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6th graders donate to HSBC JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

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6th Grade students gather around Emily Hengst of HSBC after she answered questions about taking care of the animals at HSBC.

Board of supervisors hears more about epidemic JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GOVERNMENT CENTER––The opioid epidemic is just beginning to show it’s affect on Burnett County, according to the Health and Human services (HHS) department. The department gave their annual report that showed they are facing more cases than ever, but don’t have any more employees to tackle the workload. At the monthly meeting, the board discussed an array of topics concerning the county. They also recognized county employees retiring and gave committee reports.

HHS Report Katherine Peterson, HHS director explained that the impact of meth, heroin and the overall opioid epidemic is just beginning to have a major impact on her department. It was her last report to the board because she is retiring after working for the department for 10 years. “Our employees are running from fire to

fire,” said Peterson. “They’re doing what they can, when our staff shows up they make sure the kids are okay and then it’s off to the next fire.” She said that although it is one case, it could include 3 or 4 children who all need to be taken care of. The department is handling more cases on an exponential level and has the same number of employees, that was Peterson’s main point. “We do hair follicle tests on these kids and they test positive for meth,” Peterson said. “meaning the parents are smoking or using the drug with the kids in the home.” Peterson added that her report was for 2016 and that the 2017 report will not be any better. She did explain one positive is that Wisconsin Women, infant and children (WIC) is seeing much better numbers, due to the fact that the offices are in the Community Resource and Learning Center (CRLC.)

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GRANTSBURG––Sixth graders at Grantsburg Middle school donated $200 to the Humane Society of Burnett County (HSBC). The students chose to donate money instead of their traditional gift exchange. “It was decided that they weren’t real excited about a $3 gift and wanted to use their money to make a local impact,” said sixth grade teacher, Kim Hallberg. Hallberg explained that a small donation of $3-$5 was suggested because that is the usual guideline for the classes gift exchange. The entire sixth grade - 65 students- was involved and when all the money came in, it was pooled together and given. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion of these youth in our community,” said Emily Hengst, assistant manager at HSBC. “It is amazing that they are thinking of the animals in need and acting

upon that need to make a difference for homeless animals.” Hengst said the money would pay for a plethora of essential every day items like food and litter as well as cleaning supplies like laundry and bleach. She added that some of the money also goes to toys and treats for the animals. “These donations are critical to HSBC. We are completely funded by donations,” Hengst said. “Without these donations, stray animals would not have a safe place to wait for their families to find them or if unclaimed, to find new homes.” When Hengst went to get the money, she met with the students and answered questions about HSBC. This included questions about services provided by HSBC, pet care and socialization. “Some of the students who participated were from families who struggle financially yet still donated,” Hallberg said. “It was great to be able to show them how a seemingly small donation can really help!”

Webster schools give steady raise to staff JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

WEBSTER–– Webster had their school board meeting last Monday night. At the meeting, the board approved the snowplowing bid of Ross Tollander for two years at $100 an hour. They also approved Austin Elliott and Chad Stenberg as volunteer boys basketball coaches. Lastly, the board approved employee raises averaging between 1.5 and 2.5 percent. Superintendent Jim Erickson explained that these raises cover all employees. Support staff

like instructional aides and cooks will all receive a 2 percent increase. Teachers and administration staff will see raises in that range and it will depend on many variables for how much each individual gets. “We did bump up our starting pay to $37,500, up from $36,210 the previous year, so the younger staff members will see a bigger raise individually,” Erickson said. “But overall, the total given out in wages stayed under the 2.5 percent number.” Erickson added that this was about the same as last year, an overall district salary increase totaling about $100,000.

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Softec Education Softec Education made a presentation at the meeting. The company is focused on becoming a go-to facilitator to help with economic development in the area. They train kids after high school for much less than it would cost to go to college. They have courses in CNC machining, welding and blue print reading and also offer GED equivalency courses. Tim D’Jock, executive director of Softec, said the five to six week courses will cost anywhere between $2,500 - $5,000 with most courses coming with a certificate, which they said is much more cost effective than the $40,000-$50,000 bill from a university. Softec is looking for a neutral site in Burnett County and said they would like to have secure a sight by January 15.

Dogtown 45 approved Jake Nichols, forestry administrator for Burnett County, explained to the board of supervisors what he told the Natural Resources Committee earlier this month. The land parcel known as Dogtown 45 is located in Webb Lake off of Dogtown Road. It is surrounded by county forest and is quite barren. Nichols said that they first have to get the land appraised, then can begin applying for an interest free loan and a stewardship grant. This would allow the county to purchase the land with no interest and the stewardship grant could get them the land for half the price of the appraisal. There was a short discussion on how the process proceeds and all board members seemed content with the idea and the motion carried.

County Employee recognition The board recognized the retirement of victim/witness coordinator Darlene Treague, Zoning administration administrative assistant Sue Main and Katherine Peterson of HHS. Main was not in attendance because she was allegedly already on a beach in Mexico enjoying her retirement. Peterson and Treague both received glowing admiration from their colleagues. Burnett County District Attorney, William Norine spoke about Treague’s outstanding character as a employee and as a friend. “We require approval of these positions, right?,” Gene Olson asked. “Why don’t we get a vote on when they can retire. Because we really appreciate everything these people have done for us.” Burnett County has begun an employee recognition program at the Government Center. Employees who reach employment milestones, working for the county for five year increments (10, 15, 20, 25 years) were all celebrated; it went all the way up to Tammy Chell, serving 35 years with the county. Employees were given gift cards and vacation days.

Tribe Hemp Symposium At the beginning of the meeting, a representative from the St. Croix tribe announced that the tribe would be holding a Hemp Symposium in Danbury on Jan. 22. The symposium will have industry professionals answering questions about hemp and CBD oil. The representative also thanked the board for their cooperation with setting up the tribe’s hemp services.

Local Ski Trail Report: Trade River Trail Open— Coon Lake waiting for more snow FREDERIC - The snow that arrived last week has set the stage for a great Nordic skiing season in western Wisconsin. The December snowfall has provided enough base to open the Trade River Ski Trail and the Coon Lake Ski Trail will open following a few more inches of snow. Until there is more of a base, rock or “B” skis are recommended. With more snow predicted for late in the week, skiing should be good for the upcoming long Christmas and New Years weekends. Volunteers from the Viking Ski Club are rested and ready when the snow falls and immediately begin

rolling a base that will set up nicely with the following cooler weather. The Coon Lake Trail, just east of Coon Lake on Ash Street, has a little over four kilometers of groomed trail and the Trade River Trail, one and a half miles south of Frederic on 150th Ave, has grown to about 10 kilometers. Both trails are groomed for classic and skating, with tracks set when a sufficient base is present. Grooming is done by local volunteers, and donation boxes are provided at both locations. There is no charge to ski or park, but donations are appreciated to help with the cost of grooming and maintaining the trails. Volunteers put in many hours

during the year to clear brush, mow, grub out exposed roots and rocks from the trails, plus the grooming to maintain a smooth and safe skiing surface that needs to be redone often to compact new snow, and remove wear patterns from skiers. Winter street access to Coon Lake is provided on the north side from Elm Street. For more information on our local cross country trails, call 800-222POLK or visit www.polkcountytourism.com For information on area or regional cross-county skiing trails, events, and the latest trail conditions, visit www.skinnyski.com.

Green holiday tips for the season JEN BARTON ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST NW REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Happy Holidays goes out to all faithful readers of the Earth Notes column, and for those visiting family and friends. ‘Tis the season to give, celebrate and renew. It may seem like a monumental task for one to do alone, but in reality, it really only takes a small, conscious commitment to protect the environment. Listed are some simple ways you can make a difference this holiday Earth season. Notes •Bows, bags, fabrics, string, newspaJen Barton per comics, magazines and decorative boxes can be used to package gifts. These items can also be reused every year. I also use old calendar pictures to wrap gifts in. •Wrapping paper can be recycled year after year if you are careful when opening your gift; but if the paper is too ripped to save you can recycle it through your curbside hauler or one of the drop-off bins at the recycling site. •Tissue paper is also reusable and recyclable. •Try using a timer on your house and tree lights this Christmas to avoid keeping lights on all night.

•This year, use washable plates, cups, and silverware for parties and family gatherings instead of disposable products. •To avoid wasting food, cook only the amount of food necessary, or make up an extra plate for an elderly neighbor and bring it over as a surprise. Freeze leftovers for another day. •Lower your thermostat a bit when you are sleeping or at work and save energy. •This year, try to use rechargeable batteries in toys, flashlights, and remote controls. •Try using an electric razor or hand razor with replaceable blades instead of disposable razors. •Also, save to buy high quality/ long life tires, they cost less per mile traveled and provide for better gas mileage. •To reduce all those disposable cups, use a washable commuter mug for your morning coffee and eliminate a foam or plastic cup every day (that one should be a no-brainer). A great idea is to get rid of those disposable cups in offices all together, this forces folks to use ceramic coffee cups! •Why not bring your own bags to the grocery store, either cloth or your old used paper and plastic bags from a previous trip; many stores will credit your bill for using your own bags. Also, when buying only a few items, don’t take a bag. You can recycle plastic film like bags and

those used for food packaging at all recycling locations throughout the two-county region. •To preserve the life of your appliances, computers, tools, and cars, keep them clean and serviced. That way they will enjoy an even longer life before you will have to replace them. •Consider sharing equipment, or renting items from rental stores that may be used infrequently such as hedge clippers, pruners, weed whips, or chain saws. Think about the effect of your purchases on the environment when you shop. Items with excess packaging and products that need to be discarded after only a few uses cost more money, use up valuable resources and create more waste. This is all just “stuff” you don’t really need. Some good examples of this are individually packaged servings of apple sauce, string cheese, and chips. It is also important to familiarize yourself with what types of containers and items can be recycled or reused in your local recycling program, or at home. Once you know what you can recycle, look for products that come in the containers that you know you will be able to recycle when the products are all used up, after all, your buying the packaging too. Please remember to break down and recycle all those cardboard boxes that will pile up over the holidays. Contact Jen with questions at jbarton@nwrpc.com or 715-635-2197.

Three candidates are running in a special election for Wisconsin Senate District 10 seat: Republican Adam Jarchow, Democrat Patty Schachtner, and Libertarian Brian Corriea. State Senate District 10 includes most of Burnett, Polk, Saint Croix, and Pierce counties, and part of Dunn County. The senate seat became vacant when Senator Sheila Harsdorf was appointed as the Wisconsin State Agriculture Secretary this past fall. A primary election was held on Tuesday, December 19. Jarchow won the Republican primary with 56 percent of the vote and Schachtner won the Democrat primary with 70

percent of the vote. The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 16 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The League of Women Voters encourages citizens to exercise their right to vote. The Unity High School Performing Arts Center is located at 1908 150th St., Highway 46N in Balsam Lake. The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for informed and active participation in government. Membership is open to men and women. To learn more visit https://lwvupperstcroixvalley. blogspot.com/.

NEWSLINE Public forum for State Senate District 10 seat candidates BALSAM LAKE—The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley invites the public to hear the candidates running for State Senate District 10 at a forum on Thursday, January 4, at the Unity High School Performing Arts Center. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with an informal “meet and greet.” After a short welcome and introduction session beginning at 6 p.m., candidates will have time to present personal statements. From 6:30-8 p.m., candidates will participate in a forum session responding to written questions from the audience.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY, DEC. 28 Food Distribution PINE CITY—Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution is at the National Guard Armory. Distribution begins at 5 p.m. There is a fee.

Post 185 and The Auxiliary will host their annual New Years Eve steak and shrimp dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. or until gone at the Legion Hall. All are welcome.

SATURDAY, JAN. 6 THURSDAY, JAN. 4

Food Distribution

Public Forum

DANBURY—Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution is at the Swiss Township Garage. Distribution begins at 10 a.m. There is a fee.

BALSAM LAKE—A public forum to hear the candidates running for State Senate District 10 begins at 5:30 p.m. at Unity High School Performing Arts Center. A “Meet and Greet” session, personal statements and a forum is scheduled.

SUN DAY, DEC. 31 Steak and Shrimp Dinner GRANTSBURG—The American Legion

Gun Raffle WEBSTER—The Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat wil have their Third Annual Grand Gun Raffle at 5 p.m. at Otis’ Bar, Danbury. Food, fun, raffles and beverages are available. Direct questions, including ticket information, to 715-244-3910 or email: deananddori@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 13

FIRST MONDAY

Food Distribution SPOONER—Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution is at the Spooner Middle School Vocational Area. Distribution begins at 9 a.m. There is a fee.

THURSDAY, JAN. 18

Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96 7 p.m.

Food Distribution WEBSTER—The next monthly free food distribution at Connections will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Connections, located next door to Minit Mart in Webster.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20 Grantsburg Area Food Shelf GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Area Food Shelf will be open from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m.

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

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board

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5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg

EVERY SUNDAY AA meetings 9 a.m. Siren at New Beginnings Club 715-349-2588 1 p.m. rural Webster Lakeview Methodist Church 2390 Cty. Rd. X. 715-468-7228 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall Crystal meth Anonymous 6 p.m. at Danbury Tribal Hall. All addicts seeking recovery welcome. Children welcome to attend with parents. Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-319-1499

EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crexway Court Grantsburg Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA meetings 7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center 7 p.m. Frederic Pilgrim Lutheran Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group Sessions for both adults and children, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola

715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library

Lions Bingo

AA Meetings

7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center

1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall 7 p.m. Siren New Beginnings Alanon Club, 349-2588

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m. Alano Club, St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Rotary meeting Noon at 429 East State Road 70 Alanon Meeting 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, 28626 Cty. Rd. H, in A and H Crystal meth Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings. Closed meeting-open only to recovering meth addicts. Contact Andrew Bruss, 651-279-7595

EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open other days by appointment

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

Pre-School Story Hour

5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m.

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

Town of Jackson

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

7 p.m.

Town of Meenon

EVERY THURSDAY

7 p.m.

Adult Day Care

Town of Sand Lake

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

7 p.m.

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

Town of Scott

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

Town of LaFollette

‘Library Fun for Little Ones’ 10:30 a.m. at Shell Lake Public Library Siren/Webster Rotary meeting Noon at The Pour House, Siren Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg. 463-3941 AA Meetings Danbury Noon at Methodist Church Webster 7 p.m. Crossroads Church

7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 7 p.m.

Town of Dewey 8 p.m.

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Winter Blues I have always been a loner. My dad says I get it from his dad. Even when I was a kid, I had no problem being by myself and getting along just fine. I was at a committee meeting this month and a committee member said something to the effect of, we need to put neon signs up by the state border that say ‘Don’t kill yourself here.’ It was an odd anecdote to add after the Sheriff had said that his officers are struggling with seeing that kind of stuff, suicides. But then another committee member said, they do it in Burnett County because we have such a lovely scenic overlook. At the time, I was just feverishly writing down everything I could, like most meetings I attend, and didn’t think too much about it. Then it hit me. Some people don’t have anything going for them at this time of year. I took this job two months ago, Sentinel moved up here without knowing anyone within a 100 mile radius. Editor Over the weekend, I went back Jonathan Richie to Milwaukee to visit family and friends to celebrate baby Jesus, but also to retain sanity. During the five-hour drive heading down, I was only thinking about how much visitation I can cram into the 50-some hours I was around. After I arrived in Milwaukee, I connected with my mom and figured out our Christmas plans. Next, I went to my buddy’s house where I was staying for the weekend. Saturday, we celebrated Christmas and I got to hang out with my niece. She was overjoyed by her present I got her, a Siren Dragons sweatshirt. Later on that night, we were driving around and she starts yelling, “Uncle Jonathan, he’s blinking!” It was a inflatable blinking Santa and my 3-yearold niece could not have been more excited to see it. “Do you see it Uncle Jonathan? Do you?”, I then calmed her with the proper acknowledgement. Then on Saturday night, I got to hang out with my best friends. We were like 10 year olds, eating pizza and playing video games among other things. But it was just a great time to sit back and enjoy life. Sunday, I went to visit my nephew who was a little sick over the weekend, but was back comfy and cozy at his house by Christmas. As a millennial, like most Americans, I have an unhealthy obsession with my phone. Any peaceful moment by myself when I have a second to think, I quickly turn to my phone and see what’s happening elsewhere in the world. With my phone, I have been in constant contact (texts and sporadic phone calls) with loved ones in my life, even once hearing my niece yelling at me on the phone because I wasn’t around anymore. But seeing their faces this weekend was great and gave me a boost of energy I had not seen coming. So bring on 2018, I’m ready for it. Don’t forget that phones are wonderful, (even though most of us are cripplingly addicted to them) but faces are better. It’s easy to contact me by email, editor@burnettcountysentinel.com or phone at 715-463-2341.

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So long, 2017 I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, or will be gathering with friends and family before the new year. The gift of family, friendship and fellowship is the truest and longest lasting gift we receive at Christmas. During the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the news cycle thankfully slows and instead of focusing 24 hours a day on the latest scandal or catastrophe, many news outlets take the time to look back on the year that is ending. This is a great way to fill pages in print and online, as well as a wonderful way to consume all of that air time that 24-hour electronic news outlets have during this week. From the Some will talk about the accomPublisher’s plishments of the year, others will foDesk cus on the tragedy and shortcomings that occurred in 2017. Some will make Tom Stangl predictions for the coming year. h b I have never been any good at predicting the future, so I won’t waste your time with any forecasts for the coming year. I did find it interesting that we were able to learn a little bit more this year about two of the most popular and enduring conspiracy theories: unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In November, the National Archives, in accordance with federal law, released documents previously withheld since 1992. Nearly 11,000 documents were released on Nov. 17 after a brief delay when national security concerns were raised about the release of some of the documents. In 2017, nearly 35,000 documents associated with the assassination were made public, the last batch being released Dec. 15. Historians and researchers have been pouring over the documents and so far no big headlines have come from the files. News accounts of the release of the doc-

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uments point to some minor items, like FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover reporting on Russian reports that some in the Kremlin believed that Lyndon Johnson was behind the assassination, staging a coup d’état. Hoover also expressed concerns following the death of Lee Harvey Oswald that the American public would not accept that he acted alone. Another document recounts Johnson saying that Kennedy’s assassination was “just justice” for the assassination of South Vietnam President Diem. Earlier this month, the Pentagon revealed the existence of a program that explored reports of UFOs. The Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program used so call “black money” classified portions of the defense budget to fund investigations of reports of encounters between the military and UFOs. Senators Harry Reid, Ted Stevens, John Glenn and Daniel Inouye were strong backers of the program, which was officially shuttered in 2012. News reports indicate that investigations still continue. When the program was made public, video reportedly from fighter jets encountering UFOs were released. The pilot reported being passed by a 40-foot-long “tic tac” shaped object. Other videos reportedly show vehicles accelerating at a unnatural pace and some hovering without a visible means of propulsion. Well, as they said on the long running television series “The X Files” the “truth is out there.” It seems only fitting that these two things would be released with a month of each other, fueling more speculation. Time will tell what the coming year will bring. Best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2018! 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. Guarding Your Right To Know Since 1875

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After the state Department of Justice released its report on the leak of John Doe records, Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns unloaded on Twitter. “The horror of Walker’s rubber stamp Supreme Court: the people are left without a means to determine if public officials are abusing their power and an independent branch of government to stop the abuse. #JohnDoe #WIpolitics #SCOWIS,” wrote Burns, running in a three-way race early next year for the seat being vacated by conservative Michael Gableman. It is far from the only time the Middleton attorney has taken a stand on Twitter. In recent weeks, he’s tweeted Wisconsin voters want a justice who won’t be “just another rubber stamp for Scott Walker’s extreme agenda” and asked for help to change the court because “I believe we have to stop the mass incarceration of people of color.” Typically, Supreme Court candidates shy away from such comments on legal and political issues, often saying conduct rules for judges and judicial candidates mean they can’t take stands on matters that could come before the court. That often leaves them issuing bland pronouncements about their legal philosophies or touting endorsements from law enforcement. But in an environment with liberals fired up over President Trump GOP domination of D.C. and Madison, Burns has chosen a much different path. He makes no bones about running as an unabashed progressive as he works toward a February primary with Milwaukee Judge Rebecca Dallet, who’s running a left-of-center campaign, and Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock, a favorite of Republicans. In the process he’s won the backing of partisans like U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, the Madison-area politician who is co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Aides to Dallet and Screnock knock the approach, though they stop short of saying whether Burns’ statements have violated judicial conduct rules. Burns said he has read extensively those restrictions and is

aware of them every time he speaks. “Our campaign morality is to let voters know who I am,” Burns told WisPolitics.com. Burns has a prolific presence on Twitter, weighing in on news stories and retweeting links to articles. He has proclaimed, “I believe in strong workers unions and think efforts to undermine them harm all of us” and that “Voter ID laws that disproportionately impact people of color are dangerous to our democracy and our economy.” In September, an appeals court upheld Wisconsin’s right-to-work law, while various challenges to voter ID have been filed in state and federal courts in recent years. This week, he tweeted several reasons why he’s a progressive, including “I think that #women should get to make their own healthcare decisions. I believe in one person, one vote. I think that #Gerrymandering threatens our democracy.” Burns’ statements do not include an explicit promise to vote one way or another on a court case, and he said that’s because he is closely hewing to court rules. Among other things, the rules state a judge, judge-elect or candidate for judicial office may not “with respect to cases, controversies or issues that are likely to come before the court” make promises on how they would rule. Sean Lansing, an adviser to Screnock’s campaign, said the circuit court judge will be clear about his judicial philosophy. But he believes Burns is implicitly indicating to parties how he would rule on the bench. “These guys should be impartial arbiters of the law and not political activists,” Lansing said. “Tim Burns has shown he’s more of a political activist at heart than a legal mind.” Jessica Lovejoy, Dallet’s campaign manager, held up the endorsement Burns won from the liberal group Our Wisconsin Revolution to question the lawyer’s ability to be impartial if elected to the bench. She charged Burns pledged to “carry out” the group’s platform. “If Mr. Burns wants to push a political agenda, he should run for the Legislature,” Lovejoy said.

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Our Wisconsin Revolution, which counts former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ backers among those who helped found the organization, has approved a platform calling for among other things: “vigorously” defending limits on high-capacity wells, concentrated animal feeding operations, mining and other “environmentally-harmful practices.” Terrance Warthen, OWR’s state co-chair, said the group’s endorsement process does not begin until a candidate approaches OWR, and Burns sought its support. Candidates are then given equal time and are supplied with the platform. In the process, all candidates were asked to read the platform and note where they agree or disagree and why, according to an email the group sent during the process that was shared with WisPolitics.com. The email noted judicial candidates cannot “commit to pre-judging cases,” but Burns agreed with the values outlined in the platform “in full.” “We’re not asking anyone to pledge fealty to any organization. We’re just asking for basically what is your system of beliefs?” Warthen said. Dallet’s campaign gave WisPolitics.com a letter the judge sent the organization’s board of directors before the endorsement was released. She wrote it was “inappropriate and unlawful for judges and judicial candidates to sign a pledge supporting a political platform.” “Any judge who does so is essentially assuring that they must recuse themselves from cases involving the issues in that platform,” she wrote, including a reference to the Judicial Code of Ethics and the provision banning judges and candidates from making pledges. Burns rejects that he did any such thing. He also said what he’s done is no different than candidates filling out questionnaires. “Do I think CAFOS are dangerous for a lot of reasons?” Burns said. “Yes, I do. Does that mean I’m going to be biased against them when they come into court with an actual lawsuit? No. It just means that as a citizen, as a policy matter, I have political views. Guess what? Anybody running for this office does. I’m just candid because I think voters deserve to know.”

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The last bit of rare solstice sunlight glimmered through barren trunks and across unmarked snowdrifts as I clipped into my skis. A few puffs of clouds caught the rays and turned them pink against a gold and lavender sky. The highest boughs of a white pine grove glowed warmly despite the chill, and I glowed warmly, too, as I kicked up the first steep hill. As the sinuous trail swooped through glacial hills and mature forest, my stride became a joyful rhythm. Skiing in the late afternoon generally means I have the trail to myself which is a lovely side-effect of my schedule. The woods aren’t completely quiet, though, especially to the ears of a naturalist. Hairy woodpeckers and chickadees occasionally give their cheerful calls. Mouse and squirrel tracks speak another language. But my most reliable companions lately have been the ravens. Their bold calls cut easily through the snowy trees, shush of skis, and the dampening warmth of earmuffs. When people ask about the difference between ravens and crows, I often focus on their voices. Crows generally stick with a scratchy, annoying “caw,” while ravens show off a repertoire of up to thirty types of calls, many of which have a deep, resonant quality that is almost musical. Their basic “gurgling croak” can be heard for more than a

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with a bonanza of roadkill in their territory better watch out, though. Once young ravens discover the feast, they bring in reinforcements. In one study, groups of at least nine immature ravens were more likely to overcome the defenses of a territorial pair and gain access to a carcass. Sometimes on a windless day I’m able to hear the ravens even when they’re not calling. Unlike owls, who need silent flight to hunt for mice, the diet of ravens doesn’t require stealth. Ravens are mainly scavengers, and carrion makes up a big part of their diet. Their wings, then, like the wings of turkey vultures, must be built for soaring in order to discover those carcasses. Both ravens and vultures have distinct silhouettes with “fingery,” slotted wings resulting from the tips of their primary feathers being widely spread. The slots in between the feathers are narrow passages through which air flows more quickly, like water through a chute. This minimizes wind resistance, reduces drag by a significant amount, and increases lift. While wing slotting is characteristic of birds who soar over land, upland game birds like grouse also use wing slotting for their explosive take-offs. It’s a good way for birds with short, rounded, maneuverable wings to also increase lift. In contrast, birds who soar over the ocean and don’t need maneuverability have long, narrow wings with no slotting. Maneuverability is key for ravens, and they don’t just use it to avoid trees. Many people have witnessed ravens

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The Arctic beauty of the snowy owl, with its black-spotted white feathers and piercing yellow eyes, has captivated human imagination for so long that the owl is depicted in early European cave paintings. It’s not surprising, then, that this mysterious animal is causing such a stir this year, as Minnesotans notice an increase in the number of snowy owls visiting the state. A population boom such as this one is known as an “irruption,” and scientists are still trying to understand all of the elements that cause it — and the effects that stem from it. Snowy owl irruptions happen around every four to five years, and are thought to be caused by a good summer breeding season in the Arctic. Many of the owls seen in Minnesota are young ones that are spreading out to explore after leaving their Arctic home for the first time. Scott Weidensaul is a founding member of Project SNOWstorm, a non-governmental organization that tracks snowy owl movement across the nation. The project began after a prominent irruption four years ago, when “a tsunami of white owls came flooding out of the Arctic,” Weidensaul said. The project uses data from GPS transmitters that are attached to wild owls, as well as reports from the bird observation website eBird. “Looking at Minnesota, there are a lot of reports in and around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, which is not surprising because there are more observers there,” Weidesaul said. There have also been a high number of snowy owl sightings along the coastlines of Lake Superior and in the farmland in the southwest of the state, where the wide-open country resembles the flat Arctic tundra. “They’re more nomadic than migratory, and while many will come south again, they don’t all do that every winter,” Weidensaul explained. “Some of them will go north for the winter and spend the winter on permanent sea ice, feeding on sea ducks.” Weather and wind conditions can affect the birds’ destination each year. There are a few misconceptions about snowy owl irruptions, Weidensaul said. Many people assume that the owls are on the move because they have run out of food sources in their usual habitat. On the contrary, these owls are usually healthy and well fed. “A small subset of folks that are convinced these birds need help, and that’s not true,” Weidensaul said. “Some photographers have a tendency to toss live mice out (to attract the bird), which is increasingly frowned on.” Known as “owl baiting,” this practice is controversial among birders and photographers. This phenomenon created so much tension that the Minnesota Legislature considered a bill in 2014 to ban the practice, but the bill did not pass. The locations of sightings are sometimes closely guarded to avoid attracting a large number of people with cameras and binoculars who might disturb the

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the birds’ reproduction or even their behavior. Over the years of working with the snowies, Weidensaul said the owls’ winter behavior continues to hold new surprises. “We think of them as feeding on small mammals like lemmings, which is true in summer, but many that winter on the coast feed on ducks, grebes, loons and other waterbirds. Some adult owls are known to winter in the Arctic on sea ice. When the Great Lakes froze over, a number of owls moved out onto the frozen surfaces of Ontario and Erie and spent weeks at a time on the ice. When we watched satellite images of the ice, we realized they focused on areas where prevailing winds were cracking the ice apart, and they were feeding on gulls and waterbirds. So these owls were sort of practicing behavior they might do as adults in the Arctic. That was really a cool discovery we got really excited about.” Even for Weidensaul, the magic of seeing a snowy owl never goes away. “They belong to another world,” Weidensaul said. “You’re not going to look out your window and see a polar bear strolling down the street, but (these owls) bring a piece of the Arctic with them.” Learn more about Project SNOWstorm at www.projectsnowstorm.org. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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NASHVILLE, TN— Emily Wells of Frederic qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 35 percent of Belmont’s 8,080 students qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean’s List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “This achievement for the fall semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing.”

Choice of milk at all schools.

Grantsburg Schools

Monday: No school. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, French

fries, crackers (GHS), sliced carrots, applesauce. Wednesday: Cheese fries, Marinara sauce, baked rice, steamed broccoli, mini carrots, mixed fruit. Thursday: “Taco in a Bag” w/ﬁxings, salad, refried beans, corn, banana. Friday: Chickenburger, chicken noodle soup w/crackers, fresh veggies w/ dip, fresh pears, pudding.

Webster Schools Monday: No school. Tuesday: Meat loaf, mashed pota-

toes, corn, whole grain bread, pineapple, fresh fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, wafﬂes, green beans, pears, fresh fruit. Thursday: Philly cheese steak sandwich, whole grain hoagie, baby bakers, cooked carrots, peaches, fresh fruit. Friday: Nachos, salad, refried beans, salsa, whole grain bread, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

at your Grantsburg Public Library. We have thousands of books from the preschool to the adult level to spark everyone’s interest.

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Madalyn Nichols is the Siren High School Student of the Week. Maddy is a sophomore and the daughter of Jake and Karen Nichols. Maddy is a dedicated student, a National Honor Society member, and is very active in school playing sports and participating in clubs. For sports, she plays volleyball, basketball and softball, and with clubs she participates in FCCLA, AODA, and School Based Industries. She is known to all for her thoughtfulness, caring nature and helpfulness. She wants to attend the University of Minnesota and hopes to become a dental hygienist after she graduates.

Freshman Edwin Janssen is Webster’s Student of the Week. He is the son of Suzanne and Kevin Janssen. Edwin is an outstanding freshman. He has an incredible work ethic and is always willing to participate in class. He is easy-going and works to the best of his abilities with a positive attitude. Edwin is full of energy and liked by many. He is in band, cross country, basketball and track. His hobbies include fourwheeling, hunting and ﬁshing. The person he admires most is his Dad. After high school, Edwin would like to become a mechanic. His most valued character trait is perseverance.

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Grantsburg Elementary Concert The White Ribbon SUBMITTED BY: ANGIE BRONANDER, RADIOLOGIST, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER

Most of us know the pink ribbon is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness, but how about the white ribbon? The white ribbon brings awareness to those fighting lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in men and women worldwide. Lung cancer starts with cells in the airway that have suffered permanent damage. This damage results in an abnormal uncontrolled growth of cells and can spread to other parts of the body. The most important and well understood risk factor of lung cancer is cigarette smoking. The best way to lower your chances of getting lung cancer is to quit smoking. This is difficult, but it can be done. Many people cite “stress” as a reason they do not try and quit. However, stress is a part of everyday life for most people, so we must learn different ways to cope with stress, and talking with your doctor about your sources of stress is a good start. There are many resources to help you quit. Here are a few: •Smokefree.gov •BeTobaccoFree.gov •American Cancer Society Aside from quitting smoking, you can reduce your chances of dying from lung cancer by getting a low-dose computerized tomography (CT) lung screening which is a CT scan with a low dose of radiation. It uses special x-ray technology to scan the body and make a series of detailed images of the lungs to find lung nodules, some of which may be cancerous. Those who are eligible for a lung screening and decide to get screened, the chances of finding cancer in its earliest stages is higher. Finding cancer early generally means that there are more treatment options available. It is recommended that current and former smokers at high-risk for lung cancer discuss the appropriateness of the CT lung screening with their primary care provider.

The 1st graders ﬁnished their section of the program with “Pumpkin Pie Polka.”

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Grantsburg 2nd graders started their production with “Mashed Potatoes.”

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Grantsburg Elementary program – A Christmas Feast began with an exciting performance by the 3rd graders of “Hot Chocolate” from the ﬁlm “Polar Express.”

Churches announce New Years Eve programs GRANTSBURG—Area chuches have announced special worship services at their respecive churches. •December 31, Faith Lutheran, Grantsburg, New Year’s Eve Worship, 9:30 a.m. •December 31, Yellow Lake Lutheran, “A Celebration of Carols,” 9:30 a.m.

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The Grantsburg 1st graders singing “Decorate the Cookies.”

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Dining: Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. & Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Webster/Siren Community Education

Grantsburg Community Education

Thurs. 4-8 p.m. $1 Soft-Shell Tacos

Contact number: 715-349-7070 •Pottery, Wednesdays, Jan. 17Mar. 21 at WHS.

Contact Person: Rebekah Stavne, 715-463-4701. •Drivers Education, Orientation (Jan. 4); Classes Mon.-Thu. Jan 8-Feb. 1. •Bread Making, Jan. 8 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or Jan. 18 (5-8 p.m.) at Smoland Inn. •Grantsburg All in 2018, 7 p.m. Jan. 18; visit wearegrantsburg. com. •German: Beginning Conversation,

BUFFETS Friday: 5-9 p.m. Fish Fry Buffet with Salad Bar Saturday: 5-9 p.m. Chicken & Ribs Buffet with Salad Bar. Prime Rib Dinner also available! Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Breakfast Buffet with Fresh Fruit We will be closing for Christmas Dec. 18 and will reopen on Dec. 27

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

6-8 p.m. Mon. Jan. 22-Feb. 19. Upcoming Classes: Acrylic Painting on Canvas; DIY Kitchen Planter Box for Herbs; Princess Crafternoon Tea; Graduation Scapbooking Page+ Card; Essential Employee Skills; Easy Sew Handbags; and more

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

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OBITUARY

COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library

Dorothy J. Visger

Dorothy Janie Visger, age 90, of Dairyland, WI, passed away on December 20, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. The Memorial Service was December 26, 2017 at tthe Northland Community C Center in Cozy Corner with R Richard Gustafson officiatiing. Interment will be held a at a later date at Riverhill C Cemetery in Dairyland. Dorothy was born on A August 8, 1927 in Eagle R River, WI, to parents, J Julia (Corbin) and Vernon H Hughes. The eldest of seven c children, she attended sschool in Dairyland. On March 9, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin Visger in Carlton, MN. Over the years, Dorothy was employed by various places, but her favorite was driving school bus for the Webster School District. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, bird watching, berry picking and mushrooming. But above all else, Dorothy loved her grandchildren and spending time visiting with her family. She is survived by her children, Gene (Lola) Visger, Harriet (Clark) Erickson, Rodney (Kim) Visger, Timothy (Gail) Visger, Gregory (Julie) Visger, and Julie (Steve) Yezek; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; siblings, Verna (Herb) Magnuson, Glen (Janice) Hughes, Bob (Rita) Hughes and Ed Hughes; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Marvin; infant brother, Harry; siblings, Johnny Hughes and Hazel Johnson; infant grandson; and granddaughter, Beth Visger. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe

Bits of wrapping paper and boxes are spilling over in the garbage cans. Containers of leftovers have filled the fridge, and the empty plates of goodies are the true signs that another Christmas was a success! Even though many of us received the gift of being surrounded by our families, some had a much more difficult time as the unpleasantness of illness and death made their way into this special season. We take a moment to remember them in our thoughts and prayers. Now we get ready to say farewell 2017 and prepare to welcome 2018! Can’t wait to hear about those New Year Resolutions! We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and check out the book nook. With questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests, call the center at 715-4632940 or email us at gburg118@gmail.com. Coming Events: •Business meeting the third Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! •Bingo the second Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. •Blood pressures at Court Yard Square, first and third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon. •Fun with Friends, every day!

Library closed The library will be closed in observance of the New Year on Monday, January 1. Happy Holidays from the library staff and volunteers! Friends of the Library •Second Saturday Used Book Sale January 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Hibernate the winter away with some good books!” 2018 is just around the corner. Why not get a head start with a new book? The Friends of the Library have updated the “look” of their book sale, making it easier to navigate through the wide variety of books we have available. We hope to see you at the next sale. The Friends also wish to thank you for your patronage this past year. Together you have helped us raise and donate $5,000 to the library in 2017! •The Friend’s wild rice cookbooks are also on sale at the library and the Fresh Start coffee shop. Children’s audio books on CD The Friends of the Library donated a large amount of money to be spent on children’s materials this fall. We decided to update our children’s audio book collection with some of the donation. We totally reorganized the audio books we had and ordered some

new ones, too. Now the audio books fall into the collections the same way the regular books are organized – Easy, Intermediate, Junior and Young Adult. Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed for the following shifts: Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. and Fridays from 1 -3 p.m. We need help with assisting patrons with checkouts and putting books on the shelf. If interested, please contact Patti at 715-8667697.Í Pre-school Story Time I would like to thank all of the ladies who volunteer to read for our Pre-School Story Time on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. We would not be able to offer this program without their devoted help! It is a nice time for socialization, both for the children and the mothers and caregivers. Flamingo raffle Last chance to enter our Flamingo Raffle drawing on December 29. We have over a dozen plastic flamingos needing a good home. Call for ticket prices. Newly acquired materials Adult: “The Ladies of Ivy Cottage” by Julie Klassen; “The Fortunate Ones” by Ellen Umansky.

Adult non-fiction: “Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual” by Jocko Willink; “Dream Catchers: Legend, Lore and Artifacts” by Cath Oberholtzer; “The Bee Book” by DK Publishing. DVD: “Despicable Me 3”. Juvenile: “R.J. Palacio: The Wonder Collection” (Audio Book on CD); “How to Train Your Dragon Book 1” by Cressida Cowell (Audio Book on CD); “A Day with Pepe and Millie” by Yayo Kawamura (Board Book); “Mouseling’s Words” by Shutta Crum; “Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures” by Jeff Brown (Audio Book on CD); “Shiloh” by Phyllis Reynolds Naylos (Audio Book on CD); “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls (Audio Book on CD); “Anne of Avonlea” by Lucy Maud Montgomery; “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery; “Click, Clack, Moo I Love You!” by Doreen Cronin; “Groundhug Day” by Anne Marie Pace; “Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Heroes of the Galaxy” by Ruth Amos Telephone: (715) 866-7697 Website: http://webster.wislib. org Online Catalog: http://merlin. nwls.lib.wi.us/search Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library December reading challenge Kids and adults will win great prizes this December when they read! Every time library costumers check-out three or more books, they get a chance to win gift baskets full of goodies, like board games, DVDs and even Elephant & Piggie stuffed toys. Free family matinee movie Enjoy a free showing of a family movie and popcorn at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28. Kids’ mosaic-making workshop Children will make their own mosaic project with artist Sandy Gimpl of Simple Living, Osceola at 12 p.m., Friday, Decembers 29. This is a fun, but messy class, so wear old clothes! This workshop is for ages 8-13. Registration is limited on first come basis and children must register at the library. The supplies for the workshop will be provided to each child free of charge. Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Beth Rank for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,

January 3. Hot Reads for Cold Nights While away the winter days with the Adult Reading Program. Each time you read a library book, complete an entry form for your chance to win the grand prize. The winter reading program begins January 4. Cookie Club Beginning January 3, children can join the library’s Cookie Club! They pick up a Cookie Club card and bring it with every time they visit the library to borrow books or to attend an event. For every visit, they receive one sticker. When children have earned all twelve punches they will receive a bookmark, are entered to win the grand prize, and are invited to the Cookie Party! Chess Club Experienced or a beginner, all levels of experience are welcome Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m., starting January 10. A chess coach will teach fundamentals and strategy. Snacks are provided. The program is for ages 7 to adult.

New items coming soon. . . Books: “Bad Kitty Camp Daze” by Nick Bruel; “Robicheaux” by James Lee Burke; “Promise Not to Tell” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Little Blue Truck’s Springtime” by Jill McElmurr; “The Prague Sonata” by Bradford Morrow; “Still Me” by Jojo Moyes; “All-American Murder” by James Patterson; “Home Sweet Murder” by James Patterson; “Dark in Death” by J. D Robb; “Unbound” by Stuart Woods; “Grist Mill Road” by Christopher J. Yates. Audio: “Origin” by Dan Brown; “Home Sweet Murder” by James Patterson; “Dark in Death” by J. D Robb; “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson. Movies: Game of Thrones: Season 7, My Little Pony: The Movie, Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets, Victoria & Abdul. Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone number 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburg.wislib.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

SIREN SENIORS by Nona Severson

Stop in to our center and have free coffee during the month of December. We hope everyone is ready for Christmas. It comes so fast and we never have everything ready but somehow, it all comes together. Christmas is a special time for family and friends celebrating

together. Our 500 winners were Marge Traum, Lorna Erickson, Pat Bresina. Dave Peterson. Roger Greely. Dr Neil Olson got the 9 bid. We did not have Spade winners as the paper needed items earlier due to the

holiday. Hope to have the winners next week. The paper has requested news early for next week. Hear Mother Nature is going to bring in some frigid weather. We need some cold days to make the lakes safe, but personally, I could do without the cold.

Many of our snowbirds have already left for warmer places. We are hearing several snowbirds plan to leave by January 1. We wish everyone a safe, healthy 2018 and look forward to seeing you in the spring.

NEW YEAR’S DINING & CELEBRATION GUIDE

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Webster, WI

DAILY FOOD SPECIALS! ers 16 Be p T n o a

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Upcoming Events & Entertainment Sat. Dec. 30th - DJ Dan at 8pm Sun. Dec. 31st - New Year's Celebration Dinner by reservation 5-8pm Music by TRIPLE PLAY at 8:30pm Free Champagne and Snacks at Midnight! Sat. January 27th Music by Jeff Loven 8:30pm Open Tuesday-Thursday at 3pm Open Friday-Sunday at 11am Follow us on Facebook for our daily specials and upcoming events! Facebook.com/whitetailbarandgrill 30331 County Road H Webb Lake, WI

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New Year’s Eve Specials Beef Prime Rib 16 oz. $18.99 • 12 oz. $14.99

Fresh Seafood Platter $21.99 Mahi-Mahi, Shrimp & Scallops Lobster Ravioli - Broiled Only Free Glass of Champagne Desserts Available Regular Menu Available

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PRIME RIB DINNER New Year’s Eve • 5-8 King Cut $21.95 Queen Cut $17.95 Live Music by Those Guys Starting at 9pm Free Food @ 10pm Party Favors & Champagne @ Midnight

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BAR OLYMPICS Grab yourself a partner and sign up to play. There are several events to participate in.

Starts at 7:30 - ? Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place • No Cost

Free Food & Champagne @ Midnight Booze Bottle Rafﬂe

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DJ Digger Ugly Sweater Contest $100 Cash for ﬁrst prize • Judging at 10pm

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Come & Enjoy one of our NEW YEAR’S EVE

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Full menu also available

Reservations Recommended Music & Dancing

Champagne at Midnight

Is Midnight too late for you to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Then Join us for an Irish New Year’s Eve Party from 3 to 7 at The 10th Hole Bar & Grill Dress in your best Irish and celebrate with Irish Whiskey, Irish Champagne and Irish Appetizers. We will be bringing in the Irish New Year following the Wonderland Meat Rafﬂe, at 6 p.m. (Midnight in Dublin.) $100 gift certiﬁcate for Best Irish

RECOVERY BREAKFAST NEW YEAR’S DAY FROM 9 - NOON FEATURING SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE, HOME FRIES AND TOAST ALONG WITH THE 10TH HOLE’S BLOODY MARY OR A MIMOSA.

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Ring in the new year at Adventures!!!

OUR SPECIAL MENU INCLUDES: Cajun Seafood Smothered New York Strip Garlic Crusted Prime Rib Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pasta Tomato Butter Prawn Skillet Reservations Highly Recommended • 715-349-8500 Check out our new 20 beer Bottoms Up Tap System...20 domesitc, craft, and European brews... and the glass fills from the bottom to the top!!

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Celebrate the holidays with us!

Let Tesora handle your Christmas Eve

New Year’s Eve Party DJ-Short Bus Entertainment 9pm - Close

Holiday Hours: • Christmas Eve 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. • New Year’s Eve 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Buy $50 in Gift cards, Get $10 Free (use free card after January 1st)

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Wolf Creek Bar & Grill

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY and BLESSED NEW YEAR!

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HAPPY HOUR: MON., WED., THURS. 3-6PM MONDAY: Mexican All Day New Items Added WEDNESDAY: $1 Burgers Add On’s Extra/Dine In Only THURSDAY: 25¢ Wings - Dine In Only FRIDAY: Walleye Dinner/ Shrimp Dinner - 5pm til Gone SATURDAY: 1/2 Rack Ribs or Broaster Chicken/Ribs

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS BRING IN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT

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JED’S Laker Lounge 24787 Clam Lake Dr. Siren, WI • 715-349-5120 MONDAY: Build a Burger or Chicken Sandwich

TUESDAY: Chicken or Beef Sliders WEDNESDAY: Pasta Entrees $5.00 THURSDAY: Beef Tacos $1.50

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DON’T FORGET LUNCH SPECIALS Served 11 am - Gone $1 TACO Tues.: Chicken Breast, Mashed Tuesday 5 pm Till Gone

LEGION MEAT RAFFLE Every Thursday 6:30 pm Alternating with Suzy Q’s

FRIDAY: Chicken Fajitas $1.50 SATURDAY: Cheeseburger $4.00 SUNDAY: 50¢ Wings

& 75¢ Shrimp

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Thurs 4-6 pm

Potatoes & Toast Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes & Toast Thurs.: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Toast Fri: FISH FRY Sat. & Sun.: Family-Style Breakfast Wed.:

MUSIC SAT. & SUN.

DJ Kevy • Saturday, Dec 30 @ 9 pm DJ Triple J Productions Sunday, Dec 31 @ 9 pm

MEAT RAFFLE Every Friday @ 5 pm

MEAT RAFFLE FRIDAY 6:30PM for Lake Country Riders Snowmobile Club

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New Year’s Greetings HATS OFF TO YOU We really appreciate the support of good friends and customers like you.

Atlas Co-op Feed Store 2120 295 Ave. Cty. Rd. B Luck, WI 715-648-5356

We hope 2018 gives you plenty of reasons to celebrate! We’re certainly grateful for the kindness and support you’ve shown us in 2017, and we look forward to seeing you again soon in the New Year. Best wishes to you and yours!

Happy New Year

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We Wish Everyone A Happy New Year! Thank you for shopping at our store!

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Dragons take it to overtime against Washburn BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN-The Siren Dragons nearly pulled it off against the Washburn Castleguards last Thursday night, but they lost in overtime by a 73-72 score. “It was a tough loss,” said Coach Jon Ruud. “They (Washburn) are a good team. They did a lot of things well. We still have to fix some little things, but we're starting to close the gap a little.” At the 10:02 mark, the Dragons held an 11-9 edge. Colton denHoed had four points during that time with Nathan Kosloski having three and Kanaan Christianson and Jordan Webster adding two apiece. The 'Guards went on a 7-2 run before time was called. Siren came back and went on to lead at the intermission by a 36-27 score. Nathan Kosloski spurred the Dragons to that advantage by putting in 13 tallies. At the beginning of the second half, Washburn out-scored the Dragons 8-5, but Kanaan Christianson was fouled in the act of shooting a three point shot. He went to the line and sank all three free throws. Washburn chipped away at the lead and with 6:37 left in the game, they trailed by six at 58-52. Three minutes later it was down to a three point edge at 60-57. With a minute remaining, Christianson nailed a field goal and the Dragons

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Nathan Kosloski goes in for a layup against Washburn.

were up 64-60. It was 64-62 Siren with 33 seconds

remaining. A Dragon free throw with 25 ticks left had Siren up 65-62.

Tigers win behind Rosenbaum scoring BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

BRUCE-Hunter Rosenbaum scored 31 points and enabled the Webster Tigers to remain undefeated as the Tigers defeated the Bruce Raiders 72-41 last Tuesday night at Bruce. “We were able to build a lead off of creating turnovers and transitioning those turnovers into easy baskets,” said Coach Rob Scherer following the win. “Hunter Rosenbaum had a monster game. It is nice to see him have a couple great games in a row.” Rosenbaum had 13 points in the first half on three three-point shots and two field goals. In the second half, he had four threepoint shots and tow field goals. “I thought Bruce played us tough throughout, a credit to

Washburn shot with 12 seconds remaining and made a three point score which tied the game at 65. The Dragons brought the ball downcourt and with four seconds, called time to set a play. Reminiscent to the Grantsburg last second play a few weeks back, a pass was made and received near the basket, but the Siren shooter couldn't find the rim and the game went to overtime. In overtime, the Dragons went up 71-68 with :48 seconds remaining. A Dragon free throw and then two by Washburn made the score 72-70. Washburn stole a pass from Siren and the Dragons fouled. The 'Guard shooter made one of two, got possession of the ball again and scored, 73-72 Washburn. A last shot effort by the Dragons went to no avail and the Dragons came up just one point short. “In order to beat a good team, we have to play a little better. We were a little emotional, and when we are emotional, we're not very good,” said Coach Ruud. “We're taking care of some of the little things, so we're getting better,” finished the coach. The Dragons are a part of the Clayton holiday tournament on December 28-29 before they return to conference action January 5 when they host Grantsburg.

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their players and coaching. It's nice to finish the first part of the season with the way we are playing but we need to continue to improve. I thought Carsen Stenberg had a nice game defensively off the bench and overall it was a total team win.” Jack Washburn and Coleton Peterson each finished the game with nine points and Brad Sigfrids had eight. The Tigers were four for seven from the free throw line as were the Raiders. High scorer for the Raiders was Kevin Brockman with 21 points. The Tigers will be playing in the Clayton Tournament Dec. 28-29 before returning to action January 2 when they travel to Shell Lake. Game time at Shell Lake is 5:45 p.m.

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Pirates shut down Cardinals for win BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates got their third conference win of the season with a 53-41 victory over the visiting Luck Cardinals on Tuesday, Dec. 19. In a game filled with whistles and fouls, the Pirates were able to overcome and get the win despite sending the Cards to the foul line 23 times. Fortunately for them, Luck only made nine of those freebies. The Pirates on the other hand, only shot seven free throws, making three of them. Grantsburg’s defense was key again as they forced turnovers they were able to convert into easy points. Brooke Quimby led the Pirate charge again with 24 points. She started her night with a three-pointer, and ended it with one as well with nine two-buckets in between. Olivia Ohnstad had 10 points including a perfect two-for-two night at the charity stripe. Olivia Brock racked up six points from the low post position and Janessa Bonneville added five points. Linda Harmon and Cassidy Chenal had four points each to finish off the Pirate scoring. The Pirates return to action on January 5 when they travel to Siren, and will then host St. Croix Falls on January 9. Both games begin at 5:45 p.m.

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Oilvia Brock is fouled as she tries to take a shot against Luck.

Dragons lost tough one to Washburn BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

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Siren’s Elle Emery drives against Arabella Bouchard of Washburn.

SIREN-The Siren Dragons dropped a 47-42 loss to the Washburn Castleguards last Thursday night in Siren. “I thought we played well,” said coach Ryan Karsten of the Dragons. “If we would have played like this on Tuesday, we could have beat Frederic.” “We had a lot of shots in the air; we just couldn't hit any.” With 7:57 left in the first half, Siren trailed 13-4. Washburn continued to take it to the Dragons and led 26-14 at the intermission. After scoring just three in the first half, Abby Kosloski put in the first six points of the second half for the Dragons. She and Cassie Maslow combined for 17 points to help the Dragons close the gap to 37-35 with 3:44 left in the game. Maslow tied the game just moments later at 37. Washburn went on an 9-3 run to make it 46-40 with 18 seconds remaining in the game. The 'Guards made a free throw and the Dragons made a last second shot, but it wasn't enough as the Castleguards took the game, 47-42. “I played four freshmen tonight. We competed and that's all I can ask for. We'll win some and we'll lose some. We could be 5-3 right now, but we're 2-6 or something like that. That's the way the game goes sometimes.” “It was an emotional win; I thought we competed well,” concluded the coach. The Dragons next game is January 5 when they host Grantsburg in a 5:45 p.m. game.

Tigers knock off Lake Holcombe BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER-The Webster Tiger girls basketball team defeated the Lake Holcombe Chieftains 55-44 last Thursday night. “We played extremely well to start the game and jumped out to a 19-3 lead in the first 10 minutes,” reported coach Mat Wood. “Unfortunately, we started to take our foot off the gas pedal and Lake Holcombe started to come back at the end of the first half and the start of the second half.”

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“We continued to hold the lead the entire game, but Lake Holcombe continued to chip away and at one point got it down to four. We still have work to do when it comes to closing out games and handling crunch time, but it felt good to finally hold a lead the entire game instead of giving it away,” said the coach. “Freshman Hannah McDowell was our leading scorer, shooting 50 percent from the field, scoring 20 points and grabbing five rebounds.” Continued the coach, “Anoth-

er freshman, Summer Winkler, scored 10 points for us and added four rebounds and made six steals.” “Julia Gavin had another steady and reliable game, scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. She is averaging a double-double so far this season.” “This upcoming week, we are going to have a few tough tests, starting with Shell Lake and ending the week against extremely tough St. Croix Falls.”

FREDERIC-Kayla Miller-Robertson scored 21 points, 14 in the first half, as the Frederic Vikings beat the Siren Dragons 48-40 last Tuesday night in Frederic. “It was a good game that either team could have won,” said Siren coach Ryan Karsten. “They had the best player on the floor last night, Kalyn Miller-Robertson; she had 21 points and four threes.” The Dragons trailed by just four at the intermission, 27-23. Cassie Maslow had 10 points for Siren. Abby Kosloski had seven and Paeyton McKnight had two three-point shots. Both Miller-Robertson and Sydney Domagala were busy at the free throw line for the Vikings in the second half. Miller-Robertson was three for six and Domagala shot five for nine. Domagala ended the game with 10. Abby Kosloski had a game total of 14 as did Cassie Maslow. Paeyton McKnight ended the night with nine. The Dragons were one for eight from the charity stripe whereas the Vikings were 14 for 23. “We have not learned yet how to play an entire game. We had great stretches of basketball, but some really bad stretches too. If we could learn to play 36 good minutes, we would be tough to beat. Playing a good 20 minutes a night won't cut it.” “We will look toward a tough Washburn team Thursday night.”

Another lead, another loss BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

BRUCE-The Webster Tiger girls suffered another loss after having the lead, this time by the hands of the Bruce Raiders, 65-61 last Tuesday night. “Another game that we should have had,” lamented Coach Mat Wood. “Led by four with 40 seconds left to play with the basketball. We missed the front end of the bonus on each of our three chances. Unfortunately it is the same story as our games against Luck and Frederic. We have the lead until the last few minutes of the ball game.” “With that being said, we are improving in each game that we play, even though the results are not what we are looking for. We just need to put together the full 36 minutes of basketball. Once we do that we will be a fairly tough team to beat.” “Makena (Buffington) played really well at Bruce after missing the game at Luck. She moved the ball well and hit some big shots scoring a career high 19. Summer Winkler played extremely well

as a freshmen, putting a career high herself of 10 points and had some steals.” “Julia (Gavin) and Hannah (McDowell) each had normal games. Julia is starting to grow into a scoring role which should be nice as we go into break.” Gavin had 15 tallies whereas McDowell had 10. Hallie Anderson scored 17 to lead the Raiders. Marina Mansky put in 14, Brandi Gauthier 12 and Lauren Sturzol 10. The next action for the Tigers is a road game at Shell Lake January 2. Game time is 7:15 p.m.

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Pirates notch a win over Cardinals BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—Despite a slow start to the game, the Grantsburg Pirates added another notch in the win column when they defeated the Luck Cardinals 62-57 on Tuesday, Dec. 19. “We continue to find ways to win, but alos continue to make some situations more difficult than they need to be,” Pirates head coach Nick Hallberg said. The Pirates fell behind early as the Cardinals jumped out to an 11-2 lead, but Grantsburg eventually found their groove and tied the game up at 16-16

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midway through the first half, going on a 20-7 run over the Cards. At the break, the Pirates led 33-26. The Cardinals outscored Grantsburg 31-29 the second half, but it was too little, too late. Scoring for the Pirates was spread around, as seven different players found the hoop during the game. Tyrell Brande was the top scorer with 16 points including three three-pointers. The only other Pirate to get into double digits was John Chenal who scored 12 points on the night despite missing several minutes with

an injury in the second half. Leo Chenal tallied nine points followed by Jared VanWatermeulen with eight, Joseph Ohnstad with seven and Austin Wedin with six. Luke Anderson rounded out the scoring with four points. “We are off from competition for a couple of weeks now,” Hallberg noted. “Looking forward to getting better with all the upcoming practices.” The Pirates will travel to Siren on January 5 and will then host St. Croix Falls on January 9. Game time is 7:15 p.m. for both contests.

Grantsburg’s Austin Wedin (23) ﬂoats through the lane to put up a shot in the Pirates’ win over Luck.

Dragons get a win BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

FREDERIC-The Siren Dragons got on the winning side of the coin Dec. 19 with a solid 83-55 win over the Frederic Vikings at Frederic. Nathan Kosloski had a hot hand in the first half for the Dragons, putting in one three point shot and eight field goals for 19 points. Colton denHoed had 13 and Kanaan Christianson added nine to lead the Dragon charge as Siren led 47-22 at the intermission. Caleb Schott and Steven Hall each had six for the Vikings with Logan Lillehaug and Adam Drier adding five apiece. A more balanced second half saw denHoed with nine points and nine other Dragons adding their names to the score book. denHoed finished the game with 20 points. Kosloski was right behind with 19. Riley Churchill had 12 and Sequoia Benjamin added 10. Schott was high man for the Vikings with 17. The Dragons were 13 of 20 from the free throw line, committing 23 fouls. Frederic finished with 15 for 28 at the line and had 16 fouls. Siren goes to Clayton December 28-29 to be a part of the holiday tournament there.

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Blizzard showing signs through a loss BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN-The Burnett Blizzard are producing a little more offensive prowess as they scored five goals against a tough Ashland team, losing 9-5 last Tuesday. “It's tough to come back from three goals down,” said Coach Rick Quimby of the Blizzard. “But when our offense comes together, we'll wait and see what happens.” The Blizzard were set back in the first period of play when Ashland scored three goals. In period two, even though the Oredockers got five, the Blizzard showed more focus and intensity as they put two across. Just seven seconds into the middle frame, David Doty scored with assists to Dawson VanMeter and Jared Lee. At the 5:39 mark, Doty got his second goal of the game with assists to Lee and Tanner VanMeter. In period three, at 0:49, Dawson VanMeter scored an unassisted goal. The Blizzard added two more goals, just 39 seconds apart. The first was by Tanner VanMeter (assist to Doty), and the second by Doty unassisted. In the saves department, Thorne Carter was 25 of 34. The Blizzard put 30 shots

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The Blizzard’s Jared Lee (center) ﬁghts for the puck against Ashland

on the Ashland goaltender. “We have a game against Cambridge of Friday, so we'll see what we can do,” concluded Coach Quimby.

Blizzard get ﬁve goals but CI gets more BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

PRINCETON, MN-Cambridge-Isanti defeated the Burnett Blizzard 13-5 last Friday in a game played at Princeton, MN. CI got eight goals in the opening period, getting 12 shots on goal. In the middle frame, the Blizzard got going, having three cross the line in 1:40. At the 12 minute mark, Dawson Van Meter got the first goal for the Blizzard with Tanner Van Meter assisting. Forty seconds later, Jared Lee fired a shot to score with Dawson getting the assist. Then at 13:40, Taylor Zenzen scored with both Logan Meagher and David Doty assisting. Those goals made the score 10-3

for CI. CI made one more goal before the end of the frame, thus led the Blizzard 11-3 after two. Cambridge-Isanti put to additional goals across in first six minutes of the last period, but the Blizzard came back with two of their own to finish the game. Dawson Van Meter scored again at the 8 minute mark with Lee and T. Van Meter assisting and three minutes later, Meagher added his goal with Carter Johnson and Doty assisting. Goal tender Thorne Carter stopped seven of 20 shots on goal. The Blizzard put 16 on the CI goaltender. The Blizzard go to Barron from December 29-31 to be a part of the tournament there.

GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE Dec. 27 - Jan. 2 Boys Basketball Dec. 28-29 Siren, Webster at Clayton Tournament Tue. Jan 2 Webster at Shell Lake (DH), 5:45 p.m.

Girls Basketball Tue. Jan 2 Webster at Shell Lake (DH), 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Dec. 29-31 Blizzard at Barron Tournament

Gymnastics Tue. Jan. 9 GLU at Rush City, 6 p.m.

Wrestling Dec. 28-29 LFGS at Northern Badger, River Falls

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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and Lumberjack World Championships Foundation to join forces

HAYWARD—Over 50 years ago, Hayward entrepreneur, Tony Wise, picked up the phone and began assembling competitors for an event he called the Lumberjack World Championships. A tireless promoter of northern Wisconsin, in 1973 Wise also founded the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race. Years later, these two iconic north woods events are once again joining forces with the signing of a resource sharing and management services agreement between the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) and the Lumberjack World Championships Foundation, Inc. (LWCF) organizations. “Working collaboratively with the LWCF to solidify the future of timber sports in Hayward, WI, is an exciting prop-

osition. I can tell you that the ABSF staff is excited to infuse the LWC events with the same passion they bring to Birkie events,” said Ben Popp, ABSF Executive Director. “Knowing how important the economic impact of this legendary event is to the region, we’ll do our best to ensure that visitors and competitors have a tremendous experience at LWC 2018.” The LWCF engaged the ABSF to provide specific advisory, consulting, and management services for their Lumberjack World Championships events. Previously, the LWCF, a 501(c) (4), had a seasonal and parttime staff, whereas the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, a 501(c)(3) has a full-time staff of 12. Both organizations are in Hayward, WI. Under the terms of the agreement, the

ABSF will act as an independent contractor for the LWCF. The resource sharing and management services agreement will provide infrastructure for the seasonal events promoted and conducted by the LWCF and includes organizational strategy, event planning, marketing, human resources, staff training, accounting, technology, general operations, and business management support. The agreement for consulting services extends for an initial term of one year, with an automatic one-year renewal, unless terminated by either organization. “It’s ironic to see the LWC come full circle back to being housed under the same roof as the Birkie. Both events mean so much to the Hayward community and it says a lot about

Hayward to have maintained these traditional events,” said DJ Aderman, LWCF Board President and Chief of Competition. “Strategically, utilizing the staff and the expertise of the ABSF to grow and sustain the LWC event couldn’t happen at a better time for the competitors, sponsors and fans of lumberjack sports. I am extremely excited at what the future holds for the LWC.” The first American Birkebeiner ski race started in Lumberjack Bowl, home to the Lumberjack World Championships. Since their inception, the American Birkebeiner (Birkie) has grown to become North America’s largest cross-country ski race and the Lumberjack World Championships has elevated itself to the most outstanding lumberjack competition, draw-

ing competitors from around the globe. Each February the ABSF’s Birkie week of Nordic festivities draws an estimated 40,000 skiers and spectators to northwest Wisconsin. Later in July, the Lumberjack World Championships showcases over 21 events ranging from sawing and chopping to speed climbing, log rolling and boom running. Over 100 male and female competitors vie for the prize purse each year in front of over 12,000 spectators. The American Birkebeiner Festivities are slated for February 22 – 25, 2018 and the Lumberjack World Championships from July 19 – 21, 2018. Tickets for the 2018 Lumberjack World Championships will go on sale in early January 2018.

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North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Webster 2-0 5-0 St. Croix Falls 2-0 2-7 Grantsburg 2-1 6-1 Unity 2-1 3-4 Siren 1-2 3-5 Frederic 0-2 0-7 Luck 0-3 2-5

1 5 0 0 2 0 2 1 5 1 17

Score by halves Siren 47 Frederic 22

Results Last Week Dec. 21 Northwood 60, Frederic 51 Amery 60, St. Croix Falls 56 Turtle Lake 73, Luck 71 Washburn 73, Siren 72 (OT) Cameron 57, Unity 50 Dec. 19 Webster 72, Bruce 41 St. Croix Falls 45, Unity 38 Siren 83, Frederic 55 Grantsburg 62, Luck 57

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-2 1-4 6-9 0-0 7-10 1-2 15-28

1 2 0 3 2 0 4 1 2 1 16

2 10 0 0 10 1 10 2 17 3 55

36-83 33-55

Washburn 73, Siren 72 (OT)

Grantsburg 62, Luck 57 Luck C. Eley G. Johansen P. Ellefson L. Jensen J. Johansen R. Runnels B. Smith Totals

2 0 1 5 3 1 0 0 10

3 0 0 2 0 5 0 1 8

FT 2-4 0-0 4-6 4-6 1-2 0-0 2-2 13-20

F 4 3 1 5 3 2 3 21

TP 2 2 20 10 18 0 5 57

Grantsburg T. Brande L. Chenal L. Anderson J. Ohnstad A. Wedin J. Chenal G. Chenal J. VanWatermuelen Totals

2 3 3 0 0 2 5 0 4 17

3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5

FT 1-3 3-6 1-2 4-4 2-4 2-3 0-0 0-0 13-22

F 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 0 17

TP 16 9 4 7 6 12 0 8 62

Score by halves Luck 26 31-57 Grantsburg 33 29-62

Siren 83, Frederic 55 Siren 2 N. Kosloski 8 S. Vasatka 1 C. Songetay 0 K. Christianson 0 J. Webster 3 C. denHoed 5 R. Churchill 4 B. Lemieux 0 S. Bellanger 3 R. Cook Jr. 0 J. Jones 2 Totals 26

3 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 6

FT 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 6-7 1-4 0-0 4-6 2-2 0-0 13-20

F 4 2 3 2 2 0 3 1 3 0 3 23

TP 19 5 3 0 6 22 12 0 10 2 4 83

Frederic

T. Kuechenmiester S. Hall D. Steele A. Tinman L. Lillehaug C. Engen A. Drier B. Nick C. Schott C. Rowe Totals

Washburn Mat. Hoglund C. Motiff E. Rusch H. Hoglund C. Christenson C. Rosales S. Tenny Mar. Hoglund A. Wilber Totals

2 1 3 1 2 4 1 3 2 1 18

3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8

FT 1-3 2-2 0-1 5-8 5-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 13-20

F 3 3 0 3 2 4 2 3 0 20

TP 24 8 2 9 16 2 6 7 2 73

Siren 2 N. Kosloski 8 K. Christianson 4 J. Webster 1 C. denHoed 6 R. Churchill 0 B. Lemieux 0 S. Bellanger 2 Totals 21

3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

FT F 4-6 3 6-7 1 0-0 2 14-16 4 0-0 1 0-0 2 0-0 1 24-29 14

TP 23 17 2 26 0 0 4 72

Score by halves Washburn 27 38 8-73 Siren 36 29 7-72

Webster 72, Bruce 41 Webster 2 C. Stenberg 0 T. Pardun 0 H. Rosenbaum 5 T. Gustafson 2 J. Washburn 4 B. Sigfrids 3 C. Peterson 3 B. Bray 1 S. Wilson 0 A. Moser 1 Totals 19

3 0 2 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10

FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-2 2-4 0-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 4-7

F 2 0 2 4 3 0 4 0 0 1 15

TP 0 6 31 4 9 8 9 2 1 2 72

Bruce D. Brockman D. Roatch J. Zimmerman R. Stewart C. Keeble C. Checkalski K. Brockman D. Anderson Player

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

FT 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0

F 0 2 1 3 0 1 1 1 0

TP 3 4 2 4 1 4 21 0 2

Totals

4-7

Score by halves Webster 30 42-72 Bruce 18 23-41

Girls Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 3-0 6-1 Unity 3-1 6-3 Grantsburg 3-1 5-3 Frederic 2-1 5-4 Luck 1-3 3-6 Webster 0-3 3-5 Siren 0-3 3-6 Results Last Week Dec. 21 Luck 43, Turtle Lake 32 Washburn 47, Siren 42 Northwood 57, Frederic 18 Webster 55, Lake Holcombe 44 Clayton 75, Unity 46 Dec. 19 Grantsburg 53, Luck 41 Frederic 48, Siren 40 St. Croix Falls 82, Unity 60 Bruce 65, Webster 61

Grantsburg 53, Luck 41 Luck Christensen Melin Delany Thoreson Peterson Hendricks Totals

2 2 3 2 6 3 0 16

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FT 4-12 1-4 0-0 4-7 0-0 0-0 9-23

F 3 2 2 1 2 1 11

TP 8 7 4 16 6 0 41

Grantsburg Harmon Chenal Ohnstad Bonneville Gaffney Brock Quimby Totals

2 2 2 4 2 0 3 9 22

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

FT 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-2 0-2 0-1 0-0 3-7

F 1 3 4 3 4 4 0 19

TP 4 4 10 5 0 6 24 53

Score by halves Luck 19 22-41 Grantsburg 26 27-53

Frederic 48, Siren 40 2 1 2 1 2 0 1 9 0 1

Siren E. Emery J. Horstman P. McKnight M. Nichols A. Lightfeather K. Sybers K. Lightfeather A. Kosloski C. Maslow

2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7

3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0

FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-2

F 1 1 4 3 1 1 3 4 3

TP 2 0 9 1 0 0 0 14 14

Totals

1-8

21 41

Frederic C. Thaemert E. Lahti H. Schmidt S. Donogala K. Miller-Robertson S. Root Totals

2 3 0 4 1 2 1 11

3 0 0 0 0 4 0 4

FT 0-0 1-2 0-1 8-13 5-7 0-0 14-23

F 1 1 2 2 3 1 10

Score by halves Siren 23 Frederic 27

TP 6 1 8 10 21 2 48

17-40 21-48

Washburn 47, Siren 42 Washburn L. Barninghom S. Dalbec S. Adams A. Bouchard P. Giesen B. Rosales E. Belanger Totals

2 3 2 1 1 0 0 5 12

3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 3

FT 0-0 1-3 0-0 2-4 0-2 1-2 10-12 14-23

F 1 1 3 0 5 4 3 17

TP 6 5 5 4 6 1 20 47

Siren 2 E. Emery 1 J. Horstman 1 P. McKnight 1 M. Nichols 1 M. Thiex 1 H. Lemieux 0 K. Lightfeather 0 A. Kosloski 8 C. Maslow 2 J. Jewell 1 J. Nelson 0 Totals 16

3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 0-1 2-4 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-7 1-6 0-0 0-0 7-16

F 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 5 5 1 2 19

TP 2 4 2 2 2 3 0 20 5 2 0 42

Score by halves Washburn 26 21-47 Siren 14 28-42

Bruce 65, Webster 61 Webster M. Buffington J. Gavin S. Winkler H. McDowell Player(s) Totals

TP 19 15 10 10 7 61

Bruce H. Anderson M. Mansky B. Gauthier Sturzol Player(s) Totals

TP 17 14 12 10 12 65

Boys Hockey Burnett Blizzard (Independent) Current Record: 0-8-0 Results Last Week Dec. 22

Cambridge-Isanti 13, Blizzard 5 Dec. 19 Ashland 9, Blizzard 5

Girls Hockey Hayward Hurricanes (Independent) Grantsburg co-ops with Hayward Current Record: 6-4-0 Results Last Week Dec. 23 Hudson 5, Hayward 0 Emma Quimby goalie, 36-41 Dec. 21 Hayward 7, Superior 1 Emma Quimby goalie, 8-9

Ashland 9, Blizzard 5 Ashland 3 5 1-9 Blizzard 20 2 3-5 PERIOD 1: Ashland-Billy Watland (Parker Bresette, Orion Pergolski), even strength, 1:23; Ashland-Colin Trautt (Watland), power play, 3:41; Ashland-Scott Gregor (Eric Bochler), even strength, 9:23. PERIOD 2: Blizzard-David Doty (Dawson VanMeter, Jared Lee), even strength, 0:07; Ashland-Watland (Bresette), even strength, 0:59; Ashland-Gregor (unassisted), even strength, 2:00; Ashland-Trautt (Watland), even strength, 3:51; Blizzard-Doty (Lee, Tanner VanMeter), even strength, 5:39; Ashland-Braden Stegman (unassisted), 10:04; Ashland-Trautt (Pergolski), even strength, 16:06. PERIOD 3: Blizzard-Dawson VanMeter (unassisted), even strength, 0:49; Ashland-Gregor (Matt Gregor, Bochler), even strength, 10:02; Blizzard-T. VanMeter (Doty), even strength, 14:40; Blizzard-Doty (unassisted), even strength, 15:19. Penalties: Blizzard, 8 for 19 minutes; Ashland, 8 for 19 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Thorne Carter, 25-34; Ashland, Chris Cholwek, 25-30; Brandon Hudson, 1-1.

Cambridge-Isanti 13, Blizzard 5 Blizzard 0 2 3-5 CI 8 3 2-13 PERIOD 1: CI-Nathan Schibilla (unassisted), even strength, 1:39; CI-Blake Carlson (Luke Miller, Easton Parnell), even strength, 2:45; CI-Harrison Grandgenett (unassisted), even strength, 3:37; CI-Jacob Ziebarth (Schibilla), even strength, 3:40; CI-Austin Keller (Derek Becklin, Miller), even strength, 8:45; CI-Becklin (unassisted), power play, 11:30; CI-Parnell (unassisted), power play, 12:45; CI-Becklin (unassisted), even strength, 16:42. PERIOD 2: CI-Jacob Ziebarth (unas-

sisted), even strength, 4:00; CI-Jayden Meier (Miller), power play, 10:44; Blizzard-Dawson VanMeter (Tanner VanMeter), even strength, 12:00; Blizzard-Jared Lee (D. VanMeter), even strength, 12:40; Blizzard-Taylor Zenzen (Logan Meagher, David Doty), even strength, 13:40; CI-Parnell (Ryan Olsen), even strength, 15:24. PERIOD 3: CI-Cody Holum (Becklin, Grandgenett), even strength, 0:10; CI-Easton (Holum, Ziebarth), even strength, 6:00; Blizzard-D.VanMeter (Lee, T. VanMeter), even strength, 8:00; Blizzard-Meagher (Carter Johnson, Doty), even strength, 11:00. Penalties: Blizzard, 4 for 11 minutes; CI, 1 for 2 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Thorne Carter, 7-20; CI-Brody Nelson, 11-16.

Wrestling St. Croix Falls 64, LFGS 6 285, Mikel Louis (LFGS) decisioned Tanner Gaffey (SCF) 3-0. 106, Luke Thaermart (SCF) pinned Nolan Johnson (LFGS). 113, SCF won by forfeit. 120, SCF won by forfeit. 126, SCF won by forfeit. 132, Bennett Bergmann (SCF) decisioned Hunter Sellent (LFGS) 3-1. 138, Landyn Johnson (LFGS) decisioned Caleb Steffen (SCF) 8-3. 145, Garrett Bergmann (SCF) decisioned Merlin Hibbs (LFGS) 8-2. 152, SCF won by forfeit. 160, Austin McCurdy (SCF) pinned Brad Lucas (LFGS). 170, SCF won by forfeit. 182, SCF won by forfeit. 195, Brandon Bastin (SCF) decisioned Dominic Caroon (LFGS) 19-6. 220, Caleb Gearhart (SCF) pinned Ben Berglund (LFGS),

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Pts Fiedler Ford 49 Radio Shack 41 Erickson’s Auction 32 Darrell’s Hardware 31 Wood River Pharmacy 30 Grantsburg Sanitary 27 High Team Single Games: Radio Shack 748; Grantsburg Sanitary 743; Wood River Pharmacy 723. High Single Games: Edward Bitler 264; Dennis Hanson 250; Bubba 219. High Team Three Games: Radio Shack 2100; Wood River Pharmacy 2062; Grantsburg Sanitary 2000. High Three Games: Edward Bitler 706; Dennis Hanson 607; Bubba 573. High Individual Averages: Edward Bitler 185; Bubba 180; Dennis Hanson 177.

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How to make a winter survival kit FROM: HTTP://READYWISCONSIN.WI.GOV/ WINTER/HOWTOMAKEAKIT.ASP

Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency, it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Here is what you need: •a shovel; •windshield scraper and small broom; •flashlight with extra batteries; •battery powered radio; •water; •snack food including energy bars, raisins and mini candy bars; •matches and small candles; •extra hats, socks and mittens; •first aid kit with pocket knife; •necessary medications; •blankets or sleeping bag; •tow chain or rope; •road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction; •booster cables; •emergency flares and reflectors; •fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention; •cell phone adapter to plug into lighter;

Kit tips: •Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnout. •Store items in the passenger com-

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partment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shut. •Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold. 911 tips: •If possible, call 911 on your cell phone. Provide your location, condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem you’re experiencing. •Follow instructions: you may be told to stay where you are until help arrives. •Do not hang up until you know who

you have spoken with and what will happen next. •If you must leave the vehicle, write down your name, address, phone number and destination. Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see. Survival tips: •Prepare your vehicle: Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half full. •Be easy to find: Tell someone where you are going and the route you will

ADRC Survey: What you think matters BY LAURA NEVE DIRECTOR, ADRC OF NW WI

The surveys are rolling in! Thank you all for sharing your ideas. We want to develop services and programs that are needed and who better to tell us what is needed than you? However, we have received some suggestions for services that are already available in our communities. Each month we will highlight these services here with the new survey to help increase awareness around what is available! We received a few recommendations for (wheelchair) accessible transportation to events out in the community. The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin currently provides accessible transportation to social/ community events and local and out of area shopping/errands trips. We schedule events each month and publish them in The Voice on pages 6 and 7. In addition, we can also accommodate individual local shopping/errand trips on a case by case basis. To reserve a seat on the van please call the ADRC at least five days in advance at 877-485-2372. The sooner you call, the sooner we can secure a driver for the day/ event! We currently only have one van, but we are patiently awaiting the arrival of another to further develop this service. We would LOVE to hear from you about where you would like to go on the ADRC van! Please call us as soon as you think of fun, event recommendations so we can get them on the schedule. Call the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372 with questions, to reserve a seat on the van and/or for more information! We have also received comments/suggestions that we would like to follow up on to get more information. IF you are interested, please share your name and number on the back of the survey. You are more than welcome to stay completely anonymous if you prefer. This month’s survey is featured below. If you have additional thoughts, call me with your ideas and suggestions or include them under the Additional Thoughts second on the back of the survey! You can reach me at 877-485-2372. ADRC Survey: What you think matters! 1) What areas would you like to learn more about? (use of technology, nutrition, understanding government, dementia capable communities, healthy

aging…) 2) What do you see as some of the biggest challenges to remaining in your home as you age? 3) What does health aging mean to you? 4) Are you answering for Polk or Burnett County? 5) ADRC Survey: Additional Thoughts Drop off locations: •Congregate dining nutrition sites (Grantsburg,Webster, Siren and A&H Senior Centers and Amery Congregational Church and Milltown Community Center) •Burnett Medical Center Clinic in Grantsburg •Log Cabin Eatery in Danbury •Siren Clinic in Siren •Larsen Family Public Library in Webster •St Croix Casino Hertel Express in Hertel •Amery Area Community Center in Amery •Nilsen’s Market in Clear Lake •Frederic Village Library in Frederic •ADRC Siren office at the Burnett County Government Center •ADRC Balsam Lake Office at the Polk County Government Center (old building) OR mail to: ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin, ATTN: Laura Neve, 100 Polk County Plaza #60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

take. •If stuck: Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window. At night, keep your dome light on. Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance. To reduce battery drain, use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles. If you’re with someone else, make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for help at all times. •Stay in your vehicle: Walking in a storm can be very dangerous. You might become lost or exhausted. Your vehicle is a good shelter. •Avoid Overexertion: Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions. Don’t risk a heart attack or injury. That work can also make you hot and sweaty. Wet clothing loses insulation value, making you susceptible to hypothermia. •Fresh Air: It’s better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy. Snow can plug your vehicle’s exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car. Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow. Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good idea. •Don’t expect to be comfortable. You want to survive until you’re found.

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2018 Medicare numbers released ing facility

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days 21-100 $164.50 $167.50

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the 2018 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays and rehabilitation care at a skilled nursing facility. According to CMS, about 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries receive premium-free Medicare Part A because they have at least 40 quarters of employment paying into Medicare taxes. Medicare Part A costs Description 2017 2018 Premium-40 work credits $0 $0 Premium>30 work credits $227 $232 Premium<30 work credits $413 $422 Deductible (per benefit period) $1,316 $1,340 Daily co-insurance in hospital days 61-90 $329 $335 Daily co-insurance in hospital days 91-150 $658 $670 Daily co-insuance in a skilled nurs-

Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment at home, outpatient rehabilitation therapies, and outpatient laboratory services and testing. Regardless of work quarters, everyone pays a Medicare Part B premium (unless a person qualifies for a premium subsidy). Typically, Medicare Part B provides insurance coverage on an 80/20% basis. As you can see from the chart below, the Medicare Part B premium and deductible amounts will remain the same in 2018. Medicare Part B costs Description 2017 Premium $134 Deductible (annual) $183

2018 $134 $183

In addition to Medicare Part A and B, it’s important to take note of pricing changes on Medicare Part D drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans (optional). The last day of Medicare Open Enrollment was December 7 for plan changes taking effect in 2018.

A new shingles vaccine is on its way BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which almost all older Americans harbor from getting childhood chickenpox. If you’re over age 80, you stand a one-in-three to one-in-two chance of getting shingles. Shingles symptoms include a painful, itchy rash that develops on one side of the body, lasting for two to four weeks. The pain associated with shingles is often described as burning, shooting or stabbing. Lingering and debilitating nerve pain may occur after contracting shingles, which is why preventing it is so important. The currently available shingles vaccine, called Zostavax, prevents roughly half of shingles cases in people over age 60. The new vaccine, Shingrix — expected to be available by early 2018 — has been shown to prevent more than 90 percent of shingles cases, even at older ages. The new vaccine may also protect people

with compromised immune systems, which is helpful for older individuals who may be undergoing chemotherapy or transplants, have H.I.V., or take steroids. This is because the new shingles vaccine is a non-live vaccine; the old vaccine was made with a weakened live virus. The old vaccine will remain on the market, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be making Shingrix its preferred vaccine and will recommend it for all adults over age 50 and younger individuals with compromised immune systems. Medicare and Medicaid will update its coverage of Shingrix as soon as the CDC publishes its recommendations. Even if you’ve already received the old vaccine, it is recommended to also get the Shingrix vaccine because of how much more effective it is. Of course, as with any vaccine, talk with your healthcare provider about the pros and cons for your individual health needs.

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January Menu Not Available Meal Sites

Congregate dining is offered at the following locations: Site

Location

Address

Phone Number

A&H Area

A&H Senior Center

28315 County Road H, Webster

715-635-7199

Amery

Congregational Church

201 Harriman Avenue N, Amery

715-268-6818

Grantsburg

Grantsbug Senior Center

118 Madison Ave W, Grantsburg

715-463-2940

Milltown

Milltown Community Center

301 2nd Ave SW, Milltown

715-825-5025

Siren

Siren Senior Center

23943 State Rd 35, Siren

715-349-2845

Webster

Webster Senior Center

7421 West Apple St, Webster

715-866-5300

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

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Medicare provides annual doctor visits, but not regular physicals BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Did you know that Medicare pays for a “Welcome to Medicare Visit” and an “Annual Wellness Visit?” It is important to recognize that neither of these visits are physical exams. The Welcome to Medicare Visit is a one-time preventative visit. The visit must happen within one year of Medicare Part B enrollment. The goals of the visit are health promotion, disease prevention, and detection. This Welcome to Medicare Visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health, as well as education and counseling about preventive services. Your doctor will obtain your height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and conduct a vision test. The Welcome to Medicare Visit allows you to talk to your doctor about important screenings and vaccines you may need. In addition to the Welcome to Medicare Visit, Medicare covers an Annual Wellness Visit. The Annual Wellness Visit is similar to the one-time Welcome to Medicare Visit. The Annual Wellness Visit focuses on your plan for preventive care in the upcoming year. The first Annual Well-

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ness Visit provides a Health Risk Assessment, which will be updated in future years. If you didn’t receive a Welcome to Medicare Visit, you can still have an Annual Wellness Visit. Medicare will only cover the Annual Wellness visit once every 12 months. Your Annual Wellness Visit should also not be scheduled within 12 months of your Welcome to Medicare visit. When you schedule these

appointments, you must state that you are scheduling the Welcome to Medicare Visit or Annual Wellness Visit. If you do not specify this, you likely will receive a regular physical exam. Medicare will never cover a routine physical exam. What do these services cost? You do not pay anything for the Welcome to Medicare Visit or the Annual Wellness Visit, if your doctor accepts Medicare assignment. If your doctor performs addi-

tional tests or services during either visit, for example blood tests or lab work, the standard the Medicare Part B coinsurance (80/20%) and deductible will apply. Note: People who are enrolled in Medicare Savings Account (MSA) plans pay 100 percent of the Medicare re-approved amount for their health costs (including preventive services) until their deductible is met.

Wisconsin law prohibits utility companies from turning off electricity or natural gas to customers who are behind in payments from November 1 until April 15. However, this does not apply to customers who have already been disconnected prior to November 1. Customers who are currently disconnected and who have not made arrangements to pay their bills should call their utility companies right away. Utility companies do not have to reconnect service until a payment plan is in place. This means that the disconnection could last through the winter. Energy assistance is available for eligible households through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). Eligibility is based on income. For more information about this program, call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947), or visit the “Where to Apply” tab on www.homeenergyplus. wi.gov to find your local energy assistance agency.

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays: Tuesdays:

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

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

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

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

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

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

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

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

Phone: 715-635-7199

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

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

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

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

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

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Open for coffee and snacks.

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

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

No membership fee required.

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

Contact Senior Center for other activities

Nutrition phone 715-349-2845 Senior Center 715-349-7810

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Early Social Security retirement beneﬁts and Medicaid BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Many people hear that it is best to wait until age 70 to collect Social Security retirement benefits, if you can afford it. The reasoning behind this recommendation is that for each year after your full retirement age (FRA) up to age 70, your benefits increase. Similarly, if you begin collecting your Social Security retirement benefits before you reach your full retirement age, your benefit amount is reduced – and reduced permanently! Locking in this fixed income at a low amount can be daunting for many people, hence the recommendation to wait until age 70 if you can. However, what these recommendations fail to address is how Social Security retirement income effects people needing Medicaid. As soon as a person reaches age 62, he or she is entitled to collect early Social Security retirement benefits. For a person also on Medicaid (or considering Medicaid in the near future), the early retirement benefit he or she is entitled to at age 62 is considered available income because 1) it is actually available, 2) the person has a legal interest in it, and 3) the person has the legal ability to make it available for support and maintenance. Put more simply, if you needed to

go and grab that money, you could. Therefore, the Medicaid program will count this income for eligibility purposes whether you’re actually receiving it or not because you could go and get it to use for your care if you needed to. Medicaid is designed to be a program and payer of last resort, which is why it requires people to utilize all income and assets first to pay for their health care. Therefore, if you could get early Social Security retirement income (even though it is a lower amount than if you waited until FRA or age 70), Medicaid is going to ask that you try and get that money to pay a portion of your health care as soon as you can. Tax and retirement planning often fails to consider Medicaid implications, and this is just another example. If you have any questions about timing the collection of your Social Security retirement benefits and Medicaid, you can talk to the Elder Benefits Specialist in your county, or visit these websites: •to determine your full retirement age: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/ retire/ageincrease.html; and •to get an estimate of your benefits: https://www.ssa.gov/retire/estimator. html.

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2018 Social Security changes BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

The Social Security Administration recently announced that beneficiaries will receive a two percent increase in 2018 due to the cost of living adjustment. Starting in January, individuals receiving the following benefits: Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability, will see a modest increase in their monthly benefit amount. People who receive the federal needs based benefit Supplemental Security Income (SSI), will see their monthly benefit increase from $735 to $750. The Wisconsin state supplement for SSI will remain the same at $83.78. Remember, Social Security retirement, survivor, and disability benefits are paid out one month after they are earned. For example, the July benefit is paid in August. Therefore, beneficiaries will not receive the increased benefit

amount until February. Additionally, beneficiaries who pay a Medicare Part B premium will likely not notice a net increase in their Social Security benefits because the increase will go towards paying their Medicare Part B premium. Also, Social Security has a “hold harmless” provision that protects beneficiaries from paying the full amount of a Medicare Part B premium if the Social Security benefit checks did not go up by a corresponding amount. This provision protected beneficiaries from incurring the full increase in the Medicare Part B premium (a $12.20 increase) that occurred in 2017; however, with a two percent increase in Social Security benefits in 2018, this will cause beneficiaries to be responsible to pay a larger portion of the premium increase. For 2018, the maximum Social Security benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age is $2,788.

Caregiving conﬂicts BY JANE MAHONEY OLDER AMERICANS ACT CONSULTANT GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES

Conflict over caregiving is common, but families can take steps to minimize disputes. If caring for an older person is causing conflict within your family, you are not alone. Conflict is often part of family caregiving situations. Even the best of intentions to help mom or dad may cause tension. Because everyone approaches things differently, each family member’s opinion about what is best for mom or dad can vary greatly. But there are steps you can take to keep family conflict at bay when dealing with caregiving concerns. Why the conflict? Different attitudes toward family caregiving, depending on personality or

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family situation, can lead to conflict and alienation between siblings and other relatives. Sometimes the family member with the strongest personality dominates the decision-making process or takes on caregiving responsibilities without consulting other family members. Some family members might deny there is a need and be unwilling to offer assistance. There are also situations where people who have their own children to care for expect an unmarried or childless sibling (or other relative) to take on caregiving responsibilities. The unmarried family member may not welcome this expectation. Minimizing conflict Family caregivers need to recognize that conflict is not unusual and getting help is important. If differences continue, family relationships can be permanently damaged. Also, the person being cared for may feel guilt, believing he or she is the cause of conflict. The best way to approach family conflict is to get everyone concerned about the care of the person into the same room to discuss their feelings, create a care plan and assign respon-

sibilities. Face-to-face discussion eliminates the potential for misunderstandings due to information being received second-hand. If conflict continues, the next best step is to get everyone in the same room but with a non-family member in the discussion. The person should be someone whose opinion everyone agrees to respect.

Other steps to take Sometimes these suggestions just don’t seem to work. Don’t lose heart. Resolving conflict among families takes time. Be patient and keep doing your best at open, honest communication. Attending a support group by yourself or with family members can also be helpful. Other members may share ideas that worked in similar situations, and you will have the reassurance that you are not alone in your struggles! Lastly, seeking professional counseling as an individual or with family members can greatly improve the situation. If you are dealing with conflict over family caregiving issues you may contact The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 1-877-485-2372 for resources and tips on how to handle conflict.

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Ice safety guidelines traveling on white ice.

When is ice safe? There really is no sure answer. You can’t judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether or not the ice is covered with snow. Strength is based on all these factors -- plus the depth of water under the ice, size of the water body, water chemistry and currents, the distribution of the load on the ice and local climatic conditions.

Checking ice thickness Before heading out on ice: Contact a local bait shop or lakeside resort to ask about ice conditions. Check ice thickness once you get there. Temperature, snow cover, currents, springs and rough fish all affect the relative safety of ice. Ice is seldom the same thickness over a single body of water; it can be two feet thick in one place and one inch thick a few yards away. Check the ice at least every 150 feet.

General ice thickness guidelines For new, clear ice only Under 4” - STAY OFF 4” - Ice fishing or other activities on foot 5” - 7” - Snowmobile or ATV 8” - 12” - Car or small pickup 12” - 15” - Medium truck

Ways to check ice thickness: An ice chisel is a metal rod with a sharp, flat blade welded onto one end. Drive the chisel into the ice, using a stabbing motion, to create a hole. Next, measure ice thickness with a tape measure. Ice auger. There are 3 different kinds of augers: hand, electric and gas. Hand augers

Many factors other than thickness can cause ice to be unsafe White ice or “snow ice” is only about half as strong as new clear ice. Double the above thickness guidelines when

are low cost, light weight and quiet. Electric augers are also quiet, but use less manual labor than a hand auger. Gas augers drill through ice the fastest, but are heavier, noisier and generally more costly than hand or electric models. After drilling a hole with the ice auger, measure ice thickness with a tape measure. Cordless drill. Using a cordless drill and a long, fiveeighths inch wood auger bit, you can drill through eight inches of ice in less than 30 seconds. Most cordless drills that are at least 7.2 volts will work, but the type of bit is critical. You need a wood auger bit since they have a spiral called a “flute” around the shaft that metal drilling bits don’t. The flutes pull the ice chips out of the hole and help keep it from getting stuck, much in the way a full-sized ice auger works. After drilling a hole, measure ice thickness with a measure tape. Dry the bit and give it a quick spray of silicone lubricant after each use to prevent rust.

THICKNESS GUIDELINES

There really is no sure answer. You can't judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether or not the ice is covered with snow. Strength is based on all these factors -- plus the depth of water under the ice, size of the water body, water chemistry and currents, the distribution of the load on the ice and local climatic conditions.

OTHER THAN CAUSE ICE TO BE UNSAFE

White ice or "snow ice" is only about half as strong as new clear ice. Double the thickness guidelines when traveling on white ice.

Traveling on ice Check for known thin ice areas with a local resort or bait shop. Test the thickness yourself using an ice chisel, ice auger or even a cordless 1/4 inch drill with a long bit. Refrain from driving on ice whenever possible. If you must drive a vehicle, be prepared to leave it in a hurry—keep windows down and have a simple emergency plan of action you have discussed with your passengers. Stay away from alcoholic beverages. Even “just a couple of beers” are enough to cause a careless error in judgment that could cost you your life. And

FOR NEW, CLEAR ICE ONLY

An ice chisel is a metal rod with a sharp, ﬂat blade welded onto one end. Drive the chisel into the ice, using a stabbing motion, to create a hole. Next, measure ice thickness with a tape measure.

Under 4" STAY OFF

Cordless drill. Using a cordless drill and a long, five-eighths inch wood auger bit, you can drill through eight inches of ice in less than 30 seconds. Most cordless drills that are at least 7.2 volts will work, but the type of bit is critical. You need a wood auger bit since they have a spiral called a "flute" around the shaft that metal drilling bits don't. The flutes pull the ice chips out of the hole and help keep it from getting stuck, much in the way a full-sized ice auger works. After drilling a hole, measure ice thickness with a measure tape. Dry the bit and give it a quick spray of silicone lubricant after each use to prevent rust.

4" Ice ﬁshing or other

INFORMATION

5" - 7" Snowmobile or ATV

8" - 12"

For more information on ice safety or to request free publications, please contact the information center at: 651-296-6157 (metro area) or 1-888-646-6367 (toll free outside the metro area) or info.dnr@state.mn.us.

ON ICE

If you must drive a vehicle, be prepared to leave it in a hurry—keep windows down and have a simple emergency plan of action you have discussed with your passengers.

Tape measure. Use a tape measure to ﬁnd ice’s true thickness. Put the tape measure into the hole and hook the bottom edge of ice before taking measurement. You can also use an ice ﬁsherman's ice skimmer with inch markings on the handle in place of the tape measure.

Car or small pickup

Ice auger.There are 3 different kinds of augers: hand, electric and gas. Hand augers are low cost, light weight and quiet. Electric augers are also quiet, but use less manual labor than a hand auger. Gas augers drill through ice the fastest, but are heavier, noisier and generally more costly than hand or electric models. After drilling a hole with the ice auger, measure ice thickness with a tape measure.

12" - 15" Medium truck

Check for known thin ice areas with a local resort or bait shop.

Test the thickness yourself using an ice chisel, ice auger or even a cordless 1/4 inch drill with a long bit.

Stay away from alcoholic beverages. Even "just a couple of beers" are enough to cause a careless error in judgment that could cost you your life. And contrary to common belief, alcohol actually makes you colder rather than warming you up.

Refrain from driving on ice whenever possible.

At even 30 miles per hour, it can take a much longer distance to stop on ice than your headlight shines. Many fatal snowmobile through-the-ice accidents occur because the machine was traveling too fast for the operator to stop when the headlamp illuminated the hole in the ice.

Don't "overdrive" your snowmobile's headlight.

Wear a life vest under your winter gear. Or wear one of the new ﬂotation snowmobile suits. And it's a good idea to carry a pair of ice picks. CAUTION: Do NOT wear a ﬂotation device when traveling across the ice in an enclosed vehicle.

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contrary to common belief, alcohol actually makes you colder rather than warming you up. Don’t“overdrive”yoursnowmobile’s headlight. At even 30 miles per hour, it can take a much longer distance to stop on ice than your headlight shines. Many fatal snowmobile through-the-ice accidents occur because the machine was traveling too fast for the operator to stop when the headlamp illuminated the hole in the ice. Wear a life vest under your winter gear. Or wear one of the new flotation snowmobile suits. And it’s a good idea to carry a pair of ice picks. CAUTION: Do NOT wear a flotation device when traveling across the ice in an enclosed vehicle.

GENERAL ICE

WHEN IS ICE SAFE? MANY FACTORS THICKNESS CAN

Tape measure. Use a tape measure to find ice’s true thickness. Put the tape measure into the hole and hook the bottom edge of ice before taking measurement. You can also use an ice fisherman’s ice skimmer with inch markings on the handle in place of the tape measure.

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Mr. Dickens and his Carol The holidays are all about traditions, a festive time when we return to seasonal reads like Dickens’ beloved “A Christmas Carol,” where Scrooge takes center stage, as he wrestles with wraiths of the past, present and future on his journey to redemption. Debut novelist Samantha Silva imagines Dickens’ life in his 30’s in “Mr. Dickens and his Carol.” She brings Yuletide London to life, the atmospheric setting a strength of this book – its main character, however, deeply offensive in his weaknesses. We meet Dickens as he’s suffering – the cause – being recognized by many who expect too much of him, from members of his adoring public to his publishing partners who demand Dickens write a Christmas book after his “Chuzzlewit” novel, which he

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ber of the Birch family is, they have the glue they need to work through things –love holds them together and their experiences during that tumultuous week gift them with a better understanding of one another.

delivers in weekly installments, fails to engage the masses. To further compound Dickens’ angst, his marriage is shaky – his wife Catherine having just delivered another child, adding to his stable of five offspring. Catherine, disillusioned and taken for granted, slips the Dickens’ household to head to her mother’s with her children, after she discovers a note from a lady addressed to her husband. It’s from Dickens’ “first inspiration.” Add to Dickens’ marital problems, his dead-beat father, a rampant case of writer’s block, and author is rife for a fix, which comes in the form of a beautiful woman of the theater, Eleanor, a beguiling woman with secrets. Dickens is sure Eleanor will be his muse, and will inspire him to write the Christmas book he’s under deadline to complete. “Mr. Dickens and His Carol” is an entertaining read certain to spawn interest in the real-life story of a gifted author who left the world a legacy of classic literature. In this rendering, it’s difficult to stomach Dickens because he is so flawed, and late in the novel readers are asked to accept a fantastical twist that demands too great a suspension of reality.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Lilly Ann Marie Hibbard By (Petitioner) Blanca Berenice Davis By (Co-Petitioner) Daniel Hibbard NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 17 CV 167 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Lilly Ann Marie Hibbard To: Lilly Ann Marie Davis Birth Certificate: Lilly Ann Marie Hibbard IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: HON. MELISSIA R MOGEN Burnett County Circuit Courts 7410 County Road K #115 Siren, WI 54872 Date January 5, 2018 Time 8:45 AM If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL a newspaper published in BURNETT COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN. BY THE COURT: /s/ Circuit Court Judge Hon. Melissia R Mogen 12-5-17 WNAXLP (Dec. 13, 20, 27)

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U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger with U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel Bram, a/k/a Dan Bram; Burnett Medical Center, Inc., Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2017CV000099 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on October 5, 2017, in the amount of $89,874.48, I will sell at public auction in the main lobby of Burnett County Government Center located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872-9043, on January 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: The North 948 feet EXCEPT the North 330 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4), Section 13, Township 38 North, Range 16 North, Burnett County, Wisconsin Tax Key No. 07-030-2-38-1613-1 01-000-0130001 THE PROPERTY WILL BE

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SOLD SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: CASH or CASHIER’s CHECK (10% downpayment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval). DATED at Siren, Wisconsin, on November 20, 2017. /s/ Ronald L.Wilhelm Sheriff of Burnett County, Wisconsin BASS & MOGLOWSKY, S.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff The above property is located at 23941 Malone Road, Siren, Wisconsin 54872. Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. is a law firm / debt collector representing a creditor in the collection of a debt that you owe to said creditor. We are attempting to collect such debt and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (Dec. 13, 20, 27)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lawrence Edward Titera Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 67 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 14, 1954 and date of death July 24, 2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1298 Carson Road, Spooner WI 54801. 3 .All interested persons have waived notice. 4 .The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 3-12-2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 Cty. Rd. K, Siren, Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar 12-15-2017 Kimberly A. Henderson 120 South Leonard Street West Salem, WI 54669 608-792-4576 01017925 WNAXLP (Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSE MARY HARDING Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 68 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 9, 1931 and date of death November 11, 2017 was domiciled in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, with a mailing address of 2530 Nokomis Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55119. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd. K., Siren Wiscon-

sin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O Baasch, Probate Registrar, on 1-31-2018, at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 3-31-2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any person whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 13, 2017 Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 1036463 WNAXLP (Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Cody A. Mattison and Voyager Village Property Owners Association Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-44 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 14, 2017 in the amount of $73,865.40 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lots 66 and 67, Skylight Glen Addition to Voyager Village, Township of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28098 Skylight Dr Webster, WI 54893-8510 DATED: November 30, 2017 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff

16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust c/o Selene Finance 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77042-4546 Plaintiff, vs. Judith E. Oman, Individually and as Trustee of the Oman Family Trust, and any amendments thereto 10936 E Apache Trl Lot 1039 Apache Junction, AZ 851203478 John Doe Oman and Jane Doe Oman, and such other known or unknown Trustees or Successor Trustees or known or unknown Beneficiaries of the Oman Family Trust, and any amendments thereto 10936 E Apache Trl Lot 1039 Apache Junction, AZ 85120-3478 The United States of America c/o US Attorney 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 & c/o US Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Rm B-103 Washington, DC 20530-0001 Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-130 The Honorable Melissia R. Mogen Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after December 20, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for

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the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 14th day of December, 2017. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: ______/s/____ Patricia C. Lonzo State Bar No. 1045312 Case No. 17-CV-130 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA MAUDE LAMPE Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No.17 PR 69 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 10/28/1913 and date of death 12/13/2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 351 W. Benson Ave., WI 54840. 3 .All interested persons have waived notice. 4 .The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 3-19-2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 18, 2017 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5365 1012132 WNAXLP (Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10)

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE To the Village Board, Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin the undersigned: Agent – Corinne Scheele dba The Den 710 State Road 70, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Hereby applies for a Class B Beer and Class B Liquor license to be used from: January 9, 2018 - June 30, 2018. The Village Board will consider this application on January 8, 2018 at their Regular Meeting.

Dated: December 27, 2017 Patty Bjorklund, Clerk Village of Grantsburg WNAXLP (Dec. 27)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACTING THROUGH RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, vs NIKI D. KETTULA, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 17-CV-21 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 11th, 2017 in the amount of $66,548.44 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Front Entrance of the Burnett County Courthouse, located at 7410 County Road K, 115, in the Township of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 624, recorded in Volume 3, Page 55 as Document No. 183714, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 8, Township 38 North, Range 16 West, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7650 Cty. Rd. B, Siren, Wisconsin TAX ID NO.: 07-181-2-3816-08-3 04-000-02800 /s/ Ronald L.Wilhelm Ronald L.Wilhelm Sheriff Burnett County, Wisconsin Velnetske Law Offices, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 212 N. Green Bay Road, Ste. 101 Thiensville, WI 53092 Phone: (262) 241 9339 Velnetske Law Offices, LLC, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10)

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DECEMBER 27, 2017

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Peace on earth in the new year

Tom Cook, Associate Pastor Danbury Grace Siren Lewis United Methodist Churches

It is after Christmas. The piles of wrapping paper have been cleared away. The coveted new toys are still gathered under the tree. Even the new clothes have gained some appreciation (especially the warmers). For colleges, football season is beginning to end. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard the Christmas story a dozen times and we want â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peace on Earth.â&#x20AC;? The story has touched us again

at a very deep level. We desperately want to see transformation in our world, in our own geography, in our own family, and in our own hearts. We will let God, who has entered our scene, be born in us this year. We will let His love enter our lives and create a new love for our family, our community, and our world. When times of discouragement come we will remember Immanuel, God with us.

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

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

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

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

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

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

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

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

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

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

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

FAITH LUTHERAN

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 am Church Service: 10:45 am Youth Ministries: 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study: 2 pm, Thurs. Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.) 10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

GRACE BAPTIST

BETHANY LUTHERAN

Pastor Mike Fisk | (715) 472-8660 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W | 2 mi. S. on I Sun. School 9:15 am | Sun. Worship 10:30 am Communion 1st Sunday Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

CUSHING

715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. Sunday - Adult Sunday School: 9 am Morning Service: 10 am | Evening Service: 7 pm Monday - Bible Study: 6:30 pm

FALUN

ATLAS

GRANTSBURG

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

DANBURY

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

FREDERIC

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Even as we remember the horrors of this past year, Las Vegas mass shooting, hurricanes, and many shattered lives, death in our own family and perhaps worst of all our failure to live as we know we should, we remember God is with us. With so great a love we can live in hope now and in the time ahead. God bless us all in the New Year!

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

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

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

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

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PUZZLES CLUES ACROSS

ANSWERS

1. Sharp pain 5. Military hats 11. Software app on a network (abbr.) 14. Genus of freshwater mussels 15. Continent 16. Afghani monetary unit 17. Recovered 19. Ribonucleic acid 20. Refers to end of small intestine 21. Ethiopia’s largest lake 22. Hostelry 23. Defunct American automaker 25. Denotes origin by birth or descent 27. Part of a watch 31. Stare with mouth open wide 34. Found in granite 35. Competing 38. Stone film “__ Given Sunday” 39. Junction between two nerve cells 41. Greek goddess of the dawn 42. Fight 44. Thin, narrow piece of wood or metal 45. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 46. Type of kitchenware 49. Specialty of The Onion 51. Major Mexican river 55. Kilometers per hour 56. Species of mackerel 60. Bones 61. Interest rate 62. New York Mets legend 64. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 65. Shawl 66. Gracefully thin 67. Type of deciduous tree 68. Not classy 69. Taro corm or plant

CLUES DOWN 1. Jewish festival

2. Anoint 3. More pleasant 4. Type of painting 5. Witness 6. Harm 7. Builder of Arantea (Greek myth.) 8. City in India 9. Used to unlock cans 10. Induces sleep 11. More bouncy 12. A branch of Islam 13. White (French) 18. Legal term 24. Covered with frost 26. Hengyang Nanyue Airport 28. Wash 29. Disorder of the scalp 30. North American tree 31. Helps cars run 32. Mandela’s party

33. Aromatic plant of the daisy family 36. Negative 37. College student educator (abbr.) 39. Most rare 40. Harm with a knife 43. Folk singer DiFranco 45. Return to 47. One who repairs 48. Eastern England river 49. Hockey players need two 50. Dismay 52. Rebuke 53. Plant of the arum family 54. Fish genus 57. Plant of the mallow family 58. Amounts of time 59. 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet 63. One of Napoleon’s generals

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CHRISTMAS AT THE FORT

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A group of musicians entertained the crowd at the Fort.

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Christmas at the Fort Some of the kids at the Fort got their faces painted by the volunteer artists. SUBMITTED.

The Tiny Tigers were singing some Christmas carols.

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Diane Graveson played the piano throughout the festivities.

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