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WEBSTER— While the rest of Webster was buckling in for the weekend on Friday, Webster Technical Education Teacher Roy Ward was anxiously awaiting the newest addition to the Webster High School shop, a Haas CNC

Mini Mill. Ward, the expert, describes the machine’s capabilities like this: “Using a piece of raw material or a casting, students will program the mill to perform one or several operations. There are 10 tool holders that can automatically SEE ROY WARD, PAGE 6

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Tom O’Brien, Roy Ward, Larry O’Connell and Craig Honeysett stand in front of the new Haas CNC Mini Mill for the Webster High School shop. STEVE BRIGGS | SENTINEL

Zoo visits Grantsburg Library Ollie, a desert tortoise who resides at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, came for a visit Tuesday at the Grantsburg Public Library. The kids and parents turned out in large numbers to see Ollie and many other creatures. Anneliese Snyder (left) and Aurora Bach, both of Grantsburg, take a closer look.

NWE moves closer to buying Centuria Electric

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CENTURIA—Centuria residents will vote in a referendum August 29 on whether to sell their village-owned electric utility to Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company (NWE) of Grantsburg. SEE NWE, PAGE 7

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After discussing meth, what action do we take? BURNETT COUNTY— Meth needs no introduction. It requires conversation about awareness, education, prevention, and of course, funding. Last week during a discusion held by Restorative Justice and the Burnett Medical Center, conversation was centered around the epidemic of meth in Burnett County. Many were in attendance, including law enforcement, local school emloyees, mental

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health workers, county and village board members, recovering addicts, and more. The questions What have we done so far? and What do we need to do going forward? were discussed. However, the question still remains, Now what? While there is no specific answer, ideas are circulating and leaders of the community are continuing to stand on the front lines. Sheriff Ron Wilhelm brought to the discussion the actions taken up by multiple towns in the United States that have suffered from the

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Make-A-Wish foundation takes Tanner to Tahiti SIREN—The vision of the Make-AWish foundation is to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. Well, a wish in Burnett County will be granted in the coming days as Tanner Buck and his family look forward to a trip to the Tahitian Islands. Buck, 16, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of nine months. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection. Despite this challenge that burdens Buck, he is a multi-sport star athlete, participating in hockey, baseball and football. His favorite sport is hockey and the disorder hardly slows him down. “He’s one of the fastest kids out there,” said his father Ben Buck. His illness has a reputation of stunting physical growth but with the help of new medication, Buck experienced an eight-inch growth spurt in the last two years. Upon discovering his eligibility for the Make-A-Wish program, Buck thought long and hard about what he would like to do. His decision is now offering Buck and his family an eight-day stay in a bungalow over the water on the island of Mo’orea.

Buck is also excited to swim with dolphins and sea turtles, cruise along in a Jeep safari ride, and take a boat tour of the island to learn more about the Tahitian culture. There are special individuals who assist in making these trip hopes come to fruition— volunteer wish granters. In Buck’s case these wish granters are Craig and Paula Hokanson. “We meet with children with life threatening illnesses to find their one true wish. We communicate with the office in Wauwatosa, help with gathering the required information and documents. The office has an incredible staff that works extremely hard to make each child’s wish come true. We then meet with the children to present their wish. Our daughter was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of nine. She went through years of treatment. When she was well enough to travel, she chose to travel to Italy for her wish to experience the culture, music, art, food and architecture. Her wish did so much to help her move forward with strength, joy, great memories and hope. We knew we wanted to one day have a role in bringing this to other children who were going through similar challenges. “Tanner is an incredible young man!” they conluded. To make a donation to the Make-AWish foundation and help grant wishes like Tanner’s, go to wisconsinwish.org.

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Tanner Buck with his wish granters, Craig and Paula Hokanson. A special thanks goes out to Greg and Sue Hunter for hosting and donating food for this event at the Pour House in Siren.

A&W to open Monday, July 24

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Siren’s newest dining spot is the A&W Restaurant. It opens at 10 a.m. Monday, July 24 at the Fourwinds Market complex on Hwy.35/Airport Road. The restaurant has a drive-through window and indoor seating, and features the full A&W menu.

SIREN—The new A&W Restaurant is set to open at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 24 at the Fourwinds Grocery Market and Gas Station/Convenience Store on Airport Road along Hwy. 35 north of Siren. The restaurant building is owned by the St. Croix Chippewa Tribe and is leased to and operated by Link Stop of Minong, a subsidiary of Link International Investments, LLC of Minong. The A&W Restaurant with drive-through window and indoor seating has a staff of 50-60 employees who were trained at Minong. They will be ready to serve when the doors open on Monday. The restaurant will offer the full A&W menu including a variety of burgers, chicken strips and tenders, hot dogs, malts, sundaes and shakes, root beer and other sodas, ice cream treats and more. It will open at 10 a.m. 365 days per year. Linda Guevara of Siren is the store manager. A grand opening event is being planned. Steve Briggs, Sentinel.

State law prohibits drivers from using hand-held cell phones in work areas SPOONER—With the state’s highway construction season reaching its peak, the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month reminds motorists that a recently-enacted state law prohibits drivers from using a hand-held mobile device in a Wisconsin work zone. Violators face fines of up to $40 for a first offense and up to $100 for subsequent offenses. There is an exception to report an emergency. “While distracted driving comes in many forms, one thing all distractions have in common is they are dangerous,” said Wisconsin State Patrol Captain Nick Wanink of

the Northwest Region. “Drivers need to stay focused on the road at all times. That’s why we strongly encourage people to put away their cell phone any time they’re behind the wheel.” Work zones are especially challenging as motorists often encounter narrow lanes, reduced speeds, construction workers and equipment all operating in a relatively confined area. Last year, there were more than 2,800 crashes in Wisconsin work zones resulting in 1,110 injuries and nine deaths. While workers in construction zones are especially vulnerable, the majority of people injured

and killed in work zone crashes are motorists. The state law banning use of hand-held electronic devices in work zones builds on other efforts to discourage inattentive driving. State law prohibits new drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license from using a cell phone when driving (except to report an emergency). Another state law prohibits texting while driving for all motorists. Federal law makes it illegal for commercial motor vehicle drivers from using handheld cell phones when behind the wheel.

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Rex Cactus Thursday at Siren Music in the Park SIREN—The summer Music in the Park series at Crooked Lake Park continues Thursday, July 20 with Rex Cactus in a concert of classic rock, country and blues. This week’s refreshments under the pavilion will be BBQ served by BC Home/Community Ed. The free musical events are from 6:308:30 p.m. every Thursday evening through August at Siren’s Crooked Lake Park.

Author speaks Thursday at Webster Library WEBSTER—Twin Cities Author Wyndemere Coffey will speak, read from her book The Auspicious Star of Stella June and sign copies at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Larsen Family Public Library. Refreshments will be served.

Forts Folle Avoine Rendezvous July 20-23 WEBSTER—The annual Forts Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous continues daily through Sunday, July 23. Old time arts and crafts will be demonstrated plus a variety of music, tours and foods. There is an admission charge.

Food distribution July 20 WEBSTER—The monthly Yellow Lake Food Distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 at Connections in Webster, located right next door to the Minit Mart.

Grantsburg Watercross Weekend is July 21-23 GRANTSBURG—More than 100 watercross races, great food, displays, street dances and Saturday evening fireworks will fill the Grantsburg Watercross weekend Friday-Sunday, July 21-23.

Gandy Dancer Air Show July 22 at Burnett County Airport SIREN—The Gandy Dancer Air Show on Saturday, July 22 at Burnett County Airport starts with a 5K trail run/walk and pan-

cake breakfast. It features a flyover by the Wisconsin Air Guard F-16 Fighter Squadron. The event includes classic cars on display, skydivers, an aerobatic show, airplane rides and food booths, with lots of new and vintage airplanes. The event offers free admission and free parking.

Free blood pressure, glucose testing Saturday LUCK—Ruby’s WellCare is hosting a free blood pressure and glucose screening during “Lucky Days” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22 at 210 East Park Ave in Luck. No appointment is necessary. Ruby’s WellCare is a free and charitable clinic staffed with doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. It is open to residents of Polk and Burnett counties from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday. For an appointment please call 715-472-7770. Ruby’s WellCare is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.

Schmipps music at Skonewood Music series CUSHING—The weekly summer Sunday evening music tradition continues at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center. On Sunday, July 23, a prelude by Ann Bell begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the Schmipps at 6:30 p.m. Skonewood is located at 2104 260th Avenue in rural Cushing.

Food & Friends Dinner July 25 at Webster Baptist WEBSTER—The monthly Food & Friends dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Webster Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome.

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

Summer Festival July 30 at Frederic Catholic Church

quilt raffle, “country store” and bingo are featured parts of the Summer Festival on Sunday, July 30 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church on Highway 35 in Webster. The chicken dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. until gone. Breads and bakery items, home canned goods, sawdust pile, cake walk and cash prizes are also planned.

Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary meets Aug. 8 GRANTSBURG—The next meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 185 will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Legion Hall.

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

MEETINGS MONDAY, JULY 24 Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

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

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

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

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

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

Swiss Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Town Meeting 7 p.m.

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

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

FREDERIC —A baked chicken dinner,

Dewey Town Meeting 8 p.m.

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

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

THURSDAY, AUG. 10 Siren Village Board 2 p.m. Village office

MONDAY, AUG. 14 Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren

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

Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

Town of Grantsburg Board

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Scott Town Board meeting

THURSDAY, JULY 20

FRI-SUN, JULY 21-23

TUESDAY, JULY 25

Siren Music in the Park

Grantsburg World Championship Watercross

Burnett County Republican Party

Rex Cactus 6:30 p.m. Crooked Lake Park

Racing, food, booths, fireworks Memory Lake

7 p.m., Room 162 Govt Center

LaFollette Town Board meeting

THURSDAY, JULY 27

7 p.m. at Town Hall

Parkinson’s Support Group

Meenon Town Board

2:30 p.m. Larsen Family Public Library, Webster

7 p.m.

Food distribution 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Connections in Webster

Author Wyndmere Coffey speaks 7 p.m. at Larsen Family Library

THURS-SUN. JULY 20-23 Fur Trade Rendezvous Forts Folle Avoine County Road U, Webster

SATURDAY, JULY 22 Gandy Dancer Air Show Events and Pancake breakfast

MADISON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has raised $4.7 million in the first six months of the year and has $3.9 million cash on hand as she prepares to run for re-election. Baldwin’s campaign released her latest

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Sunday evening music series 6:15 p.m. Skonewood Christian Retreat 2104 260th Ave, Cushing

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

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WISCONSIN BRIEFING Baldwin raises $4.7 million, has $3.9 million cash on hand

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fundraising numbers on Tuesday. A number of Republicans have expressed interest in challenging her, but no one has yet to formally launch their campaign. Baldwin raised $2.5 million between April and June. Her campaign says the $4.7 million Baldwin raised in the first six months of the year

is the most ever raised by a statewide candidate in Wisconsin over that time in the year before an election. Baldwin’s cash on hand is $1 million more than either Republican Sen. Ron Johnson or his Democratic challenger Russ Feingold had at this point in 2015.

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Grillin’ time!

Summertime, and the grillin’ is easy. Whether you’re a charcoal purist or prefer to flip the propane switch and punch “Spark,” time is right every night because summer is moving way too fast. Soon we’ll be staring at the August calendar and asking, “how can winter drag so long and summer fly this fast?” From August it’s only two weeks to what weatherman Mike Lynch calls “the possible snow season,” which in our part of the world starts on Sept. 15. Yikes. Not an evening to waste! You may be a novice or an authentic grill master, but the grill loves more than meat. Yes, meat is king, but there’s so much more. It’s already mid-summer and you have already cooked enough burgers. It’s time to be bold and creative. The new cookware and gadgets make it fun to experiment. You can find grilling pans in every shape, size, weight and price. The cheap ones may not last as long but they Sentinel work fine. There are fancy skewers and long handle utensils, elStaff bow-high grill gloves and even a Steve Briggs remote digital thermometer that displays the grill temp while you’re watching the game. But, you don’t need to spend all that to make good food. How about pizza on the grill? It’s the best. My better half is the grilled pizza master chef at our house. She rolls out perfect dough or lets the breadmaker do the work. Start with a rack brushed clean and lightly oiled. It’s best to do that before you light it. Flatten a piece of dough to a thick pancake shape so it’s easy to move around or flip with a spatula. That size provides single-serving pizzas all around and each guest can choose their ingredients. Brush on some olive oil, ground pepper, pink crystal salt and maybe some garlic powder, then set the dough pieces on the medium heat grill rack for two minutes. Flip for a couple more. Keep an eye on it, but it doesn’t matter if it gets a little dark – the flavor is superb. Remove the pizza doughs from the rack. Let each person add their sauce, cheeses, mushrooms, olives and meats. Roma tomato chunks are good and some like onions or pineapple. With toppings in place, back on the rack it goes, ingredient side up for another two to three minutes and you’re ready to eat. Perhaps you cooked some asparagus or sweet potato chunks in your perforated grill pan. Or, maybe you added some brown sugar, cinnamon and perhaps a bit of butter or favorite liqueur to a pineapple and wrapped it in foil. Or, just cut the pineapple into ¾ inch slices and put it right on the rack, brushing on the brown sugar mixture. Turn down the gas a bit, use a higher rack or cook the fruit off to the corner away from your charcoal. Then, let it work while you dive into the pizza. The best grilling fruits are firm and just ripe. Peaches and pears, watermelon, pineapple, apples can all take the heat. Drizzle with honey before grilling for an added burst of flavor. Huzzah! Your whole meal done on the grill!

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Encourage good media BY LEE H. HAMILTON SENIOR ADVISOR FOR THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY CENTER ON REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to journalism, I’m a traditionalist. Old-fashioned, even. But I don’t think it’s a coincidence that even while confidence in the media drops to new lows and Time magazine feels moved to wonder “Is Truth Dead?” on its cover, huge numbers of Americans have come to believe the media is not as authoritative as it once was. Straightforward, responsible journalism is an indispensable public asset, a cornerstone of democratic life. This is threatened by the trends reshaping the media landscape. With less consensus around information and data, the cohesiveness of our society is diminished. I’m not just talking about the rise of deliberately “reported” misinformation and disinformation. Some news outlets may not be as egregiously destructive of democratic values, but their urge to chase viewership and clicks at the expense of solid, fact-based reporting is doing us no favors. Indeed, I think a lot of people want what I do and feel they’re not getting it: more facts and fewer opinions; more investigative reporters and fewer pundits; more substance and less fluff; more policy exploration and less politics; more respect for consumers and fewer efforts to manipulate them. Is it really behind the times to expect journalists to seek accuracy above all? To pay attention to fairness? To strive to keep government honest and the voters informed? To check facts, use multiple sources, and welcome rigorous editing? I don’t think so. Nor do I believe that infusing the news with a political agenda

serves our society or news conThe picture is not entirely bleak. sumers. There may be no such We are fortunate to retain a numthing as absolute objectivity, but ber of high-quality news organizayou can sure strive to get as close tions with first-rate reporters. The as possible. Some news organiza- New York Times, The Washington tions do this. Too many don’t. Post, The Financial Times, The This is not to say that editori- Economist, CNN, PBS, ProPublializing and expressing opinion ca, Politico, and other news orhave no place in journalism. But, ganizations continue to dig deep opinions should be separated from and uphold high journalistic stanreporting. Too many journalists dards even in the face of the tsuwant to be pundits and not report- nami of media disruption that has ers. I’ve had any number tell me taken place over the past decade. they’re in the business to express They and others have stepped up their own opinion rather than their games in recent months, report the truth. When I turn on partly in response to citizens desthe television and find five or six perate for hard-nosed and accupundits vociferously rate reporting. And, sharing their views, it’s where they’ve gone diverting, but in the end astray, they’ve usually I’m not that interested owned up to it quickly. in what they think. I’d This is crucial, berather have someone cause we live in an era tell me the facts so that I when solid reporting can form my own opinrooted in high stanions. dards of accuracy is In a media world in not just a goal, but a which opinion serves vital, small-d demoas the chief currency, cratic necessity. As rather than straightconsumers of news, we ahead reporting of hard need to encourage the truths, politicians face media to undertake it Lee H. Hamilton less scrutiny of their and hold its members Senior Advisor statements and less acto account when they countability. They are succeeding stray. We need to shoulder our reat manipulating the media by us- sponsibility for helping news orgaing Twitter, refusing to hold press nizations improve. After all, we’re conferences, restricting ques- the ones who turn to fluff rather tions and cameras, employing set than substance and consume only speeches, and refusing to conduct stories that reflect our own pera free-wheeling discussion of their spectives. As citizens, we need to opinions in front of the press. step up our own game, too. The result is that significant polLee Hamilton is a senior advisor icy decisions affecting millions of for the Indiana University Center Americans are being drawn up on Representative Government; a with less scrutiny and promoted Distinguished Scholar, IU School as beneficial without the clarify- of Global and International Studing debate that a representative ies; and a Professor of Practice, IU democracy depends upon. Without School of Public and Environmenit, we know less about our officials tal Affairs. He was a member of and legislators, what they think the U.S. House of Representatives about the issues and what they do. for 34 years.

‘We live in an era when solid reporting rooted in high standards of accuracy is not just a goal, but a necessity.’

GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe

Well, this weekend is a big one in Grantsburg as the annual Watercross gets underway on Friday. Several of our seniors will be busy helping to get things set in motion. Don’t forget the fireworks show on Saturday night. There will be vendors at the center during the events, in addition to those at Memory Lake. We had the pleasure of attending the 60th Anniversary celebration Sunday for Stan and Betty Peer. They renewed their vows at church prior to the party at T-Dawgs. Their children and other family mem-

bers did a bang-up job on their program, a skit about Betty and Stan’s life. Remember, you can drop off used eyeglasses any day for the Lion’s Club and boxtop labels for the school. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies and the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations, call 715-463-2940. Questions on the center or hall rent? Call Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or at the center (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com. Coming Events: • National Night Out from 5-8

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change. One part might have an area that needs to be surface milled, a hole to drill, and a thread to tap. Another example might be a pocketing operation to remove material from an inside contour. To put it simply, it makes chips.” The uncanny professionalism of Webster’s shop is due not only to an array of sophisticated machinery, it has also gained respect through Ward’s ambition to partner with the community and provide students with what they need to prepare for life after high school. In 2006, Webster High School (WHS) began Tiger Manufacturing, a student-run business. The vision behind the project is to provide students with real world skills and provide the world with highly skilled students. The program soon raised $22,000 from surrounding businesses and community members. Some money was borrowed from the bank and soon the shop was filling up with more advanced material. Within six years of its introduction, Tiger Manufacturing paid off the loan. Most notable is this project was of no burden to the Burnett County tax payers. “Over the last 11 years we have done over 300 jobs for local people. That work has allowed us to invest in this new manufacturing technology and expand our business into the metals side with this purchase of the Haas CNC Mini Mill.” Webster is in the process of building a strong partnership with Nexen, a manufacturer of precision motion control

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businesses. Ward explained that much support comes from Nexen, Wegner Cabinetry, Schaffer Mfg., Diamond Collision and Krysandi Kabinets, Northwoods Lumber and Lake Superior College. “The list goes on, but my point is the students are fortunate to have so many people who care about them enough to give their time,” said Ward. It is the hope of WHS to continue collaboration with surrounding schools and even offer neighboring programs to benefit from Webster’s growing shop. “These machines can sit for hours and hours without use,” said shop volunteer, Larry O’Connell. WHS and Roy Ward’s Technical Edu-

cation program is growing and it seems, it will continue to grow. “There are great, high paying and plenty of jobs out there for youth that want to work in the trades. Our challenge is to expose students to all the possibilities. I am proud of the education we offer in our small school in northwest Wisconsin. In addition to the traditional woods, metals and engines curriculum, we have added many learning opportunities for students,” said Ward. Check out Mr. Ward’s homepage to see past projects conducted at WHS, including a house built for a community member with another on the way. https:// sites.google.com/a/webster.k12.wi.us/ ward/.

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Centuria approached NWE regarding selling to NWE in 2015 and the parties approved a preliminary agreement on May 9, 2016. The Centuria Village Board re-affirmed and re-executed the preliminary agreement in September 29, 2016. On October 3, 2016 Centuria and NWE filed a joint application with Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) for Approval for Sale of Assets. The PSC staff conducted a site visit in Centuria on November 10-11, 2016. There was a public hearing in the Centuria Village hall on April 20, 2017 and the PSC approved the sale at its open meeting on June 8, 2017. In its written comments, the PSC stated, “The interests of Centuria and its residents are best served by the sale of the facilities under Wisconsin Statute 66.0817(3).” Centuria’s reasons to sell Among the reasons the Centuria board decided to sell the utility were: • Centuria’s billing system vendor no longer supports their billing software as of December 31, 2016, so Centuria would need to purchase, install and learn a new billing system. • Two key personnel, their village clerk and the electric utility manager, retired at the end of 2016. • As the PSC noted in its order, “The electric system has not been adequately maintained, and is in dire need of immediate upgrades due to failed inspections and equipment failures.” • The PSC continued, “Centuria no longer wants the responsibility nor believes it has the expertise to provide quality electric utility service.” • The PSC added, “Centuria further believes it does not have the ability to continue to invest the necessary capital needed for maintenance of an electric utility.” PSC’s reasons for approval In its published findings approving the sale, the PSC stated: • “The (PSC) Commission staff’s analysis suggests that the proposed transaction would affect Centuria’s rates favorably compared to Centuria retaining ownership of the system,” suggesting the rates would go higher if Centuria did not sell because of the investment needed in upgrades, a new billing system and hiring staff to operate the utility. • Selling to NWE will offer Centuria customers more options for receiving statements online, paying online, budget billing, off-peak rates, yard lighting and paying by credit card. • Upgrades to the system will improve service, reliability and safety. The final decision is up to Centuria voters. The PSC said that if the referendum fails, “Centuria shall be required to report back to the Commission as soon as possible and provide a plan containing alternatives with respect to its operations and the repair of its facilities.”

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WEBSTER— The journey to approving a new ambulance contract is nearing an end as villages and town boards vote on the subject during monthly meetings. On July 12, the Webster Village board checked the approval box on their end for the county to go ahead with the new contract. One major component of this potential five-year contract is the relocation of the Danbury ambulance to A&H. The reasoning behind this is “it will make service more time friendly to everyone,” said Village President Jeff Roberts. It is estimated that an ambulance will also serve the north parts of Burnett County in a timelier manner than in the past. If this contract passes through each board, Webster’s financial responsibility for ambulance service will remain at $16,000 this year. One point still being discussed is whether the annual contract will increase five percent yearly or some percentage lower than five percent on a “cost-plus” basis. Cost plus is a pricing strategy that reviews annual costs and sets the in-

crease at cost, plus a negotiated increase. The contract covers the cost of maintaining 24-hour service crews for all three ambulances, plus ambulance operations and support staff. Patients using the ambulance will continue to be charged for expenses during their run. Voting in favor of Proposal 7 were representatives of the town boards of Anderson, Blaine, Daniels, Grantsburg, Jackson, LaFollette, Meenon, Oakland, Sand Lake, Scott, Swiss, Union, Webb Lake, West Marshland and Wood River, plus the villages of Grantsburg, Webster and Siren. In other news, the unfinished trail at the village dog park will be completed soon. A bid by Taylor Paving for $7,200 was made and approved. The dimensions of the project are eight feet by 258 feet and two inches thick. The dates for construction have yet to be set. The Old Webster Motel “That old eyesore will be gone,” said Chief Spafford who then explained the motel on Lakeland Ave. South will be demolished within three weeks. The project is underway and the clearing-out of the motel is estimated to take one week with demolition to begin soon after.

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boards involved in the contract were to vote as a full board at their July meetings and bring signed copies of the contract and their board minutes showing contract approval to the July 22 meeting. Once signed, the municipalities are committed to the five-year contract period. Participating are the towns of Anderson, Blaine, Daniels, Grantsburg, Jackson, LaFollette, Lincoln, Meenon, Oakland, Sand Lake, Siren, Scott, Swiss, Union, Webb Lake, West Marshland and Wood River, plus the villages of Siren, Webster and Grantsburg. The towns of Dewey, Rusk, Roosevelt and Trade River contract with other North Ambulance service groups or other ambulance providers. New ambulance garage? Also likely to be on the towns association meeting agenda Thursday is an update from the A&H Senior Center about its plan to offer housing for the ambulance crew and build a garage for the ambulance in the A&H area. The ambulance now housed in Danbury will move to A&H. Construction costs could come in at more than $100,000 for the heated garage and heating systems, with large garage doors and ambulance washing system with floor drain. The garage would be funded by private donations and the reps who spoke at previous meetings are confident they will raise the needed funds. The garage would be owned by the A&H Senior Center. North Memorial would pay a monthly rental fee. The meeting is open to the public. Steve Briggs, Sentinel.

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WEBSTER— At approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 4, a routine traffic stop led to Connie Prose, 61, Webster receiving her 7th OWI. A Webster police officer spotted Prose driving without wearing a seatbelt near the intersection of Lakeland Avenue North and Elm Street. Due to the heavy holiday traffic, Prose was eventually stopped at the intersection of Alder St. and Perch Ave. Soon into the interaction the officer learned that Prose’s license was revoked in June 2017 due to an offense involving alcohol. When asked if she had been drinking, Prose replied no. The officer stated the scent of mouthwash was present. After placing Prose under arrest for operating after revocation, the officer discovered a bottle of non-alcoholic mouthwash and a case of beer which appeared empty behind the driver’s seat. The vehicle was eventually towed. At the Burnett County Jail, Prose was administered a breath test in which she blew a .25. She was then subject to an intoximeter test approximately 30 minutes later in which she blew a .23. Prose was charged with operating while intoxicated - 7th offense - (class F felony), operating with prohibited alcohol concentration (class F felony), operating a motor vehicle while revoked (misdemeanor), and failure to install ignition interlock (misdemeanor). The potential penalty of a OWI 7th offense is a fine of no more than $25,000, imprisonment of no more than 12 years and six months, or both.

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SIREN—The Gandy Dancer trail will close for two hours each day on Friday and Saturday, July 21-22. The Gandy Dancer Fly-In/Drive-In Aerobatics Show at Burnett County Airport in Siren will close the adjacent Gandy Dancer Trail from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, July 21 for aerobatic rehearsal, and from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22 for the actual show. The airshow is partly staged over a portion of the trail, so the trail section between Airport Road and Midtown Road will be closed during the hours as listed above.

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devious clutches of meth, one being Gloucester, Massachusetts. Wilhelm spoke of the creative effort of this eastern community— a collaborated effort by law enforcement and community. Leading up to 2015, Gloucester found itself in a dire situation regarding the increasing volume of drugs paralyzing the community, much like Burnett County. Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello began thinking about the demand for drugs, not just the supply. To put it simply, rather than filling the jails with drug abusers, those using drugs were encouraged to search for the help of law enforcement and those individuals were directed towards hospitals or recovery programs. This idea is what formed the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.). In this group’s mission, they claim to be “turning the conversation toward the disease of addiction rather than the crime of addiciton.” This statement closely mirrors that of Mark Stoner’s view, “Hate the addiction, hate the drug—but never hate the person. If you do, you are just part of the problem.” Stoner is a recovery coordinator for St. Croix Tribal Center who has started projects such as The First Day Out Program, an initiative that aims to assist those in recovery make a plan for the first day out of jail. “If you can stay clean your first day out, then you have a chance,” he said. While the example of Gloucester is an inspiring one, this county faces a deficit of outlets for those aching through recovery. County board member, Gene Olson addressed this issue by stating he has sugSheila Harsdorf gested to multiple commitState Representative tees for the county to keep a percentage of the funds acquired in drug busts to be applied to county drug prevention efforts. However, he relayed to the room that upon offering this opinion he was informed that drug prevention is a federal program and the monies obtained circulate back to the state. Turning his attention to state representative, Sheila Harsdorf, Olson said, “If it is a federal law that all the drug monies and contraband that get confiscated in the county go to the feds or the state—we need to bring more of that money back to the county.” He followed by stating programs like those run by Mark Stoner lack funds and the money would assist helping these programs achieve higher goals. While Burnett County benefits from the hard work of Restorative Justice and its many attributes and other beneficial programs, the county lacks funds to incorportate further addiction recovery centers like sober living houses. The conversation then took a turn towards more feasible immediate actions, like the potential for former users to speak to those in recovery. “We [non-addicts] haven’t been there. If someone in recovery is comfortable going out and sharing their story, that would be beneficial,” said Harsdorf. Soon after Stoner stated, “It is hard to reach out if you can’t relate.” If we apply Stoner’s statement to those who don’t understand the mindset of an addict, Wilhelm’s encouragement to study other communities can be even more useful; many in Burnett County cannot relate to an addict, however, the community can relate to other areas of the country that have suffered the same issues. The lack of appropriate funding has not deterred this area from fronting the meth epidemic. In the recent past this county brought its “Mock Bedroom” display from the local government center down to Madison to inform the capitol of the dire need of assistance in northern parts of the state and even declared June as Meth Awareness Month. With ideas of how to curb the addiction rates in the county circulating, it seems the ambition to stifle this epidemic is far from simmering. However, funding remains a paramount issue.

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Town of Grantsburg to build new town hall BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

TOWN OF GRANTSBURG—By a majority of 19 to 10, residents of the Town of Grantsburg voted on July 13 to build a new town hall where the old town hall now sits, at the corner of Skog Road and Hwy 48-87, one mile south of Grantsburg. The board has already sold the old building to Jerry Kozak, Chairman of the Burnett Agricultural Fair, with an agreement he will move it off the premises in hopes of moving it to the fairgrounds. He will also remove the foundation for use as fill. The town hall was built in 1938-39. Except for maintenance to replace the roof and siding, the building hasn’t seen many changes since its construction. With no running water inside, outhouses in the corner of the lot provide facilities when urgent. Some decades back, the old potbelly stove was removed and a cellar was dug large enough to hold a furnace and fuel oil tank. An accessibility ramp was added in the 1990s. “We have trouble getting poll workers,” said Town Chair Jim Paden. He said they find the building cold, dark and drafty for an election day work shift that can run 16 hours or more. “And, we are now past the era when the village clerk worked from home,” Paden added. For several years, town clerk Romey Nelson has worked from an office in the Community Bank building in downtown Grantsburg. The town board holds

its regular meetings there. The landlord has told the town board it wants to reclaim that office space and asked the board to vacate in a year or two. Two-year process The vote last week to build a new town hall was the culmination of the town board’s two-year review process. “We looked at a lot of different scenarios,” Paden said. “Our first plan was to remodel the current building, but it’s 79 years old. We would have had to replace the electric service, add bathrooms and a clerk’s office. “The wiring is so old it raises our insurance rate, and it can’t accommodate voting machines.” In accordance with the open meeting law, the board put up meeting notices about six weeks ago to publicize its “working meeting” in local newspapers. Board members looked into various aspects of a remodeling the current structure or replacing it. “We had some informal plans drawn up for square footage and had a lumber yard give us a list of all materials we would need,” Paden said. “Then we went out and got costs of all the materials and mechanicals. The board had help from a builder and from Supervisor Wally Johnson, a building contractor, to review and confirm the building construction costs. “We pulled all the numbers together and were surprised by what we found. The cost to ‘rehab’ the old building and add on bathrooms and an office came within $15,000 of a new building. That surprised us,” Paden said. The rehab estimate came it at $185,000, while a builder priced a new building

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at about $200,000. “And, we saved some money by finding someone willing to move the building instead of us having to pay to dismantle it.” Town meeting Paden said when the town “electors” (voters) gathered for the meeting on July 13, “the majority felt it would be money ahead to build a new building.” Paden said the board gave everyone a chance to speak and ask questions. “We heard them out and answered their questions and concerns. It lasted an hour or more,” he said. Then it was time to vote. By a show of hands, they approved the new building 19-10. Paden added, “It has occurred to us when we take it to an architect, the cost may go up, but we believe we’re still in the ballpark.”

Moving fast Paden said when they ask for construction bids, they will want a bidder willing to work with volunteers. “Some of our town residents want to help keep the costs down by volunteering, so we will be asking folks with experience to come out and help. “If we can get the footings poured this fall before the frost, then we’ll be able to work on it over the winter,” Paden said. “We have a year ahead of us with four elections. The first one is in February, so we want to get moving soon.” If they can’t get the building done in that time frame, they have secured the Grantsburg Fire Hall as a potential place to vote in the early elections. “A lot of people don’t know that our municipality is the third largest in Burnett County, behind Grantsburg village and Town of Meenon,” Paden said.

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BURNETT COUNTY— The case concerning Jacob A. Wicklund wielding terroristic threats which caused the lockdown of Grantsburg High School is near sentencing. On May 9, Wicklund was arrested for publishing multiple posts in a private Facebook chatroom, the first stated, “This is the day I’ve decided to become a school shooter.” July 17 marked the accused’s 70th day in jail, it was also the day of the plea hearing. No contest is the plea Wicklund offered the court. The two sides informed the court an agreement is on the table with not so certain terms at this time. The State, represented by Bill Norine,

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COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Summer cinema! At 5 p.m. Thursday, July 20 the library will be showing a great family movie. Stop in or call the library to find out what movie will be showing. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Local author book signings From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 29, Buz Swekstrom and Stan Miller will sell and sign copies of their newest books at the library. Swekstrom will feature two books: St. Croix Stories, a collection of articles written about the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and Troll Mountain Tales, a whimsical novel that pits trolls against human invaders. Stan Miller will feature his latest novel, Chasing After the Wind, and another book in which Miller shares memories of growing up in

Falun. This book is titled Falun: A Memoir 1946-1960. Win a drone when you read! You can win great prizes as part of this summer when you read! Every time you check out three books this summer you get a chance to win great prizes! This year you could win an Amazon gift card, a Kidizoom camera or a Quadcopter drone. New app for electronic materials “Libby,” a new free app developed by OverDrive, makes it easy to borrow ebooks from libraries and enjoy them on a smart phone or other device. Just download the free app, then enter your library card number and start searching thousands of digital titles available at libraries. Preschool story hour

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Attorneys in Slender Man case argue for sequestered jury WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A judge in Waukesha County has heard defense arguments on why jurors should be sequestered during the trial of one of two teens accused of stabbing a classmate to impress a fictitious character called Slender Man. Lawyers for 15-year-old Morgan Geyser say a sequestered jury is needed because of the publicity surrounding the case. The judge said Monday he will issue a decision in a week or two. Geyser and Anissa Weier, also 15, are charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the 2014 attack on Payton Leutner in Waukesha. Investigators say the attack was an attempted sacrifice to the online character. Weier’s trial is in September and Geyser’s is in October. Both pleaded not guilty in adult court by reason of mental disease.

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Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Jordan Buggert for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26. Book clubs Join a lively discussion of literary fiction! Two book clubs meet at the library; one group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The other group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Stop at the library to sign out a copy of this month’s book selections. Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburg.wislib.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

STUDENT NEWS Heidi Schoettle, Hope Tucker MANKATO, Minn.—Two Grantsburg women are among students at Minnesota State University, Mankato named to the spring semester Dean’s List. They are Heidi Schoettle, junior, social work; and Hope Tucker, junior, nursing.

Matthew Smith PLATTEVILLE—Matthew Smith of Danbury was named to the spring semester Chancellor’s List at The University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The Chancellor’s List honors those full-time students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. Smith is studying Industrial Technology Management.

Kristine Watral RIPON, WI—Kristine Watral of Webster was named to the spring 2017 Dean’s List at Ripon College.

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Sometimes the answer to a problem can be right in front of us or right outside our window. While the world of mental health can be overwhelming and the advice often confusing, we do know quite a lot about the things that help us feel healthy and well. In fact, research shows that making certain lifestyle choices can improve and maintain mental well-being. We know through this research that people who connect with their community, develop their passions, attend to their relationships, have fun, eat healthy food and move their bodies often feel better than those who do not. There is also a large supply of evidence that points to the healing qualities of nature in the promotion of both mental and physical health. Studies have noted that participants who spend time in nature have lower blood pressure and lower levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, as compared to participants in an urban setting. Spending time in nature can lead to improved cognitive functioning, increased attention, and enhanced sense of well-being. These benefits are seen in both youth and adults. In children, specifically, the ability to pay attention and regulate their bodies improve when they are able to engage in play in outdoor settings. Getting into the natural light and leaving behind the distractions of modern living including computer screens and cellphones are important aspects of spending time in nature. Being outside can offer the gift of silence and an opportunity to slow down. Spending time in nature does not have to mean scheduling a backpacking trip to Colorado or a trek through the Canadian wilderness. It can be as simple as taking a walk around your home or neighborhood, going fishing, or even starting a small garden. For more information about the research supporting the benefits of nature and other therapeutic lifestyle choices for our mental health, visit www.nwpltd.org/passageway. ‘Healthy Minute’ is brought to you by healthyburnett.org

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Thank You We would like to thank Dr. Novick & Melinda Deye and the staff at Burnett Medical Center for their great and kind care given to Dad. To Ohnstad Therapy for their patient and kind services. To Northland Ambulance for their prompt service. Tom and Diane for (meals) Deals on Wheels - as Dad called them. Jerry Kozak for arranging the Ɠnal salute for a die-hard trucker. Tim and Katie Peck for driving in the trucks and Bjelland Trucking for the use of the big rigs. To Pastor Jay Ticknor for the wonderful service given for the funeral. To Denny’s Bar & Lanes for the gathering after the service and to Hummer’s for the use of the Event Center for the luncheon. To Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home for their help with the funeral arrangements. A very special thanks to Coinne, Bugsy and Karen for all their time spent on visits and errands. Job well done. Also to all those who brought food, sent cards or called with expressions of sympathy and for prayers sent our way in our time of loss. We are forever greatful and will never forget all your kindess.

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St. Croix Crossing set to open! It is with great excitement and anticipation we await the opening of the new St. Croix Crossing! A ribbon cutting ceremony for the crossing will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2. This project actually took an act of Congress and has been a long time coming. Discussions to replace the aging Stillwater Bridge that was built in 1931 first began in the 1970s. The project involved local, state and federal elected officials and agencies, along with stakeholders from both Sheila states. It faced unique challenges, givits location in a National Scenic Harsdorf en Riverway. The stakeholders’ recomDistrict 10 mendation of an extradosed bridge structure (combining the main elSenator ements of a prestressed box girder bridge and a cable-stayed bridge) was to reduce the visual and environmental impact of the much-needed bridge crossing. The 5,100 foot, nearly mile-long bridge connects Oak Park Heights, Minn., and Houlton, Wis., at a cost of $377 million. The total project cost is estimated at over $640 million, which includes extensive approach work in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. The process undertaken by the two states was no small feat. Through continual reports provided by agency staff and a live webcam, observers were able to follow each step of the process, from carefully managing and protecting the historic natural area of the St. Croix Riverway to how barges maneuvered to place important structural components. It also involved a special construction technique for Pier 13 as the only pier located on the Wisconsin bluff. With the opening of the St. Croix Crossing, the current historic Stillwater Lift Bridge will be converted into a bicycle-pedestrian crossing. The repurposed lift bridge will link the existing local trails from Stillwater across the St. Croix River and south along the river bluffs in Wisconsin before crossing back into Minnesota over the new bridge and returning to Stillwater. The 4.7 mile Loop Trail will provide trail users with stunning views as well as historical documentation. The long-awaited new crossing is key to ensuring a safe and efficient means of travel for visitors, commuters and area residents, as well as the delivery of emergency services. I applaud the collaboration between the multiple agencies in both states along with local, state and federal elected officials. It is rewarding to see the hard work of so many come to fruition and I am pleased to have been a part of this process.

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NATURAL CONNECTIONS

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

On a recent camping trip, I was reminded of how lovely it is to be outdoors after dark. The sights, the smells and the sounds are of an entirely different quality than what you find under the sun’s bright rays. Lois Nestel, the Cable Museum’s founding naturalist and director, thought so, too. Here, from her “Wayside Wanderings” newspaper column is a description of the delights of summer nights. “The night watch has been in frequent session lately. I am not an insomniac, merely a light and fitful sleeper, and the wakeful periods are pleasantly spent in absorbing the night—its scents, its sounds, its movements all so different from those of daytime. Musky, earthy, fecund odors seem to rise and drift on the night air—basic life aromas no longer masked by day’s activities. “Visual occupation is limited on most nights, but the actions of two creatures have recently been dominant. Against the night sky I have watched the erratic black flutterings of bats and heard the taffeta rustlings of their wings sweeping close to my window in the quest of insects. Nothing sinister here, just small, busy mammals helping hold the insect population in check. “The other enchanting creature of the night is

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the firefly, and watching the winking greenish lights against the darkened trees and lawns, my mind drifts back to childhood evenings when the things of nature were an unquestioned part of life. In retrospect I smell again the fragrance of the fields of clover and alfalfa and my mother’s roses. I feel again the dew-cooled grass beneath bare feet while racing up and down the lawn to capture fireflies and lock them in a jar. There was endless fascination in those cool winking lights. “Sometimes they seemed to flash in unison, sometimes helter-skelter. But the insects that could light the pages of a book at night were disappointingly dull, grubby insects by morning’s light when they would be released. Come evening, though, the chase would be resumed. “Whether the differing flash sequences I have noticed are those of different species or just individuals I cannot tell, but while the majority sail serenely along blinking their lights rhythmically every few seconds, there are a few which blink rapidly about five times,

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pause a few seconds and then repeat the series. There was a day when I would have chased them down to make comparisons—now I merely speculate.” (In case you’re wondering, as I was, the timing and pattern of flashes is unique to each firefly species. Males flash to attract females, and females flash back to signal their interest. Within a species, some males flash longer and quicker than others, which makes them more attractive to both females and predators. Some females even mimic the flash patterns of other firefly species, and then eat the poor souls who come looking for love.) With that frightful image in your head, let’s return to Lois as she describes the sounds of a summer night. “I am often lulled to sleep in summer by stereophonic sound, though not the type that usually comes to mind at the use of that term. “Bedroom windows on two sides filter in their individual sounds to combine into the music of the night. Most frequently the underlying sound is the symphony of the wind in the trees. Pines to the left are the woodwinds, leafy trees to the right the brasses and percussion, the sounds rising and falling under the fingers of the wind. Passage of air in gusts and eddies produces endless variations on the theme. Leaves clash together to create a blend of sounds, and pine nee-

dles whisper and sign in melodies older than mankind. “Soft breezes may provide a back-ground for a serenade of crickets or, on a moonlit night, the half-phrased notes of a drowsy bird. The hum of insects, the soft rustle of a bat’s wings, a whippoor-will, a distant barking dog, the measured hooting of an owl blend to produce the heartbeat of the night. “Even without the wind, the night is seldom silent and the sounds are music to my ears. A rabbit thumps his feet in alarm and a deer blows sharply at some unseen intruder. Raccoons chur in conversation or raise their voices in tremolo wails as they contest over a choice tidbit, and perhaps the most delightful tome is the vocalizing of the coyotes in a wild and haunting madrigal of freedom and solitude. “Who listens, I wonder? Who hears, or senses the pulsing cadence of the elements? Our ears are tuned to different sounds and behind closed doors we listen to man-made, machine-made din: radio, television, records, and endless small talk. For some this will suffice. To each his own. As for me, nature’s song brings me a special pace and serenity. I ask for no more than that.”

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Forts Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous continues to July 23 WEBSTER—The Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous will continue to dazzle and educate through July 23 every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forts Folle Avoine invites you to enjoy various activities relating to the re-enactment of the fur trading years. Throughout the week, diverse characters from across the country will entertain you with their skills, demonstrations and historical interpretations of days past.

Trade era clothing, merchandise and food is available for purchase along “Trader’s Row.” Beer may be purchased on the deck of the Visitor’s Center. The schedule for each day’s events will be posted on the Forts website – www. theforts.org. As you tour with the Forts Folle Avoine interpreters, you will hear information specific to the fur trade and Indian Village at Forts Folle Avoine. Admission fees are required. See you at The Forts!

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This family spent the early part of the afternoon bedecked in the dress of the period and admiring the jewelry from the fur trade era.

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Tracker Meet and Greet Tracker was very popular at the Meet and Greet/Community Picnic last Saturday at Crooked Lake Park. He has become quite the celebrity already. Deputy Olson and Tracker took to the shade to hand out Tracker’s trading cards and answer questions about what this K-9’s new career is all about. Tracker has been out on the road with Deputy Olson for a few weeks now and is living up to his name quite well. Thank you for combating drug use and crime in our County.

County patrols busy on water, ATV trail BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

GOVERNMENT CENTER—Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, teaming with DNR officers, are making their presence known on Burnett County lakes, rivers, ATV trails and roads this summer, Sergeant Ryan Bybee said in his July 13 report to members of the county’s Natural Resources Committee. Operation Dry Water Sgt. Bybee said the county law enforcement participated in the nationwide “Operation Dry Water” July 7-9 to reduce the number of drunk boat drivers. It is a national campaign, now in its seventh year. In Burnett County, one intoxicated boat driver was arrested, Bybee said. “We checked a lot of boats and ran many people through sobriety field tests,” he said. Across Wisconsin, 27 boat operators were arrested for Boating Under Influence (BUI). Bybee added that 38 county law enforcement agencies participated, plus the DNR. The agencies contacted more than 10,000 boaters on 3,206 vessels during the three-day weekend. Statewide, officers issued 344 citations and 1,530 warnings. “What that tells me is law enforcement officers were using good discretion,” Bybee said. This was Burnett County’s third consecutive year of participation. Signs were displayed around the county for more than a week prior to the event, including a large county-owned, multi-message highway sign on Hwy 35 in Webster notifying everyone of the extra water enforcement patrols for the weekend. Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. The federal blood alcohol content legal limit for operating a vessel under the influence is .08. Boaters under the influence may have their voyage terminated, the boat

impounded and the operator arrested. Penalties may include fines, jail and loss of boating or even driving privileges. ATV riders airlifted Bybee reported a busy weekend on trails as his patrols teamed up with the DNR. “On Sunday, July 2, we contacted a group of four ATVs up in Danbury. They were westbound on Highway 77 at a high rate of speed,” Bybee said. State

They had no knowledge of the laws on where and where not to ride. They felt they could ride whenever and wherever they wanted. Didn’t matter.” Sgt. Bybee said the group was told their riding day was over. They didn’t have the certificate. They didn’t know the rules. They didn’t have helmets. They were told they were done riding, and they made arrangements to have the machines picked up from the side of the road.”

highways are off limits to ATVs. “One driver’s machine broke down while they were westbound on the highway, so we first had contact with that person, and then contact with the other three. All were issued citations for operating on the state highway and we also found none of them had taken an ATV safety class. “They had never been on ATVs before. They had no idea how to operate them.

However, Bybee continued, “As soon as law enforcement left, what did they do? That’s right. They got back on the ATVs and took off. “How do we know that?” he asked. “Because an hour later we flew one of them out to a hospital by helicopter. They wrecked. Two were very seriously injured and they would have taken both ,but had only one helicopter.” A committee member asked, “Where

did they rent the machines?” and were told the party had rented ATVs from Four Star Sports in Webb Lake. Bybee continued, “They had a heck of a time getting those people out. One of the ambulances got stuck on Trail #8 just east of Hwys 77 and 35. Speed was definitely the main factor, but they said there was standing water on the trail. Absolutely going too fast, taking corners sideways. The ATV rolled and ejected them and rolled over them. When the rest of the group came upon them, they were trapped underneath the ATV. “It took forever to get them out,” Bybee said. “The ambulance got stuck when they tried to make a Y turn and the bumper got hung up on a stump. A second ambulance came down the trail. “They were transported to the Danbury ball field, which is where the helicopter lands now when there is a trail accident in that area. “The group was all cited a second time for operating without the safety certificate. They group said they talked about getting their safety certificates but in the end, they just wanted to ride. So that’s what they did, and that was the result.” The sheriff’s department accident report said the injured were Elmer Galan, 19, of St. Paul, and Aleisha Cruz, 19, of Puerto Rico. Both had lacerations and head injuries and were in and out of consciousness during the recovery. Bybee said the sheriff’s department gets phone calls about ATV operators on prohibited roads and trails, including the Gandy Dancer despite large signs notifying people of no ATV operation on the Gandy. Wisconsin law says, “Anyone who operates an ATV on public riding areas, including e.g. trails, frozen waters, routes, permitted county and/or forest lands – who is at least age 12 years of age and who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 must have completed a safety certification course.”

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All-Star Football

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Five Siren Seniors and one Grantsburg senior traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to play in the Wisconsin Football Coaches’ Association All-Star game on July 15. The Dragons were represented by Brady and Bailey Mangen, Garret Hunter, Tanner Lee and Max Lindquist with Avery Fagerberg representing the Pirates. Siren Coach Ryan Karsten served as the assistant coach for the North 8-Man squad.

SPORTS BRIEFS Church League Tournament soon The Falun Church League season ending tournament is set for August 3-4 and 10-12. There will be three games each night on the third and fourth, as well as the tenth and eleventh. On August 12, there will be four or five games, depending on the winners’ bracket. The tournament starts with a single elimination format with the bottom four teams from the regular season competing. It continues then with a double elimination format through Saturday's final game. All games will be at the Falun Ball field, one-half mile north of Falun on Range Line Road.

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170 yards to go with the three touchdowns, as the North racked up 359 yards on the ground.

Mangen leads Senior 8-Man All Stars to win

South beats North in Small School All Star game

OSHKOSH-For a third straight year, the North 8-Man All-Star team claimed victory at the WFCA All-Star Games in Oshkosh by a final score of 32-20. The North squad jumped out to a 24-0 lead after the first quarter, as Siren's Brady Mangen scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, while Jordan Siebert (Prairie Farm) found Austin Hamack (Luck) for another score. Mangen added a third touchdown on the day early in the fourth quarter to provide the North with a cushion. Mangen finished with 30 carries for

Up 20-6 midway through the third quarter, it appeared the North team was headed to a third consecutive victory in the WFCA Small School All-Star Game, but the South came roaring back, scoring the final 19 points of the contest to claim a 25-20 victory at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh. The South actually got on the board first in the game, as the record-setting Cedar Grove-Belgium duo of quarterback Josh Weiss and receiver Reid Hilbelink hooked up from 28 yards out. Two Rivers' Dawson Kiphart connected

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with Alec Hafferman of Edgar for two yards a short time later as the North team went up 7-6. Kiphart would engineer another scoring drive in the final minute of the first half, connecting with Saint Croix Central's Trevor Nelson on a 21-yard scoring pass with 26 seconds remaining. The South team would fumble the ensuing kickoff, and Grantsburg's Avery Fagerburg was good from 42 yards out as time expired to send the North team to halftime with a 17-6 advantage. He would add a 28-yard field goal midway through the third quarter, but it was the last points the North squad would score. In the Large Schools game, the South beat the North 10-0. Information is from the WFCA website.

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More news on hazardous material recycling BY JEN BARTON, NWRPC RECYCLING CONTROL COMMISSION

The hazardous waste, electronics, white goods and medication collection held last weekend in Siren was a great success! More than 90 households took advantage of this annual event. Next hazardous waste collection July 22 If you still have hazardous wastes you want to get rid of, another collection will be in our area from 9 a.m. noon on Saturday, July 22 at the Minong Transfer Station, and from 2 - 3 p.m. in Shell Lake in the parking lot behind the Elliot Building, 110 4th Earth Ave. Notes If you have electronics and white goods to recycle, please contact me as Jen Barton there are a number of other locations to do this. If you h have meds you need to safely dispose of, please drop off at your sheriff’s department. Both Burnett and Washburn County Sheriff’s Departments accept meds in a drop-box located at their offices. Unaccepted items I want to remind residents that smoke alarms are not accepted at hazardous waste collection events; they are to either be discarded in your normal trash, sent back to the company, or sent to a company called Currie Services which recycles them for a fee. Find out more at https://www.curieservices.com/. Alkaline batteries are not accepted at hazardous waste collection events. They are a garbage item as they do not exhibit the characteristics to be classified as a reactive or ignitable waste.

Because the batteries do not meet the required definitions to be a corrosive waste, alkaline batteries are not hazardous waste under RCRA. Batteries can be categorized as either single-use (primary cell) batteries or rechargeable (secondary cell) batteries. Each type requires special instructions to ensure it’s properly recycled (or discarded). The majority of consumer batteries for household use fall within these types: alkaline, zinc-carbon, button cell (lithium manganese or silver oxide), lithium (Li-ion), nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), or lead-based (automotive and non-automotive). Battery manufacturers like Duracell and Energizer have eliminated all of the added mercury from its alkaline batteries, so they can now be safely discarded along with normal household waste. The other components of the batteries — steel, zinc and manganese — don’t pose health or environmental risks in the solid waste stream, and those metals are difficult to recover from batteries. Duracell, for example, voluntarily eliminated all of the added mercury from their alkaline batteries since the early 1990s. Recycling rechargeables Rechargeable batteries are a different story, though — they can contain mercury, cadmium, lead and lithium and should be recycled. Car batteries and other lead-based batteries should also be recycled. You may recycle your non-alkaline batteries at a number of recycling sites throughout the region, including Grantsburg, A&H, Oakland/Swiss/Union Collection Site, Midtown Transfer Station, Minong Area Disposal, Spooner Recycling Site. All accept rechargeable batteries. Questions? Please contact me with questions at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or 715-635-2197.

Grantsburg youth hockey hosts ‘Movie Under the Stars’ On behalf of the Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association, I, McKenna Marek, would like to extend my appreciation to all the families that came out to participate in our “Movie Under the Stars” event on Friday, August 14th. We had a great

turn out, and the kids were phenomenal in the Troll costume contest! We’d like to extend a special thank you to our costume contest winner gift basket donors: Kiddiecampus, T Dawgs and Grantsburg Family Dollar. The Grantsburg

Youth Hockey Association is hosting another “Movie Under the Stars” yet this summer, so please keep your eyes peeled for more information, or visit our website at GrantsburgHockey.com.

Martinson returns for Watercross BY LORI CALLAHAN SENTINEL WRITER

If you’ve ever been challenged with injury, tragedy or a life-altering event and thought you would not recover to live life wholly again, Scott Martinson is the racer to watch this 2017 Watercross season. He will prove that hypothesis wrong. For a third racing season, Martinson is coming to Grantsburg Watercross. The racer who lost use of his legs nearly 20 years ago debuted at Memory Lake in 2015. His snowmobile accident, injury and paralysis were detailed in a July 22, 2015 Sentinel article. At 50 mph while running sleds with friends on the Rum River where he grew up, Martinson hit glare ice, was separated from his sled and slammed his body into a tree along the bank. His back was broken and he was paralyzed from the T8 vertebrae down, just above the naval. Since Grantsburg last saw Martinson during the 2016 season event, he obtained and modified a new sled, his second, a 2010 Polaris IQR and has progressed to racing the full IWA schedule which includes lake races with difficult turn-arounds. So far, he’s been successful. “I haven’t sunk yet,” Martinson chuckled In his last two races, one at Menominee and the second at Brainerd International Raceway, Martinson took third place overall in Race Class Mod Drag and overall in Race Class Open Drag, respectively. He continues with modifications to increase his sled’s speed, as does any racer. His love of racing, determination and optimism are evident. “You’ve got to have a positive attitude,” he said. “If one has a bad attitude, it’s probably not going to go well.” Martinson, a humble man, stated, “I don’t do this very well,” speaking of interviews and boasting his accomplishments. “Lots of guys say I inspire them. I say, if you want to do something, try it. I didn’t know if it [Watercross] would work, but I had to try it. “Never give up on your dreams,” he insisted. The lifelong rider continues to challenge himself. Loving everything mechanical, when he’s not racing or working at Polaris Industries, Martinson is often found at his home shop in Ramsey, Minn. working on more modifications or building and operating engines. Among many talented racers, Martinson is certainly one to watch – and to applaud. Races begin at noon on Friday, July 21 and run through Sunday afternoon, July 23. They are sponsored by the Grantsburg Hockey Association.

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‘Another person’s treasure’ SEAN DEVLIN EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

A&H— Nearly two years ago, former editor Todd Beckmann wrote a story titled with the beginning of this old saying. Two years later, we are again celebrating the generosity and ambition of Lakeside Lutheran and its surrounding community. The church’s Trash and Treasure sale is in its 19th year and has bestowed more than $225,000 back into the community. This year alone, Lakeside Lutheran raised over $10,000. The basics: collect items from the community and host a multi-day sale in which 85 percent of the profits are dispersed back into the community. However, this is not a simple garage sale consisting of long, brown auditorium tables covered in stuff. “We turn the church into a department store,” said event co-chair, Mark Whiteside. Whiteside’s involvement in the sale began three years ago and he is more amazed each year at the event’s success. Set-up, sale and clean-up all take place within one week, between Sunday service one week and the next. After church, the worship area is emptied and filled again with tables, aisle ways and signs poised to direct future

customers in the direction of the different rooms of the ‘department store.’ Throughout the week, community members and even vacationers come and offer items and quickly the church is well-equipped for the sale. The set-up is complete by Wednesday and the sale takes place on Friday and Saturday which leaves Saturday night for clean-up and Sunday, of course, for worship. This project is carried out mainly by church members with help from willing individuals of the community. Many times the number of total volunteers reaches upwards of 60 people. To put it in perspective, “I’m 66 years old and one of the youngest members. This group hoofs it,” said Whiteside. Men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, a boutique of finer things, kid toys, furniture, kitchenware, lawn and garden equipment, an entire Christmas section, and more fill the church in pleasantly organized sections before customers are let through the doors. The money from this year’s sale was just recently dispersed to Burnett County organizations like Restorative Justice, hospice, Webster Education Foundation, Luther Park Camp, the ambulance service and more. This year, the items not sold will be offered to the Siren Lion’s Club. They will hold a Labor Day sale at Crooked Lake

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Mary Heenan, Judy Tornowske and Anne Gelein sport “God’s Work. Our hands” shirts while offering their time to sell jewelry.

Park in Siren. “The way I see it, there are three wins: giving the proceeds back to the community; providing an outlet for people that are strapped; and, it’s a good place for people who want to downsize,” said Whiteside. “It comes in and goes out again. It’s fun to see who thinks they found the real treasure,” said Margy Rogers, the chair of social concerns at Lakeside.

She added, “A lot of people shop here because they need it. It’s a lot of work, but it is worth it.” The sale has no end in sight and next year the church will celebrate 20 years of service to the community. “God’s work. Our hands,” she concluded.

Siren, Grantsburg plan dinner, music, events for National Night Out Aug. 1 BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

SIREN and GRANTSBURG—Siren and Grantsburg will participate for the third straight year in the National Night Out (NNO) program, an annual community-building campaign. They join more than 16,500 communities across North America that hold events. NNO promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer

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A free meal will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. with a menu of corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, pulled pork sandwiches, pop, milk and ice-cream for dessert. Food is served throughout the event. Activities will include two bounce houses, a cherry pit-spitting contest and kids’ fire hose practice. Booths at the event will include Burnett Medical Center and Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services and others, though the list is not complete. A DJ will provide music and a PA system. “Last year we served 750 people and I’m planning for 800 at this year’s event,” Klatt said. The event is sponsored by the Grantsburg Police Department and the Grantsburg Fire Department, with donations from area businesses including Grantsburg Sanitation, Grantsburg Family Foods, Burnett Dairy and Bernicks Pepsi. “More businesses and volunteers are welcome,” Klatt added. “We’d love help from anyone.” He added, “NNO is a chance for the residents of Grantsburg to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend the evening seeing old friends and making new ones. It’s also the time to meet and greet the women and men of the emergency services who serve our community, including Grantsburg Police officers, Grantsburg firefighters,

area Department of Natural Resources personnel and North Memorial Ambulance members. Visitors will have a chance to get an up-close look at the vehicles and equipment they use to do their jobs.”

Siren National Night Out Crooked Lake Park The Siren event is from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Crooked Lake Park, featuring a free meal of hot dogs, brats, potato chips and more, plus games for the kids and a 50-50 raffle. Activities for kids will include finger painting and a bounce-house. All of the area service providers, including the law enforcement departments of Siren, Burnett County and the St. Croix Tribal Police will be present, along with fire departments, DNR and others. “McGruff, The Crime Dog” will be there and so will Tracker, the newly-trained Burnett County Sheriff’s Department canine officer and Deputy Mitch Olson, handler. Siren events are sponsored by Burnett County Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team. NNO is designed to heighten crime awareness and drug prevention, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, build neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals to let them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

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Robert “Bob” Peterson, 88, of Grantsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. A graveside service with full military honors was held on Friday, July 14, at Ekdall Cemetery in West M Marshland, with Pastor Jay T Ticknor officiating. A felllowship luncheon and gathe ering followed the service at tthe Grantsburg American L Legion hall. Honorary pallb bearers were: James Meyer, S Shawn Peterson, Willy Tayllor, Jacob Kingsley, Adam B Bolle and Rocky Peterson. Bob was born to Joel and R Rose (Coon) Peterson on Nov vember 4, 1928 in St. Paul. He enlisted in the United States Navy on February 26, 1946 and was stationed in Guam. He was honorably discharged on December 19, 1947. On June 5, 1954 Bob was united in marriage to Mavis Ramsdell. They lived at their home and hobby farm in Daniels Township. Bob was a farmer for many years and also had dairy cows. He was later employed for 10 years as a machinist for Parker-Hannifin in Grantsburg. Bob enjoyed spending time observing wildlife, riding horses and taking trips to Montana, where he would hunt antelope and mule deer. He enjoyed spending time with the Ramsdell sisters and attending family gatherings. He also liked visiting the casino and the Midwest Country Music Theatre in Sandstone. In most recent years, he was very fond of his home at the CCC in Grantsburg. He liked listening to Milton Johnson and Joe Lener sing every Tuesday, participating in Bible study on Thursdays and playing bingo on Fridays. Bob is survived by his son, Roger Peterson; daughter, Rhonda (Dawn) Peterson; daughter-in-law, Margo Peterson; grandchildren: Mollie, James (Taylor), Shawn (Taffy), Kayla (Willy) and Rocky; step-grandchildren, Kristin (Jacob) and Sandra (Adam); great-great grandchildren, Averi, Pepper, Faith, Jaylyn, Caine, Kaylee, Julia, Adriana, Aubrey and Chad. Preceding Bob in death was his grandson, Chad Meyer; and the Ramsdell sisters and their husbands. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

Robert “Rob” M. Unger, 73, of Frederic passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. (visitation from 12-1 p.m.) on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Swedb berg-Taylor Funeral Home iin Webster with Father M Mike Tupa officiating. Interm ment will be at the St. John T The Baptist Catholic Cemettery in Webster. Rob was born to John and M Margaret (Simon) Unger on J Jan. 9, 1944 in St. Paul. He a attended Princeton, Minn. H High School. Rob worked in constructtion for 30 years. When construction slowed down, he also drove semi for Bjorklund in Buffalo, Minn., and later at Pullman in Wadena, Minn., for six years. On March 6, 2008, Rob married Merribeth LaVenture. Rob enjoyed fishing, camping, playing horseshoes and he loved to garden. He spent most of his time outdoors and was a hobby farmer for many years. Rob is survived by his loving wife, Merribeth Unger; children: Rob Jr. (Terri) Unger, Tony Unger, Rick (Wendy) Unger and Randy (Lynn) Unger; stepson, Ryan LaVenture; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Mary Lou Lambert, John (Carol) Unger, Joann Lambert and Russell (Kandy) Unger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Rob in death were brother, Steve Unger; sister, Marian Carlson; nephews, Michael Unger and Joseph Lambert. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

William ‘Bill’ Thomey William “Bill” Thomas Thomey, 85, of Webster passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. (visitation from 10-11 a.m.) on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Bill was born to Noel and Mary (Miller) Thomey on July 31, 1931 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. Bill married Arlyne Valley on Oct. 15, 1955. To this union one child was born, a son, Steven. Bill served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on September 30, 1952. He was employed by the Minneapolis Police Department for 25 years, retiring in 1979. The family moved to Webster where Bill opened his own business which he called Webster Woods. He operated the business for 22 years. Bill was a member of the Webster American Legion and was a past Post Commander. He loved to golf and also enjoyed spending time with neighbors and family. He enjoyed wintering in the southern states. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arlyne; nephews: Dan, Tom and Mike; and other relatives and friends. Preceding Bill in death were his son, Steven; grandson, Steven; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Bill Farley. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Michael Plaster Michael Edward Plaster, 79, of Spooner died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Spooner Health System. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25 at Lakeview Cemetery-Hertel with Father Bala officiating Michael was born to Elmer and Marie (Nalapinski) Plaster on Jan. 5, 1938 in St. Paul. Funeral arrangements were handled by Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake.

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Don’t forget the Farmer’s Market from 1-3 p.m. on Saturdays at the Tesora Resaurant parking lot in Siren. National Night Out will be on Tuesday, Aug. 1, so start planning for friends to get together for the free early evening picnic for everyone. It will give us an opportunity to meet law enforcement, emergency personnel and service providers. The time for the picnic will be 5:30 – 8 p.m. All the events will be at Crooked Lake Park at Siren. Everyone is welcome. The Burnett County Senior annual picnic will be held at Siren Senior Center on Wednesday, August 2. There is a charge for this picnic. Be sure to register at your local Senior Center if you plan to attend. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Each Senior Center is responsible for a part of the meal. If you play 500, plan to stay and enjoy 500 with us at 1 p.m. The decorating crew will be coming in to do their magic on July 17. I hear some of the ladies are going to use the van for a shopping trip to Rice Lake this week. I hope you are able to take advantage of the music in the parks. We have gone to one in Siren. We usually go to Luck and Grantsburg also. It is nice they have the music on different days so we can go to more. We are glad we are having so many people come and play cards with us. Last week we had 31 players for 500. Winners were Phyylis Peterson, Dave Peterson and Doug Harlander. Gerry Vogel and Arnie Borchert tied for fourth. We had 27 playing Spades. Winners were Doug Harlander, Marlyce Borchert, Sue Newberger, Susie Hughes and Dwaine Brntley. The 9 bid went to Virginia Martin and Marie Bentley. Congratulations to Dwaine and Marie Bentley for celebrating their anniversary of 66 years. They brought brownies so we could all help them celebrate. It was nice to see De Ann Becker of Milwaukee back playing cards. She said she had to put Bob in assisted care as she just could not take care of him. Welcome back, De Ann. Enjoy all the nice weather. It is hard to believe July is half gone.

Dates to remember: Aug. 1 – National Night Out – Picnic in Crooked Lake Park 5:30 – 8 p.m. Aug. 3 – Senior Picnic at Siren Senior Center 11:30.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING July 2, 2017, Jeffrey Robin Johnson, 67, Town of Meenon. July 4, 2017, Kenneth John Gilles, 64, Town of LaFollette. July 4, 2017, Dolores Esther Johnson, 96, Village of Grantsburg. July 10, 2017, Robert John Peterson, 88, Village of Grantsburg.

BIRTHS Ellianna Fay Olson Jared and Briana Olson of Cushing announce the birth of their daughter, Ellianna Fay Olson, 6 pounds 7 ounces, born Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, Wis.

Waverley Lynn Carlson Samuel and Ashley Carlson of Grantsburg announce the birth of their daughter, Waverley Lynn Carlson, 9 pounds 3 ounces, born Sunday, July 9, 2017 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, Wis.

Dakota Rain Pardun Danielle Pardun of Danbury announces the birth of her son, Dakota Rain Pardun, 6 pounds 8 ounces, born Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, Wis.

Amtrak resumes Milwaukee to Chicago service after ﬂooding

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Amtrak has resumed service between Milwaukee and Chicago after heavy flooding caused the train to suspend travel between the cities earlier. Amtrak says service on the Hiawatha line resumed Wednesday afternoon. Heavy thunderstorms are causing travel difficulties around southern Wisconsin because of flooding. Numerous municipalities are dealing with impassable streets. In Kenosha County, WISN-TV reports water has completely overtaken the Pleasant Prairie mobile home park. A sheriff’s spokesman says fire and rescue is going into the mobile home park to see if anyone needs to be evacuated. Forecasters say 6½ inches of rain has fallen in Hales Corners with 6.7 inches at Bohners Lake in Racine County. We Energies reported 7,000 were without power at one point Wednesday, but that number was reduced to 3,200 by late morning.

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• July 10, Bethany Pedginski, 24, Pine City, was arrested for possession of meth with intent to sell; possession of THC; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of illegally obtained prescription. • July 10, Rose Peloquin, 32, Siren, was issued a probation warrant. • July 10, Taylor Espeseth, 19, Webster, was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer, and disorderly conduct. • July 10, Jillian Wedin, 34, Frederic, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • July 11, Troy Brule, 34, Shoreview, was issued a probation warrant. • July 12, Joseph Jakubowski, 35, Elgin, Ill., was issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation. • July 12, James Owens, 36, Siren, was arrested for OWI. • July 12, Loren Fritze, 32, New Brighton, was issued a court order for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. • July 12, Dennis Young, 54, Dairyland, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear. • July 12, Nathanial Johnson, 31, Cloquet, was issued a court order for possession of drug paraphernalia and THC. • July 12, James Pijanowski, 22, Webster, was issued a court order for substantial battery, and disorderly conduct. • July 12, Tommie Moore, 51, Shell Lake, was issued a court order for possession of drug paraphernalia. • July 12, Marianne Walters, 37, Webster, was issued a court order for retail theft, and bail jumping. • July 12, Cole Ronningen, 27, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation, possession of meth with intent to sell, bail jumping, felon possessing a firearm, possession of short-barreled shotgun, possession of drug paraphernalia. • July 12, Jessica Meyer, 28, undisclosed, was arrested for fleeing an officer, possession of meth with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving. • July 13, Laracia Staples, 39, Webster, was arrested for possession of meth, THC and drug paraphernalia. • July 13, Rana LaPointe, 51, Webster, was issued an probation warrant. • July 13, Teana Merrill, 35, Hertel, was arrested for criminal damage to property. • July 13, Janine Cowle, 42, Webster, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court. • July 13, Jacob Lewis, 30, Balsam Lake, was arrested for fraud on an innkeeper- nonpayment. • July 14, Lindsey Fish, 30, Hertel, was arrested for possession of THC, drug paraphernalia, and a controlled substance. • July 14, Patrick Laird, 24, West Bend, was arrested for OWI. • July 14, Marcus Lonetto, 31, Foxboro, was arrested for a probation violation, and possession of THC. • July 15, Michael LaPointe, 34, Cumberland, was issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation.

• July 16, Cody Lamphere, 30, Webster, was arrested for OWI, and driving too fast considering conditions. • July 16, Troy Sweep, 50, Spooner, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court. Operating while suspended • Alyssa A. Anderson, 19, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50. • Christian A. Bauer, 29, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50. • Melissa A. Bearheart, 38, Danbury, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50. • Richard J. Bradley, 42, Spooner, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50.

• James M. Heidenreich, 26, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Guage Z. Premo-Blume, 19, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $200.50. Failure to keep vehicle under control • Colin M. Coan, 24, Inver Grove, Minn., plead no contest, and was fined $213.10. • Rheanna R. Johnson, 21, Grantsburg, plead no contest, and was fined $213.10. • Thomas J. Schneiberg, 72, plead no contest, and was fined $213.10.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Grantsburg Village Board Meeting July 10, 2017 The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Village Office, Village Board Room – 316 S. Brad Street. Present: Village President, Larry Ebersold; and Trustee’s, Greg Peer; Diane Barton; Caylin Muehlberg; Scott DeRocker; Gary “Goob” Coy and Russell Stone. Absent: None. Others: Village Clerk, Patty Bjorklund; Village Treasurer, Sheila Meyer; Public Works Director, Chris Bartlett; Library Director, Kristina Kelley-Johnson; Police Chief, Jeff Schinzing; Steve Briggs – Burnett County Sentinel; Gregg Westigaard – Inter County Leader; Frank Becvar; Gladys Becvar; Mark Dahlberg; Brent Blomberg; Mike Janke – Hummer’s Rendezvous; Joe Sturdevant; McKenna Marek; Rick Quimby; Tim Thompson and Scott Hanson. Motion by Peer, seconded by Muehlberg to approve the following minutes as presented: June 12, 2017 Regular Meeting; June 21, 2017 Administration Committee Meeting; June 26, 2017 Airport Committee Meeting. Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by DeRocker to approve Mike Janke dba Hummer’s Rendezvous request for an Extended Outdoor Permit for his Regular Alcohol License to serve alcohol from 3:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. on July 21, 2017 – July 23, 2017 in the

back of building fenced in bar area. Carried. Motion by Muehlberg, seconded by Stone to paint the curb yellow in front of Crexway Court on Oak Street so people don’t stay parked there. This area would be used for temporary loading and unloading of elderly individuals. Carried. Motion by Muehlberg, seconded by Barton, to approve appointment of Todd Anderson for Town Representative for the Library Board to serve a term until April 2020 to fill the vacancy of Carissa Kaymmeyer. Also, to approve appointment of Carissa Kaymeyer for School Representative for the Library Board to serve a term until April 2020 to fill the vacancy of Lisa Danielson. Carried. Motion by Ebersold; seconded by Stone to accept option #7 of the Ambulance Subsidy for a 5-year contract. The contract amount will be $701,764 for 2018. The cost for ambulance levy for 2018 for Village of Grantsburg residents will be $52 per taxpaying resident with costs to possibly increase 5 – 6% more each year for the length of the contract. This is with the understanding that price increases are still being negotiated for consecutive years. 6 Yays; 1 Abstain. Carried. Motion by Ebersold to give Riverside Cemetery Association a check in the amount of $5000 which is the budgeted amount for 2017 for cemetery upkeep and other costs; seconded by Muehlberg. Carried. Motion by Muehlberg; sec-

onded by Coy to hold a Public Hearing on July 31, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m. at Crex Information Center to discuss Federal/State Entitlement Dollars and discretionary funding in excess of $1,200,000 for Airport Runway Development. Carried. Motion by Stone to waive the noise ordinance requirement for 10:00 p.m. to allow Grantsburg Hockey Association to hold their End of Summer Bash with Music/ DJ, Games, Food, Beer and Malt Beverages on the East Side of the Grantsburg Hockey Rink from 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. The event will be for 21+ year old individuals. The event will take place on August 12, 2017. Motion seconded by Coy. Carried. Motion was made by Muehlberg to approve the Fireworks Permit request by Grantsburg Hockey Association to hold their Annual Grantsburg Watercross Fireworks display on July 22, 2017 (with rain date of July 23, 2017) from dark until done on Memory Lake in the village. Motion was seconded by Peer. Carried. Motion by Stone to allow Lee Moyer by conditional use to move a house on his vacant lot on Oak Street with a basement built there. The zoning is R1 and the condition of this use exceeds the size of the house on the property. Motion seconded by Barton. Carried. Motion by Barton to allow Dallas Swenson by conditional use to convert the space which is zoned R4 and located at 306 S. Oak Street to a single-family

dwelling which allows him to live there. Motion seconded by DeRocker. Carried. Motion by Muelberg to approve Rebekah Stavne, Grantsburg Community Education Director’s request to have the village paint pickleball lines at the tennis courts in the amount of $250. Motion was seconded by Peer. Carried. Motion by Stone to approve a Cigarette, Tobacco license for Dennis McKenzie dba Denny’s Bar & Lanes for a period of July 10, 2017 – June 30, 2018. Motion was seconded by Caylin. Carried. Motion by Coy to approve Burnett County Agricultural Fair’s request for the east side of State Road 48/87 parking on the entire length of the fairgrounds from August 24, 2017 – August 27, 2017. They are also requesting to have Madison Avenue (Main Street) from Olson Drive to Pine Street closed for the fair parade scheduled on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at its start at 3:30 p.m. and be completed by approximately 4:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Stone. Carried. Motion by Barton to pay the monthly bills; seconded by DeRocker. Carried. Motion by Stone, seconded by Coy to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Carried. ***These minutes will be approved at the August 14, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Patty Bjorklund Village Clerk WNAXLP (July 19)

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22 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WILLIAM NELSON Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 29 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 05/06/1926 and date of death 03/05/2016, was domiciled in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, with a mailing address of c/o Barbara J. Eckert, 210 Woodridge Drive, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 9/28/2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar June 28, 2017 Kurt W. Nelson 2530 1st Ave. S. #N103 Minneapolis, MN 55404 763-807-9006 WNAXLP (July 5, 12, 19)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED State of Wisconsin) ss County of Burnett) To: Wayne D. Collins, owner of the lands hereinafter described. You are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of tax certificates

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hereinafter identified sold by the Burnett County Treasurer for non-payment of taxes on the following described lands situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin: Year of Tax 2011 Year of Sale 2012 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-1112 CERTIFICATE No. 299 Face of Certificate 40.72 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. TREASURE ISLAND ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 115 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $40.72 Such amounts will bear interest as provided by law. After expiration of three months from the service of this notice, a tax deed of lands described will be applied for. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this Twenty-ninth day of June, 2017. Judith Dykstra Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (July 5, 12, 19)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED State of Wisconsin) ss County of Burnett) To: David Pomerenke, owner of the lands hereinafter described. You are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of tax certificates hereinafter identified sold by the Burnett County Treasurer for non-payment of taxes on the following described lands situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin:

Year of Tax 2011 Year of Sale 2012 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-1112 CERTIFICATE No. 343 Face of Certificate 23.27 TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. THUNDERBIRD ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 57 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $ 23.27 Such amounts will bear interest as provided by law. After expiration of three months from the service of this notice, a tax deed of lands described will be applied for. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this Twenty-ninth day of June, 2017. Judith Dykstra Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (July 5, 12, 19)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Elaine K. Olson Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 37 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 04/26/1935 and date of death 05/15/2017, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 9431 County Road D, Webster, WI 54893. 3 .All interested persons have waived notice. 4 .The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 9-20-2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse,

Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar 6-22-2017 Todd H Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5365 1012132 WNAXLP (July 5, 12, 19)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-13 NARDO Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of West Marshland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Matthew Nardo, Chris Allaman and Jaime Serbus d/b/a Panurgic have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to teach an outdoor survival course along with wilderness programming, located at 25392 Gile Road, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 19 CSM V.22 P.154 in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 28, T39N R19W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-14 LIND Public notice is hereby given

to all persons in the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Lee and Vicki Lind have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances for short term recreational rental of a private residence, located at 5268 County Road C, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V.16 P.115 in Government Lot 1, Section 18, T40N R15W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-15 HARRIS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Paul Harris has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to 3 years, located at 29438 Pardun Road, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 1 Plat of Riverside Homes, Section 6, T40N R16W. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-16 MASTEL Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Mary Mastel has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances for short term recreational rental of a private residence, located at 5637 Mail Road, in the RR-1 zoning district, in Government Lot 3, Section 7, T40N

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5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-17 GRABOW Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Timothy Grabow has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to 3 years, located at 3061 Holiday Acres Drive, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 10 Holiday Acres, Section 17, T41N R14W.

6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-18 ADAMS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Martyn and Michelle Adams have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to raise livestock (rabbits, poultry, goats and/or sheep) in a residential RR-3 zoning district, located at 12415 Gabrielson Lake Road, Lot 4 CSM V.14 P.22 in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 33, T37N R18W. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 7th day of July, 2017 WNAXLP (July 12 & 19)

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD JUNE 12, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF STATE AND FEDERAL AID FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS AT Grantsburg Municipal Airport 13284 County Road D The Village of Grantsburg is considering petitioning the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, for state and federal aid to undertake the following development at the Grantsburg Airport: Update Airport Layout Plan (ALP); reconstruct airport pavements; replace/rehabilitate airport lighting; install Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs); land acquisition in runway approaches; clear and maintain runway approaches as stated in Wis. Admin. Code Trans §55; and any necessary related work in an amount of $1.2M + Notice is hereby given that the Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on July 31, 2017 in Crex Education & Visitors Center, 102 E. Crex Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840. All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views on the need for the proposed airport development. Parking for people with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available. Please call Village of Grantsburg at (715) 463-2405, Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (2-4) days in advance of the hearing to make speci¿c accessibility requests. Additional written testimony may be ¿led with the Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin if received within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the public hearing. Such testimony should be directed to Village Clerk, Patrice Bjorklund - 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840. ___Patrice Bjorklund___ Village Clerk ______/s/______ Signature Published in the Burnett County Sentinel Newspaper July 19, 2017 Posted in 3 places in the Village of Grantsburg and on Village Website July 13, 2017

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President David Dahlberg called the meeting to order. Present: Russ Erickson, Chris Erickson, Heather Jensen, Dan Ohnstad, Jason Burkman, and Cindy Jensen. Agenda Revisions: None. Appearances: None. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve the minutes from May 22, 2017. Motion carried 7-0. Reports Good News in Our Schools. Congratulations to the Elementary Staff on receiving a State Award from the Wisconsin RtI Center! Congratulations to iForward Staff on an excellent graduation for 99 graduates at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report. Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) End of Year Report- Ibby Olson, Elementary Principal. Staff Development Activity Report for School Year 2016-2017. Motion R. Erickson/C. Erickson to approve the revised English Language Arts Curriculum. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Burkman/H. Jensen to approve the Meal Charging Policy. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Ohnstad to approve the revised Wellness Policy. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Jensen/R. Erickson to approve the 2017 Audit Contract with Stotz and Company for a cost of $12,300. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to table the decision to award the bid for cement repairs to the Àagpole area by the Football Field until the June 19th meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Ohnstad to approve the Receipts Report and to pay vouchers. Speci¿c check numbers are #31738 – 31763, #70940 – 71200, #19989 – 20024, and Online US Bank. Motion carried 7-0. Grand Total $ 455,734.88 Speci¿c expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = $ 405,859.47 Fund 21 (Gifts) = $ 139.98 Fund 27 (Special Education) = $ 14,762.62 Fund 50 (Food Service) = $ 15,466.92 Fund 60 (All School Fund) = $ 18,820.00 Fund 80 (Community Ed Fund) = $ 685.89 Motion R. Erickson/Ohnstad to approve a teaching contract for Maureen Molina, Speech and Language Pathologist (100% FTE). Motion carried 7-0. Motion Burkman/H. Jensen to approve a one-year leave of absence for Heather Young, iForward Teacher. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Jensen/R. Erickson to convene in closed session for the purpose of discussions per Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 19.85 (1) (c) (e) and (g) for consideration of compensation and bene¿ts of public employees over which the School Board has jurisdiction and exercises responsibility. Motion carried 7-0. Absent C. Erickson. Motion C. Jensen/Ohnstad to reconvene in Open Session to take action, if appropriate, on Closed Session items. Motion carried 6-0. StrengthFinder Board Development Activity. Motion C. Jensen/Ohnstad to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICES

JULY 19, 2017

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Community Bank of Cameron – Grantsburg - Siren 114 E. Madison Avenue, Box 718 Grantsburg, WI. 54840 Plaintiff, v. Justin E. Paulson 23587 Jensen Road Grantsburg, WI 54840, David Keith 24374 Shearman Road Siren, WI 54872 Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case # 14-CV-134 Case Class Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above action on the 15th day of December, 2014, the undersigned Sheriff of Burnett County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, in Meenon Township, Wisconsin, on the 8th day of August, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., of that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: The North 16 rods of the East 10 rods of the West 20 rods of the NW ¼ NW ¼, Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 19 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin, excepting therefrom the highway right-of-way as described in Volume 231, Page 515, Document #163142, Burnett County, Wisconsin Records. Ten per cent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Dated this 26th day of June, 2017. Terms of Sale: Cash _____/s/_______ Ronald Wilhelm Burnett County Sheriff Siren, Wisconsin 54872 Todd H. Anderson, #1012132 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715/463-5365 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we

are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (July 12, 19, 26)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN A. HATCHER Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 40 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 08/07/1949 and date of death 06/23/2017, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 337 W. Benson, Grantsburg, WI 54840. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd. K., Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O Baasch, Probate Registrar, on 08/25/2017, at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 10/09/2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any person whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar July 10, 2017 Todd H Anderson, Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 1012132 WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

PUBLIC NOTICE BURNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public input is being sought for the 2018 Department of Health & Human Services Plan and Budget. The public is invited to attend two Health & Human Services Board Meetings to provide input. We are seeking comments from clients, providers, interested citizens and community agencies as to the adequacy and need for services in such areas as services to juveniles, child protective services, services to the elderly and disabled, mental health services, substance abuse services, services to the developmentally disabled and any other services being or needing to be provided in the community. The ¿rst meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren WI 54872. The second meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren WI 54872. Written comments may also be submitted prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 addressed to: Burnett County Department of Health & Human Services Attn: Katherine Peterson, Director 7410 County Road K #280 • Siren, WI 54872 The meeting site is accessible to the physically disabled.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE M. KING Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 38 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 2, 1943 and date of death December 5, 2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 30011 Minerva Dam Road, P.O. Box 128, Danbury, WI 54830. 3. All interested persons have waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 26, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar June 30, 2017 Katherine A. Charipar Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 200 S. Sixth St., Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-492-7000 1068903 WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for Home Loan Trust 2006-H14 c/o Ditech Financial LLC 300 Landmark Towers St. Paul, MN 55102 Plaintiff, vs. Nicholas P. Lenertz 7530 Hickory St W Webster, WI 54893-8016 Jane Doe Lenertz 7530 Hickory St W Webster, WI 54893-8016 Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-70 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after July 19, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A

judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 5th day of July, 2017. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Robert M. Piette State Bar No. 1018058 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 5th day of July, 2017. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: _/s/__ Ian J. Thomson State Bar No. 1076280 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

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U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association N.D. 200 S Sixth St Minneapolis, MN 55402 Plaintiff, vs. Sandra Wilson 27980 Johnson Lake Rd Webster, WI 54893-8733

Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC 345 St. Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Plaintiff, vs. Michael Dean Nelson 5740 N Markville Rd Danbury, WI 54830-8335 Jane Doe Nelson 5740 N Markville Rd Danbury, WI 54830-8335 Midland Funding LLC c/o Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent 8040 Excelsior Dr Ste 400 Madison, WI 53717-2915 Bremer Bank, National Association 605 2nd St E Menomonie, WI 54751-2503 Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-73 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after July 19, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may

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U.S. Bank National Association N.D. 4325 17th Avenue SW Fargo, ND 58103 B&B Rental Properties LLC c/o William Lippert, Registered Agent 1875 Bernheim St Oshkosh, WI 54904-8968 Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17-CV-53 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after July 19, 2017 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this10th day of July, 2017. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: _10th__ Robert M. Piette State Bar No. 1018058 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED

State of Wisconsin) ss County of Burnett) To: Michael & Rosalie Heidinger, owners of the lands hereinafter described. You are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of tax certificates hereinafter identified sold by the Burnett County Treasurer for non-payment of taxes on the following described lands situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin: Year of Tax 2012 Year of Sale 2013 CERTIFICATE Dated 09-1113 CERTIFICATE No. 386 Face of Certificate 18.14 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TN. 40 N./R. 15 W. , TROUT SPRING ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 74 TOTAL OF ALL CERTIFICATES $ 18.14 Such amounts will bear interest as provided by law. After expiration of three months from the service of this notice, a tax deed of lands described will be applied for. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this Seventeenth day of July, 2017. Judith Dykstra Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (July 19, 26, Aug. 2)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin. 1. VARIANCE #VAR-17-04 MILDER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that William Milder has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances as follows: To construct a garage/bunkhouse at a reduced setback to wetlands/lakebed, located at 29829 Shoreline Drive, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 113 CSM V.134 P.217 Barkshadts Shoreline Drive, Section 33, T41N R14W. Board of Adjustment Siren, WI Dated this 17th day of July, 2017 WNAXLP (July 19, 26)

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Blessings

Pastor Ran Yoo Upper St. Croix Parish

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a year since I served Upper St. Croix Parish, which has four United Methodist churches: Central (Grantsburg), Atlas, St. Croix Falls, and Wolf Creek. Last week, I celebrated my 5th Fourth of July with my family. This year was more special for me because I could celebrate it with my newest family member â&#x20AC;&#x201C; my son, Caleb who was born in June. When I first came to Chicago from Seoul, South Korea in 2012 to study Theology, I never imagined that I would be a pastor in the States and serve in Wisconsin. Also, last

July, when I started ministry here, I never imagined that I would be a mother. As I look back at my years past, not many things happened as I had planned. I just walked through the doors that God led me toward and opened for me. Some doors were very easy and exciting to go through, but some were very hard and tough. However, since I trust in God and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, I just walk through following Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance. When my bishop appointed me to serve Upper St. Croix Parish, I was so worried because there was nothing familiar for me.

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

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

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

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ALPHA

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

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

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST

BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

GRANTSBURG

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

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

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ATLAS

FREDERIC

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

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

CALVARY COVENANT

I did not even know where Burnett County was. But I followed and obeyed God faithfully. Now, one year later, I have fallen in love with this beautiful town and nice people. This is the reason why I have no choice but to love God and trust in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan. And I am expecting every single day in hope. Sometimes, you may feel like you are walking in a dark tunnel without knowing where are you going or where it ends. However, as you keep going, trust in God and you will see the brightest light, which God prepares for you.

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

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

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

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

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

HERTEL

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SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

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

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

LUCK

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

TRADE LAKE

Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9 am | Comm. 1st & 3rd Sundays Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am

ZION LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

TRADE RIVER

Ronald Roberts, Interim Pastor 23811 State Rd. 35 | 715-349-5750 www.sirenassembly.com Worship: 9:30 am Unleashed Youth: Wednesday 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30 pm Wheelchair accessible

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER Jeff Jowers, Pastor Cell: 864-607-5605 | pastorjowers@gmail.com 7422 Kola Street | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9:00 am | Sun. Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

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

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Grantsburg Summer School presents ‘Annie Jr.’ Sixty Grantsburg students in grades 4-10 used their four weeks of morning summer school to mount the musical Annie Jr., an abbreviated version of the Broadway hit ‘Annie.’ It is based on a Depression-era newspaper comic strip ‘Little Orphan Annie’ about a gutsy, always-optimistic orphan who is invited to spend Christmas with wealthy Oliver Warbucks and his secretary, Grace Farrell, and eventually becomes his adopt-

ed daughter. In 1982, ‘Annie’ opened a long run as a Broadway musical. Later, this condensed version was created for younger casts. The talented students displayed fine singing, dancing and acting skills in an entertaining show before full houses on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, under the direction of Linda Benge, Assistant Director Debra Peterson and artwork/props by Karin Reinhert.

At left, feeling very welcome upon arriving at the Warbucks’ mansion, Annie and the mansion staff sing, ‘I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here.’ From left, Ruby Rengo, Eleanora Kammeyer (kneeling), Anna Lehne, Amy Harmon, Gretchen Lee, Daniel Nelson, Greta White as Annie, Tayven Blanck, Blandina Ayohua-Hernandez, Gabriella Hamlin (kneeling), Dana Aitken, Piper Olson, Kelsey Handy (hidden) and Abby Alderman as Grace Farrell.

After Oliver Warbucks (Gus Bergman) asks to adopt Annie (Greta White) and she agrees, they sing, 'I Don’t Need Anything But You.'

Above, plotting their move to get wealthy by claiming to be Annie’s parents, Miss Hannigan (Hanne Johnson), her nefarious brother Rooster (Bruce Lindau) and his girlfriend Lily (Alexis Slater) sing, ‘Easy Street.’ Above, as the show closes, Grace, Oliver and Annie lead the cast singing, ‘Tomorrow Reprise’ and Annie's dog, Sandy, makes a ﬁnal appearance.

At right, the orphans sing and dance ‘You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.’ From left, Cate Lee, Lucy Dahlberg, Kaylie Moore, Jordan Java, Abigail Kammeyer, Kelly Jo Hansen, Megan Harmon, Alex Kammeyer, Madeline Kramer, Josephine Richards, Grace Lahners. Not pictured, Ashlin Olson.

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July 20-23, 2017 Grantsburg, WI Thursday, July 20 “Cold by the Case” Beer Pavilion Open - 10 a.m. Camping Gates Open - 12 noon RACER REGISTRATION at Legion - 6 to 8 p.m. Side Iron at Hummer’s - 9 p.m.

Friday, July 21 Bloody Mary/Screwdriver Specials at Hummer’s - 7 to 11 a.m. Bloody Mary Special at Legion - 8 to 11 a.m. “Cold by the Case” Beer Pavilion Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Gates Open/Vendors/Displays - 11 a.m. Free Shuttle Bus Service 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. IWA Drag Heats - Approx. 1 to 3 p.m. East/West Challenge - 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Vintage Snowmobile Racing - 4 p.m. Street Dance: Diesel Drive 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, July 22 Free Shuttle Bus Service - 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Bloody Mary/Screwdriver Specials at Hummer’s - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Country Breakfast Buffet at Fairgrounds 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Shuttle Bus Available) Gates Open/Vendors/Displays - 8 a.m. Bloody Mary Special at Legion - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. “Cold by the Case” Beer Pavilion Open 9 a.m. to midnight RACING BEGINS - Approx. 9:30 a.m. Entertainment on the Water - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pit Crew “Dash for Cash” Race - after races 2nd Annual World Championship Canoe Race Sponsored by Wild River Outfitters Street Dance: Jonah & The Whales 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Begins at dusk - Freewill donation

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Sunday, July 23 Free Shuttle Bus Service - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Country Breakfast Buffet at Fairgrounds 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Shuttle Bus Available) Bloody Mary/Screwdriver Special at Hummer’s - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Gates Open/Vendors/Displays - 8 a.m. Bloody Mary Special at Legion - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. “Cold by the Case” Beer Pavilion Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. RACING BEGINS - Approx. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the Racers autograph & photo session Afternoon IWA Awards Ceremony at Hummer’s Banquet Hall - Following Pro Open Finals

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