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COMMUNICATION TOWERS: County signs agreement with tribe. P2

Holmquist awarded Purple Heart

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—Navy officials say they are going to award the Purple Heart to four Marines and a sailor who were killed, including Grantsburg’s Sgt. Carson Holmquist, and a Marine who was injured when a gunman attacked a Chattanooga reserve center this past summer. U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced the decision earlier this month in a news release that also noted that the FBI and Naval Criminal Investigation Service determined the attack was inspired by a foreign terrorist group. That determination was necessary to bestow the award. Earlier, FBI Director James Comey told reporters the July 16 attack was “inspired and motivated by foreign terrorist propaganda.” Senator Tammy Baldwin issued this statement on the Purple Heart award for Holmquist: “The bravery and service of Wisconsin native Marine Sergeant Carson Holmquist will Holmquist never be forgotten. The Purple Heart recognizes that Sergeant Holmquist gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and the values we hold dear. I had the honor of meeting the courageous family of Sergeant Holmquist at his memorial service, and I hope this recognition — bestowed on behalf of a grateful nation — helps to provide a measure of comfort as they continue to mourn their loss. My heart goes out to all of the victims of the senseless act of violence in Chattanooga and their loved ones. We must continue to work to ensure that the brave men and women of our all-volunteer force who work in their communities are adequately protected here at home.” In July, Senator Baldwin introduced the Military Facilities Force Protection Act to better protect our men and women in uniform from the types of attacks that occurred in Chattanooga. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 includes a provision from Senator Baldwin to improve site security at military facilities. Courtesy U.S. Navy

DARLA BECKMANN

Enjoying the snow At least one creature was stirring Christmas morning as this bald eagle was out cruising for food along Highway 70 east of Hertel.

Eureka! Trails are open SIREN—While the snow which fell following Christmas Day wasn’t enough to get snowmobile trails open, it was a teaser of what was to come. The smattering of white stuff which came Monday night and Tuesday met the necessary threshold. Now winter enthusiasts can get out on the trails. According to the Burnett County Parks Department, the majority of the state-funded winter use trails opened Tuesday, Dec. 29. Trails No. 150 and No. 119 will remain closed. Club trails will be open on a case-by-case basis, dependent on ice conditions. Please contact individual clubs regarding the status of their trails. Be sure to use caution as lakes and swamps may not yet be frozen. Groomers will get to the trails as soon as conditions allow. When trails are open you may ride your ATV/UTV on state-funded winter use ATV trails. Winter-use ATV trails in Burnett County are marked with blue blazers. Snowmobile trails are marked with orange blazers. You may ride your ATV/UTV on the Gandy Dancer Trail from Tewalt Road, (which is just south of Siren), and continue north in Burnett County during this time of year. Snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs must be registered or licensed in order to ride. Changes were made to the snowmobile registration and trail pass fees July 1, 2 015.

GRANTSBURG—The last week of the year is a good time to reflect on the news which impacted our lives during the preceding 12 months. Here’s a look at the top 10 stories of the year plus what we call “Bubbling Under” — stories which were close but didn’t rank in the top 10.

1. Grantsburg loses native son

GRANTSBURG—Carson Holmquist, a Marine who was born and raised in Grantsburg, was among the four Marines killed in the shooting in Chattanooga, Tenn. in July. Holmquist, 25, graduated from Grantsburg High School in 2008, marSEE YEAR IN REVIEW, PAGE 6

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Christmas cash Of the hundreds of entries turned in, Larry (pictured) and JoAnne Geurkink of Frederic were the winners of the Grand Prize Drawing in the Burnett County Sentinel’s Christmas Celebration Cash promotion. The couple won $500 which can be spent with any of the participating merchants.

Kicking off election season SIREN—It happens every year at the end of December — the start of 2016 election season at the local level. The season begins with elected officials of school boards and the county board members indicating whether he or she intends to run for office again in April. The only two candidates filling non-candidacy forms, removing their hats from the ring so to speak, are Maury Miller, District 19 representative to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors and Rick Estridge, Webster School Board. In school board races, incumbent Mark Elliott plans to run for his seat in Webster, as do incumbents Duane Emery and Rhonda Highstrom in Siren. The seats held by incumbents Dan Ohnstad, Russ Erickson and Dave Dahlberg in Grantsburg are up for election but it is unknown whether any of the three have filed not to run. As far as village board candidates are concerned, caucuses have been set for them to be nominated for office. Those caucuses include Siren at 2 p.m. on Jan. 7, Grantsburg at 6 p.m. on Jan. 11 and Webster at 6 p.m. on Jan. 13. By Todd Beckmann, Sentinel

NEWSLINE Both Frederic ski trails open FREDERIC - About 4-5 inches of snow arrived last week to set the stage for a great Nordic skiing season in northwestern Wisconsin. A wet snowfall came Wednesday, just a day before Christmas. Then came the 4-5 inches of fluffy snowfall on Christmas night. It was groomed immediately, providing enough base to open the trails. The Coon Lake and the Trade River trails need a bit more snow to allow tracks to be set for classic skiing, but there is enough snow packed now for skate or untracked classic skiing. Until there is more of a base, rock skis are recommended. Skiing should be good for the upcoming New Year’s weekend.

SIREN—The Burnett County Emergency Communication network is complete, following action at December’s county board meeting. The supervisors signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with the St. Croix Chippewa tribe to use the tribe’s water tower in Hertel as the county’s 9th and final communications tower site. “The MOU, a no-cost agreement, allows us to locate our emergency equipment on their tower,” County Administrator Nate Ehalt related. The county and the tribe had been discussing this issue for the better part of two years. During that time, the county considered other sites, but the rent those tower sites were asking was not sustainable for the county. In exchange for the co-location, the tribe will get some room inside the tower shelter for tribal police equipment. “We’re looking to build-out the site in the spring,” Ehalt explained. “If all goes well, the entire network will be operational by summer.” In related news, board members agreed to a lease with Sirentel to bring fiber optic cable to those tower sites. “The microwave technology of the 1970s is still useful, but we are nearing the end of its capacity,” Ehalt pointed out. “By agreeing to this lease, the county is looking to the future. It puts us in place to handle the next generation of technology.” “It’s a great addition to the tower network,” Board Chairman Don Taylor exclaimed. Indeed, three of the tower sites are already wired for fiber optics, with the plan being to bring the remaining six on board in the coming months. “Microwave is fine for voice-only transmission,” Sirentel President Sid Sherstad clarified. “But with the advent of on-person cameras for your deputies, fiber is the way to go — it has the capability to handle video and voice.” In other business: • The board unanimously approved a resolution supporting the renaming of Highway 87 between St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg as the Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway. The resolution, in addition to going to the family, will be forwarded onto Governor Scott Walker and Adam Jarchow and Sheila Harsdorf, the bill’s sponsoring legislators. The resolution will be used as local support when the bill gets to the floor of the State Assembly and State Senate next month for debate. • The board approved the pawnbroker ordinance which will take effect at the start of 2016. Investigator Jamie Wiltrout said Burnett is one of the only jurisdictions in the area without such an ordinance. With increased property crimes fueling the attempt to fence stolen goods through

Steve Washkuhn (left) accepts his plaque from Chuck Awe.

Kathy Howe (front left) gets her plaque from Jerry Pardun (right) as Sheriff Ron Wilhelm looks on.

pawnshops to feed drug habits of criminals, the ordinance makes perfect sense. The ordinance may be viewed at the Burnett County Clerk’s office. • In her 2014 annual report, Shelly Hatch, Child Support Administrator, said Burnett was one of 14 counties in the state to earn an award of excellence for meeting all performance goals set by the state for child support agencies. • Supervisors were able to recognize 58 years of service to the county Thursday. Steve Washkuhn, who has served 31 years in the highway department, is retiring at the end of the year. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people in Burnett County,” he remarked. Kathy Howe, who admitted she was a crier, said her 27 years in the job as jailer/dispatcher have been fun, interesting and stressful. “I’m going to miss everyone,” she said before the waterworks began.

Former GHS students recall beloved bus driver GRANTSBURG—Former Grantsburg High School students have fond memories of longtime GHS bus driver Roger Danielson, 86, who passed away Monday. Danielson not only drove the bus on a regular school-day route. He most enjoyed transporting students and teams to band trips, class trips and sporting events, which he avidly enjoyed watching and cheering on the boys and girls Pirates teams. He drove the GHS ski club to Trollhaugen ski hill for winter outings. Rather than just sitting in the bus or lodge, Mr. Danielson decided skiing looked like fun and took up the sport himself at age 55, much to the delight of the students. Many have taken to Facebook to remember Mr. Danielson, and those messages are reprinted here without attribution. “I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful bus driver while I was growing up! He was one of those people who many will remember with great stories.” “Oh man! Best driver ever! Biggest heart ever!” “He was my favorite driver. Always smiling.”

“I can still hear him hooting and hollering as he lapped us on the go-karts and soaked us on the bumper boats at Noah’s Ark in Wisconsin Dells!” “He always danced with the senior citizens when we played at the State Fair. Truly a Grantsburg legend.” “He sang ‘Helsa dem dar Hemma’ with the Polka Band!” “He was the best bus driver ever, and so much more! So many fond memories of him driving us to Trollhaugen and skiing with us. His singing voice and his friendships with the Glovers and the Lindblads. Rest in peace, Roger!” “Roger is a Trade Lake/Bass Lake legend. He sang at more weddings and funerals than anybody could count. He is famous for comedy acts with Jim Glover at the county fair, and so much more! He brought heart and soul to everything he did. Now he and his friends in Heaven are no doubt cracking up and reminiscing about the good old days!” “I remember him driving the ski bus every Saturday. What a great guy! His love for the youth was so evident. It kept him young for a long time.” Steve Briggs, Sentinel

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Cross country skiing and bonﬁre at the Forts DANBURY—Classic skiers, skate-skiers, and everyone interested in learning about cross-country skiing are invited to attend a Cross Country Ski Event, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park near Webster. The trails will be groomed – provided, of course, that there is enough snow to hold the event! Experienced skiers will be available to answer questions about skiing techniques, equipment, and appropriate clothing. Relax by the bonfire after you ski. Hot chocolate will be available for purchase. The

Visitor’s Center and Gift Shop will also be open.

Winter moccasin workshop GRANTSBURG–Learn techniques for working with leather by creating a pair of traditional deerskin moccasins to take home. You will learn how to make a pattern customized to your feet. Then you will be guided step by step in the making of your own moccasins. These soft sole mocs will be very comfortable, help you move more silently through the woods. Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area will host a two-day workshop facilitated by

Donna Mienk. Workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 at Crex Meadows Interpretive Center, located at the intersection of Burnett County Roads D and F on the north side of Grantsburg. There is a fee for the workshop. Pre-registration required. Space limited to 10 adults. Materials and refreshments included. Recommended to bring: fabric scissors and small pliers. For more information or to register call 715-463-2739.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution 10 a.m. at Swiss Town Shop. $20 donation.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Northwest Regional Writers 1 p.m. at the Wake Up Call, Grantsburg. 653-4376.

Brain Injury Support Group 2 p.m. at Frederic Public Library. 3274474.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Indianhead IATA Chapter Annual Meeting

Life Drawing Coop 1 p.m. at Cafe Wren, Luck. 488-2957.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group 5-7 p.m. at Lakeland Family Resource Ctr., Spooner, 635-4669.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Ruby’s Pantry food distribution Noon at 210 E. Park Ave., Luck. $20 donation.

Burnett Cty. Democratic Party

9:30 a.m. at Ice Age Interpretive Center, Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls, 715-472-2248

6:30 p.m. at Whitetail Wilderness, just north of Webster on Hwy. 35. 715-869-6081.

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

9 a.m. at Spooner School Vocational Area. $20 donation.

Used Book Sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Larsen Family Public Library, Webster.

Luck DMV Office open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Luck DBS Hall.

Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Support Group

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

4 p.m. at Birchwood Manor, Siren. 3495250.

Osteoporosis Educational Seminar

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21

11:15 a.m., New Hope Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, 715-463-5700.

Second Harvest Food Distribution

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Connections, Webster (next to Holiday Gas Station).

Parkinson’s Support Group

Lake Country Pedaler’s Bicycle Club

10 a.m. at Osceola Medical Center. 2942111.

5:30 p.m. at Cog & Sprocket Bike Shop, Webster.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

Bingo 1-3 p.m. at Grantsburg Sr. Center. Bring a wrapped $1-$2 gift.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Yellow Lakes and River Association Ice Fishing Contest 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Ike Walton Landing, Yellow Lake (Webster).

Frederic Fun Day 1-800-222-7655.

2016 Destination Wedding Fair Northwoods Crossing Event Center, Siren. 715-349-8399.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Siren DOT Service Center open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 24248 Highway 35/70, Siren.

Adult Book Club 10 a.m. at Community Room, Larsen Family Public Library, Webster.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Spooner DMV Service Center open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at W7074 Green Valley Road.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Parkinson’s Support Group 2 p.m. at Burnett Medical Center, Grantsburg. 689-2350.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 38th Annual Danbury Lions Club Ice Fishing Contest Burlingame Lake 715-244-3403.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Webb Lake Ice Fishing Contest Lower Webb Lake at Oak Ridge Inn. 715259-7844.

Spooner-Trego Ice Fishing Contest 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Spooner Lake. 715-6353173.

FEBRUARY 12-14 Luck Winter Carnival 1-800-222-7655.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 American Legion Ice Fishing Contest Big Wood Lake, Grantsburg.

Homestead CC Valentines Dance Osceola. 1-800-222-7655.

Spooner DMV Service Center open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at W7074 Green Valley Road.

Free Ice Skating, all ages 4-7 p.m., Grantsburg Hockey Arena through February 28.

Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m., New Beginnings Bldg., Siren.

AA Mtg. 1 p.m. Lakeview Methodist Church, 2390 Cty. Rd. X, Hertel. 468-7228.

Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3p.m., Crexway Court, Grantsburg.

Grantsburg.

Lions Bingo 7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center.

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren.

laryngectomy victim or anyone who is contemplating the surgery. Spouses/significant others are urged to attend as well. 715-866-7585.

EVERY THURSDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren.

Grantsburg Rotary meeting

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

Noon at T-Dawgs, 429 E. State Road 70.

Food Distribution, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 320 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg.

7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, 28626 Cty. Rd. H, in A&H.

Alanon Mtg 7 p.m., New Beginnings Alanon Club, Siren, 349-2588.

Siren/Webster Rotary meeting Noon at The Pour House, Siren.

Narcotics Anonymous New Life Recovery Program

9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Webster, 866-4022.

7 p.m., Moose Hall, 7330 St. Rd. 70, Siren.

7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg. 463-3941.

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren. This is for all families with children. For more info, call 349-2922 or online at www.bcfrc.com.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. open other days by appointment.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren.

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

7 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren.

4 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren.

Gambler’s Anonymous 5 p.m., New Beginnings Alanon Club, Siren, 349-2588.

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf AA Meeting

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. 715-463-2244.

AA Meeting

AA meeting

7 p.m. New Beginnings Alanon Club, Siren, 349-2588.

7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center.

“Lost Voice Club” meeting

AA Meeting

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. Open to anyone in the area who is a

7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church,

Habitat for Humanity Mtg.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Grantsburg Sch. Bd. Mtg. 5 p.m. District Office.

Grantsburg Vil. Bd. Mtg. 5 p.m. Village Office.

Grantsburg Town Mtg. 5:30 p.m.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 66

6:30 p.m. Government Center, Siren. Present for drawing.

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

Scott Town Mtg.

7 p.m. at Scott Town Hall.

LaFollette Town Mtg. 7 p.m.

Jackson Town Mtg. 7 p.m.

Meenon Town Mtg. 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Odds ‘N’ Ends Club 1 p.m. 463-3174.

Grantsburg Amer. Legion Aux.

5 p.m. at Crexway Court Community Room. 4632475. (Jan.-Mar.)

Swiss Town Mtg. 7 p.m.

Anderson Town Mtg. 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Mtg. 7:30 p.m.

Dewey Town Meeting 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

N’western Wis. K-9 Mtg. 7 p.m. 349-8377.

Burnett County VFW Post 1256 and Auxiliary 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Trade Lake Town Mtg. 6 p.m.

West Marshland Town Mtg. 6 p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Webster Sch. Bd. Mtg.

6 p.m. High School IMC.

7 p.m. New Beginnings Bldg., Siren.

Bingo

Youth in Recovery

Siren Village Bd. Mtg. 2 p.m. at the Village office.

Wood River Town Mtg.

TOPS Club meeting

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren.

11:30 a.m. at Lumberjack Saloon/Eatery, Webb Lake.

6 p.m.

Alanon Meeting

EVERY MONDAY

6 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Webb Lake Men’s Club Mtg.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 Webster Village Bd. Mtg.

ON-GOING EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Webb Lake Town Mtg.

6:30 p.m. at 120 S. Main, Luck.

EVENTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

MEETINGS

ONGOING Book Group People interested in Reading, call Brenda at 689-2472.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: We are all born ignorant — but one must work hard to remain stupid.

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News to me (Editor’s note: Burnett County Sentinel intern Meg Rod will author a column for the next month starting with this week. Look for Seems to Me to return Jan. 27) I’m going to be honest — I am not always the type of person to pull herself up by her bootstraps and get things done. I tend to be the type to wake up in the late morning to a cup of coffee with way too much creamer, lie under a mountain of blankets on the couch, and distract my mind with anything other than my responsibilities (that “senioritis” that everyone talks about? — boy, did that hit me hard). Even though I had this longing to just sit around and do minimal work, my conscience kept nagging me. “Meg, you should probably do something with your life.” Well, it was not something I was completely against — I needed to start something new. Another And if I did become a writer in some sort of profession when I got older, I needed a kick look start. When I took on this internship, I knew that Meg Rod I would have to put in the extra effort. Maybe I would have to learn to talk on the phone without stuttering or saying my name incorrectly. Maybe I would need more than one cup of Joe to keep my mind alert during the day. And maybe I would have to learn a new style of writing — one which did not have the techniques that I was used to finding in poems or short stories. And what an adventure that was. I learned how to format pages, stop using certain words constantly, and how to reach out to people better. I have adored meeting all of the people I have interviewed — and people saying that they think I should become a journalist makes me all-the-more confident in my storytelling. And as I applaud all of those empty coffee mugs and the people who decide to read my stories each week (thank you!) I feel like the work is well worth it. I hope I am able to keep the public just as interested in the news, as I am in telling it.

STROLL THROUGH THE PAST By Eunice Kanne

Laura Giswold was born June 6, 1859 in Tromso, Norway to Lars and Randi Giswold on. She came to this country with her parents when she was eight years old, and lived the rest of her life in Grantsburg. She loved to travel. She crossed the ocean to Europe no less than five times, going back for a visit to Norway or to travel abroad. She enjoyed unusually good health, which enabled her to enjoy walking and to do a lot of successful fishing. She was considered an accomplished fisherwoman, and spent many hours fishing at Wood Lake. She was very talented musically, too. She played the piano and mandolin, and taught piano lessons. She sang in the church choir for 29 years. She enjoyed doing fine needlework in her spare time. She spoke Norwegian, English, German and also studied French. She died Sept. 24, 1942 at the age of 83, and was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Managing our lakes Dear Editor, Representative Adam Jarchow has blown up decades-old shoreland protection rules that had been developed collectively by our local counties, lake associations and communities. He left weaker statewide standards in his wake. In an apparent rush to respond to some disgruntled lakeshore property owners, Rep. Jarchow resorted to smoky back room hijinks at the Capitol. He shut out any proper input from community members who actually know best how to keep their lakes pristine, and how best to regulate responsible shoreline

development. It seems Rep. Jarchow neglected to gather input from Polk and Burnett County Boards of Supervisors (unanimously opposed), the Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Wisconsin County Code Administrators, Wisconsin County Planning and Zoning Administrators, and a number of environmental groups. All are against his top-down, state-control approach to shoreland protection and zoning. Based on the widespread, bipartisan backlash, it is clear Rep. Jarchow is not working for us as he was elected to do. If

Rep. Jarchow had any real desire to represent his constituents, he would step up, apologize and repeal his law. Unfortunately, Rep. Jarchow isn’t listening to our concerns. He has introduced additional legislation to strip away more local authority. He puts our wonderful lakes and rivers at risk. As the WI Lakes Association notes, his new proposals (AB582, AB600 and AB603) cut further into local control. They remove some waters from protection under the public trust, give away state-owned lake beds, and allow annual dredging by waterfront property owners to the tune of several dump-

truck loads. Hearings on some of these new, shortsighted and misguided proposals are scheduled for the first week of January. Let’s make sure that by the time our local lakes thaw out in the spring, we have regained local control of how they are managed, and not lost even more ground. Maybe you could ask him to stop what he’s doing? Contact him here: Rep.Jarchow@legis.wisconsin.gov. John Bailey Grantsburg

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Green holiday tips for the season ‘Tis the season to give, celebrate and renew. It may seem like a monumental task for one to do alone, but in reality, it really only takes a small, conscious commitment to protect the environment. Below are some simple ways you can make a difference this holiday season. • Bows, bags, fabrics, string, newspaper comics, magazines and decorative boxes can be used to package gifts. These items can also be reused every year. I also use old calendar pictures for wrapping gifts. • Wrapping paper can be recycled year after year, if you are careful when opening your gift; but if the paper is too ripped to save you can recycle it through your curbside hauler or one of the drop-off bins at the recycling site. • Tissue paper is also reusable and recyclable. • Use a timer on your house and tree lights this Christmas to avoid keeping lights on all night. • Use washable plates, cups, and silverware for parties and family gatherings instead of disposable products. • To avoid wasting food, cook only the amount of food necessary, or make up an extra plate for an elderly neighbor and bring it over as a surprise. • Lower your thermostat a bit when you are sleeping or at work, and save energy. • Give CFL’s (compact fluorescent lights) this year to those who may not be fully aware of the benefits, both environmentally and monetarily, these bulbs can bring. Remember, spent CFL’s must be treated responsibly and taken to one of five recycling

sites located in the region for safe disposal. Compact fluorescent bulbs cost fifty cents to recycle. Please call Jen for locations and hours of operation at 715-635-2197, or check out our website at www.nwrpc.com, or send an email at jbarton@nwrpc.com. • Try to use rechargeable batteries in toys, flashlights, and remote controls. You can save $200 a year by using rechargeable batteries instead of disposables in one CD player used two hours a day. • Use a digital camera instead of disposable film camera. If you take 24 pictures each month, you will save $144 each year. • Use an electric razor or hand razor with replaceable blades instead of disposable razors. • You’ll save by buying high quality, long-life tires. They cost less per mile traveled and provide better gas mileage. • To reduce disposable cup use, get a washable commuter mug for your morning coffee and eliminate a foam or plastic cup every day. It’s a great idea to rid the office of those disposable cups altogether. • Why not bring your own bags to the grocery store, either cloth or your old used paper and plastic bags from a previous trip? Many stores will credit your bill for using your own bags. Also, when buying only a few items, don’t take a bag. You can recycle plastic film like bags and those used for food packaging at all recycling locations throughout the two-county region. • To preserve the life of your appliances, computers, tools, and cars, keep them

clean and serviced. That way they will enjoy an even longer life before you will have to replace them. • Consider sharing equipment, or renting items from rental stores that may be used infrequently, such as hedge clippers, pruners, weed whips, or chain saws. Did you know that a family of four can save $3,000 per year simply by buying products in the largest size they can use, and by buying long-lasting reusable items? Think about the effect of your purchases on the environment when you shop. Avoid items with excess packaging and products that need to be discarded after only a few uses. They cost more, use valuable resources and create more waste. This is all “stuff ” you don’t really need. Some good examples of this are individually packaged servings of apple sauce, string cheese, and chips. It is important to familiarize yourself with what types of containers and items can be recycled or reused in your local recycling program, or at home. Once you know what you can recycle, look for products that come in the containers that you know you will be able to recycle when the products are consumed. After all, you’re buying the packaging too. Please remember to break down and recycle all those cardboard boxes that will pile up over the holidays. If your curbside garbage hauler does not take cardboard, call Jen for directions to a drop-off box near you at 715-635-2197, or email at jbarton@nwrpc.com.

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ried his wife Jasmine in 2012 and has a two-year-old son Wyatt. He was a devoted father and husband — he was also a brother, son, and a loving friend to many. Holmquist served his country as a Marine since 2009, served overseas in Okinawa Japan, and did a tour in Afghanistan. He received an award for his service in Afghanistan and was decorated with many other honors for his conduct. “Carson was devoted to serving his country and gave his free time to many individual causes,” family spokesperson Caitlin Drake said in the wake of the tragedy. “He was an avid fisherman, hunter and he loved farming — he was just about to take ownership of his grandfather’s tractor to restore it to its former glory.” “The greatest memory I have of him was when he first visited our school after graduating from boot camp and he was so proud — it was just great to see,” Josh Watt, high school principal, remarked. “It’s something I will always remember, seeing him in his blues.” Holmquist was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and a campaign is underway to have Highway 87 between Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls renamed the Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway in his honor.

BALSAM LAKE—A Grantsburg man has been charged with first degree recklessly endangering safety, two counts of arson to a dwelling, burglary of a dwelling and criminal damage to property after he allegedly broke into a home in Lewis in November and set it and the adjacent garage on fire. In a Polk County criminal complaint, Eugene Ferguson, 50, has been accused of breaking into the victim’s garage in Lewis, setting her vehicle and the garage on fire, breaking windows in her home, attempted to set the residence on fire as well but managed only to set the outside deck on fire. In an interview between Polk County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Rick Gearhart and Ferguson, the defendant denied any involvement in the crimes. He was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail for booking. Ferguson and the victim have worked together at Burnett Dairy for about two years. According to investigative findings, Fergsuson had ranted in a text message to the victim he had lost friends because of their relationship. The victim denies the two ever shared a physical relationship — that they are just friends. At a bond hearing, Judge Molly Galewyrick set a signature bond for Ferguson at $25,000. He would have to post $2,500 to be released from jail.

3. Siren man gets 18 years for incest SIREN—A Siren man will be 60 before he steps out of prison after Judge Michael Bitney sentenced him to 30 years in prison in Burnett County Circuit Court in May on the charge of incest. Daniel W. Goodremote II, 43, will serve 15 years of the sentence behind bars and the balance on extended supervision. He was also sentenced to six years in prison on a felony bail jumping charge for violating his bond on the original incest charge. He will serve half of that bifurcated sentence behind bars, for a total of 18 years in prison, and the remaining three years, for a total of 18 years, on extended supervision. Goodremote was arrested and charged on April 22, 2011 with non-marital sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18, exposing a child to harmful material and causing a child to view/listen to sexual activity. According to court documents, Goodremote had sexual intercourse with his victim eight or nine times before she contacted law enforcement officers. Following Goodremote’s allocution, during which he expressed his regret regarding the situation, Judge Bitney passed sentence.

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contest to substantial battery — intend bodily harm and felony murder — rather than face the first degree reckless homicide charge he was charged with initially. “The public expects a ‘pound of flesh’ in a case like this,” Judge Kutz remarked. “We have to look at what kind of message we are sending with whatever punishment we hand down.” Citing a moral need for punishment, the judge sentenced him to eight years in state prison on the felony murder conviction — fours years of confinement followed by four years of extended supervision. Wilber will also serve 18 months in prison and two

SIREN—The case, the State of Wisconsin v. Jonathon Wesley Wilber, centered around the death of Wilber’s son, 5-week old Phoenix Johnson, in the early morning hours of New Years Day in 2012. The criminal complaint states Wilber, who was intoxicated and under the influence of drugs the night of Dec. 31 and morning of Jan. 1, found baby Phoenix unresponsive when he attempted to feed him milk from a bottle. Emergency medical services were alerted and Phoenix was rushed to the Spooner Hospital but was pronounced dead at 4:53 a.m. In a plea agreement in August, Wilber pleaded no

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years extended supervision for the substantial battery conviction. The sentences are to be served consecutively, meaning it’s a total of five years six months behind bars and six years extended supervision.

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chelle Blake embezzlement case was rendered by Ken Kutz, Burnett County Circuit Court judge in February. According to court officials, more than $500,000 in damages were awarded to the plaintiffs in the case, which includes the Catholic Mutual Group, the St. John the Baptist congregation and the congregation of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Blake, who had worked as secretary/bookkeeper for the two churches from Oct. 2010 to Sept. 2013, had written 47 checks to herself from the St. John the Baptist’s checking account totaling $42,959.61 and 30 checks from the Sacred Heart’s checking account totaling $34,904.22. Court records indicate unauthorized withdrawals from the church checking accounts plus unauthorized charges against church credit cards totaled $128,000. In addition, the plaintiffs sought and were awarded exemplary (punitive) damages in the amount of $380,000. The plaintiff’s attorney’s fees brings the total decision from Judge Kutz to $519,000. Due to the defendant’s possible appeal of the decision, the case has yet to be settled.

be incarcerated for four years and serve fours years on extended supervision. But Judge Kutz tempered the sentence by making Soderquist eligible for the Challenge Incarceration program. According to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections website, the program helps the inmate make needed changes in their life through participation in physical exercise, military drill, manual labor, personal development counseling, substance abuse programming, education, group interaction and release preparation. “It is an intense six month program, but once it is completed, the remaining sentence behind bars is converted to extended supervision,” Judge Kutz explained. “Once your alcohol and substance abuse issues are under control, you can get the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment you need.” All three issues were at play in this case. “His prior record is almost exclusively OWI-related offenses,” Michael Hoffman, Soderquist’s attorney, argued. “The night of the robbery was just a combination of frustration, PTSD and alcohol.”

we have in place is well thought-out.” Chandra Elliott agreed. “I don’t think ATVs and bikes can be on the same trail,” she added. “Because there are plenty of ATV trails, I don’t think we need any motorized events on the trail at all.” Some of the supervisors agreed with the silent sport enthusiasts. “There are hundreds of miles of ATV trails,” Maury Miller said. “I think we should allow two in 2015 but then go to zero in 2016.” But not all the supervisors were on board with silent sports. “I don’t think it’s too much to ask to allow two groups to use the trail (motorized use) two days a year,” Rick Anderson argued. But the overall sentiment was to end motorized use at the end of 2015. The amendment to end the motorized uses on the GDT at the end of 2015 passed 15-6.

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LUCK—A Siren bus driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a concerned citizen called

6. Hitchcock-Gale sentenced ROCHESTER, Minn.—Debra Lynn Hitchcock-Gale, 54, of Webster, entered an Alford plea of guilty in August in Olmsted County District Court in Rochester, Minn., to one charge of financially exploiting a disabled relative from Pine Island, Minn., formerly of Webster. The court found Hitchcock-Gale had defrauded the relative of more than $225,000 in cash and real estate. In an Alford plea, the defendant maintains her innocence but recognizes there may be sufficient evidence to convict her. The Minnesota judge ordered Hitchcock-Gale to attend mediation to determine how much of the $225,000 she will be required to repay. At her Aug. 5 sentencing, Hitchcock-Gale received a stay of adjudication, which means the judge didn’t accept her guilty plea. Instead, the judge put Hitchcock-Gale probation for 20 years. If she successfully completes probation, the offense will not be entered on the defendant’s criminal record, and the charges would be dismissed. Arrest records, however, would still indicate an arrest. According to court records, the alleged unlawful transactions, including the man’s financial resources and real property, total $226,163.07.

7. Prison with a chance for Siren armed robber SIREN—As more than two dozen spectators watched and listened, Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Ken Kutz sentenced Tony Soderquist, who admitted robbing the Holiday gas station at gunpoint in July, to eight years in prison. The sentence is bifurcated, meaning Soderquist will

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8. Gandy Dancer Trail silence restored SIREN—The short version is that the Gandy Dancer Trail (GDT) will revert to a silent sport trail at the end of 2015. The debate centered around allowing five motorized “special” events on the trail each year. That wording was the cause of more than two dozen trail enthusiasts to be at a meeting in April to voice their opinion. “Allowing motorized use would discourage silent sport users,” Karen Howe indicated. “I think the plan

in a complaint. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a caller stated a bus driver that had just been observed walking out of a tavern in the Village of Luck exhibiting signs of intoxication and then getting into a school bus and driving away. The witness also added that the bus struck the curb as it drove away. A Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy did locate the bus in the Luck High School parking lot. The deputy made contact with the lone occupant of the vehicle who was asleep in the driver’s seat of the bus. The driver was SEE YEAR IN REVIEW, PAGE 8

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awakened and identified as Jeramia J. Marek, 39, Danbury. Marek denied consuming alcohol, but an odor of intoxicants was detected by the deputy. When field tests were administered, Marek was unable to successfully complete them and was subse-

TOWN OF DANIELSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;By no means are they out of the woods, but the Siren Fire Association breathed a big sigh of relief in September when it got the news they had officially secured a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the state for the construction of a new fire hall in Siren. Mike Huber, the chairman of the Town of Daniels, put a lot of effort into securing the grant, including numerous phone calls to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department of administration, who issued the grant. But with an estimated $1.2 million price tag on its new fire hall, the association quickly turned its atten-

tion to securing the remaining $700,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see the association get all its financing set by October or November,â&#x20AC;? Darwyn Brown chairman of the Town of LaFollette, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The earlier you have your financing ready, the earlier you can advertise for bids.â&#x20AC;? That led to a possible build date. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much that needs to be done that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we could start any earlier than the spring of 2016,â&#x20AC;? Brown interjected.

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SIRENâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;At the end of the two hour preliminary hearing in Burnett County Circuit Court Monday morning, the case of theft and fraud against Debra Hitchcock-Gale and her husband Ken Gale were dismissed. Hitchcock-Gale, 54, had been charged with two counts of theft of over $10,000 from a business setting, as a party to a crime, two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card of between $5,000 and $10,000 and two counts of fraud against a financial institution in excess of $10,000. Gale, 49, had been charged, as a party to a crime, with two counts of theft of over $10,000 from a business setting. The charges were in connection with the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s durable power of attorney regarding the finances of Carolyn Gale, an aunt of Ken Gale, who has been diagnosed as developmentally disabled. In his investigation of Hitchcock-Gale and Gale, Burnett County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s detective Jameson Wiltrout figured $24,000 was spent on items outside the financial agreements Carolyn Gale had. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The state has not met its burden (of proof),â&#x20AC;? Judge Ken Kutz ruled. Unless further evidence can be brought to light, the hearing is the end of the case against Gale and Hitchcock-Gale.

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SIREN—A style of roadway intersection new to Burnett County opened for traffic in July between Siren and Webster. Drivers will now use a roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 35 and 70 near the county airport and Government Center north of Siren. Roundabouts are designed to keep traffic moving at busy intersections that previously had two or more stop signs. Independent traffic studies show roundabouts are effective at bringing down the severity of accidents by reducing speeds and eliminating head-on and T-bone accidents. The Highway 35-70 intersection has been targeted for improvement for many years, said Chris Ouellette, Regional Communications Manager for the DOT’s Northwest Region, headquartered in Eau Claire.

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Schools, chooses to look at the proliferation of candidates as a good thing. “I hope it means that our community members are feeling better about a quality school system in Siren that continues to improve each year,” he reasoned. “Hopefully, it also means we have nine candidates who are committed to bringing a positive attitude to an already great school board.” Nine people seeking office is an almost unprecedented event. “As long as candidates are sincere about making a positive contribution as a school board member, and not focused on personal agendas, our community can be proud that so many residents are willing to step up and serve their students,” Johnson added.

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NOVEL IDEAS It’s fun to fantasize about what life would be like with pots of money—with the fame and fortune that comes with movie-picture stardom, nights of elegant parties hobnobbing with the rich and famous, days spent in a mansion with a butler at the door, the only pressing commitment a tennis match on your backyard court. While most of us won’t achieve that level of wealth, it’s possible to imagine this lifestyle when reading “The Gilded Life of Matilda Duplaine,” by Alex Brunkhorst. The author uses her background as a real-estate agent, dealing with multimillion-dollar estates in Los Angeles, to craft a love story laced with mystery, set in affluent Bel Aire, CA. It’s a rich-girl, poor-boy narrative with Matilda at center stage, a gorgeous, unworldly beauty that journalist Thomas Cleary falls for when he’s on assignment for the Los Angeles Times. Opportunities for love, and intrigue, began after Thomas interviews Lily Goldman, the wealthy daughter of Joel Goldman, recently deceased — a “legendary and epic” movie studio mogul. Lily takes a liking to Thomas, a Harvard grad who’s worked hard to get where he is, but is still reeling from a doomed love affair in Manhattan and an unfair accusation in his career that’s threatened to damage his reputation. When Lily invites Thomas to a dinner party at her friend David’s house, there’s some confusion about the address and Thomas happens onto Matilda playing tennis. He’s immediately taken with her; the feeling is mutual, but obstacles stand in the way. Matilda exists in an environment shrouded in secrets. Her bizarre life is as far from normal as one

can possibly imagine. To say more would give the plot away in a book that leans toward being smaltzy at times, but remains entertaining because it keeps you guessing about what skeletons lie in the Goldmans’ closet, among all those designer shoes and clothes. * * * * * Disturbing yet hypnotic, I was instantly drawn to Kenneth Oppel’s audio book “The Nest.” The master storyteller reeled me in as I listened, unsettled, yet mesmerized. Here’s a young adult crossover with appeal to those who relish a brilliantly imagined novel with a universal theme. Actor/filmmaker Gibson Frazier narrates “The Nest,” cleverly portraying a handful of characters. The inflections in his voice are formidable as he steps into the role of innocent Stephen and his nemesis, a beguiling female who magnetizes the child with a gentle, velvety voice of compassion and kindness. Her species is best left for readers to discover for themselves. “The Nest” is horror at its finest. Like many classics in that genre, it features a lonely child, unsure and frightened, unable to go to an adult for help. Stephen is a vulnerable boy, beset with anxiety, a child who suffers from nightmares and sees a terrifying form at the foot of his bed, a reoccurring vision that causes him continued distress. Stephen’s parents know about his anxiety but are consumed with worry about their newborn son Theo, a baby with “broken parts” – a heart that will require surgery as soon as he is strong enough to undergo an operation.

With his family’s attention directed elsewhere, Stephen has yet another night visitor — this one comforting, a voice Stephen initially believes is coming from an angel. The ethereal presence gradually reels Stephen in before offering him a fix to his family’s problem, a way out that only Stephen can provide. All is has to do is say “yes” to her solution. If Stephen will cooperate, his baby brother will end up being “perfect,” and who doesn’t want “perfect” in their lives, she asks. Caught in the clutches of a horrific situation, Stephen wavers, in a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat — an eerie story in which evil springs from the most unlikely of characters, as does redemption. * * * * * Having read little of Mark Twain’s work, other than “Huckleberry Finn,” and even less nonfiction about the writer’s life, I was in for an awakening when I plucked “Twain’s End,” by Lynn Cullen, from my bookshelf. The novel is historical fiction, but is based on research about Twain and his secretary of six-plus years, Isabella V. Lyon. Their relationship ended badly, with Clemens firing her and slandering her name. It seems Samuel Clemens created a manufactured image of Mark Twain that he presented to the world. Underneath the humorist’s affable nature was a conniving unhappy man, with a twisted psyche, the product of an unhappy upbringing by a slave-holding father. “Twain’s End” focuses on Clemens when he was in his 70s, and his white hair matched the white suit he took to wearing, no matter the season or tem-

perature. The book opens in 1909, after Isabella has been in Clemens employ for a few years. Isabella and Clemens have had a falling out, and the proposal of marriage Isabella has long expected is in jeopardy because of an incident with Clemens’ headstrong daughter Clara. She’s always resented her father’s affection for Isabella and treats her like a servant. The story then shifts to the past, detailing Isabella’s introduction to Clemens when she was just 25, and a governess for a well-to-do family, the Whitmores. When Mr. Whitmore is invited to the Clemens’ house for cards, Isabella is encouraged to go along to “fill out the table.” Though married, albeit to an ailing wife, Clemens was attracted to Isabella, as he’d been to many other women. He admired Isabella’s beauty and pluck. The master of the Whitmore household did too. When his wife noticed her husband’s attentions to Isabella, she insisted the governess resign her position. Thirteen years later, Isabella took a job as a personal secretary in the Clemens’ employ. Thus began a tumultuous relationship between the author and a woman much younger than him who endured his mistreatment of her, as did most other people in Samuel Clemens’ life. “Twain’s End,” is a fascinating book about a complicated writer who remains an enigma, even though his life has been dissected by numerous biographers, including Ron Powers in “Mark Twain, A Life,” which has been added to my “must read” list. Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2015.

Reading cookbooks for fun My life may look boring from the outside, but for someone who loves all things food, it’s perfect. Some people like adventure, intrigue, and travel. I like those things too, but most of the time, I’m happy hanging out in the kitchen. I find an occasional trip to the library fun too. The adventurous life of a food writer: She cooks, she bakes, she reads cookbooks for fun! That won’t be the next headline for an upcoming blockbuster or anything. After I spent a weekend alone, my husband walked in the front door and asked, “So, what did you do all weekend?” “I read…lots!” On Friday night, I paged through my old favorite magazines wrapped up in my favorite blanket: outdated copies of discontinued Gourmet and Everyday foods. On Saturday morning, I read old copies of the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune’s food sections — which I’ve been saving for years. When I had exhausted my coffee and reading material, I went

to the library to get more. On Sunday morning, I basically did the same thing, but read the library cookbooks. My goal was noble. I wanted some inspiration. I wanted new ideas and I got them! The most successful part of my weekend was a recipe I saw for carrot cake. A weekend reading has its benefits!

Holiday Pumpkin-Carrot Cake 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp salt ¾ cup buttermilk 3 large eggs 1 ¼ cups canned 100% pumpkin 1 ½ cups sugar ½ cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup coconut oil, warmed to a liquid 1 cup carrots, grated, about 3 large 1 cup coconut

Thank You I would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the people who celebrated part of their Christmas season by attending Burnett County Historical Society’s “Christmas at The Forts” at Forts Folle Avoine. I hope it was a joyful experience and festive start for your holidays. I also want to extend my deepest appreciation to the 165 volunteers who gave their time, talents and energies in helping to make “Christmas at The Forts” another successful reality. An extraspecial thank-you to Jim & Marie Andreas (Mr. and Mrs. Claus) for spending three days giving joy, wonder and warm memories to the hundreds of children who shared their wishes with them. Thank you and all the best for a Happy New Year.

Nancy Meindel

1 cup toasted pecans, plus more for decoration Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch-round cake pans. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, with a hand mixer, beat eggs, pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil, carrots and buttermilk. Gradually add in the flour Wild Chow mixture, mixing until combined. Stir in cocoLisa Erickson nut and pecans. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Carefully remove cakes and cool on wire racks.

Divide the frosting in half. Frost cake between layers and the top of cake with cream cheese frosting. Do not frost the sides. Garnish the top with more pecans. Cake is best if kept cool.

Cream cheese frosting In a large bowl, mix 8 oz. softened cream cheese 5 Tbsp softened butter 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar

In large bowl, mix ingredients until fluffy. Add 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp grated orange peel; beat until combined.

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail. com.

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January 4-8 Grantsburg Schools Monday: Chicken nuggets, French fries, HS cracker, sliced carrots, applesauce. Tuesday: Breaded pork chop, buttered noodles, peas, sliced beets, sliced peaches. Wednesday: Lasagna, garlic toast, salad, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit. Thursday: Taco in a bag, refried beans, ﬁesta beans, salad, pineapple tidbits. Friday: Chicken burger, chicken noodle soup/crackers, fresh veggies/dip, fresh pear, pudding. SUBMITTED

Webster Schools Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, whole wheat bread stick, pears, fresh fruit, choice of milk. Tuesday: Chicken noodle soup with veggies, sandwich, applesauce, fresh fruit, choice of milk. Wednesday: Fish sticks, corn, sweet potato fries, whole wheat bread, mandarin oranges, fresh fruit, choice of milk. Thursday: French toast, sausage, hash browns, peaches, whole wheat bread, fresh fruit, choice of milk. Friday: Chicken patty, whole wheat bun, baked beans, raw broccoli and carrots, cranberries, fresh fruit, choice of milk.

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Jacob Stiemann of Siren, (r) a business administration major with concentrations in ﬁnance, insurance, real estate and management, was recognized in a ceremony Friday, Dec. 18 for leadership and service to the campus and community. He was among 35 December graduates who received the 2015 Chancellor’s Leadership Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Presented by Chancellor Bernie Patterson (left) the awarde is a bronze medallion with the university seal, hanging from a purple and gold ribbon. First established in 1978, the award honors graduates who contribute signiﬁcant leadership, demonstrate university or community service, and display a commitment to personal growth. Stiemann is the son of Philip and Sheryl Stiemann of Siren.

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Hot reads for cold nights While away the winter days with the Adult Reading Program. Each time you read a library book, complete an entry form for your chance to win prizes. This program runs Jan. 4-29. Board at the library It’s back to the good old days! Bring out your deck of cards or an old fashion board game! Mondays at 1 p.m., the library’s Learning Center will be reserved for people who want to play board games, card games and socialize. Preschool story hour Preschool Story Hour is taking a hiatus for the holidays. Regular story times will resume beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed for the Afterschool Reading Program on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Many great volunteers are already signed up to read one-on-one with area youth for the Afterschool Reading Program; however, we still need more volunteers. This is a growing program! Please call the library if you are interested in devoting a bit of your time to helping build stronger young readers. Call (715) 463-2244. Local genealogy help The History Room at the Grantsburg Public Library houses archival material documenting the area’s early days. Census, cemetery, birth, death and marriage records are all part of the collections. Local and family history research can also be aided by obituaries, maps

Do you want to learn to play chess? Meet up with the library’s chess master, John Hunt and the many club members, Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. In photo, Sam Turenne (right) takes on the reigning champ, King Hoffman.

and 150 years of Grantsburg newspapers on micro-filmed copies. Call the library to make an appointment with our volunteer historians, Berdella Johnson, Gordon Larson and Kris Henning. Holiday closures Dec. 31- Closing at 4:30 p.m. and Jan. 1-Closed all day.

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WISCONSIN BRIEFING

Two men die after breaking through ice in Chippewa County CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Two men have died after falling through the ice on a lake in Chippewa County. Sheriff’s officials say a resident who lives near Glen Loch Lake in Chippewa Falls called the sheriff’s department to report that two people had fallen through the ice Sunday afternoon. First responders pulled two men from the water. One was trapped under the ice and the other was partially submerged. Both were transported to the hospital where they were pronounced dead. Sheriff James Kowalczyk says the ice was very thin where the men broke through. At least one of the two was ice fishing. The victims are a 33-year-old Bloomer man and a 76-year-old Chippewa Falls man.

Police identify three dead in double murder-suicide in northwest Wisconsin ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have identified the three people found dead on Christmas Eve in what police call a double murder-suicide in the northern Wisconsin community of Ashland. In a statement Saturday, the Ashland Police Department says the victims are 23-year-old Zhara Parent and her 84-year-old mother in law, Patricia Parent. It names the suspect as Patricia Parent’s 54-year-old son, Daniel Parent. The statement didn’t specify how Daniel and Zhara Parent were related. A sheriff’s dispatcher said officials on duty Saturday night weren’t sure. All three were found dead inside the home by a family member around noon Thursday. Police Capt. Jim Gregoire has said officers found a man with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound with a gun next to him. Officers also discovered two women dead of gunshot wounds.

Bill would allow children to drive more powerful ATVs MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are pushing a bill that would allow children under 12 to drive more powerful all-terrain vehicles on state trails. Right now, children under 12 can drive an ATV or a utility terrain vehicle on private property under adult supervision. They can’t drive on roadways but can drive small ATVs, defined as an ATV with an engine that is no more than 90 cubic centimeters (ccs), on Department of Natural Resources trails under adult supervision. The bill would change the definition of small ATVs to ATVs with engines no larger than 130ccs. Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, a Hudson Republican, is the bill’s chief Senate sponsor. She says ATV manufacturers are phasing out 90cc engines and offering larger models for children. The Assembly’s natural resources committee is set to vote on the bill Jan. 6. Bill would make it easier to get vital records in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Proposed legislation would make it easier for Wisconsin residents to obtain birth, marriage, death and other vital records if those events occurred in the state. Currently, people have to travel to the county in which the event happened, or send a request by mail. A bill circulating in the state Legislature would allow residents to pick up those records at any register of deeds office in Wisconsin. Software upgrades to the state’s vital records system in recent years have made it possible for local offices to issue records no matter where the documents originated in Wisconsin, Racine County Register of Deeds Tyson Fettes said. “With all of the advancements in technology, we need to continue to make it easier on our citizens to

get the services they need,” Fettes said. “Granting citizens access to their records from anywhere in the state is good government and provides numerous advantages.” The bill also benefits title companies, funeral homes, attorneys and banks obtaining records on behalf of customers, he said. Residents and businesses are often unable to obtain a vital record at the Racine County office under the current law, Fettes said. Fettes told The Journal Times it may take a few years for all records to be available at the county level, because the state would have to scan and enter them into the database. The proposal is being circulated for co-sponsors and could be introduced next year. If passed before the end of the legislative session next spring, it would go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. Wisconsin student punches teacher after dating remark GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Green Bay high school student is facing a felony charge after he allegedly punched a teacher after the teacher allegedly told him he would date him. Press-Gazette Media reports prosecutors filed a felony battery and misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges against 17-year-old Ridwaan Mohamud on Tuesday. According to a criminal complaint, the male Southwest High School teacher counseled Mohamud on Dec. 18 about being bullied and told the boy he’d be willing to date him. The teacher said he intended the remark as a joke and as a way to tell the boy he wasn’t ugly. But, the complaint says Mohamud walked into the teacher’s first class Monday, called out his name and punched him. A call to Mohamud’s attorney Thursday went unanswered.

Frederic Community Education Classes •Exploration Station, 5:30-7 p.m. Tue. through Mar. 29 at FES. More Upcoming Classes to look for: Check out the Frederic Community Education page at www.frederic.k12.wi.us. To get on our mailing list, email millerm@frederic.k12.wi.us. Ongoing •After School Knitting Club, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Fred. Elem. Sch. •Dance with Andrea, Email dancewithandrea@gmail.com. •Tiny Tot Clogging, 5:15-5:45 at Frederic Elementary. •Beginner Clogging, 5:45-6:15 p.m. at Frederic Elementary . •Int. Clogging, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Frederic Elementary. •Zumba, 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays at Frederic Elementary Gym. Trips at a Glance: NOTES: •Call 715-327-4868 or e-mail millerm@frederic.k12.wi.us.

Grantsburg Community Education

Upcoming Classes: •Dance by Andrea, three classes, Tue. through Apr. at GES. Call for more info. •Indoor Walking, 5:30-8 p.m. Tue/Thu, through Mar at GHS. •Community Basketball, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., through Mar at GMS. •Perpetual Calendar Class, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7. •Mine Craft Build-a-Thon, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 9. •Public Speaking Class, 7-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 14. •Learning to Crochet Class, 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 14, 21. •Gumpaste Flower Class, 6-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Jan. 21-22. •Safe Start Driving School, Jan. 5 - Feb. 4 at GHS. •Pre-School Play Open Gym; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan-March at GES. Upcoming Classes: Cookie Decorating, Crafting, Vision Mapping, Watercolor cards. •If you would like to see a class offered, have an idea for a class, or desire to teach one, call 463-4701.

Siren and Webster Community Ed.

•Yoga for Everybody, 4-5 p.m. Mon. Jan. 4-Feb. 8 at SHS. •Yoga for Weight Loss/Wellness, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Mon. Jan. 4-Feb. 8 at SHS. •UFO Knit & Crochet, 6-8 p.m. Tue., Jan. 5-26 at SHS. •Pottery, 6-8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 20-Mar. 23 at WHS. •Learn Mahjong, 6-8 p.m. Thu. Jan. 7-Feb. 11 at SHS. Ongoing activities •GED/HSED and Basic Skill Classes, Frederic. Call 715-327-4223. •English as a Second Language, Call 1-866-8444. Call Siren and Webster Com Ed office at 715-349-7070.

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

U.S. Bank, National Association successor by merger to Firstar Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. David R. Edling, et al. Defendants. AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case Code: 30404 Case No. 15 CV 52 Hon. Kenneth L. Kutz PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 22, 2015, the Sheriff of Burnett County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at sale in cash or cashier’s check; balance due in cash or cashier’s check within 10 days of confirmation of sale. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects. PLACE: Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872. DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼

NE ¼), Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, more particularly described as Lot One (1) as recorded in Volume Twenty-one (21) of Certified Survey Maps, page 122-125, Survey No. 4038 as Document No. 378084, located in the Village of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 389 State Road 70 East, Grantsburg, WI 54840. /s/ Ronald W. Wilhelm, Jr. Sheriff of Burnett County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 224-9683 WNAXLP (December 30, January 6, 13)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY OneWest Bank N.A. Plaintiff. vs. ESTATE OF CHARLES O. SCHUNEMAN, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No: 14 CV 173 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of

foreclosure entered on January 23, 2015 in the amount of $150,510.70 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin 54872. DESCRIPTION: The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34, Township 41 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 29721 Minerva Circle, Danbury, WI 54830. TAX KEY NO.: 032533403800 Dated this 3rd day of Decem-

ber, 2015. /s/ Sheriff Ronald L. Wilhelm Jr. Burnett County Sheriff Jordan C. Staleos J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1085629 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.jpetermanlegalgroup.com to obtain the bid for this sale. J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (December 30, January 6, 13)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series SPMD 2004-A, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series SPMD 2004-A Plaintiff, vs. JULIE A. ANDERSON FKA JULIE A. MEAD, et al. Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No: 15 CV 113 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 19, 2015 in the amount of $82,744.62 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin 54872. DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH 86 FEET OF THE WEST 25 FEET OF LOT 3 AND THE NORTH 86 FEET OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 4, JENSEN`S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF GRANTS-

BURG, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN AND BEING LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ SE ¼, SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, OF RANGE 19 WEST, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 502 South Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840. TAX KEY NO.: 071312381914 515385024000 Dated this 25th day of November, 2015. /s/ Sheriff Ronald L. Wilhelm Jr. Burnett County Sheriff Jordan C. Staleos J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1085629 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.jpetermanlegalgroup.com to obtain the bid for this sale. J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (December 30, January 6, 13)

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Frances (Arndt) Krause

Rose Marie Johnson

Frances (Fran) Krause, 85, of rural Webster, died Dec. 27, 2015, at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at B Bethany Lutheran Church of S Siren, with Pastor Paul Peters son officiating. Visitation will b 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. be 3 at Swedberg-Taylor Funer30 a Home of Webster, and one al h hour prior to the service at the c church. Interment will be at O Orange Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bryan K Krause, Bradley Krause, Rand Hedrick, Dean Peterson, dy K Karl Hintz and Cassie Gast. Fran was born Oct. 10, 1930 to Frank and Eleanor Arndt, who farmed in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Fran and her brother, Gerald, attended Herbert School for seven years and Conroy School for one year. Fran graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1948. Fran was united in marriage to Eugene Krause on Oct. 30, 1954. Three children were born to this union: Karen, Mark and Kent. Fran had a great love for teaching children and for country schools. She received a two-year Rural Teaching Degree from UW-River Falls and taught 1950-54 in a one-room school in Pierce County. After moving to the Orange community later in 1954, she taught grades 1-6 at Lone Pine School for one year. She did a lot of substitute teaching for the Webster School District while raising her young children. Fran continued taking college classes and received her Bachelor’s Degree from UW-Superior. From 1972-1993, she taught second grade at Webster Elementary School. Frances was very involved in community and church activities. In August 2013, she was recognized for 50 years as a 4-H leader, starting with a Pierce County 4-H club, but spending most of the years working with youth in the Orange community and Burnett County. In 2014, she was inducted into the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. Fran was active at the club, county and district levels of the Burnett County Association of Home and Community Education, and for more than 50 years as a member and leader in the Harmony Homemaker Club. At her church, Bethany Lutheran of Siren, Fran was involved in choir, Sunday School, Women of the ELCA, women’s circle and the quilting group. Other volunteer efforts include Friends of the Library officer, Burnett County Historical Society, Forts Folle Avoine, Orange Cemetery officer, Habitat for Humanity family selection committee and mentor, Webster School’s Dollars for Scholars, Parkinson’s Support Group, and 40 years as treasurer of the Orange Community Center. She was proud of hosting the Burnett County Dairy Breakfast twice at the Krause Farm, a Century/4th Generation farm operated by her son, Kent. Her children and grandchildren were the highlights of her life. She also enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, sewing, travelling and cheering on the Webster Tigers and Wisconsin sports teams. She went to Europe seven times and toured Alaska, Hawaii and much of the U.S.A. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Gerald) Hintz; two sons, Mark (Deanna) and Kent (Nancy) Krause; grandchildren, Allyson Krause, Cassie (Greg) Gast, Kathryn Krause, Bryan Krause, Karl Hintz, and Bradley Krause; one great-granddaughter, Adelaide Gast; sisters-in-law, Janet Arndt and Barbara (Norman) Pautz; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Fran was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene in 1980; brother, Gerald; mother in-law, Kathryn (Cassie) Krause; and father in-law, Reuben. The family prefers memorials to Bethany Lutheran Church or Webster School’s Dollars for Scholars. Online condolences may be expressed at www. swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Rose Marie E. Johnson, 80, of Danbury, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. No formal services will be held. Rose Marie was born Feb. 10, 1 1935, in Chicago, IL, a daughter o Ernest and Rose (Kozumpof l lik) Fritz. She was educated in t Catholic schools of Chicago. the On April 30, 1945, Rose marr ried Paul S. Johnson in Minn neapolis, MN. For more than 2 years, Rose and Paul would 20 t travel between their winter h home in Mesa, AZ, and summ home in Swiss Township, mer B Burnett County, working as vendors at various flea markets. Rose was a friendly and helpful family person. She held a very close bond with each member of her family, and took great pride in her responsibilities at home. She had a sizable collection of dolls, and also liked to crochet. Rose Marie is survived by three children: Nancy (Sonny) Lunsman, Susan Christopherson, and Paul E. Johnson; grandchildren: Jaime Mortitz, Devin Christopherson, Jacob and Matthew Johnson; great-grandson, Jeremy Mortitz. She is also survived by a brother, Ernie Fritz; a nephew, Bobby, and a niece, Julie, and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, and also by her husband, Paul, on Oct. 26, 2009. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Webster.

Sandra L. Wohletz Sandra L. Wohletz, 69, of Webster, passed away peacefully Dec. 9, 2015, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Visitation will be on hour prior to the service. A graveside committal service will immediately follow the service at Bluff Lake Cemetery in Union Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial are preferred to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Roger A. Danielson Roger Axel Danielson, 86, passed away peacefully D Dec. 26, 2015, at his home. Memorial services will be h held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Grace Baptist Church of 31, G Grantsburg. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 5-7 t the church, and one hour prio to the service on Thursday. or L Lunch will be served following t service. the Pallbearers are grandsons, R Ricky, Cole and Beau Daniels son, Aaron and Adam Bistram, Ryan Johnson and Jason Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Maurice Christenson, Duane Gabrielson, Pete Kozumplik, Ronald Lindblad, Warren Melin, Stanley Miller and LaVerne Scheider. Roger was born May 28, 1929 to Axel and Hazel Danielson of Trade River. He was raised on a small farm in Trade Lake Township. He attended Trade River Grade School and Grantsburg High School. After graduation, his interest was to stay at home and work on the farm along with his father. Roger’s heart was always in farming. He raised registered Brown Swiss cattle, hauled milk for Atlas Coop Creamery and drove school bus for Grantsburg Schools. He had a great interest in following the students as they participated in sports, music and drama. After his grandkids became participants, he followed them wherever they were involved. He had a special place in his heart for family. Roger served on several boards including school, telephone, creamery and church. He loved playing softball in several leagues and played until age 62. As bus driver for the ski club trips to Trollhaugen, Roger decided he should learn to ski along with the kids, and accomplished this at age 55. He was an avid outdoorsman and liked to hunt. He loved music and used his talent for the Lord, singing with his family, the Glovers and Ron Lindblad. They put on programs at many area churches and events. Audiences loved the comedy skits with music and drama that Roger and Jim Glover performed. Roger had a great love for the Lord, church and family. He was a lifelong member of the Trade Lake Baptist Church, where he was baptized. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; children, Penny (Kenny) Bistram and Rick (Sharon) Danielson; grandchildren, Aaron Bistram and special friend Jessica Thomsen, Adam (Kayla) Bistram, Doni Jo (Jason) Johnson, Ricky (Lisa) Danielson, Cole (Sara) Danielson, Beau Danielson, Devin Geisler, Ryan (Jahnavi) Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Corrine Tyberg; sister-in-law, Virginia Danielson; extended family, Duane Gabrielson; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Danielson. An online guestbook is available at www.rowefh. com. Arrangements were entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic.

Caleb D. Anderson, Waverly, NY to Tricia D. Kopecky, Siren. Brian W. Hegge, Meenon Township, to Pamela S. Singerhove, Wood River Township.

BIRTHS Brock Henry Gabrielson

Dustin and Kelly Gabrielson, Webster, announce the birth of their son, Brock Henry Gabrielson, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, on December 1, 2015 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls.

Kaiden Matthew Schultz

Matthew and Jessica Schultz, Cushing, announce the birth of their son, Kaiden Matthew Schultz, 6 pounds, 7 ounces, on December 7, 2015 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls.

Aspyn Nancy Glesmann

Andrea and Josh Glesmann, Siren, announce the birth of their daughter, Aspyn Nancy Glesmann, 8 pounds, 3 ounces, on December 8, 2015 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls.

Melanie Brooke Petersen

Kelsey and Derek Petersen, Webster, announce the birth of their daughter, Melanie Brooke Petersen, 6 pounds, 12 ounces, on December 10, 2015 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls.

Matthew Dale Myren

Vicky and Jeffery Myren, Grantsburg, announce the birth of their son, Matthew Dale Myren, 9 pounds, 13 ounces, on December 11, 2015 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls.

SHERIFF Incidents • Dec. 24, Thomas Ellwein, 27, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Dec. 24, Aryanna Giguere, 18, Pine City, MN, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Dec. 27, Tyson Wiegman, 33, Grantsburg, was arrested for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping.

COURT Criminal Possession of Methamphetamine

• Joshua F. Urman, 40, Brook Park, MN, pleaded no contest, was placed on three years probation, must seek alcohol assessment and was fined $518.

Possession of Marijuana • Brent J. Johnson, 21, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Joshua F. Urman, 40, Brook Park, MN, pleaded no contest and was fined $443

Warrants issued week of Dec. 21:

• Christy R. Merrill, 31; Shannon M. Bellanger, 38; Davin G. Tyler, 49.

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ST. CROIX TRIBAL POLICE • Dec. 27, Bennett Taylor, 48, Danbury, was arrested for battery and domestic abuse.

SIREN POLICE • Dec. 8, Breanna Nutter, 19, Webster, was cited for obstructing an officer. • Dec. 8, Austin L. Rightman, 20, Siren, was cited for throwing items from the vehicle he was in at a vehicle behind him.

DEATHS Dec. 4, 2015, Helen Elizabeth Byers, 93, Grantsburg Township. Dec. 8, 2015, William Allen Ingalls, 81, Oakland Township. Dec. 13, 2015, Richard James Handrahan, 75, Blaine Township.

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The Log Cabin Store — a family affair BY ROBIN BLOMBERG CONTRIBUTING WRITER

DANBURY—Christmas came early for Bernie Fritz of Danbury when he pulled into the new gas pumps at the Log Cabin Store and Eatery in Danbury on Tuesday, Dec. 22. He was the first official customer to buy gas at the new islands and was rewarded with a tank of free gas for his perfect timing. As it happens, he is a fairly regular customer who received a pleasant surprise. Numerous other customers received free cups of pop, while the cups lasted. The new renovation is just the latest for the Wade family, who have owned the store for 30-plus years. In March of 1978, Greg and Mary Wade left Stone Lake with their two daughters, Holly and Heather, and moved to Danbury. They had purchased a local business, known as the Log Cabin Store, because they liked the location, and saw the potential for growth. At the time, the store consisted of two small buildings totaling 1,200 square feet. Greg and Mary ran the business themselves, with the help of a couple of part-time employees. They sold gas, bait

and tackle, sporting goods, rented canoes and bought fur from local trappers. By 1981, they had added two more future employees, daughters Kelly and Kristin, to their family. In 1983 they tore down the old buildings and built a new, larger one in its place. In 1995, due to local demand, they added a small deli, which included a pizzeria and ice cream. Demand continued to increase, and in 2004, they built their unique, octagon shaped addition, now home to the deli. By this time, the Log Cabin Store had become not just a pit stop on the way to somewhere else, but a destination in its own right. In 2013, the store celebrated its 35th anniversary under Wade management, and the planning began for another expansion. The new addition, which the convenience store has now moved into, will allow the clothing and sporting goods departments to expand. The main entrance doors are now on the west side of the building, where the new fuel pumps are also located. Diesel fuel is dispensed from new dedicated pumps north of the main fuel islands. The old fuel island on the east side has been closed. The pumps have been removed, and the doors adjacent to them

will no longer be in service. The deli entrances have not changed. This addition will bring the total to approximately 19,000 square feet. That does not include the fur shed, which Greg still operates at the north end of the property. The offices will be moved and new entrances between the convenience store and the clothing store will be added in late winter. Vivian (Greg’s sister) and Mary Wade work mostly in the clothing department. Kelly has been the store manager, and Kristin the office manager for some time now. Holly still contributes from time to time, and Heather usually works at the store two days per week. One can often see grandkids there on Saturdays helping Greg stock and organize shelves. Besides biological family, The Log Cabin Store boasts more than 10 employees who have worked there 10 or more

Bernie Fritz

years and have kind of been adopted into the family. In peak summer season, the store family grows to approximately 40 employees, 30 of which are full time.

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Same stations — new gas GRANTSBURG—Sinclair and Minit Mart are the new gasoline providers in Grantsburg. The change came over two weeks in October. “We didn’t sell enough gallons of gas,” Jeff Anlauf, station owner, lamented. “Our former supplier, BP gas, has a minimum number of gallons to sell each month and we were going to fall just short of that number.” Jokingly inferring the station “wasn’t worthy” of the BP name, they switched suppliers. As far as the second gas station in town, the Holiday Station, like just about all the Holiday stations in the region owned by the Ed Seck family, have been sold to TA Operating LLC. Effective Wednesday, October 14, the former Holiday, formerly Stop-A-Sec, on Highway 70 in Grantsburg will reopen as a TravelCenter of America gas station. The convenience store portion of the outlet will be called Minit Mart.

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Sesquicentennial means 150 GRANTSBURG— Grantsburg’s Sesquicentennial – its 150th birthday will coincide with the 7th annual fall festival, Grantoberfest in September. Celebration events include a historical transportation display, Blueberry Special 5K/10K, vintage photo booth, a medallion hunt, burying a time capsule, a Legislative Proclamation by Senator Sheila Harsdorf, displays by local businesses and organizations showing the history of their businesses/indus-

Klaus Nieder of Markville, originally from Germany, and his wife Ingrid, founded the Danbury Oktoberfest 15 years ago and showing no signs of slowing down, celebrated in August.

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Rubber meets the road as new highway commissioner takes over

SIREN—He won’t officially take office until next month but the Burnett County Board of Supervisors appointed Michael Hoefs as the county’s new highway commissioner at its October meeting —an appointment which was unanimously confirmed. “I’ll be working hands-on with Bob (Bob Morehouse, current commissioner) that first week in November,” Hoefs explained. “He’s officially done Nov. 10 but Nate (Nate Ehalt, county administrator) wants him to come in maybe four hours twice a week until I get up to speed.” “I don’t want to come in guns blazing and try to change everything — I want to respect Bob and what he has done in the 18 years he has been here,” Hoefs noted. “Gaining acceptance from the entire department is really important to me.”

Creating a better Log Cabin Store

DANBURY—If things go according to plan, the Log Cabin Store and Eatery in Danbury will be pumping the first tank of gas from its new convenience store/ gas station in late November. The whole project, earth-moving-wise, started about mid-July. “We’ve been planning for this for a couple of years,” general manager Kelly Martin pointed out. “We knew we had a definite need for more gas pumps, we couldn’t expand where the pumps are now so our only option was to find a new place to relocate them.” That new location is on the building’s west side, where there will be five pumps for various grades of gas and a separate island for three diesel fuel pumps. “What’s the front of the store today will become the back, and the new convenience store will become the main entry,” Martin said. She said the new store will add more than 6,000 square feet to the property.

Is a narcotic K9 the answer?

SIREN—Admittedly in the infancy stages of building a narcotics program, Sheriff Ron Wilhelm brought Polk County Deputy Nick Bryant and his K9 Kaiser to a public safety meeting in July to explain some initial groundwork. “I’ve been a K9 handler for seven years,” Bryant noted. “Our German Shepard is a dual purpose canine — he does patrol and narcotics.” “It really cuts down our man hours,” he shared. “Having a K9 is a very significant asset.” Wilhelm agreed. “Because property crimes and narcotics go hand-inhand, a good narcotics program will bring a decrease in other crimes,” he said.

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GRANTSBURG—The case is closed on the 2001 Chevy Impala which divers retrieved from the St. Croix River in April. “Cabrina Hopkins told us she was at Ferry Landing when she hit the gas instead of the brake and put her car in the river,” Burnett County Sheriff Ron Wilhelm reported. “She said she was texting at the time.” Hopkins said the mishap occurred last fall but the sheriff questions the validity of that statement. “No one saw the car, no one got their fishing line tangled on it — it just doesn’t add up,” Wilhelm observed. “She could have done it that morning for all we know.” He said the true facts may never be known. “We are not going to take this case any further,” Wilhelm said. “The car is out of the river and the driver has been cited.” Hopkins, 19, Danbury, has been cited for failing to report an accident and inattentive driving.

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Strong defense spurs Pirate win BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

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GRANTSBURG—“This was a good way to end a tough stretch of games in December,” Pirates head coach Nick Hallberg said after his team defeated a strong Hayward contender, 50-39, on Tuesday. “Hayward is a team that will be looking to repeat as champs in the strong Heart of the North conference. Our defensive effort was at a level we need it to be every night.” The Pirate defense stepped up and was able to hold the Hurricanes’ leading scorer to just eight points for the game. The first half was tight, with the Pirates holding a slight 25-21 edge at halftime led by Jackson Gerber’s strong three-point shooting. Gerber hit three long balls to lead the charge with nine first half points. Jordan Knutson and John Chenal each tallied seven points, with Tyler Stevens hitting a perfect two-for-two trip to the free throw line. Grantsburg cranked up the defensive pressure in the second half and held Hayward to just 18 points.

Blizzard top Icemen BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

BARRON—At their first game at the Dec.28-30 Barron Holiday Tournament Monday, the Burnett Blizzard boys defeated the Northwest Icemen 3-2. The Blizzard got things going early at the 2:39 mark when Bryce Roufs got the puck past the Icemen’s goalie. The assist went to Austin Bowman. Northwest knotted the score at one with a goal by Jacob Gorman (unassisted) at the eight minute mark, but Brady Mangen changed that, scoring at 13:54 with an assist to Jase Quimby. The Blizzard went into the first intermission with a 2-1 advantage.

Fouls hurt the Hurricanes in the second half, and the Pirates made 21 visits to the line, making 14. Chenal led all scorers with 16 followed by Knutson with 12 and Jaeger Staeven with 10. Gerber had nine for the night, Stevens two and Austin Olson rounded out the scoring with one point. The win brings the Pirates’ record to 4-3 for the season with a 2-1 conference record. “We’ve played and lost to three undefeated teams on the road to start the year,” Hallberg noted. “This break will allow us to get better at the things we didn’t do well in those contests. Tonight was a step in the right direction.” The Pirates are off for the holiday break and will head to Luck on January 5 for a conference showdown with the Cardinals. Game time is 7:15 pm.

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Period two was silent in scoring, and folks had to wait until the third period before the next goals came. Northwest tied it at two with a goal by Alex Timm at the 1:28 mark. Four minutes later, Andrew Ruiz scored the eventual game winner with an unassisted goal at 5:30. Taran Wols stopped 34 of 36 shots sent his way. His counterpart, Trevor Brimblecom of the Icemen, blocked 16 of 19. The Blizzard will have faced Sauk Prairie on Tuesday and a team from LaCrosse on Wednesday (3 p.m.) at the Barron tournament. Local action for the Blizzard resumes January 5, when Burnett travels to Moose Lake for a 7:30 pm game.

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GRANTSBURG—As it is on the news side of the newspaper, the last week of the year is a good time to reflect on the sporting achievements of the preceding 12 months. Here’s a look at the top 10 stories of the year plus what we call “Bubbling Under” — stories which were close but didn’t rank in the top 10.

1. Pirates season comes to an end in state semi-ﬁnal

SCHOFIELD—The Grantsburg Pirate football team’s season came to an end as they lost in the state semi-final game to the defending state champions, St. Mary’s Spring Ledgers, by a score of 34-7 at D.C. Everest in November. The Pirates had a very successful season that took them one game away from playing for the state title, racking up 12 wins along the way to set a school record for the most wins in a season. “A disappointing loss in the fact that we had a poor start and didn’t play our best football when we needed to,” Pirates coach Adam Hale said of the defeat. “Against a team like St Mary’s Springs, you need to block and tackle at your highest level. It just wasn’t our day as we made several mistakes offensively and missed some tackles that led to big plays for them.” “I’m very proud to have been able to coach this group of kids. Our seniors (Brett Anderson, Chase Covey, Mason McEvers, Jaeger Staeven and Kevin Vollendorf) will really be missed. Not only did they lead us to a school-record-setting season, they are all outstanding young men,” Hale said. “To make level 4 was a great experience for our program and the kids will be able to look back forever at this season and have a ton of great memories.” “We want to thank our supportive fans who once again turned out a great showing, packed the visitors side of the stadium and were behind us all the way,” the coach said of the Pirate faithful who made the trek. “It really made for some great atmospheres these past few weeks.” The Pirates end their season with a 12-1 record, an undefeated Lakeland North Conference title, and a place in the Grantsburg football history books.

2. Siren Lady Dragons claim regional volleyball championship

SIREN—An almost voiceless, speechless, but yet elated Coach Caryn Stanford gave praise to her Siren Dragons as they won a Section 1 Regional volleyball championship, defeating the Shell Lake Lakers three games to none (25-14, 25-15, 25-17) in October. “They (the Dragons) were really motivated this year after experiencing the playoffs last year. They came out and played well. We didn’t play Shell Lake during the regular season, so we were going at it a little blind, but the girls adjusted well. They did what they needed to do. They know their strengths and they all use them,” Stanford said. For the match, Lizzie Stanford had 10 kills, two aces, an assist, a block and three digs. Ashlee Rightman had an ace, eight kills and a block. Caitlynn Daniels and Emily Stiemann each had six kills for the Dragons. In their final game of the season, the Dragons fell to Washburn in the sectional semi final.

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3. Grantsburg Pirates claim regional volleyball crown GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates retook the crown as regional champs with a 3-0 sweep of the Colfax Vikings, 25-16, 25-16 and 25-20 on a Saturday night in October. “It is an honor to be regional champions, and I hope that more honors await this talented, dedicated, absolutely outstanding and enjoyable group of athletes,” Pirates head coach Deb Allaman-Johnson said. This is the third year in a row that the Pirates and Vikings have battled it out on the court in regional playoff action. Last year, the Vikings ended the Pirates’ season in the region final game. Grantsburg was determined to not let that happen this year, and made it clear to everyone in the gym they were there to win. Kill leader for the night was Olivia Tucker with 14. Cassidy Lee, Delia LaBatt, and Kenna Johnson each had seven. Rhiana Pochman added six, with Violet Ohnstad rounding out the list with four. Assists leader was Briena Jensen putting up 17. Claire Palmquist was close with 15. Ohnstad was third with five. The scrappy defense was led by LaBatt, Tucker and Jenna McNally each digging up 11. Drew McNally was next with seven, and Ohnstad and Jensen tagged up with four each. The Pirates lost to Phillips in semi final sectional action.

4. Lerud second overall at state WISCONSIN RAPIDS—Grantsburg High School junior Jessee Lerud came home with a medal for a second place finish in the All Around — her third in three years, during the State Gymnastics meet in March. “There is no meet that compares to the State Meet,” exclaimed Grantsburg-Luck-Unity gymnastics coach Kathy Lund. “The scoring was tight; the margin even smaller between places. Jessee gave it her all and came home our champion with four medals. It’s so exciting seeing Jessee on the podium. She is an amazing athlete. I am so proud of her accomplishments.” In addition to her second place All Around, she was second on the Vault (9.450), fourth on Bars (9.317), sixth on the Floor (9.367) Exercise and tied for ninth on the Beam (8.483). Lerud was named to the First Team All State-Uneven Bars. She also earned an Academic All State award.

5. Labatt takes fourth at state track LA CROSSE—Grantsburg High School junior Delia Labatt earned a podium appearance during the 2015 State Track and Field Championships at LaCrosse in June and brought home the fourth place medal for her :13.22 finish in the 100 meter dash. During the 100 meter preliminary races Friday, Labatt ran a :12.89 to break the GHS record for the second time this season. In the 200 meter preliminary, Labatt lowered her previous school record time to :26.21. Saturday she ran :26.89 in the finals for ninth place. GHS Track and Field Coach Kim Hallberg said, “Delia came out strong in her events with incredible times. Coming home with a medal was certainly a highlight of our trip.”

6. State three-peat denied for Grantsburg junior MARATHON—Any dreams of playing University Ridge in Madison for the third year in a row to close his season ended when Grantsburg High School junior Jordan Knutson carded a 9-over 80 at Pine Valley Golf Course, site of the Division 3 WIAA golf sectional in June. “He could not get a round together,” John Addison, Grantsburg Pirates golf coach said following Tuesday’s action. “He strung together six straight bogeys on the front nine.” The coach said his player started out well, parring each of the first two holes but then found a way to have one bad shot per hole. “He’d have a good drive and a good second shot but then have a bad putt,” Addison continued. “The next hole would be a bad drive but a great second shot and good chip — it was that way for six holes.” Knutson’s 41 on the first nine was followed up with a 39 on the second nine. His 80 placed him in ninth place, individually, three shots from punching his ticket for a return trip to Madison.

7. Pirate girls set track record SIREN—The sound on a Thursday night in April was a sound heard around the Lakeland Conference. It happened when the Grantsburg High School girls 4x800 relay team broke the 18-year-old record. “We knew they were close so we messed with the order they ran,” coach Kim Hallberg laughed. “I think we’ll stick to this order for the rest of the season.” It was a team comprised of Hallie Jensen, Meg Rod,

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Brittanie Blume and Violet Ohnstad. “That was on an asphalt track, so we’re thinking if we get them in spikes and run on a rubber track, maybe the record will fall again,” she continued. “Mr. Amundson (athletic director Mike Amundson) is going to wait until the end of the season to put up their number.”

8. Wrestlers compete at state

MADISON—Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg wrestlers Cole Britton, Tristan Brewer, Tony Britton and Josh Glover traveled to Madison in late February to compete in the Wisconsin State Wrestling Tournament. Of the four, Britton fared the best by wrestling to a 3-1 record and came in second place. Tristan’s record was 3-2 to come home with fifth place honors. Cole went 2-3 and took sixth place while Josh went 1-3 and was sixth. “It was a great weekend and our kids did a great job,” exclaimed LFG coach Chris Bartlett. “It was the first time we ever sent four kids to the state tournament for all three schools, let alone the Coop. Then to have all four kids make the podium, it was outstanding.” Tony Britton had a great tournament. Bartlett said he had been in one of the toughest weight classes in the area all season.”What Tony didn’t know was all the tough matches were preparing him for his run at State,” the coach stated. “In his championship match, it was scoreless after the first period. In the second, he got a reversal and rode him out. In the third he got another reversal.” The match did go to overtime and the opponent came out on top. “It was a great match and I will remember it for as long as I live,” said Coach Bartlett. Tony is only the third wrestler from Grantsburg to ever make it to the finals at state. The last one was in 1980.

9. Respectable ﬁnishes at state

WISCONSIN RAPIDS—The Webster Tigers were represented by Andrew Ruiz and Joey Formanek, the two Tiger runners who qualified to race in the Division 3 WIAA Cross Country Championships on Halloween. “You won’t have to look to far down the list (results list) to see Andrew’s stats — he ran an amazing race,” coach Roy Ward praised. “He finished 14th and was within striking distance of a state medal — it was exciting to see Andrew racing with the very best in the state.” The coach said Formanek achieved all of the goals he set for himself for Saturday. “He finished almost exactly where Andrew finished his sophomore year, so now Joey has a challenge ahead of him to do that again next year,” Ward explained. This is the second year in a row Formanek closed out his season at Wisconsin Rapids. On the girls side of the ledger, Grantsburg Pirate runners Grace Gerber and Brittanie Blume, making their first appearance at state, finished 21st and 26th, respectively. “I was really happy with how both of the girls ran — I thought it was a good way to finish out their season,” coach Andy Richardson said. “I think for both of them it was a good experience running at such a big meet and hopefully it is something they will get more opportunities to do in the future.” SEE YEAR IN REVIEW, PAGE 19

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10. Webster 4x800 relay team runs to 12th at state championships The Webster High School Boys 4x800 relay team ran to a 12th place at the State High School Track and Field Championships at LaCrosse in June. The team shaved a full second from its time at the Sectional meet to post a 8:29.39 at the state meet. “Truthfully, I was hoping they could have cut a couple more seconds off, but they were peaking going into the meet and gave it all they had. A coach can’t ask for anything more,” said Webster Coach Roy Ward. Ward credited the relay team’s seniors, Andrew Schrooten and Billy Cooper, as a pair of dedicated leaders. He also praised sophomore Andrew Ruiz and freshman Joey Formanek for their solid efforts. Ward said the two returning members “will have a challenge finding two replacements as good as these seniors.”

Andrew Schrooten, Billy Cooper, Andrew Ruiz and Joey Formanek were sectional champions in the 4 X 800 meter relay and ran at the state meet in June, ﬁnishing 12th.

Bubbling under A community remembers fallen hockey player GRANTSBURG—The fire code was out the window at the Grantsburg ice arena as hockey fans, friends, family, teammates, and even hockey players from opposing teams crowded into the building to honor 16 year-old Tim Bekshentayev, the young Kazakhstani foreign exchange student who died tragically in a car crash in February. “Tonight we celebrate Tim’s life and remember all the positive ways he touched our lives in such a short amount of time,” Mike Alderman, Blizzard boys assistant hockey coach, who had been asked to say a few words on behalf of the team, said during the tribute to the fallen hockey player. “Unknowingly to us, Tim showed us to live life to its fullest and to be happy while you were doing it.” When the team took to the ice for the game, a No. 77 sticker was prominently featured on the helmet of every Blizzard player. Seventy-seven was Bekshentayev’s number. Not only that but some players had extra tape on their stick with their teammate’s number — just lots of different memorials to their falllen friend. Opposing team players also had a piece of tape labeled with “No. 77” taped on their helmets.

some of the people I look up to the most in life are coaches.” When it comes to his camps, Laettner said he tries to get the kids to listen to him and follow simple instructions. “If they do those things, they can get better at the game of basketball,” he said simply. “That’s because there are some very fundamental skills I try to harp on during each camp.” One of the biggest skills is passing the ball. “I teach kids to catch the ball with two hands and pass the ball with two hands,” Laettner noted. In addition to passing and catching, he said dribbling the ball and lay-ups are critical skills that a young basketball player has to get great at. “We do a lot of fundamental work — a lot of the basics,” he noted. “Ultimately, we want to work up to playing five-on-five without dribbling so much.” Why? “Because when kids start playing basketball and they get the ball, they want to drib- Siren’s Daine Jewell lets the platter ﬂy during an April track meet. ble right away,” Laettner remarked. “Kids need to learn to look to pass first — that’s a big concept I try to harp on if I don’t understand something in practice, I can turn to any of them and ask a question — they are trying to all the time.” help me the best they can.” She would prefer to playing running back, a notion Hoops: two halves versus four quarters her coach didn’t disabuse her of. “I can’t catch — can’t catch anything at all,” she said on trial for 2015-16 with a laugh. GRANTSBURG—For a one-year trial, the WisconShe has played safety and defensive back some in sin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) at its practice. June meeting voted to move from 8-minute quarters to In fact, she took down 6-6 senior Neil Oustigoff 18-minute halves for the 2015-16 season for both girls during a kick-off return in practice last week. and boys varsity basketball. “We have been anticipating this move for a while,” Mike Amundson, Grantsburg Athletic Director, ex- Gburg takes conference trap honors GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg High School Trap plained. “Many of the summer leagues, the AAU and the Minnesota High School League made this move Shooting team placed first in its conference and also several years ago and we have played the 18-minute placed three shooters in the state’s top 50 for overall season average. halves in those venues for several years.” Eight of 11 GHS team members attended the state According to Amundson, the impact the move will meet June 6 at the Wisconsin Trap Association (WTA) have on the game is one of “wait and see.” “The goal is to speed up the game while adding four complex in Rome, Wisconsin, near Wisconsin Rapids. more minutes to the clock,” he pointed out. “In an ideal Each contestant shot at 100 clay targets, or “birds.” The huge WTA complex offers a straight row of 30 world, it will also add to the opportunity for non-starttrap houses. Each house has a five-station shooting ing players to see more court time.” field. “It’s all trap houses about as far as you can see,” GHS Head Coach John Dickinsen. “Quite impresDragons welcome girl to football roster said sive.” SIREN—Siren junior Kayla Eideh joined the ranks Grantsburg’s top shooter at the state tourney was of the Siren 8-man football roster in August. freshman Chris Hermann, who tied for 11th in Junior “I wanted to do something that would help me stay Varsity with a score of 86 of 100 birds. Freshman Sven in shape for the other sports I’m involved in — basket- Johnson took 18th among 59 shooters in the novice catball and track,” Eideh explained. “And volleyball just egory with a score of 69 of 100 birds. wasn’t doing it for me.” Shooting at Varsity level, Grantsburg’s Jared PeltiBeing the only female in a male-dominated sport er and Ricky Clark tied for 40th of 61. Dickinsen comcould be intimidating but in the three weeks the Drag- mented, “It was a really competitive field and shooting ons have been lacing up the pads, Eideh hasn’t found conditions were good. Thirteen shooters at state had scores of 90 or more birds out of 100.” that to be the case. “The guys are treating me like ‘One of the guys,’” she explained. “They are teaching me parts of the game or

The newest ‘sport’ — ice ﬁshing

Learning hoops from one of the best GRANTSBURG—Learning the game of basketball from a former NBA All-Star and gold-medal winning member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team was on tap when the Christian Laettner Basketball Academy came to Grantsburg in November. He started the Christian Laettner Basketball Academy in 2010. “I wanted to start the academy because basketball is my passion and I love to coach, it’s in my blood — I think I have some good things to offer today’s young players,” Laettner reported. “My dad was a coach and

Grace Gerber runs toward the end zone for the freshman class during Powderpuff football — part of October’s homecoming festivities at Grantsburg High School.

GRANTSBURG—A first-of-its-kind trophy that looks like a chunk of ice will soon be added to Grantsburg High School’s trophy case. The Grantsburg “Ice Pirates” earned a third place trophy in ice fishing Jan. 24 at the Webster ice fishing tournament on Yellow Lake. Ice fishing is growing rapidly as a high school team event, both in northwestern Wisconsin and east central Wisconsin around Lake Winnebago. Grantsburg is in its second year, but some Wisconsin high schools have had ice fishing teams for five years. Siren, Webster, Luck and Unity are among area schools with ice fishing teams. Ice fishing is not a school-sanctioned or a WIAA-sanctioned sport like football, volleyball or basketball, says GHS Athletic Director Mike Amundson. The schools recognize student ice fishing teams, but provide no funding or oversight. The school does allow the team and its coaches to use its school van for a longer trip or an overnight stay. Participants get sponsors or provide their own gear, including portable fishing shelters. Parents serve as volunteer coaches. The 2015 state high school ice fishing championship was held Feb. 21 at Chain of Lakes near Chetek, with 44 teams competing from 27 schools. Wisconsin Rapids took first place. Luck finished third. Unity teams placed 7th and 29th. Webster teams placed 12th and 25th, and Grantsburg took 27th.

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Siren Dragons clip Falcons BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN—Behind Neil Oustigoff and his 37 points, the Siren Dragons beat the visiting Flambeau Falcons last Tuesday night 83-35. The Dragons started out quickly, getting a 15-2 edge just minutes into the game. Oustigoff had 12 of those 15 points, moving around the basket, getting good shots and offensive rebounds. At 29-16, Oustigoff had added 10 more to his total. To make a basket for Flambeau was difficult so that in one instance, Chase Groothousen was actually falling down when he scooped up a shot and scored. At the half, Siren led 46-22. Oustigoff had 24 tallies

and Logan Allen had a three pointer and two field goals for seven points. Aaron Ruud and Xander Pinero each added six. Tanner Lee had three. The highlight of the third quarter came when Oustigoff had the land to himself and he slammed home a dunk that got the crowd yelling in excitement. Besides Oustigoff’s 37, Aaron Ruud finished with 17 and Logan Allen with 13. Tanner Lee concluded with seven, Xander Pinero with six and Kaanan Christianson chipped in with three. The Dragons will have been a part of the Clayton Holiday tournament this week. After the Christmas break, the Dragons will continue their season Friday, Jan. 8 in a double header matchup at Grantsburg. Siren’s Tanner Lee looks for an open teammate.

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West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Unity 4-0 6-0 Luck 2-1 5-2 Grantsburg 2-1 4-3 Siren 2-1 3-3 Frederic 1-2 2-4 Webster 0-3 2-5 St. Croix Falls 0-3 1-5 Results Last Week Dec. 28 Prairie Farm 77, Siren 73 Dec. 22 Webster 55, Bruce 31 Clayton 71, Luck 61 Siren 83, Flambeau 35 St. Croix Central 72, St. Croix Falls 63 Grantsburg 50, Hayward 39

Grantsburg 50, Hayward 39 Hayward G. Luedtke X. Cummings D. Miller P. Zeigle K. Johnson A. Greene J. Sande J. White Kuykendall Totals

2 2 4 2 2 1 0 1 1 1 12

3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4

FT 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-6

F 1 5 3 1 1 3 0 1 2 19

TP 9 8 5 7 3 1 2 2 2 39

Grantsburg J. Gerber J. Knutson A. Olson J. Staeven

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Siren 83, Flambeau 35 Flambeau 2 C. Groothousen 1 E. Martin 1 P. Wiemer 0 D. Stoneberg 0 Z. Koporez 0 N. Rhoads 1 J. Groothousen 0 Z. Montwill 3 Totals 6

3 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 5

FT 6-8 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-2 2-2 8-14

F 3 2 2 3 1 3 0 2 15

TP 8 5 0 6 0 5 0 11 35

Siren 2 A. Ruud 1 X. Pinero 2 K. Christianson 0 T. Lee 2 L. Allen 4 N. Oustigoff 13 B. Lemieux 0 D. Highstrom 0 Totals 22

3 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 6

FT 6-7 2-2 0-0 3-4 2-2 8-9 0-0 0-0 21-24

F 2 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 14

TP 17 6 3 7 13 37 0 0 83

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Prairie Farm 79, Siren 75 Siren A. Ruud X. Pinero

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1 5 2 4 4 24

Prairie Farm Ju. Nelson T. Hansen E. Klefstad K. Quarderer J. Siebert Q. Larson Ja. Nelson J. Thompson Totals

3 0 1 2 0 0 3 2 0 8

FT 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-8 8-12 3-4 1-3 1-5 15-34

F TP 0 0 1 5 2 6 2 12 0 20 4 24 2 11 0 1 11 79

2 0 1 0 5 6 6 2 0 20

0 2 11 21 0 75

Score by Halves Siren 41 34—75 Prairie Farm 38 41—79

Girls Basketball West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Frederic 4-0 7-1 Siren 3-1 4-2 St. Croix Falls 3-1 4-5 Grantsburg 2-2 3-4 Unity 1-3 2-4 Luck 1-4 2-5 Webster 0-4 2-5 Results Last Week Dec. 22 Bruce 59, Webster 30 Clayton 53, Lluck 18 St. Croix Falls 54, Barron 51

Turtle Lake 77 77, Siren 73 Spring Valley 64, Unity 61

The Granary 4 4 Black & Orange 2 6 HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: The Granary 759; Gandy Dancer 741; 10th Hole 731. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Mary Reese 210; Judy Olson 192; Pam Dildine 190. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: 10th Hole 2069; Gandy Dancer 2051; Black & Orange 2033. HIGH THREE GAMES: Pam Dildine 498; Judy Olson 470; Mary Reese 432. Averages: Pam Dildine 155; Judy Olson 141; Mary Reese 140; Donna Crain 136; Claudia Peterson 135.

Boys Hockey Middle Border Conference Team Conf All New Richmond 4-0 5-2 Baldwin-Woodville 3-0 9-1 Somerset 2-1 3-6 Blizzard 1-3 2-3-1 Regis/Altoona/McDonell 0-3 4-5-1 Amery 0-3 0-9-1

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Northwoods Lumber 42 14 Flower Power 36 20 Larry’s LP 30 26 Vacant 4 52 HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Northwoods Lumber 862; Flower Power 852; Larry’s LP 793. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Sue Eytcheson 199; Jennifer Kern 187; Sandy Buhil 173. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Northwoods Lumber 2449; Flower Power 2401; Larry’s LP 2294. HIGH THREE GAMES: Jennifer Kern 516; Sue Eytcheson 483; Cheryl Scallon 433. Averages: Jennifer Kern 163; Cheryl Scallon 148; Sue Eytcheson 143; Mary Reese 141; Becky Reynolds/Mary Ellen Smith 133. Splits: Millie Hansen/Sandy Buhil, 3-10. Early Birds W

Gandy Dancer Saloon 8 0 Zia Louisa 5 3 The Tap 2 6 Black & Orange 1 7 HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Gandy Dancer Saloon 969; The Tap 881; Black & Orange 873. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Marcy Viebrock 178; Judy Olson 173; Sally Casey 171. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Gandy Dancer Saloon; 2710;

The Tap 2552; Zia Louisa 2523. 2523 HIGH THREE GAMES: Marcy Viebrock 467; Lynn Toivola 433; Sally Casey 430. Averages: Marcy Viebrock 148; Judy Olson 147; Sally Casey 146; Linda Strong 139; Lynn Toivola 138. Splits: Bonnie Fischer, 4-10. Monday Night Men’s W

Black & Orange 26 18 Larry’s LP 22 22 Bruce’s Auto 21 23 Yellow River Saloon 19 25 HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Black & Orange 1079; Larry’s LP 1078; Bruce’s Auto 1000. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: MIchael Johnson 248; Tony Wilson 235; Josh Johnson/Chris Johson 212. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Larry’s LP 3164; Black & Orange 3026; Bruce’s Auto 2964. HIGH THREE GAMES: Tony Wilson 536; Josh Johnson 610; Chris Johnson 593. Averages: Chris Johnson 186; Tony Wilson 185; Dean Eytcheson 183; Josh Johnson 175; Curt Phelps 172. Wednesday Night Men’s W

Bump’s Lakeside 25 19 Northwoods Lumber 24 20 Lions 24 20 Black & Orange 15 29 HIGH TEAM SINGLE GAMES: Northwoods Lumber 1053; Lions 1000; Bump’s Lakeside 989. HIGH SINGLE GAMES: Mike Zajac 233; Monte Rinnman 226; Lloyd Katusky 222. HIGH TEAM THREE GAMES: Black & Orange 2856; Lions 2854; Bump’s Lakeside 2853. HIGH THREE GAMES: Ed Phelps 595; Mike Anesi 576; Fred Zajac 569. Averages: Gene Ackland 192; Fred Zajac 187; Mike Anesi/ Roger Tollander/Monte Rinnman 184; Josh Johnson 182; Mike Zajazc 187.

WISCONSIN SPORTS Gard could tweak, but no wholesale changes at Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — By retiring at midseason at Wisconsin, Bo Ryan effectively allowed top assistant Greg Gard to have a three-month audition to prove that he could handle the head coaching job on a permanent basis. In his first full day on the job on Wednesday, Gard didn’t appear to be feeling any pressure. “I’ve never worried about the standpoint of what the end result will be,” Gard said. “So for us, our main focus is how can we continue to move this team forward and improve?” he said. “How can we get some of these younger guys to play a little older?” The Badgers (7-5) struggled in the first few weeks of the season, losing more games than they did all of last year, when they went 36-4 and advanced to their second straight Final Four. But Wisconsin reached those heights with a band of experienced and more talented players, led by national player of the year Frank Kaminsky. This year’s squad is less experienced and more reliant on freshmen. The players appeared to be a little dazed after the game, even though Ryan had discussed retirement for months. Ryan never offered a specific timetable, and hedged a few times about even coaching beyond 2015-16. Gard said he didn’t know until right before the game that Tuesday night’s win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi would be Ryan’s last appearance. And even then, he wasn’t entirely sure until after the final buzzer. “I just waited for his direction and I just said, `Hey, let me know what the plan is and what you need from me and what’s going to be next,”’ Gard said.

Athletic director Barry Alvarez appointed Gard interim coach. He plans to evaluate Gard’s work and make a decision at the end of the season about how the school will proceed. In speaking with the players in the locker room after Ryan broke the news, Alvarez focused his message on embracing the future. “Don’t be afraid of change,” Alvarez said. How the Badgers go about getting better remains a big question. A string of 14 straight NCAA appearances during Ryan’s tenure is in jeopardy. Defense has been a problem at times, as it was in the shocking 69-67 loss to lowly Western Illinois in the season opener at home. Lately, the Badgers appear to be having problems getting off good shots, and have struggled in lategame situations with the ball. Not that Gard is planning any wholesale changes. “Obviously our brand of basketball and our pillars of success are pretty well cemented and time-tested,” said Gard, who has worked with Ryan for 20 years, including the last 14-plus in Madison. At Wisconsin, that means playing tough defense without fouling and using hands. On offense, that means taking care of the ball and playing with efficiency. “Will there be additions, things that we need to get better at... things we need to spit-shine a little bit and improve upon? Some of that comes with experience,” Gard said. Former Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore, now an analyst with the Big Ten Network, suggested that Gard might incorporate more of Ryan’s swing offense system back on to the floor. The system relies on good passing, screening and cutting from all five players on

the floor. During the last two years especially, with Kaminsky, Sam Dekker and other talented veterans, the Badgers had the experience to play with less structure, Moore said. “I think that is as much change as they need,” Moore said. “Defensively, more attention to details, keep guys in front.” Junior Nigel Hayes and Bronson Koenig are returning starters from last year’s run to the title game. Two other juniors, forward Vitto Brown and guard Zak Showalter, are now starters after coming off the bench last season. Otherwise, Wisconsin has been playing just freshmen of late. Michael Caputo serves as heart of No. 23 Wisconsin defense MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The player who serves as the heart of Wisconsin’s defense speaks with the authoritative voice of a general, and wears a scowl on his face on the field. Senior safety Michael Caputo fits the role of captain perfectly for the 23rdranked Badgers. “It’s been a pleasure to coach Michael Caputo,” said defensive backs coach Daronte Jones. “His football IQ, the toughness that he brings, the leadership that he brings. He’s one of those guys that you rarely find.” A three-year starter, Caputo and fellow senior Darius Hilary have been two mainstays in a secondary for defense that has had three head coaches during their careers in Madison. Bret Bielema left in December 2012 for Arkansas. Gary Andersen left two years later for Oregon State. Now, Paul Chryst is coaching the Badgers. Most of the rest of the coaching staff, including Jones, are wrapping up

their first seasons, too, at Camp Randall Stadium. “Yeah I took a lot from the three coaching staffs that we had,” Caputo said this week with a laugh. “It was good.” There has been one very important constant the last three seasons in defensive coordinator Dave Aranda. The Badgers have the nation’s stingiest defense in points allowed (13.1 points), and third stingiest in yards allowed (267.1). Caputo is usually right in the middle of the action. “Stats are one thing, and then intensity... tackling,” Caputo said. “Just tackling the right way, not missing tackles.” Caputo has a non-stop motor. Jones said that it carries over into practice, so much so that they have had to nudge him to dial it back a little to save wear and tear. “It’s not a matter of having to go out and prove yourself on a daily basis,” Jones said. “But I like that about him because he feels like he has to prove himself day in and day out.”

Vikings, Packers showdown rescheduled for late start Sunday GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The border battle showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers has been rescheduled for a late start Sunday. NBC-TV announced it’s moving the game at Lambeau Field from a noon start to the 7:30 p.m. time slot. The North Division title is at stake, along with a higher position in the playoff seedings. Both teams have a 10-5 record. The Vikings are coming off a prime time 49-17 Sunday night victory over the New York Giants in Minneapolis. The Packers were routed by the Cardinals 38-8 in Arizona Sunday.

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Is it dementia? Signs and symptoms

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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability. Dementia describes a group of symptoms that affect a person’s memory, thinking, and social abilities. The effects are great enough to disrupt an individual’s daily life. The Mayo Clinic has published a list of signs and symptoms associated with dementia. Cognitive changes may include: •Memory loss. •Difficulty communicating or finding words. •Difficulty with complex tasks. •Difficulty planning or organizing. •Difficulty with coordination and motor functions. •Disorientation.

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•Psychological changes. •Personality changes. •Inability to reason. •Inappropriate behavior. •Paranoia. •Agitation. •Hallucinations. If you think that you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of dementia, see a doctor. Dementia is sometimes caused by treatable medical conditions, so it is important to see a doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms. However, some types of dementia are caused by damaged brain cells and can worsen over time. Either way, early detection and treatment are key to getting the most out of treatment.

Some people are at a greater risk for developing dementia than others. While there are risk factors that individuals have no control over (age, family history, and Down syndrome), there are other risk factors that you can change to minimize the risk of developing dementia, such as avoiding heavy alcohol use, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, and quiting smoking. For more information, visit: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/basics/ definition/con-20034399 or www.alz.org/what-is-dementia. asp.

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A number of changes to the FoodShare program were proposed and implemented this year. Following are some of the highlights: April 2015: FoodShare recipients age 18-59 must now work, or be in job training at least 80 hours per month, or meet an exemption, to remain eligible for FoodShare. There is currently no work requirement for persons 60 years or older. May 2015: The Assembly passed bills 177 and 191, which seek to limit the percentage of “junk food” purchased by FoodShare recipients, and require those recipients subject to the new work requirement to pass drug tests. The bills will need to be passed in the Senate and receive the federal waiver before implementation. July 2015: The Wisconsin Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the federal government in response to its position that states cannot add additional eligibility criteria (specifically, the drug testing of FoodShare recipients) beyond what is provided by federal law because FoodShare is a federally-funded program. November 2015: The Wisconsin Assembly passed the following three FoodShare bills, which now head to the Senate: Bill 222: Adding photo identification to FoodShare cards. Bill 188: Seizing FoodShare benefits in any account that has not been accessed in six months or more; and Bill 200: Limiting the number of replacement FoodShare cards a recipient may get to four per 12 months. Photo IDs: The proposed law requires photos of recipients on FoodShare cards. Under federal law, however, store clerks cannot require a person using a FoodShare card to show or prove identity, and household members and authorized representatives must still be able to use the card on behalf of someone else. According to the fiscal estimate produced by the Department of Health Services (DHS), the photo ID requirement would cost $7.4 million to initiate and then $2 million per year to administer. There has been no firm number released regarding the amount hoped to recover from this specific endeavor, only the general number that FoodShare fraud, overall, amounts to about $6 million per year (1.3% of all FoodShare expenses). Seizure of Accounts: In the past, clients have been advised that they can roll over their accumulated FoodShare funds from month to month for up to one year. This rollover helped those receiving the minimum benefit amount ($16 per month) realize the value of the benefit. For example, rolling over funds helped them save up for a holiday meal or buy bulk items. For those fearing the stigma of using a FoodShare card, it was helpful to limit the number of times they used the card. If the bill is enacted, recipients will need to use their cards (even just a small purchase) every six months to prevent all funds from being seized. After a six month seizure, recipients can request a return of their funds, but after an account has been inactive for one year, the funds will be expunged permanently. FoodShare recipients age 18-59 must now work or be in job training at least 80 hours per month, or meet an exemption, to remain eligible for FoodShare. There is currently no work requirement for persons 60 years or older. Replacement Cards. The Assembly bill asks DHS to request a waiver from the federal government to limit the number of replacement cards a recipient can request to four in any given 12 months — the federal minimum. In addition to the proposed bill, DHS implemented a new policy effective Dec. 1, 2015, regarding fraud investigation for those who request multiple replacement cards. Written notice will now be sent to households who have been issued four or more replacement cards in a rolling 12-month period. The case must be referred for fraud investigation if a fifth replacement card is issued within a rolling 12-month period and trafficking of the cards is suspected. Proponents of the changes to the FoodShare program cite prevention of fraud as the primary goal. Opponents question the cost, efficacy, and increased stigma for a program that is already underutilized by those eligible.

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Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating and electric costs. The amount of financial assistance provided by the program varies from household to household. To qualify for any assistance, a householdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income must be at or below 60 percent of the Wisconsin state median income (see income guidelines chart). Eligible households may receive financial assistance from WHEAP for a variety of energy needs. Below are some of the common uses of the funds. Heating Assistance: â&#x20AC;˘One-time payment during heating season (Oct. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 15). â&#x20AC;˘Pays portion of heating costs but not entire cost of heating a residence. â&#x20AC;˘Most types of fuel are eligible for assistance. Electric Assistance: â&#x20AC;˘One-time payment during heating season (Oct. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 15). â&#x20AC;˘Pays portion of electric costs but not entire cost for the residence.

Photo ID for Voting BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

In Wisconsin, nearly all voters will need to present a photo ID to cast a vote in upcoming elections. There are limited exceptions to the requirement that voters present photo identification: absentee voters (who are in the military, live permanently overseas, or are classified as confidential elector), voters who are indefinitely confined, and voters who have spiritual beliefs that prevent them from being photographed. Individuals who do not fit into one of these limited exceptions will need to present acceptable photo identification. What is acceptable photo ID for voting purposes? Acceptable ID that can be unexpired or expired after the most recent (currently 11/4/2014) general election: â&#x20AC;˘ A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended. â&#x20AC;˘ A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card. â&#x20AC;˘ Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service. â&#x20AC;˘ A U.S. passport. â&#x20AC;˘ An identification card issued by a federally-recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (can be expired prior to

Energy Crisis Assistance: â&#x20AC;˘Financial assistance if person: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is out of fuel and has no money to purchase more fuel. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has received disconnect notice from utility vendor. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has no heat. â&#x20AC;˘WHEAP operates a 24-hour crisis line to help with emergency situations. It may also offer funds to repair or replace a furnace if it is no longer working. WHEAP is administered locally through social services offices, tribal governments, and private non-profit agencies in each county of Wisconsin. Please note that a utility company may not disconnect residential electric, natural gas, or water service for non-payment during the cold-weather season from Nov. 1 to April 15. For more information visit: http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/category.asp?linkcatid=239. To find your local agency, visit: http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/section.asp?linkid=119&locid=25.

most recent general election). Acceptable ID that must be unexpired: â&#x20AC;˘ A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented. â&#x20AC;˘ A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days). â&#x20AC;˘ An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days). â&#x20AC;˘ A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. Also, the university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment. â&#x20AC;˘ A citation or notice of intent to revoke or suspend a Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license that is dated within 60 days of the date of the election. If you do not have acceptable photo identification for voting purposes, you need to obtain a Wisconsin State ID Card from the Division of Motor Vehicles office if you would like to vote and are not excepted from the law. See Wisconsin Statute Â§ 5.02(6m) http://bringit.wisconsin.gov/do-ihave-right-photo-id

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Recognizing, avoiding elder ﬁnancial abuse by strangers BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Every year, many elders fall victim to financial scams by strangers resulting in the loss of billions of dollars — life savings, personal investments, property, and more. These scams come in many forms, from the phone call stating that a loved one is in distress, to the multimillion dollar grand prize that only requires an advanced fee payment. Regardless of the mechanism used to target elders, the scammers’ end goal is the same — gain trust and extract as much money as possible. Scams like these are considered a form of elder financial abuse, which encompasses a broad range of conduct such as taking money or property, forging signatures, or using property or possessions without permission. Here’s one example: “Mary” received a call stating that her grandson had been involved in criminal activity abroad. She unwittingly provided the caller with more information when another man got on the phone and, thinking it was her grandson, she asked, “Mark is that you?” The callers now knew her grandson’s name and said Mark hit a pedestrian while driving. One man claiming to be Mark’s attorney stated that he needed money to cover Mark’s legal fees or Mark would go to jail. They told Mary not to tell anyone or Mark would be in more trouble. Over the course of two weeks, Mary followed the explicit directions she received by phone eventually sending over $60,000 via her bank account and green dot cards. She depleted her entire savings account and tried to apply for a loan against her paid-off house. A bank manager felt something was awry and spoke to Mary. She eventually explained to the manager what happened, and he told her she was being scammed. The manager called her son to confirm that her grandson Mark was okay. Unfortunately, authorities were not able to recover Mary’s money, but the perpetrator was later caught scamming other elders and is awaiting trial. Anyone can fall victim to a scam like this, but seniors are particularly vulnerable for a number of reasons. For example,

seniors may generally be more trusting, may have cognitive impairments, may be isolated, or may have other pressures like the loss of a relative. There is an entire network of criminals who purposely prey on elders and their vulnerabilities to extract money over a prolonged period. Therefore, it is important to be alert and help the seniors in your life be vigilant when it comes to money, accounts, and personal information. What to look for in a scam? Although there are some patterns in scams, scams come in a variety of forms. Overall, it is important that you do more research or talk to a relative or friend if you receive a phone call or mail requesting money or personal information or you are approached by a stranger offering services. Here are some common scenarios: A caller you have never spoken to and do not know. This person will say s/he is affiliated with what seems to be a legitimate company or organization and will wait for cues from you. The caller will wait for you to mention personal details and copy things you say to make you feel s/he is trustworthy or knows details about you. In our example, Mary mentioned her grandson’s name, Mark, making it easy for the scammer to sound like he personally knew Mark. When you receive a phone call from a stranger, get as many details from the caller as possible and check — or have someone else check — into the caller’s credentials. The caller might threaten you and say you will lose the offer if you hang up, but, if the deal is not legit, you could lose a lot more. Money wires: Caller asks you to wire money, buy green dot cards (or equivalents), or deposit checks. You should never wire or send money to a stranger. It does not matter what the caller is offering or what the caller says. If the caller says you have a relative in peril, call other family members first. It is unlikely that a complete stranger will call you with news about your family without other family members being aware of the same news. In the story above, if Mark were truly in trouble, his parents would likely have

known. Mass mailing: Mass mailings sometimes have a personalized product or service offer. However, if the mail-in form seeks personal information and/or asks for a credit card or small fee, don’t do it. Never send your personal information through the mail. If the mail seems like it came from a legitimate source, call, or have someone call, to verify that the company is real and if they requested your personal information. Home repairs: A person who offers some type of service at what seems to be a good price. If anyone approaches you offering a service such as fixing people will scam elders by pretending they are offering a deal, but in actuality they are hiking up their prices or trying to gain access to personal information, a roof, paving a driveway, or doing your taxes, do not accept until you are able to research the person and determine what similar professionals charge for the service. Many times, Pay attention to signs from the elders in your life. Secrecy: Suddenly, the elder becomes very secretive. This sign is very important because often scammers explicitly direct elders not to tell anyone else about what is going on. These directions to remain quiet can be simple threats (“If you tell anyone, you will lose the grand prize.”) to something perceived way more seriously (“Your grandson will go to jail if you do not wire the money by tomorrow.”). In our example, Mary kept quiet because she legitimately believed Mark was in trouble and would be in more trouble if she told anyone. Withdrawals and transfers: You recognize the elder suddenly, frequently withdrawing small or large sums of money or making transfers between accounts. Waiting for the phone: The elder is suddenly waiting for the phone to ring all of the time. Many times, scammers are extracting money over a prolonged period. To continue to extract money, scammers will generally have to make repeated calls to elders with more instructions on where to send money, like they did with Mary.

New friends: New “close friends” arrive suddenly and no one in the family knows them. How can you prevent scams? Speak out. Many seniors do not report incidents of financial exploitation because they may feel embarrassed or may not even know they have been scammed. If you or an elder you know has been the victim of a financial abuse, it is important to share the story to alert other seniors and to encourage them not to feel embarrassed by the experience. Speaking out about personal experiences also helps other seniors know what signs to look for if they receive a phone call or something in the mail looking for money or personal information. Talk to someone else. Although some stories may seem incredulous in hindsight, the stories are very believable at the time due to any of the aforementioned reasons. Therefore, it is important to talk to family or friends if you, or someone you know, is approached by a stranger or receive a phone call from a stranger instructing you to send money, especially if the caller says not to tell anyone. That way, if it is a legitimate transaction, the caller can be properly vetted by relatives or friends. If it is a scam, you, relatives, or friends will be able to help alert authorities and help alert other seniors. Don’t judge. Be supportive if someone you know falls victim to a financial scam. He or she is likely already embarrassed or humiliated, so don’t compound those feelings. Scams can happen to anyone. Don’t think it can’t happen to you. When you don’t feel something like this can happen to you, you let your guard down and do not properly research or vet people, which in turn makes you more vulnerable. The key is to keep your guard up. If an offer is legitimate, it will withstand the vetting process. For more information about elder financial abuse, visit: www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/fin_abuse.html www.investorprotection.org/downloads/EIFFE_Survey_Report.pdf www.napsa-now.org/get-informed/ what-is-financial-exploitation/

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Medicare and home health care

CAREGIVERS CORNER By Barb Blodgett

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Home health care allows you to receive health care in the comfort of your own home, instead of in a hospital or clinic. Home health care can be less expensive and more convenient too. If you qualify, Medicare will pay for certain home health care services when they are considered reasonable and necessary. You may use the home health benefits program if you have Medicare and meet all of the following criteria: •You are under the care of a physician. •The services you receive are under an established plan of care

that is regularly reviewed by your doctor. •Your doctor certifies that you need one or more of the following: •You are unable to leave your home, or it is not recommended due to your condition. •Your condition does not allow you to leave your home without aid. For example, to leave home you need a wheelchair, walker, special transportation, or help from another individual. However, a person may still qualify for home health care even if he leaves home for non-medical reasons such as attending religious services. Individuals who need more than

intermittent nursing care are not eligible for home health benefit. Nursing care is considered “intermittent” when it is given fewer than seven days per week or less than eight hours per day over a period of 21 days. If you are interested in receiving home health care, be sure to speak with your doctor. You will need to set up an individual “plan of care” tailored to your needs. The plan of care will include the services to be provided, identify your providers, determine how often services will be needed, detail the required medical equipment, and discuss the treatment goals.

Dental coverage in the marketplace BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Adults (19 and older) are not required to have dental coverage, and insurers do not have to offer adult dental coverage in their plans. Although dental is not a required plan benefit, there are options available to you in the marketplace if you want dental insurance. In the marketplace, you can find several health plans that include dental coverage or stand-alone dental plans (plans not included as part of a health plan) that you can buy. You cannot buy a dental plan from the marketplace unless you are enrolling in a marketplace health plan at the same time. This means that if you buy a dental plan through the marketplace, you can only buy the dental plan when you enroll in a marketplace health plan. This also means that you cannot enroll solely in a dental plan through the marketplace. However, you can enroll in a dental plan outside of the marketplace at

any time you choose. Once you complete your marketplace application and receive your results, you will be able to view health plans that include dental coverage. If you prefer a standalone dental plan, you can select your health plan and then shop for dental plans. If you already enrolled in a marketplace plan and did not add dental coverage at that time, unfortunately you can no longer add marketplace dental coverage. Your options would be to 1) wait for the next open enrollment period, 2) use a special enrollment period, if you qualify, to change health plans and add dental coverage at that time, or 3) enroll in a private plan off of the marketplace. Once you enroll in a dental plan, you may still be able to use financial assistance for your dental coverage. If you qualify for premium tax credits, you can apply those tax credits to a marketplace plan that includes dental coverage because

there is only one premium. On the other hand, you cannot apply premium tax credits to a stand-alone dental plan. Keep in mind that if you get dental coverage through a marketplace health plan, you cannot cancel your dental plan because you are only able to modify marketplace plans during the open enrollment period or during a special enrollment period. If you purchase a stand-alone dental plan, you can cancel the dental plan any time during the year by contacting your plan, or by calling the marketplace call center. Whichever type of dental plan you have, DO NOT cancel it on the marketplace website, because it will cancel both your dental and health plan. Visit www.healthcare.gov for more information and to view and compare dental plans after you complete your application.

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This is where I usually put all of Interfaith Caregivers statistics for the past month, but I have been so busy I have not had time to add things up. Next month you will be bombarded with facts and statistics. Watch for it. Our “Christmas for Kids” is over for another year. It was a wonderful event. The numbers might be off by a couple, but at last count we gave 141 families and 347 children clothes, food and toys. It was by far the most relaxed Christmas for Kids event we have ever had. I could begin listing the people, organizations and churches that donated time and money and gifts to make this all possible, but I would need pages and pages to include everyone. It was such fun. Our elves were there to hand out gifts. Mrs. Claus showed up to entertain the children. Wendy fed the workers with her amazing chili. We all met at 7 a.m. and prepared for the day. Moms, dads and sometimes grandparents came to pick up their bags of toys. After all was cleaned up, we found that only three bags had not been picked up. We tried to get ahold of the families, but kept getting no answer. Kalea, my great granddaughter, is now five years old. How she went from birth to five in such a short time I will never figure out. She was just a baby not long ago and now she is a chattering little girl who loves Elsa. Elsa is a character in the movie “Frozen,” and she is the best friend of many little girls. Through the years, little girls have had Chatty Cathy, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Barbie, and now it is Elsa. Elsa has a sister, but Kalea has not mentioned her name lately, so I guess Elsa is the doll of choice right now. I used to have a doll house and now Kalea has a castle. A Frozen castle. Well, not really frozen, like cold, but Frozen as in the movie. Grandma and Grandpa with the dogs (to differentiate us from “Grandma”) gave her the castle for her birthday and right now we are the most wonderful people in her world. I like that position. I like being wonderful in my family’s world. When I think back, I can not remember ever arguing with my kids, grandkids and certainly not great grandkids. Oh my, I have turned into my father. The year 2016 is upon us. I figure by July, I will start writing the correct year on my checks. It takes me a while to catch up. I think that has something to do with my age. People say that I say things I don’t recall saying. After speaking a sentence and thinking I am saying one thing, I am told I said another. I figure my brain is so full of knowledge I can’t put any more in there and that is why I forget. That is my excuse if I repeat myself, and I am sticking to it. I have made my resolutions and it was easy. I just took last year’s and wrote them larger so I could read them better. This year I will keep them and I promise myself that I will mean it next year. Do I procrastinate? No, I just forget. See, once again it is because my brain is too full. Listen to the silence and hear God speak to you.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEAN EARL JOHNSON Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 45 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for informal administration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth 01/27/1948 and date of death 03/12/2014, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1916 Cty Rd J, Barronett, WI 54813. All interested persons have waived notice. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is 3-9-2016. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 11, 2015 Thomas J. Bitney Bitney Law Firm, Ltd. P.O. Box 488 Spooner, WI 54871 715-635-8741 1002841 WNAXLP (Dec. 16, 23 and 30)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY DISCOVER BANK C/O DISCOVER PRODUCTS INC Plaintiff, vs. KAY L KINGSTON Defendant.

AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 15CV000143 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: KAY L KINGSTON 624 S WOOD STREET PO BOX 56, GRANTSBURG WI 54840-0056 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within Forty (40) days after December 16, 2015, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT, BURNETT COUNTY, 7410 COUNTY RD K #115, SIREN WI 54872 and the Kohn Law Firm, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, whose address is 735 N. Water St., Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI 53202. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If no Complaint accompanies this Summons you must respond within the said 40 day period with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint by mailing or delivering said written demand to the court and to the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys at their respective addresses

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listed above. If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said complaint within the 40 day period, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin DEC 9 2015. KOHN LAW FIRM S.C. BY: /s/ Joseph R. Johnson State Bar No. 1053052 Attorney for Plaintiff WNAXLP (December 16, 23, 30)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs. The Estate of Kathleen M. Andren, Deceased Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 15-CV-73 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 9, 2015 in the amount of $104,388.82 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2), Certified Survey Map # 1973, Volume 11, Pages 19, 20, and 21, Document #242974, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin and being located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE Âź NE Âź), Section Twenty (20), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, of Range Sixteen (16) West, excepting therefrom the Highway Right-of Way described in Volume 483 of Records, page 58, Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of the real estate above, over and across the presently existing roadway

crossing the subject Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 25947 State Road 35 Webster, WI 54893-8512. DATED: November 18, 2015. 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 23, 30, January 6)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association, N.D. 200 S. Sixth St. Minneapolis, MN 55402 Plaintiff, vs. Teresa Halls a/k/a Teresa L. Halls 113 W. Broadway Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840-7811, John Doe Halls 113 W. Broadway Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840-7811, First Financial Asset Management c/o Lexis Document Services, Inc., Registered Agent 8040 Excelsior Dr. Ste 400 Madison, WI 53717-2915, Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC 140 Corporate Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502-4952, FIA Card Services NA 1100 N. King St. Wilmington, DE 198840011, Midland Funding LLC c/o Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent 8040 Excelsior Dr. Ste. 400 Madison, WI 53717-2915, Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 15-CV-154 The Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after December 23, 2015 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067

and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 12-9-2015 day of December, 2015. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Timothy Mark Brovold State Bar No. 1076008 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Dec. 23, 30, January 6)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Earl Foss 1913 Big Lake Drive Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, and Bradley K. Foss 544 5th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026, and Roy E. Foss and Beverly A. Foss 544 5th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026, Plaintiffs v. The Heirs of Dale Foss, Defendant(s). SUMMONS (Publication) File No. 15 CV 189 Case Type: 30701 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after January 15, 2016, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Burnett County Clerk of Court, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin 54872, and to Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, whose address is 202 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 835, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40

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days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 16th day of November, 2015. /s/ Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler Cutler Law Office 202 Cascade Street P.O. Box 835 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 715) 755-3161 WNAXLP (Dec. 23, 30, January 6)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Edwin N. Cermak Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 46 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 22, 1931 and date of death October 22, 2015, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 5589 Mail Road, Danbury, Wisconsin 54830. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar on 2-1-2016, at 10:00 a.m.. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is March 14, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court

does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 15, 2015 Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 1036463 WNAXLP (Dec. 23, 30, January 6)

NOTICE

Please take notice that on the 13th day of January, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. the Town Board of the Township of Wood River, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will meet at the Wood River Town Hall to consider a request to vacate the following undeveloped cul de sac: Part of government Lot 2, Section 36, Township 38 North, Range 18 West, Town of Wood River, County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said Section 36; Thence south 40Â° 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 53â&#x20AC;? West 946.96 feet; Thence South 16Â° 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 45â&#x20AC;? West 100.01 feet to the point of beginning; Thence South 16Â° 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 45â&#x20AC;? West a distance of 100.01 feet; Thence south 73Â° 05â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 15â&#x20AC;? East a distance of 120 feet; Thence North 16Â° 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 45â&#x20AC;? East a distance of 120 feet; Thence North 73Â° 05â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 15â&#x20AC;? West a distance of 120 feet; Thence South 16Â° 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 45â&#x20AC;? West to the point of beginning. Dated this 4th day of December, 2015. Raylene Swanson, Clerk Town of Wood River WNAXLP (December 23, 30, January 6)

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE To the Town Board, Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned hereby applies for a license to be used from January 12, 2016 to June 30, 2016: Retailerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Class Aâ&#x20AC;? Liquor License Log Cabin Store & Eatery, Co., 30217 State Highway 35 and 77, Danbury. The Town Board will consider the application January 12, 2016 at its regular meeting. Dated December 26, 2015. Judith Dykstra, Clerk. Town of Swiss WNAXLP (December 30)

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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Proceedings

Burnett County Board of Supervisors October 22, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the October 22, 2015, meeting of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 160, Siren, Wisconsin. INVOCATION Pastor Eddie Crife of Danbury/Webster/Siren Methodist Churches gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor asked Supervisor Awe to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. APPOINTMENTS TO COUNTY BOARD DISTRICTS 4 AND 12 Chairman Taylor appointed Jeremy Gronski as County Board Supervisor representing District 4 and Christopher Sybers as County Board Supervisor representing District 12. Motion to approve the appointments was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Blomberg. Motion carried, voice vote. Note: Both seats were vacant due to prior resignations. OATHS OF OFFICE – COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISORS FOR DISTRICTS 4 AND 12 AND COUNTY BOARD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs administered the official Oath of Office to County Board Supervisor representing District 4, Jeremy Gronski and District 12, Christopher Sybers; Student Representatives Audrey Lauer representing Grantsburg School District, Aubri Larson and alternate Bailey Mangen representing Siren School District and Grant Preston representing Webster School District. ROLL CALL Present, 18 supervisors: Dale Dresel, Gene McLain, Jeremy Gronski, Dorothy Richard, Gene Olson, Charles Awe, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Richard Anderson, Gary Lundberg, Philip Lindeman, Don Taylor, Maury Miller, Gerald Pardun and Brent Blomberg. Excused, three supervisors: Donald Chell, Emmett Byrne and Clifford L. Main. Present, three youth representatives: Audrey Lauer, Aubri Larson and Grant Preston. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Richard, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2015, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the September 17, 2015, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING – 2016 BUDGET Chairman Taylor opened the Public Hearing at 9:37 a.m. and asked for public comment. There were no public comments. Chairman Taylor Administrator Nate Ehalt gave a brief history on the process used to create the 2016 budget proposal and noted the final approval will take place at the November 10, 2016, County Board of Supervisors meeting. Chairman Taylor closed the public hearing at 9:42 a.m. REQUEST FOR FUNDING - DEVILS LAKE RETAINING WALL ENGINEERING COST Forest and Parks Administrator Jake Nichols introduced the request stating a conversation between he and Administrator Ehalt took place during early 2016 budget preparation on hiring an engineer to work on a plan for reconstruction of the Devils Lake retaining wall which is in need of attention. The cost to start the engineering process is $7,500.00. This amount was never included in the final budget proposal presented at the Administration Committee for approval. Funding for the costs can be obtained from the Infrastructure Fund without affecting the Administration Committee approved budget. Internal movement of the funds within the budget would take place to accommodate this expense. Motion to ratify the 2016 proposed budget to approve up to $7,500.00 designated for engineering costs for the Devils Lake retaining wall was made by Supervisor Lindeman, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2015-24 COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER TERM OF SERVICE REVISION TO CODE OF ORDINANCES SEC. 2-20 WHEREAS, according to Wis. Stats. 83.01(2) the county highway commissioner shall serve for a term of two years unless the county board establishes a different term of service by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the job responsibilities of the county highway commissioner necessitates long range planning and long range goals; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2002-21 adopted December 19, 2002, approved the appointment of Robert Morehouse as the county highway commissioner for an indefinite term; and WHEREAS, the county code of ordinances must be updated to reflect the term of service of the county highway commissioner position to an indefinite term of service. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors approves the term of service of the county highway commissioner position to an indefinite term of service and approves the attached update to the Burnett County Code of Ordinances. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-24 County Highway Commissioner Term of Service Revision to Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-20 was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Motion carried, voice vote. INTRODUCE AND APPOINT HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL HOEFS Chairman Taylor introduced Michael Hoefs to be appointed as Highway Commission upon the retirement

of Bob Morehouse. Motion to approve the appointment was made by Supervisor Richard, seconded by Supervisor Lindeman. Motion carried, voice vote. Mr. Hoefs will start work November 2, 2015, and will officially take on the title of Highway Commissioner as of Friday, November 20, 2015. Mr. Hoefs addressed the supervisors giving them a brief education and work history and thanked them for the opportunity to work for Burnett County. RESOLUTION 2015-25 DAN CONROY APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Dan Conroy has served Burnett County and northern Wisconsin as the Burnett County representative on Visions Northwest since its inception; and WHEREAS, doing so took him away from his primary business to help all of northern Wisconsin grow; and WHEREAS, Mr. Conroy’s service has been instrumental in the development and success of Visions Northwest; and WHEREAS, Burnett County is grateful for the service he provided. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors recognizes and appreciates the service Dan Conroy has provided; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Conroy, Nexen Group and Visions Northwest. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-25 Dan Conroy Appreciation was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (CEP) AGREEMENT Chairman Taylor presented the agreement. Supervisor Blomberg explained this agreement is a matter of housekeeping as the program has been operating on the 1998 workforce agreement and the new agreement was drafted in 2014. Motion to approve the agreement was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote. A complete copy of the Concentrated Employment Program (CEP) Agreement can be found in the Office of the Burnett County Clerk. RESOLUTION 2015-26 RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE BETH RANK, KATE HANSON AND 4-H SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS WHEREAS, 4-H Youth and Families Development Educator Beth Rank has grown the 4-H program; and WHEREAS, Beth Rank developed, coordinated, and implemented a positive youth experience for 46 Burnett County youth; and WHEREAS, summer camp was organized as an inclusive event that reached diverse audiences in Burnett County; and WHEREAS, Kate Hanson, summer intern, and UW-Extension Burnett County Administrative Assistant Beth Greiff provided critical support to the 2015 4-H summer camp held at Camp Burnett on Lake 26; and WHEREAS, many volunteers helped to make summer camp a success; and WHEREAS, summer camp volunteers in 2015 were Georgeann Flatten, Stephanie Wedin, Greg Stahl, Heather Stahl, Anna Treague, Jackie Gray, Carol Lanza and Bonnie Foehse; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors recognizes the value, dedication, effort and results of the work done by Beth Rank, 4-H summer camp staff, and volunteers. Community Development Agent Mike Kornmann presented the resolution sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-26 Recognition and Commendation for a Job Well Done Beth Rank, Kate Hanson and 4-H Summer Camp Volunteers was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2015-27 LOCAL TOURISM GRANT AND POLICY WHEREAS, tourism is an important part of the local economy; and WHEREAS, the County of Burnett supports developing the tourism sector; and WHEREAS, the County of Burnett supports partnering with local organizations to promote tourism and events that attract visitors from outside the county; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT a local tourism grant fund be created for eligible Burnett County organizations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the grant fund will be managed according to the attached local tourism grant policy. Community Development Agent Mike Kornmann presented the resolution sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-27 Local Tourism Grant and Policy was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Awe. Mr. Kornmann explained the importance of this grant and policy as it helps support community advertising for tourism and promotes organizers to work together on community events. Motion carried, voice vote. A complete copy of the policy can be found in the Office of the Burnett County Clerk. RESOLUTION 2015-28 AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (WDNR) GRANT AND COST SHARING PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department, (BCLWCD) applies for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) grants on a regular basis, and WHEREAS, the WDNR requires an authorizing resolution for all grants; and WHEREAS, Burnett County, hereafter known as “County”, applies for both Surface Water Grants Programs and the Tar-

geted Runoff Management (TRM) Grant Program;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, hereafter known as “County Board” authorizes and directs the BCLWCD to act on behalf of the County to submit requests and applications for grants funding or financial assistance for the WDNR with respect to the specific grant and/or financial assistance program, as follows: The Surface Water Grants Program which includes but is not limited to: 1. The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Control Grants 2. The Lake and River Planning Program Grants 3. The Lake and River Management Program Grants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Board approves and authorizes on behalf of the County an application for grant funding or financial assistance under each respective program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Board authorizes the Burnett County Conservationist of the BCLWCD to act on behalf of the County as grant administrator to sign and submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for aquatic invasive species control purposes, lake planning purposes, and lake protection purposes; to sign a grant agreement between the County and the WDNR as well as other necessary documents; to take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete an approved aquatic invasive species control grant, an approved lake planning grant and an approved lake protection grant; to submit quarterly and/or final reports to the WDNR to satisfy the grant agreement; and to submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation within six months of the project completion date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Board affirms that the County will meet the obligations under any aquatic invasive species control grant, lake planning grant, and lake protection grant including timely publication of the results, compliance with state rules for the program and will meet the financial obligations under the grant including the prompt payment of the required County’s commitment to the project costs of 25 to 33 percent, depending on the program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the BCLWCD desires to receive grant funding from the WDNR – TRM Program pursuant to ss. 281.65 or 281.66, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 151, 153 and 155, Wis. Adm. Code, for the purpose of implementing measures to control nonpoint source water pollution and the landowner agrees to contribute the local share (also called the “match”) needed for projects that are ultimately grant-funded by the WDNR; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the County Board authorizes the Burnett County Conservationist to submit a signed grant application to the WDNR, submit a signed Environmental Hazard Assessment form to the WDNR, if applicable, sign a grant agreement between the County and the WDNR, submit signed quarterly and final report forms to the WDNR and to submit signed grant reimbursement requests to the WDNR. Land and Water Conservationist Dave Ferris presented the resolution sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-28 Authorizing Applications for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Grant and Cost Sharing Programs was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2015-29 COUNTY FOREST VARIABLE ACREAGE SHARE PAYMENTS WHEREAS, counties having lands entered as “County Forest Lands” under the provisions of s.s.28.11 (4)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes, annually receive from the state as a non-interest bearing loan, the amount of 10 cents for each acre so entered to be used for the purchase, development, preservation, and maintenance of such lands; and, WHEREAS, said loan monies are repaid through a 20% severance tax on timber sale revenue coming from County Forest Lands unless a higher rate is mutually agreed to by the County and the Department; and, WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 28.11 (8)(b) 1, enacted in 1979, make it possible for the County, at its option, to receive instead of the payment based on 10 cents per acre, a payment more closely related to meeting the needs identified in its County Forest 15 Year Plan based on either 0, 20, 30, 40, or 50 cents per acre. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT we, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in consideration of meeting the needs of our County Forest 15 Year Plan hereby request the Department of Natural Resources to provide the 2016 payment to the County under s.s.28.11 (8)(b) 1, on the basis of 50 cents for each acre of our County Forest Lands; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file this request with the Department of Natural Resources prior to December 31 preceding the year in which said payment is being requested to be made. Forest and Parks Administrator Jake Nichols presented the resolution sponsored by the Natural Resources Commit tee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-29 County Forest Variable Acreage Share Payments was made by Supervisor Lindeman, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor noted he was recently appointed to the Wisconsin Counties Association Board of Directors and attended his first meetings October 15 and 16, 2015, in Madison. Chairman Taylor updated the supervisors on current state issues that were discussed. The association is working with several legislators on the zoning changes that were created by the latest changes at the state. A sales tax exemption for contractors performing services for government entities is in the works. CONTINUES ON, PAGE 28

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COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor. Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun. Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Awe. Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Lund. Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson. Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Miller. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Mr. Ehalt reported the county is working on an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Croix Tribe to locate communication equipment on the Hertel tower, the Highway/Forestry shop building was discussed at the last Infrastructure Committee meeting where they approved Phase III – Financing and a draft project schedule was distributed to county board supervisors for review. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the October 22, 2015, meeting was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Awe. Motion carried, voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 22nd day of October, 2015, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs, County Clerk and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs Burnett County Clerk

COUNTY OF BURNETT BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7410 County Road K, #105, Siren, WI 54872 Phone 715-349-2173 – FAX 715-349-2169

Proceedings Burnett County Board of Supervisors September 17, 2015

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the September 17, 2015, meeting of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 160, Siren, Wisconsin. INVOCATION Supervisor Gene Olson gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor asked Supervisor McLain to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present, 14 supervisors: Brent Blomberg, Gene McLain, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Charles Awe, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Gary Lundberg, Philip Lindeman, Don Taylor and Gerald Pardun. Excused, five supervisors: Dale Dresel, Dorothy Richard, Richard Anderson, Maury Miller and Clifford L. Main. Present, three youth representatives: Audrey Lauer, Aubri Larson and Grant Preston. Note: District 4 and District 12 seats currently vacant. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF AUGUST 20, 2015, MEETINGS Motion to approve the proceedings of the August 20, 2015, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Chell. Motion carried, voice vote. RECOGNITION OF DIANE LINDH FOR 12 1/3 YEARS OF SERVICE TO BURNETT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Health and Human Services Director Katherine Peterson presented a plaque to Diane Lindh, RN, recognizing her service to Burnett County Public Health for the past 12 1/3 years. Ms. Lindh spoke and thanked the county for the opportunity to work in Health and Human Services for Burnett County. ATV ROUTE APPROVAL – TOWN OF UNION Highway Commissioner Robert Morehouse presented the request from the Town of Union to approve an ATV route located on County Road U from North Lake Road to East Bass Lake Road; a distance of .25 miles. The request was reviewed by the Sheriff’s Department and Highway Department for safety concerns and was determined safe. The request was approved at the September 9, 2015, Infrastructure Committee meeting. Motion to approve the request was made by Supervisor Awe, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2015-22 AUTHORIZING THE BURNETT COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR UNPAID DEBT COLLECTION WHEREAS, Wis. Statute Sec. 59.40(4) provides for the Clerk of Circuit Court to contract with a debt collector or to enter into an agreement with the Department of Revenue under Wis. Statute Sec. 71.93(8), if authorized by the County Board under Wis. Statute Sec. 59.52(28); and WHEREAS, in 2007 the Burnett County Board of Supervisors authorized the Clerk of Circuit Court to contract with a debt collector for the collection of unpaid fines and forfeitures; and WHEREAS, this resolution further authorizes the Burnett County Clerk of Circuit Court to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for the collection of unpaid debt. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Clerk of Circuit Court to enter into an agreement with the Department of Revenue under Wis. Statute Sec. 71.93(8) for the collection of debt as allowed by Wis. Statute Sec. 59.52(28); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Burnett County Clerk of Circuit Court. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Public Safety Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-22 Authorizing the Burnett County Clerk of Circuit Court to Enter into an Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for Unpaid Debt Collection was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Clerk of Court Trudy Schmidt answered supervisor questions. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2015-23 TO REPEAL STATUTORY PROVISIONS ENACTED IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN 2015-2017 BUDGET CONCERNING SHORELAND ZONING STANDARDS (SECTIONS 1922AM-1922L OF 2015 WISCONSIN ACT 55) WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has adopted NR 115 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code relating to Shoreland Zoning Standards, and Burnett County has adopted and administered the minimum requirements of said standards since Resolution #7, Comprehensive Amendments to Burnett County Land Use Ordinance included Shoreland Zoning Provisions approved at the March 8, 1971, County Board of Supervisors Meeting; and WHEREAS, Burnett County’s water resources include both Outstanding and Impaired ratings and existing regulations are in place to protect the Outstanding Resources and restore the impaired resources; and WHEREAS, Burnett County’s Land Use-Zoning and Land and Water Conservation departments, along with other county and state agencies, are charged with administering and enforcing State and County regulations to protect water resources and to educate the public in best management practices, stormwater and erosion control, land conservation, shoreland and wetland zoning, and long-range planning; and WHEREAS, when acting on the 2015-17 State Biennial Budget, enacted as 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, the Wisconsin Legislature adopted into law Paragraph 23 of Motion Number 520 of the Joint Finance Committee, resulting in significant changes of the standards for regulation of existing non-conforming structures in Shoreland areas, contrary to the adopted standards of NR 115; and WHEREAS, Burnett County has a substantial number of nonconforming structures existing in its Shoreland areas that no longer will be subject to any oversight which will cause development near County waterways to go completely unchecked relative to its compliance with other state and county regulations, such as sanitary zoning, storm water/erosion control, and floodplain/wetland standards; and WHEREAS, with no oversight, property owners that rebuild or remodel nonconforming structures in Shoreland areas may unknowingly be in violation with the aforementioned state and county regulations causing after-the-fact enforcement by the County and therefore potentially placing a significant burden (financial, development delays, etc.) on Shoreland property owners to come into compliance; and WHEREAS, with no oversight, neighboring property owners and the general public may be negatively impacted, specifically as it relates to property values, erosion & runoff from the site, substandard sanitary impacts, increased flooding issues, and overall enjoyment of the County’s waterways; and WHEREAS, the statutory provisions resulting from Paragraph 23 of Motion Number 520 also removes the ability of the DNR to appeal any action of a County Board of Adjustment decision which diminishes state support for the Shoreland program and its goals of protecting the waterways of the state; and WHEREAS, State organizations including the Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin County Code Administrators, Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association and Wisconsin County Planning and Zoning Directors have gone on record supporting the repeal of the statutory provisions created in the 201517 budget bill that concern the regulation of shorelands, specifically found in Sections 1922am through 1922L of 2015 Wisconsin Act 55 and request that these issues be addressed through the normal legislative process to allow for important input from the general public regarding managing development activity around our state waterways.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burnett County Board of Supervisors that it hereby requests the State of Wisconsin to repeal the statutory provisions of Wisconsin Statute Sections 59.69 and 59.692 created or amended pursuant to Sections 1922am through 1922L of 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, commonly known as the 2015-17 State Budget Bill (SB 33 21 and AB 21), and requests the State of Wisconsin to discuss any changes to the Shoreland Zoning Provisions of Wisconsin Statutes through the normal legislative process to allow for open public discussion and input on such issue.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to members of the State’s Joint Finance Committee, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, State Senators and Representatives serving Burnett County constituents, the Wisconsin Counties Association and each County in the State of Wisconsin.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-23 To Repeal Statutory Provisions Enacted in the State of Wisconsin 2015-2017 Budget Concerning Shoreland Zoning Standards (Sections 19.22am-19.L of 2015 Wisconsin Act 55) was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote. LAND TRADE/SALE – PROPERTY BORDERING MINERVA FLOWAGE DAM COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF SWISS Land and Water Conservationist Dave Ferris presented information on a proposed land trade/sale with the Town of Swiss which consists of the county giving an adjacent land owner .09 acres, the county receiving .03 acres from the landowner and the Town of Swiss receiving .22 acres. In addition the county will draw up the transfer instrument and waive the $200.00 zoning review fee, the Town of Swiss will waive their $25.00 subdivision fee and the adjacent landowner will pay the county $500.00 for the land exchanged. This exchange/sale of land was to clear up property issues, square off parcels and provide for the Town of Swiss ownership of property along Flowage Drive. The county will ask for a construction easement across the road to Minerva Dam from the Town of Swiss. Motion to approve the trade/sale was made by Supervisor Lindeman, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote.

2014 ANNUAL REPORT – VETERANS SERVICES Burnett County Veterans Service Officer Douglas Stubbe presented his 2014 annual report and answered supervisor questions.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor noted the attorney general entered an opinion concerning county representation on the board for Community Care of Central Wisconsin which took over management of northwest Wisconsin family care, adding several more counties to their service area. To reduce the number of representatives because of the additional counties, there is shared county representation on the board; Burnett and Polk share a representative. Chairman Bob Kopech requested a legal opinion and now all counties have to have representatives on the board. Chairman Taylor will update the county board when more information becomes available. The Administration Committee met on Monday and had a number of interesting discussions including possible night meetings, the process of self- organization and listing property that didn’t sell on Wisconsin Surplus. The committee approved bridge aid for the Town of Trade Lake and will be meeting after county board today for final committee review on the 2016 budget for moving forward to the public hearing at the October county board meeting. COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor. Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun. Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Awe. Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Lund. Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson. Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Mr. Ehalt reported Chairman Taylor and he have been working with the St. Croix Tribe and are hopeful they can work something out to locate equipment on the Hertel tower on reservation land for supporting our communication tower equipment. Budget meetings continue with departments and committees and later in the process the supervisors will address the Grantsburg Library request for additional funding. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the September 17, 2015, meeting was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 17th day of September, 2015, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs, County Clerk and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs Burnett County Clerk

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John 1:14 â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the word became flesh, and dwelt among us.â&#x20AC;? Jesus became a man so he could save us from our sins, show us the father, and show us how to live. John 1:12 â&#x20AC;&#x153;To many as received Him, to them he gave the right to become children of God. Many gifts were opened last week as we celebrated Christmas. The greatest gift a person can ever receive is the girl of eternal life through Jesus Chris our Lord. John 17:3 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is eternal life tha they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.â&#x20AC;? Are you a child of God? Have you received the greatest gift ever offered to us all?

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 8:30 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Coffee hour to follow service. Nursery available.

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

SPOONER

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.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Worship 10:45 am Sun. Sch. 9:30 am AWANA & Jr/Sr High 6:30 pm, Wed.

WEBSTER GRACE UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 715-488-2296 Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor 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

TRADE LAKE

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Corner of Elm & Summit Streets 715-635-8475 Father Bob Rodgers Holy Eucharist: Thurs. 9:30 am; Sun. 10:30 am Holy Days as announced Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Prayer Mon - Thurs 8:15 am

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

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

TRADE RIVER

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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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 Worship Services - 9:30 am Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.yellowlakelutheranchurch. org

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