Burnett County Sentinel March 18, 2020 by Burnett County Sentinel

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ELECTION: Wisconsin’s spring election is still scheduled for April 7. P7

Schools, bars and Webb Lake parade – closed or cancelled JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Starting Wednesday schools across the state will not be having regular classes. Bars and restaurants with over 50 people are also being asked to close due to COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus. The virus has also led to a number of local gatherings like the annual Webb Lake St. Patrick’s Day parade are being

cancelled in hopes of the virus being contained. Evers announced on Friday that all public and private K-12 schools in the state will be closed. Then on Monday he announced that he was asking the Department of Health Services to prohibit gatherings of over 50 people. “Closing our schools is not a decision I made lightly, but keeping our kids, our educators, our families, and our communities safe is a top priority as

we continue our work to respond to and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. There are currently 33 reported cases SEE COVID-19, PAGE 2 SENTINEL PHOTO

The Webb Lake St. Patrick’s Day parade is seen as one of the largest mass gathering events in the county. It has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Dairy lawsuit claims ‘campaign of defamation and deception’ by Four Cubs Farm JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

piece is a long iron branch, about 12 feet long, with a number of wooden leaves with the names of Friends of the Library engraved on them. Aaron Gilhoi, Grantsburg high school student, made the engraved

The Burnett Dairy Cooperative and chief executive officer (CEO) Dan Dowling have filed a civil lawsuit against Four Cubs Farm and Cris, Nicki and Ben Peterson. The suit was filed with the Burnett County clerk of courts office in February. The complaint outlines several allegations against the Petersons and their involvement with the co-op’s attempt to purchase a bankrupt brewery, Empire Farmstead Brewery in New York state. The 42-page complaint states, the Peterson’s “engaged in a campaign of defamation and deception that has sullied the reputation of the Cooperative… and robbed the Cooperative of a chance at expansion into a critical market that has cost the Cooperative and its members millions of dollars.” The co-op is not seeking an exact amount of money in the lawsuit. They did explain that because of Four Cubs Farm they are losing $50,000 per month. The co-op and Dowling, as plaintiffs, are seeking judgement in their favor “in an amount to be determined at trial, including

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The complaint outlines several allegations against the Petersons.

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Recently installed artwork at the Grantsburg Public Library commemorates all the people that made the library possible.

Artwork recognizes Friends of Library JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The Grantsburg Public Library has installed a new piece of artwork for its community meeting room. A lot of people helped make the Grantsburg Public Library what

it is today, and the large meeting room has got a new addition to commemorating the Friends of the Library that made it all possible. Mike Route and Jake Hochstetler of Red Iron Studio in Frederic and Lena Shepherd were the artists who designed and built the piece. The

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COVID-19: CDC recommends no more than 50 people at gathering, fed says 10 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

of the virus in Wisconsin and the nearest case is in Pierce County. This order includes any gatherings at locations such as public or private schools, theaters, museums, stadiums, conference rooms, meeting halls, taverns, health and fitness centers, and places of worship. Critical infrastructure and services such as grocery stores, food pantries, childcare centers, pharmacies, and hospitals are exempt from this order. Restaurants and bars are required to operate at less than 50 percent capacity or have fewer than 50 people, whichever is less. “While it was a difficult decision knowing the impacts on communities, families, workers, and businesses across our state, I believe limiting gatherings to less than 50 people is another critical step we can take in slowing and reducing the spread of COVID-19,” said Gov. Evers. “Keeping folks safe and healthy has to be our top priority during this crisis.” SCHOOLS Grantsburg, Siren and Webster schools will all be closed until April 6 and even that date could change pending further information. “The School District is committed to doing what’s in the best interest of our students and community and want everyone to be assured we are working diligently to create a plan to meet student needs during the closure,” the Siren School district said in a statement. Siren Superintendent Kevin Shetler told the Sentinel in his 14 years as a Superintendent, “I have never expe-

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rienced a massive school closing like this.” Siren will be offering online learning opportunities as well as work packets and communication with the teaching staff. “We will do the very best we can to accommodate the academic advancement of our students,” Shetler said. “However, there is no precedent on this type of situation, so we will learn as a community and try to remain flexible and understanding as we move ahead with this difficult time.” Grantsburg’s Superintendent Josh Watt posted a message on Facebook regarding the school closure. “The district has been planning on how to continue the education for students in an online or hybrid format, while fully realizing the educational, emotional, and social impact a longterm closure of school would have on our students, parents, and families,” Watt said in a statement. “In our planning, we realize there are many factors to consider and are doing our best to accommodate the many needs of

our students, families, and community. Now that we have more direction from the state, we will continue to develop and implement our plan.” The Webster school district will be making several opportunities available to their students, including Chromebooks to take home, teachers available in the school and even internet access in the more distant parts of the district. Webster Superintendent Jim Erickson explained Monday night at the school board meeting that school buses with internet hubs will be parked at the Log Cabin and Eatery in Danbury and another in the Webb Lake Fire Hall Monday through Friday. Siren and Webster schools are both continuing to serve lunch with the help of their bus routes. Siren is also planning on providing hot spots in the community where students and families can pick up food and academic work. The cancellations and postponements are not just at the state level, they are also reaching our neighborhood. Organizers of the Webb Lake St. Patrick’s Day parade announced that this year’s parade will be cancelled due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. “Due to Corona-virus concerns, The State of Wisconsin would like to see all non-essential mass gatherings of over 250 people cancelled,” Webb Lake Chairman Steve Austin said in a statement. “The Burnett County Health & Human Services Department believes it is in the county's best interest to follow these guidelines.” Austin said the Town of Webb Lake supports those restrictions. “There will be no parade in Webb Lake on March 21,” the statement said. “County Road H will not be closed off

and parking will not be allowed along the road.” A number have been cancelled already. In Siren, the annual Shamwalk to support the Burnett County Prevention coalition was cancelled along with the Siren St. Patrick’s Day parade. The Siren School District cancelled their annual pow-wow last week. Burnett Area Artist Group (BAAG) postponed their big student art show, set to take place at the newly renovated In a New Light Gallery in Webster. Since then the CDC has recommended all events with over 50 people be avoided for the next eight weeks. On Thursday, March 12th, the governor signed an executive order that directs DHS to take all necessary and appropriate measures to prevent and respond to incidences of COVID-19. It allows the Department to purchase, store, or distribute appropriate medications, regardless of insurance or other health coverage, as needed to respond to the emergency. It also authorizes state funds to support local health departments with costs related to isolation and quarantine, as well as the use of the Wisconsin National Guard. Decisions about the implementation of other community measures will be made by state and local officials based on CDC and DHS guidance, as well as the scope of the outbreak. People should follow simple steps to prevent illness and avoid exposure to this virus including: • Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water; • Covering coughs and sneezes; • Avoiding touching your face; • Staying home when sick.

LAWSUIT: Dueling civil lawsuits surrounding New York brewery sale to cooperative CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

damages for lost profits, other consequential damages, indirect damages and incidental damages” and punitive damages. This lawsuit was filed in response to the civil lawsuit filed by Four Cubs Farm against the co-op, CEO Dan Dowling and the entire board of directors. Both lawsuits revolve around the events that led to and followed the co-op’s attempt to purchase a brewery in New York. The complaint states that after Cris had served on the coop’s board of directors for three years, she lost her re-election bid and then became “a bitter enemy of the Cooperative, its Board of Directors and its management.” The complaint continues to allege Cris was telling community members the election was rigged and was falsely claiming the co-op was “engaged in unfair milk pricing.” Burnett Dairy Cooperative receives more over 1.5 million pounds of milk each day from local farmers. The co-op uses the Somatic Cell Count (SCC) to maintain its quality of milk. SCC is the standard used across the country and around the world for milk quality. Every co-op member is required to produce milk that is less than

400,000 cells per milliliter on a 90-day rolling average. The complaint alleges Four Cubs milk was “on the lower-end of the Cooperative’s quality scale.” On October 1, 2019, the coop notified Four Cubs Farm, giving them 30 days to correct the issue. It was not a termination from the co-op. The co-op alleges they spent thousands of dollars helping Four Cubs with their quality deficiencies. The following week, on October 8, the Petersons requested records relating to the Empire Farmstead Brewery. The complaint states the pro-

‘A substantial portion of the Cooperative’s customers are located in the East Coast market.’ cess of purchasing the bankrupt brewery began in February 2019. The co-op’s board saw the purchase a chance to expand into the East Coast market. “A substantial portion of the Cooperative’s customers are located in the East Coast market and, therefore, it was more efficient for the Cooperative to base resources at a location with efficient for the Cooperative to base resources at a location that placed them in close proximity to the market,” the complaint

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Four Cubs Farm ﬁled a lawsuit against the Burnett Dairy Cooperative last year in Burnett County regarding their termination from the co-op.

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The Burnett Dairy Cooperative ﬁled a civil lawsuit last month claiming former board member Four Cubs Farm was making false claims.

states. Then the board discussed the property value of Empire Brewery, which was preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An appraisal report accessed the property value alone at $2,875,000. The complaint alleges that the Petersons were contacting counsel for the Empire sellers claiming they represented a number of co-op members that opposed the sale. “The Peterson Parties’ counsel then disclosed the Cooperative’s confidential strategy not to raise its bid,” the complaint alleges. “Counsel for the Peterson Parties extinguished any chance of the Cooperative acquiring Empire.” The complaint alleges that a competing bidder, Feldmeier Equipment, “heard the false information being spread by the Peterson Parties and that the Cooperative would not increase its bid.” In late October the co-op’s board unanimously voted to terminate Four Cubs from the co-op. According to online records, there is nothing scheduled in the case. However, the lawsuit filed by Four Cubs Farm could be heading to a jury trial, following a motion hearing Tuesday.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Murder Mystery Night at The Chateau

Homebuyer Basics Workshop

ST. CROIX FALLS— 6 – 9 p.m. Chateau St. Croix Winery is hosting this event. Poison Ratenstein is in town for a killer concert, but his fans may be looking for a refund after this twisted tour turns tragic with a murder and a mystery to solve. Make sure you are dressed with the times! Grab your most righteous ‘80s concert gear to rock out in style while you solve a crime with your friends. Jean jackets and spandex leggings, big hair, bangles, leg warmers, and ripped jeans will be all the rage at this rocking night of mystery. Your ticket for the night includes light appetizers and a beverage.

GRANTSBURG— 6:30 – 8 p.m. This community education class is being held at the Grantsburg High School. Come and learn the steps you need to take for a successful home purchase. There will be people there representing real estate, lending, home inspections and more.

Referendum SIREN— 6 p.m. The Siren School District is holding a referendum in the High School IMC room beginning at 6 p.m. This referendum will cover operating costs.

Public History Presentation GRANTSBURG— 6 p.m. The Grantsburg Area Historical Society invites you to their public history presentation at the Grantsburg Senior Center. The presentation will be on the history of harvest and use of wild edibles in Wisconsin. Join them also for coffee and cookies during this event as well.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Crochet Amigurumi Giraffes SPOONER— 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Northwind Book & Fiber is holding this class. Learn Amigurumi- the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed animals. For this class, you must know the basics of crocheting. You will learn several different stitches and shaping techniques. Contact Northwind Book & Fiber for questions or to register.

Bo’s All-American Chili Cook-Off GRANTSBURG— 4 – 6:30 p.m. Bring in your best chili to the Grantsburg American Legion. Each vote will cost $4. First place 30% of vote bucket, second place 20%, third place 10%. The remaining 40% will be used to support the annual high school scholarship winners. Votes will be tallied at 6 p.m. and the meat raffle will follow the cook-off.

Author Sue Segelstrom GRANTSBURG— 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Author Sue Segelstrom will be at the Grantsburg Library for a book signing event. She will be signing her new book “Grantsburg: Pages of the Past.” In it she explores the history of the community, the people and the businesses from Grantsburg’s founding to the early 1900s.

2nd Annual Bangers, Mash and a Bash SHELL LAKE— 5 p.m. This event is hosted by the 715 Food & Spirits. Join them for the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend party. They will be serving Banger and Mash as a dinner special and will have drink specials beginning at 8 p.m. The DJ will begin around 9 p.m.

Triple Play Saturday DANBURY— 5 – 8 p.m. Voyager Village is hosting this event. There will no longer be a parade, but they will still have Shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, Guinness beef stew, Bailey’s cheesecake, green beer and live music by Triple Play from 5 to 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Maple Syrup Making

MEETINGS

SIREN— 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. North Winds Wilderness School is hosting this class. Go to their Siren Campus and spend the day tapping trees, collecting sap and cooking maple syrup. The cost of this class is $45. You can register for the class at www. northwindswildernessschool.com.

THIRD WEDNESDAY

Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta

THIRD THURSDAY

SIREN— 6 – 8:30 p.m. The Acorn Pantry is hosting this class. Executive Chef Andy Peloquin from Tesora will teach you how to make and cook fresh pasta. Join the Acorn Pantry for a hands-on fresh pastamaking class. You will also make two delicious sauces from scratch. The cost is $45 and you can purchase tickets for the class at www.acornpantry.com.

Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary

BARRel BUCK Auction

7 p.m.

FREDERIC— 3 – 5 p.m. This event is being hosted by The Barrel House. It’s time to celebrate those dedicated barrel seekers. Gather your bucks from finding the barrel and come up to the BARRel House for their next Barrel Buck Auction to win an array of prizes by bidding with your collected bucks. Even if you only collected a few bucks, there will still be chances for all to win prizes.

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

Webb Lake American Legion 7 p.m.

2 p.m.

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

Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132

FOURTH MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Siren School Board 5 p.m.

FOURTH TUESDAY Burnett County Repub. Party 7p.m.

FIRST MONDAY Town of Webb Lake

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6 p.m.

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

FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club 3:30 p.m.

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

ONGOING

6 p.m.

EVERY SUNDAY AA Meetings • 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

Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

AA and Al-Anon Meetings 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H. Both meetings held at church, different rooms.

Grief Support Group

Wellbriety Meeting

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66

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

Town of Jackson

EVERY THURSDAY

Town of Meenon

6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Adult Day Care

7 p.m.

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

Town of Sand Lake

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

7 p.m.

Town of Scott

Celebrate Recovery

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

EVERY MONDAY

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

12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren

Adult Day Care

Wellbriety Meeting

9 a.m.–3 p.m., Crexway Court, Grantsburg.

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

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

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup

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

Celebrate Recovery (12 step Bible-based AA group) 6 p.m. Faith Community Church, Danbury. Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

Narcotics Anonymous

Talking Circle

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

AA Meetings

New Life Recovery Program

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

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

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

AA Meetings

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

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Pre-School Story Hour

7 p.m., New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588 Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

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

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

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

7:30 p.m.

Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting

10–11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

7 p.m.

Town of LaFollette

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

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

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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” - Anne Bradstreet

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Clowns to the left, jokers to the right

ere I am, stuck in the middle with you. Those lyrics by Stealers Wheel in “Stuck in the Middle with You” from 1972 are pretty apt for this time in our nation’s history. Overall 2020 – not a great year and we’re only three months in; wildfires, Kobe Bryant died and now a global pandemic that could kill millions of people – COVID-19. Like I said last week, I am not a doctor, I am just observing what’s going on around me. And I have been noticing that about half of the people I interact with are freaking out about the virus spreading then killing us Sentinel all. Then the other half of the people are saying that it’s nothing Editor to worry about and a conspiracy Jonathan Richie perpetrated by (insert evildoer’s name here). This was demonstrated perfectly when I was out doing some shopping on Sunday. A salesman was telling me how the virus is just BS and that more people are killed by car crashes and the flu than this virus. Then another salesperson walked up to the desk as I was checking out and used about three squirts of hand sanitizer. The pair of salespeople bickered about it for a while and then went back to work. It seems to be more and more common in our lives. People see the same set of facts differently. What does it mean? I have no idea. But if this becomes a full-blown plague and kills a quarter of the world’s population, I think that will be enough for us to start to get along. And finally, I once had a ferocious argument about Stealers Wheel and this particular song in college. I was working for the UW-Green Bay Fourth Estate, the school newspaper, and in the editing room this song came on. One of the sportswriters looks at me and says, “Y’know the guy who wrote this is from Wisconsin?” No. He is not. Steve Miller was not in Stealers Wheel. Stealers Wheel is a bunch of guys from the United Kingdom. I will admit that “Stuck in the Middle with You” does sound like a Steve Miller Band. Miller was born in Milwaukee. I don’t often get frothing at the mouth with anger, but this conversation back in 2010 was one of those moments. We almost went to blows over the issue and this was before smartphones. So, the ability to Google was not always within reach. An editor in the room did google it and I was proven right, as it should be. In the end, I won an argument and that was all that mattered to me. I don’t mind being wrong, but it rarely happens when the topic is rock ‘n’ roll. Stay safe and wash your hands, for at least 20 seconds.

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here have been numerous studies about the health benefits of sunshine. Just 15 minutes a day in the sun gives the average person their daily dose of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones and teeth and may also protect against cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. It’s pretty amazing when you think that you get this protection from simply being in the sun. But as amazing as Vitamin D is, scientists tell us that it dissipates quite quickly, meaning that stores can run low, especially in winter. Recent studFrom the Publisher’s ies have suggested that a substantial percentage of the global population is Desk vitamin D deficient. Another benefit of being in the sunTom Stangl shine is that your mood improves. The i iit’s ’ cloudy l next time for an extended period time, check the mood of the people you encounter. It won’t be good. This week is National Sunshine Week, a time set aside every year to highlight the importance of openness in government. It has many names – sunshine, transparency – but it all means the same thing: government is better when conducted as much as possible in plain sight. Elected officials serve the public. They are elected to act in the best interest of the people they serve. We hopefully choose people who understand this basic principle. Many of our public servants understand this, at least at first, and do their best to do the right thing. But it is very easy to go from the sunshine into the shade. Sometimes, there are difficult or sensitive issues that may upset people that need to be discussed in private. Lawmakers long ago identified the topics that should be protected from premature discussion in

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public when they created the open meetings law. Ethical leaders use this law for its stated intent to protect information when it is proper. But the temptation to avoid scrutiny and input can be strong. Technology has given elected officials a new way to “discuss” issues – using email or chat programs and holding a virtual meeting, often discussing issues before a meeting. While I can understand the desire to avoid controversy, the public’s trust deserves openness and honesty. Even though it often seems like we lack the maturity to do so, we can handle the truth. It is always better to err on the side of openness when it comes to governance. As the employers of elected officials, it is the public’s job to hold them accountable. When we perceive that things don’t seem or smell right, it is acceptable and our responsibility to ask the hard questions. If there is nothing wrong, a question won’t hurt a bit. Our democracy needs a daily dose of sunshine to develop strong bones. Governing is hard work and our elected officials need to remember that doing as much business as possible in the open is always the best policy. During Sunshine Week, I would encourage you to thank the elected officials that you believe are keeping your best interest in mind and question those who you believe are staying in the dark too often. A healthy dialog between taxpayers and elected officials is one of the basic tenets of our democracy. And if you can’t stand in the sunshine for a few minutes a day, perhaps you should reevaluate your choices. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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Proceed with caution GENE JOHNSON

COVID-19 has reached pandemic levels in the United States. It is time to live with caution and develop new and renew healthy practices at home, at work, in schools in medical centers and senior care facilities. People are frightened, herd buying is taking place at food stores primarily for bottled water, toilet paper and canned goods. This is a new virus and it will take time to build immunities, develop vaccines and to understand all its characteristics. The federal and state governments are gearing up to control the spread of this harmful respiratory disease. They are behind in testing equipment and facilities. Medical facilities are preparing to meet these challenges, thanks to the federal government financial aid. Imposing international travel restrictions, closing educational facilities, churches, sporting and entertainment events which draw crowds will help control the spread. A great deal of health disciplines have been hitting my desk via email. Let me try to help readiness with this summary. The symptoms: 1. It will first infect the throat, so you’ll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days. 2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing. 4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you’re drowning. It’s imperative you then seek immediate attention. The Mayo Clinic has sent the following reminders: If you experience COVID-19 symptoms fever, cough or shortness of breath - contact your regular provider before you arrive to determine if you should be seen. Wash your hands; avoid touching your face; and practice appropriate self-care, including staying home when you are sick.

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Another source sent the following: 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold. 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. 3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26/27 C or 82-84 F degrees. It hates the sun. 4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne. 5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap. 6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. Normal laundry detergent will kill it. 7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice. 8. Can’t emphasis enough - drink plenty of water! Use common sense: If you are sick, don’t go to work and contaminate your fellow workers. The federal government is making provisions to cover loss of wages while confined or quarantined to your home. We will overcome this new disease as we have done with the Spanish Flu, Polio, Measles, HIV, and other flu types. If you are considered elderly, or have a chronic illness, be concerned but do not panic over this new disease, which can affect senior living of all types. Be diligent in health practices. Extra hygiene is in order. Use prevention techniques such as cleaning the sinks, food preparation areas, bathrooms with disinfectant bleach. wiping down all remotes, door handles with disinfectant, washing clothes with hot water, avoiding crowds and drinking plenty of fluids. Gene and Carter Johnson own Press Publications. They can be reached at ppinfo@ presspubs.com.

Getting sick is no fun The coronavirus or COVID-19 is turning the world upside down. Health officials are telling us to stay home and wash our hands. Don’t go out and participate in large group activities. Many people feel at a loss of what to do Wild Chow after they have cleaned and Lisa Erickson sterilized their homes and places of work. I don’t think I have ever washed my hands as much as I have in the last week. I still feel like there is more to do to protect myself. Even if I do get sick, I know I’ve done everything I can to protect my family and myself. What we eat matters. Choosing to eat healthy food is another thing we can do actively to keep ourselves well. There are certain foods that help boost our immunity and fight off illness. According to the Healthline website, eating a variety of super healthy foods, such as broccoli, yogurt or minimally processed all-natural milk, red bell peppers, spinach, ginger, garlic, sunflower seeds, and poultry, is key to proper nutrition. These foods have either a vitamin or mineral that helps keep our immune system doing its job. Including these types of foods in our daily diet will help us fight off illness better than consuming only one or two. During a time when illness

seems to be everywhere, staying healthy is not an easy task. Finding ways to incorporate as many of these foods as possible is a good start. I created this soup as a way to get as many of them as possible in one meal. The key to some healthy veggies is eating them raw or minimally cooking them at a low temperature for only a couple of minutes. Green Immune Boosting Soup Serves 2 3 cups salad baby spinach or super greens blend 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp fresh ginger 1 tbsp tarragon, chopped 3 tbsp. chives, chopped 1 cup chicken broth 1-1½ cups all-natural nonGMO milk, such as Crystal Ball Farms Salt and black pepper to taste fresh lemon or lime juice ½ cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets, lightly cooked ½ cup fresh red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup sunflower seeds In a blender, combine spinach, garlic, ginger, tarragon, chives, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a small sauce pan. Heat until just warm and add milk, salt and pepper; stir to combine and heat, but do not cook. Top with warm broccoli florets, bell pepper, and sunflower seeds; serve immediately.

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Towns seek to move to appointed clerks over lack of qualiﬁed candidates A lack of interested and qualified candidates in rural Wisconsin is leading more than a dozen towns throughout the state to consider appointing local clerks rather than electing them, town officials tell WisPolitics. com.

Thirteen towns and one village all have referendums on their ballots this spring on whether the traditionally elected clerk position should instead be appointed by the town or village board. For candidates to run for town clerk, they must

first be a town resident. Officials have said this makes finding the right person a challenge in many townships with only a few thousand residents. And more often than not, they say, the election can come down to a popularity contest.

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Grantsburg School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. It will be held in the Nelson Primary School gym at 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, and 6:30 PM. Parents may attend any session. These sessions are designed for parents only. Please call the elementary school office at 715-463-2320 if you cannot attend. Kindergarten registration is intended for children who will enter school in the fall of 2020. Children eligible for kindergarten placement must be five years old on or before September 1, 2020. Kindergarten for 2020-2021 will be a developmental, activity-based program with a full day/every day schedule. Successful completion of 5-year-old Kindergarten is required prior to admission to first grade. Thank you.

Dennis Graf is chairman of the Town of Meeme in Manitowoc County. He told WisPolitics.com the town board wants to appoint a clerk so it could hire candidates from outside town borders and attract them to the job by paying a competitive wage. “In an election, a person could be the clerk with one vote,” Graf said. “You could have anybody. If you get somebody who doesn’t know anything, you could really mess up a lot of stuff for a town.” He said his town has had trouble finding and keeping a qualified resident who is interested in the demanding, technically part-time job. He said some towns are even sharing a clerk, because of the challenge in finding a candidate. Graf said he doesn’t know how his townspeople are going to vote on April 7, but he thinks they would be OK with

the change since the board hasn’t received many complaints on the matter. The same could not be said in other small towns. This is the third attempt at an appointed clerk referendum for the Town of Cable in Bayfield County. Officials have said some residents don’t want to leave it up to the board to decide who manages the town’s billing and paperwork and that they would rather hold clerks accountable through an election. “Some people in the town feel like their vote is being taken away,” Town of Cable Deputy Clerk Tammy Rasmussen said. “I’m not sure how it’s gonna go. I’m trying to have people understand why the referendum is happening.” Rasmussen said she handles much of the accounting as deputy clerk, but she doesn’t plan on

staying much longer. Her husband just retired, and she said the pair aims to move closer to family in central Wisconsin. The role of the town clerk has also changed significantly over the years. Several decades ago, the job wasn’t as tech-centric as today and could easily be accomplished on a part-time basis. Nowadays, many in town leadership say the position requires the full-time attention of someone schooled enough to need little onthe-job training. Town clerks do everything from preserving documents and issuing licenses, to applying for state grants, paying the bills and overseeing elections. Officials said the workload for elections has especially grown, given concerns over possible interference. John Leighton, chairman of the Town of

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YAC coming to Webster JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@ BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

A new youth center is hoping to open later this month in Webster. Representatives from the Youth Activity Center (YAC) came to the village board to give them an update on what they have been up to. The YAC sits on the corner of Highway 35 and E. Poplar Street in Webster. John Jacobs and Jeff Jowers came to the board to answer any questions they have about the center. Jowers, a pastor at First Baptist Church in Webster, explained their mission to the board. Their goal is to have a safe place for kids, between the grades of fifth and twelfth, to go to after school with adults who care about them. They plan on being open Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. They do

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The YAC is currently being rennovated. Organizers hoped it would be open by the end of the month.

not have any specific programming planned for the kids and also they do not plan on being open during the summer. The YAC has already spoken with the Webster School district and have arranged to have kids get dropped off at the YAC and then will be picked up by parents/guardians later in the day. Will Janssen owns the building, he asked the board about the possibility of helping getting

the parking lot paved. The board explained that a conversation about getting the lot paved could take place down the line, but it is unlikely the village would give any money to help get the parking lot paved. “We’re here to partner and invest in the community,” Jowers said. Tim Maloney said, “We’re all for it. It’ll be great to have some place for kids to go.”

A rare response to being over budget – ‘wow’ JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

It is not cheap keeping County and State roads clean during winter. Snow removal costs add up, so it was odd to hear the feedback at the Government Center when numbers from the highway department were announced. “Wow, I thought it would have been much higher,” Supervisor Chris Sybers

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The infrastructure committee was surprised to ﬁnd snow removal was not as expensive.

remarked. Highway commissioner Mike Hoefs reported to the infrastructure committee that his department went over snow removal budget by about $43,000 for the calendar year of 2019. “I was expecting it to be six figures,” Hoefs said. He added, it’s not an exact figure but an estimate, he expects to have the exact dollar amount at the April meeting. Hoefs explained he believes the amount is related to the computer system in the plow trucks. “All our trucks have the same computer system,” Hoefs said. This system monitors the trucks speed and that correlates with how much material is laid down. Materials vary on the type of weather event and other variables, for County Roads a salt/sand mixture is preferred but on State roads they can only use salt. The department also makes it’s own brine, which can often be seen on streets before or after it snows.

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that require more landspreading precautions than are necessary in other parts of the state to protect the private and public drinking water well,” Smith said. Committee chair and county administrator Nate Ehalt asked Smith if the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and DATCP will be working together more in the future to make it easier for municipalities and property owners to understand the guidelines. In some instances, there are guidelines outlined by the DNR and DATCP. Licenses are needed with the DNR that go along with zoning and then DATCP has different standards. “Our obligation is to support you,” Smith said. She added she would answer any questions the committee has down the line and would continue working with County Conservationist Dave Ferris. “It’s going to take a lot of time,” Smith said when questioned about the two departments. Following the presentation the committee briefly discussed what happens next. “This is the easy part,” Supervisor Craig Conroy Duane Johnson said. He Supervisor continued, “How do we want to address this? What do we need to address?” The first step is the committee will go back to the full County Board and get the moratorium extended for another six months. A number of farmers serve on the committee and are preparing for harvest season Supervisor Duane Johnson explained it simply, “Let’s keep the ball rolling.”

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Issues in the Burnett County Jail with inmates flushing, clogging and breaking things continue. Maintenance director Gary Faught has been reporting these issues for awhile now to the infrastructure committee. Inmates have attempted flushing garbage, bed sheets and anything they can flush down the toilets for about a year, according to Faught. Last year, the department purchased a system for inside the plumbing that acts similar to a fishing hook in the pipes that catches large items that should not be flushed down a toilet or shoved through a drain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always up to something up there,â&#x20AC;? Faught said of the most recent event which ended with a broken sink faucet. The infrastructure committee has often asked Faught about additional charges and Faught has often replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One inmate in particular seems to be the ring leader,â&#x20AC;? Faught said last year during a meeting. Online records show that inmate has not had any additional charges filed against

him while in custody. On a positive note, the jail is getting updates to several jail showers. Eco Chic Coating LLC is rehabilitating nine jail showers in three phases. Two of the three phases are completed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They use polyurea, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spray on epoxy that is rubberized,â&#x20AC;? Faught stated. He added, Eco Chic Coating used this polyurea spray on holding cells in the jail in the past. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rubberized, so water does not penetrate.â&#x20AC;? In 2013, the walls were lined with a fiber glass material that has lasted longer than the contractor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an astounding process. They grind the wall all the way down to the concrete,â&#x20AC;? Faught said of Eco Chic Coating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They add a mesh liner and then spray on the epoxy.â&#x20AC;? The maintenance department also began working on a project with the clerk of courts office that will rearrange the windows outside the courtroom. The project was approved for the 2020 budget and is slated to cost $18,500.

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Spider Lake in Sawyer County, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only coincidentalâ&#x20AC;? that his town has a qualified resident interested in the job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those who have argued against (the referendum) have said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cost the town more because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to pay a going rate,â&#x20AC;? Leighton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I think this is a bad argument. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to burden somebody who is willing to take the job.â&#x20AC;? He said his townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current pay rate

of $12,000 a year is â&#x20AC;&#x153;minusculeâ&#x20AC;? compared to the $3 million budget. He added it would be easier to raise the salary on an appointed position than an elected one. A spokesman for the Wisconsin Towns Association didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond to multiple requests for comment on where the organization stands on the matter. The referendums are for: Village of Ashwaubenon; Town of Excelsior; Town of Utica; Town of Chetek; Town of Stanfold; Town

of Greenfield; Town of Cable; Town of Spider Lake; Town of Calumet; Town of Medary; Town of Meeme; Town of Dellona; Town of Waupun; and Town of Ashford. The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madisonbased news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Copyright ÂŠ WisPolitics. com.

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) announced on Monday that the April 7 primary election will still be taking place. They are also offering recommendations to local election officials, like encouraging more absentee voting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are encouraged that so many voters are requesting absentee ballots already, especially through the MyVote Wisconsin website,â&#x20AC;? said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief elections official. She urged anyone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t currently registered and wants to vote absentee for April 7 to act immediately â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by Wednesday, March 18. Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs sat in on a webinar Monday afternoon stating the WEC is â&#x20AC;&#x153;strongly encouraging absentee votingâ&#x20AC;? because of COVID-19. This would be in line with the CDC recent recommendations of cancelling or postponing events with 50 people or more. There are over 30 reported cases of the virus in Wisconsin with the nearest case in Pierce County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have notified the school districts to provide additional paper ballots to the municipalities for their regular ballots and referendum ballots if they have a referendum, to accommodate the increased requests for absentee voting,â&#x20AC;? Hinrichs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will also

be providing addition ballots from the county for the state referendum, state, county and supervisor ballot and the Presidential Preference Vote ballot.â&#x20AC;? With the increase of absentee ballots, officials believe it will take longer to count and tally the vote totals on elections night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will obviously extend the election night work as there will be quite an increase in hand count ballots cast which takes much longer to count verses the election voting machines that tally that for you,â&#x20AC;? Hinrichs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Election night will be a bit later than originally expected.â&#x20AC;? If you have any questions regarding absentee voting or other voting questions about polling place, how to register and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on your ballot visit myvote.wi.gov.

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COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy Josephson from Grantsburg Elementary for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25. Local author and historian book signing 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, March 21 join Sue Segelstrom for a book signing event. She’ll be signing her new book “Grantsburg: Pages of the Past”. In it she explores the history of the community, the people and the businesses from Grantsburg’s founding to the early 1900s. This event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Reading forts March 26, 6:30pm. Bring your blankets, sheets & flashlights and come build a family reading fort at the library. We’ll read a few stories together, and then families can build forts to snuggle and read by flashlight. Come in a be counted day The 2020 Census is just around the corner, and we want to do our part to make sure as all our area residents are counted. If you could use a little help completing the online census survey stop in the library on Wednesday, April 1. Our library staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and direct you to the online survey. Library fundraiser The Friends of the Library Annual Spring Gala will be held on 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Attendees can come to meet this year’s featured author, Victoria Houston. A delicious dinner and dessert will be served before the author speaks. Ticket information is available at the library or by calling (715) 463-2244.

Books • Go Like Hell by A. J. Baime • Walk the Wire by David Baldacci • Just Between Us by Rebecca Drake • Country Music by Dayton Duncan • A Good Neighborhood by Therese A Fowler • Unknown Valor by Martha Maccallum • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy • Weather by Jenny Offill • Masked Prey by John Sandford • In Five Years by Rebecca Serle • The Sun Down by Motel by Simone St. James • Hit List by Stuart Woods Youth Books • Bo the Brave by Bethan Woolvin • Fox & Rabbit by Beth Ferry • Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson • Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi • The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead • Snapdragon by Kat Leyh • Wink by Rob Harrell • The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee • Lovely War by Julie Berry • Truly Madly Royally by Debbie Rigaud Audio books • Masked Prey by John Sandford Movies • 1917 • Ford v Ferrari • 21 Bridges • Frozen 2

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How to be a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee Level Caucuses take place Sunday, May 17, with registration at 1 p.m. and caucusing starting at 2. Polk and Burnett County delegates must attend the 7th Congressional District Caucus at the Medford Curling Club, in Medford, Taylor County, a 2 hour, 40 minute drive from Balsam Lake. If you are lucky enough to get elected in Medford, you will be going to the caucus from July 13-16. You will be responsible for your own expenses including transportation, hotel and food. Your first step there is to attend the Delegate Training session March 12 in Amery (see details above.) If you have any questions, please email pocodems@gmail.com

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by Patzy Wenthe

by Nona Severson

Wow! What a week! We managed to survive Daylight Saving time, a full moon, all the concerns about the Corona virus and Friday the 13th. Now with all the canceling of events and meetings around us, that means I’ll have the extra time to do many of the chores needed to be done around home. Oh! I will find time for a good nap by the weekend for sure! By now, most everyone has heard that the County Nutrition Program has suspended its congregate meals for approximately three weeks. Delivery meals will still be made and distributed weekly. At this time the Senior Center will remain open for its usual hours. We are giving some serious consideration for a class on our phones (especially the smart ones) with all the new technology we need help. If you’re interested too, contact me. Patzy – Grantsburg Senior Center 715-4632940. 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. • Bingo at Legion March 22 at 2 p.m. A progressive pot, too! • Fun with friends, every day!

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. Speaking of the card party, you can come to the center any time and place your bets for the silent auction. We have several items ready to be bet on. You do not have to be present to be a winner. Mick Miller was the dollar winner at bingo. I believe he won $14. Our deepest sympathy to the Tony Rutter family. Tony’s wife passed away recently. With the virus going around, we are unsure of the hours at the center. Lunch has been cancelled for thirty days. You can still get lunch by having it delivered to your home or picking lunch up at Webster. If you have activities at the center, it would be wise to call and see if we are open. The number to call is 715-349-7810. We are going day by day on the hours. Our 500 winners were Gerry Vogel, Darwin Niles, Jim Anderson, Sue Norberger and Mary Lengsfeld. Myna Magnusson got the nine bid. Spade winners were Gerry Vogel, Carl Link, Steve Wenthe, Roger Greely. Tony Rutter was the nine bid winner. What happened to the ladies on spades – we need to share the winnings! We hope everyone will stay healthy with this horrible virus going around and taking over everyone’s life. Dates to Remember: • March 19 – Monthly meeting 9:30 • April 8 – Potluck 11:30 • April 25 – 500 card party

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Thirteen came to play bingo and enjoy the treats furnished by Terri. Bernie was the winner of the big pot. We have canceled all activities at the center until further notice due to the virus epidemic. Everyone keep safe, avoid crowds and if you have elderly neighbors or friends, check on them when you can. For information regarding meals, call Deb at 715-8665300. There probably won’t be a newsletter every week due to the lack of activities. We will see you at the center as soon as we can gather in groups again. Keep smiling, we will get through this.

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Everyday our newspapers are filled with stories of meth busts. While meth is a stark reality in Northwest Wisconsin, alcohol is by far the biggest drug problem in our nation, state, and local counties. Let’s face it— we don’t like to talk about it. Alcohol is our nation’s biggest drug problem: In 2018, the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that 14.8 million Americans age 12 and up have an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) compared to 8.1 million for all illicit drug disorders combined. Alcohol is Wisconsin’s biggest drug problem: America’s Health Rankings ranks Wisconsin as the worst excessive drinking state in the entire United States. Excessive drinking was defined as binge drinking (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women) on one occasion and chronic drinking (15+ drinks/week for men, 8+ drinks/week for women). Health risks of excessive drinking: Alcohol-related injuries cause hospitalizations, time lost at work, and twice as many deaths compared to alcohol-related diseases. Frequent high alcohol consumption increases your risk for long term chronic diseases and multiple types of cancer. Economic costs of binge drinking: The 2018 Burden of Binge Drinking in Wisconsin report explained that binge drinking costs Polk and Burnett county residents $27.5 million with alcohol-related causes contributing to: 782 hospitalizations, 223 people in treatment, 69 crashes, and 32 deaths. To help alleviate this problem, drink only in moderation. If you drink alcohol, the Centers for Disease Control suggests no more than 1 drink on a single day for women, or 2 drinks for men. Do not drink alcohol if you are pregnant or under age 21. Need help? Call your 24-Hour Mental Health and AODA Hotline for referrals to local alcohol counseling and support services. Burnett County: 888.636.6655 or Polk County: 888.552.6642. “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org

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If you’re a resident of Polk or Burnett counties and you support one of the Democratic presidential candidates, you have an opportunity to become a Presidential Delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, July 13-16, 2020. On Thursday, March 12, Will Hoffman from the Democratic Party of WI will present a training with Polk County Democratic Party at 6 p.m. in the Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave.. He will lead you through the steps and the dates but here is a quick outline. To be a delegate, one must be 18 years old on or before Nov. 3, 2020, a resident of Wisconsin and a citizen of the USA, and be a registered

voter in the district in which you are running. You do not need to be a member of the Democratic Party, but you must pledge to support Democrats. This is the Statement of Intent to Be a Delegate that must be returned to the State Party by April 17 at 5 p.m. Attend your County Level Caucus and run to be a delegate to the District Level Caucus. All WI counties will have caucuses on the afternoon of Sunday, April 26, with registration at 1 p.m. and Caucuses starting at 2. Polk County will meet at the Polk County Justice Center Community Room at 1 p.m. Burnett County will caucus at the same time at Trader’s Roundabout Bar and Grill in Siren. If you do get elected as a County Delegate, you move on to the District Level Caucus. All District

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Tavern League of Burnett County supports Tourism Coalition Tavern League of Burnett County President Chuck Anderson presents a check for $1,000 to Emily Gall, Burnett County Tourism Coalition (BCTC) Vice President. BCTC is made up of businesses and community members with a collective goal to “grow tourism in Burnett County.” They maintain a tourism-focused website, burnettcountyfun. com, which features a comprehensive business directory, event calendar, tourism information and more. In addition, BCTC collaborates with government entities and other agencies to drive tourism to the region as a whole. The volunteer organization is funded through grants and fundraising events. In addition, the Wisconsin Tavern League Foundation will donate $250 in matching funds to the BCTC.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Upcoming Events: • Second Saturday Used Book Sale: April 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. New books are always being do-nated so there is always something new and different for you to peruse. • FUND-RAISING COOKBOOKS FOR SALE “Nature’s Gifts: Wild Rice and Berries from the Folle Avoine” are $6 at the library circulation desk. • We love books and we are always looking for more! Please donate gently used books. FEDERAL AND STATE TAX FORMS are available at the library in the foyer. Our AARP appointments are all filled up. CENSUS 2020 Our library is a good place to go to enter your census data if you don’t have access to the Internet. We have eight patron computers available for your use. Our website (https://websterlib.org) has a link to the census portal and to another site that will walk you through the steps to complete the census online. EASY CENSUS HELP FOR SENIORS (at www.EasyCensusHelp.org ) is an interactive tutorial that teaches the specific skills needed for filling out the 2020 Census online. When the learner completes the tutorial, it will lead them right into the actual Census. The tutorial may be used in advance but the actual census CANNOT be filled out until the invitation is received. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK We are getting our programs and events all organized for the week of April 19-25. Flyers will soon be out with all the information for a fun-filled week to show our appreciation for libraries and patrons! BOOKCLUB Please join us on Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in a discussion of Russell Banks’ “Continental Drift.” Even if you haven’t read the book, you are welcome to join in the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. PRE-SCHOOL STORY Our story time meets every week at 10:30 a.m. Please join us for stories, activities and treats! Our goal is help pre-school children get ready for kindergarten by introducing them to early literacy skills. Telephone: (715) 866-7697 Website: https://websterlib.org Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am – 7 pm, Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

MARCH 18, 2020

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VanWatermeulen makes ﬁrst team SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG – Jared VanWatermeulen stands out from the first-team picks. This year’s leading scorer for the Grantsburg boys basketball team may often stand out being 6-foot-6, but his grade level makes him unique in the Lakeland West all-conference picks for the 2019-2020 season. VanWatermeulen is the lone junior among first-team selections, joined by five seniors. Jaxon Flaherty (Unity), Gage Johansen (Luck), Levi Jensen (Luck), Kullan Parks (St. Croix Falls) and Declan Greenquist (St. Croix Falls) all earned first-team status for their final year, leaving VanWatermeulen as the lone potential returner for 2020-2021. And by no coincidence, those five seniors are from the three teams that finished ahead of Grantsburg in the final standings. The Pirates placed fourth in the Lakeland West with a 7-5 record and were 14-10 overall, so both the team and VanWatermeulen improved their final result from last season. Grantsburg was fifth in the conference at 5-7 while VanWatermeulen was a second-team selection for

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Grantsburg’s Jared Watermeulen

the 2018-19 season. “I don’t think his game has changed much from last season, (VanWatermeulen) just does what he does,” Grantsburg coach Nick Hallberg said. “Being 6-6, he’s a force.” VanWatermeulen led the Pirates with 14.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game; he had a season-high 29 points in a game against Amery. The Pirates also had a standout

among the second-team selections with Carson Knutson being its lone sophomore. He averaged 11.3 points per game with 3.8 assists and had a team-high 17 points in the third game of the season – a win over Webster. The Tigers had two second-team selections with senior Coleton Peterson and junior Carsen Stenberg. Peterson was an honorable mention last season and averaged close to 20 points this season, including a 33-point game against Grantsburg in December. Stenberg had multiple double-digit scoring games with one being a 21-point performance in Webster’s second matchup with Grantsburg. Siren senior Nathan Kosloski also was a second-team selection after averaging over 17 points per game for the Dragons. Adam Dreier (Frederic) and Cullen Feist (Unity) were the other second-team selections. The Pirates added two honorable mentions with senior Austin Wedin and junior Gus Bergman, who were joined by Siren senior Riley Churchill. Carsen Eley (Luck), Logan Lillehaug (Frederic) and Dan Sorensen (Unity) completed the honorable mentions.

WIAA has ﬁnancial fallout from ﬁnals cancelation SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

STEVENS POINT – Some schools were prevented from putting a state-title trophy on display. But without completion of the WIAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association) state finals for girls and boys basketball, the losses by programs, players and their families are hypothetical. They may have reached their given division’s championship game, then again they may also have been trounced in the opening round and relegated to a quiet ride home. However, the losses for WIAA are definite. The recent proclamation to scrap the boys and girls state

basketball finals due to concerns about spreading the (COVID-19) coronavirus essentially pulled a financial rug out from under WIAA. The non-profit organization that essentially organizes and supervises high school athletics in Wisconsin relies heavily upon income from these state finals in order to operate and based strictly on the books, this virus couldn’t have arrived in a worse time. “(State finals income) is a large percentage of the (WIAA) budget,” communications director Todd Clark said. “It’s 80-85 percent of our revenue and boys basketball is by far the biggest sport as far as revenue for our operating budget.”

The possibility of postponing, if not canceling the state finals, became a realistic scenario early last week as confirmed cases of coronavirus began to rise in the United States. By midweek, word from Madison forced WIAA’s hand, at least regarding boys basketball. WIAA was notified by University of Wisconsin-Madison that The Kohl Center – which hosts both the high school boys basketball

state finals and home games for UW-Madison basketball and hokey – would not be available for the playoff games, scheduled to start this weekend. UW-Green Bay – the host site for the girls basketball state finals – followed suit before the end of the week, also deciding to close its doors for an undetermined amount of time in an effort to prevent spreading the virus. Therefore, multiple days of potential revenue from two different sites were effectively lost for WIAA. According to Clark, financial and emergency planning by WIAA should prevent these cancelations from

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Grantsburg’s Brooke Quimby

Quimby named to ﬁrst-time all conference SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG – Brooke Quimby earned first-team status in her final year. In her senior season with the Grantsburg girls basketball team, Quimby worked her way onto the first team in the Lakeland West’s all-conference picks for the 2019-2020 season. She was one of six area players recognized in the postseason selections. Quimby led the Pirates by scoring 15.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in her senior season. She was a second-team selection in the Lakeland West last season and was one of two seniors included in this season’s first-team picks. Luck’s Grace Thoreson is the other first-team senior, joining Quimby as the two players not from St. Croix Falls or Unity among the top players. Olivia Miron (St. Croix Falls), Emily McCurdy (St. Croix Falls), Raegan Sorensen (Unity) and Sierra Swanson (Unity) were the other first-team picks; Miron and Sorensen shared Player of the Year designation. Siren earned a pair of second-team selections, including the lone freshman given postseason recognition. Lindsay Liljenberg helped the Dragons to a 16-8 overall record in her first varsity season, reaching double-digit point totals in 16 games. She is joined by sophomore teammate Morgan Shetler, who scored at least 10 points in 13 games, including the last four of the season. Hannah McDowell led Webster with a second-team selection in her junior season. She reached double-digit point totals in 13 games and averaged over five rebounds per game for the Tigers. Hannah Schmidt (Frederic), Lucia Neuman (St. Croix Falls) and Myah Nelson (Unity) completed the Lakeland West’s second-team picks. Grantsburg and Webster also had one honorable mention each. Senior Olivia Ohnstad was an honorable mention for the Pirates and junior Brooke Hetfeld was selected for the Tigers.

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Maynard Ivan Jensen

Colleen P. Rud

Gregory Paul Doric, age 62, of Siren, passed away on March 13, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born on May 16, 1957, in St. Paul, Minn., tto parents, Marianne ((Huss) and Albert Doric. H He graduated from Pine R River High School in 1975. On Nov. 10, 1979, Greg w was united in marriage tto Carol Schleicher at G Guardian Angels Catholic C Church in Chaska, Minn. T The couple made their h home in Jordan, Minn., w where they raised their tthree children: Laura, C Curtis and Debbie. Greg felt very blessed to have found his second family within Waletich Transportation in Kasota, Minn., where he was employed for over 20 years as a truck driver and creating vinyl graphic designs for their fleet of trucks and trailers. In 2005, Greg and Carol moved to the Siren area to enjoy up north living to the fullest. Greg enjoyed spending time with his family outdoors, fishing and hunting. Above all else, Greg loved spending time with his grandbabies. Preceding him in death are his parents, Marianne and Albert Doric; granddaughter, Lillian Ashton; and father-in-law, Charles Schleicher. Greg is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Carol Doric; mother-in-law, Irene Schleicher; children: Laura (Charlie) Ashton, Curtis (Vicky) Doric and Debbie (Jeff) Norrell; grandchildren: Hailey, Hannah, Tayler, Johnathan, Anthony, Nolan, Paige and one baby boy grandson on-the-way; brothers, Michael Doric (Sharon Madsen) and Tony (Wendy) Doric; sister, Margaret (Brian) Collins; and many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on May 2, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crooked Lake Park in Siren. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Maynard “Pete” Ivan Jensen, Sr., 91, of Duluth, Minn., formerly of Superior, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth surrounded by his loving family. He was born in G Grantsburg, May 19, 1928, to M Milton and Olive Jensen. Pete married Beverly Andersson on Oct. 30, 1948 in Superio or and they celebrated 35 years o of marriage before her passing iin 1984. Pete spent the last 36 y years with his partner, Shirley C Cardinal. They enjoyed 32 w winters in Yuma, AZ and also sspent many summer days at ttheir place in Oulu. Pete was a heavy equipment o operator for over 50 years until his fulltime retirement in 2010 at the age of 82. He began working for Anderson Fuel and Trucking Company, then McLean, Lakehead and Kimmes Construction Companies. He was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local #49. Pete was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting and gardening, and especially loved fishing the St. Croix River with his family in his hometown of Grantsburg. He also enjoyed repairing old cars, especially his 1949 Chevy Pickup. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly, partner Shirley Cardinal, brother Dwight Jensen, sisters Betty Verdick and Dolly Anderson and sister-in-law Lynnea Gran. Pete is survived by his children, Maynard “Punk” (Wendy) Jensen, Lory (Joe) Pajac, Daryl (Sandy) Jensen and Darla (Doug) Magdzas; Shirley’s children, Katherine (Richard) Fox, Jean (Troy) Buczynski, Joy (John) Taraldsen, Mark (Tracy Hoven) Cardinal and David Cardinal; brothers and sisters, Bea Strachota, Evone Finch, Glen (Rena) Jensen, Kay Harmon Kenyon, Lu (Bernie) Human, Milton “Oscar” Jensen, Bennie (Jeanne) Jensen, Rodney (Linda) Jensen, Annette Edaburn and Arlen (Mary Jane) Jensen; 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1924 Wyoming Avenue, Superior, and continued until the 12 p.m. memorial service with Pastor Sean Koos officiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Superior. The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com.

Colleen P. Rud, age 56, a resident of Siren passed away March 9, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Colleen was born on June 19, 1963 in Frederic to p parents, Carl and Delores ((Wuorenma) Erickson. As a child and young a adult, Colleen enjoyed b being outdoors hunting and fishing with her friends and ffamily. On Sept. 20, 1997 Colleen a and Al were married in S Siren. For a number of years, C Colleen was a cosmetologist a at Rick’s on Main Street and llater at Mane Attractions and Generations. She then took a position at Holiday Station Stores in Siren as a sales associate and then a food service leader, handling the day to day operations of the Hot Stuff deli. Anyone who would frequent the Siren location, would find her smiling face behind the counter, in the cooler taking care of inventory or visiting with customers or harassing her regulars. Colleen had a big smile, a warm heart and a positive attitude on life. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone with anything. She worked hard and played hard too but thoroughly enjoyed being able to spend time with her family and friends. She valued her time off to “get away” no matter how short or small the adventure was. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Delores. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her husband, Al; her daughter, Candi (Danny) Heuring; step children; Eric (Connie) Rud, Brent Rud, and Nick (Kelly) Rud; her siblings; Robert Erickson; Ron (Sharon) Erickson; Rod Erickson; Connie Talmadge; Russ (Terri) Erickson, Ray (Tina) Erickson and Carla (Tim) Denzine; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and too many dear friends to name. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. A visitation was held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Interment was held at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Erickson, Jerad Erickson, Justin Erickson, Andrew Erickson, Rob Erickson, Evan Tietz and Danny Heuring. 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.

Anne Marie Blair Anne Marie Blair, age 68, of Siren, passed away on March 6, 2020, at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Anne was born on March 25, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minn., to parents, Dorthy Lillian (Gleason) and William Russell Moore. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1968. Anne enjoyed cooking, embroidery, playing cribbage, pinnacle, hearts, spades and getting lucky at bingo. She also liked traveling and reading in her free time. Preceding Anne in death are her parents; brothers: Thomas, Raymond and Jesse; sister, Margaret; step-brother, Bill Rubin; and grandmother, Margaret Gleason. Anne is survived by her son, Lowell Wilson Jr. (Mao); daughter, Tinnekkia Williams (Vaughn Three Legs); grandchildren: D’Ante, Vaughn “D’eShon”, Isaac and Josiah; great-grandchildren: Kensley Ryan Arnett, Eternity Long Feather and one on-the-way; siblings: Beverly (Alquin) Marty, Ruth (Doug) Hallen, Clifton (Becky) Moore, William “Bill” (Linda) Moore and James (Jeannine) Moore; special nieces, Maudi Crabb and Dana Race; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 2 p.m. (visitation from 1-2 p.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating.

RECENT DEATHS March 6, 2020, Anne Marie Blair, 68, Town of Siren. March 9, 2020, Bernice Helen Moyer, 95, Town of Superior.

Frank Glen Powell Frank Glen Powell, age 83, of Siren, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2020, at his home. Frank was born on Aug. 4, 1936, he lived in St. Paul, Minn., and worked at Lull Industries for 36 years. On July 31, 1999, he married Debrra (Anderson) after courting ffor 14 years. They moved to S Siren in 1998 to the home Jim b built with his father Lyle Powe ell in 1963. He is preceded in death by h his parents, Lyle and Eva Powe ell; sisters, Imogene Tucker a and Ann Leighow; brother, L Leonard Powell. Frank is survived by his lloving wife, Debra; his dog, B Bella; sons, Mike (Jody) Larson and Jon Larson; niece, Laurie Reed; nephew, David Powell; grandsons: Steven, AJ, Brandon and Donovin; and granddaughter, Summer Marie. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing and telling jokes. He loved spending time with his family, grilling out and telling stories. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Round-A-Bout Bar and Grill. Full military honors will also be held at the Round-A-Bout Bar and Grill beginning at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Kathryn “Kay” Anita Moore Kathryn “Kay” Anita Moore, age 77, of Webster, passed away on March 6, 2020. The Memorial Service that was scheduled for this Saturday is being postponed until further notice. Please reference the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home website for updates. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

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Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

MOLD MAKER 1st Shift Job Description: The purpose of this position is to build, repair, and alter, molds and fixtures of extremely complex and precise nature. Develop strategies in fabricating molds, using the most suitable machining practices. This will be accomplished with minimal instructions. General Responsibilities: Work cooperatively with fellow employees and provide guidance whenever needed. If assigned, supervise an apprentice in an efficient manner. Operate all equipment in the shop efficiently. Diagnose and correct problems in complicated molds, tools and fixtures. Has complete knowledge in the use and application of all tool steels and related materials for the building of complicated molds. Grind and fit components together with tolerances of .0002. Will inspect /Q.C. parts per customer’s CAD files and have working knowledge of S.P.C and geometric tolerance. Plan, schedule and complete job to meet desired delivery date within the amount of time quoted. Build molds from conception drawings/layouts/part models. Read and interpret prints, electronic data, and correct any errors before cutting steel. Disassemble and trouble-shoot problems with a mold and arrive with a plan of action to correct the problem within a reasonable cost and time span. Assemble a complex mold, wire a manifold, and figure out the timing on a rack and gear mold. Produce a quality mold with the best workmanship possible. Perform other related duties as required by the Tool Room Manager. Competencies: High School Diploma with the ability to apply the principles acquired through the study of geometry, better than average computer skills, trigonometry, and 3D CAD skills (Solidworks preferred). Good knowledge Cam software – (Mastercam preferred). Associate degree from trade school in machine tool trades, should have 10+ years of mold building experience. Must have strong skill base in the principles of mold construction keeping tooling maintenance concerns as a high priority. Good communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to operate a fork lift.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

FULL TIME DIRECTOR Interested Candidates Should: • Be a people oriented person with the ability to motivate and utilize volunteers, and provide customer service to members • Possess excellent communication skills to advocate for the center within the community • Be able to creatively develop, coordinate, and schedule center activities • Have good computer skills, with knowledge of the internet and social media to further promote the center and activities • Be capable of developing and conducting fundraising programs and events • Have the ability to manage a large facility and administer rentals Please send resume or questions to: jobapp@amerytel.net or mail to 706 Pondhurst Circle, Amery, WI 54001

Voyager Village Farmers & Crafters Market*

...Is looking for local vendors to bring their products to our customers.

Fridays 6/19/20 - 9/11/20 - 2pm to 6pm The purpose of the market is to be an outlet for local produce, food and craft producers and a valuable source of fresh foods and unique products for our customers. IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU’D LIKE TO SELL, PLEASE CONTACT US.

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BURNETT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Burnett County is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Specialist in the Health & Human Services Department. Please visit the Burnett County website for additional details and required application. Applications accepted until position is ﬁlled.

CONTACT: Jim Erickson, Superintendent Webster School District, P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 • 715-866-4391 jerickson@webster.k12.wi.us The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

114 W. Madison Ave. • Grantsburg • 715-463-2341

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DESCRIPTION: This position is for 8 hours per day, 185 days per year.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the District Ofﬁce or online at www.webster.k12.wi.us. Deadline is Friday, April 3, 2020.

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QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be eligible for food service certiﬁcation. • High School Diploma or GED. • At least 3 years of relevant experience in school nutrition. • Must be able to supervise employees, prepare school and state reports and communicate with the public. • Basic knowledge of computers and desire to learn. • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ad Deadline: Mondays at noon

COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER – $26.58 - $ 28.02/HOUR - DOQ Burnett County is currently accepting applications for the position of County Veterans Service Officer. This position requires applicant to be a veteran as prescribed in Chapter 45.80(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Please visit the Burnett County website for additional details and required application. Applications accepted until position is filled. Burnett County Offers an Incredible Benefit Package! Health, Dental, LTD, Flex Spending, Group and Supplemental Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Deferred Compensation Plans, Wisconsin Retirement, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Achievement Program, Telecommuting Options, Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Educational and Tuition Reimbursements, as well as a number of incentives offered through Group Health Trust. Contact Burnett County Human Resources at 715-349-2181 for more information or visit www.burnettcounty.com for position details and required application. Click on Employment Opportunities! Burnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Flexible Finance Loan Center St. Croix Falls Rates vary with experience. Health, dental and vision

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HELP WANTED Custodian Person Part Time • Some On-Call Apply in Person at CREXWAY COURT 213 W Burnett Ave., Grantsburg 715-463-2475

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becoming catastrophic for the non-profit. “From what I understand, there’s always a reserve (fund) with state athletic associations,” he said. “We’ve been pretty good about not overspending and from reports we’ve heard, there isn’t financial jeopardy, even though most of the operating budget is derived from (state final) ticket sales. “But we’re still busy trying to figure-out the entire impact.” Clark and other WIAA employ-

ees had little time between confirmation of cancelations and the end of the week to research state athletics history, but he doesn’t recall another instance of such postseason scheduling chaos during his time. “We think the last time something like this has happened in Wisconsin was during World War II,” he said. “Some sports had rations and were cutting-down on miles traveled. That year, they took results from sectionals to determine state champions.” While that won’t be the case in

HELP WANTED this instance, WIAA and school administrations statewide now shift focus to spring sports, which are likely to have at least a delayed start. Wisconsin governor Tony Evers announced a mandatory temporary close to schools K-12 today, if not earlier. This, just two weeks before the scheduled start of spring sports like baseball and softball. “We’re continuing to talk to health officials and the situation seems to be ever-evolving,” Clark said.

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Special Education Teacher Online, Long-term substitute, iForward School, Grantsburg School District

Job Title:

Job Description: This position is for a long-term substitute online Special Education Teacher serving students in grades 6-12. This position has the possibility to continue into the following school year as a fulltime Special Education position.

PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION

Qualiﬁcations:

General Assembler Location/Shift: Grantsburg, WI - 2nd Shift (4/10’s) Physical Requirements: • Continuously lifting and moving light weight material (1-15 lbs.) • Frequently lifting and moving average weight material (15-35 lbs) • Occasionally lifting and moving weight material up to 40 lbs. • Standing is required for this position Primary Duties – Assembly: • Assemble quick release couplings • Operate all assembly equipment • Package completed assemblies for shipment • Verify the function of the product • Participate in continuous improvement opportunities and help implement them by using the A3 and 3 legged 5 why tools • Ensure quality standards are met in all processes • Follow standard work and work instructions • Maintain clean work environment using 5S principle • Work in a safe manner, complying with all safety policies and procedures • Maintain a minimum 90% daily attainment level Minimum Qualifications: • Good verbal and written communication skills • Good dexterity • Attention to detail through visual inspection • Able to effectively work independently and in a team environment • Motivated and have a can-do attitude

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: March 20, 2020 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Email:

Candidates should be positive and team-oriented. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. 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. Requirements:

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Apply online via WECAN: https://wecan.education. wisc.edu/#/ on or before March 20, 2020. The position is open until ﬁlled. A current resume, letter of application, 3 letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, and a copy of your WI teaching license should be uploaded to WECAN and included as part of the application process.

Contact:

Mrs. Constance Quade iForward Principal 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 constance.quade@iforwardwisconsin.com

114 W. Madison Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Call Staff

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake Administrative Office Applications are presently being accepted from qualified candidates to provide general clerical support on an asneeded, call staff basis at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Administrative Office in Shell Lake. Primary responsibility is to provide first rate customer service to Shell Lake visitors and meeting participants, which shall include but will not be limited to serving as receptionist, answering/ routing calls on the main switchboard, coordinating arrangements for use of the Shell Lake conference center facilities, & providing hospitality services for groups and individuals using the center. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: March 20, 2020 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment. We are seeking applicants with certification in 6-12 grade special education. 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. They should be well versed in accommodations, paperwork specific to special education, the ability to lead meetings, and the ability to carry out duties specific to special education needs. Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.

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Parker Hannifin is an EEO/AA Employer/ Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

WITC is looking for a full-time Human Resources Technician to provide administrative support to the HR Department by assisting other staff in carrying out operational responsibilities and providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. This position will assist with Collegewide recruitment process, onboarding of new employees, payroll processing and assist in the administration of all benefits programs offered by the College.

Mail: Burnett County Sentinel P.O. Box 397 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Phone: 715-463-2341 FAX: 715-463-5138

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Applicants should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification for special education to teach students in 6th - 12th grade or ability to obtain the certification. Wisconsin Certification needed for this position includes- Cross-Categorical (1801), or Learning Disabilities (1811), or Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (1830).

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 500 Company and a worldwide leader in the manufacture of motion and control. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, quarterly profit sharing plan, 401(k) plan with match, pension plan, as well as flexible medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Judith Vehar Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 06 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 9, 1952 and date of death November 24, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 8976 Landing Rd, Danbury, WI 54830. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 28, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI. John Nelson 7000 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55426 507-233-8137 BY THE COURT /s/ Melissia R. Mogen Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner February 28, 2020 WNAXLP (Mar. 4, 11, 18)

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Laverne Harold Gipford Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 05 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 24, 1930 and date of death January 11, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 23450 Grupe Lane, Webster, WI 54893. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, before Jennifer Faber, Probate Registrar, on March 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. You do not nee to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 26, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI 54872. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. Harold Gipford, Jr. W6511 490th Ave Ellsworth, WI 54011 715-273-3161 BY THE COURT /s/ Jennifer Faber Probate Registrar/Juvenile Clerk February 26, 2020 WNAXLP (Mar. 4, 11, 18)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin. 1. VARIANCE #VAR-20-01: CURTIS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Steve Curtis has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances as follows: To construct a commercial building at a setback of 35 feet from the road rightof-way of State Rd 35-77, located at 30269 State Rd 35-77, in the C-1 zoning district, in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, Section 28, T41N R16W. 2. VARIANCE #VAR-20-02: SCHAFHAUSER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick Schafhauser has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances as follows: To leave a garage in place which was not constructed in the location as specified in VAR-19-05, located at 2893 Des Moines Trl, in the RR-1 zoning district, on Lot 4, Block 1 of Whispering Pines, in Government Lot 2, Section 28, T41N R14W. Board of Adjustment Siren, WI Dated this 9th day of March, 2020 WNAXLP (Mar. 11, 18)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-09 – SEARS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that William and Linda Sears have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located on Minerva Landing road, on an unnamed pond, in the RR-2 zoning district, Lot 8 CSM V. 5 Pg. 47, in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 35, T41N R16W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-10 – MCCANN Public notice is hereby given

to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Brian and Lori McCann have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located at 6841 Minerva Landing, in the RR-2 zoning district, Lot 7 CSM V. 5 Pg. 47, in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 35, T41N R16W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-11 – JOHNSON Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Robert and Kimberly Johnson have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located on Minerva Landing road, in the RR-2 zoning district, Lot 6 CSM V. 5 Pg. 47, in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 35, T41N R16W. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-12 – MAINS D & L PROPERTIES, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Clifford and Diane Main have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to build up to 24 storage units over the next three years, located at 2530 Augustine Rd, in the C-1 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V. 18 Pg. 37, in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ and the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 16, T40N R14W. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-13 – WALTERS TRUST Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Dewey, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Ryan Walters has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to construct a 67 unit campground over the next three years, located at 23204 Thompson Rd, in the A-2 zoning district, in the W ½ of the W ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 20, T38N R14W. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-14 – DONLIN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick Donlin has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to operate a home occupation business of a taxidermist, located at 24550 Lind Rd, on Crooked Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, in Government Lot 11, Section 4, T38N R16W.

7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-15 – ROEPKO, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Kent and Doreen Roepke have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to build up to 14 storage units over the next three years and to allow outside storage for various recreational items, located at 28226 McKenzie Rd, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V. 6 Pg. 299, in Government Lot 2, Section 24, T40N R14W. 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-16 – ST CROIX MATERIAL, LLC, HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, AND JULIE HUGHES Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Richard Hopkins has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to expand a sand and gravel pit/quarry/ mining operation, located at 28668 and 28780 Old 35 Rd, in the A-2 zoning district, in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼, and the W ½ of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, and the W ½ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, all in Section 16, T40N R16W. 9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-17 – LUNDEEN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Cory Lundeen has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located at 5852 Clam Lake Dr, in the A-2 zoning district, in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 12, T38N R16W. 10. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-18 – WOOD LAKE CAMP & RETREAT, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick and Judi Kinsella have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a semi-public use centered around the historic Baptist church, located at 11917 Assembly Rd, in the RR-3 zoning district, in the NW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, all in Section 4, T37N R18W. 11. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-19 – WOOD LAKE CAMP & RETREAT, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Trade Lake and the Town of Wood River, Burnett County,

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Wisconsin, that Patrick and Judi Kinsella have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a Christian recreational and educational camp, located at 22460 Assembly Dr,, 11976 Assembly Rd, and 11825 Assembly Rd, in multiple zoning districts consisting of F-1, A-2, and RR-3, in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, and the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, and the E ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, all located in section 33, and a parcel in Government Lot 3, in Section 34, all in the Town of Wood River, T38N, R18W; and in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SE ¼ of the NE ¼, all located in Section 4, Town of Trade Lake, T37N, R18W. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 9th day of March, 2020 WNAXLP (Mar. 11, 18)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG March 23, 2020 6:15 p.m. Please take notice that the Village Board of the Village of Grantsburg will conduct a public hearing to consider the conditional use permit

request for a parcel of property located at 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. (Parcel ID: 07-131-238-19-22-1-02-000-014000) The property described above is presently zoned B-2 Highway Commercial District. New Hope Lutheran Church, applicant and Mark Harmon, property owner, have signed a purchase offer and are requesting a conditional use permit to continue operating as a church at this location. The existing conditional use permit will cease upon change in ownership. The public hearing will be held on March 23, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.at the Grantsburg Village Office at 316 S Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The Plan Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on March 23, 2020 to review the request and make a recommendation to the Village Board thereafter. The Village Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision. For additional information, or a map of the proposed location, please contact Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer, at 316 S Brad Street. Phone: 715-463-2405. Dated this 5th day of March 2020 WNAXLP (Mar. 11, 18)

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ADRC program and service update with regards to COVID-19 SUBMITTED

The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin is committed to ensuring the safety of our participants, volunteers and staff. Because we work with a population that is vulnerable to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking action to minimize the chance of exposure. We will be adjusting our service provision to meet critical needs only. Below will illustrate how it effects each of our program areas. ADRC Nutrition Program: As of Monday, March 16th dine in meals at all 6 congregate locations in Burnett and Polk Counties will be suspended until further notice. Each of those locations will continue to prepare and deliver home delivered meals, but will no longer be open for congregate service. Any regular congregate meal recipient in need of a delivered meal is welcome to speak with their congregate meal site or call Sabrina Naglosky. This suspension will remain in place for the next 30 days. At the end of that period, or as needed before that point, the ADRC will reassess whether to continue, relax, or tighten the restrictions. Transportation: • The ADRC Van program: All social group activities will be canceled immediately. These will include trips for the remainder of March and all of April. We will be reaching out to those scheduled for shopping trips to determine the necessity of these trips and act accord-

ingly. The planning for future trips will continue so that we are ready to go when the restrictions have been lifted as determined by Public Health recommendations. • The Volunteer Driver program: As of today (3/13/20) we will continue to get people the critical medical care they require. Incoming requests will be screened to ensure only essential trips are being considered. We will seek a driver for those trips but keeping in mind it is a volunteer based program, we cannot guarantee we will have drivers available. I would encourage everyone to contact our agency as early as possible to increase the potential of securing transportation. This screening will continue until restrictions have been lifted as determined by Public Health recommendations Caregiver Support Groups: For the months of March and April the caregiver support group will be changed to a conference call structure. Those who are currently attending will be contacted directly and given the call-in phone number and procedures. Anyone new who is interested in attending are encouraged to contact Barb Engelhart at 877-485-2372 to receive the call-in information. We anticipate to return to our gathering structure in May pending the recommendations set forth by Public Health. Another resource for dementia related caregivers: The state’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Telephone Support Group

meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 AM. Pre-registration is required to get the call-in information. You can access that by calling 800-2723900. If you feel you need support beyond what is made available above please contact Barb Engelhart at 877-485-2372 to personalize to your needs. Community Programming: All events and workshops hosted by the ADRC for the months of March and April will be postponed until an undetermined date. This includes: • The Stepping On fall prevention workshop currently being hosted in Amery at the Water’s Edge Apartments • The Polk/Burnett CCoT Transition Resource Night on March 26th at Clayton High School • The Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop scheduled to start in April and take place at the Larsen Family Public Library in Webster • 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s on April 30th at St. Croix Regional Medical Center Those who are currently registered for any of these events will be contacted for cancelation and their names will be maintained and contacted when the programs are rescheduled. Anyone with interest who is not currently registered is encouraged to call in to be added to the list for notification of the new schedule. Registrations can be directed to Carrie Myers at 877-485-2372. Professional contacts for Infor-

mation, Assistance and Benefits: We are committed to continue providing quality information and services without disruption. However, physical contact will be brought to a minimum. As much assistance as possible will be given over the telephone. Initial contacts may become longer in an attempt to gather all pertinent information necessary to determine needs. We will continue to schedule office visits as needed but will minimize the home visits to just essential needs. We encourage everyone to follow the CDC safety recommendations as they evolve. You can find them by utilizing information put forth from your county Public Health Department. This can be found on each county’s website. The 211 response line is also prepared to be able to field general questions about the COVID-19 situation. They are up to date on all state wide information. The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin is continuing to work with the Public Health Departments to create procedures to be able to continue our current programming without much interruption. This in an ever changing situation and we will continue to monitor and evaluate the best ways to meet the needs of the community while addressing all safety concerns. Questions can be directed to the individual program managers as listed in descriptions above. For general agency questions please contact Laura Neve at 877-4852372.

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jean Hughes a/k/a Emma Jean Huges Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Special Administration (Formal Administration)

Case No. 20 PR 08 A Petition for Appointment of a Special Administrator was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth December 2, 1945 and date of death November 20, 2019 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 22846 Ander-

son Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, before Jennifer Faber, Court Official, on April 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if

BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2020 President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: Jason Burkman, Renae Rombach, and Chris Erickson. Absent: Heather Jensen, Dan Ohnstad, Russ Erickson. Agenda Revisions: None. Visitors: None. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the Board Minutes from February 10, 2020. Motion carried 6-0. REPORTS Joint PAC / Board Member Meeting at CESA #11 on April 1, 2020. Renae Rombach and Dave Dahlberg plan to attend. Randy Fox is the guest speaker (Transformational Leadership). School Board Committee Meetings: • Personnel Committee Non-Represented Staff is Monday, March 30, 5 PM. GHS Conference Room. • Finance Committee is Monday, April 6 at Noon. (Changed from April 7) • Policy Committee is Wednesday, April 29 at 8 AM. Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) End-of-Semester Report was presented by Ibby Olson, Principal. CONSENT ITEMS Motion Burkman/Rombach to award the bid for a new district office copier to Great Lakes in the amount of $16,322.50. Motion carried 4-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the opening of the following All School Fund accounts: Girls Golf, Class of 2021, Class of 2022, Class of 2023. Motion carried 4-0. Motion Rombach/Burkman to award the bid for the new bathroom stalls to Scholastic Equipment in the amount of $19,657.90. Motion carried 4-0. Motion Burkman/ Rombach to discontinue the WIAA Girls Hockey Co-operative program with Hayward after the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried 4-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve Catherine LaMere, Full-time iForward Administrative Assistant. Motion carried 4-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the retirement resignation of Theresa Andersen, with thanks. Motion carried 4-0. 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 4-0. Motion Rombach/Dahlberg to Reconvene in Open Session. Motion carried 4-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0. WNAXLP

there is no objection. 2. Notice by publication is required. Publication of this notice to any interested persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2149 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Please check with the person named below for exact date and time. Kirsten H. Cooper 15W030 N. Frontage Rd., Suite 200 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 414-775-7700 Bar Number 1099097 BY THE COURT /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk

March 11, 2020 WNAXLP (Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Community Bank of Cameron – Grantsburg – Siren 114 E. Madison Avenue, Box 718 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Plaintiff v. Carole M. Paulson 9811 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Blue Collar Sales & Service PO Box 30 7876 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54871 Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin LLC C T Corporation System 301 S Bedford St. Suite 1 Madison, WI 53703 Defendants

OFFICIAL NOTICE - TOWN OF SWISS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 ROAD PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will receive sealed bids until 7:00 p.m., April 16, 2020, for the following projects to be completed by October 1, 2020. Contact George Costello, Town of Swiss, 715-6563030 for individual project information sheets. All distances are approximate – bidder to verify. • Gravel hauling and spreading – 3.6 miles – ¿ve roads. • Hot mix asphalt paving – 1.26 miles – three roads. • Stump and ditch – 1.26 miles – three roads. • Crack seal – miscellaneous roads Swiss Town Board March 16, 2020 WNAXLP

SUMMONS Case # 20-CV-16 Case Class Code: 30404 The State of Wisconsin, To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within (40) days after March 18, 2020, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, and to Todd H. Anderson, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O.Box 507, Grantsburg, WI 54840. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure or property. /s/ Todd. H. Anderson, #1012132 March 18, 2020 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 WNAXLP (Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1)

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

MARCH 18, 2020

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

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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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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

(715) 463-2341

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

13 Week Minimum

715-472-8206 • 1-800-843-7658

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

MARCH 18, 2020

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

God’s inviting a new future Pastor Doug Olson Yellow Lake Lutheran Church

The Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you....I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing,” Genesis 12:1-2. Right now many of us who are young, old, middle age are puzzling over where we shall go from this place and time in life. High school seniors are soon graduating. A

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

CUSHING

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

thing happens to change the course of our lives. The question is are you going forward alone? Is this only about you and up to you? The good news is that the Author of your life is going with you into a new future that is being prepared for you. Listen to the One who promises to lead you “to the land I show you,” v. 1. Trust the Good Shepherd of your life to guide and make your future good.

young couple is preparing for the birth of a child. Someone has decided to seek help for their addiction. After many years together, death ends a partnership. The remaining one adjust to being alone. A graduate of a degree program interviews for work in a new career. After many years a couple decides to retire and move. We are like Abram and Sarah. Some-

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

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

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MARCH 18, 2020

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

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

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 3482 115th St. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Worship 8:45 am | UMM/UMW 6:30 pm, 3rd Wed.

LUCK LUCK LUTHERAN Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor 5th St., 510 Foster Ave. East | 715-472-2605 Sunday Worship Service: 8 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am (Sept-May) Contemporary Communion Worship: 9:30 am (Sept-May) Sunday Worship Service: 9 am (June-Aug) Mon. Evening Cont. Worship: 6:30 pm (June-Aug)

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Roger Kastelle, Pastor Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B | 715-472-8190 Sun. Worship Service: 9 am | Sun. School: 10 am

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

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson Worship and Creative Pastors: Andrew and Becky Dawson Youth Director: Caleb Klawitter Children’s Pastor: Katie Allen 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 10:15 am @ Siren High School

David Warskow, Pastor Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 | 715-635-7672 Worship: 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class: 10:45 am Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer Corner of Elm & Summit Streets | 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

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

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

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 24025 1st Ave. S. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Worship: 10:15 am | Sunday School: 9 am Nursery available | Youth Ministries: Wed., 6 pm UMW: 1st Wed., 12 pm | Bible Study: Wed., 9 am

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Sun. Public Talk: 10 am | Watch Tower: 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study: Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School: 7:35 pm | Service Mtg.: 8:05 pm

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

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

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 26503 Muskey Ave. So. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Sun. Worship: 10:30 am | Sun. School: 9:15 am Bible Study: 1 pm, Tues. | UMW 2:15 pm, 2nd Tues.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST 7425 W. Birch | 715-866-7157 Sunday Bible Class: 9:30 am (all ages) Worship: 10:30 am | Bible Study: 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

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

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

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

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1. Currency of Guinea 5. Avert something bad 10. Sounds 12. Immediate dangers 14. Legendary Tar Heels coach 16. Californium 18. Work standards government dept. (abbr.) 19. Coastal Scottish town 20. Triangular lower back bones 22. Trouble 23. A way to smile 25. Something that is not what it seems 26. Of she 27. Temporary living quarters 28. Bag-like structure in a plant or animal 30. Indicates near 31. Spiritual leader 33. Soup dish 35. Philippine island 37. No longer fashionable 38. Peaks 40. Alabama football team 41. __ King Cole 42. Digital audiotape 44. Open trough 45. The woman 48. Cools down 50. Turkic language 52. Body part 53. Pulse steadily 55. Embedded computer hardware company 56. Indicates shape 57. Thou (plural) 58. Odd and remarkable 63. An evening party 65. National capital of Zambia

66. Tantalizes 67. Dark brown or black

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Shamwalk 2020

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Even though the yearly Shamwalk was cancelled, a few still showed up to enjoy a morning run/walk decked out in St. Patrick’s Day attire. (L-R) Front row: Adel Amparo (Hayward), Olivia Amparo (Spooner), Albert Pena Jr. (Siren). Back row: Jose Amparo (Spooner), Andrew Pena (Siren), Owen French (Hudson), Kari French (Hudson), Bryce French (Hudson), Jennie Carlstrom (Siren), Jill Amparo (Spooner).

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Jennie Carlstrom gets a piggyback ride from a leprechaun during her run.

Hospital preparedness for COVID-19 While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is new, preparing for potential epidemics and pandemics is not new for Burnett Medical Center. With frequent emergency preparedness training, Burnett Medical Center is prepared and has stepped up its preparedness activities by working closely with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WIDHS), and the Burnett County Health Department to ensure providers and staff have the proper training and materials to help keep themselves and the public safe. Please know that Burnett Medical Center stands ready to serve the

community. Burnett Medical Center is closely monitoring the situation, including following all updates and guidance from CDC and WIDHS. So, in the interest of the health and welfare of the patients and staff, and with an abundance of caution, Burnett Medical Center is not allowing visitors to enter the Acute floor or Continuing Care Center. We will reopen Burnett Medical Center to visitors as soon as possible. Rest assured Burnett Medical Center is still fully operational and prepared to care for you and your loved ones by isolating appropriately, if needed, using the proper equipment, and contacting the correct services to coordinate test-

ing and the appropriate care. Even though the risk of exposure to this virus remains very low, there are important steps individuals can take to help minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading: • Perform frequent hand hygiene, using hand sanitizer or soap and water when visibly soiled. • Cover coughs and sneezes. • Stay home when sick. • If you’ve traveled in the past 14 days, please stay home and self-monitor, self-quarantine and call your health care provider if symptoms like fever, cough, or difficulty breathing are present.

• If you suspect exposure, please call ahead before arriving at a health care facility.

LIBRARY: Local artists bring new artwork to Grantsburg Public Library CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

wood leaves with help from tech ed teacher Jeremiah Stavne. “There are about 90 names that were all helpful in making the library what it is today,” library director Kristina Kelley-Johnson said. “We wanted a way to commemorate these individuals for all of their help.” Route and Hochstetler enlisted a number of Frederic students to help with the ironwork. Shepherd grew up in Grantsburg that is now based in Minneapolis where she works in the design industry. Installation of the piece began earlier this month and the piece was completed recently. Kelley-Johnson said the library had been brainstorming what to do with the space for years and knew artwork would look good. “We knew this meeting center would bring the community together,” Kelley-Johnson said. “Lots of people made this space possible and commemorating them with this artwork was a perfect way.”

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Wooden leaves with Friends of the Library names engraved on them.

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Jake Hoschstelter and Mike Route from Red Iron Studio with Lena Shepherd with the piece.

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Grantsburg High School student Aaron Gilhoi with Tech Ed. Teacher Jeremiah Stavne.