The Burnett County Sentinel 04-10-2019

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WEBSTER MUSICAL: The Addams family invited Webster into their home over the weekend. P14

Woman charged with attempted homicide JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

COUNTY ROAD 7 OVERPASS The County Road 7 (Hillside Ave./Pokegama Lake Road) bridge over I-35 will be shut down starting in July and ending in October.

There will be a three week closure of the northbound and southbound I-35 ramps

BURNETT COUNTY––A Danbury woman has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, a class A felony, after she allegedly held her boyfriend at gunpoint overnight.

Polly Ann Siers, 57, has been confined in the Burnett County Jail since March 21 stemming from an incident last December. She faces up to 60 Polly Ann Siers years in prison if convicted.

According to the criminal complaint, sheriff’s deputies were called by Siers’ boyfriend, Thomas Harris, in December. He told authorities he and Siers were at a family gathering on the night of Dec. 23. and when they returned to her home she became upset and started yelling at him.

She continued to accuse Harris of stealing from her, and when he attempted to leave she allegedly pulled a handgun, a Ruger 38 revolver, out of her pocket and pointed it at his head. Siers then told Harris he was not going

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‘Be true to your school’ Members of the Grantsburg School District gather on stage to sing “Be true to your school” as the finale to the Faculty Follies show on Saturday. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Grantsburg Dollars for Scholars program, sold out two shows again this year along with serving a dinner in between performances. More photos on page 28.

New I-35 overpasses at Hwy. 70, County Road 7 coming soon STAFF REPORT NEWS@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is preparing to tear down and replace the Interstate 35 overpasses at Highway 70 and County Road 7 (Hillside Ave./Pokegama Lake Road), with work

to start on the Highway 70 overpass in April and the County Road 7 overpass in July.

HIGHWAY 70 OVERPASS MnDOT reports that the Highway 70 bridge over I-35 will be closed starting in April until the new overpass is opened in July.

The Highway 70 ramps will also be closed for two to three weeks for reconstruction.

MnDOT plans that Interstate 35 will be closed at the bridge for three days in April. During that time, traffic on I-35 will be detoured over the Highway 70 ramps.

‘Raising a Thinking Child’ returns as online course JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Parents of four to seven year olds might be interested in a free, online, six-week course being offered by UW-Extension.

Beth Rank, Positive Youth Development Extension Educator with Burnett County’s UW-Exten-

sion office, announced the course will be offered online using the Zoom meeting program.

“Don’t be alarmed, if people have a smartphone with reception (or tablet or computer with internet access) they can participate in this program,” Rank said. “The class is offered from 8:00-9:30 p.m. in hopes that the kids will be ei-

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ther sleeping, or resting on their way to dream land.”

Raising a Thinking Child is an evidence-based workshop series designed to help parents communicate with their children to solve everyday problems with effective communication.

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This young man, Landon, is posing with the workbook from early 2017 when Beth Rank initially launched the program.

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Harris told authorities at one point he had fallen asleep and woke up with Siers holding a knife against his throat.

The complaint goes on to say Harris said the gun was his, and it was allegedly stolen from his house a couple of weeks before this incident.

Harris was able to get out of the house and jumped into his car. He said Siers allegedly fired one round at him as he was leaving. Harris told authorities the bullet went through the back of the passenger door window and he was hit by debris.

He was then able to leave the house and went to his home, then called the Sheriff’s office.

A Burnett County Sherriff’s Deputy met with Harris and observed his Jeep Cherokee did have a hole in the bottom of the back passenger door window. Harris told them he believed Siers was trying to shoot and kill him.

When the deputy called Siers she used multiple expletives when explaining there was no incident earlier. She also reiterated Harris had allegedly stolen from her.

The deputy was told by former Sheriff Ron Wilhelm to not approach Siers at home stating, Burnett County does not have the resources to approach the house.

Siers is also facing misdemeanor drug charges from a 2018 case. This was after the sheriff’s deputies found THC and drug paraphernalia on her. That event stemmed from police being called about Siers allegedly shooting a hole through her daughter’s trailer, which was parked on Siers’ property.

She has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of an illegally obtained prescription.

Siers is scheduled for a status conference May 14 for both cases.

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at County Road 7 during reconstruction.

MnDOT officials state that this shutdown will most likely occur in August or September.

While the northbound ramps are closed, traffic will exit I-35 at Highway 70, travel north on Highway 61 into Pine City, and then will be able to enter I-35 at the County Road 11 (Henriette Road) ramps.

While the southbound ramps are closed, traffic will exit I-35 at County Road 11, travel south on Highway 61 into Pine City, and then will be able to enter I-35 at the Highway 7 ramps.

Interstate 35 will be closed at the bridge for three days in July. During that time, I-35 traffic will be detoured over the County Road 7 ramps.

Board discusses potential ice rink JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURG–– Monday night was Larry Ebersold’s final board meeting as president of Grantsburg.

The occasion was celebrated with a farewell cake and a packed agenda.

Trustee Greg Peer did a lot of research on how the village can get a hockey rink for residents to skate at in the winter.

“It’s called EZ Ice and they say it takes only 60 minutes to set up,” Peer said. He seemed skeptical of the time but did reach out to a number of municipalities across the country that have an EZ Ice rink for winter skating.

EZ Ice is a freestanding rink that does not need to put any stakes or foundations in the ground. It is put together with interlocking plastic boards and a liner on the bottom to make sure the ice is level.

Peer said it would be strictly for skating and there would be no hockey allowed. He said he went out looking for potential places to put the rink, and suggested a spot by Memory Lake near the east pavilion.

There were two sizes he had in mind, the XL rink is 40 by 80 feet and would cost $4,900. The other option is the XXL rink, a 60 by 100 feet rink for $6,500. Peer contacted the company, who said they would give the village a 10 percent discount and provide free shipping.

“We can also order a customized rink of any size, and we can even add to it,” Peer said.

There was no decision made on the rink and Public Works Director Chris Bartlett said he would contact other towns with outdoor rinks to figure out how often they need to be flooded and about general maintenance.

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Trustee Greg Peer did an abundance of research and brought the idea of purchasing an EZ Ice backyard rink for people to skate at in the winter. He suggested placing it near the east pavilion at Memory Lake. The village would need to figure out how to fill it and what maintenance it would need throughout the season.

number of problem potholes around the village and said he would start working on them as soon as it dries up. He said if they were to do anything to them at this time of year they will just sink more.

He also said they are looking at purchasing a street sweeper from Craig Woodrick. Bartlett explained that Woodrick was suggested to him by a number of area municipalities.

Woodrick is in the process of inspecting two street sweepers, one is a 2005 model and the other a 2000 model. Bartlett said he is halfway through inspecting them and they would both cost around $30,000.

Another option Bartlett brought to the board was to buy a 2012 model for just over $135,000.

The board advised Bartlett to go look at the machines Woodrick is inspecting.

Bartlett also addressed the village’s gang mower. The board voted and approved giving it to the Burnett County Agricultural Society.

POOL MANAGER Grantsburg Pool Manager Sarah Covey submitted her report. She requested

the pool change its hours for this upcoming season to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., once summer school ends.

Last year the pool opened at 1 p.m.

She also talked about lifeguard training.

“I am hoping to have several new lifeguards to train, with a few returning ones. I have had several kids contact me interested in working at the pool, so it looks very positive in that area.”

She explained The Adventure Triathlon donated $1,000 toward the pavilion and she hopes to start working on that soon.

The board advised her to get an estimate on how much the pavilion would cost.

She also plans on expanding the concessions stands in hopes of adding to sales.

If she does, she would need to add a sink, and the board advised her to get an estimate for that as well.

LIBRARY REPORT Grantsburg Public library director Kristina Kelley-Johnson brought an applicant for library board trustee, candidate Ben Seume. He was confirmed by the village board and will take the seat of Ken Kutz

who has served two consecutive terms.

Kelley-Johnson stated the library bylaws say no trustee can serve two consecutive terms. The board also confirmed Annette Mosley, who finished serving her first term. Both Mosley and Seume will be on the library board of trustees from May 1, 2019, to April 30, 2022.

IN OTHER ITEMS: • The board approved Craig Bowman’s request to use the airport for model rocket launches for this summer. They have five dates selected. Bowman said they are planning to have the model rockets at the airport the first Sunday of every month starting in June and going through October.

• Rod Kleiss was approved as Airport manager, and his duties were approved by the board.

Kleiss will work behind the scenes to help promote the Grantsburg Airport, and will be doing the job for free.

• They also approved beer and wine licenses for Fired Up Bistro at 675 State Road 70.

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Participants will learn how to give their children skills to solve their own problems, and teach them about consequences though fun games.

They will also teach kids to care, and understand their own feelings and those of others.

“It is a refreshingly practical curriculum that helps you help your child learn how to think, not what to think,” is how the UW-Extension

office defines the course. “Through six weekly classes, along with interactive, fun activities for you and your child to do at home, you will learn ways to help your child think in new, problem solving ways.”

The course is being offered in collaboration with Barron and Washburn Counties. It will be held on six consecutive Monday nights, starting April 29 and wrapping up on June 3.

Rank said childcare providers and foster families are welcome to take

the course as well.

Anyone interested in signing up can call Missy Bablick at the Barron County UW-Extension office at 715537-6254. Or register online at https:// goo.gl/forms/nzGtjE8gXfPfjYGi1.

After completing the registration enrollees can pick up supplies for the course at the Burnett County Government Center. Those supplies include a binder, workbook, and even a piggy bank.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 11

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Making the Most of Your Facebook Business Presence

Food Distribution

GRANTSBURG—6:30– 8:30 p.m. Grantsburg High School is hosting a community education class for business owners, tow teach them how to make the best use of Facebook to promote their businesses.

WEBSTER—10 a.m. –3 p.m. There will be a food distribution at Connections, next to the Minitmart gas station in Webster. This distribution takes place the third Thursday of each month. Sponsored by the Yellow Lake Food Distribution and God’s People serving.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Pre-K Egg Hunt

Free Soup SIREN—11 a.m.– 1p.m. Free soup will be served at the VFW Hall in Siren. Sponsers of this event are Trinity Lutheran Church and Burnett County Post 1256.

Crane Count Training GRANTSBURG—6– 7 p.m. Crex Meadows will be holding a training session to teach local volunteers to spot and count cranes as they migrate north. Bunkhouses/ cabins are available to participants. Pre– registration required, contact Deb Larsen via email at dlarsen@hazelden.org or by phone at 715-483-9603. The count will happen Saturday, April 13 from 5:30– 7:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Used Book Sale WEBSTER—10 a.m.– 3 p.m. The Larson Family Public Library will be holding a used book sale.

SIREN– 5– 7 p.m. Siren School will be hosting an egg hunt for preK age children in the Dragon Room.

Middle School Concert GRANTSBURG—10 a.m and 2 p.m.

Grantsburg Middle School will be holding a 4th and 5th grade concert in the high school auditorium. The concert will be preformed at 10 a.m and 2 p.m.

Spiritual Warfare Conference FREDERIC—12:30– 5:30 p.m. Wilderness Fellowship will be holding a conference on the topic of spiritual warfare. Dave Heinrich will be speaking. Anyone interested in attending can register at www.WildernessFellowship.com or calling 715-327-8564.

Register for conference with dinner by April 12, or register anytime for conference only.

Wilderness Worship Night

GRANTSBURG—5:30– 7:30 a.m. Volunteers who attended the Crane Count Training will count cranes as they migrate north.

FREDERIC—7– 8:30 p.m. Wilderness Fellowship will be holding a free community worship event.

Owl Painting on Canvas

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

GRANTSBURG—1 p.m.– 4 p.m. Grantsburg High School will be hosting a class for participants to paint an owl on canvas.

Grief Support at SCRMC

Taco Bingo Night

ST. CROIX FALLS—St. Croix Regional Medical Center will begin holding a six week grief support group. There will be two sessions, one in the morning, from 10:30 to noon, and one in the afternoon, from 6:30 to 8:00. Pre-registration is requested, and to register, for questions, or more information, call 715-483-3261 ext. 2016 or email at kevin.schumann@scrmc.org.

Youth Dance Recital GRANTSBURG—2– 3:30 p.m. Grantsburg Community Ed. will be holding their youth dance recital in the high school auditorium, where students of the class will perform.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 Dental Clinic GRANTSBURG—Grantsburg School will be holding a rural dental clinic in the middle school during school hours.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Crane Count

WEBSTER—4:30 p.m.– 8 p.m. The Webster Education Foundation will be holding its 4th annual Taco Bingo Night at Webster High School. Dinner begins at 4:30 p.m. and bingo at 6 p.m. There will also be raffle drawings at the event.

will be holding their annual Smelt Fry on Friday, April 26. Serving starts at 11 a.m. til we run out at the American Legion in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Enjoy all the smelt you can eat, homemade coleslaw, Bob’s baked beans, chips, pickles, milk and coffee. Available to dip your smelt in will be homemade tartar sauce. Proceeds will go towards the department’s equipment fund.

Last year’s funds were used to purchase an equipment/gear dryer. A fire department tradition or almost 40 years, bring your family and friends for a night of smelt and camaraderie.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Movie Night SIREN– 6– 9 p.m. The Scene will be sponsoring a movie night in the Siren School Auditorium.

Smelt Fry The United Fire Rescue - Baldwin Station

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Dental Clinic GRANTSBURG—Grantsburg School will be holding a rural dental clinic in the middle school during school hours.

Food and Friends Dinner WEBSTER—5– 6 p.m. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be holding a food and friends dinner. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be taken.

THURSDAY, MAY 2 Spring Band Concert GRANTSBURG—7:30 p.m. Grantsburg School will be holding their Spring Band Concert in the high school auditorium.

Band students from grades 5-12 will preform.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 Bird Watching Tour

MEETINGS SECOND THURSDAY Town of Trade Lake 6 p.m.

Town of West Marshland 6 p.m.

Town of Siren 6:45 p.m.

Town of Oakland 7 p.m.

THIRD MONDAY Webster School Board 6 p.m.

THIRD WEDNESDAY Town of Union 5 p.m.

(Dec-Mar meetings at Webster Fire Hall)

Webb Lake American Legion 7 p.m.

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

Burnett County Democrats 5:30 p.m.

No meetings December, January, July.

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

FOURTH MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

GRANTSBURG—8 a.m.– 10 a.m. A birdwatching tour will be held in Crex Meadows.

Siren School Board

SATURDAY, MAY 4

FOURTH TUESDAY

5 p.m.

Burnett County Repub. Party

Library Gala GRANTSBURG—6– 8:30 p.m. The Grantsburg public library will be holding a gala at T- Dawgs Sports Bar and Grill.

Dinner and desert will be served, and Dr. John Ingalls will give a speech as this year’s featured author. Ticket information is available at the library or by calling 715463-2244.

7p.m.

FIRST MONDAY Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96

ONGOING

7 p.m.

EVERY SUNDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

AA Meetings

Adult Day Care

• 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

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

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

Alanon Meeting

EVERY MONDAY

7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Frederic Contact Margaret McAbee 715-653-4270

Adult Day Care

Celebrate Recovery

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

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

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

Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at St. Croix Tribal Hall, Danbury Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-645-9515

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

EVERY WEDNESDAY

10 a.m.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA Meetings • 7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Webster • 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment

Overeaters Anonymous

• 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel • 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588

7 p.m., New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588 Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

AA Meetings

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

715-866-7585

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf To qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30–1:30 a.m., 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting 12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren

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

Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588 New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg 715-463-3941 AA Meetings • 12 p.m. United Methodist Church, Danbury • 7 p.m. Crossroads Church, Webster

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised. - George F. Will

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

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From weather to worrying, I can do it all In Webster, over the weekend the students put on The Addams Family musical and it was very good.

(See pictures on page 14) The doom and gloom of the day fit perfectly with the weather outside.

As I was leaving Siren, for the first time without any jacket or sweatshirt, I thought it’s muggy outside but at least it’s not raining.

After going through the roundabout that all changed. As soon as I drove past the Government Center it began to drizzle and was raining as I got to the high school Sentinel for the play in their Cafetorium.

But I do always appreciate the Editor free car wash we all get when it Jonathan Richie rains. (Always thinking about the positives.)

Weather is usually the starting point of my weekly phone calls with my grandma. We tend to start there and then go into other things happening in our lives. She was very happy that they had an abundance of sunlight and then I told her it was nothing but clouds and grayness Sunday.

My grandmother, on my mom’s side, Betty Mae Schannauer lives in Gouglersville, Penn. so I jokingly told her, “oh so you’re hogging all the sunshine on the East Coast? OK, I get how it is!”

Then we chuckled, and I told her about a recent story my niece, her great-granddaughter told me.

She is four years old and a few weeks ago was a flower girl, so I got the story from her and told Betty.

“Yes, Uncle Jonathan, I had to walk real slow down the aisle and I had to keep smiling,” she told me. She’s four and incredibly funny. “Then there was this guy taking photos of me, so I had to make sure I smiled for him, y’know for the pictures.”

My brother said the first time she went to the aisle, she was practically sprinting. So, it took a couple of tries but she eventually did it perfectly.

She also told me it was a very long day for her.

Then she had weddings and marriage on her brain and asked my brother if I was married and he told her no and she responded, “well I think he should be, it’d be good for him.”

It was a lovely sentiment from her and she even gave me some guidelines on what I should be looking for in a bride. It’s a short list with only two prerequisites. My future wife, according to my niece, should be nice and she can’t already be married.

Simple enough, right?

So Betty and I laughed about that for a while and then we chatted about the stresses in life. She was able to calm me down, sort of.

See, I’m a worrier who tends to overthink things.

Example, I need a new vacuum cleaner. I will be spending at least a week matching prices, checking reviews and even going on YouTube to see if they have videos so I can gauge the noise.

I do all this to make sure I don’t just buy the first one I see at Walmart.

JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel. He can be reached at 715-463-2341 or by email at editor@burnettcountysentinel.com.

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It’s going to be a long campaign Don’t look now, but we are back in the presidential campaign season.

Some might argue that the campaign never ended because it seems like the president really enjoys the scrum of the campaign.

While it seems like there are a lot of people running for the job, I would like to talk about what I see happening to someone who hasn’t yet officially entered the race.

Former Vice President Joe Biden, From the seen by some pundits to be the front Publisher’s runner when/if he gets in the race, has been dealing with accusations of Desk inappropriate/unwanted contact by Tom Stangl women.

The 24 hour cable news cycle is a voracious animal. There are 86,400 seconds of air time in each day and if let’s say half of the time is used by commercials, there are 43,200 seconds to fill. That’s a lot of time, and it seems to me that is a huge challenge for the people who run these services.

So what do they do? They have to fill it with something.

If you pay attention to these things, a story will get some air time, then get updated until it is played out.

Controversies generally get hammered to death.

Full disclosure before I proceed: I am a man, a husband, a father of two daughters and grandfather of two granddaughters. I have worked with and around women for my entire career.

Let’s talk about Biden. I met him in Iowa when he was running for president. My youngest daughter, who was 18 at the time, met him as well. Biden spent over a half hour with my daughter, talking one on one (There were only four of us there). He shook her hand

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and leaned in close, nearly touching his forehead to the top of her head to explain that she needed to be gentle with her father because he was “very vulnerable” and she had me in the palm of her hand. It was a charming, endearing exchange.

He shook my hand firmly and looked me in the eye the entire time we spoke, answering my questions directly. As a person who covered presidential campaigns for 15 years in Iowa, I can tell you many of the people who seek the job will not look you in the eye, several have limp handshakes and many will not answer your questions directly.

Over the eight years he served as vice president, there were numerous accounts of “Joe being Joe,” where he would sit with people, put his arms around women and engage in “close talking” where you stand a bit too close to someone.

Did it make some people feel uncomfortable? Probably. Was it harmful? That, in my opinion, is debatable.

Make no mistake, I believe women have been coerced and coopted too many times by powerful men, but I believe the #metoo movement has become far too radicalized. An accusation alone is enough to ruin a person. The danger with all of these things is that we become so overly sensitive that we no longer are genuine with each other.

I believed in 2008 and still believe that Joe Biden would be a president that we could all be proud of. It would be a shame if radical sensitivity kept him from having the chance.

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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On the eve of the 2018 midterm elections, computer security specialists from across the country descended on the DEFCON 26 Hacking Conference in Las Vegas. These “white hat” hackers sought to probe the security features of voting machines and election systems in an effort to identify weaknesses.

The results were alarming to election security experts.

Hackers at DEFCON’s Voting Village found that an 11-year old trained only in basic coding techniques was able to hack into a mock-up of Florida’s election results website and change its reported vote totals.

Conference attendees were also able to identify a vote tabulation machine — the Election Systems & Software M650 — that could be hacked in under two minutes, or as the report says, “within the time it takes to vote.”

In recent years, Wisconsin’s election security practices have come under scrutiny, most notably by Democrats in the U.S. House Administration Committee, who concluded in July 2018 that Wisconsin was one of the 18 states most vulnerable to cyber attacks on election infrastructure.

But less than a year later, and with spring elections on April 2, clerks and administrators across the state felt they were prepared to deal with the growing cyber threat.

“I’m sure everything can get hacked.

There’s always a way, but it doesn’t keep me up at night,” said Chris Jenkins, who administers elections for the Village of Elmwood Park in Racine County.

Jenkins’ view largely reflects the consensus of elections officials statewide.

Wisconsin has addressed cyber challenges by building an election framework its advocates say is both strong and decentralized, backed by laws that put safeguards in place to ward off bad actors.

Elections security concerns are two-pronged: Experts worry about the security of voter registration systems and vote tabulation devices.

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is the state agency tasked with overseeing the WisVote system. The system was built in-house, from the ground up. Other states use pre-built systems purchased from third-party vendors that have been shown to be vulnerable.

The successful hack of Illinois’ election database by Russian operatives in July 2016, for example, was carried out using the same basic technique that the 11-year-old at the Voting Village used to hack a mock-up of Florida’s site.

But Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney said Wisconsin’s voter registration system would have repelled that attack.

“Our system is not vulnerable to that type of attack, because it’s built on a modern platform, and in addition to the platform it’s built on, the system is protected by the State of Wisconsin’s enterprise firewalls and other security systems,” he said.

Those security features successfully repelled attacks on the state’s voter registration system in 2016. While the WisVote system is externally strong, its large number of users presents a security challenge. Doug Jones, a computer science professor at the University of Iowa who specializes in electronic voting security, noted that by aggregating voter rolls into one central location, potential bad actors are given a central target to attack.

“With so many users on the system, it’s comparable to links in a chain,” he said.

“You’re only as strong as your weakest link.”

But, Magney said the Elections Commission has gone to great lengths to strengthen each of those links.

In 2018, the commission received an award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for the cybersecurity training it provides to every election official with access to the WisVote system. The training teaches clerks and their staffs techniques to browse safely, develop secure passwords, detect and avoid phishing emails, and shore up their computers’ security.

Despite all the precautions, there is still a scenario where a hacker gains access to the system and creates discord

statewide by deleting voter information.

Even if that were to happen though, state law mandating same-day, in-person registration at the polls would serve as the ultimate safety net, according to Karen McKim, a former Legislative Audit Bureau manager who currently heads up the Madison-based Wisconsin Election Integrity, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of volunteers that focuses on the election process.

“If you’re sitting in some foreign country, or are some nefarious character within the U.S. who wants to mess with some state’s voter registration system, how far down your list is Wisconsin going to be?” she asked. “People can register to vote on Election Day, and if you delete their registration, they can just re-register to vote anyway.”

McKim conceded that could lengthen lines, and in turn depress turnout, but it wouldn’t force an election to be called off entirely.

Jones concurred, saying same-day registration coupled with the security features of the WisVote system present a formidable deterrent.

“I don’t know if Wisconsin would be high up on the list of potential targets,” he said. But, some raised concerns about the other prong of elections infrastructure: vote tabulation machines.

“Our registration system has wonderful deterrents, but there’s nothing similar for our tabulation system,” McKim said.

Experts have flagged a number of concerns with these machines, ranging from their physical hardware to the way they send and receive data.

In Wisconsin, ES&S and Dominion supply most of the voting machines, but both companies declined to answer questions from WisPolitics.com about their security measures, hiring practices, and software.

While a litany of concerns surrounds the voting equipment, state law regulating voting puts several safeguards in place. Under state statute, all voting machines must produce a paper record that allows a voter to verify the choices they make before leaving the voting area. These paper tallies can then be

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Private Property Rights and Community Values Dear Editor, Webster resident Norman Bickford offered his opinion about Wood River Zoning to the full County Board on March 21, 2019.

(Burnett County Sentinel, April 3, 2019, page 7,” Supervisor points out Wood River Zoning,

by Jonathan Richie, Editor”) Mr. Bickford is the County Supervisor of District 11, which encompasses much of the Village of Webster and part of Meenon Township.

Nevertheless, he is not an outsider offering an opinion, rather he is a knowledgeable supervisor who understands land use issues. He believes unzoned means unprotected. Thankfully, however, the private property rights of Town of Wood River residents are protected by ordinance from this specific major change.

The Town of Wood River has been fiercely independent, and that has served us well through the years in dealing

used as a backup in case of a cyberattack or natural disaster. The paper backups are also used for the post-election auditing process that must be completed before the Elections Commission certifies results.

Wisconsin’s decentralized voting administration system also makes it difficult to hack into the machines to manipulate votes. In most states, elections are administered at the county level, or even at the state level in some cases.

“If you go to some states — Maryland and Georgia are famous for this — it’s a centralized system with counties as field offices,” Jones said.

But in Wisconsin, clerks from municipalities small and large independently run their own elections before reporting the data to their county clerks, who in turn report the information to the state.

Despite the safeguards provided by physical paper trails and decentralization, hacking municipalities and counties remains a real possibility. But it would be a complex operation requiring multiple agents on the ground to both compromise the paper trails, and hack the transmission of data.

Magney likens a potential hacker’s task to the complex casino heist carried out in the fictional movie “Ocean’s 11.”

“It would take the team from ‘Ocean’s 11’ to be in essentially all 72 counties in the state,” he said. “Not only would you need somebody that had the ability to hack the equipment, but you would need people who could burgle and break into places.”

“It would be very complex to pull off.

And then it would be even more difficult to be undetected, because we have the audits after the fact.”

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

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with each other. We respect each others’ differing opinions. We use our land wisely and well. When someone comes to our Town proposing a Christian camp, that is welcomed. When they change midstream, and apply instead for a permit to set up an RV camp with as many as 175 units on Big Wood Lake, they get our attention. The Baptist Community discontinued its operation of the camp more than 12 months ago. Therefore, no Town Building permits or County Land Use permits can be issued in the interim until a new application is made.

Personally, I support the idea of reopening the property as a Christian camp, which was the original promise made by the new buyers to local Pastors. However, it would require funding by a patron with religious intent and community values.

Brian Nelson, Wood River

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Longhenry elected Grantsburg village president JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURG–– Michael Longhenry has been elected as the Village of Grantsburg President, according to unofficial results posted at the Grantsburg Village Office.

Longhenry will be taking over for current president Larry Ebersold, who was not seeking re-election. Longhenry was serving as Village Trustee after being elected to the seat last year.

There were three village trustee seats up for election. Incumbents Russell Stone and Diane Barton were able to

hold on to their seats, collecting 170 and 159 votes, respectively. Trustee Gary “Goob” Coy did not seek re-election.

Challenger Joe Sturdevant was also elected to the board, collecting 138 votes.

He defeated Leo Janke, who got 124 votes.

There was some confusion about what will happen with Longhenry’s Trustee seat, and Village Clerk/Treasurer Sheila Meyer was able to clear that up.

Meyer explained Longhenry’s trustee seat will be vacated and, as president, he will bring a name for consideration and then the board will vote to confirm the nominated person.

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She said there is no timetable for Longhenry to make his decision on who will be considered for his seat. She added that Stone, Barton, and Sturdevant will be put on the board April 16 and sworn in at their regular meeting May 13.

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Sheriff’s office updates committee on found firearm JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GOVERNMENT CENTER–– Burnett County Sheriff Detectives Julie Mead and Jameson Wiltrout played a body camera video showing K-9 Tracker finding a gun in a field almost two days after it was allegedly thrown from a car.

On March 15 Tracker went out looking for a firearm that was reported stolen from an alleged burglary. Two days earlier Sherriff’s Deputies were involved in a vehicle pur-

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Syringes from the drug kit that Tracker was able to locate.

suit, which is when authorities believe the gun was thrown from a car.

The video shows Deputy Olson going to Tracker, who is sitting next to the firearm.

Sheriff Tracy Finch said Tracker was able to locate the gun approximately 44 hours after the initial pursuit.

Wiltrout explained Tracker has training for finding drugs, but does not have specific firearm finding skills.

“Tracker can detect foreign scents and locate foreign objects in the field,” Wiltrout said.

He said Tracker was able to locate the gun because it was a scent not familiar in the search area. In this case the search area was an open snow-covered field a few yards from the road.

Finch told the Sentinel, “It was truly amazing our K-9 was able to locate the gun.”

Wiltrout said a second gun and a drug kit were also located by Tracker.

“The drug kit was found about 20 to 30 yards from the gun,” Wiltrout stated. The kit contained illicit substances and a number of syringes.

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Tracker was able to locate a firearm 44 hours after it was lost. The body camera video footage was shown to the public safety committee at their meeting last week.

Wiltrout told the committee that they had one jailer abruptly quit the day before, and they will be asking to fill that position at their May meeting.

He also talked briefly about the department’s rising transportation costs. It’s an issue they have been dealing with for over a year now.

The Burnett County Jail has 26 beds, “and currently we are responsible for 50 inmates,” Wiltrout said. They continue to house inmates in Barron, Bay-

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School shooting training Law enforcement agencies across the county took part in school shooting training earlier this month at Grantsburg High School.

“The training focused on the first three minutes after an incident occurs,” Mead said. She went on to explain that within the first three minutes local police will be on the scene, and those are the most critical moments.

Training included checking rooms, and they also had stand-in shooters with starter pistols.

Mead said that added intensity to the officers’ training. She added they are in the process of planning other training sessions so every officer in the county across all five agencies - Grantsburg Police, Siren Police, Webster Police, Tribal Police, and the Sheriff’s Department – are prepared if this type of scenario would occur.

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Board declares property unsafe and unfit JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

SIREN––Village of Siren officials voted unanimously to declare a property on State Road 70 as dilapidated. They were advised to make this decision by their attorney.

The declaration states the property is “dilapidated and out of repair, and therefore, dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, and unfit for human habitation, and it has also been determined that it is unreasonable to repair said structure.”

Trustee Jim Pearson said, “this is what we have to do to condemn the property.”

The topic of this particular property has been on their agenda for over a year now, usually as old business, but this declaration was placed in new business at the April meeting.

The property at 7709 State Road 70 in Siren used to be three buildings, and the property owner has taken down two of the three buildings, but the middle building is still standing. It is for sale on the open market for over $100,000.

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State road 70 property has been declared a safety concern in the Village of Siren.

Village President Dave Alden explained this was suggested by their attorney, and reiterated what Pearson said, that this was the next step before condemning the property.

Fire truck discussion Town of Daniels Chairman Mike Huber attended the meeting and explained to the board a discussion the Fire Association is having regarding purchasing a new truck.

Huber said it is a conversation they have been having for about two and a half years. The truck they are discuss-

He added it’s easy to say people don’t have time to write a grant in hopes of getting a new truck.

“As a public official we should look at all the options,” Huber said. “That’s what I signed up for as a public official.”

Siren has a 19 percent interest in the association and Daniels has 25 percent.

Huber said they were going to be doing more research and look into other specifications for a potential new truck.

The initial price he got from the new truck committee was $460,000.

In other items:

ing replacing is an early 1990s truck, most likely between ‘93 and ‘95. The tanker on the truck is a 1984 model.

Trustee Dave Doty added the conversations have been going on for at least six years.

Huber stressed that grant money would be the most viable option.

“People keep saying ‘I don’t have time for this,” Huber said of people when he brings up writing grants. “(The grant) can be written by anyone on this board, anyone in this room, or any member of the public.”

• The Village of Siren will be holding their annual spring clean-up May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Siren hockey rink parking lot. There is a charge for TVs and tires. TVs 30 inches or less are $10, and larger TVs are $30. Car tires are $7 and any tire bigger than 22 inches is $50.

• Chris Moeller and other members of Siren’s economic development advisory committee came to the meeting recommending to contract Madison-based Civic 4 to update the Village of Siren Comprehensive plan.

White Wolf Distillery earns national recognition Denver, CO. – Burnett County’s own White Wolf Distillery brought home silver medals for each of the four spirits they submitted to the Denver International Spirits Competition last month.

The annual event is produced by the founders of Wine Country Network – a leading producer of beverage competitions worldwide. This year, the event received so many entries that judging had to be spread out into two weekend events.

“With so many incredible entries from around the globe, we’re thrilled to have received silver for all four of the spirits we entered,” says owner, Alexia Gannon.

Gannon and her family submitted their customer favorites to the competition: Cranberry Liqueur,

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The Denver International Spirits Competition is conducted double blind by a seasoned panel of beverage professionals. The judging panel consists of sommeliers, retail buyers, journalists, mixologists, and beverage directors. All judges undergo a daily calibration class designed to maintain consistent evaluation and scoring of all spirits.

White Wolf Distillery/Clover Meadow Winery are located in Shell Lake, on the western edge of Burnett County. Offering the finest quality organic wine and brandies, they are one of only 13 organic wineries, and one of five organic distilleries in the entire United States. Operating as a completely green and off-thegrid business, they have been producing their own electricity for over 16 years, and are a certified Travel Green Wisconsin business.

“As a whole, we strive to have a carbon-neutral footprint,” says Gannon. “Our family focuses on sustainable practices, which include production of our fertilizer by way of rescue horses and picking all of our produce by hand. We also use alternative methods of weed and pest prevention by steering clear of pesticides, herbicides, and added sulfites. It doesn’t get much more “green” than us.”

The winery and distillery are open for tastings each weekend until May. Summer hours are Thursday-Sunday, opening at 12 p.m. For more information, please see clovermeadow.com.

New Richmond receives immigration related zoning request JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The City of New Richmond released a press release on their official Facebook page regarding a zoning request they received to place a detention center through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Program (ICE).

Immigration Centers of America (ICA) sent New Richmond a rezoning request for a parcel in the northwestern part of the city.

The parcel is located west of the St. Croix Correctional Center and the Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP).

“The purpose of this rezoning request is to allow for a detention center through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Program, which is a department of the United States Department of Homeland Security.

“According to their website, Immigration Centers of America (ICA) is solely focused on providing exceptional detention and transportation services for the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Founded in 2008, ICA has established itself as one of the leading providers of civil immigration detention services in the nation. With a

proven track record, ICA has been recognized as providing DHS with unmatched facilities that adhere to the highest standards of medical care, safety, and recreation.

“The City of New Richmond is committed to a transparent process, and will be providing information related to this request in a timely manner. Prior to a formal public hearing, the City will request a community conversation, which is tentatively scheduled for April 25 at 5 p.m.,” the release states. “For questions about this request, please contact our information line at 715-243-0470.”

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English Learner student numbers increase in Wisconsin In the 2018-19 school year, over 350 of Wisconsin’s 421 school districts reported serving at least one English Learner (EL). Wisconsin’s EL population has grown from about 30,000 students in 2000-01 to 51,825 in 2018-19, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. These students now comprise 6 percent of the state’s overall K-12 enrollment.

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GOVERNMENT CENTER––Clerk of court Jackie Baasch answered a number of questions at the public safety meeting last week, and she gave the committee her expectations for their upcoming warrant resolution day.

The Government Center will be holding a warrant resolution day April 26.

“We are getting the word out there with Facebook,” Baasch said.

She said when Douglas County, with a much greater population, held a similar event they got about 20 people to come in.

“We’ll be lucky if we get five to come in,” Baasch admitted.

The list of warrants the clerk’s office sent out had hundreds of names on it, many were duplicates. It was over 30 pages long, with some warrants going back as far as 1997.

Supervisor Gene Olson asked if fines and fees will be exonerated if people show up for the resolution day.

“They do not have any intention of reducing fines,” Baasch said. “This is an opportunity to take care of warrants without getting arrested.”

Siren requesting recount JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

SIREN––The Siren School District has requested a recount for their second referendum question. The second question deals with relocating the football field and updating other athletic facilities near the school.

Unofficial results showed it received 333 ‘yes’ votes and 336 ‘no’ votes. Siren Superintendent Kevin Shetler said their canvass results were the same as

the unofficial results, but added “with it being that close I have to do my due diligence” and move forward with the recount.

“We are just going to follow the process,” Shetler said.

The first question of the referendum, regarding improvements to the school, passed with 440 ‘yes’ votes and 233 ‘no’ votes.

The recount is scheduled for Friday morning at the Siren District Office.

“I want to thank this committee for supporting the drug court system,” Supervisor Gene Olson told the public safety committee. “It’s something this committee should be very proud of. It’s a very, very successful program. It’s a program that is working.”

Olson’s comments came at the beginning of the public safety committee meeting last week. He wished to make his comments public. His remarks were sparked by Rose Peloquin graduating from the drug court program last week.

It was highlighted in last week’s Sentinel story, “I’m an addict and that’s the best thing about me.” Peloquin was arrested following a string of burglaries in August 2016.

She was the sixty-third graduate of the program, and there is another graduation scheduled for Thursday, April 11.

“She’s been sober for over 500 days, and has fully connected with her family,” Olson said. “With all the negative in this world it’s a great story to show that the public knows we’re doing some good in this building too.”

Fire at Grantsburg home early Sunday morning JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURG––The Grantsburg Fire Department received a call for a house fire in the Village of Grantsburg Sunday morning on Wisconsin Avenue.

There were no reported injuries from the fire. Grantsburg Fire Chief Cory Barnette said initial reports were that five people were in the home, but he found out the occupants were not home

at the time of the fire.

Barnette said the initial call came in at 8:24 a.m. for a house fire at 372 W. Wisconsin Ave. They were able to clear the scene at 11:14 a.m.

“We’re still trying to figure out what caused it,” Barnette said. He added he would be going back to the house and doing more preliminary investigative work later this week.

Pine City and Siren Fire Departments assisted with the fire.

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The Winter Wigwam at Forts Folle Avoine is completed In the summer of 2018, the Wisconsin Humanities Council awarded a major grant to the Burnett County Historical Society in order to provide an opportunity to develop a partnership between the St. Croix Ojibwe and Forts Folle Avoine. The project centered around the building of a winter wigwam in the Ojibwe Indian Village at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park in Danbury.

The winter wigwam would be built using traditional Ojibwe methods. This project would help teach youth and community members about the traditions of the people of the Ojibwe tribe.

Construction on the wigwam began in the fall of 2018. It was built by youth from the St. Croix Ojibwe, with guidance from Mark Soulier, tribal supervisor, Jackson Buxton, interpreter at Forts Folle Avoine, and other volunteers.

Ironwood was harvested for framework construction; and cat-tail reeds and leaves, cut from the Yellow River, turned into floor mats and reed walls for the wigwam. Birch bark was placed over the top and used for inside sleeping benches.

Relationship building with the local Ojibwe community through an Ojibwe Community Improvement project, the winter wigwam construction, culminated with a Winter Wigwam Dedication Ceremony on Friday, March 22 at the Ojibwe Indian Village at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

The dedication ceremony included Jackson Buxton burning sage (smudging), spiritually cleansing around and in the wigwam. The ceremony was led

by Mike Taylor, who by the burning of sacred tobacco, drumming, singing, and prayer gave thanks to the Spirits who provided the materials used for the wigwam’s construction. After the ceremony, a meal of fry bread, prepared by Karen Washington and wild rice soup, made by Rose Soulier, was served. Native crafts, made by Karen Washington, Lona Noll, Melissa Fowler, and George and Melissa Reynolds were displayed in the Great Room.

The ceremony was attended by youth and volunteers who worked on the wigwam, many community members, Buck and Linda Malick of RiverFest

Spring Fling Regional Hospice Services’ Spooner/Grantsburg team will be hosting its 20th Spring Fling Gala Saturday, April 27 at Northwoods Event Center/Tesora in Siren.

From a humble start 20 years ago with a few donations and a silent auction set up on the pool table at Lipsie Pines, to now an elegant evening of dining, silent auctions, and entertainment. This event has grown not only into a major fundraiser for Regional Hospice, but an evening of celebrating its connection to community, last year hosting 275 guests.

It is through loyal donors and the generosity from local communities that Regional Hospice is able to serve patients and their caregivers regardless of their ability to pay. Our fundraising efforts also help to support the additional services we are able to offer to all, such as our Palliative Care program, Catch a Dream program, Vet to Vet program, and grief support sessions. Regional Hospice, a nonprofit organization, is so very fortunate to have the continued support from our local communities to help provide compassionate care to all who benefit from our program.

This is an R.S.V.P. event, so anyone interested in attending, or who would like more information, please contact the Spooner/Grantsburg Regional Hospice office at 715-635-9077.

Native American programming from Hudson, and Ruth Olson, Associate Director at the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures.

The Wisconsin Humanities Council supports and creates programs that use history, culture, and discussion to strengthen community life for everyone in Wisconsin. The Burnett County Historical Society thanks the Wisconsin Humanities Council for the Council’s assistance in providing finances that allowed the construction of the winter wigwam to become a building block in creating an atmosphere where the St. Croix Ojibwe and Forts Folle Avoine can learn from each other.

The Wisconsin Humanities Council is a leading statewide resource for librarians, teachers, museum educators, and civic leaders who drive entertaining and informative programs using history, culture, and discussion to strengthen community life for everyone.

The Wisconsin Humanities Council also awards more than $175,000 a year over seven rounds of grants to local organizations piloting humanities

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The winter wigwam at Forts Folle Avoine in Danbury had it’s dedication ceremony in March. The ceremony included a prayer giving thanks to the Spirits.

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The Grantsburg School District appreciates all of our community members and parents/guardians who give of their time to invest in the students of our district.

April 7-13th, 2019 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and our students are positively impacted by all those who extend kindness toward our students and staff.

This year we are excited to announce that we have chosen our volunteer of the year award to go to Kandis Olson. In recognition of Kandis going above and beyond in her work with our staff and students, we have honored her with a Pirate Wear gift certificate.

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dergarten classroom helper. Kandis is a retired occupational therapist who volunteers her time through the Bridge Program, an initiative at the Grantsburg School District for Grantsburg residents 52 years of age or older.

In exchange for her heart and her time, Kandis has become a friend and positive role model to many of our students and staff. She is young at heart and connects with kids at their level. She is the best.

Thank you Kandis and all of our volunteers for showing us that being there for the kids in our community is not a job, but a calling. We appreciate your kindness in giving of yourselves to help others.

MADISON – April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month as proclaimed by Governor Tony Evers. The month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the collective efforts of families, caregivers, communities, and agencies preventing child maltreatment.

“The department and its partners across Wisconsin work daily to establish safe environments for children and families,” said Secretary-designee Amundson.

“Establishing a commitment from the state to prevention efforts, through policies and funding, helps reduce the likelihood that abuse and neglect occur in the first place.

Governor Evers’ budget contains several positive changes that present a real opportunity for advancing our collective priority of keeping kids safe – specifically the increase in the Family Foundations Home Visiting program and the Children and Family Aids (CFAs).”

An increase in CFA dollars is a longstanding request of counties across Wisconsin. The aid supports county child welfare costs, which have dramatically increased over the past decade while funding has remained flat. An increase in CFA aid allows counties to respond in a timelier and more effective fashion to child maltreatment allegations, thereby reducing the risk that

maltreatment occurs and allowing authorities to intervene faster when it does.

The Family Foundations Home Visiting program currently reaches 31 counties and five federally recognized tribes. The program provides participating families services to improve parenting skills, school readiness, and child and maternal health. The program is evidence-based and helps prevent environments that lead to child abuse and neglect.

The home visiting program is just one of the many strategies to reduce child abuse and neglect that succeed due to cross-agency partnerships. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works alongside the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (Prevention Board) to recognize the importance of these relationships and to lift up local efforts. Together, DCF and Prevention Board recognize April 5 as Wear Blue day to raise awareness and support for promoting and strengthening child abuse prevention work.

To learn more about child abuse and neglect prevention efforts, visit DCF’s website, Prevention Board’s website, Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin’s website, or a local human services department.

Get ready for the canoe museum boat show May 25 Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM), in Spooner, invites participants for its 11th annual Canoe & Wooden Boat Show, to be held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day on May 25, 2019.

This one day, free event will also include museum tours and an open house, the unveiling of new displays, ongoing activities in the canoe workshop, and live music with food and beverages in the beer garden. Now is the time to make plans to be an exhibitor and display your canoe, wooden boat, or other canoe related items of interest.

Wooden boats of all shapes, sizes, and designs are welcome, both classic and modern, as well as all kinds of classic and vintage water and paddling related items. Whether you have items to sell, or you just have something to show off, there will be many interested folks attending this free event. Exhibitors can include individuals, commercial entities, non-profits, authors, government agencies, educators, crafters,

and businesses whose products or services are relevant to boaters and wooden boats and canoes.

Booth space is free, and reserving a space is easy.

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COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join high schoolers from the Grantsburg Foods Class for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17.

Teen book bingo Read books to get a BINGO, then turn in your BINGO for prizes. This program is for ages 12-17, and runs April 11–May 9.

New teen program Introducing a new program with time and space dedicated just for teens. 4:30–5:15 p.m., April 23, we will be playing tabletop games. Preregistration is not required. Ages 12-17.

Star Wars week Come to the library April 29–May 6 to celebrate the unofficial Star Wars holiday, May 4. You’ll be able to play a Star Wars themed game, register to win cool prizes, and watch the newest Star Wars film on Saturday, May 4.

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al Spring Gala will be held on 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Attendees can come to meet this year’s featured author, Dr. John Ingalls. 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.

NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS ADULT • “Celtic Empire” by Clive Cussler • “The Last Year of the War” by Susan Meissner • “The American Agent” by Jacqueline Winspear • “The Last Second” by Catherine Coulter • “The Library of Lost and Found”

by Phaedra Patrick • “Dark Tribute” by Iris Johansen • “Blood Oath” by Linda Fairstein • “The A List” by J.A. Jance NON-FICTION • “Dragonflies of the North Woods” by Kurt Mead • “Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity” by David Allen

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JUVENILE • “Poetree” by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds • “Baby Dragon, Baby Dragon!”

by Melissa Marr • “City of Ember” series by Jeanne Duprau (4 volumes) • “A Darkling Place” by Philip Reeve • “Infernal Devices” by Philip Reeve • “Night Flights: Mortal Engines Collection” by Philip Reeve • “Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid” by Jeff Kinney

Note: Breakfast available at all schools Choice of milk available at all schools.

Grantsburg Schools Monday: Philly steak with fixings, potato wedges, corn, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday: Pork chop, au-gratin potatoes, dinner roll, sliced carrots, Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: Chicken fajitas with fixings, rice, refried beans, steamed broccoli, warm apple slices.

Thursday: Creamed turkey dinner, biscuit, stuffing, cranberries, Monaco vegetables, salad, fresh fruit, ice cream treat.

Friday: No School.

Webster Schools AUDIO BOOK ON CD • “Wolf Pack” by C.J. Box • “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens

Fresh fruit always available Monday: Cheese omlet, TriTater patties, vegetable juice, orange loaf, Mandarin oranges.

Tuesday: California burger on a bun, Sunchips, green beans, pineapple, fresh fruit.

Wednesday: Chili, cornbread, crackers, pears, fresh fruit.

Thursday: Nachos with fixings, tortilla chips, whole grain bread, peaches, fresh fruit.

Friday: No School.

Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone number 715-463-2244.

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Siren Schools Monday: Whole grain chicken tenders, french fries, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday: Whole grain beef nachos, romaine lettuce, peaches.

Wednesday: Chicken gravy over mashed potatoes, whole grain dinner roll, cucumbers, blueberries.

Thursday: Sloppy Joes on whole grain buns, celery, oranges.

Friday: No School.

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Pickleball: Easy to start, hard to stop JOHN HUNT

Good health, like money, isn’t everything, but it sure helps when you have it. Many believe achieving and maintaining the former relates to the following four admonitions: • Don’t abuse drugs or alcohol • Don’t smoke • Eat nutritious food • Exercise These days addressing the first three requires no expertise beyond the application of common sense. So, this article is confined to a brief discussion of exercise, which is less straightforward, but as important for good health.

Health professionals agree that exercise promotes well-being, both mentally and physically.

Exercise can be as simple as taking a walk, riding a bike, or even performing chores around the house. One can also jog on a treadmill, if not bothered by the boredom of it, but I’ve always enjoyed the more complex and intense exercise found in racquetball and tennis. Unfortunately, these activities place a lot of stress on the joints and muscles, especially at my age of 77. Fortunately, I’ve been able to transition to a sport that mitigates the bodily stresses, but fulfills the need for physical and competitive exercise. It’s called Pickleball.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America. It’s unique, but does have many of the elements of tennis, table tennis, racquetball, and badminton. It is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. The equipment is inexpensive, all you need are a Pickleball paddle, tennis shoes, and standard exercise sweats.

Some of the benefits you may gain from learning and participating in Pickleball are: • Great exercise • You can play at a level you’re comfortable with • Fun, you’ll laugh a lot • Developing hand-eye coordination • Socializing with nice people • Satisfying a desire for competition, there are many tournaments available • Good complement to a dieting plan Once involved, you will probably be able to add to this list. A simple Google or YouTube search will give you a complete view and description of the game. As with any exercise, you have to get off the rusty dusty and go for it. I am pretty certain you will be glad you did.

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Thank you, everyone for making our spring thrift sale a success.

Thanks to all those who donated items, helped set up, worked at the sale, and the cleanup team. We earned that extra just in time. The coffee maker went on the fritz. Oh well, easy come, easier go.

Sorry, I forgot a few Birthday Wishes: Mary Danielson, on the 22nd and Pat (Bennie) Johnson and Mark Dahlberg on the 28th.

Happy birthday!

On another note, St. Croix Hospice will be here on Wednesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. I’m sure we all know a friend or family member

who has had this service in their home. It’s something we all need to know more about. So, join us with your questions, or maybe you can share your experience.

Fun facts to think about: April 9, 1865 – Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomattox, effectively ending the Civil War. April 12, 1945 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies while on vacation in Warm Springs, Georgia. April 14, 1865 – John Wilkes Booth fatally shoots President Abraham Lincoln. April 11, 1970 – Apollo 13 launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals, or other requests, call the center at 715-463-2940 or email us at gburg118@gmail.com.

center and check out the Silent Auction. You can place bids anytime. We have a big selection of items to bid on. The hours for the center are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you come to the Good Friday breakfast, you can place your bets on that day.

Carol Berglind was the bingo winner of $21.00. She also won last week, so she was a winner two weeks in a row. What is her secret?

There is going to be a Celebration of Life Service for Jane Wilcox on April 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church at Siren. I do not have the time of the service yet. Jane was a volunteer at the center. She enjoyed having coffee with everybody each morning. Sorry I had the wrong month last week.

Do you play mahjong? Anybody interested in playing can come to the center Mondays at 12:30 p.m.

They will be playing every Monday.

I have been informed that they are always looking for new players.

Rose Miller, Barb Geske, Diane Norman decorated for Easter.

All the bunnies and baskets look very nice. Nona helped take the previous decorations down. Mary Sicard has been in Arizona all winter. The first time she comes back for cards, she wins first place for Spades. Way to go, Mary!

If people are interested in playing Spades on Good Friday, we’ll play. We will take a survey to see if we have enough interest in playing.

DATES TO REMEMBER April 10 – potluck 11:30 April 18 – Monthly Meeting 9:30 April 19 - Good Friday Breakfast 7:30 until 10:30 April 27 - 500 Card Party Silent Auction

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The Good Friday breakfast April 19 is a community breakfast.

There is no charge to the public.

The breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The breakfast menu will be scrambled eggs, sausage links, fruit cup, and cinnamon roll. Beverages will be orange juice, milk, tea, or coffee.

No donations will be taken on the day of the breakfast.

Have you heard? The Easter Bunny is going to make an appearance at the Good Friday breakfast.

I hear you can have your picture taken with him. Also, the Easter Bunny is bringing some Easter baskets to be given on some drawings. Sounds like a fun time. If you are in In Loving Memory Siren, stop of our brother in at John G. Erickson the

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Thirteen people came to play bingo and enjoy the treats furnished by Ann. Don won the big pot. There was no pool or dominoes last week. There will not be any activities this week as we are having our indoor garage and bake sale. Friday was our Fun day at Wii bowling. The Dolls beat the Guys in bowling, and golf and pool were also being played. Everyone had a good time, and we are looking forward to next year. Be sure to stop in and check out the sale Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday April 16. Please plan to attend.

Remember: Knowledge is knowing what to say, wisdom is knowing whether or not to say it. See you at the center.

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Coming Events: · Business meeting the third Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. . Men’s Senior Golf League meeting at center April 10 at 10 a.m. . Pinko Jam – April 13 . April 17, St. Croix Hospice, here at the center at 1 p.m. . Easter April 21 · Fun with friends, every day.

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Flyover Country

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EMILY M. STONE NATURALIST/EDUCATION DIRECTOR AT THE CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

A cacophony of rattling cries filled the car as soon as my window slid down. While the engine noise faded, the chaos of sound crescendoed. Perhaps it isn’t surprising that sandhill cranes have such loud voices. At 4 feet tall, their extensive windpipes coil into their sternums. This amplifies the low, rich tones that can travel a mile or more across tundra, marsh, or field. Aldo Leopold wrote that they are “bugling the defeat of the retreating winter…”

Sound wasn’t the only part of the experience, though. The soft gray bodies of cranes stretched as far across the stubbly cornfield as I could see. Farm equipment, irrigation sprinklers, and homesteads provided backdrops that faded in and out of the mist.

Every spring, over 500,000 sandhill cranes descend on the Platte River of central Nebraska.

The agricultural landscape of the Great Plains may be derided by coastal humans as “flyover country,” but to the cranes, it is just the opposite. The shallow river and its gravel bars provide safety for nighttime roosting. Nearby farm fields hold feasts of waste grain, and surrounding wetlands provide additional food and habitat.

On their long migration from wintering grounds in northern Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico to their summer breeding habitat in the northern U.S., Canada, and even Siberia, sandhill cranes spend a very important month near the Platte River. Here they can put on an additional 10 to 20 percent of their bodyweight: fuel for the final leg of their journey.

As my friend Jamie and I poked our cameras out of the car windows, we were a little frustrated at how focused the birds were on eating. Heads down in the corn stubble, their fluffy gray rumps were cute, but not terribly photogenic. We could empathize, though.

This crane-watching stop was just the halfway refueling point on our own, longer journey. The sunbathed slickrock of southeast

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Cranes are often confused with great blue herons. But while herons fly with their neck in an S, cranes leave both legs and necks outstretched.

Utah beckoned, but with evening descending, we also needed to find some dinner and a safe place to roost.

The cranes find safety in numbers. In any group, at least a couple of sentinels stood with their redcapped heads upright and alert for danger. I was surprised to notice that cranes near the roadsides turned and stalked inward as my little station wagon rolled by calmly. Cars often make pretty good blinds for birdwatching, and surely these birds were used to traffic on the country roads that dissect so much of their habitat. But while cranes are protected in Nebraska and Wisconsin, they are hunted in Minnesota, Kansas, South Dakota, and several other states. It’s good that they are skittish around humans.

At first I was frustrated that simply driving by would interrupt their feeding and cause them to move farther out of the range of my zoom. Once the cranes became agitated and stopped feeding, though, a few of them started dancing. Sometimes called “ambivalent behavior,” it’s a way to release nervous energy when the danger isn’t serious enough to cause flight.

Lifting great black-fingered wings, they flapped, bowed low to grab some scrap, and leaped straight up while tossing leaves, stalks, or corncobs into the air.

Their pointed toes and slim legs emulated the grace of a ballet.

I’m sure a true courtship dance would be even more spectacular.

The trumpeting unison calls of mated pairs would add to the in-

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Sandhill cranes sometimes dance just to release nervous energy, but dancing is also an integral part of their pair bonding and mating ritual.

tensity. The tango of two is essential to pair bonding, readying their hormones for mating, and even dissipating aggression between rivals. Parents dance with their colts to help them learn, and young cranes practice dancing for three years before they mate.

The sporadic dancing halted as a farmer on a four-wheeler sped off down a field. In great waves, wings opened and carried the birds aloft.

They trumpeted and circled. The breadth of their reach, the urgency of their calls connected us to ancient rituals.

Aldo Leopold wrote eloquently of the cranes in the “Marshland Elegy” chapter of “A Sand County Almanac.” “Our appreciation for the crane grows with the slow unraveling of earthly history…

When we hear his call we hear no mere bird. We hear the trumpet in the orchestra of evolution. He is the symbol of our untamable past, of that incredible sweep of millennia…”

That isn’t mere hyperbole.

Cranes are some of the oldest living birds. In Nebraska, a 15-million-year-old crane skeleton records their ancient stake on the territory. Over that time span, the habitat has changed more than the bird. Several glaciers advanced and retreated; with the last one just creeping into the eastern edge of Nebraska. Perhaps, even back then, the dancing cranes meant spring, and their great flocks were “bugling the defeat of the retreating winter…”

As the four-wheeler disappeared around a corner, though, a silent group of the circling cranes began to descend. Like a flock of Mary Poppins, they arched up their wings and calmly parachuted down with leggy landing gear outstretched. Sometimes, flyover country is the perfect place to land.

Emily’s second book, “Natural Connections: Dreaming of an Elfin Skimmer,” is now available to purchase at www.cablemuseum. org/books and will soon be available at your local independent bookstore, too.

For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods.

Come visit us in Cable. Our new Curiosity Center kids’ exhibit will open May 4.

HSBC would like to introduce you to two pets who may need a little extra time and effort from their fur-ever families. But it is guaranteed to be time well spent.

Since Ron was featured a little over a month ago, HSBC discovered this H dapper ginger-colored d sseven-year-old has some iissues with his kidneys.

H He requires a special diet a and subcutaneous fluids sseveral times a week to k keep him in top shape; iit sounds daunting, but a actually is a fairly simple p process. Because of these Ron special needs, HSBC is willing to waive Ron’s adoption fee so he can have the home he deserves.

In return, Ron is willing so provide gentle affection, friendship, and adoring glances from his bright green eyes.

The new kid on the block, Sonja is going to need the time, patience and guidance all young ones need. At a little over three months, this black and tan German Shepherd girl is coming out of babyhood and will need a family willing to shape her into a great canine citizen. Sonja is a bit skittish of new people and things, and it will be important to expose and socialize her to many experiences so that she grows to be a confident adult.

Hey horticulturalists, mark your calendars for Sonja the annual plant sale Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Pick up your starter plants and stay for lunch.

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Only a few weeks until the Bark and Wine, April 27, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Webster Community Center.

It’s not just about the great meal and company (although the lasagna sounds wonderful). There will be silent auction baskets to bid on, a wine pull, games of chance, and more. Do you have a business you would like featured at the Bark and Wine?

HSBC is still seeking donations for our silent and live auctions as well as for game prizes at the event.

Contact Kristi at CoordinatorHSBC@gmail.com to find out more.

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The Addams Family comes to Webster

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Eighth grader Hayden Halonie played Pugsley Addams. Pugsley is a fan of being tortured.

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The Beineke Family(from left) Freshman Sophia Rochford as Alice, Sophomore Richard Benton as Mal and eighth-grader Esten Kuizenga as Lucas. Oh, and Junior Liam Trott peaking out as Uncle Fester.

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Rochford attempting to get some emotion out of Junior William DeBlieck playing the Addams’ butler Lurch.

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The Webster Drama Department Presents the Addams Family - A new musical over the weekend. They put on three performances in the High School Cafetorium.

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The Addams’ ancestors during one of their many musical numbers.

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Left: Senior Mary Preddy (left) playing Morticia Addams opposite of Gomez Addams played by Junior Christopher Knight.

Right: Eighth grader Liesl Olson played Wednesday Addams.

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Pirates get past Siren/Webster Storm STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—On a bitterly cold Thursday evening the Grantsburg Pirates defeated the Siren/ Webster Storm by a score of 18-3 for their second conference win of the season.

For the Storm, it was their first game of the season, and just their second day outside. Wednesday was their first practice on a field. “Overall, I thought it went as well as it could for our second day outside,” Storm’s head coach Tina Karsten said. “It was really nice to see them get some hits and score some runs in our first game.”

The Pirates took a 1-0 lead after one inning of play.

Emma Quimby led off with a double, and eventually scored on a wild pitch. The next three batters— Brooke Quimby, Rachel Tooze, and Rylee Hoffman all grounded out with some nice play by the Storm’s shortstop, Liz Carroll, to end the inning.

The Storm were held scoreless in the top of the second inning. The Pirates, on the other hand, racked up 10 runs on eight hits in their half of the inning to take an 11-0 lead.

In the top of the third, the Storm tallied three runs

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Liz Carroll, Storm shortstop, makes a throw to first for the out in the game at Grantsburg on Thursday.

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GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates baseball team finally got their season underway as they hosted the Braham Bombers on a cold, wet Friday night. The game ended in an 11-11 tie.

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Luke Anderson winds up for a pitch in the non-conference match up with Braham on Friday night.

“This was a marathon game in the cold. After seven innings, the umps called it on account of darkness,” Pirates head coach Pete Johnson said. “Pretty weird...tie game.”

The Pirates led for most of the game, taking a 4-0 lead in the first inning. They added four more in the third, and were up 8-5 at the end of that inning.

They added one more in both the fourth and fifth innings to hold a 10-5 lead heading into the sixth.

The Bombers racked up six runs in the sixth inning to take the lead, 10-11. But the Pirates rallied back in the bottom of the seventh when Dane Jensen smacked a double to score Ramsey Clark to knot the score at 11-11.

“Not the cleanest game I’ve ever seen,” Coach Johnson said. “I was happy for the last inning comeback to tie it up.”

The Pirates had 10 hits on the night with Connor Detienne leading the way with three followed by Thor Johnson with two. David Nelson, Sterling McKinley, Matt Kottke, Clark, and Jensen had one hit each. Detienne, Jensen and Johnson had two RBIs each.

“Connor and Thor combined for half our team hits,” coach Johnson added.

The Pirates sent four different pitchers to the mound this game— Luke Anderson, Austin Wedin, Nelson, and McKinley. “We used a lot of pitching tonight on purpose,” the coach said.

“First time out on a cold night, you can’t blow any arms out.”

Between the four hurlers they racked up 17 strikeouts and allowed only five hits.

to cut into Grantsburg’s lead, but they answered back with five runs of their own to bring the score to 16-3 at the end of three.

The Pirates added two more in the bottom of the fourth to end the game at 18-3.

Emma Quimby, Susan Roberts, and Hoffman led the Pirates with two hits each. Tooze, Hanne Johnson, Ellie Duncan, Bell Quimby, and Jenna McNally recorded one hit apiece.

Hoffman was in the circle for the Pirates and recorded 10 strikeouts.

For the Storm, it was Maddy Nichols making her pitching debut for the season. “I was really happy with the way Nichols threw, especially since it was the first time she has thrown in a game in about a year and a half,” Karsten said.

Overall, Coach Karsten was happy with her team’s performance for their first showing of the year. “I am very proud of the girls for the way they handled themselves considering some of them are playing positions for the first time.”

The Storm will head to Shell Lake on Thursday, and will host Frederic/Luck on Monday, and Cameron on Tuesday.

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ASHLAND —Last Tuesday, the Webster track team traveled to Ashland to participate in the Invitational held there.

A number of the schools there were Division 2 teams, so there was plenty of stiff competition in all of the events.

The boys came in sixth place, and the girls were 11th.

“We took a smaller squad all the way up to Ashland Tuesday night to compete in their indoor field house,” reported Coach Max Anderson. “It was a very cool facility, and we enjoyed being able to get to some of these meets indoors and compete. We like having these meets scheduled because we know how hectic the spring weather can be.

“We had a few stand out performances from the boys.

Harlo Olson won the boys shot put with a throw over 47 feet.

It was impressive in a field that consists of mostly Division 2 schools. We also saw Jack Washburn win the high jump with a leap of 6’2.” He decided to try and go after the school record by taking attempts at 6’5”, and just barely knocked the bar off on his three tries.

“The boys also had a sixth place run by freshman newcomer Ethan Ashworth. He is getting closer and closer to running the fastest 200 time ever by a freshman here at Webster, and its only his second meet.”

The boys 4x800 relay consisting of Edwin Janssen, Kerik Stubbe, Hunter Erickson, and Carter Doriott also ran a good race and finished third.

For the ladies, they were led by senior Sam Nelson. She placed fifth in the 800, and fifth in the 1600m run. Senior Dulcie Ashworth placed in the hurdles, and helped the 4x200 relay team score with a sixth place finish. That team had Ashworth, Jona Matrious, Brooke Hetfeld and Summer Winkler as teammates.

The Webster team will have gone to Spooner Tuesday (weather permitting), and then will go to UW-Superior April 13.

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Pirate boys tracksters fifth, girls fourth at Barron

Pirates get another conference win playing in order to get some playing time in for everyone. Frederic/Luck recorded six runs in the top of the fifth to end the scoring at 18-6.

The win improves the Pirates’ record to 4-1 for the season, 3-0 in conference play as they sit atop the West Lakeland standings.

They are scheduled to head to Cameron on Thursday and host Clear Lake on Friday. Both games will depend on the weather conditions at the end of the week. On Saturday, they will face New Richmond at the St. Croix Rec Center in Stillwater, Minn. Monday they will host Shell Lake.

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GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates continue their winning ways with a 18-6 victory over Frederic/Luck on Monday night.

Everyone in the dugout got on the field and to the plate in this game as the Pirates racked up 17 hits on the night.

They took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning before tacking on eight runs in the second to go up 11-0.

They added seven more in fourth inning to go up 18-0.

Since the weather was so nice for a change, the teams decided to keep

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Tyler Java was in the circle for the Pirates in the win over Frederic/Luck Monday night.

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Pirates drop conference game to L/F the sixth as Luck/Frederic scored seven runs to take an 11-1 lead.

Offensively, the Pirates did have eight hits, but were unable to turn those into runs.

Luke Anderson led the charge with three hits, all of them singles. David Nelson, Thor Johnson, Sterlin McKinley, Ben Johnson, and Matt Kottke had one hit each.

“We are two games in now, so I hope we have shaken all the cobwebs off,” Coach Johnson said. “I have no doubt that we have better results ahead of us.”

The Pirates are scheduled to play at Webster on Thursday night and at Prescott on Friday, weather depending.

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GRANTSBURG—The Grantsburg Pirates had their first conference game on Monday night as they played host to Luck/Frederic with the Pirates coming out on the short end of an 11-1 loss.

The Pirates struggled with fielding errors and pitching, allowing L/F to rack up 11 runs on only four hits.

“We have to throw strikes,” Pirates coach Pete Johnson said. “No mystery about that.”

The score was close at 4-1 after five innings of play, but the wheels fell off for the Pirates in the top of

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Ben Johnson eyes the pitcher as he gets a lead off of first base against Luck/ Frederic.

BARRON––Grantsburg traveled to Barron on Monday to participate in the their Invitational.

“It was great for us to get outside and run,” Coach Brad Nelson said.

“This was our first outdoor meet of the year.

There was a strong wind that interfered with some events, but overall, we were pleased with the results. We had some really solid performances, but it largely gave us a baseline to improve on.”

The girls had one first place finish in Allison Peterson in the triple jump. Mirlande Brande came in second in the long jump.

There were a number of third placements made: Linda Harmon (100 meter dash), Hope McKinley (300 meter hurdles), the 4x100 meter relay team (Harmon, Smestad, Troff, Lee), the 4x400 meter relay team (Harmon, M. Rombach, Chenal, Gerber), the 4x800 meter relay team (Covey, Robelia, Hermann, M. Rombach) and Allison Peterson (long jump).

In fourth place came Linda Harmon (200 meter dash), Hope McKinley (100 meter hurdles), and the 4x200 meter relay (Smestad, Troff, Goepfert, McKinley).

The boys had two first place finishes, both by Nate McKinley (400 meter dash and triple jump).

The 4x400 meter relay team (Lee, Van Watermuelen, MacKean, McKinley) was second. Austin Louis was third in the shot put and fourth in the discus. The 4x800 relay team (Brande, Janes, Bongaarts, Doornink) was also third. David MacKean came in fourth in the 800 meter run.

Derek Lee was fifth in the 400 meter dash and Brody Bongaarts in the 1600 meter run.

The Pirates go to UW-Superior on Saturday and then to Clear Lake next Tuesday.

SCOREBOARD Baseball b ll West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Luck/Frederic 1-0 1-0 Webster 0-0 2-0 Turtle Lake/Clayton 0-0 0-0 Shell Lake 0-0 0-0 Unity 0-0 0-0 Siren 0-0 0-0 St. Croix Falls 0-0 0-2 Grantsburg 0-1 0-1-1 Results Last Week April 8 Luck/Frederic 11, Grantsburg 1 St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake April 5 Random Lake 10, St. Croix Falls 4 Cumberland 16, St. Croix Falls 8

Grantsburg 11, Braham 11 Braham Anderson, ss Bendickson, c Roslin, cf Johnson, p Tauer, dh Lee, lf Warzecha, 3b J. Johnson, 1b Nelson Sexton, 2b Totals

AB 3 2 4 4 4 5 3 3 0 3 31

R 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 11

H 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5

Grantsburg Wedin, cf Anderson, lf Nelson, p Clark, 3b T. Johnson, 1b Jensen, rf McKinley, ss Kottke, 2b Detienne, c G. Johnson, cr Totals

AB 4 1 2 4 3 2 4 5 4 0 29

R 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 11

H 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 0 10

BI 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 8

Score by Innings Braham 0 2 3 0 0 6 0-11 5 1 Grantsburg 4 0 4 1 1 0 1-11 10 2

M Ki l McKinley Wedin

22.11 1.2

2 2

2 4

1 4

IP 7

H 10

R 11

ER BB K na 11 5

Grantsburg Nelson Anderson

IP 1.2 1.1

H 1 0

R 0 5

ER BB K 0 2 5 0 5 2

7 2

LOB-Braham 13, Grantsburg 12. 2b-Gburg: Jensen, Kottke. 3B-Braham: Anderson. SB-Braham-Anderson, Bendickson, Roslin, Johnson (2), Tauer 1; Gburg-Detienne. ERR-Braham:Anderson; Gburg: T. Johnson, Wedin. WP-Braham 1. PB-Braham 9, Gburg 1.

Luck/Frederic 11, Grantsburg 1 Luck/Frederic W. Jensen, ss G.Johansen, p L. Jensen, c R. Runnels, 1b D. Hendrickson, lf D. Caroon, 3b D. Van Meter, 2b B. Eder, rf M. Hibbs, cf Totals

AB 2 2 1 3 3 4 0 3 3 21

R 3 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 11

H 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 4

Grantsburg Wedin, cf L. Anderson, lf Nelson, p Clark, 3b T. Johnson, 1b Detienne, c Jensen, 2b McKinley, ss H. Anderson B. Johnson Kottke Totals

AB 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 0 3 0 24

R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

H 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 7

FFrederic/Luck d /L k Turtle Lake/Clayton Unity St. Croix Falls

00-11 0-1 0-1 0-2

00-11 0-1 0-3 0-2

Results Last Week April 8 Cameron at Unity Grantsburg 18, Frederic/Luck 6 Shell Lake 12, St. Croix Falls 2 Somerset at Turtle Lake/Clayton April 5 Cameron 14, Barron 4 April 4 Turtle Lake/Clayton at Frederic/Luck Grantsburg 18, Siren/Webster 3 Cameron 11, Shell Lake 5 April 2 Barron 20, Unity 6 April 1 Cameron 3, St. Croix Falls 2

Grantsburg 18, Frederic/Luck 6

Score by Innings Luck/Frederic 1 0 1 0 2 7-11 4 1 Grantsburg 0 0 0 0 1 0-1 7 0 Pitching Luck/Frederic Pitcher(s)

IP 6

H 7

R 1

ER BB K na 3 8

Grantsburg Pitcher(s)

IP 6

H 4

R 11

ER BB K na 16 7

LOB-L/F 8, Grantsburg 11. SB-L/F: W. Jensen (4), L. Jensen (2), Runnels (2), Hendrickson (2).

PB-Grantsburg 1. HBP-L/F 3. Grantsburg 2.

Softball

Pitching Braham Pitcher(s)

3 2

West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Grantsburg 3-0 4-1 Cameron 2-0 3-0 Shell Lake 2-1 2-1 Siren/Webster 0-1 0-1

Frederic/Luck Player numbers 2 22 7 19 3 23 21 13/14 1 Totals

AB R

H

3 3 3 3 2 2 3 0 2 20

0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 6

0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2

Grantsburg E. Quimby H. Johnson B. Quimby S. Bunting S. Roberts T. Gronksi R. Hoffman S. Trittelwitz R. Tooze V. Lauer E. Duncan L. Thoreen J. Hecht J. Java I. Quimby C. Lee J. McNally J. Seeger Totals

AB 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 1 3 1 2 0 4 0 3 0 2 1 26

R 2 0 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 18

H 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 16

Score by Innings Frederic/Luck 0 0 0 0 6-6 2 0 3 8 0 7-18 16 4 Grantsburg

Pitching Frederic/Luck Pitcher(s)

IP 4

H 16

R ER BB K 18 na 8 3

Grantsburg Pitcher(s)

IP 5

H 2

R 6

ER BB K na 7 10

LOB-F/L 10, Grantsburg 4. 2b-Grantsburg: B. Quimby, Tooze, Roberts, Duncan, McNally, Hoffman.

SAC-Grantsburg 2. ERR-Grantsburg: c, 1b, p, lf.

HBP-Grantsburg 3.

Grantsburg 18, Siren/Webster 3 Siren/Webster Player numbers 24 1 18 15 11 28/13 10 21/5 8/4 Totals Grantsburg E. Quimby H. Johnson B. Quimby J. Seeger Player R. Tooze V. Lauer R. Hoffman S. Roberts L. Thoreen E. Duncan S. Bunting Player J. Hecht T. Gronski I. Quimby M Blume J. McNallyl H. Rombach Totals

AB R

H

2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 17

1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

AB 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0

R 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 23

H 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 18

LOB-S/W 2b-Grantsburg: LOB S/W 6, 6 Grantsburg G b 44. 2b G b EE.QuimQ i by, Johnson, Hoffman, Roberts. 3B-Grantsburg: E Quimby. SAC-Grantsburg 1. ERR-Siren/Webster: 1b; Grantsburg: ss (2).

Track Ashland Invitational April 2 Boys Results 1. Rhinelander 121; 2. Ashland 110; 3. Hayward 81; 4.

Barron 67; 5. Tomahawk 66; 6. Webster 49; 7. Bloomer 46; 8. Northwestern 37; 9. Prentice 25; 10. Hurley 13; 11. Philips 3; T12. Flambeau, Mercer, Silver Bay 2; T15.

Winter, Lac Courtes Oreilles 0.

55 METER DASH: 1. Cody Jablonski (Toma) :06.82; 18. Levi Blaisdell (Web) :07.46; 23. Ethan Ashworth (Web) :07.65; 32. Camron Tomaszewski (Web) :08.02.

200 METER DASH: 1. Cody Lustig (Ash) :24.44; 6.

Ethan Ashworth (Web); :24.97; 21. CJ Abbas (Weeb) :26.85; 33. Camron Tomaszewski (Web) :30.42.

400 METER DASH: 1. Anthony Kowalski (Rhine) :54.64; 29. Jamin Wilson (Web) 1:08.04.

800 METER RUN: 1. Tristan Massie (Barron) 2:05.52; 8. Kerik Stubbe (Web) :23.34; 21. Jamin Wilson (Web) 2:36.96; 25. Edwin Janssen (Web) 2:39.95.

1600 METER RUN: 1. Cole Michaelson (Bloom) 4:36.9; 5. Hunter Erickson (Web) 5:02.36; 6. Carter Doriott (Web) 5:10.46; 0. Edwin Janssen (Web) 5:52.33.

3200 METER RUN: 1. Drew Bolder (Toma) 10:55.63.

55 METER HURDLES: 1. Isaak Livingston (Ash) :08.93; 9. Keith Glienke (Web) :10.19.

200 METER HURDLES: 1. Tanner Johnson (Hay) :27.47.

4x200 METER RELAY: 1. Rhinelander 1:37.19; 8. Webster (Abbas, Blaisdell, Glienke, Ashworth) 1:44.99.

4x400 METER RELAY: 1. Hayward 3:47.97.

4x800 METER RELAY: 1. Barron 9:12.2; 3. Webster (Erickson, Sstubbe, Janssen, Doriott) 9:31.65.

HIGH JUMP: 1. Jack Washburn (Web) 6-2.

POLE VAULT: 1. Willem Hoegen (North) 11-6.

LONG JUMP: 1. Riley Dobbs (Hay) 21-5; 10. Ethan Ashworth (Web) 17-7; 20. Levi Blaisdell (Web) 15-9.

TRIPLE JUMP: 1. Riley Dobbs (Hay) 42-9; 2. Jack Washburn (Web) 41-9; 19. Keith Glienke (Web) 33-9.

SHOT PUT: 1. Harlo Olson (Web) 47-1 ½; 6. Tristian Benjamin (Web) 40-2; 28. Jacob Berg (Web) 32-5;

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Score by Innings Siren/Webster 0 0 3 0-3 2 1 Grantsburg 1 10 5 2-18 11 2 Pitching Siren/Webster Pitcher(s)

IP 4

H 11

R ER BB K 18 a 9 1

Grantsburg Pitcher(s)

IP 4

H 2

R 3

ER BB K na 4 10

Ashland Invitational April 2 Girls Results 1. Ashland 154; 2. Hayward 80; 3. Northwestern 67; 4. Tomahawk 60; 5. Bloomer 60; 6. Flambeau 52; 7.

Barron 30; T8. Hurley, Phillips 26; 10. Prentice 25; 11.

Webster 15; 12. Mercer 11; 13. Rhinelander 7; 14 Silver Bay 5; T15. Lac Courtes Oreilles, Winter 0.

55 METER DASH: 1. Jess Roush (Phil) :07.49; 15. Summer Winkler (Web) :08.24; 25. Elizabeth Robinson (Web) :08.64.

200 METER DASH: 1. Makenna Zak (Ash) :27.93; 12.

Summer Winkler (Web) :30.48; 24. Dulcie Ashworth (Web) :32.01; 27. Jona Matrious (Web) :32.87.

400 METER DASH: 1. Rachel Lawton (Flam) 1:05.03; 13. Brooke Hetfeld (Web) 1:12.47.

800 METER RUN RUN: 11. Rachel R h l Lawton L (Flam) (Fl ) 2:35.45; 2 35 45 5.

5 Sam Nelson (Web) 2:45.95; 16. Jenna Gomulak (Web) 3:08.74; 17. Emily Doriott (Web) 3:09.85.

1600 METER RUN: 1. Elena George (Ash) 5:42.95; 5.

Sam Nelson (Web) 6:03.43; 11. Malaky Olson (Web) 6:43.8; 15. Jenna Gomulak (Web) 6:53.58.

3200 METER RUN: 1. Ella Bauer (Ash) 12:08.58.

55 METER HURDLES: 1. Rebecca Pero (Ash) :09.74; 8. Dulcie Ashworth (Web) :10.96; 12. Jona Matrious (Web) :11.45.

200 METER HURDLES: 1. Mahra Wick (Hurley) :32.37.

4x200 METER RELAY: 1. Northwestern 1:54.15; 6. Webster (Winkler, Ashworth, Matrious, Hetfeld) 2:05.26.

4x400 METER RELAY: 1. Hayward 4:21.

4x800 METER RELAY: 1. Hayward 10:41.87; 7. Webster (Olson, Gomulak, Doriott, Nelson) 11:54.13.

HIGH JUMP: 1. Makenna Zak (Ash) 4-8; T10. Brooke Hetfeld (Web) 4-3.

POLE VAULT: 1. Abigail Nelson (North) 11-2; 8. Jenna Gomulak (Web) 7-6.

LONG JUMP: 1. Grace Post (Bloom) 17-8; 24. Jona Matrious (Web) 12-5.

TRIPLE JUMP: 1. Journey Amundson (North) 34-3; 10.

Summer Winkler (Web) 27-0.

SHOT PUT: 1. Aubrey Schoeneman (Mercer) 39-8; 21.

Elizabeth Robinson (Web) 25-8; 22. Winter Messer (Web) 25-6; 24. Hannah Janssen (Web) 24-6 ½.

Bowling

Black & Orange TNT Ladies W L Northwoods Lumber 73 31 Josh’s Mini Donuts 72 32 Flower Power 57 47 Vacant 6 98 High Team Single Games: Flower Power 751; Josh’s Mini Donuts 729; Northwoods Lumber 692.

High Single Games: Jennifer Kern 214; Mary Reese/Cheryl Scallon 185; Millie Hansen 157.

High Team Three Games: Flower Power 2100; Josh’s Min Donuts 2022; Northwoods Lumber 1934.

High Three Games: Jennifer Kern 549; Cheryl Scallon 481; Mary Reese 479.

High Individual Averages: Jennifer Kern 169; Sue Eytcheson 150; Cheryl Scallon 145; Sandy Buhil 142; Mary Reese 141.

Splits; Sandy Buhil/Becky Reynolds/Millie Hansen, 3-10; Shannel Reynolds, 5-7; Pam Dildine 6-7-10.

Wednesday Night W L Northwoods Lumber 29 19 Bullwinkle and Friends 28 20 Lily Lake Tavern 21 27 Black & Orange 18 30 High Team Single Games: Lily Lake Inn 1121; Bullwinkle & Friends 1118; Northwoods Lumber 1087.

High Single Games: Tony Wilson 241; Bob Olson 240; Gene Ackland 238.

High Team Three Games: Northwoods Lumber 3240; Lily Lake Tavern 3168; Bullwinkle & Friends 3153.

High Three Games: Tony Wilson 646; Gene Ackland 640; Mike Zajac 636.

High Indivdual Averages: Tony Wilson 203; Josh Johnson 194; Mike Zajac 192; Neil Huppert 188; Monte Rinnman 187.

Splits: Josh Johnson, 2-10.

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Mini Master Gardeners Our annual Mini Master Gardener Short Course was held on Saturday, March 31 at the Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse.

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I see you! Students use magnifying glasses to examine seeds up close.

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One proud Mini Master Gardener.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Russ Parker shares his passion for gardening with the students.

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Students learned about seeds while making seed art.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Lynn Ford teaches students all about transplanting their tomato plants.

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Kevin Schoessow, Extension Area Ag Development Agent, digs deep into soil facts.

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Earl helps wrap up the day’s learning with a little fun.

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Despite snow in the forecast, statewide tornado drill expected to be held Thursday MADISON– It’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, and despite there being snow in the forecast for later this week, Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill is expected to continue as planned on April 11.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is currently anticipating snow will affect much of the state on Thursday, including potential blizzard-like conditions in parts of northern Wisconsin.

The expected date of the snowfall currently coincides with the scheduled date of Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill. The drill includes a mock tornado watch at 1 p.m., followed by a statewide mock tornado warning at 1:45 p.m., and a second mock tornado warning at 6:45 p.m. that same day.

During those mock warnings, alerts are issued on

NOAA Weather Radios, and on TV and radio stations across the state. Many communities will also sound their warning sirens during the drill.

Current policy is to carry forward with the statewide tornado drill unless there is a potential for tornadoes or severe thunderstorms on the scheduled date. After consulting with our partner agencies and organizations that help coordinate the drill, including NWS and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, we anticipate it will be run as planned on April 11.

Participation in the drill is voluntarily, and local governments, schools, and businesses should decide whether to proceed based on the current conditions in their area. Schools in Wisconsin are required to hold at least one tornado drill during the school year, but there is no requirement that it be done during the

statewide drill. Schools that cancel classes Thursday due to weather can reschedule the drill for another time.

The NWS will continue to monitor the weather system as it approaches the state, and re-evaluate the situation throughout the week. If the forecast changes significantly, and the risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms increases, a final decision on canceling the drill or delaying it until Friday would be made

by Wednesday afternoon.

Information on the status of the drill will be shared with news agencies, local governments, and school officials across the state. It will also be posted online at http://readywisconsin.wi.gov, and shared on the ReadyWisconsin Facebook and Twitter accounts.

DNR Outdoor Report - fire season has begun as it warms up After a week with sparse precipitation and warmer temperatures, things are beginning to dry out. The only snow that remains is across the far north, and it is diminishing rapidly, through there were still a few locations with up to a foot.

The spring fire season has begun, and so far 75 fires have burned 569 acres, threatening 25 structures and destroying two buildings. Debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires. Consider alternatives such as composting, and anyone burning should be sure to get a burning permit.

Northern lakes have as much as 36 inches of ice, and as little as 12 inches of ice, not including inlets, outlets, and river channels. Southern lakes are opening rapidly. The Madison chain of lakes opened in the last week.

Last weekend’s Bois Brule River trout fishing opener brought out quite a showing of excited visitors. The vehicle count from Highway 2 to Lake Superior was just over 250, slightly higher than the historic average.

Ice conditions along the shores of Green Bay are rapidly declining, and some bays have open water. Anglers are shifting their attention to open water walleye and brown trout fishing on the rivers. The Menominee River was producing both brown trout and walleye.

Walleye are showing up on the Peshtigo and Menominee rivers, but the “big push” hasn’t happened yet. Walleyes

are running on the Wolf and Fox rivers.

In the southeast, warm temperatures last week brought many anglers out to the Sheboygan and Pigeon rivers.

Fishing efforts on the Milwaukee River are now in full swing. Anglers were catching steelheads and musky, including a 40-incher caught and released.

Although fishing pressure was high on the Menomonee River, success was very hit-or-miss. McKinley Marina is icefree, and many boaters took advantage of that last weekend. Lakeshore State Park is ice-free with kayaks, canoes, and fishing boats using the lagoon.

Brown trout are starting to jump, and

fishermen continue to pull these, and a few steelheads out of the water.

Fishing pressure was high on the Root River and steelhead catches have been numerous. Fishing activity is starting to pick up on the Pike River also, though it’s nowhere near the pressure on the Root River.

The 2019 Wisconsin Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings and County Conservation Congress meetings were held at 7 p.m., Monday, April 8, in each county of the state. People had the opportunity to provide their input and testimony on rule change questions as well as Congress proposals for rules to regulate

fishing, hunting, trapping, and other outdoor recreation activities. Citizens may also submit ideas and vote for delegates to represent their county on the congress. This year offers additional opportunity for the public to weigh in with an online option of the Spring Hearing questionnaire that will be posted on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov keywords “spring hearings”) from 7 p.m. on April 8 to 7 p.m. on April 11.

Black bears have emerged and are being seen in many locations. Turkeys have been strutting and heard gobbling regularly. The first chorus frogs of the spring are calling.

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Anglers fishing the Bois Brule River for the Lake Superior run opener.

WILD CHOW

April is National Grilled Cheese Month Many foods claim a day of fame.

There is National Spaghetti day, Chocolate Milk day, and even National Raspberry Popover Day. But not many foods can claim an entire month. People really love grilled cheese sandwiches.

Everyone seems to have their own Wild Chow favorite grilled cheese sandwich. As Lisa Erickson much as I love grilled cheese, I promise, I won’t be writing about them all month long. There are so many combinations, it’s hard to choose a favorite. Some varieties include lobster, marshmallow-Nutella, beef and pickles, and pepperoni pizza.

Did you know there are grilled cheese contests?

Some contests are for recipes, and some are live competitions. The recipe competition pays over $15,000 for first place, and the live competition has prizes and bragging rights.

The live contest is something to see. Each contestant is assigned a butane burner, hat, gloves, apron, and a set of rules. Contestants must bring their own spatula and other supplies. The sandwich components must be kept under 40 degrees, the cooler kept 6 inches off the floor, and the list goes on.

There are hundreds of cheeses to choose from and endless combinations ranging from sweet to savory.

My favorite is combining salty and sweet.

My own creation is now my favorite: French Onion with Gruyere and Emmentaler. The sandwich is easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for the onions to caramelize, but don’t skip it. The flavor is what makes this sandwich outstanding. The apricot jam adds just the right touch of sweet.

French Onion Grilled Cheese Serves 2 4 slices sourdough bread 1 large onion, sliced thin 2 Tbsp vermouth

1/4 tsp seasoned salt 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Emmentaler or Swiss cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp good quality apricot jam 6 Tbsp butter Butter one side of each piece of bread and set aside.

In a large fry pan, over medium heat, cook the onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter for 3 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to very low and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add salt and vermouth; cook for 5 more minutes; remove from heat and plate onions.

Heat the pan back up, and place two slices of bread butter side down in the pan. Divide half of each of the cheeses for each sandwich. Top each slice with half of onions. Spread the jam on the unbuttered side and place the jam side down on cheese and onions, with buttered side facing up. Cook until the bread is golden brown and flip, cooking until golden brown. Plate and serve.

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OBITUARIES

Marlys M. Amacker

Richard (Dick) D. Johnson

Norman G. Flodin

Marlys Marie Amacker, a age 85, went to be with her L Lord on March 29, 2019, at h her home with family by h her side.

Marlys was born on May 220, 1933, in Ellsworth, W Wisconsin, to parents L Lorain Leonard and Shirley ((Baker). She was united in m marriage to Orven Amacke er on September 2, 1950.

M Marlys loved spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed antiquing, garage sales, and word searches. She was a wonderful cook and loved to clean.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Duane (Duke) Leonard; and sister, Judy Monette.

Marlys will remain in the hearts of her loving husband, Orven Amacker; daughters, Pam (Dianne) Amacker of Siren and Dawn (David) Schulte of Ellsworth; son, Craig Amacker (Sandy) of Ellsworth; 6 grandchildren: Stacey (Jay) Nesseth, Jeremy Peterson, Brock (Shelley) Schulte, Danielle (Eric) Bierbrauer, and Faith and Levi Goplin; 8 great-grandchildren: Tiffany and Zachary Riester, Brett Schulte, Grace and Graham Bierbrauer, Brianne, Cheyenne, and Brecken Peterson; 2 great-great grandchildren, Brea and Bradley; and many nieces and nephews and good friends.

She will remain in our hearts forever.

A Celebration of life will be held June 1, 2019 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Ellsworth.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Richard Donald J Johnson (aka D Dick), 79, of Websster, passed away o on April 1, 2019.

Dick was born o on March 26, 11940, in St. Paul, M Minnesota, to Henry and Carolyn Johnson. Dick grew up in East St. Paul and moved around the area. Dick started up his first Auto Body Repair Shop when he was 15 and was doing this up to the day he passed away. He enjoyed his many years at his auto body shop, making his customers happy. Dick has been happily married to the woman he met on a blind date, Shirlee, for 46 years.

Dick enjoyed being outdoors, participating in(when he was younger), and watching any type of drag racing. He also took a lot of joy in watching NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was his driver of choice.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Shirlee; brother, Spark (Jane) Johnson; daughter/adopted granddaughter, Tanya (Robert) Willhite; daughter, Sherry Biljan; sons: Doug Johnson, Johhny Johnson, and Tony Biljan; along with daughters: Karen, Lonette, Debbie, and Karen; grandchildren: Dustin, Paige, Meranda, Alex, and Amy; great-grandchildren: Gage, Kaden, Ava, Kip, Braxton, and Raegen; and not to be forgotten, his best friends: Mark Reed, Larry Rand, Mike McBride, and Larry Occonol; and many friends and family.

There will be a visitation held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a time of sharing beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Norman G. Flodin, 76, M Milltown, passed away M Marc h 19, 2019 after a brief iillness.

The memorial service will b be at 10 a.m. April 20, 2019, a at Ruby’s Retreat Center, 2210 E. Park Ave., Luck. Reffreshments will be served ffollowing the service.

A private interment will b be held at a later date.

Norman was born December 19, 1942 in Frederic. He spent much of his life in the Siren area. He graduated from Siren High School in 1961.

He worked in Grantsburg for a year, and then in Siren. That business moved to Luck, where Norman continued be employed until 1992. He then worked at the Amery Ford dealership until his retirement in 2008.

Norman married Pat September 6, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He enjoyed hunting as a hobby, and also took pleasure in remodeling and maintaining his home.

Survivors are his wife, Pat, Milltown; children from a previous marriage; Kim and Kevin Flodin; a brother, Rodney, Mora, Minn.; all the grand kids; a special nephew, Darrell Flodin, and other nieces and nephews; step children and step grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Norbert and Ruby Flodin; siblings and their spouses, Delores (Owen) Fristad; Donald (Brenda) Flodin; and Glenwood (Carilyn) Flodin; a niece, Penny Chapman, and a nephew, Michael Fristad.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was in charge of the arrangements.

Janet Oachs

Patricia “Patty” Marie O Oakes Thielke, age 59, of W Webster, passed away on A April 3, 2019.

Patty was born on Janua ary 29, 1960, in Minneapollis, Minn., to parents, Doris ((Maas) and Charles Oakes.

S She married Jeffrey Thielk ke on September 29, 1990, a and together they raised ttwo children. Patty was e employed by the Webster post office for many years. She enjoyed cabin time and being out on the lake pontooning. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

Preceding Patty in death are her parents, Doris and Charles Oakes, and her brother, Michael Oakes.

Patty is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Jeffrey Thielke; children, Michael (Karie) Thielke and Sarah Thielke; granddaughter, Alice Thielke; siblings, Steve (Allison) Oakes, Kathy (Chuck) Heitz, and Paul (Kim) Oakes; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives, and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville, Minn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

RECENT DEATHS February 16, 2019, Paul W. Hinds II, 66, Town of Sand Lake.

March 4, 2019, Mary Jane Larson, 91, City of Rock Creek, Minn.

March 29, 2019, Marlys M. Amacker, 85, Town of Daniels.

March 29, 2019, Eileen M. Lundequam, 88, Village of Grantsburg.

Obituaries are posted online each week

Janet Oachs, age 80, a resident of Grantsburg, died April 8, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Remains of seaman killed in WWII to be returned to Wisconsin LA CROSSE — The remains of a popular Navy seaman who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor nearly 80 years ago are being returned to Wisconsin for burial, his family said.

A funeral service will be held May 18 in La Crosse for Navy Seaman 1st Class George Naegle, the La Crosse Tribune reported.

He will be buried in the St. Joseph Mausoleum and Catholic Cemetery, where his parents were laid to rest.

“I am grateful that he is returning to La Crosse, and that he will have a funeral Mass and burial here after all these years,” said Naegle’s niece, Mary Ann Lyden,

who was only 5 years old when he died. “I’m happy that he’s finally going to be home.”

Lyden said she heard stories about how he was “a good guy” who had lots of friends.

He graduated from Central High School in 1938 and enlisted in the Navy the following year. The 22-year-old was stationed on the battleship USS Oklahoma during World War II when it was attacked

by Japanese planes on Dec. 7, 1941.

The attack resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, who were interred in the Halawa and Nu’uanu cemeteries. Many of the remains were transferred in 1947 to the Central Identification

Laboratory, where laboratory staff were only able to confirm the identities of 35 men. The unidentified remains were then buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.

The deputy secretary of defense launched an initiative to identify the unknown remains in 2015.

Lyden said the U.S. Defense Department contacted her family years ago to get DNA samples to identify Naegel’s remains. The department’s POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced in September that it had identified her uncle’s remains through DNA, dental, and anthropological analysis.

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COPS AND COURTS

SHERIFF Incidents • April 1, Brandonn Chapman, 21, Siren, was arrested for probation violation.

• April 1, Angelica Vogel, 44, Danbury, was arrested for probation violation.

• April 2, Chasity Benjamin, 31, Hinckley, Minn., was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.

• April 2, Brianna Bearheart, 28, Webster, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear, resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor bail jumping.

• April 3, Daniel Ramin, 29, Big Lake, Minn., was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.

• April 4, Joseph Pagenkopf, 35, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• April 4, Danielle Rodriguez, 29, Hayward, was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.

• April 4, Sheldon Thayer, 24, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, and resisting or obstructing an officer.

• April 4, Brian Jones, 34, Grantsburg, was arrested for battery.

• April 4, Kyle Rufsholm, 31, Grantsburg was issued an arrest warrant for failure to appear.

• April 4, William Erickson, 61, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

• April 5, James Meyer, 63, Grantsburg, was arrest-

ed for operating while intoxicated.

• April 5, Desiree Dahlke, 26, Hayward, was arrested for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and neglecting a child.

• April 5, Donald Dahlke, 32, Hayward, was arrested for possession of THC, possession of heroin with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia, and neglecting a child.

• April 7, Lona Siebenthal, 43, Siren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating while revoked.

• April 7, Dennis Murphy, 71, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse.

Possession of a controlled substance • Kimberlee R. Hoff, 49, Mora, Minn., pleaded guilty and was fined $330.50.

Unsafe backing of vehicle • Carol M. Howard, 68, Danbury, pleaded guilty and was fined $175.

Possession of methamphetamine • John E. Paulson, 55, Siren, pleaded guilty, was fined $518, and was sentenced to three years probation.

Possession of THC Warrants for the week of March 26 William J. Bearhart, 42; Steven M. Berger, 42; Kenneth G. Hopkins, 71; Theresa E. Kegel, 43; William H. King Jr., 34; Michael H. Merrill, 41; Carrie L. Moen, 42; David J. Peloquin, 38.

• Tonia J. Rightman, 48, Siren, pleaded guilty, was fined $443, and was sentenced to 18 months probation.

Bail jumping- misdemeanor • Tonia J. Rightman, 48, Siren, pleaded guilty, was fined $443, and was sentenced to 18 months probation.

Possession of amphetamine with intent

COURT Criminal Possession of drug paraphernalia • Kyle S. Bauer, 29, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $450.

• Melani C. Carlson, 27, Marksville, Minn., pleaded guilty and was fined $443.

• Dalton M. Wright, 29, Blaine, Minn., pleaded guilty, was fined $518, and was sentenced to two years probation.

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

1.2M votes later, Wisconsin Supreme Court race up in air SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court race liberals needed to win to have a shot at taking majority control of the court next year could go to a recount, with the conservative candidate declaring victory while holding a narrow lead following last Tuesday’s election.

A conservative win would increase their majority to 5-2 and ensure their control over the court, which they’ve held since 2008, until at least 2023. It would be a particularly stinging defeat for liberals, who were confident and riding a wave of wins in 2018, including picking up a Supreme Court seat and ousting Republican Gov. Scott Walker.

Conservative Brian Hagedorn, who was Walker’s chief legal counsel for five years, led liberal-backed Lisa Neubauer by 5,962 votes out of 1.2 million cast, based on unofficial results with all precincts reporting. That is a difference of just under half a percentage point, close enough for Neubauer to request a recount, but she would have to pay for it.

Hagedorn declared victory early last Wednesday morning, issuing a statement that said: “The people of Wisconsin have spoken, and our margin of victory is insurmountable.”

Minutes after he declared victory, the Neubauer campaign sent out a fundraising plea, saying that “with the vote total neck and neck, it looks like we’re heading into a potential recount.” Her campaign adviser, Scott Spector, said last Wednesday morning that Hagedorn’s declaration of victory did not change their position that a recount was likely.

Counties will canvass the vote starting next week to determine the official margin of victory. They have until

April 12 to report their results, and Neubauer has three days after the final report is in to request a recount.

The last statewide election was for the presidential race in 2016 that Donald Trump won by less than a percentage point. In that recount of nearly 3 million ballots, only 131 votes were changed — in favor of Trump. Neubauer, in a recount of just 1.2 million ballots, would have to pick up 45 times as many votes.

The only other statewide recount came in the 2011 Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Liberal candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg declared victory after preliminary results showed her with 204 more votes than conservative incumbent Justice David Prosser. But the following day, Waukesha County’s clerk said she had failed to report 14,000 votes. In a recount, Prosser won by just over 7,000 votes.

The 2016 presidential recount cost local election clerks $2 million, which is more than the $1.7 million Neubauer raised during the entire Supreme Court campaign. However, those costs included overtime for clerks who had to count nearly 2.9 million votes under a tight deadline due to the Electoral College.

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, the only statewide election of the year, was viewed as a barometer of voter moods heading into the 2020 presidential year.

Turnout was strong at nearly 27%, beating the 2018 Supreme Court turnout of 22%, and the tight outcome provides more evidence of how evenly divided Wisconsin is.

Hagedorn’s victory in battleground Wisconsin sends a “message to all of America that we’re ready to keep Wisconsin red as we turn our attention to mobilizing for 2020 and re-electing President Trump,” said Mark Jefferson, executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party.

Both Neubauer and Hagedorn are appeals court judges and partisan interests played heavy in the race.

Former Democratic U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s group committed to spending $350,000 to help Neubauer win. A host of conservative groups, including Americans for Prosperity, which is part of the Koch network, matched Democratic outside spending to help Hagedorn.

Walker, who lost by just over 1 percentage point in November, went on conservative talk radio for hours the day before the election to push Hagedorn.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has been the final word in some of the most partisan battles in the state over the past decade. It has upheld several polarizing laws passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and was expected to be at the center of battles between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers.

Hagedorn, an evangelical Christian, spent much of the race defending his conservative beliefs. Opponents have pointed to a blog he wrote as a law school student in the mid-2000s in which he called Planned Parenthood a “wicked organization” and denounced court rulings favoring gay rights by likening homosexuality to bestiality.

They have also pointed to his founding of a conservative private school that allows for expelling students who are gay. Hagedorn was also paid $3,000 to give speeches at meetings of the Alliance Defending Freedom, a group that supported criminalizing sodomy and sterilizing transgender people.

The winner will serve a 10-year term and replace retiring liberal Justice Shirley Abrahamson, who is 85.

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Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title:

High School Principal

Description:

High School Principal grades Approximately 250 students.

Knowledge in assessment practices, data analysis, curriculum, instruction, evaluation, block scheduling, technology integration, and HS program development.

• Ability to develop a professional learning community.

• Ability to innovate and develop programs.

• A commitment to high professional standards and ethics.

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Wisconsin principal licensure required.

Three to five years of successful teaching experience.

Prior successful administrative experience preferred.

How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. You may also send a letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license to the address below. This posting will be open until Thursday, April 18th.

Contact:

The deadline for all ad copy is Monday at noon

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Qualifications: Grantsburg High School is seeking applicants with the desire to lead an award winning high school. Excellent human relations and communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, parents, administration, school board, and students.

Requirements: • •

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JOB POSTING

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER DESCRIPTION: This position is for 8 hours per day, M-F; following the school calendar.

QUALIFICATIONS: The School District of Webster is seeking applicants for a RN trained in Tracheal Tube Care and experience with G-Tube feeding. The applicant will be working 1:1 with a wheelchair bound student.

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Experience with caring for medically fragile children a plus.

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Ability to independently assess, plan and implement care.

Current state license as an RN is required.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the District Office or online at www.webster.k12.wi.us.

CONTACT: Please send resume and application to: Jim Erickson, District Administrator School District of Webster P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4391 s jerickson@webster.k12.wi.us DEADLINE: April 23, 2019 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.

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

PROJECT ENGINEER 1st Shift Hours 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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TDI is seeking a Project Engineer due to our current and continuing company growth. This position is critical in handling all projects from initial RFQ to final external and internal customer approval process.

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Job Description

Sampling and provide Engineering team with optimum injection molding processing information on all new tools.

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Perform mold samples due to tooling repairs, revisions and modifications. Facilitator of Interactive Training Program.

Provide training and technical support to molding staff on all shifts. Identify and implement ongoing training needs to support production. Provide support to Engineering and or production teams on troubleshooting existing molding process problems. Recommend design and or structure changes to improve quality and ease of production process.

Provide Engineering team with molding tool analysis.

Communicate effectively with customers during the product sampling and review.

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Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Mold Technician.

Knowledge of engineering grade resins. Strong communication (written and verbal), teamwork and organizational skills. Able to read and interpret blueprints.

Ability to identify problems and develop and implement actions to resolve them. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.

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 or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

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Quote, plan, direct, manage and or perform activities required to satisfactorily complete front-end engineering efforts resulting in part / project approval meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Work intimately with customers from initial part concept throughout build process interfacing regularly in various forms of communication such as e-mail, Web conferencing, project timeline reports and face to face meetings as required.

Monitor and manage costs, profitability, short- and long-range goals as emphasized by TDI management and mission statement.

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High School Diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, at least 5 years related experience in plastic engineering in an injection molding and or plastic injection mold making.

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational / technical education in Tool & Die or Project Engineering related fields, Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 5+ years of related experience a plus.

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Must be able to interpret all design and fabrication documents pertinent to projects. CAD proficiency, specifically SolidWorks is essential.

Management of mold design and building efforts including both domestic and offshore is critical function of job including resolution of issues to eliminate milestone delays.

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 to: hr@tdimolding.com or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

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McCarthy: Firing ‘couldn’t have been handled any worse’ GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says he was surprised and stunned at the timing of his firing last December, and believes his dismissal was handled poorly.

McCarthy told ESPN in a story posted last Wednesday he knew he might be in trouble if the Packers missed the playoffs. But he was fired with four games left after the Packers lost at home to Arizona, dropping the team to just 4-7-1. “If we missed the playoffs, I expected change might happen,� McCarthy said. “But the timing surprised me. It couldn’t have been handled any worse.�

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Packers spokesman Aaron Popkey declined to comment.

McCarthy was in his 13th season as coach and won the Super Bowl in the 2010 season. He finished his tenure in Green Bay with a record of 125-77-2.

McCarthy said he is taking a year off, but working hard to prepare for a possible coaching job next season. “Time provides the opportunity for reflection and clarity, and that’s where I’m at now,� said McCarthy, who interviewed for the Jets’ coaching job that went to Adam Gase. “And it’s clear to me now that both sides needed a change.�

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This position reports to the Associate Dean on campus and is responsible for providing instruction to individuals seeking employment in the healthcare industry as medical administrative professionals, health office professionals, medical billing specialists, medical secretaries, and other related fields. Primary responsibilities include instruction, learner assessment, curriculum improvement, and program promotion/recruitment.

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JOB POSTING

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Established in 2010, Rocket Powder Coating has steadily grown its reputation as the region’s leading supplier for custom powder coating and finishing solutions. We believe in working hard and having FUN! Rocket Powder Coating is currently seeking production employees for the following positions:

Day Shift Powder Coat Applicator Weekend Shift Hanger/Packer No experience necessary! Rocket Powder will perform on the job training for candidates displaying a solid work ethic and positive attitude.

Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate technical knowledge of the powder coating process including: application, pretreatment, packaging and maintenance. They must desire to produce quality that exceeds industry standards. Above all they must have a great attitude and be willing to learn.

PAY AND BENEFITS: • • • • • •

Pay up to $18/hr depending on qualifications Industry-leading vacation package Retirement Plan with 3% employer match Health Insurance Paid Holidays Positive, progressive culture with growth opportunities

Please send a resume to jschadow@rocketpowdercoat.com or stop in to fill out an application:

Rocket Powder Coating 301 1st Street • Centuria, WI 54824

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER DESCRIPTION: Full time position QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must have: 1.

High level of communication/public relation skills.

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An ofďŹ ce and computer test will be required. QualiďŹ ed applicants will be notiďŹ ed of the scheduled date and times for testing.

COMPENSATION: BeneďŹ ts–Health, dental, long term disability insurance and retirement. Salary/Wage–To be determined.

CONTACT: Please send resume and application to: Jim Erickson, Superintendent School District of Webster P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4391 jerickson@webster.k12.wi.us DEADLINE: April 24, 2019 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.

NotiďŹ cation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title:

Reading & Math RtI Interventionist - Long Term Substitute Teacher

Description:

1.0 FTE Substitute Teacher in reading and math to support our academic intervention programming during the 2019-20 School Year.

QualiďŹ cations: Appropriate Wisconsin CertiďŹ cation: Reading Teacher 316. Preferred but not required.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a positive, teamoriented person with excellent math and reading skills, experience with differentiation as well as with supporting students in the development of essential math and reading skills. Desire to work in a team of collaborative educators focused on the development of the whole child.

How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. You may also send a letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of the license to the address below by April 26th.

Contact:

Services

Full-Time

HELP WANTED: PRODUCTION POSITIONS

ENERGETIC INDIVIDUAL to add to our great sta on our Dairy/Crop farm.

Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584

Responsibilities include: working with quality dairy cattle, skid steer driving and crop equipment. Bonus, beneďŹ ts and regularly scheduled time o.

320-629-6605 NotiďŹ cation of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title:

Reading Teacher

Description:

1.0 FTE Teacher in reading to support our reading intervention programming

QualiďŹ cations: Appropriate Wisconsin CertiďŹ cation: Reading Teacher 316 required, Reading 317 desired Requirements: Candidate should be a positive, team-oriented person that will support a solid reading program to compliment a strong balanced literacy curriculum approach. They must be well organized and a self-starter who has a vision for strengthening the program. Skills must include the ability to lead and train others in best practices of reading instruction and intervention. Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identiďŹ ed students in intervention.

How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply by using the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. You may also send a letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of the license to the address below by April 26th.

Contact:

Elizabeth Olson, Principal Grantsburg Elementary School 480 East James Ave. (715) 463-2320 Website: http://www.gk12.net/

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

GRAB... a big deal in the ClassiďŹ eds.

Lisa Danielson, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Ave. (715) 463-2455 Website: http://www.gk12.net/

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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

APRIL 10, 2019

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Verna Ann Linstrom Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 14 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 4, 1935 and date of death February 19, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2259 Sand Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 25, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, #110, Siren, WI 54872.

By the Court Jennifer Faber Register in Probate March 25, 2019 Katherine M. Stewart PO Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar Number 1005716 WNAXLP (April 3, 10, 17)

Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for MFRA Trust 20151 Plaintiff, v.

The Estate of William E. Jackson, Deceased, Angelica L. Jackson, Unknown Spouse of Angelica L. Jackson a/k/a John Vogel and Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Defendant(s) Notice of Foreclosure Sale Case No. 18-CV-0000020 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 5, 2018 in the amount of $138,205.56 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days

OPEN BOOK Notice is hereby given that the Village of Grantsburg’s Open Book will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Grantsburg Village Of¿ce, 316 Brad Street South, Grantsburg, WI. The purpose of Open Book is to allow property owners the opportunity to review assessment records.

At Open Book, property owners who feel their 2019 assessment does not reÀect current market value may give the Assessor written evidence of the current market value. The assessor will be available for assessment review.

Please contact the Grantsburg Village Of¿ce at (715) 463-2405 to schedule an appointment.

Objection forms requesting a Board of Review hearing will be available for property owners to complete. Objections must be ¿led with the Village Clerk/Treasurer at least 48 hours prior to the Board of Review on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given this 8th day of April, 2019 by Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP

after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: The North 330 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, Township 41 North, Range 15 West, Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: Non-exclusive easement for the benefit of Parcel 1 for ingress and egress as set forth in Stipulation for Judgment for Reformation of Mortgage, Formalization of Easement and Declaration of Priority and Order for Judgment recorded on December 4, 2014, as Document No. 433189.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 31762 State Road 35 Danbury, WI 54830-9493 DATED: March 27, 2019 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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NOTICE

ANNUAL MEETING St. Olaf Wood River Cemetery Assoc.

Mon., April 22nd 5:30 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran Church (Branstad)

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF James Geronsin Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Adminstration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 15 A Petition for Formal Adminstration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth July 25, 1934 and date of death February 3, 2019 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 9821 Kempf Road, Siren, WI 54872.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The Petition to be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, Siren, WI, Room 220, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Hon. Melissia R. Mogen, on May 8, 2019 at 8:45 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 1, 2019.

3. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI 54872.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

TOWN OF JACKSON ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The 2019 Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

For the Town Board Lorraine Radke, Clerk WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF 2019 ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF GRANTSBURG

OFFICIAL NOTICE Advertisement for Bids Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 985, notice is hereby given that the Highway Commissioner of Burnett County, Wisconsin, will receive sealed bids for the following categories until 8:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday April 17, 2019, in the of¿ce of the Burnett County Highway Department located at 8150 West Highway 70, Siren, WI 54872. Bids will be publically opened and read aloud at that time and date. • Aggregate Processing – Approximately 30,000 tons of class 5 and 20,000 Tons of sand • Pulverizing – Approximately 10 miles of rural county and town roads • Asphaltic Pavement –5.2 miles on CTH H in the towns of Rusk and Dewey (2 segments) • Asphaltic Emulsions for Seal Coating – Approximately 50 miles of rural roads • Salt Shed Improvements – Approximately 100 square of asphalt shingle roo¿ng replacement on 4 salt storage buildings plus miscellaneous building shell improvements Bid documents for each category may be obtained or examined at the Burnett County Highway Department.

Only bids submitted on the bid form will be accepted.

The bid form must be ¿lled out completely and sealed in an envelope marked with the bidder’s name and the appropriate bid category. Some of the work may be incorporated on Local Road Improvement Program projects.

Burnett County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in quoting or accepting quotations which best serves the interest of the County.

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The Town of Grantsburg will hold their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 5:30 P.M. The annual meeting will be held at the Town of Grantsburg Town Of¿ce and Hall at 216 South Oak Street at 5:30 p.m.

Some items to be included on the agenda are: 2018 Financial report and 2018 road work; motion to Borrow Emergency Funds;Public Input on Town issues or concerns, Per Diem Increase or any other business allowed under town annual meeting law. Town residents are encouraged to attend.

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NOTICE TOWN OF WOOD RIVER Annual Meeting Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

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.

BY THE COURT: Jennifer Faber Register in Probate April 1, 2019 Dennis Lieder, Attorney 7435 Airport Road Webster, WI 54893 715-349-5705 Bar Number 1016654 WNAXLP (April 3, 10, 17)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Donna J. Pardun Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 16 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 12, 1952 and date of death December 31, 2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 8380 North Bass Lake Road, Danbury, WI 54830.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 2, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the

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Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, #110, Siren, WI 54872.

By the Court Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk April 3, 2019 Adam C. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1032855 WNAXLP (April 10, 17, 24)

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PUBLIC NOTICE The public comment period for the West Elbow Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan is from Wednesday, April 3rd through Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.

The plan may be reviewed at the Larsen Family Public Library in Webster or by requesting an emailed copy from sarahatleli97@gmail.com.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF WEBB LAKE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Webb Lake will have their annual meeting on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 8:00 AM. The meeting will take place at the Webb Lake Town Hall, 31000 Namekagon Trail, Webb Lake, Wisconsin.

Done in the Town of Webb Lake on April 5, 2019 Ken Busby, Administrative Assistant WNAXLP

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PUBLIC HEARING The Annual Meeting for the Town of Wood River will be held at a NEW LOCATION: Nelson Elem. School, 11486 Hwy 70, on Sat., April 20th at 10:00 a.m.

Agenda will include: Resolution to approve purchase of adjoining property from Burnett Dairy for $1, Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Financial Report, Fire Assn.

Report, Road Maintenance, Gopher Bounty, Citizens input, Power of Authority to access funds for emergency purposes and other items may be added.

Raylene Swanson, Town Clerk

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The Burnett County Land Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conservation Division will be sponsoring a public hearing to review the Burnett County Land and Water Resource Management Plan. At this meeting, the public will be able to review and comment on the update to the Plan covering 2020 through 2029.

The hearing will be held from 1:30pm until 4:30pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Burnett County Government Center, room 162.

Inquiries regarding the meeting please contact Dave Ferris at 715.349.2109, ext 1361.

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APRIL 10, 2019

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin.

1. VARIANCE #VAR-19-03: LEE Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Terry and Kathy Lee have 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 laterally expand a structure closer to the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of Johnson Lake on a structure which is less than 75 feet from the OHWM of Johnson Lake, located at 6296 Schoonover Rd, in the RR-1 zoning district, on Lot 1 of CSM Vol 14, Pg. 88, in Government Lot 7, Section 23, T40N R16W. Board of Adjustment Siren, WI Dated this 8th day of April, 2019 WNAXLP (April 10, 17)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 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-19-06 – JOINT WATER QUALITY COMMISSION OF DANBURY Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that the Joint Water Quality Commission of Danbury has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to allow telecommunication equipment on the existing water tower and therefore increase the height of the overall structure to 160 feet which will include the telecommunication equipment, located at 30304 N Second Ave, in the I-1 zoning district, Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Block 5 of the Original Townsite of Danbury, Section 28, T41N R16W. 2.

MAP AMENDMENT #MAP-19-02 – WELTER To rezone Lot 3 of CSM Volume 7, Page 78 in Section 15, T39N R14W, Town of Rusk, from TL (Tribal) to RR-1 (Residential-Recreation) zoning district. Zoning change requested by Gwen Welter.

Details of the proposed revision are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty.com/index.aspx?NID=1108.

3. TEXT AMENDMENT #TXT-19-01 – BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE CHAPTER 30 Public notice is hereby given to all persons in Burnett County, Wisconsin, that the Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee is proposing to amend Burnett County Code of

Ordinances – Chapter 30, various changes have been made throughout Chapter 30 which deals with Land Use. Details of the proposed revisions are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty.com/index.aspx?nid=1108.

4. TEXT AMENDMENT #TXT-19-02 – BURNETT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN STUDY APPENDIX Public notice is hereby given to all persons in Burnett County, Wisconsin, that the addition of the Minerva Dam is proposed to be added to the Floodplain Study Appendix.

Details of the proposed revisions are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty.com/index.aspx?nid=1108.

Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 8th day of April, 2019 WNAXLP (April 10, 17)

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN

BOARD OF CANVASSERS Public Notice of Recount Referendum Question #2 Siren School District April 12, 2019 - 9:00 a.m.

Administration Of¿ce Board Room WNAXLP

OFFICIAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 985, notice is hereby given that the Town of Blaine, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will receive sealed bids for the following project until 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Bids should be submitted to the Town Clerk, Charla Zaccardi at 34096 Lee Road, Danbury, WI 54830. Bids will be publicly opened and awarded at the Town Board meeting that starts at 6 p.m. May 14, 2019 at the Northland Community Center at 1232 E. School Road, Danbury, WI. This is LRIP project #15224.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION • Furnish and install approximately 1,500 tons of WisDOT 4 LT 58-34 S Hot or Warm mix or Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement on approximately 1.15 miles of McGraw Lake Road from Big McGraw Road to the Blaine/Dairyland border.

• Pave road to width of 20 feet with compacted asphalt minimum thickness of 2” and maintaining a 2% slope crown.

• All work shall be completed no later than October 31, 2019. The work schedule will be a mutually agreed to by the Town of Blaine and the successful bidder.

Item No.

Description

Units

Quantity

460.1100

HMA Pavement 4 LT 58-34 S

Tons

1,550

460.1100

WMA Pavement 4 LT 58-34 S

Tons

1,550

465.0105

Asphaltic Concrete Pavement - Cold Mix

Tons

1,550

Unit Price

Extension

The Bidder’s unit price bid shall include all costs associated with producing, hauling, and placing the material including, but not limited to, mobilizing and demobilizing labor and equipment required to produce, haul, and place the material; costs of quality control testing and reporting; costs to produce the material to the speci¿cations; traf¿c control; costs of permitting, licensing, and reporting as required; all overhead, pro¿t and administrative costs; and any other incidental items required for the work as speci¿ed. The work shall be completed in accordance with the latest edition of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Speci¿cations for Road and Bridge Constriction, Part 1 and applicable sections of Part 4. An Engineer’s certi¿cation may be required certifying the completed work meets DOT speci¿cations with a 10-year design life.

The Town of Blaine reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in quoting or accepting quotations which best serves the interest of the Town.

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www.burnettcountysentinel.com b l DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Madison Avenue 2019 CDBG Downtown Improvements Grantsburg, Wisconsin Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Grantsburg until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of the following items in the approximate quantities indicated: Quantity Item 10,000 SY Remove Asphalt 2,800 SY Remove Concrete Sidewalk and Curbs 3,000 CY Common Excavation 2,000 Ton Base Aggregate Dense 1 1/4-inch 2,000 Ton HMA Pavement 1,500 LF Sawcut Pavements 3,000 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter 18,000 SF Concrete Sidewalk, 6-inch or 4-inch 6,000 SF Concrete Sidewalk or Crosswalk, Colored 5,000 LF Pavement Marking 29 Each Adjust Valve Box or Manhole or Inlet Casting 19 Each Street Lights with Bases, Poles, Fixtures, Conduit, Conductors, and Controls 300 LF Water Main, 8-inch 2 Each Gate Valve and Box 12 Each Storm Sewer Inlet 2 Each Storm Sewer Manhole 420 LF Storm Sewer Pipe, 12-inch and 15-inch 20 Each Storm Sewer Inlet Casting Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated April 10, 2019.

The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Of¿ce of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 1701 West Knapp Street, Suite B, Rice Lake, WI 54868-1350.

The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page.

Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc. com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 6262980 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100.

Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bids shall be directed to the Clerk/Treasurer securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR MADISON AVENUE 2019 CDBG DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS.” Bidders Proof of Responsibility must be submitted to SEH in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Contractors on the Project shall be subject to Section 66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes’ pertaining to municipal wage scales and Federal Davis-Bacon wage rates.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246.

The Owner encourages MBEs, WBEs, and SBRAs to submit Bid proposals.

The Village of Grantsburg reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Village.

Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Grantsburg 316 S. Brad Street Grantsburg, WI 54840

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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

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

HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES

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

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

SERVICES Invisalign and Braces for Adults and Children

Asphalt Paving, Patching, Sealcoating Commercial/Residential

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

Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S.

(715) 349-2581

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

TOURISM

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Chell Well Drilling Co.

OAKLAND STORE

Serving your well drilling and submersible pump repair needs since 1920

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

Frederic, WI (715) 327-8665

Siren Tourism Commission

715-866-7315

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

BUILDING PRODUCTS

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

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

715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

Bass Lake Lumber

BURNETT PLUMBING COMPANY

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

24136 State Hwy. 35 • Siren, WI

715-349-2954

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

Superior Service from Professionals Who Care

Your Local EcoWater Dealer Grantsburg • Spooner • Webster

•REPAIR •REMODEL •NEW

715.463.3499 or 715.463.FIXX www.burnettplumbing.com • www.ecowater.com

GRANTSBURG SANITARY SERVICE l

WE L L X A M INC.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

24683 State Rd 35/70 • Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2314 • Fax: 715-349-7333 earthenergy@sirentel.net

7396 Co. Rd. U • Between Webster & Danbury

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

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

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

715-463-2671

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

715-472-8206 • 1-800-843-7658

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ble for some unknown reason. Then my parents in South Korea ask me, who is in the U.S., how to fix it. Can you guess what the answer I give them is? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please reset your Wi-Fi router.â&#x20AC;?

Surprisingly, nine out of 10 times, it works.

A few months ago, for whatever reason, my churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internet was messed up. Although the Wi-Fi was connected, there was no internet. I did not know what to do at first, so I worked in the office without internet for a few days, and eventually I called the internet service provider and asked for help.

Their response was that the internet signal looked fine, so I may have to check the Wi-Fi router. But, actually the router was the new one, which was purchased about a month ear-

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CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 8 am

DAIRYLAND (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

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: Wed. 7:30 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

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 | Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 10:30 am

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield 2738 220th St. | Worship: 10:45 am Sun. School: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 715-463-2624 | Worship 9 am | Fellowship 10 am Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

FAITH LUTHERAN

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

Interim Pastor Michael Peterson 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

ST. LUKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITED METHODIST

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Pastor Arveda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following Wed. Service: 5:15 pm | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

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

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

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson.

Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 7615 County Rd. U | 715-866-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday

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Pastor Paul Peterson | 715-327-8012 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3: 5-7 pm - 1st & 3rd Wed of month

DANBURY

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)

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lier. So, I asked our internet service provider if there was anything else to try besides reseting the Wi-Fi router.

Anyway, I took their advice, I reset the Wi-Fi router, and the internet was working well again. I was ashamed, and regretted the time I spent uncomfortably without the internet for several days just because I did not think of this simple method â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reset.

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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

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.

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ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

TRINITY LUTHERAN 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) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

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

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 10:45 am Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday

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

Mid Week Lenten Services for New Hope Lutheran in Grantsburg will be every Wednesday at 6:30 pm beginning on Ash Wednesday March 6. April 17 there will be no Wednesday night service as we will hold a Maundy Thursday Service on April 18 and we will have Good Friday Service April 19 at 2 pm.

HERTEL 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: 10:30 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 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.

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GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson Assoc. Pastors: Jeremiah and Bek Stavne Care Pastor: Carolyn Marquardt Teens Pastors: Josh and Abby Larsen Kids Pastor: Crystal McDonald 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am

Gene E. Jahnke, 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: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 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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Faculty Follies The Grantsburg High School auditorium was packed on Saturday for two sold out shows for the Faculty Follies. Staff members of the school district put on an amazing show filled with comedy skits, music, and dance with all proceeds going to the Dollars for Scholars program to give scholarships to graduating seniors.

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Above, while on a shopping trip at the mall “grannies” Elna Doornink, Patty Meyer, and Linda Halacy couldn’t help themselves from showing off their dance moves when ‘Footloose’ started to play. At left, Wendy Hoefs and Lindsay Spindler brace themselves as they listen to a couple of questionable pilots while aboard a plane to their spring break destinations.

Below middle, staff members started the night dancing to “Splish, Splash” to get the crowd ready for the show. Below right, Bek Stavne wowed the crowd with her violin skills.

Ki and Kim d Nick Ni k Hallberg H llb g were back b kb by popular l d demand d with ith th their i rendition diti off th the “morning “ i g announcements.”

During the “If teachers acted like students” skit, Jay Gilhoi (above) hits his role perfectly as a teenager who can’t stay off his phone. At right, baseball coach Pete Johnson stepped into the role of Einar Peterson to share a story of what really happened last Sunday in church.

During the “Elementary Christmas Concert” skit teachers did their impressions of the array of personalities on stage during the holiday concerts.

Below, principals Ibby Olson and Lisa Danielson hold up their phones while Josh Watt sings a tune to inform parents of another snow day.

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Help Save the Bees ees produce more than tasty, sweet honey. We owe most of our food to the hard work of one of the species of apis. Seventy out of the top 100 human food crops, about 90 percent of the world’s nutrition, are pollinated by bees, Greenpeace says. But bees are in crisis.

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garden. North America is home to more than 4,000 native bee species — honey bees were imported from Europe in the 1600s — and most of those don’t live in hives, the National Wildlife Federation says. Instead, they live in small nests carved into soil or wood. And, bonus, they rarely sting.

Talk to your local nursery or agriculture extension agent about what bees live in your area and how to create the best habitat for them.

Colony collapse disorder occurs when most of a colony’s worker bees disappear, causing the colony to slowly die off. CCD ran rampant starting in the mid-2000s, when beekeepers began reporting up to a 90 percent loss of their hives. The disorder has scaled off somewhat, but bees are also under attack from pesticides, global warming, habitat loss and diseases.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Start by looking at what pesticides you use and opting, if possible, for organic solutions that don’t harm bees. Then plan some plantings. When choosing new spring color for your beds, ask your nursery worker to point you toward flowering plants that bees like and that are native to your area, requiring less chemical care than other varieties.

DON’T FORGET THE WATER Bees and other pollinators need water, too. Add a water feature to your garden. It can be as simple as a bird bath you regularly refresh. Add rocks or pebbles that stick out above the water line to give bees and other insects a safe place to land. Dump the water every few days to kill any mosquito larvae, and stay away from chemicals.

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ow that warmer weather its here, it’s time to get outside and get your patio ready for morning coffee, solo time with a book or a big dinner with friends and family. Keep reading for more tips on creating the perfect outdoor space to fit your needs and your budget.

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FURNITURE After a long winter outdoors, you may need to freshen up your furniture a bit. First, try cleaning it. Try a mix of 2 cups of white vinegar to 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Spot test it first to make sure the solution doesn’t ruin any fabrics or finishes. If you’re good to go, work it into the hard surfaces with a stiff-bristled brush and rinse well. You can also use this solution on cushions and umbrellas (again, spot test first) with a softer brush.

If a good wash doesn’t work, maybe it’s time for a fresh coat of paint. Take your cleaned furniture to an open, well-ventilated space and opt for an outdoor spray paint that’s appropriate to your furniture’s material. If you’re painting metal furniture, look for a paint that inhibits rust. For plastic, make sure the paint you pick will adhere to plastics. While matte finishes are in, glossy finishes are easier to clean. Your local home store offers a variety of paints, colors and finishes to

MADE IN THE SHADE Throw the best kind of shade — the kind you can sip a lovely beverage under. Look beyond the umbrella at sunsails, awnings, canopies and more.

Some more complex installs, like a retractable awning, may require professional installation. But there are easier solutions you can do yourself, like a sail or a canopy. Just make sure your shady solution is securely fastened so it doesn’t blow away in a summer storm.

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PICK A PECK OF POTS Get creative with containers, textures and blooms in your patio space.

Choose plants with leaves and blooms that complement the colors of your furniture and cushions.

If your thumb is a lighter shade of green, ask the pros at your garden center to help you pick easy-care plants that can stand up to the weather in your area.

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The Small Garden ven if you don’t have a large yard or green space to work with, you can still have a beautiful outdoor space to work out your green thumb. Here are some hints for making the most of your little slice of the great outdoors.

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CREATIVE CONTAINERS Keep in mind that your containers will need to drain, be mobile and stand up to the elements. Once that’s covered, you can make almost anything into a flower pot with a little work. Get creative and recycle (clean) tin cans and interesting containers. A lot of local garden centers and pottery shops may also offer up pretty pots at great prices.

THINK VERTICAL Just like in cities, the quickest way to get more space may be to go up. Line a fence or wall with artfully placed flower boxes and alternate color and greenery. Choose plants for leafy texture as well as blossoms, and remember to take into account the amount of sun your space gets. Not into a lot of elbow grease outdoors?

Try shelves of succulents in a variety of colors and pots.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VINES You don’t need a lot of room for flowering (or even fruiting) vines to grow. Instead, arrange them along shaped trellises or cages and take advantage of their natural propensity to spread. Keep the vines pruned to keep them from taking over.

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PAIR IT UP If you’re planting edible plants, such as fruit trees, pair them up, if needed, so they bear fruit. Talk to the experts at your garden center about varieties that need a mate and those that are self-pollinating.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says native plantings are already adapted to your climate and soil conditions and provide important nectar, pollen and seeds to native fauna.

They do not require fertilizers, need fewer pesticides, are less thirsty and can prevent erosion, may not require mowing, and promote biodiversity.

KNOW YOUR ZONE The first step to native planting is to know your planting zone. The USDA maintains the map, which is available online. Before you leave for your local

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Look around your yard. Observe the places where you want to plant and how many hours of sun and shade those spots get.

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While you can paint the outside of your home yourself, most homeowners choose to hire a contractor for this big job. Here are some tips for picking a pro from Consumer Reports.

SET UP A MEETING Ask friends, family and the local paint store for recommendations, then set up a meeting time with each contractor. He or she will want to walk around your home and take a close look at all the surfaces to provide a detailed estimate. Be wary of short visits. Ask how big the contractor’s crew is and how much experience they have.

GET IT IN WRITING Each contractor should provide you with a written estimate that includes a complete breakdown of costs, including labor and supplies.

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Clear away any debris, like the last of winter’s dead leaves, from inside and outside the unit. Remove the fan cage and give the inside and outside of the fins on the walls of the unit a gentle spray with a hose.

If they’re especially dirty, hit the home improvement center for a spray cleaner just for HVAC units. While you’re cleaning, look for bent fins and straighten them with a fin straightening tool or a butter knife.

Be gentle, though; you don’t want to damage the tubing.

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