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Wheeler takes reins at Forts Folle Avoine

‘Meth abuse is exceptionally concerning’

BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

DANBURY—The ink isn’t even dry on the new nameplate on her office door and Kim Wheeler is already making the job her own. The job? The new director of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Anyone who knows Steve Wierschem, the director for the past 10 years, knows that Wheeler has some big shoes to fill. “He was definitely the face of the place,” she admitted. “It will be a challenge to come in after him — but it is a challenge I look forward to.” Given the nature of the historical park, there are not a lot of activities during winter, so it is a good time to transition to a new director. That said, Wheeler said she was eager to share the news Wierschem will stay on through the summer in a maintenance-type role. “It’ll give me a chance to learn even more,” she declared. Wheeler, who just began

teachers, but we hope this training will help increase our student achievement,” Joni Burgin, superintendent, noted. “We’ve come so far, we don’t want to plateau our achievement gains.” According to Burgin, evidence of the PLC model suggests that educational reform progress depends on teachers’ individual and collective abilities, plus school-wide ability, to promote student learning. “Developing professional learning communities appears to hold considerable promise for sustainable improvement,” Burgin pointed out. Olson said she started PLC-type meetings with the elementary school teachers last year. “It wasn’t a lot but some of our teachers got a taste,” she declared. “It really

SIREN—Methamphetamine abuse has been an issue on the back-burner for the last dozen years, but all of a sudden, it’s become a huge problem. “We saw a 40 percent increase in meth use in 2016 compared to 2015,” Burnett County Health and Human Services Director Kate Peterson said of the crisis. “Why?” is the big question. “Is it the type of high users get from the drug or is it because it is relatively cheap?” Peterson quiried about the draw of the drug. “It’s not just men using and it’s not just teens using. We see Kate Peterson housewives, 50-yearDirector, Burnett Co. olds, even kids and Health and Human Services their grandparents using together.” She said the pervasiveness – the constant flow of the drug – is one of the roots of the problem. “In fact, we conducted a recent point-intime review of our caseload,” Peterson continued. “Forty-eight percent of our cases were meth-related. That’s a significant increase from even two years ago.” Still not convinced? The number of referrals to Peterson’s department regarding meth abuse has increased threefold in the past five years, from 129 referrals in 2011 to 462 referrals in 2015 and 404 referrals in 2016. “Thirty to 35 percent of those referrals get investigated,” Peterson explained. “The cases we take on, what we refer to as our ‘screenin’ rate, is up nine percent. That’s telling us we are getting more referrals and more referrals of a serious nature.” In her time as director of the department, Peterson has seen her share of functional drug addicts, whether it is drugs or alcohol — people who can passably perform everyday tasks. “We are not seeing that with meth,” she declared. “They think they can manage but the drug quickly takes over.” Peterson said her department has 60 days to investigate the case before determining what services are to be offered.

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Crowned Makensie Biedermann was consumed by emotion as she was crowned the 2017 Miss Grantsburg on Saturday night. More photos on page 31.

Looking to increase student achievement BY TODD BECKMANN SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG—Most everyone in the field of education would agree that increasing student achievement in schools is an uphill battle. To that end, 24 Grantsburg School District educators will be traveling to Minneapolis in July to attend the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Institute’s national convention. “It’s about our teachers working more collaboratively,” Ibby Olson, elementary principal, explained to the Grantsburg School Board last week. “We need to change our focus from ‘Who can learn,’ to ‘Who will learn,’ — this will help take us from a good school to a great school.” The district will be using part of a $30,000 grant and other funds to attend the convention. “It’s pretty expensive to train our

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“It’s really affecting families,” she said of the prevalent meth use. When families are involved, the end-game of the investigators is whether to reunify the family or to find a permanent home for the child or children if they are not going back to their parents. “Our goal is to get the kids back with the family – to keep families healthy,” Peterson noted. She said cost has never been an issue. “We can’t not respond because we’re over-budget – the county just has to realize we need more funding,” Peterson said. “But, the cost of the meth epidemic is more than financial – it is not a healthy situation.” One of the newest concerns among social workers is that mothers who are pregnant are using meth when they are pregnant – leading to newborns already addicted to meth. “We started tracking this issue, called the neonatal abstinence syndrome, in 2016,” Peterson explained. “We had eight cases last year.” In fact, Burnett County ranks fifth in the state when it comes to the syndrome, behind Ashland, Vilas, Bayfield and Manitowoc counties. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING Peterson believes the old adage “If you see something, say something,” applies to adult meth addicts, but it applies to kids even more. “Don’t be afraid to call us if you see something you don’t think is normal,” she pointed out. “We as a society have to get past the ‘I don’t want to be nosy’ mindset – children’s lives are at stake.” She said the numbers of kids reported as being neglected is going up. “When the parents are using, their kids get neglected,” Peterson lamented. Burnett County is doing its part to address the addiction. “We are trying to get ahead of it,” Peterson said. One method is the meth diversion program the county just began at the start of the new year. “There’s no shortage of people being referred,” she continued. While the diversion program is an attempt to get people away from the drug, the program is not nearly as intense as it needs to be. “The 21-day or 28-day treatment programs that work for other drugs or alcohol, don’t work when it comes to meth. We’re talking nine to 18 months of extensive in-patient treatment,” Peterson remarked. “No county can afford that.” The lingering impact of the drug is just one more reason to say “No.” “The desire to use the drug is still there after a year or two,” she added. With a staff of only seven social workers, two of whom are investigators, Peterson said it has been a very difficult situation. “The numbers are not decreasing,” she added. “It used to be that we’d have busy times but then we’d have a lull. That’s not the case anymore – there’s no down time.” In fact, the department has brought in a secondary trauma specialist to help workers adjust to the work-

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stress they experience on the job. She said her staff is working so hard, with so many extra hours, they have all maxed out the number of comp hours they can accrue. “It doesn’t mean anything to them – they don’t feel they can take a day off and not be hammered when they come back to work,” Peterson noted. They’ve had some staff turnover, but fortunately, Burnett has not had the high turnover other counties have experienced with this meth crisis. “New staff are not prepared for the workload – it takes a while to adjust,” Peterson said. Burnett County Children and Families Supervisor Allison Fern agreed. “It’s not what people in the social worker world expect. They now need to be crisis-driven,” she remarked. “I think people who want to serve in the social work

arena need to change their view of what ‘help’ is.” Among all of their 2016 referrals, Burnett County registered 24 same-day responses, referrals in which a social worker took some action the day the referral was received. “To me, that’s a significant number,” Fern stated. “It feels like we are receiving a lot more complex cases than we used to. It’s exhausting in so many ways.” If you have a concern to report, you can call the meth tipline at 715-537-METH. The call center is in Barron County, but Burnett County concerns will be forwarded to Burnett County. For child welfare issues, people are encouraged to call Burnett County Health and Human Services Department at 715-349-7600 and ask to speak with an access worker.

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Youth exploring history at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS—Festival Theatre presents the first show in its Youth and Family Series, The Titanic Project. Shows run Fri-Sun March 10-12 and March 16-19 at the Franklin Square Black Box in downtown St. Croix Falls. The Titanic Project is a “devised show” that comes from the creative minds of young actors who have been working with the Festival Theatre artistic staff. Artistic Director Jaclyn Johnston said, “We’re creating a piece of theatre working with 26 youth from the area. We have researched historical facts from that infamous voyage. Using improv and creative movement, the youth are putting their touches on a show that will be unique to Festival Theatre.” Support the youth of the community and connect with this historical event in a new

way. Tickets for The Titanic Project can be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, or by emailing festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail. com or by calling the box office at 715-4833387.

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Falls announce the opening of their fifth location in Balsam Lake. Eye Associates is operated by the husband and wife team of Dr. Sandra Dolphin and Dr. Lawrence Tran.

Food & Friends Dinner Burnett County Citizen Patrol SIREN—Meetings of the Burnett County Citizen Patrol will resume at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month starting on March 23 at the Burnett County Government Center. All are welcome.

SIREN—Everyone is invited to a Food & Friends Dinner from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 at Siren Methodist Church. To make a reservation, contact Carol Title at 715-349-2332.

SIREN—Burnett County Republican Party will hold its annual caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Room 162 at the Burnett County Government Center.

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

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

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‘Quilt Shop Hop’ Republican County Caucus

Grantsburg Community Education’s Annual “Quilt Shop Hop” will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Register online at www.gk12.net/grantsburg/ced, call 715-463-4701, or email: rebekah.stavne@ gk12.net.

Eye Associates open ﬁfth office BALSAM LAKE—Eye Associates of Grantsburg, Webster, Frederic and St. Croix

Siren Village Board 2 p.m. Village office

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

American Legion Post 185 7 p.m. Legion Hall

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SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Ice Fishing Contest John Segelstrom Memorial 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Big Wood Lake

Ice Fishing Contest Siren Lions Club Clam Lake east of Siren

SUNDAY, FEB. 26 Longaberger Basket Bingo Cancer Beneﬁt Doors open at 11 a.m.

Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Northwoods Crossing Center Siren

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

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

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

AARP Tax Preparation If you are 50 and older, low income or cannot afford a tax preparation service, AARP Tax-Aide is here to help. Schedule your appointment by calling the Larsen Family Public Library at 715-866-7697. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be preparing taxes in March and April.

Microscopes We now have five microscope kits that are catalogued and ready for you to check out. Each kit includes all you need to get started.

Free Basic Computer Skills Course The Wisconsin Technical College System has created the Basic Computer Skills Course. It is a free, basic computer skills course available as an open education resource. The free lessons teach users how to better operate computer devices, create documents, manage files, use the Internet, explore social media and more. Users can complete one, some or all of the lessons depending on their needs. The lessons can be used in any order. Inquire at the library.

New Table Tennis Hours If you would like to try a fun and relaxing way to socialize, please join us from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays for a lively game of ping pong, or from 10 a.m. to noon on the second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month during March and April. No registration is necessary. Questions? Contact John Listerud at 952-451-4270 or 715-866-4452.

Friends Of The Library book bags commemorating the 25th anniversary of the library are for sale at the circulation desk. The wild rice cookbooks are also on sale at the library and the Fresh Start Coffee shop.

Book Club meets monthly at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday in the Nexen Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t had the time or opportunity to read the book.

Knotty Girls Craft Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday afternoons. Everyone is welcome!

Preschool Storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday for a half-hour of stories, social interaction, crafts and treats. Please join us anytime – no need to register. And, don’t forget our “Grow a Reader” Program,

Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m. Board Room

Town of Grantsburg Board 5:30 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m. Burnett Co. Gov’t. Center, Siren

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

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6 p.m. Board Room, Community Center

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

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Saturday Story Time at 11 a.m. every Saturday morning. Bring your children to the library to share stories, snacks and a chance to socialize with other children. Sponsored by Burnett County Family Literacy, they also answer questions about free tutoring and help with reading and math literacy for all ages.

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

Swiss Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Daniels Town Meeting

Library information – Larsen Family Public Library is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Phone 715-866-7697. Website http://webster.wislib.org. Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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Anderson Town Meeting 7 p.m.

Dewey Town Meeting 8 p.m.

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Grantsburg Public Library Local authors book signing Join local authors Sue Segelstrom and Don Miller when they come to Grantsburg Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 25 to introduce their newest books! Segelstrom will be signing her book titled. Grantsburg’s Celebrated Marshal: Big Gust, and Miller will be signing his book, Psychic Gift with a Price. Refreshments will be provided for this special event. Preschool story hour Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Beth Rank of Burnett County 4-H Youth and Family Development for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Free tax filing Schedule an appointment to meet with volunteers from the AARP Tax preparation program. They’ll file your taxes online for free. Upcoming appointment openings are offered the mornings of March 10 and April 6-7. Call the library to schedule an appointment at (715) 463-2244. Chess Club Meets Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. Experienced or a beginner, you are welcome to come! A chess coach will teach fundamentals and strategy. Snacks provided. For ages 7 to adult. Books Vicious Circle by C.J. Box, The Cutthroat by Clive Cussler, Mississippi Blood by Greg

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This February kids and adults have been in search of the famous traveling book character, Waldo. He’s been hiding at local Grantsburg businesses. Joining in the community-wide celebration is Larry Ebersold, a volunteer at Grantsburg Library as well as a Grantsburg Village Board trustee.

Iles, Man Overboard by Judith A. Jance, Always by Sarah Jio, The Forgotten Girls by Owen Laukkanen, If Not for You by Debbie Macomber, Everything You Want Me to Be by Mindy Mejia, Humans, Bow Down by James Patterson, Golden Prey by John Sandford, Mangrove Lightning by Randy Wayne White, In This Grave Hour by Jacqueline Winspear. DVDs Arrival; The Girl on the Train; Hacksaw Ridge; The Light Between Oceans. Library hours and information Monday 10 am- 6 pm, Tuesday 10 am- 6 pm, Wednesday 10 am- 6 pm, Thursday noon- 8 pm, Friday 10 am- 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am- 2 pm. Phone number: (715) 463-2244, Website: grantsburg.wislib.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

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“‘The time has come,’ the Walrus said, ‘to talk of many things...’” Well, the biggest thing is that as of March 8, I will no longer be working at the Burnett County Sentinel. My boss and co-workers have known for more than a month, and with the ad for my job having been out for nearly as long, word is getting out and it occurred to me that the rumors of ‘Why’ need to be addressed. Since I started work at the Sentinel in March of 2004 and with the industry standard for a reporter to remain with one company for five years, maybe the time has come to Seems to move on. Or, since I’ve referenced having Me sat through more than 11,000 hours of committee meetings in my tenTodd Beckmann ure, hours I’ll never get back, by the way, maybe I’ve had my fill. Or, maybe I’ve frozen my fingers one too many times during dead-of-winter photo ops – no offense, Klaus. But seriously, if you are a regular reader of this column, you know I have health concerns. I’m fine, but it has gotten to the point that I need to consider what the long-term effects of the stress of this job are doing to my health. Of course, some don’t like the idea. In fact, I had one lady who, when she first learned of my decision, threatened to start a petition to not allow it. When it comes to writing for the paper, I have always self-deprecatingly remarked that people didn’t have much of a choice when it came to reading my prose – if they wanted to read the Sentinel, they read me. But on the other side of that coin, I had my faithful readers. It is very humbling to know that people look forward to reading my stuff. Add to that the fact how far my material travels – I was at a funeral on Friday and someone who lives in Tennessee remarked how much she enjoyed my writing, via the website, and even described a piece or two that were especially meaningful to her. We all have egos and, while I hope I have kept mine in check through the years, I’d be lying if I said it didn’t feel good to be sitting in a meeting when someone stops to tell me they enjoyed reading this piece or that piece. Most of the time, the piece they happened to enjoy was my column for that week. Once in awhile, my column would address the benefits or the faults of some community issue, but more often than not, the column would detail an issue in the Beckmann household – to the extent that you know more about my cat’s litter box habits than you’d care to. But that’s neither here nor there – thanks for reading. I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank my interview subjects for trusting me to tell their stories. To repeat newsmakers, the ones I see on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, thanks for trusting me to respect what was “on the record” versus ordinary shooting-the-bull. I’d also like to thank former Sentinel Publisher Byron Higgin for taking a chance on a relative newbie to the journalistic world. I don’t think I’ll ever forget my first week on the job, when I sent my first press card through the wash and got my foot caught in a tangle of wires and inadvertently pulled a laptop computer to the floor – never to work again. I was hopeful it wasn’t a sign of things to come. And, thanks to the Gene Johnson family, Sentinel owners, for graciously allowing me to pen for them though these many years.

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Where are you? To the Editor: Rep. Sean Duffy and Sen. Ron Johnson, It’s town hall meeting time... Where are you??? Oh yes... Cutting school lunch programs and taxes for billionaires with your fellow Republicans. Wayne Jensen Grantsburg

Dredging talk is back To the Editor: In the last legislative session, Rep. Adam Jarchow introduced AB600, a bill that some call “The Polluter Grab Bag.” Thankfully, many of the worst provisions of that bill – including one that would have allowed lake property owners to dredge three dump-truck loads of lake-bed sediment each year – were removed by the Senate before it was adopted. Now, that dredging idea has resurfaced as a proposed administrative rule change to allow riparian dredging with only a general permit. No inspection or approval outside of completing an application form would be required. Existing rules require property owners to obtain an individual permit that is reviewed by DNR biologists in order to prevent damage to spawning habitat, important plant communities, etc. The proposed rule change would eliminate the requirement that neighbors be informed when applications for dredging are filed. It also fails to establish any specific qualifications for contractors doing the actual dredging. Many sports groups and lake associations are opposing this rule change. I urge your readers to do so as well. Comments are being taken until March 3, and may be sent via email to dnrwrzguidance@wisconsin.gov or by regular mail to Waterway Policy Coordinator, Bureau of Watershed Management, DNR-WT-3, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921. Jeff Peterson Luck

Which lives matter? To the Editor: This past week Congressman Duffy was out walking in support of Prolife, which I find ironic. Mr. Duffy, while you were out getting local photo opportunities, there were many elderly people and children who went hungry due to the drastic budget cuts made by your vote. There were also families that could not be united with their loved ones due to the travel ban that President Trump attempted to put into place. This ban could have been stopped if you and your fellow congress people would have spoken up against it. There are still many people from your congressional district in North Dakota protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. They are braving the cold and hunger to protect the water and to protect the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. As of now, you have not commented on the issue in Standing Rock. If all lives matter to you and your beliefs, then why doesn’t the safety of these brave men and women deserve mention from you? Where is it that you draw the line when it comes to “all lives matter?” I would also like to ask this: if “all lives matter” to you, Mr. Congressman, with the eminent termination of the Affordable Care Act, how many lives with pre-existing conditions are you and your colleagues going to protect? Since there isn’t a replacement prepared by anyone, I am guessing those lives do not matter to you because, again, not a peep out of you. If those whose lives depend on having insurance lose their coverage, they could die. You could speak out on that. Congressman Duffy, next time you decide to put on your walking shoes, consider those who are already here and could use some representation from someone who cares about them. Mark Struble Star Prairie

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Fake news is becoming a real problem, according to successive presidents of the United States. Barack Obama described it as a threat to democracy, while President Trump decried it as a threat to his administration. So, it must be a big deal. Surely this nation’s inventive spirit can give us something to counter “alternative facts” and bogus stories to give Americans the accurate information they need. Just consider this potential Kickstarter campaign: We’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to invest in the Fake News Eradicator, a content delivery system that will keep you informed in a timely and reliable manner, engage and entertain you and shore up democracy in the process. Among its features: •The option of digital or retro packaging. •Custom-built for your geographic location without the need for GPS. •Fully portable. •Built-in fact checking. Yes, the best way to combat this spawn of new technology is with old technology, circa 1690, the year the first newspaper was published in America. Obviously, print newspapers will one day disappear, but the touchstones of local journalism don’t have to. Keeping an eye on local government, celebrating achievements and telling the stories that shape the fabric of a com-

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munity have never been more important. For those rolling their eyes because they’re convinced that the local newspaper is “biased” along with the rest of the media, I’d invite you to reconsider. By and large, local newspapers strive for balance for both ethical and business reasons. With newspapers struggling economically, they can’t afford to alienate anyone. That’s why many newspapers have abandoned endorsements. They can’t take the risk of losing a chunk of their readership. Many factors fuel the proliferation of bogus news. In a polarized society, there are certainly cynical partisans who manipulate social media to their own ends. But we also can’t let the American people off the hook. “Fake news thrives because there is a lazy, incurious, self-satisfied public that wants it to thrive; because large swaths of that public don’t want news in any traditional sense, so much as they want vindication of their preconceptions and prejudices,” author and Norman Lear Center Fellow Neal Gabler wrote recently. “Above all else, fake news is a lazy person’s news. It provides passive entertainment, demanding nothing of us.” Why are so many Americans unwilling or unable to recognize partisan fairy tales? Who’s to blame when millions of Americans seem incapable of distinguishing the truth from nonsense? Have America’s schools failed to foster critical thinking? The biggest driver of fake news has been the reluctance of the public to pay for information and the subsequent decline of traditional news media.

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Time for common sense when it comes to lake ice SIREN—Yes, the Siren Lions annual ice fishing contest on Clam Lake is still on for Saturday despite the warmer temperatures and Monday’s rain. “Depending on the lake you fish, there’s still 16 to 18 inches of good ice out there,” noted Mike Henrickson, owner of Big Mike’s Sports Shop on Hwy. 70 east of Siren. “Plus, the weatherman is talking about it getting cooler again.”

Granted, the spring-like weather is earlier than usual, but Henrickson said two words govern time on the ice – common sense. “People who ice fish know what to look for – if there are springs in the lake, there will be thin ice,” he explained. The weather may be hurting the snowmobile season but not ice fishing. “There are a lot of people out fishing and the action has been

good,” he pointed out. “We are seeing a lot of northerns in the 15- to 20-pound range and good blue gills and good crappies.” On Clam Lake, where his shop is located, he cautions fishermen that the edges are getting soft, but that’s no reason not to go fishing. “If you’re worried about the ice, leave the car on shore and walk out,” he concluded. by Todd Beckmann, Sentinel

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the job two weeks ago, has been spending a lot of her time getting to know the place. “I’ve been meeting all the volunteers who work at the park,” she explained. “And, I’ve been working a lot with Joanie McKeown, one of the board members, because she knows how to do a lot of the job.” She’s been around enough to know not to change things just for the sake of making a change. “I’m not going to come in and change everything just because I can,” Wheeler remarked. “It’ll take quite a while to learn everything that goes on here.” From school tours and the fur trading posts to Christmas at the Forts and the Fur Trade Rendezvous, she has her work cut out for her. “I don’t have any experience with Rendezvous, but I do love history, so that should help,” Wheeler noted. In fact, Wheeler spent a lot of time at her family’s cabin on the Yellow River when she was growing up. “I can remember tooling around on the river when they were excavating the historic site — it was quite a sight,” she recalled. Now that she’s working at the park, that cabin is back in play. “Wouldn’t it be cool if I could live at that cabin and be able to boat to work?” Wheeler mused. “That’s my dream.” Wheeler, who grew up in the Roseville, Minn., area, visited the park several times as a teen and knows the park is a unique attraction. With 11 years at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg and a strong interest in the outdoors under her belt, she believes she’ll be a good fit. “Steve’s was certainly a boisterous personality — but once people get to know me, I think my personality is an attraction,” Wheeler claimed. “I hope to get a lot of repeat visitors because they want to come and see me.” She wrote a 90-page wildflower identification piece during her time at Crex Meadows. Between her love of flowers and her love of finding edibles in nature, she is looking forward to spring at the park. “I love to teach people things,” she reasoned. While she views a lot of experience on the administrative side of non-profit organizations as one of her major strengths, she admits managing all the strong personalities at the park to be one of her bigger tasks. “I tend to want to make everyone happy,” Wheeler lamented. One thing she is doing is adding an Irish dinner fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, March 18. “It’ll be complete with Irish beer,” she noted. We’ll use the funds we raise for future programming.” Speaking of programming, Wheeler said she’ll have to see what works and what doesn’t, but could envision the St. Croix Valley Orchestra playing a gig at the park — or maybe even a local church group. “We have a lot of talent in the area,” she pointed out. “We don’t need the big performers.” That goes hand-in-hand with her belief regarding a positive experience. “I’m a big believer that if you show people a good time, they’ll be back,” Wheeler stated. That, too, fits in with her number-one goal in her new job. “I want to make sure people are taken care of when they come to Forts Folle Avoine,” she concluded.

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Grantsburg School Board Ppresident Dave Dahlberg tried each of the three samples of new auditorium seats during last week’s meeting.

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AUDITORIUM RENOVATION After a 33-year run, the seats in the high school auditorium are showing wear. “For as much as the auditorium is used, concerts, plays, even as a classroom during the day, it needs some tender loving care,” High School Principal Josh Watt shared with board members. “It has served us well, but it is getting tired.” After a tour of the auditorium so members could see the condition of the current seats, the board approved a bid for 348 H&B Hussey Quatro traditional floor-mounted seats for $63,000, using fund balance funds. It wasn’t the low bid, but Watt had the rationale to back up the request. “I think if we go with the Hussey we’d be getting a higher-quality seat. There are additional features to the unit I like, such as the ‘slow return’ where the seat returns quietly to an upright position, and I think it’s a nicer-looking chair,” he reasoned. The seats however, are only a part of the equation. “If we’re going to do the seats, we should do the carpet, the lights, ceiling tiles – everything,” Moritz opined. “Then it would be good for another 30 years.” He said if the seats were going to be done after summer school, the rest of the work should be done at the same time. He had attained unofficial quotes for the different pieces of work and between ceiling tiles, carpet squares and lighting, the district would be looking at an additional $30,000. “We will look at bidding that work before the end of the school year,” Burgin remarked.

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ON-GOING EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY AA meetings 9 a.m. Siren at New Beginnings Club 715-349-2588 1 p.m. rural Webster Lakeview Methodist Church 2390 Cty. Rd. X. 715-468-7228 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall

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SIRENâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Not that the discussion is over but Burnett County will not be assessing an application fee to towns and/or village submitting an ATV route request following action of Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Infrastructure Committee last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were looking at whether or not to assess a fee as way for the county to recoup some of its costs for the man hours that go into approving each request,â&#x20AC;? member Chuck Awe pointed out. Awe said other departments within the county assess fees to cover similar work. In an informal survey of the surrounding 12 counties, Burnett County Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs, said of the ones who responded, none have fees associated with their applications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, route requests seem to be increasing exponentially,â&#x20AC;? he added. He likes how Douglas County handles the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rather than the way we handle requests, basically all year around, they have one time per year when they approve requests,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The requests can come in any time, but the county acts them only once a year.â&#x20AC;? But, that was more along the lines of updating the language of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ATV policy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not an issue regarding assessing fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think if we can clarify our policy, maybe we can get away without charging a fee,â&#x20AC;? Committee Chair Jeremy Gronski suggested.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crexway Court Grantsburg

First Friends Playtime 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-4669

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA meetings 7 p.m. Webster Senior Citizens Center 7 p.m. Frederic Pilgrim Lutheran DivorceCare Recovery and Support Group Sessions for both adults and children, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.) Lions Bingo 7:30 p.m. Webster Community Center

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Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m. Alano Club, St. Croix Falls

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open other days by appointment Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m. at Grantsburg Public Library AA Meetings 1 p.m. Hertel, Dewey Town Hall 7 p.m. Siren New Beginnings Alanon Club, 349-2588 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lost Voice Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-8667585

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

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

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

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shed moment on the new highway/forestry shop,â&#x20AC;? Hoefs noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Substantial completion will be done February 20.â&#x20AC;? He said a week later highway workers will begin moving equipment into the new building. Around March 20, the former shop razing will commence. Hoefs said the process will begin by addressing the asbestos concerns in the existing shop. Demolition probably wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start until late April, when the ground is no longer frozen, with final completion slated for June or July. As a side note, the committee approved the idea of a memorial plaque to be installed in the new shop, in part to honor former Supervisor Dale Dresel and all of his efforts. In other business: â&#x20AC;˘ The committee decided to continue on with Chuck Schultz in his role as airport attendant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to look at it after he had served a year and see where

we were with this new type of management style,â&#x20AC;? Gronski began the conversation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know nate (County Administrator Nate Ehalt) is very comfortable with the new style and the Bureau of Aeronautics is comfortable with the way things are being done.â&#x20AC;? To his credit, Gronski said Schultz is learning new things all the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems to be operating pretty well,â&#x20AC;? Committee Member Buzz Byrne observed. Gronski said as long as everyone was comfortable, the county would stay with it. Schultz was named airport attendant after former Airport Manager Jeremy Sickler took another job. â&#x20AC;˘ The highway department reported being 28 percent under budget for 2016. While initially believed to be a good thing, members soon began asking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not maximizing our road maintenance dollars like we should be,â&#x20AC;? Hoefs explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only crack-sealing about 10 miles of road per year when we should be doing 30 miles a year.â&#x20AC;? He said steps are underway to correct the problem. â&#x20AC;˘ As has been an issue for the last several meetings, the status of Hwy. 70 East between the roundabout and Clam Lake Road was again brought up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my understanding that portion of the road is on the schedule for a mill and overlay in 2019,â&#x20AC;? Hoefs noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to get it moved up because if you think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad now, just wait another month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get ugly.â&#x20AC;?

WISCONSIN BRIEFING Changes sought following presidential recount in Wisconsin MADISON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Republican lawmakers are seeking changes in Wisconsin law in reaction to the presidential recount last fall forced by Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. The legislators have introduced a bill that would limit who could seek recounts. Had it been in place last year, Stein couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have forced the recount of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential votes. Under the bill, only aggrieved candidates could ask for a recount. To be aggrieved, the candidate would have to be within one-

percent of the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote total in an election with at least 4,000 votes. If fewer than 4,000 votes are cast, the person seeking a recount must be within 40 votes. Taxpayers would still pay for recounts only where the difference is within one-quarter of a percentage point. Gov. Scott Walker says the bill makes sense. Lawmakers: Rural Wisconsin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;patiently waitingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for help MADISON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; People in rural parts of Wisconsin canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait any longer for faster internet access, more health care providers

and better jobs, a group of Republican lawmakers said Tuesday. Members of the Rural Wisconsin Initiative held a news conference to present their plans for improving life in rural Wisconsin and retaining young people who are choosing big cities over small towns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high time that our rural areas and our small towns had our attention,â&#x20AC;? said freshman Rep. Ron Tusler, of Harrison. Residents of these areas â&#x20AC;&#x153;are waiting without rioting, without yelling in somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ear. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re waiting patiently for us to focus on the issues that they have.â&#x20AC;?

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Siren High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll A Honor Roll

Battle of the Books The statewide Battle of the Books program is designed to promote a love of reading among our students. It encourages students to read a variety of books and remember information about the plots, characters and settings of the books. Siren Middle school winners of the Battle of the Books (above) include Macy Bentley, Macy Tollander and Rylee Nelson. Siren Elementary School winners of the Battle of the Books (below) include Samantha Andrea, Mackenzie Shires and Daviah Reynolds.

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Seniors Sean Banks, Patricia Close, Johnathan Doric, Emma Guibert-Elineau, Sampson Richter. Juniors Chelsea Brown, Amanda Close, Nicole Dalsveen, Benjamin Lemieux, Dugan Mattson. Sophomores Cody Gerhardson, Madalyn Hall, Alayna Johnson. Freshmen Cordell Fischer, North Hinze, Madalyn Nichols, Jordan Webster, Riley Anderson.

Siren Middle School Quarter 2 Honor Roll A Honor Roll Grade 8 Brach Christianson, Casey Goranson, Abigail Hayman, Jaidyn Jewell, James Krenzke, Hannah Lemieux, Jalynn Nelson, Madison Thiex. Grade 7 Chase Anderson, Macy Bentley, Kylie Buck, Hannah Huntley, Austin Hursh, Dominic Miller, Rylee Nelson, Taedon Nichols, Macy Tollander. Grade 6 Nathan Aubert, Seth Baxter,

Results from the ‘Bees’ SIREN—Seersucker, spoor, garibaldi, ersatz — these were the final words spelled at the 2017 CESA #11 Regional Spelling Bee! On Wednesday, February 15, 37 young spellers, including Siren’s Jacob Phernetton and Webster’s Ian Zelinski, faced off at the CESA #11 Regional Badger Spelling Bees that were held at CESA #11-Turtle Lake and the Performing Arts Center–Baldwin High School. The purpose of the spelling bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. CESA #11 coordinates and hosts the Badger Spelling Bee regional competition in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Journal for the 39 districts within CESA #11. The champion and runner-up at each location, Jaxon Green, New Richmond and Lindsey Bazille, Glenwood City from the Turtle Lake location, and Sloke Jani, Hudson Middle School and Shary Jani, River Crest Elementary in Hudson from the Baldwin location will be representing CESA #11 at the Badger State Spelling Bee Competition on Saturday, March 25 at Mitby Theater, Madison Area Technical College in Madison. The winner of the State Spelling Bee will earn a week-long trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 28 – June 3, 2017.

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Firsts The Grantsburg Middle School Music Department was recently the host school for the USCVMA-North Middle School Solo and Ensemble contest. Grantsburg had 36 entries in the Festival and 28 of them received the highest rating of 1. Three Grantsburg music students, Hanne Johnson, vocal solo, Alexis Slater, vocal solo and Anna Lehne, clarinet solo were awarded the ‘Best in Site’ award.

Seniors Connor Craine, Kayla Eideh, Abby Good, Samantha Kosloski, Tanner Lee, Max Lindquist, Bailey Mangen, Brady Mangen, Kaylin Ritchey, Heather Struck, Bayzhia Taylor, Autumn Tinman, Cassandra Wentland. Juniors Sequoia Bellanger, Colton denHoed, Dominic Dugger, Dolan Highstrom, Greta Johnson, Noah Koball, Abby Kosloski, Sarah Shaffer, Amy Stanford, Austin Tinman.

Sophomores Tanner Buck, Julia Cederberg, Olivia Hall, Derek Highstrom, Jade Horstman, Brennan Koball, Cassandra Maslow, Jacob Rust, Silas Vasatka. Freshmen Elizabeth Carroll, Russell Cook, Gage Holmes, Ellyn Lindquist, Jordan Miller, Rylee O’Brien, Anna Peach, Shawnee Phernetton, Reed Ritchey, Grace Schultz, Trevor Stanford, Destini Swanson, Karlee Sybers.

Chloe Bergeron, Wyatt D’Jock, Joel Hillman, Lilly Johnson, Lindsay Liljenberg, Kylee Lindquist, Christopher Phernetton, Anna Schultz, Derek Thiex, Morgan Tollander, Nicholas Webster.

B Honor Roll Grade 8 Robert Bearheart, Jr., Nathan Curry, BreAnna Fancher, Dylan Keim, Jeramiah Liljenberg, McCoy Maslow, Hunter Sanford. Grade 7 Emma Aubert, Dillon Buskirk,

Justus Christianson, Coltan Churchill, Cameron Decorah, Kyla Fancher, Josie Hagert, Gage Hall, Lake Hinze, Chase Horstman, Isaiah Lindquist, Isabelle Miller, Elizebeth Rust. Grade 6 Wyatt Anton, Akota Barber, Regan Belisle, Rebekah Dugger, Mackenzie Hicks, Spencer Hinze, Tayler Hursh, Sundance Johnson, Ally Morse, Alex Peach, Lola Porter, Nevaeh Reynolds, Josie Taylor.

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Seth Schlecht Grantsburg

Grantsburg High School Student of the Week is Seth Schlecht, a sophomore and son of William and Kristen Schlecht. Teacher Adam Hale says, “Seth always engages in classroom discussion and puts forth daily eýort into assignments and class activities. He is positive, leads by example and shows respect to teachers and his classmates.” Seth enjoys reading, gaming, internet browsing, music, programming and writing. He hopes to pursue a career in video game design or cyber security. Seth’s greatest ināuence is his father. Being musical, creative and caring for others are important character traits for Seth.

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Grantsburg Schools Monday: Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, baked rice, steamed broccoli, sliced carrots, pineapple tidbits, choice of milk. Tuesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, peas, mixed fruit, choice of milk. Wednesday: Fish nuggets, tater tots, HS - crackers, baked beans, blueberries, vanilla pudding, choice of milk. Thursday: Pizza casserole, breadstick, salad, green beans, banana, choice of milk. Friday: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup/crackers, fresh veggies/dip, pickle slice, sliced pears, choice of milk.

Siren Schools Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, w/g dinner roll, baked squash, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, choice of milk. Alt: Popcorn chicken bowl. Tuesday: Turkey sandwich, oven potatoes, lettuce, tomato, corn, peaches, choice of milk. Alt: Mexican potato. Wednesday: Not available. Thursday: Not available. Friday: Not available.

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Decathlon members include (front row from left) Rhiana Pochman, Hallie Jensen, Matthew Louis and Jacob Wicklund. Back: Jacob Barnard, Cohl Ringler, Paul MacKean, Walker Louis and Mark Riewestahl.

GRANTSBURG—Academic Decathlon is a National Competition that tests students’ knowledge in a variety of subject areas including Art, Economics, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Music, and Science with a focus on a different topic each year. The team is made up of nine students with a limit of three students with an “A” GPA and three students with a “B” GPA. These students were nominated by the high school staff at the start of the school year. They started preparing for the local competition in October by reading Transit and studying other materials related to this year’s theme, World War II. They scored well at the local competition in November and qualified for the Regional Competition. The team won a couple of ribbons at the local competition.

Next, the team repared for the regional competition in January, which includes writing an essay and preparing for a speech and an interview This year’s team finished in fifth place at Regional among 10 teams including Durand, New Richmond, Boyceville, Barron, Menomonie and Elk Mound. The top three point earners for Grantsburg were Matthew Louis with 5,295 points, Rhiana Pochman with 4,996 points and Hallie Jensen with 4,949 points. Students also competed individually against other students in the region and did well, taking home 10 ribbons — one first, three seconds and six thirds. Each student was competing against 35 other students in their academic division (“A” GPA, “B” GPA etc.).

Foundation offers scholarships ST. CROIX FALLS—The St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation is proud to offer scholarships each year for tuition and books for deserving students entering or currently enrolled in the health care field. Three types of scholarships are available for: high school seniors, post high school and non-traditional (adult returning to school) students pursuing a degree in a health care field. Please request the appropriate scholarship application. All of the scholarships are funded by donations to the foundation. Scholarships are limited to graduating seniors or students currently attending a college or university from Clayton, Frederic, Luck, Osceola, Siren, St. Croix Falls, Unity, and Webster School Districts, plus SCRMC

employees, medical staff, and family members. Application forms will be available in February on the SCRMC website and may be requested from St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation, St. Croix Medical Center, 235 State Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. Students may only receive scholarships twice. Scholarships awards will not be influenced by race, religion, gender or physical handicap. The application must be submitted by mail or in person by April 1, 2017, to the St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation, St. Croix Medical Center, 235 State Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. For further information, contact Laurie Nelson at 715-483-0587 or laurie. nelson@scrmc.org

Siren Elementary perfect attendance 2nd Quarter Perfect Attendance Kindergarten - Angel Belland, Breanna Douglas, Jasper Fingerson, Alayna Gjonnes, Joseph Hatch, Tristen Hill, Talon Lindemann, Alayna Peterson, Mikel Sanford, Braedon Thiex, Ryan Winberg. First Grade - Parker Fingerson, Mya Jones, Brianna Liljenberg, Claire Meyer, Ian O’Gara, Riley Sanford, Emma Swanson. Second Grade - John Bruzek, Ronald Hatch, Mitchell Hobbie, Eva Imme, Jacob Liljenberg, Dayne McKnight, Kadynce Reynolds, Joshua Taylor, Colton Wil-

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Fourth Grade - Samantha Andrea, Eric Ford, Trentin Hill, Hannah Hillman, Jerome McGeshick, Emma Peterson, Patricia St. John, Taylor Winberg.

Fifth Grade - Paige Balluff Huntley, Frankie Bildeau, Cayden Fancher, Levi Hayman, Madison Hursh, Joseph McGeshick, Alex Pierce, Jaiden Reynolds, Kateri St. John, Nathan Thiex.

STUDENTS Stout honors area students MENOMONIE—Six Burnett County students received the Chancellor’s Award for academic excellence during the fall semester at UW-Stout. They are: Danbury: Marshall Seas, mechanical engineering. Grantsburg: Valerie Jensen, criminal justice and rehabilitation. Siren: Brittany Coulter, human development and family studies; Michelle Emery, business management; Elizabeth Stanford, undeclared. Webster: Nicholas Lesneski, business administration.

Kristine Watral RIPON, Wis.—Kristine Watral of Webster was named to Ripon College’s Fall 2016 Dean’s List.

Yesenia Morales DULUTH—Yesenia Morales of Frederic has been accepted to The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth for

entry in the fall 2017 semester. Morales is the daughter of Nicole Morales. She will graduate from Frederic High School in 2017.

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ELY, Minn.— Taran Wols of Webster has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Vermillion Community College.

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ST. PAUL—Whitney Oachs of Grantsburg and John D’ Jock of Siren have been named to the University of St. Thomas 2016 fall semester Dean’s List.

Dehlia Labatt ST. PAUL— Dehlia Labatt of Grantsburg has been named to the fall semester Dean’s List at the College of Arts and Sciences at Bethel University.

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When is it a good time to start receiving Social Security beneﬁts? BY RHONDA WHITENACK AND JIM CZECHOWICZ SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Enjoying a comfortable retirement is everyone’s dream. For more than 80 years, Social Security has been helping people realize those dreams, assisting people through life’s journey with a variety of benefits. It’s up to you when you can start retirement benefits. You could start them a little earlier or wait until your “full retirement age.” There are benefits to either decision, pun intended. Full retirement age refers to the age when a person can receive their Social Security benefits without any reduction, even if they are still working part or full time. In other words, you don’t actually need to stop working to get your full benefits. For people who attain age 62 in 2017 (i.e., those born between January 2, 1955 and January 1, 1956), full retirement age is 66 and two months. Full retirement age was age 65 for many years. However, due to a law passed by Congress in 1983, it has been gradually increasing, beginning with people born in 1938 or later, until it reaches 67 for people born after 1959.

You can learn more about the full retirement age and find out how to look up your own at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html. You can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or any time after that. The longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefit will be, although it stops increasing at age 70. Your monthly benefits will be reduced permanently if you start them any time before your full retirement age. For example, if you start receiving benefits in 2017 at age 62, your monthly benefit amount will be reduced permanently by about 26 percent. On the other hand, if you wait to start receiving your benefits until after your full retirement age, then your monthly benefit will be higher. The amount of this increase is two-thirds of one percent for each month –– or eight percent for each year –– that you delay receiving them until you reach age 70. The choices you make may affect any benefit your spouse or children can receive on your record, too. If you receive benefits early, it may reduce their potential benefit, as well as yours. You need to be as informed as possible when making

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Planning will help you see green in retirement BY RHONDA WHITENACK AND JIM CZECHOWICZ SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS

Social Security is part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the 96 percent of workers in the United States covered under Social Security, it is helpful to know what benefits you are entitled to. Social Security bases your benefit payment on how much you earned during your working career. Higher lifetime earnings result in higher benefits. If there were some years you didn’t work or had low earnings, your benefit amount may be lower than if you worked steadily. How do you know what your retirement benefits might be so you can plan? Create a safe and secure “my Social Security” account to view estimates of your future retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and create your account today. Social Security benefits help secure your today and tomorrow, but many people will need more retirement income. Saving for retirement is key. You might also have a pension or 401k. Combining as many savings resources will mean more income once you retire. Your personal “my Social Security” account continues to benefit you once you file for benefits and beyond. Use your account to check the status of your application and, once you are receiving benefits, use your account to manage them. For example, you can start or change your direct deposit, change your address and phone number, get proof of benefits, and much more— online and at your convenience. Learn about all the great advantages of having your own “my Social Security” account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Social Security puts you in control. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov regularly to access the ever-evolving tools and information we provide.

Social Security is constantly evolving to make your life easier. If you are currently receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and are reapplying for benefits, or are assisting someone with their application, a trip to the Social Security office is probably not necessary even if verification of Social Security benefits is needed. Because of a data exchange established between Social Security and HUD, most people do not need to contact Social Security for a benefit verification letter. HUD administrators processing a Recertification Application for Housing Assistance can use their Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System to verify Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Public housing agencies, private owners, and management agents administering HUD rental assistance programs may get registration information about EIV by logging onto the following websites: go.usa.gov/x97mH or go.usa.gov/x97m6. If you are a new applicant for housing assistance, you can provide your HUD administrator with your Social Security award letter, Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) notice, SSA-1099, or other SSA benefit document you should have received at the beginning of the calendar year or when you began receiving benefits, whichever is later. The Social Security System created these data exchange agreements to help you get the support you need at the first point of contact, even if that’s not with Social Security. If you do need to provide proof of Social Security benefits yourself, we have another way to save you a trip to Social Security. You can get an instant benefit verification letter with a personal “my Social Security” account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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any decision about receiving Social Security benefits. Read the publication When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-0510147.pdf. If you decide to receive benefits before you reach full retirement age, you should also understand how continuing to work may affect your benefits. Social Security may withhold or reduce your benefits if your annual earnings exceed a certain amount. However, for every month benefits are withheld, it increases your future benefits. That’s because at your full retirement age Social Security will recalculate your benefit amount to give you credit for the months in which benefits were reduced or withheld due to your excess earnings. In effect, it’s as if you hadn’t filed for those months. You can learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/ retire/whileworking.html. Social Security’s mission is to secure your today and tomorrow. Helping you make the right retirement decisions is vital. You can learn more by visiting the Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire.

Can drinking coffee slow aging? Catch a buzz from the latest research BY PATRICK KIGER, AARP WRITER

Drinking coffee may help protect older people against inflammation, the underlying process for many age-related diseases, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have discovered. The scientists, who published their findings in the journal Nature Medicine, found that older people whose bodies had low levels of inflammation shared another common characteristic — caffeine consumption. The results may help explain why coffee drinkers tend to live longer than those who avoid the beverage, according to a Stanford press release. SEE DRINKING COFFEE, PAGE 14

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Boost your memory by eating right

cially dark ones such as blackberries, blueberries and cherries – are a rich source of anthocyanins and other flavonoids that may boost memory function. Enjoy a handful of berries for a snack, mixed into cereal or baked into an antioxidant-rich dessert. You can reap these benefits from fresh, frozen or dried berries and cherries. • Get adequate omega-3 fatty acids. Essential for good brain health, omega-3 fatty acids, DHA in particular, may help improve memory in young adults. Seafood, algae and fatty fish – including salmon, bluefin tuna, sardines and herring are some of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Substitute fish for meat a couple of times each week to get a healthy dose. Grill, bake or broil fish for ultimate flavor and health. Try salmon tacos with red cabbage slaw, snack on sardines or enjoy seared tuna on salad greens for dinner. • Work in walnuts. Well known for a positive impact on heart health, walnuts also may improve working memory. Snack on a handful of walnuts to satisfy midday hunger, add them to oatmeal or salad for crunch or mix them into a vegetable stir fry for extra protein. These foods are not just good for the brain, they sustain a healthy start and all parts of the body. While there’s no guarantee that these foods will help you remember where you put your keys tomorrow, over time they can support lifelong good health.

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During National Nutrition Month® celebrated each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” by making small, healthy shifts in food choices when cooking at home. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making small changes to eating patterns to include healthier ingredients while cooking at home. Choosing a variety of healthful foods across and within all food groups helps reduce the risk of preventable, lifestyle-related chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. For seniors, sometimes we are feeling forgetful. It could be due to lack of sleep or a number of other reasons, including genetics, level of physical activity and lifestyle and environmental factors. However, there’s no doubt that diet plays a major role in brain health. The best menu for boosting memory and brain function encourages good blood flow to the brain – much like what you’d eat to nourish and protect your heart. Research found the Mediterranean Diet helps in keeping aging brains sharp, and a growing body of evidence links foods like those in the Mediterranean diet with better cognitive function, memory and alertness. Here are four types of foods that will help boost your

memory: • Eat your veggies. You’re not likely to forget this message. Getting adequate vegetables, especially cruciferous ones including broccoli, cabbage and darky leafy greens may help improve memory. Try a kale salad or substitute collard greens for a tortilla in your next sandwich wrap. Broccoli stir fry is an excellent option for lunch or dinner. • Be sweet on berries and cherries. Berries – espe-

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ADRC to help reduce falls in older adults BURNETT COUNTY — A workshop to help older adults prevent falls is being offered in Burnett County. The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin is offering a Stepping On Workshop at the Lakeside Community Lutheran Church just north of the intersection of county roads A&H east of Webster. The workshop runs for seven consecutive Wednesdays. It will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from April 5 to May 17 to talk about various fall prevention techniques. Stepping On will help participants identify why they fall and different ways to prevent falls, including strength and balance exercises, home safety check suggestions and a medication review. Participants will view a display of fall-prevention products. The workshop is both for people who have fallen and for people who fear falling. Participants will leave with more strength, achieve better balance and experience a feeling of confidence and independence as a result of performing various exercises and sharing personal falls experiences as a group. Dr. Lindy Clemson of Sydney, Australia developed the program to help older adults learn ways to prevent falls. Dr. Jane Mahoney, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, brought it to the United States with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and other partners. The research has found that people who complete the workshop have a 31 percent reduced rate of falls. To register for the workshop, contact Carrie Myers at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

Learn to use an iPad BY DAWN SARGENT, AGING UNIT SUPERVISOR ADRC OF NW WI

Each year, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin Elderly Nutrition Program does a survey of what our participants would like to see more of when it comes to programs, workshops and education. Technology always seems to be one of the most popular each year. This year, we are providing a new workshop to help older adults become more familiar and comfortable using iPads through a training program called Sip & Swipe Café. Sip & Swipe Cafés are designed for older adults who have never used a computer or tablet. This is a new, easy, safe and FREE way to learn how to use a tablet (or iPad) or computer. If you have a tablet that has been collecting dust, now would be the time to break it out and learn how to use it! For those who don’t have a tablet, we will have a limited number of iPad tablets for participants to use during the training. You set the pace with this program, removing the pressure of keeping up with others. A coach is alongside you throughout the process to help with any questions. Sip & Swipe is an award-winning program that has made it possible for more than 90,000 older adults to help themselves to the world wide web (internet) and email. To support the purchase of the iPads and sustain

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the program, we have applied for a couple of grant opportunities. Last year, ADRC became part of Grant Cycle II with Generations on Line® through the Bader Philanthropies Foundation. ADRC also applied for and received a grant through Polk-Burnett Operation RoundUp® for $1,000 to buy iPads. The ADRC is currently looking for partners, locations and volunteers to help coach our older adults. We are looking for locations that have free Wi-Fi. This workshop includes three or four one-hour sessions. If you are interested in being a volunteer or hosting a workshop, please call Dawn Sargent, Aging Unit Supervisor, at 1-877-485-2372.

Most memory lapses are normal. Is your spouse driving you nuts with “Do you know where I left my keys?” or “What’s the name of our neighbor’s daughter again?” Most of these memory lapses have more to do with the increasing amounts of information being thrown our way than with any real cognitive decline. But, they’re still frustrating for both parties involved. We’ve collected a handful of simple, discreet ways to help upgrade your partner’s memory – and your own – without anyone being the wiser. Order a round - Toasting with your spouse can help keep your memory strong, a recent study shows. Just limit yourself to one or two drinks a day. Be Mr. or Ms. Fix-it - Doing home repairs is great

for preserving brain function and helping maintain memory, according to a Columbia University study. Encourage a nap - A good night’s sleep increases memory, but a German study found that 45-to-90-minute naps also helped study participants retain more information. Live creatively - Having an artistic hobby in both middle and old age made older adults in a Mayo Clinic study 73 percent less likely to experience cognitive decline. Watch the grandkids - Both of you. Just don’t do it every day: An Australian study found that babysitting five or more days a week negates its memory-boosting benefits. Become workout buddies - A single 20-minute exercise session improved long-term memory by about 10 percent in a Georgia Institute of Technology study.

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7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

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

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

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

Phone: 715-635-7199

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

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

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

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling

Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

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

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Open for coffee and snacks.

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

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

No membership fee required.

SENIOR MEETING IS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 9:30 AM

Contact Senior Center for other activities

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

Phone 715-463-2940

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Seven foods you’re eating wrong BY CANDY SAGON, AARP NUTRITION WRITER

Bagged salads: Beware crushed leaves The longer bagged salads stay in the fridge, the greater your risk of salmonella from the juices from crushed leaves. Researchers in the UK recently found that during five days of refrigeration, those juices increased the growth of salmonella bacteria by 110 percent over normal levels. Most worrisome was that eating the juices appeared to improve salmonella’s ability to infect a person. Researchers say consumers should wash their bagged greens before using — even if the label says they’ve been pre-washed. Bacon: Cook it in the microwave Cooking bacon in a skillet or on a griddle until it’s crispy can create nitrosamines, compounds that have been found to cause cancer in test animals. Microwaving your bacon, however, creates far fewer of these chemicals, says the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Plus, there’s a bonus: Less mess. Sandwich bacon slices between a few paper towels to catch any spatter and zap for about one minute per slice. Your bacon will be healthier and there’s no greasy pan to clean. White rice: Use oil, then chill Steamed white rice is full of starch that the body quickly converts to sugar, causing blood sugar levels to spike. It’s why eating too much is linked to a higher risk of diabetes. But, if you tweak the way you cook it, white rice can be much healthier. Sri Lankan researchers in 2015 found that adding just two teaspoons of oil (they used coconut oil) to the water in which you cook a cup of rice, and then immediately chilling the cooked rice for 12 hours before reheating, converts the

Six ways to get a better night’s sleep If you lack sleep in your life, try these methods for help BY AARP HEALTHY LIVING

Upgrade your bedroom - Buy fresh pillows, replace a worn-out mattress and kick the TV. Gone in 60 seconds - A breathing exercise touted by holistic Doctor Andrew Weil promises to knock you out in a minute. The “4-7-8” technique is derived from yoga: Inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds and exhale forcefully for eight. Repeat thrice and say good night. With practice, you can induce an altered state of consciousness. Lay off the lights Turning on a lamp (or futzing with your smartphone) when you wake in the middle of the night can reset your internal clock, warns sleep expert Charles Czeisler: You might wake up at the same time the next night. Embrace the dark side - Insomniacs often report that their symptoms disappear during blackouts and camping trips. To mimic the inky blackness of the preindustrial night, aficionados of “paleo sleep” go full caveman in their evening routine — no artificial lighting whatsoever. A long dusk is your brain’s cue to pump up the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. Set a schedule - Avoid the temptation to sleep in (or stay up) on the week• Local end; instead, try to main• Non-ProÅt tain the same sleep-wake • Community-based pattern all week. Go for 2 - Psychiatrist Thomas Wehr placed volFor Assistance in unteers in darkness for hours in a study and Burnett County & the 14 found that they settled Surrounding Area into a two-stage sleep Call 715-635-9077 cycle, with a mellow period of wakefulness in the middle. Modern segProudly Serving NW Wisconsin mented sleepers tout its stress-reduction benefits. Since 1992

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quick-digesting starch to a slow-digesting type called resistant starch, which the body doesn’t turn into sugar. Bonus: The oil and chilling also lower the rice’s calories. Carrots and red peppers: Stir-fry for more antioxidants Cooking carrots and red peppers for a short time with a little oil yields a huge boost in antioxidants over eating them uncooked. One British study found that the body absorbed about 11 percent of beta-carotene from raw carrots, but 75 percent from stir-fried carrots. For red peppers, a 2012 study found the least amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene was lost after stir-frying, compared with steaming or boiling, which depleted the most — up to 60 percent of antioxidants lost compared with 18 percent from stir-frying.

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Yogurt: No whey? Whey! That watery liquid on the top of your yogurt that you usually pour off? Don’t. Stir it back into the yogurt instead. The liquid is whey, produced when milk is heated and strained. If you pour it off, you’re cheating yourself of its protein, vitamin B12 and other good-foryou nutrients like potassium and calcium.

Cauliflower: Don’t nuke it Microwaving is usually best for cooking veggies because it uses little to no water and cooks quickly, which helps preserve nutrients. There’s just one exception: cauliflower. A Spanish study found that cauliflower lost more than 50 percent of its antioxidants when microwaved. The researchers found that baking, sautéing or microwaving vegetables (other than cauliflower) produced the lowest loss of antioxidants, while boiling and pressure-cooking produced the most. So if you’re making one of the currently popular recipes for cauliflower “rice” — made with grated rice-like bits of cauliflower — make sure it calls for sautéing, not microwaving.

Bread: Eat it last Eating bread toward the end of the meal will have a healthier effect on your appetite and blood sugar levels than eating it on an empty stomach at the beginning. A 2015 study published in Diabetes Care found that eating carbs first (like the bread at a restaurant) spikes blood sugar levels significantly. Eating protein and vegetables first and then bread resulted in blood sugar levels about 30 to 40 percent lower for two hours after the meal, which can help you feel satisfied longer.

DRINKING COFFEE: Special funding CAN IT SLOW AGING? available for family caregivers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

SIREN—All counties in Wisconsin receive National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) and Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) funds from their Area Agency on Aging. The purpose of these funds is to help provide programs and support to family and other informal caregivers in caring for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. The Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin receives these funds for Polk and Burnett Counties and currently has funds available for caregivers in need of a respite. AFCSP funds are designated for caregivers of people with dementia and are available to provide temporary respite care and to purchase goods and services to help care for someone with irreversible dementia. Examples of services these funds can be used to pay for include: respite care, meal prep, medication assistance and monitoring, homemaker services, yardwork and snow removal, emergency response systems, transportation expenses, home delivered meals and caregivers education classes. To be eligible, the caregiver must be caring for someone with a Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia diagnosis who is still living at home (not in a facility). The caregiver can’t be simultaneously enrolled in NFCSP or receiving caregiver respite through Family Care or another long-term care waiver program. There are some financial eligibility guidelines and a limited amount that can be used per caregiver. For more information, please call the ADRC at 877-485-2372. NFCSP funds are more general and can be used for caregivers who are caring for an adult 60 years of age or older, regardless of diagnosis and disability. There are no income requirements, and the care receiver can be enrolled in Family Care or another long term care program. Priority is given to low-income individuals and those who care for someone with a diagnosis of dementia. NFCSP funds can be used to pay for temporary in home respite/companionship, adult day care, help with personal cares (bathing, medication monitoring, chores, and home safety), caregiver training, costs to attend support groups and community outreach education. To learn more about these programs, please call the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

In fact, the more caffeine older people took in, the more protected they were against chronic inflammation, David Furman, the study’s lead author, told Time magazine. More than 90 percent of age-related diseases — including diabetes, hypertension, joint problems, Alzheimer’s and many types of cancer — have chronic inflammation at their core. Furman and his colleagues analyzed blood samples from a group of healthy people between the ages of 20 and 30 and a second group 60 and older, according to the Stanford release. They found that in the older subjects, two clusters of genes related to inflammation become more active, which in turn makes the people more vulnerable to the diseases. The researchers said caffeine apparently interferes with the pathway by which those genes trigger inflammation. People who drank five cups of coffee daily — an amount that some might consider excessive — showed extremely low levels of activity in the gene pathways, according to Time. Scientists don’t want to turn off inflammation completely, since it also performs some valuable functions, including helping the immune system fight infections. But, they hope to develop ways to monitor the inflammatory process and keep it from getting out of control.

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Walker signs pro-cheese bill, ďŹ rst bill to pass this year MADISON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law the first bill to pass the Legislature this session, a measure designed to help Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese industry. Walker on Thursday signed the bill making it possible for tax incentives to be extended to help finance construction of a $30 million cheese packaging and distribution plant in the village of Oostburg near Sheboygan. Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods is looking to construct the new facility. The new law will allow Oostburg to create a new tax incremental district to help subsidize construction of the 150,000-square-foot facility. It is expected to create 120 jobs over three years. Walker says the bill is good news both for the Oostburg community and the state.

Wisconsin budget proposal moves forestry division up north MADISON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Wisconsin lawmaker says he believes Gov. Scott Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to move the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forestry division up north will help with recruitment. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the

governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017-2019 budget proposal requires the headquarters for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief forester to move by January 2018 to an existing DNR facility north of Highway 29, which runs from Eau Claire to Green Bay. Republican Sen. Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst said he supports the move because some foresters donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to work in Madison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They like to hunt. They like to fish. They like to be in rural Wisconsin, small-town Wisconsin. It was limiting the pool of people that would apply for some of those jobs,â&#x20AC;? Tiffany said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good to move the division headquarters to northern Wisconsin, and we hope that will be accomplished here.â&#x20AC;? Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget would allow current forestry staff in Madison to relocate in phases. The current Madison headquartersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forestry division employs 57 fulltime employees. Chief Forester and Forestry Division Administrator Fred Souba, Jr. said in a recent message to staff that no timetable has been scheduled for the move. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Such a move will allow division leadership to be closer to the resources we manage and provide more opportunities for direct contact with division field staff, forestry partners and the forest industry,â&#x20AC;? Souba wrote.

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The company also raises funds through proceeds from the sale of Horizon of Hope products for breast cancer initiatives supported by the ACS. Proceeds from the Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo fundraiser are donated to the ACS for the Polk-Burnett County Relay for Life and to help local residents affected by cancer. Doors open at 11 a.m. so players can have plenty of time to purchase their bingo packets and raffle tickets early. Players can also enjoy a sandwich bar/buffet lunch available for purchase from Tesora Restaurant. Bingo games begin promptly at 1 p.m. Sponsors of the 2017 Hope For A Cure Basket Bingo event are The Burnett County Sentinel, Northwoods Crossing Event Center and Tesora Restaurant. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time to sponsor a basket, donate a door prize or make a monetary donation! To do so please, call Sandy Eng (715327-4431) or Priscilla Bauer (715-2222195) to arrange for pick-up.

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First-place ﬁnishers of the Knights of Columbus Council 6370 free-throw contest move on to the District contest Feb. 25 in Frederic. Winners for the boys include (bottom left, from left): Age 9-Landon Randt, Age 10-Fletcher Christiansen, Age 11-Nicholas Webster and Age 12-Justis Christiansen. Winners for the girls include (top left) Age 9-Abbie Kammeyer, Age 10-Kelsey Handy, Age 12-Madison Schafer and Age 14-Jalynn Nelson. Not pictured: Age 11-Josie Taylor and Age 13-Emma Aubert. The runner-up ﬁnishers will shoot in Frederic if the champions can’t. Boys runners-up include (top right) Age 9-Carson Anderson , Age 10-Ethan Ruud and Age 11-C.J. Phernetton. Not pictured: Age-12 Ben Ones, Age 13-Brady Kosloski and Logan Weller. Runners-up for the girls include (bottom right) Age-9 Whitney Myers, Age 11-Renee Tooze, Age 13-Madison Thiex and Age 14-Vinni Rightman. Not pictured: Age 10-Emma Peterson and Age 12-Lindsay Liljenberg.

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Dakota Schultz statebound for grapplers AMERY—Four wrestlers from the Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren team went to Sectionals at Amery and one will go to the state tournament this weekend. “Dakota Schultz lost his first match,” said Coach Chris Bartlett. “It was anxious times for him until we saw the kid win his second match and get back into the tournament. He easily handled the next opponent. The match for third was a battle. It was tied going into the third, 5-5. Dakota was able to get a takedown and hold on for the win. Hopefully, the pressure of making it to State is gone and now he can open it up at State. He has a favorable opponent in the first round.” Of the other wrestlers, “Hunter Sellent won his first match of the day against the kid he lost to in the ultimate tie breaker. He shut him out 5-0. “His next match was a strong kid and Hunter wrestled him hard. His

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Siren and Grantsburg advance, Webster out with 12 and Sarah Shaffer with 10. The Dragons will head to Bayfield on Friday night to face the No. 3 Trollers who advance after defeating Winter 88-54. Game time is 7:00 p.m. The No. 13 seeded Webster Tigers’ season came to an end on Tuesday night as they lost to No. 4 seed Northwood 52-31. Northwood advances and will host the Luck Cardinals on Friday night.

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GRANTSBURG—Regional playoff action began Tuesday night for girls basketball with Siren and Grantsburg advancing to play again on Friday, while the Webster Tigers’ season came to an end. The Pirates were the No. 4 seed and played host to the No. 13 seed Cumberland, defeating the Beavers 61-32 to advance to the Regional Semi-Finals on Friday night. They will host No. 5 Abbotsford who defeated No. 13 Chequamegon 67-18. Game time is 7:00 p.m. In Tuesday’s win over Cumberland it was Cassidy Lee leading the charge with 19 points. Other double GOOB COY | SENTINEL

Grantsburg’s Jordyn McKenzie (10) is fouled as she shoots in the Pirates’ win over Cumberland Tuesday night.

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digit scorers were Tymber King with 12 points and Jordyn McKenzie with 10. No. 6 seeded Siren advances to the semis after defeating No. 11 Drummond 54-36 on Tuesday night. After trailing 6-5 early on, Siren went ahead 8-6 and never looked back, extending their season for at least another game. Abby Kosloski was the top scorer for the Dragons with 13 points, followed closely by Paeyton McKnight

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Tigers end drought against Dragons BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER—After 13 years, the Webster Tigers girls ended the drought and defeated the Siren Dragons 36-32 at Siren for the final game of the conference season. According to unofficial records, the last time Webster girls defeated the Dragons was January 27, 2004, when the Tigers won 55-32. “The girls played great,” said elated Webster Coach Matt Wood. “Everyone played their part.” “We’ve had our highs and we’ve had our lows. Tonight we had to believe that we could play with their team. “We handled their defense right away. The girls GLEN SKIFSTAD | SENTINEL shot 30 percent at the beginning. I Webster’s Julia Gavin (left) can’t say enough dribbles around Abby Kosloabout our kids. ski. I’m super proud of them all. Hopefully, we can keep it going.” From Siren Coach Ryan Karsten: “We out-shot them three to one. We got every shot we wanted but they didn’t go in. In a span of six minutes, we hit one of 20. We couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with a beach ball.” The Tigers led 5-0 after six minutes of play and then later had a 13-3 advantage. At the 6:29 mark, Webster led 17-5. A three-point shot near the end of the half narrowed the gap to 20-14 Webster and that held into the intermission. Half way through the second half, Webster maintained a 24-19 advantage. Siren chipped away, scoring 10 and holding the Tigers to six to trail 30-29 with 3:45 remaining. With a little over a minute left, Webster hung on to a 32-31 lead. Julia Gavin scored a bucket with :37 left, Tigers 34-31. Maddie Nichols made one of three from the free throw line, 34-32. Webster lost possession and gave Siren an opportunity to tie or win, but a high pass went out of bounds. Tiger ball. Siren fouled on the next Tiger possession and Tingo Mosher made one of two from the line. 3532. The Dragons rebounded and were fouled, but the one-and-one situation had not come up for the Dragons. Two successive time outs were taken with :05 seconds remaining. Siren inbounded, again with a chance to tie, but threw the ball out of bounds. Webster inbounded and Siren fouled. Julia Gavin sank one of two, 36-32 Webster. The Dragons tried a long shot, but it was wide and the game ended. “We lost because we couldn’t shoot,” reiterated Coach Karsten. “We don’t have the shooters of the past, so we have to work to get the wins. “It’s a tough way for the seniors to end their career. Our hats go off to Matt (Wood) and his girls. They played well tonight,” concluded the coach. Webster’s high scorer was Tingo Mosher with 16. Siren’s Abby Kosloski tallied 11.

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‘Crazy’ second-half beginning spurs Dragons over Tigers BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN—“The second half we had a four-minute flurry that he will remember a long time,” said Siren Coach Jon Ruud, referring to freshman Riley Churchill. He scored the first 14 points of the second half for the Dragons, enroute to a 71-61 win over the Webster Tigers. “It was crazy; it was the difference in the game.” After the opening three-point shot by Tiger Jack Washburn, the Dragons went on a 13-1 run and a Tiger timeout with 9:19 left in the half. Churchill and Xander Pinero made the three-point shots for the Dragons during this time frame. The Tigers, in turn, then scored eight straight points to narrow the deficit to 13-12. Moments later the game was tied at 16. The game was tied at 20 with a timeout at the 2:14 mark and then Siren went ahead to hold a 28-25 advantage at the half. Churchill then began his spree.

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Jack Washburn

On two consecutive Tiger possessions, he stole the ball and went in for layups. He then received a pass from a teammate and scored a layup.

On a scramble for the ball, Churchill came up with the possession, went in for the layup and was fouled, gaining a three-point play. After a Tiger time out, Churchill grabbed an offensive rebound and put it in. Moments later, Churchill made a three-point shot and the Dragons led 42-25 with 15:01 left in the game. At the 7:23 mark, the Dragons were up 56-40 and at the 3:55 mark, 60-49. Jack Washburn scored the last nine points for Webster’s total and his game high was 37. Churchill ended the game with 28. Colton denHoed finished with 19. “We’ve played four really good games. We looked okay with Grantsburg and tough against Luck. “We’re doing a lot more good stuff than bad stuff. “These last two weeks have been good,” continued the coach. “Now, we’re going to Washburn and the best scorer in the state. It can’t be any better than that. We’ll have a chance to see what we can do.”

Pirates get important win over Saints BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

ST. CROIX FALLS—The Grantsburg Pirates and St. Croix Falls Saints headed into Friday night’s game tied at 7-3 in the West Lakeland Conference standings. Both needed the win to stay in the running for a shot at a piece of the conference title, as well as added ammo heading into the seeding meeting over the weekend. When the dust settled it was the Pirates who took the 42-36 victory. They now sit at 8-3 in conference play, tied for second place with the Luck Cardinals. Unity holds first place with a 9-2 record. The Pirates will head to Balsam Lake on Thursday to take on the Eagles and try to snag a share of the title. The Cardinals play the Saints on Thursday, and with a win could grab a share of the top spot as well as all three teams could tie at 9-3. It is an interesting mix and all

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Tyrell Brande (1eft) is fouled while trying to drive to the hoop.

comes down to two big games between the top four teams on the last game of the regular season – a fitting end to an exciting season of high school basketball. Friday’s game against SCF was a low-scoring, defensive battle from the start, with both teams working hard offensively to try to get any good look at the basket. On a late bucket, the Saints headed to the

locker room with a 18-16 edge over the visiting Pirates. Grantsburg outscored the Saints 22-18 the second half to seal the win. Eleven of those 22 points came from the foul line as the Pirates shot 18 in the second half alone. In a close game that could’ve gone either way at the end, the Pirates made the defenseive stops when needed, pulled down timely rebounds and made their free throws to take the win. John Chenal had a game high 20 points, pounding the paint for hard fought buckets. He was also eight of nine in free throws. Austin Wedin was the only other Pirate to score in double digits with 10, including a couple of big three-pointers. “Defensively, we did our part again. Guys gutted it out on that end against a really good St. Croix team,” Pirates Coach Nick Hallberg said. “We like the spot we’re currently in heading into the last week of the season.”

Pirates drop the ball against Comets BY GOOB COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Pirates dropped a low-scoring contest to the Cameron Comets on Monday. They played tough defense, but never seemed to turn on the offense, recording a 43-21 loss. Leo Chenal was the top scorer for the Pirates with seven points, followed by John Chenal with six. Austin Wedin and Joseph Ohnstad each hit a shot from three-point land for three points each. Luke Anderson finished the list of scorers with two. The highlight of the night was the short presentation at the start of the game for John Chenal, who recorded his 500th rebound in a recent game. Chenal was presented with a special basketball to commemorate his achievement. “He’s a great kid. John is a teamfirst player and will do anything to help the team succeed,” Pirates

Head Coach Nick Hallberg said of Chenal. “He made the comment to me that all he wants is to help the team achieve its goals. He’s very humble. He’s been a good leader for us on the court and off the court, too. It goes without saying that our team feeds off of his level of play and ‘we go as he goes’. Having had John in the program for just the last couple of years, he’s adjusted well to how we play and shows no signs of reaching a ceiling in his level of play. I’m proud of him and am excited about what the next couple weeks, and all of next season, holds for him and our team.” The Pirates have their final regular season game on Thursday at Unity. It is an important game, with the conference title on the line. Grantsburg is one game back, and a win will secure a share of the West Lakeland crown. Game time is 7:15 p.m. They will begin Regional playoff

Beavers chew away at Tigers BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER—The Cumberland Beavers defeated the Webster Tigers 76-50 Tuesday night, Feb. 14 at Webster. Cumberland scored 42 points in the first half, limiting the Tigers to 24. Jack Washburn had seven points in the first half with Caleb Pardun adding six, Trevor Gustafson four, Austin Spafford three, and Coleton Peterson and Brad Sigfrids two apiece. High man for the Beavers in the first half was Kobe Berghammer with 14. Payton Rose took over the scoring honors in the second half for the Beavers with 13. For the Tigers, Washburn continued his hot hand, putting in 11. Game totals have Washburn leading the Tigers with 18. Rose and Berghammer had 21 and 20 points respectively for the Cumberland squad.

GAME DAY SPORTS SCHEDULE February 22-28 Boys Basketball Thu. Feb. 23 Siren at Washburn, 7 pm Grantsburg at Unity, 7:15 pm Frederic at Webster, 7:15 pm Tue. Feb. 28 Division 4 Playoffs Athens at Grantsburg, 7 pm Tue. Feb. 28 Division 5 Playoffs Webster at Northwood, 7 pm Siren at Frederic, 7 pm

Girls Basketball Fri. Feb. 24 Division 4 Playoffs Grantsburg or Cumberland vs Abbotsford or Chequamegon 7 pm at highest seed. Sat. Feb. 25 Regional Final, TBD Fri. Feb. 24 Division 5 Playoffs Webster or Northwood vs Luck or Frederic 7 pm at highest seed Sat. Feb. 25 Regional Final, TBD

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Luke Anderson tries a reverse layup during the Pirates loss to Cameron.

action Tuesday, February 28 with a home game against Athens. Game time is 7 p.m.

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Pirates run out of gas against Saints

Pirates cruise to victory over Rails

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ST. CROIX FALLS—The Lady Pirates headed to St. Croix on Friday night looking to avenge an early season loss to the Saints, the only hiccup in this season’s conference play. A Pirates win would give them a share of the West Lakeland Conference title, tying with SCF. A loss would give the Saints the title outright. In the end, Grantsburg just ran out of gas and the Saints secured the conference crown with a 58-46 win. “We had a great start – hitting on all cylinders. We stopped the outside shooting that ate us up the last game, but they have many weapons,” Pirates Coach Penny Curtin said. “I was very pleased with our effort. I thought we put up a good fight. “We ran out of gas late in the second half and just did not recover. We are hoping that we get to see them one more time.” The Pirates took the lead early and maintained it most of the first half before the Saints clawed their way back into the game, taking a 28-27 lead at the break. Jordyn McKenzie had the hot hand in the first half, leading her team with 10 points including two buckets from behind the arc. Cassidy Lee hit a couple from threepoint land as well to go along with three from the foul line for nine points. Tymber King was tested in the

GRANTSBURG—The Lady Pirates cruised to an easy 73-38 win over the visiting Spooner Rails on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Seniors Tymber King and Cassidy Lee scored 21 points each to lead their team to their 14th win of the season as they head into the start of the playoffs. Grantsburg jumped out to a quick start and never looked back, taking a commanding 54-18 lead at the half. Lee scored 18 of her 21 points in the first half, while King dominated the paint, racking up 15 points. Jordyn McKenzie had seven points this frame, followed by Whitney Gaffney who poured in six. Katie Curtin had four points, with Olivia Brock and Rhiana Pochman finishing the list with two points each. The Pirates controlled the second half as well, even though the scoring slowed this half. King led the way with six points, with Gaffney right there with four points to make her total 10 for the game. McKenzie had a beauty from behind the arc for three points to bring her total to 10. Lee also added three this half, with Brock adding two from the charity stripe and Cassidy Chenal rounding out the scoring with one point.

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Cassidy Chenal (1) ﬁghts to hang onto the ball while being mauled by SCF’s Adrienne Stoffel.

paint, and put up six hard-fought first-half points. Rhiana Pochman rounded out the Pirates’ scoring with two. The second half was a close battle, but Grantsburg lost their legs and the fouls started to mount for the Pirates. The Saints were sent to the foul line 16 times in this half, making 10 of those to help seal the win. Grantsburg was 9-12 from the charity stripe, but it was not enough. Lee ended her night with 16

points. McKenzie had 10 with King close behind with nine. Katie Curtin tallied five, including three of four from the foul line. Pochman had four points for the night and Brooke Quimby chipped in two. The Pirates end the regular season with an impressive 10-2 conference record and 14-7 overall. They received the No. 4 seed and will host Cumberland in the opening round of playoff action.

Dragon boys shoot past Birchwood BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

SIREN—The Siren Dragons were hot last Tuesday night as they defeated the Birchwood Bobcats 81-54 in a non-conference matchup. The Dragons started out on a 10-0 run, which caused the Bobcats to call time and reorganize. After the time out, Siren scored one more bucket before Birchwood got their first score at the 13:31 mark of the first half. From that time on, the teams traded baskets, with Birchwood getting as close as eight points down, but the Dragons answered each time the Bobcats got close. The last few minutes of the half saw the Bobcats close the gap to make the halftime score 33-26 for Siren. Siren went on an 11-3 run to open the second half before Birchwood called time. Even though timeout was called, the Bobcats subsequently could get no closer than 10 at 48-38. The Dragons ended the game on a 17-3 run. “We came out really well, and when we had to, we battled back.

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Kayla Glover (42) looks to make a pass around the Spooner defender.

Tigers lose to Beavers BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

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The Dragons Max Lindquist (35) defends the Bobcats’ Trent Stanley.

‘Our guys stuck with it,” said coach Jon Ruud. “We lost our attention in the second half for a while, but we were able to pick it back up. “We’re coming together at the right time. We had a couple losses

against some really good teams,” continued the coach. “A couple weeks ago, I didn’t think we’d get to this point. We now look more like a team,” concluded Coach Ruud.

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WEBSTER-Last Tuesday night, the Cumberland Beavers came to Webster and left with a 44-39 win under their belt. The Tigers kept things close in the first half with Mahi Mosher getting three shots from downtown plus a field goal. Allison Mulroy had three field goals, Emma Rachner had one, and Julia Gavin scored a field goal and was two-for-two from the line. The Tigers trailed 25-20 at the intermission. Both teams scored identical points in the second frame, 19. Mulroy added nine to her total. Mahi Mosher scored four, as did Tingo Mosher. Gavin put in two points. For the game, Mulroy had 15 with Mahi Moser adding 12. Gavin, Tingo Mosher and Rachner added six, four and two points respectively. High scorer for the Beavers was Carlson with 14.

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Frigid Five 5K results GRANTSBURG-It was a not so frigid day for the 2017 Frigid 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 18, 2017. We had a great turn out this year with a total of 91 participates. On behalf of the Grantsburg Eighth Grade Class, we would like to thank everyone who came out and helped raised money for the Washington DC Trip. We do need to apologize as we missed a couple of race times and some times maybe a little off. Greg Atkinson 18:23; Brian Kutz 21:08: Brittanie Blume 22:38; Connor Quimby 22:40; Steve Meyer 23:06; Dave Belisle 23:15: Donny Strunk 24:09; Edwin Janssen 24:29; Dominik Spohn 25:26; Shane Smith 26:11: Donevan Benson 26:59; Jolene Meyer 27:04; Tom Hinrichs 27:17; Liesl Olson 27:44; Ron Diffee 27:47; Mike Alderman 27:58; Austin Kroll 28:07; Tricia Larson 28:08; Janet Otto 28:13; Dana Thorngard 28:33; Dawn Richter 29:28; Vincent Vogland 29:58; Jordan Janes 30:05; Pam McCormick 31:29; Melissa Edaburn 32:20; Bill Morrin 32:21; Cassidy Troff 32:38; Korky Morrin 32:39; Sarah Vogland 32:55; Sharon Stoll 33:09; Peggy Anderson 33:46; Alexandra Kammeyer 34:34; Haley Glover 34:45; Chandra Stafford 35:00; Khia Kay 35:01; Jena Ryan 35:36; Laura Coyour 35:36; Jaxon Manni 37:48; Melissa Frank-

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SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Unity 9-2 15-5 St. Croix Falls 7-4 13-7 Luck 8-3 14-6 Grantsburg 8-3 13-8 Frederic 4-7 9-12 Webster 2-9 7-13 Siren 1-10 8-13 Results Last Week Feb. 20 Drummond 57, Frederic 52 Cameron 43, Grantsburg 21 Unity 51, Barron 27 Flambeau at Luck Spooner at St. Croix Falls Feb. 17 Grantsburg 42, St. Croix Falls 36 Siren 71, Webster 61 Feb. 16 Luck 65, Frederic 48 Feb. 14 Luck 72, Turtle Lake 53 Siren 81, Birchwood 54 Frederic 56, Shell Lake 35 Cumberland 76, Webster 50

Grantsburg 42, St. Croix Falls 36 Grantsburg 2 3 FT F TP T. Brande 0 0 1-2 3 1 L. Chenal 2 0 0-2 2 4 L. Anderson 0 0 1-2 1 1 A. Wedin 1 2 2-4 0 10 J. Ohnstad 0 1 1-2 3 4 A. Olson 0 0 0-0 2 0 J. Chenal 6 0 8-9 2 20 Player 1 0 0-0 0 2 Totals 10 3 13-21 13 42 St. Croix Falls Henk Johnson Kahl LaMirande Haggatt Cooper Koshiol Totals

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B. Lemieux 0 1 0-0 1 3 Totals 18 12 9-12 12 81 Score by halves Birchwood 26 28-54 Siren 33 48-81 Siren 71, Webster 61 Webster 2 3 FT F C. Pardun 2 0 0-1 1 J. Formanek 1 0 0-0 1 T. Gustafson 0 1 1-2 5 J. Washburn 10 3 8-15 2 B. Sigfrids 1 0 2-3 4 C. Peterson 2 0 0-0 3 N. Stadler 0 1 0-0 3 T. Pardun 0 1 0-0 2 Totals 16 6 11-21 21

TP 4 2 4 37 4 4 3 3 61

Siren 2 X. Pinero 1 C. denHoed 5 K. Christianson 0 J. Webster T. Lee 2 S. Pruitt 0 R. Churchill 9 M. Lindquist 0 Totals 18

TP 8 19 7 2 7 0 28 0 71

3 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 6

FT F 3-5 1 3-6 3 4-5 2 0-2 4 3-3 4 0-0 1 4-7 5 0-0 1 17-28 21

Score by halves Webster 25 36-61 Siren 28 43-71 Cumberland 76, Webster 50 Cumberland 2 3 FT F TP P. Rose 10 0 1-2 0 21 A. Barnes 6 0 0-0 4 12 D. Anderson 1 0 0-0 1 2 N. Burling 3 0 0-0 1 6 R. Bodsberg 2 0 0-2 3 4 N. Schradle 0 1 0-0 1 3 K. Berghammer 4 2 6-7 1 20 T. Anderson 2 0 0-0 3 4 L. Sandman 2 0 0-0 2 4 Totals 30 3 7-11 16 76 Webster 2 C. Pardun 0 T. Pardun 1 T. Gustafson 1 J. Washburn 5 B. Sigfrids 3 A. Spafford 0 C. Peterson 2 T. Wols 0 Totals 12

3 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 4

FT F 0-0 0 0-0 0 4-8 4 5-7 2 0-1 4 0-0 0 2- 2 0-0 1 11-18 13

TP 6 2 9 18 6 3 6 0 50

Score by halves Cumberland 42 34-76 Webster 24 26-50

Girls Basketball North Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 12-0 19-5 Grantsburg 10-2 14-6 Unity 7-5 13-8 Luck 6-6 10-12 Siren 4-8 8-14 Webster 2-10 3-18 Frederic 1-11 5-17 Results Last Week Feb. 17 Webster 36, Siren 32 Unity 69, Shell Lake 53 St. Croix Falls 58, Grantsburg 46 Feb. 16 Luck 43, Frederic 38 Amery 62, Unity 42 Feb. 14 Frederic 49, Shell Lake 43 Cumberland 44, Webster 39 St. Croix Falls 871, Chetek/ Weyerhauser 29 Turtle Lake 45, Luck 43 Grantsburg 73, Spooner 38

Grantsburg 73, Spooner 38 Spooner 2 3 FT F TP N. Chastek 5 0 1-2 1 11 E. Salquist 6 1 1-5 0 16 A. Goodman 0 0 1-2 1 1 T. Peterson 1 0 0-3 5 2 D. DeWitt 1 0 0-0 3 2 A. Robotka 0 0 0-0 1 0 J. Rosenbush 0 0 4-10 3 4 K. Rosenbush 1 0 0-0 4 2

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14 1

Grantsburg 2 C. Chenal 0 C. Lee 3 J. McKenzie 2 R. Pochman 1 O. Brock 1 K. Curtin 2 K. Glover 0 W. Gaffney 5 T. King 9 Totals 23

3 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

7-22 18 38 FT F 1-3 2 6-8 1 0-0 2 0-0 3 2-4 2 0-0 3 0-0 2 0-0 0 3-7 3 12-22 18

TP 1 21 10 2 4 4 0 10 21 73

Score by halves Spooner 18 20-38 Grantsburg 54 19-73 St. Croix Falls 58, Grantsburg 46 Grantsburg 2 3 FT F TP C. Chenal 0 0 0-0 1 0 C. Lee 2 2 6-7 2 16 J. McKenzie 2 2 0-1 4 10 R. Pochman 2 0 0-1 2 4 O. Brock 0 0 0-0 3 0 K. Curtin 1 0 3-4 4 5 B. Quimby 0 0 2-2 0 2 K. Glover 0 0 0-0 1 0 T. King 4 0 1-2 5 9 Totals 11 4 12-17 22 46 St. Croix Falls A. McCurdy A. Parks K. Kopp R. Petherbridge A. Stoffel R. Stewart S. Hoverman Totals

2 4 1 0 2 3 6 0 16

3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3

FT F 1-5 1 1-2 2 0-0 4 5-6 3 1-3 3 8-10 2 1-2 1 17-28 16

TP 9 12 0 9 7 20 1 58

Score by halves Grantsburg 27 19-46 St. Croix Falls 28 30-58 Webster 36, Siren 32 Webster 2 3 FT F A. Mulroy 0 2 0-0 1 M. Mosher 0 0 4-6 4 E. Rachner 0 0 0-0 1 T. Mosher 5 0 6-17 1 S. Phernetton 1 0 0-0 3 J. Gavin 2 1 1-2 0 S. Raschke 0 0 0-0 2 Totals 8 3 11-25 12 Siren E. Emery J. Horstman P. McKnight K. Eideh A. Kosloski C. Maslow A. Johnson S. Shaffer M. Nichols Totals

2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 6

3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4

FT 2-2 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 2-2 1-3 8-12

3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

FT 1-2 1-3 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 4-9

TP 6 4 0 16 2 8 0 36

F TP 0 4 3 3 3 2 3 5 4 11 2 0 0 2 5 4 2 1 22 32

F 2 4 1 3 2 3 0 4 19

Results Last Week Feb. 16 Hudson 13, Amery 0 Somerset 3, Baldwin-Woodville 2 New Richmond 2, River Falls 0 Superior 8, Northwest Icemen 0 Feb. 14 Amery 7, Blizzard 1 Northwest Icemen 4, Menomonie 3

Amery 7, Blizzard 1 Blizzard 1 0 0-1 Amery 0 4 3-7 PERIOD 1: Blizzard-Jordy Larson (unassisted), even strength, 6:31. PERIOD 2: Amery-(Jackson Henningsgard (Grady Martin), even strength, 0:28; Amery-Martin (Ryan Van Blaricom, Henningsgard), even strength, 2:23; Amery-Mac Smith (Chase Measner), even strength, 8:11; Amery-Martin (Henningsgard, Van Blaricom), even strength, 15:21. PERIOD 3: Amery-Van Blaricom (Henningsgard, Martin), even strength, 10:05; Amery-Pake Brown (Cam Smith, Parker Griffin), power play, 11:18; AmeryFletcvher Kjeseth (unassisted), even strength, 13:17. Penalties: Blizzard, 8 for 16 minutes; Amery, 5 for 10 minutes. Goalies: Blizzard-Mackenna Johnson 33-40; Amery-Ethan Mork 18-19.

Wrestling

Cumberland 44, Webster 39 Cumberland 2 3 FT F TP L. Green 3 1 0-0 1 9 H. Delzer 2 0 0-2 5 4 I. West 2 0 1-2 3 5 A. Johnson 0 0 6-8 1 6 A. Hyatt 1 0 1-3 0 3 C. Grumseth 0 0 0-0 1 0 M. Pease 1 0 1-2 1 3 J. Carlson 4 1 3-5 1 14 Totals 13 2 12-22 13 44 2 4 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 10

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

Sectional Tournament February 18

Score by halves Webster 20 16-36 Siren 14 18-32

Webster A. Mulroy M. Mosher H. Hollis E. Rachner T. Mosher S. Phernetton J. Gavin S. Raschke Totals

Score by halves Cumberland 25 19-44 Webster 20 19-39

TP 15 12 0 2 4 0 6 0 39

Team scores 1. Ellsworth 204; 2. Melrose-Mindora/ Gale-Ettrick-Trempeleau 93.5; 3. Spencer-Columbus Catholic 71; 4. Prescott 49; 5. Medford 44; 6. Amery 42; 7. Bloomer-Colfax 38; 8. Rice Lake 38; 9. Neillsville-Greenwood-Loyal 37; 10. Stanley-Boyd-Owen-Withee 34; 11. St. Croix Central 29; 12. Baldwin-Woodville 28; 13. Spooner 27; 14. Chetek-Weyerhauser-Prairie Farm 24; 15. Barron 23.5; 16. Hayward-Northwood 18; 17. Northwestern 15; T18. Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren, Osceola, Somerset 11; T21. Abbotsford-Colby, Ashland 0. 120, Hunter Sellent, 1-2, did not place. 126, Landyn Johnson, 0-1, did not place. 182, Dakota Schultz, 2-2, third place, qualiﬁes for state. 285, Matthew Louis, 0-1, did not place.

Bowling Black & Orange Early Risers

W L 10th Hole 22 14 Gandy Dancer Saloon 20 16 The Granary 19 17 Black & Orange 11 25 High Team Single Games: The Granary 743; 10th Hole 736; Gandy Dancer Saloon 695. High Single Games: Mary Reese 170; Pam Dildine 160; Hazel Hahr 156. High Team Three Games: The Granary 2150; 10th Hole 2077; Gandy Dancer Saloon 1971. High Three Games: Judy Olson 440; Mary Reese 432; Millie Hansen/Pam Dildine 412. High Individual Averages: Pam Dildine 156; Judy Olson 151; Claudia Peterson 148; Mary Reese 140; Donna Crain 130. Splits: Mary Reese, 5-7 & 3-10; Evie Engebretson, 3-9-10; Hazel Hahr, 3-7-10; Phyllis Myers 2-7-8. TNT Ladies

W L Larry’s LP 15 9 Flower Power 15 9 Northwoods Lumber 14 10 Tillie’s Turtlettes 4 20 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 888; Larry’s LP 877; Tillie’s Turtlettes 853. High Single Games: Cheryl Scallon/Jennifer Kern 191; Sue Eytcheson/Sandy Buhil 171; Mary Reese 160. High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 2552; Flower Power 2509; Tillie’s Turtlettes 2462. High Three Games: Cheryl Scallon 537; Jennifer Kern 531; Sue Eytcheson 477. High Individual Averages: Jennifer Kern 159; Sue Eytcheson 147; Daphne Churchill 146; Cheryl Scallon 145; Mary Reese 141. Splits: Daphne Churchill/Evie Engebretson, 3-10; Shannel Reynolds, 2-7; Becky Reynolds, 5-6; Jennifer Kern, 4-5.

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Chenal hits rebounding milestone Grantsburg’s John Chenal was presented with a special basketball for recently hitting the 500 career rebounds milestone, which is the equivalent of scoring 1,000 points.

“He’s a great kid. John is a team-ﬁrst player and will do anything to help the team succeed,” Coach Nick Hallberg said. “He’s very humble. He’s been a good leader for us on the court and off the court, too. I’m proud of him and am excited about what the next couple weeks, and all of next season, holds for him and our team.” Early Birds

W L Zia Louisa’s 21.5 14.5 Gandy Dancer Saloon 21 15 Black & Orange 16 20 The Tap 13.5 22.5 High Team Single Games: Gandy Dancer Saloon/Zia Louisa’s 928; The Tap 905; Black & Orange 870. High Single Games: Sally Casey 193; Linda Strong 185; Judy Olson 183. High Team Three Games: Gandy Dancer Saloon 2653; Zia Louisa’s 2625; The Tap 2551. High Three Games: Judy Olson 480; Linda Strong 461; Sally Casey 456. High Individual Averages: Sally Casey 152; Judy Olson 144; Claudia Peterson 141; Linda Strong 139; Lynn Toivola 137. Splits: Bonnie Fischer, 2-7; Lorene Breingan, 5-6, Sheila Katusky, 3-10. Monday Night Men’s

W L Bruce’s Auto 13 11 Larry’s LP 13 11 Black and Orange 13 11 Yellow River Saloon 9 15 High Team Single Games: Larry’s LP 1143; Yellow River Saloon 1099; Bruce’s Auto 1027. High Single Games: Mike Zajac 287; Neil Huppert 280; Tony Wilson 267. High Team Three Games: Yellow River Saloon 3160; Larry’s LP 3045; Bruce’s Auto 3021. High Three Games: Neil Huppert 720; Mike Zajac 717; Tony Wilson 695. High Individual Averages: Tony Wilson 208; Neil Huppert 198; Mike Zajac 195; Josh Johnson 190; Curt Phelps 189. Tuesday Tippers

W L The Cabaret 85 76 The Shop 85 76 A&H Country Market 83 78 West Point Lodge 69 92 High Team Single Games: The Cabaret 570; A&H Country Market 542; The Cabaret 527. High Single Games: Vivian Marx 188; Char Vanous 158;

Nancy Growe 151. High Team Three Games: The Cabaret 1624; The Shop 1537; A&H Country Market 1512. High Three Games: Vivian Marx 496; Char Vanous 433; Nancy Growe 395. High Individual Averages: Dawn Petersen/Char Vanous 147; Vivian Marx 146. Wednesday Night Men’s

W L Black & Orange 17 7 Northwoods Lumber 16 8 Ed & the Lefties 13 11 Vacant 2 22 High Team Single Games: Northwoods Lumber 1042; Ed & the Lefties 1004; Black & Orange 958. High Single Games: Fred Zajac 233; Roger Tollander 226; Curt Phelps 223. High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 3068; Ed & the Lefties 2815; Black & Orange 2782. High Three Games: Roger Tollander 651; Fred Zajac 636; Mike Zajac 609. High Individual Averages: Fred Zajac 207; Mike Zajac 201; Neil Huppert 200; Curt Phelps 197; Monte Rinnman 191. Denny’s Downtown Lanes Wednesday Night Men’s

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

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Search for the Great Gray ghost BYEMILY STONE, NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

“The Sax-Zim bog is a unique habitat of a little pocket of northern forest, so it attracts a lot of those northern species,” explained Haley Appleman, the Museum’s Naturalist, and our “biggest birder.” She recently led a field trip to this remote location one hour northwest of Duluth. “The great gray owl is what everybody goes for,” she explained. “It’s the big, visible bird. But, there are lots of other birds that you don’t see other places in the Midwest, like gray jays and boreal chickadees.” Sax-Zim bog is actually about 300 square miles of public and private land. Here the clay soils of an old lake plain hold water within them, and the cold, wet climate has perpetuated a thick layer of peat on top. Bog species such as sedges, tamaracks and black spruce give it a scraggly look, and the open areas likely remind the owls of their tundra home. Aspen uplands, rivers, lakes, meadows and farms join the patchwork. According to the Friends of SaxZim Bog at saxzim.org, it’s a “magic mix of habitats that boreal birds love.” The group started off with smaller birds, fi nding white-winged crossbills, boreal chickadees and a magpie. As the shadows lengthened, the time came to start searching for the elusive great gray owl. Haley’s eyes got kind of far-off and dreamy as shared the story with me. “There are two roads that are really well-known for having great grays.” Dense tamarack and spruce stands provide the owls with good cover during the day, while the road and fields offer open areas for hunting at dawn and dusk. “We started driving slowly down this dirt road. We were looking at the treetops. It’s always confusing because the spruces have little bunches on the top that look like an owl. “We made one loop around,” she continued, “and I was really disappointed. We didn’t see anything. “I asked, ‘Should we do another loop?’” Carol said yes right away, because she was really determined to see a great gray owl. So, we drove around again and went really slow. There was a car in front of us, which was kind of nice, because then we had another set of eyes along. They were a little ways ahead as we pulled by a house where the owl has been seen lately. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw this big — I couldn’t see that it was a bird — this big blob come right out of the bushes and fly along the road. And, just instantly I knew: ‘There it is! There it is!’ It was great. “It flew up onto a post in the yard of this house so we were able to walk down the road a little ways and get the scope on it.” Respectful birders are careful not to trespass or disturb the local residents too much. I asked Haley what it looked like. “Gray. And great,” she chuckled. “It’s very well named. “They’re really big birds,” she continued. “They have a big wingspan. That owl shape is very round. “The great gray is the tallest owl in North America, and they have these little tiny feet for being so big. They’re very specialized in eating voles and small rodents, so they just need those little feet.” Haley continued to recite some of the great gray owl’s amazing adaptations. “They have a rotating foot, so they perch with two toes in front and two in the back when they’re just resting. And then, when they’re going to attack – when they’re going to grab that mouse – they can rotate one of the toes forward to have three in front. That gives them a better grip on their food.” How they find their food in the fi rst place is even more incredible. “They have really amazing hearing,” explained Haley. “They have huge ears. The ear holes in their head are bigger than our holes, even though their skull is so much smaller. Their round, flat faces act like a satellite dish and focus all of that sound in. They can pinpoint exactly where the sound is coming from because they have offset ears. “One ear is slightly higher and forward, and the other is slightly lower and pointed backward. So, no matter where the sound comes from, it hits their ears at different times and they can tell exactly where it is.” This process is called triangulation. Soft feathers give owls silent flight, so that they can still hear their prey while in the middle of an attack. By using their ears to hunt, owls are able to “see” their prey even in low light. Darkness isn’t the only cover that mice hide under, though. “Especially for the northern owls that are hunting here in the winter,” said Haley, “their food is covered by snow.” Great gray owls hunt from low perches and can hear prey underneath two feet of snow. With a great

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Great gray owls are impressively large residents of the boreal landscape. They ﬁnd suitable habitat all around the top of the globe, from northern Minnesota to Oregon, Finland and Russia. Photo by Arne List of Germany.

crash, they’ll plunge feet-first into the drift and hope to come up with lunch. These boreal specialists have found a permanent home in the Sax-Zim bog. Local photographers have documented breeding pairs with chicks. Even more come to visit from the far north during irruption

years. Still, not every birder gets lucky on a trip to the bog. Haley had prepared herself to go home disappointed, too. “We were trying to go in with the realistic attitude that we probably not going to see one and not get our hopes up. “But, then you see it, and you realize this is what it’s all about.”

THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who helped make the 24th annual Grantsburg American Legion Ice Fishing Contest a success. A special thank you to all who donated prizes:

We look forward to next year! Gun Rafﬂe Winners: 1. 243 Rossi Riﬂe Charles Goepfert 2. 54 cal. Tradition Muzzle Loader Lonnie Nordstrom

Big Mike’s Outdoor Sports Shop Yourchuck’s Hardware Pine City American Legion O’Reilly’s Auto - Siren Cyndie’s Hair Care Tesora Restaurant Bass Lake Lumber Backwoods Beer & Bait Daeffler’s Quality Meats Little Mexico Holiday - Frederic Yellow River Saloon Brenizer Motorsports Log Cabin Store & Eatery Trade Lake Store Country Cafe Lee’s Sport Shop Hummer’s Rendezvous Sweeny’s Bar Darrell’s Hardware Hank Hap’s Landing Community Bank of Grantsburg The Tap Bar & Grill Gary Nelson Insurance Wolf Creek Grill Fiedler Ford Time Out - Rock Creek, MN Wood River Pharmacy Suzy Q’s Burnett County Sentinel Black & Orange Grantsburg Telcom Grantsburg Country Store Boyd’s Outdoor Power Parker Hannifin Northwestern WI Electric Co. Anderson Auto Kaefer Family Dentistry Jensen-Sundquist Insurance Sinclair Station Grantsburg Inn Village Floral & Gifts Ed’s Barbershop Minit Mart - Grantsburg ABC Lumber O’Reilly’s Auto Parts - Grantsburg Blue Collar Grantsburg Mo Joe Best Western Northwoods Lodge Dreamers Bar & Grill Pheasant Inn T-Dawg’s Jenneman’s Hardware Hank Pizza Place Pour House Scott’s Auto Adventures Restaurant Grantsburg Family Foods The Lodge at Crooked Lake DR Tech, Inc. Fur, Fins & Feathers Kozy Kitchen Fourwinds Market

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BMC welcomes physical therapist GRANTSBURG—Burnett Medical Center (BMC) is pleased to welcome Physical Therapist Marilyn Moffett, PT, GCS, to the Rehabilitation Department. Moffett recently relocated to Wisconsin from North Carolina. She has been a physical therapist for more than 25 years and has been board-certified as a geriatric specialist for 10 years. In addition to her work as a clinician in both outpatient and inpatient settings, she has worked

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Fresh produce is hard to come by during cold Midwest winters. Either it’s out of season, doesn’t look appetizing or it’s too expensive. Your nutrition may lack in the winter months if you decide not to buy the food your body needs to stay healthy. No matter the season, it’s important to fill your plate with proper portions of the five different food groups: grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables and dairy. However, if you don’t buy fresh food, what can you buy instead? The answer is canned foods! Buying canned foods is an easy, cost-effective way to eat healthy year-round. It is a simple, realistic way you can incorporate many nutrients into your meals. What’s even better is that there are more than 1,500 varieties of canned foods available today. Canned fruits and vegetables are always in season and packed at their peak of freshness to seal in taste and nutrition. Research found that canned goods are nutritionally similar to fresh and frozen foods and in some cases, even better. •Canned peaches have four times more Vitamin C and 10 times more folate. •Canned corn has more lutein, an antioxidant that protects your eye health. •Canned pumpkin contains a significant amount of Vitamin A. •Canned beans provide more fiber and are an excellent source of protein and iron. •Canned tomatoes have more lycopene, which reduces cancer risk and has more B Vitamins. Make the better choice for you and your family’s health this winter and stock your pantry with canned food. You can find easy canned food recipes at www.mealtime.org

Whoa, with these warm days it’s crossed my mind to take the lawn chairs out of storage. I saw a lot of sandals being worn this week, even with lots of puddles (too cold for me). Have my eyes deceived me? Are those buds on some trees? Do I see geese back on Memory Lake? Hey, aren’t we the lucky ones! We’ve got the vacation weather that many of our friends went south for. The Valentine Potluck Party last Wednesday had a great turnout with more than 35 in attendance. Celebrating the most Valentines Days was Anne Kallman with 96, so we presented her with a heartshaped box of chocolates. She

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as an assistant professor in physical therapy graduate school programs at the University of South Florida, Franklin Pierce University and Wingate University. Her area of interest is working with older adults to maintain independence, balance and fall prevention, and health promotion and wellness. To make an appointment, please call 715-463-5353 or 800-293-5353.

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shared with us that “Don gave me candy, too, so we could enjoy it together.” We also had two couples who have shared many Valentine Days – Vi and Verner Dahlberg with 67 and Marilyn and Gene Gronlund with 65 years. Everyone enjoyed a scrumptious meal that was a real treat! We’ve gathered a couple of designs for the mural to be painted on the front of our coffee counter. We’re open to more ideas. Remember, you can drop off used eyeglasses any day for the Lion’s Club and boxtop labels for the school.

We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies and the “Book Nook.” For meal reservations, call 715-463-2940. Questions on the center or hall rent? Call Patzy Wenthe (715-222-6400) or at the center (715-463-2940) or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com.

Ten came to play dominoes. Millie was the winner at one table and Sharon was the winner at the other. Welcome to all the new players. Wii bowling was exciting. Pat had high individual game of 237 and high series at 443. The Pick Ups had high game and series with 748 and 1452. Splits picked up were: Millie 4-7-10, Dana 5-10, 4-5-7 twice, Bernie 2-7-8, Bill B 4-5-10 and 7-8.

Mark your calendar for our potluck on Saturday, March 11. We will set up at 11:30 a.m. and eat at noon. Horse Race follows lunch. Don’t forget to stop in and check out all the center has to offer. Remember: It’s not the years in your life that count but the life in your years. See you at the center.

Coming Events: •Bingo the second Wednesday of the month (March 8) at 2:30 p.m. •Business meeting the third Tuesday (March 15) at 12:30 p.m. •Spring Rummage Sale is April 1 - No foolin’! •Fun with Friends, every day!

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

I hope you have been enjoying the great weather we have been having. It sounds like winter might be coming back. At least spring isn’t far off. Twenty-one people came to play dime bingo and enjoy treats furnished by Margel. Opal was the big pot winner. There were seven pool players and Roger was the winner.

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Siren Senior Center had its regular monthly meeting last week with several people staying to play cards. We had a good assortment of food for the potluck. The Polk-Burnett ADRC van is being used. Last Sessions will be held at: week some Siren seniors went to Maplewood Mall for a shopping trip. From what I hear, they had a good day Burnett Medical Center • Crooked Lake Room and lots of fun. Watch ADRC’s “The Voice” newsletter 257 West St. George Ave. • Grantsburg, WI for some trip dates coming up. To sign up, call the ADRC tollfree at 877-485-2372. Sponsored by: The transportation cost is just $1 per the round trip. We will be decorating at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6. The reds will come down and all the greens will come out of hiding! Beginning of Lent (Ash Wednesday) is March 1. Exercise class will start at 9:30 a.m. rather than 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and join the ladies. Phone lists were passed out to members. If you need one, stop at the center and pick one up. We are starting to receive items for the Silent Auction. We have also received some gift certificates and door prizes. We appreciate any and all donations. We celebrated another SOCIAL SECURITY: milestone birthday. Dwaine WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS? Bentley turned 91 on SunConsidering all the variables, deciding Jason J Kohl, MBA day. We helped celebrate when and how to take Social Security can Financial Associate on Wednesday with his be difficult. We have tools and resources 15954 Rivers Edge Dr family furnishing coffee, to help you decide what’s right for you. Ste 211 cake, cheese and crackers. Hayward, WI 54843 Thrivent Financial was named Contact a financial representative today. one of the “World’s Most Ethical Thanks! 715-634-9238 Companies” by Ethisphere Our 500 winners were Institute 2012–2016. Barb Geske, Pat Bresina, “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Marge Traum, Tim McNitt. Ethisphere LLC. Thrivent Financial and its respective associates and employees have general knowledge of the Social The 9 bid went to Lorna Security tenets; however, they do not have the professional expertise for a complete discussion of the Erickson and Marie Bentdetails of your specific situation. For additional information, contact your local Social Security Administration office. ley. Spades winners were Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent Financial, marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Dwaine Bentley, Steve WenAppleton, WI. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Minneapolis, MN. the, Marilyn Niles, Laryn Member FINRA and SIPC. Thrivent.com/disclosures. 27790 R4-15 Appleton, Wisconsin • Minneapolis, Minnesota • Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 Larson and Sue Chris-

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Bradley E. Ayers, 81, of Frederic passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at his cabin home on Somers Lake. Bradley’s life will be recognized at 12:30 p.m. (visittation 12-12:30 p.m.) on Thursday, F February 23, at Ft. Snelling Memorrial Chapel in St. Paul. Interment w will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Snellling National Cemetery. Born in St. Paul on March 7, 11935, he was the son of Earl and J Josephine Ayers. He was raised iin Stillwater and graduated from S Stillwater High School in 1953, w where he was a three-sport letterman. During high school, Bradley worked for the Stillwater Gazette as a reporter. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as an Airborne Ranger and was promoted through the ranks from private to captain. In early 1963, he was temporarily assigned to the CIA to train anti-Castro exiles in south Florida. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1964. He graduated from Metro State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individualized Studies. Over his lifetime, Bradley had a fascinating and varied career. During the 1980s, he worked as an undercover operative with the Drug Enforcement Agency’s South Florida Task Force. He also worked as a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor, a private investigator, a real estate broker and journalist. He published two books: The War that Never Was and Zenith Secret. He wrote articles on a variety of topics for local and national publications. Bradley loved adventure and made his 301st parachute jump at age 79. He was an avid environmentalist and always made a home for stray cats and dogs. Brad also had a passion for native American culture and family history. He is survived by his brothers, Mike and Joe, sons Dan, Brad and Steven, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bradley was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David Ayers, and nephew Doug Ayers. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

Dallas Monroe Johnson, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg where he resided for three years. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. o on Saturday, February 25 at Trinitty Lutheran Church in Falun with P Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Visiitation will be one hour before the sservice at the church. Interment w will be at Riverside Cemetery in G Grantsburg. Dallas was born to Arthur and A Agnes Johnson of Falun on Nov vember 7, 1926 at Frederic Hospital. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church at Falun. Dallas attended Falun State Graded School for eight years and graduated from Grantsburg High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1944. World War II was in progress, so Dallas chose to enlist in the U.S. Navy in March of 1945, where he served on the USS Klondike until his honorable discharge in July of 1946. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Dallas worked as an electrical engineer for the City of St. Paul for a couple of years until health problems caused him to come back to Falun, where he established a radio and TV repair business in his home. In February of 1960, he started his long-term career with Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company at Grantsburg, serving as vice president and assistant secretary. At the same time he also served as executive vice president and treasurer of North Central Power Company of Winter, Wis. Dallas retired in 1992 after nearly 33 years of service. Dallas was proud to be a long-term resident of Falun. His interests included local history, photography, amateur radio and spending time with special friend, Helen Baker. Together they attended many church suppers and numerous other events. He is survived by his sisters, Imogene Christopherson and Katherine (Jack) Hedlund; brother, Merlin (Carol) Johnson; along with nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald A. Johnson; sister, Dorothy Holoien; and special friend, Helen Baker. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Grantsburg.

Victor John “Vic” Lunsman, 64, of Danbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral H Home in Siren. Visitation begins a at 3 p.m. with a family-led presenttation at 4 p.m. Vic was born on August 16, 1952, tto Harvey and Jessie (Cadotte) L Lunsman of Danbury. He was proud that he had Native A American heritage. Growing up in rrural Wisconsin, he was an avid h hunter and angler, which became a lifelong passion. Vic worked as a heavy equipment operator for 22 years until a back injury ended his career. He specialized in crane operation and maintained an excellent safety record. On November 6, 1977, Vic married Nancy Moehring. They raised two children, a daughter, Melissa (Brian) O’Connor, and a son, Harvey (Jessica) Lunsman. He taught them many things, including how to ride a bike, bait a hook, gut a deer, split firewood, make maple syrup and tickle someone so they would squeal with laughter. Vic will be remembered as a consummate storyteller who used colorful language. Everyone who knew him enjoyed his stories. In addition to the outdoors, he had a particular fondness for dogs and Laurel and Hardy films. He was talented at cooking, drawing, painting and crafting various items by hand, including hunting knives, fishing tackle, workbenches, dollhouses and a children’s playhouse that looked like a log cabin from the 1800s. Everything Vic made was unique, with a personalized touch. Overall, Vic was generous, creative and outspoken. Vic is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy; his children; brother, Larry “Sonny” (Nancy) Lunsman; sisters, Gloria Barnett and Linda (Bill) Sears; grandchildren, Carson and Adilynn Lunsman; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Annette Whiteside; niece, Traci Sandgren; nephews, Steven Barnett and Mark Johnson; and brothers-in-law Doug Whiteside and Gary Barnett. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren.

Daryl Holmstrom Daryl G. Holmstrom, 70, of Solon Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The funeral service was held Monday, February 20, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren, with Pasttor Steve Ward officiating. Burial w was at the Hillcrest Cemetery with ffull military honors. Daryl was born February 1, 1947 iin Siren to Ruth (Lewis) and Gusttav Holmstrom. Daryl attended a and graduated from Sandstone H High School in 1965. Daryl served in the United States A Army and was a Vietnam War v veteran. After he was honorably discharged, Daryl was employed for 19 years as a millwright at Globe Grain Elevators in Superior. He was then employed by the Village of Solon Springs as an equipment operator for the Public Works Department for 10 years and later for the City of Superior, while concurrently employed by the Upper St. Croix Lakes Sanitary District for 30 years until his retirement in 2010. Daryl was a handyman who could fix just about anything. He enjoyed being outdoors; four wheeling, hunting, gardening, berry picking and agate collecting. He also liked computers and he very much enjoyed “pug-sitting” for his daughter, Holly. Daryl is survived by his loving wife, Janice Holmstrom; daughter, Holly (Alan) LaLuzerne; “little girl” Maggie Mae the pug; siblings, Mike (Jean) Holmstrom and Lee Ann (Don) McConkey; stepchildren, Jennifer (Peter) Clark and Jeremy Woodhull; step-grandchildren: Greta, Lily, Ian and Mia; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Daryl in death were his parents; stepfather, Leroy “Slim” Abrahamson; brother, Wayne (Marge) Holmstrom; sister, Rita (Leroy) Lilienthal. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Siren.

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Katherine Reichstadt Katherine Elizabeth Reichstadt, 72, of South St. Paul, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 with her family by her side. A memorial service for Katherine was held on Saturday, February 18 at the Household o of Faith Church in St. Paul Park w with Pastor Rich Pfeffer officiatiing. Katherine was born April 5, 1944 iin Hamlet, N.C. to Katie (McRae) a and Clarence Dahlin. Katherine was employed as a m material handler at Faberge Corp poration and later as a laborer at U Unisys in St. Paul. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was very proud of her vast cookbook collection. She enjoyed bingo, trips to the casino and getting lucky at scratch-off tickets. She also liked to spend time outdoors visiting the local parks. Above all else, she truly loved spending time with her family and friends. Katherine was a fighter. She fought for the past 30 years to keep her health. She will be forever remembered as a loving mother, devoted grandmother and caring friend. Katherine is survived by her children: Dorie (Kyle) Gill, Dawn Reichstadt (Bob Schmidt), Debbie Reichstadt and Jerry Reichstadt (Kathy Weis); 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding Katherine in death were her parents. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.

Paul H. Anderson Paul H. Anderson, 77, of Webster, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017. The memorial service honoring Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4 (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at First Baptist Church in Webster with Pastor Merrill Olson officiating. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.

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Anna May Nelson, 90, of Coon Rapids, Minn., passed away February 11, 2017. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 18 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis, followed by private interment. Anna was born May 14, 1926 in Frederic to Vernon and Isabelle (Cronen) Carlson. She attended school in Markville and married James Nelson. Anna taught in the Robbinsdale School District for 10 years. She is survived by daughters Leslie Nelson and Susan Auspos; grandchildren, Sarah Ennen and Linnea, Winona and Andrea Auspos; brother, Kenneth Carlson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, for James, and her brother, John Carlson.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL P. O’HARA Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 05 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 2, 1942 and date of death December 28, 2016, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 7560 Lagoon Lane, Webster, WI 54893. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren Wisconsin, Room 205, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar, on 3-23-2017, at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 5-4-2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any person whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2177 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar 2-3-2017 Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LTD P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5216 1032855 WNAXLP (Feb. 8, 15, 22)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 1. MAP AMENDMENT #MAP-17-01 - MANGELSEN To rezone Lots 1 and 2 except the west 30 feet CSM V.11 P.25 located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 34, T39N R16W, Town of Meenon, from C-1 (Commercial) to RR-3 (Residential-Recreation) zoning district. Zoning change requested by Christian and Jennifer Mangelsen. A map showing the area affected by the above map amendment is available for review at the Burnett County Land Use/Zoning Office. 2. TEXT AMENDMENT #TXT-17-02 - BURNETT COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 22 FLOODS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in Burnett County, Wisconsin, that minor revisions are proposed to be made to Chapter 22 Floods as required by the DNR. Details of the proposed revisions are available at the

Burnett County Land Use/ Zoning Office, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty. com/idex.aspx?nid-117. 3. TEXT AMENDMENT #TXT-17-03BURNETT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN STUDY APPENDIX Public notice is hereby given to all persons in Burnett County, Wisconsin, that an addition of Clam Falls Dam and other minor changes are proposed to be made to the Floodplain Study Appendix. Details of the proposed revisions are available at the Burnett County Land Use/ Zoning Office, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty. com/idex.aspx?nid-117. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 10th day of February, 2017 WNAXLP (February 15, 22)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WEBSTER - MANHOLE REHAB VILLAGE OF WEBSTER BURNETT COUNTY, WI The Village of Webster will ONLY receive and accept bids through QuestCDN. com via the online electronic bid service (QuestvBid) for the construction of Webster - Manhole Rehab until 2:00 PM 03/02/2017. All bids will be downloaded and publicly read aloud at MSA Professional Services, Inc., 11 East Marshall Street, Suite 201, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868 at that time. The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Sanitary manhole rehabilitation, comprised of: replacement of manhole covers and installation of internal chimney seals; replacement of manhole adjustment rings and covers with installation of external chimney seals, removal of existing manholes, concrete flow line correction in existing manholes, and associated restoration. The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Rice Lake, Wisconsin; the Village of Webster; Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http://www.msa-ps. com under Bidding. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $30 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #4831882 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. BIDDER is required to deliver the original certified check or bid bond within the 72 hours of bid opening to

MSA Professional Services, Inc., Attn: Teresa Anderson, 11 East Marshall Street, Suite 201, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Pursuant to Section 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes, the minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established by State & Federal wage rates. The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates. Federal wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/dba. aspx#0. Be aware that project Administrators, Bidders, and Contractors are required to use the latest federal wage rate available at the time of bid opening. This project anticipates the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. This project anticipates use of Wisconsin DNR Clean Water Fund Program Small Loan Program funding. We encourage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Businesses in Rural Areas (SBRAs) to submit bid proposals. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the Village of Webster. CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services 11 East Marshall Street, Suite 201 Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868 Teresa Anderson, P.E. 715-234-1009 WNAXLP (February 15, 22)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Successor Agency, Plaintiff, vs. Dennis Stadler, Sara Stadler, Movin’ Out, Inc., Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 16 CV 173 Classification: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 4th day of January, 2017, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Main Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map

No. 4558 recorded in Volume 25 Page 94 as Document No. 432033 and being located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 29, Township 40 North, Range 15 West, Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PIN #: 07-012-2-40-15-291 02-000-012100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27964 Moser Drive, Webster, WI 54893 TERMS OF SALE: Cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to Clerk of Court; DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of successful bid to be paid at time of Sale; BALANCE DUE: within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale hearing to be held on March 29, 2017, also payable to Clerk of Court. Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this 13th day of January, 2017. /s/ Sheriff Ronald Wilhelm Burnett County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. is the creditor’s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. will be used for that purpose. Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr., Ste 100, PO Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016 Tel: 715-386-5551 WNAXLP (February 15, 22, March 1)

GRANTSBURG VILLAGE BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2017 The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, February 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Public Library. Present: Village President, Glenn Rolloff; and Trustee’s Rod Kleiss, Greg Peer, Larry

Ebersold, Diane Barton, and Caylin Muehlberg. Absent: Scott DeRocker. Others: Village Clerk/Patrice Bjorklund; Treasurer/Sheila Meyer; Public Works Director, Chris Bartlett; Police Chief, Jeff Schinzing; Library Director, Kristina Kelley-Johnson; Marcia Clifford – General Code; Jim Tolbert – Burnett County Emergency Management Director; Mark Dahlberg; Brent Blomberg; Steve Briggs – Burnett County Sentinel; Gregg Westigaard – Inter County Leader; Vincent Zilka; Scott Hanson; LouAnn Ebersold and Gail Potvin. Motion by Barton, seconded by Peer to approve the following minutes as presented (with change to motion by Greg Peer): January 9, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting; January 9, 2017 Regular Village Board Meeting and February 8, 2017 Airport Committee Meeting. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Peer to approve General Code Codification Services proposal for $8440 for creation of the Village of Grantsburg Code. The cost will include $995 Maintenance Fee yearly for the new Village Code. Implementation will take 4 – 8 months. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Muehlberg to approve Resolution #17-01 International Migratory Bird Day. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Muelberg to approve the new Village of Grantsburg Airport Lot Lease. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Muelberg to not participate in paying of dues for the WI Independent Assessing Officers Association. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to pay bills. Carried. Motion by Muelberg, seconded by Kleiss to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Carried. ***These minutes will be approved at the March 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting

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

School District of Grantsburg Regular Meeting of the School Board January 23, 2017 5:00 PM President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order. Present: Russ Erickson, Chris Erickson, Cindy Jensen, Dan Ohnstad and Josh Prusinski. Absent: Jason Burkman. Agenda revisions-none. Motion C. Erickson/Ohnstad to approve the minutes from January 9, 2017. Motion carried 6-0. Present Jason Burkman. Reports: WASB State Convention Report. Personnel Committee to meet February 6th at 4:30 PM. Faculty Follies shows on February 4th at 3 and 7 PM. School Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2016 – Larry Stotz. Enrollment - 2nd Of¿cial January Count. District ‘brick and mortar” enrollment is up 12 students from September 2016. FTE is up 11 from the September count. iForward enrollment is 550. Motion Prusinski/C. Jensen to close special education open enrollment in “brick and mortar schools” due to unavailable space and to allow iForward Special Education open enrollment to remain open for student applications. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to accept regular education open enrollment students in “brick and mortar” schools and also iForward School. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Prusinski/Ohnstad to Convene in Closed Session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) for Deliberating or Negotiating the Purchasing of Public Properties, the Investing of Public Funds, or Conducting Other Speci¿ed Public Business, Whenever Competitive or Bargaining Reasons Require a Closed Session. Remain in Closed Session per Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1) (c) for “Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data of Any Public Employee Over Which the Governmental Body has Jurisdiction or Exercises Responsibility”. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Jensen/Prusinski to reconvene in open session and take action on any matter deemed necessary from closed session. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Jensen to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0.

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LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

715-656-4010 | 7534 Peet St. Sunday - Adult Sunday School 9 am Morning Service: 10 am | Evening Service: 7 pm Monday - Bible Study: 6:30 pm

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ALPHA

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

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

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST

BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN

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

Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sun. Worship 10:15 am | Sun. School: 9 am Wed. 5:30 pm Supper for all | 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

GRANTSBURG

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

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

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ATLAS

FREDERIC

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

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

CALVARY COVENANT

discipline, such as reading the Bible and spending more time in prayer to draw nearer to God. Strict observers do not eat meat on Fridays, having fish instead. The goal is to strengthen the faith and spiritual disciplines of the observer and develop a closer relationship with God. This year, I have decided to pray and meditate on this verse: Zephaniah 1:7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near. The Lord has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated those He has invited.â&#x20AC;? Whatever you choose to do, remember the intent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to draw nearer to the source of life.

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

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

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

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

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN BETHANY LUTHERAN

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

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

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

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

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

LUCK

SIREN COVENANT

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS

TRADE LAKE

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

ZION LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

TRADE RIVER

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

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER 7422 Kola Ave | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am Wed. AWANA and SIGN (youth group): 6:30 pm

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael J. Tupa, Pastor Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Wed. Mass: 5:30 pm | Sun. Mass 10:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

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

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