BURNETT COUNTY Sentinel
CREDIT UNION OPENS NEW LOCATION:
County responds to campground lawsuit decision
Burnett County Board chairman Don Taylor issued a written response to the recent court decision regarding a civil lawsuit filed against the county for a 2021 decision, denying a campground permit. This is Chairman Taylor’s unedited response:
-On Jan. 11, 2021, the Land Use and Information Committee (LUI) of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors voted to reject the application made by the Bocan family for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a campground. The Bocans subsequently appealed that decision, bringing legal action in both circuit and federal court.
As the litigation progressed, negotiations occurred between the Bocan family and County Board. Ultimately an agreement was reached between the Bocans and the County Board that in exchange for the County agreeing to not appeal a decision by Judge Tolan in the circuit court case, should the ruling be unfavorable to the County, the Bocans agreed to dismiss the federal action. This agreement was reached after careful consideration and significant consultation with the County’s attorneys regarding the particular facts and circumstances of the case. Additionally, the risks of an ongoing federal action were carefully considered, and
H5N1 Avian Flu found in Burnett County
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Burnett County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response.
The affected premises will not move poultry or poultry products, and birds on the property were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HPAI does not present an immediate public health concern for the general public. HPAI also does not pose a
food safety risk; properly handling and cooking eggs and poultry to an internal temperature of 165˚F kills the virus.
The H5N1 HPAI virus has continued to circulate in both wild and domestic birds in North America since December 2021. H5N1 HPAI viruses are highly contagious and often fatal
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Sloppy Ice Fishing on the Flowage
fisherpersons
Regional USPS Mailbox arson linked to local teen
Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald revealed details behind a rash of mailbox vandalism, arson and damage – apparently linked to a 17-year-old Burnett County teen and a Minnesota 15-year-old.
According to Sheriff Fitzgerald, there were multiple reports of mailbox destruction last Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, just after 3:00 p.m. The Barron County 911 dispatch
center started to receive calls of mailboxes being damaged, burned and destroyed at several locations in the northern part of Barron County.
Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol, started to patrol the area and took six complaints of mail and mailboxes being lit on fire and destroyed.
A possible license plate and description of the truck at the location of the incidents was shared, and the Dispatch Center notified Washburn County to check the area. Just after 4 p.m. that day, the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office and a State Trooper stopped a possible suspect vehicle near
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GREG MARSTEN | SENTINEL
OUT ABOUT&
Popularity of Ice Age Trail confirmed: 4.65 million users annually
Volunteerism reaches record-high: 103,439 hours in 2024
2024 will go down as an impactful year in the history of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the Ice Age Trail Alliance, apportion of which goes through southeastern Burnett County. From Trail construction milestones to record-breaking volunteer efforts, and record-setting use, the Alliance continues to lead the way preserving and enhancing the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
“2024 has been a stellar year for the Ice Age Trail Alliance,” says Luke Kloberdanz, Executive Director and CEO of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. “We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, supporters, and partners for their commitment to the
Trail. Together, we’ve made incredible strides in protecting, creating, and celebrating this natural wonder.”
EXPANDING AND ENHANCING THE TRAIL
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail now boasts 702.6 miles of blazed, hike-ready trail, an increase from 698 miles in 2023. This growth includes two new segments:
• Montello: a 2.0-mile path through the town, which replaces the connecting route that followed the busy, less scenic Highway 23 through the community.
• Algoma: 2.6-mile path through downtown and along Lake Michigan.
Beyond adding new segments, the Alliance focused on improving existing segments to enhance the hiker experience:
• Greenbush Segment (Sheboygan County): A reroute off
FRIDAY, JAN. 3
Free Bread
FALUN— 8 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun gives away free bread every Friday year-round beginning at 8 a.m. until gone.
Meat Raffle
WEBSTER— 5:30 p.m. The Webster Lions will be hosting a meat raffle on Fridays North of Webster at the Gandy Dancer Bar on County Road U.
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
Meat Raffle
DANBURY— 1 p.m. American Legion Post 403 will be holding a meat raffle every Saturday at Wild Water Bar & Grill.
Meat Raffle
GRANTSBURG— 6:30 p.m. The American Legion in Grantsburg is holding a meat raffle every Saturday at The Foxhole.
MONDAY, JAN. 6
Ruby’s Food Shelf
SIREN— 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ruby’s Food Shelf is open to residents in the Siren and Webster/Danbury school districts. It is located in the back of Ruby’s Secondhand Store in Siren. It is open every Monday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday from 10 a.m. –4 p.m., and every Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. GriefShare
GRANTSBURG— 6:15 – 8 p.m. Trade River
Evangelical Free Church in Grantsburg is holding Griefshare on Monday evenings. Griefshare is for those who have lost people in their lives and you will learn what to expect weeks and months after you have lost your loved one and how to survive the loneliness. For more information, you can speak with the pastor and ask any questions that you may have.
Evening Walking
WEBSTER— 4 – 8 p.m.
Open walking of the school halls at the Webster High School is open Monday through Friday. If the school is closed, there is no open walking that day. Please take the time to sign in daily at cueclass.com prior to your walk.
a bike path to a winding footpath closer to glacial geology.
• Blue Hills Segments (Rusk County): Began a transformative multi-year, 19-mile reroute, shifting the Trail from logging roads and snowmobile paths to a primitive Trail through forested landscapes, offering views of the surrounding topography.
• Plover River Segment (Marathon County): Volunteers installed more than 300 stepping stones to eliminate muddy conditions, creating a magical hiking path.
• Hemlock Creek Segment (Barron, Rusk, Washburn Counties): Replaced aging boardwalks with five new structures, improving access and safety.
The final Trail building project of the year focused on the Alliance-owned Muir Preserve in Marquette County, where volunteers constructed
800 feet of boardwalk. While currently a standalone loop, this segment holds the promise of connecting to the official Trail in the future.
PROTECTING THE TRAIL FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
In 2024, the Alliance and its partners completed 14 land transactions, protecting critical properties that will enable future Trail development. These acquisitions lay the groundwork for nearly four miles of future Trail.
RECORD-SETTING VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteers continue to be the backbone of the Alliance’s success. In Fiscal Year 2024, volunteers logged 103,439 service hours on trail-related activities—a new record, surpassing last year’s high of 100,666 hours. These contributions, tracked by the National Park Service’s Volunteer-in-Parks
WEATHER
‘Second Saturday’ Larsen Flicks
It’s going to be a movie party at the Larsen Family Library in Webster! Bring a pillow and a blanket for this FREE classic.
MONDAY, JAN. 13
Comfort Food; Brownies
WEBSTER— 5 p.m. This is part of CUE classes and will be held in the Webster High School FACE room. Join them for a delightful and heartwarming experience in their Comfort Baking class with Andrea, where you’ll discover the art of making irresistibly delicious crackle top brownies. In this cozy and inviting session, Andrea will guide you through each step, sharing her secret techniques and tips for creating the perfect baked goods. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, this class is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Register for the class at cueclass.com by Jan. 6.
program, position the Ice Age Trail among the nation’s top National Parks for volunteer engagement.
GROWING TRAIL USE AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Ice Age Trail’s popularity was confirmed. A study, released in 2024, from the Fiscal and Economic Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, revealed 4.65 million people use the Trail annually. This growing use generates $431 million in annual economic output, driving significant sales and services in communities across Wisconsin.
“The economic impact study confirmed what we anecdotally knew to be true,” says Kloberdanz. “More people than ever before are getting out on the Trail.”
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
“We are all born into the world with nothing. Everything we acquire after that is profit.” – Sam Ewing
Friday & Saturday, January 3 & 4 • 10-4
Tools, drills, saws, fridge, 15-drawer tool cabinet, desks, motorcycle, TV's, lots of misc. Indoor – heated 13478 Benson Rd • Grantsburg
OPINION
Y25K
Imagine that, 2025! Twenty-five years - fully a quarter century - after the World was going to meltdown when the clocks tripped 2000, and we’re generally still alive and not having to resort to Flintstone-esque technology. (No, I did NOT cut a hole in the floor of my old 1978 pickup for emergency foot braking; the hole just sort of … happened.)
Sentinel Editor
Greg Marsten
Leave USPS and clocks alone
Happy New Year to you and your family!
As we begin 2025, many are taking stock of things they want to improve this year.
I’ve never made resolutions. But, I understand their appeal. I applaud those who can change their lives, no matter how they decide.
From the Publisher’s Desk
Tom Stangl
We will have a new president in a short time. As Donald Trump prepares for his new term in office, he is making many decisions and making headlines.
I want to comment on two issues the incoming president has addressed. Before your blood pressure goes out of its healthy range, relax. I am here to offer positive suggestions.
Mr. Trump wants to privatize the USPS and end daylight saving time. I believe both of these decisions are a mistake.
Let’s go with USPS first.
The post office is older than our nation. When the U.S. Constitution was ratified, it contained what has been called the “Postal Clause.”
Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution,
known as the Postal Clause or the Postal Power, empowers Congress “To establish Post Offices and post Roads.” The Post Office has the constitutional authority to designate mail routes. The Post Office is also empowered to construct or designate post offices with the implied authority to carry, deliver, and regulate the mail of the United States as a whole.
The Postal Power also includes the power to designate certain materials as non-mailable and to pass statutes criminalizing abuses of the postal system (such as mail fraud and armed robbery of post offices)
I know our nation has greatly changed since the post office was founded in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress. I also understand USPS has run at a loss for years. A mandate is part of USPS’ financial issues. It requires funding retirement benefits for employees who have yet to be hired. No other agency has to deal with this burden.
Full disclosure: our newspaper and many others use the mail to deliver our product. We hope to be able to do so for many years to come.
The current postmaster general is Louis DeJoy. Trump appointed him during his first term. Under DeJoy, USPS has repeatedly raised
rates while lowering delivery standards. USPS is understaffed and has had technology removed from mail processing centers.
The mandate for universal delivery means USPS must deliver to all addresses at the same rates. Privatization will leave many rural areas either paying more for delivery or not having service at all. I support raising package rates. I want to bring back the sorting machines and keep delivery times. I have opined many times about changing our clocks twice a year. I’m not a fan, but I understand why we do the change. In my opinion, if you will keep only one time, keep Daylight Saving Time (DST). At the peak of daylight, without DST, the sun will be rising at 4 a.m. and setting after 8 p.m. There’s no way that’s a good system. Conversely, at the low ebb of daylight, on yearround DST, the sun won’t rise until after 8:30 a.m. We tried year-round DST 50 years ago. Children got injured going to school in the dark.
There are no easy answers to both topics. Rural America needs to speak up for itself before we are left behind.
As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.
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It was Friday, Dec. 31st, 1999, and the day was a sort of slow-motion blur at my regional media job, where we tried to prepare for the Worst-Case by backing up every last byte of data we had – and, shhhh, discreetly withdrawing an unusual amount of petty cash, just in case we needed to pay for water or safe passage to “The Free Zone” after a meltdown.
As evening neared, I recall watching the clock(s) drip sluggishly toward midnight; Do we party like a Prince song, wearing only our chaps, swimsuits, tattoos and ‘2000’ novelty glasses?
C’mon, it was possibly THE LAST FRIDAY, EVER! Why not wear the lamp shades as a hat, right? Or, do we fuel up the Jeep, grab Grandma and her cats, pile into the bunker with a sawed-off 12-gauge and some face paint, and play ‘Rambo?’ (“Dad, that green stuff always makes me break out, can’t we use hypoallergenic camo paint?”)
Some very smart people were legitimately concerned that everything would collapse and the machines would take over, once and for all, or they would think it was the year 1789 and all past mortgage payments would go away - even the late ones! But that wasn’t all: Trains would fly off the tracks, cities would flood as sump pumps die, microwave ovens might run by themselves, satellites would tumble out of orbit, computers would freak out, go back in time and suddenly everyone in Wisconsin would technically own a 3.14159-acre of hexagonal parcel of property in The Territories. Or not.
Would the car start? Would the phones work? Should we watch for plane crashes and prepare for satellites spinning madly and crashing into our yards? If so, can we keep the scrap? (C’mon, stainless steel will be “the new gold” after The Big One!) The news was chaotic: Would the “Evil Empire” strike “The Free World” while America reveled in drunken chaos after all those great two-for-one tavern deals right before midnight? Would computers take over the stock market, banks, military, media, governments, and all our favorite TV game shows? And most importantly, what would the egg prices be on Jan. 2nd? Aaaargh …
Yeah, New Years 2000 was both exciting and scary, and seems like a long time ago. But, we survived, and the World did not collapse. Whew! But strangely, I find myself in that Y2K mode again, and while I’m not worried about satellites crashing into my garage on New Years 2025, this year promises to be interesting, obviously unpredictable, and frankly as scary as any year in recent memory … but at least I don’t have to keep an eye on my shifty old microwave.
Guarding Your Right To Know Since 1875
The Burnett County Sentinel was the county’s first newspaper when Matthew Westcott began publishing on Feb. 19, 1875. The Sentinel continued weekly until its building and presses were destroyed by fire in 1909. The business was sold to its competitor. The Journal changed its name to “Journal and Sentinel”, but later reverted to the Journal of Burnett County. When the Journal folded in 1962, Wilbur A. Nelson revived the Burnett County Sentinel. Following his death in 1975, his wife, Marjorie Nelson and son, Gary Nelson operated it until Feb. 1, 1994, when it was purchased by Mainstream Publications. It was then purchased by Eugene Johnson on Dec. 1, 1998. The
Dorothy Marea Taylor
Dorothy Marea Taylor, age 91, of Webster passed away peacefully on Dec. 26 at Burnett Medical Center’s Continuing Care in Grantsburg. She was born at home in the Town of Sand Lake on March 10, 1933, to Laurence and Violet Kuhnly Pierce.
Growing up in Sand Lake, she attended Dongola School through the eighth grade. She graduated Spooner High School in 1951. There was always work on the farm, and Dorothy and her sister Mary made money by selling cucumbers. They would haul them to Siren and meet the train to ship for canning. Money for the fair was made by selling beans. After graduation she worked at the farm and also spent time taking care of the Dongola School.
It may have been the teacher, Lolita Taylor’s, idea to have her son Eugene ask Dorothy out. A Navy veteran, Eugene Taylor did, and they were married April 12, 1954. To this union nine children were born: Donald, Barbara, Joseph, John, Patricia, Yvonne, Dorothy Jo, Jacqueline, and Michael. They made their home in a two room log on end cabin that Eugene had grown up in. Clearly not big enough for the growing family, Gene, with help from friends and relatives, built a three-bedroom house on Pike Lake. On or shortly before Christmas Eve, the couple and five children moved into the not yet finished home. In 1973 with eight children, the family made its last move about 100 yards east into a new home on the lake where the youngest was born.
Dorothy was active in several organizations including the Burnett County Extension Homemakers of Meenon Township, the Women’s Auxiliary of Post 1256 Burnett County Veterans of Foreign Wars, Women of the Moose, and the St. Croix/Hertel Fire Department. Dorothy cooked at the St. Croix Tribal
Lola Olive Louden
Lola Olive Louden, age 97, a resident of Hayward passed away on Dec. 22, 2024, at Water's Edge Care Center in Hayward.
Lola was born on August 11, 1927, in Frederic to parents Lee and Mildred (Marsh) Krause. Lola was raised in Webster and graduated from Webster High School. After graduating she went to beauty school and was a beautician in Webster for many years. She also worked as a Travel Agent and a CNA.
Lola married the love of her life, Russell Louden on Nov. 5, 1945. In 1978 they moved to Hayward. After Russell’s passing Lola
Elderly Feeding site for 39 years, most of them with her good friend Velores Taylor, retiring at 80. Dorothy enjoyed reading, playing bingo and the occasional trip to the casino. Her favorite pastime was visiting with family and friends. Most holidays and even birthdays found the family gathering at her home to visit and partake of the fried chicken and other goodies as only she could prepare. Following her father-in-law’s death, she cooked breakfast every day of deer season for the Taylor crew or Buckshot Hunt Club for nearly 60 years. When her knees would no longer work and caused her pain, Dorothy moved to Continuing Care in Grantsburg for nearly the last three years. Always pleasant and upbeat, she greeted visitors with a smile and an “I feel fine.”
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Eugene; parents Laurence and Violet Pierce; father and mother-in-law Ollie and Lolita Taylor; brothers Stewart and Allen with wife Barbara; her daughter Barbara Rivard; and son John and wife Connie Taylor.
She is survived by her sister Mary Reese of Webster; son Donald and wife Jeanne of Webster; son-in-law Lowell Rivard of Hertel; son Joseph and wife Julie of Webster; daughter Patricia Olson and soulmate Jaime Carroll of Webster; daughter Yvonne and husband Erik Wilkie of Webster; daughter Dorothy Jo and soulmate Don Karpenske of Gonzales, LA; daughter Jacqueline and husband Gregg Baasch of Shell Lake; son Michael and wife Arlene of Webster; along with 29 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends attended Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with visitation scheduled for 10 -11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, and the funeral followed at 11 a.m. Interment was at the Viola Lake Cemetery after the service followed by a luncheon at Zhashagiins Event Center. Pallbearers were Nick Olson, Travis Taylor, Steven Taylor, Jack Taylor, Taylor Wilkie, Adam Goering, Thad Baasch, and Tristan Taylor. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
returned back to Webster. In 2022 Lola returned to Hayward.
Lola was a long-time member of the Hayward Weslyn Church and Grace United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles, but most of all Lola enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren and family. Lola was a big hockey fan. She enjoyed watching the games no matter if it was the youth or the pros playing.
Lola is preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell; parents, Lee and Mildred; children, Michael Louden, Lynn Demry and Janine Louden; grandsons, Caleb Nelson and Bryan Bearhart; best friend for over 80 years, LaVanne Collins; and four sister-in-law’s, Carmen Burford, Carol Peterson, Marilyn Buckholtz, and Irene Louden.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Erin (Kevin) Metcalf, Annette (Paul) Palmquist, Carrie Bearhart, Alan Bearhart, Sheryl Bearhart; great grandchildren, Lexi (Dave) Frook, Olivia Nelson, Logan Nelson, Elliot Nelson, Farrah (Ethan) Rhea, Taylor Friese, Malaki Bearhart, Madyson Bearhart-Foss and Liam Awes; great-great grandchildren, Abel, Oliver, Olive, Ivy, Arlo and Lola Rose; sister-in-law, Janeane Aspinol; many nieces, nephews and friends.
The memorial service will take place on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Pastor John Addison officiating. A luncheon will follow at Zia’s.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
Peggy Ann (Trott) McCune
May 22, 1951 – Dec. 05, 2024
Peggy Ann (Trott) McCune, 73, of Grantsburg passed away at her home on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, with her loving husband Ken and son Jeremy at her side. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Peggy’s infectious laughter filled the room everywhere she went. She was a tender gardener, creative seamstress and a steadfast homesteader. Her great loves in life were her family. She and her husband Ken raised two boys, Jeremy (52) of Grantsburg, and Adam (46) of Bedford, New Hampshire. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, Broden, Isak and Lachlan.
Peggy always had a smile and was eager to care for family, friends, and guests. She worked as an extended care nurse, cashier, commercial baker, a real estate broker, and was co-owner of a cleaning service. She regularly enjoyed a night out to sing karaoke. Always putting the needs of others ahead of herself, when friends would visit her home, they were always greeted with warm food and conversation.
She was preceded in death by her mother Mary (Trott); her father Charles (Trott); and her brothers Robert and Charles.
She is also survived by her sister Lassie Helin of Danbury and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Peggy McCune will be held on her birthday, May 22, 2025 at New Hope Lutheran, 685 West Hwy 70 in Grantsburg. Visitation: will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. and the Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. There will be an informal gathering held at the Grantsburg American Legion on Friday evening, May 23, 2025.
Condolences can be made to the Family of Peggy McCune at 23698 Larson Rd., Grantsburg, WI 54840.
Irma Juneal Wood
Irma Juneal Wood passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Irma was born to Clarence and Agnes Johnson on June 19, 1925, near Luck. She graduated from Milltown High School and met Robert while working as a waitress at a restaurant in Milltown.
Irma and Robert married on March 2, 1947, and farmed on her father’s farm until they purchased their own south of Falun. Irma worked right alongside him for many years. It took incredibly hard work, sweat, tears, and sleepless nights to make their farm a success and to raise their family. In addition to doing chores and field work, plus running their home, everyone knew that when you went to Irma and Bob’s to work or to spend time visiting, the coffee would be on and the sandwiches, sweets or even a full meal, would magically appear - you would never leave hungry! Irma was just like that, always thinking of others’ comfort.
Irma was very active in the Homemakers organization for many years. She loved taking her kids fishing when they were young and in later years went to Roger and LuAnn’s house on Grimms Lake to fish off their dock. It was the highlight of her days if the kids joined her! Irma may have been a tough farm wife, but you couldn’t help but see just how much she loved her kids and grandkids! She was preceded in death by her father Clarence Johnson; mother Agnes (Schultz) Johnson; husband Robert Wood; brothers Harold Johnson, Robert Johnson and Earl Johnson; and granddaughters Jennifer Wood and Christine Cran.
Irma is survived by her children Juneal Cran, Roger (LuAnn) Wood and Robert (Lynda) Wood; grandchildren Dudley Cran, Donna (Conrad) King, Wylie Wood, and Matthew (Mallory) Wood; step grandchildren Andrea (Quynh) Rostron and Kevin Defever; great grandchildren Justin Cran, Gavin King, Issac King, Collin King, Owen Wood, Austin Rostron and Elaina Rostron; great-great grandchild, Austin King; nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends.
Irma’s wishes were that no formal services be held. The family will gather to celebrate her life at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
OUTDOORS
AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL
KAMO’s “Joe Hunt” is as good as it gets!
BY MARK WALTERS
Hello friends,
Back in December of 2006 I wrote in this very same column about my thought that here in Wisconsin, we should have a multichapter organization that helps to get kids into the outdoors. Sixty days later the process began to create what would be called KAMO “Kids and Mentors Outdoors,” www.kamokids. org. We have six chapters in Wisconsin and in a years’ time a lot of memories are created in many forms of outdoor activities.
Joe Stecker Kochanski was one of our earlier mentors and was a good and brilliant man. Joe managed Buckhorn and Roche at Cri state parks and was my sanity when things would get over my head for this undertaking.
Joe was also one of the early birds on starting what we call “The Joe” which is a Learn to Hunt for whitetail deer. We stay at the Mackenzie Environmental Education Center in Poynette “my hometown” and out of the 19 young hunters a half dozen hunts the property and the rest on private land. Joe passed away and it was an enormous loss for everyone that knew him.
Saturday, Dec. 7
High 40, low 31
This year I am going to write about several of our helpers as well as some of the kids’ stories. This project starts in September with Learn to Hunt paperwork for kids and mentors as well as land acquisition for the hunt and it is a bigger job than you may think. Kevin Seymour who was a year younger than me at PHS is our Hunt master, and Kevin is basically flawless, and I am sure, very happy when The Joe is over. In short, he does lots of paperwork.
As of dark today, we had 10 deer on the pole and a heck of a bunch of stories. Bennett Reifsnider who is from our Dodge County Chapter of KAMO had a fork horn smelling the ladder on his stand, but his father Chad made sure Bennett
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While hunting with his father Chad Reifsnider during “The Joe,” 10-year-old Bennett had to pass this buck up that was smelling his stand because he was on a property where only doe could be harvested.
was well aware that this buck would live another day as no bucks were allowed to be taken on the property they were hunting.
Bob Brodeur was also a year younger than me and a very good friend. Bob and his wife Linda, who was in the same class as me, with the help of his son Josh and grandson Jameson are our land acquisition and bull work people. Bob is also the President of the Lake Wisconsin Chapter of KAMO. Without Bob,
The Joe would be in big trouble.
Another young hunter, 10-year-old Wyatt Jensen was hunting with his father Noah this afternoon, and these two are part of The Lake Wisconsin Chapter of KAMO. Wyatt made an excellent shot on a mature eight-pointer and after some hard tracking the father son team had Wyatt’s buck. Patti and Jeff Rouse, Rick Miotke, Mike Curtis and Marie Curtis, these good people are all part of my youth in some way,
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and they order and cook the food for this threeday, 60-person event. A full breakfast is served at 5 a.m. and their operation is flawless.
Greg Wagner is the President of The Baraboo River Chapter of KAMO and runs our bingo games on Saturday night. Greg could run a casino as far as I am concerned, and the evening is topped by a young hunter winning a Remington 243 with a scope. The funds for the rifle come from the Frontier Bar and the Poynette American Legion. Young Bennett Reifsnider who passed the buck, won the rifle. The family’s luck continues as last year his sister Kenzie won the rifle that she used this year.
The following day we put four more deer on the pole. Mike Bassette is from the Dodge County Chapter, which is very strong and our newest, about four years old. Mike was mentoring 13-year-old Ryan Fischbach and on Sunday morning Mike videoed Ryan harvesting his first buck and that concluded another great Joe Hunt.
In closing I want to add that the Lake Wisconsin Chapter is creating some strong energy and on January 9 at 6 p.m., at The American Legion Hall in Poynette they will be holding a meeting with some solid ideas and young minds as well as Bob’s. I will be there, and the plan is to make this chapter stronger with a few more events and one on ones.
Hope to see you on the 9th! Sunset.
I’ve been following a thread on Facebook about a dog that has been loose a number of times, been at the shelter at least four and has allegedly bitten when he is out wandering. He is not a bad dog; he just doesn’t have a stable, safe, and loving home. We receive a lot of strays; some go back to their owners but sadly a lot don’t. It’s not the dog’s fault. Chapter 174 of the Wisconsin Statutes is pretty clear on the responsibilities of owning a dog as well as penalties associated with dogs running at large, dog bites and other issues. Most people are responsible pet owners, but our hope is that everyone is a responsible pet owner. They are living creatures with real feelings, and we are their voice.
I know I’ve featured Jake before but thought I would give it another go to see if we can find him a forever home and family. Jake is a handsome fellow with striking blue eyes that can look deep into your soul and make you fall in love! He loves other dogs and seems well mannered with kids, but we’re not sure about cats. Jake seems like a happy soul, not much of a barker, is potty trained, and keeps his kennel run very clean! He also does pretty good on a leash, enjoys his walks, some fetch, and gives kisses, hugs, and snuggles. Did I pique your interest?
Siri is a three-year-old beautiful tortoiseshell kitty that came in with two other stray cats, all loving and tolerant. Siri is a bit of a shy gal, who will sometimes find places to hide. She loves anything she can sneak into that is almost completely covered. Siri does enjoy some snuggles but needs to warm up to you first – it’s all about confidence and knowing she is safe so she can explore. She scares easily with loud noises, so a quiet home would be perfect for her. Siri is in one of our community cat rooms so other cats she should fine. Dogs are unknown.
Hope you marked your calendars for our fun “Puzzles for Paws” event on Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Fox Run Golf Course in Webster. We start at noon with a social hour and the puzzling begins at 1 p.m. with teams of four competing. Please visit our website to register and pay the fee – we’ll take it from there!!
“Your voice is your power – let no one silence it. Speak for the animals!”
• Kitten/Cat Paté style wet food, any flavor
• Milk Bone Dog Treats, any size
• Bleach
• Liquid hand soap
• Scrub Sponges
• Monetary donations are always welcome!
The KAMO gang that helped, mentored, and hunted for this year’s “Joe Hunt”.
CONTRIBUTED
Wyatt Jensen who was on KAMO’s “Joe Hunt” and hunting with his father Noah Jensen made an excellent shot on this beautiful buck.
Credit Union opens at new location
BY GREG MARSTEN EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
The new home of the Indianhead Credit Union branch in Grantsburg has been completed and opened to the public last week at a new location, right along State Road 70 at 725 South Robert Street.
After a May 6 groundbreaking, the new facility opened only a few weeks later than originally planned. That new branch replaces the previous downtown Grantsburg location, which has been owned by the credit union since the early 1990s, after a merger.
The new location features extra office space, board room for meetings, and two drivethrough lanes – which the old location could not have - as well as an Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
It is unclear what the future holds for the old location at the corner of Madison and Oak Street in downtown Grantsburg. No plans or decisions have been announced for the building at press time.
The new branch location on State Road 70 has had a few hiccups in recent years, including the need for a slight
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the County Board of Supervisors decided it was in the best interest of the County to negotiate a resolution that eliminated any potential federal liability and associated monetary judgements against the County.
On Nov. 22, 2024, Judge Tolan ruled in favor of the Bocans, and ordered the CUP to be issued. Pursuant to the agreement reached between the Bocans and the County, the County will abide by the decision of Judge Tolan to issue the Conditional Use Permit, will not be appealing the decision, and the CUP will be issued accordingly.
Sincerely,
Donald L. Taylor, Chairman Burnett County Board of Supervisors
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Shell Lake. A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male from Webster and a 15-year-old from Cambridge, Minn.
Several items of evidence were recovered in the vehicle including mail and packages removed from the mailboxes.
Information is being forwarded to the US Postal Inspector for any possible charges from their department.
William Johnson, age 17 of Webster, is being held in the Barron County Jail on several counts of Arson and is awaiting formal charges by the Barron County District Attorney’s Office this week. The 15-year-old suspect is being referred to Barron County Health and Human Services for charges of Party to A Crime - Arson.
This case remains under investigation along with several other similar cases in Barron County and surrounding counties. It was unclear at press time if similar mailbox vandalism had occurred in Burnett County.
- With information from the Barron County Sheriff’s Office
Road 70. Plans are coming soon for a
site plan adjustment, due to Wisconsin Department of Transportation limits on State Road access additions, which they solved with the village by adjusting the entrance, and the address, to South Robert Street.
However, the real delay for past credit union expansion plans had to do with several factors, not the least of which was the Pandemic, supply chain issues and factors with a previous builder.
Indianhead Credit Union was first founded in 1961 in Washburn County but has since merged with other credit unions to expand their charter into all neighboring counties, with locations in Spooner, Grantsburg, and Superior.
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“They’re attending group hikes. They’re becoming Thousand Milers (people who complete the entire Trail). They’re participating in the Mammoth Hike Challenge. And they’re giving back by volunteering on the Trail,” he says. “The “Covid bump” in usership has not dwindled,” he says. “The Trail is now a part of people’s lives.”
“As we look to 2025, we’re excited to build on this year’s momentum. The Alliance will continue working to connect people to the glacial history and beauty of Wisconsin as well
as its many unique communities,” Kloberdanz says.
ABOUT THE ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE:
The Ice Age Trail Alliance is a nonprofit member- and volunteerbased organization that conserves, creates, maintains, and promotes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. This thousand-mile footpath, entirely within Wisconsin, highlights the unique landscape and glacial heritage of the state while offering unparalleled opportunities for hiking, recreation, and connection to nature. To learn more, visit www. iceagetrail.org.
ABOUT THE ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL:
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a 1,200-mile footpath contained entirely within Wisconsin. It traverses the state from St. Croix Falls in the west, to Sturgeon Bay in the east, going as far south as Janesville. One of 11 National Scenic Trails, the Ice Age Trail highlights the landscapes carved out by ancient glaciers, which happen to be some of the most beautiful areas in the state. Approximately 60% of Wisconsin residents live within 20 miles of the Ice Age Trail.
AVIAN FLU: Discovered in a poultry flock east of Hertel
to domestic poultry. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected.
The disease can be spread by contact with infected birds, commingling with wild birds or their droppings, equipment, or clothing worn by anyone working with the animals.
DATCP continues to urge all livestock owners to implement strong biosecurity measures to protect their flocks and herds from the disease. This includes washing hands, disinfecting equipment, restricting access to animals, and separating new additions to the flock or herd for at least 30 days. Poultry owners are asked, when possible, to keep their birds indoors.
When HPAI H5N1 is diagnosed in a Wisconsin poultry flock, a control area is established within a 10-kilometer area around the infected premises, restricting movement on or off any premises with poultry. To help producers determine if their poultry are located within an active control area or surveillance zone,
poultry owners are encouraged to use DATCP’s mapping tool.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and county public health entities are monitoring exposed farm workers for HPAI symptoms. The risk to the general public in Wisconsin remains low. Prevention information for farmworkers or others who have close contact with birds, dairy cows, or other relevant animals can be found under Protective Actions for People.
Farm workers, businesses, and processors can request a limited supply of surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) through the Wisconsin DHS Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care. For more information, visit Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/preparedness/medical- stockpile.htm. DATCP reminds Wisconsin livestock owners to register their premises. State law requires that all livestock owners register where their animals are kept. Registration helps animal health officials communicate with flock and herd owners during disease outbreaks. To report increased mortality or signs of illness among domestic birds, dairy cattle, or other animals, contact DATCP at (608) 224-4872 (business hours) or (800) 943-0003 (after hours and weekends). For updates on how the virus is affecting domestic birds in Wisconsin, and to find resources on protecting Wisconsin poultry, visit DATCP’s HPAI in Poultry webpage: https://datcp. wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ HPAIWisconsin.aspx. - With information from DATCAP
GREG MARSTEN | SENTINEL
H5N1 poses a true risk to both wild and domestic birds, beyond poultry farms.
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This is the former branch location in downtown Grantsburg.
GREG MARSTEN | SENTINEL
The new location for the Indianhead Credit Union is 725 South Robert Street in Grantsburg, just beside State
grand opening celebration.
SPORTS
WSFLG Blizzard dominate in Antigo, secure back-to-back wins
The WSFLG Blizzard showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess in a pair of commanding victories over the holiday break, leaving Antigo with two decisive wins. The Blizzard now sit at 3-0 in the conference and 5-2 overall, solidifying their strong start to the season.
BLIZZARD FREEZE SHAWANO/BONDUEL
On Dec. 27, the Blizzard dismantled conference rival Shawano/Bonduel in a 9-0 shutout at the Antigo Ice Arena. Ryder Anderson opened the scoring early, and the Blizzard never looked back, tallying four goals in the first period alone. Landyn Randt was unstoppable, contributing a hat trick and four assists. Aiden Johnson added two goals, and single goals came from James Pedersen, Braden Nutter and Ryder Anderson. Goalie Lewis Anderson was perfect between the pipes, stopping all 12 shots for the shutout.
The Blizzard outshot Shawano/Bonduel 41-12, capitalizing on their opportunities and maintaining dominance in all zones. Their lone power-play goal came in the second period, while their penalty kill thwarted both of Shawano/Bonduel’s chances.
WRESTLING
Spooner/Webster wrestlers
battle
tough competition
at Northern Badger Classic
The Spooner/Webster wrestling team brought tenacity and determination to the mats at the prestigious Northern Badger Wrestling Classic on Dec. 27 and 28, facing tough competition from across the region. The boys and girls demonstrated moments of resilience, highlighted by Elizabeth Bauer's fourth-place finish for the girls' team.
BOYS GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE
The boys’ team encountered stiff competition but gained critical mat time as they prepare for the rest of the season. At 165 pounds, Johnathon Magnuson earned two pins, including a quick 58-second fall against Brock Hanson (Bloomer/Colfax). Magnuson showcased endurance, advancing deep into the consolation bracket before falling to Wyatt Hastings (Osceola). Wyatt Christianson (113 pounds) and Cole Larson (126 pounds) each secured byes and wins, respectively, in the consolation rounds but fell to experienced competitors in their respective brackets.
GIRLS SHINE DESPITE CHALLENGES
Elizabeth Bauer, wrestling at 120 pounds, showcased skill and endurance, advancing to the semifinals after a first-round bye and a quick pin in 26 seconds against Aspen Person (Cornell/ Gilman/Lake Holcombe). Though she fell in a tight overtime match to Prescott’s Addyson Allsop, Bauer rebounded to pin Margo Grebinoski (De Pere) in the conso-
OFFENSIVE BARRAGE OVERWHELMS ANTIGO
The following night, the Blizzard faced non-conference opponent Antigo and delivered an 11-2 rout. Levi Anderson scored twice in the first period, while Randt continued his scoring streak with four goals across all three periods. Landon Smestad and James Pedersen each tallied a goal on the night as well. Aiden Johnson added two goals and an assist, cementing the Blizzard's relentless attack.
Despite Antigo's early response with two goals from Eli Kassler, the Blizzard tightened their defense and held the Red Robins scoreless for the remainder of the game. Goalie Levi Randt stood tall, turning away 26 of 28 shots.
The Blizzard dominated puck possession, outshooting Antigo 42-28. Their aggressive forecheck and balanced scoring proved too much for the Red Robins to handle.
LOOKING AHEAD
With these impressive victories, the WSFLG Blizzard continue to establish themselves as a team to beat in the conference. They’ll look to extend their winning streak as they head into the new year with momentum on their side.
Statistical recap aided by AI.
Grantsburg rallies past Bayfield in thrilling finish
The Grantsburg Pirates boys' basketball team showcased their resilience in a nail-biting non-conference matchup against the Bayfield Trollers on Dec. 27 at home. Down by 16 points at halftime, the Pirates mounted a stunning second-half comeback to edge Bayfield 78-77 and maintain their undefeated record.
Bayfield set a blistering pace early, scoring 45 first-half points to Grantsburg’s 29. However, the Pirates responded with an explosive second-half performance, outscoring Bayfield 49-32 and sealing the victory in dramatic fashion.
Jayden Brown delivered a standout performance for Grantsburg, leading all scorers with 34 points while adding 11 rebounds and eight assists. Caleb Rombach was another key contributor, pouring in 21 points, six rebounds, and hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Daxter Schultz chipped in 17 points and eight rebounds, bolstering the Pirates’ offensive surge.
The win keeps Grantsburg atop the Lakeland-West Conference at 4-0 and improves their overall record to 6-0. The Pirates will look to carry this momentum forward as they aim to extend their perfect start.
Statistical recap aided by AI.
Tigers dominate Hurley in non-
conference matchup
lation semifinals before narrowly missing third place with a 4-3 decision loss to Maddie Simonet (Somerset).
At 114 pounds, Lauri Andrea started strong with a 1:30 pin over Taylor Schulz (Marathon) but faced formidable opponents in later rounds. Hannah Kirk battled her way to the 7th-place match (securing eighth place) at 152 pounds, earning valuable experience despite a challenging bracket.
Though results varied, the experience gained against high-level opponents at the Northern Badger Classic will serve the Spooner/Webster wrestlers well as they continue their season. Statistical recap aided by AI.
Synergy wrestlers shine at Northern Badger Wrestling Classic
The Synergy Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren (LFGS) wrestling team put forth a strong showing at the prestigious Northern Badger Wrestling Classic, held Dec. 27-28. Both boys and girls’ wrestlers battled fiercely against some of the toughest competition in the region, with several standout performances.
BOYS’ HIGHLIGHTS
Christian Greener (120 lbs) had an impressive tournament, clawing his way to a 9th-place finish. Greener notched multiple falls, including a decisive pin over Miles Kelly (St. Croix Falls) in 2:18 and a hard-fought 3-1 decision in the final placement match against Landen Pehler (Arcadia).
Riley Cummings (126 lbs) continued his strong season, earning
7th place. After two dominant wins, including a technical fall in the opening round, Cummings closed his run with a solid 4-1 victory over Zeke Anderson (Bloomer/Colfax).
Other notable performances included Levi King (165 lbs), who reached the 11th-place match (placed 12th) after racking up three pins, and Colton Wiltrout (106 lbs), who also advanced to the 11th place match before finishing 12th.
GIRLS’ HIGHLIGHTS
The LFGS girls’ wrestlers brought home medals and pride. Brooklyn D’Jock (132 lbs) showcased resilience, earning 6th place with two impressive pins, including a fall in just 1:16 against Ella Moen (Turtle Lake/Clayton).
Dehlia Quintana (165 lbs) earned a 4th-place finish, displaying grit in a narrow 12-9 loss in the 3rd-place match. Quintana recorded two falls, including a critical semifinal pin over Marlo Edwards (Phillips) in 3:12.
Ezibella Savage (185 lbs) took 3rd place, rebounding from a semifinal loss with a powerful 1:45 pin over Liberty Freer (Unity) in the placement match.
Delanie Vindish (145 lbs) secured a 5th-place finish, ending her tournament with a 4:31 fall over Lailah Chosa (Ladysmith).
The Northern Badger Classic highlighted the determination and talent of the LFGS Synergy wrestling program. Both the boys and girls showed resilience and skill, setting a solid foundation for the rest of the season.
Statistical recap aided by AI.
The Webster Tigers girls’ basketball team showcased their prowess on the court with a commanding 71-41 victory over the Hurley Northstars on Dec. 28 at Webster High School. The Tigers, currently sitting at 3-1 in the Lakeland-West Conference and boasting an impressive 8-1 overall record, controlled the game from the opening tip to the final buzzer.
Webster built an early lead, surging ahead 33-14 by halftime. Their defensive tenacity and offensive efficiency carried over into the second half, where they added 38 points to their tally, holding Hurley to 27 in the final period. The Tigers’ dominance was evident, as they outpaced the Northstars in both scoring and intensity throughout the game.
Although player stats were unavailable, Webster’s team effort and depth were on full display in this decisive non-conference win. The Tigers will look to carry this momentum into their next game as they continue to chase success in both conference and non-conference play.
Statistical recap aided by AI.
Heartbreaker at home: Webster falls by one point to Bayfield
In a thrilling non-conference matchup at Webster High School on Dec. 28, the Webster Tigers boys’ basketball team narrowly fell to the Bayfield Trollers, 81-80. Despite a strong team performance and standout individual efforts, the Tigers couldn’t overcome Bayfield’s edge in the final moments. Webster’s Quinn Widiker delivered a stellar game, posting a double-double with 26 points and a game-high 21 rebounds. His dominant presence in the paint kept the Tigers in contention throughout. Supporting Widiker was Connor Haessly, who added 13 points, including four three-pointers, and Quaid Belland, who chipped in 10 points with two treys of his own.
The Tigers showcased hustle on both ends of the floor, pulling down 43 rebounds and 11 steals. However, missed opportunities at the free-throw line (13-for-20) and long-range inefficiency (9-for-35 from beyond the arc) proved costly.
While the loss stings, the Tigers showed resilience and potential in a high-scoring battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Webster now sits at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Lakeland-West Conference.
Statistical recap aided by AI.
Eldora Belle Brown
Eldora Belle Brown, age 94, a resident of Webster, formerly of Coomer, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, at her home in Webster.
Eldora was born on Feb. 21, 1930, at a rural home in Lewis to Nealy and Dagny Hansen. At the age of three, Eldora came to live with her aunt and uncle Charles and Alice Blom, after her mother lost her life. She attended Siren School, graduating in 1947.
After graduating, Eldora worked as a phone operator at the Parker Home in Siren, clerked at Bloms General Store and retired from being a cook at the Siren School after 24 years of service. Eldora also led Coomer Badgers 4-H group for 20 years, Coomer Homemakers, President of Burnett County Nutrition board and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church for 91 years, serving on many different com-
Linda Laraye (Olson) Barrett
Linda Laraye (Olson) Barrett, 76, of Webster, passed away at her home on Dec. 3, 2024, surrounded by her family, after she lost her battle with cancer.
Linda was born May 16, 1948, to Axel and Dolly Olson of Siren. She was the last and tenth child born to this union. The family later moved to Webster, where they raised their family.
Linda was a caregiver all her life, starting at Capeside Cove in Siren. As her family members aged, she became the primary caregiver for her parents, two sisters, two brothers and assisting two nieces.
As Linda’s illness progressed, she was assisted by her sister, Tootie; and nieces, Kayleen Bremer and SueAnn Radke.
Linda enjoyed collecting many different things including dolls and antiques. She loved feeding and watching the birds and working in the garden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lowell, Melvin, Raymond and Kenneth Olson; sisters, Betty Moser and Leona Curtis; several brother and sister-in-law’s and two nephews.
She will be missed by sisters, Lavonne “Bonnie” Olson and Janet “Tootie” Hokanson; brother, Harlo “Butch” (Barb) Olson Sr.; her pets, Vanilla and Peanut; numerous nieces and nephews; great and great-great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements were entrusted to First Wisconsin Cremation in Eau Claire.
mittees and part of Bethany Quilters. She was an avid reader, loved gardening, canning, and sewing. She met the love of her life, Robert Brown at a roller rink and they were married in 1951 on Sept. 29. Eldora and Bob together ran their dairy farm in Coomer until Bob’s untimely death in 1980. Eldora continued to run the farm for 22 more years alone. Together they had five children, Garver (Mary) Brown of Chetek, Arlyn (Cindy) Brown of Delevan, Darwyn (Pam) Brown of Coomer, Renelle (Darrell) Sears of Webster, and Gaylen Brown of Webster. Eldora had 12 grandchildren, Joel, Justin and Jared Brown, Nick, Travis and Brody Brown, Curtis, Chelsey and Chad Brown, Jennifer Hoyland and Aaron Sears. Eldora was also blessed with 17 great grandchildren.
Eldora was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown; an infant daughter, Faith Joy Brown; eight brother and sisters, and her mother and father.
Services of Eldora were held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. (visitation from 10-11 a.m.) at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren with Pastor Emily Stelling officiating with a luncheon that followed. Burial followed the luncheon at the Lewis Cemetery in Lewis.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time Educational Intervention Aide: Applicants with interest in providing support to students through interventions are strongly encouraged to apply.
REQUIREMENTS: Come join the outstanding teaching staff at Grantsburg High School. This position will work directly with students on their academic course work as well as researching and implementing intervention strategies for students’ specific learning needs. Knowledge or experience of intervention strategies is beneficial, but not required. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and school counselors. A desire to guide students to succeed physically, socially, and academically is a key attribute of the person who will fill this position. Interested applicants should be willing to contribute to school and student improvement initiatives. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://wecan.waspa.org/. You may also send a letter of application, resume, and 3 current letters of recommendation to the address below. This posting will be open until filled.
CONTACT: Matt Haase, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-2531
The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
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PUBLIC NOTICES
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
BURNETT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lorraine C. McCann Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration)
Case No. 24PR67
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth June 25, 1936 and date of death September 10, 2024 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 23926 - 4th Avenue Siren WI 54872.
3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar, on January 10. 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.
4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 10. 2025
5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 110.
6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.
/s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 10, 2024
Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, Ltd. P.O. Box 370
Siren, WI 54872
715-349-5215
Bar Number 1036463
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
BURNETT COUNTY
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee of Quercus Mortgage Investment Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Kyle A. Huntley, et al, Defendants.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No: 2023CV000037
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 18, 2023, in the amount of $123,940.14, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:
ORIGINAL TIME: January 14, 2025 at 10:00AM
TERMS:
1. 10% of the successful bid is due at the time of sale. Payment must be in cash, certified check, or cashier’s check, payable to the Burnett County Clerk of Courts. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds not later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to Plaintiff.
2. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.
3. Upon confirmation of the court, buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate
NOTICE OF CAUCUS TOWN OF GRANTSBURG BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Notice is hereby given that the Caucus for the Town of Grantsburg will be held on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town of Grantsburg Town Hall, 216 S. Oak St., Grantsburg, WI 54840 for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following: Office Incumbent
Town Chairman Dana Shultz
Town Supervisor Scott DeRocker
Town Supervisor Marian Nelson
Offices will be voted on at the Spring Election to be held on April 1, 2025. Offices are for a two-year term to begin the 3rd Tuesday in April 2025. Town of Grantsburg
Terri Knode, Clerk/Treasurer
NOTICE TO THE TOWN OF JACKSON ELECTORS
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Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price.
PLACE: Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Rd K, Siren Wisconsin
Property description: The East 660 feet of the South 330 feet of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 33, Township 39, North, Range 17 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Tax Key No: 07-016-2-3917-33-3 01-000-014000
Property Address: 24950 County Road N, Webster, WI 54893
Randall S. Miller & Associates, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff 342 N. Water Street, Suite 613 Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 937-5992
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we may be attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain may be used for that purpose.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following:
BURNETT COUNTY LAND
USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES
1. CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT #CUP-25-03 – CHINANDER
Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Daniels, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Ken and Karen Chinander have made an application for a condition-
al use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to operate a home occupation business of a gunsmith, located at 9280 Kolander Rd, in the A-2 zoning district, in Government Lot 3, Section 22, T38N, R17W.
2. CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT #CUP-25-04 –CAMP CROIX ASSOCIATION, INC
Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Keith Passow on behalf of Camp Croix Association, Inc has made an application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to construct a new multi-purpose building, relocate 17 existing cabins, and to repurpose the existing bathhouse into 2 ADA compliant apartments, overnight capacity of the entire property not to exceed 150 persons and daytime capacity of the entire property not to exceed 220 persons, located at 1945 Gold Star Rd, in the RR-2 and RR-3 zoning districts, in Government Lots 2 and 3, Section 10, T38N, R19W.
3. MAP AMENDMENT
#MAP-25-01 – THORESON
To rezone tax id: 28686 and 28688 (former Nelson School parcels) in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ and the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 15, T38N, R18W, located in the Town of Wood River, from RR-2 (Residential-Recreation) and A-2 (Agricultural-Residential) to C-1 (Commercial) zoning district. Zoning change requested by Luke Thoreson.
Details of the proposed revision are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and
Groundwater Conversation
January 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Burnett County Government Center – Room 165
on the Burnett County website at http://burnettcountywi. gov/1108/Zoning-Division
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING:
Attendees wishing to make public comment, by conference call or in-person, will have a three-minute time limit and should register to speak in advance at: https://web. burnettcounty.org/Forms/ PublicComment
Instructions for Public Comment (in-person or by audio). After registering to make public comment, you will receive, by email, a confirmation you are signed up and the conference call phone number if you are calling in to make public comment. Whether attending the meeting by audio or in-person, you will be called upon to speak in order of agenda item and sign-up. If you don’t have internet access to pre-register, whether speaking by audio or in-person, please call 715-3492109, Ext. 2617 to sign up for public comment. You will be provided the conference call phone number if you will be attending the meeting by audio.
If you wish to view/listen to the live video stream only and not provide public comment you will need to go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZMn5LoFDJfHuqWGu7QEPQ
You will not be able to make public comment using this method.
If you wish to listen to audio only of the meeting/ public hearing and are not making public comments then call: 1-312-626-6799. Meeting ID: 884 8981 2144 Passcode: 488467. Written comments can be mailed to the Burnett County Land Services Department, 7410 County Rd. K #120, Siren, WI 54872 or sent via
email to landservices@burnettcountywi.gov. Anyone NOT intending on making public comment, please view/listen to the meeting by livestream YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZMn5LoFDJfHuqWGu7QEPQ Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee, Siren WI Dated this 20th day of December, 2024 WNAXLP (Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Janice A. Heier Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 24PR70 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth October 10, 1948 and date of death June 10, 2022, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 26568 Lakeland Avenue North, Webster, WI 54893.
3. All interested persons waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 24, 2025.
5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214.
/s/ Carly Good Deputy Register in Probate December 26, 2024 Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215
Bar Number 1036463
WNAXLP (Jan. 1, 8, 15)
VILLAGE OF WEBSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING VARIANCE
Our 2 Town Board Supervisors have both notified me that they will NOT be running for re-election in 2025. The Town Caucus will be held at the Town Hall on Monday, January 13,2025 at 7 P.M. You must be a resident to hold the office.
If you are interested in a position for this office contact the Town Clerk at 715-866-8412 or 715-349-8404 for more information.
Lorraine Radke Town of Jackson Clerk
4599 County Road A Webster, WI. 54893
Join us for an engaging discussion hosted by the Burnett County Land and Conservation Department, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) and the UW-Stevens Point Center for Watershed Science and Education. This event will share the results of the comprehensive groundwater inventory conducted for Burnett County in 2023-2024. WGNHS will provide an introduction to groundwater and share the results for county-wide maps of the glacial geology, groundwater levels, and groundwater susceptibility to contamination. The Center for Watershed Science and Education will follow with an overview of the Burnett County well-water quality results, interpretation of test results, and ways to improve well water quality. Experts from WGNHS and the Center for Watershed Science and Education will be available to answer questions.
Amy Wiersma, a Hydrogeologist at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey within the UW-Madison Division of Extension; J. Elmo Rawling, a Glacial Geologist at Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, within the UW-Madison Division of Extension; and Kevin Masarik, the Director and Assistant Professor in the Center for Watershed Science and Education will be here with presentations.
Hope to see you here for an evening of education and conversation on Burnett County’s Groundwater. WNAXLP
Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Village of Webster, Wisconsin that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Webster Village Office, 7461 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, regarding the following application for variance to the Village of Webster Sign Ordinance as follows:
A variance for 26769 Lakeland Avenue North, Parcel #: 07-191-2-39-16-08-1 01-000-011000 from Village Ordinance §298-54 Signs to allow an existing sign structure to remain “as is”; exceeding sign size from Village Ordinance §298-54 (C) (2). Property is zoned C2-Highway Commercial. Applied for by Mary Lou Howard and Ken Erickson.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on the request.
For additional information please contact:
Debra Doriott-Kuhnly, Village Clerk 7461 Main Street West Webster, WI 54893
Phone: 715-866-4211
WNAXLP
Pastor Ben McClellan
First Baptist
IWho is Jesus?
t is Christmas time, and though the holiday has been greatly secularized it was traditionally about Christ. But who is Jesus and why does it matter? Well, the gospels are a great place to look for an answer to this question. In the book of Luke there are many places where it is made clear who Jesus is. Luke 9 contains a few of these passages. In this passage the question of who Jesus is, is brought up by Herod and by Jesus. Herod is curious to know about Jesus because he wants to be impressed by a miracle or sign. But Jesus is not
FALUN
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN
Pastor Nathaniel Melton | 715-403-7777
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
715-635-7791
SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Francis Adoboli | 715-866-7321
ALPHA
CALVARY COVENANT
Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541
ASKOV
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
ATLAS
ATLAS UNITED METHODIST
UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH
Pastor Jenny Lee
CENTURIA
HOLY TRINITY METHODIST
Pastor Steve Rice | 715-485-3363
CUSHING
LAKETOWN LUTHERAN
Pastor Marilyn Crossfield
FIRST LUTHERAN
Pastor Neal Weltzin
DANBURY
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 715-656-4010
UNITED METHODIST
Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor 715-866-8646
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Francis Adoboli | 715-866-7321
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
Pastors Doug Olson, Pastor Sandy Carpenter, Pastor Steve Ward, Pastor Carm Aderman 715-349-8281
FIRST BAPTIST
Mike Kleven, Pastor
TRINITY LUTHERAN
some magic show to entertain us, and we need to understand that.
Jesus asks his disciples about who people say he is and who they say he is. They give some responses of the people, but Peter answers for the disciples and proclaims that Jesus is the Messiah and the son of God. Jesus’ identity is important because if He is who He said He was, and He is, then our response to Him should match who He is. Jesus is the Son of God. He is the creator of the universe and King of Kings. Because He is all those things, we should
Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271
FREDERIC
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Pastor Scott Manly | 715-327-4956
PILGRIM LUTHERAN -
FREDERIC (ELCA)
Pastor Emily Stelling | 715-327-8012
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 715-327-8387
CROSSWALK COMMUNITY
CHURCH (EFCA)
Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767
ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST
Pastor Steve Rice Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383
WEST SWEDEN GRACE
LUTHERAN
Pastor John Peterson | 715-327-4340
ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE
Pastor Mike Fisk | 715-472-8660
ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Thomas Sangili | 715-327-8119
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
(LCMS) Pastor Quinten Buechner Office: 715-866-7191 | Cell: 715-307-4448
GRANTSBURG
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST
UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH
Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Thomas Sangili
LIVING HOPE CHURCH
Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794
FAITH LUTHERAN
John Addison
715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM)
follow Him. Jesus warns His disciples and us that following Him will be costly. He says that any who follow Him should take up their cross daily. He is telling us that we need to die to our old way of life and live for something different than our own wants and desires. He is calling us daily to evaluate our priorities. The question we should be asking ourselves is does whatever I am doing glorify God. Jesus’ death and resurrection calls us to glorify God for His salvation of us.
GRACE BAPTIST
715-463-5699
BETHANY LUTHERAN
Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746
WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
715-463-2792
EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Rich Goodwin, Pastor | 763-229-3467
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN
Emory Johnson, Pastor | 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org
Watch live and recorded sermons on our website. Sunday Service: 9:30 am
HERTEL
LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST
Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor LEWIS
MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST
Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor 715-866-8646
LUCK
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
2497 State Hwy 35, Luck, WI
Ken Mettler, Pastor | 715-475-7666
10:00 am Worship every Sunday
LUCK LUTHERAN
Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor | 715-472-2605
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN
Roger Kastelle, Pastor | 715-472-8190
WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN
Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383
MARKVILLE
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Klaus Nieder, 715-244-3403
SIREN
ADVENTURE CHURCH
Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson 715-349-5750
BETHANY LUTHERAN
Pastor Emily Stelling 715-349-5280
SIREN UNITED METHODIST
Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor 715-866-8646
SIREN COVENANT
Brian Pardun, Pastor 715-349-5601
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
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
DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD
Bryan Davis, Pastor
SPOONER
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)
David Warskow, Pastor | 715-635-7672 Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM
ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer | 715-635-8475
TRADE LAKE
ZION LUTHERAN
John Peterson, Pastor | 715-327-8384
TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Nathaniel King, Pastor | 715-327-8402 www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org
TRADE RIVER
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH David Lund, Pastor 715-488-2296 | www.traderiverefc.org
WEBSTER
GRACE UNITED METHODIST
Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor 715-866-8646
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS
Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster CHURCH OF CHRIST 715-866-7157
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER Jeff Jowers, Pastor 715-866-4111
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Francis Adoboli | 715-866-7321
Gov. Evers appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as DNR Secretary
MADISON—
Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
“Dr. Hyun’s extensive science background and expertise working in fish and wildlife, shoreline restoration, and coastal management and resilience will make her a great asset to the Department of Natural Resources and to our administration,” said Gov. Evers. “Having spent
the issues the department is charged with managing every day, and I’m so excited for her to get started.”
“I’m honored to accept this appointment from Gov. Evers to lead the DNR,” said Hyun. “Wisconsin is known for its abundance of natural resources, wildlife, and outdoor recreation opportunities, and I have spent much of my life dedicated to understanding, conserving,
and promoting the natural resources and spaces that we all know and love. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated DNR staff to ensure that Wisconsin’s ecosystems, wildlife, natural spaces, and resources remain accessible, safe, and available for generations of Wisconsinites to come.”
Hyun has extensive experience working on natural resources, stewardship, and conservation issues. Hyun has most recently served as the chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 2021. She also has more
than a decade of experience in policy and environmental work. Hyun began her career in 2009, staffing the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources. In 2012, Hyun served as a senior policy advisor for the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the Secretary and also the chief of staff position for the Department’s Office of the Deputy Secretary in 2013. Hyun then became the senior advisor for NOAA in June 2014 before becoming the deputy assistant secretary for fish, wildlife, and parks at the Department of the Interior in 2015. Additionally, she led and
coordinated initiatives focused on coastal resilience, Gulf of Mexico restoration, marine conservation, and coastal stewardship at the National Audubon Society, serving as the director of water and coastal policy before becoming the vice president of coastal conservation in 2018. Hyun earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Earth Systems from Stanford University in California and a doctorate in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island. Hyun lives with her husband and children in Madison.
Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity receives Candid Seal of Transparency
Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is honored to receive the prestigious Candid Seal of Transparency, recognizing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This seal highlights our dedication to full transparency, including disclosing financial practices and board leadership, ensuring accountability and trust.
support, empowering us to advance projects that sustain and celebrate a diverse, inclusive community.
By fostering inclusiveness and equitable access, we remain steadfast in providing impactful programming to all individuals, regardless of background. This achievement strengthens community confidence and
“We are honored to receive the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency, a recognition that reflects our commitment to accountability, trust, and impact,” said Jennifer Johnson, CAPS, Executive Director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity. “This milestone underscores our dedication to building not only homes but also trust within the communities we serve. It’s a testament to our team’s hard work and the continued support of our partners, volunteers, and donors.”
Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
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Hyun
Happy birthday to us!
Newspaper Fun!
When you “publish” something, you are sharing your ideas with others in a “public way.”
This year, Newspaper Fun is celebrating 20 years of publishing our weekly educational activity page. That may seem like a long time, but some newspapers have been in print for a century or more. Humans have been publishing in one form or another for thousands of years. Cave drawings were the earliest way for people to put their ideas on display for others.
Have you ever dreamed of publishing? This page shows you 12 basic steps for how we do it! Perhaps you can publish a newsletter or web site!
Read the clues to fill in the crossword:
1. ______ a calendar of themes: holidays, seasons, subjects taught in school, events
2. ______ the theme to learn interesting facts and decide how information will be used
Sharing Ideas
3. ______ out ideas for the types of puzzles and how they might fit on a page
4. ______ clues, word banks, directions, hints
5. ______ the puzzles: crosswords, dot-to-dots, mazes, word searches
6. ______ the illustrations and cartoons that we imagine
7. ______ (and tweak) the writing to make sure everything is as clear as possible
8. ______ the puzzles to make sure they are accurate and fun
9. ______ ______ the writing (copy), puzzles and illustrations to make an attractive presentation
10. ______ to look for any errors: spelling, facts, names
11. ______ the final product to a web site so others can print and enjoy it
12. start all over again: ______, visit places, explore, talk to people, take photographs and notes for future themes
Publish your ideas, too.
Tools of Writing and Drawing
Artists may do their work by hand, on a computer, or by using a combination of both.
Writer‛s Tools
computer monitor keyboard printer backup storage
word processing program
erasers mannequin art pencil blending tool dictionary notebooks pens laptop carry bag phone
ink ruler easel
Artist‛s Tools
drawing program
digital camera
sharpener
drawing paper
sketch books scanner
Surprise Party!
Everyone is meeting at the clubhouse to hold a party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their fun activity page. Help Forest pick up the piñata and the gifts on his way there.
Yum! Cake.
Sharing Ideas
2 0 The Art of Writing and Publishing Newspaper Fun.
Fun
Tools of Writing and Drawing