Burnett County Sentinel February 26, 2020 by Burnett County Sentinel

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FIRE TOWER: A piece of Grantsburg’s history is dismantled and shipped away. P6

Out on bond, selling meth JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Zach A. Grandy, 19, has been charged with four felony counts including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and two counts of felony bail jumping. He has also been charged with possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia, both are misdemeanors. According to the criminal complaint, arrangements were made for Grandy to sell a teener (1.75 grams) of methamphetamine to a confidential informant. The complaint states that Grandy was already out on bond which requires the defendant not to commit any new crimes. The Burnett County Sheriff’s office worked with members of the Polk County Sheriff’s office for this controlled buy. On the day of the controlled buy, officers set up around the Grace Baptist Church. Authorities watched Grandy allegedly enter the parking lot and was subsequently placed in handcuffs. At this point officers located the suspected methamphetamine and made their way to the house Grandy had exited before going to the church. They secured the house at 319 James Avenue in Grantsburg SEE GRANDY, PAGE 2

Turnover costs adding up JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Over the last couple of years Burnett County has spent over $100,000 just on turnover costs for social workers, according to county officials. County Administrator Nate Ehalt said Burnett

County loses three to four social workers every year. “This is a state-wide issue and its happening in a number of states,” Ehalt said. “There’s a shortage of social workers and they aren’t just leaving the county because of workload or pay.” According to Ehalt, the

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Burnett County officials have worked over the last few years on ways to keep social workers at the County, but turnover continues to rise.

SEE TURNOVER, PAGE 2

JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

Plenty of ﬁsh under the ice The Siren Lions held their annual ice ﬁshing contest on Clam Lake on Saturday. Officials said there was over 20 inches of ice on the lake even though temperatures reached into the 40s on Saturday.

Bird crisis reinvigorates conservation coalition WISCONSIN DNR

With North American bird populations plunging 30% over the past 50 years, and one in five Wisconsin birds at risk of extinction, a state bird conservation coalition is rebooting with new energy to stem declines

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and enhance critical habitat statewide for birds. The Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership - formerly the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative - is getting a new look. The Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership has hired well-known bird expert

and environmental scientist, Tom Prestby, to help maximize benefits for birds at 93 sites designated as Important Bird Areas or IBAs. Prestby, an environmental scientist with GEI Consultants in Green Bay, will be identifying conservation opportunities

in five to 15 high-priority IBAs and identifying strategies for launching bird conservation partnerships there. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Conservation Program is SEE BIRD CRISIS, PAGE 2

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A 2019 study by the Smithsonian Institution, Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology and other institutions found dramatic declines in bird populations.

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Birds by the numbers. Wisconsin is ranked second overall in the United States for bird watching.

BIRD CRISIS: Overall population in parts of North America has dropped 30% CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

a key member and funder of the partnership. "Our birds are facing serious threats. 2019 was a wake-up call for bird lovers everywhere, including Wisconsin," said Craig Thompson, a migratory bird expert and NHC Program Integration Section Chief. "We need all hands on deck to help them. Our partnership is re-energizing and stepping up to answer this urgent need to save our birds." Native bird populations in the U.S. and Canada have declined by 30%, or 2.9 billion birds, since 1970, according to a study by researchers from seven

institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution. A 2019 National Audubon Society study revealed two-thirds of North American bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change, but that we can help improve the chances for 76% of species at risk if we act now. Founded in 2001, the partnership's Chairwoman Karen Etter Hale has served in her role since 2001. The new name "highlights our structure and the mission we've had since day one," she said. "We're a cooperative partnership delivering the full spectrum of bird conservation and emphasizing volunteer stewardship," Etter said. "Only together

can we conserve Wisconsin's birds." The partnership encompasses more than 150 organizations around the state, including bird clubs, hunting and fishing groups, government agencies, land trusts, nature centers, environmental groups, universities and businesses. The new logo emphasizes not only the organization's scope but the range of avian species it shares the concern for. The logo was designed by Ryan Steiskal of Milwaukee after a statewide competition. The Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership wants to recapture momentum developed through its earlier accomplishments, including Wiscon-

sin's IBA program, the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail, Wisconsin All-bird Plan, citizen-based bird monitoring opportunities, Bird City Wisconsin and regular public outreach and education activities. "Our reinvigorated partnership builds on these successes and sets the stage for more cutting-edge conservation at a time when birds need it most," Etter Hale said. For more information about the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership, Important Bird Areas and the organization's strategic plan, visit: http://www. wisconsinbirds.org/

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while they waited for a search warrant. Once authorities obtained the search warrant they entered the house and found a number of items that were taken as evidence. They located a pill bottle with 1.6 grams of crystal substance, a plate with a razor blade with white crystal residue, both tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. Authorities also found a number of smoking devices and other paraphernalia in the house. Grandy has a number of open cases in Burnett County and a pair of open cases in Polk County. One of the cases in Burnett County, Grandy is charged with felony bail jumping and false imprisonment. At a bail/bond hearing earlier this month law enforcement testified that Grandy had locked a woman inside their house at 820 S. Pine Street. Officers were not sure if they were dating at the time, but Mikal Anton of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office said they had been romantically involved at one point. This incident was preceded by the pair allegedly fighting near their home and in the street. Grandy’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 30.

county spends $6,600 for the first 90 days of hiring a social worker. If that happens three to four times a year, it can cost the county over $25,000 just bringing new people in every year.

This trend has been continuing for over four years and that is how Ehalt came to the $100,000 figure being spent on turnover. He added those costs do not include overtime in the department. Ehalt has been speaking with social workers and Burnett County

Department of Health and Human Services Director Allison Fern on solutions to these issues. “There are great solutions out there,” Ehalt said. “It’s just a matter of figuring out which one works best for us.”

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Early morning accident in Grantsburg Two vehicles collided at the stoplight in Grantsburg Sunday morning. On scene both drivers claimed they had a green light. One driver was traveling east on State Highway 70 and the other driver was heading South on Pine Street. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, Grantsburg Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance Services were on scene at the accident.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 Sip & Paint Sign Class FREDERIC—6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Skol Bar and is hosted by Rustic Signs by Jen. To kick off the Sock Hop Dance, there will be a sign class with fun 50s music themed design choices. The cost is $35 per person and all materials are provided. You must RSVP, call or text Jen at 715-566-2858.

THURSDAY, FEB. 27 Trivia Maﬁa

GRANTSBURG—6 p.m. Brickfield Brewing is holding this event. Trivia Mafia takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month with host Jen Anderson. It is free to play and there are prizes to win and fun to be had.

Cork Art ST. CROIX FALLS—6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Deer Lake Winery is holding this event. You will use wine corks to create your own wine class bracelets. Create six of your own to take home. This event is $25 and includes a glass of wine. Call to save your spot at 715-222-1221.

SATURDAY, FEB. 29 Pancake Breakfast

$5 for children 13 and under. Admission is payable at the public boat access by Ike Walton Lodge. The first 100 kids with a paid admission with receive a free jig pole.

All About Knitting Socks SPOONER—9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Northwind Book & Fiber is holding this event. Instructor Jeni Kunselman will help you with sock knitting, whether you have done it before or not. She can recommend several sock knitting methods and patterns. You have to know the knitting basics. Contact Northwind Book & Fiber with questions or to register.

Open Paint Party DANBURY—6 p.m. Lakeside Creations is hosting an open paint party- you can choose from anything that you want to paint such as signs, clocks, trays, boxes and much more. 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.

Arlo Forseth Memorial Ice Fishing Contest SPOONER—11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The ice fishing contest will be held on McKenzie Lake. There will be prizes, food, raffles, comradery and lots of fun to be had.

Leap into Paradise

DANBURY—7 – 10 a.m. This event is hosted by Interfaith Caregivers and will be held at the Log Cabin Store & Eatery. Join them for some fabulous food made by Pete Preston and Jan Elliott. They will be cooking some delicious pancakes and eggs (cooked to order). They will also be selling baked goods and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

GRANTSBURG—12 – 10 p.m. Join Brickfield Brewing on a tropical vacation. They will have several limited release tropical beers on tap as well as lots of tropical décor. There will be live music by the Rick & Kenny Duo from 5 – 8 p.m.

StocKar Races

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

GRANTSBURG—9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come and cheer on the participants at the Grace Church Fellowship Hall for the Christian Service Brigade StocKar races.

Ice Fishing Contest DANBURY—9 a.m. – 3 p.m. An ice fishing contest will be held on Yellow Lake in Danbury hosted by the Central Burnett County Fair. The cost is $10 for adults and

Book Discussion GRANTSBURG—4 – 5 p.m. 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 at 4 p.m. at Brickfield Brewing. The event is offered in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Upper St. Croix Valley. Everyone is welcome. Registration is preferred. Register at https://bit. ly/2v5qXLW.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

MEETINGS FIRST MONDAY Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96 7 p.m.

FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club

Trauma-Informed Community

3:30 p.m.

SPOONER—6 – 7:45 p.m. Representatives from Embrace, Lakeland Family Resource Center, UW-Extension Washburn County, Spooner Memorial Library, Washburn County, and Spooner Area School District will lead the community in an opportunity to become more trauma aware. They will screen an original Wisconsin Public Television news documentary examining the childhood welfare to adult prison pipeline and the positive impact of trauma-informed care followed by a community led discussion. Community members will learn what Adverse Childhood Experiences are and about resilience with an opportunity to take home an ACEs and resilience test and community resource guide. All adults are invited to this event which will be held at the Spooner Memorial Library.

Village of Siren first Thursday after the first Monday, 2 p.m.

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m.

Town of Jackson 7 p.m.

Town of Meenon 7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

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Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Comm. Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary

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5 p.m.

Town of Blaine 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY

AA and Al-Anon Meetings

Wellbriety Meeting

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

Grief Support Group

EVERY THURSDAY

• 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

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

6 p.m. at St. Croix Tribal Hall, 30335 West Minerva Dam Road, Danbury Contact Rick L., 715-244-4021

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

Adult Day Care 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

EVERY MONDAY

Wellbriety Meeting

Adult Day Care

5 p.m. at Maple Plain Community Center, Cumberland. Contact Hazel H. 715-419-3875 or Andrea H. 715-642-4403

12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

Talking Circle

10 a.m.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

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

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

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

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

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

New Life Recovery Program

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

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous

10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

AA Meetings

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

Pre-School Story Hour

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

Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

AA Meetings

EVERY FRIDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

• 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel • 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

Adult Day Care

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

9 a.m. –3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

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

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 7 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers 7-9 p.m. Siren Government Center, Room 165

Town of Dewey 8 p.m. MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m. Larsen Family Library

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.” - Unknown

Free Bread Friday

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

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Two men enter, both exit with $25 million

n ancient Rome, it was murderers, thieves and adulterers that competed in the Roman Games or what we may call today – combat sports. In 2020, we have Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. As a student of history, I believe this transition has been for the better. Who wants to watch a guy on death row fight another guy on death row? Not me. Neither will be allowed to live, but they would gain momentary fame with the Roman people, until the next time, when they were probably fed to a lion. Sentinel On Saturday evening I stayed up late to watch a boxing match Editor where the intent was for two men Jonathan Richie to beat the tar out of each other. It was great. I’ve mentioned before that as I get older I am becoming more of a fan of combat sports and watching guys attempt to beat each other’s brain’s out. So, Saturday night rolls around and I tune in to watch what was called the fight of the year. The fight itself was not that great. Wilder did not look comfortable at all in the ring and Fury had the advantage the whole night. That lead to the technical knockout of Wilder in the seventh round. Wilder was just getting punched in the corner and was unable to throw any punches of his own. For those unaware, Tyson Fury calls himself the Gypsy King and he can trace his heritage back to the 1800s of bare-knuckle boxers. Fury comes from a long line of bare-knuckle boxers which is one of the reasons he is so formidable in the ring. Also, it’s nice to have another boxing world champion that is a fat guy. I will always cheer for a fat guy getting awarded something. These two guys are nothing like the gladiators who were on display during the Roman games in the colosseum. Those men were prisoners. Tyson and Deontay were both guaranteed $25 million plus a percentage of the pay-per-view profits. Some people would say ‘how can those men make so much money?’ But I like to think, that they’re geniuses. They get hit in the head for a living and if they’re good enough at it they can make millions that’s the American Dream. If invested properly, that money could create generational wealth. One could buy substantial property and start a wannabe blue blood family. Or they could spend it on alcohol and cocaine as Tyson Fury did a few years ago. He won the World Heavyweight Championship in Nov. 2015 and spent the next several months drinking, snorting cocaine and getting fat. Those are his words as he told them to Rolling Stone magazine. I wonder what Augustus Caesar would have done if he saw one of his gladiators doing drugs and then walking from the Roman Colosseum with bags full of Roman gold.

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he 2020 election cycle is in full swing and with its return, you can be sure that many other things will follow. Arguments at the dinner table, irate messages on Facebook and a general increase in blood pressure are all on the way for many households. In addition, endless television commercials, lots of robo calls and emails and many candidate ads popping up in your internet browser can be expected. We will be covering elections in our pages as well, focusing on local races From the Publisher’s and giving some general information about regional and national races. Desk We understand that our job is to sift through the noise, distilling the Tom Stangl issues so you can make an informed d i i on election l decision day. What this also means is it’s time for a reminder about letters to the editor, especially ones that seek to influence the outcome of an election. Last fall, we implemented a policy that differentiates between political letters and all others. Letters that endorse a candidate or a position on an issue are now considered paid advertising. For years, folks have been making their views known about many issues on our opinion pages. Our local readers have written to us on a number of issues over the years, ranging from abortion to fluoridation to immigration to civil, worker’s or religious rights. We welcome the civil discourse on a wide variety of issues on our pages but recognized political campaigns used our letters section to get the word out about their cause or candidate. The campaigns were able to do this and save their marketing budgets for other forms of media, leveraging the news coverage to

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Counties: New youth prisons unlikely to be ready by July 2021 deadline Officials from Wisconsin counties that were approved for a partnership with the state on new youth prisons say they won’t have their facilities up and running ahead of the July 2021 deadline mandated in state law. “I consider (the Joint Finance Committee’s action in mid-February) to be a step in the right direction, but it’s just one more step,” Erik Pritzl, the Brown County Human Services executive director, told WisPolitics.com. “Given the scope of this project, I’d don’t think it’s very realistic to meet a July 1 (2021) deadline.” Dane County Juvenile Court Administrator John Bauman agreed. Even though Dane County has by far the smallest project in terms of both scope and price tag, Bauman told WisPolitics. com there is “no chance” his jurisdiction hits the deadline. “Our original timeline was if (JFC approved the projects) last October, early 2021 would have been feasible,” he said. “The latest timeline projected out would be somewhere in September or October.” Lawmakers and former Gov. Scott Walker signed off on a plan in 2018 to close the troubled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facility in northern Wisconsin. The plan aimed to put offenders closer to home. Elements of the plan: $80 million solution to replace the Lincoln County facility; $40 million in bonding to pay between 95 to 100 percent of the construction costs for regional, county-run Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth (SRCCCY) for

less serious juvenile offenders; $25 million in bonding for two new staterun “Type 1” facilities to house Serious Juvenile Offenders; and a $15 million in bonding revamp of the state-run Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Dane County to help young offenders struggling with their mental health. But the process had been plagued by delays and cost projections that have come in more than $30 million higher than expected. Those issues forced lawmakers this summer to pass a six-month extension to the original deadline to shut down Lincoln Hills and separately roll the funding for the state-run facilities into county-run SRCCCYs. Still, the revamped $80 million budget for county-run facilities fell short of the roughly $111 million price tags approved by a panel of Evers administration officials and lawmakers for lockups in Brown, Dane, Milwaukee and Racine counties. The Joint Finance Committee voted along party lines in mid-February to largely approve proposals from those four counties but chose to cut $8.4 million from a Milwaukee County proposal to lease space that was deemed legally questionable by the Juvenile Justice Grant Committee. Because Act 185 allows the state to take over a SRCCCY facility if it is no longer being used by a county for juvenile corrections, members of the panel didn’t believe a leasing option would comply with the law and required Milwaukee County to submit an additional plan without that component.

WILD CHOW

Lent starts on Wednesday February 26 is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. The observance ends Thursday, April 9 on Holy Thursday. Lent is a Christian ritual representing the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. Lent is a time when catholic Christians give up something--a sacrifice. Many abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays. Some also give up things like sugar, alcohol, or something that means a lot to them. A research firm to the restaurant industry found that 24 percent of people who eat out observe Lent. Seafood sales also jump up 20 percent as well. From restaurant menus to school lunches, it is Wild Chow normal to see fish or vegetarian offerings Lisa Erickson on Fridays. Think of fish frys on Fridays and tuna melts or fish sticks in school lunch programs. Even if you don’t observe or celebrate Lent, trying some new recipes with fish or seafood is a win. If you’re not a fan of salmon, you can substitute crab meat or tuna. Modern Salmon Hot dish 3 cups wide egg noodles, partially cooked 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 carrot, sliced 1/2 cup button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp each salt and ground black

pepper 2 ½ cups whole milk 1 Tbsp mild Dijon mustard 12-15 ounces canned salmon (tuna or crab meat can be substituted) 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 12 oz mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided—reserving ½ cup for top 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated fine 1/2 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp butter, melted Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking oil and set aside. Cook the noodles according to package directions, removing 3-4 minutes before recommended cook time is finished. Drain, and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and onion. Cook until vegetables are tender; about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir in Dijon mustard. Remove from heat and add salmon, peas, noodles and cheddar cheese, reserving ½ cup for the top. Pour mixture into the prepared dish. In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle remaining cheddar over the top of the hot dish. Sprinkle the panko/cheese mixture over the cheddar cheese. Bake casserole for 30 minutes, uncovered, or until heated through and the top is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

The action trims the Milwaukee County project as previously proposed from a maximum of 40 beds to a maximum of 22. Both totals are well short of the amount needed for the 77 youth from that region the Department of Corrections says would be eligible to be housed in a SRCCCY. Youth from Milwaukee County represent nearly 70 percent of those DOC says would be eligible to be housed in the new SRCCCY facilities. Quizzed on whether the county would be willing to move forward with such a shortage, Milwaukee County Division of Youth & Family Services Administrator Mark Mertens told WisPolitics.com he doesn’t have “a viable answer to that right now.” “Our option was essentially cut by more than a third at this point,” he said. “We’re going to have to go back and consider all the options.” Mertens floated three paths forward: continuing with the plan approved by JFC, which he said was “a little troubling” because he didn’t “want to be in a position not having the resources that we need” to administer new youth justice program; coming up with a different plan entirely to fit within the allotted budget; or going it alone by rejecting the state funding and expanding Project Rise, the county’s current program for non-SJO commitments. A provision within Act 185 requires counties that accept state money for the new facilities to shutter their so-called “180/365 Programs” — initiatives such as Project Rise that derive their names from the number of days they are authorized to hold young offenders — and replace them with SRCCCY facilities operating under the newly approved “Wisconsin Model” for youth justice. Mary Jo Meyers, the Milwaukee County Health and Human Services director, reiterated officials in the jurisdiction “really do have to keep all options open right now.” “We really need to have our facilities team weigh in on what could you do with $15 million, how would that fit with our original proposal?” she said. Even for the three counties that aren’t being required to go back to the drawing

board, the JFC action comes months after counties anticipated the budget panel would sign off on the projects. Timelines in grant proposals from Dane and Racine counties envisioned construction beginning by March and April 2020, respectively. And counties still face significant bureaucratic hurdles before they can even begin to break ground on the new facilities. For one, JFC’s action slashed money from Milwaukee County’s plan and brought the total price tag to just over $102 million, but that was not enough to bridge the gap between the $80 million budgeted for SRCCCYs. The proposals now head to the Building Commission, a panel largely made up of lawmakers and chaired by Gov. Tony Evers. The commission will be responsible for making up the roughly $22 million difference. While the Legislative Fiscal Bureau identified $37 million that isn’t spoken for in state statutes after Evers used his partial-veto authority in the state budget, the timeline for the commission to take up SRCCCY proposals remains unclear. The commission’s agenda for its meeting later this month is already set, and a Department of Administration spokeswoman indicated it will not be changed to include SRCCCYs at this point. The spokeswoman said the commission won’t meet again until April, but Wisconsin Counties Association officials told WisPolitics.com they will urge Evers to call a meeting sooner. County officials also expressed concern about the way in which the money will be released. They told WisPolitics. com the difference between receiving a lump-sum payment or being reimbursed after spending their own dollars could significantly change conversations at the county level. And even if the Building Commission can promptly agree to release funds and DOA administers the dollars, counties face delays within their own government organization. Bauman said he expected it would take at least a month for the proposal to be cleared by Dane County officials while Pritzl said Brown County could take even longer. SEE CAPITOL REPORT, PAGE 21

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New life for an old tower STEVE BRIGGS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Some older Grantsburg folks were sad and nostalgic Wednesday as workers began to take down the DNR Fire Tower, a Grantsburg landmark on Tower Hill, the highest spot in the village. The removal marks the end of an era. Fire towers were erected during the 1920s, 30s and 40s throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota forests. Some say the Grantsburg tower has been in place since 1932, after being moved piece-bypiece from an earlier location on the north side of the highway. Fire spotters in airplanes began to replace the tower-top spotters as early as the late 1950s, but Burnett County DNR continued to staff its towers until 2011. SMOKE SPOTTERS It was a solitary job, but the spotters had to remain vigilant. When they saw a â&#x20AC;&#x153;smoke,â&#x20AC;? the spotter used a table-top device called an alidade to estimate the direction and distance to the fire, then grab their radio to notify the DNR fire headquarters in Cumberland. Pinpointing the exact fire location required spotters in several towers working together. In contrast, one airplane observer could immediately fly toward the smoke and see what was ablaze and note its location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A trip to the top of the 110-foot tower affords an amazing view,â&#x20AC;? says Fire Spotter Dorene Snyder of Grantsburg, who made one last trip to the top this week. She worked in the Grantsburg tower 24 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the clearest days, I could see the smokestacks of the Potlatch Paper Mill in Duluth,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our general range for fire spotting was about 20 miles in all directions,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;?If you looked out farther than that, you were in another towerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backyard.â&#x20AC;?

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HEADED FOR ANOTHER HILL The Wisconsin DNR has been advertising its fire towers for sale for a few years. Dorene Synder hoped the Grantsburg tower could be saved, as it was located on DNR property and was a treasured village landmark. Generations of elementary school students hiked the wooded trails around the tower and climbed it. But, preserving it here wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be. Most of the towers are at least 80 years old, and buyers can often pick them up for less than $5,000 to salvage the metal for scrap. At least the Grantsburg tower faces a better future than the scrap heap. Jon Dobbs, a retired owner of a medical equipment business in Minoqua, resides

in nearby Boulder Junction. Dobbs is an enthusiast of history and towers. Jonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Jaci, said,â&#x20AC;? Jon loves towers. He has probably looked at a dozen or more of these DNR towers around Wisconsin, but this one was in the best condition by far,â&#x20AC;? she said. Dobbs called on his buddy in the construction business and engaged him and his crew to bring their tall cranes to Grantsburg to begin the disassembly process. First, they stabilized the tower, then attached heavy straps around the towerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house or â&#x20AC;&#x153;cab.â&#x20AC;? Despite a chilly wind, the work high above the trees continued steadily until 3:30 p.m. Finally, the crane lifted the cab and some of the stairway beneath it above and away from the tower girders, then

slowly lowered it to the ground, where it was gently laid on its side on a flatbed trailer. A SUPERIOR VIEW The tower will be taken apart, piece by piece. It is headed for its new home in Montreal, WI, a few miles southwest of Hurley, where the Dobbs own a vacation home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This tower will be rebuilt on our property, on the highest hill in the area, for private use,â&#x20AC;? Jaci Dobbs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be able to see Lake Superior, which is about 18-20 miles to the northwest. What will they put in the towerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab? Windows, chairs and stools, binoculars and probably a spotting scope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, a hammock for me,â&#x20AC;? Jaci Dobbs said.

Steffen pleads no contest to lesser charge JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

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had submitted. An investigation by the Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed Steffen lied on his reimbursement to hide that he was staying in the same room with a colleague. Steffen has been ADA in Burnett County for two years.

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Drug-free community grant coming back JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

“This grant will help alleviate the drug epidemic in our county,” said County Administrator Nate Ehalt. The Drug Free Community Grant was awarded to the county recently. The county did have the grant funds years ago but the grant expired and now thanks to the Burnett County Prevention Coalition and the Burnett County Law Enforcement Citizen’s Auxiliary it is back. Members of the County Board thanked Auxiliary members Charlie and Lisa Slater for their involvement Charlie Slater and help in Auxiliary member bringing the grant back to Burnett County. The grant is for five years and will

‘There are three focuses for drug-free community. There’s prevention, law enforcement and rehabilitation.’

bring $600,000 to spend on prevention programming. “There are three focuses for drug-free community. There’s prevention, law enforcement and rehabilitation,” Charlie Slater told the County Board. “Our law enforcement is doing a great job, especially with the K-9 program. Rehabilitation is a much larger conversation. So we’re focusing on prevention.” Charlie explained that he and Lisa have two grandchildren that will be growing up and going to school in Burnett County and keeping drugs off the streets is a priority. The Slaters were instrumental in getting the K-9 Tracker for the sheriff’s office and were also very helpful in funding for the second K-9 that was fully funded a few weeks ago. The grant will primarily be used to stop alcohol and nicotine use with young kids. “Alcohol and Charlie Slater nicotine are seen

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as a gateway to other substances,” Charlie said. The grant is funded by SAMHSA or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Lisa said SAMHSA has been very helpful so far. The grant was recently approved and they are still putting their team together. Ehalt said they are in the process of hiring a coordinator to lead the team for the grant. Charlie said they should have the team in place by late March or early April. “We will be back in May for a presentation to the whole board,” Charlie said.

Friends of Gandy ready for 2020 JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

After promoting over 30 events on the state trail Friends of the Gandy Dancer Trail have made big moves in 2019 and are looking to expand. The group has 125 members and have created an online presence, an organizational brand and retail merchandise. Heidi Hanson is the president of Friends of Gandy and presented new information to the County Board last week. “We want to be a presence in our community, helping our counties promote, maintain, and enhance the Gandy Dancer State Trail for people powered activities,” Hanson said. One of the first events of the 2020 season will be their

annual Earth Day Clean Up along the Gandy Dancer Trail. In 2019, the group filled about 50 large trash bags along 16 miles of the trail in Burnett and Polk counties. They even found a small hot tub just off the trail. There were about 80 volunteers out on Earth Day at various points cleaning up the 47-miles of trail spanning from St. Croix Falls to Danbury. Friends of Gandy were out on the trails following the massive

storm that went through Polk County last July. Other events this year include Tails on the Trails, which will be for pet owners on the trail. They are also supporting the 3rd Annual Fat Fish Forty bike race which will be held May 9 starting in Webster. The race went from 90 riders in 2018 to 200 last year. And this year will include a 100mile challenge for riders. Friends of Gandy applied for

a grant allowing them to get two bikes for the Luck Library which can be checked out with a library card. Hanson and others in the Friends of the Gandy group were strongly opposed to opening up the trail to motorized-use in the summer months when the trail is designated for silent sports like walking, running and bike riding. “The trail means a lot to my family and others,” Hanson said. “Families are out enjoying the trail.” More information on the Friends of the Gandy Dancer Trail can be found at gandydancertrail.org. More information on the Fat Fish Forty can be found at fatfishrace.com.

Two teenagers killed in St. Croix Falls crash JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

An SUV was on icy roads when the vehicle rolled over and entered a ditch killing both teenagers inside, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. McKinley Erickson, 16, Dresser and Kegan Koshiol, 15, rural Dresser, were both fatally injured in the early morning accident. Authorities released a statement announcing the fatal car crash Friday Feb. 21 in the afternoon. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call of a one vehicle rollover at 7:41 a.m. on 220th Street approximately one half mile south of Highway 8 in the Town of St. Croix Falls. Initial reports indicate the SUV was traveling north on 220th Street when the driver lost control and entered the ditch on the eastside of the road. The SUV then rolled over and struck several trees. “Both occupants did appear to be wearing their safety belts,” the statement said. “Icy roadway conditions are likely a factor in this accident.” The crash remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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Housing study shows ‘what we already knew’ JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Grantsburg Revitalization Operation (GRO) with the help of the Burnett County Administration committee put together a housing study. The study focused on the Grantsburg School District. The study states, “The objectives of this study are a better understanding of how the Village and Grantsburg Area housing market work, and recommendations to improve that function. More specifically, the Village wants to be sure that its housing market is meeting the needs of current and prospective residents, especially for the benefit of employers as they work to attract and retain talent.” It was prepared by MSA Professional Services. County Chairman Don Taylor spoke briefly about the housing study. “This study highlighted what we already knew,” Taylor said. “There’s a need for affordable housing in Grantsburg and across the county.” The study says about 80% of housing in the Grantsburg area is owner-occupied and 20% renter-occupied, according to data collected from 2013-2017 by the American Community Survey as part of the U.S. Census Bureau. However, in the Village of Grantsburg between 55-67% of housing is owner-occupied. There are a number of housing type gaps in the Grantsburg area. • Inadequate supply of owner-occupied units, at all price points. • Inadequate supply of desirable owner-occupied housing under $200,000. • Inadequate supply of acceptable rental units at all price points.

• Inadequate supply of housing for senior citizens. The study also identified national trends affecting Grantsburg housing. This includes household size, house size, aging population, housing affordability, planning and development practices. There are stricter lending regulations, potential first-time home buyers have immense student loan debt and that is leading to delayed home ownership. GOALS FROM STUDY The study laid out a number of goals to develop funding to address the housing issues. These include creating an owner-occupied and rental housing rehab and development revolving loan fund. The 30-page study concludes with a final goal of making Grantsburg a great place to live. “Outside of the existing housing stock, anecdotal evidence from the interview points to a lack of amenities and things to do within the community as another common reason people choose to live elsewhere,” the report states. “A vibrant community can help attract and retain workers, especially young professionals who are drawn to places that offer amenities such as restaurants, opportunities for recreation and other activities.”

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Caregiver guilt

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We’ve all felt it. That nagging feeling like we’ve done something wrong; failed. It keeps prodding at you. You could have done more, done better; and now you’ve let someone down. Guilt. The person you’ve failed or let down the most is probably you! You have an image of the “perfect you” - the way you believe you should be and the way you want to be. This image is based on your values and beliefs of how things ought to be - in a perfect world. When the things you do are different than the way the “perfect you” would have done them, you feel guilty. You’ve let yourself down. For example, the “perfect you” has unending patience, but after answering the same question ten times in 5 minutes, you raise your voice in irritation. Guilt. The “perfect you” makes sure your spouse is happy, but when you have lunch with a friend on Saturday, your husband eats alone. Guilt. The “perfect you” believes your father should live with you when he is no longer able to live alone, but realistically, your job and family make that impossible. Guilt. These feelings of guilt are common among caregivers and can actually help guide you into making good decisions. However, if your image of the “perfect you” is misaligned from what you realistically can do, these emotions can make you feel bad about yourself. If you are prone to guilt, learn to manage your guilt and use it to help you make realistic decisions. Here are some helpful tips for managing caregiver guilt. • Recognize when you feel guilt. In order to handle guilt properly, you must first be able to name it. When you get that nagging guilt feeling, own it and manage it before it gets you down. • Figure out where the guilt is coming from. What is the discrepancy between the real you and the “perfect you?” Are your expectations of yourself or your loved one too high? Do you have needs that are not being met? Do you need a break? • Give yourself a break. There is no certain way a caregiver should feel. Some days are better than others. Allow yourself to feel any emotion – anger, sadness, joy – and remember

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Attend Aging Advocacy Day May 12, 2020 Are you interested in issues affecting older adults? Join members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and others to help educate state legislators about priority issues impacting Wisconsin’s aging population. Citizens from around the state will gather in Madison on Tuesday, May 12, for a day of advocacy training and meetings with legislators. No experience is necessary; you’ll get the training and support you need to hold effective meetings with state lawmakers. Following the training, join others from your state Senate and Assembly districts and meet with your legislators to present WAAN’s 2020 priorities and share related personal stories. Your experiences help them understand how specific policy issues and proposals impact older constituents.

Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (WIAAD) Schedule – Park Hotel, 22 S. Carroll St., Madison and the Wisconsin State Capitol • 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Registration, Park Hotel • 10:00 a.m.: Key focus issue briefing/ advocate training, district planning time & lunch, Park Hotel • 12:15 p.m.: Cross the street to the

State Capitol • 12:30 p.m.: Group photo, State Capitol • 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Legislative visits about key issues, advocacy activities/networking, check-out and debriefing, State Capitol Offices and North Hearing Room—2nd Floor Your voice can make a difference! Aging Advocacy Day 2020 activities focus on connecting aging advocates with their legislators to advocate for this year’s WAAN key focus issues: • Caregiving • Health Care Costs • Transportation (mobility management) • Housing The key focus issues are subject to change. REGISTRATION OPEN MARCH 25-APRIL 22, 2020 Register by the April 22 deadline to ensure we have sufficient materials and can schedule your legislative visits. Visit https://gwaar.org/AgingAdvocacyDay or contact your local ADRC—for Polk and Burnett County residents contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

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Each year, during an enrollment period that takes place from October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare coverage. Beneficiaries can switch between Original Medicare and private Medicare Advantage plans, they can switch between Medicare Advantage plans, and they can join or change stand-alone Part D prescription drug plans. These changes go into effect on January 1. For the enrollment period that just ended this past December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out a completely redesigned Medicare Plan Finder tool. Medicare beneficiaries can use this online tool to compare plan options, estimate costs, and enroll in plans. In late November 2019, CMS reported that Plan Finder traffic was 14% higher than in 2018. However, you may have heard about reports of “glitches” with the new Plan Finder. These include inaccurate details about drug prices and

pharmacy networks. Some people also reported difficulty sorting search results. Although CMS updated the Plan Finder almost daily, beneficiaries may have signed up for plans before the mistakes were caught. Unfortunately, now that their new coverage has started, some people are learning that the plans they chose do not work well for them. For example, their copays might be higher than estimated on the Plan Finder, or their preferred pharmacy might not be in their new plan’s network. If you chose a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D plan based on bad information, you may be able to change your plan. CMS has a process for you to request a special enrollment period that would allow you to change your plan. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE and explain that there is an issue with your plan choice. If your choice was based on inaccurate information, you might be granted a special enrollment period to change your coverage. People who are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan already have an opportunity to switch plans. Each year, from January 1 until March 31,

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beneficiaries enrolled in Advantage plans can change plans or switch to original Medicare and a stand-alone Part D plan. In addition, some other circumstances will give you a special enrollment period to change plans. For example, people who recently moved to a new area with different coverage options, lost employer-sponsored drug coverage, or were recently released from jail may qualify for a special enrollment period. In addition, someone living in a skilled nursing facility can switch or drop plans. Finally, if you are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, you have additional opportunities for a special enrollment period. If you have any questions about whether you qualify for a special enrollment period or would like help choosing a new plan, please contact your local Aging and Disability Resource Center at 877-485-2372. If you have an urgent need for medication, and you cannot fill your prescription because your Medicare plan does not work the way you expected it to, please contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center right away.

In Wisconsin, 400,000 adults have diabetes and 1.45 million have pre-diabetes. Are you one of them? If so,join the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin and Burnett Medical Center for Healthy Living with Diabetes. This sixweek evidence based workshop will take place 5:30-8 p.m., every Thursday, April 16th-May 21st at Larsen Family Public Library, Webster. Healthy Living with Diabetes is designed specifically for individuals with Type 2 diabetes but is open to people with pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes and adults who live with and/or care for someone with diabetes. Topics covered include: What is diabetes, problem solving, short term goal setting, healthy eating, tips for exercises, stress and depression management, monitoring blood sugars, preventing low blood sugar, managing difficult emotions, preventing and delaying complications and working with and communicating more effectively with your health care team. Call Carrie Myers at the ADRC of NW WI to register at 877-485-2372. Only 14 spots available. This workshop does not replace existing treatments but serves to complement a participant’s current medical plan.

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SENIOR DINING MENU March 2020

SUN 1

MONDAY Pork tenderloin Apple glaze Baked potato Green beans Whole wheat roll Cook’s choice fruit Beef stroganoff Egg noodles Green peas Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

TUESDAY 2

Grilled chicken Tomato basil spaghetti Steamed corn Whole wheat roll Cook’s choice fruit

BBQ chicken 23 sandwich Brown rice Barley lentil salad Whole wheat roll Cook’s choice fruit

Garlic thyme beef roast 17 Horseradish sauce Mashed potato, Beef gravy Glazed carrots Whole wheat roll Cook’s choice fruit

Meal sites closed.

12 Cook’s choice

18 Meal sites closed.

25 Meal sites closed.

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Meat lasagna Caesar salad w/romaine lettuce Garlic bread Fruit pie

Swedish meatballs Egg noodles Roasted Brussel sprouts Whole wheat roll Peaches

THURSDAY 4

10 Chicken pot pie Roasted asparagus Whole wheat bread Peach cobbler with topping

Cabbage rolls Homemade tomato sauce Buttered corn Whole wheat roll Banana pudding

Chicken stir fry w/vegetables Brown rice Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

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Spaghetti and meat sauce Pasta noodles Almond green beans Garlic bread Cook’s choice fruit

Lemon parsley cod Garlic butter sauce Buttered red potatoes Dilled carrots Whole wheat bread Blueberry cobbler

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Granny smith apple tuna salad sandwich on whole wheat bread Split pea soup Apricots

Poached salmon 20 w/lemon butter Whipped potatoes Green peas Whole wheat bread Whipped gelatin fruit salad

26 Cook’s choice: Liver and Onions in select locations. Call your meal site for details.

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The 2020 Census is accessible for everyone. We’re making sure that however you choose to respond—online, by phone, or by mail—that the census is accessible. You’ll receive an invitation to respond beginning in mid-March. You choose how you want to respond.

You can respond online in English or in 12 additional languages. The online questionnaire is accessible, following the latest web accessibility guidelines. We’ll also have a video in American Sign Language available to guide you through responding online.

Join us on the ADRC Van and Mini Bus this winter to get out of the house, run some errands or just enjoy an afternoon out. The ADRC Social Transportation Program provides wheelchair accessible transportation to social events, shopping and errands for individuals 60 years of age and older and adults of all ages living with a disability. New to the program? Here are some basic details: • Most trips are only $1/person. Payment required at the time of service. Cash only. • Trips are pre-scheduled by the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and published in our monthly newsletter, The Voice and online at www.adrcnwwi.org/ transportation.htm . • Custom group trips (not on the schedule) are accepted on a case by case basis. We ask that you call right away with your request, invite friends and be flexible (if you can be) with dates. • We can accommodate 3-5 individuals on the van and 8-10 on the bus.

You can respond by phone in English or in 12 additional languages. You can also respond in English by TDD at 844-467-2020.

By mid-April, we’ll mail a paper questionnaire to every household that hasn’t already responded. (Some households will receive a paper questionnaire along with the ﬁrst invitation in March.) We’ll have braille and large print guides available online to assist you with completing the paper questionnaire.

If necessary, you can respond in person beginning in mid-May. Census takers will visit all households that have not yet responded.

MARCH TRIPS FOR BURNETT COUNTY RESIDENTS • Lunch at the Village Pizzeria in Dressrt and Walmart Shopping in St. Croix Falls Thursday March 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Stillwater Shopping Trip Friday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Webster Dining Site Meal Serving Fish Dinner Friday, March 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Lunch Buffet at the St. Croix Casino-Danbury Monday, March 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Grantsburg Dining Site Meal Serving Liver and Onions Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

We’ll have census takers available who can communicate in American Sign Language and additional languages. When the census taker visits to help you respond, you can request that another census taker who communicates in American Sign Language returns, if you prefer. If you prefer, you may also choose to have another member of your household interact with the census taker.

Responding is important. A complete count helps ensure that services like Medicare, Medicaid, social security, and public transportation can support those who need them. Responding is safe. All of the information you share with us is protected by law and cannot be used against you. Responding is accessible. We’re doing everything we can to ensure the ways to respond are accessible for everyone.

To reserve a seat for one of the above trips, get more information, or coordinate your own custom group trip contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-4852372.

Any questions? Please visit 2020census.gov. This website is 508 compliant and accessible to people of all abilities.

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR Mondays: Tuesdays:

9 a.m. 7 p.m. AA meeting 9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Dime Bingo Thursdays:

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

Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner Monthly menus are available at the Center. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information. “SPECIALS”

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

Phone: 715-635-7199

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

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

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

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

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

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon. Phone 715-463-2940 No membership fee required.

Contact Senior Center for other activities

Center is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Feel free to come and join us for the activities or just come & visit. Be sure to visit our Library.

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling 1 p.m. Dime Bingo

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Exercise for Balance 1 p.m. “500” cards

Thursday: Pool Friday: 1 p.m. Spades POTLUCK 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 11:30 A.M. Everyone welcome, bring a dish to pass SENIOR MEETING IS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

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

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Memory lane: When to seek hospice care for a loved one with dementia AMBER BETTINGER ADORAY HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE

There is great deal of uncertainty and misinformation surrounding hospice care. As a result, many families hesitate to explore the benefits of hospice with their care team. Because those with dementia decline so gradually, it becomes even more difficult for family members to identify when their loved one may benefit from hospice. Seeking hospice care earlier will add quality to the end of life through pain and symptom management. Hospice ensures that the family is kept informed and involved, and all treatment methods are focused on the patient’s comfort and dignity. Unlike hospitalization, hospice is dedicated to comforting and nurturing a patient’s whole person physically, spiritually, mentally and

emotionally. While a physician must make the official determination of life expectancy, anyone can make a self-referral to hospice. Consider contacting a local hospice provider for an evaluation if your loved one with dementia exhibits the following signs: • Constant, elevated levels of anxiety and stress; • Complete dependence on others for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as eating, bathing, grooming and toileting; • Extreme difficulty or complete inability to walk without assistance; and • The ability to only speak a few intelligible words and phrases. Some hospice agencies, like Adoray Home Health & Hospice, provide free evaluations to help determine if hospice

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is appropriate. To learn more about how Adoray Home Health & Hospice can help you or a loved one call (800) 359-0174 or online at www.adoray.org/ refer-patient. To get a full list of hospice

providers that serve your area, contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

Medicare and Medicaid coverage of continuous glucose monitors GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a device for people with diabetes that tracks blood glucose levels throughout the day and night. Users wear a sensor just under their skin that needs to be replaced every 3-7 days. CGMs do not fully replace traditional glucose monitors; users will still need to use traditional monitors once or twice per day to confirm accuracy of the CGM. Many of these monitors are compatible with smart phones and some may be linked up with continuous insulin pumps. CGMs are great tools that help individuals with diabetes better manage their diabetes and, in many cases, lower their A1C levels. Both Medicare and Medicaid have specific criteria that must be met before a CGM will be covered. The main difference between these two programs is that for Medicaid coverage, the individual must have Type 1 diabetes, but for Medicare coverage, the individual may have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Medicare covers CGMs (and related supplies) under the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefit only if all of the following six criteria are met: 1. The beneficiary has diabetes mellitus; and 1. The beneficiary has been using a traditional blood glucose monitor (BGM) and performing frequent (four or more times a day) testing; and 1. The beneficiary is insulin-treated with multiple (three or more) daily injections of insulin or a Medicare-covered continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) pump; and 2. The beneficiary’s insulin treatment regimen requires frequent adjustment by the beneficiary

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on the basis of BGM or CGM testing results; and 3. Within six (6) months prior to ordering the CGM, the treating practitioner has an in-person visit with the beneficiary to evaluate their diabetes control and determined that criteria (1-4) above are met; and 4. Every six (6) months following the initial prescription of the CGM, the treating practitioner has an in-person visit with the beneficiary to assess adherence to their CGM regimen and diabetes treatment plan. For Medicaid coverage of CGMs and supplies, these are the criteria that must be met: 1. The individual must be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus; and 2. The individual must be 25 years of age or older; and 3. The individual must require and be compliant with intensive insulin treatment or an insulin pump and adequate self-monitoring of blood glucose (with at least four finger sticks per day); and 4. The individual must have motivation to use a personal continuous glucose monitoring device on a near-daily basis and have the ability and readiness to make appropriate adjustments to their treatment regimen from the trending information obtained from the continuous glucose monitoring device; and 5. The individual must have successfully

completed a 72-hour trial using a professional glucose monitoring device that was found to be both clinically meaningful and tolerated by the member; and 6. The individual must be receiving in-depth diabetes education and in regular close contact with their diabetes management team; and 7. There is documentation available supporting hypoglycemic unawareness with recurrent, ongoing hypoglycemia or a significant risk for hypoglycemia; OR 8. The member has not been able to achieve optimal glycemic control as defined by the treating endocrinologist despite compliance with a carefully managed regimen, including four finger sticks a day. As you can see, the criteria for coverage under these programs is very complex, and sometimes, even prescribers are not aware of all these criteria. At times, doctors may prescribe a CGM for an individual thinking that it will be covered under Medicare or Medicaid, only for the patient to be surprised that it is not because they do not meet one or more of the criteria. Unfortunately, not only is the monitor itself not covered, but then, all of the supplies the individual needs in the future will not be covered. To help avoid this situation, patients should be aware of these criteria and discuss them with their doctors before being prescribed a CGM.

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Webster Senior Night The Webster Girls’ Basketball team honored their Senior players last week with commemorative plaques to mark the occasion.

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Have you ever invented anything? Inventors notice a problem, then figure out a way to fix it. Sometimes inventors have a brand new idea and sometimes they combine other people’s ideas with their own. Please excuse me now. It’s time to practice my “Ollie.”

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Match each clue about an inventor to the invention we love: 1. Samuel Born invented a machine that inserted the sticks into 2. Rose Totino invented a dough product for frozen 3. Pedro Flores mass produced a toy on a string called a 4. Robert Patch, at 6 years old, designed a toy 5. Ralph Baer invented the first home video game console and 6. George Ferris designed this giant fun ride called the Ferris 7. Frank Epperson, who at age 11 found a fruit soda and stirring stick he left outside to be frozen, invented the 8. Alan Ollie Gelfand developed the “Ollie,” a leap into the air on a 9. Ruth Wakefield put chocolate bits into her cookie dough, creating 10. Curt Jones invented a snack by flash freezing beads of

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22nd Annual Whopper Ice Fishing Contest JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

Clam lake was crowded on Saturday for the Siren Lions annual Ice Fishing Contest. The temperatures on Saturday crept into the mid-40s. The ice was over 20 inches thick, according to officiais. Trucks, cars and SUVS were pulling off of State Highway 70 and onto the lake in droves around 9 a.m. Saturday morning at the Clam Lake Narrows.

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Nichols, Melton headed to State The three-day Division 2 state final starts Thursday.

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MADISON – One member of the LFGS wrestling team still has a chance for more postseason success. Taedon Nichols – a sophomore – has a return trip to Madison this weekend for another shot at a WIAA Division 2 title, after a runner-up finish in the 120 division at the Osceola sectional last weekend. Last year, Nichols earned a 6th-place finish in the 113 division at the Division 2 final. He made his way back this season by winning two of his three matches at Osceola on Saturday. He opened with one of the meet’s quickest matches, pinning Prescott’s Alex Iberg in just 33 seconds to win the quarterfinal. Nichols’ second win essentially secured his state-final berth. Nichols earned a 12-7 win over Spencer-Columbus Catholic’s Treyton Ackman to reach the division final and face Stanley-Boyd/ Owen-Withee’s Blaine Brenner. Nichols lost by major decision but may have a shot to avenge the loss, should he face Brenner again this weekend. Nolan Johnson, who joined Nichols as the two LFGS state qualifiers last season, won his opening match in this year’s sectional but was defeated in his two following matches and therefore won’t fill one of the available spots in the final. Johnson earned a 7-2 decision over Medford’s Ty Sova in the quarterfinal and needed just one

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Siren’s Taedon Nichols on the podium in Osceola last week.

more win to reach the 106 division final. However, he lost a close 5-3 decision to Northwestern’s Tommy Brown and was sent to the consolation bracket. Gale-Ettrick-Tremepleau’s Carson Koss defeated Johnson by pin in 3:00 and ended his postseason run.

SPOONER-WEBSTER The Rails had three wrestlers in Saturday’s sectional and though two of them earned wins, one continued their season with a trip to Madison. Carter Melton – a junior – reached the state final with a third place finish. He opened with a win over St. Croix Central’s Parker Shackleton in 2:37 but took a costly loss in the semifinal. GET’s Jacob Summers defeated Melton in a 7-0 decision to reach the 182 division final, while Melton went to the consolation round and the 3rd-place match. The match was tied at 3-3 and required a tiebreaker, which Melton won to secure a 4-3 decision. Even though Summers’ win in the semifinal gave him the runner-up spot, Melton’s third place finish gave him the final transfer spot. Brandon Meister – a sophomore – also opened with a quarterfinal win in the 152 division. He won a 9-6 decision over Amery’s Grant Cook to reach the semifinal, but lost by major decision to Ellsworth’s Carter Huppert. Meister’s sectional run was then ended with an 11-6 loss to Medford’s Emett Grunwald. Ian Perrine – a junior – had his sectional run ended after one match in the 285 division; Amery’s Robert Beese won by pin in 3:27 in the quarterfinal to prevent Perrine from advancing.

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Grantsburg’s Alexis Slater (3) establishes position as she looks for the pass in the Pirates’ win over Turtle Lake.

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GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg girls basketball team sought more than momentum entering its first-round playoff matchup with Chetek-Weyerhaeuser this Tuesday. With three games remaining in the regular season, the Pirates wanted to end a three-game losing streak and enter the postseason with a three-game win streak that would have evened their season record at 11-11, along with giving them a share of fifth in the final Lakeland West standings. Grantsburg was successful in ending their skid with a 37-30 win over Cameron on Feb. 18 and moved within a game of the .500 mark with a 63-48 win over Turtle Lake on Thursday. SEE GIRLS BASKETBALL, PAGE 16

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GRANTSBURG – An overall winning record spared the Grantsburg boys basketball team from a bit of travel. The Pirates entered the final week of the regular season with an 11-9 record to draw a first-round home game to start postseason play. They host Glenwood City this Tuesday while Siren and Webster face firstround road games. But this final week of the regular season includes two games for the Pirates and they earned a win in the first, Monday. Grantsburg earned a 61-45

win at home over Spooner and improved to 12-9 overall on the season. The win stopped a three-game skid and assured the team a winning record for the season. The Pirates didn’t fare as well in their two games last week. They missed a chance for a win over Lakeland West-leading Unity, which would have given the Pirates a share of third while also creating a 1st-place tie between the Eagles and Luck. Grantsburg was in a significant hole at Unity on Friday, falling behind by 19 points and despite a second-half comeback, the Pirates took a 59-50 loss. Jaxon Flaherty

scored a game-high 26 points for the Eagles, including 16 in the first half to lead his team to a 40-21 advantage entering the break. Carson Knutson and Austin Wedin led Grantsburg’s comeback effort with Knutson scoring 11 of his teamhigh 16 points in the second half while Wedin sank a pair of 3-pointers. But the rally fell short and Grantsburg took the road loss. Gus Bergman had 12 points for the Pirates; Wedin and Jared VanWatermeulen had nine points each. Grantsburg also took a 76-62 loss at Cameron on Feb. 18; the Pirates end the

regular season on Thursday when they host Northwood. SIREN The Dragons drew a firstround matchup with South Shore for this Tuesday and can pickup a win in their regular season finale this Thursday at home against Clayton. The Golden Bears have struggled this season, going winless and being routed in most of their games. They have scored over 40 points in only one game and have been held under 30 points in 10 games. SEE BOYS BASKETBALL, PAGE 17

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Dragons tied Cardinals for third regular season. Siren held Washburn to just 14 firsthalf points in a 58-34 win on Feb. 18. Hannah Lemieux scored a team-high 11 points to lead 11 Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scorers in the game. Lindsay Liljenberg had eight points; Angel Lightfeather had seven while Jaidyn Jewell had six. On Thursday, Siren got a game-high 27 points from Liljenberg in a 64-59 win over Shell Lake. The Dragons trailed by four points at halftime but scored 37 second-half points to take the eventual win. Vinni Rightman had 12 points and Morgan Shetler added 10. Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14-7 overall record was enough to earn a first-round playoff home game against Bayfield this Tuesday. The Dragons finished 5-7 in the Lakeland West, putting them in a tie for third with Luck.

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However, conference runner-up Unity prevented the streak from reaching three by handing the Pirates a 65-25 loss on Friday. Olivia Ohnstad led the Pirates with 17 points while Brooke Quimby had 13 points and 12 rebounds in the win over Cameron, which was a challenge despite a numbers advantage on the bench. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to squeak past a depleted Cameron team,â&#x20AC;? Grantsburg coach Penny Curtin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our two seniors (Ohnstad and Quimby) led the way.â&#x20AC;? It was the Piratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lowest point total in any win this season and put them one victory from a double-digit win total on the season. That opportunity arrived and was capitalized upon against Turtle Lake, in the Piratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second of three games in a four-day span. Grantsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 63 points was its highest game total this season with Ohnstad scoring a game-high 25 points. She helped the Pirates push their lead beyond 20 points in the second half, though substitutions and an injury allowed Turtle Lake to close the gap late. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were up by 22 (points) late in the game and many athletes were able to see the floor,â&#x20AC;? Curtin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This game became very physical and we lost Alexis Slater to a knee injury; we will not be the same team without her.â&#x20AC;? Quimby had 15 points for the Pirates and Madison Schafer added 14. But they were without the luxury of a large late lead on Friday, as the Eagles stopped the Pirates from obtaining their 11th win on the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were crushed by a very strong

Grantsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Renee Tooze dribbles past the Cameron defender in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win over the Comets.

Unity team,â&#x20AC;? Curtin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if we were just tired after having two physical games that week, but we got outplayed in every aspect of the game.â&#x20AC;? Unity built a 14-0 lead before Grantsburg got on the board and its lead wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t challenged for the remainder. Grantsburg enters the postseason with a 10-12 overall record and hosts Chetek-Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday. SIREN The Dragons do take a three-game win streak into the postseason after earning wins over Washburn and Shell Lake in the final week of the

A 64-37 win over Winter on Thursday broke the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; two-game losing streak before they start postseason play at Mellen this Tuesday. Hannah McDowell scored a gamehigh 25 points for Webster, making seven of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight 3-pointers. Grace McCool added 11 points to help the Tigers get the win despite a 28-for71 team performance from the floor. Jenna Gomulak had eight points and five rebounds while Brooke Hetfeld and Morgan Mulroy had six points each. Webster finished the regular season with a 7-15 overall record and a 3-9 mark in the Lakeland West, putting it in a tie with Grantsburg for sixth in the final standings.

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CHIPPEWA FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The top goalie in independent girls hockey led her team to a playoff win on Thursday. After being named the first-team goalie for teams not aligned with a conference, Grantsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emma Quimby saved all but one shot she faced for the Hayward co-op on Thursday in a 2-1 first-round win over Chippewa Falls-Menomonie. She made 16 saves in regulation and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to make a save in overtime, where the Hurricanes secured the win less than three minutes in. Neither team got on the board in the first period but the Sabers took a 1-0 lead in the second with a goal at even strength. The Hurricanes were scoreless through two period and most of the third before getting the game-tying goal. Jerzy Petit scored an unassisted goal at even strength to tie the game at 1-1 with five minutes remaining in regulation. The tie remained until Chippewa Falls-Menomonie was called for a minor penalty early in overtime, giving Hayward a power play. Kennedy Sprenger made it count less than a minute later, scoring the game-winning goal off an assist from Soile Doyle. Hayward held a 35-17 advantage in shots and went without drawing a penalty in the game. The win gave Quimby a 12-10-2 record in goal for Hayward; she garnered the first-team goalie status with a 2.07 goalsagainst average and a 91.9 save percentage entering the game. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had four shutout wins this season for the Hurricanes and allowed fewer than 50 total goals in more than 1,200 minutes played in the 2019-2020 season. Hayward drew a second-round matchup with Eau Claire.

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Blizzard season comes to an end opportunity of the game. However, the Warriors successfully killed the penalty while scoring two goals to take an 8-0 lead near the midway point of the game. With its first power play, Amery made good with a goal and added another with the skater advantage after WSFLG was called for its second penalty of the period. The Warriors eventually took an 11-0 lead into the third, where they added four more goals at even strength. This was Ameryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third win over the Blizzard this season and the Warriors held a 35-2 scoring advantage in the sweep. Cashton Kapp made 37 saves for WSFLG, which finished the season with a 0-19 overall record.

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AMERY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; That first win of the 20192020 season was elusive. The WSFLG boys co-op hockey team concluded the season without finding it, while Amery easily spotted a trip to the second round. In the first-round matchup on Thursday, the Warriors brought a quick end to the Blizzardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s postseason with a 15-0 home win to advance to the second round. Amery scored 11 goals at even strength, two on the power play and two shorthanded in the win. The Warriors posted four goals in the opening period, all at even strength. They added two more early in the second period before the Blizzard got their second power play

BOYS BASKETBALL: Playoff time WEBSTER A 4-8 record in the Lakeland West put the Tigers fifth in the standings and their 9-11 record entering the week drew a first-round playoff game at Ladysmith this Tuesday. Before then, Webster looks to end a three-game skid in its regular season finale at home against Prairie Farm this Thursday. The Tigers recently took road losses at Cumberland and Clear Lake. The Beavers defeated Webster 59-39 on Friday and Clear Lake earned a 7248 win over the Tigers on Monday. Webster ends its regular season this Thursday at home against Prairie Farm before going to Ladysmith on Tuesday for its postseason opener.

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Siren would snap a four-game skid with a win over Clayton, after taking a 63-51 road loss to Drummond on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played flat in the first half and struggled to get a shot to fall,â&#x20AC;? Siren coach Rick Kosloski said. Drummond pushed its lead beyond 20 points in the second half and the Dragons managed to dwindle that lead, but the comeback was made more difficult without having Brady Kosloski, who missed the game with an ankle injury. Riley Churchill led Siren with 24 points; Nathan Kosloski had 11 and Chad Songetay had seven. The Dragons dropped to 5-15 overall and remained tied with Frederic for sixth in the Lakeland West with a 2-10 in-conference mark.

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SIREN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rick Kosloskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maiden voyage into the varsity postseason will still be his swan song. Kosloski â&#x20AC;&#x201C; brought in as interim coach for the Siren boys basketball team shortly before the 2019-2020 season started â&#x20AC;&#x201C; still expects to relinquish the reigns when the Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; playoff run concludes. So depending on their success or lack thereof in early March, Kosloski could be in his final week as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been challenging (and) a new experience,â&#x20AC;? Kosloski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried to help keep Kosloski this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team in-tact with what the team was doing, while trying to implement my own stuff.â&#x20AC;? Kosloski was a late fill-in for Siren after coach Jon Ruud was given a oneyear hiatus from the post and the limited preseason preparation may have played a role in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenging start to the season. Siren lost its first six games and was 1-9 overall through 10 games. Another obstacle blocking the path to success, according to Kosloski, was the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating environment. In his opinion, players comprising the roster werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t headed in a uniform direction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked to try and change the culture of basketball to some degree in Siren,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to learn to get along as a team and play as a team; to respect one another and play for each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to remove individualism.â&#x20AC;? As those adjustments were being made, the coach also had to adapt to a slightly different game. Kosloski spent

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prior years assisting the Siren girls program and he soon witnessed the difference in style of play after moving to the boys coaching staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game is much faster, no doubt,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys tend to get more physical and we had some kids who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the best decisions on or off the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And overall, I was learning the different personalities among the boys.â&#x20AC;? During those early-season struggles the players also had to adapt to different strategies on the court. The physical game plan was altered along with the mental and personal aspects, which added another element to the situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a team that played manto-man in several years,â&#x20AC;? Kosloski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played it almost all year and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve adapted to it.â&#x20AC;? Eventually, the Dragons reached success. They won four of their last five games in January after getting just one win in their first 10. Kosloski gives some of that credit to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant coaches and the coach heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subbing for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful to Jon for staying in touch throughout the year and offering guidance,â&#x20AC;? Kosloski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dino (Oustigoff) is a returner to the staff and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked-out well. Two other new coaches (C.J. Johnson and Travis Thiex) have been a big help.â&#x20AC;? But four consecutive losses leading to postseason seeding left the Dragons as a 12th seed, going to South Shore on Tuesday for the playoff opener. After concluding the regular season this week, Kosloski hopes to return Ruud a team with an improved culture and maybe a postseason win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned to respect one another and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been part of the culture change,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful to the school for extending the opportunity to me.â&#x20AC;?

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The Sentinel would like to remind the young writers of Burnett County that the deadline for the March submission is coming up on March 9. Once a month, the Sentinel provides a writing prompt for two different age groups and they will have the chance to have their writing featured in the newspaper. So, if you are between the ages of 7 and 18 and want to have a chance to have your writing featured in the newspaper, here are the prompts for the March 9 deadline: Ages 7-12: Imagine that you found a gold magic leprechaun coin while digging in your backyard. This coin will grant you three wishes – if you can’t wish for more wishes, what three wishes would you make and why? Draw and color what your magical coin would look like that you found and send a photo of it with your submission. Ages 13-18: Write about a problem or an issue that your town or county faces. Do you have a solution or ideas on how that issue can be addressed? Send a photo of yourself or of a favorite place in your town with your sub-mission. Responses should be approximately 200 words and has to be submitted by end of day on March 9. A photo submission is required with the article that you submit. If there are more than 10 submissions, only 10 will be selected to be placed in the paper. Remember to include your name, age and town you are from in your submission. You can submit articles a few different ways. You can drop them off at the Sentinel office, mail them to P.O. box 397, Grantsburg WI, 54840 or send them via email to news@burnettcountysentinel. com.

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GRANTSBURG SENIORS

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by Patzy Wenthe

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So, the question is: In 1288, a law was passed that let women propose marriage to men on the 29th of February. Which was the country to do it? Scotland! Queen Margaret passed the law that allowed women to propose and to fine men who refused. If the man were to reject the proposal, they would need to pay a fine to the proposer in the form of a kiss, a silk dress, one to 12 pairs of gloves or the sum of one pound. Of course, the law is no longer in effect, but the Feb. 29 tradition still stands. Thank you Grantsburg Senior Center supporters. We completed another year and if you attended the annual meeting you probably found we’re doing fine. We continue to look for new ways to bring in more people to the center for everyday coffee and goodies as well for the Nutrition

Program meals. We are looking forward as we plan for our Spring Rummage Sale in May. We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and check out the book nook. Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests, call the center at 715-463-2940 or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com. Coming Events: • Business meeting March 17 at 1 p.m. • American Legion Dinner – Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. • Day Light Savings – March 8. • Bingo at Legion March 8 at 2 p.m. A progressive pot, too! • Red Cross Bloodmobile Wednesday, March 11, 2020. • Fun with friends, every day!

SIREN SENIORS by Nona Severson

We had our monthly meeting on Feb. 20. It was mentioned how much work Ed Symthe has been doing around the center. He has been doing shoveling, cleaning floors in the kitchen and bathroom so they look nice. He has also cleaned the coffee machine and some work done on the carpeting. Thanks Ed – we appreciate all you are doing. Barb told us about going to the ADRC meeting. There is a special program going on during February. If you have lunch at the center and bring a guest, you and the guest will be given a free meal. A committee was formed to plan the evening meals. The evening meals will be from May thru October. The committee came up with some menu ideas which will now be presented to Sabrina. The menus which the committee came up with sounded good. We elected a new treasurer to replace Diane Norman who passed away in January. Our new treasurer will be Sue Christensen. Congratulations

Sue. Speaking of Diane Norman, we decided to give the Norman family a gift certificate to be used in the memorial garden they are planning. We decided to make some flyers to promote the rental use of our building. We had a speaker from North Country Independent Living – Empowering People with Disabilities. Mr. Don Posh gave many ideas on how to keep being independent and staying in your own home. It was very interesting from using different phones to opening jars and using special hinges on doors. It has been decided to have our annual 500 card party on April 25. If anybody or businesses have anything they would like to donate for our card party, it would be appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the center or contact Marge Traun 715-349-2956 or Nona Severson 715-349-5004 who are co-chairing this event. We will be glad to pick up your donations. We will be having a Silent Auction as well as

door prizes. This is the Senior Center’s only fundraiser. Mick Miller and Valerie split the Dime Bingo dollar game. I don’t know what the total was but I am sure they were happy to get whatever. Our 500 winners were Barb Geske, Gerry Vogel, Sue Christensen, Karen Steffan and Pat Bresina. Ben Anderson and Sandy Hickey shared the 9 bid. Spade winners were Tony Rutter, Susie Hughes, Ashley Hughes. Dwaine Bentlely and Laryn Larson shared the 9 bid. Dates to Remember: • Feb. 28- Fish Dinner, Knights of Columbus, 300 Oak St, Spooner • March 2 – Decorate the center at 9 • March 8 – Daylight Saving Time Begins • March 11- Potluck 11:30 • March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day • March 29 – Amish Fish Fry at 300 Club Frederic

Seventeen came to play dime bingo and enjoy the treats furnished by Nancy. Nancy won the big pot. We play every Wednesday at 12:30, come join the fun. There were four pool players and Harry was the big winner. They play on Thursday at 1, always room for more. Dominoes are also played on Thursday, if interested, just come in. Wii bowling was exciting as usual. Bill B. had a high individual game and series 290 and 569. The Wild Bunch had a high team game and series 908 and 1746. Splits picked up were: Fred 5-7, Harvey 4-7-10, Barb 5-10, LaJuana 5-10 three times and Bernie 3-6-7. We sure could use some subs. If interested just come in on Friday morning by 9. Our center is very busy, not only the activities but lunches as well. We average 3,200 lunches served and/or delivered every month. Right now, we are in need of volunteer drivers to deliver lunches. They get mileage and free lunch. For more information call Deb at 715-8665300. Our next Potluck and Horse Race will be Saturday, March 14. We set up about 11:30, eat at 12 and Horse Race following lunch. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 17 at 12:30. Please plan to attend. To be a voting member, dues must be paid by March 31. Birthday wishes go to Mary Thompson, Rod Hopkins and all other celebrating their special day in February. Mark your calendars for April 24 and 25, we will be holding our annual Garage and Bake sale. Stop and shop and enjoy a piece of Birthday cake to celebrate Gladys Beer’s 90th. Remember: Life is like a bowl of cherries; you just need to watch for pits now and then. See you at the center.

COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy Josephson for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19. 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., Thursday, 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 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

Thank You

The family of Don (Toby) Tobias wishes to thank family and friends for all the support that Toby received during his illness. We want to thank the First Responder, Ambulance Crew, Dr. Sabastion and the nurses and staff at Indianhead Medical Center for the care and support received. We especially want to thank Pastor Sue for all the love and support during Toby’s illness and our Salem family for all the kind deeds shown to us. To everyone who gave Ŵowers, memorials, cards, food and prayers, we thank each and every one of you. God bless you all.

Sharon Tobias, Tim, Jenny & Garrett Tobias, Arne & Harriet Rice-Ardell, Sean & Terrie Stettler, Zach & Timmy

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 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. Tween Tales – a Book Club Just for Tweens Tween Tales is a monthly book club especially for Tweens. This month the group is reading “Holes” by Louis Sachar. Pick up a copy of the book at the library. Registration is recommended; For ages 10-12.

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Food, fun and a book discussion Tuesday, March 3, 4:00-4:45 p.m. 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.

Early Childhood Screening Grantsburg Elementary School is currently putting together a screening for three and four year old children in the Grantsburg School District. The screening will take place on March 4th at Nelson School. The students who will be screened are those who will turn four between March 1st and August 31st, 2020. The screening is designed to be the ﬁrst step of formal communication between the school and your child. The screening will last about an hour and culminate with a brief exit interview conducted by our principal, Elizabeth Olson, and our school psychologist, Adam Craft. At that time you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the school or your child’s development. We understand you are very busy, but we hope you can attend the screening with your child. If your child was born between March 1st and August 31st, 2016, please call the Elementary School at 715-463-2320 to schedule a time for your child’s screening. Thank you. Elizabeth Olson Grantsburg Schools, Elementary Principal

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WEEKLY WAG News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett County

Shelter pets are often referred to as diamonds in the rough. With St. Patrick’s Day closing in, HSBC prefers to call its residents the gold at the end of the rainbow. Whether you are seeking fun and adventure or quiet times o the couch, HSBC has on a leprechaun to fit your n needs! Meet two available p pets that give you a peek a their gold every time at y look in their eyes. you Ace has it all—smarts, l looks, and charm. Ace s sports a short, tri-color c coat and one jaunty floppy e to complete his signaear t ture look. He is around 50 Ace pounds and appears to be an Australian Cattle Dog mixed with possibly some Husky. Ace loves people of all ages and loves to play! Already housetrained, this one-year-old is ready to learn all kinds of things and is very treat motivated. Ace’s concentration was not even broken when a curtain fell on him during his photoshoot! Wallace the Wanderer was found trying to hike to HSBC on his own! Upon his arrival, he decided that soft beds and gentle pets were much better than life on the road. Wallace is a white and tan shorthair who weighs in around eight pounds. He is quiet, easygoing, and likes children and adults. This handsome one-anda-half-year-old will enrich your life! Haven’t taken a tour Wallace the Wanderer of HSBC yet? Meet Ace, Wallace, and the rest of the gang for Pet Me, I’m Irish! Saturday, March 14, HSBC is holding an open house with St. Patrick’s themed treats, fun, and—of course—pets! Arrive between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to socialize and enter for a chance to win door prizes. HSBC is guaranteed to have someone willing to kiss you, even if you are not Irish! And while you are there, don’t forget to pick up your raffle tickets for the Bark and Wine fundraiser on April 4. There are some great prizes; don’t miss your chance to be a big winner! As always, proceeds go toward making HSBC a safe haven for the homeless pets in Burnett County! HSBC information—7410 County Road D, PO Box 621, Webster, WI 54873. Telephone: 715-349-2368. 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.

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Gators on the Mississippi AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS

Hello friends, I have always enjoyed trying to catch large northern pike both through the ice and in open water. This past week I headed to Lake Onalaska which borders northern Lacrosse, is a part of the Mississippi River and a very good place to fish gators. Saturday, Feb. 15 High 33, low 20 I had my Chevy pickup about as loaded as it could be for this adventure which would cover two nights of sleeping on the ice. Michelle Chiaro is originally from Little Rock, Arkansas and has found that she really enjoys winter camping and ice fishing. My golden retrievers Fire and Ruby would take the back seat of the truck and the bed was as loaded with gear as I could get it. First challenge, Lake Onalaska has not had good ice this winter and because of that some trucks have gone through the ice. Yesterday’s low was -22, my intelligence people told me that they thought I could drive onto the ice with my truck and with the windows open that is what I did. The ice was doing some major cracking and Michelle was petrified, I zoned her out for the drive, and we made it to where this gang has caught big gators in the past. I started drilling holes with my Jiffy “Pro 4” and was relieved to see that there was 12 to 16 inches of frozen water below me. Michelle and I put out six tip ups and began the rather large task of building camp. I did notice and would the entire trip that very few people were driving trucks on the ice and I was certain that it was just a matter of time and one of us was going to be doing hand to line combat with a gator big enough to bite a person’s hand off if it was given the opportunity. We spent the day visiting with all of our neighbors on the ice and had us a first-rate social experience. To put it bluntly, today was a non-bite on Lake Onalaska. Sunday, Feb. 16 High 28, low 14 It was cold enough that the ice below was growing so the entire night the ice was booming and banging like a thunderstorm, that was music to my ears, but

not so much for a woman that grew up in the south. Amazingly, today was another non bite. About mid-morning with Michelle’s help we spread all our tips ups out over about three acres with the hope of finding perhaps one hungry gator. In mid-afternoon we saw a guy walking towards our camp, and it was my good buddy Mike Brown who is the President of the Coulee Chapter of Kids and Mentors Outdoors. Mike would not drive on the ice but made the one mile walk to visit with us and we had a great time. Good luck came our way when just before dark Michelle had a flag and caught about a 25-inch northern pike. While she was fighting that fish, she had another flag and this fish was a true hog. The fight lasted a good ten-minutes and was a sight to behold as it seemed like her trophy got away several times. A part of fighting a big fish on a tip up is that sometimes the fish swims towards the person that is trying to catch it. That happened three times and so it was a rather intense filled experience. In the end Michelle iced what was probably a 12-pound gator and was she ever happy. Mr. Brown headed off the ice at about dark and we listened to music in the shack and ate very good food until well after midnight. The following morning, we broke camp and fished until noon and once again it was a non-bite, but we did not care. All goals had been met and thankfully the Chevy stayed on top of the ice and the next snowstorm did not start until an hour after I put the truck in the shed. I have five more ice fishing trips on the horizon and as I have always said “winter is my favorite season!” Sunset.

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OBITUARIES

Paul Leland Pederson

Lornell Martha Johnson

Lavonne Lucille Brethorst

Paul Leland Pederson, age 76, a resident of Daniels Township, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Paul was born May 5, 1943 iin Hibbing, Minn. to pare ents, Kenneth and Sophia P Pederson. He was always p proud of his Iron Range rroots. After graduating ffrom Hibbing High School iin 1961 and St. Olaf College, N Northfield, Minn. in 1965, h he earned a master’s degree iin School Administration ffrom St. Cloud State Universsity in 1968. Paul began his career in education teaching mathematics and social studies in Litchfield, Minn., next as high school principal in Bricelyn, Minn., and finally as principal of the newly constructed Junior High School in Woodbury, Minn. In 1978 a career change developed requiring Paul to move to Eau Claire as a sales representative for Princeton Industries of Evansville, IN. In 1981 he was named Regional Manager of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota and moved to Madison. Two years later he was recognized as Regional Manager of the Year. Paul married Bonny Siemons of Greene, IA on Dec. 4, 1982 in Madison, and in 1985 they moved to their home on Dunham Lake in Burnett County. Paul was employed by Grantsburg School District as the Community Education Coordinator from 1990 -1999. He was a 30-year member of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus serving as Show Chairman and President. He organized Church Sing-outs, wrote articles for the Smoke Signals, a monthly barbershop newspaper, and sang in the Chordial Harmony Quartet. As a 20-year member of Grantsburg Rotary, he served as president and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow. He also sat on Friends of the Grantsburg Public Library committee. As a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun, he was elected president of the church council and chaired various other committees. Paul loved living on the lake, singing barbershop music, playing golf and driving his classic cars. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Carleton. He will be sadly missed by Bonny, his wife of 37 years; son, Aaron Pederson; grandchildren, Samantha and Carter; sister, Shirley Angen; nephew, David (Pamela) Angen; nieces, Carla Morgan and Shelly (Clayton) Compton; along with other relatives and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Lornell Martha Johnson(nee Melcher), age 79, of Holmen, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2020, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse after battling a respiratory illness for several months. She was born in Menomo onie to the late Frederick a and Martha Melcher(nee K Kampa) on July 22, 1940. Lornell moved around the U United States throughout h her childhood due to her fatther’s career. She graduated ffrom White Bear Lake High S School and, several years llater, married her husband o of 58 years, Floyd Johnson. T They lived in Mahtomedi, Minn. for 39 years until they moved north to Danbury during their retirement. Lornell was known for her love of holiday decorating (especially at Halloween and Christmas), hosting relatives for holiday meals, and enjoying weekend trips to the cabin in Danbury. She was a pet lover, having taken in many stray dogs and cats in her lifetime. She will be remembered for being generous and a very proud mom, grandma, and great grandma. She made certain she took care of everyone from getting them signed up for school activities, shopping for clothes, feeding everyone, and never forgetting a birthday! In addition, she enjoyed flowers, feeding the birds, spoiling her pets and spending time with family. Lornell is survived by her husband, Floyd Johnson, of Holmen; son, Gregg(Tracey Martinez) Johnson of Webster; daughter, Stephanie(Mic) Bauer of Holmen; grandchildren, Tanya Johnson, Michael Johnson (Abby Dallmann), Ian Bauer; and great-grandsons, Dom and Derek Vadner. Lornell requested an intimate burial near Danbury where she enjoyed many summers and retirement years. The family would like to thank the medical teams at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse and Rochester, Minn. for the great care and support during the last several months.

Lavonne Lucille Brethorst, age 87, of Siren died Feb. 21, 2020 at Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Lavonne was born March 22, 1932 in Grantsburg to Claude and Marie (Hoge) Ramsdell. She worked in the Grantsb burg and Siren hospitals a as a surgical nurse for Dr. G Grindell and later at Cap peside Cove in Siren until rretirement. On Oct. 30, 1954 she was u united in marriage to Bud B Brethorst and to this union tthree girls were born. During this time, she a and Bud operated a dairy ffarm and always tended a large garden. In their past time they enjoyed fishing, dancing, putting puzzles together, playing Smear and Aggravation and watching Sandi’s basketball games. Lavonne is preceded in death by her husband Bud on Dec. 23, 2000 and her parents. She is survived by her children; Rita (Dan) Edaburn, Ranae (Butch) Beers and Sandi Brethorst (Laurel Randall); grandchildren, Dan (Trista) Edaburn, Amy (Jess) Villebrun and Alyssa Edaburn; great grandson, Dylan Edaburn. She is further survived by her little dog Coco, several nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. (visitation 9-11 a.m.) at the Siren United Methodist Church in Siren. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at CCC of Grantsburg for their compassionate and loving care given to our Mom. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolence can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Ruth A. Mothes Ruth A. Mothes, age 79, a resident of Siren passed away Feb. 22, 2020. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at First Baptist Church in Falun. Interment to follow at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www. swedberg-taylor.com.

RECENT DEATHS Jan. 24, 2020, Justin A. Landsberger, 24, Town of Daniels. Feb. 8, 2020, Linda L. Anderson, 72, Village of Grantsburg.

Feb. 10, 2020, James O. Evrard, 77, Village of Grantsburg. Feb. 16, 2020, Bernard E. Barr, 85, Town of Union.

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“Counties have their own process too,” he said. “Our county board has passed a resolution supporting this in concept, but it’s still a multi-month process to go through (to gain approval).” Brown, Dane and Racine County officials all said they anticipate

construction will be underway a year from now but added that timeline makes hitting the deadline anywhere between “very, very difficult” to “impossible.” “I don’t understand how any of the counties could make the deadline,” Meyers said. “So, the timeline is worrisome.”

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Stanley D. Rea III Stanley “Stan” D. Rea, III, age 59, a resident of Blaine Township passed away Feb. 22, 2020. Stan was born Dec. 4, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Stanley, Jr. and Gloria Rea. He followed his dad’s f footsteps in the career of i ironworking with Local 5 Later he was able to use 512. t those skills to work around t world. the He and PJ were married o on Oct. 12, 1999 in Las Veg gas, Nevada. He loved the outdoors, g golfing, fishing and workiing with his hands. He sspent his later years living a and building his oasis at the llake with his wife, PJ, who he particularly loved. He enjoyed when his kids and grandkids would visit, and he got the great fortune of playing “activities director.” His smile, friendliness and fun personality will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his dad, and brother in law, Mark Grainer. He is survived by his wife, PJ; his mom, Gloria (Vernon Erickson) Rea; children, Tiffany (Jordan) Lokken, Danielle (Markus) Werner; grandchildren Kylie Kunnari, Corrine Kunnari, Mason Rea, Zane Lokken, Ayla Lokken, Grayson Werner and Rowan Werner; step children, Todd (Cheryl) Rogers and Lisa (John) Schetinksi; step grandchildren Nick Schetinski, Jake Schetinski, Elizabeth (Aaron) Brown, Scott Rogers, and Tyler (Jessica) Rogers; step great grandchildren, Anabeth and Kaetlynn; sister, Wanda Grainer; along with other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Feb. 29 at 12 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Blaine Township. Pallbearers will be Nick Schetinski, Jake Schetinski, Jordan Lokken, Markus Werner, Tiffany Lokken and Ron Gallagher. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

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WEBSTER PD

WARRANTS

Feb. 9 – Feb. 22

• Benjamin G. Anderson, 33; Brianna L. Bearheart, 29; Charles R. Bentley, 29; Zane L. Black, 36; Jesse D. Brown, 27; Erick G. Cooke, 49; Janine J. Cowle, 45; Stacy L. Daniels, 43; Andrew B. Farah, 32; Ryan D. Fuller, 43; Thomas A. Fuller, 55; Tiffany N. J. Grissett, 38; Becky E. Hull, 35; Dustin R. Janes, 34; Ashley M. Johnson, 23; Saro-

Total incidents reported: 47 Accident: 1 Animal problem: 1 Agency assistance: 2 Assist citizen: 1 Background check: 2 Harassment: 1 Juvenile matter: 4 Medical: 1 Suspicious person: 1 Traffic stop: 21 Truancy: 10 Wanted person: 1 Welfare check: 1

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Feb. 10 – Feb. 23

nah J. Johnson, 26; Franklin D. Mikula, 39; Payton I. Neubert, 18; Shelby S. O’Brien, 24; Heather K. Olson, 45; Jason E. Olson, 39; Jordan D. Paulson, 33; John M. Peterson, 41; Samantha M. Rosado, 27; Thomas W. Snyder, 34; Ted P. Sperling, 56; Dean E. Sunderland, 27; Marcus A. Taylor, 35; Robyn L. Trepania, 22.

INCIDENTS

Death: 1 Disturbance: 9 Domestic: 1 Drug complaint: 4 Erratic driver: 12 Fire department: 1 Fire structure: 2 Fraud: 1 Harassment: 8 Information: 2 Juvenile matter: 8 Littering: 1 Lockout: 1 Medical: 10 Missing person: 1 Noise complaint: 1

Total incidents reported: 395 911 hang-up: 15 Abandoned vehicle: 3 Accident: 17 Alarm: 24 Animal complaint: 9 Arrest: 17 Assault: 1 Assist agency: 15 Assist citizen: 9 ATV accident: 1 Background: 2 Burglary: 3 Civil: 43

CRIMINAL

• Feb. 17, Christopher D. Paulson, 35, Orlando, FL, was arrested for possession of meth. • Feb. 18, Randy A. Lindberg, 50, Webster, was arrested for manufacture/deliver amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, child neglect- expose 13 child to drug abuse and possession w/ intent to manufacture/deliver amphetamine. • Feb. 18, Sharmin M. Lindberg, 51, Webster, was arrested for child neglect-expose 13 child to drug abuse, manufacture/deliver amphetamine, possession w/ intent to manufacture/ deliver amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 18, Casey L. Wylie, 44, Frederic, was arrested for a probation violation. • Feb. 19, Alyssa M. Martinez, 17, Duluth, Minn., was arrested for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of certain places. • Feb. 19, Payton I. Neubert, 18, Cumberland, was arrested for

contempt of court. • Feb. 20, Nicholas A. Mulroy, 17, Siren, was arrested for felony bail jumping, operating left of center line, underage drinking and open intoxicants in motor vehicle. • Feb. 21, Anne L. Nielsen, 52, Webster, was arrested for a probation violation. • Feb. 21, Timothy A. Benjamin, 54, Danbury, was arrested for failure to appear. • Feb. 21, Charles R. Bentley, 29, Siren, was arrested for failure to appear and possession of a controlled substance. • Feb. 21, Anthony R. Johnson, 62, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated- 3rd offense. • Feb. 22, Gage D. Lindemann, 25, Webster, was arrested for disorderly conduct and a probation violation. • Feb. 22, Joseph A. Vendela, 30, Grantsburg, was arrested for a warrant offense.

Reports from police and sheriff agencies are simply arrest reports. At press time, no charges have been ﬁled.

Aggravated battery

food for animal

unattended vehicle

• Andrew J. Sonnenberg, 36, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

• Brandon L. Jones, 40, Webster, plead no contest to two counts and was fined $250 per count.

• Cassandra L. Hochule Martin, 32, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

Bail jumpingmisdemeanor

Fail to yield right-ofway in roundabout

Inattentive driving

• Terry W. Blake, 56, Superior, plead no contest and was sentenced to 6 months in local jail and was fined $343. • Katie M. Simpson, 24, Centuria, plead guilty to two counts and was sentenced to 18 months of probation per count with a withheld sentence and was fined $443 per count.

• Sandra L. Bowman, 67, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Bail jumping- felony

Failure of operator to notify police of accident • William W. Taylor, 32, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $389.50.

False imprisonment • Andrew J. Sonnenberg, 36, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

• Andrew J. Sonnenberg, 36, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Fish w/o license

Battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer

• Benjamin J. Kottke, 23, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $222.90.

• Terry W. Blake, 56, Superior, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Harassment- fear of death/injunction • Terry W. Blake, 56, Superior, plead no contest and was sentenced to 9 months in local jail and was fined $543.

Disorderly conduct • Terry W. Blake, 56, Superior, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Katie M. Simpson, 24, Centuria, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Hit and run- property adjacent to highway • Joseph P. Sutherland, 52, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

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Six Steps to Invention 1. Notice a problem. 2. Think of a way to fix the problem. 3. Create a model of your idea. 4. Show and share your first model with others. 5. Make your model better by listening to what others tell you. 6. Finish your invention and have fun using it!

Ordinance: 1 Property damage: 1 Search warrant: 6 Snow accident: 2 Suicidal: 2 Suspicious activity: 23 Test: 1 Theft: 8 Traffic hazard: 1 Traffic stop: 81 Transport: 18 Trespassing: 2 Truancy: 10 Violation of order: 1 Wanted person: 3 Welfare check: 12

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• Dennis P. Sazama, 39, Brainerd, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

Issue worthless checks • Jessica L. Quinones, 31, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $440.50. • Nicole M. Stone, 41, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $549.16.

Non-registration of vehicle • Jennifer L. Frazee, 33, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • Barry F. Leikam, 54, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • James A. McParland, 41, Starbuck, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • Travis W. Morse, 20, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • John H. Mortensen, 63, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • Donald J. Rindo, 60, Woodbury, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

• Michael K. Kurkowski, 59, Luck, plead no contest and was fined $232.

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• Tyler M. Lehto, 17, Ashland, plead no contest and was fined $187.90.

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• Daniel J. Laforte, 26, Cushing, plead no contest and was fined $232. • Craig G. Legvold, 49, Maplewood, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232. • Jason R. Lindsey, 24, Brooklyn Park, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232. • Nicholas S. Oneil, 24, Lino Lakes, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232.

Operate w/ restricted controlled substance • Justin J. Simon, 27, Grantsburg, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Operate w/o valid license • Heather M. Bearheart, 26, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Cassandra L. Hochule Martin, 32, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • James A. McParland, 41, Starbuck, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating a MV w/o insurance

• Charles D. Anderson, 27, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Bradley D. Glienke, 38, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Andrew E. Jorgensen, 27, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Ryan E. Keith, 31, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Travis W. Morse, 20, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Justin J. Simon, 27, Grantsburg, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Joseph P. Sutherland, 52, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. • Garrik J. Zabel, 24, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating a MV w/o proof of insurance • James J. Pijanowski, 25, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. • Justin J. Simon, 27, Grantsburg, the charge was dismissed but read in.

Operating center lane3-lane highway • Trevor M. Foren, 23, New Berlin, plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

Operating left of center line • Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

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POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Applications are now being accepted to fill one parttime position of up to 20 hours/week. Work hours are somewhat flexible, but structured and must be between Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position will report to the Chief of Police of the Grantsburg Police Department. Salary: Salary depends on qualifications. Qualifications: U.S. Citizen; 18 years of age or older; high school diploma or it’s equivalent with preference given to those who have attended college/business school or training. Must have excellent working knowledge in computers and word-processing. Must be able to work with the public in a courteous and professional manner. Persons must possess good oral, written, problem solving skills and positive work ethic, excellent moral character and enjoy working in a team environment. This position is sensitive and requires confidentiality. Accuracy is a must. This position will also include light cleaning of the police department offices. Apply by submitting a resume and letter of application by 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2020 to the Village of Grantsburg, 316 South Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840, 715-463-2405. Applications will be screened and those most qualified for the position will be invited for the interview process. The selected candidate will be offered a conditional job offer and subjected to a background check. There will be a one-year probationary period. The Village of Grantsburg is an equal opportunity employer.

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Notiﬁcation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District

Job Title: Choral Music Teacher, Middle and High School

Job Title: Custodian at Grantsburg Middle School – High School

Job Description: Choral Music Teacher, Middle School and High School for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants with certification in Vocal Music are strongly encouraged to apply. This position will be responsible for directing choirs in grades 7-12. 100% FTE. Qualifications: Grantsburg School District is seeking applicants with the desire to join an award winning staff and lead a strong music program. Applicants need to have Wisconsin Certification or ability to obtain DPI certification. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with children to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. The ability to interact and be a contributing member of a talented and award winning teaching faculty is desired. Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills, and the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary. Strong references for this position are essential. Drama background and willingness to advise drama club is desirable. Requirements: We are seeking applicants with certification in vocal music. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of middle and high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships. Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives. How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. You may also send a letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license to the address below. This position will be open until March 13th. Contact: Matt Haase, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-2531 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (Preference given to those with school maintenance and supervisory skills) Hours: Full-time, second shift, 12 month position. 4 hours at GMS. 4 hours at GHS. Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident, and possess a great deal of energy and pride in workmanship. The person will have a sincere interest in children and be able to perform a wide array of duties while contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work both collaboratively and independently, follow written and/or oral directions, and maintain good work habits. Excellent communication skills are a must. Having proof of a stable work history will be essential. Responsibilities: include daily cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building. Position requires ability to utilize custodial equipment to perform duties, such as: stripping and resurfacing floors, dry mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, snow removal, and ability to stand for extended periods of time and safely lift 65 lbs. How to Apply: Send a letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation) and a copy of any pertinent licenses. This position will remain open until filled. Contact: Lisa Danielson, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 Matt Haase, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DAM ABANDONMENT AND REMOVAL

SECURA INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF MATTISON CONTRACTORS INC Plaintiff, vs. LAVERNE D POWERS Defendant. AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 19CV000343 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: LAVERNE D POWERS 23642 STATE RD 35 LOT 9 SIREN WI 54872 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 February 12, 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 requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY, 1005 W MAIN ST STE 300, BALSAM LAKE WI 54810 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 February 4, 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 JENNIFER L. ANDERSON State Bar No. 1030556 Attorney for Plaintiff WNAXLP (Feb. 12, 19, 26)

Johnson Family Forests, LLC, 230 West Coleman Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources (Department) to abandon and remove the Pokegama Lake Dam on an Unnamed Tributary to North Fork of the Clam River under Section 31.185, Wisconsin Statutes. The project is located in the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 15, Township 38N, Range 15W, Town of LaFollette, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The project will involve removing the water manipulation features of Structure #1 and decommissioning Structure #2, #3, and #4. The stoplogs and guides from Structure #1 (main dam) will be removed and rip-rap will be placed downstream of the structure and Cranberry Marsh Rd for scour protection. Structure #2 is a corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert with a stoplog inlet located east of Structure #1 under Cranberry Marsh Rd. This structure will be filled using cementitious flowable fill combined with a concrete cap for upstream protection. Structure #3 and #4 are located to the west of Structure #1 and are composed of reinforced concrete box culverts with stoplog inlets. These will also be decommissioned in a similar fashion to Structure #2. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with Section. 1.11, 31.185, and 31.253 Wisconsin Statutes.; Chr. NR 150, Wisconsin Administrative Code; and other applicable statute code. The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the dam abandonment and removal approval. If you would like to know more about this project and the statutes and rules that apply, or would like to see the application and plans, please contact Jacob Druffner, Water Management Engineer, Wisconsin DNR, 810 W Maple St., Spooner, WI 54801, phone number (715) 461-0159. The DNR will proceed on the application without public hearing unless a request for a public hearing is filed in writing by the date shown below. In addition, any member of the public may submit written comments by U.S. mail to Jacob Druffner, Wisconsin DNR, 810 W Maple St., Spooner, WI 54801. Comments shall include the docket number or applicant name and shall relate to whether the project meets the legal standards listed above. Comments shall be postmarked no later than March 19, 2020. After the comment period has ended, the Department shall render a decision that approves, modifies or denies the order that is the subject

of the application by mailing the decision to the applicant. The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the order decision document. Docket Number IPNO-2019-7-03023 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary /s/ Jacob Druffner Water Management Engineer February 18, 2020 WNAXLP (Feb. 26)

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 accepted). 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

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

(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. 26, Mar. 4, 11)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY 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 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 decedent’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. 26, Mar. 4, 11)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Marjorie Karjalahti, Plaintiff, v. Barbara Jean Olson, Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin LLC d/b/a The Cash Store, Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., and Midland Funding LLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 19-CV-177 Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 12, 2020, in favor of Plaintiff, Marjorie Karjalahti, in the amount of $33,847.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 24, 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 accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of court 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 real estate taxes, specials assessments, liens and encumbrances. PLACE: At the front entrance of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin, 54872. DESCRIPTION: The West Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ E ½ NE ¼ NE ¼), Section 21, Township 39 North, Range 17 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No.: 07-016-2-3917-21-1 01-000-012000 Property Address: 9457 Black Brook Road, Webster, Wisconsin Dated this 13th day of February, 2020. /s/ Tracy Finch Tracy Finch, Burnett County Sheriff Benson Law Office, Ltd. Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 370, Siren, WI 54872 (715) 349-5215 WNAXLP (Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11)

GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2020 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order. Present: Russ Erickson, Chris Erickson, Dan Ohnstad, Renae Rombach, and Jason Burkman. Absent: Heather Jensen. No agenda revisions or appearances. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the minutes from January 13, 2020 with correction of the typographical error. Motion carried 6-0. January Enrollment Report (2nd Official Count). From Sept. 2019 enrollment, Headcount is +10 and FTE is up +7.9. Grantsburg School Rebranding was a topic of discussion. Mr. Watt suggested a review of the Pirate logo and associated images to streamline the look and brand for the District. The Board directed Mr. Watt to further review the rebranding process and continue the discussion. Wisconsin State Education Convention (1/21-1/24/20) was attended by: Chris Erickson, Dave Dahlberg, Russ Erickson and Josh Watt. They presented information to the Board from the conference that can be utilized in Grantsburg Schools. Personnel Committee meets on Feb. 3 at 5PM. Meet and Confer Meeting with Support Staff is at 5:30 pm. Personnel Committee meets on March 30 at 5PM. Meet and Confer Meeting with Non-Represented Staff. Consent Items: Motion C Erickson/ Dahlberg to approve the 2019-20 Teachers’ Cost of Living Increase (2.97%) for “brick and mortar”. Motion carried: 6-0 Motion Rombach/ R. Erickson to approve the bid from DTG ($21,641.00) for new Grantsburg High School, Elementary School and District Office phones. Motion carried: 6-0 Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the bid from School Specialty ($13,223.96) for furniture designated for High School Room 120. Motion carried: 6-0 Motion Dahlberg/Burkman to approve the hire of Amber Blakeslee as a GES Line Cook. Motion carried: 6-0 Motion Rombach/ R. Erickson to approve the retirement resignation of Linda Benge. This approval was with “many thanks” from the Board for years of service. Motion carried: 6-0 Motion C. Erickson/ Rombach to approve the bid for School Perceptions Community Survey ($7900.00 with the potential for options 2&3) to guide the potential referendum process. (Anderson-Kraus recommendation). Motion carried: 6-0 Motion C. Erickson/ Rombach to keep "brick and mortar" applications for regular education open enrollment students open in all grade levels and to close special education open enrollment applications because available seats are needed for initial referrals, resident transfers, and full programs and service areas. iForward open enrollment applications will remain available for all students. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Dahlberg to Convene in Closed Session for the purpose of discussions per Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 19.85 (1) (c) (e) and (g) for Consideration of Contracts and Compensation of Public Employees Over Which the School Board has Jurisdiction and Exercises Responsibility and (f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to Reconvene in Open Session. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Burkman/Dahlberg to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. WNAXLP

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BUILDING MATERIALS/LUMBER

HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES

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

Visit www.abc-clc.com or call (715) 689-3400 10350 State Road 70 • Siren, WI

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

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

13 Week Minimum

715-472-8206 • 1-800-843-7658

WORSHIP

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

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A penguin father’s love

Pastor Kook Ho Kim UMC Central

This winter has been very tough, so I would n not be surprised at all if I saw a penguin rathe er than a deer on Highway 87. Penguins are tthe typical animal at the South Pole. There a are 17 species of penguin worldwide, and the llargest species among them is the Emperor p penguin. The Emperor penguins are famous for tthe special love they have for their babies. T The Emperor penguins lay their eggs in the c coldest winter, so they can safely protect the e eggs from other animals. The female lays one e egg on the foot of the male to prevent freezing. A And the male incubates the egg in a standing position for about four months until it hatches. Sometimes they have to stand in extreme

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

Sometimes it brings about supernatural power. Therefore, people commonly believe that parental love represents unconditional love. However, the most powerful unconditional love story is in the Bible. It is God’s love for us. God is our spiritual father, and his love is steadfast and everlasting. God’s love is even daring enough to give up His only Son on the cross. This love is much stronger than incubating an egg in extreme cold for four months. The Bible says that we cannot be separated from this love for any reason, even death. We became the children of God with this love. Let us give thanks to God for His amazing love. This column was originally published Feb. 27, 2019

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

cold: -40 to -58 degrees Fahrenheit with severe wind: 93.20 mph. They don’t even eat, except a little bit of snow during that time, so during four months of incubating they lose about 60 percent of their weight. When the egg hatches, the male disgorges food, which was stored in his stomach for four months to feed the baby. Then, when the females come back, they are relieved of their mission and go back to the ocean. Since they did not eat for four months, sadly, many of them die on their way back to the ocean. What a paternal love penguins have for their children. Parental love toward the young is very touching in animals and in people.

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

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

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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

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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

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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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1. Stain one’s hands 7. Subdivision 10. A passage to be performed slow 12. Invests in little enterprises 13. Medians 14. Member of the giraffe family 15. Makes official 16. Choose in an election 17. Hill or rocky peak 18. Member of an ancient Iranian people 19. Crest of a hill 21. Small, faint constellation 22. Cultivated from crops that yield oil 27. The ancient Egyptian sun god 28. Hollywood tough guy 33. Chinese drums 34. Merits 36. Indicates center 37. Increases motor speed 38. Mentally fit 39. BBQ favorite 40. Wings 41. Female parents 44. Marks left from wounds 45. Soften by soaking in liquid 48. They resist authority (slang) 49. Formats 50. Many subconsciousnesses 51. Vogues

CLUES DOWN 1. Mental object 2. Blackbird

3. Undergarments 4. Old cloth 5. One from Utah 6. Greek goddess of the dawn 7. Become less intense 8. Developed to readiness 9. Defunct phone company 10. About Freemason 11. Taking everything into account 12. Famed Czech engineer 14. Impress into silence 17. Boxing term 18. Marketplaces 20. Pounds per square inch 23. Locomotives 24. Short musical composition

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