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Thanksgiving Dinner for 250 people plus more than 100 carry-outs, made Siren Community Center a very happy and festive place on Thanksgiving Day 2017.

A Thanksgiving feast for 350 BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL WRITER

SIREN—The popularity of the Siren Community Thanksgiving Dinner continues to grow every year, and with good reason. This year, according to Pastor Tom Cook of the organizing committee, more than 250 people came to the Siren Community Center to enjoy the meal. At least 111 more were delivered to homes from Webb Lake to Frederic. The meal is free, which certainly doesn’t hurt attendance. The sunny,

mild Thanksgiving Day probably encouraged a few more to let others do the cooking. It’s widely known that the food is delicious, which also helps spread the word. The meal is traditional, with turkey and all the trimmings including real mashed potatoes, stuffing as good as your mom’s, plenty of tasty hot gravy made by Chef Paul, fresh rolls, pickles, beets, olives. With hundreds of desserts plated and awaiting your selection. After the prayer, serving began at noon and the line of diners the circled the room, with more arriving steadily

over the next hour. Due to the limited size of the center’s kitchen, most take-out meals were prepared and packaged for delivery at one of the churches where drivers could park closeby and be on their way with the hot meals. The communty meal is a tradition for many. A Siren woman who now lives in Bloomer comes back every year to help serve the meal and see many of her friends as they pass through the serving line. The Hoffa family of Chanhassen, Minn., consisting of parents Tom and

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Susan and teen daughter Melanie, happily served mashed potatoes and stuffing this year. They have a lake home near Webster. “We came to the dinner last year and were so impressed that we decided to come back this year and help serve it,” Susan said. “It’s our family Thanksgiving tradition now.”

Pastors as chefs Turkeys are roasted all over the

Four Cubs Farm to add robot facility for milking BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

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WESTERN WISCONSIN—Six candidates have announced a run for a fast-approaching 10th State Senate District special primary election in which candidates only had 11 days to gather signatures. Three Democrats and two Republicans met that challenge and will face off in a Dec. 19 primary. Senate District 10 includes all of Burnett County except for the area from Yellow Lake northward that includes Danbury, A&H and Webb Lake. The 10th district also en-

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compasses the parts of Dunn and St. Croix counties that include Menomonie and River Falls respectively, plus all of Polk and Pierce counties. The Democrats approved to run in the Dec. 19 Primary Election are Patty Schachtner of Somerset, John Calabrese of Glenwood City and Reuben Herfindahl of River Falls. Sitting Republican Wisconsin Assembly Representatives Adam Jarchow of Balsam Lake and Shannon Zimmerman of River Falls will also

GRANTSBURG—When 24hour milking resumes sometime in 2018 at the Four Cubs Farm southeast of Grantsburg, most of the milking for the 900cow herd will be done by robots. A fire on Nov. 1 destroyed the farm’s milking facility that had been remodeled many times in the farm’s 122-year history. “We have decided to put a robot facility in the main barn,” said Cris Peterson, who with her husband Gary and next generation Ben and Nicki Peterson operate Burnett County’s largest dairy operation. “Right now we’re still doing demolition,” she added, as an employee using a backhoe

cleared and moved fire debris in piles for removal. What the impact of robotic milking will be on the current work force is unclear at this time, she said. “The facility will have 16 robots through the whole barn. The plan is still in the development stage.” The only Holstein cattle on the farm today are 100 dry cows and about 300 heifers. Their cows from the heifer grower’s farm were transported to the main farm to reduce expenses. “We have no milk, so we have no income. That’s why we brought those cows back – to eat our feed and cut our costs,” she said. “Having cows here keeps the barn from freezing too.”

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county to feed the crowd. Pastors are among the turkey chefs. “As I usually do, I roasted three turkeys at the church in Webster,” said Father Mike Tupa of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. “I saw a man just now deliver a turkey he roasted at home. He brought it in deboned and sliced and ready to serve.” Father Tupa said he separates the dark meat from the white and saves all the cooking juices for Chef Paul to use in his fabulous turkey gravy. “ I brought in a five-quart pail of juice,” Father Mike said. “Of the 28 years Siren has had this community meal, this is my 15th year of cooking turkeys. When I bring the meat in it’s ready to serve; it just needs to be warmed up first.” Many kitchen volunteers from Webb Lake, including several from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, came to help prepare and serve the food. Pastor Tom Cook of the Methodist Church said Carol Tittle headed up a group at Siren Methodist Church who roasted 200 pounds of turkey for the dinner. Others were cooking at church-

es all over the area, including Bethany Lutheran in Siren “Lots of people from Yellow Lake are involved too,” Cook added. “We also get donations from churches including the Danbury, Lewis churches and Our Redeemer Lutheran in Webster. I know I am leaving some out, so forgive me.” Father Tupa credited Pastor Cook for keeping the records and the books at the organizational meetings. “We keep an annual record of everything we do so that when we’re gone, the next group can keep the dinner going.” Siren Supt. of Schools Kevin Shetler brought his family to the dinner, including his kids visiting from Illinois. “We told them we were going to the community turkey dinner, but we didn’t tell them we would all be pitching in to help serve it,” he said with a smile. It was plain the see the kids didn’t mind. While others went through the serving line, the Shetler family was among many who volunteered as servers to bring beverages, desserts and other requests to their assigned tables. They were among the last to eat, but it’s likely that their meal tasted even better when they finally sat down to enjoy it.

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face off that day. The winner of the two party primaries will face Libertarian candidate Brian Corriea of Wilson in a three-person race. Things have been moving quickly in the race to replace longtime State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf of River Falls. Gov. Scott Walker announced Nov. 10 he was appointing Harsdorf as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). That evening Walker issued an executive order calling for a Dec. 19 Primary Election and a Jan. 16 General Election. Harsdorf vacated her Senate seat that Friday and became DATCP Secretary on the following Monday, Nov. 13.

Quick election From start to finish, the election will span just 67 days. St. Croix County Democratic Party Chair Rebecca Bonesteel said having three Democrats on the ballot shows excitement is building to flip a seat that has been in Republican hands since 2001. Harsdorf held the 10th Senate

seat for 16 years until accepting the DATCP appointment. “I think you see the enthusiasm in the amount of people who are stepping up to run and of course the amount of signatures we were able to collect in such a short amount of time for these candidates to get on the ballot,” said Bonesteel. Brian Westrate is the Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District Republican Party Chair. He said with such a short time to campaign, especially during the holiday season, the race for the Senate seat is up for grabs. “I do believe that either Mr. Jarchow or Mr. Zimmerman will win the election,” said Westrate. “But, this is far more of an anybody’s guess scenario than almost any other election I can think of.” Westrate said even if a Democrat flips the seat in January, the heavily conservative district is likely to favor a Republican when it’s up again three years from now.

First Libertarian candidate Libertarian Brian Corriea of Wilson is the first Libertarian to ever run for the 10th Senate seat. Corriea, a

nine-year veteran of the US Navy, moved back to western Wisconsin in 2003. “Libertarians broke every record in the last election, and I see this election as an opportunity to continue to share the benefits of a free society here in western Wisconsin. Free people are peaceful people,” Corriea says. According to the campaign, Corriea will focus on key Libertarianism tenants of limited government and explaining the moral hazard as presented in deals such as FoxxCon. The candidate feels strongly that the public does not support interference in the free market. “Here is a positive promise for any taxpayer in Western Wisconsin that no business will be receiving special treatment using taxpayer money,” says Corriea. “It’s time for Wisconsin taxpayers to have a member elected to the state legislature who ends that practice.” Contributors to this story were Osceola Sun Editor Suzanne Lindgren, Sentinel Writer Steve Briggs and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Rich Kremer.

Double-deer collision injures Grantsburg man GRANTSBURG—Roger Corty of Grantsburg is now recovering at home after being hospitalized for six days with a broken back at Regions in St. Paul following an accident with two deer early last Monday morning. Corty was southbound on Hwy. 87 about 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20. He had crossed the Polk County line when his Dodge Ram pick-up struck two deer in the roadway. Both deer went under the truck, which broke the front axle and caused Corty to lose control. The truck entered the east ditch and rolled onto its top. A family member told the Sentinel that Corty temporarily lost consciousness in the crash. When he awoke he tried to to call 9-1-1 to summon an ambulance, but his called didn’t go through. A car passing by made the call.

Corty was transported to St. Croix Regional Medical Center, where CT-scans of his neck, head and back showed a crushed L-3 (lower back) vertebrae. Two hours later he was transported by ambulance to Regions Hospital, where he underwent surgery Monday evening to have two stabilizing rods inserted near his lower spine. Corty underwent a second, multi-hour surgery on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22 to install a permanent wire cage around the L-3 vertebrae. Both deer were killed. The force of the collision broke the pick-up’s front axle and pushed it backward. The truck’s windshield and back window were broken in the crash, and an adjuster declared the truck a total loss. Corty will be off work for at least six weeks and

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Roger Corty of Grantsburg suffered a broken back and his pickup truck was totaled in an early morning crash in northern Polk County. Corty’s truck struck two deer standing in the roadway. The collision forced both deer under the truck, causing Corty to lose control and the truck to roll over. Corty is recovering at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 30

Santa coming to Siren

Family Resource Center Open house

SIREN—Lunch with Santa Claus will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Siren School Commons, sponsored by the Siren Lioness.

HAYWARD—Northwest Connection Family Resources Center in Hayward will hold an open house from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at 15896 W 3rd St in Hayward. Especially invited are those interested in becoming a certified, family-licensed or group-licensed provider; those who want to learn how YoungStaf can positively impact your program. If you are a child care provider and want to learn more wants to enhance your program and learn about a micro-grant; if you are attending SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) training. Register in advance before Nov. 28 by calling 800-733-KIDS. Pizza, door prizes, and resources.

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Christmas Craft Sale GRANTSBURG—The 33rd annual Christmas Craft and Gift Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the American Legion Hall in Grantsburg.

Christmas Bake Sale GRANTSBURG—In addition to the Christmas Craft sale (above) the American Legion will also be the site of the Christmas Bake Sale to benefit the Salavation Army’s Backpack Program, which provides weekend food for needy children in Burnett County.

Grantsburg Christmas in the Park GRANTSBURG—The annual Christmas in the Park event begins at dusk as Grantsburg businesses, clubs and churchs add lighted Christmas displays along the drive through Memory Lake Park. The event is free and continues into the new year.

Christmas at the Forts WEBSTER—The annual Christmas at the Forts events will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3 and 9, with sleigh rides, a visit from Santa, storytelling, shopping, food, silent auction, a fourth grade art contest and live holiday music.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 Old Fashioned Christmas ATLAS—”An Old-Fashioned Christmas” is the theme of the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Atlas United Methodist Church. Sit a spell and enjoy a Christmas coffee, cider and treats. Visit the craft and bake sale for homemade Christmas crafts, ornaments, breads, candies and cookies. The church is located at 2110 295th Street at County Road B in Downtown Atlas.

Santa in Grantsburg GRANTSBURG—Santa Claus will visit and take photos with Grantsburg children from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Grantsburg Public Library. Each child will receive a treat bag

FRIDAY, DEC. 8 Free soup SIREN—Free soup will be served starting at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the VFW Hall in Siren. The event is sponsored are Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County VFW Post 1256.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9 Christmas Cookie Walk WEBSTER—Grace United Methodist Church of Webster will host a Christmas Cookie Walk from 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 9 at the church. A large assortment of homemade cookies, breads and candies will be available for purchase to add to your holiday hosting events.

Christmas Cookie Walk FALUN—Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun will host a Christmas Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. until sold out on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the church. A large assortment of homemade cookies, breads and candies will be available for purchase to add to your holiday hosting events.

Holiday Bake Sale WEBSTER—A holiday bake sale to benefit Larsen Family Public Library will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out at Forts Folle Avoine, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The Forts are located three miles west of Hwy 35 on County Road U.

MEETINGS THURSDAY, DEC. 7 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m. Lumberjack Eatery & Saloon

Siren Village Board 2 p.m. Village office

MONDAY, DEC. 11 Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren

Grantsburg Village Board 6 p.m. Board Room, Community Center

Grantsburg School Board

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

5 p.m. Board Room

Parade of Homes and Boutique Sale

Town of Grantsburg Board

SIREN—A Christmas Parade of Homes and a Boutique Sale will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 in Siren. The tour begins at 1 p.m. Tickets and map of homes is available at Bethany Lutheran Church of Siren.

Advent Service DANBURY—An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The event is sponsored by Danbury Area Churches, and people of all faiths are welcome to attend.

THURSDAY, DEC. 21 Food Distribution WEBSTER—The next monthly free food distribution at Connections will befrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 at Connections, located next door to Minit Mart in Webster.

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 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 12 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m. Legion Hall

Grantsburg American 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.

WED., DEC. 13 Webster Village Board 6 p.m. Village Hall

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EVERY TUESDAY

AA meetings

Adult Day Care

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

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren

7 p.m. Webb Lake Town Hall

EVERY THURSDAY

Webb Lake Town Meeting

Adult Day Care

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

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crexway Court Grantsburg

EVERY WEDNESDAY

10:30 a.m. at Shell Lake Public Library

EVERY MONDAY

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

Readying for departure A large ﬂock of Canada geese gathered around the last open water at Grantsburg’s Memory Lake Wednesday afternoon. They appeared to be staging for their southbound ﬂight as colder weather set in last week. STEVE BRIGGS | SENTINEL

MONDAY, JAN. 8

Adult Day Care

6 p.m.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

THURSDAY, JAN. 18

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

Burnett County Democrats

Food distribution to qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg

5:30 p.m. Whitetail Wilderness

‘Library Fun for Little Ones’ 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

Webb Lake American Legion

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

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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Mike McCarthy, Mark Murphy, Ted Thompson or anyone else in the Green Bay Packers front office that has taken a paycheck from the organization in the last decade is a fraud and a thief. That is what I would say if I was being paid to be a sports gasbag. But what an exciting game on Sunday night. It appears the coaches have figured out a way to score without my beloved Aaron Rodgers. I’m not 10 years old anymore, so sports are not the only thing on my mind. Like most boys, I was a die-hard sports fan until I discovered girls and music. Then there is a bit of a lost period with me and sports. Growing up I would find the most comfy spot on the couch in my sweatpants, pour a cold Sprite, open a bag of Fritos and enjoy Sentinel entire weekends watching all the football Time Warner Cable had to Editor offer. Jonathan Richie During the summer I would try to watch as many Brewers games as possible and the same thing with the Bucks during the winter, but watching football was my passion. Brett Favre was good and exciting, but Rodgers has a different excellence to him (less interceptions) and never played for the Jets or Vikings. Again, I am no expert on professional football. Honestly, after freshman year of high school I thought it was too much running and parted ways with the team. The coaches did not seem incredibly dissapointed, they knew I wasn’t getting any taller. I was absolutely ready to tear into the Packers this week, but against the Steelers they figured out how to run the ball and Brett Hundley has started chucking the ball down the field to players on his own team. Management isn’t completely off the hook. This organization has been blessed with one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and he may retire with only one championship title under his belt. After Rodgers’ collarbone broke, I suggested the Packers sign outsider and activist Colin Kaepernick. But McCarthy made it very clear he was happy with Hundley and Joe Callahan. So now we all get to wait around on tiny bits of news like ‘Rodgers threw in practice today.’ Packer fans will simply have to continue watching and hoping the team can win some of these games left and make it worthwhile for Rodgers to come back in December. Obviously none of us should want him to come back if the team isn’t going to the playoffs. Lastly, the Brewers should fire Craig Counsell immediately and hire Dusty Baker or anybody for that matter. Counsell has no idea what he’s doing and looks like a 12-year-old in the dugout. Also, Jason Kidd is doing a great job with the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo should win the MVP award this year in the NBA. It’s easy to contact me by email, editor@burnettcountysentinel.com or phone at 715-463-2341.

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I’ve been thinking about the incidents of sexual harassment that have been coming to light on a seemingly daily basis. From Hollywood to news outlets to the halls of power in government, it seems that the floodgates have opened and From the Publisher’s victims who felt powerless in the Desk past are now coming forward Tom Stangl to confront their k attackers. I feel the need to disclose that I am a man, have always been a man and have some inherit biases. I’m a husband and father of two daughters and two granddaughters, so I have opinions about how females of all ages deserve to be treated. That being said, I have a few thoughts on this topic. First and foremost, it is healthy for our society to be having a discussion about this issue. Persons in positions of authority and power have a great responsibility to always do the right thing and should never be allowed to use this power to abuse others. People have a right and an expec-

tation to be treated with respect and dignity, two of what I believe are our most basic of human rights. But somehow, somewhere many have lost their way. This is not a new problem, nor is it one that will be solved quickly or easily. Changes in morality have obviously led some to believe that truly anything goes and even an emphatic refusal by the person being victimized no longer matters. When my wife and I were raising our daughters, I tried to make the rules of acceptable behavior as straight forward as possible. There was one basic rule, which I believe if everyone followed, everything else would fall in line. This magical rule? It’s a “golden” one: treat others as you would like to be treated. It worked out fairly well with our children. Not sharing toys? How would you like it if someone wouldn’t let you play with that toy? You wouldn’t? So why is it OK for you to be doing it? It’s not? OK then, let’s start sharing. I honestly believe if people would follow this one simple rule, things in the world would be much better. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have an authority figure come and remind you about doing the right thing every now and then. But part of the problem today is that we don’t have that authority

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figure to remind us when we have lost our way. Some of the very people who are in trouble are people who should know better and model better behavior. There have been sexual scandals at nearly every level of our society, at institutions that we have trusted and relied upon for guidance and protection. So where do we turn? I believe we need to look to ourselves. By changing our own behavior and not accepting bad behavior, we will begin to make a difference. These types of activities have been going on for centuries and we only gave it a name and passed legislation to protect persons from harassment less than 50 years ago. If we were to all truly adopt and live the “golden rule,” many of these problems would go away. Simple? Yes. Impossible? No. Only by seeking better behavior and giving better behavior will we ever be able to change things. The past few weeks have given us a perfect chance to begin. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor Mother Nature has been whispering and shouting warnings that our planet is warming. From melting permafrost, ocean warming, melting glaciers to the increase in both intensity and frequency of flooding, hurricanes, tornados, and drought; the list goes on. The majority of Americans are in favor of taking action to address global warming but feel powerless. The perception that our congress is incapable of bipartisan cooperation only contributes to this feeling. There is some good news. In the US house, a bipartisan group called the Climate Solutions Caucus, (CSC), was formed in 2016 and has grown to 62 members, 31 Republicans and 31 Democrats. CSC’s mission is to educate members on economically-viable options to reduce climate risk and to explore bipartisan policy options that address climate change. Wisconsin has one member on this caucus, 8th district representative Michael Gallagher. Representative Sean Duffy has yet to join so he needs to hear from constituents. More good news is the growing bipartisan support of an idea called carbon fee and dividend, (CF&D). CF&D is a revenue-neutral, market-based mechanism that would place a price on carbon with the fees collected returned to households as a monthly energy dividend. For more information check out Citizens Climate Lobby (citizensclimatelobby.com) and The Climate Leadership Council (clcounsil.org), that published The Conservative Case for Carbon Dividends. If, after learning more about these ideas, you feel they have merit, please call Representative Duffy (202-225-3365) and urge him to join CSC and support CF&D. Lets take Mother Nature’s warnings seriously. Bruce Keyzer Dear Editor, I was disappointed to hear that our State Senator, Shelia Harsdorf, was resigning her seat to become the DATCP secretary. She has served our district well for quite some time and deserves our thanks. However, I am encouraged to hear that Adam Jarchow was throwing his hat in the ring to replace her. I believe Adam would do a great job as our next State Senator. Adam is a hardworking family-man that has done a great job representing our area in the State Assembly. He is truly a citizen legislator who is able to balance his duties as a State Representative while staying grounded in the “real world” running a small business and working as an attorney. Somehow, Adam is able to balance his work in the “real world” and still deliver results for western Wisconsin.

It’s remarkable how many times I’ve seen Adam’s picture in the paper over the last three years due to a bill he’s authored being signed into law. Even if you stand on the other side of the aisle from Adam, you have to admire his ability to get things done. He is rock-solid on protecting sportsmen, small business owners, farmers, and property owners from the long arm of government overstep. I know, if elected, Adam will continue to deliver results for the people of the 10th Senate District and everyone in western Wisconsin. On December 19th I will be voting Adam Jarchow for State Senate. R J Hartung Amery, W Dear person that stole our trail camera from the Grantsburg School Forest, CONGRATULATIONS! You are the proud new owner of a $120 trail camera that belongs to us – the independent biology research students at Grantsburg High School. Perhaps you’re feeling pretty proud of your good fortune as you obviously don’t feel any guilt about taking what doesn’t belong to you. In your mind, it may simply have been a dollars and cents thing. What you may or may not have realized is “your” new camera doesn’t work. Why? Because only we have the proprietary software for our study. That’s right, that computer chip has a bunch of stuff you can’t read. Put in a different computer chip? Same thing. Rest the camera? Nope still nothing. That’s right, you stole what, to you, is simply a paperweight. However, let us further explain what you actually took from us because it’s a lot more than a camera. We spent WEEKS going through training for this research project on predator and deer density we are (now were) conducting with the University of Wisconsin Madison. We spend DAYS scouting our school forest for the best area to put our camera at. You took MONTHS worth of data that now means our entire TERM was a complete waste of our time. Perhaps after reading this, you’ve had a change of heart and decided you do have the decency that says you’d really like to return our camera, BUT you’re afraid you’d get into legal trouble. No problem – we just want our camera. Drop it off at the school or send it with someone else and that will be the end of it. PLEASE just give us our data back. Sincerely, GHS Biology P.S. Not the thief, but know who they are because they probably bragged about it on social media? Call the warden tip line 1-800-847-9367. If the warden gets to them before they give it back to us, the deal is off.

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Was your Thanksgiving holiday everything you hoped? For some of us, it’s all about the turkey and stuffing. No, wait! It was the corn pudding and green bean bake. Or, was it the homemade buns and pie! Oh, and that nap afterward to top off the day! Now the buzz is on to hunt down all the bargains we can find to start and complete our Christmas gift list. Don’t forget – Santa’s in town this weekend! Pick up some of the baked goodies (to benefit the Backpack Program) offered at the American Legion’s craft sale. As I have mentioned, the

center is under construction (long overdue maintenance). Feel free to stop in and check out what’s been done so far. Much more needs attending to. We will be tackling after the first of the year. We hope these updates and repairs will get the center through many more years. We’ll be celebrating 35 years as a Senior Center in 2018. Our annual meeting and potluck Christmas Party is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, followed by games and fun. Bring your favorite dish to share and a wrapped gift valued from $5-$7. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies. Check out

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bowling was a fun day. It pitted the Guys against the Dolls. The Dolls won. Sorry Guys, maybe next year. It really was a fun day. All activities will resume at their regular day and time this week. On your list of “things to do,” put ‘Go to the Senior Center for lunch and/or activities.” Pick up a menu and enjoy one of Nikki’s great lunches. Our next monthly meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 19. Please

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As the board works to develop updated guidelines, Blessing urged caution for officials who use text messages and other electronic media to do the public’s business. “If your agency cannot effectively manage and (store) text messages, you should not be using that platform,” he said. The PRB, which writes and approves policies on records retention, faced criticism in 2015 after it broadened the definition of so-called “transitory records,” records that can be destroyed immediately by public officials because they’re not considered to have long-term value. The board ultimately backtracked on the change, which could have limited access to more important information including texts, emails and Facebook messages.

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MADISON—Wisconsin’s Public Records Board on Monday discussed developing new guidelines for public officials about how to save text messages and social media posts and how long they should be retained. The discussion was in response to requests received during an October records management conference from public officials asking how to deal with the issue, according to the PRB agenda. Officials are considering hiring a software vendor to help make storage of text messages possible at the state level, said PRB Chairman Matthew Blessing. In other areas, the state is taking steps to capture government business on social media. Once per month, the Wisconsin Historical Society archives Gov. Scott Walker’s Twitter posts using a web service called Archive-It, said Assistant State Archivist Abbie Norderhaug.

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Grantsburg man charged with attempted arson JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Grantsburg man has been charged with Attempted arson, a class C felony and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. Charles Bentley, 26, could face up to 20 years in prison and a possible $50,000 fine for the felony charge. According to the criminal complaint, on Nov. 5 police were dispatched to a Wood River Township house for a welfare check. Charles Bentley An anonymous caller also reported Charles and Chantell Bentley were allegedly fighting the night before. Chantellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Brandon, told police that Charles and his sister were arguing for about an hour at 10:30 p.m.

that night. He also said Charles left around 3 a.m. after making noise in the basement. Brandon went outside before bed and could smell smoke coming from the basement. He went downstairs and saw two heat lamps smoking and could smell natural gas. He put out the smoldering fires and shut off the gas to the furnace. He stated that he noticed the fuel line was loose and re-attached it. Police spoke with the Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upstairs neighbors Brittany and Craig Roberts, and said the arguing started around 10:30 p.m. and woke up around 3 a.m. to the smell of smoke. Brittany Roberts said she could hear Chantell was allegedly doing all of the yelling and throwing things. Bentley also faces 90 days in prison and up to $1,000 for the misdemeanor charge.

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A Siren man on probation for making school-related threats in Burnett County earlier this year was reported stealing cold medicine from the St. Croix Falls Wal-Mart on Nov. 14. Jacob A. Wicklund, 19, was reported as having left the store with unpaid medication. An officer drove up to Wicklund in a remote part of the parkJacob Wicklund ing lot, and ordered him to stop several times before getting out of his squad and

watching him throw something under a parked car. Wicklund pulled away from the officer, who eventually ordered Wicklund to the ground. Two bystanders stepped in to assist the officer, one of which reported being a retired Alaska State Trooper. The officer recovered a box of Delsym cough syrup in Wicklundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back pocket, and a box of Coricidin HBP that had been thrown under a car. When asked why he stole the items, Wicklund told officers that he was homeless and used the cold medicine to get high. Wicklund was arrested for violating his probation, and was subsequently charged with misdemeanor retail theft and resisting an officer.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison geriatrics professor Jane Mahoney says the fatality rate for falls has risen over the last two decades. She says one reason is the sheer numbers related to the aging of the population. Estimates show that by 2030, as many as a quarter of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents will be elderly, with fewer younger people to care for them.

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Webster students helping community JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

WEBSTER— The Webster school board meeting on Monday night had two major presentations. The first focused on students giving back to the community and the other dealt with teachers and a personalized learning conference.

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Webster middle school counselor Nicole Fletcher explained that this was the school’s fifth annual Making a Difference Day. It was a huge success sending 200 students to 15 sites in the Webster area. “I went to the Sacred Grove and helped with cleaning up trash,” said fifth grader, Jaxson Blake. “I learned that picking up trash for even 10 minutes can help the environment.” Seventh grader, Madison Chenel went to the humane society in Siren and helped clean their transportation van. “It feels good to help others, Chenel said. “It’s important to give back to the community and helping others, even if they’re

strangers it’s a good thing to do.” Sixth grader, Ashley Wolf said that helping a little can be a big help to somebody. She added that sometimes people just need a little bit of help. “I went to the petting zoo and chaperoned a kindergartener,” said seventh grader, Symantha Blake. “It was a lot harder looking after a kindergartener than I thought.” “It’s not fair to take all and give none, that is not how communities are supposed to work,” Blake said. “Community is about giving back.”

INACOL Conference A group of Webster High School teachers attended an INACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning) conference specializing in personalized learning in Orlando, Florida. Max Anderson, science teacher, said he was impressed by the amount of data that teachers and schools are collecting on students in terms of progress and proficiency. “This amount of data can

on individuals should not be overlooked. There was a story told at the conference about a student who struggled with math and reading which led him to not get good grades in science class, but had a great science mind. When scheduling classes for the next school year, the data put him in the low-level class. “The teacher noticed immediately and asked the student ‘Why are you in this class? You should be in my advanced class.’” said fifth and sixth grade science teacher, Gina Simon. “The student replied, ‘this is where the data put me.” That student has become and engineering student at a major university, according to Simon. Webster Superintendent Jim Erickson ended the conversation admitting that he was shopping around for data systems. “That is a whole ‘nother hurdle we’ve got to deal with,” Erickson said. “Right now we’ve got to focus on learning, not be overwhelmed with titles. This was a marvelous group of teachers to spend three or four days with.”

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Middle School Counselor Nicole Fletcher explains her second time running the Webster Making a Difference Day is easier than the ﬁrst as (left to right) Jaxson Blake, Madison Chenel, Ashley Wolf, and Symantha Blake wait patiently to explain how they helped the community.

help, let’s say a fourth grade teacher can see a student is at a second grade level,” Anderson said. “There was a teacher that had binders full of data that allowed him to track students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.” He said the quantity of data was intense as it helps show progress among individual students and their entire class. School Board President, Mark Elliot, asked in terms of data collection where is Webster

schools compared to others. That is when social studies teacher, Matthew Wood spoke up. “I was sitting at meetings where they are trying to implement the data for schools of 30,000 students and I said, ‘I’m at a school of 600,” Wood said. “We’re getting closer, we just have to group everything together.” Other teachers at the conference pointing to how data is not everything and that focusing

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Whether you call yourself a caregiver or not, it is important to identify that you are at least a caregiver to yourself. What is a family caregiver? You might be a family caregiver if you have helped a disabled, chronically ill or elderly loved one or friend with any of the following tasks: •Accompanied him/her to a doctor’s appointment. •Assisted him/her with groceries or other errands. •Reduced your work hours or took family leave and/or decreased time you spend on activities you enjoy. •Helped him/her manage daily tasks that have become too difficult. •Been an advocate for a loved one who was unable to advocate for themselves. •Provided direct care or assistance with activities of daily living.

Village Players Community Theatre elects 2017-18 Board of Directors WEBSTER—The Village Players Community Theatre (VPCT) recently elected the theatre’s 20172018 Board of Directors. The VPCT welcomes three new board members: President Miranda Burger, Secretary Olivia MainWells and Director Helen Nelson. Returning board members are Vice President C.J. Long, Director Priscilla Bauer, Treasurer Gaylen Brown and Director Kat Sadlicki. The VPCT Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery. They invite anyone interested in becoming involved in community theatre to join them. Plans are underway for the VPCT’s 2018 summer production of “Death by Golf” with auditions set from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Webster High School Choir Room. For more information, visit the Village Players Community Theatre Facebook page or go to villageplayerscommunitytheatre. com; e-mail theatrevpct@gmail. com, or call 651-468-8591.

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Thank You The family of Andy Anderson would like to say thank you for all of the love and support at the time of our loss. Thank you to the CCC for their care of Andy during his time there. Special thanks to Pastor Steve Ward for his kind words & stories about Dad, and to Milton Johnson & Joe Lener for the beautiful music. We would like to say thanks to the American Legion for providing the military rites, and to the American Legion Auxiliary for the delicious lunch. A special thank you to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home for all the time and help they gave us. Thank you for the cards and the beautiful ﬂowers & plants.

The family of Otmer “Andy” Anderson

Meet the Village Players Community Theatre 2017-18 Board of Directors. Back row (l-r) President Miranda Burger, Secretary Olivia Main-Wells, Treasurer Gaylen Brown. Front: Director Helen Nelson, Vice President C.J. Long, Director Priscilla Bauer. Not pictured, Director Kat Sadlicki.

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Who are caregivers? Family caregivers live down the road, live with the person needing care, or sometimes live across the country from the cared person. Caregivers aren’t always the one providing direct care. They may be helping coordinate care or helping their loved one with their finances. Each type of caregiver comes with different challenges. Regardless of what kind of caregiver you are, we hope you also attend to your own needs, accept your feelings, know your limits and ask for help when you need it. Caregiving can be stressful and in order to take the best care of your loved one it is just as important to care for yourself. All too often we focus on and talk about the challenges, frustrations and stress of caring for someone, but caregiving isn’t without rewards. This month also take time to consider the ways your life has been enriched by your caregiving journey.

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State collects over 63,000 pounds of medication FOUR CUBS: future MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the official collection numbers for October’s Drug Take Back events reached 63,941 lbs. of unused medications, the largest fall drug take back collection to date. Once again, Wisconsin had more law enforcement agencies participate in the biannual event than any other state in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) was also recognized by Madison Media Professionals with three WAVE awards for “Drugged Driving: One and the Same,” a drugged driving prevention ad DOJ produced jointly with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the ongoing Dose of Reality campaign to end prescription painkiller abuse in Wisconsin. “The message that prescription painkillers can be deadly has spread throughout our state and folks have been taking action to remove these drugs from their medi-

cine cabinets in order to safely dispose of them,” said Attorney General Schimel. “The recognition we recently received from Madison Media Professionals for the Dose of Reality campaign reinforces the fact that our message is educational and causing folks to take action.” 266 police and sheriffs’ departments hosted 130 Drug Take Back events on Oct. 28 and have provided 349 permanent drug disposal drop boxes, giving citizens a convenient, environmentally-friendly, and anonymous way to dispose of unused medications all year long. Wisconsin has more drug disposal sites than 46 other states, falling behind only California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, AG Schimel announced the installation of a permanent drug collection site in the lobby of the Risser Justice Center in downtown Madison. Proper drug disposal is essential to preventing prescription painkiller abuse.

70% of initial painkiller abuse starts when drugs are obtained improperly from family members or friends. The 63,941 lbs. of prescription drugs were boxed, palletized, shrink wrapped, and secured in three Fuchs Trucking semi-trailers before being incinerated at Covanta Energy Corporation in Indianapolis, Indiana. The initial drug collection total of 60,257 lbs., provided on Nov. 1, 2017, was a preliminary weight. An official weight was assigned by Covanta Energy last week, prior to destruction. Drug Take Back Day is a collaborative effort between public and private sector partners and would not be possible without the support of Covanta Energy, Fuchs Trucking, Indiana State Police, Waukesha County, Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Depart-

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She said footings for the new facility will be poured in December as weather allows, with hopes of getting the first milk cows back starting in February. “The construction is a big process and it may be the end of summer before it’s all done,” she said. Today Four Cubs cattle are spread among a half dozen dairy farms around northwestern Wisconsin, and most of the farm’s milking crew followed the cows to their new surroundings. Some may stay there permanently. Cris said having cows “spread all over kingdom come” creates a lot of extra work. Their herd manager is often gone to visit the various farms and transport cattle. “We have to transport cattle one way or the other almost every day,” she said, “because we do the calving here. Every three days we have to take cows to another farm and bring back dry cows. The expense is great and it’s all part of the loss.” Cris said if it turns out that the Four Cubs farm employs a smaller staff of milkers after the robots are added, they won’t have any trouble finding work. All the Mexicans who do the milking are in the US legally and they occasionally return home to see their families. Peterson said all dairy farmers agree that finding good workers is a challenge, and few native-born Americans are willing to do the work. Everyone at Four Cubs Farm is so uplifted by the amazing community support they’ve received, and it helps make them optimistic for the future. “We’ll be up and running by the time Grace Nursery School schedules their annual visit in May. We couldn’t miss that!” Cris said.

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Salavation Army short on volunteer bell ringers, help is needed

Every year the Salvation Army begins searching for volunteer bell ringers for the Red Kettle Campaign. This year, they seem to be coming up short of those willing to help. “Volunteer Bell Ringers are the single most important part of our Red Kettle Campaign”, says The Salvation Army Fundraising Manager Angela Moulton. “Without a volunteer standing by our kettles, we do not get donations. Those donations can be life changing for many.” The funds raised from The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign are used to help people who find themselves in an emergency situation. Moulton says, “Many times we

(The Salvation Army) are the person’s or family’s last hope for help.” The Red Kettle dollars go towards helping keep people housed and warm and to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless in Burnett County. The Salvation Army in Burnett County needs to raise funds to help individuals and families in need. Volunteers are needed to help serve. There are several locations available throughout Burnett County that an individual can ring at: Siren: Four Winds Webster: Wayne’s Danbury: The Log Cabin or Wayne’s Grantsburg: The Sinclair Station or

the Burnett Dairy Moulton says, “The sign up process is a bit different than in years past. The Salvation Army has moved to a new system for online sign ups so those who have signed up in the past online will need to do something a little different than in year’s past.” This year, volunteers go to www.SAfaithhouse.org to sign up for their bell ringing shift. Once they are on the site they need to click on “sign up to ring bells” and then fill in an application. Then select date, time and location of ringing. Moulton said, “If anyone would like help signing up, the staff at Faith House remains ready to

help. Just call us up at 715-349-8744 and we will be happy to sign anyone up.” Moulton said, “Consider giving your time to those in need. Two hours really does change a person’s life and can truly impact families in need in our neighborhoods.” If you would like more information on how the Salvation Army is working in your community, visit them on Facebook at Burnett County Salvation Army or log onto: www. SAfaithhouse.org or call the shelter at 715-349-8744. If you would like to mail a Red Kettle Campaign donation, please send it to: Burnett County Salvation Army PO BOX 67 Siren, WI 54872.

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Taking second place honors at the annual Tri-County Soils Judging Contest was Webster Team #1 of Jason Peterson, Josh Moretter, Skyler Winkler, Rachel Sperry.

Top team honors in the recent Tri-County Soils Judging Contest was the Shell Lake Team #1. From left, Lilly Edlin, Christopher Lord, Joe Uchytil, Megan Anderson

BURNETT COUNTY—Soil judging teams from Shell Lake, Webster and Siren took top honors Oct. 17 at the 41st annual Tri-County Soil Judging Contest. The event rotates among Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties. This year’s contest was hosted by Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department. Testing was held at the Jeff and Denise Sando property. Sixty-eight high school students representing Shell Lake, Spooner, Siren, Clear Lake, Osceola and Webster competed as teams and as individuals by examining pre-dug soil pits to identify soil texture, structure,

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– Megan Anderson, Siren- Ben Kopecky, Clear Lake- Michael Lillie, Clear Lake- Jeremy Kuhn, Siren- Alayna Johnson. Thank you to all of the staff from the County Land Conservation Departments, Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency for all of the help that made the event a success! Also, an appreciation to the teachers for encouraging their students to participate and learn about natural resources. Congratulations to all the students who participated in a job well done. We hope to see them all again next year in Burnett County!

Reynolds sentenced to 20 years Violet Star Reynolds, 37, of Webster, was sentenced to 20 years on Nov. 9 after submitting a no contest plea to felony charges of second degree sexual assault of a child, possession of methamphetamine and theft of movable property. Judge Melissa Mogen sentenced Reynolds to nine months and $2,000 fine plus court costs for felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor theft of movable property of less than $2,500. This sentence was for charges filed in June of 2016. Reynolds was sentenced to one year and Violet Reynolds six months and two years extended supervision for Nov. 2016 charges of felony possession of methamphetamine. Reynolds was also ordered to pay a fine of $2,000 plus court costs. For the Dec. of 2014 charges of second degree sexual assault of a child, Reynolds was sentenced to 25 years of initial confinement with 15 years of extended supervision as well as a fine of $20,000 plus court costs. Terms of the plea agreement were that all sentences will run consecutively to one another, and Reynolds is given 522 days credit for time served. Terms of the extended supervision require Reynolds to maintain absolute sobriety; no possession of firearms; following the recommendation and treatment plans deemed appropriate from an assessment;

taking all medications as prescribed; lifetime registry as a sex offender and compliance with sex offender registry and laws; no abusive contact with Ruth Chavarria; no contact with victims of the sexual assaults; no contact with anyone convicted of a felony drug offense or a sexual crime conviction or anyone on community supervision without agent approval; engaging in a sex offender treatment program; engaging in alcohol or drug abuse treatment programs; internet and social media restrictions as deemed appropriate by agent; no contact with minors without agent approval and no contact with the victim or victim’s relatives. Reynolds is ordered to pay $246.64 in restitution in the 2014 case of second degree sexual assault of a child, $120 restitution in the 2016 fraudulent use of a credit card and $130 in the 2016 theft of movable property The plea deal combined 14 different cases dating back to October of 2014. Among the charges dismissed but read into the record were 46 counts of felony bail jumping, 10 counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, five counts of disorderly conduct, one count of criminal damage to property, two counts of writing worthless checks, one count of credit card fraud, one count of possession of meth, one count of possession of THC, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of theft, one count of possession of theft- false representation and one count of possession of an illegally obtained prescription.

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Taking third place honors at the Tri-County Soils Judging contest was Siren Team #2 Sequoia Bellanger, Ben Kopecky, Dominic Dugger, Greta Johnson.

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SIREN—On Small Business Saturday, shoppers were encouraged to shop locally and make purchases within their small business community. Five lucky Siren shoppers were rewarded for doing just that. The Siren Chamber of Commerce sponsored the presentation of five $10 Chamber Buck gift certificates (same as cash at any Chamber business) to be used on Small Business Saturday. The Chamber’s ‘Secret Shopper’ stopped at many of the Siren retailers on Saturday and randomly selected the five lucky winners. All were very happy to be chosen and assured that the certificates would be put to good use that very day.

The entire Siren retail business community embraced the annual Small Business Saturday campaign with special sales and promotional items like welcome rugs, balloons, posters, shopping bag give-aways, and more. Winners included, Ginger (Swedberg) Huntington and her daugher Nya at Making Memories and More. Leah and Wade Newbauer look for their special holiday purchases at Ruby’s Second Hand Boutique. Nancy Jensen making her Christmas gift purchases at Acorn Pantry. Rich and Hope Dietrich in finding their treasures at Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Gifts. Teresa Springborn completes her shopping at Yah Butz BBQ Sauce.

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Teresa Springborn shows off her new tote with Sheila Erickson at Yah Butz BBQ Sauce, after being one of the winners as part of Small Business Saturday in Siren.

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Trenton Wols Webster • Sr.

Players to Watch Bryce Roufs Grantsburg • Jr.

Reed Arnold, Grantsburg, sophomore Levi Miller, Grantsburg, sophomore Ramsey Clark, Grantsburg, sophomore Jared VanWatermuelen, Grantsburg, freshman Jordan Webster, Siren, sophomore Trevor Stanford, Siren, sophomore Cordell Fischer, Siren, sophomore Xavier Stanton, Webster, sophomore Dalton McCarthy, Webster, sophomore

Tanner Berger Grantsburg • Jr.

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Sentinel All-County Football team chosen BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

Last week, the Sentinel announced its All County Volleyball team which was seemingly met with positive responses. I noticed a couple of Facebook entries which supports the above statement, and there hasn’t been any negative responses, so most of us seem to be in agreement. So let’s see what interaction comes about from the All County Football team selections. Here we go … First, let’s note that those chosen may have played only offense or defense, or both and the players were not chosen by position, but by output on the field and recognition by others. From Webster, we selected Trevor Gustafson, Hunter Gustafson, Brad Sigfrids, Simeon Wilson and Trenton Wols. Siren’s First Team members are Noah Koball, Lukas Hunter and Sequoia Bellanger. The folks chosen from Grantsburg include Leo Chenal, Hauk Moritz, Tanner Berger, Gabe Chenal, Luke Anderson and Bryce Roufs. Trevor passed for 908 yards, going 80 for 178, resulting in six touchdowns. On defense, he had 35 total tackles. He punted 22 times for 740 yards and was the quarterback and a leader of the Tigers. He was also a First Team All Conference selection. Hunter rushed for 564 yards on 111 carries. He caught six passes for 58 yards and on defense he had 49 total tackles, five for losses. He was a Second Team All Conference pick. Sigfrids was a First Team selection who caught 33 passes for 452 yards and three touchdowns, another definite leader both on and off the field. Simeon Wilson was a D-back and was a Second Team All Conference pick. On

offense, he caught 21 passes for 167 yards and three scores and on the defense, he recorded 69 total tackles with two sacks. Trenton rushed for 333 yards on 72 attempts, good for five touchdowns. He caught nine passes for 103 yards. He made 46 total tackles on defense with six sacks. He was a First Team All Conference selection. From the Dragons, Noah had 88 total tackles with 13 for losses. He recovered two fumbles and forced fumbled twice. On offense, he caught four for 74 yards and three touchdowns. Lukas Hunter tallied 72 total tackles, 10 for losses while on defense. On the offense, he caught two passes for 36 yards and a score. Sequoia had 71 total tackles while on defense with nine being for losses. On offense, these three paved the way for the success of the Siren running backs. Leo Chenal, from the Pirates, was named to the All Region Team with 620 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns. He caught 19 passes for 366 yards. On defense, he was named an All Region Linebacker and conference defensive co-player of the year with 96 total tackles, 19 for losses and three sacks. Hauk Moritz is a two-time First Team All Conference guard. On the other side of the ball, Hauk tallied 35 tackles with two for losses. Tanner Berger is also a two-time First Team All Conference guard on the offense. Gabe Chenal was named First Team All Conference at tackle on defense with 77 total tackles, six tackles for losses, three sacks and five fumble recoveries. On offense, he had two touchdown receptions and was a good blocker at the tight end position. Luke Anderson led the Lakeland Conference in passer rating, touchdowns and

yards. Those numbers were 67 out of 107, good for 1,056 yards and 14 scores with a rating of 114.7. Roufs was a Second Team All Conference running back with 247 yards on 41 attempts and four touchdowns. Our Honorable Mention selections are Cody Peterson and Harlo Olson (Webster); Gavyn Anton and Dolan Highstrom (Siren); and David MacKean and Tyler Stevens (Grantsburg). Cody was named Second Team All Conference as a wide receiver with 11 catches for 167 yards and two scores. Harlo was a mainstay in the line, both offensively and defensively. He was named to the Second Team All Conference team as a tackle. Gavyn had 71 tackles on defense with seven for losses. Dolan had 777 passing yards with 11 touchdowns on the offense. David was a Second Team All Conference wide receiver with three touchdown receptions on receiving eight passes for 128 yards. Tyler was an Honorable Mention All Conference defensive lineman with 37 tackles, six being for losses. Our Players to Watch are Cordell Fischer, Jordan Webster and Trevor Stanford from the Dragons. We see Xavier Stanton and Dalton McCarthy of the Tigers, and Ramsey Clark, Reed Arnold, Levi Miller and Jared VanWatermuelen of the Pirates. All these players had extensive time on the field during the season. Our Most Valuable Player may need no introduction, but I’ll give him one anyway, as it is well deserved. He rushed for 2,287 yards and received 13 passes for 257 yards and over 40 touchdowns on offense and was named Lakeland Conference Offensive Player of the Year and MVP of the conference as well. He was an All Region running back and First Team All State running back. On defense, he accumulated over 100

Pirates drop opener to Chieftans BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Lady Pirates opened their season playing host to the Osceola Chieftans, dropping this non-conference matchup 35-72. “We had a tough game against a very good opponent. We struggled with their pressure defense which caused many turnovers,” Pirates coach Penny Curtin said. “However, the girls played hard throughout the game and made improvements during the second half.” The Pirates begin their season with a completely new starting line-up after graduating seven seniors from last year’s team. They are fairly young and inexperienced at the varsity level, and will look to build off their athleticism as the season progresses. After being down 39-11 at the half, the Pirates matched their first half points just minutes into the second frame thanks to the quick hands and scrappy defense

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Kaitlyn Robelia brings the ball up the court for the Pirates.

of sophomores Brooke Quimby and Olivia Ohnstad. Grantsburg tallied 24 second half points, with 10 of those coming from the charity stripe as they were much more aggressive on offense this half. “Brooke Quimby came on strong and lead the team in scoring with 14 points. Olivia Brock pulled down nine rebounds,” Coach Curtin said. “We are fairly inexperienced at the varsity level and it showed against Osceola. We are strong and athletic and we will continue to improve throughout the season.” Quimby led the Pirates with 14 points followed by Ohnstad with nine. Janessa Bonneville and Olivia Brock had four points each. Cassidy Chenal recorded three points with Linda Harmon finishing off the list with one point. The Pirates will host Cumberland on Thursday night and Turtle Lake on Monday. Game time is 7:15 p.m. for both.

tackles, six for losses and four interceptions, and was named a two-time All Region Linebacker, along with First Team All State Linebacker. Our Most Valuable Player this year is John Chenal of Grantsburg. He was a finalist for the Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch Award, was the Wissports Player of the Week for Level 3 playoff game as well as a nominee in week one. John set several school records including most TDs in a game, most TDs in a season, most career TDs, most rushing yards in a game, season and career, and total points scored along with several defensive records as well. To say he left his mark on Grantsburg football is an understatement. We’d like to recognize all three of our area coaches this year as they did a tremendous job in preparing their teams throughout the season. Adam Hale (Grantsburg) brought his team to within one win of a State Championship bid. Andy Smith (Webster) took a two-win team from the 2016 campaign and brought it to seven wins and a first round playoff berth in 2017. Ryan Karsten had his Dragons win four in a row at the State Jamboree for the Eight Man teams. Congratulations, players, for providing so much excitement this year. For all players, as well as the ones recognized previously, thank you for your dedication to the game and giving of yourselves. Thank you, Coaches, for investing in the lives of your athletes. Your lives will live on in these young men. And many thanks go to the weather-hardy parents, other relatives and fans who withstood heat, rain, cold, wind and snow to support these athletes. You are to be commended. We look forward to next season and the thrills and chills it will bring. See you next year ...

GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE Nov. 29-Dec. 5 Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Thu. Nov. 30 Glenwood City at Siren, 7:15 p.m. Fri. Dec. 1 Siren at Turtle Lake (DH), 5:45 p.m. Webster at New Auburn (DH), 7:15 p.m. Spooner at Grantsburg, 7:15 p.m. Tue. Dec. 5 Cumberland at Grantsburg, 7:15 p.m. Siren at Birchwood, 7:15 p.m.

Thu. Nov. 30 Cumberland at Grantsburg, 7:15 p.m. Fri. Dec. 1 Webster at New Auburn (DH), 5:45 p.m. Siren at Turtle Lake (DH), 7:15 p.m. Mon. Dec. 4 Turtle Lake at Grantsburg, 7:15 p.m. Tue. Dec. 5 Solon Springs at Siren, 7:15 p.m. Winter at Webster, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey

Wrestling

Thu. Nov. 30 Blizzard at BaldwinWoodville, 7 p.m.

Go to wearegrantsburg.com to hear a live stream of all your favorite Pirate games!

Sat. Dec. 2 LFGS at Rush City Tournament, 10 a.m. Tue. Dec. 5 LFGS at Glenwood City, 7 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENT COVERAGE November 30 - 7 pm December 4 - 7 pm Grantsburg Girls Basketball Grantsburg Girls Basketball home vs. Cumberland home vs. Turtle Lake December 1 - 7 pm December 5 - 7 pm Grantsburg Boys Basketball Grantsburg Boys Basketball home vs. Spooner home vs. Cumberland

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Legal Assistance for Victims Program receives grant LADYSMITH— Indianhead Community Action Agency was awarded the Legal Assistance for Victims grant (LAV) on October 1, 2017. The purpose of the LAV grant is to offer no-cost, holistic, legal advocacy and representation in court for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This program will be available in Barron, Burnett, Polk, Washburn, Rusk, Taylor and Price counties. ICAA will be partnering with the following local Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault organizations: Embrace (Rusk, Washburn, Price counties), Stepping Stones (Taylor County) and Community Referral Agency (Polk, Burnett, and Barron counties.) ICAA partners with local attorneys to offer legal advice and direct legal services to victims. With gratitude, ICAA recognizes the efforts of Nancy Kraft, Keith Brownlow and the Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault organizations in Barron, Burnett, Price, Polk, Rusk, Taylor, and Washburn counties to secure this funding to support the Legal Assistance for Victims program. For more information about this program, or to submit a referral for services, contact Melissa Nelson at 715-532-4222.

Burnett/Polk County Seniors:

We want to hear from you BY LAURA NEVE, DIRECTOR ADRC OF NW WISCONSIN

BURNETT COUNTY—The Aging and Disability Resource Center is starting the process to develop its “Plan on Aging: 2019-2021.” Every three years, ADRC completes a strategic plan that serves as a platform to create, improve or expand programs and services for Burnett and Polk County local older adults. It is a requirement in order to receive federal funding through the Older Americans Act. It is also an opportunity to hear what people have to say. When we identify the needs in the community directly from those who would use the services, we know we are moving in the right direction. Goals are developed after many hours of brainstorming and refining the vision. Our staff, management team, Aging Advisory Committees and our ADRC Board all participate in the development of this plan, but most important is input from the community members. The process will consist of surveys, listening sessions, work group discussions and a public hearing. We are kicking the process off by reaching out to all of you! Throughout the winter we will feature short surveys in The Voice for you to cut out to submit with your thoughts and ideas. The information you provide will be used to guide discussions at the listening sessions in spring 2018. Our focus is to connect with those in the community that need the services the most – including you and your loved ones.

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The first survey, featured on page 9 and 10 of the December 2017 issue of The Voice (and in this issue of the Burnett County Senior Speaker), includes more general questions. As we move forward in the process, our questions will narrow in and become more detailed. Please note that no survey form is needed. Just jot down your ideas and submit them. To submit your survey/ comments/ideas please do so in one of the following ways:

Hertel •Drop off at either of our ADRC offices located in the Burnett County Government Center and Polk County Government Center (old building) Please answer the questions and mail to ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin, ATTN: Laura Neve, 100 Polk County Plaza Suite #60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 We will also have drop boxes as various assisted living facilities throughout Polk and Burnett counties. We hope you share your thoughts and spread the word to others to do the same. All comments will be taken seriously. Here is your chance to make changes to the programs and services you and/or your loved ones use!

Complete the ADRC survey here: What you think matters!

•Drop off at any of the following locations in Burnett County: •Congregate dining nutrition sites-Grantsburg, Webster, Siren and A&H Senior Centers •Burnett Medical Center Clinic in Grantsburg •Log Cabin Eatery in Danbury •Siren Clinic in Siren •Larsen Family Public Library in Webster •St Croix Casino Hertel Express in

1) What are the 3 most important issues facing older adults today? 2) What are some services or ideas you feel might make your community easier or more enjoyable to live in? 3) Are there services or events you have seen or heard of in other communities that you think would be helpful in ours? 4) Are you answering for Polk or Burnett County? 5) Additional thoughts, ideas, suggestions Please answer the questions and mail to ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin, ATTN: Laura Neve, 100 Polk County Plaza Suite #60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Holiday trips home may reveal challenges facing older loved ones Being a family caregiver is rewarding, but it can be stressful, too. When a loved one lives far away, caregivers face even more challenges. A trip home for the holidays may reveal the first clues that older relatives or parents are struggling with day-to-day tasks. Your mom may have projected a cheerful voice over the phone, but you find a different story when she greets you at the door for Thanksgiving. How can you make the most of the time you have at home, and arrange for help when you can’t be there? Start by being honest about your limits. No one can do it all. Get familiar with local resources that can guide you to available programs and services. In Wisconsin, you can find aging and caregiver support anywhere in the state by visiting wisconsincaregiver.org. Realize that you are not alone – 88 percent of U.S. adults spend time every week helping a family member with daily living. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others. They might have just the solution you need. “The Caregiver Helpbook” is a resource guide used in the Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) work-

shop. It offers many ideas you can use if you become concerned about the welfare of a loved one this holiday season. PTC helps caregivers improve their coping skills and find new solutions - even from far away. Participants learn how to handle stress better, and realize that to take care of their loved one, they must take better care of themselves. According to The Caregiver Helpbook, a few questions can help you focus on the care needs of your loved one - without losing sight of your own well-being.

the house? Does she have a good appetite? Is it hard for her to stand long enough to cook a meal? Has she lost weight?

Home Safety and maintenance Do scatter rugs or burned out lights point to a risk of falls? Are broken appliances going unrepaired for long periods?

Housekeeping Have her usual housekeeping standards and habits changed for the worse? Are dirty dishes or recycling piling up more than usual?

Take stock before taking action Before you assume what kind of help your older relative needs, keep in mind that she deeply values her independence - just as you do. Some changes are signs for concern, and some may simply be different ways of coping with the challenges of aging. How do you know when Mom needs more help to live on her own? If you haven’t seen your relative in a few weeks, months or years, keep an eye out for changes in the following areas:

Health care Are there any new health issues you didn’t know about? Can she keep up with important health care routines?

Personal care Has her appearance and grooming deteriorated?

Medication management Are expired medications mixed in with new ones? Are you concerned about the number of prescriptions she is taking?

Diet and meal preparation Is there fresh, nutritious food in

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Mobility and transportation When was the last time your relative drove you somewhere? Are vision, hearing or memory an issue? Can she get to appointments without driving herself?

Socialization and companionship Do friends or neighbors call or stop over? Does she still get out – for example, to the senior center for a meal and movie?

Activities and recreation Is your relative involved with her usual hobbies or groups? Has she lost interest in her usual activities, or stopped doing something she loved?

relative is living in dangerous circumstances, you may have to take urgent action. Even then, it’s still essential to listen to your relative’s preferences.)

Stay concrete In your own mind, be clear and specific about the changes you see, and the problems those changes are causing.

Respect her point of view Does your relative see the changes as problems? Has she found ways around the issue that work for her? Does she need help temporarily, or is her need ongoing?

Look at your choices in a new way

Take a step back before taking charge As a concerned family member or neighbor, your natural response to your relative’s needs may be to jump in feet first and start making changes. In most situations, though, your help will be more welcome if you take a step back. Talk with your relative about what she wants and needs. (Of course, if your

There are no perfect answers every choice means letting go of some option. Try to agree on what factors - such as financial limits and personal preferences - you and your relative will use to choose between solutions. The “least worst” option may be the best decision for now, if it meets her needs and preserves her sense of choice and freedom.

Medicare’s preventive beneﬁts can help you kick the habit BY THE GWAAR MEDICARE OUTREACH TEAM

Medicare’s Preventive Benefits can help people with Medicare feel better and live healthier. The best way to stay healthy is to live a healthy lifestyle. But what if you smoke? Smoking tobacco can cause many health problems, like heart disease, respiratory diseases, and lung cancer. Quitting smoking can help prevent these health problems, and Medicare can help you take the first step. November is lung cancer awareness month. With the holiday season around the corner, this is a great time to talk with your doctor about quitting, if you smoke. Medicare covers eight faceto-face smoking cessation counseling sessions during a 12-month period. If you haven’t been diagnosed with an illness caused or complicated by tobacco use, you pay nothing for these counseling

sessions, as long as you get them from a qualified doctor or another Medicare provider. Medicare also covers a lung cancer screening once per year for people who meet all of the following conditions:

quit within last 15 years. • A tobacco smoking history of an average of one pack a day for at least 30 years. • Obtain written order from physician or qualified non-physician practitioner. You generally pay nothing for this screening if your doctor or qualified health care provider accepts assignment. Remember, taking advantage of these and other Part B preventive services and screenings is an important step in promoting good health. More information about the preventive tests/screenings covered by Medicare can be found in the Medicare and You 2018 handbook or on the Medicare website at www. medicare.gov. This publication has been created or produced with financial assistance, in whole or in part, through funds from the Administration for Community Living.

• Age 55-77. • No current signs or symptoms of lung cancer. • Current smoker or have

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Baked Cod w/Lemon & Tartar Sauce Baked Potato w/Sour Cream California Blend Veggies Peach Cobbler

Baked Chicken 4 Garlic Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Tossed Salad Butterscotch Pudding

5 Turkey Pot Pie Casserole Buttered Beets Lemon Bar

18 Cowboy Beans Pear & Blue Cheese Salad Multi-grain Bread Clementine

25 Christmas Closed

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Sweet & Sour Chicken Brown Rice Egg Roll Steamed Baby Carrots Jell-O Cake

Liver & Onions 14 Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn Dinner Roll Cook’s Choice Dessert

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Swedish Meatballs Over Egg Noodles Mixed Veggies Fresh Fruit

Lasagna Creamy Coleslaw Garlic Breadstick Chocolate Cake

28 Chicken Alfredo WW Pasta Brussel Sprouts Tangerine

Egg Salad w/Lettuce on Croissant Cook’s Choice Soup Cook’s Choice Pie

21 Baked Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Peas Frosted Pumpkin Bar

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7 Boneless Pork Chop in Mushroom Sauce Steamed Rice Asparagus Fresh Pear

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12 Kielbasa Sauerkraut Baby Red Potatoes Jell-O

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Pork Roast Sweet Potato Green Beans Rice Krispie Bar

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Protecting yourself from identity theft BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY FOR AGING RESOURCES

It seems like each week we learn of a new data breach at a retailer or another organization that has access to consumers’ personal information. It’s important to protect yourself from identity thieves looking to use your personal information to commit fraud. They may try to use your credit cards, access your bank accounts, or even open new accounts in your name. This can happen if someone has access to any combination of the following information: name, address, date of birth, social security number, ATM pin (Personal Identification Number), bank account number, credit card number or Medicare number. You might not realize that you were a victim of identity theft until you look at your financial statements or a credit report and see charges you didn’t make or accounts you don’t remember. The following are some steps you can take to prevent an identity thief from getting a hold of your personal information. • Don’t carry your Social Security card with you or use your social security number as a password for anything. • If you don’t need to save them, shred bills, bank statements, receipts, credit card offers and any other items that

have your personal or financial information. • If you’re going out of town, have the post office hold your mail. • Never give out personal information unless you initiated contact. • Sign up for the Do Not Call Registry at https://www. donotcall.gov/ or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236) from the phone you’re registering. • Stop pre-approved credit card offers by using the Opt Out website at www.optoutprescreen.com or by calling 1-888-567-8688. • Check your bills, bank statements, and Medicare summary notices as soon as you get them to make sure there are no unauthorized charges. If there are, report them right away. • Make sure you have updated anti-virus protection, spyware protection, and a firewall on your computer. • Check your credit report each year. You can get a free credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228. If you see anything out of the ordinary on your financial statements or credit reports, no matter how small, you should take action immediately. • Tell your bank that your identity was stolen even if your bank accounts haven’t been accessed and your ATM card wasn’t used. Your bank can reopen your accounts with new numbers and give you a

new ATM card with a different number and PIN. • Contact your credit card company if someone has opened a new credit card in your name. • Report the theft to police. Your local police department has to prepare a police report even if the identity theft happened somewhere else. Make sure you get a copy of the report for yourself. • Tell the Department of Motor Vehicles if your driver’s license or ID card was stolen. • Consider putting a fraud alert on your credit report by contacting one of the three credit reporting agencies: Transunion (1-800-680-7289), Experian (1-888-397-3742), or Equifax (1800-525-6285). The fraud alert will last for 90 days, and it will require businesses to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening an account for you. • Consider putting a security freeze on your credit report. The freeze will remain in place until you release it. In order to request a freeze, contact each of the three credit reporting agencies. Unless you have a police report, each agency will charge $10. File an identity theft complaint with the Bureau of Consumer Protection. You can file a complaint by obtaining a complaint form online at www. datcp.wi.gov or by calling 1-800-422-7128.

Senior ‘Safe at Home’ program receives grant LADYSMITH—Indianhead Community Action Agency announces the agency has received a grant from the Mary Alphonse Bradley fund to support the “Safe at Home” program. For individuals who want to live safely and comfortably at home as long as possible before transitioning to higher care facilities, Safe at Home’s goal is to help make that desire a reality. The program helps to make this possible by providing inhome safety assessments, minor home modifications such as grab bars and stair treads, review of prescriptions and medications, educational resources and referrals to other programs and services as needed. The grant from the Mary Alphonse Bradley Fund will be used to increase the impact of the program by making it possible for a wider range of clients to be served. With gratitude, ICAA recognizes the efforts of Sister Cecilia Fandel and Toni McCutcheon to secure this funding to support the Safe at Home program. For more information about this program, please contact Toni McCutcheon at 715-532-4222 or toni.mccutcheon@indianheadcaa.org. Indianhead Community Action Agency, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization and an equal opportunity provider. Safe at Home is a subsidiary of ICAA.

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

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

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Wisconsin funds $27 million for crime victim services MADISON—Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Crime Victim Services (OCVS) is providing $27.4 million to crime victim services in all 72 Wisconsin counties through September 2018. “One of my core duties as attorney general is to provide assistance to crime victims in Wisconsin,” said Attorney General Schimel. “But I can only provide this assistance with the help of hundreds of victim advocates in Wisconsin who are committed to improving the lives of survivors of unspeakable tragedies. “This funding from DOJ will keep crime victims services at the local level available to citizens across the state, ensuring that those who have been violated, mistreated, and wronged are not left behind during what is likely one of the worst experiences in a person’s life.” Grant funding through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance grant money is allocated by DOJ to private and public agencies, including district attorney’s offices, to support direct services to victims of crime. Services provided under this program include safety planning, community service referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy.

Elder abuse services Victim services funded by DOJ are extended to any crime victim, including victims of elder abuse. For example, the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups is being awarded more than $150,000 for their Elder Financial Empowerment Project, which assists victims over the age of 60 who are victims of financial crimes, such as power of attorney abuse, identity theft and intrafamilial theft and fraud. DOJ also allocated more than $1 million to Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Elder Abuse Civil Legal Services project. This project provides civil legal services, personal advocacy, and information and referral to elder abuse victims in 39 southern Wisconsin counties. VOCA grant funding provided by DOJ supports both large and small programs across the state, particularly those that serve victims of domestic and sexual violence. In the St. Croix valley, DOJ directed more than $22,000 to the St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team for advocacy services by volunteers. These volunteers are critical to a community’s response after sexual assault and often are the first support a victim receives at the time of a sexual assault forensic examination.

Sexual abuse services Similar to this program in the St. Croix Valley, DOJ provided more

than $350,000 to ASTOP Sexual Abuse Center, serving Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Waushara counties. ASTOP provides services to survivors of sexual violence, their family, crisis intervention, case management, individual counseling, and support and therapy groups. DOJ also provides funding through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP grant to fund the statewide forensic nurse examiner training program and to support prosecutors, advocates, and law enforcement who are providing services to domestic and sexual violence victims in Wisconsin. In conjunction with this grant, DOJ trains law enforcement on the best practices for responding to and investigating domestic violence. These trainings emphasize officer safety, trauma-informed interview techniques, domestic violence dynamics, developing a coordinated community response, witness intimidation, and lethality assessments. DOJ has led 24 trainings since January 2015 as part of this effort. Additionally, through the Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) grant, DOJ provides nearly $2.1 million to programs throughout the state that provide direct services to sexual assault victims, including support groups, 24-hour crisis lines, and medical and legal advocacy. As part of another grant program, DOJ also annually provides

nearly $500,000 to organizations around the state to fund services directly to victims annually. DOJ routinely provides information and trainings to advocates and victim/ witness services on victims’ rights, crime victim compensation, and the sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE) fund. DOJ has also established, with collaboration from law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, and victim/ witness services, a plan through 2020 that is dedicated to supporting trauma-informed training and technical assistance and encourages innovative approaches to responding to domestic and sexual violence.

Safe At Home program DOJ also supports and administers Safe at Home, a program launched in April 2017 that provides victims of domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, trafficking, and those who fear for their physical safety with a legal substitute address and free mail forwarding service. Enrollment in Safe at Home allows victims of abuse and those who fear for their physical safety to maintain a confidential home, work, or school address and use a secure, legal address provided by DOJ. To learn more about Safe At Home, visit www.SafeAtHomeWI.gov. To enroll in Safe at Home, call 1-800-446-6564.

Social Security Q & A BY AMAC CERTIFIED SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR RUSSELL ‘RUSTY’ GLOOR ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS

Working and Social Security

Dear Rusty: I recently turned 62, and have not yet filed for Social Security benefits. At this point, my benefit based on my own record would be about $1,000 per month, but since I still work I know I would lose some of what I earn over the $15,000 limit. I read that if you lose some of your benefit because of working you will get it back later. Is this true? If so, how would I get it back? Signed: Working Girl

Dear Working: Yours is becoming a much more common question as more and more people are choosing to work even after they are entitled to receive Social Security benefits. Social Security’s rules say that if you work and are receiving benefits but have not yet reached your full retirement age (which for you is 66) and you earn more than their annual earnings limit, they will “take back” half of everything you earn over the earnings limit (which for 2017 is $16,920). The way they do this is by withholding what you owe from future benefit

payments, which could cause you to not receive benefits for a number of months until they recover what you owe. This would happen every year up to the year you turn 66, which would mean that during that working timeframe you would have gone some number of months without receiving Social Security. In the year you turn 66, the amount you can earn is much more generous and the amount they withhold is much less. After you turn age 66, you can earn as much as you like without penalty. The way you “get back” what they withheld is this. When you reach your full retirement age, Social Security will recalculate your benefit amount taking into account the number of months you did not receive benefits in those working years between age 62 and 66. They will then advance your original start-of-benefits date by the number of months you didn’t receive benefits, effectively moving your start date forward and increasing your benefit amount accordingly. If, for example, you originally applied at age 62 and continued to work and, over the course of those years between age 62 and 66, you did not receive benefits for a total of 12 months, when

you reached age 66 your benefit start date would be moved to age 63 and instead of receiving the $1,000 per month for the rest of your life, you would get about $1,070. So, while they do take away some benefits while you are working, the increase you receive at your full retirement age will last for the rest of your life. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The opinions and interpretations

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NSSA, the AMAC Foundation, and the Foundation’s Social Security Advisors are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government. Furthermore, the AMAC

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Duane “Jerry” Jerome Paulus, 70, of Webster, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Jerry’s memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 28 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, w with Father Mike Tupa offic ciating. Interment followed a at Orange Lakeside Ceme etery, with full military honors. A time of fellowh sship followed at Whitetail Wilderness Bar & Grill in W Webster. W Honorary pallbearers were Gene Johnson, Don w Anderson, Scott Heath and A John Fredrickson. J Jerry was born to Ival and Elaine (Witzany) Paulus on April 26, 1947 in Siren. As a boy, he worked many hours in his family’s bakery and restaurant in Danbury. He graduated from Webster High School in 1965. Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1967 and served as a surveyor with the Seabees, spending a year in Vietnam before completing two tours at the South Pole in Antarctica. He was honorably discharged in 1971. On April 22, 1972, Jerry was united in marriage to Sylvia Mansfield at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. Together they raised two children, Sarah and Michael. In 1974, Jerry graduated from UW–Platteville with a degree in Light Building Construction Design and Supervision. He and Sylvia eventually moved to Eau Claire, where Jerry worked as a contractor and homebuilder for 25 years. In 1989, he served as president of the Eau Claire Area Homebuilders Association. He received many awards and accolades and was twice named Builder of the Year. In 1990, he launched his own company, JP Construction. In 1998, Jerry and Sylvia moved backed to Webster, where he continued building homes until he retired. In the last years of his life, Jerry enjoyed working part-time at Wayne’s Foods. Throughout his life, besides a deep love for laughing with friends and family, Jerry’s passions included hunting deer, fishing in all weather, woodworking and spending time outdoors no matter the season. He felt truly at home in the woods. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sylvia; children, Sarah Hendrickson (Kevin Olson) and Michael (Shannon) Paulus; grandchildren, Annika and Elissa Hendrickson, Eva and Sullivan Paulus; sisters, Norma (Robert) Kellberg and Judy (Dale) Larson; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Darrell Mansfield, Martin (Kathy) Mansfield, Loren Mansfield, Carol (Gary) Peterson and Kay Mansfield; many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed at www. swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Corrine Ruth (Tjomsland) Root, 88, of Siren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 at Traditions Assisted Living in Frederic. The memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. Interm ment will be at a later date a at Lorain Cemetery. Corrine was born to G Gabriel and Ruth (Johnson) T Tjomsland on Jan. 10, 1929 iin Siren. She was a 1947 g graduate of Siren High S School. She obtained her F Food Safety Certificate and w worked in restaurant mana agement for many years. S She was restaurant manage er for Colonial Café & Ice Cream in St. Charles, Ill., and later she cooked for the Moose Lodge in Webster. On July 3, 1949, Corrine married Raymond F. “Ray” Root at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. Corrine enjoyed spending time with her family and making goodies for them. She is famous for her pickles, cookies and pretzel salad. Corrine was a faithful member of Bethany Lutheran Church and enjoyed her participation in sending out greeting cards to church members. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary 396 of Indian Creek. Corrine loved quilting, gardening and spending time at the Siren Senior Center. Corrine is survived by her children, Reid (Dawn) Root, Mark (Barb) Root, Anita (Wayne) Wiberg, Kim (Roger) Owens; daughter-in-law, Doris Root and special friend, Reinhold; grandchildren, Angie Root, Brenden (Lauren) Root, Steven Root, Jared Root, Vanessa (Sven) Engelkamp, Patrick Root and Karola, Pascal Root and Sarah, Lisa (Matt) Payne, Erin (Jake) Wade, Chris Owens and Maria, Jessica Owens, Julia Owens; grandson-in-law, Ruben Garcia; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Corrine was preceded in death by her husband; son, Rodney; granddaughter, Jacelyn Garcia and her father, Bill Foulkes; great-grandchild, Skyler Johnson; special friend, Ro Endresen; and several brothers, sisters, in-laws and cousins. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Pamela Joy Lamb, 60, of Webster, passed away on Nov. 24, 2017 at her residence. The memorial service for Pam will be held at 2 p.m. (visitation from 1:30 - 2 p.m.) on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Pasttor Steve Ward officiating. A time of fellowship will ffollow at the funeral home. Pam was born to Charles a and Elizabeth (McClain) B Brown on Feb. 11, 1957 in F Frederic. She graduated ffrom Webster High School iin 1975. Pam married Scott Lamb o on Feb. 16, 1990 in Anoka, M Minn. They lived in Minnessota for several years before moving back to the Webster area. Pam was self-employed in home and business cleaning for 35 years. Pam enjoyed raising plants, being outdoors and sitting on her deck in the sunshine. She was known to decorate her home inside and out and liked to frequent garage sales. She loved animals, especially her dogs and cats. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family. Pam is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Scott; children, Jim (Carrie) Boutin and Sue (Tony) Miner; stepchildren, Jake (Jill) Lamb, Leah (Matt) Aydt and Joy (Josh) Shuldt; 11 grandchildren: Natlya, Vincent, Bentley, Felicity, Aiden, Winter, Job, Annika, Elsa, J.J. and Cody; brothers, Mark (Trish) Brown, Steve (Linda) Brown and Jim (Pam) Brown; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Bob Brown. Online condolences may be expressed www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

MARRIAGES Thad Osborn, Town of Scott, to Joanna Bartosh, Town of Scott. Mitchell J. Farah, Town of Jackson, to Laura J. Englesby, Village of Augusta, Wis.

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2017 is a very exciting year for Regional Hospice Services. It marks 25 years of services to patients and their loved ones throughout northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan. Regional Hospice was formed in 1991 with coordination from local hospitals and saw its first patient in 1992. Since then Regional Hospice has served over 5,213 patients and families. Throughout the last 25 years, Regional Hospice has expanded its services area as well as the number of services offered, adding services such as massage therapy and a palliative care. Hospice services are an important resource for those patients suffering from a life-limiting disease. Patients and their families work with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers,

chaplains, aides, and volunteers to support patients, caregivers, and families. Hospice can help with pain and symptom control, endof-life planning, spiritual support and bereavement services. The goal of Regional Hospice is to respond to the patient, tailoring services to their unique needs. Regional Hospice is committed to working with local providers, pharmacists and other services providers, ensuring that patients are comfortable and familiar with the people and providers that can help navigate an often scary and vulnerable time. Along with hospice services, Regional Hospice Services also offers its Life Choices Palliative Care Program. Palliative care can be a good option for patients that are not yet ready for hospice, at any stage of a life-limiting illness, and need a little extra support. This program provides on-call

nursing services, limited nurse visits, nursing aide visits and volunteer coordination. It can be a significant help to patients and their caregivers that are facing the unique challenges of serious illness. Because Regional Hospice has had the opportunity to serve local communities for over two decades, it can mobilize local resources for patients. Programs such as We Honor Veterans and Catch-aDream, which provides veteran recognition and special outings or events, highlight Regional Hospice’s commitment to providing a special kind of care for our patients. For more information on Regional Hospice Services, please call Regional Hospice Services Spooner/Grantsburg at 715-635-9077, see our website or Facebook page.

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SHERIFF Incidents • July 25, Richard Polinski, 28, Grantsburg, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • November 20, Thomas Mitzel, 36, Pine City, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court - punitive sanction. • November 20, Russell Limieux, 38, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • November 20, Milda Knapp, 35, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • November 21, John Martin, 38, St. Paul, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • November 21, Michael Nelson, 29, Siren, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear - 2nd and probation violation. • November 21, Tory Lysdahl, 28, Siren, was arrested for probation violation. • November 21, James Leppioja, 62, Superior, was arrested for operating with a controlled substance. • November 22, Jade Wemette, 20, Spooner, was issued an arrest warrant for probation violation, possession methamphetamine, possession of THC and bail jumping. • November 23, Chantel Saddler, 19, Eau Claire, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.

• November 23, Rebecca Ohlenburger, 39, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • November 24, Richard Belisle, 48, Webster, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. • November 25, Joseph Pagenkopf, 34, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated - 2nd. • November 25, Rusty Matrious, 24, Danbury, was arrested for arson, resisting an officer, and bail jumping. • November 25, Kawliga Tucker, 18, Danbury, was arrested for arson and underage drinking. • November 25, Gewitaygabawiqu Devlin, 41, Spooner, was arrested for bail jumping, possession of THC - 2nd, and possession of illegally obtained prescription. • November 25, Angela Rogers, 38, Siren, was arrested for possession of THC and bail jumping. • November 26, Amanda Rogers, 29, Hertel, was arrested for probation violation and operating while revoked. • November 26, Thomas Polski, 27, Hertel, was arrested for probation violation.

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

‘Fake news’ hits Grantsburg GRANTSBURG—A Facebook story posted Monday caused an outcry among some readers but it is not true. The Facebook story said a two-year-old child was brought into Burnett Medical Center’s Emergency Room in need of stitches after the child’s father let the child fire a gun at a deer. The Facebook story said the 30-06 rifle

recoiled and the rifle’s scope hit the child in the eye severely enough to require stitches. It never happened, says Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis. “Not a word of it is true. It is completely fake. It is a completely unsubstantiated allegation. There was no two-year-old that was brought into the ER to get stitches.”

Notiﬁcation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Position:

Administrative Assistant iForward Schools of the Grantsburg School District is presently seeking a permanent Part Time (averaging approximately 29 hours per week) Administrative Assistant who will support the students and parents of iForward, the educational staff, administration and school district in general.

Summary: This position provides assistance to the school Principal, purchase order documentation, teacher leave and support, communications with students and parents, and assistance requiring occasional individual discretion and judgment. Primary Responsibilities:

NOTE: The primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an all-encompassing statement of duties. • May perform all or most of the primary responsibilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in performance objectives as outlined by the immediate supervisor. • Conducts telephone calls and emails to students, parents and guardians to help motivate and support the academic efforts of students. Provide information requiring detailed knowledge of our school program, policies, procedures, practices, and operations. • Typing, proofing, and assembling reports or proposals for students. Also faxing, filing, organizing student records, mailing, organizing potential leads, purchase orders, inventory, data entry. • Organizing teacher leave, purchase ordering supplies, contract review, educational program review. • Perform other duties assigned by administration deemed appropriate for educational success.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: High school diploma or equivalent education required. Two years administrative support experience is preferred. Must have a friendly but professional working relationship with students, parents, and teachers. Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions as they relate to the functions listed above. Must have a working knowledge of personal software packages to perform the clerical and administrative functions described above (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Must have the ability to work well in a fast paced environment and maintain a professional manner. To Apply:

Application Closing Date is December 22nd, 2017 or until position is ﬁlled. Send Letter of Interest and Resume to: Billy Beesley iForward Executive Director & Principal Direct Phone Line: 715-997-3334 billy.beesley@iforwardwisconsin.com

“Students Matter at iForward!” 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF JUDICIAL AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018 STATE OF WISCONSIN | COUNTY OF BURNETT Spring Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, cities, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following of¿cers are to be elected: Judicial Of¿cers ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of of¿ce will expire on July 31, 2018: Mike Gableman - County Supervisors A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 16, 2018: District 1 – Brent Blomberg; District 2 – Jim Paden; District 3 – Gene McLain; District 4 – Jeremy Gronski; District 5 – Dorothy Richard; District 6 – Donald I. Chell; District 7 – Gene Olson; District 8 – Charles Awe; District 9 – Chuck Anderson; District 10 – Edgar Peterson; District 11 – Norman Bickford; District 12 – Christopher Sybers; District 13 – Bert Lund, Jr.; District 14 – Emmett Byrne; District 15 – Richard Anderson; District 16 – Gary Lundberg; District 17 – Duane Johnson; District 18 – Don Taylor; District 19 – Craig Conroy; District 20 – Gerald G. Pardun; District 21 – Clifford L. Main. Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs, 7410 County Road K, #105, Siren, WI 54872. Phone 715-349-2173 or email whinrichs@burnettcounty. org. Information can also be obtained on the Burnett County website at www.burnettcounty.com. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the ¿rst day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2017, and the ¿nal day for ¿ling nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Judicial Of¿ce candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) ¿le with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. DONE in the County of Burnett, this 29th day of November, 2017. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk 7410 County Rd. K, #105, Siren, WI 54872, Voice: 715-349-2173 FAX : 715-349-2169, email: whinrichs@burnettcounty.org WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit Request Village of Grantsburg December 11, 2017 5:15 p.m. Take notice that a public hearing will be held at the Village Office at 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of the consideration of a conditional use permit. Application has been received from Karl Anderson for a conditional use permit for placement of a 2,880 square foot storage shed at his business. Parcel ID: 07131-2-38-19-11-3 04-000021100. The parcel is zoned B-1 Commercial. The Plan Commission will meet on December 11, 2017 to review this request and make a recommendation to the Village Board thereafter. The Village Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on this request. For additional information please contact Patty Bjorklund, Village Clerk, at: 316 S. Brad Street. Phone: 715-463-2405 Dated this 28th day of November, 2017. Patty Bjorklund, Clerk WNAXLP (Nov. 29, Dec. 6)

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Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-1. Plaintiff, vs. Max C. Gorkiewicz, et al, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 15CV186 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 27, 2016, in the amount of $ 118,348.49, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: ORIGINAL TIME: December 12, 2017 at 10:00AM TERMS: 1. 10% of the successful bid is due at the time of sale. Payment must be in cash, certified check, or cashier’s check. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds not later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to Plaintiff. 2. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation from the court. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center Property description: Lot 6, Certified Survey Map No. 3286, recorded in Volume 16, Pages 5 and 6, as Document No. 305831, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Burnett County, Wisconsin, and being located in the E 1/2 SW 1/4, Section 11, Township 38 North, of Range 19 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No: 131260037702 Property Address: 642 N. Park Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840 Jack N. Zaharopoulos State Bar No. 1041503

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS), SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, vs. LISA A. VISGER, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE CASE NO.: 17-CV-37 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure made in the above entitled action on 06/22/2017, in the amount of $130,865.86, I will sell at public auction in the Main Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, Village of Siren, County of BURNETT, State of Wisconsin on 01/09/2018 at 10:00 AM, all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: A parcel of land located in the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the South One-half (1/2) of the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: PROPOSED 2018 APPLICATION OF BURNETT AND POLK COUNTY FOR Department of Transportation grant 85.21 County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Date and Time of Public Hearing: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. Frederic Town Hall new location: 110 Oak St E; Frederic, WI (Old Medicine Shoppe location) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Aging & Disability Resource Center will hold public hearings for the purpose of receiving input, comments, participation and presentations, both verbal and in written form, from Aging Unit staff, citizens, interested agencies and organizations with respect to the preparation, review and development of the following: 1. The Proposed 2018 Application of Burnett and Polk County for Section 85.21 Aid Copies of the draft Aging Plan and 85.21 Applications are available at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of¿ce of both Government Centers of¿ce locations: • Burnett Co. Gov’t Center: 7410 County Rd. K #180; Siren, WI 54872 • Polk Co. Gov’t Center: 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 These of¿ces are open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The public hearing is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify the Aging & Disability Resource Center (877-485-2372) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommodations can be made, including, but not unlimited to, transportation to and from the public hearing. If unable to attend the hearing, written comments may be sent to the above address. Comments should be received by Thursday, December 7th. WNAXLP

North, Range Sixteen (16) West, thence West parallel to the forty line 241 feet to a point, hereinafter referred to as Point “A”, thence continuing West parallel to the forty line 40 feet; thence South parallel to the forty line 119 feet; thence North 73° East 60 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence in a Northerly direction to point “A”; thence North 9° West to the South right-of-way of State Highway 70 as currently laid out and traveled; thence Easterly following the South side of the present State Highway 70 to the East line of Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, thence South along said forty line to the Northeast corner of the South One-half (1/2) of the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of said Section Thirty-four (34); thence continuing South on said forty line 34 feet; thence South 73° West directly to the point of beginning.

Excepting therefrom a parcel of land described as commencing at the Northeast corner of the South One-half (1/2) of the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Sixteen (16) West; thence West on the North line of said South One-half (1/2) of the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) to the West right of way line of Leg Horn Drive; thence South along said West right of way of Leg Horn Drive a distance of 34 feet to the point beginning; thence North along said West right of way line to the South right of way of State Highway 70 as now laid out and traveled; thence West along the South right of way line of said Highway 70 a distance of 85 feet; thence South to a point on a line that is South 73° West from the point of beginning; thence North 73° East to the point of beginning. The above property is located at: 6819 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872 Tax Key No.: 018 3334 05 600 TERMS OF SALE: Cash,

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Cashier’s Check or Certified Check. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by Cash, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check due at time of sale. Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. This property is sold “as is” subject to all legal encumbrances and any outstanding and accruing real estate taxes, special assessments, and penalties and interest, if any. Upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, purchaser will be required to pay all recording fees and, if desired, the cost of title evidence. Dated this 20th day of November, 2017, at Siren, Wisconsin. /s/Ronald L. Wilhelm, Jr. Ronald L. Wilhelm, Jr. SHERIFF OF BURNETT COUNTY, WI KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 4650 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 PH: (414) 962-5110 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 (Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13)

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR SPECIAL PARTISAN PRIMARY December 19, 2017 VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identi¿cation must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued. You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5 pm on the ¿fth day before the election, Thursday, December 14, 2017. Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce or other speci¿ed location during the days and hours speci¿ed for casting an absentee ballot in person. The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce is / was: Monday, December 4, 2017; By Appointment The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: Sunday, December 18, 2017; By Appointment No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Any ballots received after the polls closed will not be counted. Town of Anderson Carmen Bouchie, Clerk 13808 Anderson Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2629 Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 9697 Daniels 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Ave. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Ice House Bridge Rd. P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk Town Hall 7396 Kruger Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian 13361 State Road 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600

Village of Grantsburg Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405

Town of West Marshland Kerri Harter, Clerk 26087 Cty. Rd. F Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2461

Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk-Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273

Town of Wood River Raylene Swanson, Clerk 24788 Rylander Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2318

Village of Webster Debra Reineccius, Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

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SERVICES

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Waiting for a Christ-mas Child

Pastor Paul Peterson Bethany Lutheran Church

Turn on any radio station and you just may hear, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you goâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?, but for those who celebrate the reason for the season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. We live in a world thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so insistent on getting to the next big thing: that we forget to take the time to live in the present moment. We rush, rush, rush while we go, go, go and are constantly in such a hurry that we forget to â&#x20AC;&#x153;be still and know that I am God.â&#x20AC;? It is really an amazing thing that as I

write this on Cyber Monday, The Season of Advent, has not even yet begunâ&#x20AC;Ś but we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let that stop us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will we? What I mean: is that in our commercialized world of scarcity which only looks to hurry to find the next big deal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we in consumeristic fashion fail to prepare to wait for the coming of the Christ Child. Waiting for a child takes time, but by no means is a waste of time. The ancient Greeks thought about time in two different ways: chronos and kyros. Chronos is the

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

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

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

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

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

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 Sunday - Soup in the Coop 4 pm | Worship 5 pm

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

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

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

FAITH LUTHERAN

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST

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

Interim Pastor Michael Peterson 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion celebrated every Sunday Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sunday Worship 9 am Wed. 5:30 pm Supper for all 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am

Pastor John Peterson 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

CUSHING

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

FALUN

ATLAS

GRANTSBURG

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

DANBURY

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

FREDERIC

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

everyday regular time of a clock. Whereas kyros is special time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when time stands still defining the moments of our lives. Like when we hear those words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pregnantâ&#x20AC;? or feel the first kick, hear the first heartbeat, see the first ultra sound or witness the birth of our child. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time filled with the anticipation of hope, joy and love. And so is Advent. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a kyros time of waiting for a child - The Christ Child- so we, like Mary may take the time to, â&#x20AC;&#x153;treasure and ponderâ&#x20AC;? all of this time in our hearts.

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 am Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Dan Slaikeu, Pastor 715-488-2456 Worship 10 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 | Sunday School: 10 am

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER

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

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

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

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

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

DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor 7697 Johnson St www.dwellingpointchurch.cc Worship: Sundays at 10 am | Nursery Available

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

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

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

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

PUZZLES CLUES ACROSS

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1. River herrings 6. Body art (slang) 9. Taxis 13. Covered with asphalt 14. Mineral found in granite 15. Assist 16. Handled 17. Not drunk 18. Home to a famous tower 19. Songs 21. A way to designate 22. More infrequent 23. Medical man 24. Tellurium 25. Cycles/second 28. Neither 29. Home to a famous tower 31. Former Ravens tight end Todd 33. One who helps 36. Tries to persuade 38. Israeli city __ Aviv 39. Political distance (abbr.) 41. Emergency first aid worker 44. Canadian law enforcers 45. Fathers 46. Drain of resources 48. An awkward stupid person 49. Home of the Wolverines 51. Chinese 52. Gives a hoot 54. Emaciation 56. “Sam Malone” 60. Horses do this 61. Hillsides 62. River in Florence 63. Republic of Ireland 64. Lapse 65. Blemished 66. Backside 67. Woman (French) 68. An edict of the Russian tsar

CLUES DOWN 1. The Bird of Paradise 2. Emit coherent radiation

3. Above 4. Passover feast and ceremony 5. Commercial 6. Rome is on its banks 7. Kershaw and King Felix are two 8. Seaman 9. Stores an electronic charge 10. Teething babies need _ __ 11. Threaten persistently 12. Not fresh 14. Presides over 17. Astronomical period 20. Harding’s self-proclaimed mistress Britton 21. Nocturnal primate 23. Patriotic American women 25. Vietnamese river 26. Suspect 27. Heroic tales 29. Fences of wooden stakes

30. Venzetti’s partner 32. Outermost parts of an area 34. Type of student 35. Noncoding RNA gene 37. Frocks 40. Sunscreen rating 42. Opposite of women 43. Needed to play games 47. A partner to carrots 49. Absolute 50. Disgraced French aristocrat Antoinette 52. End 53. Food eaten between meals 55. Cold wind 56. Streetcar 57. Soluble ribonucleic acid 58. Singles 59. Intersecting point 61. Beats per minute 65. Gold

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Lights on for SunTuria Solar array SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Farms, homes and businesses powered by Polk-Burnett Electric Co-operative are now drawing electricity from a solar array tucked between cornfields behind the co-op’s Centuria office. “As far as we know it’s the first utility-scale solar project in our service territory of Polk and Burnett counties,” said Steve Stroshane, general manager of Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op, at the ribbon-cutting celebration last week. Dubbed “SunTuria Solar,” the 1.25-megawatt array is expected to produce 2.3 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power about 200 homes. The 4,800-panel array is owned and operated by solar developer SoCore Enegry. SoCore is leasing the 10 acres on which the array sits from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. In turn, Polk-Burnett and its wholesale power provider, Dairyland Power Co-operative, will purchase the array’s output from SoCore. “SoCore is in charge of the ownership, operation and maintenance,” explained Stroshane. “Our responsibility is purchasing what’s produced and

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Dubbed “SunTuria Solar,” the 1.25-megawatt array is expected to produce 2.3 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power about 200 homes.

getting it back on the system to distribute to our members.” Polk-Burnett and Dairyland have no initial investment in the $2-million project, but have signed a contract with SoCore to buy the array’s output at a fixed rate for 25 years. “This is an opportunity to provide clean, local, renewable energy at a longterm, stable rate for all Polk-Burnett members,” Stroshane said. The electricity will flow to the Sand Lake substation south of Highway 8 on County Road Y in Garfield Township.

From there, it will be distributed to coop members as usual. SoCore has partnered with Prairie Restorations to plant native vegetation beneath the solar panels, increasing habitat for pollinators and minimizing erosion and runoff from the site.

Why solar? “I get asked, ‘Why solar?’” said Craig Harmes, manager of business development at Dairyland Power, who has partnered with SoCore to install 13 solar arrays in western Wisconsin. “First, this diversifies Dairyland’s generation portfolio. We’re real blessed here in the Midwest because we’re able to get renewable energy from a number of sources. We have wind, hydro, bio-gas and solar. “That complements our coal and natural gas facilities,” he continued,

“(…) Those renewable sources are intermittent, as the wind comes up and goes down. With solar, of course, clouds come. “And then there’s this thing called winter,” he smiled. “But most importantly, your members want solar,” Harmes said. “They’re very interested in solar and excited about it. As co-ops, we listen to our members and provide them what they want, what they need.” Dairyland will purchase 1 megawatt of output from the system and Polk Burnett will purchase .25 megawatts. According to information from Polk-Burnett, the local co-op expanded the size of Dairyland’s original 1 megawatt project, taking advantage of cost savings in coordinating with the larger project.

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Polk-Burnett and Dairyland have no initial investement in the $2-million project, but have signed a contract with SoCore to buy the array’s at a ﬁxed rate for 25 years.

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Scouts receive God and Me Awards Three Cub Scouts of Burnett County Pack 564 received their God and Me Award Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. From left, Lions Den Leader Pam McCormick, Bear scout Tyler McCormick, Faith Lutheran Pastor Mike Peterson, Wolf scout Bryce Graves, Webelos scout Ace Graves, Wolf Den Leader Csilla Graves, and Pack 64 Committee Chairman Chuck Awe.

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Grantsburg SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Santa Day!! Santa Claus will be at the Library from 10 am to 12:30 pm

• Pictures with Santa • Treat Bag for Every Child • Santa Letter Writing Corner • Photo button w/ Santa ($3 donation) Other Santa Day activities at the library:

Open Houses • Every Friday during the month of December NWE will have hot apple cider & cookies

• Wednesday, Dec. 13 • 9 to 4

Burnett County Sentinel - Coffee, Cider & Cookies

• Friday, Dec. 15 • 9 to 4

Grantsburg Telcom - Coffee & Goodies

• Friday, Dec. 15

Indianhead Credit Union - Coffee & Treats

• Dec. 20, 21 & 22 • lobby hours

• Prize Drawings • Cookie Decorating • Scholastic BOGO Book Fair - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE! • Chocolate Dip Pretzel Sales • Craft Area • Christmas/Holiday Books/Videos Available for Checkout in Library

Community Bank - Goodies & Christmas Cheer. 2018 Calendars available & enter to win prizes!

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary’s

Nelson Elementary

School Celebrations • Friday, Dec. 8 • 10 am & 1:00 pm • Sunday, Dec. 10 • 1:00 pm Community Chorale Concert

33rd Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Sale 9 am to 2 pm • Grantsburg Legion Hall

High School Auditorium

• Wednesday, Dec. 20 • 10 am & 2 pm

Grantsburg Elementary at High School Auditorium

• December 16 & 17 6 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday

Holiday Indulgence Concert at High School