BURNETT COUNTY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 VOL. 57 NO. 21 www.burnettcountysentinel.com $1.00
WIGWAM: New winter wigwam gets dedication ceremony at Forts Folle Avione P16
Forts looks to strengthen relationship with Tribe
Four arrested after search warrant finds drugs
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BURNETT COUNTY–– Representatives from Forts Folle Avoine gave an update to the County Board on ideas for this year, and a recap of what they were doing last year. Forts director Jeff Jensen explained to the board they have had a number of changes since the summer with board members and volunteers.
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After a controlled buy in the village of Siren, police executed a search warrant on at a home on Nelson Street in Grantsburg earlier this month. The warrant led to four arrests. According to the police report, Siren officers were able to recover various amounts of suspected meth and marijuana from the home at 645 N. Nelson St. on March 1. There were also two children in the house when the search warrant was executed. Officers also recovered various drug paraphernalia. The report states that cash found at the home matched cash from a controlled buy in February. Online court records show Robert G. Evans, 54, Grantsburg, has been charged with manufacturing/delivering amphetamine (<=3 grams), a class F felony, possession of methamphetamine, and maintaining a drug trafficking place, both are class I felonies. Kyle M. Louis, 30, Grantsburg, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place, both class I felonies. Diane M. Chute, 55, Grantsburg, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place, both are class I felony charges. Angela M. DuBois, 37, Grantsburg, was charged with felony maintaining a drug trafficking place and misdemeanor neglecting a child. All four were scheduled for an initial appearance at the Burnett County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 27.
“We are really thinking outside the box right now,” Jensen said. Part of that thinking includes working more with the St. Croix Chippewa tribe. “I think it’s crucial we strengthen that relationship.” Jensen outlined a number of new things for this year at the Forts including more camping groups, a gun raffle, and making their cross-country skiing and snowshoe SEE FORTS, PAGE 2
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All smiles while sliding! Moms for Kids held their annual Rainbow of Fun Carnival at Siren School on Saturday. More photos from this event on page 32.
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The Forts Folle Avoine sign was put up in May on Highway 35.
Gandy Dancer Days planning session March 30 With the 22nd Annual Gandy Dancer Days (GDD) on the horizon the second weekend of August, it’s not too early to start planning this year’s event, according to Bill Summer, Webster Chamber of Commerce president. To that end, there will be an open planning session Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m at Fresh Start Coffee Roasters in Webster. “Gandy Dancer Days is Webster’s premiere, unique, local three-day event, and this will be its 22nd year,” noted Summer. Even though the Webster Chamber has been inactive for several years, it still exists, and sponsors GDD. “As a Webster native, I don’t want to see this event, or the Chamber, die.” He
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and his wife, Sherrill, own the bicycle shop Webster Cog & Sprocket. “Perhaps Gandy Dancer Days’ success will show businesses how coming together can benefit them and the Village.” he said. “We welcome Webster businesses and local nonprofit organizations to sponsor Gandy Dancer Days activities for adults and children,” said Summer. “We would like to add events downtown Friday, August 9 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and at the Fairgrounds Sunday, August 11 between 1 and 3 p.m.” Last year, GDD Saturday activities were relocated to the Fairgrounds, thanks to a partnership with the Central Burnett County Fair Board.
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Also partnering with the Chamber are the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Webster Police Department. Response to the change of venue was mixed, but was generally positive. “We have a great five-member team right now, but we need additional volunteers to help set up, clean up, and run activities such as the Kid’s Sawdust Pile and the Dunk Tank,” said Harriet Rice, GDD team leader. Anyone interested in volunteering is also invited to the planning session. For additional information, contact Bill at 715-866-8600 or email webstercogandsprocket@gmail.com.
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