6 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
APRIL 19, 2017 www.burnettcountysentinel.com
LIBRARY: The hub of humanity
COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library
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“I’ve been coming to the library regularly and the education of their children. for eight or nine years, and I wish I had started And, like a bar, the library has regulars— sooner. People don’t realize what the library has people who share the same passion of educating to offer. Kristina puts so much effort and cretheir children and see the library as ative thought into the programs. I’m an epicenter where knowledge outsure she takes it home with her.” lets are the only distractions from While the library has so much to other knowledge sources. offer, one of its main exports is care. These regulars come in, are recogIt is common knowledge that our nized by name and sometimes even county has fierce methamphetamine receive hugs from the staff. issue. While government boards and Sara Anderson is one of those regdrug rehabilitation centers continue ulars: her husband and children, too the task of combating the devastat“It’s more than just books. It’s a ing number of users, it may be wise small, safe community,” Anderson to look to resources such as the lisaid. brary to educate and assist in the She and her husband work late on formation of strong foundations for Fridays, so, after school, their three children. children head off to the library in the The literacy program that the late hours of the afternoon. Grantsburg Library offers in partic“I don’t have to worry. I know they ular can be imperative to the growth are safe,” she said. “It’s like the staff of our communities’ children. What are extra aunties and grandmas and is reading but the gaining of knowlmy children respect them,” she addedge that children can use later in ed. life when faced with challenges. To the Andersons, the Grantsburg “If we can get children reading at a library is very much an extension of very young age, they will begin to untheir home. On some Fridays, if the derstand that books represent somechildren are not reading, they can thing that they can relate to. They be seen enjoying ‘make-it’ kits that can relate to other people through may contain blocks to be used to conthem and that can be fun. struct a building of their imagining. “Can we hook them then? At every Anderson explained that one night age, they can find something that her youngest daughter ran up to her speaks to them. Everything in life with a small purse in her hands, a requires reading. Life is a lot easier Kristina Kelley-Johnson purse she sewed herself, “she was so if you are a strong reader,” said the Grantsburg Library Director proud,” she said. library director. The Andersons, like many Grantsburg famiAnderson is of the same mind; in fact, the lock lies, take advantage of the after school literacy screen on her cellphone reads “Kids who read programs and Wednesday morning preschool grow up to be adults who think.” that the library offers.
‘If we can get children reading at a very young age, they will begin to understand that books represent something that they can relate to. Everything in life requires reading. Life is a lot easier if you are a strong reader.’
Author Emily Stone to speak Come explore all four wonderful seasons in the North Woods with a knowledgeable guide on April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Emily will discuss her new book “Natural Connections.” Pre-School Storytime - Story Time is on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome to this special springtime story time. Friends of the Library - Book Bags commemorating the 25th anniversary of our library are for sale at the circulation desk. Wild rice cookbooks are also on sale at the library and the Fresh Start coffee shop. Book Club - Would you like to join a relevant discussion of books chosen by and led by the book club members themselves? The book club meets once a month on the fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m. The librarian at the circulation desk will order a copy for you to read. The April 25 title is Larose by Louise Erdrich. Everyone is welcome! Susan Segelstrom book - We recently purchased a copy of local author Susan Segelstrom’s latest book, Grantsburg’s Celebrated Marshal Big Gust. It is available for checkout. Susan has written eleven books about Grantsburg and Burnett County history. Ping pong - We have a lively group of ping pong players who meet regularly at our library. All are welcome to join the fun. In April, they meet from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays. Saturday Storytime - Bring your children to the library at 11 a.m. Saturdays to share stories, snacks and a chance to socialize with other children. Sponsored by Burnett County Family Literacy, they will also answer questions about free tutoring and help with reading and math literacy for all ages. Library information – Larsen Family Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 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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x Rental Unit Repairs: Landlords may also use housing rehabilitation assistance to make repairs to rental units using zero percent interest loans amortized for up to 10 years.
x Down Payment: Assistance is available in the form of a zero percent, deferredͲpayment loan to provide a portion of the 50% of the down payment not to exceed 10% of the purchase price to current renters in purchasing their own home.
x Handicap Accessibility: Funds may be used for accessibility modifications to a dwelling unit occupied by an LMI person who is physically handicapped. Typical modifications include: ramps, grab bars, accessible shower stalls, wider doorways and hallways, and the installation of door handles, in place of door knobs.
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Funds are available now to help low to moderate income households make necessary repairs to their home! If you fall under the income limits noted, you may be eligible for this loan program. This is not a remodeling program, but rather one that assists qualifying households make necessary repairs to the housing unit. Northwest Regional Planning Commission administers the Program throughout the 10 Counties listed.
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x Household Income Limits To be eligible for the Regional Housing Program, your gross income must be at or below the income limits shown.
Number of Persons in Household
Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn Counties
Douglas County
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
$33,750 $38,550 $43,350 $48,150 $52,050 $55,900 $59,750 $63,600
$35,750 $40,850 $45,950 $51,050 $55,150 $59,250 $63,350 $67,400
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IGA - Not the Red Owl
GRANTSBURG—The building mentioned and pictured was erroneously identified in the Sentinel’s April 12 ‘Problem Landlords’ story on condition and safety of downtown Grantsburg buildings. The structure between U.S. Bank and Hummer’s Rendezvous is the former Lyle Cross IGA grocery store building, not the former Red Owl store. The Sentinel regrets the error.
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