson did a bit of research and at the meeting stated, “I found out all the finances the dog brings in go to the State and the federal government and get dispersed to schools.”

However, as another council member pointed out, the exact amount of money dispersed into the schools is not clear. Also, the term “schools” applies to the entire state, not just Burnett County.

Olson added, “My next recommendation would be, if that money gets dispersed to schools, the schools use that money for drug education. That would relieve some of the responsibility of [Government Center] personnel having to go to the schools all the time.

There is no reason our department should do all the legwork and someone else get all the benefits.”

While the group was in agreement, the tricky aspect is making state representatives aware of this issue.

The dispersement of funds is a state decision so the

council is tossing around the idea of starting at the grassroots level to have their voice heard. Where to start? Speaking to state representatives.

“Is this something we want to take on as a group?” asked one member, which was followed by slight discussion about how to proceed.

Sheila Harsdorf’s name was brought to the conversation as a point of contact in regards to this question of transparency.

Some members expressed fear that due to the federal involvement, the county will not be sufficiently heard, that it is “out of our hands.”

Olson quickly followed these comments with, “Well, we have to start somewhere. Do we want to pursue this or keep going to the county board for money that quite frankly, we don’t have.”

Kate Peterson, Director of Health and Human Services mentioned that nearly 10 years ago when an individual was issued a citation (e.g. THC possession, underage drinking), the District Attorney’s Office would allot a percentage of the fine to D.A.R.E or the local A.O.D.A school programs. To revive this would be in the hands of the county, according to Peterson.

However, public defender Kevin Schmidt mentioned “what’s occurred over the past 10 years is state mandated court costs are increasing so rapidly. Right now, most people don’t get fines unless it’s a very serious felony. Most people are just being assessed court costs, sometimes up to $500. All of that goes to the State.”

“The county in which the drugs are apprehended should share in a percentage of those funds,” said Olson. He followed with, “[The government] is not allowing us to fight the crime that is ours.”

‘Meet Me in the Garden’ Seminar Saturday on sustainable vegetables SPOONER—Join UW-Extension Area Ag Agent Kevin Schoessow and Brent Arnoldussen, recent graduate from UW-River Falls Horticulture program, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29 at the Spooner Research Station Teaching and Display Gardens for a program on sustainable vegetable gardening.

The program will highlight techniques and concepts that improve soil health, maintain healthy plants, and attract beneficial insects.

While the focus will be on vegetable production, the concepts apply to nearly all types of gardening. The Teaching and Display Garden has been managed for many years using integrated pest management and soil building techniques and will guide participants through sustainable practices such as composting, attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects, seed saving, mulching, trellising and pruning and other cultural practices to encourage healthy soil and plants.

The program will include a guided learning tour through the gardens. The session is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine – please dress

accordingly. The garden is located 1/2 mile north of Hwy 70 on Orchard Lane; across from the Sheep Research Facilities. Orchard Lane is located 1.5 miles east of Spooner on Highway 70 or 1/2 mile west of the Hwy 70/53 interchange. Watch for garden meeting signs.

Twilight tour Aug. 15 Also mark your calendars for the Twilight Garden Tour starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Spooner Research Station. This event features speakers from the University of Wisconsin and includes UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who are all available to answer your gardening questions. The Teaching and Display Gardens are at their peak for this event and highlight native perennials as well as vegetables and All-American Selection annuals.

For more information and a map, visit the station’s web site at: http://spooner.ars.wisc.edu/ or contact Kevin Schoessow or Lorraine Toman at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office at 715-635-3506 or 1-800-5281914.

Burnett County receives grant for emergency food

The Burnett County local board Jurisdiction 911000 was awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board program.

Burnett County was chosen to receive $5,420 for phase #34 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide.

The local board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A local board made up of churches, Salvation Army, organizations, etc. will determine how the funds awarded to Burnett County jurisdiction 911000 are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area.

The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the national board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Burnett County Jurisdiction 911000 has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with the assistance of other agencies participating. These agencies were responsible for providing meals and nights of lodging Totaling $6,085.00 in Phase #33.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Josie Penberthy, local board chair, at 26356 Lakeland Ave South, Webster WI 54893, Phone # 715-866-8151 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is August 7.

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Groups promote update to Wis Distracted Driving law

MADISON—The Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) applauds a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing legislation aimed at combating distracted driving by smartphone or other electronic media use.

Legislators Rep. Ron Tusler (R-Appleton) Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire) and Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) held a recent press conference in the Assembly Parlor to introduce and build support for a bill which would make needed improvements to Wisconsin’s distracted driving laws.

WAJ President and Attorney Benjamin S. Wagner spoke in favor of the bill.

“Wisconsin’s original text messaging ban needs an update,” Wagner said. “The original bill commanded

overwhelming, bipartisan support, passing the Assembly 89-6 and the Senate 30-3 when it was enacted in 2009. WAJ shares the legislators’ optimism that this bill can and should draw bipartisan support this session.”

Three major changes The legislation does three major things which should make Wisconsin drivers think twice before texting and driving. First, it updates Wisconsin law to reflect the capability of modern smart phones by outlawing the use of the phone to, among other things, access the internet and phone-based applications while driving.

Second, it increases the minimum financial penalty for a violation from a mere $20 to $100. Lastly, it makes

it clear that a person who violates this law and causes the death of another may face prosecution for negligent homicide by the use of a motor vehicle under Wis. Stat. § 940.10.

“As an attorney who represents car crash victims, I see the harm that distracted driving causes every day. Not a day goes by where I am not shocked to see a fellow driver’s attention focused on their smartphone rather than the road ahead,” said Wagner. “Too often, this type of distraction leads to tragedy.”

Wagner concluded, “We are grateful for the privilege of sharing the stage with this bipartisan group as they begin building support for this bill. This is just the first step towards safer roads and highways for everybody in Wisconsin.”

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Freeway Jam Thursday at Siren Music in the Park SIREN—The summer Music in the Park series at Crooked Lake Park continues Thursday, July 27 with Freeway Jam in a concert of 50s/60s/70s rock ‘n roll. This week’s refreshments under the pavilion will be bars and chips served by the Siren/ Webster Rotary. The free musical events are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening through August at Siren’s Crooked Lake Park.

Lindley Creek at Skonewood Music series CUSHING—The weekly summer Sunday evening music tradition continues at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center. On Sunday, July 30, a prelude by Ann Bell begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by music by Lindley Creek at 6:30 p.m. Skonewood is located at 2104 260th Avenue in rural Cushing.

Monthly Family Supper July 27 at Grantsburg Legion GRANTSBURG—The monthly family supper at American Legion Post and Auxiliary 185 will be served 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the Legion Hall.

Summer Festival July 30 at Frederic Catholic Church FREDERIC —A baked chicken dinner, quilt raffle, “country store” and bingo are featured parts of the Summer Festival on Sunday, July 30 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church on Highway 35 in Webster. The chicken dinner will be served from 10:30

a.m. until gone. Breads and bakery items, home canned goods, sawdust pile, cake walk and cash prizes are also planned.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 185 will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Legion Hall.

Red Cedar Symphony Outdoor Pops Aug. 1

Atlas Thrift, Bake Sale Aug. 12

RICE LAKE—Join northern Wisconsin’s own Red Cedar Symphony for its annual free “Pops Concert” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Veteran’s Memorial Park in Rice Lake. The program of light and lively music will feature such favorites as the Stars and Stripes Forever, Blue Tango, Thunder and Lightning Polka, music from the musical Hamilton, and the haunting Ashokan Farewell. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the breeze off the lake while you listen to live orchestral music. The Rice Lake Golden Kiwanis Club will have a concession stand on site.

ATLAS—The annual Thrift and Bake Sale at Atlas United Methodist Church will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the church, located at 2110 295th Avenue on County Road B. Household goods, holiday decor, nurse scrubs, handmade Halloween costumes, furniture, toys, books, baked goods and much more, with a free-will offering accepted on most items. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

Pie and ice cream at Bethany Lutheran Siren SIREN—Events at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren on Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 3-5 include homemade pie and ice cream served on Friday and a three-day “huge book, DVD and audio sale.” The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

U.S. Constitution study group WOOD RIVER—Those interested in studying the U.S. Constitution will hold a first meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 at Wood River Town Hall, located at 11610 State Road 70 in Alpha. For more information, leave a message at 71-689-2824.

Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary meets Aug. 8

Hockey Association block parties Saturday, Aug. 12 GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Hockey Association will host a free block party for kids from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the grounds outside the hockey rink on Robert Street with face painting, music, games and foods. That evening a free event for adults 21 and older will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight with food, beer, games and DJ music from 7:30-11 p.m. at the grounds behind the rink. Everyone is welcome.

Grantsburg ‘Music in The Park’ Aug. 19 GRANTSBURG—“Jukebox Live” band will present oldies, country music and more on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the west pavilion in Memory Lake Park. Food serving begins at 5 p.m. and music at 6 p.m.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY, JULY 27 Webb Lake Town Meeting 6 p.m.

Burnett Co. Towns Association 6:30 p.m.

Burnett Co. Govt Cntr

THURSDAY, AUG. 3 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m.

Lumberjack Eatery & Saloon

TUESDAY, AUG. 8 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg Am. Legion Aux. 5 p.m. Legion Hall

Grantsburg Am. Legion Post 185 7 p.m. Legion Hall

Swiss Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Dewey Town Meeting 8 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers 7 p.m. Rm 165 Burnett County Govt Cntr

WED, AUG. 9 Webster Village Board 6 p.m. Village Hall

THURSDAY, AUG. 10

EVENTS

Siren Village Board 2 p.m. Village office St. Dominic Catholic Church, Frederic

MONDAY, AUG. 14

6:15 p.m. Skonewood Christian Retreat 2104 260th Ave, Cushing

7 p.m. nightly, 2 p.m. Sunday Village Players Community Theatre Voyager Village Event Center 4506 County Rd A, Webster

Siren Music in the Park

TUESDAY AUG. 1

FRI-SAT. AUG. 11-12

Freeway Jame 6:30 p.m. Crooked Lake Park

National Night Out Grantsburg

Webster Gandy Dancer Days 5K, music, food, crafts, vendors Book fair, BMX bike thrill show Main Street, Webster

Grantsburg School Board Town of Grantsburg Board

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Parkinson’s Support Group 2:30 p.m. Larsen Family Public Library, Webster

Sunday evening music series

Family Supper

5-8 p.m. free supper, music, events Grantsburg Fire Hall

5-7 p.m. Grantsburg American Legion

National Night Out Siren

THURS-SUN. JULY 27-30

5:30-8 p.m. free supper, music, events Crooked Lake Park

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

THURS-SAT. AUG 3-5

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Atlas United Methodist Church 2110 295th Avenue on County Road B

‘Roses in December’ play 7 p.m. nightly, 2 p.m. Sunday Village Players Community Theatre Voyager Village Event Center 4506 County Rd A, Webster

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Pie & Ice Cream, media sale 10-4 p.m. daily - book, DVD, audio sale 10-4 p.m. Friday - pie and ice cream Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren

Summer Festival with chicken dinner

THURS-SUN. AUG 3-6

10:30 a.m. until gone

‘Roses in December’ play

Annual Thrift and Bake Sale

Back to School Block Parties 2-4 p.m. kids party 6 p.m.-midnight adult party Grantsburg Hockey Rink at Roberts St.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren

Grantsburg Village Board 6 p.m. Board Room, Community Center 5 p.m. Board Room 5:30 p.m.

Scott Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at Town Hall

LaFollette Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at Town Hall

Meenon Town Board

WEATHER Last Week Temps:

ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY AA meetings 9 a.m. Siren at New Beginnings Club 715-349-2588 1 p.m. rural Webster Lakeview Methodist Church 2390 Cty. Rd. X. 715-468-7228 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall

EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crexway Court Grantsburg

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA meetings 7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center 7 p.m. Frederic Pilgrim Lutheran DivorceCare Recovery and Support Group Sessions for both adults and children, 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

Lions Bingo 7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren

Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m. Alano Club, St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Rotary meeting Noon at 429 East State Road 70 Alanon Meeting 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, 28626 Cty. Rd. H, in A and H

EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open other days by appointment Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library AA Meetings 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall

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

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren.

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EVERY THURSDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf Food distribution to qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg ‘Library Fun for Little Ones’ 10:30 a.m. at Shell Lake Public Library Siren/Webster Rotary meeting Noon at The Pour House, Siren Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg. 463-3941 AA Meetings Danbury Noon at Methodist Church Webster 7 p.m. Crossroads Church

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Cue the pitchforks Are we still banning books? I was under the impression that we’ve moved past this old-world mindset that hides behind a false curtain of morality. Turns out, some people in Sauk Prairie School District recently attempted to place their school in a time machine to a more wholesome era.

This past school year, multiple parents grew concerned about the ‘adult content’ of “The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie and thought the book ill-suited for a freshman class. (All quotes from The Sauk Prairie Eagle.)

One individual maintained, “It’s important for parents to be able to decide whether or not their child should select an alternate book, if offered.”

Sentinel Educators are trained to think in the best interest of their students.

Editor Also, offering that “alternative Sean Devlin book” may only alienate that child, while adding to the workload of the educator.

Not every decision made by an instructor is the correct one; however, these bans seem to happen in the standard white, middle-class areas when books deal quite heavily with themes of sex, drugs, violence, and other cultures. Not always the case, but often it is.

These themes are ones that every teen faces. Some face these hardships on higher levels, but a piece of fiction is meant to build a bridge of empathy for a mind to see how another person – or representation of a person – deals with the rolling hills of life.

Concerning the ‘adult language’ of the novel, another parent stated, “My daughter didn’t feel comfortable writing those specific words down so she wrote page numbers. She didn’t do well [writing the essay] because she didn’t cite specific examples.”

We all know the phrase “words have power.” I fail to understand why we continue to hide from words, label letter combinations as taboo rather than teach children the meaning, all intents, and ways to reverse that power and master language. It is then the duty of educators and parents to listen to the child’s interpretation of a story and go from there.

If we make it taboo, they will pine for it.

Let’s look back, when a book is banned, it later comes off that list because the realization sets in that shielding a perspective can lead to an ugly encounter with the real world later.

Books offer a cultural perspective that many children don’t get early on in life, so why hide them from it? Just so they can learn later is not a valued reason.

Educators grew up in the system they try to improve every day, let’s allow them to do that rather than holding the little ones a bit too tight.

Another comment made was this, “Unfortunately the message of this hope is literally drowned out by the shocking words of profanity, sexual innuendo and violence.”

Let the child be the decider of this. Let them think.

To be continued.

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When my daughter attended art school in the early part of the century, one of her instructors made a comment that entertainment was the leading manufacturing “product” being produced by our nation.

I was taken aback by the comment, but after thinking about what he said, I had to begrudgingly agree. While efforts are underway to bring manufacturing of goods back to the USA, the exported entertainment produced in America makes money all over the world.

Americans have been obsessed with the entertainment industry for centuries, and celebrities have always From the Publisher’s been the topic of discussion, adoration and eventually loathing as we cycle Desk through our emotions towards the rich and famous.

Tom Stangl The advent of social media, where l b i i can communicate directly with their fans, celebrities has brought a new level of being connected to fans.

A few years back there was a game that people played where they thought of any actor and found a way to connect them to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less. Actor A was in a movie with actress B who appeared in a TV series with actor C who was in a movie with Kevin Bacon.

It’s a fun game that tests your knowledge of trivia.

My wife and I were watching the streaming entertainment service Netflix recently and watched a series called “Love” starring Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs.

It is described by the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) as “a program that follows a couple who must navigate the exhilarations and humiliations of intimacy, commitment and other things they were hoping to avoid.”

It’s a funny and satirical look at relationships. Not exactly groundbreaking, but it has a unique view and the actors do a great job.

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The show is created by Judd Apatow, Leslie Arfin and Paul Rust. Apatow is best known for his movies “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and “Bridesmaids,” among others.

Rust grew up in Le Mars, Iowa, a community where I lived and worked with my family for 15 years. His father, Bob, ran a business that sold western wear and accessories, as well as boots. He also did shoe repair and provided the best customer service in the area.

His mother, Jeanne, taught school including a journalism class that printed a school paper at the daily where I worked.

Great people. Hard working, sincere, honest. They both retired this year.

It turns out they raised a great kid who worked just as hard to achieve success in the entertainment field.

He shot a short film in Le Mars in 2004, “David Mows Yards.” We did a feature on it at the newspaper, and tried to keep up with his career.

In 2009, Rust landed a starring role in the comedy, “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” opposite Hayden Panettiere, just as she was finishing her run as Claire Bennet on “Heroes” and before she starred as Juliette Barnes in “Nashville.”

I remember that Le Mars, Rust’s hometown, had an opening night premier of the film. Paul came back, got a ride around downtown in a firetruck and was gracious enough to sign autographs before the movie.

It was a wonderful evening, and I was so happy for his parents.

Watching “Love,” it’s clear to see that Rust has honed his craft, but not forgotten his roots.

If you have Netflix, check it out.

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.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Something’s horribly wrong To the Editor: Funding for road repairs and public schools is seriously out of kilter in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s transportation budget is facing a $1 billion dollar deficit. The latest irresponsible budget plan by the Republicans in the Senate is to borrow $712 million, with $350 million coming out of the general fund which goes to pay for schools, universities, public safety and health programs. The budget was to be completed by July 1.

A 2017 U. S. News and World Report ranked Wisconsin 49th out of 50 states for the quality of our roads. About 42 percent of Wisconsin’s roads are in poor or mediocre condition, while a WKOW-TV/Madison report on March 17 cited a Department of Transportation study stating 71 percent of Wisconsin’s roads are in poor or mediocre condition.

Twenty cents out of every dollar in the transportation fund goes toward debt service. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau projects that number will rise to 22 cents in 2019. That is our tax money.

The Senate plan uses most of the extra borrowing to fund huge freeway projects in southeastern Wisconsin.

Meanwhile, those of us who live in central and northern Wisconsin drive on city streets and county roads that are deteriorating and in need of repair.

Two proposals have been suggested: raise the

gas tax or the vehicle registration fee to pay for the streets/roads by those of us who use them.

What is equally irresponsible is robbing the general fund that supports public schools while expanding the unaccountable, taxpayer-funded private schools that will continue to drain money from public schools.

A taxpayer-supported private school voucher student, K-8th grade, would receive $7,757 and a high school student would receive $8,403 in 2019 under Walker’s proposed budget. Meanwhile, the state would spend an average of $6,703 on public school students.

The cost of the taxpayer-unaccountable private schools will increase to $283 million in 2019 to educate about 36,000 students. The state reduces aid to public school districts by about $90 million in 2019 to educate over 800,000 students to pay for the increases to taxpayer-funded private schools.

People outside of southern Wisconsin will continue to drive on roads that badly need repairs in order to funnel money for the big freeway projects in southeastern Wisconsin.

Are our roads less important than metro roads? Are our children and grandchildren who attend public schools worth less than children who are funded by tax money to attend private schools?

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We survived another Watercross! Did many of you get a chance to take in the festivities or the fireworks? The great weekend weather and the many volunteers and spectators helped make it a success. Afterward, it’s amazing how quiet it gets on Sunday evening.

I need to make a correction on my birthday list. Marlys and Don Chell celebrated their birthdays (both) on July 13 and are celebrating their anniversary on July 31.

If you were paying attention, the old barber shop on Main Street just got a makeover. Be sure and take a look. Now, the big question is what’s going to be the business inside.

Remember, you can drop off used eyeglasses any day for the Lion’s Club and boxtop labels for the school.

We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies and the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations, call 715463-2940. Questions on the center or hall rent?

Call Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or at the center (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@gmail. com.

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• Senior Dining at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.

• Grantsburg Historical Society at the Grantsburg Fair.

• Bingo the second Wednesday (Aug. 9) at 2:30 p.m. Bring a $1-2 wrapped gift. ($ work).

• Business meeting the third Tuesday of the month (Aug. 15) at 12:30 p.m.

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Summer is definitely here! I could do with a little less heat and humidity, though. Be sure to stay hydrated in this heat.

There were 21 players for dime bingo. We appreciate all who come to play and there is always room for more. Joyce was the winner of the big pot.

Joanne was the big winner at pool and Millie was the winner at dominoes. They play at 1 p.m. every Thursday. If interested, just come in, no need to call.

Thanks to Harry and Bill for putting up our new flag. It is great to have volunteers who are always willing to help.

Stop in and check out our bargain table. You may find something that you just can’t live

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Lunches are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Stop in and pick up a menu. You can call Nikki at 715-866-5300 for more information or to make reservations.

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Saturday, August 12. Come join the fun.

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Mark your calendar for the next monthly meeting which will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Please plan to attend.

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The Murr family owns two adjacent lots along the Lower St. Croix River. The lots were originally purchased as two separate and distinct lots (Lot F and Lot E) in 1960 and 1963 respectively. In the mid-90s, both lots were transferred to common family ownership. Unfortunately for the Murrs, this simple transfer of property from one generation to the next has resulted in an epic legal battle that ended on the steps of the United States Supreme Court.

The story begins with the passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Act) in the early 1970s (more than 10 years after the lots were purchased by the family). After the passage of the Act, the Wisconsin DNR promulgated rules and St. Croix County followed suit by passing zoning ordinances relating to the riverfront property. These governmental regulations (passed in the 1970s) effectively declared the two Murr lots to be “substandard” because they did not meet the lot size requirements of the new DNR Adam rule and St. Croix County zoning code.

Jarchow However, this did not cause an issue for the family until the mid-90s when the lots were transDistrict 28 Assemblyman ferred to common family ownership. At the time of the transfer – unbeknownst to the Murrs – the lots were deemed “merged.” This meant that the two properties could not be “sold or developed as separate lots.” The Murrs discovered this problem when they decided to sell one lot to raise funds to add space to the existing cabin. Last month, after years of legal battles, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the family.

In that decision, the four reliable liberal members of the Court plus Justice Anthony Kennedy held that depriving the Murr family of the use or ability to sell an entire parcel of land did not constitute a compensable taking.

This unfortunate decision made national news as it represented yet another setback for private property rights. In the United States, the Constitution sets the outer boundaries and the Legislature has the ability to operate anywhere within those boundaries.

In other words, even though the Court may hold that a particular regulation does not constitute a constitutional violation, there is nothing that prevents the Legislature from prohibiting a state or local government from getting close to that boundary.

Today, we are proud to announce that we will introduce legislation we call the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights. This legislation will address a number of issues. Chief among them will be to reel in the state and local regulations that impacted the Murr family and others like them. Our bills will grandfather substandard lots and prohibit the deemed merger of lots.

Our proposal will ensure property owners can repair and maintain existing structures. It includes eminent domain and regulatory takings reform. It will allow property owners to utilize inverse condemnation. This legal process allows property owners to receive compensation if a government regulation deprives the owner of a significant use of their property. In addition, our bills contain a number of other common-sense property rights reforms.

Wisconsin has gained a national reputation for bold reforms that protect taxpayers. Many other states are following the path Wisconsin has blazed over the past few years. Our legislation is yet another example of Wisconsin leading the nation. This time, we hope to spark a national property rights revolution.

As Alexander Hamilton said, “The security of property is one of the great objects of government.” We agree and intend to do our part to help secure private property rights for citizens all across Wisconsin. We hope you will encourage your legislators to join our fight.”

Rep. Jarchow of the 28th Assembly District represents western sections of Burnett and Polk counties. Co-sponsoring the legislation in the Senate is Sen. Tom Tiffany of the 12th Senate District in Wisconsin’s northeast corner.

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Fair housing – it’s your right BURNETT COUNTY—The Fair Housing Act is a Federal act in the United States intended to protect people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing.

The prohibitions specifically cover discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability and the presence of children. Its primary prohibition makes it unlawful to refuse to sell, rent to, or negotiate with any person because of that person’s inclusion in a protected class.

Burnett County, a participant within the Northwest Regional Housing Program, has an adopted Fair Housing Ordinance that is intended to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person. The ordinance assures equal opportunity for all persons to live in adequate housing facilities regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful source of income, place of birth, or age and it is the duty of the political subdivisions to assist in the orderly prevention or removal of all discrimination in housing.

Compliance with the Fair Housing Ordinance is essential to building a strong community, creating an environment of non-discrimination, and ensuring fair and equal housing opportunities for all.

If you believe you have been treated unfairly while looking for housing, or are being discriminated against by your current landlord, please contact your County Clerk’s Office or call the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division at 608-266-6860 (TTY 608-2648752) for more information.

Relay for Life Aug. 5 at St. Croix Falls Polk and Burnett counties will come together to honor cancer survivors and caregivers from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Relay For Life at Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls. American Cancer Society is the sponsor.

Speaking guests are cancer survivors Lyla Mitchell and Mary Ann Fehlen. Music will be provided by the Kevin Carlson Band. Treasures of the Heart by Adoray will offer a fashion show.

One of the evening’s highlights is the 9 p.m. luminaria walk in honor of survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.

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Burnett County is a non-quarantine area. Cigan mentioned that while outbreaks in the western part of the state are not common, it does happen. However, the number of reports of isolated incidents in Burnett County in the last year came in at zero. Swanson’s property did take the DNR by surprise as it is way outside the “leading edge,” the western point of the quarantined counties.

Due to the high, unexpected volume of the invasive insect on Swanson’s property, she was told her property is eligible for the Slow the Spread Program which is run by the Department of Agriculture.

This program is sometimes offered to properties or areas in western counties that see isolated attacks like Swanson’s.

Chris Foelker of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection assessed Swanson’s situation and stated this incident is in fact startling but is most likely due to unintentional human transportation of gypsy moth eggs. This was Cigan’s theory, also.

These isolated incidents are most commonly triggered by items which were moved from areas where gypsy moths are established in the state or other states in the last few years. The items can include anything left outside in July through August and left undisturbed through the following May: vehicles, campers, firewood, play structures, outdoor furniture, etc.

“This was caught and well contained,” said Foelker, who then explained the damage has been done for the year on the property. He mentioned the best plan of action is for the Department of Agriculture to spray the property in spring before the eggs hatch. This spray will affect the young as adult gypsy moths are not the major culprits of defoliation.

Gypsy moth eggs sit through winter in clusters of hundreds of eggs called egg masses; these masses will then hatch in the first two weeks of May. The spray, a naturally occurring soil bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk), will settle upon leaves and when the insects ingest the foliage, the bacteria activates and cuts a hole in the stomach causing death.

“With a population this dense, some will slip through the cracks,” said Foelker.

However, he followed by stating this property will receive two years of treatment.

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hicles, equipment and other outdoor items before you leave on vacation and again before returning. Buy and burn only local firewood to prevent gypsy moth and other pests from spreading to new areas. Don’t let gypsy moths or other pests hitch a ride with you. (b) Contact the DNR or the Department of Agriculture about pheromone disrupters. In some cases, these disrupters come in the form of a box that hangs on a tree or other structure and sends out pheromones that confuse male gypsy moths who, in turn, are not able to locate females thus delaying or prohibiting reproduction. (c) Tanglefoot Pest Barrier or Sticky Tree Bands can be placed around tree trunks to help curtail the caterpillars movement into and out of the tree canopy. (d) Scraping egg masses from trees is also one way of decreasing the spread of gypsy moths. Once an egg mass is removed, it is best to place the mass into hot, soapy water to ensure no eggs will hatch.

For more information about gypsy moths, visit http://gypsymoth.wi.gov/.

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Early Childhood Screening Grantsburg Elementary School is currently putting together a screening for three and four year old children in the Grantsburg School District. The screening will take place on August 15th at Nelson School. The students who will be screened are those that will turn four between September 1st, 2017 and March 31st, 2018. The screening is designed to be the first step of formal communication between the school and your child. The screening will last about an hour and culminate with a brief exit interview conducted by our principal, Elizabeth Olson, and our school psychologist, Caitlin Bloyer. At that time you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the school or your child’s development.

We understand you are very busy, but we hope you can attend the screening with your child. If your child was born between September 1st, 2013 and March 31st, 2014, please call the Elementary School at 715-463-2320 to schedule a time for your child’s screening.

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home in Webb Lake, asked the court for judgment in their favor “against defendants on all claims, and requiring defendants, in their individual and official capacities, to pay damages to plaintiffs for their physical and emotional injuries, attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses and other damages.”

The couple further seeks punitive damages in amounts to be determined by the jury, plus financial compensation for their attorneys’ fees and expenses.

Private road dispute

A dispute began around 2009 when Town of Webb Lake took steps to turn a private road called Lily Lane into a township road. It is adjacent to property owned by the Battons. Their complaint states they have owned a second home and vacant lots at 29780 Lily Lane for 40 years. During that time, Lily Lane and the adjoining Escape Road that run along Lily Lake have always been private roads.

The matter escalated last October when Town of Webb Lake laid asphalt on Lily Lane. Batton’s complaint says Webb Lake claims it is entitled to convert the road to public use because it has maintained it with public funds for 10 or more years. Botton disputes that claim.

Batton’s lawsuit states his letters and requests to Webb Lake for copies of public records on the private road issue were ignored, and his petitions to Burnett County’s then Sheriff Dean Roland and to the district attorney to initiate a criminal investigation against Webb Lake Town Board also were ignored.

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The numbers were crunched at the Government Center and County Administrator Nathan Ehalt says, “the county is in a healthy position.”

Some heads were being scratched as board members reviewed the General Fund Unassigned account numbers from 2013 to 2016. The General Fund has a County Board-imposed auditor suggested reserve of 25 percent unassigned balance for a variety of reasons, mainly for unexpected expenses. However, board members noticed a significant drop this year— a difference of approximately two million dollars from 2013.

The main reason for this, Ehalt explained, beginning three years ago when he took the role of Administrator, the County began systematically shifting funds to segregated accounts to pay for future infrastructure and capital equipment need. Excess funds are also segregated for emergency purposes like funding the child housing relocation crisis resulting from the meth epidemic that has plagued the county.

He expressed confidence that by the completion of the 2017 audit, the county will be back at its preferred unassigned balance.

Ehalt also noted the county is running low in the debt column with only a couple loans which are scheduled to be repaid in the following years with little to no hassle.

In further news from the board, the final installment of the ATV route in Siren has been approved. The section from County Road B from the Siren Village limits to 3rd Ave will soon be open to ATV travel.

Meth Diversion Batton arrested

The day after the blacktopping last October, Batton was upset not only about the asphalt project but that it covered about 600 square feet of his private property along Lily Lane. He marked an area of about 600 square feet of the blacktop with what he called “a temporary marking spray paint.”

The complaint says upon learning about Batton’s spray paint on the new asphalt, Chairman Austin called Burnett County Sheriff’s Department and directed them to arrest Batton and file criminal charges against him.

It continues that on Oct. 15, 2016, Deputy Joshua Henry went to the Batton lake home to arrest Batton.

It alleges Henry knocked on the couple’s front door and entered the couple’s home without permission or warrant. After some discussion, Henry arrested, handcuffed and searched Batton and took him into custody.

Batton claims Henry did not read him his Miranda rights as required by law. Batton alleges he underwent unlawful pre-trial detention and incarceration for 30 hours on October 15-16 in Burnett County Jail without probable cause or due process.

According to the complaint, Batton was first charged with felony damage to property, later reduced to a misdemeanor charge, and in November, all charges against Batton were dropped.

Alleged violation of rights

The Battons claim their First, Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment constitutional rights were violated by Deputy Henry’s alleged unlawful, warrantless entry of the couple’s home, alleged unlawful search, seizure, false arrest and alleged use of excessive force.

It states Burnett County was negligent in its training of Henry.

The lawsuit claims Batton’s arrest arose from conspiracy by defendants to retaliate against him for petitioning and challenging the Town of Webb Lake’s actions to illegally convert a private road to a town road, and subsequently to pave that road with asphalt adjacent to plaintiffs’ second home in a manner that encroached upon plaintiffs’ private property, so that the alleged town road could be opened up to All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) traffic.

The usual next step after the filing of a complaint is for a judge to review the case and make the decision whether to dismiss the case or some of the charges, or proceed to trial.

The Sentinel reached out to the other parties named in the lawsuit. Burnett County Administrator Nate Ehalt responded that since it is an ongoing case, the county has no response.

Chief Sybers spoke enthusiastically about the success of Restorative Justice’s Meth Diversion program stating there are currently 10 participants and over the last month the program has seen “improved engagement” from participants.

Of these 10 participants, five are court referred and five referred by child protection services.

However, in the past few weeks it is reported two participants have failed particular program requirements and are being served with their original sentences from the court— a consequence detailed to par-

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Syber’s concern for the program is the lack of funding available. Currently, one individual is staffed (part-time) to run the program and because of this, the program has been forced to turn away multiple individuals searching out help for meth addiction. Restorative Justice only has the capacity to take on patients referred by the court and child protective services.

Restorative Justice does attempt to point those self-referrals in a helpful direction, for example, towards the Aurora clinic in Siren.

A meeting was held recently between Sybers and State Representative Sheila Harsdorf - who supports the growth of the program - in search of potential financial assistance to filter through Health and Human Services or Restorative Justice itself.

“We are the only program in Northern Wisconsin that is doing this. It is working. If they give us a little money, not much, we can expand this,” Sybers said.

Currently, multiple state representatives are discussing grants to build a treatment facility in Rice Lake that could cost upwards of three to four million dollars.

“How are [addicts] going to get there?” Sybers asked the room of supervisors after detailing this potential plan. He continued to explain that adding one person to the Restorative Justice program would be more beneficial than a multi-million dollar treatment center 50 miles away from Siren.

He continued to suggest if the State assisted by providing something like $50,000 a year for three years to Restorative Justice, the program could employ another person.

“One person can handle 10 meth cases. If we add one more, that’s 20 people.”

Child protective Services

Sybers gave an update on child welfare services noting the drug epidemic is affecting the county’s budget.

“As of June we had 31 children out of home which is primarily due to drug use and domestic violence.

We continue to look at the least restrictive placements for the children, but we still have to maintain they are safe at all times.”

Thank You The 8th Annual Burnett Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing took place on July 17th.

The Foundation would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the participants and to the following area businesses that sponsored the event. Thanks to your generous support, the day was a great success!

Proceeds from the event will be used to preserve and expand Burnett Medical Center’s program offerings to benefit the friends and neighbors of Burnett Medical Center.

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Family Dollar announces renovated store grand re-opening in Grantsburg GRANTSBURG—Family Dollar Store will hold a grand re-opening Thursday through Saturday, July 27-29 for its newly renovated store at 449 E State Road 70.

“Family Dollar” is thrilled to be able to better serve our customers in this improved store format,” said store Manager Kim Bartusch. “We are proud to be part of Grantsburg and are looking forward to continuing our relationship with the community.”

The grand opening will include giveaways, priz-

es and drawings for a Coby Bluetooth Speaker and a drone. Drawing winners will be announced on Saturday. On all three days, the first 50 customers will receive a gift.

The store is open 365 days per year from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 to 9 on Sunday.

Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Family Dollar has more than 8,000 stores in rural and urban settings across 46 states. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dollar Tree, Inc. of Chesapeake, VA.

Cut down on food waste

More than 40 percent of food is wasted from farm to fork according to a report by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Although wasted food can be converted to energy in some parts of the world, preventing food waste in the first place would save a larger quantity of energy. If the U.S. stopped wasting food, we would save 350 million barrels of oil, according to a study published in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology Journal.

While it’s tempting to take wasted food and turn it into energy, the food recovery hierarchy by the U.S. EnEarth vironmental Protection Agency is extremely helpful in prioritizing the Notes most effective strategies to combat Jen Barton food waste. Source reduction of surplus food is the most effective strategy, followed by donating it to feed hungry people, feeding animals, industrial uses, compost and then landfill/incineration. Ideally, we want to be moving up the food recovery hierarchy and finding better uses for surplus food.

When exploring food waste by category, dairy products, vegetables and fruit make up more than 50 percent of wasted food. This is logical, given that such foods spoil more quickly than other types of food. Changing food consumption, shopping, planning, organizing and storing techniques can all foster progress in this area. Planning meals in advance to prevent surplus food, getting more creative about using up ingredients, properly storing food in the best type of storage container, freezing food for later consumption and noting sell-by dates all help prevent food waste.

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Here are a few more things you can do to waste less.

Try placing wilted soft produce like lettuce in cold water for an hour to regain life. To use up a variety of ingredients in your fridge, try making a stir fry. Plan meals in advance and buy only those items you need for those meals at the store. Rearrange your fridge putting the most perishable items in front. Try making what our family calls “snack plates,” which is a large plate with all different kinds of food on it. I like to also arrange the food in creative patterns. There’s something about a nice presentation encourages eating it!

For example, I will put foods such as cut up apples, rolled-up ham, cooked carrots and slices of toast on a plate and watch it disappear! Having just one plate makes it more like “Family Style,” fostering more together time as well.

While composting is a great option for some organic material, the majority ends up in landfills where it decomposes and puts methane gas into the air. We all know that is not a good thing. In fact, food waste makes up about 25 percent of methane emissions.

If you do not have a compost pile yet, I highly encourage you to consider it as an option for unwanted food.

Plus, you can use the “cooked” material inside the pile to feed your flowers and garden. I realize winter is a hard time of year to be dredging out to your compost pile so make sure you are especially diligent to use up food in the winter months.

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ST. CROIX FALLS—This year’s Wisconsin state convention of “The Forty & Eight” (40/8) veterans’ organization will be held Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 3-6 at the St. Croix American Legion Hall located at 807 Pine Street.

Events for the weekend include a boat ride on the St. Croix River on Thursday, meetings on Friday and Saturday morning, and a closing banquet Saturday evening. Jim Chapin of St. Croix Falls is the area chapter organizer for the state gathering. Attendance at events is by invitation.

On Friday, a new state commander will be elected.

Guest speakers at the Saturday night banquet will be the national 40/8 Commander and the national 40/8 President. The program will include activity reports from all regions of the state and on the group’s efforts in support of Camp American Legion in Tomahawk, Wis. The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses (also know by its French moniker La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux) is an independent, by invitation, honor society of American veterans.

The name “Forty-and-Eight” comes from a French, four-wheel covered wagon designed to hold 40 men or eight horses. Later, the term also referred to a rail car with the same capacity.

Introduced in the 1870s, 40/8 wagons were drafted into military service by the French army in both World Wars. As France was liberated, 40/8 were used to transport Allied soldiers and materials to the shifting front through the war’s end in 1945.

The 40/8 organization is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Some call it “the Veterans’ Honor Society” because of the group’s ongoing service to veterans and their families.

Its purpose is to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, to promote the well-being of veterans, their widows, widowers and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors, including programs that promote child welfare and nurses training.

Locally, the Polk/Burnett chapter sponsors four $400 nurses training scholarships every year. It also helps families that have had a home fire or natural disaster by providing $200 per child for clothing.

Membership is by invitation and open only to honorably discharged veterans and honorably serving members of the United States Armed Forces.

A memorial service will be held for veterans who have died in the past year, plus prayers for all women and men in uniformed service to our nation.

Among those participating from Burnettt County are Don Anderson and Wayne Norling of Grantsburg, Chris and Cora Sower and Bob Thomas of Siren.

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Tickets online, at the door Tickets for this season’s performances of “Roses in December” will again be available for purchase online with printable tickets. Theatregoers may purchase tickets to “Roses in December” by going to: www.villageplayerscommunitytheatre.com and clicking on Ticket Peak.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door the day of the performance. Online sales stop three hours prior to performance and tickets at the door are at a slightly higher fee.

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Meet the Cast Miranda Burger —This is Miranda Burger’s second production with the Village Players. The first was in the play “Drinking Habits” staged last summer.

More recently, Miranda ventured to Pine City where she was a part of the Heritage Players’ production of “Bye Bye Birdie.”

Miranda considers herself passionate when it comes to creative endeavors. So much so, she graduated in 2015 from Full Sail University, located in central Florida, with a major in film.

Miranda loves both theatre and film for different reasons and remains determined they will play a huge role in her life. Miranda is portraying Carolyn Meyers, an ambitious college student who tries to convince a famous alumnus, author Joel Gordon, to attend a weekend event. On-going correspondence between the two develops into a relationship that eventually yields a surprising revelation.

Gaylen Brown—Gaylen Brown returns to the Village Players Community Theatre in the role of Joel Gordon whom he describes as an author who’s lived a colorful lifestyle in his earlier days during college.

“I’m very excited to be back on the VPCT stage,” said Gaylen.

Gaylen also serves on VPCT Board of Directors as treasurer, a role he has held the past two years.

“Roses in December” marks Gaylen’s third play with VPCT. Previously, he played Edmond in “A Murder is Announced” and Froggy in “The Foreigner.”

Gaylen has gained a wide range of theatre experience from acting and singing to writing and directing at other venues. He had a role in “Dancing the Cows Home” at the Art Barn Theatre in Osceola, and has acted and sang in various church Christmas plays and musicals.

Gaylen is employed at Spooner Health in Spooner for eight years as an RN. He has worked in healthcare more than 27 years.

Along with a diploma in Dairy Herd Management from WITC New Richmond and an Associate Degree in Science Minneapolis Community College, Gaylen has pursued his love of performing by taking acting/ improv classes at various workshops offered by: Dirt Road Productions, New York Film Academy, and Actors, Models, Talent for Christ.

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DANBURY – Members of the Village Players Community Theatre (VPCT) are putting the finishing touches on the set of the theatre group’s summer production, “Roses in December,” (produced by special arrangement with Samuel French).

The cast is getting ready for their final dress rehearsal before opening night on Thursday, July 27.

The title of Victor L. Cahn’s play refers to the memories of life and love we all hold dear and which are sometimes brought back to mind by unforeseen circumstances.

As the two characters read aloud the letters they’ve written to each other, a past with mystery, memoirs, and romance is revealed.

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Future Siren School District Meetings: Budget and Finance: Aug. 16, 4:15 Building and Grounds: Aug. 16, 5:45 Personnel and Negotiations: Aug. 22, 4:15 Policy, Planning and Curriculum: Aug. 22, 5:45 Regular School Board: Aug. 28, 6:00 (first day of school)

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SIREN– The Dragons are looking ahead to the upcoming school year after a dose of excitement came their way in the form of a grant.

Siren School District is a recipient of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CLC) grant.

The CLC grant aids districts like Siren establish further educational opportunities during non-school hours. The program states their mission is to assist students to meet state and local standards in the root academic subjects.

For each of the next five years, Siren will receive $100,000 to provide grade four through 12 with “enrichment programming, homework help, tutoring and other opportunities,” said Kris Brunberg the individual behind the grant writing for Siren.

In addition to providing educational materials, the funds will be used to offer each student an after-school meal before departing for the day.

Another aspect is funding for a “Sunset Bus,” a free bus service for children participating in the program that will transport them home after activities finish for the day.

Brunberg detailed the projected benefits of the CLC program as such: lessen the gap between economically disadvantaged and non-economically disadvantaged students in math and reading; increase students social and emotional learning; decrease the number of office referrals; increase cultural understanding and acceptance; increase parental involvement in student learning.

Board President Peggy Moore stated, “It’s a good way to get test scores up without costing the district a lot of money. This is a huge thing for our district.”

The grant creates one part-time job for a CLC Coordinator. So far, one person has applied and it is unknown if that individual will fill the position. One requirement of the grant is that the person work 20 hours a week, Siren is offering 22 and a half hours. This person

may also be assigned another role, for example, Special Ed aid for 17 hours which will ensure full-time status.

Current staff are unable to apply for the position due to their already full-time status.

One aspect of the coordinator’s position is to hire individuals for education purposes.

The district will provide more details about the what they can and cannot do with the CLC grant in the coming weeks after an in-service is held.

Brunberg and Elementary Principal Carrie Herman will be participating in an in-service in the coming weeks to answer questions regarding specifics.

This past year Siren enjoyed the benefits of other grants including the Game On Grant, Action for Healthy Kids and the A.O.D.A. Mini Grant.

Game on was awarded in the total of $1,000 with the purpose of encouraging healthy eating and increasing student fitness.

Funds were allotted to physical education and recess equipment, the hosting of two family fitness nights and a week of taste testing for children during the lunch period to try several different healthy food combinations.

The A.O.D.A. grant was a $1,000 with the aim to provide funding for substance prevention services like the mock crash event, guest speakers and post prom activities.

Brunberg and the school board aim to apply for more grants this coming school year, such as: Farm to School; another A.O.D.A. grant; Society of Plastics Engineer Grant for a 3D printer; and the Nordic Rocks for Schools Program (cross country skiing).

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COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Many thanks to all who helped make this annual event possible and to those who joined in the fun!

Friends Of The Library Coming events for late summer and fall: • Saturday, August 12 at 10 a.m. – Children’s Book Fair. Children 10 and under attending receive a free book during Gandy Dancer Day celebrations.

• Thursday, August 17 at 7 p.m. – Minnesota author Mary DesJarlais reading from her book, Dorie LaValle.

• The Friends of the Larsen Family Public Library are looking forward to their 2017 chili feed on October 21, featuring Duluth Author Lucie B. Amundsen. She will regale us with stories from her book, Locally Laid: How We Built a Plucky Industry-Changing Egg Farm – From Scratch • Book Bags commemorating the 25th anniversary of our library are for sale at the circulation desk. The Friend’s wild rice cookbooks are also on sale at the library and the Fresh Start coffee shop.

• Second Saturday Used Book Sales every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Summer Reading Program Thanks to all of the community members who helped make this summer reading program a success. The theme was “Build a Better Community.” We had visits by various groups in the community who are important “community helpers” and tours as well.

Book Club The August selection is Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall. Please join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22 for a discussion of this title. The members of the book club select the titles, and new members are always welcome even if you have not read the book! Copies are available at the library at the circulation desk.

Story Time Saturday Story Time will begin at 10:30 a.m. from now on. A free book will be given to each child attending the story time during the summer months.

Story time is also at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning all year-round.

Everyone is welcome!

Newly Acquired Materials Adult Any Day Now by Robyn Carr, The Nearness of You by Dorothy Garlock, Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery, The Late Show by Michael Connelly.

Juvenile How to Code in 10 Easy Lessons by Sean McManus.

DVDs The Lego Batman Movie.

Large Print Plain Perfect by Beth Wiseman, The Late Show by Michael Connelly Library information – Larsen Family Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Vivian Johnson turns 101 on August 3 DANBURY—One of Burnett County’s grandest citizens turns 101 years young on Tuesday, August 1.

Vivian Johnson, lifelong Burnett County resident, plans to celebrate quietly with a few family members and friends on her birthday. If she is feeling up to it, she may go for a walk, as she loves to be outdoors in the summer.

When interviewed last year for her century birthday, she said, “My advice is to spend time outdoors in the summer.

The winter gets long, so I say take advantage of every sunny day that you can. I go outdoors every day I can for the fresh air, sunshine and at least one walk. I wore out my walker last summer and had to get a new one,” she laughs.

Last November, she fulfilled her desire to vote in the presidential election, just as she has in every national election since she became eligible to vote in the 1940s.

However, shortly after voting last November she had a fall and broke her leg. That didn’t keep her down for long. Her daugther, Selma Maley, said, “Mom was up and walking in a few weeks, amazing lady that she is.”

“Sharp as a tack” is how one friend describes Vivian. “She has some physical challenges, but her mind is clear as ever.”

Vivian can no longer hear so well and reading is a challenge due to macular degeneration, but she keeps up on the local news.

“I like the Sentinel. I was in real estate with my husband, Red, for many years. So, the first thing I read up on is the land sales and foreclosures. Then I check the court news to see who got in trouble,” she laughs.

“My son-in-law, Eric, comes here every week

and reads the newspaper to a group of us. My grandson, Burl, runs the Fishbowl Bar.” Born at home in 1916 with assistance of a midwife, Vivian has lived her entire life in Danbury.

Her father, Joe Cameron, ran the Ford Garage next door to their home. She and her mother, Selma, helped Vivian’s grandmother run a 12-room motel.

Vivian was good at math and started as the Ford garage’s bookkeeper at about age 13. She also ran the garage’s gas pump, before the pumps were electric. “I sold gas at five gallons for a dollar, and that was about all a car could hold in those days,” she remembers.

If Vivian is feeling spry

on her birthday, Selma may drive her for a visit to the casino. It’s one of her favorite activities.

“The casino is so much fun,” she said with a smile. “I confess, I love to gamble a little.” Slot machines are her favorite. “I may not see or hear very well, but I still like to play the slots and listen for the bells when I win.”

She lived independently until age 98. Now, she resides at Countryside Acres Assisting Living, a few miles southeast of Danbury. She enjoys getting cards in the mail.

Birthday cards will reach her at this address: Vivian Johnson, 5788 County Road C, Webster, WI 54893.

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Danbury’s Vivian Johnson enjoys a daily walk when weather allows. She will turn 101 on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

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Ribbon-Cutting Held for AMVETS Post 1993 Office

HERTEL—The St. Croix AMVETS Post 1993 has a brand-new office space in Hertel. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new office space was held on Friday, July 14. In attendance were St. Croix Tribal Council Chairman Lewis Taylor and Vice-Chairperson Crystal Peterson, AMVETS Post Commander Jeff Taylor, AMVETS Post 1st Lieutenant Bruce Taylor, members of the media and friends.

Council Chairman Lewis Taylor opened the ceremony by recapping some of the Tribal Council’s achievements over the past year. “We once thought that the original St. Croix Casino Hertel Express was the Taj Mahal,” he said. “Now that we have the new facility just east of here, I wonder how we survived in the old one.” Taylor added

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that all of the new construction the tribe has undertaken in the past year, including the new Fourwinds Market Complex in Siren and the new St. Croix Casino Hertel, has helped put the tribe on the road to self-sufficiency. “We’re embarking on a new era,” Taylor said.

Taylor then thanked all veterans for their role in making our nation one of freedom for all. “We

thank our warriors for what we have today,” he remarked. “Today we honor a facility for our veterans to use. Thank you to all of our friends and relatives who have gone on before for the freedom we have today.”

Taylor concluded with a prayer in Ojibwe.

St. Croix AMVETS Commander Jeff Taylor offered a few prepared remarks. “It’s a beautiful day for the St. Croix com-

munity,” he said. “Thank you to everyone who made this day possible.”

St. Croix Tribal Council Vice-Chairperson Crystal Peterson performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The new AMVETS office is located in the former tribal smoke shop building and includes meeting and recreational space for AMVETS members.

Effective meetings require collaboration

BY ED ZALEWSKI, HR DIRECTOR J. J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES

“What was the point of that meeting?”

If you’ve ever asked that question after a meeting, whether it’s a club, business or government meeting, you may have experienced a failed collaboration effort.

Of course, not all meetings are intended to be collaborative. Some are scheduled to share information.

While information can be provided via email, a meeting may be preferable if attendees are likely to ask questions. For example, if your company rolls out a new vacation policy, a meeting may be appropriate because employees will likely have questions.

Many meetings, however, are scheduled to obtain input from attendees. Unfortunately, these meetings may feel like a waste of time if the attendees don’t understand the expectations and objectives.

When to collaborate Collaboration means working toward a common goal. This involves obtaining input from others whose work affects (or is affected by) a shared objective. Any individual or team that will be part of (or will be impacted by) the steps taken to achieve the goal should be invited to the table. Often, this requires casting a wide net to ensure that everyone affected has an opportunity to provide input.

For example, if the goal is to introduce a new product to the market, the meeting may need to include representatives from sales, marketing, production, and even shipping. Leaving out an affected team could result in conflicts and delays, such as scheduling shipment during a week that the shipping department is already at capacity.

How to collaborate For collaboration to be effective, the right people need to be involved. Failing to include an affected team would deprive that team of the opportunity to provide input, and those team members may be unhappy when they are informed of the final decision. Asking them to support an objective that affects their workloads without obtaining their input may cause resentment that hinders future cooperation.

In addition, meeting attendees need to understand the goal – and the goal affects the invitation list. For example, a shipping department representative should be invited when the goal is to develop a production

schedule that includes a shipping date. Shipping, however, probably doesn’t need to be involved in meetings focused on developing a marketing strategy.

Meeting attendees should also understand that collaboration is about driving results, not about building consensus. Not everyone will agree with the decisions made, but if their input was given due consideration, they should support the overall objective.

When NOT to collaborate Not all issues require collaboration. For example, if a company must cut a department’s budget due to a revenue decline, the leader of that department might be informed of a decision without being invited to provide input.

Also, collaboration may not be appropriate if it would add delays or costs that exceed the potential value. For example, if options are limited and time is critical, scheduling a meeting might delay a decision that needs to be made quickly. Similarly, if holding a meeting would take others away from work with higher value, their time might be better spent on that other work.

Hope you all had a great week and managed to enjoy some time for yourself and your four-footed buddies. I took my two dogs out for a couple walks on the trails, which they just love. It’s great living out in the country with lots to explore!

The shelter took in a couple stray dogs over the past week, but they didn’t stay long as their owners were quick to pick them up and take them back home. A couple more adoptions have occurred, including Muppet, the sweet nine-month-old kitty and our beautiful pup, Daisy, is heading for her new home.

It looks like we have some interest in the cute kitten, Justice, who I featured last week. It’s always a great feeling of satisfaction knowing you’ve made a difference in an animal’s life.

Here’s another pitch for Marvel, the marvelous nine-month-old pup that has been at the shelter since May. We have already featured him, but I thought I would put him out there again and see if anyone notices what a great dog he is.

In the words of one of his caretakers, “Marvel is a happy-go-lucky boy, but needs a good deal of training as he’s still very much a puppy.”

Where he’s getting better at not jumping on Marvel people, he needs work particularly with being mouthy, such as play biting.

It seems he just wasn’t taught anything growing up, but there is always time to teach a dog new tricks! He’s still young and is still finding his way in life, but one thing for sure is that he’s always eager to learn. He has such a great attitude and doesn’t let anything get him down. Because of his youth and breed, Marvel would do best in a home with a big yard to run around in, with no small children.

If you have some spare time on your hands, or are retired like myself and need a purpose, why not consider volunteering at the animal shelter? We can always use your talents, whether it be walking the dogs, helping with projects, fundraising, answering phones or doing maintenance, we have it all! If you think you could help us, then please stop by the shelter and fill out the volunteer form, take part in the orientation and become part of our community that loves animals.

I hope you all have a wonderful week and remember to “Adopt, not Shop!”

If you are interested in adopting Marvel or another animal from The Humane Society of Burnett County shelter, please call (715) 866-4096 or visit the website at www. hsburnettcty.org. License # 267335-DS. HSBC is a not-forprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We do not receive financial assistance from any government agency. Donations of money or supplies are tax-deductible. Facebook: Humane Society of Burnett County.

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Elder Abuse Awareness SANDY SHIELDS, MSW, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER BURNETT COUNTY DHH

Elder abuse refers to the intentional act of a caregiver or individual that leads to the harm of a vulnerable adult. Forms of abuse include physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or self neglect. Many victims are medically frail and often depend on others to meet their most basic needs. Risk factors of elder abuse include dementia, mental illness, substance abuse and social isolation.

Elder abuse affects people across all socioeconomic groups, cultures and races. Many victims are unwilling to report abuse because they feel ashamed and embarrassed. They can be afraid that the abuser will get in trouble or worry that they will be forced to live in a nursing home.

Sometimes they feel guilty or believe they are somehow to blame.

Signs of abuse include bruises, bedsores, poor hygiene or unusual weight loss. Watch for unusual activities in bank accounts or the inability to pay bills. Listen for verbal threats, belittling or intimidation. Be aware of withdrawal from activities or isolation from family or friends.

One phone call can make a difference. To report a concern, contact Burnett County Health & Human Services at 715-349-7600. When you call, you will be asked the details of what has occurred, when and where it took place and the name of the suspected abuser.

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WEBTER— Wydemere Coffey made a visit to the Larsen Public Library this past week to read from her debut novel, The Auspicious Star of Stella June. The novel is steeped in the American South through the eyes of a young girl on a journey to reconnect with her estranged mother.

The group of listeners sat and enjoyed Coffey’s rythmic prose for two chapters before the author talked a bit about her writing process.

“This is literary fiction; it doesn’t fit into any particular genre,” she said and continued to explain her book is semi-autobiographical, “like many authors’ first novels,” she said.

The character is named after her great-grandmother, a short, kind-hearted woman who lived in a converted chicken house in North Carolina. This woman, “Granny Stella,” is the woman who hid the infamous Tommy Dooley—her cousin, from the law for a time. Tommy Dooley became the title of a 1958 North Carolina folk song that fits into the genre of Appalachian “sweetheart murder ballads.”

The novel is described as “A coming-of-age story steeped in the history and lore of the South, The Auspi-

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cious Star of Stella June is a novel of love, loss and the long road to redemption,” by Amazon, the publishing outlet taken by Coffey.

Coffey explains her novel is character based as opposed to the typical plot-heavy books that generally relate more to genre fiction.

“I have a list of character traits that never show up in the book, but it helps me understand them better. It makes them real to me.”

Coffey left the South after her freshman year of college and has missed it ever since.

Like many authors, her book is place-based due to a longing for a past home, an origin. “I wrote the book in Minnesota. It is kind of my love letter to the south,” she said and followed by explaining the book’s content is due to her move to the north being involuntary, a family decision.

“I lost my sense of place and this was my attempt to find that place again, or at least honor it in some sense.”

Coffey now loves her Minnesota life with her husband, son and job as a teacher in the Edina school district.

While she has two more novels written, they are not out for the public’s pleasure quite yet.

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Thank You We are very grateful for the continuing support for our Rockstar "Tracker" and our K-9 Program for the Burnett County Sheriff's Office! Thank you to our Community, and the following businesses!

Aunt V's Bruce’s Auto Burnett County Sentinel Charlie Slater Chattering Squirrel Chris and Jerry Gould Community Banks Daeffler’s Quality Meats Denise Nelson Domestic Animal Wellness Center Fourwinds Market Gene Close Grantsburg Public Library Harvey Allen Outdoors

Judi Clarin Karla Holmquist Linda Clover Linda Glenn Making Memories & More Red Fox Creations Restorative Justice Ruby's Pantry Shell Lake Marine Taylor Bauch The Pet Store in Siren Wayne's Foods Plus Webster Senior Center

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Drug Court honors another graduate BURNETT COUNTY— Just after 9:30 a.m. on July 20, Richard D. Rasmussen shook the hand of Judge Kutz and said farewell to his days in drug court.

This day marked the 403 day alcohol free for Mr. Rasmussen as he accepted his diploma. Rasmussen is the second person to successfully complete drug court this month.

Tessa Anderson, Drug Court Coordinator, expressed her excitement for Rasmussen and the overall success of the program. Rasmussen made it through drug court without any hiccups along the way, according to Anderson. She detailed the mantra of drug court as, “we are here to support, not to judge.”

Judge Kutz has now handed out his last certificate as he steps down from his seat and Mel Mogen takes to the stand. Sean Devlin, Editor

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41st annual Watercross another success

Thousands of race fans flocked to the shores of Memory Lake in Grantsburg for the 41st annual World Championship Watercross event this weekend. In the evenings, the streets were filled with music lovers who danced to the sounds of Diesel Drive and Jonah and the Whales, and of course Saturday night folks crowded in to watch one of the best fireworks displays in the area.

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Lucky Days The River City Cloggers put on a dazzling show at the 2017 Lucky Days. Other events included a 5k run, softball tournament, sidewalk sales, antique tractor show , library book sale, kickball and bean bag tournaments, BBQ and ice cream, ambulance open house, live music, wagon rides and much more!

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Spectators enjoyed fine weather for the 2017 Watercross event. Sometimes it got a bit too hot to handle as some took to the water to cool off. And for many, Watercross is a family event, where people of all ages enjoy the races, including this father and son pairing, Dan and Brody Dahlberg pictured below.

However, some family members were present to support siblings and even parents, like this little girl who cheered on her father, Bryan Zuccaro as he won a first place trophy (lower right).

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The fastest show on H2O

Flying 5K winners announced

SIREN—In conjunction with the Fly InDrive In activities in Siren last weekend, here are the results of the Mixed 5K run.

Women: 12 and under: Eleonare Treague, 29:47.84; Samantha Andrea, 35:19.28; Sarah Formanek, 44:50.03.

13-16: Sam Nelson, 21:30.38; Hannah Lemieux, 33:25.84.

17-19: Elizabeth Monette, 24:01.15; Sydney Raschke, 25:19.72; Amelia Johnson, 25:24.53.

20-29: Hayley Buchanan, 36:38.28.

30-39: Emma Phillips, 21:34.53; Jenny Stein, 28:39.69; Melissa Roelli, 35:05.56; Erin Brown, 38:45.25; Casey Christianson, 49:15.03; Britta Lindh, 49:29.44.

40-49: Kim Karge, 28:19.81; Gwen Schaaf, 30:37.38; Tammy Engberg, 30:39.59; Krissa Ward, 34:37.78; Carrie Bowler, 39:35.15; Dawn Wicklund, 49:29.44.

50-59; Sharon Stoll, 32:35.28.

60-69: Linda Sheimo, 34:07.88; Cheryl Nelson, 43:14.53.

70+: Ranate Ringsven, 49:29.44.

Men 12 and under: Adin Treague, 28:32.34; Josh Smith, 32:56.41.

13-16: Hunter Erickson, 19:55.91; Cooper Kreutzmann, 33:30.94; Justus Christianson, 49:14.72.

17-19: Mason Schaaf, 20:33.34.

20-29: Thomas Graham, 20:14.41; Josh Lemieux, 34:18.15.

30-39: Jake Stein, 31:35.09; Shawn Roelli, 35:05.94.

40-49: Robert Engberg, 25:38.81; Dave Engberg, 28:00.91; Matt Kreutzmann, 28:25.5.

50-59: Dave Belisle, 23:17.15; Charles Dykstra, 23:50.41; Larry Hiedeman, 24:07.78; James Monette, 24:18.38; Kevin Karge, 28:20.22.

60-69: Bruce Felienz, 49:29.44.

70+: John Persico, 49:29.44.

Look for full 2017 Watercross results in next week’s Sentinel.

Results not available at press time.

SCOREBOARD Siren Slow Pitch Men's League Team Parkers Prop Mgmt Chell Well Lake Lena/St. Croix Summit Masonry Pour House True Qual Auto Body Parker Hannifin

All 11-0 9-1 4-6 6-4 4-6 2-8 0-11

Results Last Week Parkers Prop Mgmt 7, Lake Lena/St. Croix 4 Summit Masonry 15, True Qual Auto 0 Chell Well 26, Parker Hannifin 5 Pour House 19, Parker Hannifin 5 This Week's Games July 26 Softball field Chell Well vs Parkers Prop Mgmt, 7 p.m.

Pour House vs Summit Masonry, 8:15 p.m.

Baseball field

Parker Hannifin vs True Qual Auto Body, 7 p.m.

Lake Lena/St. Croix vs True Qual Auto Body, 8:15 p.m.

August 2 Softball field Pour House vs True Quality Auto Body, 7 p.m.

Summit Masonry vs Chell Well, 8:15 p.m.

Baseball field Lake Lena/St. Croix vs Parker Hannifin, 7 p.m.

Parkers Prop Mgmt vs Lake Lena/St. Croix, 8:15 p.m.

Siren Slow Pitch Women’s League Team All Siren Family Eye Care 11-1 Trego/Chell Trkg 7-2 The Narrows 5-4 Coyland 5-6 St. Croix 3-7 Big Butz 0-11

Results July 24 Siren Family Eye 17, Coyland 2 Trego/Chell Trkg 15, Coyland 0 Siren Family Eye 11, St. Croix 2 Trego/Chell Trkg 22, Big Butz 6 St. Croix 22, The Narrows 13 Results July 17 Siren Family Eye 29, Big Butz 0 Siren Family Eye 13, St. Croix 8 Trego/Chell Trkg 15, The Narrows 5 Coyland 12, Big Butz 5 This Week’s Games July 31 No games scheduled August 7 Softball field St. Croix vs Big Butz, 6:30 p.m.

Trego/Chell Trkg vs Siren Family Eye, 7:30 p.m.

Trego/Chell Trkg vs St. Croix, 8:30 p.m.

Baseball field Siren Family Eye vs The Narrows, 6:30 p.m.

Coyland vs The Narrows, 7:30 p.m.

Falun Church Softball League Team TL Baptist/TR Evan Free Calvary Covenant New Hope/Living Hope Crosswalk Free Faith Lutheran Webster Baptist/Nazarene Falun/Grace Baptist Siren Assembly Siren Bethany West Sweden/Zion Lutheran

Record 7-1 7-1 5-3 5-3 4-4 4-4 4-4 3-5 1-7 0-8

Results July 20-21 N Hope/L Hope 19, Siren Assembly 10 Grace/Falun Bapt 19, Siren Bethany 0 Crosswalk Free 15, Webster Bapt/Nazarene 4 Calvary Cov 24, W Sweden/Zion Luth 3 TL Bapt/TR Free 27, Faith Lutheran 18 Results July 13-14 Calvary Cov 14, Falun/Grace Bapt 10

Crosswalk Free over Faith Luth by forfeit Siren Assembly 17, Siren Bethany 4 Webster Bapt/Nazarene 20, WS/ZL 5 N Hope/L Hope 9, TL Bapt/TR Free 8 Games this Week July 27 Siren Bethany vs TL Bapt/TR Free, 7 p.m.

Webster Bapt/Nazarene vs Calvary Cov, 8 p.m.

July 28 Faith Lutheran vs N Hope/L Hope, 7 p.m.

Falun/Grace Bapt vs Siren Assembly, 8 p.m.

Crosswalk Free vs W Sweden/Z Lutheran, 9 p.m.

Grantsburg Trap Shooting 2017 Season Trap shooting was called off Monday, July 17, due to the rain. In order to keep accurate scores, teams who were unable to shoot have two weeks to make up the night.

Standings July 24 The Scrubs Par 25 Freya Construction Still Flyin’ Trailer City Johnson Construction Scott’s Auto DR Tech Team Melin The Pigeons Paul’s Country Auto Crystal Springs Ice The Ladies Erickson Auction Chell Trucking Denny’s

271 209 208 196 189* 157 150 140 136 126* 114 114 110* 97 95 86

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10 ways to beat the high cost of assisted living

BY SARAH STEVENSON A PLACE FOR MOM

Arranging senior living can be challenging, emotionally taxing and expensive, particularly when a person requires senior living with personal care, such as an assisted living community, residential care home or memory care provider.

“For family members seeking a place for a loved one,” says Tom who helps family place loved ones, “it can be a difficult time emotionally and mentally.”

Add to that the ever-rising costs of senior care – and the average monthly assisted living rent – and the situation can go from difficult to overwhelming.

For the countless families caught in the gap between being able to pay for senior care out of pocket and, at the other end of the spectrum, having low enough income and assets to qualify for Medicaid, finding affordable assisted living may seem like an impossible dilemma.

But don’t lose heart – there are plenty of strategies that can help you fit quality senior care into your budget:

Plan ahead and do your research Give yourself and your senior loved ones enough time to evaluate senior care communities before they move in. If you’ve got your eye on a specific location, join the waiting list. If you wait until the last minute, you may end up having to pay for a community that’s at the high end of your budget — or that doesn’t meet your needs.

Get it right the first time If you have to move your loved one several times until you get the right fit, you’ll end up spending more money. Instead, do your due diligence: visit locations multiple times, check their licensing, talk to the local long-term care ombudsman, and have an SEE ASSISTED LIVING, PAGE 17

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CAREGIVERS CORNER

by Barb Blodgett

What does Interfaith Caregivers do?

Earlier this year I had the honor of speaking at the Christian Women’s Club and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A group of ladies met for dinner and I was asked to speak. Put me in front of an audience and I am in my element. If I get a chance to talk about Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County, I could not be happier.

After doing this for 20 years, it is hard to believe people do not know we exist or what we do.

Elder care: We take care of the elderly. We don’t always have volunteers to meet all of their needs, but we do what we can. We offer transportation to those who need it when a driver is available. I don’t like to ask my drivers to go further than 60 miles and we would rather not drive for medical needs unless the appointments are local. We are not licensed to do patient care, so if someone uses oxygen or if they cannot walk by themselves, we are unable to help Home repairs: We do small home repairs; no new roofs or most anything that requires climbing on a ladder. I don’t have many volunteers and I like to keep them safe. We also build wheelchair ramps. We have an amazing contractor who builds each to code and they are safe and secure. The wood provided for these ramps belongs to Interfaith so it can be taken and used somewhere else when it is no longer needed. We appreciate it if part of the labor is paid for, but it is never necessary. All of our services are free. Donations are appreciated, but never necessary. To date, we have built 88 ramps.

Grandma plays video games, too Why video games can benefit older adults’ health and wellness

BY SAGE SINGLETON DESERET NEWS SERVICE

Gaming has become a mainstream form of entertainment with more than 1.8 billion people around the world plugged into their preferred controls and consoles.

People often think gaming is a trend for the younger generations — especially young teenage boys. However, the average gamer is 35 years old, while 41 percent of gamers are female and a large percentage of gamers are over 50 years old. With 10,000 baby-boomers retiring every day, older adults are becoming more engaged in the gaming world.

Video gaming has evolved through the years and studies now show it can benefit the body, mind and overall health — especially for older adults and seniors.

Benefits of gaming for older adults

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Heat-A-Home: We have a program called Heat-aHome. We cut, split and stack wood for people who need it to heat their homes. This wood is supplementary to a winter’s supply. We have only so much and we like to give some to anyone who asks. Asking for energy assistance from the government is helpful to those who need help.

Temporary housing funds: We can help people with temporary housing when there are rooms available at the motels we use and when we have the funds.

We deliver food to people who cannot get to the distribution sites. We also have a very limited amount of gas cards and food vouchers.

Christmas for Kids: One of our biggest projects, of course, is Christmas for Kids. We are already getting ready for the big Christmas celebration. We need new toys and new clothes to give to children from birth to age 16. Last year, we gave gifts for 399 kids, representing 178 families.

Volunteers are priceless: We can never thank them enough. We always need more. For a little organization, I think we do pretty big things for Burnett County. I am proud to be part of this since the beginning. Giving gives more happiness back. It makes me smile to think of all of those who help Interfaith give as much as we do. If you want to be part of the giving, just call 715-866-4970.

Happy summer everyone.

In addition to being fun, studies show that gaming can be good for the health. As people begin to age, video gaming is a great way to improve memory, focus and vision. It also has been used as a pain management and physical therapy tool.

Older adults can game for their own personal entertainment or to connect with their younger family members or friends. Gaming encourages interaction with others and can even help older adults become familiar with the latest technology.

How seniors can get started Seniors interested in gaming can start by purchasing a gaming system. It’s important to choose the right system based on need, skill and interest level. A report

by Medicare Health Plans dives into the best games for seniors. Each game on the list was chosen based on physical activity, cognitive challenge and social interaction.

Beginner games included Super Mario Run, Rayman Legends and Wii Sports Resort.

Those looking for games for intermediate players may want to look into Pokemon Go, Legend of Zelda and Stardew Valley while more expert players should check out World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and Uncharted 4.

Pros and cons of gaming

As with anything in this world, there are pros and cons to video gaming. Some common, positive effects of gaming include: • Improved focus and memory • Strategic thinking skills • Problem solving, Hand-eye coordination • Team work • Increased creativity • Spatial awareness However, some common, negative effects include: • Isolation • Increased violent tendencies • Sexism • Confusion between reality and fantasy • Addiction

Balancing time

Balance is essential when gaming. While video games can inspire social interaction, they can also encourage isolation. It’s important to keep a healthy balance when playing games and stay engaged in real life, too.

Older adults who game have likely learned healthy time management skills and video gaming can become a healthy hobby with positive effects on health and wellness. It’s important, however, to be aware of the amount of time spent playing in isolation to ensure gaming doesn’t become a destructive pastime.

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ASSISTED LIVING: How to reduce costs ning can give you greater access to financing long-term care.

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Share a room

attorney review the contract. Use this assisted living checklist to help you find the right match.

In many types of senior living, a shared space is more cost-effective than a single room or apartment. Check on the costs for shared vs. individual rooms.

Ask about price flexibility The official cost of assisted living facilities may not be set in stone – ask about move-in incentives, and whether they might be willing to negotiate the monthly price.

August Senior Evening dining at Grantsburg, A&H

Explore Veterans benefits If your loved one or his or her spouse has served in the armed forces, they may be eligible for benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs to offset the cost of senior care.

Consider a different location As with other types of housing, the cost of assisted living varies by location.

“In our initial search as a family, we hadn’t even considered looking out of state even though [the community we ended up choosing is] very close in proximity for many of my siblings,” said the son of an elderly man looking for assisted living . Suburbs or outlying communities may be more affordable, so be flexible enough to look outside your zip code or ideal location.

Compare care types What type of care is most appropriate for your loved one? Maybe you don’t need the added cost of assisted living – independent living, for instance, might better suit your budget and your requirements. Check our senior care cost planner to compare the cost of living at home to assisted living expenses.

Compare a la carte costs with inclusive pricing

Get personalized advice Making a final decision about elder care can be difficult, and sometimes having a knowledgeable advisor can help.

Here’s just one example from a daughter: “I had gathered a significant amount of data (e.g., room prices, community fees, waiting list, etc.) which was overwhelming. I asked a care provider if she could pull it all together and she provided me with a matrix of that information. That was the key for us, as a family, in making a decision where to place my mom.”

Some assisted living facilities offer a sort of “a la carte” menu, making it possible to choose some services but take care of others yourself. Family members or volunteer services may be able to fill in the gaps in a more cost-effective way. Bear in mind, though, that for some families an all-inclusive option might be more affordable, especially in some geographic areas where the cost of living is higher.

Consider long-term care insurance For those unable to pay for assisted living out of pocket, private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid may help – but these services generally don’t pay for everything. Longterm care insurance can address that gap, and estate plan-

GRANTSBURG, A&H—Senior Dining events for August have been set for A&H and Grantsburg Senior Centers.

A&H: The meal will be served at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 at the A&H Senior Center. Menu: salad bar, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dessert bars, milk and coffee. All seniors over age 60 are welcome. A donation of $6 is suggested, but any amount is accepted. Call 715-635-7199

by Aug. 14 to reserve a seat. The center is located at 28315 County Road H northeast of Webster.

Grantsburg: The meal will be served at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 1 at Grantsburg Senior Center. Menu: Turkey Roast, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, dessert, milk and coffee. A donation of $6 is suggested, but any amount is accepted.

Call 715-463-2940 by Aug. 14 to reserve a seat.

The center is located at 118 Madison Avenue West in downtown Grantsburg.

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Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Italian Vegetables Tossed Salad w/Dressing Breadstick

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14 Glazed Pork Loin Augratin Potatoes Beets WW Dinner Roll Fruit Cobbler

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Beef Stroganoff Buttered Noodles California Blend Vegetables WW Dinner Roll Fruited Jell-O

28 Shepherd’s Pie w/Vegetables Garden Salad w/Dressing Bread Cook’s Choice Pie

3 Kielbasa w/Kraut Stuffing Country Blend Vegetables Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit

Senior Picnic 11:30 Siren Senior Center

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Liver & Onions Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn Marble Bread Fruit Cup

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24 Smothered Pork Chops Wild Rice Garden Trio Vegetable Blend WW Bread, Fresh Fruit

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11 Chicken Ala King Rice Pilaf Tossed Salad Dessert Bar

Lasagna Squash Garlic Bread Fresh Fruit Cook’s Choice Dessert

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Ham Salad Sandwich with Lettuce on Croissant Cook’s Choice Soup Berry Medley

10 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Green Beans Melon Medley

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Augratin Potatoes Green Beans Breadstick Melon Medley

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Salisbury Steak 8 Mashed Potatoes Buttered Carrots Tossed Salad, WW Dinner Roll Raspberry Poke Cake w/ Light Topping

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Planning will help you see green in retirement

CAREGIVERS CORNER

by Barb Blodgett

Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County’s busy June and July Even during Christmas for Kids, I do not remember a time when Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County was busier than we were in the months of June and July.

Looking back over the calendar, getting ready for the big Interfaith sale took up most of the days. We can’t thank Northwest Passage enough for providing the building where we held the sale. Volunteers worked tirelessly to set up the things from the storage units.

Odette Holter chaired the event and Wendy Truhler was there through the entire process. Pete Preston was such a great help with the moving and placing of furniture and everything else that came into the building. After weeks of preparation, the sale was a huge success. Gladys Beers held one of her famous bake sales and wonderful foods were donated for that.

The rummage sale and bake sale were a huge success, together bringing in almost $6,000. Thank you all of our volunteers. Will we do another? Ask me after I recover from this year’s.

Thanks to Carol Haakinson for taking over the 50/50 raffle ticket sale. She is amazing when it comes to selling raffle tickets. I guarantee only a few

will get past her without buying a ticket. Speaking of raffle tickets, I think we have fewer than 300 left of the 2,000 printed. I am sure we will sell every single one and I will get to write a check to the winner for $1,000.

The Arborists came one weekend to help with the Heata-Home project and help move things for the sale. Denny often looks at the pile of logs at the site and wonders where he would be if not for the Arborists and churches and volunteers that help with the project. We probably aren’t even close to having enough wood for next winter, but without the help of so many we would not even be able to begin to help those who need firewood for the winter.

We are purchasing more wood so we will have enough for this winter and the coming winter. If you could see the Heat-a-Home site you would think there is plenty, but the demand is high. We don’t even have enough if we have a mild winter. There is lots of work to do.

We had a beautiful day at the Burnett County Airport FlyIn! We sold tickets, saw many friends and met many more.

What a fun time! I loved the planes. What a surprise when the KC135 flew over! My family comes from centuries of mili-

tary. I get emotional when I remember my father teaching me to fly his plane. After that wonderful day, more people know more about what we do.

I have had more calls for food vouchers than any month before. Past due rent has also been a big request. We are working with Crescent Lake Outreach and Salvation Army to help with these requests. Interfaith’s budget just can’t handle all of the requests.

I have also had great success with the Sheriff’s Department with their help in finding out who is really in need. Still, we get numerous calls every day.

We did help someone with a house payment, and Danbury Caregivers will be paying half of that amount. Burnett County is lucky to have such organizations who really help. Interfaith is honored to be one of them.

Oh yes, and during the month of July, I had my 75th birthday.

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all here. A perfect celebration.

See you at Music in the Park in Siren on August 17. The Bill Bittner Memorial Dixieland Band will be playing and Interfaith has a great menu planned.

Be safe and God Bless, Barb

BY RHONDA WHITENACK AND JIM CZECHOWICZ ST. PAUL SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

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Social Security is part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the 96 percent of workers in the United States covered under Social Security, it is helpful to know what benefits you are entitled to. Social Security bases your benefit payment on how much you earned during your working career. Higher lifetime earnings result in higher benefits. If there were some years you didn’t work or had low earnings, your benefit amount may be lower than if you worked steadily.

How do you know what your retirement benefits might be so you can plan? Create a safe and secure “my Social Security” account to view estimates of your future retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and create your account today.

Social Security benefits help secure your today and tomorrow, but many people will need more retirement income. Saving for retirement is key. You might also have a pension or 401k.

Combining as many savings resources will mean more income once you retire.

Your personal my Social Security account continues to benefit you once you file for benefits and beyond. Use your account to check the status of your application and, once you are receiving benefits, use your account to manage them. For example, you can start or change your direct deposit, change your address and phone number, get proof of benefits, and much more—online and at your convenience.

Learn about all the great advantages of having your own “my Social Security” account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Social Security puts you in control. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov regularly to access the ever-evolving tools and information we provide.

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays: Tuesdays:

9 a.m.

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

Wednesdays: 9 a.m.

12:30 p.m. Dime Bingo Thursdays:

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

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

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Center Opens 9 a.m.

Call before 1 p.m. to register for the following day’s meal.

The Center is closed if Webster School is closed for snow.

Phone 715-866-5300

Monthly menus are available at the Center.

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• Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting.

• An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed.

The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

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More than 100 million Americans have diabetes, prediabetes 25 per cent of people 65 and older

BY MIKE TORSTEN AARP

More than 100 million adults in the United States are living with diabetes or prediabetes, and the rates increase significantly with age, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Patients with diabetes have blood sugar levels that are too high. Over the long term that can lead to serious problems with eyes, nerves, kidneys and large blood vessels.

The National Diabetes Statistics Report, released every two years, finds that as of 2015, about 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4 percent of the U.S. population, have diabetes – a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired.

Another 84.1 million have prediabetes, a condition which, if not treated, can lead to type 2 diabetes within five years. The largest portion of the population with diabetes was over 45.

Among people ages 18 to 44, four percent had diabetes.

Among ages 45 to 64 years, 17 percent had diabetes.

Among age 65 and older, 25 percent had diabetes.

The study also found that nearly one in four adults living with diabetes, or 7.2 million Americans, didn’t know they had it. Only 11.6 percent of adults with prediabetes were aware of the condition.

New cases remain steady In 2015, an estimated 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed among adults 18 years and older; more than half of these new cases were among adults ages 45 to 64. The rate of new diabetes diagnoses remains steady, although some populations and certain areas of the country bear a heavier diabetes burden than others.

Rates of diagnosed diabetes were higher among American Indians/Alaska Natives (15.1 percent), non-Hispanic blacks (12.7 percent) and Hispanics (12.1 percent), compared with Asians (8 percent) and non-Hispanic whites (7.4 percent).

Diabetes prevalence also varied significantly by education: • 12.6 percent among adults with less than a high school education.

• 9.5 percent among those with a high school education.

• 7.2 percent among those with more than a high school education.

Regionally, the Southern and Appalachian areas of the United States had the highest rates of diagnosed diabetes and new diabetes cases.

Financial toll significant Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2015, and the direct and indirect estimated cost of diabetes in the United States was $245 billion. Average medical expenditures were $13,700 per year, and about $7,900 of this amount was attributed to diabetes. After adjusting for age group and gender, average medical expenditures among people with diagnosed diabetes were about 2.3 times higher than the general population.

Types of Elder Abuse Elder abuse – the mistreatment or exploitation of senior citizens – can take many different forms. Instances of elder abuse range from the infliction of physical harm to the use of fraud or coercion to extract financial or material gain from vulnerable seniors. The main types of elder abuse are explained below.

Physical Abuse Physical abuse against a senior citizen entails any use of physical force likely to result in injury, physical pain or impairment. Common forms of physical abuse include hitting, striking, beating, pushing, shaking, pinching, kicking, slapping and burning.

Other examples of abuse applicable to elderly individuals are force-feeding; excessive use of physical restraints or drugs, if used inappropriately; and holding someone against their will, referred to as false arrest.

Since senior citizens often are frail and easily injured, physical abuse may include seemingly minor acts of physical contact. For example, a tight grip on an elderly person’s arm could cause bruising and, if done with intent to harm or control against the individual’s will, would be considered physical abuse.

Emotional/Psychological Abuse Emotional and/or psychological abuse typically is defined as an act that causes emotional pain, distress or anguish. Common forms of emotional/psychological abuse include verbal assaults, intimidation, humiliation, threats, insults, harassment and treating senior citizens like children.

This type of elder abuse usually is verbal, but not always. For example, giving an elderly person the silent treatment or isolating an older person from family and friends are non-verbal forms of emotional/psychological abuse. Emotional and/or psychological abuse sometimes is a byproduct of physical abuse, such as when an elderly person fears his or her abuser.

Sexual Abuse Any non-consensual sexual contact with an elderly person is considered sexual abuse. Additionally, sexual contact with an elderly person who is incapable of giving consent or who is too confused to fully understand what is happening also is sexual abuse.

Common forms of sexual abuse include unwanted touching, sexually explicit photographing, forced nudity and all types of sexual assault and battery (such as rape and molestation).

Neglect Neglect generally refers to a caregiver’s failure to fulfill his or her duty to provide the care needed by an elderly person, which applies to individuals as well as nursing homes and other care

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facilities. Neglect is either active or passive, meaning the caregiver either intentionally withholds care (active) or becomes unable to fulfill his or her responsibilities (passive) for any number of reasons, such as excessive stress or a lack of resources.

Neglect is the failure to provide a dependent senior citizen with life necessities, such as food, clean water, shelter, personal hygiene, clean clothing, medicine, safety, basic comfort. Neglect may also contribute to emotional abuse.

Self-Neglect

Self-neglect is the only category of elderly abuse without a perpetrator. Typically, self-neglect occurs when an elderly person threatens his or her own health or safety by failing to provide himself or herself with adequate hygiene, food, water, medications, shelter or safety precautions. The individual is determined to be a mentally competent older person who nevertheless fails to take care of basic needs.

Self-neglect, which does not involve other parties, is identified as a form of abuse for purposes of referring such cases to adult protective services (APS).

Financial or Material Exploitation

Financial abuse covers a broad spectrum of fraud, confidence (or “con”) jobs, outright theft and other methods of extracting financial or material gain from vulnerable senior citizens. Common examples of financial elder abuse include cashing checks without authorization; forging signatures; stealing or misusing money or possessions; coercing or deceiving an elderly person into signing a document; and improperly using a guardianship, conservatorship or power of attorney.

Often the perpetrator of financial elder abuse is an unscrupulous telemarketer, confidence (or “con”) artist, or any individual who preys on the weaknesses of senior citizens. For example, elderly persons, who are more likely to own their homes outright, sometimes are tricked into signing over the deed to their home in exchange for a future payoff that never comes.

Abandonment

Abandonment occurs when a designated caretaker or legal guardian leaves an elder person to fend for him or herself. While it includes elements of neglect, abandonment is the total desertion of an elderly person. Common examples of abandonment include leaving an unsuspecting victim at a nursing home or shopping mall, or otherwise turning one’s back on his or her supposed responsibilities to care for the victim.

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Take test online The CDC is also partnering with the American Diabetes Association, the American Medical Association and the Ad Council to launch the first national public service advertising campaign about prediabetes.

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Stanley Selin

Patricia Trone

Joyce Linkenheil

Stanley Arnold Selin, 88, formerly of Trade Lake, passed away on July 14, 2017 in Minnesota.

A memorial was held Thursday, July 20 at Miller Funeral Home in Minneapolis Stanley was born to Arnold and Ethel Selin on August 6, 1928 in Grantsburg. He graduated from Bethel U University with degrees in h history and philosophy and w worked ships on Lake Superrior.

He married his honey, M Meradie, after being in love w with her for years. The coup ple had three children, five g grandchildren, and four g great grandchildren whom h he loved dearly.

Stanley enjoyed teaching tthem how to work smarter, not harder throughout their lives. His children and grandchildren remember him as a kind, intelligent and patient man who wanted them to make the best out of life. He did this through a constant stream of puns, jokes and anecdotes that always left them smiling.

After moving to Fridley, Minn. in 1958, Stanley began working for Honeywell as a drafter and then at Control Data as a technical writer.

Stanley was an accomplished author, craftsman, painter and all-around Renaissance man. Their home was an example of all the inventions and gadgets a person could come up with to make life easier. He was a joyful person who loved making everyone laugh with a twinkle in his eye and was passionate about learning more about his genealogy and heritage.

He was active in his communities and often contributed stories and articles to area newspapers near his hometown of Trade Lake.

The family would like to thank everyone who knew and loved him for their support.

Stanley is survived by his wife, Meradie; his sons, Alan (Oanh), David (Rachel) and Jonathan; his grandchildren, William, Andrew (Erin), Therese, Steven and Amanda. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Douglas and Janet (Bonnie). Condolences can be made at www.millerfuneralfridley.com.

Patricia J. Trone, 75, of Danbury passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. (visitation from 1-2 p.m.) on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Honorary pallbearers are N Nickolas Goodge and Natthan Casler.

Patricia was born to Mary M Maxwell and Raymond S Schuster on September 29, 11941 in St. Paul. She gradua ated in 1959 from Harding H High School in St. Paul.

On June 11, 1960, Patricia w was united in marriage to M Melford E. Trone.

Patricia was employed by Ramsey County for 35 years. In 2004, the couple moved to the Danbury area.

Patricia enjoyed reading, traveling and collecting cardinal memorabilia. Above all else, Patricia enjoyed spending time with her family.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Mel Trone; daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Casler and Catherine Gustafson (Jim); sisters, Rose Gibson and Carol Pederson; grandchildren: Christina (Jason), Nickolas (Stephanie), Amanda (Nate), Ashley and Nathan; one great-grandchild, Declan; twin great-granddaughters, Audrey and Madison; and her two beloved cats, Coco and Kandy.

Preceding Patricia in death were her parents; son, James Trone; brother, Daniel Schuster; and her beloved cat, Suzy Q. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Joyce L. Linkenheil, 80, of Swiss Township, Burnett County, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. A full obituary will follow.

Cleonne Smith Cleonne Joyce Smith, 83, formerly of Danbury, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehab Center, Rock Island, Ill. The funeral service for Cleonne was conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster with Father Michael J. Tupa officiating. Interment was in Danbury Cemetery on Monday, July 24.

Cleonne was born to Willliam and Ethel (Leighton) F Frederickon on December 228, 1933, in Stillwater, Minn.

A As a young lady, she moved w with her family to Rhinellander and graduated from R Rhinelander High School in 11951.

Cleonne received her B Bachelor’s degree in Educattion from the University of W Wisconsin-Madison in 1955.

She lived in Oklahoma for many years, and was a high school teacher in the Bartlesville, OK public school system from 1968-1997.

Cleonne is survived by five children: William (Donna) Borst, Joseph Borst, Alexander Borst, Roseanna (Ronald) Koehler and Rebecca Spero; six grandchildren: Brandon Lee Borst, Miranda Christine Spero, Benjamin Thomas Koehler, Zachary Vincent Spero, Phillip Frederick Koehler and Samantha Lee Koehler; and a great-grandchild who will be born later this year.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Roger Lee Borst; and her second husband, Luther Bell Smith, IV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

DEATHS June 25, 2017, Mary Katheryn Yambrick, 65, Town of Siren.

SHERIFF Incidents • July 17, Bryan Case, 50, Coon Rapids, was issued a court order for possession of methamphetamine.

• July 17, Jennifer Peterson, 40, Lino Lakes, was issued a court order for possession of methamphetamine.

• July 17, Darrell Higgins, 35, Siren, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.

• July 17, Wynn Merrill, 52, Cumberland, was issued a probation warrant for failure to appear.

• July 17, Justin Alyea, 28, Burnsville, was issued a probation warrant.

• July 17, Dakota Seifert, 24, Webster, was issued a probation warrant for obstructing an officer.

• July 17, April Branville, 25, Glenwood City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, bail jumping, and possessing an illegally obtained prescription.

• July 17, James Burton, 33, Webster, was arrested for OWI, possession of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine.

• July 18, Shirley Evenson, 79, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct, and domestic abuse.

• July 18, Dennis Goepfert, 35, Grantsburg, was issued arrest warrants for contempt of court, possession of meth, THC, and drug paraphernalia.

• July 18, Dominique Fleckner, 23, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, meth, and THC. • July 19, Jeffery McGhee, 44, Mitchell, S.D., was issued an arrest warrant for OWI. • July 20, Shana Corbine, 37, Spooner, was issued a probation violation.

• July 20, Kaylee Jennissen, 26, Frederic, was arrested for contempt of court.

• July 20, Justin Landsberger, 21, Siren, was issued a court order.

• July 21, Teanna Emery, 41, Finlayson, was arrested for a probation violation.

• July 21, Randi Songetay, 34, Danbury, was issued a probation warrant.

• July 21, Robert Kratzke, 50, Grantsburg, was arrested for arson of property other than building.

• July 21, Jacob Harer, 35, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, harrasment (fear of death).

• July 21, Jessica Meyer, 28, Grantsburg, was arrested for bail jumping, resisting an officer.

Donna Winberg

Donna J. Winberg, 76, of Siren passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. A full obituary will follow.

Laverda Payson

Laverda M. Payson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. A full obituary will follow.

SHERIFF

• July 22, Shane Tooze, 19, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• July 22, Cody Utgard, 23, Grantsburg, was arrested for a probation violation.

• July 22, Lindsey Fish, 30, Hertel, was arrested for criminal damage to property.

• July 22, Alexander Litz, 22, Siren, was arrested for resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, bail jumping, and a probation vioaltion.

• July 22, Casey Brett, 21, Danbury, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear, and contempt of court.

• July 23, Roger Peterson, 56, Frederic, was issued a probation warrant.

• July 23, Eric Schulz, 21, Prior Lake, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, meth, and illegally obtained prescription.

• July 23, Jacob Nelson, 28, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct, and domestic abuse.

• July 23, Alison Nelson, 24, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct, and domestic abuse.

• July 23, Teana Merrill, 35, Hertel, was issued an arrest warrant or failure to appear (2x).

• July 23, Gregory Schwartzbauer, 29, Grantsburg, was issued an arrest warrant for burglar, theft.

• July 23, Andrew Pena, 20, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation.

OWI • (2nd offense) Briar R. Striegel, 25, Sarona, plead guilty, and was fined $1,379.00, revocation of license (12 months), ordered alcohol assessment.

• (2nd offense) Jordan F. Tirrel, 30, plead guilty and was fined $1,379.00, revocation of licnense (12 months), ordered an alcohol assessment, and sentenced to days in local jail.

Operating while suspended • Alyssa A. Anderson, 19, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

• Christian A. Bauer, 29, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

• Melissa A. Bearheart, 38, Danbury, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

• Richard J. Bradley, 42, Spooner, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

• James M. Heidenreich, 26, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

• Guage Z. Premo-Blume, 19, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

Failure to keep vehicle under control • Colin M. Coan, 24, Inver Grove, Minn., plead no contest, and was fined $213.10.

• Rheanna R. Johnson, 21, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $213.10.

• Thomas J. Schneiberg, 72, plead no contest, and was fined $213.10.

Failure of operator to notify police of accident • Colin, M. Coan, 24, Inver Grover, Minn., plead no contest, and was fined 389.50.

• Rheanna R. Johnson, 21, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $389.50.

• Daniel B. Songetay, 39, Rice Lake, plead no contest, and was fined $389.50.

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CLASSIFIED

Operate w/o valid license • John G. H. Ford, 44, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $175.30.

• Keith Roseland, 24, Sandstone, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

• Jay B Ballard, 42, Spooner, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

property where prohibited • Nicholas J. Franzen, 28, Hastings, plead no contest, and was fined $263.50.

• Bruce R. Mitchell, 67, Big Lake, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

• Johnathan M. Robinson, 30, Chaska, Minn., plead no contest, and was fined $263.50.

Reckless Driving • Jordan K. Werdier, 26, Webster, plead no contest, and was fined $389.50.

Operating ATV or UTV while intoxicated • Patrick R. Holland, 24, Star Prairie, plead no contest, and was fined $452.50.

Operate while revoked • Cheyenne E. Potter, 27, Cumberland, plead no contest, and was fined $330.50.

• Andrea M. Milek, 30, Shell Lake, plead guilty and was fined $500.00.

• Sean T. Reynolds, 29, Webster, plead not guilty, and was fined $500.00.

Inattentive Driving • Susan M. Matrious, 54, Danbury, plead no contest, and was fined $187.90.

• Steven J. Rotering, 46, Amery, plead no contest, and was fined $187.90.

Fail to yield/stop for emergency vehicle • Jean E. Forsberg, 75, Siren, plead no contest, and was fiend $326.50.

Failure to yield to ER vehicle • Scott D. McCormack, 56, Hudson, plead no contest, and was fined $326.50.

Operating off highway, vehicle on public

Operate ATV or UTV w/PAC • Nathan N. Jones, 23, Deer Park, plead no contest, and was fined $452.50.

• Robert J. Randle, 55, Richfield, Minn., plead no contest, and was fined $452.50.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin.

1. VARIANCE #VAR-17-04 MILDER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that William Milder has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances as follows: To construct a garage/bunkhouse at a reduced setback to wetlands/lakebed, located at 29829 Shoreline Drive, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 113 CSM V.134 P.217 Barkshadts Shoreline Drive, Section 33, T41N R14W. Board of Adjustment Siren, WI Dated this 17th day of July, 2017 WNAXLP (July 19, 26)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association N.D. 200 S Sixth St Minneapolis, MN 55402 Plaintiff, vs.

Sandra Wilson 27980 Johnson Lake Rd Webster, WI 54893-8733 U.S. Bank National Association N.D. 4325 17th Avenue SW Fargo, ND 58103 B&B Rental Properties LLC c/o William Lippert, Registered Agent 1875 Bernheim St Oshkosh, WI 54904-8968 Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-53 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage)

The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after July 19, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 531512841. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this10th day of July, 2017.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: _10th__ Robert M. Piette State Bar No. 1018058 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT

BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Lee PEGGY ANNE ANDERSON By (Petitioner) PEGGY ANNE ANDERSON Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 17 CV 85 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: PEGGY ANNE ANDERSON To: ANNIE GRACE ANDERSON Birth Certificate: PEGGY ANNE FRIES IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: HON. MELISSIA R. MOGEN Burnett County Gov. Ctr. 7410 County Road K Siren, WI 54872 Date Sept. 5, 2017 Time 9:00 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. Kenneth L. Kutz July 12, 2017 WNAXLP (July 26, Aug. 2, 9)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED State of Wisconsin) ss County of Burnett) To: New Horizon Homes, Inc., owner of the lands hereinafter described.

You are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of tax certificates hereinafter identified sold by the Burnett County Treasurer for non-payment of taxes on the following described lands situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin: Year of Tax 2012 Year of Sale 2013 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-11-13 CERTIFICATE No. 285 Face of Certificate 24.19 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. DEERPATH ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE, LOT 102 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $24.19 Year of Tax 2012 Year of Sale 2013 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-11-13 CERTIFICATE No. 461 Face of Certificate 18.14 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. EAGLES NEST ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE, LOT 169 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $18.14 Year of Tax 2012 Year of Sale 2013 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-11-13 CERTIFICATE No. 376 Face of Certificate 24.19 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. THUNDERBIRD ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE, LOT 45 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $24.19 Year of Tax 2012 Year of Sale 2013 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-11-13 CERTIFICATE No. 385 Face of Certificate 24.19 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. TROUT SPRING ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE, LOT 63 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $24.19 Such amounts will bear interest as provided by law. After

expiration of three months from the service of this notice, a tax deed of lands described will be applied for.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this 24th day of July, 2017.

Judith Dykstra Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (July 26, Aug. 2, 9)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

THE ESTATE OF LARRY NELSON c/o James P. Mulligan, Special Administrator and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 17CV39 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $10,000.00 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 15, 2017 in the amount of $90,746.98 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 22, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will

result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: THE E ½ OF THE SW ¼ SE 1/4, SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, OF RANGE 15 WEST, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4700 Big McGraw Road, Town of Blaine TAX KEY NO.: 07-004-242-15-03-4 03-000-011001 Ronald Wilhelm Sheriff of Burnett County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

WNAXLP (July 26, Aug. 2, 9)

BURNETT COUNTY TAX DEED PROPERTY FOR SALE 37 TAX DEED PARCELS ARE LISTED FOR SALE AT THE WISCONSIN SURPLUS ONLINE AUCTION STARTING TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, for THREE WEEKS ENDING MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017, at http://www.WisconsinSurplus.com Preview Information and Property Listings can also be viewed at www.burnettcounty.com WNAXLP

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FARMERS INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE STOCK FOR SALE Email your bid to: ForestHight@gmail.com

BURNETT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE: Hourly Wage: $24.06 Burnett County is seeking qualiďŹ ed applicants for a Full-Time Public Health Nurse position. More information and required application can be found at www.burnettcounty.com. Applications reviewed upon receipt – Open until ďŹ lled. AA/EEO

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Application materials and more information available at www.burnettcounty.org. AA/EEOC

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715-349-2954 SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER COORDINATOR Title: CLC Coordinator Reports to: Elementary Principal Basic Function: Under the direction of the Principal; The CLC Coordinator will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the Siren School District 21st Century Community Learning Center program for 4K-12th grade students. This is a part-time (20 hours/ week) position @ $18.50/ hour.

Essential Duties: • Hire and train staff • Work closely with School Day Teachers • Guidance Counselors, and the Native American Coordinator in the recruitment of targeted students • Collect and analyze data • Complete all required grant reporting • Oversee the budget • Work closely with community partners and continually work to connect with other community agencies • Hold weekly CLC staff meetings • Serve on relevant school Committees • Attend CSI meetings for CLC students • Ensure that program policies and procedures are followed • Plan and attend special family events throughout the school year • Keep CLC partners up to date on program happenings • Reach out to bring in other partners Other Duties/Ability To: • Ability to work closely with day school staff • Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with parents • Ability to start program from the ground up • Ability to multitask and handle many things happening at the same time QualiďŹ cations: • Experience working with Children • Experience managing a staff • Complete a background check • Be reliable and conscientious DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JULY 28TH PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: Carrie Herman, Siren Elementary Principal 24022 4th Avenue • Siren, WI, 54872

NotiďŹ cation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title:

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Job Description: iForward Wisconsin’s Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative Science Teacher. This position would be part time approximately 50-70%. Applicants with certiďŹ cation in the Sciences, both physical and life sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. We will begin our tenth year of providing the best online education possible for Wisconsin’s youth.

Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Students meet with teachers online in very controlled and creative learning management systems.

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QualiďŹ cations:

Applicant should have the appropriate Wisconsin CertiďŹ cation for Science or ability to obtain the certiďŹ cation. Candidates should be a positive, team-oriented person that will help create and continue a solid science program for learners in grades 6-12.

Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. The individual must be aware of the RTI process as well be familiar with math and reading intervention strategies.

How to Apply:

Send letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license. Be sure to include your email address.

Contact:

Mr. Billy Beesley, M.Ed., S.Ed. iForward Wisconsin, Principal; Grantsburg School District 1-218-623-1406 (Direct Line) 1-855-447-4723 (Toll Free) 1-715-463-6677 (Fax) billy.beesley@iForwardwisconsin.com

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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PARAPROFESSIONAL The School District of Siren has opened up a search for a paraprofessional to work with students with disabilities either in the middle school and/or with students in our ID program.

Preferred candidates will have experience working with students with disabilities and possess or have the ability to obtain a handicap aide license through the Department of Public Instruction. Candidates need to possess excellent time management and documentation skills, be able to follow directives and communicate effectively with school staff and students, and be exible during the school day. Candidates must also adhere to rules regarding conďŹ dentiality of information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS (INCLUDING COVER LETTER AND RESUME) CAN BE SUBMITTED TO: Denise Johnston, Director of Special Education Siren School District 24022 4th Ave Siren, WI 54872 APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 11 WITH INTERVIEWS THE FOLLOWING WEEK

JULY 26, 2017

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Community Bank of Cameron – Grantsburg - Siren 114 E. Madison Avenue, Box 718 Grantsburg, WI. 54840 Plaintiff, v.

Justin E. Paulson 23587 Jensen Road Grantsburg, WI 54840,

David Keith 24374 Shearman Road Siren, WI 54872 Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case # 14-CV-134 Case Class Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above action on the 15th day of December, 2014, the undersigned Sheriff of Burnett County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, in Meenon Township, Wisconsin, on the 8th day of August, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., of that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: The North 16 rods of the East 10 rods of the West 20 rods of the NW ¼ NW ¼, Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 19 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin, excepting therefrom the highway right-ofway as described in Volume 231, Page 515, Document #163142, Burnett County, Wisconsin Records.

Ten per cent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees.

Dated this 26th day of June, 2017.

Terms of Sale: Cash _____/s/_______ Ronald Wilhelm Burnett County Sheriff Siren, Wisconsin 54872 Todd H. Anderson, #1012132 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715/463-5365 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

WNAXLP (July 12, 19, 26)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN A. HATCHER Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 40 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

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2. The decedent, with date of birth 08/07/1949 and date of death 06/23/2017, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 337 W. Benson, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd. K., Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O Baasch, Probate Registrar, on 08/25/2017, at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 10/09/2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin.

6. This publication is notice to any person whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar July 10, 2017 Todd H Anderson, Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 1012132 WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for Home Loan Trust 2006-H14 c/o Ditech Financial LLC 300 Landmark Towers St. Paul, MN 55102 Plaintiff, vs.

Nicholas P. Lenertz 7530 Hickory St W Webster, WI 54893-8016 Jane Doe Lenertz 7530 Hickory St W Webster, WI 54893-8016 Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-70 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after July 19,

2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 5th day of July, 2017.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Robert M. Piette State Bar No. 1018058 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE M. KING Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 38 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 2, 1943 and date of death December 5, 2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 30011 Minerva Dam Road, P.O. Box 128, Danbury, WI 54830.

3. All interested persons have waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 26, 2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin.

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/s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar June 30, 2017 Katherine A. Charipar Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 200 S. Sixth St., Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-492-7000 1068903 WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC 345 St. Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Plaintiff, vs.

Michael Dean Nelson 5740 N Markville Rd Danbury, WI 54830-8335 Jane Doe Nelson 5740 N Markville Rd Danbury, WI 54830-8335 Midland Funding LLC c/o Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent 8040 Excelsior Dr Ste 400 Madison, WI 53717-2915 Bremer Bank, National Association 605 2nd St E Menomonie, WI 54751-2503 Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-73 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant:

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after July 19, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 5th day of July, 2017.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: _/s/__ Ian J. Thomson State Bar No. 1076280 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a discharge in a chap-

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ter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED

State of Wisconsin) ss County of Burnett) To: Michael & Rosalie Heidinger, owners of the lands hereinafter described.

You are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of tax certificates hereinafter identified sold by the Burnett County Treasurer for non-payment of taxes on the following described lands situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin: Year of Tax 2012 Year of Sale 2013 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-1113 CERTIFICATE No. 386 Face of Certificate 18.14 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. , TROUT SPRING ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 74 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $ 18.14 Such amounts will bear interest as provided by law. After expiration of three months from the service of this notice, a tax deed of lands described will be applied for.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this Seventeenth day of July, 2017.

Judith Dykstra Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF STATE AND FEDERAL AID FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS AT Grantsburg Municipal Airport 13284 County Road D The Village of Grantsburg is considering petitioning the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, for state and federal aid to undertake the following development at the Grantsburg Airport: Update Airport Layout Plan (ALP); reconstruct airport pavements; replace/rehabilitate airport lighting; install Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs); land acquisition in runway approaches; clear and maintain runway approaches as stated in Wis. Admin.

Code Trans §55; and any necessary related work in an amount of $1.2M + Notice is hereby given that the Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on July 31, 2017 in Crex Education & Visitors Center, 102 E. Crex Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views on the need for the proposed airport development.

Parking for people with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available. Please call Village of Grantsburg at (715) 463-2405, Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (2-4) days in advance of the hearing to make speci¿c accessibility requests.

Additional written testimony may be ¿led with the Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin if received within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the public hearing. Such testimony should be directed to Village Clerk, Patrice Bjorklund - 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840. ___Patrice Bjorklund___ Village Clerk

The School District of Webster is offering for sale by bid a 2005 Bluebird Bus (72 Passenger, Cat Diesel, 207,369 miles) SOLD AS IS Please contact Brian Sears with any questions at 715-866-4281 SEALED BIDS DUE AUGUST 11

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

JULY 26, 2017

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PROCEEDINGS BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUNE 22, 2017

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the June 22, 2017, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 160, Siren, Wisconsin.

INVOCATION Pastor Tom Cook of United Methodist Church of Siren gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL Present, 19 supervisors: Gerald Pardun, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden, Gene McLain, Jeremy Gronski, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Charles Awe, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Richard Anderson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor and Craig Conroy. Excused, two supervisors: Norman Bickford and Larry Main. Present, one youth representative: Emma Rachner. Excused, two youth representatives: Teddy Vitale and Bailey Mangen.

PUBLIC COMMENT Richard Costerisan spoke in favor of approving the ATV route on County Road B from the Village of Siren limits to Imme Road.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF MAY 18, 2017, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the May 18, 2017, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Paden. Motion carried, voice vote.

PRESENTATION – AUTOMOTIVE ADVENTURES ON THE TIME TRIAL EVENT HELD MAY 13, 2017, AT THE AIRPORT Karolyn Kroll of Automotive Adventures presented information on the Siren Nationals Spring Event held at the airport on May 13, 2017. This was the third time trial and car show event Automotive Adventures has organized and held at the airport. The event was very successful with approximately 830 spectators in attendance with 82 registered drivers and 60 car show participants included. Over 100 volunteers help make this event a success. The event raises money to give back to local organizations. Some of the recent recipients include the airport, Burnett Youth Hockey Association, Burnett County Humane Society, Siren High School Football, Domestic Animal Wellness Center, Burnett County Cub Scouts, Luck Cub Scouts, Webster and Siren Police Departments and Siren and Webster Fire Departments. The next scheduled event at the airport will be Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Ms. Kroll answered questions and thanked the county for their continued support.

RESOLUTION 2017-16 TO ADOPT THE BURNETT COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE PLAN 2017-2021 WHEREAS, under Wisconsin Law, counties that participate in public library systems are responsible for providing library services to county residents who reside outside of communities that maintain their own libraries; and WHEREAS, Burnett County is a member of Northern Waters Library Service and must comply with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin State Statutes to establish and maintain a federated public library system; and WHEREAS, Larsen Family Public Library and Grantsburg Public Library, both located in Burnett County, are members of Northern Waters Library Service; and WHEREAS, the county is required to engage in regular planning to ensure county residents have access to adequate library services; and WHEREAS, the Library Planning Committee, consisting of county board members, library directors and library board trustees, reviewed the needs for library services and developed the 2017-2021 plan for future services.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board does hereby approve the Burnett County Library Service Plan 2017-2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Library Planning Committee meet annually to review the plan for the next four years until at such time the committee will develop the next fiveyear plan.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2017-16 To Adopt the Burnett County Library Service Plan 2017-2021 was made by Supervisor Olson, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote.

A complete copy of the Burnett County Library Service Plan 2017-2021 can be viewed at the Office of the Burnett County Clerk.

ATV ROUTE REQUEST – COUNTY ROAD B FROM SIREN VILLAGE LIMITS TO IMME ROAD Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs presented an ATV route request submitted by the Town of Siren. Mr. Hoefs noted he had some concerns about curves, speed and high traffic counts in that area but in his opinion the route was doable. The Infrastructure Committee approved the route request earlier in the month contingent on Law Enforcements recommendation. Law Enforcement has since signed off on the request and approved the request

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Duane E. Strom Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 43 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 08/07/1944 and date of

from their end. Motion to approve the ATV route request on County Road B from the Siren Village limits to Imme Road was made by Supervisor Gronski, seconded by Supervisor Chell. Motion carried, voice vote. It was noted, as per county policy governing ATV routes, County Law Enforcement and the Highway Department have the authority to temporarily suspend or close the route subject to review and final determination if need be.

RESOLUTION 2017-18 ADOPTING REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP #MAP-17-02 WHEREAS, Timothy Tessman has petitioned the Burnett County Board of Supervisors requesting that a parcel of real estate be rezoned from A-2 to C-1; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Grantsburg has not objected to said District Change; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 6, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in the Burnett County Government Center by the Land Use and Information Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e) regarding said District Change; and WHEREAS, the Land Use and Information Committee of Burnett County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Approve said proposed change.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e), does hereby amend the Burnett County Land Use Ordinance to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the A-2 District and be rezoned C-1 District, said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Grantsburg which is on file in the office of the County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Article XII of the Burnett County Land Use Ordinance.

Property is described as follows: E 1/2 E 1/2 S 1/2 SW SE & W 1/2 E 1/2 SW SE except north 895' thereof (except highway #161914), Section 16, T38N R19W. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2017-18 Revised Zoning District Map #MAP-1702 was made by Supervisor Paden, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2017-19 ADOPTING REVISED FLOODPLAIN STUDY APPENDIX TEXT AMENDMENT #TXT-1707 WHEREAS, the Burnett County Land Use/Zoning Office has recommended amendments to the Burnett County Floodplain Study Appendix; and WHEREAS, the Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee has reviewed the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.69(5)(e)2. on June 6, 2017 regarding proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, no Town objections were received.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of the Wisconsin State Statute Section 59.69(5)(e) does hereby amend the Burnett County Floodplain Study Appendix as per the attached Land Use and Information Committee’s approved language.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2017-19 Revised Floodplain Study Appendix Text Amendment #TXT-17-07 was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2017-20 SUPPORTING AN INCREASE IN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FOR COUNTY FOREST LAND WHEREAS, collectively, counties manage nearly 2.4 million acres of land in Wisconsin, making County Forest land; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin currently provides $.30 per acre to towns with county forest property enrolled in the County Forest Land (CFL) program; and WHEREAS, this $.30 per acre goes to pay for town roads, elections and emergency services; and WHEREAS, the rate of $.30 per acre was set in 1989 and has not changed over the past 28 years; and WHEREAS, costs to provide road, election and emergency services have increased dramatically since 1989; and WHEREAS, the Federal Forest Payment in Lieu of Taxes is $2.00 per acre; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin pays, on average, at least $10.00 per acre for lands not on the tax rolls but owned by the state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors assembled this 22nd day of June, 2017, does hereby petition the state legislature and the Governor to increase the fee paid to towns from $.30 to $2.00 per acre for County Forest Land enrolled in the CFL program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be shared with all other counties and towns with county forests in the State of Wisconsin.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the

Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2017-20 Supporting an Increase in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for County Forest Land was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Chell. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2017-21 ACKNOWLEDGING THE BURNETT COUNTY AIRPORT STATEMENT OF PROJECT INTENTIONS (AIRPORT SIX-YEAR PLAN PETITION) AND FEDERAL ASSURANCES FOR FAA FUNDING WHEREAS, the attached list of proposed improvements are in the best interest of the Burnett County Airport; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes require a Statement of Project Intentions from airport owners contemplating federal and/ or state aid within the next six years; and WHEREAS, this Six-Year Statement of Project Intentions is used by the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics for planning and budgeting purposes and is not a petition for federal and/or state aid; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this governing body contemplates requesting federal and/or state aid for the projects listed on the attached schedule of airport improvements.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Infrastructure Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2017-21 Acknowledging the Burnett County Airport Statement of Project Intentions (Airport Six-Year Plan Petition) and Federal Assurances for FAA Funding was made by Supervisor Gronski, seconded by Supervisor Awe. It was clarified this is a necessary component to obtain federal funding if the county chooses to move forward with an airport project listed in the next six years. This does not approve a project at this time. Motion carried, voice vote.

A complete copy of the Airport Six-Year Plan Petition can be viewed at the Office of the Burnett County Clerk.

APPOINTMENT TO THE ST. CROIX TRIBE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB STEERING COMMITTEE – JERRY PARDUN AND DOROTHY RICHARD Motion to appoint Jerry Pardun and Dorothy Richard to the St. Croix Tribe Boys and Girls Club Steering Committee was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote.

REGISTER IN PROBATE ANNUAL REPORT Register in Probate Jacqueline Baash presented her 2016 Annual Report. Ms. Baash reviewed notable data and answered questions.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT Chairman Taylor updated the supervisors on the request by the full board for all departments to provide an emergency contingency plan to the Emergency Management Director in the case of a twoweek disaster. The plans are in the works with five departments completed at this time. When all plans are submitted to Emergency Management Director Jim Tolbert he will summarize the content and information and will bring a presentation to the board at that time.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor reported Administrator Ehalt is attending a state conference this week. Chairman Taylor will be attending the semi-annual meeting for the northwest district of Northwest Regional Planning Commission at Black Creek Inn in Hayward where the new budget and levy will be approved.

COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.

Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun.

Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Gronski.

Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Sybers.

Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson.

Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Blomberg.

Burnett County Library Planning Committee report was given by Supervisor Blomberg.

Supervisor Pardun was excused at 10:25 a.m.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt was unable to attend the meeting today.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Burnett County Historical Society.

ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the June 22, 2017, meeting was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

State of Wisconsin County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 22nd day of June 2017, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (July 26)

death 10/06/2012, was domiciled in Anoka County, State of Minnesota with a mailing address of 2929 119th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 3. All interested persons have waived notice.

Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar July 19, 2017 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 10/17/2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/

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Because we are Christians

Pastor Paul Peterson Pilgram Lutheran, Frederic

A recent social-media statement from the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service declares, “As people of faith, we do not stand for welcome on the condition that refugees are Christian; we stand for welcome because we are Christian.� I know this is a sensitive issue, but living our faith has never been more important than now. It is a matter of faith that we welcome, for if we don’t welcome we cannot claim to be disciples of Jesus.

I grew up in a small, northern Minnesota town where my dad was a Lutheran pastor and the church he served welcomed six families from Southeast Asia and two from

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

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

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

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791 Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H www.lakesidelutheranwi.com Sunday Worship: 10 am w/communion Sunday School: 9 am | All welcome.

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

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com Sunday Worship: 8:45 am

ALPHA

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

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

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

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 - 1st & 3rd Wed of month

Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sunday 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Worship & Study

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9:00 a.m. | Worship 10:15 a.m.

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ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Arveda “Freddie� Kirk Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following Wed. Service: 5:15 pm | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

GRANTSBURG

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Dan Shadis, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. north on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Meeting every Sunday at 9 am Potluck lunch following | Everyone welcome

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CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

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

CALVARY COVENANT

riencing the love of Jesus through us, were baptized.

So we can debate whether it is American to welcome refugees or not, but we cannot debate whether it is Christian or not. Jesus didn’t leave that door open for us. Instead, He calls for us to open the door of welcome to the other: the stranger and refugee – all the while remembering that He Himself once was a refugee. “As you did it to one of the least of these‌ you did it to Me.â€? (Matthew 25: 40)

Eastern Europe. Those we welcomed were not Christians, as the families from Vietnam or Laos where Buddhists and the ones who came from European Communist countries were atheist. They didn’t stay with us very long, but I will never forget the way they impacted my faith and my understanding of what it means to be a Christian.

I remember an eight-year-old boy from Vietnam who, the day after arriving, collapsed from malnutrition. The doctor said that if he would have arrived two days later, he would have died. I remember a Buddhist husband and wife from Laos who, after expe-

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

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.

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.

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

GRACE BAPTIST Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sun. Worship 9:00 am Wed. 5:30 pm Supper for all | 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am

BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN

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

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

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 10:45 a.m Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun.

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Dan Slaikeu, Pastor 715-488-2456 Worship 10:00 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Janeva Stromberg 320-679-1012 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 Worship 11 am; Sun. Sch. 10 am

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

LEWIS 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.

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 9 am Wed.

LUCK

SIREN COVENANT

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

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. Sch.: 10 am

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

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

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: Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

TRADE LAKE

Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9 am | Comm. 1st & 3rd Sundays Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am

ZION LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Rev. Thomas McShannock 11841 Cty. Rd. Z | 327-8384 Sun. School: 9:45 am | Sun. Worship: 11 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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 Sun. Mornings – Something For Everyone Sun. Sch. 9:15 am | Worship 10:15 am Wed. Eve. 6:30 pm AWANA & Adult Bible study Everyone is Welcome! | Nursery is provided!

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

TRADE RIVER

Ronald Roberts, Interim Pastor 23811 State Rd. 35 | 715-349-5750 www.sirenassembly.com Worship: 9:30 am Unleashed Youth: Wednesday 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30 pm Wheelchair accessible

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

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.

Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor | 715-488-2296 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 www.traderiverefc.org Worship 9:30 am | Sun. Sch. 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)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER Jeff Jowers, Pastor Cell: 864-607-5605 | pastorjowers@gmail.com 7422 Kola Street | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9:00 am | Sun. Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

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 Sun.

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