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Four candidates head in to Congressional primary JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

special.” This year, Ruiz explained that they had over 70 applicants from their high school who wanted to come and visit the states. In order to

Two candidates from each party will face off later this month in primary battles for the 7th Congressional seat. The primary will be held on Feb. 18 with the general election on May 12. The seat was held by U.S. Representative Sean Duffy who resigned his seat last September. He announced on Facebook he was resigning to focus his attention on his family. Duffy held the seat in the House of Representatives since 2011. On the republican side, Jason Church and Tom Tiffany are the two candidates. They have both been strongly supportive of President Donald Trump. Church is a U.S. Army Veteran and worked in U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s office. He was serving in Afghanistan in 2012 when an IED blast resulted in the amputation of both of his legs. He has outlined his views on a number of opinions on his website, churchforwisconsin.com,

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GRANTSBURG ROTARY CLUB

Students honored by Grantsburg Rotary Club Students from Costa Rica were welcomed at a recent Grantsburg Rotary Club meeting. The students are part of an exhange program that brings a group of students up every January and later in the year Grantsburg students have the opportunity to visit Costa Rica.

Costa Rican students visit Wisconsin ‘Grantsburg is what makes it special’ KAYLA CASEY SENTINEL STAFF

High School students from the Santa Ana Technical High School in Costa Rica have been participating in an exchange program with

the Grantsburg High School for four years now. Each year they select a certain number of students to come and spend a week with host families and experience life and school in Wisconsin in the winter. Their program

coordinator, Fabiola Ruiz, says it has been successful each and every year. “It’s not about bringing the kids to the states- because we could just go somewhere else. It’s about Grantsburg. Grantsburg is what makes it

Butler headed to state prison in child abuse case JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Mitchell L. Butler, 40, Webster, was sitting in court when the judge sentenced him to 40 years of state prison followed by 20 years of extended supervision stemming from a sexual assault case involving children under the age of 12, according to online court records. He was initially charged with four

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felony charges - two counts of first-degree child sexual assault – intercourse with person under 12 and two counts of child abuse – intentionally cause great bodily harm in Dec. 2018. After his plea hearing in September

both first-degree child sexual assaults were dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes and Butler was found guilty of the child abuse counts after pleading no contest. Butler is registered as a sex offender with the U.S. Department of Justice. Online records show Butler was first convicted as a felon in 1999 in a sexual assault case, which he was found guilty of third-degree sexual assault and sen-

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tenced to six years in state prison. In court last week Butler’s attorney argued for 20 years probation and imposed sentence of 15 years of state prison if his probation is violated and asked that the charges run concurrent. The child sexual assault charges were dismissed they were read in for sentencing purposes for Burnett

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apply, students had to complete a form that lists their hobbies, interests, if they take any medication, and the biggest question of all- why do you want to go on this trip? This is the number one answer that Ruiz and the others look at to determine which kids to select for the trip. The school does not just look at the form, they also look at the student’s financial ability to pay for the trip, their ability to follow rules, their behavior in school and their grades. The applicants who were selected then have their applications sent to the Grantsburg students who then get to select who they would like to host. By looking at the applications, Grantsburg students can select a person to host who has similar interests, hobbies and likes. When the selection process is complete, around November, the students then get to start communicating with their expected guests to create a bond and a relationship before they make their trip to stay with

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Olivia Ohnstad shows Ximena Araya Bonilla some of winter’s biggest hobbies such as making snow angels and making snowmen.

them. Ruiz explained that it makes things go much smoother that they create a relationship with their host families before living with them for a week and that everyone is always so welcoming to them. “The people here are always wonderful and they are so thoughtful.” One thing different for the Costa Rican students this year

is that they first got to stop off in New York City for a day before continuing their flight to Minneapolis. They got to take a bus tour around the city, took the ferry, spent time in Central Park, saw the Statue of Liberty and even got to experience the subway system. Ruiz laughed as she said, “We were so afraid of the doors closing down on us. We had to make sure that

29 people were in the same area, otherwise I don’t know what would have happened.” Once reaching the states, it was most of the students’ first experience seeing the snow and being in the cold. Ruiz said that is why they always plan the trip for January each year, because the kids love the new experience of cold weather, snow and our winter hobbies. For Zamira Flores, it was actually her second time visiting Grantsburg and being in the cold weather. She said that she was so thankful to be able to come back and visit with all of her friends again. Her favorite activities when she comes to Wisconsin is tubing and ice skating. Flores loves being in Wisconsin and has a great connection with her host- “I have a really good connection with my host, we have similar likes and everything, so I have a really good relationship with her.” Flores stated that she also enjoys the way our school system is set up compared to hers back in Costa Rica. She likes being able to wake up at 7 a.m. while being here to go to school

when back in Costa Rica, their school day begins at 7 a.m. and does not end until 4:20 p.m. She said that after graduating, she hopes to have the opportunity to attend college in America. For most of the Costa Rican students, like Maria Mendez, it was their first time experiencing the frigid temperatures and wet white stuff falling from the sky. Mendez said that her favorite activity was going to the lake ice fishing and riding a snowmobile. She had only good things to say about her experience in Grantsburg. “Everyone here is so welcoming and amazing, it’s been so fun.” As with most departures, it is always the hardest time of the trip for all of the students. After making new bonds and creating new relationships, it is very hard for them all to say goodbye. Many tears are always shed, but Ruiz explained that all of the students keep in touch through social media after going back home, and that makes things just a little bit easier.

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including strengthening the military, stopping illegal immigration and working with farmers. The following statements are all from Church’s campaign website. On military, “The U.S. must maintain the world’s strongest military, and continue to fund, equip, and train the world’s preeminent fighting force. We no longer live in a unipolar world, and aggressiveness from countries such as China and Russia are a threat to the American way of life.” On cutting taxes and reducing spending, “More money in people’s pockets (whether at home, or in business) is critical for economic growth. Reforming current spending levels is necessary to ensure the health of our economy in the future.” On illegal immigration, “A nation does not exist without borders and enforcing the law is paramount. America needs a wall to prohibit illegal crossings and secure the border. Congress must help President Trump in passing comprehensive immigration reform and remove incentives for illegal immigration.” On supporting farmers, “Agriculture is the heart of Wisconsin and our district. I will support relief for farmers, making sure that our agreements open foreign markets to high quality American products.” Church is pro-life, he believes strongly in the second amendment and would like to see term limits implemented for members of Congress. Tiffany currently holds office of State Senator and is based in Minocqua. The following statements are all from Tiffany’s campaign website, tiffany4wisconsin.com. On securing the southern border, “First and foremost, America needs to build a wall to secure our southern border. Then, there can be a broader discussion about ending chain migra-

tion and a merit-based immigration process.” On building a projobs economy, “(Tiffany and his wife) were the proud owners of an excursion business, Wilderness Cruises, on the Willow Flowage for Church two decades. He used that small business experience to help more Wisconsinites find work than ever before in our state's history. In Congress, Tom will work with President Trump to ensure America keeps Dale good, family-supporting jobs.” On draining the swamp, “In Congress, (Tiffany will) fight for your property rights against the bureaucrats in the swamp. He'll work to give more power to the people by cutting red tape.” On delisting the grey wolf, “For years, Tom has been one of the leading voices in Wisconsin working to have the federal government remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. Wisconsin should be able to manage its wolf population on its own. The exploding wolf population hurts farmers' bottom lines, harms tourism, and reduces real estate values.” For the democrats, Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker are the primary candidates. Dale announced his campaign in October. He has recently run for office as a member of the Green Party. His policy views are laid out on his campaign website, Dale2020.com Dale supports Medicare for all, “The number one cause of bankruptcies for Americans over age 50 is the inability to pay medical bills, especially after becoming seriously ill which is when more expensive medical measures need

to be taken.” On CAFOs, “We must make the (election) and the entire Special Election process a Referendum on the Republicans' Party leaderships' role in their obvious collusion Tiffany with Big Agriculture interests that are destroying thousands of small, environmental sustainable small businesses in the dairy sector.” Dale has a Green New Deal for the 7th Congressional district Zunker that includes transitioning from timber to hemp. “Too many jobs are being lost in the pulp and paper industry in the 7th District. (Dale’s) Green New Deal has plans for exploiting the exciting new multi-faceted profit making potential embodied in hemp production. Once elected, Lawrence will direct his staff to research federal, state, tribal and foundation sources to fund multiple commercially viable cooperative manufacturing ventures.” On legalizing marijuana, “(Dale) will support Congressional legislation to decriminalize marijuana and purge all felony records of those convicted exclusively of marijuana possession and distribution. Marijuana has been extensively vetted in many states and legalized because no medical evidence could be found indicating it is harmful in any way.” Dale’s primary opponent Zunker currently serves as Wausau School Board President. She also serves as associate justice on the Ho-Chunk Supreme Court. The following information is from Zunker’s campaign website, triciaforwisconsin.com. On healthcare, “Healthcare is a right. No one should die because they can’t

afford to go to the doctor; people should not go bankrupt because they can’t afford their medication.” On farming, “Here in Wisconsin and in the 7th District, our farmers are at the core of our communities and have worked tirelessly to move the economy forward. Right now, they are facing a farm crisis. As the granddaughter of a dairy farmer, I saw firsthand the hard work our family farmers do. I am a vocal supporter of our small family farms here in Northern Wisconsin.” On education, “My Ho-Chunk grandma once told me “Education is the one thing they can never take away from you” and she spoke from personal experience. We must adequately fund our public schools and make early childhood education a reality for all students. We must ensure that students do not go hungry – hungry students cannot learn.” On the environment, “I believe we have an obligation and a duty to protect the environment for generations to come. Growing up, my family didn’t have money for vacations and expensive outings – we enjoyed the free, beautiful outdoors at places like the Dells of the Eau Claire Park. That’s why it was important to me to launch my campaign there.” Wisconsin Congressional district 7 encompasses all of Burnett County and a large portion of Northwest Wisconsin. It extends south to Juneau County and to the east as far as Florence County. Gov. Tony Evers had initially set the primary for Dec. 2019 and the general election the following month. However, the Department of Justice told Evers’ office those dates were in violation with federal law that requires time for overseas and military voters to submit their ballots. More information regarding polling places, what’s on the ballot and how to vote can be found at myvote.wi.gov. The Sentinel will have primary results in the Feb. 19 edition.

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MEETINGS

FRIDAY, FEB. 7

Make & Take Sign Party

Make your own Bath Fizzy

Crex Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

CUSHING— 2 – 5 p.m. Wine & Wood located in Cushing is hosting a Make & Take Sign Party. Join them and have a great time creating your very own Farmhouse or pallet sign. The cost of this event is $45 per person and includes your sign, a quote of your choice, a glass of wine and snacks. Sign up at https://form. jotform.com/91064229339156.

WEBSTER— 10 – 11 a.m. St. Croix Regional Wellness in Webster is holding this class. Receive tips on how to destress while making 1-2 bath fi zzies. This is fun for all ages and the cost is $5 per person. Register by Feb. 5 by calling 715-483-0597.

Town of Wood River

SUNDAY, FEB. 9

Town of Lincoln

GRANTSBURG— 6 – 8 p.m. Join the Crex Meadows staff for a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing behind the visitor’s center on the 1.25 mile trail. Luminaries will light your way through the woods. After your hike, warm up inside with hot chocolate and baked goodies. Snowshoes are available upon fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Flashlghts/ headlamps suggested.

Open Paint Party DANBURY— 6 p.m. Lakeside Creations is hosting an open paint party. Choose from one of their projects made in their photo album on Facebook or send a picture of something you’d like to create. Text 763-242-8905 to save your spot or to ask any questions about the event.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 5th Annual Ice Fishing Contest ST. CROIX FALLS— 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Howlin’ Wolf Creek Bar is hosting the Howlin’ Ice Fishing Contest on Round Lake. The entry prices are $10 per adult, $5 per child and kids five and under are free. That price includes your entry, your meal and your chance to win raffle prizes and cash prizes for the top fish in these categories: bass, northern, panfish and walleye. Sign up at the bar or at the lake.

Plant Based Medicine Making SIREN— 12 – 3 p.m. The North Winds Wilderness School is hosting this class. In the three-hour workshop, you will learn about Minnesota based plants for medicinal uses. You will also be walked through the necessary steps to produce a basic healing salve, an immune boosting tincture and a natural cough syrup. The price is $50 per person and includes jars, bottles, herbs and ingredients for all medicines.

Father/Daughter Dance SIREN— 5 – 9 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren is hosting the 5th Annual Father/Daughter Dance. Fathers or father figures are invited to bring their daughters to the dance and there will be a craft, dinner, professional photo and a DJ. The cost is $10 per father. In order to RSVP, contact Sarah at 715-791-0602.

Book Sale WEBSTER— 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Friends of the Larsen Family Library in Webster will be holding their second Saturday book sale at the library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3rd Annual Crow Hunt DANBURY— 4 – 7 p.m. The 3rd Annual Crow Hunt is being hosted by Otis’ Bar and the cost is a $20 entry fee per team. The team can consist of up to four members and you must register before Feb. 8. The crow hunt starts at sunrise on Feb. 8 and you must be back at Otis’ Bar by 4 p.m. Your team will get one entry into the drawing per crow and the winning team will be drawn from all entries. Must follow all WI rules and regulations for hunting crows, no ravens.

Big Wood Lake Ice Fishing Contest SIREN— 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Grantsburg American Legions is having their 27th Annual Ice Fishing Contest. The ice fishing contest will take place on Big Wood Lake. There will be prizes for northern, bass, crappie and sunfish. There will be a drawing every 15 minutes at the Legion Pavilion.

SECOND WEDNESDAY Village of Webster 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Winter Survival Class SIREN— 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. North Winds Wilderness School is hosting this class. In the one-day workshop the class will cover micro-climate, gear, long fi re construction, making a body heat maintaining shelter, navigation, improvised snowshoes and more. The cost is $70 per person. For more information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/2355823361414753/.

Burnett County VFW 7:30 p.m.

SECOND THURSDAY Town of Trade Lake 6 p.m.

Town of West Marshland 6 p.m.

Town of Siren 6:45 p.m.

Town of Oakland

Chillin’ With My Gnomies GRANTSBURG— 3 – 5 p.m. Brickfield Brewing is hosting this event- come and create your own gnome friends. The price of the class is $35 per person and includes step by step instructions and all of the supplies you need to make your custom friend. Extra kits can be purchased after the event for $10 each.

MONDAY, FEB. 10 Kids’ Valentine’s Cake Decorating GRANTSBURG— 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg Community Education is hosting this event at the Grantsburg High School. Kids will decorate a 2-layer, 8-inch round cake and they can choose between chocolate, white or funfetti cake flavors. Bring a container to transport your cake home. The cost of this class is $15 per kid.

7 p.m.

THIRD MONDAY Webster School Board 6 p.m.

THIRD WEDNESDAY Town of Union 5 p.m. (Dec-Mar meetings at Webster Fire Hall)

Webb Lake American Legion 7 p.m.

THIRD THURSDAY Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary 2 p.m.

Burnett County Democrats 5:30 p.m. No meetings December, January, July.

Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 7 p.m.

ONGOING

FOURTH MONDAY Grantsburg School Board

EVERY SUNDAY

AA and Al-Anon Meetings

Wellbriety Meeting

5 p.m.

AA Meetings

7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H. Both meetings held at church, different rooms.

5 p.m. at Round Lake Community Center, Luck. Contact Charity R. 715-371-1418

Siren School Board

Grief Support Group

EVERY THURSDAY

FOURTH TUESDAY

• 9 a.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588 • 1 p.m. Lakeview Methodist Church, Hertel. 715-468-7228 • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel

Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at St. Croix Tribal Hall, Danbury Contact Rick L., 715-244-4021

EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Crexway Court, Grantsburg.

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10–11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Frederic Contact Margaret McAbee 715-653-4270

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

Celebrate Recovery

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

6 p.m., Adventure Church, Siren Contact Pastor Carolyn, 715-349-5750

To qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30–1:30 a.m., 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg

Wellbriety Meeting 5 p.m. at Maple Plain Community Center, Cumberland. Contact Hazel H. 715-822-822-3562 or Andrea H. 715-642-4403

12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren

1ST & 2ND TUESDAY

6 p.m. Faith Community Church, Danbury. Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting Celebrate Recovery (12 step Bible-based AA group)

AA Meetings

Talking Circle

Narcotics Anonymous

7 p.m., Sand Lake Elder Nutrition Site. Contact Mark Stoner 715-416-2667

7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

EVERY WEDNESDAY

New Life Recovery Program

7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg 715-463-3941

Overeaters Anonymous

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment

AA Meetings

7 p.m., New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

• 12 p.m. United Methodist Church, Danbury • 7 p.m. Crossroads Church, Webster

10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. –3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

Pre-School Story Hour AA Meetings • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel • 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

Burnett County Repub. Party

Adult Day Care

• 7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Webster • 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

5 p.m.

EVERY FRIDAY

7p.m.

WEATHER Last Week Temps: Date

High Low Precip.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“It’s never too late to fulﬁll your dreams. Take chances and reap the rewards.” - Unknown

Free Bread Friday 9 a.m. until gone, Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun. 715-689-2271

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An un-American Idea

ince when do Americans take a day off of work for anything? This year during the Super Bowl, the FOX network was pushing hard for Super Monday – an idea that asks people to not work on the Monday following the Super Bowl. George Washington and Adam Smith (father of capitalism) are both rolling in their graves over this proposal. Yes, Super Bowl Sunday is a day that a large portion of Americans fill their bodies with junk and then are sluggish on Monday. However, the solution is not to take Monday off of work. It is better to move the Super Bowl to Saturday. A win-win for everyone. Speaking of the big game, did you watch the Super Bowl? The halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira was interesting, to say the least. It was very Miami; big, loud and superficial. Sentinel The commercials were pretty good this year. There were a few I Editor didn’t like, mostly the heartwarmJonathan Richie ing ones and the political adds. I think it should be added to campaign finance laws that it is illegal to run political ads during the Super Bowl. Funny is how I like my commercials. I enjoyed the Snickers commercial where they dug a giant hole and fed the earth a giant Snickers bar. I also liked the Mountain Dew Zero commercial with Bryan Cranston re-creating scenes from “The Shining.” But I don’t quite understand the point of sugar-free Mt. Dew. I was under the assumption that Mt. Dew was just caffeine, sugar and carbonated water - in that order. But it was explained to me the other day and now I understand. Apparently, older folks who used to drink it as kids would still like to enjoy it. So, in short, Diet Mt. Dew and Mt. Dew Zero is for people who don’t want to leave behind a fat corpse.

More Football The football season is over… not! The NFL season concluded Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers in Miami in Super Bowl LIV (54), where the cost of a 30-second commercial was $5.6 million. However, the XFL starts this weekend with four premier matchups. The XFL is owned by Vince McMahon, who also owns World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and is branded differently than the original incarnation of the XFL in 2001. The original XFL relied on professional wrestling style antics and the new XFL will feature a faster and simpler game compared to the NFL. The XFL has also said they will have fewer off-field controversies. Sidenote – The XFL announced their comeback during a time when NFL players were kneeling during the national anthem. That’s why they say they will have fewer off-field controversies. Get ready because the spring will be filled with more football that is probably a lesser quality game than the NFL, will most likely be less organized and a lot of fun.

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Ready or not, election season is here

he first votes in the nomination process that will determine the names on the ballot for the presidential election in November happened this week. The Iowa Caucuses were held Monday night and the New Hampshire primary is Feb. 11. These first two contests are meant to narrow the field of candidates as the primary season gets going. Minnesota voters get their say March 3, Wisconsin voters April 7. I lived in Iowa until eight years ago, attending and reporting on several caucuses. I still find it amusing how the political class has more than a From the Publisher’s mild contempt for the “retail” politics that need to be practiced in Iowa and Desk New Hampshire. “Retail” politics mean that candiTom Stangl dates actually need to come to towns llarge and d small, ll shake hands, look real people in the eye and answer questions. The conventional wisdom is this one-on-one campaigning allows voters to get the true measure of the candidates as well as an opportunity to hear directly their plans to address problems facing the nation. Having been there, I can tell you many of the politicians do a fairly good job with this style of campaigning. The ones who don’t do it well are the ones who either skip the state or spend money on ads. Others argue Iowa and New Hampshire aren’t diverse enough, aren’t representative of the makeup of the nation. I respectfully beg to differ. States like Iowa, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Wisconsin have hard working people who play by the rules, make sure their children get good educations and believe in the inherent goodness of our nation. While we may be a bit cynical, in the end if we believe

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you are a good person, there’s very little we won’t do when asked to do it. But we are far from being fools or bumpkins. I think this unnerves politicians the most when they are forced to look us in the eyes and speak the truth. It’s easier to look at a camera, it can’t take the measure of your words and actions. A camera won’t hold your eyes while you are talking. Michael Bloomberg (who got in the race late) is skipping Iowa and New Hampshire, opting to try and make an impact on Super Tuesday, March 3. In addition to Minnesota, voters in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia will hold primaries or caucuses. Bloomberg is spending millions of his own money on advertising in these states in hopes of getting the Democratic nomination. While I understand the strategy, I hope he doesn’t succeed. I have nothing against Bloomberg. But I believe he is shortchanging himself and rural America by making the conversation about the future a one-way dialog. In a few months, the political picture will become more focused as the two nominees are decided. We will (hopefully) get a small break before the conventions and the all-out war that will happen right up until November. It seems like we have been in campaign season since January, 2017. Hopefully, the nominees will remember the lessons learned from interacting with voters in small town America. They could do a lot worse. 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. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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The month of cakes February is birthday month at our house. Eight immediate family members, plus some close friends have birthdays. We try to condense some of the festivities and celebrate some together or we are celebrating birthdays twice a week. I call it the month of cakes. Most of my family asks for the same cake on their birthday—Pink Cake. It’s a strawberry cake with almond cream cheese frosting. It is crazy delicious! But after eating it every week for a month, I’ll be ready for something different. I crave a rich and Wild Chow decadent chocolate cake, but some famLisa Erickson ily members want Grandpa’s spice cake or a vanilla cake with sprinkles or a tropical coconut cake. No chocolate. My birthday isn’t until April, but that is too long to wait. So, I make a cake for myself and share it. My mother used to make a chocolate cake with regular cream cheese frosting. It still is one of my favorites, but I wanted something more chocolatey-fudgy. The frosting is what makes this cake divine. It’s thick and fudgy. When you make a thicker frosting, the cake needs to be sturdy—but not tough so it will hold up under the pressure of spreading the frosting. If the cake is falling apart when frosting it, freeze the layers, and then frost while they are frozen. It’s so much easier to work with. Happy Birthday everyone! 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar

1 cup cocoa powder, with one Tbsp removed 2 tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp baking soda 1 ¼ tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk or milk, room temp ½ cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup warm strong coffee Frosting: ½ cup butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 4 ½ cups powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt ½ cocoa powder Preheat oven to 350 . Butter two 8-inch round cake pans. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and shake around pans to coat; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder & soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Mix until combined, but do not over mix. Add the coffee and stir until no flour lumps remain. Batter will be very loose. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes until cake springs back in the middle when lightly pressed and the sides have pulled away from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. For the frosting: In a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese. Add the cocoa powder, salt and vanilla; mix until combined. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix until smooth. Spread immediately on cooled cakes and serve. Refrigerate any leftover cake.

Christmas for kids BARB BLODGETT

Christmas for Kids is over for 2019 and it once again was a huge success. We always advertise that the Wish lists are available the first of October and the pickup date, time and place for three months, but up until the very last moments we have people who have forgotten to request gifts. As hard as we try, people can’t remember that Christmas comes the same time every year and if they want gifts, they have to request them. Still, we did help so many fami-

lies from so many areas and many children with so many gifts. Here are some of the statistics: We helped 383 children from 151 families. Those children came from Grantsburg, 111, Webster, 120, Siren, 71, Danbury, 39, and, outlying areas, all within Burnett County limits, 42. These kids received their toys, clothes or what they had wished for due to the generosity of donations from very generous people and organizations who provided us with either toys, clothing or money to buy the gifts with.

Our buyer and organizer, Odette Holter is a shining star in our Christmas for Kids organization. Without her, we would not be able to do this event. Denny Blodgett is another of the people who makes this project run so smoothly. I can’t thank these two enough. All of the volunteers are wonderful, and I get to almost sit back and just watch it all happen. Thanks to everyone who made Christmas for Kids 2019 such a big success. See you all in 2020.

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Grantsburg School District 35.8 % tax increase and causes 1. Revenue based on head count down 25/18 FTE $9,700 x 18 = $174,600. Total revenue down by -2.64% & expenses up 3.99%. a. Why no decrease in expenses? Overall enrollment trend is downward. (Lack of corrective action pushes this on the taxpayer and is the major cause of our increase). b. (Did you run the revenue model on day two of classes as a flash? If not, why not?) c. (On the loss of 25, what did the exit review or customer survey say as the reason they left for future planning?) d. What actions are underway to get more revenue as other districts do? e. District does not match marketing of great schools. f. Alert all taxpayers of consequences? Not done? g. September head count two months before tax release. h. Iforward is a cash cow and brick/ mortar are cash drains. 2. Penalized for low cost district and no debt. a. This is not logical or acceptable. Why pay off debt? b. Bad process and must change or create debt to help pay poverty taxpayers for 35.8% excessive tax

bill. c. District plan of action? 3. Property values increased by 5.53%. a. The district knows way before the taxpayers. b. Why weren’t the taxpayers informed as a heads up? 4. The mill rate going from high to low, then to high was not managed. The headcount is averaged, why not the mill rate? a. The board should have calculated the taxpayer mill rate impact and not let it go down that low. 8.143 to 6.762 to 8.098. b. Apply the concept of smoothing. c. People are there to manage, not go along to get along. d. Are all seven board members asleep at the wheel? Recommendations 1. Is the board seeing the tax impact from the taxpayers viewpoint? 2. Is the board not seeing life from their Choices, Decisions, and Consequences? 3. Downsize and or replace current members with leaders who understand CDC. 4. By interest and taxpayer dissatisfaction is there a desire to recall one board member? Petition leader? 5. Vote NC on all school board elections meaning No Confidence. Rich Hess, Trade Lake

Softec graduates in Siren Nestled across Highway 35 from the Burnett County Center is a small school that is making a big impact on the lives of its students. This school offers job training right here in Siren. On Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, we had the pleasure of attending the graduation of eight highly trained and motivated students at Softec Education Inc. At the graduation, State Representative Nick Milroy presented the graduates with a plaque from the state on behalf of himself and State Senators Janet Bewley and Patti Schachtner to recognize their accomplishments. The students also received a graduation certificate from Softec. Attending tribal leaders, families and friends were on hand to honor the graduates’ achievement of completing a six-week, concentrated and high-tech class, that made them job-ready to operate heavy construction machinery. Industry rep-

resentatives were there to offer support for the training program and jobs for the graduates. Most graduates are hired into this high-paying occupation on or shortly after finishing the class. Thanks to Softec Education Inc. and local industry, students of all ages have a chance at getting training and a good-paying job in a profession that allows them to live and raise their families right here in Burnett County. To continue this benefit to our families and the local economy we all need to get behind this innovative training program. You can support Softec with a tax-free donation and help spread the word to job seekers that this training is here waiting to be taken advantage of. To learn more about this opportunity, visit https://www.softeceducation.org/. Richard and Audrey Costerisan, Siren

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Benson Ace Hardware establishes scholarships for Webster and Frederic students WEBSTER–– Benson Ace Hardware, with locations in Webster and Frederic, has established an annual scholarship program for Webster and Frederic high school seniors. Each year, beginning with the Class of 2020, Benson ACE Helpful Place Scholarships will present $500 scholarships to two Webster seniors and two Frederic seniors. Stefan and Zac Benson, father and son, are Webster High School graduates who want to encourage area seniors considering a career in the trades. To help support the education of any student considering a skilled profession, Benson Ace Hardware will award the scholarships by drawing names from completed applications. Eligibility requirements are a grade point average 2.5 or higher, and plans to attend a technical/trade school, or work as an intern/apprentice with an employer in trades like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, engine/auto repair, welding or construction. “We decided to award the scholarships by drawing names because we believe success is possible for anyone with hard work and a can-do attitude, along with some prayerful thought and a little bit of luck,” said Stefan Benson. “We look forward to awarding our first scholarships and helping support the next generation of students pursuing careers in the trades.” Interested seniors can obtain an application from the Webster or Frederic counseling office, or online at benson-ace. com. Applications are due no later than April 1, 2020. Recipients will be recog-

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Stefan (left) and Zac (right) Benson hoping to encourage students that are considering a career in the trades with their new scholarship program.

nized during the schools’ annual awards night events held during May. Scholarship checks will be issued to recipients following 90 days of confirmed technical/ trade school attendance, or 90 days of confirmed employment as an intern or apprentice. Benson Ace Hardware in Webster is the continuation of a hardware business established in 1967. Stefan and Deb Benson, who returned to the area from the Twin Cities to raise their family, purchased the business in 2002. In 2015, the Bensons purchased a building south of downtown Frederic and, with help from Zac, Benson Ace general manager, opened the second

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location. Benson Ace full-service hardware stores serve local skilled professionals and home do-it-yourselfers, along with offering utility vehicles, power equipment, rental equipment and small engine repair.

Sentinel’s Pigskin Predictions winners announced The Burnett County Sentinel held their annual Pigskin Predictions contest, with participants picking the winner of Sunday’s big game. The entrants were just about split pretty evenly with half of the entry form declaring the San Francisco 49ers would win and the other half was correct in choosing the Kansas City Chiefs to be the victors. No one was able to pick the correct score out of almost 50 entry forms submitted, so there was a little math involved in deciding the winners. This year’s first place winner is Myrna Bistram who had the closest score, with second place going to Renna Anderson. Both winners will receive “football bucks” which can be spent at participating businesses. Thank you to everyone who played and to all of the business sponsors as well.

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SOFTEC holds ﬁrst graduation of new year SOFTEC celebrated their first graduation of 2020 recently and graduates were presented with legislative citations. State Representative Nick Milroy was in Siren last week for the graduation ceremony on Jan. 31. Milroy shared his thoughts on the ceremony on Facebook. “I had the great privilege of presenting legislative citations to recent graduates of the SOFTEC (SOFTECEducation.org) heavy equipment operator training

in Siren,” Milroy wrote. “This innovative program provides life

‘We will continue to provide opportunity of hope..’ Tim D’Jock SOFTEC’s executive director changing opportunities to communities in rural Wisconsin. The fast track program has proven

results of getting people quickly employed into the construction trades with excellent salaries and benefits. This is training that should be modeled statewide. Congratulations to the recent graduates and all of the folks that have made this program a success.” SOFTEC’s executive director Tim D’Jock added, “We will continue to provide opportunity of hope.”

State accuses cheese factory of stealing from farmers JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

WISCONSIN RAPIDS–Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul recently announced that a cheese factory owner in Wood County has been charged with felony theft of more than 80 farmers. “Wisconsin’s dairy farmers are in the midst of a crisis,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul in a statement released last week. “It’s particularly galling that theft alleged in this case resulted in money being stolen from milk producers during such a difficult time.” Michael J. Moran, owner of Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company, was charged was charged with one count of felony theft. This crime carries a potential maximum sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $25,000. According to the criminal complaint, Moran allegedly was forging signatures on underpayment check belonging to 83 different milk producers of an amount over $20,000. Special Agent Loreen Glaman with the Division of Criminal investigations (DCI) obtained and reviewed statements made by regulators, auditors, investigators, witnesses, victims and the defendant in this case. Glaman states in February 2017 the U.S. Department

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Zunker looking to change the landscape of Washington D.C. JASON SCHULTE BALDWIN BULLETIN

Change is needed in Washington, D.C., says Tricia Zunker. Zunker is running as a Democratic candidate for the Special Election of the Wisconsin 7th Congressional District seat, vacated by the resignation of Sean Duffy. Zunker, who is endorsed by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, stopped by the St. Croix County Democratic office in Baldwin Saturday before making stops in Hudson and New Richmond. The primary election is Feb. 18 with the General Election May 12. “When I’m elected, I’ll be the first Native American, specifically, Ho-Chunk, representing Wisconsin in Congress,” Zunker said. “I would also be the first Woman representing the Wisconsin 7th, which is long overdue. “I would also double the population of single parents in Congress…We need to achieve a government that is reflective of society.” Zunker was born and raised in the Wausau area. She has the background of union membership and dairy farmers on her mother’s side and Ho-Chunk on her father’s side. She graduated from UW-Madison and was then accepted to UCLA Law School. She explained to the crowd Saturday she wanted UCLA because of its Indian law and tribal legal development program. Which would come in handy for the first big election in Zunker’s life. In a special election in 2013, while still practicing law in California, she flew back to Wisconsin to campaign for Associate Justice on the Ho-Chunk Supreme Court. “There are 11 federal recognized tribes in Wisconsin and Ho-Chunk is the only one without reservation

land,” Zunker explained, noting she had to travel different parts of the state, one week after another. She won the special election and was reelected to the position four years later. Now, back in Wisconsin and specifically the Wausau area, it led to the second biggest election. Zunker found it “heartbreaking” that students who were on the free/reduced lunch meal in the School District had no idea when they’re getting their next meal over the weekend before returning to school Monday. Not getting the responses she wanted on a federal level, she decided to try and make a difference on the local level by campaigning for a seat on the Wausau School Board. She was elected in 2018 and now serves as its President. Zunker is campaigning for this election on three central issues – Healthcare, the Farm Crisis and Education. “Healthcare is a right – no one should die because they can’t afford to go to the doctor,” she said. “Lowering the cost of prescription drugs is a top priority so no one goes bankrupt because they can’t afford their medication.” As for the farm crisis, she says, “Our rural communities are enduring hardship and stress at alarming rates. We must fight for fair, competitive markets and enforce our trade agreements.” And finally, for education, she believes, “Higher education must be made accessible and affordable. We need to begin to tackle the growing student debt crisis. We need to continue to encourage affordable community colleges and trade schools. We should also be promoting jobs in the skilled trades and technical field.” She also told the crowd, she hasn’t or won’t accept PAC money. “I’ll be accountable to the people and the people

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Tricia Zunker talking with visitors who stopped by the St. Croix County Democratic Office Saturday in Baldwin, including John Calabrese, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 29th Assembly District.

only,” she said. Running for the 7th District seat was something which was on Zunker’s mind for a while she said. The 2022 election was her first thought, but after a month of thinking, she changed her mind and decided the time was now. The special election was caused when Duffy, the incumbent in the District since 2011, resigned last year so he could spend more time with his family as his ninth child, who was born in October, had a heart condition. Zunker’s challenger in February will be Lawrence Dale of Eagle River. The Republican primary will also have two people on the ballot – State Sen. Tom Tiffany of Minocqua and Jason Church of Hudson. Whoever wins in May won’t have long to celebrate the win. They’ll have to run again in November with the rest of the United States House of Representatives.

UN agency tackles misinformation over virus JAMEY KEATEN ASSOCIATED PRESS

GENEVA–The World Health Organization chief has traveled a dozen times to monitor the Ebola response in Congo. But when he planned to visit China’s capital last week over a new viral outbreak emerging from central Hubei province, his daughter got worried. “Before I left for Beijing, my daughter was saying, ‘Oh, you should not go,’’’ WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confided to the U.N. health agency’s executive board in a public session on Monday. The account exemplifies the fine line WHO officials are navigating between fear about the new coronavirus and

hopes of increasing international preparedness over an outbreak that has taken more than 360 lives and infected at least 17,238 people in China since late December - and could become a pandemic. So far, growth has been exponential in China, but elsewhere cases remain under 150, scattered across nearly two dozen countries. “Instead of spending time on fear and panic, we should say this is the time to prepare,’’ Tedros said. “Because 146 cases, by any standard, is very low.’’ As governments clamp down on travel to China, airlines suspend flights and Chinese nationals fret about rising xenophobia and ostracism, WHO is calibrating a message of praise to Chinese officials and trying to focus on the

Information from the WI Department of Health Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness in people and animals. Human coronaviruses are common throughout the world. Some human coronaviruses were identified many years ago and some have been identified recently. Human coronaviruses commonly cause mild to moderate illness in people worldwide. Two newer human coronaviruses, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, have been known to frequently cause severe illness. An investigation is ongoing related to an outbreak of a new coronavirus, 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

What are the symptoms? Common human coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. Most people get infected with these viruses at some point in their lives. These illnesses usually only last for a short amount of time. Symptoms

may include: • Runny nose • Headache • Cough • Sore throat • Fever • A general feeling of being unwell

What you can do? If you have traveled to Wuhan China and have a fever, cough, and shortness of breath within 14 days from travel, contact your health care provider by phone (prior to presenting to the clinic or emergency department) as soon as possible and let them know about your recent travel before you visit. To avoid getting the virus and spreading this or any other respiratory diseases, wash your hands with soap and water, cover your cough, and stay home if you are sick. Get a flu shot. Flu can be very dangerous to children, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems.

epicenter - Wuhan city and surrounding Hubei province - to keep the virus from spiraling out of control. It also wants to help get weaker health systems ready. Before he left for the meeting with President Xi Jinping last week, Tedros reassured his daughter: “It’s ok, it’s not all over China.’’ “Even in China, the virus is not evenly spread everywhere, and the risk is not the same,” he recalled. “When I was in Beijing, what we had discussed with the authorities is that our concentrated effort should be in the epicenters, or the sources of the virus.’’ Pausing on a couple of occasions to cough, clear his throat, and drink some water, Tedros quipped: “Don’t worry: It’s not corona,’’ prompting laughter. WHO is also battling misinformation, working with Google to ensure that people get facts from the U.N. health agency first when they search for information about the virus. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Tencent and TikTok have also taken steps to limit the spread of misinformation and rumors about the outbreak. Chinese officials are increasingly speaking out. At the executive board meeting, Ambassador Li Song, deputy permanent representative for China in Geneva, lashed out at flight cancellations, visa denials and refusals by some countries to admit citizens of Hubei province _ saying those moves went against WHO recommendations. Li noted how President Xi, in his meeting with Tedros, had said the coronavirus epidemic “is a devil – we cannot let the devil hide.’’ “At the same time, the international community needs to treat the new virus objectively, fairly, calmly, and rationally, and not over-interpret it negatively and pessimistically, or deliberately create

panic,” Li said. “We need facts, not fear. We need science, not rumors. We need solidarity, not stigma.’’ Since the outbreak began, a number of misleading claims and hoaxes about the virus have circulated online. They include false conspiracy theories that the virus was created in a lab and that vaccines have already been manufactured, exaggerations about the number of sick and dead, and claims about cures. On Sunday, WHO lamented that the outbreak and response have been accompanied by a massive `infodemic’ - an overabundance of information, some accurate and some not - that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it. The report said WHO was working “24 hours a day to identify the most prevalent rumors that can potentially harm the public’s health, such as false prevention measures or cures.’’ Tedros also addressed his decision last week to classify the virus outbreak as a global emergency, saying the move was prompted by increased human-to-human spread of the virus to numerous countries and the fear it could have a significant impact on developing countries with weaker health systems. Tedros said recent outbreaks such as the new virus and Ebola demonstrated the shortcomings of the “binary’’ emergency system, calling it “too restrictive, too simplistic, and not fit for purpose.’’ “We have a green light, a red light, and nothing in-between,’’ he said, adding that WHO was considering options to allow for an “intermediate level of alert.’’ In July, Tedros declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo a global emergency: There have been 3,421 cases and 2,242 deaths from it since the outbreak began 18 months ago.

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Preschoolers learned that doctor’s visits can be fun when Burnett Medical’s Physician Assistant Richard Burris read at Wednesday morning storytime on Jan. 29. In the photo, preschooler Lydia display’s the doctor kit her older brother Eric crafted at storytime.

Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Traci Johnson for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12. Kids cookie club Children can join the library’s

Afternoon Tea Book Club Books and tea just go together—especially during the winter months, the official season for cozy reading. But which tea to drink with what book? Our librarians will find just the right pairing each month at our first ever “Afternoon Tea Book Club”. Pick up the book at the library, read it and come ready to engage in a lively discussion while enjoying a steaming mug of tea. 1 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 20 and March 19. Hot Reads for cold nights While away the winter days with the Adult Reading Program. Each time you read a library book, complete an entry form for your chance to win the grand prize. The winter reading program begins on Jan. 28 and continues through the end of February.

Seven libraries, one book! 2020 is the 100th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote. Readers in seven different Northwestern Wisconsin communities will join to commemorate the achievement by sharing a good book and lively discussion. Check out a copy of The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss at Grantsburg Library, read it and come ready to discuss the valiant characters and their noble cause. The discussion will be held 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1 at Brickfield Brewing, 130 W. Olson Drive, Grantsburg. This event is offered in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Upper St. Croix Valley. Everyone is welcome. Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone number 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburglibrary.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

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Siren Schools

Monday: Chicken dippers, garlic breadsticks, assorted veggies,

assorted fruits. Tuesday: Popcorn chicken bowl, corn, warm apple slices. Wednesday: Tacos with ﬁxings, assorted veggies, assorted fruits. Thursday: Chicken nuggets, chips, assorted veggies, assorted fruits. Friday: No school.

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Fresh fruit always available. Monday: Lumberjack, syrup, tri tater patties, yogurt, vegetable juice, mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Hamburger hotdish, green beans, WG bread, pineapple. Wednesday: Cheeseburger on a bun, Fritos, baked beans, pears. Thursday: Cheese pizza, garlic bread, salad, peaches. Friday: No school.

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Lillian Schmidt is Siren’s student of the week this week. She is a senior this year and is the daughter of Kevin Schmidt and Kristina Dugger. Lilly is a charismatic, friendly and hardworking student. She is a participant in the work study program at the high school and therefore works at Subway in Siren. When she is not working or at school, Lilly enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, hunting and ﬁshing. After graduation, she plans to attend WITC in Rice Lake to obtain an associate degree in Human Services and then will transfer to University of Wisconsin in Superior to ﬁnish her bachelor’s degree. Her role models are her parents, Ms. Peterson, Mr. Morris, Mr. Larsen, Mrs. O’Brien and her aunt, Ashley Schmidt.

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SIREN SENIORS

WEBSTER SENIORS

by Nona Severson

by Bernie Bolter

Donâ€™t forget to make plans for Valentineâ€™s Day. It is coming up real fast. Many of the restaurants have been advertising specials. It would be nice to have your reservations in early for wherever you decide to spend the day. Sue Christensen was the big winner for dollar bingo. She went home $17 richer. We play Dome Bingo on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. We have plenty of room for more players. A very special lady passed away on Feb. 6. Ruth Dueholm was 105 years young. Ruth was like my second mom and was a big part of my life. I have such good memories of times spent with her. Our deepest

sympathy to Lynn and Chris. We will be having our monthly meeting on Feb. 20 at 9:30. Everybody is welcome to come. Our 500 winners were Gerry Vogel, Pat Traun, Nona Severson. Marilyn Niles and John LaFond tied for fourth. Butch Connor got the 9 bid. Spade winners were Gerry Vogel, Sandy Hickey, Marilyn Niles. Barb Geske and John LaFond shared the 9 bid.

Welcome to February, one month closer to spring. There were 15 players for dime bingo who came to play and enjoy the treats furnished by Jolene. Darrald and Richard split the big pot. Nancy was the winner at dominoes. I didnâ€™t get the winner at pool. Wii bowling was exciting as usual. Bill B. had a high individual game and series 300 and 589. The Hot Shots had a high team game 917. The Wild Bunch had a

Dates to Remember: Feb. 14 â€“ Valentineâ€™s Day Feb. 17 - Presidentâ€™s Day Feb. 20 â€“ Monthly Meeting 9:30

What a Sunday! Did I hear correctly? Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow. An early Spring! Hurray! And another Super Bowl is over. Did your team win? Congratulations Kansas City Chiefs! What was your favorite munchies of the day? Saturday afternoon some of us attended the 100th Birthday Party for Doug Harlander in Frederic. He was the local dentist for many of us in the day. February birthday wishes go out to: Barb Kallman Feb. 1, Clarence Kedrowski Feb. 13, Dee Olson

Governor signs order creating student debt task force MADISONâ€” Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Wednesday creating a task force on student debt, fulfilling a pledge he made during his state of the state address last week. The task force will consist of a number of state officials or their designee, including the governor, the state schools superintendent and he presidents of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System, according to the order. Two state senators and two state representatives from each party will also serve on the the panel. State Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld will serve as chairwoman. The order directs the

task force to study student loan debt and its causes, evaluate current policies and provide recommendations on how the state can best address the problem and improve families and studentsâ€™ financial situations.

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every month. Join in the fun. We will be having our annual garage sale in April. If you have any gently used odds and ends you arenâ€™t using, we will be happy to accept all donations. The center is for rent on weekends when we donâ€™t have activities scheduled. Remember: Little by little, day by day, what is meant for you will find its way. See you at the center.

Feb.22. Fun February facts: This entire month has been dedicated to chocolate! The month is celebrated as the National Chocolate Lovers Month. Valentineâ€™s Day was first celebrated around the year 500. Did you know February is National Hot Breakfast Month? And sadly, on the 14th of February 1884, Theodore Rooseveltâ€™s wife and mother die only hours apart. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and check out the book nook. Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests, call

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Coming Events: â€˘ Business meeting in February and the Annual Meeting will be on the 19th at 1 p.m. â€˘ American Legion Fishing Contest Feb. 8 â€˘ Bingo at Legion Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. A progressive pot, too! â€˘ Sr. Center Valentine Potluck â€“ Wednesday, Feb. 12 â€˘ Pink Squirrel is open Feb. 12 through the 16th. â€˘ Fun with friends, every day!

www.burnettcountysentinel.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â€œany preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.â€? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

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HSBC has a variety of residents who are looking for Valentines this season. Any of these sweethearts would make loyal, loving companions long after Cupid has left the building. Meet two beauties with hearts of gold. Sandy is seeking a p partner for outdoor a adventures! A 50 pound o one-year-old black Lab m mix, she is still a big p puppy--happy, friendly a and energetic. Not just a beauty; Sandy is one ssmart cookie! She already k knows how to sit and ffetch, and has the potenttial to learn an entire bag Sandy of tricks. Sandy gets along well with both dogs and kids and is happiest playing with friends. Sandy would do best with a sidekick who is willing to engage in a lot of activity; after all, tired dogs are good dogs. And she always seems to be smiling! Gabby is taking a second gander at a love connection. After finding a home in 2017, she returned to HSBC after her owner passed away. Gabby is a gorgeous calico shorthair with incredibly unique markings. This twelvepound three-year-old takes a few minutes to get to know strangers, but once she has determined you worthy, all bets are off! Gabby loves attention, lap time, and gives ‘massages’ to friends big or small. She is not a fan of dogs, but loves treats, playing with feather toys, Gabby and she even enjoys a game of fetch. Are you looking for a cheap date? Sponsored pets Eva, Kitty, Bentley, Jupiter, and Poppy are still waiting for their special someone. An approved application is all it takes to bring a furry love sponge into your life. Not able to bring a pet home but love a happy ending? Consider sponsoring a pet. Sponsors are donors who cover the adoption fees for our available residents, giving them a chance to find a family sooner. And many adopters of sponsored pets pay it forward and sponsor another resident. HSBC is grateful for these generous spirits and sends them lots of love! HSBC information—7410 County Road D, PO Box 621, Webster, WI 54873. Telephone: 715-3492368. Email: rescue.hsbc@gmail.com. Website: www.hsburnettcty.org. Facebook: www.facebook. com/humanesocietyburnettcounty. Public hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 -5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption & Education Center—Facebook: www.facebook.com/ peggyschillingadoptioncenter.

Hello friends, This week’s column is a bit different than normal but once again shows you that there are a lot of good people out there. Just over a year ago I received a very nice letter from Charles and Kathie Stelzner who live in Howards Grove and read this column in The Plymouth Review. I started communicating with the Stelzner’s who have been walking this earth a solid seven decades and it was obvious that we were going to become friends. Even though we had never met they sent my daughter Selina a very nice gift when she graduated from high school. Last July I finally met Chuck, as I call him, when he asked me to come to Camp American Legion and take veterans fishing. Chuck and Kathie do their best to help Camp American Legion and I spent three days rooming with him and with great pride I took vets fishing in my boat. Rodney Bensley owns Roosters Run Pheasant Preserve which is located near Fox Lake. Nine years ago, my then pup Fire had a break down when her mate Ice passed away from Lyme’s disease. Fire was nine months old and the day Ice passed away she became

very ill and went into a serious depression. Over the next 60 days I tried getting her out of it and wrote about our situation. Rod, as I call him, reached out to me and said he thought he could help. Over the next three months I would bring Fire down to Roosters Run and we worked with Fire with live pheasant and chukar. Long story short, Rod Bensley really helped to pull Fire out of her funk. Back in April of 2015 Rod invited Selina and I down to Rooster’s Run where he let Selina participate in the Youth Turkey Hunt on his

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property. On literally the last minute of the last day a big tom came into our spread and Selina knocked it’s lights out. For Selina’s high school graduation party Rod drove all the way up from Fox Lake with the tail to her turkey on a wood carved plaque with the date of the harvest. Rod also gave her the rights to harvest ten pheasant at Rooster’s Run. Back in October I was duck hunting with Selina and as usual her 12-gauge that I had purchased brand new failed to work even though I had it rebuilt three times. When Chuck and Kathie Stelzner read that column, they called me up and told me to bring Selina over to Howards Grove and that they had a gift for her. So, I made arrangements with Rod to do our pheasant hunt over the course of two days and first we went to the Stelzner’s for an excellent dinner and a very nice visit. At that time Chuck gave Selina his Remington 11-87 that is literally in mint condition. That same day we drove over to Rooster’s Run to try it out. Rod hunted with us both days and we had Fire and her pup Ruby who, considering the low amount of upland bird hunting that they do, are both pretty good at it Rooster’s Run covers over 200-acres and is a real nice place to go for a walk with a gun in your hand. When Fire flushed the first rooster Selina dropped it with her first shot. When Ruby flushed the next rooster, Selina dropped it with her first shot. By the time that we were done shooting for the day Selina had dropped four pheasant with five shots. That night we headed over to Burnett for supper and the next morning we sent six more pheasant to the frying pan. This summer Chuck and I will be back to Camp American Legion. Selina is back to UWSP and sometime in the future I will be doing some form of dog training or taking a kid hunting to Rooster’s Run. I have no desire to retire! Sunset.

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A plea for closure in ﬁve year old hit and run case APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“I still have hope. I just wish the driver would come forward. Maybe his life would change too. It is hard to forget when you can’t find who to forgive,” said Georgia Cobenais in a video released January 31 by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. The video was part of a press conference that was a joint effort between the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the Tribal Police and the families of Ben Juarez and Rick Cobenais.

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Polk County Sherriff, Brent Waak, said the goal Friday was to revisit an unsolved case that affected Polk County and the Round Lake Community on January 11, 2014; the hit and run, double fatality that took the lives of Juarez and Cobenais. Friends and family of both victims gathered inside and outside of the press conference room where information was shared in hopes of keeping details fresh in people’s minds. Those coordinating the event are hopeful that by sharing the story Friday afternoon, the details will spread both online and through media outlets to help solve the case. “We are asking for a plea for some humanity today and that somebody come forward with some information on who did this,” said Waak. The video shared with those in attendance featured Georgia, Rick’s widow who witnessed the incident and the chilling 911 call she made after the men were stricken and killed by a truck. According to the video, witnesses said Rick Cobenais, concerned over Ben Juarez’s ability to drive, took his car keys. An altercation ensued that spilled into the traffic lanes of County Road E. A truck approached from the north and hit them. Evidence at the scene and witness statements indicated that after striking the pair, the truck stopped. The driver and a front passenger exited the vehicle and began to approach the scene before abruptly running back to the vehicle and fleeing to the south. Law enforcement, the families of the victims and the entire Round Lake Community are haunted by two spine-tingling questions, “Who were the subjects in the truck and why did they leave?” Tribal police chief Frank Taylor said, “These two families have wanted answers as to who is responsible for this tragic event that took Rick and Ben away from them.” He said the victims were part of the Round Lake community that has not had time to heal properly

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knowing the persons responsible are still out there. “It’s time for those who are responsible to do the right thing and restore the faith back in humanity. It’s time to honor those families who are grieving daily about their loss and help them find closure. For the driver who did this, it is time for you to come to reason and lift the guilt that has been with you for the past six years,” said Taylor. He feels expressed closure is necessary for the families affected and for the ones responsible. He said, “It cannot be easy to carry the shame and guilt for so many years. It can’t be easy to know you are the one responsible for causing so much pain. It is time to end that and come forward.” Cobenais was 41 at the time of his death. He was described as a father, a grandfather and a respected member of the community who loved every second he lived. Juarez was 27 and known for his work ethic, his smile, his ability to fix things and the kindness he showed everyone. The video expresses the heartache family members constantly feel. Shirley Juarez, Ben’s grandmother who raised him said, “I think about him all of the time. What would he be doing now? I miss him a lot. He was my baby.” Georgia and Shirley have heavy hearts but they admit closure is possible if only they knew who was responsible and why they left. Without knowing they fear they will never truly be free. Georgia said, “I don’t know why things happen the way they happen, but I hope at some point I could learn to forgive them. If the show were on the other foot, would they want me to stop?” The gravity of the situation is not lost on those still investigating the situation all these years later. Found at the scene were several pieces of the exterior of the vehicle, which match a dark-colored Ford truck. In the days after, law enforcement identified all of the Ford F150 and F250s in the surrounding area, which were approximately 1,700. “We do not have a license plate. It was dark and this was a horrific chaotic scene for the family when this happened. The eye witness accounts are very difficult because of the tragedy that was occurring,” said Waak. To date, more than 100 leads have been investigated. With each day, the trail gets colder but those who know the case best feel they are just one tip away from breaking things wide open. “We are not going to give up just because it has been six years. We are still going to go out and do what we need to do to bring resolution to this case and to the families,” said Taylor. Waak was a patrol sergeant at the time of the incident and was called to the scene, as was Taylor who sees the aftermath on a daily basis within his community. To both, the fact that the case remains unsolved is incomprehensible. “Six years removed from the actual date of this occurrence, but to the family members it happened yesterday. They want closure. They want answers,” said Taylor. “I never thought six years later we still would be searching for these answers. Whoever went through that area had no way to avoid this crash, but what is troubling is that they didn’t stop, they didn’t render aid, they continued on leaving us with all these family members wanting closure. It is hard to say goodbye to

your loved ones when you don’t have all those answers,” said Waak. Rick’s son, Thomas Fowler spoke at the conference. When speaking of the individuals who fled the scene six years ago he said, “I don’t hold grudges against them. As an Anishinaabe we are taught that forgiveness gives us peace, but I do not have anyone to forgive. My peace has been disrupted for five years.” He described how since the incident he has had anxiety over people walking and jogging on the local county roads. “There are two individuals out there who feel it is ok to run someone over and keep going. I need peace so I can move on with the rest of my life. I am ready to forgive these two individuals. Be a man. Do the right thing. I cannot keep reliving this,” he said. Shirley also expressed sadness at the conference that memorials have been placed for the two victims, but seem to get taken down. During Friday’s gathering, Georgia said she does recall a blue bin being in the back of the truck, but found a decent description of the individuals to be difficult because of the fact that they were wearing hats and it was so dark out. Waak is asking that if there were any witnesses that have not yet come forward, that they please do so. “Maybe there is one little detail they can provide to help us with this case,” he said. All those involved are hoping that by coming forward, the truth will also set the driver and passenger who drove away that night free and that it is never to late for everyone to move forward together. Shirley said, “It hurts me a lot that they can just be out walking around or working or having fun when my grandson is dead. I’m not angry anymore but I was at first. I can’t stay angry forever but it does hurt a lot.” A tip line has been set up. If you call the Polk County Sherriff’s Department at 715-485-8300, you will be directed to the tip line.

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New banners for downtown Grantsburg Photos by Jonathan Richie | Sentinel

A new Grantsburg Revitalization Operation (GRO) project has lead to a number of new banners lining Madison Avenue in Grantsburg.

They include a number of orange Grantsburg banners

Local businesses were contacted to sponsor the new banners which include several different designs by Corinne McNielly.

Village crews were out early on Monday morning taking down the village snowﬂakes and hung the new GRO banners.

Siren provides economic development update with preliminary goals Residents and visitors thanked for their input

The Siren Area Economic Development Advisory Committee (SEDAC) has just completed phase two, the engagement phase, of their planning project with their consultant Civic 4 LLC of Madison. Appreciation is given to all who provided input during this part of the process which has resulted in development of preliminary goals. SEDAC was formed in January 2018 with membership from the Siren Village Board, Siren Chamber of Commerce, Siren School, Siren Tourism Commission, Burnett County Development Association, WITCNew Richmond, key business segments and civic organizations - with the County Administrator and St. Croix Tribe as ad hoc members. The Town of Siren and Town of Meenon joined the group to represent the broader Siren area. The Committee meets monthly and early initiatives included customer service and social media training classes, regional guest speakers, etc. In fall 2018 the decision was made to pursue a formal economic development plan for the Siren area and to work through a consultant to lead the project. A request for proposal was written and published in January 2019 with five responses being received by

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To try and reach as many people as possible, the engagement phase included a public forum, pop-up events, interviews/ focus groups and an online survey.

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Overall the survey showed that growing industrial and manufacturing opportunities was the top priority.

the March deadline. Following Committee review, Civic 4 LLC of Madison was selected as their partner given their: • fresh, new and innovative project approach; • planning and consulting being their core competencies and sole focus; • familiarity with northwest Wisconsin and highly positive client recommendations; • experience working with an even smaller tourism-based community; • total cost least expensive of all proposals submitted. To complete the planning project, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Planning from the Wisconsin Department of Administration was pursued to help with the funding. With Civic 4 a grant application was submitted in May and awarded in June, with the final agreement receipt in July. The planning project kick-off with the Committee and Civic 4 was held on July 17th. The project includes three phases: current plan analysis, public engagement, and project goals/action plans. Upon completion of these deliverables, an update to the Village of Siren Comprehensive Plan will also be prepared and presented to the Village Board for adoption. At this time the first two phases are complete. PROJECT PHASE 1: CURRENT PLAN ANALYSIS All Siren area planning activities undergone in the last 20 years were reviewed by Civic 4. All information was compiled, and key takeaways were noted. The Siren area is very proactive in planning for the future. The community understands the importance of attracting/retaining young talent. Every completed community plan has led to improvements and positive changes. The Village’s commitment to continuously plan and implement solutions is an important reason why they are where they are today. Planning and visioning continue to help the Siren area move towards a better future. Sophie Parr, Civic 4 owner/principal planner, states: “When leadership is invested in the community it can lead to stronger investment from residents, business owners and other stakeholders. There is a lot of pride in and commitment to the future of the Siren area which creates a strong foundation for growth.”

i.e. the plan is only as good as the community input received. From September to November 2019 Civic 4 held two ‘pop-up events’, a public forum with 25 attendees, and hosted an online survey with 150 responses. Also, throughout September and October, they met with 25 individuals and focus groups/ organizations to receive direct insight into various challenges and opportunities facing the Siren area plus held a Main Street Vision Workshop with several property owners on Main Street. The results of the public engagement phase helped to validate the challenges that Siren has faced in the past and continues to discuss today: need for more housing, opportunity for more sustainable wage jobs, and desire for different kinds of education programming to support trade positions. There was also an understanding that tourism is an important part of the Siren area’s future and needs to be recognized SEE SIREN, PAGE 15

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6 PM • ICE CASTLE LE LIGHTI L LIGHTING LIIG GH HTING IN NG G CEREMONY CEREMON C CEREMONY. ER RE EMO MON O Y At the corner of Main en noug nough gh ic ice ce) e) St. & State Rd. 48 (if enough ice) 6:15 PM • American L Legion i F Flag l R Retirement ti Ceremony. Next to ice castle immediately following Ice Castle Lighting. Bring your flags for retirement or drop off at The Bottle Shop by Feb. 5.

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6 PM • FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE. View from Big Butternut Lake Public Landing. Sponsored by Luck Community Club & Big Butternut Lake Assoc. 7 PM • 61ST PAGEANT & CORONATION. Luck School Auditorium.

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8 AM - 2:30 PM • KIDDIE SNOWMAN CONTEST (if snow). At Fort Luck Park. Cash prizes - ages 6 & under & 7-12. Judging at 2:30 pm. Please be by your snowman at that time to be judged. 7 - 11 AM • LUCK LIONS CLUB ANNUAL BREAKFAST. At Luck School Cafeteria. Eggs, ham, sausage & pancakes. 9 AM - 2 PM • BOOK SALE AT LUCK PUBLIC LIBRARY. 9 AM - 4 PM • ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. At Luck

School. Sponsored by Luck Basketball. Sign up at Bon Ton or call 715-472-2959 by Feb. 5. 10 AM - 5:30 PM • BINGO AT LIONS HALL (formerly DBS Hall). 25¢ per card. Refreshments and food provided by the Luck Dance Team. Door prizes all day. Register your Luck Winter Carnival Buttons at the hall for door prizes. 10 AM • WINTER CARNIVAL MEDALLION HUNT. Clues posted hourly at the Lions Hall. Prize is $100. Sponsored by Frandsen Bank & Trust. Bring the medallion to the Lions Hall on Saturday by 6 pm to claim your prize or contact Marta on Monday at Frandsen Bank & Trust at 715-472-2161. 10:30 AM • SAWDUST PILE. At Fort Luck Park. Two different age groups: 2-7 & 8-12. Sponsored by Quanex - Woodcraft Division in Luck. 4 - 5:45 PM • 54TH ANNUAL GRAND MARSHAL RECEPTION. At Ruby’s Retreat, 210 Park Ave. Past Royalty will be featured. This year’s Grand Marshal is Jacob Jensen. The public is welcome & encouraged to attend this event. 6 PM • 23RD ANNUAL TORCHLIGHT PARADE. Starts at Ruby’s Retreat, 210 Park Ave. Parade route - West on Park Ave., right onto Main St.; right onto 2nd Ave., right onto 1st St. Disband at the Lions Hall. Questions or Information, email luckfestivals@gmail.com

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as such. Lastly the community is very proud of the place they choose to live and work - a possible future marketing focus for the area. The major themes garnered from the individual and group interviews were: • Quality workforce, e.g. inflated wages, living wage definition, better high school and employers connection, drug situation, etc. • Affordable housing, e.g. current housing stock needed improvements, need for all housing types, labor and material cost, etc. • Community-centered growth, e.g. co-op style store or “pop-up shop” venues, young professionals networking, community center for every age and income level resident, etc. • Community coordination, e.g. healthy competition and cohesion to build success and stronger county economic base, Village/Tribal/County partnership, etc. • Investment in trades, e.g. high demand, build high school trades program may encourage young adults to stay, ability to serve under-employed adults, etc. • Local investment, e.g. local business marketing to Siren community, investment in arts, culture more accepting of new residents, etc. The online survey yielded numerous data points, including: • Demographics - Residential Location • Respondents were asked to identify where they reside. Over 25% of all respondents live within the Village of Siren followed by 23% that live within the Town of Siren. A majority of respondents

(33%) actually live elsewhere in Burnett County but most likely frequent the businesses and services within the Village of Siren. • Demographics - Age • Ages of respondents varied from under 18 to 75 and older. A majority of respondents fell into the age category of 45-54, followed closely by 55-64. PRIORITIES BY INCOME LEVEL Two of the top three priorities are the same for all income levels - ‘growing industrial/manufacturing opportunities’ and ‘encouraging local entrepreneurship.’ However for those with income levels at $55,000 and lower, their third priority is ‘developing affordable housing,’ while those with income levels at $55,000 and above, selected ‘increasing recreation and tourism’ as their third priority. REASONS FOR LIVING/WORKING IN SIREN AREA ‘Family and friends,’ ‘rural atmosphere,’ ‘quality of life,’ and ‘recreation opportunities’ topped the list for reasons to live and work in the Siren area. By age, ‘friends and family’ is the main reason for those under 25; 25-44 year old respondents chose ‘quality of life’ and ‘recreation opportunities’; ‘rural atmosphere’ topped the list for those 45-64; and 75 and over are in the Siren area for ‘quality of life.’ CHALLENGES AND ASSETS ‘Providing adequate job opportunities,’ ‘attracting and retaining young people,’ and ‘providing a suitable range of housing options’ are seen as the main challenges. Key assets identified include ‘recreational opportunities,’ ‘small town character,’ and ‘sense of community.’

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The number one overall housing response was that there is not enough year-round affordable rental housing.

HOUSING The main housing challenge is ‘not enough yearround affordable rental housing options’ at 35%, followed by 19% for ‘not enough senior housing,’ and 14% for ‘not enough single family housing’ - while 17% said ‘Siren does not have a housing problem.’ Regarding housing options, 38% chose ‘single family housing,’ with 14% for ‘condominiums’ and 13% opted for a housing ‘blend’ of single family and townhomes/ multiplexes. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES At 51%, the highest ranked educational opportunity is a ‘2-year associate degree/apprenticeship,’ as SEE SIREN, PAGE 27

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Pirates fall to Dragons SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

SIREN – The Siren girls basketball team hopes the next stop is at third place. After a lengthy drought in Lakeland West competition stretching into this season, the Dragons have won four of their last conference matchups, including a 51-43 win over Grantsburg on Friday. Morgan Shetler had a game-high 22 points while Hannah Lemieux scored all eight of her points in the second half of Siren’s victory. Shetler scored 16 of her points in the first half but Brooke Quimby and Olivia Ohnstad allowed the Pirates to get an early lead. Quimby scored eight of her 14 points in the first half while Ohnstad had seven in each half to finish with 14. “We started strong and came out to build a nice lead early,” Grantsburg coach Penny Curtin said. “(But) Siren hit several shots and closed the gap in a hurry. (Shetler) was on fire and seemed like she couldn’t miss.” The teams entered halftime with a 24-24 tie, though Siren’s scoring depth and makes at the free throw line helped it take a second-half lead and hold an advantage at the end. The Dragons made six second-half free throws compared to Grantsburg’s one. The eight points from Lemieux, including a pair of 3-pointers, also boosted the Dragons.

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HAYWARD – The Hayward girls co-op hockey team enters Thursday’s home game against Central Wisconsin seeking an end to a threegame winless streak. The Hurricanes and Grantsburg goalie Emma Quimby were on the verge of a threegame win streak on Jan. 28, but a tie and two losses last week marked the end of their roll with one week remaining in the regular season. Despite being outshot 38-20, the Hurricanes held a late lead over Western Wisconsin and were less than three minutes from their third consecutive win. However, a late goal by the Stars forced overtime, where Quimby had to make six saves to preserve the tie. The Stars took a 1-0 lead in the first period and held it until the midway point of the second period, when Kennedy Sprenger scored a goal at even strength to tie the game at 1-1. Jerzy Petit and Lily Pergolski assisted on the goal. Hayward took the lead for the first time with less than six minutes remaining in regulation with Sprenger’s second goal. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes, Western Wisconsin was able to tie the score at 2-2 in the final minutes to send the game into extra play. Neither team was able to score and Quimby’s six overtime saves gave her 36 in the game. Quimby made 19 saves on Thursday but the Hurricanes couldn’t get on the board in a 3-0 loss at Eau Claire. Each of Hayward’s 21 shots were rejected while Eau Claire scored one goal in each period to earn the shutout win. The Hurricanes failed to capitalize on any of its two first-period power plays. For the second time in three games, Hayward went into overtime on Saturday at home against Hudson. But this time the visitor got the overtime goal to give the Hurricanes a 3-2 loss. Hudson scored a pair of first-period goals but Soile Doyle scored two goals in three minutes of the second period to tie the game at 2-2. Jerzy Petit assisted on both goals and after a scoreless third period, the game went into overtime. The Hurricanes were given a power play opportunity early in overtime but again couldn’t get the score. When the Raiders got their chance with a one-skater advantage, they capitalized with a game-winning power play goal. Quimby made 26 saves for the Hurricanes, who dropped to 9-10-2. They have four games in eight days to end the regular season, starting with this Thursday’s game against Central Wisconsin. Hayward then hosts Black River Falls on Saturday and Superior on Tuesday. The regular season concludes with a road game against Wisconsin Valley Union on Feb. 13.

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Grantsburg’s Renee Tooze (10) reaches in for the block on Siren’s Vinni Rightman (4) during Friday’s game.

Siren improved to 4-5 in the conference and to 10-5 overall while Grantsburg dropped to 2-6 in-conference and 7-8 overall. The Dragons host St. Croix falls this Friday and play at Northwood on Tuesday while the Pirates goes to Frederic on Friday and hosts Unity on Tuesday. GRANTSBURG The Pirates prefaced their loss at Siren with a lopsided 56-26 win at

Turtle Lake on Jan. 28. Grantsburg increased a seven-point halftime lead by holding the Lakers to just 10 points in the second half, turning a few-possession game into a runaway win. Turtle Lake made just 10 shots from the floor and the Pirates forced 37 turnovers. “We were able to push the ball up the floor and convert on many SEE GIRLS BASKETBALL, PAGE 18

Blizzard Peewees advance to state

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The Blizzard Peewees defeated Barron 7-1 and Ashland 5-4 to advance to state as Region One Champions. State will take place in Altoona on March 14-15.

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Matmen look forward to Flambeau tournament SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

CLEAR LAKE – The second of two regular season achievements is available for the LFGS wrestling team to take this Saturday. A Lakeland Conference title will be awarded at Flambeau in a tournament to end the regular season and mark the start of postseason competition. LFGS and coach Chris Bartlett would like that trophy to add to their recently-acquired conference dual championship. That designation was made official last Friday, when LFGS went to Clear Lake and won three dual matches to end the regular season with a 7-0 mark in conference matchups. It was a long-awaited first step toward an equally-desired Lakeland crown. “The team did something we have never done before – we won the Lakeland Conference dual championship,” Bartlett said. “Many times we came close but never had the numbers, or we were unfortunate to not get the flip. This year we had both.” The first two wins of the night were lightly contested for LFGS, staring with a 54-16 win over Flambeau. Nolan Johnson (106), Cory Popham (113), Taedon Nichols (126), Landyn Johnson (138), Logan Czech (160), Brody Johnson (182), Brad Lucas (195) and Dominic Caroon (285) got wins by forfeit for LFGS. Gavin Fredericks had the team’s win by pin in a match, defeating Hayden Heath in 5 minutes, 45 seconds. The season record improved to 6-0 with the next match – a 54-18 win over Cornell-Gilman. Forfeit wins went to Nolan Johnson, Landyn Johnson, Isaac Quimby (160), Aiden Burkman (170), Brody Johnson, Brad Lucas and Michael Wright (220). Taedon Nichols defeated Braedon Person at 132 and Fredericks pinned Ali Blodgett in 1:15. “It came down to us and Clear Lake,” Bartlett said. “Whoever won the dual (match), were the (dual) champs. This time we had the numbers on our side, that meant Clear Lake had to push the tempo and go for pins.” Clear Lake got wins at 106 and 113, but not by pin. LFGS got wins by decision from Popham and Nichols, but the 138 matchup defined the season. Landyn Johnson went into overtime to defeat Mathew Anderson, who was called for stalling and the awarded point to Johnson tied the score at 3-3. In overtime, Johnson made that penalty very costly for Clear Lake. “Both wrestlers were ready for the match,” Bartlett said. “With around 30 seconds left (in overtime), Landyn went in on a shot and was able to get his arms around the waist of (Anderson) and secure the takedown.” Forfeit wins for Fredericks, Quimby, Brody Johnson, Lucas, Wright and Caroon gave LFGS a 46-27 win to remain undefeated. “The next goal is to come away with the conference tournament trophy this weekend in Flambeau,” Bartlett said. The conference tournament is scheduled for a 10 a.m. start on Saturday. SPOONER-WEBSTER Avoiding pins in two weight divisions prevented the Rails from dropping a home meet with Cameron on Friday and instead led to a 36-36 tie. Two of Cameron’s wins – at 145 and 152 – produced three points each rather than six. Brody Jepson (145) and Ethan Melton (152) lost by decision, but Spooner-Webster would have been on the losing end if either had lost by pin. The Rails got wins by pin from Hunter Christner (106) in 1:30, Kolton Frederickson (113) in 2:41 and Brandon Meister (160) in 1:38 while Jacob Hedinger (182), Carter Melton (220) and Ian Perrine (285) won by forfeit. Spooner-Webster again faces Cameron, in addition to the rest of the Heart O’ North Conference, at Cameron this Saturday.

Dragons beat Pirates at home 2-7 in the conference and to 5-10 overall. Jared VanWatermeulen had 15 points for Grantsburg and Gus Bergman added nine. The Pirates dropped to 9-6 overall on the season. Siren hosts St. Croix Falls this Friday and plays at Northwood on Tuesday; the Pirates play at Frederic this Friday and host Unity on Tuesday.

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SIREN – The Lakeland West race could have been even closer entering the week. Previously undefeated in conference play, the Luck boys basketball team took its first Lakeland loss last week allowing Unity to pull within a half game of the leader. Grantsburg could have maintained a runner-up tie with the Eagles, if not for Siren earning its second conference win of the season on Friday. Nathan Kosloski scored a gamehigh 21 points for the Dragons and led them to a 57-52 win at home over the Pirates, dropping them to third in the conference at 5-3. Meanwhile, the Dragons joined Webster and Frederic as two-win teams fighting for fifth. While the Dragons got their boost from Kosloski, Austin Wedin did the same for Grantsburg. Wedin made three first-half 3-pointers and scored 11 points before halftime to match Kosloski’s total. The identical scoring between the two was reflected in the 29-29 score entering halftime. Wedin added another pair of 3-pointers in the second half and finished with a team-high 20 points, though the Dragons were able to hold a late lead for the

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Webster’s Tanner Pardun lines up his shot at the free throw line.

win. Riley Churchill added eight second-half points for Siren and Brady Kosloski had all seven of his points after halftime. Churchill finished with 13 points for the Dragons, who improved to

GRANTSBURG The game at Siren was the second close loss of the week for the Pirates. On Jan. 28, Turtle Lake’s Brendan Stremke scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead the Lakers to a 69-64 home win over the Pirates. Grantsburg again was good from the outside, sinking four 3-pointers in the first half. Wedin led the effort with eight points in the first half; both he and Bergman had two long-distance makes before halftime. They led the Pirates to a slim 21-20 lead entering the break. VanWatermeulen then scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half while Wedin added another pair of 3-pointers and Carson Knutson added nine for the Pirates. However, Turtle Lake had two players with double-digit point totals in SEE BOYS BASKETBALL, PAGE 18

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Crex Rampage takes first place in the Gold Division On Sunday, Feb. 2, Grantsburg Club Volleyball, Team Crex Rampage 18 finished with a first place in the Gold Division at Foley Minnesota Mid-Winter Classic 17/18 Tournament. Pictured front row (L-R): Gretchen Lee, Raisa Jensen and Amy Harmon Back row: Jayden Watt, Olivia Ohnstad, Hanne Johnson, Cate Lee, Tiffany Gronski, Ali Peterson, and Coach Mollie Bjelland.

Blizzard continue to struggle SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

SIREN – The WSFLG boys co-op hockey team entered the week seeking both a goal and a win. For the second consecutive game, the Blizzard were held scoreless on Thursday and had their skid extended with a 6-0 loss to Moose Lake, dropping their record to 0-15 on the season. The Rebels scored three goals in both the first and third periods

while the Blizzard were unable to score a power play goal despite having multiple opportunities in both the first and third. Moose Lake scored all three first-period goals at even strength and took the 3-0 lead into the second despite giving WSFLG two power plays. While the Blizzard successfully killed a pair of Moose Lake power plays in the second period, they too were held scoreless in the second.

WSFLG had four power plays in the third period, but the Rebels notched a shorthanded goal and two more at even strength. Cashton Kapp had 16 saves for the Blizzard, who enter a Feb. 13 game against Amery with more than a week’s rest. They conclude the regular season on Feb. 15 against Chequamegon-Phillips-Butternut.

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the second half, totaling six 3-pointers and getting 14 points at the free throw line. Knutson finished with 12 points for Grantsburg; Bergman added eight and Zach Miller had 10.

WEBSTER The Tigers played three close games in the span of seven days, but the final two ended in losses. On Jan. 28, they played at Shell Lake and earned their second consecutive win in a 63-54 decision. On Friday, the Tigers played their first of two consecutive one-possession games, at St. Croix Falls. Despite totaling 43 second-half points to dwindle a 10-point Saints’ lead, Webster finished on the short end of a 66-63 score. St. Croix Falls had three double-digit scorers, including Declan Greenquist, who sank four of the team’s 10 3-pointers to finish with 19 points. The result on Monday was even closer, coming down to a

final Frederic shot that gave the Vikings a 61-60 win over the Tigers. Tallon Parent had a teamhigh 18 points while Tanner Pardun had 12 and Harlo Olson added 11 for Webster, which held a late 60-57 lead. After a game-tying 3-pointer from Siren’s Logan Lillehaug, the Tigers had a chance to reclaim the lead in the final seconds, but a missed shot led to a Siren possession that drew a foul and allowed the game-winning free throw with less than a second remaining. “We have been playing competitive basketball but falling short in the end,” Webster coach Rob Scherrer said. “It’s frustrating for us to be so close so often but just not getting over the hump. (The) only thing we can do is keep grinding and try to play our best basketball down the stretch.” The Tigers dropped to 2-7 in conference play and to 5-10 overall on the season. They host Luck this Thursday and have a rematch with Frederic at home on Tuesday.

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Siren’s Brady Kosloski (1) is blocked from behind by the long arms of Jared VanWatermeulen during Friday’s game.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers fall to the undefeated Saints CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16

breakaways,” Grantsburg coach Penny Curtin said. “We played solid defense, creating many turnovers. It was a great game for our team.” Brooke Quimby led Grantsburg with 18 points; Olivia Ohnstad had 15 and Madison Schafer had 13 points.

WEBSTER The Tigers halted a two-game skid with a late 3-pointer from Hannah McDowell to get a 58-55 win over Frederic on Monday. McDowell finished with a game-high 19 points while Brooke Hetfeld added 16 and Torrnace Wols had 12. However, a basket from Frederic’s Haley Ennis in the final two minutes tied the game at 53-53. McDowell responded with the go-ahead 3-pointer and Hetfeld sank a pair of free throws for insurance points to secure the win. Jenna Gomulak added nine points for Webster, which took losses from St. Croix Falls and Shell Lake earlier in the week. Despite 22 points from Hetfeld on Jan. 28, the Tigers fell short in a 49-46 loss at Shell Lake. The Lakers got 23 points from Addie Schroeder and 14 from Kianna Kidder. Wols had eight points for Webster and Gomulak added six. The Tigers were just the next victim for the undefeated St. Croix Falls team on Friday. The Saints limited Webster to just four makes from the floor and to a 0-for-13 performance from 3-point range in a 71-10 win. Webster entered the week with a 2-6 record in the Lakeland West and a 4-12 record overall. The Tigers host Luck this Thursday and Frederic on Tuesday.

Lights, camera, action! Help judge the Highway 61 Film Festival in 2020 The Highway 61 Film Festival is seeking a few good judges to pick the festival winners in 2020. With scores of films submitted to the festival this year from filmmakers around the world, organizers are looking to send the very best ones to their judges. Volunteer judges for the Highway 61 Film Festival can pick one or more categories of films: Drama, Documentary, Comedy, Action/Horror, Animation, Minnesota Made and finally Student Short. Judges will be asked to watch up to 10 films, though for almost all the categories most of those films will be under 40 minutes. Films have come in from local filmmakers, Minnesota, across the United States and from dozens of other countries around the world. Anyone interested in being a judge for the festival will need a computer and a good internet connection, since access to the films is only available on-

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Webster’s Aliyah Daniels looking for a teammate as she brings the ball up the court.

line. Judges will receive access to the films on Feb. 15, and then have until Feb. 25 to watch them and rank them. In the past, some people watch the films by themselves, but some make it a party and invite friends. The only real rule is the judge need to watch all the selections submitted to them, rank them as best as you possibly can – and send in those rankings by Feb. 25.” Judges – any family and friends they wish to bring along – will be put on the list for free admission to the festival in Pine City on April 3-5. Those interested in helping judge films for the Highway 61 Film Festival – or who want more information – are asked to email highway61filmfestival@gmail.comsaying why they are interested, any qualifications they might have, and naming a few of their favorite films. The Highway 61 Film Festival is sponsored by Pine Center for the Arts, Three Twenty Brewing Co. and the Pine City Pioneer.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Upcoming Events: • Second Saturday Used Book Sale: Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. • FUNDRAISING COOKBOOKS FOR SALE “Nature’s Gifts: Wild Rice and Berries form the Folle Avoine” are $6 at the library circulation desk. ADRC Our library has a new display of dementia and Alzheimer materials available in our library and through ADRC. Our focus is on helping caregivers find information and resources to help them in their work. Among the many things that ADRC offers are memory screens, information about dementia friendly communities, the Polk and Burnett County Dementia Coalition,

Amery Memory Café, and brochures about Dementia Care Specialist, Caregiver Supports and a 24/7 help line number to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please feel free to browse our materials and take some home with you! 2019 CHALLENGE MATCHING GRANT The library successfully received enough donations to meet the $10,000 challenge by Tim and Kim Scanlan of Hugo, Minn. offered to us in September 2019. Our year-end giving campaign ran from Sept. 5 through Dec. 31 and we were so delighted to meet our challenge and thrilled that so many people supported our campaign! FEDERAL AND STATE TAX FORMS The Wisconsin tax forms are

here now, and the Federal forms arrived Friday. You can also view, download and print IRS forms, publications and instructions by going to IRS.gov. If you don’t use a computer, you can call 1-800829-3676 to order tax forms and publications. AARP TAX PREPARATION AARP tax preparation specialists are at our library to help you prepare your taxes on Mondays and Wednesdays through April. Some appointments are still available. You may make an appointment by calling the library at 715-866-7697. BOOKCLUB Our book club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. to discuss “The Island of the Sea Women” by Lisa See. Copies of the title are available to

borrow at the circulation desk. Everyone is welcome! PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME Our focus is on developing literacy skills by emphasizing activities that reinforce the five early literacy practices: READ – TALK – SING – WRITE – PLAY. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 for a half-hour of stories, activity and a snack. Adults enjoy the socialization as well! LIBRARY INFORMATION Telephone: (715) 866-7697 Website: https://websterlib.org Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib. wi.us/search Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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• Jan. 24, Trent J. Mulroy, 34, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, resisting or obstructing an officer and reckless driving. • Jan. 24, Tonae B. Walli, 19, Superior, was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture/deliver THC plants and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jan. 25, Debra K. Hill, 63, Hertel, was arrested for failure to pay

non-traffic, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of meth. • Jan. 25, William H. King Jr., 35, Danbury, was arrested for a probation violation and operating without a valid license. • Jan. 26, Gregory A. Mahle, 64, Webster, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while revoked and felony bail jumping. • Jan. 26, Timothy L. Mulroy, 44, Webster, was

arrested for felony bail jumping and operating a motor vehicle while revoked. • Jan. 27, Michael J. Frank, 22, Frederic, was arrested for contempt of court. • Jan. 27, Gregory W. Nelson, 36, Webster, was arrested for contempt of court. • Jan. 28, Chad J. Daly, 38, Duluth, Minn., was arrested for failure to appear. • Jan. 28, Leonard T.

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Total incidents reported:188 911 hang-up: 4 Abandoned Vehicle: 2 Accident: 4 Alarm: 7 Animal complaint: 8 Arrest: 4 Assault: 2 Assist agency: 3 Assist citizen: 8 Background: 2 Burglary: 1 Civil: 12 Death: 4 Disturbance: 17

Domestic: 6 Erratic driver: 6 Follow up: 1 Found property: 2 Fraud: 1 Harassment: 1 Juvenile matter: 4 Medical: 5 Sex offense: 1 Suicidal: 1 Suspicious activity: 18 Theft: 8 Threats: 1 Traffic stop: 40 Transport: 10 Welfare check: 4

WEBSTER PD Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 Total incidents reported: 13 Animal problem: 1 Background check: 2 Disturbance: 1 Domestic: 1 Found property: 1 Juvenile matter: 2 Suspicious person: 1 Traffic stop: 4

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• Russell W. Lindbom, 51, Webster, the charge was dismissed but read in.

Battery • Charles R. Gerardy, 44, Grantsburg, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Disorderly conduct • Shane D. Ciotta, 48, Grantsburg, the charge was dismissed but read in. • Davin M. Dawson, 20, Siren, plead guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. • Charles R. Gerardy, 44, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $330.50. • Cheyanne L. Staples, 22, New Richmond, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Dog running at large • Lisa M. Kratzke, 46, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $187.90.

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WARRANTS • Eric A. Pavlicek, 48; Trent D. Sutherland, 27.

• Jordan L. Miller, 17, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

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Inattentive driving • Lucas L. Pandow, 27 Waunakee, plead no contest and was fined $187.90.

Issue worthless check • Micah D. Flodin, 32, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $330.50.

Neglecting a child • Angela M. Dubois, 37, Webster, the charge was dismissed but read in.

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• Ethan K. L. Java, 25, Siren, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

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• Tyler V. Swanson, 19, Siren, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

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Quagon Jr., 36, Hayward, was arrested for failure to appear. • Jan. 29, Melissa R. Lyons, 40, Lakeville, Minn., was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of THC. • Jan. 31, Jordan D. Paulson, 33, Grantsburg, was arrested for a probation violation. • Jan. 31, Nahom Tesfalidet, 39, Minneapolis, Minn., was arrested for knowingly fleeing an officer, reckless driving,

unsafe lane deviation, fail to stop at stop sign, possession of meth, a probation violation and operating without a valid license. • Feb. 1, Mia F. Sumner, 18, Duluth, Minn., was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC. • Feb. 1, Robyn L. Trepania, 22, Hayward, was arrested for possession of illegally obtained prescription and resisting or obstructing an

officer. • Feb. 2, De’An A. Humphrey, 17, Anoka, Minn., was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer. • Feb. 2, Calvin D. Riley, 28, Webster, was arrested for a warrant offense and contempt of court.

Siren, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

• Shane D. Ciotta, 48, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518.

years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518. • Sherri A. Taylor, 43, Mora, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating a MV w/o insurance • Maria L. Dearbin, 38, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Tyler V. Swanson, 19, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating left of center line • Brandon E. Rolain, 21, Menomonie, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating while revoked • Ethan K. L. Java, 25, Siren, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. • Russell W. Lindbom, 51, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Operating while suspended • Trent D. Sutherland, 27, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating w/out a valid driver’s license • Ethan K. L. Java, 25, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $200.50. • Lucas L. Pandow, 27, Waunakee, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating w/ PAC • Russell W. Lindbom, 51, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Brandon E. Rolain, 21, Menomonie, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

OWI • Russell W. Lindbom, 51, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 5 years of probation with a withheld sentence, had DOT license revoked for 36 months and was fined $2,287.

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Possession of amphetamine/LSD/ Psilocin • Georgiana J. Carson, 36, Shell Lake, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443. • Angela M. Dubois, 37, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443.

Possession of drug paraphernalia • Christina C. Allred, 39, Duluth, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Georgiana J. Carson, 36, Shell Lake, the charge was dismissed but read in. • Davin M. Dawson, 20, Siren, plead guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. • David J. Latham, 47, Milaca, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Joseph R. Pagenkopf, 36, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $330.50. • Lucas L. Pandow, 27, Waunakee, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. • Sherri A. Taylor, 43, Mora, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Possession of meth • Christina C. Allred, 39, Duluth, plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518. • David J. Latham, 47, Milaca, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 4 months in local jail and was fined $518. • Russell W. Lindbom, 51, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 2

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Possession of narcotic drugs • Georgiana J. Carson, 36, Shell Lake, the charge was dismissed but read in.

Possession of THC • Christina C. Allred, 39, Duluth, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Taylor R. Kemmis, 31, Scandia, Minn., plead guilty and was fined $500. • David J. Latham, 47, Milaca, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Joseph R. Pagenkopf, 36, Danbury, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. • Lucas L. Pandow, 27, Waunakee, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Reckless driving • Brandon E. Rolain, 21, Menomonie, plead no contest and was fined $389.50.

Unreasonable and imprudent speed • Jordan L. Miller, 17, plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Village ordinance adopting state traffic laws • Ryan M. Heidt, 35, Plymouth, Minn., plead not guilty and was found guilty at court trial and was fined $175.30.

Violate absolute sobriety law • Brandon E. Rolain, 21, Menomonie, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Waterfowl fun capable/more than three shells • Dylan T. Haskins, 25, Hudson, plead no contest and was fined $114.50.

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PAYROLL/BENEFITS SPECIALIST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER DESCRIPTION: The School District of Webster is currently hiring a full time Payroll/Benefits Specialist who will be responsible for processing payroll for all District Employees and related record keeping and reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must have: 1. High level of communication/public relations skills. 2. Extensive computer/office technology skills. 3. Ability to prioritize and multi-task as work will originate from multiple sources. 4. A high degree of confidentiality. 5. Associate’s Degree or previous Payroll/Benefits experience preferred. COMPENSATION: Benefits: Health, dental, long term disability insurance and retirement. Salary: Negotiable. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter and references to: Jim Erickson, Superintendent School District of Webster P.O. Box 9 | Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4391 us jerickson@webster.k12.wi.us DEADLINE: February 14, 2020 The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Burnett Dairy Cooperative is looking to add a Full-Time member to its Maintenance team. This position performs maintenance for the cheese factory buildings, equipment, and some grounds work. Employees are required to perform welding, electrical, fabricating, and mechanical duties. Must be reliable and able to troubleshoot and work independently in a fast-paced working environment. This is for a day shift Maintenance Technician. Hours will vary, may include holidays, and weekends. The right person for this position has strong attention to detail, excellent problemsolving skills, and takes initiative to get things done. Experience in welding, electrical, fabrication, or mechanical troubleshooting is required, experience in all is preferred. If you are diligent and thorough in your work, able to work independently, are self-motivated, and have a positive attitude, please apply today! **Must be 18 years old to apply** All positions require drug screen and pre employment testing. Apply in person at the Burnett Dairy ofﬁce, 11631 State Road 70 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Apply online at Burnettdairy.com, Indeed, or call 715.689.2010 for more information.

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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG February 10, 2020 6:15 p.m. Please take notice that the Village Board of the Village of Grantsburg will conduct a public hearing to consider the conditional use permit request for a parcel of property located at 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. (Parcel ID: 07131-2-38-19-22-1-02-000014000) The property described above is presently zoned B-2 Highway Commercial District. New Hope Lutheran Church, applicant and Mark Harmon, property owner, have signed a purchase offer and are requesting a conditional use permit to continue operating as a church at this location. The existing conditional use permit will cease upon change in ownership. The public hearing will be held on February 10, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.at the Grantsburg Village Office at 316 S Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The Plan Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020 to review the request and make a recommendation to the Village Board thereafter. The Village Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision. For additional information, or a map of the proposed location, please contact Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer, at 316 S Brad Street. Phone: 715-463-2405. Dated this 24th day of January 2020 WNAXLP (Jan. 29, Feb. 5)

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SECURA INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF PROULX PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH INC Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPH L COLLINS DARLENA K GLONEK Defendants. AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 19CV000167 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: DARLENA K GLONEK 211 W HARRISON AVE GRANTSBURG WI 54840 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within Forty (40) days after January 29, 2020, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the require-

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ments of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT, BURNETT COUNTY, 7410 COUNTY RD K #115, SIREN WI 54872 and the Kohn Law Firm, Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 735 N. Water St., Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI 53202. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If no Complaint accompanies this Summons you must respond within the said 40 day period with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint by mailing or delivering said written demand to the court and to the Plaintiff’s attorneys at their respective addresses listed above. If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said complaint within the 40 day period, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 17, 2020. KOHN LAW FIRM S.C. E L E C T R O N I C A L LY SIGNED BY: /S/ JENNIFER L. ANDERSON State Bar No. 1030556 Attorney for Plaintiff WNAXLP (Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWALT 2006-30T1) Plaintiff, vs. Daniel J. Fitzpatrick, Karen K. Fitzpatrick a/k/a Karen Kay Ernst, Whitney National Bank n/k/a New Orleans Main Branch, United States of America, Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Jane Doe-Fitzpatrick and John Doe-Fitzpatrick a/k/a John Doe-Ernst, a/k/a John Doe-Stilwell Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 19-CV-000019 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 4, 2019 in the amount of $911,583.00 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be ac-

cepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Lost Acres, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin. Said Plat being located in the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 19, Township 41 North, Range 15 West, and N ½ NE ¼ of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 15 West, Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5924 Fitzpatrick Dr Danbury, WI 54830-8791 DATED: December 26, 2019 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Feb. 5, 12, 19)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. c/o Cenlar FSB 425 Phillips Blvd., FC-236 Ewing, NJ 08618 Plaintiff, vs. Michael T. Parker 15053 Skog Rd Grantsburg, WI 54840-8310 Lois C. Parker 15053 Skog Rd Grantsburg, WI 54840-8310 The United States of America acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development c/o US Attorney 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 c/o US Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Rm B-103 Washington, DC 205300001 Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 19-CV-000190 Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00 The Honorable Melissia R. Mogen THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other

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legal action against you. Within 40 days after February 5, 2020 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872-9067 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for

the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this __ day of January, 2020. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff BY: Robert M. Piette

State Bar No. 1018058 Case No. 19-CV-000190 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-1987 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (Feb. 5, 12, 19)

BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG MINUTES FROM JANUARY 13, 2020 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Dan Ohnstad Russ Erickson, Chris Erickson, and Jason Burkman. Absent: Heather Jensen, Renae Rombach. Agenda Revisions: removed Consent item #8 regarding the recommendation of hiring Anika Paaren-Sdano, iForward Credit Recovery Teacher, Part-time. Appearances: none. Present: Renae Rombach 5:03pm. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the minutes from December 9, 2019 with the correction of check number #78233 to #78223. Motion carried 5-0. REPORTS Good News in Our Schools Reports. Pete Johnson updated the School Board on the Jorgensen Park building project. The Citizens’ Action Committee met on 1/6/2020 to discuss scenarios for the long range facility, grounds, and academic programming plan. School Safety Reports. The building principals reported on their safety drills as required by ACT 143. The iForward Principal and Assistant Principal reported on the 2018-2019 iForward School Report Card. iForward Enrollment and Staffing Report. Estimated enrollment is 842 students with long term teacher subs needed to handle enrollments. School District Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019. Brandon Willger and Larry Stotz, School District Auditors, gave the school district an exemplary commendation for financial management. Personnel Committee Meeting is scheduled for January 14 at 5 PM for the Meet and Confer meeting with iForward Teachers. Personnel Committee Meeting is scheduled for February 3 at 5 PM for the Meet and Confer meeting with Support Staff. CONSENT ITEMS Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the renewal of the WIAA Gymnastics Cooperative Team with the School Districts of Grantsburg, Luck, Unity, and Webster. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to approve Liz Brock as a Full-time GMS Special Ed Aide. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to approve purchase of a new M& B Hydraulic Driven 60” Broom snow removal brush for the John Deer Sidewalk Snow Remover for $7199. The Board asked to pursue a trade-in on the existing brush. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to award the bid for the Grantsburg Middle School Resanding project to Baseman Floors for $23,910. Motion carried 6-0 Motion R. Erickson/Burkman to award the bid for purchase of the softball field windscreen to Beacon Athletics for $4985. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Ohnstad/Rombach to award the bid for purchase of iForward Laptops to DTG for $63,200. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to award the bid for purchase of iForward Chromebooks to Citon to include 25 Chromebooks, 25 Three Year Depot warranties, 25 Chrome OS Management Licenses and 2 cases for $7200.00. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve Tamara Dymesich (Huenink) as a part-time iForward Middle School Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Burkman/R. Erickson to approve Ryan Walsh as a part-time iForward Science Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion R. Erickson/Dahlberg to approve Linda Layer as a part-time iForward Social Studies Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve Jennifer Bennett as a part-time iForward English Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to approve the unpaid leave request of Heather Beaudry. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the unpaid leave request of Terri Andersen. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve the unpaid leave request of Connie Engstrom. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Ohnstad/R. Erickson to approve Josh Watt as a School District chaperone on the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the December 2019 Fiscal Report, Receipts Report and to pay vouchers. Specific check numbers are: #32292 - #32293; #78224 -#78442; #20504 - #20519. Motion carried 6-0. Specific expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = $ 259,879.69 Fund 21 (Donations) = $ 236.18 Fund 27 (Special Education) = $ 9,419.33 Fund 50 (Food Service) = $ 17,155.62 Fund 60 (All School Fund) = $ 13,943.74 Fund 80 (Community Ed Fund) = $ 1,048.77 $ 301,683.33 WNAXLP Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0.

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of Agriculture received a complaint that someone at a cheese plant in Rudolf was forging signatures on underpayment checks. Processors write these checks to producers

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when the UDA sets the price of goods higher than what a processor initially paid for the goods. For example, a cheese processor plant will write a check to a dairy farmer if the USDA sets the price of milk higher than what the processor paid for the milk. The USDA auditors then determine the amount of underpayment and has processors issue the checks to the producers. Glaman allegedly

found forgeries on checks issued by Diary State Cheese Company. One witness, identified as witness 1 in the criminal complaint, told investigators Moran would allegedly never mail the checks out to the dairy farmers. They continued to explain that Moran would forge the farmers signature on the back of the checks and then place them in the cash register at the cheese store. The witness alleges Moran would write the

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Due to the failure of the following person to pay rent on his/her mini storage unit, the contents of it will be sold by PRIVATE SALE on Feb 15, 2020: Storage Unit #58 â€“ household and misc items, leased by Denise Lunsman. Danbury Storage 715-755-2947 30276 N. 7th Ave Danbury, WI 54830

TOWN OF WOOD RIVER MEETING NOTICE NOTE: DATE CHANGE

the age of 60. USDA Compliance Officer Kevin Schmitt interviewed a victim, identified as victim 1, about the checks. The victim told Schmitt he never saw, endorsed, cashed, deposited or received funds from any of the checks in question. This case is prosecuted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Legal Services (DLS) Criminal Litigation Unit Assistant Attorney General

Dan Lennington. The investigation is led by the DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation, with assistance from the USDA Office of Inspector General. Online court records show Moran is scheduled in Wood County Circuit Court on Feb. 24 in front of Judge Gregory Potter.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

of birth February 19, 1949 and date of death October 10, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2888 Holmberg Road, Baronett, WI 54813. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ€™s estate is April 27, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse,

7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI. Andrew S. Lawton PO Box 119 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-7525 Bar Number 1000824 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/ Juvenile Clerk January 27, 2020 WNAXLP (Feb. 5, 12, 19)

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Arvin G. Bailey Jr. Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 03 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date

PUBLIC NOTICE Electronic Ballot Tabulation

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town of Wood River Board of Supervisors will be Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Grantsburg Town OfÂżce located at 216 S. Oak St. Grantsburg, WI. The agenda will be posted at the Wood River Town Shop; Burnett Dairy Co-op; Burnett Dairy Cheese Store and the Town of Wood River Web Site at www.townofwoodriver.com Raylene Swanson, Clerk

checks when the auditor was at the Dairy State Cheese Company and would forge the signatures when the USDA auditor would leave. Moran allegedly told the witness, â€œIâ€™ve been doing this for many years and the Federal Order auditors have never caught on to this.â€? The complaint states 83 milk producers reported being victimized by Moran. The total loss amounts to $21,250.97. Of the victims, 21 are over

WNAXLP

BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG DECEMBER 9, 2019 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Russ Erickson, Chris Erickson, Jason Burkman, Heather Jensen, and Renae Rombach. Absent: Dan Ohnstad. Agenda revisions: Add School District Report Cards to Reports, Removed Consent Item #3. Appearances: none Motion Burkman/R. Erickson to approve the minutes from November 25, 2019. Motion carried 6-0. Reports Received: Good News in Our Schools. Newseek STEM Award. Grantsburg High School is one of 5000 districts across the United States that has earned the distinction of inclusion on the Newsweek Top STEM School Award. Congratulations to our AP math students, staff, and parents. This award only comes through the focused hard work of many. State Report Cards. The School District â€œMeets Expectationsâ€?. GES and GMS â€œExceeds Expectationsâ€?. GHS â€œMeets Expectationsâ€?. The School Board moved the April 13, 2020 meeting to April 6, 2020. Motion Jensen/Rombach to award the bid for the GSD Backup Server to the lowest bid by Vanguard for the amount of $21,816. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the Boys Hockey Resolution for 2019-21. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to approve Jennifer Lener as a Special Education Aide at GMS. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Burkman to approve Lisa Kapp as a Special Education Aide at GMS. Motion carried 6-0/ Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve a staffing increase of a part-time special education aide position to a full-time special aide position at GMS. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Dahlberg/R. Erickson to approve the 4-day unpaid leave request of Kari Green. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Jensen to approve the November 2019 Fiscal Report, Receipts Report and to pay vouchers. Motion carried 6-0. Specific check numbers are: #32289-32291, #78077-78223, #1228 and #20494-20503. Specific expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = $ 307,891.63 Fund 21 (Scholarship/Donations) = Fund 27 (Special Education) = $ 70,985.62 Fund 39 (Debt Service) = $ Fund 50 (Food Service) = $ 18,361.14 Fund 60 (All School Fund) = $ 4700.60 Fund 80 (Community Ed) = $ 2106.41 $ 404,045.40 WNAXLP Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0.

Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the February 18, 2020, Spring Primary and Special Congressional District 7 Representative Primary Election, votes cast for all ofÂżces and on all measures. All tests are open to the public. Town of Anderson, February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 13808 Anderson Road, Carmen Bouchie, Clerk, 715-488-2911 Town of Blaine, February 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. - Northland Community Ctr. 1232 E. School Road, Charla Zaccardi, Clerk, 715-718-6213 Town of Daniels, February 12, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 9697 Daniels 70 Road, Liz Simonsen, Clerk, 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey, February 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - Town Hall - 24433 Town Hall Road, Pamela Brown, Clerk, 715-416-0047 Town of Grantsburg, February 10, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. - Town OfÂżce and Hall â€“ 216 South Oak Street, Toni Carter, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-5600 Town of Jackson, February 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. - Town Hall - 4599 County Road A, Lorraine Radke, Clerk, 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette, February 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 24184 Malone Road, Linda Terrian, Clerk, 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln, February 10, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. - Clerkâ€™s Home - 25603 Ice House Bridge Road, Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk, 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon, February 10, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. - Town Hall - 7396 Krueger Road, Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland, February 11, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. - Town OfÂżce - 7426 West Main Street, Sherril Anderson, Clerk, 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt, February 8, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. - Clerkâ€™s Home - 2997 County Road EE, Patricia Miner, Clerk, 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk, February 11, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. - Clerkâ€™s Home - 26985 East Benoit Lake Road, Bonnie Harder, Clerk, 715-520-0560 Town of Sand Lake, February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 5364 County Road X, Peggy Tolbert, Clerk, 715-222-9375 Town of Scott, February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 28390 County Road H, Ken Busby, Clerk, 715-635-2308 Town of Siren, February 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall - 7240 S. Long Lake Road, Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss, February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. - Town Hall - 7551 Main Street, Judy Dykstra, Clerk, 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake, February 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. - Clerkâ€™s Home - 13021 Bass Lake Road, Melissa McQuay, Clerk, 715-220-9399 Town of Union, February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 9015 County Road F, Kim Johnson, Clerk, 715-866-7311 Town of Webb Lake, February 11, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Town Hall - 31000 Namekagon Trail, Ken Busby, Clerk, 715-259-7139 Town of West Marshland, February 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. - Town Hall - 12259 County Road F, Kerri Harter, Clerk, 715-463-2461 Town of Wood River, February 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. â€“ Calvary Covenant Church 11530 State Road 70, Raylene Swanson, Clerk, 715-689-2318 Village of Grantsburg, February 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. - Village Hall - 316 South Brad Street, Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-2405 Village of Siren, February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. - Village Hall - 24049 First Avenue North, Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-349-2273 Village of Webster, February 11, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. - Village Hall - 7505 Main Street West, Debra Doriott-Kuhnly, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-866-4211 WNAXLP

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BUILDING MATERIALS/LUMBER

HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES

St. Croix Falls - Frederic - Grantsburg Webster - Balsam Lake

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Dolphin – Tran – Christopherson St. Croix Falls 715-483-3259 • Frederic 715-327-8239 Grantsburg 715-463-2370 • Webster 715-866-4700 Balsam Lake 715-485-3421

Clear vision begins with healthy eyes

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Stotz & Company Certified Public Accountants 715-463-5483 Grantsburg

Bass Lake Lumber 12469 State Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2471 Toll Free 1-877-488-2271 www.basslakelumber.com

Invisalign and Braces for Adults and Children Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S. 140 Birch St. N., #106 • Cambridge, MN 55008 • (763) 689-3134 705 4th Ave. SW • Pine City, MN 55063 • (320) 629-9944 e-mail: cambridgeorthomn@msn.com www.cambridgeorthomn.com

SERVICES

TOURISM

Chell Well Drilling Co.

P.O. BOX 421 7716 MAIN ST. SIREN, WI

Timothy L. Meister, E.A. enrolled to practice before the I.R.S.

Corey Arnold Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Here to help life go right.™

Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisconsin Ave S Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8076 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

Serving your well drilling and submersible pump repair needs since 1920 Frederic, WI (715) 327-8665

Siren Tourism Commission

PO Box 23, Siren, WI 54872 • 800.788.3164 www.visitsiren.com

(715) 463-2341 13 Week Minimum

SCHOOLS

CONSTRUCTION

FURNISHINGS

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT Web: www.siren.k12.wi.us Facebook: School District of Siren Twitter: @SirenHigh

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(715) 349-7392 • 24022 4th Ave, Siren, WI 54872

TAVERNS/BAR & GRILLS

RETAIL

Full Off-Sale Sports Bar On- & Off-Site Catering Open 7 Days a Week Family Dining

OAKLAND STORE Convenience & Selection Fishing & Hunting Licenses • Live Bait & Tackle Full Selection of Your Favorite Wines, Liquors & Beer Coffee Bistro Open at 7 AM, 7 Days a Week

24136 State Hwy. 35 • Siren, WI

7396 Co. Rd. U • Between Webster & Danbury

715-349-2954

715-866-7315

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

LAKE CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Remodeling Siding - Excavating - Cement Work

715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

GRANTSBURG SANITARY SERVICE

al Your Loc Pumper

Holding Tanks • Septic Tanks Septic Tanks Pumped Suzy & Maurice Johnson • Grantsburg, WI

715-463-2671

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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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Service • Sales • Installation Max R. Littlefield, Pres.

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27 First Ave., P.O. Box 238, Luck, WI 54853

13 Week Minimum

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

‘We can trust God’

Pastor Dale Van Deusen Trade River Evangelical Free Church

Have you ever wondered why a loving and powerful God would allow evil and suffering? Or why a loving and powerful God would punish people with an eternity in hell? At the heart of both of these questions is the suspicion that if God does exist God cannot be trusted. As these questions cross our mind, we can become angry with and distrusting of God. Broken trust leads to broken relationships with God. We distance ourselves from God. This leads us to doubt if God even exists. I’ve never doubted my own existence (I have enough evidence that

A&H CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FREDERIC

Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor | 715-866-7321 Junction of Cty. Rds A & H Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am | Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

ALPHA CALVARY COVENANT Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541 11530 St. Rd. 70, Grantsburg Sun. Worship: 10:30 am | Sun. School: 9:30 am Bible Study: Tue. 7:00 pm Noah’s Park: Wed. 3:50 pm Youth Group: Wed. 7:00 pm

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

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Pastor Jenny Lee 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 10:00 am | Sunday School: 10:15 am

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

DANBURY FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. fccndanbury@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/275805302451108/ Sunday Services: Bible Study 9 am Morning Service 10 am | Children’s Church 10:30 am

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

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson. Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 7615 County Rd. U | 715-349-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday

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

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA) Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9 am | Worship 10:15 am Look for us on Facebook

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Yul Kwon Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following (No Wed. service) | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

Bridge Pastor Dan Heath 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening

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

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

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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

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

FAITH 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

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)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624 | Worship 11:30 am Christian Ed. Class (all grades) 11:45 am Nursery Available

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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.

(LCMS) Pastor Quinten Buechner 201 1st Avenue S | Wheelchair Accessible Office: 715-866-7191 | Cell: 715-307-4448 Worship Service & ‘Sunday School’ Sat. 5:30 pm

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

FIRST BAPTIST

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

GRANTSBURG

Interim Pastor Roger Pittman | 715-327-8012 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3: 5-7 pm - 1st & 3rd Wed of month

FALUN

ATLAS

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

PILGRIM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

(A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649 | 33921 State Rd 35 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Bible Study: 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield 2738 220th St. | Worship: 10:45 am

FIRST LUTHERAN

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791 Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H www.lakesidelutheranwi.com Sunday Worship: 9 am (June-Aug), 10 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am | All welcome Wednesday Outdoor Worship: 7 pm (June-Aug)

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN

A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

DAIRYLAND

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

suffered injustice and cruelty and death on the cross. Why? Jesus died for our sins. And having died for our sins, Jesus was buried and was raised victorious over sin and death. Through Christ of the cross I meet God. All of my questions are not answered, but my doubt and distrust are replaced by a tear-jerking, heart-warming humility, love, and gratitude. We can trust God. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.”

Sun. School: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 9 am | Sun. School: 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

Pastor Tryg Wistad | 715-635-4816 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sun. Worship: 10 am Thurs. Women’s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Men’s Bible Study: 8 am

CUSHING

I am still real and alive), but I start to doubt the existence of God (maybe God is silent and distant because God doesn’t exist). It’s an awful place to be in. Because if there is no God then our lives have no purpose. We shouldn’t complain about evil and suffering because life is meaningless and there is no right and wrong. We have no eternal hope. How awful! But what of the cross? The cross reminds me of Jesus. Jesus, the God-become-human. Why would He leave the bliss of heaven for the troubles of earth? Jesus, the only person to ever live a perfect life, yet

715-463-2792 Worship 10 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. North on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Sunday Service 9 am | Potluck lunch 10 am Everyone welcome

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

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

Carl Heidel, Pastor 715-222-6712 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 Worship: 11 am | Sunday School: 10 am

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor S. of Hertel | Worship & Sunday School: 9 am

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 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.

LUCK LUCK LUTHERAN Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor 5th St., 510 Foster Ave. East | 715-472-2605 Sunday Worship Service: 8 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am (Sept-May) Contemporary Communion Worship: 9:30 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. School: 10 am

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

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson Worship and Creative Pastors: Andrew and Becky Dawson Care Pastor: Carolyn Marquardt Children’s Pastor: Katie Allen 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am

David Warskow, 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: Sunday 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN Interim Pastor Roger Pittman Worship: 8:30 am | Sunday School: 9:45 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available

John Peterson, Pastor 11841 Cty. Rd. Z | 715-327-8384 Sun. School: 9:45 am | Sun. Worship: 11 am Communion: 1st & 2nd Sunday

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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: Wed., 9 am

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

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

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

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

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.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am Lenten Services (March 6 - April 10) at 7:00pm. Soup Supper at 6:00pm.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 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 Jeff Jowers, Pastor Cell: 864-607-5605 | pastorjowers@gmail.com 7422 Kola Street | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am Wed. 6:30 pm AWANA (Ages 3-6th Grade) & SIGN (Grades 7-12 Youth Group)

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9 am | Sun. Mass: 10 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor 7697 Johnson St www.dwellingpointchurch.cc Worship: Sundays at 10 am | Nursery Available

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up awards $16,705 to 19 local nonproﬁts CENTURIA –Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op’s Operation Round Up awarded $16,705 to 19 nonprofits serving our community this winter. Amery High School and Ruby’s Food Shelf are two local programs that received a financial boost this quarter, thanks to the generosity of electric co-op members. Grants also benefitted three libraries, two historical societies and students at St. Croix Falls, Turtle Lake and Webster schools. Funding for Operation Round Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of coop members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life.

“Polk-Burnett is pleased to support our community through Operation Round Up, and we thank our members for their participation and generosity. Operation Round Up aligns with our co-op values,” said Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane. “Together, we are making a difference in our community.” Grant recipients for winter 2020 are: 1. Workforce Resource, $600, resource kits for youth 2. Amery High School, $1,000, college visits for juniors 3. St. Croix Falls School District, $1,000, blazers for students in SkillsUSA Club 4. St. Croix Falls Historical Society, $900, handicap ramp for Little Red Schoolhouse, Polk County Fairgrounds

5. Restorative Justice of Northwest Wisconsin, $1,000, program to assist victims and offenders 6. Clear Lake Public Library, $1,000, 100 large-print books 7. Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County, $1,500, firewood for seniors and people with disabilities 8. Turtle Lake FFA, $400, aquaponics indoor garden system and fish tanks 9. Friends of Amery Public Library, $500, adult programs 10. Friends of Larson Family Library-Webster, $1,000, early childhood books 11. Healthy Burnett, $305, website 12. Grow SCV, $500, family game nights 13. Ruby’s Food Shelf, $1,500, food for people in Siren and Webster areas

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Amery High School received a $1,000 grant from Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up to help the junior class tour universities and technical colleges. L-R: Amery high school students Keaton Tollakson, Drew Granica, Anna Ganje and Walker Ingham.

14. Softec, $1,000, career exploration for Webster students 15. Burnett County Fresh & Healthy, $1,000, helping people select and prepare healthy foods 16. Polk County Historical Society, $1,000, WWII and military exhibits 17. Ruby’s Medical Clinic, $1,000, new light fixtures for clinic in Luck 18. Rowdy Red Hat Mamas of NW Wisconsin, $500, crisis care kits for women 19. Osceola Area Chamber & Main Street, $1,000, LEDs for Luminate Downtown Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round Up may contact 800-421-0283 or polkburnett.com. The next application deadline is March 1.

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Ruby’s Food Shelf in Siren received a $1,500 grant from Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up. L-R: Ruby’s Food Shelf volunteers Dianna Blake, Katie Hedlund, Patti Hurd and Ron Harrison; Operation Round Up Board Director Alma Karels, Ruby’s Pantry Executive Director Lyn Sahr and Polk-Burnett employees Kris Isaacson and Joan O’Fallon.

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‘short-term courses/training’ and ‘community continuing education programming’ received 35% and 33% respectively. ATTRACTING AND RETAINING YOUNG PEOPLE At 43%, ‘become a hub for trade education and employment’ is seen as the best idea to attract and retain young people. ‘Grow a culture of local entrepreneurship,’ ‘recruit new restaurants and retail,’ ‘encourage agricultural business growth,’ and ‘invest in parks, open space and recreation’ were next each scoring in the 30%’s. All public engagement input was distilled into the following preliminary goal concepts, in priority order: • Become a leader in rural housing initiatives. • Create a hub for trade education/employment and cultivate/support entrepreneurial businesses. • Increase the number of young families living in the community year-round. • Be recognized as a four-season community for residents and visitors. • Transform Main Street into a community destination. • Create an identity that stands out among the county’s communities. PROJECT PHASE 3: PROJECT GOALS/ACTION PLANS Given completion of phases one and two, Civic 4 is presently focused on developing action plans associated with each preliminary goal concept. These activities will be defined for 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, and 20-year time frames. The tentative completion is scheduled for February delivery to the Committee. Upon review and initial approval, presentations to key stakeholders and the public will be held in March.

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While the community is looking for more retail businesses in general, they are also looking for retail establishments to ﬁll some of the empty storefronts on Main Street.

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A 2-year associate degree or apprenticeship was the top response followed by short-term courses and trainings.

The final planning project report and recommendations will be made for acceptance in April, followed by the Village of Siren Comprehensive Plan update for approval later in April. The CDBG planning project close is targeted for May. The complete ‘Current Plan Analysis’ and ‘Engagement Report’ can be found on the Siren website, VisitSiren.com, under the ‘Village’ tab and ‘Economic Development’ section of the ‘Village Government’ drop-down menu. Links to both documents are listed where full details can be reviewed, even all open-ended question answers can be seen in the appendix. SEDAC would like to thank everyone who provided their input as we have progressed with this project. If you stopped by our ‘pop-up’ booth, were an interviewee, participated in our public forum or Main Street vision session, or completed our online survey,

your opinions and ideas are truly appreciated by the Committee and Civic 4 who was so impressed with the sheer number and level of responsiveness by the area community. In addition to these plans, in 2020 SEDAC has recently begun researching and investigating the possibility of converting from an advisory committee to a more formal economic development entity such as an EDC (economic development corporation). Your ideas and input are also welcome as we start this process. For any questions on the planning project, please contact Chris Moeller, Siren Economic Development Director, at econdev@VisitSiren.com or stop by the Siren Village Hall. As well, if you have plans for your current or a future business, please see Moeller to discuss your ideas and options that may be available to support you in your pursuit.

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Four bands combine for hockey

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Pastor Emily Stelling

Area churches welcome new pastor

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The four band directors – Tina Lee of Luck, Crystal Sonsalla of Frederic, Jesse Frozene of Grantsburg and Bryn Anderson of Siren.

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The combined band members were bundled up at the game at the Siren Hockey Rink.

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We always need more cowbell!

Members of the Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck and Siren band got together to play for the Blizzard game recently.

A little over a year ago, when the Bethany Lutheran, Siren and Pilgrim Lutheran, Frederic began their search for a new Pastor, little did they know where their search would lead them. In the meantime, the joint parishes have been led by two remarkable men. Pastor Roger Pittman, from Danbury, served as Interim Pastor until November. Pastor Neil Weltzin from Trego served as Bridge Pastor and preached his last sermon in that capacity on Feb. 2. On February 9, Bethany and Pilgrim are looking forward to welcoming their new Pastor, Emily Stelling. The name may sound familiar as Pastor Emily was raised outside of Milltown and attended Unity Schools. She was nurtured in her faith by Milltown Lutheran under the guidance of Pastor Danny Wheeler. Pastor Emily attended St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary. Friends, family and former classmates of Pastor Emily are invited to join the members of Bethany and Pilgrim for this long-awaited, joyful occasion as they welcome Pastor Emily to her first "official" Sunday as new Pastor. Bethany's service begins at 8:30 a.m. Pilgrim's service begins at 10:30 a.m. For additional information, please call the Bethany Church office: 715-349-5280.

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