Burnett County Sentinel: Aug. 10, 2016

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BURNETT COUNTY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 VOL. 54 NO. 48 www.burnettcountysentinel.com $1.00

WEBSTER CENTENNIAL: Celebrating 100 years during Gandy Dancer Days P.15

Grantsburg approves DNR bear hunt zone BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Village Board Monday approved a Wisconsin DNR plan to create a “temporary nuisance bear hunting zone” encircling the village, with the goal of reducing or ending the bear problems in the community. The proposal creates a special 1.5 mile radius outside the village borders. Within that zone, the DNR SEE BEARS, PAGE 6

Siren Board, lake association working on green water issue BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

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Summer in bloom

SIREN—The Siren Village Board planned to hold a special board meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 with The Big Doctor Lake Association to begin resolving a water problem that sometimes turns Big Doctor Lake pea-soup green. At its regular meeting last Thursday, both sides agreed the bright green water color is caused by

Sunflowers in full bloom are a beautiful sight this week along County Road H in northeastern Burnett County.

Danbury’s Vivian Johnson turns 100 years young

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The Big Doctor Lake Association hopes that by working with the Village of Siren, waste water from the Siren Water Treatment plant can be better treated to remove excess phosphorous that has turned the lake pea-soup green on occasions this summer, like this photo taken July 2.

DANBURY—On the occasion of her 100th birthday on Monday, Aug. 1, Vivian Johnson soaked up sunshine in her favorite chair, took a walk, reminisced just a bit about her long life and then went to the casino to celebrate. “The casino is so much fun,” she said with a wry smile. “I confess, I love to gamble a little.” Slot machines are her favorite. “I may not see or hear very well, but I still like to play the slots and listen for the bells when I win.” Her daughter, Selma Maley, is her driver and

companion. “Enjoy yourself” is Vivian’s first suggestion for living a long life and making it to 100. “Have fun, don’t worry, work hard, don’t smoke, take life a day at a time, drink moderately and spend a little money at the casino. “And, spend time outdoors in the summer,” she adds. “The winter gets long, so I say take advantage of every sunny day that you can. I go outdoors every day I can for the fresh air, sunshine and at least one walk. I wore out my walker last summer and had to get a new one,” she laughs. She sports a dark tan. “Sharp as a tack” is how one

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friend describes Vivian. “She has some physical challenges, but her mind is clear as ever.” Although Vivian can no longer hear so well or read due to macular degeneration, she keeps up on the local news. “I like the Sentinel. I was in real estate with my husband, Red, for many years. So, first I read up on the land sales and foreclosures. Then I check the court news to see who got in trouble,” she laughs. “My son, Greg, reads it to me. He and his son, Burl, run the Fishbowl Bar.”

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