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Don’t get taken Burnett County residents bilked for $100,000 a year by scammers BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

SIREN—“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” or “If it doesn’t pass the smell test, steer clear.” Sure, the platitudes are plentiful, but they are plentiful because it happens more often than people might realize. “We’re looking at $100,000 lost in scams last year,” Jameson Wiltrout,

a Burnett County Sheriff’s Department detective, reported. His advice is simple: be vigilant, do your homework, do self-credit checks, and pay attention to your own personal finances. “Question it all,” is Wiltrout’s advice when it comes to sharing personal financial information. “You’re not a jerk if you’re protecting your personal information.” Wiltrout sees more than his share of people being duped by scams. Fellow detectives agree. “You are not being rude if you are

protecting yourself,” Tracy Finch interjected. “If you didn’t initiate the transaction, don’t give out your personal information.” It seems like the elderly are the victims of these types of crimes but according to Wiltrout, it can happen to anyone. “Older folks, kids —even people with good credit,” he pointed out. “These crimes happen to people who just don’t understand what’s going on.” SEE SCAMS, PAGE 7

The presidential recount is on BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL LISA SLATER

Kurtis “Little Buck” Slater and some future K-9 hopefuls.

Barking up the right tree BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG—Grantsburg’s Lisa Slater likens it to law enforcement officers not putting bullets in their guns. “It’s unacceptable,” she declared. The “it” is the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department not having a K-9, especially with today’s methamphetamine crisis. But help is on the way. For close to two years, the sheriff’s department has been researching dogs and the training they need to become a viable “weapon” in the department’s arsenal against crime. Sheriff Ron Wilhelm said the department hopes to have a K-9 on patrol by summer. Slater, a volunteer for the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department Auxiliary, the organization tasked with fundraising for the dog, admits that she is new to fundraising. “I went to the town hall on methamphetamine and saw what they are up against,” Slater explained. “I genuinely wanted to help the people who protect us.” Dogs, well-known for their exceptional sense of smell, 10,000 times more accurate than a human, is the ‘help’ Slater is helping to procure. SEE K-9, PAGE 6

SIREN— Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on Friday formally requested a recount of election results in Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump narrowly won Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and has a small lead in Michigan.

Stein has said she planned to request recounts in the three states — all reliably Democratic in recent presidential elections — to see whether hacking may have taken place, though there’s no evidence voter results were hacked or electronic voting machines were compromised. Wisconsin’s unofficial election results show Trump with 1,404,000

votes, Hillary Clinton with 1,381,823 votes and Stein with 31,000 votes. Wisconsin officials have already announced a limited audit of state voting machines, but the state is less vulnerable to cyber attacks because it uses electronic machines with voter-verifiable paper trails in most SEE RECOUNT, PAGE 6

Grindell announces candidacy for judge BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

SIREN—Dave Grindell, who currently serves as Burnett County’s Corporation Counsel, has announced his candidacy for Burnett County Circuit Court Judge. Being Burnett County Circuit Court Judge is something Grindell has long considered — in fact, he applied

for the judgeship eight years ago. “Both Ken and I went to Madison to interview for the job before he was appointed in 2008,” he explained. He said the timing is right for him to throw his hat in the ring. “I think I can serve the people of Burnett County very well,” Grindell noted.

“Especially with my legal background and my legal experience.” He has been practicing law for over 35 years. “I have my private practice, Grindell Law Offices, in Frederic and have served as Burnett County’s Corporation Counsel for more Dave Grindell

SEE CANDIDACY, PAGE 8

Combating child hunger GRANTSBURG—For the first time ever, local churches are joining forces to combat the scourge of hunger among our vulnerable school children. The historic task force of eight churches is working with the Salvation Army on operation Lunch BackPack™.

The program now underway provides immediate assistance to families facing emergencies with meals for school children when that food is not available such as on weekends and during school vacations. According to the local Salvation Army, there are many families in

Burnett County who are in desperate financial need and rely on free and reduced-priced school lunches during the school year. Within the Grantsburg School system, there are over 40 families in need, and one of SEE HUNGER, PAGE 8

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Safety ﬁrst In response to the growing need to prepare teens to be safe, effective drivers, Restorative Justice and Burnett County Prevention Coalition have partnered with local law enforcement to create awareness of distracted and dangerous driving. This was the second Reward/Warning day. On these days, local law enforcement conducted compliance stops where the youth in the cars were given a reward (ice cream certiﬁcate from either the Burnett County Dairy Co-op or the Siren Dairy Queen) or a verbal warning. There was a chance here to educate both the adults and the youth about the importance of seat belts and the dangers of distracted driving. In total, contact was made with 535 youth, including this stop when Grantsburg Police Chief Jeff Schinzing (right) pulled over a vehicle. Most had their seat belts on, and were paying attention to what was going on outside of the vehicle. There were nine violations, all were for not wearing seatbelts.

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Children’s play auditions are Monday in Siren SIREN – Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original production of “A Christmas Carol” will hold auditions at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, December 5 at Siren School Auditorium. Children and teens are needed to play various roles, including: the ghost of Christmas past, the ghost of Christmas future, the ghost of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Mrs. Cratchit, the Cratchit Children, Tiny Tim, young Scrooge, Scrooge’s sister, Scrooge’s nephew Fred, Fred’s wife and young Scrooge’s girlfriend, Belle. Auditions are open to Siren School District students grades 3-12. The audition process lasts up to two hours, and all those auditioning are required to be in attendance for its entirety. The cast will be announced at the end of the two-hour audition. Each cast member will receive a rehearsal schedule for the remainder of the week. A portion of the cast will be required to stay following auditions for a short rehearsal. Rehearsals will be held from 3:45 to 8 p.m. through the remainder of the week, with performances scheduled at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 in the Siren School Auditorium.

Lessons and Carols DANBURY—An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols sponsored by Danbury area churches will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11 at Danbury United Methodist Church. “This traditional service has its origin in England. Through scripture and singing, the service proclaims the prophecy and coming of the Lord, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas,” said the Rev. Eddie Crise, pastor of area United Methodist churches. “This is the fourth year our churches have joined together to celebrate this service, and we invite the community to join with us. It is a special opportunity to unite in worship together to prepare our hearts and spirits in anticipation of the birthday of our Lord,” added Father Mike Tupa, pastor of the Tri-Parish Catholic churches. Sponsoring and participating in this Advent service are members of Danbury United Methodist, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, Woodland Wesleyan and Yellow Lake Lutheran churches. The service will include collecting an offering for Burnett County Interfaith Caregivers “Christmas for Kids” program. A time of fellowship and refreshments will

follow the service. For information, call 715-656-7217 or 715-866-7321.

Festival Theatre’s Holiday Special comes to Franklin Square ST. CROIX FALLS—This year will mark the sixth annual Festival Theatre Holiday Special. The event, which features a party and distinctive performance by Festival Theatre’s artists from the year, will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 11 at the Franklin Square Black Box in downtown St. Croix Falls. Seating will be limited to only 75 at the Franklin Square Black Box, and patrons are strongly encouraged to make reservations with the box office for this annual fundraiser. The smaller venue will have no effect on the celebrations, however, and the night is sure to feature music, sing-alongs and improv comedy. Seats for this fundraiser can be reserved by calling the box office at 715-483-3387.

Old-fashioned Christmas ATLAS—Christmas will be welcomed in the old-fashioned way during on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Atlas United Methodist Church. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy Christmas coffee or cider, breads, candies and cookies. Choose among the homemade Christmas crafts, ornaments and baked goods. Atlas UMC is at 2110 29th Avenue in downtown Atlas.

Reservations open for ‘Holiday Indulgence’ GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg High School Music Department is accepting reservations for an event that has become a holiday tradition. The high school bands, choirs and soloists will present their annual Christmas concert in the style of dinner theater, with almost two hours of music and dining available to ticket holders. Performances are at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 17 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 18 at the high school. The music department transforms the gym into a festive performance site. This performance has been a big hit with audiences and performers the last 10 years. People say it really brings them into the holiday mood. It is a performance fundraiser for the music department, with the proceeds going to help with trip expenses. To place a reservation, call Grantsburg High School at 463-5165, extension #202.

Grantsburg visit with Santa GRANTSBURG – Santa is scheduled to make a stop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on

Saturday, December 3 at the Grantsburg Library Community Room. Children may give Santa their Christmas wish list and have a photo taken with Jolly Old St. Nick. Photo buttons capturing the magic moment of your child’s meet and greet with Santa may be ordered. All proceeds from the photo fees (after expenses) will be donated toward the 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip.

MEETINGS THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m. Lumberjack Eatery and Saloon

MONDAY, DEC. 5 Webb Lake Town Meeting 6 p.m.

Siren Lunch with Santa SIREN—The Siren Lioness Club will sponsor Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Commons Area of Siren High School. Children 12 and under will receive a goody bag. Lunch will be served to the children and their parent or guardian. Bring your camera to get a photo with Santa.

Second Harvest food distribution WEBSTER—The Yellow Lake Food Distribution group will offer a Second Harvest Food Distribution from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Connections, located next door north of Minit Mart. The food distributions are always at this time and location on the third Thursday of the month.

Christmas at The Forts DANBURY—“A Jingle Bell Christmas” at Forts Folle Avoine will welcome in the holiday season with fan favorites like Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, sleigh rides, Elves’ Store, silent auction, storytelling, music and food. An outdoor sound system will greet patrons with holiday music. Christmas at The Forts will again host a “Festival of Trees,” where the area Lions Clubs compete for the best decorated Christmas tree depicting the theme “A Jingle Bell Christmas.” Judging the trees this year will be Burnett County Sheriff Ron Wilhelm, retired teacher Sue Bax and UW Extension Agent Mike Kornmann. Following festivities on December 1, the trees will be donated to Interfaith Caregivers, who will in turn donate each tree – complete with lights, stand and ornaments – to a Burnett County family in need. “A Jingle Bell Christmas” will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 3; from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 4; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, located at 8500 County Road U between Webster and Danbury. Admission is free. There are nominal charges for food and some activities.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Siren Village Board Village office 2 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 12 Grantsburg Village Board 5 p.m. Board Room, Community Center

Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

Town of Grantsburg Board 5:30 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Burnett County Gov’t. Center, Siren

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

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

LaFollette Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at TownHall

Meenon Town Board 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

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.

EVENTS THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Beer Pairing Dinner Adventures Pub and Restaurant, Siren

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

Lioness Santa Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Siren School

Santa at the Skate Rink

Open Houses

6:30-8:30 p.m. Lodge Center Arena

Siren Telephone 8-4:30 Restorative Justice office 12-2 p.m.

FRI-SAT, DEC. 9-10

Santaland Diaries’ 7 p.m. Franklin Square Black Box Theatre, St. Croix Falls

SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Jingle Jog family fun run 9 a.m. at Siren School

Grantsburg Santa Day 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Photos with Santa, treats for kids Grantsburg Public Library

Old-fashioned Christmas 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, lunch Atlas United Methodist Church

Youth Group Cookie Walk Fundraiser 9-noon Siren United Methodist Church

Holiday Craft Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grantsburg American Legion

Holly Jolly ‘Howl-iday’ 10 a.m. to noon Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue

Olde Tyme Christmas Spirit Donate unwrapped new toy for Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County Get free gift wrapping Peggy’s Fashion Rack

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Open House 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Bank Siren

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Christmas Cookie Walks 8:30 a.m. to noon Grace United Methodist Church of Webster 9-11 a.m. or until sold out Trinity Lutheran of Falun

Annual Christmas Store Gift distribution at 8-10 a.m. Dec. 10 Central United Methodist Church

7th Annual Free Christmas Dinnner Noon-2 p.m. Siren High School Commons

Open House Photos with Santa 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Connections Store

WED., DEC. 21 Webster Village Board Village Hall 6 p.m.

Holiday Traditions 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shops at The Lodge Gift wrapping benefits Regional Hospice

Holiday Bake Sale Sponsored by Friends of Larsen Family Public Library 11 a.m. until sold out Forts Folle Avoine

Used Book Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Larsen Family Public Library, Webster

Prairie Fire Theatre & Moms for Kids present “A Christmas Carol” 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Siren School Auditorium

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 Sunday School Christmas Program during 10:30 a.m. Service Bethany Lutheran Church - Siren

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 Second Harvest Food Distribution 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Connections Next to Minit Mart, Webster

SAT-SUN, DEC. 17-18 GHS Music Department Holiday Indulgence Dinner Concert 6 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday Reservations: 715-463-5163 ext. 202

MONDAY, DEC. 26 Grantsburg School Board Board Room 5 p.m.

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Too much TV

For someone who enjoys TV as much as I do, it seems like I’ve had to endure an increasing load of bunk every time I turn on the tube. In early November, I can recall wondering what exactly would take the place of those annoying political ads. I even brought that observation up at the Thanksgiving table on Thursday but was told in no uncertain terms that discussing politics was verboten. “Um, gee Mom, can I still have a piece of pie?” Well, all my worry was for naught as it soon became apparent that Black Friday ads were replacing the political ads. Of course, depending on your political bend, election day might just as well have been your Black Friday. Maybe that’s why Black Friday is the last Friday of November — it allows sufficient grieving time Seems to following the election. Anyway, we get past turkey day Me and between ads for upcoming colTodd Beckmann lege football games, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, we now seem to be on a crash course with Santa. You know, it seems that retailers spend a lot of time and money trying to lure people in to buy stuff they don’t really need. Not only do they spend money on TV, radio and newspaper ads, they have to up their sales staff in order to handle the onslaught of customers they hope their advertising will bring — what a vicious circle. The faceless corporate giants tell us they have to do the ads and all that goes with it in order to pick up lagging sales and be able to finish the year in the black. It seems to me all these stores could just bank the money they spend on all the glitz and glamour, perhaps have a decent price on a few items and come out none the worse for wear. But that’s just me — heck, those television ads are just lost on me anyway. When the football games go to commercial, it’s a signal to get off my butt and go start a load of laundry, clean the cat’s litter box, or work on that sink full of dishes. And, if you get back to the set and wonder what all the cheering is about, you only have to wait a moment or two and they’ll replay exactly what you missed. And, depending on the entertainment level of the game, they might even replay it a couple of times. My favorite are the controversial calls. The producers show multiple replays using different cameras and different camera angles. It’s like watching the weather on the 6 p.m. news — you have no say in what happens. I see the popularity of the NFL (that’s National Football League for you newbies) is starting to wan. I’m not the first to board this bash-the-NFL bus, but pro football on all day Sunday and three nights a week is a little much. It would be different if there were more good teams to watch, but I endured the Houston Texans versus the Oakland Raiders the other night. Both were leading their respective divisions, but what an awful team the Texans have — it was a painful thing to endure and nothing Jon Gruden could say made it better. If that wasn’t bad enough, the game was live from Mexico City — no, it doesn’t tell me the NFL is trying to expand its reach, it tells me that Americans are willing to throw out the wash water.

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‘Just take the old records off the shelf’ When my wife and I moved to Wisconsin from Iowa four years ago, we sifted through our belongings, purged what we thought we no longer needed or wanted and packed the rest. We lived in a nice rental unit for a year before purFrom the chasing our home Publisher’s in the fall of 2013. Knowing that we Desk would hopefully be moving again Tom Stangl soon, we left many items in their boxes to make the second move less stressful. Moving while working fulltime doesn’t leave a lot of time for unpacking, so naturally we unpacked the essentials and organized the rest of the boxes in our basement. My wife has been chipping away at the boxes, finding places for items that were not considered essential. She even took a few days off this fall to make a big push to get the job completed. One of the things that came out of storage was our stereo system. For people of my vintage, having a stereo system was an essential item for enjoyment, entertaining and staying relevant in popular culture.

The system we bought several years ago bridged the technology gap that I have experienced in my lifetime. The Aiwa system has an AM/FM receiver, a 5-disc CD player, two cassette players and a turntable for our vinyl records. As a teenager earning my own money, I belonged to the infamous Columbia House Record Club and the lesser known RCA Music Service. These clubs gave members 25 records for a dime with an obligation of purchasing a certain number of records in a year. The services had a featured and alternate selection of the month that would automatically ship to your home if you didn’t respond. (The mail service was a lot faster in those days) In addition to belonging to the clubs, my friends and I would travel to the county seat after work on Saturday to peruse the racks, looking for the next big musical act. I was really cool, a subscriber to Rolling Stone magazine and everything. So, for about a decade from 1975 on, I have a time capsule of my interests in music. In those days, vinyl was being challenged by cassettes. Having survived reel to reel and 8-tracks, vinyl albums soldiered on until compact discs dealt what was perceived as a death blow in the 1980s. Bucking the trends, vinyl records are making a boutique comeback,

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with some new releases being issued on vinyl. Going through the collection, I discovered that I own some albums on vinyl, cassette, CD and in digital format. Not many, but a few. After unpacking and assembling the stereo, I discovered that the turntable needed a new needle. I found one online and now get to listen to Styx, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Dan Fogelberg and the Electric Light Orchestra. It’s been great fun. I am a firm believer that music improves the quality of our lives. It’s amazing how hearing a song can immediately transport me in time to a memory attached to the song. And, as Bob Seger sings in one of the cuts from 1978’s “Stranger in Town” album “today’s music ain’t got the same soul — I like that oldtime rock and roll.” Testify, Bob. Testify. Make time to crank up some old tunes. It’s good for the soul. 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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The ugly truth of meth

SIREN SENIORS by Nona Severson

We want to thank Frederic Senior Center for hosting Spades for two weeks while Siren was busy with some meetings. It was nice we still got to play, as so many depend on those afternoons to socialize. We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends. The weather Mother Nature gave us for the turkey day was appreciated. We went to the cities a day earlier than we planned, due to the forecast not sounding good. We drove in rain, but that is much better than the snow. We drove around enjoying some of the Christmas lights. After Crooked Lake Park turns on its lights, we will make many trips looking at them before the season ends. I enjoy the lights. Some of the seniors are going to use the ADRC van for a shopping trip this week. You can make arrangement to use the van by calling 877-485-2372. The cost to use the van is $1 per trip, payable at time of service, cash only. So far, we have used the van to go to Rice Lake and North Branch for shopping and Chippewa Falls for a music concert. We want to use the van so we don’t lose the service. Pick up a copy of the ADRC Voice and see some of the scheduled trips, or do your own planning. Spades winners were Arnie Borchert, Steve Wenthe, Doris Knopik, Marlyce Borchert and Rusty Helland. Additional winners were Sue Newerger, Julie Schauer and Dwaine Bentley. It’s good to have Julie home from California. Dates To Remember: Dec. 8 – Nutrition Committee meeting Dec. 14 – Potluck Dec. 15 – Monthly meeting

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As most of Wisconsin battles the heroin epidemic, the northern part of the state has another fight on their hands. Burnett County has a Methamphetamine problem and it is not going away. Law enforcement seizures of the drug went up over 1,363 percent from 2014 to 2015. There has been a reported $250,000 in property crimes as a direct result of meth. County departments such as Health and Human Services struggle to keep up with the reports of child abuse and neglect. School districts are reporting neglect and behavior issues in the children they serve; a direct effect of their parent’s meth use. Many agencies and organizations from Burnett County have come together to fight against the issues left in the wake of meth use, and in the last nine months they have made great strides. To such an extent, that neighboring counties look towards Burnett for ideas on how to combat this dilemma in their areas. Furthermore, Burnett County has become a part of a regional effort working on how to address meth use today versus the last big

onset of almost 10 years ago. Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant drug. It affects the central nervous system dumping dopamine at an extreme rate into the body. The difference with this drug compared to many others is that the addict will give up everything for another high. They will lose their job, home, and children; and still that will not stop the desire for the next meth high. When given the choice of getting clean, thus getting their children back, or to keep using, they choose to keep using. Meth is so powerful that it breaks the parental instinct. That kind of impact shows the extent to which users will go to attain what they are looking for. They will lie and steal for their next fix. In fact, in a matter of months the addict will lose everything and still be trying to find more. Another distinction is that with methamphetamine the addict’s brain is not even healed, nor ready for treatment for nine months after the drug is out of the system. Meaning, meth is a drug that requires long term treatment. The traditional 21-day treatment pro-

grams do not even touch what is needed to combat this addiction. Addicts that have been clean for years state that meth still “…whispers to them.” The power of this drug is truly devastating for the addict and those around them. We are asking that the citizens in Burnett County pay attention to what they see in their neighborhoods. Please, if you see something, say something. The members of the community must educate themselves, by taking advantage of the Town Halls, and/or other educational opportunities that are offered in the county. Volunteers and mentors are needed in many programs to help those in the throes of addiction get back on their feet. This is not just a problem for the addict. It is a problem for the community. It is time to come together and work towards sobriety. Inmates from the Burnett County jail have been making barbed wire art for the county’s methamphetamine awareness campaign. The funds from these sales will go towards two billboards in the county with the “kNOw METH Burnett County” message.

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Did you take advantage of the Black Friday Specials so you could walk off those extras you had on your plate from Thanksgiving dinner? Or, maybe you were like most of us and just took several naps until everything settled in our bellies. Now starts the season of decorating, shopping and baking as we prepare for Christmas. My friend and I took advantage of Siren’s Holiday Homes to get in the spirit. Thank you to those who opened their homes. Christmas was in the air! Now, if I can remember some of those ideas! I’ve heard Santa is going to be in Grantsburg from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Library. I’m working on my Christmas list to drop off. Maybe I can get my picture with him, too! And, don’t forget the baked goodies (made by several area churches) being offered at the American Legion’s Holiday Event! All the proceeds go to the Salvation Army’s Backpack Program. Please support this food program for local kids. From 9 to 11 a.m. Monday morning, December 5 at the center, we’re going to help Mary Alma Johnson (my mom) celebrate her birthday! Stop in for some goodies and say Hi! Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, we’ll hold our second Christmas Cookie Baking day! Please stop in and try your decorating skills. Of course, there will be samples to taste. Remember, you can drop off used eyeglasses any day for the Lion’s Club and boxtop labels for the school. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies and the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations, call 715-463-2940. Questions on the center or hall rent? Call Patzy Wenthe (715222-6400) or at the center (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com.

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Well, I did it again. I missed the early news deadline. My New Years Resolution is going to be “Pay Attention!” There were no activities at the center last week due to Thanksgiving. They all resume this week. Dime bingo is Wednesday at 12:30. Pool and dominoes is Thursday at 1 p.m. A week ago Friday was our last day of Wii bowling until January 6, so it was our “fun day,” meaning everyone had to bowl with the opposite hand. It was a hoot. Gladys had a 225 with her left hand. Great job! Bernie had low score with 95. We didn’t get to finish due to a power outage, but a good time was had by all. The decorating fairies were here again and it

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A K-9 can sense one teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water. Knowing the department has vowed to not use taxpayer money to help pay for the dog, Slater, the rest of the auxiliary and concerned citizens are working together to make another K-9 in Burnett County a reality. “The department hasn’t had a K-9 for at least 14 years,” Slater pointed out. “They used to have one, but when the handler retired, the K-9 was retired and was never replaced.” Knowing it worked for the county in the past helps Slater’s mindset when it comes to fundraising. “It’s a ‘win-win’ for the county,” she insisted. “Just think what the psychological effects of employing a K-9 will have on criminals, not to mention increasing the morale in the sheriff’s department.” Not only would the K-9 serve as a deterrent to drug dealers, state law has been re-written to include the fact that when a K-9 “marks” on a vehicle during a

counties. In Burnett County, as in most counties, the responsibility of overseeing the recount falls to the county clerk — in this case, Wanda Hinrichs. By noon on Monday (Nov. 28), Hinrichs had to forward a cost estimate of the recount for Burnett County. “We are bringing in a crew of 12 —maybe 15 and I think we can get it done in four or five days,” Hinrichs said of recounting 8,870 ballots by hand. “Our Wanda Hinrichs estimate is about $8,000.” That’s a far cry from some of the counties in the state. “Brown County could be as high as $300,000,” she added. Wisconsin Election Commission officials don’t believe the state has ever conducted a presidential recount. They estimate the process could cost as much as $1 million, which Stein’s campaign will have to cover. Hinrichs said the recount will start on Friday.

traffic stop, it gives law enforcement the probable cause they need to search the vehicle. Even though the auxiliary has raised enough funds to buy a Malinois – the breed the department opted for when choosing a K-9 – it’s only half the battle. “We still need money to help pay for the final training of the dog, the equipment the dog will need, housing, feeding and vet services,” Slater remarked. “In fact, I told some of the deputies I want to keep fundraising until we can get them two dogs — one in 2017 and one in 2018.” At roughly $20,000 per dog, that’s quite a bit of fundraising yet to do. “I know the first dog could help pay for itself in a year or two, especially from money the county gets through the ‘seized assets’ program,” Slater continued. “Locally, we are in the midst of collecting items for a K-9 charity auction.” Slater is at the Grantsburg fair house four times a week collecting goods for the Dec. 10 auction slated for Erickson Auction outside of Webster.

“We must have the process completed by Dec. 13,” she explained. “According to state statute, everything having to do with the recount has to be done within 35 days of the general election.” Hinrichs said a conference call between county clerks and election commission officials today (Nov. 30) would clarify any unresolved questions. Understandably, Republicans are none too happy with this most recent turn of events. Wisconsin GOP Executive Director Mark Morgan issued a statement calling the recount request “absurd and nothing more than an expensive political stunt that undermines Wisconsin’s election process.” Republican Sen. Devin LeMahieu, who chairs the Senate elections committee, said he would re-examine state law next year to ensure “a candidate who received one percent of the vote cannot hold the results of an election hostage.” George Martin, a member of the Wisconsin Green Party’s coordinating council, said Republicans’ response was expected and stressed that the recount was about determining whether the system was secure, not who won or lost the fight for Wisconsin’s electoral college votes. The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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Scams can be generated by computer, telephone, mail service and face-to-face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More and more, we are seeing scams via the computer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mainly through email,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These messages are meant to play on your emotions and most require the victim to take immediate action.â&#x20AC;? He said the internet is just todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle to take advantage of trustworthy people. He said all scams revolve around the victim revealing their personal information, but he says the bank already knows your financial information, and the IRS does not contact you by phone. Wiltrout said perpetrators of variations of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma scamâ&#x20AC;? have success getting money or personal information from their victims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just last week, a lady got a call saying her granddaughter was in jail in Douglas County and needed money to get out,â&#x20AC;? he explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But what gave them away was that the caller said the money needed to be sent directly to iTunes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but the jail doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take iTune cards.â&#x20AC;? She ended up reporting the attempted crime to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got a hold of the granddaughter and confirmed she was alright and was not in jail,â&#x20AC;? Wiltrout remarked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, these kind of calls come late at night to confuse the victim, prey on their emo-

tions and get them to act when they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have their wits about them.â&#x20AC;? Wiltrout said in the age of computers, it is easy to go online and get information about anyone â&#x20AC;&#x201D; names, where they live, where they go to school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the list goes on and on. Finch agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social media is a big help to these criminals,â&#x20AC;? she reported. The detectives said verification is the best way to defeat these scams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Verify the information before starting to gather money,â&#x20AC;? Wiltrout opined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you do get a call saying a relative is in jail and needs money, call that law enforcement agency and confirm your relative is in custody,â&#x20AC;? Finch added. The old standby, snail-mail, still garners some victims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much of a computer and a good printer to create some really official-looking documents â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and that just sucks people in, especially sweepstakes,â&#x20AC;? Wiltrout explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, you won $1.5 million, but you have to send us $5,000 to cover taxes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; well, that money is gone and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get your million.â&#x20AC;? Beyond the scams by mail is the fact people trustingly leave their mail in their box to be picked up by the mail carrier â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an invitation to identity theft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you left your utility bill and a corresponding check in the mailbox and someone gets there before the mailman gets there, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the routing num-

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changed that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know.â&#x20AC;? Figures from face-to-face scams are not as readily available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embarrassment there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to admit they were scammed,â&#x20AC;? Wiltrout noted. If there is a silver lining to this onslaught of attempted identity theft, it is the local bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small banking is a good thing because they know their customers,â&#x20AC;? Finch pointed out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can usually tell if it really is who they say they are.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Banks catch an enormous number of these scams, especially with their elderly customers,â&#x20AC;? Mead added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to convince the customer itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a scam or they will call us.â&#x20AC;? And Wiltrout couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough good about online banking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know the status of your account at any time,â&#x20AC;? he remarked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know when a check was cashed. I know when I got paid, and I can even pay some of my bills online through my bank â&#x20AC;&#x201D; my personal information is never out there.â&#x20AC;? Identity theft is a growing problem. Wiltrout said he gets a call regarding a potential scam at least once a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could probably double that number but people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to admit they got taken,â&#x20AC;? he concluded. IC3.gov is an FBI-sponsored website for people to use to report an internet crime against themselves.

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Burnett Medical Center food drive

Burnett Medical Center hosts multiple food drives throughout the year and its recent food drive was very successful. Every year around Thanksgiving, BMC donates items to the local food shelf. While the hospital encourages employees to bring in as many items as they are able (even if it is just one item) because every little bit can make a difference. Canned goods, personal hygiene products and pet food were some of the various donated items. More than 700 items were donated. Pictured here, Rhonda Peterson (left) and Halle Brunzel ﬁnished loading the second truckload bound for the food shelf.

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Grantsburg High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll A Honor Roll Seniors: Danielle Bertelsen, Kathryn Curtin, Madeline Duncan, Avery Fagerberg, Holly Fiedler, Whitney Gaffney, Kayla Glover, Eleanor Goiffon, Liza Hartshorn, Hallie Jensen, Tymber King, Cassidy Lee, Walker Louis, Jordyn McKenzie, Kaylea Nelson, Austin Olson, Claire Palmquist, Tyler Peterson, Jordyn Phillips, Rhiana Pochman, Mark Riewestahl, Britta Roufs, Emily Schlecht, Autumn Stinnett, Alyssa Swenson. Juniors: Brock Anderson, Brittanie Blume, Janessa Bonneville-Lozier, John Chenal, Rebecca Drohman, Danielle Erickson, Rachel Glover, Christopher Hermann, Ella Lindau, Emily Livingston, Brandie Madsen, Jami Michel, Alaina Oachs, Olivia Oachs, Joseph Ohnstad, Cole Reichstadt, Katelyn Robelia, Trevor Vollendorf, Kalvin Watt. Sophomores: Luke Anderson, Ashley Bistram, Olivia Brock, Leopold Chenal, Joseph Duncan, Grace Gerber, Mikala Hammer, Linda Harmon, Jada Hecht, Lane Johnson, Jared Lee, David

MacKean, Nathanael McKinley, Jenna McNally, Bryce Roufs, Seth Schlecht, Wyatt Swanson. Freshmen: Abby Alderman, Reed Arnold, Michael Bistram, Allyson Bram, Grace Covey, Shilo Covey, Hannah Drimmel, Ellie Duncan, Raven Erickson, Faith Fiedler, Amy Gilhoi, Devin Halvarson, Lauren Hermann, Dane Jensen, Raisa Jensen, Garrett Johnson, Thor Johnson, Parker Moorehead, Joseph Moyer, Olivia Ohnstad, Brooke Quimby, Emma Quimby, Isabelle Quimby, Caley Reichstadt, Rhiannan Schafer, Jillian Seeger, Hannah Smestad, Karissa Strohschein, Savanna Trittelwitz, Alexis Troff, Austin Wedin, Kate Weiss.

B Honor Roll Seniors: Genna Erickson, Breanna Green, Nicholas Larsen, Austin Lavenduskey, Matthew Louis, Kajsa Luedtke, Paul MacKean, Garrett Olson, Mathew Peasley, Jared Peltier, Cody Poeschl, Cohl Ringler, Dakota Schultz, Erica Simmons, Makinzie Southern, Shayna Vendela. Juniors:

Webster High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll

Makensie Biedermann, Spencer Bunting, Trey Carrell, Thorne Carter, Corrie Davis, Zachary Huehn, Mackenna Johnson, Sven Johnson, Francisco Mindello, Gabriella Palmer, Jase Quimby, Theodore Vitale. Sophomores: Katelyn Byers, Benjamin Johnson, Valerie Kuhn, Macy Moore, Juana Olson, Kaitlin Olson, Noah Peters, Dawson Roberts, Susan Roberts, Antonio Rodriquez, McKenzie Rombach, Charli Siebenthal, Alethea Simmons, Elliot Swenson, Rachel Tooze, Luke Trittelwitz. Freshmen: Austin Anderson, Clayton Beachler, Evie Carter, Gabriel Chenal, Ramsey Clark, Connor DeTienne, Dauntay Erickson, Mikayla Jensen, Amanda Johnson, Lucas Livingston, Austin Louis, Jared Patterson, Anthony Peach, Jacob Phillips, Rachael Ress, Braeden Siebenthal, Carlie Soltau, Seth Stevens, Autumn Tendrup.

A Honor Roll Order based on Term 1 GPA Graduation Year: 2017 David J. Greiff, Sunny D. Cone, Andrew J. Ruiz, Emma J. Rachner, Sadie G. Koelz, Synclare R. Stubbe, Allison L. Mulroy, Hailey N. Hollis, Savannah S. Varner, Darbi S. Young, Victoria A. Tyndall, Elissa E. Hendrickson, Tailor M. Larson, Francis A. Deblase, Jonah J. Mosher. Graduation Year: 2018 Mason Schaaf, Magdalena M. Wright, Sydney Raschke, Troy Woodman, Mikayla Walker, Carolina Ivic, Simeon J. Wilson, Alexis Symond, Skyler Winkler, Brett D. Johnson, Taylor Howe, Caleb Pardun, Joseph Formanek, Emily L. Stewart, Jazmine Mangelsen, Jayden K. Eckstrom, Melodi Liljenberg, Rachel M. Sperry, Trinity S. Olguin. Graduation Year: 2019 Jamin Wilson, Joshua Moretter, Ashley Morseth, Maiya Fuller, Trevor Gustafson, Jack E. Washburn, Carter Doriott, Hunter Erickson, Matthew Buffington, Bradley W. Sigfrids, Jason W. Peterson Jr, Kennadi Walker. Graduation Year: 2020

William P. Deblieck, Jenna D. Gomulak, Grace E. McCool, Daniel W. Ingalls, Ali J. Moritz, Christopher F. Knigt, Katelyn M. Tegarden, Jeremy A. Krear, Daisy L. Dorn, Keith A. Glienke, Amanda Preston, Tanner Pardun, Sydney J. Pavlicek, Jeni Petersen, Tallon Parent.

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Order based on Term 1 GPA Graduation Year: 2017 Santhia R. Weber, Alexander P. Greiff. Graduation Year: 2018 Emily Flatten, Hailey Hunter, Madisen M. Freymiller, Dustin A. Kern, Austin Spafford, Megan Crosby, Brianna K. Bray. Graduation Year: 2019 Kerik Stubbe, Anson A. Gustafson, Mahileet Mosher, Julia Gavin, Grace E. Studeman, Brendon M. Bray, Hunter Rosenbaum, Dylan Lippert, Ross Daniels, Samantha Nelson. Graduation Year: 2020 Savanna Bearhart, Bizuhan Mosher; Morgan Mulroy, Kaitlyn R. Lee, Makena Buffington, Taylor Fiddle-Bremer, Coleton Peterson.

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Grantsburg Schools Monday: Chickenburger w/ﬁxings, potato wedges, high school cream of broccoli soup or cream of potato soup, corn, applesauce, choice of milk. Tuesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, choice of milk. Wednesday: Brunch for lunch: French toast, omelet, hash browns, juice, mini carrots/dip, choice of milk. Thursday: Breaded porkchop, buttered noodles, baked beans, sliced carrots, banana, choice of milk. Friday: Cheese fries, marinara sauce, salad, high school - rice, cheesy broccoli, ﬁesta beans, pineapple tidbits, choice of milk.

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2016 nine-day gun-deer season harvest

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Preliminary totals for gun-deer season MADISON—Close to 600,000 deer hunters embraced the excitement of another nine-day gun deer season in Wisconsin, and preliminary numbers show an increase in the buck harvest, especially in the far northern counties. “The gun deer hunt is one of our more anticipated outdoor traditions, and it’s very important to Wisconsin’s economy and conservation while providing millions of hours of enjoyment in the field,” said DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp. “White-tailed deer are one of our greatest natural resources, and it’s exciting to see the passion so many people have for hunting and conservation in our state.” Preliminary registration figures indicate a total of 97,892 hunters were

successful in their pursuit of a buck, an increase of 5,282 (5.7 percent) compared to 2015. Overall, preliminary registration figures show that 196,785 deer were harvested during the nine-day gun deer hunt, compared to 198,057 in 2016. The largest change in buck harvest occurred in the Northern Forest Zone (30 percent increase from 2015) after two consecutive mild winters and limited antlerless tags. “While many factors influence hunter success, the buck harvest is one of our best indicators of how the population is responding to harvest strategies in the Forest Zones,” said DNR big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang.”The harvest is never uniform just as deer densities ar-

en’t uniform, but overall it is encouraging to see the increase in the northern counties, and statewide harvest levels similar to last year.” The nine-day hunt also provided successful hunters with 98,893 antlerless deer, a 6.2 percent decrease from 2015, mostly in the Farmland Zones. However, those numbers are expected to climb as hunters enjoy the ongoing statewide muzzleloader hunt, statewide four-day antlerless only hunt and nine-day antlerless only Holiday Hunt in select farmland counties. Hunters may use any unfilled antlerless tag during the latter two hunts. For the nine-day gun deer hunt, the Northern Forest Zone saw 23,445 (30

percent increase) antlered and 8,955(21 percent increase) antlerless harvested. Hunters are reminded of additional opportunities to hunt deer in Wisconsin after the close of the nine-day season. This year’s muzzleloader season is currently open through Dec. 7, and the archery season is open through Jan. 8, 2017. A four-day antlerless-only hunt will take place Dec. 8-11, while the holiday hunt will be offered in a number of counties statewide Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, 2017. Any legal firearm, crossbow or archery equipment may be used during these hunts.

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Nick Phernetton shot an 8-point buck while Ben Phernetton harvested a 7-pointer.

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WISCONSIN OUTDOORS NEWS Wisconsin hunter kills trophy eight-point ... doe? GREEN BAY (AP)—A Wisconsin hunter has killed an eight-point... doe? WLUK-TV reports that Wayne Douville was hunting on Monday near Abrams in northeastern Wisconsin when he shot and killed a 222-pound deer that had eight points on its antlers. Upon closer inspection, the 68-year-old Douville and his aptly-named friend, Mel Buckmaster, discovered the deer had female genitalia. Jeff Pritzl, district wildlife supervisor for the state Department of Natural Resources, says the doe likely had a higher testosterone level, which might occur in one in 100,000 deer. He says the deer was tagged a buck because the antlers were at least three inches long. Douville says he plans to have the entire deer mounted, though he doubts his wife will let him put it up on the living room wall. Invasive snail blamed for bird kill GENOA, Wis. (AP)—An invasive snail is being blamed for the deaths of hundreds of waterfowl on the Mississippi River.

Close to 1,000 dead coot and lesser scaup have been found washed up on the shores near Genoa since October. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the birds are believed to have an intestinal parasite found in faucet snails, which are a food source for waterfowl. The parasite, called trematodes, can infect the birds and cause death within three to eight days, the La Crosse Tribune reported. “They basically came in and basically out-competed native snails,’’ said Roger Haro, associate dean of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s College of Science and Health. “They’ve been around for a while but they never caused a detectable problem with waterfowl.’’ Since the arrival of the snail, the bird deaths have been occurring annually for the past 15 years. Faucet snails were first discovered in the early 2000s in Lake Onalaska, and are now growing on the river between La Crescent and McGregor, Iowa. The National Wildlife Health Center said there are no reported health risks from handling or consuming the infected waterfowl, however hunters are still advised to wear gloves. Haro said the infected birds don’t appear to threaten other species.

“It’s kind of a jolting thing for people to see all these dead birds,’’ Haro said. He added that he and other university scientists continue to study the snails’ behavior and the effects of temperature variations on their growth.

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Closing the books on the 2016 season

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Johnson takes reins as new Blizzard coach BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG—Even though the Burnett Blizzard will begin the season with a new head coach, Chris Johnson served as an assistant coach last year so the kids know him and vice-versa. Experience-wise, Johnson knows his way around a hockey rink. “I grew up playing hockey — youth hockey all the way through high school hockey here in Grantsburg,” Johnson recalled. He played some intramural hockey as a college student at Bemidji State. He’s got the creds from a coaching point-of-view as well. “I coached hockey for the last 10 years when I lived in Princeton (Minn.),” Johnson pointed out. “I coached every level of youth hockey from Pee Wee and Bantam to a couple of AAA-teams.” He sees the head-coaching opportunity as one of giving back to the community. “When I was asked to be an assistant coach last year, I was just thrilled to be part of coaching high school hockey in Grantsburg,” Johnson stated. “It’s just nice for me to come back, jump in and get it started again.” The “getting it started again” is a reference to the number of athletes out for the sport for the upcoming season. “The numbers are a bit down from past years — it’s kind of discouraging,” he admitted. “I think we have 18 skaters and one goalie so it is enough to field a

varsity team.” But that doesn’t mean he’s settling for that number. “In the past when the co-op started, there were 30 or 35 kids playing — enough for a varsity team and a JV team,” Johnson explained. “I’d like to get back to that level.” He knows the numbers are down at the youth level. “I’m trying to bring back hockey to the area and get people excited about it,” Johnson exclaimed. “I’d like to see a program which is growing and flourishing.” The coach said 18 skaters is not optimal, but it is doable. “We’re right there in the mix,” Johnson said. “The larger schools we play have full rosters, so we’ll have to juggle our lineup a bit to contend.” As an assistant coach last year and as the head coach this year, Johnson said he is amazed skaters will come from the five schools in the co-op and put aside their differences and play well as a team. “They get along really well and there isn’t any of the animosity you might expect,” he said. Serving as an assistant coach last year has helped in other ways, too. “I know the boys pretty well from last year — a lot of time on the ice and some long bus rides,” Johnson noted. The team has been able to practice at both the Siren rink and the Grantsburg rink. “The boys come ready to skate and to work hard and as a coach. I appreciate

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that effort,” Johnson remarked. He said having two rinks works out well. “We alternate practices between the two — two weeks at one rink, the next two weeks at the other,” he added. Looking ahead to the 2016-17 season, Johnson said fans can expect some good hockey. “They’ll see a team which works hard on the ice, and win-or-lose, they are go-

ing to give it all they got,” he reported. He envisions creating a classy organization. “I want the boys to show some integrity — to be respectful,” Johnson continued. “I’d like to get it to the point where after a game, the ref comes up and says, ‘Good game — you guys worked hard.’” Johnson has a son who is a sophomore who plays hockey for the Blizzard and, as it happens, is the team’s goaltender. “For the longest time he wanted to be a goalie and I kept pushing him away from that idea,” the coach said with a smile. “I figured it would take one year and he’d figure on his own he didn’t want to be a goalie.” But, that all changed when the people at Princeton asked him to be a coach for their Squirt team. “They told me the team didn’t have a goalie,” Johnson remembered. “I told them not to worry, I had a goalie in mind.” Caleb has been in-net ever since. The Blizzard already have one threeteam scrimmage under their belt. “It’s a nice way to see how your team is doing, especially against teams we’ll face during the season,” the coach concluded. The home opener for the Blizzard at the Grantsburg rink will be against Spooner on Dec. 3. The home opener at the Siren rink will be against Baldwin-Woodville on Dec. 1.

GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE Nov. 30-Dec. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL

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Thu. Dec. 1 Baldwin-Woodville at Blizzard, (Siren), 7 pm Sat. Dec. 3 Spooner at Blizzard (Grantsburg), 3 pm Tue. Dec. 5 Blizzard at Somerset, 7 pm

GIRLS BASKETBALL Thu. Dec. 1 Grantsburg at Unity, 7:15 pm Fri. Dec. 2 Frederic at Webster, 7:15 pm Tue. Dec. 6 Siren at St. Croix Falls, 5:45 pm Webster at Grantsburg, 5:45 pm

GIRLS HOCKEY No games scheduled.

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Nick Tseffos of Appleton, pushing his son Rori in a stroller, and Heidi Olson of Webster were the top male and female ﬁnishers in the Tozer Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning at Tozer Lake near Spooner. The 5th annual event will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the Washburn County Food Shelf.

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‘Wood wide web’

WEEKLY WAG News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett County

Jaden is a five-year-old Greyhound mix with the most alluring eyes! Both are blue, but one has a tint of brown around the edge. This fellow seems to like other dogs, but a little too interested in cats – so NO cats are recommended if you are interested in adopting Jaden. He is very friendly and tends to lean against you or even attempts to climb in your lap, if you let him. I’ve been told he is good with children and adults, Jaden but plays no favoritism. He is great on walks with a leash. He can be gentle or energetic, depending on the situation, and loves to run at high speeds in the fenced-in area when given the opportunity. Jaden was a stray, now up for adoption because his owners have not come forward to claim him. Other than the cat issue, Jaden is near perfect. We have four cats still available and waiting patiently at our shelter: Peridot, an all-white, 12-pound, deaf, 1½-year-old, front-declawed male cat was returned to the shelter due to spraying issues. We have not witnessed that issue at all here at the shelter since Peridot’s arrival. He was originally adopted from us as a kitten, but returned about a year later. Sylvia, the black and white, 1½-year-old momma cat who was abandoned back in August with her six kittens (all of whom have been adopted). She has unique patterns of black, especially around the face, and our longest-residing cat. Theodora is the all black and last of the three Wizard of Oz kittens I had the pleasure of fostering for two months. Theodora and her siblings (already adopted) were found at two weeks old and had to be bottle-fed until they were able to eat on their own. All three had the uncanny ability to balance on wooden chair rungs. I lovingly referred to them as my “circus kitties.” Their antics in my porch were always entertaining to watch. My heart melted every time I’d see them all curled up together for their many naps, too. And lastly, Rollo, the eight-year-old, orange-andwhite male cat that I am currently fostering and fast falling in love with, but cannot keep. He is calm, gentle and loving. Rollo likes rubbing up against me and burying his head in my hand when I’m scratching his head and ears. He found himself safe inside my sweater during a recent visit with the vet between exams, but was well-behaved for the doctor when he had to be poked and prodded again. Last reminder of our upcoming “Howliday” Bake Sale fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 10 at The Shops at the Lodge in Siren, WI (7711 Park West Street). We are still looking for more donated baked goods. They can be dropped off at the shelter on Friday, Dec. 9, between noon and 5 p.m. If you are just interested in eating our scrumptious goodies, stop by The Shops at the Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 10 to purchase whatever your heart desires. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Burnett County. We thank you for your support!

If you are interested in adopting Jaden or another animal from our shelter, please visit our website at www. hsburnettcty.org or contact the shelter at (716) 866-4096. The Humane Society of Burnett County is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We do not receive financial assistance from the county. Donations of money or supplies are tax-deductible.

BY EMILY STONE, NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The forest is quiet and still. Overnight, our first snow transformed the woods from a sepia tone landscape to a black and white photo. Looking up, the lacy pattern of twigs embosses a network across the sky. When an icy shard catches me in the eye, I look back down, and am struck by the contrast. At the level of the forest floor, each trunk stands stoically alone, separated from its neighbors by a barren expanse of white. The reality is quite the opposite. At the level of twigs, trees are separate. To avoid competition for sunlight, they tend to grow away from one another, each seeking their own personal bubble. Occasionally, two trunks or two branches will miscalculate and intersect to squeak in the wind, or groan as scar tissue melds them together until death do they part. The real connections, though, happen beneath the duff— almost beneath our notice. Unlike the twigs, who studiously pretend to ignore each other unless forced to mingle, the miles of roots intersect regularly underground in their search for water and nutrients. When roots of the same or closely related species meet under the right conditions, they fuse together. This grafting requires that tree roots be sufficiently large; be in prolonged contact with each other under pressure that crushes their “skin”; and have sufficient moisture. Once the subterranean stars align, the grafted roots can transfer sugars, water, minerals, and chemical signals from tree to tree. According to German forester Peter Wohlleben, in his book The Hidden Life of Trees, “most individual trees of the same species growing in the same stand are connected to each other through their root systems.” This connectivity creates stability for the forest at many levels. On a physical level, the interwoven tangle of roots provides stability in windstorms. Imagine yourself alone, feet tight together, being pushed. Either you fall over, or your “trunk” splits and you step forward for stability. If you stand with a wide base, or link limbs with friends, you can withstand more force. As trees toss in a gale, their own spreading roots provide a stable base. But it doesn’t stop there. Their roots are connected to their

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neighbors’ roots, and their collective base is as wide as the entire forest. That entire forest is important. Together, all the trees create a microclimate: their very own ecosystem that buffers wind, stays cooler in the summer, and holds moisture at multiple levels. This microclimate is so important that it might even be worthwhile for well-located trees—those with ample access to water, nutrients, and sunlight— to redistribute those resources among weaker trees and prolong their lives. The partnership would serve to maintain stand integrity against pests, disease, and disruption of the microclimate. It might also maximize use of resources by allowing all trees to grow at an ideal rate, instead of having a few wealthy trees hoard resources they can’t immediately use while weaker trees slow their growth in response to scarcity. The network of grafted roots facilitates that sharing. This cooperative community of the grafted root network might confer several additional benefits on its members. For one, it is mostly trees of the same (or sometimes closely related) species that graft at their roots. This means that when stronger trees help weaker ones, they are still focusing on the survival of their own species. The resulting healthy neighbors may become a source of genetic diversity when pollen flies in spring. In addition, by helping weaker neighbors, the stronger trees maintain an “enemy” they know and prevent the establishment of an unknown competitor who might eventually

reduce their access to sunlight or water. Finally, when a tree dies, its roots can persist and continue contributing to the community. This is no small inheritance in a tree’s constant search for resources. Although the orphaned roots can’t deliver sugars from their own crown anymore, they can bring up nutrients and water in exchange for maintenance by the community. We can see the result of this exchange in the existence of living stumps. Although not every stump will continue to grow, I have occasionally observed new scar tissue forming on the cut surface. This is evidence that, while its crown is gone, the cut tree’s root system is still well-connected and active. In an even more remarkable example of network support, small redwood, spruce, and balsam fir trees can be albino. Their needles are ghostly pale and contain no chlorophyll. All their sugar, then, must come from other trees, intravenously fed through their roots. This period between Thanksgiving and the New Year—when we open our checkbooks to share resources with those in our community who have less, and donate to organizations that we feel will support our favored microclimate— has many parallels to the forest. While we may sometimes feel like stoic individuals, an interwoven community is hidden just out of sight.

Agriculture Research Station. It will continue each Tuesday evening through May 30, 2017. Participants will receive a minimum of 36 hours of in-depth horticulture training. Each week a different horticulture subject will be explored including: Annuals, Perennial and Native Plants, Houseplants, Landscape Design, Fruit and Vegetables, Weeds, Wildlife, Soils, Insects, Plant Diseases and Low Input Lawn Care. Participants will learn from a wide range of instructors from University of Wisconsin, UW-Extension, local experts and through

online materials. Spooner Area UW-Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers are sponsoring the Master Gardening Volunteer Training. For more information and an application, visit http://www.northcountrymgv. org/training.html or contact Kevin Schoessow, Area Ag Development Educator at 715-635-3506 or toll free 800-528-1914, or by e-mail at kevin. schoessow@ces.uwex.edu. Or contact Sue Reinardy, UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, 715-462-3361 or sreinardy@ centurytel.net.

For 45 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods. Come visit us in Cable. Our new phenology exhibit: “Nature’s Calendar: Signs of the Seasons” is now open.

WILD SIDE Master Gardener Volunteer training to be held in 2017

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Q & A on the Burnett-Polk County ADRC van program BY CARRIE MYERS, RESOURCE SPECIALIST ADRC OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN

As we finish our fifth full month of the new ADRC Van Program, we are working to inform our community members of the services and clear up any confusion about the program. We are hoping to get some feedback about the program from those who have used the van. For those not already familiar with this program, the ADRC Van was purchased to help older adults and/or adults living with a disability get to the grocery store, run other errands and “to get out and about” to various community events. The van schedule can be found in The ADRC Voice newsletter and on the website at www.adrcnwwi.org. The cost is $1 per trip (cash) and is payable at the time of service. Keep reading for some frequently asked questions. Perhaps one or more will answer a question you’ve had about the ADRC Van Program. Q. How far in advance do I need to secure a seat on the ADRC van? A. When you see a ride on our van schedule that you are interested in, call right away! We ask for at least a 48 hours’ notice, but the sooner you can call, the better. We contract with another company to provide and coordinate the drivers. The sooner you call, the sooner they can find and secure a driver for that day. Q. Can I call and get a ride to my daughter’s house for the day or to bring me to the airport? A. Unfortunately we can’t accommodate special requests like these. We only have one van at this time to serve both Polk and Burnett counties. However, if you see a community event that you would like to attend, we encourage you

to give us a call as soon as possible. We want to help you get out in the community, socialize and continue to be an active member of society. With that, we need ample time to advertise to other potential riders about the event and availability of the ADRC van. Again, at this time we only have the one van for many individuals with varying transportation needs. Q. Even though I technically can still drive, can I use the ADRC van? A. Yes! Even if you still drive and have your own car, you may not like driving in the evenings or driving to bigger towns, or may get nervous with the winter driver season coming up. Consider using the ADRC van instead. We want you to be able to attend an evening holiday concert, go to bigger shopping areas for your holiday shopping and we don’t want you to “hibernate” this winter. Q. How do these shopping/errand days on the schedule work? I understand that if you live in Webster there is a specific day each month to sign up to run basic errands and go grocery shopping but where does the van stop or better yet, where can we stop? A. You are correct that we set specific days for residents of the various communities in Polk and Burnett counties to use the van for general errands, grocery shopping, etc. When you call in to reserve a seat for one of these trips, we will ask the locations where you would like to stop. We will do our best to accommodate any location requests within a 45-mile radius from that town (scheduled for the day). So, if you live in Grantsburg and need to go to Wal-mart in Pine City, Minn., we should be able to accommodate that! Keep in mind, though, we may also stop at other loca-

tions you didn’t request, but that were requested by another rider. Q. I live on the outskirts of town; do I have to meet the van at a specific location in town? A. Our drivers will come to your home, pick you up and drop you off at your home at the end of the trip. No need to meet us anywhere! Q. If I sign up for one of these shopping/errand days should I plan on being gone from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.? What if all I need to do is go to the post office and pick up milk, eggs and bread at the grocery store in town? A. The times we schedule for the shopping/errand days are just to give you a general idea of approximate pick-up and drop-off times for the day. These times are not set in stone and are likely to change, depending on the number of riders and the number of planned stops. The driver will contact you the day before to let you know what time they will pick you up. If it’s just you in the van and you only need to run a few errands, it will be a much shorter day than originally scheduled. On the flip side, if we have a full van and many locations to stop at, it could be a full day – perhaps longer than originally planned. The ADRC Van is parked either at our Burnett or Polk County office locations. We do our best to schedule rides to start and end during our business hours to aid in the ease in which our drivers can gain access to the van and get the necessary paperwork needed for the day. Special accommodations can be made for special events not taking place within our normal office hours for those special evening or weekend community

events. Q. What kind of van are we talking about? A big cargo van? Minivan? A. Our ADRC Van is a standard minivan that has been modified to accommodate one wheelchair. When we have a wheelchair on board, the van fits three passengers total. Without a wheelchair, the van can hold a maximum of five passengers.

Q. I would like to attend a play at the local high school, but this specific event isn’t included in the van schedule for that month. What can I do? A. Give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate your special request! Call us as soon as you see an event you would like to attend, because the sooner we know about it the easier it will be for us to accommodate the special request. We also encourage those who are calling in with a special event request, to recruit friends to go with them on the van, especially if we don’t have enough time to advertise to other potential riders and/or the event isn’t local.

We want your feedback! Have you used the van? If so, what did you think? How could we improve? For those who have yet to use our van, what would you like to know about the program? What community events are you most interested in attending? Give us a call at 877-485-2372 or shoot us an email at adrc@co.polk.wi.us with your thoughts and suggestions! Remember the van schedule is posted in The Voice – which is free to pick up at about 190 businesses throughout Polk and Burnett counties – and on our website at www.adrcnwwi.org.

Special funding available to assist family caregivers All counties in Wisconsin receive National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) and Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) funds from their Area Agency on Aging. The purpose of these funds is to help provide programs and support to family and other informal caregivers in caring for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin receives these funds for Polk and Burnett Counties and currently has funds available for caregivers in need of a respite. AFCSP funds are designated for caregivers of people with dementia and are available to provide temporary respite care and to purchase goods and services to help care for someone with irreversible dementia. Examples of services these funds can be used to pay for include respite care, meal prep, medication assistance and monitoring,

homemaker services, yardwork and snow removal, emergency response systems, transportation expenses, home-delivered meals and caregivers education classes. To be eligible, the caregiver must be caring for someone with a Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia diagnosis who is still living at home (not in a facility). Caregiver can’t be simultaneously enrolled in NFCSP or receiving caregiver respite through Family Care or another long-term care waiver program. There are some financial eligibility guidelines and a limited amount that can be used per caregiver. NFCSP funds are more general and can be used for caregivers who are caring for an adult 60 years of age or older, regardless of diagnosis and disability. There are no income requirements, and the care receiver can be enrolled in Family Care or another long-term care pro-

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gram. Priority is given to low-income individuals and caregivers caring for someone with a diagnosis of dementia. NFCSP funds can be used to pay for temporary in home respite/ companionship, adult day care, help with personal cares (bathing, medication monitoring, chores and home safety), caregiver training, costs to attend support groups and community outreach education. Both grants are meant to help individuals on a temporary/limited basis and can’t fully sustain regular services, but are available when needed to help caregivers find resources, to feel more prepared and learn the importance of taking care of themselves just as well as they care for their loved one. To learn more about these programs please call the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-4852372.

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AARP Safe Driving Course Monday, January 9 12:30 pm

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You don’t have to travel far for specialized medical care. Burnett Medical Center’s Specialty Clinic brings in the region’s best physicians and specialists, offering experts in tthe he e ffollowing o lo ol owing areas: Audiology Cardiology Cataract Surgery/ Ophthalmology Clinical Psychology Ear, Nose, and Throat Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine General Surgery Neurology

OB/GYN Occupational Therapy Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery Pain Management Physical Therapy Podiatry Pulmonology Urology

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Tips to reduce holiday stress BY JANE MAHONEY OLDER AMERICANS ACT CONSULTANT, GWAAR

People who have experienced changes due to Alzheimer’s, stroke or other medical conditions may feel a great deal of loss during the holidays. Those who are caring for these loved ones may feel overwhelmed by trying to keep up holiday traditions while continuing to provide care. They may also be uncertain about gathering with friends and family for fear the changes in physical health, behavior and personality may make others uncomfortable. If you are someone who is experiencing anxiety over the upcoming holiday season, it is important to realize that these feelings are normal. Here are some ideas to help reduce stress this holiday: • Adjust your expectations. You may not be able to do everything you’ve always done. Talk with your loved ones and choose a few traditions that are the most important. For those with dementia, traditions from the past are more likely to have meaning than newer ideas.

•Ask for help in meeting your goal. Involve other family members or friends in cooking, baking, decorating, shopping or sending cards. Not only does this reduce your stress, but it provides you and your loved one with good socialization. Write down tasks that need completing so you can be specific when people offer to help. And remember that some things can be left undone! •Prepare family and friends before getting together. Let them know how their loved one has changed due to their disease or condition. Give them ideas on how best to communicate with them and what they can expect. • Involve your loved one in the preparations. They may be able to assist in preparing food, wrapping gifts or decorating. Even just watching can help make them feel a part of the festivities and give you some time to spend together. • Offer suggestions about gifts. Give friends and family ideas of useful gifts they can purchase for their loved one such as music cd’s, photo albums, comfortable clothing, videos or audio books. Don’t forget your own

wishes, too! Gift certificates for dining, laundry or cleaning services are some ideas. •Keep the needs of your loved one in mind. For those dealing with memory loss, remember that distant memory stays intact the longest and plan activities accordingly, avoiding new games or activities. Some victims of stroke have lost the ability to feed themselves and may find it uncomfortable to eat in front of guests. Perhaps an afternoon of looking at old slides or photos and reminiscing would be more appropriate than sharing a meal. Schedule gatherings during the day rather than in the evening, since symptoms often are worse in the evening. •Be good to yourself. Be aware that the holidays can be stressful and prioritize time for you to get away. A lunch out with friends, a trip to the beauty parlor or movie theater, or going to a concert are simple things that can leave you feeling rejuvenated and better able to have a happy holiday. May everyone enjoy a stress-free holiday season filled with love, joy and good memories!

Be wary of seamless conversion BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Advocacy agencies are concerned that the Medicare “seamless conversion” process takes away a person’s right to select the Medicare plan of their choice. Additionally, people turning 65 are inundated with mail regarding health insurance, so it can be hard to differentiate between scams, offers and important letters. A person could become automatically enrolled without intending for that to be the case. Another concern is that this process of seamless conversion may use up the one enrollment choice that a person has during the Initial Enrollment Period, so if a person was enrolled but did not realize it until after the enrollment had already occurred, that person may be stuck in the Advantage plan until the end of the year. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows for this process called seamless conversion. Seamless conversion applies only to people who have health insurance through a private health insurance company prior to starting Medicare. Typically, this is an employer or retiree health insurance policy. (CMS has not approved seamless conversion for any Marketplace plans.) If the private health insurance company also sells Medicare Advantage plans, then CMS allows the private health insurance company to automatically enroll the person into one of its Medicare Advantage plans when the person turns age 65 (or 25 months after receipt of SSDI benefits). A health insurance company must receive approval from CMS prior to automatically enrolling anyone into its Advantage plans through seamless conversion. However, the plan does not need prior approval from the consumer. The plan is required to notify the consumer of the automatic enrollment in writing prior to the enrollment. The consumer must affirmatively notify the plan if he or she does not want to be in that Advantage plan. If the consumer does not opt-out, then the enrollment into the Advantage plan becomes effective. The CMS Medicare Ombudsman is monitoring beneficiary concerns and enrollment issues related to seamless conversion closely. More information regarding this process will be forthcoming.

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SENIOR DINING MENU December 2016

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FRIDAY 1

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

5 Cook’s Choice

6 Turkey Pot Pie Casserole Buttered Beets Lemon Bar

12 Chili w/ cheese, Sour cream & crackers Corn Bread Muffin Homemade Gingerbread Cake

20 Cook’s Choice

26 Meals Sites Closed

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

27 Chicken Alfredo WW Pasta Brussel Sprouts Peach Halves

8 Boneless Pork Chop in Mushroom Sauce Steamed Rice Asparagus Fresh Fruit

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Roast Turkey Mashed Potatoes Gravy California Blend Veggies Fruited Jell-o

19 Cowboy Beans Garden Salad w/ Dressing Multi-grain Bread Banana

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Spaghetti w/meat sauce Green Beans Tossed Salad Garlic Toast Cook’s Choice Dessert

22 Baked BBQ Ribs Cheesy Potatoes Carrots Pistachio Pudding

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29 Pork Roast Sweet Potato Green Beans Rice Krispie Bar

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

Baked Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Peas Frosted Pumpkin Bar

28 Kielbasa Sauerkraut Baby Red Potatoes Jell-O

Baked Cod w/ lemon & tartar sauce Baked Potato w/ sour cream Green Beans Peach Cobbler

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

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Important tips for enrolling in the Marketplace

Wisconsin Veterans’ Homes at King, Wis. earn ﬁve-star rankings

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Open Enrollment for 2017 Marketplace health insurance began on November 1 and ends on January 31, 2017. Is the Marketplace a good choice for you? To find out, here are some important factors to consider. The Marketplace is for people who do not have health coverage. If you have Medicare, Medicaid, insurance through your job, or other qualifying coverage, then you do not need to do anything with the Marketplace during the open enrollment period. Remember, you cannot receive Marketplace subsidies while you have other insurance, because the Marketplace and subsidies are for people without other health coverage. If you currently have a Marketplace plan and are approaching Medicare eligibility or will be gaining insurance coverage from

another source, meet with your county’s Elder Benefit Specialist to discuss terminating your Marketplace plan on time to avoid any problems with your subsidies down the road. To qualify for a Marketplace plan, your household income must be at least 100 percent and no greater than 400 percent of the federal poverty level. Once you apply for a plan, you may qualify for a premium tax credit, which lowers your monthly insurance bill. According to healthcare.gov, more than eight in 10 people are eligible for lower premiums. You can enroll in the Marketplace in several ways: online, by phone, with in-person assistance or through a paper application. To enroll online, visit: https:// www.healthcare.gov/. To enroll by phone, call the Marketplace tollfree at 1-800-318-2596. If you seek in-person assistance

to enroll, you must enroll through a person certified to enroll you in a Marketplace plan. The only people who can help you enroll in a Marketplace plan in person are Navigators, Certified Application Counselors and licensed insurance agents. Remember the key dates for Marketplace open enrollment: • November 1, 2016: Open enrollment term started. Act now to enroll, re-enroll or change a 2017 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2017. • December 15, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2017. • January 1, 2017: Coverage starts for those who enroll or change plans by December 15. • January 31, 2017: Last day to enroll in or change a 2017 health plan. After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Judicare turns 50 BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Congratulations to Judicare and its staff for 50 years of service. Founded in 1966, Judicare, originally served 26 Wisconsin counties. Since then, Judicare has expanded, and it currently serves 33 northern counties and 11 federally-recognized tribes. Judicare’s mission is to “provide

quality civil legal assistance; to assist and collaborate in the representation of low-income people, Native Americans and others who might otherwise be denied access to justice; to inform potential clients of their legal rights and the resources available; and to develop programs to educate the bar and the community in ways to address the diverse needs of our service population.”

Services are provided through staff attorneys, private attorneys and volunteers. Judicare provides representation in a wide variety of areas, including: bankruptcy, employment, family law, income maintenance, Indian Tribal law, landlord/tenant and tax law. For more information or to apply for services, visit http://www.judicare.org.

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

KING, Wis. — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) gave five-star rankings to the four facilities at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Wis., east of Stevens Point. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John A. Scocos stated, “Our mission is to provide the safest and best quality care to our nation’s heroes and the latest reports by CMS indicate that our efforts are paying off.” Secretary Scocos added, “While we did receive some citations during our latest inspection, we take those citations seriously. As always, we are putting corrective action plans in place immediately so that we may make improvements.” King has improved financially as well. In 2011, King sustained a $12.8 million deficit. In 2016, King is operating with a $40 million cash balance. Only 15 percent of veterans homes in the country receive the highest honor, the five-star rating. This is King’s first time for each of its facilities to receive five stars. The ratings are based on the quality of care delivered, direct care staffing levels and the results of annual health care inspections. Veterans homes are subject to inspections, including 187 healthcare standards and 82 life safety standards. The annual inspections are conducted by the State Department of Health Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays: Tuesdays:

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

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

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

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

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

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Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner Monthly menus are available at the Center. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information. “SPECIALS”

Mondays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks; 1 p.m. cards.

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong

• “500” cards are played 1 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. • Painting in all mediums with Bob Olson is Thursday at 1 p.m. The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

Phone 715-866-5300

Phone: 715-635-7199

Open for coffee and snacks.

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

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

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

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Open for coffee and snacks.

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

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Options for conversations with aging drivers BY KEVIN DAMASK, STAFF WRITER WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

For a person who has enjoyed the freedom of driving most of their lives, giving up driving can be a difficult decision. During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 5-9, it’s important to acknowledge the significance of these conversations and decisions in the lives of older adults. Attention to detail and the ability to react is an important skill to possess while behind the wheel. As someone ages, it takes

them longer to process information, which could pose a risk while driving. In a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the rate of accidents per mile steadily rises for drivers over 65. According to the Center for Disease Control, motorists older than 80 have a higher crash rate than any other age group except teenage drivers. In addition to causing crashes, warning signs that driving has become dangerous for an older driver includes excessive traffic tickets, damage to their vehicle, apprehension to drive at night,

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The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired recently addressed this topic in our webinar “When to Stop Driving and How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About It.” During this one-hour presentation, tips on how to respectfully discuss no longer driving with loved ones were presented, along with several resources for evaluating the ability to drive, and ways to find safe and alternative modes of transportation. To access this webinar, go to this website: http://tinyurl.com/ h2q.

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than one-third of total outpatient spending on prescription medications in the United States. Older patients are more likely to be prescribed long-term and multiple prescriptions, and some experience cognitive decline, which could lead to improper use of medications. Alternatively, those on a fixed income may abuse another person’s remaining medication to save money.” Symptoms and signs of opioid abuse The Mayo Clinic provides a helpful list of the symptoms and signs of opioid abuse: Constipation; nausea; feeling high (euphoria); slowed breath-

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Jorden Henry Otis, 19, of G Grantsburg, died Saturday, N November 12, 2016, in a car acc cident. Funeral services were held o on Wednesday, November 16, 22016 at Zion Lutheran Church iin Trade Lake. Jorden was born to Kenneth O Otis and Erin (Meyer) Otis on N November 25, 1996 in St. Croix F Falls. Jorden grew up in Grantsburg and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 2015. After graduating, he went to work for DR Tech as a welder. From there he worked at Vinco as a tower hand. In early 2016, he moved to Circle Pines, Minn., where he started his life with his girlfriend, Anna Erickson. He worked for NTB (National Tire & Battery). Jorden loved fishing and hunting, which he learned from his Grandpa Bert, whom he called Bumpa. Whenever he could, he would be outdoors. He also found a passion for derbying, and recently built and entered his first compact truck. Jorden was just becoming a man. He was truly a family man. He was always the jokester of the family. Jorden had a contagious smile that made an impact on everyone he met. Jorden is survived by his father, Kenneth (Tyann) Otis; his mother, Erin (Meyer) Otis; siblings, Austin Otis (Corey) and Tony Otis, Christian Stewart and Olivia Meyer; his girlfriend, Anna Erickson; paternal grandfather Duane Otis; maternal grandparents Gilbert and Edla Meyer; nephew Landon Laqua; great-grandmothers Mary Jane Meyer and Edith Engelhart. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nettie Otis; and great-grandfathers Erven Meyer and Al Engelhart. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

John Thomas Bruzek, Sr., 884, of Grantsburg, passed away S Saturday, November 19, 2016. Services are being planned ffor the spring of 2017. Born on January 8, 1932 in S St. Paul, John was a son of Doro othy G. (Hoschette) and George J J. Bruzek. He attended Catholic a and public schools in St. Paul. John served this nation in tthe U.S. Army during the Korean War from January 14, 1949 and was honorably discharged on January 21, 1952. Primarily assigned with Service Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment (Sv Co 32nd Inf), John was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal–Japan, the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars, a Presidential Unit Citation, and the Combat Infantry Badge. On February 2, 1952, John married Betty E. Simmons in St. Paul. In 1969, he and his family moved to Grantsburg. He was employed at Northern Manufacturing Company in Grantsburg for numerous years, retiring in 1994. John was a lifetime member of the Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185 in Grantsburg. He served in various leadership positions, including twice as Post Commander and was manager of the Legion bar for many years. John was also a lifetime member of the Novak-Milliren Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4258 in Pine City. A hard-working, good-natured individual, John was extremely devoted to his wife and children. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was proud of his military service. He is survived by nine children: Susan (Ken) Erickson, John (Dena) Bruzek, Jr., Maryann (Doug) McCracken, Arnie Bruzek, Joanne (“Mac”) McCann, Gloria (Terry Sr.) Neuman, Barbara (Chuck) Wilson, Chris Schiefelbein (Don Knoepke) and Dawn (David) Johnson. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren: Susette, Eric, Teresa, Kenny, John III, Nick, Corena, Tammy, Lawrence Jr., Julie, Jasen, Arnie Jr., Jessie, Phillip, Misty, Adam, Terry Jr., Kelly, Tonja, Tabitha, Dennis, Rebecca, Kevin and Aaron; 43 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren; a sister, Patricia (Bill) Womack; brothers: Mel Bruzek, Bud (Marilyn) Bruzek and Jerry Bruzek; several nieces and nephews and their families. John was preceded in death by his wife, Betty on Jan. 7, 2011; brother and his spouse, Arnold (Carol) Bruzek; grandson, Kenny, Jr.; granddaughter, Joni; great-grandson, David; and sisters-in-law Dorothy Bruzek and Mary Ann Bruzek. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

Eugene “Gene” Olson, 91, of S Siren, died Sunday, November 227, 2016, at Traditions of Frede eric. The funeral service for Gene w will be conducted at 11 a.m. on T Thursday, December 1, 2016 a at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral H Home in Siren, with visitation o one hour before the service at tthe funeral home. Full military honors will conclude the service. Burial will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Pallbearers are Eugene’s grandchildren. A child of the Great Depression and a member of “The Greatest Generation,” Gene was born on March 14, 1925 in Grantsburg. Like a lot of kids, he went to school and worked. Unlike most kids, he worked from an early age to help support his widowed mother. Upon graduation from Grantsburg High School in May of 1943, Gene knew he would join many of his classmates in serving his country, fighting for the freedom we enjoy today. At the age of 18, within weeks of high school graduation, he followed his three siblings in serving his country and was off to complete Navy basic training in Farragut, Idaho. Gene received further training as a Radioman, and was shipped out to the South Pacific to join Navy Task Group Taffy III, aboard the USS White Plains (CVE-66), a Casablanca class escort carrier. He had firsthand knowledge of many battles we only read about in history books: The Battle of Saipan, The Battle of Marianas, The Battle of Leyte Gulf and others. He was awarded many medals including the Bronze Star with seven battle stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, the United States Presidential Citation and a Philippines Presidential Unit Citation awarded by the Philippine Government. Gene was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946 and went to the National Radio School in Minneapolis. On May 14, 1949, Gene married his beloved, Patricia Sisco, at the English Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. They settled in Siren and raised five children: David, Daniel, Marsha, Brenda and Laura. Gene was a member of Siren Covenant Church and actively served his community. He is a past Mayor of Siren and was a member of the Siren Village Board. He was a member of the Siren Fire Department and the American Legion 0132 Lund Brown Post for many years. He had also served as a Boy Scout Leader. After 36 years of employment at the Northwestern Electric Company, Gene retired to their lake home, where many memories were made with Gene’s and Pat’s 12 grandchildren. Eugene will be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family, country and community. He is survived by his children: Daniel (Tricia) Olson, Marsha Olson, Brenda (Royce) Dunbar and Laura (Doug) Coyour; grandchildren: Seth Olson, Megan Olson, Dane Olson, Nicholas (Maggie) Psyhos, Andrew (Lexy) Psyhos, Christopher (Katie) Psyhos, Ian (Caitlyn) Dunbar, Harrison Dunbar, Mitchell (Kelsie) Coyour, Ashley (Chad) Crosby, Abigail (Ryan) Johnson, Jena (D.J.) Ryan; and great-grandchildren: Chase, Morgan and Joyel Crosby, Ryan, Newtyn and Esme Johnson and Ainsley Olson. Preceding Gene in death were his wife, Patricia, and son, David. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Siren.

Steven Rufsholm

Steven Darrell Rufsholm ((Papa), 69, died Tuesday, Nov vember 15, 2016 at Mercy Hosp pital in Coon Rapids, Minn. He passed away unexpectedlly, surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will b be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturd day, December 17 at the Forest L Lake, Minn., VFW. A brief prayer will be held a at 3 p.m. in remembrance. A lluncheon will be served by the VFW. All friends and family are welcome and desired to attend. Born and raised in Siren, Papa started fishing at the age of six and hunting shortly after that. He loved to spend time outside with his friends. Once Steve Jr. and Jim were born, Steve passed on his love of fishing and hunting by teaching his sons. Cards was another passion for the family. Steve taught the kids how to play to win. His competitive nature carried over in his other hobbies. He loved to shoot trap, bowl and golf. All family, friends and coworkers can attest to this. Steve also lived through his granddaughters and great grandson’s lives. They called him “Papa.” Whatever their interests, he loved to share in their excitement and successes. He encouraged them to do their best in whatever they chose to do. He spent 41 years working for Graco. When living in Columbia Heights, he met the love of his life. After a short five months of courting, they were married and never left each other’s side. According to his bride, “God never made a better man.” Steve made friends with everyone. There was not a person he would meet that he would not try to befriend. He loved to keep in touch with his friends and coworkers over the phone in his later years. He would have given his last penny or the shirt off his back for anyone that needed it. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 49 years, Anne (Archambault) Rufsholm; his sons, Steve and Lisa (Jones) Rufsholm, Jim and Lisa (Bahr) Rufsholm; six granddaughters and one great grandson; brother Wade and Deb Rufsholm; many brothers- and sistersin-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diefin and Ellen (Daniels) Rufsholm.

Robert Zach Robert J. Zach, 86, a resident of Oakland Township, Burnett County, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Superior. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Father Michael Tupa as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Oakland Cemetery at a later date. Robert was born on June 26, 1930 in Burnett County, the son of Henry and Mary Zach. He attended Oakland Grade School from grades 1-8 and graduated from Webster High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. On April 7, 1956, Robert married Ann Konstant at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. They resided in Webster where Robert worked at Badger Telephone Company from 1954-1962. They then moved to Maple, WI where Robert worked for the Wisconsin State Patrol from 1962 until his retirement on May 31, 1989. Robert is survived by his son, Robert J. Zach, and daughter, Kimberly Ann Zach. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ann; two brothers and six sisters. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

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• Nov. 7, Sarah Johnson, 22, Grantsburg, was arrested for trespass to dwelling, criminal damage to property and obstructing an officer. • Nov. 8, Bryon Nickence, 58, Webster, was arrested for felony bail jumping. • Nov. 9, Joseph Peterson, 43, Webster, was arrested for obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct. • Nov. 10, Joshua Bremer, 30, Webster, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping. • Nov. 12, Glen Jackson, 40, was arrested for possession of THC, keeping open intoxicants in vehicle and operating without a valid license. • Nov. 13, Dylan Kitley, 23, Siren, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Nov. 13, Brett Ophus, 29, Webster, was arrested for drinking open intoxicants in vehicle. • Nov. 14, Michael Johnson, 52, Danbury, was arrested for domestic abuse, operating while intoxicated with a firearm and disorderly conduct. • Nov. 14, Troy Powell, 29, Grantsburg, was arrested for battery and felony bail jumping. • Nov. 16, Aaron Simmons, 27, Webster, was arrested for domestic abuse and disorderly conduct. • Nov. 17, Terry Neely, 63, Siren, was arrested for violating a restraining order and obstructing an officer. • Nov. 18, Timothy Wallace, 26, Shell Lake, was arrested for burglary of dwelling. • Nov. 21, Cowan Bruss, 27, Webster, was arrested for domestic-related disorderly conduct. • Nov. 22, James Thurber, 45, Danbury, was arrested for substantial battery and criminal damage to property. • Nov. 22, Jeri Mattie, 33, Webster, was arrested for battery and criminal damage to property. • Nov. 25, Tony Bentley, 47, Siren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. • Nov. 25, Mark Williams, 47, Danbury, was arrested for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating without a valid license. • Nov. 25, Robert Fritz, 55, So. St. Paul, MN, was arrested for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Nov. 27, Darlene Weller, 38, Webster, was arrested for operating after revocation. • Nov. 27, Josie Aguilar, 35, Siren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and possession of THC.

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POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Incidents • Nov. 10, Nicholas J. Bremer, 33, Webster, was arrested for bail jumping. • Nov. 12, Nichole C. Hays, 32, Webster, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Nov. 23, Jared D. Tober, 31, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

• Troy A. Lanning, 49, Siren, pleaded guilty, was placed on 10 years probation and was fined $518.

Theft • Jose L. Chavarria, 25, Danbury, pleaded no contest, was placed on probation for 12 months and was fined $443 • Jose L. Chavarria, 25, Siren, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 192 days in jail and was fined $204.

Battery • Christie D. Engebretson, 33, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $330.50. • Michael J. Hunter, 56, Luck, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and was fined $543. • Ricky J. Garbow, 27, Chippewa Falls, pleaded no contest, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined 443. • Bennett J. Taylor, 49, Danbury, pleaded no contest, was placed on 18 months probation and was fined $543.

Possession of Methamphetamine • Michael J. Hunter, 56, Luck, pleaded no contest, was placed on 24 months probation and was fined $268.

The Director of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is responsible for the overall management of the Park. This is a full-time position. The successful applicant will have excellent administrative skills including: facility and event management, fundraising and grant writing; budget management; excellent communication and public relations skills; management of a small staff; skill in delegating responsibility to and working with volunteers. The applicant must be computer literate. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is an 80-acre site located along the Yellow River near Danbury, Wisconsin. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is operated by the Burnett County Historical Society whose mission is to offer diverse educational experiences related to the history of the county. The Park includes . . . • Four reconstructed 1802-05 fur trade houses on the original site of these structures, • Representative Woodland Indian Village, • 5,000 sq. ft. log Visitor Center with a Great Room, Museum and Gift Shop, • 1887 Karlsborg one-room Schoolhouse, • History Research Library, Logging Museum and working Blacksmith Shop.

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• Allen J. Anderson, 30; Shannon M. Bellanger, 39; Christian J., Benjamin, 24; Shelby R. Combs, 18; Anthony R. Evans, 22; Michael S. Ford, 45; Dustin R. Janes, 31; Alyssa R. Maclean, 27; Johnny L. Massey, Jr.; Brianne L. Sandoval, 33; Bennett J. Taylor, Sr., 49.

Warrants issued week of Nov. 14:

• Kelly R. Balsley, 45; Tanya Blatt; Nicole L. Breitenfeld, 41; Mitchell L. Butler, 36; Jordan M. Decorah, 26; Carolyn J. Gronski, 44; Christopher M. Hooverson,; Guy R. Moser, 51; Kim A. Parenteau, 61; Dalton R. Paulson, 23; George E. Phelps, III, 46, Aaron D. Simmons, 27; Mardell M. Thomas, 31; Cody J. Weeks, 24.

Warrants issued week of Nov. 21:

• Kelly R. Balsley, 45; Susan M. Barney, 19; Lexi J. Benjamin, 19; Michael A. Berg, 46; Janine J. Cowle, 41; Kelly R. Gardner, 31; Christine G. Gedatus, 26; Jay J. Junglen, 53; James D. Keller, 21; Michael A. LaPointe, 33; James E. Lightfeather, 38; Gregory W. Nelson, 33; Regina L. Polaski, 30; Kevin A. Schwartzbauer, 53; Crystal A. Warwas, 21.

Possession of Amphetamine/LSD/Psilocin • Alexander L. Litz, 22, Siren, pleaded no contest, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $443. • Justina L. Blackdeer, 25, Stone Lake, pleaded guilty, was placed on 24 months probation and was fined $443.

Disorderly Conduct • A 16-year-old Frederic youth pleaded no contest and was fined $150. • Alex A. St. Sauver, 29, North Branch, MN, pleaded no contest and was fined $181. • Aaron J. Thompson, 27, Milltown, pleaded guilty, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $443. • Brian K. Burton, 41, Webster, pleaded no contest and was fined $500. • Brandon J. Lawson, 34, Danbury, pleaded no contest, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $443. • David J. Peloquin, 36, Siren, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 44 days in jail and was fined $443. • Kyle D. Rufsholm, 29, Siren, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 12 days in jail and was fined $443.

Possession of THC • Jessica M. Gohla, 36, Blaine, MN, pleaded guilty, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $443. • Megale E. Taylor, 46, Wisconsin Rapids, pleaded no contest and was fined $181.50.

Possession of Marijuana • Michael E. Beck, 24, Lauderdale, MN, pleaded guilty and was fined $330.50. • Sean R. Kelly, 25, Blaine, MN, pleaded guilty and was fined $330.50.

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Warrants issued week of Nov. 7:

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Justina L. Blackdeer, 25, Stone Lake, pleaded guilty and was fined $443. • Megale E. Taylor, 46, Wisconsin Rapids, pleaded no contest and was fined $181.50. • Gage D. Lindemann, 22, Webster, pleaded no contest and was fined $250. • James J. Merrill, 18, Cumberland, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50. • McKenzie A. Reese, 19, Webster, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50. • Jeremy L. Schumate, 32, Hayward, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

Misdemeanor Bail Jumping • Brandon J. Lawson, 34, Danbury, pleaded no contest and was fined $443.

Issuing a Worthless Check • Erika J. Boardman, 48, Burnsville, MN, pleaded no

Traffic Underage Drinking

• Daniel J. Hunter, 20, Webster, pleaded no contest, had his license suspended for six months, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $389.50. • Nathan F. Martin, 19, Siren, pleaded no contest and was fined $263.50. • Desirae A. Rasmussen, 20, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $263.50. • Keisha L. Roy, 18, Siren, pleaded no contest and was fined $114.50.

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• Nov. 11, Shannon Bellanger, 39, Hertel, was arrested for unauthorized use of individual’s ID, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Nov. 17, Daniel Kostuch, 36, North Branch, MN, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing an officer and misdemeanor and felony bail jumping.

GRANTSBURG POLICE • Nov. 25, Joshua Bremer, 30, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct and felony bail jumping.

SIREN POLICE

• Nov. 10, Violet Reynolds, 36, Siren, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, and felony bail jumping. • Nov. 13, Phyllis R.M. Belille, 22, Hayward, was cited for operating without a license. • Nov. 15, a 16-year-old Siren youth was cited for habitual truancy. • Nov. 16, a 10-year-old Hertel youth was referred for truancy. • Nov. 15, a 16-year-old Webster youth was referred for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

WEBSTER POLICE

• Nov. 9, Jesse Kaufmann, 43, was arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. • Nov. 17, Shon Ollikain, 31, Webster, was arrested for burglary, domestic abuse, criminal trespass to dwelling, obstructing an officer and possession of THC.

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Burnett County is seeking qualiďŹ ed applicants for the position of Deputy County Clerk. This position assists the County Clerk in providing prompt and professional services to State, County, local Government ofďŹ cials and the Public, as directed by Wisconsin Statutes and the Burnett County Board of Supervisors. AA/EEOC For additional information and application materials contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources OfďŹ ce at 715349-2181. You can also access more information and necessary materials at www.burnettcounty.com. Click on Employment Opportunities!

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VILLAGE OF WEBSTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE CLERK/TREASURER The Village of Webster is accepting applications for the full time position of Village Clerk/Treasurer. The Village Clerk/Treasurer will perform their ofďŹ ce duties necessary deďŹ ned by Wisconsin State Statutes and the Village of Webster Ordinances. CertiďŹ cation as Municipal Clerk/Treasurer or working towards such certiďŹ cation is preferred. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, bachelor degree or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills and abilities. Other minimum requirements include computer skills and experience, math comprehension and skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to attend evening meetings, and the ability to function independently in the absence of direct supervision. Salary will depend on qualiďŹ cations. Excellent beneďŹ ts. Please contact the Village OfďŹ ce at 715-866-4211 for additional information. Job description is available at www. websterwisconsin.com. Submit your resume and letter of application to the Village of Webster, PO Box 25 - 7505 Main Street West, Webster, WI 54893 by December 2, 2016 by 4 pm. The Village of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.

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24 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. c/o Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Plaintiff, vs. BARBARA E. LEMIRE and UNKNOWN SPOUSE of Barbara E. Lemire and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants. AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-48 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $10,000.00 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 1, 2016 in the amount of $146,158.96, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 13, 2016, at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: L O T ELEVEN (11) OF EAST PERCH ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN AND BEING LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4 SW 1/4 ), SEC-

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TION NINE (9), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-NINE (39) NORTH, OF RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7 2 8 8 Birch Street East, Village of Webster TAX KEY NO.: 07-191-239-16-09-5 15-017-021000 Ronald Wilhelm Sheriff of Burnett County, WI Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt. WNAXLP (November 16, 23, 30)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN PETERSON Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 16 PR 36 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 3, 1933 and date of death September 11, 2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 28629 Co. Rd. C, Danbury, WI 54830.

2IÂżFLDO 1RWLFH $GYHUWLVHPHQW IRU %LGV Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 985, notice is hereby given that the Highway Commissioner of Burnett County, Wisconsin, will receive sealed bids for the following project until 8:00 a.m. local time on :HGQHVGD\ 'HFHPEHU LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Burnett County Highway Department located at 8150 West Highway 70, Siren, WI 54872. Bids will be publically opened and read aloud at that time. â&#x20AC;˘ Construction of a new 64-foot long by 40-feet wide treated timber salt shed in Danbury, WI. Work consists of placement of concrete footings and erecting the pre-fabricated structure. The County will procure the prefabricated structure and conduct site work activities. Bid documents may be obtained or examined at the Burnett County Highway Department. Only bids submitted on the bid form will be accepted. Contracted services on single-trade projects over $48,000 and multi-trade projects over $100,000 are subject to prevailing wage laws. For additional information, contact the Burnett County Highway Department at 715-349-2285. Burnett County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in quoting or accepting quotations which best serves the interest of the County. WNAXLP

3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar on January 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is February 14, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2149 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar November 16, 2016 Barbara A. Branville 2869A 200th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-553-3311 WNAXLP (November 23, 30, December 7)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY FLP PT Enterprises P.O. Box 13054 Hayward, WI 54843, Plaintiff v. Patricia Lewis, et al 23425 Jensen Rd Grantsburg, WI 54840, Defendants Case No. 16 CV 183 Case Code 30404

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

SUMMONS (Foreclosure of Land Contract) PUBLICATION 183 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the named above as defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 20 days after 11/30/2016, you must file a written answer to the complaint. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Clerk of Court, whose address is 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872 and to plaintiff whose address is P.O. Box 13054, Hayward, WI 54843. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not file an answer to the complaint within 20 days, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgement awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. An authenticated copy of summons and complaint was delivered to you in person on 11/23/16 and an authenticated copy of the summons and complaint is being served upon you via Certified Mail, RRR WNAXLP (November 30, December 7, 14)

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARVIN JACK HEMMING Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 16 PR 35 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 08-22-1930 and date of death 08-25-2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 7195 Midtown Rd., Siren, WI 54872. 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is February 13, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the

Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar November 14, 2016 Windy D. Salmon 7195 Midtown Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-416-3839 WNAXLP (November 30, Dec. 7, 14)

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION APRIL 4TH 2017 TOWN OF WOOD RIVER NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an election will be held in the Town of Wood River, on Tuesday, $SULO WK WKH IROORZLQJ RIÂżFHV DUH WR EH elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 18th 2017.

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF SCOTT APRIL 4, 2017 Notice is hereby given, that at an Election to be held in the Town of Scott, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 the IROORZLQJ RIÂżFHV DUH WR EH HOHFWHG WR VXFFHHG WKH SUHVHQW incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday April 18, 2017.

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Notice is further given that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election EDOORW IRU WKH DERYH OLVWHG RIÂżFHV ZLOO EH VFKHGXOHG DW WKH December 12, 2016 Monthly Town Board Meeting. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner then January 3, 2017 and not later than January 24, 2017. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at OHDVW ÂżYH GD\V EHIRUH WKH FDXFXV Done in the Town of Scott on November 21, 2016 Karen Wiggins, Clerk

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Corey Arnold Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisc. Ave. S, Frederic, WI 54837 Bus. 715-327-8076 Fax: 715-327-8162 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

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WORSHIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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Christmas is coming

Pastor Tom Cook Danbury, Grace, Siren and Lewis United Methodist Churces

A&H CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad 715-635-4816 www.crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Thurs. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study 1:30 pm Sat. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study 8 am

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H Office: (715) 635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sunday Worship: 10 am w/ communion All welcome www.lakesidelutheranwi.com

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Jct. Cty. Rds A & H â&#x20AC;˘ Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area. 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

ALPHA CALVARY COVENANT 11530 St. Rd. 70, Grantsburg 715-689-2541 Scott Sagle, Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday 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

Advent is a curious mixture of waiting and realization. During Advent, we look forward to what God is about to do. At the same time, we remember what God has done. Jesus was born in Bethlehem some 2,000 years ago â&#x20AC;&#x201D; remember, Christmas is coming. Sometimes I get it and sometimes I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. When my son was in his teens, he spent several summers working at a most exciting amusement park, Cedar Point â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to this day the park prides itself on being the roller coaster capital of the world. He loved roller coasters, and spent many a happy hour riding them. It was one of the perks of being the son of a clergy family who

Auxiliary Mtgs start at 9:30 am Sacrament Meeting 11:20 am

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

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

FIRST LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship 9 am Sun. Sch. 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

DAIRYLAND THE WOODLAND CHURCH (A Wesleyan Church) 33921 State Rd 35 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-244-3649 Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7534 Peet St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-656-4010 Sunday: Adult Sunday School 9 am Morning Service 10 am Evening Service 7 pm Monday: Bible Study 6:30 pm

annually went to spend a week near this mecca of entertainment. He dreamed of spending more time there. When the time came and he was actually able to work at the park, it was like the entry to paradise. His work was in food service and was, to say the least, challenging. One time I picked him up from work and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dad, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe how rude people can be.â&#x20AC;? On another occasion, we were approaching the park and came face-to-face with giant Cedar Park sign and he said, with a tone of sadness, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe how excited I used to get when I would see that sign.â&#x20AC;? What happened in between were a lot of in-

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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH 7586 St. Rd. 77 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 mi. north on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 715-463-5408 â&#x20AC;˘ Dan Shadis, Pastor Meeting every Sunday at 9 am Potluck lunch following. Everyone welcome.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor â&#x20AC;˘ 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. Comm. Every Sunday. Everyone welcome

FREDERIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Benson Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-327-4956 Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Service; Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am; Worship 11 am

UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 8:45 am

PILGRAM LUTHERANFREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson

507 Wisconsin Ave. N. 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3 - 5-7 - 1st & 3rd Wed of month www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST 107 Elm St. â&#x20AC;˘ 715-327-8387 Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA) 505 Old County Road W 715-327-8767 crosswalkcommunity.org Pastor Greg Lund Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Look for us on facebook

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN 1638 345th Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 327-4340 Rev. Thomas McShannock Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School 10:30 am Comm. 1st & 2nd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN BONE LAKE 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. S. on I (715) 472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk Sunday School 9:15 am; Sunday Worship 10:30 am; Communion

sults and a lack of appreciation of the hours put in by the staff so patrons could enjoy some fun and excitement. He still likes to ride roller coasters. Christmas carols like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Claus is Coming to Townâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent Nightâ&#x20AC;? are still meaningful, but as we go through life, they take on more baggage. The business of Christmas can crowd out the love God wants us and our neighbors to experience. During this time of Advent which brings us to the celebration of God so loving the world He gave us the Son, may we stay alert to opportunities to receive and share Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love.

1st Sunday; Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday.

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Tom Thakadipuram 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 10:30 am

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

GRANTSBURG CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 715-463-2624 Pastor Kookho Kim and Pastor Ran Yoo Worship 9 am; Fellowship 10 am; Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

Sun. School 11 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

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

GRACE BAPTIST Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor; George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sun. Worship 10:15 am; Sun. Sch: 9 am Wed., 5:30 pm Supper for all, 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection, Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs., 9 am

BETHANY LUTHERAN Pastor Jay Ticknor â&#x20AC;˘ 463-5746 Worship 11 am Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Fr. Shanthi Mandapati Mass: Sun. 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm through Labor Day

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor 715-463-5794 Chris Radtke, youth pastor Worship Services Sunday 9:30 am

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

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

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WORSHIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

HERTEL LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST S. of Hertel • Jack Starr, Pastor Worship & Sun. Sch. 9 am

LEWIS

1 mi. west of Luck on N & 170th 715-472-2383 Linda Rozumalski, Pastor Worship: 10:00 am Fellowship following the Service Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sun., bring for food shelf.

Corner of Elm & Summit Streets 715-635-8475 Father David Bauer Holy Eucharist: Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

MARKVILLE

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

ZION LUTHERAN

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

LUCK

SIREN

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

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B • 472-8190 Roger Kastelle, Pastor Sunday Worship Service: 9 am Sunday Sch.: 10 am

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

BETHANY LUTHERAN Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am - before Service. Nursery available.

Andrew Bollant, Pastor Worship 9:30 am Wed. Youth 6:30 pm Wheelchair accessible

SPOONER BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER 7422 Kola Ave 715-866-4111 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Wednesday AWANA and SIGN (youth group) 6:30 pm

WEBSTER

TRADE LAKE

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

11841 Cty. Rd. Z • 327-8384 Rev. Thomas McShannock Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship 11 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

Sunday Public Talk 10:00 am Watch Tower 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School 7:35 pm Service Meeting 8:05 pm

Pastor Janeva Stromberg 320-679-1012 Council Chair 715-244-3301 Worship 11 am; Sun. Sch. 10 am

Worship 9:30 am Sun. Sch. 10:45 am Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group www.traderiverefc.org

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

SIREN COVENANT

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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

26503 Muskey Ave. So. 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am Bible Study - 1:00 pm, Tues. UMW 2:15 pm 2nd Tues. www.umc4pt.com

Cedar and Muskey Ave. 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Wednesday Mass 5:30 pm Sunday Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

Pastor Jody Walter Off. 715-866-7191 Hm. 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/ OurRedeemerWebster 9:00 am Church Service 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir Practice Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

7615 County Rd. U • 866-8281 Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson & Danny Wheeler Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.yellowlakelutheranchurch. org

CHURCH OF CHRIST 7425 W. Birch • 866-7157 Sun. Bible Class 9:30 am (all ages) Worship 10:30 am Bible Study 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 715-488-2296 Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor

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Grantsburg SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 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:

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

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary’s

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

• Sunday, Dec. 4 • 11 to 5

Smoland Inn’s Old Fashioned Country Christmas

• Wednesday, Dec. 14 • 9 to 4

Burnett County Sentinel - Coffee, Cider & Cookies

• Friday, Dec. 16 • 9 to 4

Grantsburg Telcom - Coffee & Cookies

• Friday, Dec. 16 • 9 to 4 US Bank

• Friday, Dec. 16

Indianhead Credit Union - Coffee & Cookies

• Mon., Dec. 19 - Fri., Dec. 23 • lobby hours Community Bank - Goodies & Christmas Cheer. 2017 Calendars available & enter to win prizes!

32nd Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Sale

School Celebrations

9 am to 2 pm • Grantsburg Legion Hall

• Friday, Dec. 9 • 10 am & 1:00 pm Nelson Elementary

• Sunday, Dec. 11 • 2:30 pm High School Auditorium

Saturday, December 10 • 8 to 11 a.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 15 • 10 am & 2 pm

Grantsburg Elementary at High School Auditorium

Grantsburg American Legion

• December 17 & 18 6 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday

Holiday Indulgence Concert at High School