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Myers has successful bone marrow transplant BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL
GRANTSBURG—Christmas came early for the Myers family as Mike Myers received his bone marrow transplant on Friday. Myers was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on Aug. 24 and almost immediately started treatment. “Mike’s particular form of leukemia — Philadelphia chromosome-positive b-cell acute lym-
phoblastic leukemia — requires not only chemotherapy, but an additional drug known as a tyrosine-kinase inhibitor (TKI),” wife Lucy explained. “Upon completion of chemotherapy, Mike will likely undergo a bone marrow transplant (BMT).” She said a transplant was needed because his initial six-to-eight chemotherapy treatments would not kill the Philadelphia Chromosome. SEE TRANSPLANT, PAGE 6
Johnson family donates record antlers BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL
GRANTSBURG—The Jordan Buck captured the attention of hunters and history enthusiasts alike two years ago when the antlers of the largest buck ever harvested in Burnett County were raffled. Now it’s the Backlund Buck’s turn. The Backlund Buck, harvested by John Backlund near Yellow Lake in 1916, is the fourth largest buck ever taken in Burnett County. According to Boone and Crockett, the Backlund Buck, a 14-point buck, scored a 177 7/8-inches. Following a special donation on Friday, those antlers are now on display at Crex Meadows Wildlife Center in Grantsburg.
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Merry Christmas Henry Quintana enjoys a bowl of Bouillabaisse as a part of the 3rd grade ‘Down the Hill’ song during Grantsburg Elementary School’s Christmas program ‘Winter Wonderland’ on Thursday. More photos on Page 19.
“We’ve been wanting to do this for a couple years and because the antlers are 100 years old this year, it was a good reason to do it now,” Allan Johnson remarked. “My mom’s family (neighbors to Backlund) inherited Backlund’s farm, as he had no local relatives. The antlers have been hanging in mom and dad’s (Merlin and Carol (Thor) Johnson) house since 1996 and were at my uncle’s (Lester Thor) place for four years before that.” He said John Backlund was born in Jämtland, Sweden, in 1864. He immigrated to Burnett County in 1892, and settled in the Grettum area of Anderson Township. He built a 40-acre farm from pioneer forest land on the southwest corner of Backlund and SEE RECORD RACK, PAGE 7
The Christmas story St. Luke 2: 1-20 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and lineage of David. To be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they went there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling
clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; You shall find the babe wrapped in SEE BIBLE, PAGE 7
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Bremer to close Danbury branch DANBURY—Customers of the Danbury branch of Bremer Bank had three months to discover new banking alternatives when the home office decided earlier this month to close that office. “After thoughtful consideration, Bremer Bank has made the difficult business decision to close its Danbury location effective March 3, 2017,” Dan Draxler, the CEO of Bremer Bank’s Northwest Wisconsin Region, said in a prepared release. “The decision was communicated to our clients on December 1, 2016.” He said the decision was made because, like many businesses, Bremer continually assesses its service channels and shifts resources as client traffic patterns change along with the availability of other convenient banking channels. “This was a tough decision as we know people in the community will be impacted by this change,” Draxler admitted. “We’re proud to have been able to serve this need for so many years.” He also said no bank employees will lose their jobs. “We are working with the three bank employees to find other opportunities within Bremer Bank,” he clarified. Bremer is committed to continuing to meet the financial services needs of its clients in the Danbury community. “How we service them will be different — either through a different Bremer location, such as our Siren office, or through our Phone Bank (800-809-BANK),” Draxler explained. “In addition, clients can use Mobile Banking, Online Banking, Remote Deposit and ATMs for their day-to-day transaction needs.” The bank announced its decision three months in advance in hopes of a smooth transition. “We are eager to answer any questions clients have about their Bremer account(s) moving forward,” Draxler concluded. “We encourage clients to call 715-656-7890 or stop in the Danbury bank location for help with this transition.” by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel
‘The poster is in the mail’ Frederic man gets package ‘lost’ for more than 10 years. FREDERIC—Good thing is wasn’t something vital like a tax return or a kidney transplant. Bruce Java was the recipient of a package last month shipped all the way from Ft. Eustis, VA by his son who was stationed there. “It was a mailing tube sent through the post office,” Java explained. “One end of the tube had been torn off, but the poster inside was in perfect shape.” The poster was one of a CH47 Chinook helicopter, just like the one he piloted when he was a warrant officer in Vietnam. Java said it was a nice gesture but the delivery took more than 10 years — the mailing date was April 10, 2006. “I called Stuart to thank him for sending the poster,” he laughed. “Of course, he didn’t remember sending it.” The ‘Why’ was a big question mark so he went to the post office to see what he could find out. “I related the story and told the gal that tube had been sent Priority Mail,” he pointed out. “Is that typical?” The postal clerk told him it wasn’t typical and
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that the tube had probably gotten stuck in one of the shipping bins the post office uses. “About a week passed and I had to go back to the post office to mail a package,” he concluded. “The clerk asked if I wanted the package shipped ‘Priority Mail,’ and I said ‘No, Priority Mail takes too long.’” by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel
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Glow Paws 5K To help add awareness of the need for a K9 and to assist in raising money, the Burnett County Auxiliary helped sponsor the Glow Paws 5K at Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg on Sunday, Dec. 11. The walk/run event was also to serve as a reminder for people to use the ‘Woof Trax/Walk for a dog’ App for your phone. Their sponsors donate money in your name to a charity of your choice. The account is ‘Burnett County Citizens Auxiliary’ in Wisconsin. Next year our new K-9 will be leading the pack. JUDY DYKSTRA
The Bremer Bank in Danbury will be closing in March.
Gburg couple sentenced on drug charge MADISON—A Grantsburg huband and wife were sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley for allowing their Grantsburg home to be used to distribute methamphetamine. Richard Rognrud, 54, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for maintaining a drug house. He pleaded guilty to the charge on September 15, 2016. Marilyn Rognrud, 64, was sentenced to time served, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for her role in the same charge. She also pleaded guilty to the charge on September 15, 2016. In 2012, an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and comprised of federal, state, and local investigators, began investigating the importation and distribution of methamphetamine in Polk and Burnett counties. In addition to the FBI, the task force included the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation; Polk, Burnett, and Washburn County Sheriffs’ Departments; the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force; and the St. Croix Tribal Police Department. U.S. Attorney Vaudreuil praised the outstanding cooperation among all law enforcement agencies involved in addressing the problem of methamphetamine use in northwest Wisconsin. press release
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First day hike ST. CROIX FALLS—It’s not too early to contemplate a New Year’s Resolution. Wisconsin Interstate Park has a great idea to start your New Year off by joining us for a “First Day Hike” on January 1, 2017. The event will include three trails in the park—the St. Croix River, Civilian Conservation Corp Quarry and Silver Brook. Refreshments will be served in the Ice Age Center. Come join us on New Year’s Day, 9-11 a.m. and start the year out on the “right foot!”
Why not put it on your calendar now – see you there! Vehicle admission to the park is required during the January 1, 2017 event. For more information call 715-483-3747.
and lives of residents. The first meeting will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in the activity room at Maple Ridge. If you have any questions, call Terri Reiter at 715-416-2995.
Maple Ridge starts Care Council
TOPS meeting Thursdays
SPOONER—Maple Ridge Care Center invites the public to become part of the new Family & Community Council. The council will consist of family members and friends or residents. They will meet to discuss ways to improve the quality of care
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 4:15 p.m. every Thursday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster. Contact Bonnie Walter for information at 715-8664622.
MEETINGS MONDAY, DEC. 26 Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room Community Bank of Grantsburg
MONDAY, JAN. 2 Webb Lake Town Meeting 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, JAN. 5 Webb Lake Men’s Club 11:30 a.m. Lumberjack Eatery & Saloon
EVENTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 Candlelight Christmas Worship 7 p.m. service, refreshments afterward Danbury United Methodist Church
SATURDAY, DEC. 24 Christmas Eve Services 4 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church 4 p.m. Lakeside Lutheran Church 4 p.m. Atlas United Methodist Church 4 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church Siren
4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 4 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church 4 p.m. Sacred Hearts Catholic Church at A&H 5 p.m. Wolf Creek United Methodist Church 6 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church 7 p.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 8 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church
SATURDAY, DEC. 31 ‘Noon Year’s Eve’
10:30 a.m. to noon Grantsburg Public Library
Siren Village Board
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Family & Community Council Organizational meeting 5:30 p.m. Maple Care Center, Spooner
THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Yellow Lake Food Distribution 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Connections, next to Minit Mart Webster
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
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by Nona Severson
The Siren High School Choir is going to visit the Siren Senior Center at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, December 22 to share Christmas carols with us. This is a fun time for the seniors, and the children seem to enjoy entertaining us. We love when they come. If you plan to stay for lunch, please call 715349-2845. We had our monthly meeting on Dec. 15. We were happy to see some new faces attending. Some of the new faces already came for various activities at the center. Some played cards, Wii bowling and dime bingo. I hope they will continue to come and enjoy our center. Dawn Sargent came for our meeting. She introduced herself as Supervisor of ADRC for nutrition and caregiving. She said her office is always open for anyone to come with any questions or problems. We will be taking the Christmas things
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5:30 p.m. down and putting up new decorations to start the new year at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan 2. The Nutrition program will not be serving lunch on Dec, 23, 26 and Jan 2. The board had purchased pens as a Christmas gift for everyone. The pens were passed out after the meeting. Thanks! We will have a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan 11. Please plan to come and then stay to play 500. We will be playing Spades on Friday, Dec. 23, and also play 500 on Dec. 21. Our next monthly meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 19. New officers for the new year will be sworn in at that time. Please make a resolution to come to the meetings and support our officers. We don’t have any dues. You do have to attend six meetings in order to be able to vote for officers the following year.
Our 500 winners were Dell Kieselhorst, Marie Bentley, Sandy Hickey, Marion Obszany and Pat Bresina. Butch Connor and Roger Greely shared the nine bid. Spades winners were Gerry Vogel, Barb Geske and Tony Rutter. We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year. Dates To Remember: Dec. 22 – Siren Choir at center 10:45 Dec. 23, 26 and Jan. 2 – No Nutrition program Jan. 11 – Potluck at 11:30 Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19 – Monthly meeting at 9:30 Jan. 29 – Wedding Fair Feb. 19 – State Snowmobile show Feb. 20 – State Snowmobile ride
Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Burnett Co. Gov’t. Center, Siren
American Legion Post 185 7 p.m. Legion Hall Grantsburg
Scott Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at Town Hall
LaFollette Town Board meeting 7 p.m. at TownHall
Meenon Town Board 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.
Swiss Town Meeting 7 p.m.
Daniels Town Meeting
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by Patzy Wenthe
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Senior Center! We wish everyone a joyful time with their family and friends. We give thanks and keep in mind all EMS, cops and fireman as they endure these frigid temperatures and stressful season. With this busy season of goings and comings, I can’t remember if we made our birthday wishes for December. So, I’ll take this time to say Happy Birthday to Mary J. (5th), Jerry B. (12th), Carol J. (27th) and Pearl A. (28th). The seniors haven’t forgotten how to have a good time. We celebrated our annual meeting and Christmas party on
Anderson Town Meeting Wednesday afternoon. We filled our bellies on a bounty of food and sweets, after which Peter Johnson and Gene Gronlund led us all in a chorus of Christmas songs, accompanied by Judy Johnson on the piano. After a few brief announcements, we were ready to start our cardio workout by shaking dice for gifts! This gets us up running from table to table to grab a gift in the time allowed. I’m sure you could have heard squeals of laughter as you passed by the center. (I witnessed some pretty impressive moves!) Remember, you can drop off used eyeglasses any day for the Lion’s Club and box-
top labels for the school. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies and the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations, call 715-463-2940. Questions on the center or hall rent? Call Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or at the center (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com. Coming Events: •Business meeting the third Tuesday on the month (Jan. 17) at 12:30 p.m. •Bingo the second Wednesday (Jan. 11) at 2:30 p.m. Bring a $1-2 wrapped gift. ($ work). •Fun with Friends, every day!
STROLL THROUGH THE PAST by Eunice Kanne
The root cellar Pioneers always seemed to be able to fill a need. One such need was a place to store and preserve their garden produce that was so important as a winter food source. A pit was dug in the ground or, if a hill was nearby, a hole was dug in the hillside. The hole or pit was often sided with logs, stones and a roof built over it with dirt, on which the grass soon grew. A door was built in the outside wall to keep out the cold and to allow entry. This “root cellar” provided a frost-free, cold, dark storage place with sufficient humidity which kept things crisp and fresh well into the winter (root crops, squash, cabbage and apples) while onions and potatoes lasted into the next growing season. The housewife was spared the tedious
task of canning, and the family enjoyed the near-fresh taste of produce all winter. It was also the nearest thing to a refrigerator. In the prairies states and even Wisconsin, they soon found another use. Root cellars provided a safe haven from the dangerous tornadoes that often came with the summer storms.
Preserving meat Before refrigeration, salt was often used for the preservation of meat. The brine in which the meat was immersed was made by adding enough salt to the water that after being boiled and cooled would float an egg. The fresh meat was then placed in the brine in large stone jars and kept there until used. Pork was most commonly treated this way.
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Smoking meat Another of the ways of preserving meat for later use was to smoke it. To do this, one needed a smokehouse. One of these was a fairly tight structure built over a stove or similar device placed in the ground. Cuts of meat were taken from the salt brine and hung inside, where a wood fire was left to smolder, giving off more smoke than heat. Apple wood or corn cobs made good fuel for smoking. The smoke in time would permeate the meat and, along with the salt, preserve the meat, which was often left in the smokehouse until used. I read that people sometimes wrapped cured pieces of meat in clean cloth and buried it in the grain bin for storage.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.
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Antidote for the holiday blues
Even for the Grinchiest among us, it is tough not to get in the holiday spirit listening to little kids giving it their all for the annual Christmas program. I had the pleasure to take in the holiday programs at Nelson Primary, Grantsburg Elementary and Webster Elementary. How can it not make you smile and feel good to hear, depending on the venue, 40-some kids belting out favorite Christmas songs like “Silent Night” — off-key and all. I know as a newspaperman, I have a soft spot for the younger crowd — they are so innocent and beguiling. Seems to Who can resist the kid with clipon tie and hair that looks like he Me went to bed with a wet head? Or how about the young lady Todd Beckmann wearing reindeer antlers in her hair for the occasion? Yes, for an hour we were transported to a simpler time and place — none of the news of the day mattered. It was just a question of whether Johnny would remember the words to “Blitzen’s Boogie,” or if Suzy would get stage-fright and forget the words in her solo? Lest we forget, we need to doff our collective hats to Webster’s Rachel Merkt, Siren’s Bryn Anderson and Theresa Muus, and Grantsburg’s Jenny Pape, the music and band teachers who have worked tirelessly with these kids for the past two months to get ready for their holiday shows — good job and well done.
STILL TIME As much as I don’t care to be a procrastinator in my work world, I must say when it comes to awayfrom-the-job time, I tend to let things slip once in awhile. Most notably, gift-giving. Good or bad, I come from a family where, for the most part, if someone wants something for Christmas, they simply buy it for themselves — robbing us potential gift-givers of seeing that unadulterated glee when they open a package of something they truly want. Not like the time I got a sweatshirt with the words “Be Happy” (like the song), embroidered on it — sorry Mom. It’s gotten to the point that now instead of exchanging gifts, our family members just spend some quality holiday time together — more often than not, it’s usually into the new year before it happens. Anyway, you still have time to run to the store for those last-minute odds and ends or stocking stuffers. Better yet, make a present for that someone special. I have to admit that while I do some local shopping for a few things, I’m getting to be more and more of an online shopper — it really makes life easier. Of course, you have to have a good plan because by now it’s almost too late to get something delivered in time for Christmas. I do, however, miss those last-minute trips to the Mall of America. Now, with my shopping done, I can just go and laugh at the beleaguered husband trying to find that perfect gift for his bride or the harried mom of three trying to battle the crowds — good luck.
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Christmas is for children of all ages Well, Christmas is knocking on our doors. I hope you are ready and are able to spend time with friends and family, which is the best gift one can receive. Throughout my newspaper career, I have run the following editorial, the most famous newspaper editorial of all time, reprinted here because it fits the season. As children From the grow older and Publisher’s wiser, parents inevitably are faced Desk with the question, “Is there a Santa Tom Stangl Claus?” When Virginia O’Hanlon asked that question of her parents in 1897, they suggested she write the New York Sun for an answer. She did, and Francis P. Church, a Civil War correspondent, wrote an editorial response which has become an American literary classic. Mr. Church died in 1906. The New York Sun closed its doors in 1950. Virginia O’Hanlon Douglas died in 1971 after a distinguished career as a teacher and administrator in the New York City school system. However, the letter from Virginia, and Mr. Church’s
response, will live forever as a part of our Christmas heritage. It is still a wonderful answer to a very difficult question. Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun it’s so.” Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolera-
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ble this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. No Santa Claus! Thank God, he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now. Virginia, nay, ten time ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the hearts of childhood. From The New York Sun, September 21,1897 To our valued friends, subscribers and advertisers, best wishes for a happy holiday season — Merry Christmas! As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
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Christmas memories
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s not right
A few Christmas memories stick most in my mind and typify that holiday in the mid-60s in a family of 13. That first Christmas morning in our new house, with a living room half the size of our former and measuring about 11x13 feet, we children came down the stairs from our bedrooms to mounds and mounds of neatly piled gifts. They were wrapped in stiff, pale yellow paper from the paper mill where my father worked and covered the furniture and floor to near-ceiling almost entirely. The tree was in there, too, though one could see only the top. I remember five gifts each; my mother says it was six. Either way, that was a lot, both individually and collectively. The paper mattered not. One only had to find their pile. As children, one doesn’t think Newbie in about it, but I wonder how late the North- those Christmas Eves were for my parents. And, where had they hidwoods den a roomful of gifts in our little house? Lori Callahan A second memory: When very young, our weekly allowance was a dime. We were taught early — my mother’s doing — to give our parents Christmas gifts and so, too, learned the warmth, pride and joy in giving. One had to start saving at least in November. On one shopping occasion, my father had taken several of us to find gifts for our mother. Two-year junior sister, Leanne, picked out a small kitchen utensil. At the checkout, she placed the chosen gift on the counter, beaming, and then began dropping her dimes, nickels and pennies. A final count came up short. My father grimaced and hurriedly tossed a dollar bill on the counter, which was more than the gift cost. The sales lady looked at my little sister, widebrown-eyed with the straight-chop haircut we all wore – also my mother’s doing – with a gift obviously from her own resources, and pushed the bill back to my father. She collected the coins, telling Leanne it was enough. I don’t know who that lady was, but I never forgot her kindness to one so little and hopeful. Finally, there were the 8mm reel films that captured the festivities. It was a favorite activity of my father. I remember the camera light was so bright that everyone looking in its direction was squinting. Years later in early adulthood, older brother Terry transferred those films to VCR tapes and gave a copy to each sibling as a gift. After having not seen them for many years, one particular viewing was especially amusing: eldest brother, Tom, appearing to be no more than nine or ten, was playing with his new dart board. The board was mounted on a side table abutting a living room chair in which baby Christopher sat only inches away from the target. Whoosh! A dart would zip by. Whoosh! Another. Christopher sat bouncing and waving his arms amidst the excitement, as babies do, unfazed by the flying darts. Apparently, my filming father was too. What would child protection say about that?! With so many people in one dwelling, things are bound to happen. Christopher did not get darted, but he was the one who dropped an anvil on his toe. It’s still square — the toe. Christopher’s stories of injury and other could easily fill a novella. And, how much influence did that early brush with death have? He seems fine, mostlyß. May all your Christmas memories bring you joy, warmth and laughter, and, as the song says, ‘Merry Christmas to kids from one to 99.’
To the Editor: Bremer Bank was established in Danbury in 1976 and became a community member and supporter. You grew along with our community. Many people supported your bank. We were told many times that your bank and the Otto Bremer Foundation’s philosophy is “community.” You exemplify that by giving grants, and through community giving. You have helped many people. Thank you for that.
After a long and arduous campaign season, the dust is settling and I’d like to take a moment to reflect on 2016. We all know that the history books and pundits will tell you one story, but I am here to tell you that it was a great success. First of all, I am so grateful to the voters of the 28th Assembly District for entrusting me to represent them for another two years. It is such an honor to be able to go to Madison and represent Northwestern Wisconsin. We face challenges in this part of the state that others do not. I look forward to continuing to fight for our way of life. Over the past year, the Legislature has truly worked to move Wisconsin forward. We passed two pieces of property rights legislation that makes it easier for property owners to maintain and enjoy their homes. Senator Tom Tiffany and I in-
leagues and I brought in experts to discuss the growing wolf population in Great Lakes states. This was a nonpartisan summit to discuss the importance of allowing Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Wyoming to be able to control our own wolf management programs. Since then, we are even more optimistic that Congress will act and remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. While I am proud of all our accomplishments at the state level, there is nothing better than coming home and celebrating Christmas with my family. As we enter the Christmas season, we can all take a break from politics, legislation and meetings and focus on the reason we work so hard to make Wisconsin the best place to live and raise a family. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!
Tips to reduce holiday waste From Thanksgiving through the New Year’s holiday, the average household generates between three and 10 extra bags of trash. However, not all this material is actual refuse. Mixed in that waste are many recyclable materials, such as food and gift packaging. Too often, these recyclables end up buried in landfills. The landfill is a finite resource and has a limited number of years of usable life left to bury trash. We must do a better job recycling, because more than two-thirds of material buried in the landfill is recyclable. Landfill costs for waste will increase. Reduce, reuse, recycle gift wrapping materials Wrapping materials such as ribbon and wrapping paper are one of the largest quantities of materials that end up in the trash during the holiday season. You can keep the holiday spirit by considering the following ideas that will help reduce, reuse and
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Give gifts that will reduce waste When selecting gifts, consider the following ideas that will help reduce the amount of waste generated. Give non-material gifts such as gift certificates for restaurants, theaters, plays and performances, music lessons, or gym or museum memberships. Make home-baked goodies such as cookies, brownies or fudge and place in a reusable tin box, a kitchen container or a decorated box. Make all-natural laundry soap, natural bath salts or hot cocoa mix. Package it and give it as gifts. Give services such as making dinner or helping with home improvements. When selecting your gift, please consider how long it will last. Often, a cheaper item will wear out long before its more durable equivalent. And, always remember to look for items made from recycled content.
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troduced the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights, which makes it easier for people to stay in their homes and helps first-time homebuyers make their dreams of owning a home a reality. I am encouraged that we are eliminating burdensome government overreach and making it easier for hard-working Wisconsinites to make life-changAdam ing investments. Jarchow This is one of my top priorities and District 28 I will be introducAssemblyman ing a package of bills in the next session to continue the progress we have already made. This past September, I was also able to participate in the Great Lakes Wolf Summit where my col-
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The community goodwill could be immense by keeping Danbury open! This letter represents many people and businesses in the Danbury area. We just ask for you to reconsider and not close our bank. You could step up and honor your corporate philosophy or close the Danbury branch and hurt our community in so many ways. Which scenario do you think Otto Bremer would follow? Sincerely, Greg Wade Log Cabin Store & Eatery Danbury
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But, your actions concerning the Danbury community don’t reflect that as of lately. You are hurting our community by closing our bank. This could be the tipping point for Danbury! What will a person traveling through Danbury, perhaps looking to buy a cabin or summer home, think when they see our bank is closed? Will they support Bremer, or even Danbury for that matter? I am sure that the expected loss in the Danbury branch would be far off set by the profits in all of your other banks.
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New highway shop behind schedule BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL
SIREN—The walls are up, and at a quick glance, construction of the new highway shop appears to be progressing, Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs told the Burnett County Infrastructure Committee last Wednesday. Even though things are moving well, there’s another delay on the horizon. “The steel decking for the roof is down, but the weather has been a challenge as far as attaching the rubber membrane,” Hoefs explained. “First it was too wet — now it is too cold.” Lead Architect Jon Wallenkamp from Kueny and Associates, the firm which designed the building, didn’t see a cause for alarm. “It’s not abnormal — it’ll work,” he said of the process. “The roof has the longest warranty (20 years), so they’ll get it right.” Hoefs said it was the delay in receiving the wall panels earlier this fall which really put Market and Johnson behind the eight-ball construction-wise. “They’re probably about eight weeks behind,” Hoefs indicated. “But, from an operational standpoint, we’re fine.” People driving by the new site have commented about the lights burning at all hours. “The contractor is paying for those lights and the heat they are using for now,” Hoefs said. LAKE ROUNDABOUT “I’m really sick of talking about it,” County Administrator Nate Ehalt lamented of the holding pond adjacent to the roundabout. “Between the county, the Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration, it’s been a contentious issue.” He did say the county should be receiving its portion of repayment for the intersection this week. “We will be having a DOT official here in the spring to talk with either
this committee or the whole county board to explain what happened,” he continued. “More importantly, that official will explain what the plan is to correct the situation and the timeline for the work to be done.” In other business: • Hoefs said he is currently holding two ATV route requests. Before acting on them, he believes the committee should address some issues in the current ATV route policy — namely: •Should there be an application fee? •Who is responsible for signing the new route and bringing uniformity to that signage? “Maybe an ad-hoc committee could be formed to address these issues,” Hoefs suggested. “It could be a good avenue to focus like-minded people on our ATV routes.” • Hoefs also told the committee the DOT will be paying for a 8,000-gallon brine tank for the new highway shop. “It will make us more independent from the dairy,” he pointed out. “The brine is an integral tool in our winter road maintenance.” Currently, the highway department gets brine – an unwanted byproduct of the cheese curd production process – from the Burnett Dairy cheese factory and uses it as a wetting agent on roads before applying the salt/sand mix. • The Burnett County Airport continues to grow. Fuel sales totaled 21,000 gallons in 2009 compared to a projected 30,000 gallons in 2016. “The competitive pricing is definitely working — we’re getting pilots here just to fill up their tanks,” Airport Attendant Chuck Schultz remarked. The new Fourwinds Market will be an asset for us — people will be able to walk over and get a sandwich or something.” • While they haven’t submitted the official application to get permission to host the event, Automotive Adventures has indicated May 12 and Sept. 16 will be the two Saturdays in 2017 the airport will host the radar run.
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Walker says he has ‘great interest in continuing to serve’ MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he has “great interest in continuing to serve,” but he won’t make an announcement about whether he’s seeking a third term in 2018 until the middle of next year. Walker said Thursday that he won’t make any announcement until after the Legislature passes the next twoyear state budget. That typically happens around July.
Walker in 2015 also delayed an official announcement on whether he was running for president until after he signed the budget. But he had been effectively running without officially declaring for months. Walker noted Thursday that he was holding a fundraiser on Thursday night and “I’ll be having more next year.” Walker says a Donald Trump presidency “inspires a whole new opportunity” for greater reforms.
Fourwinds Market Complex opens in Siren SIREN—The St. Croix tribe’s new Fourwinds Market Complex in Siren opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, December 15. Present for the ribbon-cutting were all of the members of the St. Croix Tribal Council, State Senator Sheila Harsdorf, casino executives and members of the St. Croix Casinos marketing team, members of the media and invited guests. St. Croix Tribal Council Chairman Lewis Taylor opened the ribbon-cutting ceremony with prepared remarks. “This is a big day for the St. Croix tribe,” Taylor said. “The new Fourwinds Market Complex is part of this Tribal Council’s legacy to future generations.” Chairman Taylor emphasized that the completion of the new complex was a team effort. “The construction crew, store management and the Tribal Council all worked together to make this day possible,” he said. “Thank you to everyone for their role in bringing this project to completion.” State Senator Sheila Harsdorf congratulated the St. Croix tribe on the new facility. “It’s an honor to be here today to see the completion of this new retail complex,” Senator Harsdorf remarked. “The new Fourwinds will be an economic boon to not only the Siren com-
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munity but also to the entire area.” At the conclusion of Harsdorf’s remarks, the actual ribbon cutting was performed by St. Croix Tribal Council Vice-Chair Crystal Peterson. A grand opening celebration for the new facility is slated for March 2017.
NEWSLINE Winter roads reminder BURNETT COUNTY—With the winter snowplowing season upon us, Burnett County Highway Commissioner Michael Hoefs reminds everyone that pushing snow or other materials onto or across highways from private driveways is hazardous, and is prohibited by Wisconsin statutes 86.01, and/or 346.94(5). Doing so may create potential safety concerns for the traveling public and may impede the snow and ice removal process. Furthermore, snow shall not be stored in any manner which will obstruct or limit vehicular or pedestrian vision, movement or access.
Obstruction of vision clearance triangles at intersections is prohibited by 86.191 of the Wisconsin statutes. Placing mailboxes away from driveways and intersections helps to avoid vision-restricting snowbanks in late winter, and helps to avoid damage to your mailbox. The nearest part of your mailbox should not be closer to traffic than the shoulder line, with box and base strong enough to withstand wind, flying snow and slush from traffic and snowplows. Avoid penalty and liability by working towards safer highways. Burnett County Highway Department cooperates with the Burnett County Sheriff Department to enforce these laws.
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Following a Be the Match event in October, a donor was located and the transplant took place Friday at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. “After three days of chemotherapy, one day of rest, and four days of total body irradiation (eight total treatments), Mike had his transplant today, December 16 at about 12:30 p.m.,” Lucy reported from the hospital. “It took about 20 minutes
and was without complications.” That may have been the easiest part of the whole scenario. “Now starts the waiting game as these cord blood cells find their way to the bone marrow and start producing cells,” Lucy pointed out. “Mike’s white blood cell counts will drop, making him prone to infections, and he will probably be quite fatigued.” She said the new cells can take two to four weeks to engraft.
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Maplewood roads. He farmed, hunted, and served on the township board. He was very close friends with the families of Peter Thor, David Thor and Nels Magnus Nelson. Lester Thor acquired the Backlund farm after John’s death in 1941. The antlers resided in his granary until 1989, when they were cleaned, mounted and then measured. According to the Class: Method: Score: Points: Typical Gun 206 1/8 10 Typical Gun 180 4/8 13 Typical Gun 178 2/8 11 Typical Gun 177 7/8 14 Typical Bow 175 5/8 8
record book, the antlers are the county’s fourth largest on record. It is speculated that the “Backlund buck” may have shared genes with the “Jordan Buck,” both having large thick antlers. The state record Jordan buck was shot in Burnett County two years earlier just a couple miles away down the Yellow River. The antlers were donated to Friends of Crex. County: Burnett Burnett Burnett Burnett Burnett
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swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them in heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made
known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. ~~ -John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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A healthy roundtable discussion
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SPOONER—Spooner Health hosted a roundtable discussion with State Senator Janet Bewley November 18. The roundtable was organized by the Wisconsin Hospital Association to provide an opportunity for hospital members to meet their legislator and foster discussion on important issues impacting Wisconsin hospitals. Four leaders from Spooner Health participated along with representatives from Cumberland Healthcare, Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, Burnett Medical Center and the Wisconsin Hospital Association. The discussion covered many key issues including health care’s role in economic development, workforce, Medicaid payment, regulatory reform for behavioral health and team-based care, challenges related to post-acute care and opioid treatment/prevention. At one point, Senator Bewley looked around the table and spoke of the respective hospitals represented, “You are at the core for how healthcare is provided in your communities. That’s why you are so critical to the future.” Spooner Health CEO Mike Schafer said, “It was a great opportunity to host a roundtable event such as this. We appreciate Senator Bewley’s understanding of rural medicine and support of finding solutions for healthcare concerns.” The group had meaningful dialogue about healthcare issues and concerns for over an hour. Schafer adds, “Senator Bewley had some things to share with us and she was also eager to listen and learn from us about the concerns our hospitals are facing and the impact they have on being able to provide accessible healthcare to our communities.”
December reading challenge You can win great prizes this December when you read! Every time you check out three or more books at our library, you get a chance to win three fantastic gift baskets full of things like snow tubing passes, DVDs and even a giant gummy bear! Thursday night movies Let’s go to the movies! Every December Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. the library will be showing a different movie in the Library Learning Center. Stop in or call the library to find out what movie we’ll be showing. Beverages and popcorn will be provided.
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Preschool story hour Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Annie of Burnett County Family Resource Center for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21.
Countdown to ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ Saturday, Dec 31 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the countdown to the New Year... at noon! It’s the last day of 2016, and the Friends of the Library are hosting a special celebration for anyone who can’t stay awake until midnight. We’ll start the festivities with a comedy juggling show, then enjoy refreshments and end-off with a countdown to the New Year!
Library information – Grantsburg Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone 715-463-2244. Website http://grantsburg.wislib.org.
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no security concerns MADISON (AP) — A Wisconsin state elections official says despite concerns over security, no problems were detected in last month’s election or the just-completed presidential recount. Elections Supervisor Ross Hein reported at a Wisconsin Elections Commission meeting on Wednesday that all election applications, including the commission’s website, all worked smoothly. He says “we saw none” of the security issues they were on guard for before the election. Hein says, “Certainly we are happy with how the election was administered.” Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein requested a recount in Wisconsin, citing possible concerns about the security of the vote. But Stein had no evidence of wrongdoing, and state and local elections officials have repeatedly said they saw no evidence that voting machines were hacked or otherwise compromised.
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Book clubs Think about passing the cool, dark days of winter by joining one of the library’s lively book clubs! Two book clubs meet at the library; one on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. The other group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome!
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is holding steady.
Data the state Department of Workforce Development released Thursday shows the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in November, unchanged from October. That’s the lowest unemployment rate since February 2001. The national unemployment rate in November was 4.6 percent, down from 4.9 percent in October. DWD’s report showed Wisconsin lost 1,900 nonfarm jobs overall in November.
Wisconsin’s tax ranking drops from 15th highest to 16th MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin’s state and local tax burden has dropped one slot, from 15th highest to 16th highest. That is according to an analysis by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance released Wednesday. The report says that taxes in Wisconsin fell from 10.9 percent of personal income in 2013 to 10.8 percent in 2014. The findings are based on U.S. Census data which lags by two years. The share of state and local taxes in Wisconsin has dropped since 2011 when it was 11.8 percent. The Taxpayers Alliance says that is due largely to a drop in local taxes as a share of personal income
caused by a tightening of property tax limits. The report says Wisconsin’s property taxes are 11th highest nationally, claiming 3.9 percent of income.
Walker quotes one-hit wonder to make point about economy
MADISON (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is quoting a one-hit wonder from the 1980s and sporting a pair of dark sunglasses to make a point about Wisconsin’s economy. Walker began a speech Thursday at an economic development summit by quoting lyrics from the 1986 hit song by the band Timbuk3 “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” Walker wore the sunglasses just long enough to make his point that he sees signs that the state’s economy will continue to grow in 2017. Walker was in high school in the 1980s and has frequently expressed his affection for rock bands popular during that time, including the BoDeans. Walker even sang a BoDeans at the inaugural ball in 2015. Both the BoDeans and Timbuk3 were formed in Wisconsin.
ON-GOING EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY AA meetings 9 a.m. Siren at New Beginnings Club 715-349-2588 1 p.m. rural Webster Lakeview Methodist Church, 2390 Cty. Rd. X. 715-4687228 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall
EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crexway Court Grantsburg TOPS Club meeting 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Webster, 715-866-4022 First Friends Playtime 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-4669 Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren
Ruby’s R b ’ Si Siren F Food d Sh Shelf lf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren
AA meetings 7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center 7 p.m. Frederic Pilgrim Lutheran
DivorceCare Recovery and Support Group Sessions for both adults and children, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.) Lions Bingo 7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center
EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m. Alano Club St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Rotary meeting Noon at 429 East State Road 70 Alanon Meeting 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, 28626 Cty. Rd. H, in A and H
EVERY THURSDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open other days by appointment
Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren
Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library
AA Meetings 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall 7 p.m. Siren New Beginnings Alanon Club, 349-2588
‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. Open to anyone in the area who is a laryngectomy victim or anyone who is contemplating the surgery. Spouses/ significant others are urged to attend. 715-866-7585
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Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren
Grantsburg Area Food Shelf Food distribution to qualifying residents who live in Grantsburg School District 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 320 Brad St., Grantsburg
‘Library Fun for Little Ones’ 10:30 a.m. at Shell Lake Public Library
Siren/Webster Rotary meeting Noon at The Pour House, Siren
Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren
New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg. 463-3941
AA Meetings Danbury Noon at Methodist Church Webster 7 p.m. Crossroads Church
Due to the holidays, all copy for the Dec. 28 edition is due at noon on Friday, Dec. 23 and copy for the Jan. 4 edition is due at noon Friday, Dec. 30. The offices of the Burnett County Sentinel will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 so our employees can be with their families.
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I Will Send Rain Okies eeking out a living during the Dust Bowl provide an oppressive setting for a novel that will snare readers from the first page. I Will Send Rain, by Rae Meadows, begs to be read in one sitting, which I did, turning pages past midnight– it’s a simply told tale, but one chocked full of emotion. The novel is an intimate study of families enduring sand storms, relentless drought and heat, crops withering, livestock affected as much as humans, on “land as flat as a razor in every direction …” Some families give up on their homesteads near Mulehead, leaving swirling dust for California’s verdant land of milk and honey. The Bell family suffers – parents Annie and Samuel grow distant, Annie’s joy extinguished af-
ter the death of a young daughter a decade before. The couple can’t talk about anything, least of all their loss. They have two other children, a daughter Birdie, who turns 16 in the book, and Fred, a boy with lung disease made worse by the “dusters,” a child of 8 who’s never spoken. Each of the Bells finds solace and escape in ways that prove dangerous to each other, and to themselves. Birdie falls for Cy Mack, a neighboring farm boy, while her mother’s passion is awakened in the arms of someone other than her husband. Secrets swirl around Mulehead like the dust that brings clouds of muck, but not more than a few drops of rain. Samuel depends on religion to help him, turning to his Bible, but becoming radical in his beliefs – taking on a project others think is a pipe dream, including Annie. (His project is so far-fetched it demands readers’ patience, a weak section you must plow through.) Gentle little Fred, “Knock-kneed and pallid,” finds comfort in caring for the chickens, and skirting out of work to explore the land, much to his mother’s dismay, and concern about his health. The unrest the Bell family undergoes reflects an environment under siege – the personal change they each desire not the tragedy that ensues. This novel leaves readers wondering how homesteaders possibly managed to survive. I Will Send Rain is an eye opener. Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company.
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into dementia, Ada forgoes seeing him. An incident causes her to mistrust Liston, and questions surface about David being the person she believed him to be. With his condition growing more grave it’s impossible for Ada to get answers from him. Hints are dropped as the novel jumps ahead to 2009, to San Francisco, where Ada works at a tech company, and continues to wonder about a disk with information in a code that her father gave her at the end of his life. Shifting back and forth in time the author keeps readers wondering what Ada’s father is trying to tell her from beyond the grave. The Unseen World is a sensitive book that rewards readers with an unexpected conclusion. * * * * *
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The Unseen World by Liz Moore opens with the riveting and heartbreaking account of a computer science director’s dementia, one his 12-year-old daughter witnesses, the pair attempting to adapt to an ever-worsening situation. In 1980s Boston, David Sibelius oversees a group of scientists at the Steiner Lab. Ironically, as Sibelius loses his capacity for words, ELIXIR flourishes in its ability to “simulate language.” Ada’s devoted to her father, the only parent she’s known, her birth made possible by a surrogate mother. David is eccentric, and as Alzheimer’s advances, his behavior becomes bazaar and he loses his ability to parent, and to lead the scientists, who gradually grow wise to his disease, though Ada tries to cover up for him. All her life, Ada has been her father’s protégé. With his illness she assumes increasing responsibility for her father’s care, a tough job for a girl so young, albeit one as gifted as her father. When David disappears, to who-knowswhere for days, Ada comes under the care of his colleague Liston, a lifelong woman-friend with several children. It’s Liston who forces David and Ada out of denial, setting the stage for a shift in the narrative. David is institutionalized and Ada moves in with Liston, who becomes her guardian. Previously home-schooled, Ada begins to attend a Catholic school, develop a relationship with Liston’s sons, and form peer friendships. She’s devout in her visits to David but as he slips further
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State Representative Adam Jarchow (standing) spent time in all Grantsburg Schools on Friday teaching them about civics.
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“I felt like he was able to help the students get an idea of what our local government does, but was also able to connect it to what we are learning about in class,” Hallberg pointed out. “He went through topics that related to the structure of state government, how laws are made, and stressed how important it is for people to know that the power truly resides in the people and to never take that for granted. “It was nice to have Adam in the 8th grade classroom today,” he added. by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel
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“Representative Jarchow gave students an overview of the lawmaking process in Wisconsin,” Keith Lehne, high school social studies teacher, explained. “He explained some of the difficulties of weighing competing interest groups’ perspectives, while at the same time trying to make decisions in the best interest of his district and the state as a whole.” The assemblyman also visited the middle school. where he talked briefly with Ms. Haspert’s 5th graders and then moved on to Nick Hallberg’s 8th graders.
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GR A N T SBU RG — A s s emblyman Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) spent the day Friday teaching in the Grantsburg School District. According to his website, Jarchow “believes actions speak louder than words,” so he has been spending a full work shift one day per month at area businesses. On Friday, he visited each school in the district, met the principal first and then went to the classrooms to teach a civics lesson about how state government works.
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Clarinet players Rhiannan Schafer (left), Mikayla Jensen, Lauren Hermann, Savanna Trittelwitz and Ashley Bistram perform with the help of a string of Christmas lights. SUZANNE VITALE
Abby Alderman, left, laughs as Claire Palmquist tries to take a bite out of elf Teddy Vitale’s candy canes at the end of ‘Candy Cane Lane’ during Grantsburg High School’s annual Holiday Indulgence concert Saturday night.
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The Grantsburg High School Choir, under the direction of Linda Benge, brings tidings of holiday joy with ‘Carol of the Bells’ and ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’
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Books for Christmas to grow young readers STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL
GRANTSBURG—Brand-new books will brighten Christmas for many children this year, thanks to a new project created by the Grantsburg High School Library Club, Grantsburg Public Library and Grantsburg Area Food Shelf. The two libraries encouraged students, friends and families to donate a new book for kids ranging in age from newborns to high school, with the goal to distribute them to families that use the Grantsburg Area Food Shelf. At the high school, Library Club members donated new books and encouraged other students, staff and faculty to join in. At the public library, staff members donated new books and encouraged patrons to contribute a book or cash that the library staff could use to buy books. On Thursdays in December, individuals and families who come to the food shelf are invited to choose a new book for each child or grandchild in their immediate family. “Everyone at the food shelf was in awe of receiving brand-new books and they couldn’t believe they were free,” said Traci Johnson, a library volunteer who helped organize the drive. Johnson added, “A woman who came to the food shelf last week said she had never been able to buy Christmas gifts for her seven grandchildren. She was in tears of delight to receive the books for her grandkids.” When a young woman arrived at the food shelf, Traci asked if she had any kids. “The young mom looked at the rack of new books and said sadly, ‘Yes, I have kids,
but I can’t afford to buy any books.’ “I told her that she could have her choice of a brandnew book for each of her kids, given freely with love from the community. She just couldn’t believe it. She picked up a book and she said, ‘These are brand new!’ She just couldn’t get over it that they were new and she could choose one for each child.” The two libraries collected 178 new books. The public library also collected $375 in donations and used the funds to purchase an additional 211 new books. Johnson is a volunteer at the public library’s preschool storytime and reading program. “Librarian Kristina Kelley-Johnson told me if there were a program where the library could bless our community, to propose it. “I was reading the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, and I have always loved that book. I suggested to Kristina, using the idea of The Giving Tree, to collect books and do a campaign to give new books to kids who otherwise might not get them.” Traci and Kristina met with the Library Club students. “They embraced the idea, and they put together the boxes that we used to collect books in every school,” she said. “Our goal was to collect 80 books, but people gave generously. Our total collection now is close to 400 books donated. The books were received graciously. I’ve gotten so many heartfelt thank-yous and hugs from those receiving the books. They feel valued by their community. That was our goal – to love on the community.” Johnson added, “There is a parallel between illiteracy and poverty. The quicker we can get books into the hands of young readers, the more likely we are to increase their ability to read and to be successful in school.”
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In the spirit of the season Grace United Methodist Church in Webster donated $700 to the Yellow Lake Food Distribution Program. Pictured accepting the check from church treasurer Randy Klink (right) are Larry and Deb O’Connell.
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Celebrating Advent Members and friends gathered to observe an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols at Danbury United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 11. This was the fourth year this traditional service has been sponsored by the Danbury Area Churches including Danbury United Methodist, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, Yellow Lake Lutheran and Woodland Wesleyan churches.
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Grantsburg High School Library Club members joined the Grantsburg Public Library staff, library volunteers and patrons to provide more than 300 new books as Christmas gifts to families that use the Grantsburg Area Food Shelf. From left, front: Lane Johnson, Grace Gerber, Paul McKean, Jake Wicklund, Mark Riewestahl. Back row, Librarian Kristina Kelley-Johnson of Grantsburg Public Library, Jordyn McKenzie, Olivia Brock, Macy Moore, Carolina Lowenstein, Library Club Adviser Cindy Stewart, Britta Roufs and public library volunteer Traci Johnson.
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‘Tis the season Toys collected during the toy drive at Peggy’s Fashion Rack in Siren in December were given to Interfaith Caregivers to be dispersed this Christmas season. Owner Peggy Strabel (left) is pictured with Barb and Denny Blodgett.
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Holiday dilemma? Try a waffle iron Preparing for the holidays is a busy time. There are concerts to attend, gifts to buy, cards to address, presents to wrap, trees to decorate and fun gatherings I don’t want to miss. Any cooking or baking in December is either related to holiday goodies or a quick meal, sometimes only for myself. This is my annual “holiday fast food dilemma.” I want good food—fast. Food that is healthy and full of flavor and texture. I like my food to have a little crunch or zing. When you’re in a rush that can be lot to ask for. My favorite breakfast food is hash browns. They take a long time to cook so I don’t make them often. Recently, while browsing the cooking magazine All Recipes, I came across a bunch of recipes for a waffle iron, such as falafel waffles, corn muffins and hash browns. I had to give the hash browns
a try. So easy! Grate a small potato with the skin still on onto a paper towel. Next, spray the waffle iron with cooking spray; add a little butter and spread the potatoes on the iron; sprinkle some salt and pepper and close the lid. I checked it a few times. I had perfect hash browns in about 7 minutes! This is life-changing. Wild Chow The waffle iron stays on the counter. I’m goLisa Erickson ing to try foods that normally take twice as long when you have to flip and cook the other side. Next things I want to try are grilled cheese sandwiches, corn tortilla tacos and pizza!
Quick hash brown bowls for one Adapted from All Recipes Serves 1 1 small potato, grated 2 Tbsp. green pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp. onion, chopped ¼ cup deli ham, chopped 2 eggs 1-2 Tbsp. butter Preheat waffle iron to high. Spray both the top and the bottom with cooking spray. Put the grated potato on the bottom (don’t put on too much potato or the outside will over cook before the inside is tender) and dot the potatoes with the 1 Tbsp. of butter and close the lid. Reduce heat to medium. Open the iron a few times to let steam escape.
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In a small fry pan, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add the onions and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes; add the ham and cook for another minute. Remove from pan and set aside. Add more butter to pan if necessary. Cook the 2 eggs over easy, add salt and pepper to taste and set aside when done. When the hash browns are done (5-7 minutes), place them in a single serve shallow bowl or a plate. Top with eggs and pepper mixture. Serve immediately.
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Ronnie Anderson and his classmates sing ‘A Nice, Nice Christmas’ during the Siren Elementary Christmas program on Thursday.
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Lucas D’Jock, playing trumpet, joins the rest of the band playing ‘Hot Cross Buns.’ At right top, Lille Armstrong and the rest of the 3rd graders sing ‘Nice, Not Naughty.’ At right, 2nd grader Nick Swanson sings “Jolly Old St. Nicholas.”
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Above, Miley Gordon sings with the rest of the 3rd graders. At right top, the 3rd grade class sings. At right, 4th grader Leland Erichsen sings ‘Winter Walk.’
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Gymnasts defeat Rice Lake GR A N T S BU RG —T he Grantsburg-Luck-Unity gymnastics team defeated Rice Lake by a 133.15 to 117.65 margin on Monday night in Grantsburg. Kaylee Hol took first place honors in the vault (8.75), beam (9.15) and floor exercise (9.05) events. Grace Gerber was first in the uneven bars (8.2).
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Matmen fall to Hilltoppers BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS
LUCK—Despite winning four out of eight matches, it was a team loss for the Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren wrestling team Tuesday, Dec. 13 as they took on the Glenwood City Hilltoppers at Luck. The final score was 46-24. It was a good match up, but when the hometown team gives up 24 points due to lack of wrestlers, well, it’s hard to come out on top. Dakota Schultz was first winner for LFGS. This match was over right from the start, and Schultz was clearly the man in charge on the mat as he pinned his guy in the first period with no trouble. The next win occured when Mikel Louis took control in the second period with a pin. Louis was up 5-0 at the end of the first and kept the steam rolling through the second. The next wrestler to get his arm raised in victory was Hunter Sellent, with a 3-2 win. The final win of the night for LFGS was Brad Lucas in an 11-8 nail bitter. Lucas was down 0-2 at the end of the first. He fought his way back into the match and tied the score at six points at the end of the second period. Lucas took control in the third and won, 11-8. Merlin Hibbs had a tough loss after a close fight in the 132 lb. weight category. He was down 5-0 but battled his way back before dropping the match 10-13. In the 170 lb. class, Ben Berglund fell 6-0, as did Brock Phernetton at 195 lbs. and Tim Thompson at 160 lbs.
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Dakota Schultz (on top) pinned his opponent in the first period.
“I will keep saying it until one of them proves me wrong. They all fight the entire match. They never give up. The kids are wrestling hard. They are improving each match,” Head Coach Chris Bartlett said. “The 120, 152 and 285 were the best matches of the night. “Hunter (Sellent) wrestled an upper
classman and was able to come out with a win. Brad’s (Lucas) match went back and forth the entire match. 285 is the weight class I hate the most. The match is never over until a pin occurs or the final whistle blows. “These kids are fun to coach and watch,” Bartlett concluded.
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As a team, GLU had 16 placements (first place through fifth place) whereas Rice Lake had only four in the events. In the All Around scoring, Hol (34.9), Morgan Pfaff (33.8) and Gerber (32.65) came in onetwo-three with Rice Lake gaining fourth and fifth places. The next gymnastics contest for GLU will be January 5 when Rush City comes to Grantsburg. by Glen Skifstad, Sentinel Sports
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GRANTSBURG—The Blizzard boys hockey team hosted the Amery Warriors on Thursday night and came up just short, dropping a close game 3-4. This was a tough loss because it wasn’t Amery that beat them, it was the Blizzard’s time in the penalty box that gave away the game. The team sent players into the box 10 times, and although they didn’t give up a power play goal, even when they were skating five on three, the time the team spent short handed wore them down offensively. Amery struck first, finding the net to take a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. They scored three more times in the second period as well. The Blizzard boys got on the board in the second period when Austin Bowman scored with assists going to Jase Quimby and Andrew Ruiz. They found the net again in this period when Jared Lee snuck one in. The assist for this goal went to Brenton Nelson to make it a 4-2 game at the end of the second period. In the third, the Blizzard team scored again. This time Ruiz scored the goal with Nelson getting his second assist on the night. The Blizzard travel to Rice Lake on
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Webster wins cross country awards TURTLE LAKE—The cross country season may have come to a close several weeks ago, but the accolades keep rolling in. Webster senior Andrew Ruiz was voted as the District 1 Runner of the Year. Coach Roy Ward said the award is given by the coaches. “There are over 60 schools in our northwest area of the state — from Superior to Hudson and east into Oneida County,” Andrew Ruiz Ward exclaimed. “Seven male athletes from our district were nominated — so congratulations, Andrew, on earning this prestigious award.” While he was the sole winner of an individual award, the cross country community of Webster is not going away empty-handed. According to Ward, the high school boys and girls teams, families and fans won the Lakeland Conference Sportsmanship Award. “Way to go out of your way to make sure others witnessed your display of good sportsmanship,” the coach noted. “It takes effort to show it and make the impact to win it when it comes time to vote — nice job, Tigers, doing it the ‘Webster Way.’” by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel Sports
GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE Dec. 21-31 BOYS BASKETBALL Thu. Dec. 22 Drummond at Siren, 7:15 pm Clayton at Grantsburg (DH), 7:15 pm Thu. Dec. 29 Siren at Clayton Tournament, 1 pm Fri. Dec. 30 Webster at Clayton Tournament, 11 am
GIRLS BASKETBALL Thu. Dec. 22 Clayton at Grantsburg (DH), 5:45 pm
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GRANTSBURG—The Pirates played host to the Turtle Lake Lakers on Tuesday, December 13 and came away with a 61-51 win. “It seems like every game lately has been one where we have to credit our defense, but know that offensively we are starting to get it,” Pirates Coach Nick Hallberg said of his squad. The Pirates held a 30-24 lead at the break behind the post play of John Chenal. He had 13 points to lead his team in the first half of play. Luke Anderson buried a three-pointer and went two-for-two at the line for five points. Austin Wedin matched those five points with two buckets and a free throw of his own. Leo Chenal fought his way to the basket
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for four points and Joseph Ohnstad hit one from behind the arc for three. Despite the Lakers’ sharp shooting from three-point land, the Pirates were able to outscore them 31-27 in the second half to secure the win. “We had a lot of guys step up again tonight, and that was necessary to beat a team of Turtle Lake’s caliber,” Hallberg said. “They were at their best tonight from the perimeter, but we found a way to win.” John Chenal continued to lead the charge with 14 second half points for a total of 27 on the night. Brother Leo Chenal added seven for a total of 11 for the game. Anderson had six more to bring his total to 11. Ohnstad and Austin Olson each had two points to round out the second half scoring.
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GRANTSBURG—The Burnett Blizzard boys hockey team got their second win in a row, defeating the Moose Lake Rebels 8-5 last Tuesday night. “The boys got two wins in a row,” said a pleased coach Chris Johnson. “It’s always nice to be on the other end of the spectrum after losing.” Coming off the win over Chequamegon, the Blizzard got the first two goals of the game by Jordy Larson (unassisted) and Jared Lee (Austin Bowman). The Rebels got one to narrow the gap to 2-1, but Larson, with assists to Andrew Ruiz and David Doty, got his second goal of the game and the Blizzard led 3-1 after one period of play. “We had a good first period,” continued the coach. “We had 15-17 shots on goal on their goal tender. We had some nice plays.” Each team scored a goal in period two. The Rebels got theirs just 30 seconds into the period, while the Blizzard came back two minutes later with Austin Bowman getting a shorthanded score. Play was even for the remainder of the period. In the last frame, Bowman got his second goal at 1:04 with an assist to Ruiz. Moose Lake got one goal a little over a minute later, but then the Blizzard ran off three more goals in a row. Lee scored twice with an assist to Larson on the second goal. Jordan Larson got the third with assists to Taylor Zenzen and Austin Aleshire. Moose Lake got the final two goals of the game. “We slowed down in the second period, but picked up the momentum of the first period in the last period. It was nice.” Blizzard goalie Caleb Johnson turned away 15 of 20 shots on goal. Blizzard skaters put 42 shots on the two Moose Lake goalies.
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The next games for the Blizzard include one at Rice Lake on Thursday, and then the Barron Tournament Dec. 28-30.
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Salute The youngest hockey players had a chance to carry the flag before the start of a Blizzard home game.
Last Friday’s double headers rescheduled GRANTSBURG-Last Friday night’s weather conditions postponed all the games our county’s teams were scheduled to play. These games have been rescheduled. The Grantsburg at Luck doubleheader is set for Thursday, January 12. The girls will play at 5:45 p.m. with the boys following at 7:15 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Webster has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 26 with 5:45 p.m. (girls) and 7:15
p.m. (boys) the game times. The Frederic at Siren boys game is Monday, January 16 at 7:15 p.m. The Drummond at Siren girls game has been moved from 7:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. the same evening to make a mixed doubleheader contest. The Frederic at Siren girls game is Tuesday, January 17 at 5:45 p.m. The Northwood at Siren boys game will go on as scheduled at 7:15 p.m. that evening to create another mixed doubleheader event.
WISCONSIN OUTDOOR NEWS Invasive snail blamed for bird kill GENOA, Wis. (AP) — An invasive snail is being blamed for the deaths of hundreds of waterfowl on the Mississippi River. Close to 1,000 dead coot and lesser scaup were found washed up on the shores near Genoa since October. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the birds are believed to have an intestinal parasite found in faucet snails, which are a food source for waterfowl. The parasite, called trematodes, can infect the birds and cause death within three to eight days, the La
Crosse Tribune reported. “They came in and out-competed native snails,” said Roger Haro, associate dean of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s College of Science and Health. “They’ve been around for a while, but they never caused a detectable problem with waterfowl.” Since the Faucet snails’ arrival, bird deaths have been occurring annually for the past 15 years. They were first discovered in the early 2000s in Lake Onalaska, and are now growing on the river between La Crescent and McGregor,
Iowa. The National Wildlife Health Center said there are no reported health risks from handling or consuming the infected waterfowl, however hunters are still advised to wear gloves. Haro said the infected birds don’t appear to threaten other species. “It’s kind of a jolting thing for people to see all these dead birds,” Haro said. He added he and other university scientists continue to study the snails’ behavior and the effects of temperature variations on their growth.
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SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Unity Luck Frederic Siren Webster
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Results Last Week Dec. 16 St. Croix Falls at Webster, ppd Frederic at Siren, ppd Grantsburg at Luck, ppd Dec. 13 Grantsburg 61, Turtle Lake 51 St. Croix Falls 51, Unity 42
Girls Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Luck Siren Frederic Unity Webster
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Boys Hockey Middle Border Conference Team Conf All Bald/Woodville 3-0 8-0 New Richmond 3-0 4-2 Somerset 3-1 5-1 Amery 1-3 2-7 Blizzard 0-3 2-5 RAM 0-3 1-4-1 (Note: RAM is Regis, Altoona and McDonell coop team)
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Blizzard 8, Moose Lake (MN) 5 Blizzard 3 1 4-8 Moose Lake 1 1 3-5 PERIOD 1: Blizzard-Jordy Larson (unassisted), even strength, 2:10; Blizzard-Jared Lee (Austin Bowman), even strength, 4:47; ML-Jordan Fjosne (Wyatt Lampel, Mike Knezevich), even strength, 5:15;
Blizzard-Larson (Andrew Ruiz, David Doty), even strength, 5:21. PERIOD 2: ML-Michael Lilya (unassisted), power play, 0:30; Blizzard-Austin Bowman (unassisted), short handed, 2:24. PERIOD 3: Blizzard-Bowman (Ruiz), even strength, 1:04; ML-Cody Anderson (unassisted), even strength, 2:31; Blizzard-Lee (unassisted), even strength, 3:23; Blizzard-Lee (Larson), even strength, 6:32; Blizzard-Larson (Taylor Zenzen, Austin Aleshire), even strength, 10:13; ML-Fjosne (Lampel, Anakin Oswald), even strength, 14:16; ML-Nick Wegge (Fjosne, Vern Anderson III), even strength, 16:41. Penalties: Blizzard, 4 for 11 minutes; Moose Lake, 4 for 11 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Caleb Johnson, 15-20; Moose Lake-Logan McNulty 23-29; Danny Whited 11-13.
Girls Hockey Record Blizzard 1-6-0 Results Last Week Dec. 15 Chippewa Falls/Menomonie 5, Blizzard 1 Dec. 13 Western Wisconsin Stars (New Richmond) 6, Blizzard 0
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Above, Destiny Roatch and the other 2nd graders sing a ‘Perfect Winter Day’ during Grantsburg Elementary School’s Christmas program on Thursday. Below, Lyle Lozier, another 2nd grader, sings ‘Snow Day.’
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Above, 2nd grader John Mishler sings ‘Frosty the Snowman’ with the rest of his class. At right, Megan Harmon joins the other 3rd graders singing ‘Down the Hill.’
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Snow Buntings
Reminder: No ice is safe ice; ask locals for conditions
BY EMILY STONE NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR AT THE CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Big, fluffy, wonderful snowflakes swirled around my head and the stiff breeze sent icy fingers down my neck. Slamming the car door against the storm, I started the engine and wished the temperature gauge would rise above cold so I could turn on some warmth. My cross country skis were rattling around behind me – ready, but unused – so I was ecstatic about this storm, but the cold was still a shock to my system. Rolling along the highway at a relaxed, “get-there-safely” pace, I enjoyed the scenery’s facelift. Drab, brown fields have been transformed, and the forests are delightfully frosted. Tawny, dried weeds and their dusky shadows painted texture on the roadside border, which gave way to glittering fields of smooth white. Suddenly, those colors came alive in a cloud of swirling beauty. Brilliant white, sharp black, brown, and blur; the flock of snow buntings ascended, swooped as if tossed by blizzard winds, and flashed their colors in unison as I passed. These tough little visitors from the Arctic live up to their nickname of “snowflake birds.” They nest on tundra all around the top of the globe, and are the most northerly recorded songbird in the world. In fact, one scientist claims that “Under the current climate conditions of the Arctic, there is no northern range limit for snow buntings.” There is a southern limit to their range, though, since a certain amount of daylight is essential to their reproductive success. They also require the average temperature in July to stay below 50 degrees F. That may sound unpleasant to you, but it comes with midnight sun, a warm down jacket and the stark beauty of places like Ellesmere Island, Greenland, Norway and Siberia. In winter, some snow buntings (especially females) head as far south as Iowa or Utah, but some (especially males) migrate only as far as northern Canada. Moderate cold isn’t an issue. They can survive in temperatures down to -40 degrees F. Only when it gets down to -58 degrees F does their body temperature start to plummet. The solution? Dive into a nice, warm snowdrift. The insulating power of snow helps preserve their body heat and keep out the wind. My toes get cold just thinking about it, but feathered feet allow snow buntings to spend most of their winter strutting about on the chilly drifts. They usually feed in big, gregarious flocks that seem to roll along chaotically as the birds in the back make short, fluttering flight to the front. Occasionally, the whole group will rise and fall in a flurry of motion at the suspicion and passing of
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The warm brown stripes on snow buntings are only temporary and are confined to just the tips of feathers. All winter the male rubs his feathers on the snow, wearing off the brown tips and revealing his dapper white and jet black courting suit by the time breeding begins. Females also rub off most of their brown tips.
danger. Feeding flocks are entertaining to watch, since these birds don’t submit to a defined hierarchy like chickadees do, and end up bickering continuously over seeds and space. Deep snows cover up the seed heads of short tundra plants in their breeding territory, but here in Wisconsin, snowplows expose seeds in the gravel shoulder, and windswept fields of nodding stems offer good foraging, too. I was particularly happy to read that they eat seeds of the ragweed plant, which is a major cause of seasonal allergies! Naturalist John Burroughs wrote that snow buntings have “plumage copied from the fields where the drifts hide all but the tops of the tallest weeds, large spaces of pure white touched here and there with black and gray and brown.” But, some colors are only temporary and are confined to just the tips of feathers. All winter, the male rubs his feathers on the snow, wearing off the brown tips and revealing his dapper white and jet black courting suit by the time breeding begins. This is an odd way to get dressed, for sure, but it saves valuable energy that would be spent on the usual second molt. Energy is at a premium in spring. Snow buntings must gain at least 30 percent more body mass before beginning their northerly migration, and individuals without adequate energy storage don’t seem to be able to “select seasonally appropriate directions during their migration.” In other words, skinny birds can’t find their way home. Perhaps this keeps them in warmer regions
until they have gained enough strength to migrate. The ones that do head north fly at night, using the geomagnetic field of the Earth almost exclusively for wayfinding. Visual clues are of little use to them in the blank, white of the tundra. Males arrive on their breeding territories in early April, when temperatures can still drop to -22 degrees F. They have to arrive early to secure a good territory, since the cracks and cavities in rocks where they nest are a finite resource. Females, sensibly, arrive six weeks later. He woos her by singing fast and often—a signal that he is an efficient forager and has ample free time for lovesick serenades. That’s important, because she must incubate the eggs almost continuously to keep them warm in the cold rocks, and relies on a fast-foraging male to feed her during that period. The breeding season is a long way off, but today it feels like the snow buntings have brought the tundra south with them. I would agree with John Burroughs, who described them as “the only one of our winter birds that really seems a part of winter, that seems to be born of the whirling snow, and to be happiest when storms drive thickest and coldest…” Arriving at the trailhead, I emerged into the swirling flakes, clicked into my skis, and attempted to embody the spirit of our tough, adaptable snowflake birds. Special Note: Emily’s book is here! Order your copy of Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature through Science and Your Senses at http://cablemuseum.org/ natural-connections-book.
WISCONSIN OUTDOORS BRIEFING
DNR expert happy with northern herd regeneration MADISON (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources’ big game ecologist is telling the agency’s board that he’s pleased to see the deer herd in Wisconsin’s northern forest beginning
to rebound. Kevin Wallenfang told the board on Wednesday that the buck kill in the northern forest management zone was up 30 percent during last month’s nine-day gun season. The DNR has restricted the ant-
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lerless hunt in northern counties the last two years to help the herd recover from severe winters. Wallenfang said, “The agency asked hunters to be patient while the herd regenerated and it’s good to see the numbers rebound.”
MADISON -- Wisconsin again is witnessing winter’s annual sudden and severe arrival, dropping snow and temperatures to form early-season ice on ponds, lakes and rivers. The Department of Natural Resources reminds winter enthusiasts that ice should never be considered safe and early season ice conditions varies from waterbody to waterbody. Outdoor enthusiasts - cross-country skiers, ice fishers, hikers and snowmobilers - are urged to ask local businesses and sporting organizations about the area’s ice conditions before they go on the ice and be prepared if they do venture out. The recent storms have brought sub-zero temperatures into the state, which are just starting the process of forming ice on lakes, flowages and ponds. The DNR does not monitor ice conditions, making it the individual’s responsibility to learn those conditions. Good sources of local ice conditions include bait store operators, fishing clubs around lakes, ice fishers and snowmobile clubs. These are the places locally most likely to have the most current information about the lakes and areas. The ice conditions on any lake can vary from location to location. Remember, even though it may look thick on the surface, moving water from streams, rivers and springs can cause ice to form unevenly. People who do venture out on the ice should: • Dress warmly in layers and consider wearing a life jacket or vest. • Not go alone. Head out with friends or family. Take a cell phone and make sure someone knows where you are and when you are expected to return. • Know before you go. Don’t travel in areas you are not familiar with, and don’t travel at night or during reduced visibility. • Avoid inlets, outlets or narrows that may have currents that can thin the ice. • Look for clear ice, which is generally stronger than ice with snow on it or bubbles in it. • Carry some basic safety gear: ice claws or picks, a cellphone in a waterproof bag or case, a life jacket and length of rope, and a spud bar to check ice while walking to new areas. • Wear creepers attached to boots to prevent slipping on clear ice and take extra mittens or gloves so you always have a dry pair. If you go through the ice: • Carry a set of ice picks in your pocket to help you climb out of the ice hole. • Once out of the water, do not stand up. Rather, walk on your forearms until the majority of your body is on solid surface. • Try to remain calm, call for help and take steps to get out of the water as soon as possible. The DNR also has information on its website about what to do should you fall through the ice and how to make ice claws. Learn more by searching the DNR website for “ice safety.”
Snowmobile/ATV Safety Class Sponsored by Lake Country Riders Snowmobile Club, Siren, WI January 13th and 14th, 2017 at the Webster Fire Station. Class times will be Friday January 13th from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, January 14th from 8 am to 3 pm. Lunch will be provided for the Students on Saturday. Register for the Class online at (dir.wi.gov) the Wisconsin DNR Website, Class Number 64368
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OBITUARIES
Arthur Engebretson
Eileen Erickson
John Lindberg
Arthur “Art” Leroy Engebretson, 89, of Circle Pines, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Cambridge, Minn. The funeral service was held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg, with interment at the Lakeview Hertel Cemetery. Art was born on June 1, 1927 to Mary (Baker) and Otis Engebretson. Art always had a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor
Eileen Erickson of Grantsburg passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. A short service and fellowship will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 at Burnett Medical Center’s Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. A full obituary will follow.
John Charles Lindberg, 57, of Golden Valley, Minn., went on to that great gig in the sky on December 10, 2016. A celebration of John’s life will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Siren Senior Center (23943 State Road 35) in Siren. The oldest of the four musical Lindberg brothers, John was born on May 13, 1959 to Beulah and Charles Lindberg, Jr. in St. Paul. After spending most of his childhood in Roseville, John moved with his family to Siren, where he developed his love of music alongside his brothers. His passion and gift was playing the bass guitar, something that came effortlessly to him. He could listen to an album once and then perform the entire thing perfectly, playing the bass line on the bottom while singing the top harmonies. At the age of 18, he moved back to the Twin Cities area to begin his career as a professional bass player, a career which would take him on tours across the country and the world. An unassuming master of the bass guitar, John enjoyed playing rock, jazz, zydeco and, most of all, the blues. His musical talent provided him opportunities to jam with musical legends like John Lee Hooker, Earl King, Hubert Sumlin and The Mamas and the Papas with John Phillips throughout his many adventures. Music also brought John another family, The Butanes, who became a staple of the Twin Cities blues scene (as well as the Lindberg family Thanksgiving table). If John wasn’t playing a gig with Curt, Robb and Virgil, or laying down tracks in the recording studio, he was part of a jam session somewhere in the city, making new friends and enjoying the instant camaraderie that music inspires. John was a weekly fixture at many weekly jams, and he brought musicians together to build a more intelligent and caring community. He also spent a lot of time mentoring young musicians, helping them develop their skill and encouraging them to pursue their passion. When he was back in Wisconsin with his family, The Lindberg Brothers could frequently be found playing music together, whether it was local gigs on the weekends or just jamming together at a backyard barbecue. John was always happiest with a guitar in his hand, spending time with family and friends in the big, beautiful musical world that surrounded him. In addition to his passion for music, John also had a love of travel and adventure, from spending the day boating on the lake to road tripping to New Orleans to sitting on a beach in the Virgin Islands. He also enjoyed Star Trek, telling jokes and swapping stories with his friends and family. We are all better people having known him and having shared in his stealthy wit, humble wisdom and immense talent. He will be dearly missed by many family members, friends and fans across the world. While he was one of four Lindberg brothers, we all feel diminished by much more than just one fourth. He is survived by his mother, Beulah, brothers Robert (Dawn), Andy (Alice) and Joe (Tammy); as well as nieces Sara, Jessica, Angela; and nephews Charlie and David. He is also survived by his partner and care-giving companion, Nancy Moskop, as well as his Butanes family: Curt, Robb and Virgil. John was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lindberg, Jr. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home assisted the family.
Bernard Goodrie, Jr. Bernard P. Goodrie, Jr., 85, beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Goodrie, formerly of northeast Minneapolis, passed away December 17, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 at Spooner Funeral Home in Spooner, with visitati 11 a.m. and d service at 11 a.m. Interment tion ffrom 10 10-11 will be at noon at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Spooner. Bernie was born on June 12, 1931 to Bernard Sr. and Pearl Goodrie in Minneapolis. He graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1949. He was united in marriage on October 23, 1954 to Patricia, and they were married for 60 wonderful years. He was a painter with his father before joining the Marines. After he left the service, he joined the Minneapolis Police Department, where he served for 39 years and retired as a police captain. After retirement, he moved to his lake home in Webb Lake, which he loved and spent his last years. He loved to play cards and socialize with family and friends. A special thanks to the people at the Maple Ridge Care Center where he spent the last year of his life. He will be sadly missed by all the people he has touched over the years. He is survived by his daughters: Susan (Greg) Main of Webb Lake, Karen (Mike) Read of Moundsview, Minn. and Lynn (Larry) Root of Frederic; grandchildren Angela, Andrew, Alex, Alyssa and Nicole; great-granddaughters Ellen, Genevieve and Mazi; brother Mike (Beth) Goodrie; sisters: Sharon (Andy) Bodick and Shirley (Tom) Reynolds; many other friends and relatives. Spooner Funeral Home in Spooner was in charge of the arrangements.
Martha Lampe Martha “Marty” M. Lampe, 103, of Grantsburg, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg, with Father Shanthi Mandapanti presiding. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Born on October 28, 1913 in Canute, Oklahoma, Marty was a daughter of Hannah (Von Bon) and Theodore G. Lampe. Her family moved to the Grantsburg area when she was a child. She attended Helene and Ekdall Schools. Marty lived in the Twin Cities for most of her life and was employed more than 35 years as an engraver at Brown & Bigelow. For the past nine years, she had resided in Grantsburg. She was a long-time member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Saint Paul and was currently a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. Marty was a wonderful Christian woman who had a great sense of humor. The church was extremely important to her and she prayed the rosary daily. She enjoyed reading romance novels and dining at local restaurants. Marty is survived by sister, Irene Nelson; nephews, Jim (Lauri) Nelson and Tony (Kerri) Nelson; niece, Mary Jane (Paul) Johnson; niece-in-law, Janice Nelson; and many great nieces and great nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret (Clarence) Larson; infant brother, Albert Lampe; her twin sister, Alyce Lampe; brother-in-law, Laurel Nelson; nephews, Randy Nelson and Rick Nelson; and great-niece, Erica Lee Nelson. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.
Henrietta ‘Dolly’ Larsen Henrietta C. “Dolly” Spears Larsen, 79, of Jackson Township, Burnett County, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Honoring Dolly’s wishes, there will not be any public services. Dolly was born on February 23, 1937 to Henry and Margaret Klein in St. Paul. Dolly married Ted Spears on June 26, 1953 and they had six children. In June 1974, Dolly and Ted moved to Sand Lake near Webster. After Ted’s passing in August 1995, Dolly met and married Harry Larsen on May 22, 1999. Dolly loved to bowl, knit, crochet and entertain guests. She also loved her kitties and dogs. She was a loving mother, believing her success as a woman was in watching them grow up and making a loving home for them. She is survived by her children: Susan Mendoza, Barbara (Claude) Davis, Terry (Jen) Spears, David Spears and Brenda Spears. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Hank (Doty) Klein; half-sister, Lenore (Joe) Kuelb; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; her second husband, Harry; and her daughter, Pamela Thomas. The family would like to thank Regional Hospice of Spooner for the compassionate care they provided. The family prefers donations to the Humane Society of Burnett County at Siren or Regional Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Chester Lobert Chester “Chet” M. Lobert, 81, of Grantsburg, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2016, at Faith Lutheran Church of Grantsburg, with Pastor Sandy Hutchens officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Chet was born on November 28, 1935, in Maywood, Illinois, a son of Florence (Day) and Chester M. Lobert, Sr. His youth was spent in Maywood, where he attended public schools including Garfield High School. During his late teen and early adult years, Chet worked for a local quarry and then at Jewel T Food Store, where he was promoted to produce manager. He later served in the United States Air Force. On November 2, 1963, Chet married JoAnn Helen Osgar in Sioux Falls, S.D. He worked at various jobs during his adult life, including at Rivera Motors, Aslesen Restaurant Supply and Worldwide Industries (Holiday), all in the Twin Cities area. Chet then was employed over 18 years at Kroy Industries in Osceola, retiring in 1999. All his positions utilized his analytical mind and natural talent to maintain and repair companies’ facilities, machines, vehicles and forklifts. After retirement, he operated an antique clock repair business in his home. Chet was a Lutheran and possessed a strong faith in the Lord. He was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. He appreciated the Boston Terrier dog breed, and owned many of them over the years. Chet had a passion for antique automobiles, and had owned and maintained a 1931 Model A Ford, 1937 Ford, and 1941 Lincoln Zephyr. Chet took a great deal of pride maintaining his property. He always had notable vegetable gardens and was known for his Beefsteak, Big Girl and Big Boy tomato plants, many reaching 12 feet tall. Chet also planted numerous apple trees on his land. He enjoyed going for drives, antiquing, hunting and fishing, and creating pencil and ink drawings and sketches. Chet is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, JoAnn; his children: Edward Lobert, William Lobert (Marie Anderson), Annie Laurie Lobert (Richard “OzFox” Martinez), Charles Lobert and Darla Reynolds; grandchildren: Stephanie, Joseph, Taylor, Damian, Paul, Lea, Tara, Jam and Crystal; sister, Carol Downing; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Kendricks, a sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Frank Klepper; and brother-in-law, Charles Downing. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.
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Marcia Ann Hansen, 70, of Webster, passed away Wednesday morning, December 14, 2016 at home with loved ones by her side. A celebration of Marcia’s life will be held at a later date. Marcia was born on March 3, 1946, in Stillwater, Minn., to Doris (Handlos) and George Wesley Borden. On March 9, 1963, Marcia married Kenneth M. Hansen in Hugo, Minn. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed flower gardening and watching and feeding the wild birds. Marcia is survived by her husband, Ken; three daughters: Kelly (Bob) MacDonald, Terry (Mike) Halvorsen and Jennifer (Bill) Peck; four grandchildren: Dustin (Sondra) MacDonald, Stephanie (Nick) Mikrot, Mike Halvorsen and Justin Peck; seven great-grandchildren: Kianna, Landon and Kamden MacDonald, Owen Mikrot, Arya Halvorsen and Hastiin and Madeliine Peck. She is also survived by three sisters: Carolyn (Marty) Zelinski, Peggy (Gary) Swenson, and Vicki Becthold; many nieces and nephews and their families. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, George and Doris Borden, and a grandson, Joe MacDonald. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
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SHERIFF Incidents • Dec. 14, Michael Ford, 45, Hertel, was arrested for operating after suspension and contempt of court. • Dec. 14, Justin Picchietti, 34, Hayward, was arrested for felony bail jumping. • Dec. 14, Thomas Thayer, 52, Stone Lake, was arrested for operating after revocation. • Dec. 14, Duane Demeules, 67, New Hope, MN, was arrested for causing injury while operating while intoxicated. • Dec. 14, Denise Lunsman, 49, Danbury, was arrested for possession of amphetamine/LSD/psilocin. • Dec. 16, Brian Doriott, 51, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. • Dec. 17, Elijah Benjamin, 38, Danbury, was arrested for battery and domestic abuse. • Dec. 18, Christine Morrison, 44, Hertel, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Warrants issued week of Dec. 5:
• Dec. 13, Holiday South, reported a $32.50 gas driveoff. • Dec. 13, Charles Bentley, Siren, reported a tire on his vehicle was slashed while he was parked in the Siren Trailer Court. • Dec. 16, Nichole Hays, 32, Webster, was arrested and cited for criminal damage to property.
• Shane M. Bearheart, 21; Christen L. Benjamin, 36; Charles D. Coon, 38; Brady J. Daulton, 35; Jonathon D. Gardner, 35; Louis C. Hansen, 36; Jessica M. Holmes, 27; Crystal L. Mooney; Robin L. Parsons, 28.
Possession of THC • Justin A. Picchietti, 34, Hayward, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and was fined $518.
Felony Bail Jumping • Justin A. Picchietti, 34, Hayward, pleaded no contest and was fined $518.
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Warrants issued week of Dec. 12:
• Angelica M. Wenzel, 26, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to five days in jail, had her license revoked for 12 months, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $1,429.
• Jonas A. Bearheart, 36; Kelvin J. Buskirk, Jr., 41; Joseph D. Clement; Scott F. Clifford, Jr.; Jacqueline D. Duncan; Jennifer A, Mizer, 41; Chadwick D. Noll, 32; William M. Nutt, 38; Shawn S. St. John, 37; Ryan G. Washburn, 40.
Battery • Shane F. Fagnan, 20, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 39 days in jail, was placed on 24 months probation and was fined $443.
Theft • John E. Paulson, 52, Siren, pleaded no contest, was placed on 12 months probation and was fined $924.81.
Possession of Amphetamine/LSD/Psilocin • Ryan M. Poppen, 31, Brooklyn Park, MN, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to six months in jail and was fined $443.
Burglary • Joshua J. Staples, 35, Cushing, pleaded no contest, was placed on 24 months probation and was fined $518.
Escape Civil Arrest • Brent E. Reynolds, 33, Webster, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to six months in state prison and was fined $443.
Obstructing an Officer • Darrell A. Higgins, 34, Spooner, pleaded guilty and was fined $500.
Criminal Damage to Property • Cody J. Handrahan, 22, Amery, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.
Disorderly Conduct • Jeremiah L. Ziemer, 34, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $500. • John C. Stenberg, 58, St. Paul, MN, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and was fined $443.
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Disorderly Conduct • Keith W. Boutin, 50, Siren pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50. • Brian D. O’Leary, 57, Saginaw, MN, pleaded no contest and was fined $500.
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Reports from police and sheriff agencies are simply arrest reports. At press time, no charges have been filed.
Traffic Operating While Intoxicated • Dean R. Rohde, 55, Hudson, pleaded no contest, has his license revoked for six months, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $862.60.
GRANTSBURG POLICE • Dec. 7, police reported a second break-in at the Senior Center. The thief or thieves gained entry via the back door and stole a TV off the wall. • Dec. 9, a break-in at T-Dawgs was reported. Entry was gained through the back door and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the register as well as a couple of bottles of liquor. • Dec. 9, Roger Broten of Eau Claire reported $250 worth of unauthorized charges had been placed on his credit card at the Family Dollar store. • Dec. 10, a set of keys, found near O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, were turned into the police department. The set, including ignition keys for a Ford and a Chrysler, also had a padlock attached to it. • Dec. 13, Amanda Goepfert, 32, Grantsburg, ran into a gas pump causing a gasoline leak. According to police, her vehicle slid on the ice. • Dec. 15, Donna Saenger, Grantsburg, was stopped on Olson Drive near the laundromat when she put her vehicle in reverse and backed into a vehicle driven by Tyler Romanowski of Grantsburg. No injuries were reported. Saenger was cited for not having a valid license. • Dec. 15, Dan Clover, Grantsburg, reported an attempted phone scam.
Willy and Kayla Taylor of Grantsburg announce the birth of their son, Chad Michael Allen Taylor, 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, 21¾ inches, born at 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Chad’s siblings are Kaylee Preiner, Julia Taylor, Adriana Taylor and Aubrey Taylor. Grandparents are Margo Peterson and Roger Wagenius of Grantsburg, Roger Peterson of Frederic, and the late Allen Nelson of Pine City, Minn. Great-grandparents are Odelia Ray of Sartell, Minn., and Barb Nelson of Pine City.
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Isaac Zart and Darbi Young of Webster announce the birth of their daughter, Ellyana Harper Zart, four pounds 13 ounces, born Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.
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Justin and Trisha Ford of Siren announce the birth of their son, Gregor Scott Ford, 8 pounds 11 ounces, born Sunday, December 11, 2016 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.
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Ryan and Tina Karsen of Siren announce the birth of their daughter, Rudi Ivabelle Karsten, 8 pounds 3 ounces, born Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.
Amelie Rae Schmidt Adam and Ceanna Schmidt of Grantsburg announce the birth of their daughter, Amelie Rae Schmidt, 8 pounds 4 ounces, born Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Croix Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.
MARRIAGES Mark D. Peterson, Crystal, Minn., to Debra S. Anderson, Grantsburg. Paul M. Bjerke, Grantsburg, to Tamara J. Bitton, Grantsburg. Richard A. Lawson, Jr., LaFollette Township, to Jessica G. Root, LaFollette Township.
Possession of Marijuana • Jamie A. Heaton, 30, Mora, MN, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.
Fail to Report to Jail • Carmen L. Wells, 38, Wakpala, SD, pleaded no contest, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and was fined $500.
Misdemeanor Bail Jumping • Shane F. Fagnan, 20, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Jamie A. Heaton, 30, Mora, MN, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50. • Nicole J. Mazzoni, 30, Duluth, MN, pleaded guilty and was fined $330.50.
Issuing a Worthless Check • Christopher G. Glonek, 43, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined
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Chocolate — need I say more? Growing up I was not a fan of chocolate, choosing peanut butter for something sweet. Now, as an adult, it’s all I want. The richer, the darker, the better! Research has shown that people who crave chocolate could be deficient in magnesium. The Go Ask Alice website says, however, a deficiency is unlikely. This website has a wealth of information supported by health experts and researchers from Columbia University. They say chocolate is satisfying in many ways and our nose and taste buds know the difference. Some cultures eat an amazing amount of chocolate. No surprise, Switzerland is the world’s largest consumer of chocolate. Some of the world’s biggest producers of chocolate are located there — Nestle, Toberlone, and Lindt. According to the World Atlas of Chocolate, the Swiss consume an average of almost 23 pounds of chocolate per person, per year. That is about an ounce of chocolate per day. Americans only consume a little over 11 pounds. A few years ago the BBC ran an article about chocolate after the release of new research on chocolate. The British are also particularly fond of chocolate, just behind Switzerland by a few ounces. The study suggests that chocolate cravings are not a recent phenomenon. In fact, people have been craving chocolate for over 300 years. I know I don’t consume an ounce a day — yet! This
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Double chocolate sugar cookies Adapted from Martha Stewart Makes 3-1/2 dozen cookies 1 ½ cups flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder ž tsp. salt 1 ½ cup sugar ½ cup butter ½ cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly 1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla 12 oz. of good quality chocolate like Lindt, melted (Melt chocolate on a double boiler over low heat. Chocolate can burn or scorch very easily. Avoid the micro-
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wave; it can create hot spots and ruin the chocolate.) Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or use a hand mixer. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in shortening. Add egg and vanilla; mix until creamy. Reduce speed to low or mix by hand with a large spoon. Gradually add flour mixture, and stir until just combined. Using a teaspoon, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake until edges are firm, about 9-10 minutes. Let cookies cool. Top each cookie with a small amount of melted chocolate. Let cookies cool completely before stacking. Store in an airtight container. Lisa Erickson is a food writer who loves an adventure—especially when food is involved. You can find more recipes on her blog at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com. with questions or comments.
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DECEMBER 21, 2016
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MidCountry Bank, Plaintiff, v. Todd Enterprises, LLC Todd Bork, and Carolyn Bork, Defendants. NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE Case No. 2012FJ000007 Case Code: Foreign Judgment PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of the judgment entered on September 20, 2012 against Todd Bork, Carolyn Bork, and Todd Enterprises, LLC in the sum of $3,956,589.63, which judgment was duly docketed on September 20, 2012, and by virtue of the Sheriff of Burnett County levying execution, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 815.195, against the real property described below on October 31, 2016 as Doc. No. 442793, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to the Burnett County Sheriff levying execution, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 815.195, against the below described real property, the below described real property will be sold as follows: 100% of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at the time of sale in cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds, payable to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. The property is sold “as is” and is subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: The main lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Rd K, Siren, Wisconsin. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Sixteen (16) of Pinewood Plantation, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, and located in the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4), Section Thirty (30), Township Forty (40) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Union Township, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The Parcel ID is 07-036-240-17-30-5-15-585-02-6000. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10458 Red Pine Trail, Danbury, Wisconsin. Dated: November 18, 2016 ____/s/______ Burnett County Sheriff Michael W. Kaphing (#1096388) Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 2200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis MN 55402 (612) 977-8400 mkaphing@briggs.com (Plaintiff’s attorney) WNAXLP (December 7, 14, 21)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Kenneth E. Roettger Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-23 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
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that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 18, 2016 in the amount of $122,467.99 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 10, 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, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: The South Half of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 8, Township 38 North, Range 19 West, Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24281 McLain Rd Grantsburg, WI 54840-8544 DATED: November 10, 2016 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 (December 7, 14, 21)
TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) Meadow Green Addition to Voyager Village, Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28948 Meadow Green Trail Way Danbury, WI 548309545 DATED: November 15, 2016 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 (December 14, 21, 28)
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BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-17-01 - BAGLIO Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Diane Baglio has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three (3) years, on Loon Creek, located at 7116 Hill Drive, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 1 CSM V.9 P.263 in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 27, T41N R16W. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 9th day of December, 2016 WNAXLP (December 14, 21)
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-1 Plaintiff, vs. Gregory A. Munson, Greta A. Munson and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-S1 Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 15-CV-187 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 11, 2016 in the amount of $162,982.14 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following:
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), Successor in Interest
To Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), Plaintiff, vs. Robin L. Dugger, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Asset Acceptance LLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 15 CV 160 Classification: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 16th day of December, 2015, 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, January 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 641, recorded in Volume Three (3), Page Seventy-two (72), as Document No. 184822, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ SE ¼), of Section Five (5), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PIN #: 07-030-2-38-16-054 02-000-020000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7507 Woodland Estates Drive, Siren, WI 54872 TERMS OF SALE: Cash, cashier’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 January 25, 2017, also payable to Clerk of Court. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this 25th day of October, 2016. /s/ Sheriff Ronald Wilhelm Burnett County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. is the creditor’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 (December 14, 21, 28)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank, National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association, N.D. Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Michael D. Janey, Martha Janey, State of Wisconsin, W-K Appliances, Inc., David A. Mader, U.S. Bank, National Association N.D. and John Doe Janey Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 15-CV-32
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2016 in the amount of $281,700.85 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 24, 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, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: B u r n e t t County, State of Wisconsin That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼SE¼), Section Fifteen (15), Township Forty (40) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, lying South of Swiss Trail Road, EXCEPT that part conveyed to the Burnett County Highway Department in Volume 563 of Records, page 369 as Document No. 303127. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1860 County Road A Spooner, WI 54801-9120 DATED: November 16, 2016 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 (December 14, 21, 28)
GRANTSBURG VILLAGE BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present: Greg Peer, Larry Ebersold, Scott DeRocker, Diane Barton. Absent: Glenn Rolloff, Rod Kleiss. Motion by Ebersold, seconded by Barton to approve the following minutes as presented: August 8, 2016 Village Board Meeting, August 16, 2016 Special Village Board Meeting, September 7, 2016 Administration Committee Meeting. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Ebersold to approve an agreement with Xcel Gymnastics for use of the Community Center from October 1, 2016 to June 20, 2017. Carried. The public hearing was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
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Motion by Ebersold, seconded by Barton to close the hearing at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Barton, seconded by Peer to approve a conditional use permit to Kristina Ronning at 322 S. Pine Street for a nail salon. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Ebersold to approve the Administration Committee recommendation on TIF $ subject to developer’s agreement in place. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by DeRocker to authorize Chief Schinzing to list the police vehicle, and miscellaneous surplus items on the WI Surplus online auction site. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Barton to transfer the $3901 proceeds from the sale of the trailer to the fairway mower. Carried. Motion by DeRocker, seconded by Ebersold to approve use of airport on September 24, 2016 by the Grantsburg Fire Department from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. for entry level driver/operator training. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Ebersold to adopt the authorizing resolution for the Urban Forestry Grant application as presented. Carried. Motion by Ebersold, seconded by DeRocker to install a gate on Benson Avenue for the brush site. Carried. Motion by Peer seconded by Barton to adopt a maintenance contract with Bowmar Appraisal for 2017-2019. Carried. Motion by Ebersold, seconded by DeRocker to approve payment of the bill as presented. Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by Ebersold to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Carried. Jennifer Zeiler Village Clerk WNAXLP (December 21)
SPECIAL GRANTSBURG VILLAGE BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Village Office. Present: Glenn Rolloff, Greg Peer, Larry Ebersold, Rod Kleiss, Diane Barton. Absent: Scott DeRocker. President Rolloff called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to approve a developer agreement with DGI – Grantsburg LLC and the Village of Grantsburg. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Peer to approve the use of the Grantsburg Airport for the fly in on October 7-8, 2016 with an insurance certificate. Barton-No. Kleissabstained. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to authorize submittal of the urban forestry grant application. Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by Ebersold to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Carried. Jennifer Zeiler Village Clerk WNAXLP (December 21)
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The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Village Office. Present: Glenn Rolloff, Greg Peer, Larry Ebersold, Rod Kleiss, Diane Barton, Scott DeRocker. The regular meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Motion by Barton, seconded by Peer to approve the following minutes: September 12, 2016 Village Board, September 29, 2016, September 12, 2016 Plan Commission, September 26, 2016 Public Safety, September 29, 2016 Property Committee, September 29, 2016 Administration and September 29, 2016 Village Board Meeting. Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by Peer to appoint Caylin Muehlberg to the vacant trustee position to a term to expire April of 2018. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Ebersold to take the crew labor and payloader charge off the invoice to Roger Corty. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Barton to approve Mike Janke’s request to have fireworks on the island at Memory Lake on 11/5/2016 at 7:30 p.m. provided a certificate of insurance is provided to the Village. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Ebersold to approve Holiday in Park from November 26, 2016 through January 8, 2017 with the Village paying for the electricity and the plowing. Carried. Scott DeRocker arrived at 5:45 p.m. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to lock up the brush site to non-Village residents. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Rolloff to allow Scott DeRocker to rent the brush hog to clean up the snowshoe trails. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by DeRocker to allow the DNR to use the airport for training October 11-13, 2016. Carried.. . Motion by Rolloff seconded by Barton to approve amending the ordinance
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2-2-9 meetings (changing the meeting time to 6 p.m.). Carried. Ebersold opposed. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Peer to authorize the five purchase of tables for the community center/election use. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Ebersold to authorize Diane Barton to attend the annual League Conference. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by DeRocker to approve an agreement with the food shelf from November 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to approve the wall sign for TA Operating – Minit Mart. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to set Halloween trick or treat hours from 10/31/16 from 5-8 p.m. Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by Peer to approve payment of the bills as presented. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to appoint Sheila Meyer as Interim Clerk until the successor is hired. Carried. Motion by Muehlberg, seconded by Barton to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Carried. Jennifer Zeiler Village Clerk WNAXLP (December 21)
OCTOBER 17, 2016 SPECIAL GRANTSBURG VILLAGE BOARD MEETING The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present: Glenn Rolloff, Greg Peer, Larry Ebersold, Caylin Muehlberg, Diane Barton, Rod Kleiss (left meeting at 6:30 p.m.), Scott DeRocker (arrived at 5:25 p.m.) President Rolloff called the meeting to order. Motion by Rolloff, second by Muehlberg to approve placement of the utility pole providing the pole is lit and approval is obtained from WI DOT and FAA. Carried. Motion by Muehlberg sec-
DEADLINE FOR WILDLIFE CROP DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS Burnett County is declaring December 31st, 2016 as the last day that County wildlife crop damage assessments can be requested for the 2016 crop year under Wisconsin’s Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program. This date is based on the County’s policy for crop damage claim payments on late harvested crops. Anyone seeking additional program information may contact Cindy at Burnett County Land & Water Conservation Department, at 715-349-2186. WNAXLP
ond by Barton to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Carried. Sheila Meyer Interim Village Clerk WNAXLP (December 21)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: Caitlin Ann Christ By (Petitioner) Caitlin Ann Christ Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 16 CV 192 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Caitlin Ann Christ To: Caitlin Ann Flanigan Birth Certificate: Caitlin Ann Flanigan IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE ASSIGNED Burnett County Gov. Center 7410 County Road K Siren, WI 54872 Date JAN. 12, 2017 Time 8:30 AM If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL a newspaper published in BURNETT COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN. BY THE COURT: /s/ Hon. F.A. Henderson 12-14-16 WNAXLP (December 21, 28, Jan. 4)
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EARLY DEADLINE Due to the holidays, all copy for the Dec. 28 edition is due at noon on Friday, Dec. 23 and copy for the Jan. 4 edition is due at noon Friday, Dec. 30. The offices of the Burnett County Sentinel will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 so our employees can be with their families.
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Association Plaintiff, vs. Eugene P. Ferguson Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-27 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 18, 2016 in the amount of $124,029.97 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 24, 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, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3233, as recorded in Volume 15, page 154, Document #300453, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, and located in the NE Âź NE Âź, Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 18 West, Town of Wood River, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23183 County Road Y Grantsburg, WI 54840-9029 DATED: November 15, 2016 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 (December 21, 28, Jan. 4)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. Kathryn J. McCann a/k/a Kathryn J. Jackson Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 16-CV-26 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 24, 2016 in the amount of $47,763.86 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 24, 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, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County
Government Center DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land situated in the SE Ÿ NW Ÿ, Section 28, Township 41 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, and described as follows: The South line is drawn from the Southwest corner of Block 2 in the Original Townsite of Danbury to the Southeast corner of Block 1, Tuynman’s First Addition to Danbury. The point of beginning is where the South line crosses the North and South center or quarter line of said Section 28, thence in a Westerly direction along said South line about 145 feet to the East side of Fourth Avenue in said Tuynman’s First Addition, thence to the right at an angle of 90° along said East side of Fourth Avenue 100 feet, thence to the right at an angle of 90° about 145 feet to said quarter line, thence southerly along said line about 100 feet to the point of beginning PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30272 4th Ave N Danbury, WI 54830-9304 DATED: November 22, 2016 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 (December 21, 28, Jan. 4)
VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG APPROVED CHANGES TO THE 2016 BUDGET The following budget changes were approved by the Grantsburg Village Board at the Village %RDUG PHHWLQJ KHOG RQ 0RQGD\ 'HFHPEHU DW WKH 9LOODJH 2IÂżFH 6 %UDG 6WUHHW GENERAL & CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS 2016 Budget REVENUES: Taxes Property Tax $418,784 Tax increment $167,810 Other $77,075 Special Assessments $0 Intergovernmental $605,346 License $10,950 Fines & Penalties $4,500 Service Charges $167,250 Misc. Funding $70,200 Other Financing $59,850 TOTAL REVENUES $1,581,765 Fund Balance (Incr) Decr $99,445 TOTAL REVENUES $1,681,210 EXPENDITURES: General Government Public Safety Public Works Health &Human Services Leisure & Recreation Economic Development Debt Service Other Financing TOTAL EXPENDITURES Fund Balance Incr (Decr) TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2016 Budgets: Revenues Expenditures Amt of Change Adjusted Expenditures Increase Fund Balance
Glenn Rolloff, President Sheila Meyer, Treasurer
$243,622 $497,556 $477,140 $9,129 $119,898 $50,450 $210,415 $73,000 $1,681,210 $0 $1,681,210
Amount of Change
($6,869) $314
$15,281 ($266) ($59,850) ($51,390) ($21,606) ($72,996)
($3,553) $3,906 ($52,484) ($2,693) $21,828 ($50,000) $10,000 ($72,996) $0 ($72,996)
2016 Adjusted Budget
$418,784 $167,810 $70,206 $0 $605,660 $10,950 $4,500 $182,531 $69,934 $0 $1,530,375 $77,839 $1,608,214
$240,069 $501,462 $424,656 $6,436 $141,726 $450 $210,415 $83,000 $1,608,214 $0 $1,608,214
WATER FUND SEWER FUND STORM WTR FUND $301,760 $244,015 $70,600 $286,896 $239,113 $48,455 -$13,160 -$6,395 -$40 $273,736 $232,718 $48,415 $28,024 $11,297 $22,185
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A&H CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad 715-635-4816 www.crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Thurs. Women’s Bible Study 1:30 pm Sat. Men’s Bible Study 8 am
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SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Jct. Cty. Rds A & H • Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area. 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.
ALPHA CALVARY COVENANT 11530 St. Rd. 70, Grantsburg 715-689-2541 Scott Sagle, Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 pm
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First of all, I want to say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,� and that should make you smile and feel good. If it doesn’t, I have a few hints to help your holidays to be merry and bright. It’s true that some people have imperfect holiday gatherings — perhaps caused by family tensions, grief or the turkey is dry. The key is to take control of your holiday, instead of letting it control you. If you are struggling with negative feelings, don’t deny them. Keep in mind there’s nothing wrong or unusual about feeling down or blue during the holidays. Other folks are battling stress, too. But, changing your expectations and be-
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ATLAS ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Pastor Kookho Kim/ Pastor Ran Yoo Worship: 11 am Sunday School: 11:15 am
CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN 2738 220th St. Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 10:45 am Sun. Sch.: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible
FIRST LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship 9 am Sun. Sch. 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible
DAIRYLAND THE WOODLAND CHURCH (A Wesleyan Church) 33921 State Rd 35 • 715-244-3649 Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck
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haviors will make a difference. Feeling gloomy around Christmastime? Decide to step back. Change those things that make you unhappy. MY HOLIDAY DO’S/DON’TS LIST Do choose to do things you really want to do. Don’t force yourself into things that make you uncomfortable. Happiness is contagious. Be happy! Do pace yourself. Don’t overdo it. To reduce holiday stress, decide on some limits and stick to them. Get fresh air, sunshine, andbreathe deeply! WebMD says stress can attack your immune system! Stay calm!
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EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 mi. north on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 715-463-5408 • Dan Shadis, Pastor Meeting every Sunday at 9 am Potluck lunch following. Everyone welcome.
FALUN FIRST BAPTIST Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday Sch. for all ages 9:30 am Church Service 10:45 am Youth Ministries 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study 2 pm, Thurs.
TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor • 689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.); 10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship; 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages. Everyone welcome. Comm. Every Sunday. Everyone welcome
FREDERIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Benson Rd. • 715-327-4956 Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Service; Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am; Worship 11 am
UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St. • 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 8:45 am
PILGRAM LUTHERANFREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson
507 Wisconsin Ave. N. 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3 - 5-7 - 1st & 3rd Wed of month www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST 107 Elm St. • 715-327-8387 Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study
CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA) 505 Old County Road W 715-327-8767 crosswalkcommunity.org Pastor Greg Lund Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Look for us on facebook
ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Arveda “Freddie� Kirk Church: 327-4436 Parsonage: 327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship following Wednesday Service: 5:15 pm Church School: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible. Childcare available during service
WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN 1638 345th Ave. • 327-4340 Rev. Thomas McShannock Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School 10:30 am Comm. 1st & 2nd Sunday
ZION LUTHERAN BONE LAKE 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. S. on I (715) 472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk Sunday School 9:15 am; Sunday Worship 10:30 am; Communion
Do lean back and enjoy. Don’t be anxious about how things ‘ought’ to be. There are few perfect families or perfect holiday events. Choose to do things for family fun. Be joyful! Do forgive yourself if things aren’t perfect; and then smile and sing a merry song! I’m serious! The Christmas season is about forgiveness and good will. Share love! Above all, remember the reason for the season. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
1st Sunday; Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday.
ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Tom Thakadipuram 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 10:30 am
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 Hm: 715-866-4622 10:45 a.m Church Service 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun.
GRANTSBURG CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 715-463-2624 Pastor Kookho Kim and Pastor Ran Yoo Worship 9 am; Fellowship 10 am; Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available
Sun. School 11 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium
FAITH LUTHERAN Pastor Sandy Hutchens 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion celebrated every Sunday Christian Education Wed. afternoon & evening www.myfaithlutheran.org
GRACE BAPTIST Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor; George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sun. Worship 10:15 am; Sun. Sch: 9 am Wed., 5:30 pm Supper for all, 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection, Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs., 9 am
BETHANY LUTHERAN Pastor Jay Ticknor • 463-5746 Worship 11 am Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Fr. Shanthi Mandapati Mass: Sun. 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm through Labor Day
CHICKEN COOP CHURCH Mission Developer: Peter Johnson 12119 N. Fork Drive 715-566-1992 A church of the unchurched for the unchurched Soup in the Coop 4 pm Sunday Worship 5 pm
LIVING HOPE CHURCH Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor 715-463-5794 Chris Radtke, youth pastor Worship Services Sunday 9:30 am
WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Dan Slaikeu, Pastor 715-488-2456 Worship 10 am Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study Call for info
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN 685 W. State Rd. 70 715-463-5700 Emory Johnson, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Sun. School & Adult Bible Study 11:15 am Watch live and recorded sermons on our website www.newhopelutheranchurch.org
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WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN
HERTEL LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST S. of Hertel • Jack Starr, Pastor Worship & Sun. Sch. 9 am
LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3482 115th St. • 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 am; UMM/UMW 6:30 pm, 3rd Wed. www.umc4pt.com
1 mi. west of Luck on N & 170th 715-472-2383 Linda Rozumalski, Pastor Worship: 10:00 am Fellowship following the Service Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sun., bring for food shelf.
Corner of Elm & Summit Streets 715-635-8475 Father David Bauer Holy Eucharist: Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced
MARKVILLE
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
ZION LUTHERAN
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Janeva Stromberg 320-679-1012 Council Chair 715-244-3301 Worship 11 am; Sun. Sch. 10 am
SIREN
LUCK LUTHERAN
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B • 472-8190 Roger Kastelle, Pastor Sunday Worship Service: 9 am Sunday Sch.: 10 am
ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Brian Pardun, Pastor 7686 Lofty Pines Dr. 715-349-5601 Sunday School 9 am Worship 10 am Fellowship follows Wheelchair Accessible www.sirencovenantchurch.org
LUCK 5th St., 510 Foster Ave. East 715-472-2605 Ralph Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 am (Sept-May); Sunday School 9 am (Sept-May); Sunday Worship Service 9 am (June-Aug); Monday Evening Cont. Worship 6:30 pm (June-Aug)
SIREN COVENANT
BETHANY LUTHERAN Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am - before Service. Nursery available.
SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. S. • 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 9 am (Nursery available) Youth Ministries Wed., 6 pm UMW, 1st Wed., 12 pm Bible Study 9 am Wed. www.umc4pt.com
Sunday Public Talk 10:00 am Watch Tower 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School 7:35 pm Service Meeting 8:05 pm
SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Andrew Bollant, Pastor Worship 9:30 am Wed. Youth 6:30 pm Wheelchair accessible
SPOONER BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor 715-635-7672 Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 Worship 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class 10:45 am; Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast, WJMC 96.1 FM
TRADE LAKE 11841 Cty. Rd. Z • 327-8384 Rev. Thomas McShannock Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship 11 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday
TRADE LAKE BAPTIST 20750 Cty. Rd. Z (Just South on Cty. Rd. Z, off Hwy. 48) 715-327-8402 David Prince, Pastor Sun. Mornings – Something For Everyone Sun. Sch. 9:15 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Eve. 6:30 pm AWANA & adult Bible study Everyone is Welcome! Nursery is provided! www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org
Worship 9:30 am Sun. Sch. 10:45 am Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group www.traderiverefc.org
WEBSTER GRACE UNITED METHODIST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER 7422 Kola Ave 715-866-4111 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Wednesday AWANA and SIGN (youth group) 6:30 pm
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
26503 Muskey Ave. So. 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am Bible Study - 1:00 pm, Tues. UMW 2:15 pm 2nd Tues. www.umc4pt.com
Cedar and Muskey Ave. 715-866-7321 Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Wednesday Mass 5:30 pm Sunday Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
Pastor Jody Walter Off. 715-866-7191 Hm. 715-866-4622 www.facebook.com/ OurRedeemerWebster 9:00 am Church Service 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir Practice Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
7615 County Rd. U • 866-8281 Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson & Danny Wheeler Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.yellowlakelutheranchurch. org
CHURCH OF CHRIST
TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 715-488-2296 Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor
7425 W. Birch • 866-7157 Sun. Bible Class 9:30 am (all ages) Worship 10:30 am Bible Study 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)
PUZZLES
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Give a raucous cry 7. Mentally ill 10. Natural electrical phenomenon 12. Vessels 13. Judge the worth of something 14. South Asian garments 15. Studied intensively 16. District in Kazakhstan 17. Beloved meal __ and cheese 18. Ceases to live 19. Home to BYU 21. What thespians do 22. Julianne Moore and Christina Hendricks are two 27. Double in chemistry 28. Clayton Kershaw plays here 33. Overdose 34. Begrudged 36. Consumed 37. A game of chance 38. A low platform 39. Shelled and crushed coffee bean 40. Dashes 41. Long lock of a woman’s hair 44. Indicates silence in music 45. Positively charged 48. In bed 49. Cruciferous vegetable 50. Fuel 51. Kids’ ride CLUES DOWN 1. Greenish-blue 2. Having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc. 3. Dirt 4. New Zealand mountain parrot 5. Back muscle 6. Supplement with difficulty
7. Kate and Rooney 8. How Amazon identifies its products (abbr.) 9. Emirati island 10. Contended 11. Pear-shaped fruit 12. Parks cars 14. Killing oneself 17. Austrian river 18. Older brothers 20. Home hemodialysis 23. One who is self-absorbed 24. Yellow fever mosquitos 25. Pepper or Oz 26. Soviet Socialist Republic
29. Tellurium 30. Pens are filled with it 31. Use this at dinner 32. Thin fibrous cartilage (pl.) 35. When you were born 36. Oohed and __ 38. Small freshwater fishes 40. Religion in China 41. Twitches 42. Cape near Lisbon 43. Management software 44. Game for kids 45. Ed Murrow’s home 46. They __ 47. Part of the foot
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Christmas — any style
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Ella Jacobs sings ‘Everlasting Fruitcake’ with the other 4th graders. At right, JessaMae Seman sings ‘We Three Kings’ with her classmates.
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Fourth grader Noah Witt was a study in concentration as he and his classmate sing ‘Have a Happy, Happy Holiday’ during the Webster K-4 Christmas Program on Friday. At right, the rest of the 4th graders played along with their Boom Whackers.
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Konrad Rainey joins his 2nd grade classmates in singing ‘Hip Hop Reindeer.’ At right, director Rachel Mertz introduced the program to Friday’s audience. TODD BECKMANN | SENTINEL
Third grader Aden Fegraeus sings with his classmates. Below, 1st grader Ryen Davis sings ‘Blitzen’s Boogie’ with the rest of her class.
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Third grader Gavyn Brown sings ‘Just One Candle.’
Natalie Pardun and the rest of the first graders sing ‘There’s Someone in the Chimney.’
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Logan Boyd sings ‘North Pole, North Pole’ with the rest of the 2nd graders.