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ACHIEVEMENT: Kids beating the benchmarks in Webster. P9

The end of Lake Roundabout? BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

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The wrecking crew

SIREN—Are the days of numbered for “Lake Roundabout?” That’s the term motorists and others have affectionately given the basins which are west of the roundabout intersection north of Siren. If the newest plan the Department of Transportation (DOT) shared with the Burnett County Board of Supervisors takes root, come summer, that lake will be a thing of the past. “You’ve termed it ‘Lake Roundabout’ but it isn’t a joke to me — it’s a serious issue,” noted DOT Project Development Specialist Todd Stensland. “I won’t rest easy until the situation is resolved.” He was at Thursday’s county board meeting to describe the three-phase plan the DOT has for eliminating the basins, which have been full of water almost from the day they were installed. “It wasn’t a screw-up by the design people,” Stensland contends. “We had to make a last-minute decision to install basins to provide more surface area to allow the standing water to infiltrate.” But, the basins didn’t work because the water table is too high. “We could never get the basins dry enough to get

The 100-year-old building, the former Webster High School, will soon be a memory as site clearing continues through March for a St. Croix Regional Medical Center satellite health clinic.

Police interact with students BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

WEBSTER—Area cops have been in the county’s schools this year to teach them about the big issues they may face as teenagers and to build rapport, but it’s the police who say they are getting schooled. “We are learning students know a lot more than we ever give them credit for,” Webster Police Officer Bridget Getts said of the twice-weekly sessions she has been having with Webster fifth graders last month and this month. She said one example is the general knowledge SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 8

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Ice out sets record GRANTSBURG—“Awfully early” is the consensus of the ice going out at the Hwy. 70 Bridge over the St. Croix River. Apparently not that early, according to the record books. “It breaks the record by three days,” reported Jean Van Tatenhove, park ranger for the National Park Service. “The previous record was Feb. 26, set in the late 1990s.” This year, the ice-out came between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23. The NPS has been keeping track of ice out dates for 34 years. “It’s the earliest ice-out since we began recording the date in 1983,” she remarked. Van Tatenhove said the average ice-out comes in late March, so this year the ice-out is about a month early. “It lets light into the river — it’s kind of a wake-up call to plants and animals who make their home in the river,” she explained. “It’ll trigger things earlier than usual.” The mussel is but one example. “It’ll disrupt their normal cycle,” she said. “And the water will be warmer than usual.” Beyond cycles starting earlier than normal, she’s not sure what the impact will be. For Jerry Dorff, owner of the Wild River Outfitters, who makes his living renting canoes and kayaks to river enthusiasts, said the early ice-out doesn’t mean anything to his business. “It’ll depend on spring rains and the rest of the weather STACY COY | SENTINEL in the watershed which feeds the St. Croix, he observed. The ice out as seen from under the Hwy. 70 Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 23. by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel

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Early morning fatality GRANTSBURG—An early Thursday morning single-vehicle crash took the life of a Siren man. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a crash at the intersection of Airport Road and East Harmon Avenue in the Town of Grantsburg at 4:17 a.m. on Feb. 23. According the press release from the Sheriff’s office, the initial investigation of the incident indicates a 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck operated by Zachary Meyer, 34, of Siren, was travelling east on East Harmon Avenue when he failed to stop at the T intersection with Airport Road and struck a tree. The report said Meyer was not wearing a safety belt. The Burnett County Medical Examiner pronounced him dead at the scene. The Grantsburg Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance also responded to the acccident. No further information will be released at this time. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation and crash reconstruction. From news release

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No injuries What started as a chimney fire in a retreat cabin at the Wilderness Fellowship on Friday morning breached into the walls before Grantsburg firefighters, along with mutual aid support from Siren and Webster, doused the blaze and saved the cabin. According to Grantsburg Fire Chief Cory Barnett, the building was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.

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The scene from Thursday’s crash.

Minit Mart offers Pizza Hut pizza

Forum set for Grantsburg Village Board Candidates

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Minit Mart®, operated by TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), has announced the opening of a new Pizza Hut quick-service restaurant, as well as three other restaurants inside their gas stations in Luck, Balsam Lake and Webster. Guests at the new Pizza Huts may choose from a wide variety of made-to-order pizzas that have made Pizza Hut so popular. In addition to the full pizzas, a “Slice Bar” allows customers to purchase a slice of ready-made pizza without waiting for a whole pie to be baked. Breadsticks, cheesesticks and cookie slices are available in less than two minutes from the “Slice Bar.”

GRANTSBURG—The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley and the Grantsburg Public Library will host a forum for the Grantsburg Village Board candidates on Tuesday, March 21 at the Grantsburg Public Library. The evening begins with a 6 p.m. “Meet and Greet” followed by the forum at 6:30 p.m. Vincent Zilka and Larry Ebersold are candidates for village president. The four candidates vying for three trustee positions are Diane Barton, Larry Ebersold, Glenn Rolloff and Vincent Zilka. Questions from the audience will be allowed.

Nurturing your non-proﬁt

Deputy Mitch Olson and Tracker

K-9 officer and dog in training SIREN—Burnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Mitch Olson and his K-9, “Tracker,” have been busy training at Performance Kennels in Buffalo, Minn. According to owner Steve Pearson, the dogs have been tested in the areas of apprehension work, scent work, ball drive, search drive, environmental stability and sociability. “Such tests are not intended to replace basic handler and dog training: they are intended to select the best possible dogs for the handlers and your agency’s needs,” Pearson explained. “The dogs are guaranteed to be psychologically and physically suitable for basic patrol dog and dual-purpose detector dog training.”

FREDERIC—Northwest Alliance Community Foundation, the Amery Area Community Foundation and the Polk County University of Wisconsin Extension Office invite you to attend a training on the topic of “Creating and Sustaining an Effective Board of Directors.” The training will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Milltown Community Center. The suggested $20 cost includes materials and snacks. Please bring along brochures, business cards or information about your nonprofit for the group networking table. Dr. Gary Kelsey, presenter, will focus the training around key questions in organizing an effective board.

Meet and greet Judicial candidates LUCK—The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley is hosting a “Meet, Greet and Dessert” event for judicial candidates running in the April 4 election for Polk and Burnett County Circuit Courts. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Tuesday, March 14 at the Luck Senior Center. Candidates will give short presentations. Refreshments will be served. In Wisconsin, circuit court judges are elected to sixyear terms to hear and decide both civil and criminal cases. The Feb. 21 primary election resulted in Malia Malone and Daniel Tolan as the two judicial candidates for Polk County. Melissa Mogen and David Grindell are the candidates in Burnett County.

Flu bug hits Wisconsin hard MADISON—The flu bug is hitting Wisconsinites hard, spiking to nearly 1,000 confirmed cases and hundreds of hospitalizations. According to figures from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), there are 936 confirmed cases of influenza in Wisconsin, compared to 176 during the same period last year. The week-to-week comparison shows that there were 591 confirmed cases reported just a week ago, an increase of 345 from the previous week. Hospitalizations for influenza this year are much higher than during the same time last year. To date, more than 1,200 hospitalizations have occurred for influenza, compared to just 235 during the same period last year.

Art in Action announces summer morning camps ST. CROIX FALLS—Art In Action is a morning camp from 8:30 a.m. to noon and with a fresh curriculum guided by the mission of “Empowerment Through the Arts.” “We want to recommit our summer art camps to our mission of meaningful engagement through the arts,” said Arts Education Director Rachel Kuhnle, who joined the staff in January. “We chose the name ‘Art In Action’ because we want our campers to think of art as a verb – it’s something you do, not something you make. Art is a process, not a product. When you focus on art as an action, mistakes are less scary. And, it’s only through making mistakes that we really can learn anything. We believe that practicing this mindset makes us better creative thinkers and better people.” To register or for more information, visit www.festivaltheatre.org or call the Festival Theatre Box Office at (715) 483-3387.

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Teen, adult choir Sunday at Siren

Siren St. Patrick’s Day festivities

SIREN—Everyone is invited to hear the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir in concert at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 5 at the Siren Assembly of God Church located at 23822 State Rd 35 South. The service will include songs of hope and stories of freedom from addiction.

SIREN—A full day of events are planned for Siren’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 11. •ShamWalk/Run - Registration for the 7th Annual Shamwalk/Run 5K and 10K Race is 8 to 10 a.m. at Siren School. The race begins at 10 a.m. •3rd Annual ‘Lucky Lilac’ Scavenger Hunt - Search for three Lucky Lilacs from noon until 2 p.m. or until found. Clues at participating Siren businesses; Rules online; Incredible Prize Packages for the winners! •39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. on Main Street. Meet the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family and Vulcans! •Button Sales for your chance to win fabulous prizes! Buttons are sold at Kris’ Pheasant Inn, Little Mexico, Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts, Pour House and Tavern on Main. •Open House with Irish food, Lucky Shamrock drawings and tours from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Lilac Village Bed and Breakfast.

Grantsburg Festival Concert Sunday GRANTSBURG—The bands and choirs of Grantsburg Middle School and High School will present their annual Festival Concert on Sunday afternoon, March 5. Due to limited seating in the auditorium, the concert will be in two sessions. The Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade bands and the Seventh and Eighth Grade Choirs and CLC After-School Choir will perform in concert starting at 2:30 p.m. This portion of the concert will last about one hour. In the hour between concert sections, concessions will be available in the commons, including coffee, baked goods and taco-ina-bag, as a fundraiser for the choir department to help cover expenses for their upcoming tour to Chicago. At 4:30 p.m., the High School Bands and Choirs will present the high school part of the concert. The music department invites everyone to come support these hard-working students for one or both of the concert sessions. The performance is focused on music that the bands and choirs will do for the music contests later in March.

Prom Preview Night GRANTSBURG—Prom Preview Event at Village Floral and Gifts in Grantsburg is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. Check out what is new for prom tuxes, flowers and garters. See the selection of new tuxes and vests to match her dress to your vest, and a “design your own corsage bar” to put your personal spin on all your prom flowers. Free snacks and sodas will be provided.

Used book sale WEBSTER—Larsen Family Public Library will sell used books at a sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the library at the corner of Main Street and State Hwy. 35 in Webster.

Free Grief Support Group at Burnett Medical Center GRANTSBURG—A free, six-session Grief Support Group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one will begin Wednesday, March 15 at Burnett Medical Center. The six sessions will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 and 19 in the Crooked Lake Room at BMC. The event is sponsored by Regional Hospice Services and BMC. Pre-registration is required by calling 715-635-9077.

Red Cross blood drives Lenten Supper Services WEBSTER—Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Webster invites everyone to join them for Lenten soup suppers and services each Wednesday from March 1 through April 5. The meal is served at 6 p.m. and the service begins at 7 p.m.

BURNETT COUNTY—Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The American Red Cross is looking for donors to provide life-saving blood at their choice of three upcoming drives in our county. • Siren - Donate between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at Siren High School at 24022 4th Avenue. • Danbury - Donate between 11 a.m. and 5

p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at Swiss Town Hall, located at 7551 Main Street. • Grantsburg - Donate between noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at the Crex Convention Center at T-Dawgs Restaurant, located at 429 E State Road 70. A driver’s license or blood donor card is required to donate. To save time, download the “redcross” blood donor app to your smart phone. On the day of the blood drive, use the app to complete your donor information in advance and save time at the site.

Festival Theatre presents Concert Series ST. CROIX FALLS—The first two concerts of the season have been announced for in Festival Theatre’s Concert Series. They are The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund, and Carrie Elkin with special guest Danny Schmidt. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, audiences have the chance to see The Barley Jacks. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, Carrie Elkin will wow her audience. Both are not to be missed. Check the website for pricing, but be quick as seats will fill up fast. Tickets may be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, by emailing festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail.com or by calling the box office at 715-483-3387. Also, keep up to date as more concerts will be announced soon. Join Festival Theatre’s email list or follow the Festival Theatre on Facebook to be first to hear concert events and dates.

Lake Country Pedalers announce fundraiser WEBSTER—Lake Country Pedalers Bicycle Club of Burnett County will hold a dinner and movie night fundraiser Saturday, April 22 at the Webster Community Center. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a raffle for a fat-tire bike at 7 p.m. and bicycle movies. A selection of craft beers will be available all evening from Ashland’s South Shore Brewery. Lake Country Pedalers promote fun and safe bicycling in Burnett County. A portion of the proceeds will promote Burnett County as a bicycling destination. The club is active in promoting and developing the Kiezer Lake bike trails and campsites. For more information, see the Lake County Pedalers Facebook page or call 715-8668600.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m. Lumberjack Eatery & Saloon

MONDAY, MARCH 6 Webb Lake Town Meeting 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Siren Village Board 2 p.m. Village office

MONDAY, MAR. 13 Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren

American Legion Post 185 7 p.m. Legion Hall

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

Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

Town of Grantsburg Board 5:30 p.m.

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

LaFollette Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at TownHall

Meenon Town Board 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Swiss Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Dewey Town Meeting

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Senator Harsdorf Listening Sessions 11 a.m. to noon Grantsburg Public Library 5-6 p.m. Community Room at Polk Co. Justice Center Balsam Lake

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution Open to everyone 10 - 11:30 a.m. Swiss Township Garage 4th Avenue & Peet Street, Danbury $20 cash donation at door appreciated

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Grantsburg High School and Middle School Festival Music Concert 2:30 p.m. Middle School Concert 3:30 p.m. refreshments fundraiser 4:30 p.m. High School Concert

GHS Auditorium

Grief Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Burnett Medical Center

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 ‘Nurturing Your Non-Proﬁt Board’ 1 to 4:30 p.m. Milltown Community Center

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Shamwalk/run 10 a.m. Scavenger Hunt noon to 2 p.m. Parade 2 p.m. Siren

Used Book Sale

Red Cross Blood Drive

“Meet & Greet’ Burnett & Polk County Judicial Candidates 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Luck Senior Center

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THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Yellow Lake Food Distribution 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Connections, next to Minit Mart

Red Cross Blood Drive Noon to 6 p.m. T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Candidates Forum for Grantsburg Village Board Candidates 6 p.m. Meet & greet, refreshments 6:30 p.m. Q&A with candidates

by Eunice Kanne

where electricity is produced from windmills, a much cheaper means of producing electricity. DEADHEADS During this area’s logging days (about 1869 to 1912), some of the floating logs caught on obstructions and sank to the river bottom, never reaching the log mills. These logs were called

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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Siren High School

STROLLING THROUGH THE PAST WIND POWER Around 1900, windmills were an important part of farm power. Some farmers used windmills to grind feed, shell corn and pump water and even to bring running water into the house. With electricity, there is no longer a need for wind power. However, there is a fairly new use of wind power – wind farms

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“deadheads,” and as long as they were submerged they were preserved. Some were retrieved and sawed into lumber and used in building construction. I was told that the barn on the Kreutzian farm was such a building. FOREST FIRE Last week a forest fire raged southeast and west of Grants-

burg. It came near the Wood River State Graded School, but the volunteer burning of the school grounds helped save the building. The fire west of town did much damage, and only volunteer help saved the quantities of pulp and cord wood piled at Lind Spur awaiting shipment on the railroad.

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New column to begin next week A new feature in our newspaper is a weekly serial named “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley,” by Kevin Slimp. Kevin says the original idea for the serial came while visiting with a friend from the small town of Lennox, South Dakota several years ago. For five years, he jotted ideas concerning the folks who lived in his fictional home town and eventually put those ideas into stories which you can read each week in this and scores of other newspapers across the country. Kevin visits hundreds of small towns each year in his role as “News Guru” in the publishing world and in his travels for “Ken Lennox and Kevin’s Road Trip,” a blog Valley (kenandkevinroadtrip.com) that follows the travels of Kevin and Kevin Slimp his friend, Ken, through the back roads of North America. For 20 years, his syndicated columns related to publishing have been found in journals and industry publications on four continents. Through the years, he has garnered the nickname, “Guru,” from many in the journalism world and many call him by that name today. Kevin says his inspiration for writing “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley” was to follow in the footsteps of his favorite childhood columnist, Lewis Grizzard, whose stories about his Georgia hometown were found in hundreds of newspapers each week. Through this weekly serial, we’ll meet the folks who make up Lennox Valley. We’ll get to know the clergy, the politicians, the local celebrities, the teenagers and others who call this place home. Kevin Slimp In his lifetime, Kevin has been a minister, a technology guru, a consultant, a popular speaker and a writer. He says the people he’s met throughout the years make up the characters you will meet in Lennox Valley. Look for “Lennox Valley” on the Opinion pages.

‘The original idea for the serial came while visiting with a friend from the small town of Lennox, South Dakota several years ago.’

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Time to end Daylight Savings Time?

As we begin March, I see that the arrival of Daylight Accidents usually rise when the clocks are moved. Saving Time is next weekend. Some observers attribute the huge spike in accidents Before going to bed on March 11, be sure to turn on the first Monday of DST to the sudden change in the your clock ahead one hour as the annual chase for that amount of light during driving times. Others attribute missing hour of sleep begins anew. the accidents to groggy drivers who are still adjusting I have noticed that several states in the area have to new sleep patterns. Some people claim that they would miss the late evetoyed with the idea of eliminating Daylight Saving time, with legislation ning light; a presumably similar number of people love being drawn up in some states. Some the morning light. And projects, postponed during states have proposed staying on Day- the sun-filled summer, will be tackled with new vigor light Saving Time year-round, which when the sun sets an hour earlier each day. It appears Congress felt we were not having enough would be fine. I’m against changing of a difficult time so in 2007, they passed a law starting the clocks twice a year. Daylight Saving time three weeks earlier As happy as I am to see and ending it one week later. this idea, I doubt that the This cost U.S. companies billions to reset states will be able to truFrom the automated equipment, put us further out get anything done in Publisher’s ly of synch with Asia and Africa time-wise, changing the time. Desk inconvenienced most of the country, all in I believe it will literally the name of unproven studies that claim we take an act of Congress to Tom Stangl save energy. finally get rid of Daylight It also forever changed Halloween, makSaving Time, which has ing a generation of children trick or treat outstayed its welcome and its original purin the daylight. Again, I understand safety, pose. Any state that changes the law will but part of the fun of Halloween is running need to get the permission of the federal around in the dark and getting candy. government to implement the change. It is nice to have more daylight in the eveI usually rant about this topic twice a ning hours and see the sun rise earlier each year, so I apologize in advance. Tom Stangl day. In doing some research for the column, I Publisher The effect of sunlight on the attitudes of learned that Daylight Saving Time was imevery person cannot be denied. When it is plemented during World War I, primarily to save fuel by reducing the need to use artificial light- sunny, people are less likely to be crabby. I will change my clocks on March 11, but it would be ing. Although some states and communities observed daylight saving time between the wars, it was not ob- nice if we could someday stop messing with the time and simply live our lives. served nationally again until World War II. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach I understand saving energy in times of national emergency. I do. But it doesn’t always turn out that me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, way. In 1973, during the Arab Oil Embargo, year-round WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do Daylight Time was tried. It was repealed the next year. One reason it was repealed was because of an increased the same. number of school bus accidents in the morning.

‘It would be nice if we could someday stop messing with the time and simply live our lives.’

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Enjoying the Big Lake

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An open letter to President Trump

On a recent 40-degree sunny day, I headed north, drove through Duluth and a short distance up the North Shore. My purpose: To simply climb rocks along Lake Superior on this beautiful day, listen to the methodical surf, take in the sights and be inspired. In short, it was a play day. Soon past the Cloquet exit on I-35, snow suddenly covered the entire roadside ground. Those additional five or six inches were immediately noticeable given the mostly dry, brown yards and fields at home. It was still less accumulation than the more northerly-yet area generally has Newbie in in February. At my destination, I exited the car the Northto temps cooler than those I’d left, but woods certainly above freezing. The sun had the blue sky all to itself and that added Lori Callahan considerable warmth. A footpath above the rocky shoreline lead to a spot that allowed easy access down to the water — or so I thought. In a dryer season it probably was. A couple steps down had me boot-deep in red clay, and dog and I both slid the 20 feet or so to the rocks below. A hand, too, was covered in the crimson mud, instinctively moving to rudder position on the descent. That was okay — before me was a very large bowl of water. Traversing the shoreline is a challenge in particular locations, and I was a much younger woman when I was adept at it. Now, I moved more deliberately, and jumping from rock to rock as in former times was out. Where ice formed between gray rock and in crevices within the rock, running water was visible beneath its thinning surface finding its way to the lake below, a sure sign of coming spring. The waves breaking at the Lori Callahan shore rode in at a steady chop, whitecaps dancing here and there across the expanse of the Big Lake. The wind, too, was constant. Occasional gales reminded me that it was still February. It didn’t have quite the bite of earlier winds, however; another indication of receding winter. At times I felt wonderfully warm when the sun wasn’t competing with the bigger gusts or when I’d climb in a sheltered location among the basalt structures. In a few locations at the water’s edge, oval ice sheets bobbed flat looking like giant pancakes with lace edges. Mostly, though, my eyes took in an expanse of deep, moving blue, quite different from the hard pack of ice and snow covering Burnett County lakes and even the then seemingly unmoving St. Croix. I watched a bald eagle fly along the shoreline, which wasn’t unusual. What was is it flew very near and low, level with my eyes, unconcerned with dog or me. No ore boats came into sight — the lee side that day across the lake as usual. The only other souls encountered were tiny figures far down the shoreline or those walking on the footpath above me. They went mostly unnoticed anyway, with the batting waves against rock drowning out any voices or indications of their movement. When it neared time to go, dog and I climbed back up, finding a less saturated route. By this time, my boots had shed their earlier mud bath. We sat on a fallen tree — yes, dog too — and ate our packed lunches. My eyes memorized the impressions before me. Once home, those images would transfer to paper and canvas. The following day found me stiff and sore, but well worth it. It’s not often one can comfortably eat lunch outside in February on the shores of mighty Lake Superior.

‘A bald eagle ﬂew very near and low, level with my eyes, unconcerned with dog or me.’

To the Editor: This is the first time that I am writing any President of our United States, despite being 57 years young and having been born in the Midwest and being a law-abiding U.S. citizen for all my life. I’m embarrassed to be an American under your Presidency. On February 17th, you rudely and harshly responded to two minority reporters at a press conference. These reporters attempted to ask reasonable questions about recent hate crimes directed against Jews and your administration’s interaction with the Black Congressional Caucus. Not only did you refuse to address the questions, but you needlessly belittled both of these professional reporters. In fact, you publicly accused Mr. Turx of being a liar. Today your administration banned several mainstream media outlets, including CNN, from attending a press briefing. Our Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. Our democracy depends on the press having access to you, your administration, and all branches of government. Your exclusion of these established mainstream media from having direct access to you and your administration is, in my opinion, a gross overreach of the administrative power of the Presidency. Your fellow Republican, Senator John McCain, understands the importance of a free press. In an interview with NBC on February 19th, Senator McCain stated: “If you want to preserve — I’m very serious now — if you want to preserve democracy as we know it, you have to have a free and many times adversarial press. And without it, I am afraid that we would lose so much of our individual liberties over time. That’s how dictators get started.” By speaking only to the press who provide you with

There’s nothing easier than imposing limits on someone else that you won’t apply to yourself. A recent report from the highly respected and non-partisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance highlighted the fact that the people who control Wisconsin’s state government are forcing local government to operate under revenue restrictions that they don’t apply to themselves. Municipalities and counties, the ones we trust when work needs to be done locally, are actually taking in less than they were six years ago. Over the same six years, under Governor Walker’s budgets, state reveJanet nues have grown over 20 percent. While local officials have strugBewley gled to do more with less, state revWisconsin enues have increased by $2.8 billion dollars. Senator We know who we can count on to get the real work done. If we need roads plowed, our streets policed – we rely on ourselves and our neighbors. Under Republican leadership, Madison keeps making it harder for your local elected officials to do the jobs that you elected them to do. According to the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, GOP lawmakers have passed 128 measures limiting local control since 2011. Municipalities and counties get less state aid if they don’t hold their spending down. And, the state imposes a revenue cap on our successful but struggling public schools – a cap that does not apply to state government spending.

To the Editor: As a resident of rural Wisconsin, one of my main concerns is the many small towns throughout the state being left behind because of government favoring larger cities and schools. So, when Governor Walker presented his state budget proposal, which includes initiatives to help rural schools and children as well, I was elated! Education is of utmost importance, regardless of whether we’re talking about densely populated southeast Wisconsin or small towns to the north. Seeing Governor Walker’s determination to provide assistance equally, not leaving anyone behind, makes me trust him and our state even more to provide our children with great schools and resources. Laurie Riemer Siren

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We survived “The Great Snow Storm of 2017!” I think we may have had a snowflake or two! It’s hard to believe, but today I saw a crew busy roofing. Isn’t that usually done late in the spring? I saw several familiar faces in Siren on Sunday. We had a great time playing “Bingo for a Cure!” There were a lot of excited winners and a lot of firsttime players, too! Now it’s time to start that early spring cleaning. We’re beginning to gather items for the annual spring rummage sale. That’s coming up on April 1, and that’s “No fooling!’ If you need more info, call Patzy at the center. 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.

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Tips The Taxpayer Bill of Rights The Internal Revenue Service takes the security of United States taxpayers seriously. Even though there are many safety nets in place to make sure you’re not the victim of identity theft or fraud, it is stil up to you to make sure you’re fully protected. The following are the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, as defined by the IRS:

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above-normal rainfall events north and west to the Clam River via drainage though airport property or via a pipe installed along Hwy. 35 to Midtown Road. “We hope to complete this three-phase plan by July and we believe that’ll be the end of it,” Stensland concluded. “We want to rely on infiltration as a means to have that runoff water dispersed.”

In other business: • The board adopted revisions to the shoreland zoning regulations even though there was some dissent among members. “We were robbed of our right to make local decisions,” County Supervisor Craig Conroy declared about the new state rules. “We lost a lot.” Fellow member Buzz Bryne agreed. “It seems like this diminishes what we are trying to do to protect our lakes,” he said. • The board approved naming a conference room in the new highway shop in memory of Dale Dresel, a supervisor who worked tirelessly for the people of Burnett County. Dresel passed away last month. • The board was introduced to Kim Wheeler, the new director of Forts Folle Avoine.

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The cancer benefit bingo was held this weekend. Everybody had a good time playing bingo and the door prizes were wonderful. Sandy Eng and Priscilla Bauer did another great job. Thank you! We will be decorating the center at 9 a.m. Monday, March 6. All the greens will come out of hiding. Starting with the beginning of Lent today, March 1, exercise class will start at 9:30 a.m. rather than 10:00. Everyone is welcome to come and join the ladies. Five of us took the ADRC van to Hudson to see a performance of Peter Pan. It was a fun night out for us. We ate at Perkins and then went to the 7 p.m. play. It is so nice to have the van available. Thanks, ADRC. I want to wish Sentinel Editor Todd Beckmann the best of everything. I have always enjoyed his column. I believe his last day is March 8. Thank you to Pastor Diane for the cards. We will be able to put them to good use. The 500 winners were Gerry Vogel, Dave Peterson, Marge Traun and Nona Severson. The 9 bid went to Sue Christensen. Spades winners were Marlyce Borchert, Carl Link, Tony Ritter and Arnie Borchert. Dwaine Bentley and Nona Severson split the 9 bid. Enjoy the Lenten season with families. Dates to remember: April 14 – Good Friday April 16 – Easter April 26 – 500 Card Party

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Hurry up and wait Towns association in the midst of bidding for ambulance services SIREN—Now it’s a game of waitand-see. Twenty-one municipalities in Burnett County combine to spend $683,000 per year on their ambulance contract, which will expire at the end of 2017. Rather than renew its North Ambulance contract, the Burnett County Towns Association – the group which negotiates the deal – will send a request for proposal to at least five ambulance service agencies. “We decided at our last meeting that we will request a contract stipulating a response time of 15 minutes,” Association Chair Chris Sybers reminded members Thursday night. The request-for-proposal (RFP) released late last week is being sent to five ambulance agencies: Lakes Region, Gold Cross, Allina, Northland, and of course, North Ambulance. An association meeting has already been set for next week in which the

vendors who received the RFP will be able to get answers to any questions stemming from the RFP. The vendors will then have six weeks (April 18) to submit their bids. “We will have another ambulance committee meeting April 20 to review bids and question the vendors if we need to,” Sybers commented. “The towns association as a whole has its regular meeting April 27 and will make a final choice.” Why the rush? The current contract calls for a sixmonth notice, should North Ambulance or the towns association want to change the contract. That date falls at the end of June. “If we make a final choice at the end of April, that gives the members here all of May to get the contract approved at their individual town level,” Sybers explained. “Then, the ambulance committee can meet again in June to finalize whatever contract we end up with.” by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel

NEWSLINE Sen. Harsdorf to hold area listening sessions MADISON—State Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) has announced listening sessions for residents of the 10th Senate District to be held Thursday, March 2 in Grantsburg and Balsam Lake. The Grantsburg listening session will be from 11 a.m. to noon at Grantsburg Village Hall, located at 320 So. Brad Street. The Balsam Lake session

will be from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Community Room in the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 W. Main Street. Listening sessions are intended to provide citizens throughout the district with the opportunity to talk with Senator Harsdorf about issues of interest to them, to ask questions and to share their ideas and concerns. For more information, call Sen. Harsdorf’s office at 608-266-7745 or 1-800-862-1092 or e-mail Sen.Harsdorf@ legis.wi.gov.

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they have about narcotics and the topics that we were discussing. “They were much more knowledgeable than we thought,” Getts observed. But that’s not to say the kids aren’t learning. “I think the kids’ favorite day is the day we bring ‘beer goggles’ to class,” Getts said. “The goggles have different lenses signifying the different levels of intoxication.” She said it really helps put things into perspective. “The kids are shocked,” she said. “They can’t believe people would get behind the wheel in that state — and in some cases, it’s a parent or other relative.” Getts said the 6-week program starts with the topic of peer pressure and just builds from there, covering issues like tobacco, marijuana, inhalants, harmful versus helpful drugs, alcohol, opiates, methamphetamines and heroin. “Some of the topics that we discussed was drug use in their families and how narcotics are tearing their families apart,” Getts reported. “It was heartbreaking to see the pain in their eyes.” The topics are meaningful to the kids. “It’s an evidenced-based curriculum we melded from Project Alert and Choices, two programs dealing with drug and alcohol,” Restorative Justice Coordinator Tammy Hopke explained. “They’re sucking it up like little sponges.” Getts said the peer pressure is a good place to start — especially for fifth graders. “We give them the tools to deal with the peer pressure,” she pointed out. “If the kids have an answer ready to go, they can get out of a difficult situation

sooner.” She said the better prepared they are, the less they will be a target for bullying. “It’s a way to give them the skills to say ‘No,’” Burnett County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Bybee added. But don’t forget, it is school — a learning institution. “We have a mini-review each week to go over what we have discussed and then we do a Jeopardy-like test at the end to see how well the kids have retained what we taught them,” Getts remarked. During the program, the kids have a homework assignment each week. A completed assignment gets the kids name into a drawing for an iPad at the end of the program. In as much as the program is to give kids the tools they’ll need growing up, it’s also about the police re-establishing the rapport with today’s kids. “It’s good to get back in the school — the kids need to know we are a resource, not just an enforcer,” Getts, a former liaison between the school, and the police department, voiced. “They need to know we are here even when there isn’t an ‘issue.’” As a cop, Getts said she loves what she’s seeing. “It’s good for the kids to see me in a different situation — that it doesn’t always have to be a negative,” she reasoned. Hopke agreed. “The kids are really receptive to the police officers and are really glad they are in their school,” she concluded. “It’s good for the kids to know them and have that rapport with them — especially as they get older.” The program has already been in Siren and Grantsburg.

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WEBSTER—It was good news for the Webster School Board last week as they heard the mid-year results of the achievement gap reduction (AGR) report. “We set a benchmark of where the students were at with their reading and math skills at the beginning of the year and then set a goal of reaching a 10 percent improvement of those skills by mid-winter,” Elementary Principal Martha Anderson told the board. That test was in January and in all but two cases, each grade, K-3, showed at least 10 percent growth in those two subject areas. “It’s really been helpful to have Robin

Hallanger as a one-to-one tutor,” Anderson explained. Hallanger, a second grade teacher turned math and reading interventionist for the current year, is able to do this due to class size. “The second grade class is small enough that we could fit them into two classes even though we have three second grade teachers,” Superintendent Jim Erickson pointed out. “The AGR grant gave us the chance to use that extra teacher for tutoring.” Like Anderson, Erickson was full of praise for the job Hallanger and fellow interventionist Kari Roppe were doing to close the achievement gap. “You can’t beat individualized instruction — but time and funding were always a roadblock,” he remarked. He said the change is good for the building’s climate — good for all the kids.

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WISCONSIN BRIEFING More Wisconsin road project cost information may be reported MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation would be required to account for inflation when estimating how much major road projects will cost, and would annually explain any cost overruns to state lawmakers, under a bill discussed by the Legislature’s Audit Committee on Tuesday. The committee held a hearing Tuesday on a highly critical audit. It found the Transportation Department was not accounting for inflation in cost estimates for major highway projects, contributing to final costs that were substantially higher than estimated when projects were first approved. The committee was expected to introduce the bill, which implements recommendations of the audit, during the hearing. State Transportation Department officials, including new Secretary Dave Ross, were slated to field questions from lawmakers about the audit for the first time. Ross took over in January for Mark Gottlieb, who resigned as secretary three weeks before the audit was released. The audit found that 19 major highway projects completed in the past decade cost a total of $1.5 billion — twice as much as the $772 million original price tag. It also said the cost of 16 ongoing major highway projects more than doubled to a total of $5.8 billion — increasing

by a staggering $3.1 billion — from the time they were approved through August 2016. Failing to account for inflation was a major driver of the cost overruns, but the audit recommended a number of other cost-saving steps. The Audit Committee’s bill would require DOT to account for inflation in its original cost estimates, report on changes annually to the Legislature, explain any changes, give an update on when the project is expected to be completed and offer an opinion on whether the work will be done on time under the original budget. Republican Sen. Rob Cowles, co-chairman of the Audit Committee, said Tuesday that he was concerned that even if new requirements were put on the Transportation Department, they may not be followed. “It’s one thing to pass legislation, but if they don’t do it, our efforts here and yours are for naught,” he told State Auditor Joe Chrisman. The audit found that Wisconsin’s roads have consistently deteriorated over the past five years and are in “considerably” worse shape than roads in six other Midwestern states. The proportion of state highways in good condition decreased from 53.5 percent in 2010 to 41.0 percent in 2015, the audit said. Discussion of the audit comes as the Legislature debates how to plug a nearly $1 billion transportation budget shortfall.

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“When you take kids from well-below or below average to average or above average, it’s a good thing,” Erickson concluded. Anderson said she has set a new goal of an additional 10 percent growth by spring testing. CONCESSION STAND The board approved a $195,000 bid from Structural Buildings of Frederic to build the new concession stand. “The new building will more than double the size of the current stand from 960 square feet to 2,440 square feet,” Melanie Connor Johnson, property committee chair, reported. “In addition to increased storage and

In other business: • The board adopted the calendar for the 2017-18 school year. The calendar has the first day of school on Sept. 1, the last day of school on June 5, 2018 and graduation is set for Saturday, May 19. The calendar includes a week off from school during Thanksgiving week in November and another week during Christmas week in December. • The board signed nine administrative contracts, including the three principals, the transportation director and the district office staff. The contracts amounted to an average of a three percent increase in wages. • In personnel matters, the board accepted the retirement of Jerry Olson. He has served the district for 25 years, most recently as tech ed teacher and alternative learning instructor. “Jerry was willing to go where we needed him,” Erickson said. The board also accepted the resignations of Joe Peterson and Jarrod Washburn as junior high baseball coaches and approved volunteer coaching contracts to Travis Rosenbaum and Rusty Helland for high school baseball, and Dan Thill and Amy French-Nelson for high school softball.

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The last ice ﬁshing of the season?

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At right, Alex Kissack proudly shows off his 2 -pound, 7½-ounce bass during the annual Arlo Forseth Memorial Ice Fishing Contest Saturday on Big McKenzie Lake. Proceeds from the contest help fund the big July 4 ﬁreworks show that annually delights so many during the Independence Day celebration. Above, a group out on the ice.

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Dave Alden of Siren hefted this 2-pound, 15-ounce Northern through the ice during the Siren Lions Fishing Contest on Saturday on Clam Lake. At the time of the catch, his ﬁsh earned him a tie for third place for the biggest Northern during the contest. At right, snow-less lakes can be slippery as this gal found out the hard way.

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Welcome to March! Get out your green outfits and practice your Irish brogue. There were six players for pool this week and Joanne was the winner. Nine came to play dominoes and Nancy and Sue were the winners. The Wii bowlers were really competitive this week with 12 games with scores of 200 or higher. Larry had high individual game of 268. Pat had high individual series at 464. The Turkey Trackers had high team game and series, 955 and 1,733. Splits picked up were: Harvey 2-5-7-8, Bill B 4-5-7, Linda H 3-5-9-10 and Gladys 3-6-7. Great job by everyone. The center is getting a much-needed facelift, both inside and out, beginning this week. It will take some time as they have to work around our lunches and activities. There may be some inconveniences, but we will work with them. Birthday wishes to Joanne Rachner and Lily Gleason and all others who celebrate their special day this month. If you know of some I am missing, please let me know so I can get them on the calendar. Don’t forget to check out the center and what it has to offer. Pick up a menu and join us for a lunch or two. Please call the day before so our cook, Nikki, knows how many will be there. I hope you have your calendar marked for our next Potluck on Saturday, March 11. We set up about 11 a.m. and eat at about noon. Horse Race will follow lunch. Come join the fun! Our garage sale and bake sale will be Friday and Saturday, May 5-6. We are accepting clean and slightly used items that anyone wants to donate (no clothes please). Please call before you bring in items so someone will be there. Thank you! Remember: A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.

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Caffeine – it’s what gives coffee its kick and energy drinks their mojo. In today’s fast-paced world, it fuels everything from college study sessions to long days at the office. People everywhere rely on it to help them get through the day, especially when sleep was disrupted (or just not enough) the night before. But, what do we know about caffeine’s benefits and safety? First, the upside. Studies have shown that moderate amounts of caffeine improve cognitive performance in most people, meaning it can help people focus, concentrate and think more efficiently. Caffeine has also been shown to have a positive effect on mood, memory, reaction times and physical performance. The most popular naturally-caffeinated beverages – coffee and tea – are some of the healthiest foods you can consume (just don’t add tons of sugar or syrups). Coffee and tea – green and black – contain healthful antioxidants and nutrients that are protective against a range of diseases, including Type 2 Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and certain types of cancer. In fact, well-designed studies have shown that up to five cups of coffee a day yields significant health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia. But, beware: artificially caffeinated beverages, such as soda and “energy drinks,” do not offer the same health benefits. In fact, they often contain very unhealthy ingredients such as artificial colors, flavors and loads of sugar. If your goal is a healthy lifestyle, these types of drinks should be avoided. Any downsides? As with most things when it comes to your health, moderation is key. Too much caffeine can have unpleasant side effects including feelings of restlessness (the “jitters”), stomach upset, heart palpitations and increased anxiety. It can also cause insomnia, especially if consumed later in the day. The bottom line? Caffeine can be safely and effectively used in moderation by most adults. Everyone’s tolerance is different, so pay attention to how your body reacts when you consume caffeine and adjust your intake accordingly.

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STUDENTS William Cooper, Matthew Larson, Amber Davis, Annika Hendrickson MADISON—The University of Wisconsin-Madison has named four Burnett

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Gerber, Hol and Weiss are state-bound gymnasts MENOMONIE—“This was probably the toughest Division II Sectional meet in the state, with four teams battling it out for a chance to compete at the State Meet,” exclaimed Grantsburg-Luck-Unity Gymnastics Coach Kathy Lund. “I knew we would have to be better than our best. We were very close, just under one point away from River Falls. That’s the closest we have ever been to River Falls. “We had a great meet. The team gave it their all and I am so proud. “We started the meet on the balance beam. Gracie Gerber, Morgan Pfaff and Kaylee Hol all had Stick Routines. Kaylee scored a personal best 9.175 placing third. “Our next event was floor exercise which earned a team season high of 36.775. Kate Weiss scored a personal best 9.3 placing fourth and Kaylee Hol scored a personal best at 9.45, placing second. “We got another team season

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bars. Kaylee Hol took fifth in this event with an 8.875. Gracie Gerber came short, scoring an 8.825 placing sixth. “In the All-Around, Kaylee Hol was our top gymnast, scoring a 36.175, placing second. “Getting a personal best or season high is pretty awesome at a sectional meet. This is where scoring is tight and judges are tough. “Morgan Pfaff ended her season with a personal best in the AllAround with a 34.00. She also won the meet Handstand contest. “We had a team score of 137.275, just under River Fall’s score of 138.10. West Salem Co-op won the meet with a 139.40.” The State Individual Meet is held in Wisconsin Rapids, Saturday March 4. March-In is at 10:45 a.m. and the competition begins at 11 a.m.

Tigers and Pirates advance, Dragons’ season ends BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The opening round of the WIAA boys basketball playoffs began Tuesday night, with two of the three Sentinel area teams advancing to the next round.

Game time is 7 p.m. The No. 4 Grantsburg Pirates advance to the Region semi-finals after cruising past the No. 13 Athens with a 77-49 win. John Chenal had a game-high 31 points. Other double digit scorers were Tyrell Brande with 12 and Austin Olson with 10. The Pirates will host No. 5 St. Croix Falls on Friday night at 7 p.m. for a chance to advance to the Regional finals on Saturday.

MADISON—Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren’s lone representative at the State Wrestling tournament, Dakota Schultz, entered the tournament with high hopes of achieving the gold. Those hopes went crashing down quickly as he lost his first match in overtime. “Before he went out on the mat, I told him to leave everything out on the mat,” said Coach Chris Bartlett. “He looked ready for the match. After watching his opponent the rest of the tournament, he also excelled on his feet. I overheard him and his coaches talking how tough Dakota was on his feet. They both couldn’t find an advantage on the other to take a shot. “Dakota almost scored on defense when he scored, but went out of bounds before he was given the two. “In the second, we went down and escaped immediately to take a 1-0 lead. “In the third, they went down and Dakota was almost able to force him to his back, but he was able to counter and get to his feet. That made it 1-1 going into overtime. I was hoping Dakota would go for a shot first, but the other kid hit a solid double and came out with the win. The kid went on to take fourth. “He wrestled hard and shouldn’t have any regrets. He was able to relax and enjoy the rest of the tournament. He is a good kid and will be missed in the wrestling room. Every coach in the area made sure to come over and wish him good luck before the match.” Coach Bartlett added, “I want to say that the LFGS wrestling team sends their thoughts and prayers out to the Marko family and Amery wrestling club. Scott Marko (Amery’s head coach) passed away this morning from a possible heart attack. It is very sad news. He just came back from the State tournament after having a wrestler place third.”

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The No. 11 Webster Tigers advance after an exciting 58-54 overtime win over the No. 6 Northwood Evergreens. The Tigers will now head to Mellen on Friday night to take on the No. 3 seeded team.

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The Siren Dragons’ season came to an end on Tuesday night in a 6045 loss to the Frederic Vikings. It was a close contest until the Vikings ran off seven points to end the first half 26-19. The Dragons were unable to recover, and Frederic advances to face Drummond. Top scorers for the Dragons were Nathan Kosloski with 13, Colton denHoed with 10 and Riley Churchill with nine.

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Tiger comeback just falls short WEBSTER—The Webster Tigers, down by as much as 14, battled back in the second half and narrowed the gap to three with :26 seconds to go, but couldn’t get any closer and lost to the Frederic Vikings 69-64. “I give a lot of credit to our guys in working hard and playing it through tonight,” said Coach Rob Scherrer. “We almost came out of it. The guys didn’t quit.” Frederic had built a 12-4 advantage early in the game before the Tigers called time to regroup. It didn’t work momentarily as after the time out, Frederic scored the next six points before Webster’s Hunter Gustafson got a field goal to stop the flow. Gustafson scored a little later to narrow the gap to nine at the 8:59 mark of the first half. The teams basically traded baskets until the halftime buzzer when Frederic’s Ben Phernetton hit one from downtown to make the deficit 13, at 44-31. Over the next seven minutes or so, whenever the Tigers would put up points, the Vikings answered back with tallies of their own. The Tigers were down by 12 at the 13:28 mark of the second half and down 60.47 with 9:57 remaining.

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Webster’s Joey Formanek (14) works his way to the hoop through the Frederic defense.

That is when the Tigers began their comeback bid. Trevor Gustafson scored a bucket. Brad Sigfrids made one of two from the line. Joey Formanek made a bucket and the Vikings called time with 7:39 remaining and their lead had dwindled to eight at 60-52. The Tigers had a 5-3 run and it was 63-57 with three minutes left. Then each team scored four apiece and it was 67-61 with a min-

utes left. The Vikings missed two free throws and Trevor Gustafson fired a three point shot and it was 67-64 with :26 left. The Vikings made one of two from the line. Webster missed a three point shot with Frederic getting the rebound and the Tigers fouling to stop the clock. The Vikings again made one of two from the line which finalized the score at 69-64. In the second half, “Frederic was ready for us and our pressure,” said the coach. “They beat us pretty badly with their penetration. In regards to the play off game at Northwood Tuesday, the coach said, “They have a couple of guys who can shoot the basketball, but I think we’ll be up to the task.” Trevor Gustafson led the Tigers in scoring with 23 with Jack Washburn and Hunter Gustafson each getting 14. Caleb Schott tallied 19 for the Vikings with Jonah Tinman, Luke Wittemeyer and Mason Gustafson all adding 14 apiece. Frederic hosts Siren in another regional game on Tuesday.

Saints end Lady Pirates’ season BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

ST. CROIX FALLS—The Grantsburg Pirates headed to St. Croix to take on the Saints with the Regional crown on the line. This was the third time these two teams met, with the Saints winning the first two contests. The Pirates were hoping the third time would be a charm and they could shut down the Saints. But, the shots wouldn’t fall and the Pirates’ season came to an end with a 39-57 loss. “We started the game in a full-court press and a 3-2 zone. We were trying to take them by surprise, and our press did turn them over several times early in the game,” Coach Penny Curtin said. “We worked the ball inside and took several good shots early but nothing seemed to fall for us. Our outside guard play (Jordyn McKenzie and Katie Curtin) stopped their three-point shooters early but we got beat on the inside giving up many second and third attempts. I am very proud of the girls— they played hard all year long and never

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folded or gave up. We came out and pressed again at the start of the second half. Again, our press was successful but we just could not put the ball in the hole.” As the coach said, the Pirates struggled to get the ball to fall despite taking good shots. They found themselves down 33-14 at the half. Things improved in the second half, and Grantsburg outscored the Saints 25-24 this half, but it was too little, too late. Jordyn McKenzie and Tymber King led the Pirates’ charge with 10 points each. McKenzie hit three shots from behind the arc, while King battled hard in the paint for her points. Cassidy Lee was next on the list with eight points. Cassidy Chenal hit a big three-pointer in the second half along with a two-point bucket for her five points. Rhiana Pochman had four points with Olivia Brock and Olivia Ohnstad rounding out the scoring list with one point each. The Pirates say good-bye to seven seniors this year— Lee, McKenzie, Pochman, Curtin, King, Kayla Glover and Whitney Gaffney who all contributed to a very successful season. “Our seniors have worked so hard throughout their careers, and I am so fortunate to have worked with them for many years. They have given so much of themselves and they will be missed,” Coach Curtin added. “17-8 is a record to be proud of and we wish the Saints good luck at the Sectional tournament.”

Pirates fall to Eagles in ﬁnal game BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

BALSAM LAKE—The Pirates headed to Unity on Thursday night with the conference title on the line. A win would give them a share of the top spot with the Eagles, a loss would give them an 8-4 conference record and third place in the West Lakeland standings. Despite rallying back into the game after being down by 13 points at one point, the Pirates were unable to take down the Eagles, dropping this one 5668 to end their regular season play. “A disappointing loss for us, considering what was at stake for these kids,” Pirates Head Coach Nick Hallberg said. “Great effort, just too many unforced errors at critical times.” Grantsburg struggled to get the ball to drop early on and found themselves in a big hole early. They did not give up and clawed their way back into the game behind the hot hand of Joseph Ohnstad who hit three big three-pointers to rally his team back into the game. They were able to muscle their way to bucket in the paint in the first half, but just weren’t able to get the ball to drop. They did, however, get the Eagle “bigs” into early foul trouble. Grantsburg shot 10 first half free throws, connecting on six of them. At the break, they were down by just six, 27-33. They pulled within two points in the second half, then suffered from some turnovers that the Eagles were able to take advantage of and pull away. Again, the scrappy Pirates clawed their way back into the game, 54-58, with just under three minutes to go. Time was working against the Pirates. Eventually they were forced to foul to stop the clock and the Eagles were able to make enough from the charity stripe to secure the win. John Chenal was the top scorer for the Pirates with 16. Leo Chenal and Ohnstad were next with 14 points each. Luke Anderson hit a couple of timely shots from behind the arc in the second half rally and was one of two from the foul line for seven points. Austin Wedin hit one from three-point land for his night’s points and Tyrell Brande rounded out the scoring with two.

Boys Basketball Division 5 playoffs Fri. Mar. 3 Siren or Frederic vs Drummond or LCO at highest seed, 7 pm Webster or Northwood vs Butternut or Mellen at highest seed, 7 pm Sat. Mar. 4 Above winners play at highest seed, 7 pm Division 4 Playoffs Fri. Mar. 3 Grantsburg or Athens vs St. Croix Falls or Colby, at highest seed, 7 pm Phillips vs Ladysmith or Cumberland, at Phillips, 7 pm Sat. Mar. 4 Above winners play at highest seed, 7 pm

Gymnastics Sat. Mar. 4 State Meet at Wisconsin Rapids, 11 am

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Cassidy Lee looks to drive to the hoop against SCF during Monday night’s Regional ﬁnal game.

Leo Chenal (5) goes up strong to the basket in the Pirates’ loss to the Eagles on Thursday night.

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Dragons split â&#x20AC;&#x201D;girls beat Drummond, lose to BayďŹ eld SIREN/BAYFIELD-The Siren Dragons moved from round one of the WIAA playoffs in Division 5 to round two by defeating the Drummond Lumberjills 54-36 last Tuesday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for this team for a couple weeks,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Ryan Karsten of his Dragons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got the ball inside-outside tonight. I thought we played well.â&#x20AC;? With a time out at the 9:48 mark and the Dragons holding an 8-6 advantage, Siren moved on to go ahead 15-10 with Abby Kosloski getting four of those points. Drummond called time to regroup, and that enabled the Dragons to plan accordingly as they then went on an 11-7 run to go into halftime at 26-17. Siren outscored the Lumberjills 12-3 in 5:29, forcing another Drummond time out. With 4:50 remaining in the game, the Dragons were up 52-28 and went on to take the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had three girls in double figures,â&#x20AC;? commented the coach. Abby Kosloski led the Dragons with 13, Paeyton McKnight tallied 12 and Sarah Shaffer added 10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our defense played well tonight,â&#x20AC;? the coach continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for this game.â&#x20AC;? In regards to the upcoming Friday game vs Bayfield, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game was a classic,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Karsten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost by one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have three of their starters back and we have no starters back, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no pressure on us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go up there and play as hard as we can. Anything can happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not afraid to go up there. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really happy about where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was nice for our seniors to get a win on their last home game,â&#x20AC;? concluded Coach Karsten.

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Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paeyton McNight (3) defends Drummondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaitlyn Wiezorek.

Against the Bayfield Trollers, the Dragons came up short, losing 71-60. Siren had a strong first half, scoring 37 points. Seven different Dragons helped the green and white to a 37-34 lead. Sarah Shaffer had nine with Abby Kosloski adding six. Kayla Eideh, Paeyton McKnight and Jade Horstman all had five apiece. Cassie Maslow contributed four with Elle Emery getting three. The second half was a different story as the Dragons couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold high-scoring Lindsay Bresette in check. She poured in 17. Janelle Gordon added 11. Kosloski had nine in the second frame with Shaffer adding eight. Game totals show Shaffer having 17 with Kosloski pitching in with 15. Gordon had 24 for the Trollers with Bresette adding 23. Siren finished with a conference record of 4-8 and an overall record of 9-15.

Lee breaks scoring record BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Lady Pirates hosted the Abbotsford Falcons in the Regional semi-final on Saturday night, with the Pirates coming away with a 47-34 win to advance to the finals against St. Croix Falls. The game was postponed from Friday night due to the weather and school closure in Abbotsford, which in turn bumped the Regional final game to Monday night. In Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, the Pirates jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Cassidy Lee had 15 first-half points, including four three-point shots to lead her team. She had 18 points for the night, giving her the title of Grantsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time leading scorer for the girls basketball program. Lee broke the career scoring record that Mollie Bjelland set in 2007. Bjelland held the top spot for 10 years with 1,144 points. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18 points on Saturday put her at 1,145 for her varsity career with at least one more game to go. The Pirates held a 27-16 edge at the break, and were able to hold onto the lead despite the Falconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full court pressure and scrappy defense which they cranked up in the second half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked very hard to prepare a press breaker to use against Abbotsford. They are a quick team that averages over 50 ppg, and they score a bunch off of their press,â&#x20AC;? Pirates Coach Penny Curtin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We executed our press breaker very well (most of the time) and were able to score layups on the offensive end.â&#x20AC;? Nine Lady Pirates got into the scorebook in this game with Lee leading the way with 18 points. Tymber King made her presence known down low with eight points. Rhiana Pochman had five points with Katie Curtin and Olivia Ohnstad adding four points each. Jordyn McKenzie hit a shot from behind the arc for three points. Cassidy Chenal and Kayla Glover each chipped in two points and Olivia Brock ended the list of Piratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scorers with one point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls worked hard and earned the opportunity to play SCF one more time,â&#x20AC;? Curtin added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cassidy Lee surpassed the all time scoring record and now has 1,145 points for her career. Tymber King did a nice job on the boards and helped us out by allowing us more possessions.â&#x20AC;?

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SPORTS BRIEFS DELIA LABATT ST. PAUL, Minn.—Bethel University first-year sprinter Delia Labatt of Grantsburg turned in another outstanding performance Saturday, Feb. 18, at the University of Minnesota Parents’ Day Open to earn MIAC Women’s Indoor Track Athlete-of-the-Week honors. Labatt dropped 2.35 seconds from her previous personal best in the 400-meter dash as she won the race (against competitors from all three NCAA Divisions) with a time of 56.97 seconds. The time ranks No. 5 among all Division III runners and No. 1 in the MIAC by more than a second. Moreover, it’s the second-fastest in Bethel history and the fastest 400 meters on a flat 200-meter track by a full second. The Bethel Royals had a strong final day on Saturday, Feb. 25 to finish fourth as team in the MIAC Indoor Championship meet. The 4x400-meter relay finished second as well, running a season best 4:01.47. The quartet of AddieKay Johnson, Sara Wegner and Delia Labatt earned All-MIAC Honorable Mention for their effort. Individually, Wegner and Labatt finished in All-MIAC position in the 600-meter run and 200-meter dash, respectively. Wegner ran a personal best of 1:38.57 to fin-

ish third. Labatt crossed the line in 25.78, also good for third place. Labatt’s time, a personal best, was just .11 off the school record. Delia was also in the 400-meter dash where she ran a :57.46, the MIAC record time being :57.01. Information taken from the Bethel University website WENDY ROBERTS BLOOMINGTON, Minn.—The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced the 2017 MIAC Women’s Hockey Awards Thursday, which featured five members of the Bethel University squad including Grantsburg’s Wendy Roberts. Wendy earned All-MIAC honors after constructing an impressive 22-point season. The junior forward posted a teamhigh 14 goals and eight assists, alongside a .130 shot percentage. Of her 14 goals, 12 came in conference play, two were on the power play, and one was a game-winner. She finished No. 4 among MIAC opponents in overall scoring and third in conference scoring. She adds to the streak of 14 consecutive seasons with at least one MIAC All-Conference player for the Bethel women’s hockey program. News from the Bethel University website

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Hooping it up Grantsburg’s Olivia Brock eyes the basket during the Pirates’ win over Abbotsford.

SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball

North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Unity 10-2 16-5 Luck 9-3 16-6 Grantsburg 8-4 13-9 St. Croix Falls 7-5 14-8 Frederic 5-7 10-12 Webster 2-10 7-14 Siren 1-11 8-14 Results Last Week Feb. 23 Luck 62, St. Croix Falls 57 Unity 68, Grantsburg 56 Washburn 55, Siren 53 Frederic 69, Webster 64

Unity 68, Grantsburg 56 Grantsburg 2 3 FT F TP T. Brande 1 0 0-0 2 2 L. Chenal 5 0 4-5 2 14 L. Anderson 0 2 1-2 3 7 A. Wedin 0 1 0-0 3 3 J. Ohnstad 1 4 0-0 4 14 J. Chenal 6 0 4-7 5 16 Totals 13 7 9-14 1956

Unity 2 D. Stenberg 1 A. Donahue 1 Z. Wagner 2 C. Ince 3 N. Bradley 0 L. Hendrickson 6 HK. Pederson 1 Totals 23

3 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 4

FT F 4-8 3 0-1 1 2-5 3 3-4 3 0-0 3 1-2 4 0-1 1 10-21 18

TP 6 5 12 9 3 13 20 68

Score by halves Grantsburg 27 29-56 Unity 33 35-68

Frederic 69, Webster 64 Frederic 2 3 FT F E. Schmidt 0 0 0-1 3 J. Tinman 5 0 4-6 4 B. Phernetton 1 2 0-0 0 L. Wittemeyer 2 1 7-8 2 M. Gustafson 7 0 0-1 3 K. Olson 0 0 0-0 3 C. Schott 7 1 2-6 1 Totals 22 4 13-22 16

Webster 2 T. Pardun 0 J. Formanek 2 T. Gustafson 6 J. Washburn 6 B. Sigfrids 0 C. Peterson 0 H. Gustafson 7 Totals 22

3 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 5

FT 0-0 0-0 2-7 2+-2 3-4 0-0 0-2 7-15

F 2 4 4 4 1 2 3 19

TP 0 14 8 14 14 0 19 69 TP 0 4 23 14 6 3 14 64

Score by halves Frederic 44 25-69 Webster 31 33-64

Girls Basketball North Lakeland Conference

Team St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Unity Luck Siren Webster Frederic

Conf 12-0 10-2 7-5 6-6 4-8 2-10 1-11

All 21-5 16-7 14-9 12-13 9-15 3-19 5-18

E. Emery J. Horstman P. McKnight K. Eideh B. Taylor K. Sybers A. Kosloski C. Maslow A. Johnson S. Shaffer M. Nichols Totals

Results Last Week Feb. 27 St. Croix Falls 57, Grantsburg 39 Feb. 25 Grantsburg 47, Abbotsford 34 South Shore 37, Luck 33 Feb. 24 St. Croix Falls 45, Unity 32 Luck 38, Northwood 25 Bayﬁeld 71, Siren 60 Feb. 21 Unity 71, Phillips 69 Grantsburg 61, Cumberland 32 Luck 62, Frederic 34 Siren 54, Drummond 36 Northwood 52, Webster 31

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Score by halves Cumberland 9 23-32 Grantsburg 30 31-61 Siren 54, Drummond 36 Drummond 2 3 FT F M. Mossuto 1 1 1-2 0 C. Riekerman 2 0 3-5 2 M. Miller 1 1 1-4 3 J. Sylvbester 0 0 0-0 1 J. Ylitato 2 0 1-3 1 K. Wiezorek 1 0 1-4 0 K. Wiezorek 0 0 0-2 2 K. Davis 4 0 1-3 4 Totals 11 2 8-23 13 Siren

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Score by halves Drummond 17 19-36 Siren 26 28-54

Grantsburg 61, Cumberland 32 Cumberland 2 3 FT F TP L. Green 1 0 0-0 5 2 H. Delzer 2 3 0-0 1 13 J. West 0 0 2-2 3 2 A. Johnson 2 0 2-4 3 6 A. Hyatt 1 0 0-0 1 2 C. Grunseth 1 0 0-0 4 2 M. Pease 0 0 2-2 1 2 J. Carlson 0 0 3-8 3 3 Totals 7 3 9-16 21 32 Grantsburg 2 C. Chenal 0 C. Lee 7 J. McKenzie 2 O. Ohnstad 1 R. Pochman 0 O. Brock 3 K. Curtin 1 B. Quimby 3 T. Ellis 0 K. Glover 1 W. Gaffney 0 T. King 6 Totals 24

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Grantsburg 47, Abbotsford 34 Abbotsford 2 3 FT F TP S.Fuentes 1 0 0-0 2 2 M. Kunze 0 1 2-4 2 5 D. Schreiner 4 1 8-8 4 19 S. Gunderson 3 0 0-2 3 6 K. Kullmanberger 0 0 1-2 1 1 T. Voight 0 0 1-4 3 1 Totals 8 2 12-20 15 34 Grantsburg C. Chenal C. Lee J. McKenzie O. Ohnstad R. Pochman O. Brock K. Curtin K. Glover T. King Totals

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Score by halves Abbotsford 16 18-34 Grantsburg 27 20-47 Bayﬁeld 71, Siren 60 Siren 2 3 FT F TP E. Emery 1 0 2-4 2 4 J. Horstman 0 1 4-9 4 7 P. McKnight 1 1 0-1 3 5 K. Eideh 0 1 3-7 4 6 A. Kosloski 3 1 6-8 4 15 C. Maslow 2 0 2-7 2 6 S. Shaffer 6 0 5-9 2 17 M. Nichols 0 0 0-2 1 0 Totals 13 4 22-47 22 60 Bayﬁeld 2 3 FT J. Gordon 2 6 2-2 J. Beaulieu 0 1 6-8 J. Hansen 0 0 0-0 L. Bressette 6 2 5-8 L. Birkholz-LaPointe 0 0 2-2 S. Behm 1 0 0-0 S. Deregan 3 0 0-1

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1 0 3-4 5 5 0 0 0-0 4 0 13 9 18-25 32 71

Score by halves Siren 37 23-60 Bayﬁeld 34 37-71 St. Croix Falls 57, Grantsburg 39 Grantsburg 2 3 FT F TP C. Chenal 1 1 0-0 0 5 C. Lee 2 1 1-3 3 8 J. McKenzie 0 3 1-2 3 10 O. Ohnstad 0 0 1-2 1 1 R. Pochman 2 0 0-0 1 4 O. Brock 0 0 1-2 2 1 K. Curtin 0 0 0-0 2 0 K. Glover 0 0 0-0 1 0 T. King 5 0 0-0 0 10 Totals 10 5 4-9 13 39 St. Croix Falls 2 A. McCurdy 10 A. Parks 0 K. Kopp 0 K. Petherbridge 2 A. Stoffel 4 R. Stewart 6 S. Hoverman 1 Totals 23

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FT 0-0 0-0 1-3 1-2 2-2 1-3 0-0 5-10

F 1 1 1 3 1 3 2 12

TP 20 0 7 5 10 13 2 57

Score by halves Grantsburg 14 25-39 St. Croix Falls 33 24-57

Boys Hockey Middle Border Conference Team Conf All New Richmond 10-0 15-7 Somerset 8-2 16-8 Bald/Woodville 6-4 19-4 RAM 2-7-1 6-13-2 Blizzard 2-8 4-17 Amery 1-8-1 5-17-1 (Note: RAM is Regis, Altoona and McDonell coop team) Results Last Week Feb. 25 Hudson 7, Superior 0 Feb. 21 Superior 5, New Richmond 2 Hudson 10, Somerset 0

Wrestling State Tournament Kohl Field House Madison February 25 Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren 182, Dakota Schultz, 0-1, did not place.

Gymnastics WIAA Sectionals Menomonie Results Februry 25 Team Scores: 1. West Salem 139.400 2. River Falls 138.100

3. Grantsburg/Luck/Unity 4. Menomonie 5. Onalaska 6. Arcadia 7. Tomah 8. Sparta

137.275 134.500 125.425 108.850 104.325 52.150

VAULT: Gracie Gerber 9.075; Kaylee Hol 8.675; Morgan Pfaff 8.4; Karissa Strohschein 8.175; Holly Fiedler 8.1. UNEVEN BARS: Hol 8.875; Gerber 8.825; Pfaff 8.375; Kate Weiss 7.6; Erica Simmons 6.5. BEAM: Hol 9.175; Pfaff 8.150; Gerber 7.925; Simmons 7.250; Weiss 7.175. FLOOR EXERCISE: Hol 9.450; Weiss 9.3; Pfaff 9.075; Gerber 8.950; Strohschein 7.475. ALL AROUND: Hol 36.175; Gerber 34.775; Pfaff 34.000.

Bowling Black & Orange Early Risers W

10th Hole 23 17 The Granary 23 17 Gandy Dancer Saloon 20 20 Black & Orange 14 26 High Team Single Games: The Granary 763; Black & Orange 714; 10th Hole 710. High Single Games: Mary Reese 187; Judy Olson 186; Evie Engebreton 179. High Team Three Games: The Granary 2132; Black & Orange 2076; 10th Hole 2055. High Three Games: Mary Reese 523; Judy Olson 464; Joan Java-Hahr 449. High Individual Averages: Pam Dildine 155; Judy Olson 151; Claudia Peterson 147; Mary Reese 142; Krystal Gorman 134. Splits: Judy Olson, 8-10; Mary Reese, 3-9-10; Linda Schmidt/Evelyn Engebretson, 3-10. TNT Ladies W

Flower Power 18 10 Larry’s LP 16 12 Northwoods Lumber 15 13 Tillie’s Turtlettes 7 21 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 893; Flower Power 885; Tillie’s Turtlettes 854. High Single Games: Sandy Churchill 197; Cheryl Scallon 196; Mary Reese/Monica Benjamin 179. High Team Three Games: Flower Power 2553; Northwoods Lumber 2501; Tillie’s Turtlettes 2408. High Three Games: Cheryl Scallon 537; Jennifer Kern 531; Sue Eytcheson 477. High Individual Averages: Jennifer Kern 158; Monica Benjain 156; Sue Eytcheson 147; Daphne Churchill/Cheryl Scallon 146. Splits: Mary Reese, 2-7-8. Early Birds W

Gandy Dancer Saloon 25 15 Zia Louisa’s 24.5 15.5 Black & Orange 17 23 The Tap 13.5 26.5 High Team Single Games: Gandy Dancer Saloon 945; The Tap 864; Zia Louisa’s 850. High Single Games: Mary Eiﬂer 192; Deb Milnar 165; Linda Strong 168. High Team Three Games: Gandy Dancer Saloon 2758; The Tap 2566; Zia Louisa’s 2479. High Three Games: Joan Java-Hahr 468; Mary Eiﬂer/ Linda Strong 465; Claudia Peterson 431. High Individual Averages: Sally Casey 152; Judy Olson 144; Claudia Peterson 141; Linda Strong 140; Lynn Toivola 137. Splits: Donna Crain, 2-7. Monday Night Men’s W

Larry’s LP Bruce’s Auto Black and Orange Yellow River Saloon

16 14 14 12

12 14 14 16

High Team Single Games: Larry’s LP 1055; Yellow River Saloon 1046; Bruce’s Auto 1033. High Single Games: Neil Huppert 258; Tony Wilson 245; Chris Johnson 243. High Team Three Games: Yellow River Saloon 3022; Larry’s LP 3012; Bruce’s Auto 2964. High Three Games: Neil Huppert 711; Tony Wilson 671; Josh Johnson 628. High Individual Averages: Tony Wilson 209; Neil Huppert 200; Mike Zajac 195; Josh Johnson 191; Chris Johnson 189. Tuesday Tippers W

The Cabaret 90 768 The Shop 87 81 A&H Country Market 85 83 West Point Lodge 74 94 High Team Single Games: The Cabaret 560; The Cabaret 549; The Shop 524. High Single Games: Vivian Marx 180; Vivian Marx 171; Vivian Marx 167. High Team Three Games: The Cabaret 1630; The Shop 1459; A&H Country Market 1412. High Three Games: Vivian Marx 518; Char Vanous 432; Cindy Hesik 426. High Individual Averages: Dawn Petersen/Char Vanous/ Vivian Marx 147; Cindy Hesik 138. Wednesday Night Men’s W

Black & Orange 19 9 Northwoods Lumber 18 10 Ed & the Lefties 17 11 Vacant 2 26 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 1120; Ed & the Lefties/Black & Orange 1093. High Single Games: Neil Huppert 269; Roger Tollander 268; Mike Zajac 264. High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 3252; Black & Orange 3174; Ed & the Lefties 3164. High Three Games: Neil Huppert 731; Roger Tollander 703; Fred Zajac 682. High Individual Averages: Fred Zajac 208; Mike Zajac/ Neil Huppert 202; Curt Phelps 197; Monte Rinnman/Roger Tollander 192; Gene Ackland/Josh Johnson 187. Denny’s Downtown Lanes Tuesday Nite Ladies W

Northwoods MCL 26 10 Alley Cats 19 13 Kelli’s Kitchen 18 18 Rod’s Broads 14 22 Hwy. 70 Storage 14 22 Denny’s Divas 14 22 High Team Single Games: Alley Cats 747; Northwoods MCL/Hwy. 70 Storage 730; Kelli’s Kitchen 726. High Single Games: Kim Koster 198; Kathy Josephson 730; Cyndie Omer 169. High Team Three Games: Northwoods MCL 2108; Alley Cats 2086; Hwy 70 Storage 2078. High Three Games: Kim Koster 475; Cyndie Omer 464; Patty Meyer 456. High Individual Averages: Barb Benson 156; Amy Bertelsen 154; Connie McKenzie 152; DeDe Bosak 150; Patty Meyer 147; Carol Soderbeck 144; Kim Koster/Cindie Omer 142; Michelle Morgan Engstrand 139; Molly Byers 136. Wednesday Night Men’s W

Erickson Auction Service 29 20 Farmer’s Insurance 28 21 Radio Shack 25.5 23.5 Grantsburg Sanitary 25 24 Darrell’s Hardware 24 25 Wood River Pharmacy 15.5 33.5 High Team Single Games: Radio Shack 764; Farmer’s Insurance 675; Darrell’s Hardware 660. High Single Games: Edward Bitler 704; Dennis Hanson 212; Leo Kessler 211. High Team Three Games: Radio Shack 2018; Farmer’s Insurance 1932; Darrell’s Hardware 1928. High Three Games: Randy Carey 578; Edward Bitler 575; Dennis Hanson 546. High Individual Averages: Edward Bitler 184; Randy Carey 178; Dave Thoreson 174.

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

Cocoa is a 13-year-old cat who was surrendered to the shelter after her owner passed away. Imagine having the person who loved and cared for you taken away and, on top of that, leaving the place you called home and finding yourself in a small, confined area in a rather noisy, busy shelter. C Cocoa seems no worse for tthe wear and has adjusted w well, all things considered. T This little girl weighed in at o only five pounds. Although sshe is petite, her long black h hair fills her out. Once you p pet her, you find out that she iis pretty skinny. Cocoa loves g greeting anyone who comes tto visit her. The most endeariing thing that she did on my m meeting her the first time Cocoa wasto lick my hand and then rub her head on the spot she just licked – like she was grooming herself via ME! I understand that there were other cats and maybe even dogs in her previous home but, because of her age we think she should go to a home that is a bit more quiet. Another positive is that Cocoa is declawed on her front paws. I found her to be sweet as can be. Anyone adopting her would be very lucky to have her! Age is just a number, and all seniors deserve a retirement home. O.J. is a four year old, 11 pound orange tiger-striped kitty who came to us as a stray. Like Cocoa, he seems very at ease in his new surroundings. He is a handsome fellow with an easygoing personality. I’ve been told that he gets along with other cats, but we haven’t had an opportunity to see how he does with dogs yet. O.J. likes being picked up and held. Cocoa’s condo is O.J. above O.J.’s condo, and it was comical trying to focus on one cat while the other tried to get your attention, too. We seem to have a surplus of orange cats at the shelter: O.J., Reese, Ginger, and my pal Rollo. (Cocoa is the odd kitty out with her sleek and shiny black coat.) O.J. had previously been neutered and was definitely well-fed. It never ceases to amaze me that some of these critters go unclaimed when it is pretty apparent that they were once cared for. I think whoever adopts O.J. will be pleasantly surprised!

If you are interested in adopting an animal from the shelter, please visit the website at www.hsburnettcty.org or contact the shelter at (716) 866-4096. The Humane Society of Burnett County is a notfor-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It receives no financial assistance from the county. Donations of money or supplies are tax-deductible.

Deer advisory meetings; opportunity to get involved MADISON – Beginning March 13, County Deer Advisory Councils will review deer population data and other key information in order to develop preliminary antlerless quota and permit level recommendations on public and private lands within their counties. Council meetings will also determine if any additional deer hunting opportunities beyond the normal seasons may be offered in 2017. Each CDAC meeting is open to the public. A meeting schedule is available by searching the Department of Natural Resources website, dnr.wi.gov, for keyword “CDAC.” March CDAC meetings will develop preliminary recommendations for deer season recommendations in each county. The Burnett County meeting is set for Tuesday, March 21 at the Burnett County Government Center starting at 7 p.m.

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Laine Stowell, elk biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, bugles like a bull elk. Our hope was that other bulls in the area would respond to the bugle as a challenge and reply with their own bugles.

Bugling at dawn BY EMILY STONE NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR AT THE CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The sky was just beginning to lighten into grays and pinks as we gathered at the Clam Lake Guard Station to meet Wisconsin DNR Elk Biologist Laine Stowell. Slowly rolling down Highway 77 in our car caravan, we barely noticed as dawn broke. Our first stop was just behind the storage facility at the end of a paved road with several small homes. Riding in the truck with Laine, I’d been privy to the steady beeping that signaled a cow with a radio collar was nearby. Driving with his left hand, his right hand gripped the pole of the big receiver antenna punched through his roof and spun it slowly. As the antenna pointed in the direction of the cow’s VHF collar, the beeping grew louder. She was close, he said, between the side road and the highway. Three years ago, I wrote how the presence of elk in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest made it feel wild. On that morning, we had hiked a mile or so into the woods on a dirt road. Today’s urban adventure didn’t convey the same mystique. Parking at the end of the lane, we all tiptoed out of our vehicles and gently pushed the doors closed, minimizing sound however possible. Gathering around Laine, we listened as he put the small cow call to his lips, and squealed out several expressive notes. When that failed to elicit a response, he continued with the longer bull bugling device. The long, flexible tube was covered in camouflage, with shiny black pieces at both ends. Putting his lips to the mouthpiece, Laine let out a high-pitched wail. Hopefully, another bull would hear the bugle and take up the challenge. We stood expectantly: ears open, breathing controlled, arms wrapped against the morning chill. We admired the beauty of the morning light and dappling of fall colors. Silence. The elk were close, but not cooperative. Elk were extirpated from Wisconsin in the 1800s due to over-hunting and a rapid decline in habitat. In 1995, 25 elk were released into the National Forest near Clam Lake, and the DNR now estimates the population to be 160-170 animals. Several dozen more elk are scheduled to arrive from a Kentucky herd this March. The new elk will boost the genetic diversity of this herd, and increase the population to the point where a limited hunting season can be considered. Piling back into our vehicles, we caravanned to a couple more sites, each deeper into the woods than the last. Laine had awakened early to scout the area, and had located several cow-calf groups in the vicinity. During the rut—which starts around August 25 and can last into the middle of winter—where you

find cows, you also find bulls. They were there. We could hear the beeps from their radio collar, but none made a peep in response to Laine’s calling. As the sun rose higher, we bumped still deeper into the forest. A long, narrow clearing appeared. We pulled off to the side. This was the ELF line, and its grassy clearing is one of the main reasons that this area was chosen for the elk reintroduction in 1995. The ELF was a U.S. Navy project that used extremely low frequency (ELF) radio waves to communicate with deeply submerged submarines. The transmitter operated from 1989 to 2004, and consisted of two 14-mile transmission line antennas in the shape of a cross, with the transmitter station at their intersection. The lines were removed in 2008. Its legacy is that some of the clearing that was once mowed for maintenance is now kept open for wildlife habitat. The elk enjoy the freedom of movement and tender new growth that the cut area provides. We walked several yards uphill, away from the cars and the valley of the Torch River. By now the group was getting a bit restless; still hopeful, but also resigned to the fact we might not hear any elk. Laine made another cow call, and almost immediately the haunting bugle of a bull echoed in the distance. Did you hear it? We looked around the group in excitement. Not everyone had heard. Laine called again. The distant elk bugled again, and then, after a second’s pause, another bugle sounded closer, and from a slightly different direction. We pointed in the direction of the sounds and grinned. At least one of the bulls was pretty close, and in the opposite direction we’d been walking. Back down past the vehicles we ambled in the ELF clearing, and stopped on a knoll above the river. Laine and the two bulls called back and forth several more times. We even saw a flash of warm tan hair through the trees, likely feeding on the other side of the river. Standing there in land cleared by the military, admiring the cast of sunlight and listening to the uninhibited sound of animals going about their essential business of mating, I was struck by the contrast of wild and human-contrived. The elk were extirpated because of humans. They returned because of humans. We found them by using very high frequency (VHF) radio collars in an area cleared for extremely low frequency (ELF) communication—both manmade. And yet, the elk paid almost no attention to us. Their instincts, their drive to mate and survive, are the same as ever. The wildness of managed populations is a philosophical question that isn’t resolved in my own head any more than it is decided among scientists or the public. We’ve complicated things, as usual. But still, I’m grateful for the opportunity to listen to the majestic bugle of an elk on a crisp fall morning just minutes from my home.

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Handing down love — one recipe at a time Trying new recipes is fun, but sometimes all that I want is a simple old recipe that has been in the family for years. Last week, I made two very old recipes that I haven’t cooked for years– my grandmother’s cabbage rolls and my dear friend’s oven chow mein. The recipe cards have yellowed over time, and in some places the ink has faded so that I’ve traced over the writing so I can read them. I get a little nostalgic when I see my grandmother’s handwriting and imagine her standing at her big white stove cooking with one hand in the front pocket of her yellow apron. This is my grandmother Helen’s recipe. It may seem simple, but with a salad, fresh baked bread, a homemade dessert and a nicely set table, it will feel like a special occasion! Helen died 18 years ago and I still miss her. She spoke volumes of love through her recipes and hospitality. Her memory is more vivid when I cook her favorite recipes.

Helen’s oven chow mein 1 lb. ground beef 2 onions, sliced 2 cups celery, sliced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup rice ¼ cup soy sauce 2 cups hot water 2 cups chow mein noodles (crunchy kind)

Wild Chow

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large fry pan, cook the ground beef, onion and celery about 10 minutes. Drain any grease and pour into 9 x 13 baking pan. Add the soups (without adding water or milk), rice, soy sauce and water. Stir until combined. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours. Top with chow mein noodles when serving.

Lisa Erickson

Do you know what’s happening in your child’s school? Wisconsin law says it’s your right to know – but that right may be going away. If Assembly Bill 70, Senate Bill 42 and the Governor’s Budget as currently written are approved by the Wisconsin Legislature, school boards, city councils, village boards and county boards will no longer be required to print a summary of their actions in your local newspaper and on the statewide public notice website, www.WisconsinPublicNotices.org.

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NOVEL IDEAS The Winter in Anna Characters in novels are often puzzling, so intriguing they keep us glued to the page. Like a flower opening, the character’s history and motives become clear, as we’re held mesmerized, at the mercy of the author’s pacing. So it is with Reed Karaim’s moving novel The Winter in Anna, an intimate story set in the small town of Shannon, N.D. Eric, a 20-year-old college drop-out, takes a job as a reporter at the Shannon Sentinel before computers and digital photography. It’s an era when folks dropped by the newspaper office to gossip or trade news about the weather. At the Sentinel, which has a staff of only three and some part-time ladies who write society news, Eric works alongside Anna, who’s a decade older and the mother of two children. Anna’s an enigma, attractive and efficient. She takes amazing photos for the newspaper, yet she’s frequently ill, her absences freely accepted by the publication’s owners Art and Louise Shoemaker. When the editor makes some errors in print and judgment, Louise offers Eric the job, a responsibility he isn’t sure he’s ready for, but which he takes. Eric and Anna assume the lion’s share of covering stories and getting the paper out weekly. In the process, a trust develops between the odd couple, an inexperienced young man and a woman tortured by her past, one hinted at by the scars she tries to hide. Anna has ghosts, of this Eric is certain, and gradually they come to light as the snow swirls on a desolate landscape, mirroring Anna’s psyche. Brilliantly paced, hints are dropped, others held back until all becomes clear on the book’s final pages, when years later Anna’s grown children meet Eric, now married with a daughter of his own. To reveal even a morsel of the mystery behind Anna would be a disservice to this literary heart stopper about how even a brief interlude with another can leave its mark on our soul. * * * * * The Dry Jane Harper sets her murder mystery The Dry in Australia, on the vast countryside in the small, remote town of Kiewarra, five hours from Melbourne. The area is suffering a severe and lengthy drought. Cattle are dying in the fields, a river has turned to dust and farmers grow increasingly desperate as their crops fail. Twenty years after he was forced to leave the community because some believed him suspect in the drowning of a young woman he ran around with in high school, Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to Kiewarra to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke, his wife and young son. It appears Luke killed his loved ones and then turned his gun on himself. His body is found in his truck and his wife and son shot in their home. The tragic incident has the townspeople in turmoil, just as they were years before when Ellie Deacon’s body was discovered. Ellie, Luke, Aaron and

Gretchen were fast friends then. When Aaron bumps into Gretchen at the funeral, their relationship slowly develops as Aaron tries to piece together what really happened to Luke and his family, at the request of Luke’s parents. The investigation proceeds and flashbacks detail the relationship shared by the four friends, a lie is revealed from the past too — an untruth Luke fabricated that continues to haunt Aaron and makes him doubt Luke’s innocence. A handful of other minor characters enrich this well-told tale, a book that kept me guessing right up to the end. The Dry is a marvelous debut for Harper and is certain to earn her a following. * * * * * The History of Wolves The History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund, is hypnotic, an uneven walk, flitting forward and back in time to tell its story. This coming-of-age tale is related by Mattie, also known as Linda, a 14-yearold from Loose Creek, Minn., the daughter of hippies who raised her in a commune. Mattie doesn’t seem to be properly moored in life. Lonely, misunderstood and continually wanting to be the one person others desire above anyone else, Mattie relates her struggles in high school, looking back on this time and a tragedy that occurred, one that affects her for the remainder of her days. In this brilliantly crafted novel, Fridlund early on introduces us to another troubled character, a teacher accused of an indiscretion. But is Mr. Grierson really the personification of evil that he’s made out to be? The book’s title is taken from a project that Mattie undertakes at Mr. Grierson’s bidding. It’s supposed to be about a subject in history, but Mattie, a nature lover who wanders the woods around her family’s cabin, convinces him she’s always been interested in wolves and so is allowed to pursue the subject. As readers ponder Grierson’s motives, Mattie meets neighbors who live across the lake. The mother Petra, in her 20s, has primary care of her son Paul, age 4, because her scientist husband is off in Hawaii working on a project. He’s also writing a book and Petra is editing it. She could use some help with her son, and soon Mattie has a new job babysitting for Paul. There’s something about Paul that doesn’t set right with Mattie, but she can’t put her finger on what it is . Readers will feel it too, as Paul’s father returns from his business, and we wait for the next shoe to drop. While this novel is acutely unsettling, it’s to be admired for its originality and shocking revelations. The History of Wolves is a book you might not love, but one you’ll want to finish because you’ll just have to. Atmospheric and chilling, it lends itself to book club discussions. The audio edition by Recorded Books is excellent too, hauntingly delivered by narrator Susan Bennett. Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2017.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING Walker calls for more states’ rights under Trump MADISON (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he is optimistic that states will get more power under President Donald Trump’s administration. Walker spoke about transferring more power to the states Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference’s annual meeting in suburban Washington. He says other than the military and “maybe preserving things like Social Security and Medicare, I think just about everything else is better done by the states.” Walker says he “loved” Trump’s Cabinet and hoped it, along with Congress, would make transformational changes

to send more power back to the states.

Turnout tops eight percent in Wisconsin State Superintendent race MADISON (AP) — Turnout in the primary for Wisconsin state superintendent exceeded the average of recent similar elections. Turnout in Tuesday’s primary hit 8.2 percent, based on unofficial results. The average turnout in the prior three primaries for state superintendent was 5.9 percent. Incumbent Superintendent Tony Evers easily advanced to the April 4 general election with nearly 70 percent of the vote.

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Paul Anderson

Mikel Duncan

Paul Howard Anderson, 77, of Webster passed away on February 19, 2017 at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at First Baptist Church of Webster. Visitattion will be one hour before tthe service at the church. A lluncheon will follow the serv vice. Paul was born April 28, 11939 to Roy and Shirley And derson. He grew up on the ffamily’s dairy farm in Wood R River Township. He attended North Fork G Grade School and Grantsb burg High School. He also a attended WITC in Rice L Lake for carpentry and cabiinet-making, obtaining an Associate Degree. Paul then worked at McNally Industries before starting his business, Anderson Construction, to build and remodel homes. Many homes in the Grantsburg area were built by Paul and the crews he worked with. Paul married Lillian Lundquist on September 14, 1963. They were blessed with three sons: Wayne, Dean and Scott. Paul had many interests including fishing, hunting, gardening and traveling. He also loved farming and John Deere tractors. The time he spent with his family were very important and special to Paul. He was “the best” husband, dad and grandpa. Paul’s faith in God was an example to his family and to others. Several days before his death, his wife asked Paul if he was afraid of the future. He answered, “Not one bit, Lil.” He knew he was heaven-bound and ready to meet Jesus. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lillian; children, Wayne (Martha) Anderson, Dean (Barb) Anderson and Scott (Robin) Anderson; sister Peggy (Roger) Johnson; brother Dwight (Ruth) Anderson; sisters-inlaw Lois Anderson and Bev Anderson; grandchildren Brett and Luke Anderson, and one expected child by Scott and Robin Anderson. Paul was preceded in death by two brothers, Eldo and Ardell. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

Mikel Joseph Duncan passed away on February 26, 2017, at home peacefully surrounded by family. A memorial mass will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic on Saturday, March 4. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m., with Father J Joseph Madanu officiating. Honorary pallbearers are J James Duncan, Kevin Dunc can, Richard Fredericks, B Ben Anderson, Bruce Cutsfforth and Randy Stocker. Mikel was born on July 8, 11953 in Siren to Mack and D Delores Duncan. He gradu uated from Frederic High S School and attended WITC N New Richmond for machiniist training. He worked at P Parker Hannifin in Grantsb burg for 40 years until he retired. He lived in the Frederic area all his life. Mikel was known as an outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, cutting wood and trap shooting. Mikel was a hunter safety instructor and trapping instructor. Mikel married Linda Burton, the love of his life, on August 7, 1999. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Gerald Duncan (Analiza); mother, Delores; stepsons, Scott Nelson and Corey Nelson (Amy Glinske); six grandchildren; brother, James Duncan; sister, Charlene Stocker (Randy); many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Duncan; father-in-law Willis Burton; and nieces Janelle and Amy Stocker. Friend may leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic.

Zachary Meyer Zachary John Meyer, “Squeaks,” 34, departed this life on February 23, 2017. The funeral service was held Tuesday, February 28, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Grantsburg. Zachary was born September 17, 1982 to John and L Lylea Meyer of Grantsburg. Zach was born with a love ffor the outdoors. He could a always be found out cutting w wood, clearing trails or settting up a place to hunt for h him and his beloved child dren who were the joy of h his life. Zach was known to b bring a smile to anyone’s fface and a helping hand to w whomever needed it. He is survived by his child dren, Ayla and Talon; his p parents, John and Lylea; brothers, Eddie (Lona) Siebenthal and Jake (Jessie) Meyer; sister, Courtney Meyer; nieces: Kylie, Charli, Randi, Stevie, Julie, Josie; nephew, Mitchell; grandmothers Mary Jane Meyer and Barbara Mindrup; many uncles, aunts, cousins and more friends than anyone could count. Zach was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Erven Meyer, Joe Mindrup and Lyle Olberding; and his uncle, Paul Olberding. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

Norman Vaksdal Norman Leroy Vaksdal, 78, of Grantsburg, passed away in the early morning hours of February 21, 2017. Per Norman’s request, no services will be rendered. Norman grew up in Minooka, Ill., with his parents, Harvey and Virginia Vaksdal and his sisters, Margaret and Janet. In 1955, he married Betty, his high school sweetheart, after they ran away from home the night of the Junior Prom. Norman passed away just a few months shy of their 62nd wedding anniversary. Norman moved to Grantsburg in 1968 and worked for McNally Industries until his retirement in 2002. He served on both the Grantsburg Village Board and the Grantsburg School Board. Norman loved the outdoors. At heart, he remained an Illinois farmer and spent countless happy hours on the tractor, tearing up the dirt. He also hunted, fished, shot trap and gardened. He often emceed the Ducks Unlimited Banquet and various Rod & Gun Club events over the years. He also taught Hunter Safety classes. He was well known for raising and releasing pheasants and giving away sweet corn. The easiest way to make him laugh was to turn on Roadrunner cartoons. It was sure to make him laugh so hard he cried. He is survived by his wife, Betty Borders Vaksdal; his children Douglas, Diane and Derek; his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

Traditional & Cremation Funeral Service with a personal touch

Howard T. Krueger, 87, of Danbury died Monday, February 27, 2017. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Brynlee Ann Erickson

Joshua and Jennifer Erickson of Grantsburg announce the birth of their daughter, Brynlee Ann Erickson, 7 pounds, 20 inches, born at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Brynlee has one sister, Kylee.

Lacey Renee Cardot

Zachary Cardot and Jami Ullman of Webster announce the birth of their daughter, Lacey Renee Cardot, 5 pounds, 1 ounces, born Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.

DEATHS

February 5, 2017, Micheal Feller Monte, 49, Royalton, Minn. February 11, 2017, James Edward Mier, 56, Siren. February 15, 2017, Dallas Monroe Johnson, 90, Grantsburg. February 19, 2017, Paul Howard Anderson, 77, Webster. February 21, 2017, Norman Leroy Vaksdal, 78, Town of Grantsburg.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Grantsburg Community Education Upcoming Classes:

•Pottery Class, Tuesdays, March 29, April 5, 19 and 26 •Babysitting Clinic, Mon-Tues, April 4-5. •Healthy Living with Essential Oils, second Monday of the month. •Food Class, Homemade Gnocchi Tuesday, April 12. •Food Class, Spanish through the Senses Tuesday, May 10.

Activities and Athletics:

•Water Color Painting, 4-6 pm Jan 20 & 27 at GHS. •Coffee and Conversation (Grief Support Group), 10 am noon, Jan. 21 at GHS. •Learn CPR & AED, 9 am to 4 pm Jan. 28 at GHS. •Princess Crafternoon Tea (PreK-8th grade Tea Party), 2-4:30 pm Feb. 18 at GHS. •Making Ends Meet: The Basics of Family Budgeting, 7-8:30 pm Feb. 21 at GHS. •Hand Painted Snowman Mug, 10 am to noon, Feb. 21 at Grantsburg Public Library.

NOTES: To register, or if you would like to see a trip or a class offered, have an idea for a class, or desire to teach one, please call 463-4701. STEP workers (age 62+) are needed to work in Grantsburg Elementary grades. Complete an application at www.gk12.net/grantsburg/ ced

Celebration of Life for

Mavis Derrick March 4, 2017 Grantsburg

11:00 am - Burial Riverside Cemetery 12:00 am - 3:00 pm Social Gathering & Lunch Senior Center

Everyone Welcome

Grief Support Group Six week support group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one • No charge • Pre-registration required Call 715-635-9077

March 15, 22, & 29 • April 5, 12, & 19 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

We can help with: • Pre-arrangements

Sessions will be held at: Burnett Medical Center • Crooked Lake Room 257 West St. George Ave. • Grantsburg, WI

• On-site Crematory

Howard Krueger

BIRTHS

• Cemetery Monuments

Sponsored by: Jack Swedberg — Monument & Marker Sales Patrick L. Taylor — Owner, Director Dennis W. Christianson — Director

Swedberg - Taylor Funeral Home 26530 Lakeland Ave. N • Webster, WI • (715) 866-7131 7697 Johnson St. • Siren, WI • (715) 349-4800 303 E. State Rd 70 • Grantsburg, WI • (715) 463-6700 Online obituaries at www.swedberg-taylor.com

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SHERIFF Incidents • Jan. 24, Tyra Gaffney, 29, Grantsburg, was arrested for battery and misdemeanor bail jumping. • Jan. 25, Chelsea Ward, 31, Zimmerman, MN, was arrested for possession of THC. • Jan. 25, Sherry Benjamin, 37, Sandstone, MN, was arrested for obstructing an officer. • Jan. 28, Randy Staples, 44, Webster, was arrested for obstructing an officer. • Jan. 29, Alan Abbott, 63, Minneapolis, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Feb. 17, Jason Keim, 35, Siren, was arrested for substantial battery and misdemeanor bail jumping. • Feb. 17, Angela DuBois, 35, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. • Feb. 22, Terry Blake, 53, Webster, was arrested for strangulation/suffocation, domestic-related disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. • Feb. 24, Jackie Moser, 29, Webster, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 24, Justin Will, 35, Webster, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 26, Katrina Matrious-Staples, 19, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. • Feb. 26, Ted Hunter, 60, Siren, was arrested for domestic-related disorderly conduct.

Criminal Damage to Property

Dismissed charges

• Bryce W. Duncan, 22, Webster, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to five months in jail and was fined $1,641.86.

Possession of Amphetamine/LSD/Psilocin

• Richard A. Bos, 50, Danbury, disorderly conduct. • Daniel D. Hornbeak, 34, Amery, disorderly conduct. • Jeffery L. Calguire, 38, New Brighton, MN, issuing a worthless check. • Melissa A. Beedle, 48, Woodbury, MN, criminal trespass to dwelling. • Michael J. Belisle, 43, Webster, felony bail jumping. • Shelby J. Hegna, 23, Chetek, battery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

• Brianna L. Bearheart, 26, Shell Lake, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.

GRANTSBURG POLICE

Possession of Methamphetamine • Richard E. Poppen, 32, Rockford, MN, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to six months in jail and was fined $518.

Possession of Marijuana

Operating After Revocation

• Feb. 20, the owners of the Wood River Motel reported criminal damage to property after a room door had been kicked in. • Feb. 20, Vicky Myren, Grantsburg, reported two car chargers and a pocket knife were stolen from her car while it was parked in front of her residence. • Feb. 26, Amber Chute, 28, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating after revocation.

• Deidre J. Belisle, 44, Cumberland, pleaded no contest and was fined $500.

ST. CROIX TRIBAL POLICE

• Destiny F. Mocabee, 36, Brainerd, MN, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Stephen P. Lang, 18, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

Misdemeanor Bail Jumping • Jerid D. Bestful, 28, Dresser, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to seven months in jail and was fined $443.

SIREN POLICE

Issuing a Worthless Check • Mikala L. Moody, 28, Siren, pleaded guilty and was fined $470.50, which includes restitution. • Tina De Latne Stinnett, St. Croix Falls, pleaded no contest and was fined $114.50.

COURT Criminal

Warrants issued week of Jan. 23:

Operating While Intoxicated-5th or 6th offense • Connie L. Prose, 61, Webster, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 12 months in jail, had her license revoked for 24 months, must install ignition interlock on her vehicle, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $1,519.

• Feb. 26, Clinton Jones, 49, Siren, was arrested for obstructing an officer.

• Steven R. Clepper, 31; Scott F. Clifford, 35; Robert F. Cosentino, 36; Benjamin P. Flannery, 21; Darrell A. Higgins, 34; Violet S. Reynolds, 36; Bobbie A. St. John, 25; Lashannon M. Staples, 37; Monica D. Upchurch, 32; Ryan G. Washburn, 41.

Warrants issued week of Feb. 13:

• Jan. 28, Travis Nichols, 24, Spooner, was arrested for shoplifting. • Jan. 28, Logan Allen, 19, Siren, was arrested for criminal trespass to dwelling and disorderly conduct. • Feb. 9, Tanya M. Krause, Shell Lake, reported criminal damage to property and vandalism. • Feb. 13, a 16-year-old Hertel youth was cited for truancy. • Feb. 15, a $25 gas drive-off was reported by the Holiday North gas station. • Feb. 23, a 14-year-old Grantsburg youth was cited for truancy. • Feb. 23, a 15-year-old Siren youth was cited for truancy.

Operating While Intoxicated-2nd offense

• Kayla M. Fabio, 19; Eddie M. Frazier, 49; Sundance Johnson, 34; Tawnja R. Wallace, 4

• Jill A. Graves-Smith, 56, Shell Lake, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to five days in jail, had her license revoked for 12 months and was fined $1,008.

Warrants issued week of : Feb. 20:

WEBSTER POLICE

• Matthew J. Daniels, 27; Daymin R. Eckstrom, 23; Twighla J. Jack, 41; Teresa E. Kegel, 41; Richard J. Matrious, 35; Lorenzo Merrill, 31; Christopher M. Mevissen, 36; Christine L. Morrison, 43; Margarito M. Tijerina, 43, Joy E. Whiting, 30.

• Feb. 25, James Pijanowski, 22, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, hit and run of an unattended vehicle, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

TRAFFIC

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

Battery • Wendy Jo Merrill, 29, Cumberland, pleaded no contest, was placed on probation and was fined $443.

Possession of a Controlled Substance • Brianna L. Bearheart, 26, Shell Lake, pleaded guilty, was placed on 24 months of probation and was fined $443.

Disorderly Conduct • Donald V. Gillis, 35, Webster, pleaded guilty, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $ 443. • Travis A. Rehbein, 44, Siren, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

Operating While Intoxicated • Shaundra L. Murray, 35, Siren, pleaded no contest, had her license revoked for six months, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $761.50.

WISCONSIN BRIEFING

Underage Drinking

Proposal: Regulate powdered alcohol like liquid alcohol MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Democratic state lawmakers have backed away from banning powdered alcohol and instead want to subject it to the same regulations as liquid alcohol. Sen. Tim Carpenter and Rep. Debra Kolste introduced a bill last week to expand the state’s definition of alcohol to include powdered forms. A bill they introduced in 2015 to ban the sale of the substance in Wisconsin failed to win key Republican support. Given that half of the states have already banned it, it’s unlikely to be sold on a large scale anytime soon. But Carpenter and Kolste said they want to ensure powdered alcohol is covered by the same rules that applied to sale and consumption of liquid alcohol should it arrive in Wisconsin. They say it poses additional risks because it can be snorted or ingested and the compact packets are easy to hide. “We have enough problems with drinking in our state,” Carpenter said. The federal government approved a powdered alcohol product called Palcohol in 2015. Palcohol comes in the form of freeze-dried alcohols and cocktails meant to be mixed with liquid. Since then, states have been scrambling to ban or regulate the products before they hit shelves. Four other states have passed similar legislation.

• Jamie L. Banis, 21, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $263.50.

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Requirements:

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How to Apply:

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Contact Phone:

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Successor Agency, Plaintiff, vs. Dennis Stadler, Sara Stadler, Movinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Out, Inc., Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Case No. 16 CV 173 Classification: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 4th day of January, 2017, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Main Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4558 recorded in Volume 25 Page 94 as Document No. 432033 and being located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 29, Township 40 North, Range 15 West, Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PIN #: 07- 012-2- 4 0 -15 29-1 02-000-012100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27964 Moser Drive, Webster, WI 54893 TERMS OF SALE: Cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds payable to Clerk of Court; DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of successful bid to be paid at time of Sale; BALANCE DUE: within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale hearing to be held on March 29, 2017, also payable to Clerk of Court. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this 13th day of January, 2017. /s/ Sheriff Ronald Wilhelm Burnett County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. will be used for that purpose. Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr., Ste 100, PO Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016

Tel: 715-386-5551 WNAXLP (February 15, 22, March 1)

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING NOTICE Project ID: 8370-00-00/70 T Roosevelt, Bakker Rd N Fork Clam River Bridge P-07-0903 Local Street Burnett County Replacement of the Bakker Rd Bridge over the N Fork Clam River located 2 miles east of CTH H junction, will be discussed at the March 9th Public Information Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 3:00-4:00 PM at the Town of Roosevelt Town Hall (Timberland Lutheran Church), 20805 County Road H, Barronett, WI 54813. Project representatives will be available to discuss the proposed project and address any questions or concerns. The proposed project scope includes the replacement of the existing bridge with minimal approach work on either side of the bridge. Construction is anticipated for summer 2019. Bakker Rd will be closed to through traffic during construction, however access will be maintained to properties along Bakker Rd. The public is encouraged to attend and examine the proposed improvements and discuss any concerns they may have. Individuals who are unable to attend the March 9th Public Information Meeting can contribute comments by contacting the following individual: Michael Hoefs, P.E. - Highway Commissioner Burnett County Highway Department 7410 County Road K Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2285 mhoefs@burnettcounty.org WNAXLP (February 22, March 1)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Bayview LLC

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Plaintiff, vs. Heather M. Stahl, Gregory J. Stahl, Village of Webster, LVNV Funding LLC and Village of Siren Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-128 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER MOWING BIDS The School District of Webster is accepting bids for mowing. All bids are to be sealed and submitted by Friday, March 17th to:

that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 30, 2016 in the amount of $102,514.31 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Block 3, of Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residence Addition to the Village of Webster, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin; excepting therefrom Certified Survey Map No. 637, recorded in Vol. 3, Page 68 as Doc. #184406, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Said lot being located in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4, of Section 8, Township 39 North, of Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26725 Bass Ave N Webster, WI 54893-8002 DATED: January 31, 2017 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414)224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (March 1, 8, 15)

NOTICE TO ALL BURNETT COUNTY DOG OWNERS Pursuant to 174.052 Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to all owners of dogs in Burnett County that rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required. Vaccination by a veterinarian against rabies is required (95.21 (2) Wis. Statutes) within 30 days after the dog reaches 4 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination. Older vaccinated dogs must be revaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian before the immunization expires as stated on the certificate of vaccination or, if no date is specified, within 3 years after the previous vaccination. All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license. The minimum license fee for neutered males or spayed females is $3 upon presentation of evidence attesting to the same, and $8 for the un-neutered male or unsprayed female. Kennel licenses are $35 for the first 12 dogs and $3 for each additional dog. Penalties: A late fee of $5 shall be assessed the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1. An owner who fails to have a dog vaccinated against rabies as required by statute may be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $100. An owner who fails or refuses to license a dog may be required to forfeit not more than $500 according to Burnett County Ordinance 90-2. 2017 dog licenses are to be obtained from your town or village treasurer. Burnett County Board of Supervisors (March 1)

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. Mobilitie proposes to construct an approximately 123 ft. utility monopole at

MEETING NOTICE The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town of Wood River Board of Supervisors will be Wednesday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the Wood River Town Hall on Hwy 70 in Alpha WI. The agenda will be posted at the Wood River Town Hall; Burnett Dairy Co-op; Burnett Dairy Cheese Store and the Town of Wood River Web Site at www.townofwoodriver.com Raylene Swanson, Clerk

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Attn: Mowing Bid Webster School Administration OfÂżce P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893

REQUEST FOR BIDS CARPET CLEANING SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bids are for a 2-year period (June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2019). Bids are on a per hour rate and may reĂ&#x20AC;ect the use of school equipment or the use of bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own equipment. Trimming to be done each mowing. Sidewalks leading into buildings are to be free of grass clippings. All micellaneous items must be picked up from the lawn as part of the mowing. Fences, backstop, curbs, etc. must be trimmed and neat. Please contact Brian Sears with any questions at 715-866-4281.

This project will involve the summer cleaning of 19,318 Sq Ft of carpet and the summer and winter cleaning of 47 area rugs in sizes from 5x8 to 10x12. To obtain a copy of cleaning speciÂżcations, contact the Director of Buildings and Grounds, at 715-349-7392, ext.403. All bids must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 24, 2017 in a sealed envelope marked (Carpet Cleaning Bids). All mailed bids shall be sent to: Attention: Don Fleischhacker, Director of Buildings and grounds, School District of Siren, Siren Wisconsin, 54872.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids. The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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The School district of Siren reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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the following four locations: (1) Lat: 45.891851 N, Long: 92.36443 W, approx. 26876 Lakeland Ave. N, Webster, Burnett County, WI 54893; (2) Lat: 45.772841 N, Long: 92.685062 W, approx. 0.14 mi west of Rd 70 W & Pine St. S intersection, Grantsburg, WI 54840; (3) Lat: 45.978427 N, Long: 92.134119 W, approx. 2905 East Long Lake Rd., Danbury, Burnett County, WI 54830; (4) Lat: 45.788637 N, Long: 92.381089 W, approx. 24105 2nd Ave. Siren, Burnett County, WI 54872. Parties interested in details regarding the telecommunication towers or in providing comment on one of the proposed undertakings relative to potential effects on historic properties should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (515) 331-2103 (GSS W16820-WI-21,22,28 and 29). WNAXLP (March 1)

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT PINE COUNTY TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Shonda Lynn McFaggen Parent Rodney Dale Staples Parent Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter 58-JV-17-17 Juvenile NOTICE TO: Shonda Lynn McFaggen and Rodney Dale Staples, abovenamed parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said

Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota on March 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court StengerMenne, Heather (Pine Court Administration) Feb 21, 2017 1:51 PM WITNESS, the Honorable Krista K Martin Judge of District Court /s/ By: Heather StengerMenne, Deputy WNAXLP (March 1, 8, 15)

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JAILER - RESERVE Hourly Wage: $18.48/Hour Burnett County is accepting applications for Reserve Jailers with the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department. The Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jailers perform a wide variety of duties connected with the operation of the Jail. Individuals in this position monitor and provide supervision of inmates and housing units, hold inmates accountable for actions, and maintain logs and records. Other duties include, but are not limited to: Booking, ďŹ ngerprinting, photographing and releasing inmates; arranging for inmate health needs; transporting inmates to other facilities or appointments; and other duties as assigned. First review of applications will be, March 6, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open until ďŹ lled.

RESERVE COOK Hourly Wage: $10.50/Hour The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin (ADRC) is currently seeking applications for Reserve Cooks at the Senior Citizen Congregate Dining Sites located in Burnett County. Position duties include: Meal preparation and distribution, order placements for food and supplies, maintenance of tools and work areas, and record keeping and documentation. First review of applications will be, March 6, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open until ďŹ lled. Application materials and more information available at www. burnettcounty.org. AA/EEOC

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Bible verses to read when you are stressed

Pastor Scott Sagle Calvary Covenant Church

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you, but when I begin to feel stressed my mind can easily be consumed by all kinds of irrational thoughts and fears. The Devil uses this as an opportunity to speak lies into our lives. The best way to combat that is with the Truth of God. There are so many short little scripture passages that we can read that speak the truth into our lives that I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit all the ones I wanted to into this devotion. So, I will have to put the rest in next time it is my turn to share. Read these words and allow their truth to bring peace to your soul. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace

I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Romans 16:20 The God of Peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Luke 21:19 Stand firm, and you will win life. Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on

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 | Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm Thurs. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 8 am

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

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 | 7534 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 10:15 am | Sun. School: 9 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

FALUN

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

wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Psalm 119:14 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but Your commands give me delight. Psalm 118:5-6 5 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; He brought me into a spacious place. 6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy. Romans 8:6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

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

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

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

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

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

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

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

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

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

LUCK

SIREN COVENANT

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

TRADE LAKE

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

ZION LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

TRADE RIVER

Andrew Bollant, Pastor Worship 9:30 am | Wed. Youth 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 7422 Kola Ave | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am Wed. AWANA and SIGN (youth group): 6:30 pm

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Wed. Mass: 5:30 pm | 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.

PUZZLES

Answers

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2. S. African plants 3. Castle in County Offaly, Ireland 4. White (French) 5. Morsel 6. Semitic language 7. Areas outside cities 8. Crackling 9. Cub 10. Landmark house in Los Angeles 11. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist 12. Mineral 13. Late night host Myers 21. Pull along 23. Not good 25. British Air Aces 26. Upset 27. Maltreatment 28. Nocturnal, cat-like animal 29. Hollyhocks 32. Shelter 33. Finished

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BINGO! Hundreds of bingo players ﬁlled the Northwoods Crossing Event Center on Sunday, hoping their numbers would line up for their chance to shout ‘Bingo!’ and win a Longaberger basket while raising money for the American Cancer Society. The 11th annual event was sponsored by the Burnett County Sentinel, Tesora Restaurant and Northwoods Crossing Event Center.

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Colleen Norenberg showed her excitement after getting a bingo and winning a Longaberger basket. At right, Caley Reichstadt beams as she wins the ﬁnal coverall bingo for the grand prize. Below, hopeful players put raffle tickets into the drum for a chance to win. Sara Moore (lower, middle) shows off the door prize she won. Above, Mike Vasatka (right) was winner of the Timberwolves prize package presented by Gregg Eastin of Loffler. Below, Olivia Brock (right) presents a basket and serving platter to an excited bingo winner.