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IT’S GRADUATION TIME: See all the area graduates in our annual Graduation Edition INSIDE
Shifting to sanitizer for others JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
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Bottles of sanitizer prepared by Cabin Nails and Spa
When there became a shortage of sanitizer and it seemed impossible to get, Cabin Nails and Spa in Webster stepped up to help. Roxy Brown-Josephs of Cabin Nails and Spa saw that there was basically no sanitizer left and came up with a plan. “We wanted to do something to help others and thought what could we do,”
Roxy said. Her daughter, Victoria did some research and found sanitizer online and then they waited. The sanitizer is called Germ Attack and is FDA-approved. “We ordered the sanitizer and bottles,” Roxy said. “When the bottles arrived, it was like the Jeopardy song playing until the sanitizer got here.” SEE SANITIZER, PAGE 2
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Celebrating in the rain
Man charged with attempted homicide STAFF REPORT
The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office has taken a man into custody for attempted reckless homicide. He remains in custody in the Burnett County Jail. Maurice Corbine, 43, Webster was arrested after Burnett County dispatch received a call of two men fighting on Eagle Feather Drive in Sand Lake. According to a press release, authorities were called around 11 p.m. on Friday, May 15, when Corbine Corbine was allegedly fighting his brother. Corbine’s brother, Bryan Corbine, was found unconscious and severely injured in his garage when Burnett County deputies arrived. He was then airlifted to North Memorial Hospital for treatment. The sheriff’s office reported the victim is in stable condition. Maurice Corbine will remained confined in the Burnett County Jail until his pending initial appearance. Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch said the case is still under investigation.
Grantsburg turned out Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Class of 2020. A similar event took place in Siren. More photos on page 20.
Local musicians invited to Make Music Day 2020 What better way to lift the spirits of folks dealing with Covid-19 issues than by making and listening to music? Musicians from throughout Burnett and Polk Counties are invited to be part of Burnett/Polk Make Music Day (MMD) 2020 on Sunday, June 21. "Burnett and Polk counties are joining 14 other Wisconsin communities from
Green Bay to Barron that have signed on to be included in the state and national program " said Harriet Rice, Burnett County MMD co-cordinator along with Nancy Buley, Polk County. "This is the first time we're trying this event. If it's successful, it could be an annual musical happening," added Rice. Make Music Day is a world-wide event
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that began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique. It has since spread to 1,000 cities across 120 countries. More than 85 U.S. cities and the entire states of Connecticut, Hawaii, Vermont and Wisconsin will take part in MMD 2020, demonstrating the power of music to unite and uplift
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Then the sanitizer showed up and the family got started. “We disinfected one area of our house, and set up an assembly line,” Roxy said. Victoria along with Roxy’s son and husband, Noah and Steve, helped with filling the bottles. The total cost for the bottles and sanitizers was around $1,000 and they are donating all of them. Roxy is a member of 100 Women Who Care, a group of women in Burnett and Polk counties who donate to non-profit groups, and she reached out to the group for financial support. Within three days of reaching out to 100 Women Who Care they had the money to cover their expenses and continued distributing the sanitizer.
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Cabin Nails and Spa recently donated a box full of sanitizer to the Webster Police Department. (From left)Roxy Brown-Josephs with her children Noah and Victoria and Linda Luhman of the Webster Police Department.
Roxy said they have given 185 bottles to Webster schools
that were given to families on the bus route while delivering
west Passage. Webster Police Department was given 120 bottles to distribute around the community. “I figure the police know best who needs these supplies right now,” Roxy said. She added it would be best to get supplies to EMS workers and first responders and those on the “front lines.” Roxy said they will be keeping some bottles for reserve. Cabin Nails and Spa, located on County Road A east of Devils Lake, is still waiting to re-open their business. Roxy said they are planning to reopen in June. For more information regarding the sanitizer you can call Roxy at 715-791-8888 or visit them online at facebook. com/CabinNailsandSpa.
school lunches. Another 100 bottles were given to North-
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people, to spread joy and build community spirit during these challenging times. "Due to the coronavirus pandemic, local and national organizers and musicians are planning creative socially distanced ways to share music. Those who are not comfortable performing in public can perform outside at home or even online," said Buley, who is organizing performances in Frederic. Completely different from a typical music festival or concert, MMD is simply a celebration of making music open to anyone, regardless of age or ability who wants to perform and anyone who wants to listen. All musical genres are welcome, from classical to folk, country, hip hop, jazz to rock, and opera. The free performances are held at outdoor venues from front porches to gardens, sidewalks, parking lots to streets, store fronts and other public places from morning until night on the day of the Summer Solstice. "The public will be invited to hear outdoor performances they can listen to from their cars, walking or bicycling by, not gathering in groups (other than families), but maintaining social distancing as mandated by state and local health officials," said Rice. Make Music Day is presented by The National Association of Music Merchants and is organized by the non-profit Make Music Day Alliance. For additional information, visit makemusicday.org. Local musicians who would like to perform as part of Make Music Day should contact the appropriate coordinator. Burnett County: Harriet Rice, studionrthwds@gmail.com; 715.566.1356. Polk County: Nancy Buley, nancybuley@ gmail.com; 715.431.0209. A full schedule of events will be posted at makemusicday.org/burnettcounty/.
‘Completely different from a typical music festival or concert.’
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The pavilions at Crooked Lake Park could be the site of Open Air Thursdays coming next month.
Siren eyes new outdoor market JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
Siren is planning on holding an open air market at Crooked Lake Park in June. Siren Area Economic Development Director Chris Moeller brought the plan for the market to the county board for approval. Moeller said they are planning on holding the market at the two pavilions at Crooked Lake Park similar to Siren’s Harvestfest. “With the COVID-19 situation and related business restrictions, once the safer-
at-home order is relaxed Siren businesses will need as much support and promotion as can be given,” Moeller said. Moeller said she met with a small group to discuss ideas to promote business in Siren and came up with Siren Open Air Thursday. The preliminary plans are to hold the market on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and it will be followed by Siren’s Music in the Park, held at the park’s bandshell. The Market would run from June through August.
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Vendors would be charged a fee to offset the cost of renting the space. Their plan is to “create a relaxing atmosphere to
shop for anything from farmers’ market types of produce, products by area crafters and even book signings.”
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Burnett County Health recently announced the first case of COVID-19. “Initial notification was provided to the Minnesota Department of Health on May 9, 2020, as the individual sought medical services in Minnesota,� a press release stated. “Burnett County was not informed of the positive test until late in the day on May 13, 2020.� The individual died on May 12 and because they were a resident of Burnett County the positive case makes it the first for Burnett County. The department stated the individual tested positive for the virus and the cause of death was “secondary bacterial infection.� Since then there have not been any additional confirmed cases in Burnett County. This includes the mobile testing done earlier in May by the National Guard. This news came at the same time when Wisconsin’s Supreme Court overruled and ended the safer at home order. The Burnett County COVID-19 Response team said, “The order is gone, the virus is not.� They released a number of guidelines they are encouraging businesses and individuals to take since the order ended.
Congratulations and best wishes to e Webster High School class of 2020
‘We are committed to working alongside you to keep our community and our loved ones safe. We know we can do this together.’ Burnett County COVID-19 Response team
EMPLOYER GUIDELINES All employers are encouraged to use federal, state and local regulations and guidance, informed by industry best practice and the Wisconsin Economic Development Cooperation to develop and implement appropriate policies regarding: • Physical Distancing and protective equipment • Temperature Checks and symptom screening • Sanitation • Use and disinfection of common and high-traffic areas INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE: • Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially after touching frequently used items or surfaces • Avoid touching your face • Sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow • Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible • Strongly consider using cloth face coverings while in public • Practice physical distancing of six (6) feet or more between yourself and others • Stay home if you are sick • Contact and follow the advice of your medical provider. “Be smart and continue to follow the guidance of maintain physical distance, avoid large gatherings and groups, and stay home if you are sick,â€? the Burnett County COVID-19 Response Team said. “We are committed to working alongside you to keep our community and our loved ones safe. We know we can do this together.â€?
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The Grantsburg Area Historical Society regretfully announces that all of our usual summer events including visiting our buildings will be cancelled because of the COVID-19 Virus.
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very day I wake up with ten fingers and ten toes. There were times in my life when I was not sure I’d have all those digits. There was the one time I slammed my hand in a car door and I thought I’d lost a couple of fingers and then there was the time my buddy in college was trying to figure out how to work a chainsaw on St. Patrick’s Day, but those do not compare to the time I got my finger stuck in a plastic lid and was certain I would be down to nine fingers forever. The details are still crystal clear to me. I was sitting in the front seat of my mom’s minivan driving through Shillington, Pennsylvania, circa 2003, when the top of a ‘wet ones’ container almost took the tip of my index finger. Sentinel Mom was driving, Matthew and Joshua were hanging out in the Editor back of the van. We were on our Jonathan Richie yearly summer trip to Eastern PA. As we drove through Shillington we were leaving the parking lot of a Walgreens when I stuck my finger in the lid in the same way the wipes go through the lid. Now, hindsight is 20/20 and I shouldn’t have been just sticking my finger into things, but I was intrigued by it. We’ve all seen those tops to the disinfecting wipes containers. There’s a roll of wipes inside and the lid is designed to grab one wipe at a time. These containers are now designed with ‘easy to pull’ tops so that you don’t get stuck in the lid. Now they’ve got breakaway lids and release points but back in the day, it was just one hard piece of plastic. Luckily, there have been advancements made in the field of disinfecting wipe lids so that no one ever has to go through the hardship that I endured as a young boy. My finger was stuck and started to turn red. I was able to screw the lid off the container as my finger turned to a shade of purple. My brothers Matthew and Joshua were trying to tell me what to do from the back of the van and my mom was telling me to just pull it out in one quick motion. I was trying to slowly get my finger back from this hellish plastic, but it continued digging into my skin. In the end, I listened to my mom and quickly ripped it out of the lid and can still recall the fear I had thinking I might not be able to throw a frisbee ever again. And finally, Borussia Mönchengladbach destroyed Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday 3-1 in the German soccer league Bundesliga. And in the Korean baseball, the NC Dinos are on top of the league with a 10-1 record. So that’s your weekly wrap-up for sports in Germany and South Korea as the United States tries to figure out how to bring back sports. Gotta question? Gotta tip? It’s easy to contact me, give me a call at 715-463-2341 or shoot me an email editor@burnettcountysentinel.com.
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t’s once again graduation season. The school year is coming to a formal close and even though this year has been far from normal, the rites of passage are once again upon us. There are very few moments in our lives that clearly delineate moving from one season to another. Graduation is clearly one of these moments and it is all together fitting and proper we pause to celebrate the accomplishments of our loved ones. I used to joke that without passages of life like graduation, many renovation and home improvement projects would never get done. In our deepest selves, we understand the importance From the Publisher’s of these moments to the point that we are even willing to go through the Desk added stress of replacing carpet in the living room. Think about that. It’s Tom Stangl really a pain to tear up and put down ’ such h a pain that you only want to do it a carpet. IIt’s precious few times in your life. I was thinking this past week about the extra special life lessons learned by the Class of COVID-19. There are many, but I wanted to talk about a few here. Nothing in life is certain. At some level, we all know this but until we are faced with the cold, hard reality of the situation, it’s easy to brush this law of the universe aside. I doubt anyone would have guessed school buildings would have effectively closed in March for the school year. In an average year, making that bet would have been even more insane than Powerball. You can overcome many things in life. This fact is used many times in addresses to graduates. The Class of 2020 has learned this lesson over the past two months. From cancelled sports seasons to the loss of prom and even a formal graduation ceremony, seniors
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and their families have had to overcome a great deal of disappointment. Time will eventually ease these traumas, but that is cold comfort today. In the end, family is there for you. If we have learned nothing else from the past two months of quarantine, we have learned that even if they drive you mad, your family will do what is needed to ensure you succeed. From extended help with everything from math to physics to finding creative ways to learn, your parents walk the walk of loving care. You have to love someone to do trigonometry voluntarily. And if you think they would have gone nuts at your graduation, you can only imagine the ends they are going to now to try to compensate for what COVID-19 has taken from you. Cut them some slack, we are all in unimagined, yet unchartered waters. To parents, do what you feel is right. Take solace in the fact you have brought your children through a pandemic to the cusp of adulthood. You persevered over Snapchat, peer pressure, vaping and the internet, you can get though the next few weeks. Your extended family, the community, is celebrating with you, even if they can’t be with you. The community loves these passages. A speaker at my oldest daughter’s graduation said commencement was like the launching of a ship. Many people played a role in the construction and wanted to be there for the christening. We all hold our breath as the ship rolls into the sea, bobbing until it finds its equilibrium. Even if we can’t see the ceremony, we are still very proud of you. 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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This too shall pass GENE JOHNSON, PUBLISHER EMERITUS PRESS PUBLICATIONS, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN.
OVER THE YEARS I would rag on different issues over and over like keeping the countertops clean at home. These days it’s how to stay clear of the virus and how to keep our newspapers running with this fear and businesses closed. Small business is really facing challenges these days with the required stay-at-home Gene Johnson policies. Some of the larger box stores that handle multiple lines of goods have been able to stay open while many of the mom and pop stores have been forced to stay closed. The question that is going around politically is whether people should be left to make up their own minds for their own safety rather than have government make that decision for them. Wisconsin’s governor, Tony Evers, was overruled by the Supreme Court in Wisconsin. I RECENTLY VISITED Mayo Clinic, which I do every four months to keep my PSA in control. It’s affected by some cancer cells in lymph nodes that resulted in a prostatectomy more than a decade ago. I am fortunate to have Dr. Eugene Kwon, immunologist at Mayo, who is also credited with the development of the Choline pet scan, a nuclear medicine used to detect live cancer cells in the body. In my visit with Dr. Kwon on May 14th we discussed the COVID-19 at some length. He said we had two choices. Number one, we need to develop a vaccine very quickly and distribute 350 million vials across the nation. When the swine flu occurred, vaccine was developed and it was wiped out in six months. Dr. Kwon feels that we are putting too much emphasis and money on testing when we need to get a vaccine developed and distributed. The other solution is to let natural immunity take over. The older population is more vulnerable than the younger population. Some who get it will survive. Others would die. The best solution would be to get the vaccine developed. We have had the Corona viruses before. The swine flu was a type of
corona virus. We will need to continue to practice good hygiene and wear a mask whenever we are around other people. This means whether we are shopping, at restaurants, or wherever we go we need to keep the six feet distance between us and other people. This is also true for the workplace wherever it is possible. By the way, my tests at Mayo came in favorable. The PSA was 1.4, down from 1.7 in December. Scans showed that my cancer cells that were in the lymph nodes did not change in size. At all the entrances at Mayo there were people checking your temperature, asking questions on health issues, and issuing a sticker that gave you access to their medical services for that day. Everyone was wearing masks and the chairs in the waiting room were marked with papers on every other seat with a message to leave a seat open. As soon as someone left the seat it was wiped down with a disinfectant. The elevators were marked on the floor with six blocks for people to stand in. The hand sanitizer stations were readily available throughout the facility. At one entrance I asked about how many had any symptom of the virus. The person monitoring the station said they had one in 500 with a fever. The bottom line to me is that we are all going to be wearing masks at our work and in public for an indefinite period of time. The best prevention also seems to be washing hands frequently. There is a lot of ingenuity and creativity at work during this pandemic. The other evening I was driving by the Acqua restaurant on Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake and I noticed a pickup truck with a table and two people sitting in it having their takeout dinner. They had a table cloth and dishes to make for a beautiful dinner setting. The temperature was not much over 60, but that wasn’t going to deter this couple from enjoying dinner overlooking the lake. The Zoom app on our personal computer is getting used more and more in regular contacts with family, friends and even business conference calls and meetings. We have planned to meet with family once a week and every other week with a group of newspaper friends. A great way to stay in touch. So this, too, will pass. We will slowly come back to a new normal and wearing masks may be a way of life.
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Remembering Heroes NICK MILROY
As Memorial Day approaches, we are given an opportunity to reflect on the service of those who have bravely defended our country and its values. As a veteran myself, honoring fallen brothers and sisters is of great importance to me. The past several months have been filled with uncertainty, worry and division over how to Nick Milroy best protect the state Representative and country we all love. Memorial Day brings us together as Wisconsinites and Americans. It is a special holiday that reminds us of the values that we all hold dear and provides us with the chance to remember those who sacrificed their safety to ensure our own. Memorial Day ceremonies may look different this year for some than they
have in the past, but it is possible to honor the fallen and keep people safe at the same time. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will soon have a Memorial Day virtual commemoration on its website for veterans and their families to view together. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will also commemorate Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremonies which will be live-streamed on the NCA’s Facebook and Twitter pages. I will be visiting Greenwood Cemetery in Superior on Memorial Day as I have for the past 11 years. The best way to honor the service of those who have made great sacrifices for our country is to ensure we continually advocate for the needs of veterans. It is crucial that Wisconsin’s veterans are included in our efforts to support those who are struggling most during this public health crisis. Mary Kolar, Secretary of DVA, has encouraged SEE MILROY, PAGE 6
LETTER TO THE EDITOR What is truth? Truth is most often used to mean “being in accord with fact or reality” or fidelity to an original standard. Where do we find it locally? Our best source is our local papers. Why? Reporters have the mission of getting the facts and editors verify those facts. When the facts are reported, if they find an error, they print a correction. Their accountability is to their customers/ neighbors whom they serve. Newspapers usually state their source of information along with the persons’ name or the group who reported the information. Letters to the editors are a good example. A writer must state who they are and are held accountable. When not, rebuttals must and do
occur. I have found there are always three sides to all stories or points of view. Sorting for the truth or real facts requires work. If we lose our local papers, where will we find our local truth? Most people have values and beliefs, along with life experiences that they hold as their standard. Some of us stand strongly for those beliefs. From my old tool bag “Everyone has an opinion, verify the source.” Who are the honest ones and who are the deceivers? The micro doses of information (burps) such as TV, smart phones and computers, offer very limited information with little follow up. I have never heard any of these sources use a correction follow up. These are very limited sources of truth. Trust is a very difficult
concept for us to learn and requires good judgment and discernment. Trust defined means to have a firm belief in honesty and reliability. It must be earned an inch at a time and can be lost in less than a minute by just one lie, half-truth, or total deception. Beware of halftruths- you do not know what half you know. Truth can be elusive. One must search hard for it. In today’s’ society, wrong is accepted as right, and lies are accepted as truth. Be cautious. If you have a strong faith and believe in the Bible as Gods truth, some would say there is no other truth. Truth is freeing, and we need to protect it as it assures our freedoms. Support our truth tellers. Rich and Nancy Hess, Trade Lake
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COVID-19 Lockdown Chronicles: Volume 4: The great outdoors Some good things have come out of COVID-19 lockdown. People are doing things differently. Families are spending more time together, sidewalk art, and Wild Chow other works of art are flourishing—the great Lisa Erickson outdoors is topping the chart of fun safe things to do everywhere. I am glad to see more people spending time outside. The state parks,
hiking trails, and sidewalks are full of people. Spending time outside is one of the safest things people can still do long after the lockdown. Picnics are fun and with a little planning, they can be memorable meals. Keeping things fresh or cold is the challenge when eating outside. Bread dries out quickly and anything cold warms up fast in the sun. Planning a meal with food items that are okay at room temp and are less likely to dry out are great choices.
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A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy. Unless, of course, it’s a drug court. This year alone, more than 150,000 individuals nationwide who entered the justice system due to addiction will receive lifesaving treatment and the chance to repair their lives, reconnect with their families, and find long-term recovery. More than 30 years ago, the first drug court opened its doors with a simple premise: Rather than continue to allow individuals with a history of addiction and crime cycle through the justice system, use the courts to keep them engaged in treatment long enough to be successful. Today, drug courts and other treatment courts have proven to be successful and are important because they: • Have been restoring lives and families for more than three decades. • Have served 1.5 million individuals and have saved an average of $6,000 for every individual served. • Significantly improve substance use disorder treatment outcomes, reduce addiction and related crime, and do so at less expense than any other criminal justice strategy. • Improve education, employment, housing, financial stability, and family reunification, which reduces foster care placements. • Facilitate community-wide partnerships, bringing together public safety and public health professionals. • Demonstrate that when one person rises out of substance use and crime, we all rise! The Burnett County Drug Court is saving lives and reducing crime to people struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Burnett County has been hit hard by the methamphetamine epidemic but that is why Drug Court is so critical, it offers intense supervision and treatment to lead people out of the justice system and into long term recovery. If you would like more information regarding the Burnett County Drug Court please contact Tessa Anderson, Drug Court Coordinator, at 715349-7600 ext. 2279. “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org
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The Webster Tigers have set their graduation date for their seniors on August 1, and the format of the graduation will all depend on the state and their regulations at the time. Josh Hetfeld, the high school principal, reported to the school board that they are hoping to have an in-person ceremony for their seniors, but the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has recommended that schools cancel or postpone all in-person ceremonies for spring and summer graduations
this year. He said they have even given out recommendations for drive-up ceremonies. “So as of now we are planning on holding out hope that we will still be able to have some sort of ceremony depending on the recommendations with their limitations, with the last option of having to do a virtual ceremony if we can’t do anything in person.” Superintendent Jim Erickson said, “For graduation, we’re a little more hopeful that we might be able to do something in person whether it’s parents in limited attendance, students and limited family, or students without anyone in the gym.
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To make your picnic perfect add a dessert that is easy to make and will taste better if it is not cold. In this dessert, the cookies are meant to get mushy and it tastes better at room temp. The flavors are subtle, but they come to life at room temperature. Don’t leave this dish out all day—it will spoil. Make and serve it within a couple of hours or refrigerate it until you’re packed up and ready to go. Picnic Strawberry Tiramisu 16 store-bought sugar cookies 1/3 cup half & half from Crystal Ball Farms 3 cups strawberries 1 lb. cream cheese at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (plus more for garnish) In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer blend the cream cheese and sugar. Add the vanilla and the whipping cream and beat until fluffy; about 2-3 minutes. Set aside. Line the bottom of 8 x 8 pan with the 8 of the cookies by breaking them to fit. Pour the half & half over the cookies, letting the cookies soak up the half and half. Top with a layer of strawberries (about half of them). Next, dollop half of the cream cheese mixture on the strawberries. Then, top with remaining cookies and repeat with the remaining strawberries and top with a final layer of cream cheese mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for at least an hour for the second layer of cookies to soften. You can also refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temp for 30-40 minutes. When ready to serve, garnish with fresh strawberries.
Wisconsin residents to continue staying home when possible and take precautions to minimize potential spread of the virus. These efforts will help protect vulnerable populations, including residents of Wisconsin’s Veterans Homes and other veterans who are members of at-risk communities. In order to assist veterans during these challenging times, Governor Tony Evers suspended several provisions of the Assistance to Needy Veterans Grant (ANVG) program, which allows for more veterans to access to emergency financial aid. This program provides low income veterans who have lost their source of income with needed subsistence payments and other health care grants. This legislative session I was proud to work with fellow lawmakers to introduce bipartisan bills in honor of Wisconsin’s veterans. I was also honored to serve as a member of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs for another session. I authored Assembly Bill 891 which
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would have designated a weekend in July as a special event weekend in which the Department of Natural Resources would waive, for veterans, the requirement to have a fishing license and pay the applicable fees in order to fish in Wisconsin waters. Additionally, my colleagues and I introduced legislation to recognize the 29th anniversary of the start of Operation Desert Storm and honor the veterans of this conflict as well as legislation to designate and mark the Ho-Chunk World War II Code Talkers Memorial Highway. It was refreshing to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle with the goal of providing us with new ways of remembering and honoring those who have served. I would like to express my deep gratitude to those who lost their lives in service to their country. It is my sincere hope that all veterans and their families are able to safely observe this Memorial Day and that Wisconsinites take time to reflect on the values which unite us all and celebrate the lives of those who have died protecting these values.
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We are just waiting for guidelines from DHS for that.” Since needing to put the date of graduation off, the Webster district has been finding other ways to recognize and celebrate their seniors. Hetfeld reported that the school purchased yard signs and delivered them to each of the senior’s houses. They have also been posting ‘senior spotlights’ on the school’s Facebook page. The senior awards and scholarship banquet video production premiered on We Are Webster on May 12 celebrating and congratulating those seniors as well.
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A couple of days with Musky Joe AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS
Hello friends, One of my best and most successful buddies is an anti-technology guy like myself. Musky Joe Flater is the owner of Flater’s Resort which is located where the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers meet and has been owned and operated by the Flater family since Joe’s grandpa Harry Flater started it in 1938. This past week I spent two days running bear baits, running a chainsaw, hanging bear stands, fishing and hanging out around a campfire with my pal Joe Flater. Monday, May 11 High 58, low 28 The only way Musky Joe would let me come and visit him was if I offered to do some work. The entire Flater Resort/guiding service operation is shut down due to Covid 19 and I could see that Joe took me seriously when right where I parked my truck there was two chainsaws and enough fuel and bar oil to clear cut a 40-acre forest. I was promised some fishing time if I was a good boy and followed Musky Joe’s orders. Six hours later Joe let me have a glass of water and told me it was time to go fishing. Joe’s son Andy Flater is camping at the resort’s campground for two weeks with his family and would
join us for a very cool float down the Chippewa River. Our plan was to try to catch some walleye for a fish fry and a cold north wind really put the bite on hold. Joe did catch a walleye and made a point of telling everyone that we passed that he caught a fish and that neither Andy nor I did. I was the anchor dropper and puller and noticed that my duty was physical and did not give me the positioning for the good holes which Musky Joe seemed to get EVERY TIME. I also noticed that Musky Joe gets snagged A LOT. Tonight we had a super cool experience as Andy had put together family movies over the last at least 35-years and it was epic watching the go-for-it attitude of this entire family and how from The Flater hay rides to Joe’s Pa, Tubby Flater running the chains for his three grandsons football games at Holcombe high school to all the deer and bear hunting footage, to the fish catching and one of the funnest taverns in the world, everyone is always laughing and active. Tuesday, May 12 High 69, low 34 Joe told me this morning if I was a good boy and split a lot of firewood, clear cut another forest, re-roofed a cabin and mowed the lawns that he would take me fishing again. We had a great time and
got a bunch done and hung some two-man bear stands on private land and that can be a physical job. In reality Joe and I live the same kind of life, we are in the outdoor oriented people industry and we are both “old school.” Joe’s boat is a 14-foot v hull that he rows, and the outboard is a 9.9 hsp. There are zero electronics on board and the way he guides is by rowing/floating down the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers. I had the honor of speaking at what was one of the biggest/funnest shindigs I have ever witnessed and that was when he was inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame. Tubby Flater is 88-years old and probably the most active human I have ever known in this age bracket. Tubby starts off his day with a 5-mile bike ride and ends it with a cold beer or beers at someone’s campfire or in the tavern when it is open. Today Musky Joe and I had about 40 minutes to fish and unfortunately, he caught all the fish which makes him VERY, VERY happy! There was a lot of laughs at the campfire experience at Scott and Tina Litkowski’s camp which is a permanent site at Flaterville and in the morning before Musky Joe found another forest to clear cut, I got the hell out of Dodge! Life is fun if you let it be! Sunset.
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WEEKLY WAG News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett County
Even though HSBC strives to find the best matches for their residents, sometimes things just do not work out. Family dynamics and finances can change. Behaviors come up that were not apparent due to the diffference of shelter versus h home life that new famiilies are not equipped to h handle. It is heartbreakiing, but it just means the fit was not right. After a all, haven’t we all been u unlucky in love? Chili and Sooner can rrelate. Our Texas dynamiic duo has returned to H HSBC to try, try again. Chili But HSBC is not giving up on these two tiny chihuahuas! Chili and Sooner are a package deal, guaranteed to give twice the love to their perfect match. Chili is an adorable older lady with a stubby little tail and a compelling gaze. She is the older of the pair at 11 years and is a calm, friendly gal. She will need some help with her teeth, which is a common problem for older, small dogs. Six-year-old Sooner was once a stunt double for the Taco Bell dog! OK, we made that up, but with his tan good looks, it could happen. And he certainly knows just what to do to get a treat! Sooner is frisky and loves being the center of attention. Sooner needs some help with potty training, but with Sooner some patient guidance (and maybe a belly band), he should catch on quickly! Don’t forget, HSBC’s Annual Veggie and Flower Sale is this 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, May 23. Locally grown, organic flowers, vegetables, and herbs will be available to start the growing season off right. There are also some cute garden decorations available. Quantities are limited, so the early birds will get the worms! The Perfectly Imperfect Furniture Sale has some lovely, unique items in search of a new home (just like our residents)! For the inside scoop on what is available, visit the HSBC Facebook page! Otherwise, join HSBC on Saturday, May 23 to get an up-close-and-personal meet and greet. Purchases must be picked up by Monday, May 25, with delivery within Burnett County for an additional fee. HSBC information—7410 County Road D, PO Box 621, Webster, WI 54873. Telephone: 715-3492368. Email: rescue.hsbc@gmail.com. Website: www.hsburnettcty.org. Facebook: www.facebook. com/humanesocietyburnettcounty. Public hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 -5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. by appointment.
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Memorial Day is a time for us to remember and share memories of the people who have fought and given up their lives for our country. We remember them when we hold events in their honor, decorate their graves with flowers and watch military jets fly overhead. Memorial Day is also a good time to honor our living veterans. We do this when we listen to them tell stories about their military service or we ask them to lead our parades. We also honor them when we raise funds to meet any special needs they may have when they come home after serving our country. Read the clues to fill in the holiday puzzle.
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Honoring Our Heroes On Memorial Day On Memorial Day, we pay special tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed to protect the lives and freedoms of Americans. We celebrate their courage, honor their memories and thank them for all they gave. Their legacy lives on, and we will never forget them.
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MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Monday, May 25 Post Members and all area Veterans are welcome to parade with our National Colors and Honor Guard. Practicing Social Distancing, the body of the Parade will begin to form up at the Post Facility at 108 North Oak Street in the Village of Grantsburg at 10:00AM. 10:30 a.m. - Lost at Sea Ceremony at the Wood River Bridge on Oak Street March to Riverside Cemetery on South Robert Street for Memorial Day Ceremonies 11:00 a.m. - Memorial Day Ceremonies at Riverside Cemetery MC: Jim Sundquist • Speakers: Post Member Russell Stone, Chaplin Tim Curtin, Post Service Officer Bill Cordell • Poppy Princess: Alex Java All veterans and members welcome. Practice social distancing.
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Webster Memorial Day Activities Cancelled Due to the coronavirus, the Memorial Day Service at Webster Oak Grove Cemetery and the annual Memorial Day Dinner at Webster Community Center, hosted by the Otis Taylor American Legion Post and Auxiliary, have been cancelled. Please remember our Veterans on Memorial Day in the safety of your home.
Lund - Brown Post #132 & Auxiliary American Legion Memorial Day Program Monday, May 25 • Siren, WI 9am • Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at the Burnett Co Government Center 930am • Ceremony at Mudhen Lake Cemetery 10am • Ceremony at West Sweden Cemetery 1030am • Ceremony at Siren Cemetary 1130am • Music will be played at Veterans park We are asking everyone who wants to pay their respects to our fallen heros, to drive by the Veterans Memorial on Hanson Ave in Siren at 1130-Noon. We are also asking that everyone leave a porch light on during hours of darkness on all of Memorial Day.
Burnett County VFW Post 1256 will be at the following cemeteries Monday, May 25, giving a rifle salute/taps and presenting flags in remembrance: 9 a.m. • Viola Lake Cemetery 9:30 a.m. • St. Croix Tribal Cemetery 10 a.m. • Lakeview Cemetery 11 a.m. • Hillcrest Cemetery (Town of Blaine) For questions call Shane Smith - 210-788-1488 Please practice social distancing. Be safe.
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Community Bank is proud to announce donations Through the assistance of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC), we are donating a total of $20,000 to our local Volunteer Fire Departments to help purchase equipment and help cover expenses. The funds were obtained through a grant program
offered by FHLBC (of which we are a member) to help businesses and non-profits who are struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We applied for the grant on behalf of the Cameron, Grantsburg, Siren and Danbury Volunteer Fire De-
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partments to help them purchase Personal Protective Equipment that is needed at this time, as well as to replace funds that would have been raised at fundraisers that were forced to be cancelled. Each department will receive $5,000 to help with these expenses.
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Drive-thru yearbook distribution event On Wednesday, May 13, Siren staff members held a drive-thru yearbook distribution event. Students drove up to the school and staff members delivered the yearbooks to the students’ cars. Seniors also received their awards from the Virtual Awards night held on May 8 and other items from teachers. Staff members appreciated the chance to see their students for the first time in weeks!
Caz Rush is all smiles as he picked up his yearbook from Mrs. O’Brien.
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Dawn Schultz handed off Jordyn Thiex’s yearbook.
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Flashback: Webster boys, Frederic girls do it again Previously published in May 26, 2010 edition of Sentinel
TEAMS TAKE REGIONALS IN RESOUNDING FASHION FREDERIC–– Outdistancing their counterparts as they have in the past, the Webster boys and Frederic girls track teams won the Division 3 regional competition at Frederic on Monday. This year the boys tallied 171.33 points. Last year they had 170 and the year before 192. The girls tallied 153 this year to 183 last year and 176 the year before. Some pretty significant numbers, one could say.
THE THRILL OF VICTORY AND THE AGONY OF ‘JUST SHORT.’ First place individual honors for the Webster boys go to Kyler Liljenberg (discus), Mason Kriegel (pole vault), Jack Taylor (1600 meter and 3200 meter runs), and Bryan Krause (800 meter). The 4x400 team (Dan Pope, Karl Weber, Chaz Heinz, Bryan Krause) and the 4x800 team (Jack Taylor, Chaz Heinz, Bryan Krause, Devin Greene) also placed first. Second places went to Mason Kriegel (200 meter dash) and Joey Erickson (1600 meter and 3200 meter runs). Seven third place finishes were recorded- Dan Pope (discus and 200 meter dash), Nolan Kriegel (110 meter hurdles), Karl Weber (high jump), Jesse Janssen (shot put), Devin Greene (3200 meter run) and Cody Isaacson (800 meter run). Ben Shives had a personal best in the discus, and Tim Sundstrom had a personal best in the high jump. On the down side, according to coach Jeff Postler, the boys 4x200 meter relay team had a bad handoff and were disqualified. Dan Dochniak was just ¼ inch short of qualifying for sectionals in the triple jump. Devin Greene was just one second from qualifying for sectionals in the 1600 meter run. Frederic tracksters making their marks were Tony Peterson, first, 110 meter dash, and third, 300 meter hurdles; Cody Hallanger, third, pole vault; Josiah Lund, fourth, 400 meter dash; 4x400 relay team (Tony Peterson, Robert Kirk, Ben Ackerley, Josiah Lund),
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fourth; Adam Chenal, second, high jump; 4x800 relay team (Joel Anderson, Ben Ackerley, Ian Anderson, Josiah Lund), second; Andrew Byerly, fourth, 3200 meter run. Luck high placements were Roger Steen, first, shot put, and fourth, discus; AJ walsh-Brenizer, second, pole vault; Landen Strilzuk, third, long jump, and fourth, triple jump; Brady Klatt, fourth, high jump. Siren had Seth Stoner, second, discus and second, shot put; 4x200 meter relay team (Jeff Alden, Eric Kieth, Coty Reh, Mike Wampfler), third;
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Isaac Wegner, first, long jump and fourth, 200 meter dash. In other regional action, Grantsburg traveled to Hayward to participate in the Division 2 Regional. Nick Lindgren placed seventh in the pole vault (9-6). The 4x100 relay team of Andy Falk, Nick Lindgren, Josh Phillips and Casey Swosinski got an eighth place finish. In the high jump event, Josh Phillips took seventh and Lindgren eight. FREDERIC GIRLS SHINE Two years ago, this paper said of the Frederic girls,
“They are young- just two seniors and a potful of freshman.” Coach Bob Pyke was quoted, “They’re young, but they’re doing a great job.” Both last year and this year, those words ring true. They were young, and they’ve been doing a great job. First place finishes for Frederic were Jade Johnson, long jump; Sage Karl, 200 meter dash; Samantha Nelson, 3200 meter run and 800 meter run. Relay teams finishing first were the 4x800 meter (Katie Simpson, Leah Engebretson, Sarah Knauber, Samantha
Nelson) and the 4x100 meter (Allison Anderson, Tanesha Carlson, Jade Johnson, Sage Karl). Second placements recorded were Amanda Blok (high jump), Sage Karl (100 meter dash), Sarah Knauber (3200 meter run) and Samantha Nelson (triple jump). Leah Engebretson (400 meter dash), Kendra Wells (discus) and Katie Simpson (pole vault) received third placements. Siren had Daphne Hubbell, first, shot put and fourt, discus; Ashley Guevara, first, discus and fourth, shot put. Webster’s high placements were Mary Johnson, second, shot put; 4x800 relay (Emma Kelby, Sarah Walsh, Kally Schiller, Tatyana Pope), third; Michelle Gibbs, second, 100 meter hurdles; 4x200 relay (Melissa Gustavson, Alyssa Main, Kendra Spurgeon, Angel Christianson), second; Kally Schiller, third and Sarah Walsh, fourth, 3200 meter run; 4x400 relay (Angel Christianson, Kendra Spurgeon, Tatyana Pope, Alyssa Main), third; Shaina Pardun, second, pole vault.
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MAY 17-23 May 17-23 is the 46th Annual National EMS Week In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. Back then, EMS was a new profession and EMS practitioners had only just started to be recognized as a critical component of emergency medicine and the public health safety net. A lot has changed since then. EMS is now firmly established as an essential public function and a vital component of the medical care continuum. On any given day, EMS practitioners help save lives by responding to medical emergencies, including heart attack, difficulty breathing, a fall or accident, drowning, cardiac arrest, stroke, drug overdose or acute illness. EMS may provide both basic and advanced medical care at the scene of an emergency and en route to a hospital. EMS practitioners care for their patients’ medical needs and show caring and compassion to their patients in their most difficult moments. With the development of mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine (MIH-CP), EMS is also increasingly a valued participant in achieving the nation’s overall healthcare goals of improved patient health and lowered costs.
1. How many ambulance services and EMTs are there in Wisconsin? As of January 2017, there are approximately 425 total ambulance services in Wisconsin who respond to emergency (911) calls and/or provide training, interfacility transfers, intercepts, or are satellite stations of other ambulance providers. In addition, there are currently 11 air medical providers (helicopters) in Wisconsin and 325 certified First Responder services – also known as Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). This brings the total to approximately 750 licensed or certified EMS organizations or services in Wisconsin. There are approximately 17,000 licensed EMS personnel; 2,900 certified First Responders, 7,300 EMT-Basics, 2,200 Intermediate Technicians – also known as Advanced EMTs (AEMT), 100 EMT-Intermediates and 4,500 Paramedics.
2. How many ambulance calls occur in Wisconsin each year? For the year 2011, there were 629,537 ambulance runs in Wisconsin. The number of runs entered into the state reporting system increased to 656,278 in 2012. In 2013 677,471 runs were reported. By 2014, the total number had peaked at 704,759. The run total fell to 646,289 in 2015.
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OBITUARIES
Barbara Jean Hoffman
Grace M. Miller
Barbara Jean (Darmody) Hoffman went to meet the Lord on May 13, 2020. Barb was born to Elmer and Anastasia (Lanigan) Darmody on Jan. 20, 1928 in Rochester, Minn. Barb as a child moved m many times as her father ssought work opportunities tthroughout Minnesota a and Wisconsin. After g graduating from Milltown H High School and then Polk c county Teacher’s College ((Normal), Miss Darmody sstarted her teaching career tteaching in the old one rroom schoolhouses around R Rochester, Minn., and then at Orr Lake and Wolf Creek in Wisconsin. While teaching in northern Polk County she was courted by a local veteran recently returned from Korea, Loran Hoffman and after a year eloped much to the surprise of their parents who thought Loran was out cutting wood. Loran started working in St. Paul, so they bought a home and started a family. Barb was active in the church and went to Mass at the Cathedral in St. Paul and met and made many lifelong friends. In the early sixties they bought property on Lake Jane near Lake Elmo, Minn., and built a beautiful lake home big enough for a family of eight. After many card parties, VFW auxiliary meetings and running six kids to countless ballgames and lifeguard duties they wanted to get back to the farm life. When a 80 acre farm became available near their hometown of Cushing they sold their beloved lake home and packed up lock stock and barrel to move into a three bedroom mobile home while they and friends built an ecofriendly new home overlooking Wolf Creek and Wolf Lake. Now it wouldn’t be a farm without horses, cattle, hogs and chickens and of course, gardening. For many years the running April fool’s joke was (THE HORSES ARE OUT) which if you were ever involved in the round up, it wasn’t very funny. The new home became the center of all family celebrations in the winter snowmobiling, sliding and skiing. Spring maple sap, summer ballgames, and hunting in the fall. There were countless friends, cousins and relatives staying over or stopping in for coffee, lunch or dinner. Barb was constantly cooking something or cleaning up afterward. So, it only made sense that she would take a job as a cook in the high school. It also was a great chance to keep an eye on the boys. After Loran was seriously hurt in a construction accident Barb had to become caregiver and chauffer to many doctor appointments mostly in the cities. They were able to travel with trips to England, Ireland, France, Canada and Mexico. Grandkids were always a big part of her later life as were the great grandkids. She loved to read, play cards and watch her beloved songbirds, Twins and Vikings. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Robert, Pat and Dave Darmody and sisters Donna Volgren and twin sisters Mary Josephine and Margaret Jacqueline who passed away in their early childhood; her husband Loran Hoffman; son Spencer and son in laws Craig Forrest and Jim Hallgren. She is survived by sons Steven (Mary), Scott (Cheryl), Shawn (Sara); daughter Lori Forrest and Lynn Hallgren. She loved to bake and play cards with her 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. A Catholic Mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
Grace M. Miller, age 84, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Grace was born in Grantsburg on Oct. 12, 1935 to parents, Axel and Mary Lindberg. She married the love of her life, N Neil on Nov. 23, 1957. Grace was preceded in death b by her parents; brother Arnold, M Merlyn, Walter, Wilber, Reynold, a and Robert; her sisters, Mildred IIllg, and Liz Hokanson. She will be sadly missed by her h husband, Neil; children Rhonda ((Gary) Polen, Brent Miller, and D Don Miller; grandchildren, Chris ((Alexis) Polen, Beth (Jordan) P Polen and Steve Polen; great grandchild, Garrison Polen; sister, Betty Anderson; along with many other relatives and friends. Private family service will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor. com.
RECENT DEATHS May 1, 2020, Michael Kenneth Java, 62, Village of Grantsburg. May 9, 2020, Evelyn Joyce Gardner, 97, Town of Rusk.
Christopher E. Fickbohm Christopher E. Fickbohm, age 47, a resident of Grantsburg died Thursday, May 14, 2020. Please join family and friends for his last ride on Saturday, May 23, 2020. We will be leaving the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel parking lot at 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. graveside service at Wolf Creek Cemetery in Sterling Township, Polk County. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www. swedberg-taylor.com.
MARRIAGES Travis R. Pyke, Town of Meenon, to Kristina M. O’Brien, Town of Meenon. Roger P. Wagenius, Town of Wood River, to Margo R. Peterson, Town of Wood River.
BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT May 4 – May 10 Total calls for service: 204 911 hang-up: 8 Accident: 7 Alarm: 9 Animal complaint: 5 Arrest: 3 Assist agency: 11 Assist citizen: 7 Burglary: 2 Civil: 22 Death: 1 Disturbance: 11 Domestic: 7 Drug complaint: 1 Erratic driver: 8 Fire structure: 2 Fire wildland: 3 Fraud: 1 Harassment: 3 Juvenile matter: 7 Littering: 2 Medical: 9 Property damage: 1
Search warrant: 4 Suicidal: 1 Suspicious activity: 13 Test: 3 Theft: 6 Threats: 1 Traffic stop: 40 Transport: 1 Welfare check: 5
May 11 – May 17 Total calls for service: 199 911 hang-up: 12 Accident: 5 Alarm: 6 Animal complaint: 7 Arrest: 1 Assist agency: 5 Assist citizen: 3 ATV accident: 2 Burglary: 1 Civil: 13 Death: 1 Disturbance: 9
WEBSTER PD Drug complaint: 3 Erratic driver: 18 Fireworks: 1 Fire structure: 1 Harassment: 4 Information: 1 Juvenile matter: 5 Landing zone: 1 Medical: 2 Noise complaint: 3 Probation violation: 1 Search warrant: 4 Sex offense: 1 Suspicious activity: 21 Test: 2 Theft: 5 Traffic hazard: 3 Traffic stop: 46 Trespassing: 1 Wanted person: 1 Welfare check: 9
May 3 – May 9 Total calls for service: 21 911 hang-up: 1 Alarm: 1 Assist agency: 1 Domestic disturbance: 1 Juvenile matter: 1 Medical: 1 Suspicious person: 3 Traffic stop: 12
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INCIDENTS • May 5, Cassandra L. Hochule Martin, 32, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • May 5, Heather F. Parsons, 30, Siren, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of THC, domestic abuse, battery simple assault, contact prohibition-violate 72 hour no contact order and bail jumping misdemeanor. • May 6, Jon G. Isker Jr., 53, Eau Claire, was arrested for possession of THC, possession of schedule I and II narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, felon in possession of firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. • May 8, Jose L. Chavarria, 29, Danbury, was arrested for possession of schedule I and II narcotics.
• May 8, Noah R. Tijerina, 42, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • May 10, Bryan L. Belisle, 34, Webster, was arrested for possession of schedule I and II narcotics. • May 10, Jade E. Carrasco, 32, Hayward, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Reports from police and sheriff agencies are simply arrest reports. At press time, no charges have been filed. • May 11, Sarah E. Kowarsch, 28, Webster, was arrested for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of THC and felony bail jumping. • May 12, Chelsea R. Lindmeier, 34, Danbury, was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture/deliver cocaine and possession
of meth. • May 12, Gerard L. McKee Jr., 40, Webster, was arrested for manufacture/deliver amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintain drug trafficking place, possession of meth, possession with intent to manufacture/ deliver cocaine and carry concealed weapon. • May 13, Troy A. Lanning, 52, Siren, was arrested for manufacture/ deliver amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintain drug trafficking place. • May 13, Alexander L. Litz, 25, Siren, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, contempt of court and misdemeanor bail jumping. • May 13, Cowan J. Bruss, 31, Webster, was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting or ob-
structing an officer and felony bail jumping. • May 14, Shaun D. Johnson, 23, Sun Fish Lake, Minn., was arrested for possession of meth and felony bail jumping. • May 14, Windy D. Salmon, 59, Siren, was arrested for felony bail jumping and operating a motor vehicle while revoked. • May 15, Maurice J. Corbine, 43, Webster, was arrested for 1st degree reckless homicide and attempt to commit a crime. • May 16, Benais F. Smiley, 29, Webster, was arrested for domestic abuse, disorderly conduct and battery simple assault. • May 17, Cheyenne M. Matrious, 24, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse.
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CRIMINAL Battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer • Andrea L. Grahek, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518.
Anoka, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in. • Sherry Benjamin, 40, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.
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Disorderly conduct • Andrea L. Grahek, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.
Drive or operate vehicle w/out consent • David A. Batsche, 32, Anoka, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.
Issue worthless checks • Bobbi J. Hill, 44, Winter, plead no contest and was fined $367.45.
Operate w/o valid license • David A. Batsche, 32,
• David A. Batsche, 32, Anoka, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.
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year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $200.
• Jetisha M. Eckstrom, 34, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $500. • Andrea L. Grahek, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.
• Tyrone S. Awonohopay, 34, Cumberland, charge was dismissed but read in.
Possession of meth • Andrea L. Grahek, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in. • Tyrone S. Awonohopay, 34, Cumberland, plead guilty and the charge was dismissed on defendant’s motion.
Possession of THC
Superior, the charge was dismissed on court’s own motion.
Speeding • Melissa L. Gaynor, 36, Solon Springs, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.
Retail theft
• Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $200.
Vehicle operator flee/ elude officer
• Jetisha M. Eckstrom, 34, Siren, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.
• David A. Batsche, 32, Anoka, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.
Smoking in lodging establishments
Resisting or obstructing an officer
• Tyler Gucinski,
OWI • David A. Batsche, 32, Anoka, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in local jail, had DOT license revoked for 14 months and was fined $1,730.95.
Possession of drug paraphernalia • Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1
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Position: Full-time Middle School Teaching position available beginning the 2020-21 school year. During the 2020-21 school year, the position will involve teaching Language Arts at the Grade 6 level. During future years, other grade levels and/or subjects assignments are likely. QualiƂcations Necessary: Qualiwed applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge in language arts, but willingness and desire to teach other classes and grade levels as needed; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with middle school age children; be willing to collaborate with colleagues and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of best teaching practices, will make databased decisions, will use technology as a tool for learning, will be familiar with academic standards, and will personalize instruction to meet individual student needs. Knowledge of effective classroom management is essential. Requirements: Must hold Wisconsin licensure to teach Elementary 1-8. How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Deadline: Until Filled EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
PUBLIC NOTICE GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD APRIL 6, 2020 President David Dahlberg called the meeting to order. Present: Renae Rombach, Chris Erickson, Dan Ohnstad, and Jason Burkman. Absent: Russ Erickson, Heather Jensen. Agenda Revisions: None. Appearances: None. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve the minutes from March 23, 2020. Motion carried 5-0. Received Reports: Food Service Delivery – 1181 meals being served as of Tuesday, 4/7/2020 Board Information: Policy Committee is April 29 at Noon. May be postponed due to the state public health emergency. Dave Dahlberg and Dan Ohnstad to award Diplomas at GHS Graduation. Graduation is May 17 at the moment. The ceremony may be postponed due to the state public health emergency. Consent Items: Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to approve a waiver request to the DPI for the required state hours of instruction for the 20192020 school year due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and closure of schools. School Board President David Dahlberg opened the meeting to receive public comment and discussion on the Grantsburg School District’s waiver request to the DPI for the required state hours of instruction. No members of the public were present. Mr. Dahlberg closed the public comment period. Motion carried 5-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to table the School Perceptions community survey until further notice. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve the purchase of the WASB Policy Resource Guide in the amount of $11,500 for a three year service agreement. Motion carried 5-0. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve Policy 189 Virtual Meetings in Emergency Situations (Second Reading). Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/Dahlberg to approve a credit reduction from 27 to 25 credits to earn a Grantsburg High School diploma for the Class of 2020 due to the public health emergency. Motion carried 5-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the elimination of the community service requirement for the required senior iForward class and the reduction of accepted transfer of credits from 3 to 1.5 for the Class of 2020. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to approve and award the follow-
ing bids for Grantsburg School District technology refresh: Direct Technology Group in the amount of $49,840 for 9th grade laptops, Direct Technology Group in the amount of $39,680 for 4th and 5th grade Chromebooks, Apple Inc. in the amount of $34,316 for Kindergarten iPads, and Direct Technology Group in the amount of $21,150 for staff desktops. Motion carried 5-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the hire of Paula Asmus, GMS/GHS Choir Director. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/Burkman to approve the resignation of Penny Curtin, GHS Head Girls’ Basketball Coach. Motion carried 5-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to award the bid for new GHS Library furniture to School Specialty in the amount of $52,382.48. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/Dahlberg to award the bid for new GES Library furniture to Demco in the amount of $62,743.52. Motion carried 5-0. Motion C. Erickson/Ohnstad to approve the March 2020 Fiscal Report, Receipts Report and approve the vouchers. Motion carried 5-0. Specific check numbers are: #20538#20555; #78834-#79003. Specific expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = $ 211,256.50 Fund 21 (Gifts) = $ 740.00 Fund 27 (Special Education) = $ 7,045.94 Fund 39 (Debt Service) = $ Fund 50 (Food Service) = $ 20,729.06 Fund 60 (All School Fund) = $ 17,485.76 Fund 80 (Community Ed Fund) = $ 1,321.50 Totals $ 258,578.76 Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to Convene in Closed Session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1) (c) to review Performance Evaluation Data and Continued Employment of Teaching Professionals and (e) for Consideration of Compensation of Public Employees Over Which the School Board has Jurisdiction and Exercises Responsibility and (f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to Reconvene in Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session. No action taken. Motion carried 5-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. WNAXLP (May 20)
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Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title: Custodian at Nelson Primary Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (Preference given to those with school maintenance and supervisory skills) Hours: Part-time 2.5 hours/day, 6:45am-9:15am 12 month position. Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident, and possess a great deal of energy and pride in workmanship. The person will have a sincere interest in children and be able to perform a wide array of duties while contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work both collaboratively and independently, follow written and/or oral directions, and maintain good work habits. Excellent communication skills are a must. Having proof of a stable work history will be essential. Responsibilities: Daily cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building. Position requires ability to utilize custodial equipment to perform duties, such as: stripping and resurfacing floors, dry mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, snow removal, and ability to stand for extended periods of time and safely lift 65 lbs.
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PUBLIC NOTICES APPLICATION C O FOR OR LICENSE
APPLICATION FOR RETAIL CLASS “B” LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATION LIQUORS AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE To the Town Board of the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, WI. Sean Holwell, Agent hereby makes Application for Retail Class “B” Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages for Patty Anns Crow Bar LLC. “Located at 5046 County Road A, Webster, WI 54893, S.1/2-S E ¼-section 24-t.40N-r.15 W for a period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Lorraine Radke, Clerk Town of Jackson Dated May 15, 2020 WNAXLP (May 20)
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APPLICATION FOR RETAIL CLASS “B” LICENSE TO SELL INTOXICATION LIQUORS AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE To the Town Board of the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, WI. Scott Goucher, Agent hereby makes Application for Retail Class “B” Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages for “Sand Bar, Inc.” located at 3896 County Road A, Webster, WI 54893, NW. 1/4 S.E. 1/4-Section 23-T.40N-R.15 W for a peri-
od off July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Lorraine Radke, Clerk Town of Jackson Dated May 15, 2020 WNAXLP (May 20)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Thursday June 4, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Highway Facility, which has an address of 8150 State Rd 70, Town of Siren, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-22 – VINDISH Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Anderson, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Stephen Vindish has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to have chickens on the parcel located at 20524 Bucktail Dr, in the RR-3 zoning district, in the W ½ of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 28, T37N R19W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-23 – COLUCCI Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of
S Siren, Burnett County, C Wisconsin, that Christopher Colucci has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located on Hideaway Rd, on Clam Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 1 CSM V. 1 Pg. 31, in Government Lot 9, Section 3, T38N R16W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-06 – NORTH CAMP PROPERTIES II Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Mike Hershberger and Steve Austin have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to divide the existing parcels into four different parcels consisting of the following; the existing bar/lodge with one existing cabin on approximately 1.1 acres, the existing house on approximately 0.7 acres, the existing cabins on approximately 2.5 acres, and up to 15 manufactured homes and 74 camping units (89 total) on approximately 18.6 acres. Over time transitioning the 15 manufactured home sites into camping unit sites. One storage shed up to 12 ft x 14
f in size and one deck up to ft 12 ft x 14 ft in size per cabin, manufactured home, and camping unit. Also adding up to 60 mini storage units. All changes to take place over the next three years, located at 29402 and 29460 CCC Rd, on Gull Lake, in the RR-2 zoning district, parcels in Government Lots 1 and 2, Section 2, T40N R16W. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING: Please note this is a different location than usual for this meeting. Entrance will be at the north end of the Burnett County Highway Facility at 8150 State Rd 70. Social distancing will be required. All attendees will go through a COVID-19 screening before entering the meeting area. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get through the screening process. If you wish to participate in the meeting you will need to attend in person. Written comments can be sent to the Burnett County Land Services Department. Real time audio will be available for listening only; see meeting agenda five days before the meeting for real time audio information. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 18th day of May, 2020 WNAXLP (May 20, 27)
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burnettcountysentinel.com PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK FOR THE VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG, COUNTY OF BURNETT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the 2020 assessment year will be open for examination starting May 26, 2020. Due to COVID-19, OPEN BOOK sessions will be conducted by phone. If you would like to set up a phone appointment, please contact Bowmar Appraisal, Inc. at (715)835-1141 during regular business hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30) no later than 3 days prior to the Board of Review. The 2020 assessment roll, instructional information, and objection forms will be made available. These documents will assist with scheduling a hearing before the Board of Review. Keep in mind that objection forms must be ¿led with the clerk of the Board of Review at least 48 hours before the Board of Review is conducted unless the Board of Review chooses to waive this requirement. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Village of Grantsburg of Burnett County shall be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Village Of¿ce, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: 1. No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certi¿ed mail of the Assessor to view such property. 2. After the ¿rst meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s ¿nal adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. 3. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the ¿rst meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48 hour notice of an intent to ¿le a written objection by appearing before the Board during the ¿rst two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice requirement and ¿les a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. 4. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 5. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that con¿rms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. 6. Anyone wishing to ¿le an objection must contact the Village Clerk to complete and submit the required objection form supplied by the Village, prior to appearing before the Board of Review. This Notice is hereby posted at the following locations in the Village on the 13th day of May 2020: 1. Village Of¿ce, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840 2. Community Center, 315 S. Robert Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840 3. US Post Of¿ce, 201 N. Pine Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840 This Notice is hereby Published on the 20th day of May 2020 by Sheila Meyer, Village Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP
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Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday June 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., at the Burnett County Highway Facility, which has an address of 8150 State Rd 70, Town of Siren, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: 1. VARIANCE #VAR-20-01: CURTIS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Steve Curtis has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances as follows: To construct a commercial building at a setback of 35 feet from the road rightof-way of State Rd 35-77, located at 30269 State Rd 35-77, in the C-1 zoning district, in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, Section 28, T41N R16W. 2. VARIANCE #VAR-20-02: SCHAFHAUSER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick Schafhauser has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances as follows: To leave a garage in place which was not constructed in the location as specified in VAR-19-05, located at 2893 Des Moines Trl, in the RR-1 zoning district, on Lot 4, Block 1 of Whispering Pines, in Government Lot 2, Section 28, T41N R14W. 3. APPEAL #APP-20-01: CHELMO Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Towns of Meenon and Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Daniel Chelmo has made application to appeal the decision made by the Land Use and Information Committee in reference to Conditional Use Permit #CUP19-12. Located at 7162 S Devils Lake Dr, in the RR-1 and A-2 zoning districts, in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and Government Lot 1, of Section 4, T39N R16W, and Government Lot 4 of Section 33, T40N, R16W. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING: Please note this is a different
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location than usual for this meeting. Entrance will be at the north end of the Burnett County Highway Facility at 8150 State Rd 70. Social distancing will be required. All attendees will go through a COVID-19 screening before entering the meeting area. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get through the screening process. If you wish to participate in the meeting you will need to attend in person. Written comments can be sent to the Burnett County Land Services Department. Real time audio will be available for listening only; see meeting agenda five days before the meeting for real time audio information. Board of Adjustment Siren, WI Dated this 11th day of May, 2020 WNAXLP (May 13, 20)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, June 1, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Highway Facility, which has an address of 8150 State Rd 70, Town of Siren, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-12 – MAINS D & L PROPERTIES, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Clifford and Diane Main have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to build up to 24 storage units over the next three years, located at 2530 Augustine Rd, in the C-1 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V. 18 Pg. 37, in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ and the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 16, T40N R14W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-09 – SEARS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that William and Linda Sears have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use
Village of Grantsburg Water Utility Customers The Village of Grantsburg 2019 Consumer Confidence Report will not be mailed individually but is published in this edition of the Burnett County Sentinel. A copy of the CCR is available at the Village Office located at 316 S Brad Street or online at www.grantsburgwi.com.
and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located on Minerva Landing road, on an unnamed pond, in the RR-2 zoning district, Lot 8 CSM V. 5 Pg. 47, in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 35, T41N R16W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-10 – MCCANN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Brian and Lori McCann have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located at 6841 Minerva Landing, in the RR-2 zoning district, Lot 7 CSM V. 5 Pg. 47, in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 35, T41N R16W. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-11 – JOHNSON Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Robert and Kimberly Johnson have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located on Minerva Landing road, in the RR-2 zoning district, Lot 6 CSM V. 5 Pg. 47, in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 35, T41N R16W. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING: Please note this is a different location than usual for this meeting. Entrance will be at the north end of the Burnett County Highway Facility at 8150 State Rd 70. Social distancing will be required. All attendees will go through a COVID-19 screening before entering the meeting area. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get through the screening process. If you wish to participate in the meeting you will need to attend in person. Written comments can be sent to the Burnett County Land Services Department. Real time audio will be available for listening only; see meeting agenda five days before the meeting for real time audio information. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 11th day of May, 2020 WNAXLP (May 13, 20)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Highway Facility, which has an address of 8150 State Rd 70, Town of Siren, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following:
BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-14 – DONLIN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick Donlin has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to operate a home occupation business of a taxidermist, located at 24550 Lind Rd, on Crooked Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, in Government Lot 11, Section 4, T38N R16W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-17 – LUNDEEN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Cory Lundeen has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located at 5852 Clam Lake Dr, in the A-2 zoning district, in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 12, T38N R16W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-13 – WALTERS TRUST Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Dewey, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Ryan Walters has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to construct a 67 unit campground over the next three years, located at 23204 Thompson Rd, in the A-2 zoning district, in the W ½ of the W ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 20, T38N R14W. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-15 – ROEPKO, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Kent and Doreen Roepke have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to build up to 14 storage units over the next three years and to allow outside storage for various recreational items, located at 28226 McKenzie Rd, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V. 6 Pg. 299, in Government Lot 2, Section 24, T40N R14W. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-16 – ST CROIX MATERIAL, LLC, HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, AND JULIE HUGHES Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Richard Hopkins has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to expand a
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sand and gravel pit/quarry/ mining operation, located at 28668 and 28780 Old 35 Rd, in the A-2 zoning district, in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼, and the W ½ of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, and the W ½ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, all in Section 16, T40N R16W. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING: Please note this is a different location than usual for this meeting. Entrance will be at the north end of the Burnett County Highway Facility at 8150 State Rd 70. Social distancing will be required. All attendees will go through a COVID-19 screening before entering the meeting area. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get through the screening process. If you wish to participate in the meeting you will need to attend in person. Written comments can be sent to the Burnett County Land Services Department. Real time audio will be available for listening only; see meeting agenda five days before the meeting for real time audio information. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 11th day of May, 2020 WNAXLP (May 13, 20)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Highway Facility, which has an address of 8150 State Rd 70, Town of Siren, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-20 – YOLITZ Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Craig Yolitz has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to operate a home occupation business of seasonal sales and to have 12 chickens, located at 1216 County Rd E, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 4 CSM V. 6 Pg. 299, in Government Lots 2 and 3, Section 24, T40N R14W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-21 – POTTER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Kenneth and Kimberly Potter have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a camper year around for up to three years, located at 27210 Corcoran Rd E,
on Yellow Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 5 CSM V. 25 Pg. 3, in Government Lot 5, Section 31, T40N R16W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-18 – WOOD LAKE CAMP & RETREAT, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick and Judi Kinsella have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a semi-public use centered around the historic Baptist church, located at 11917 Assembly Rd, in the RR-3 zoning district, in the NW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, all in Section 4, T37N R18W. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-19 – WOOD LAKE CAMP & RETREAT, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Trade Lake and the Town of Wood River, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Patrick and Judi Kinsella have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow a Christian recreational and educational camp, located at 22460 Assembly Dr,, 11976 Assembly Rd, and 11825 Assembly Rd, in multiple zoning districts consisting of F-1, A-2, and RR-3, in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, and the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, and the E ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, all located in section 33, and a parcel in Government Lot 3, in Section 34, all in the Town of Wood River, T38N, R18W; and in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SE ¼ of the NE ¼, all located in Section 4, Town of Trade Lake, T37N, R18W. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING: Please note this is a different location than usual for this meeting. Entrance will be at the north end of the Burnett County Highway Facility at 8150 State Rd 70. Social distancing will be required. All attendees will go through a COVID-19 screening before entering the meeting area. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get through the screening process. If you wish to participate in the meeting you will need to attend in person. Written comments can be sent to the Burnett County Land Services Department. Real time audio will be available for listening only; see meeting agenda five days before the meeting for real time audio information. Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 11th day of May, 2020 WNAXLP (May 13, 20)
PUBLIC NOTICES
MAY 20, 2020
BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Brandon C. Grabow Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 17 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 12, 1982 and date of death April 12, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 6875 Lakeview Road, Siren, Wisconsin. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 1, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, Room 110. /s/ Jacqueline Baasch Probate Registrar May 1, 2020 Attorney Ryan M. Benson PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1036463 WNAXLP (May 6, 13, 20)
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Geraldine L. Strom A/K/A Geraline Lou Strom Amended Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2019PR35 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 6, 1946 and date of death January 6, 2019, was domiciled in Anoka County, State of Minnesota, with a mailing address of 2929 119th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 23, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, Room 110. /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk April 29, 2020 Thomas F. Miller 92 Lake Street S. Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-462-0206 Bar Number 1062498 WNAXLP (May 6, 13, 20)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Bernard E. Barr Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 19 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 2, 1934 and date of death February 16, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 8706 West Bass Lake Rd., Danbury, WI 54830. 3. All interested persons
waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 13, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872,. /s/ Jacqueline Baasch Probate Registrar May 14, 2020 Joel D. Schlitz 110 Second Street PO Box 469 Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3200 Bar Number 1050236 WNAXLP (May 20, 27, June 3)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW Federal Law P.L. 99-499 was enacted in October 1986 by the United States Congress to protect and inform all citizens of the existence of hazardous chemicals that may be manufactured, stored, distributed and used in a community. Public Law 99-499 is the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (S.A.R.A.) Information about these hazardous chemicals and locations is available for public review at the following location between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during regular business days: Burnett County Government Center, Department of Emergency Management. Information available includes lists of facilities reporting, Material Safety Data Sheets, inventory forms of chemicals, emergency response plans and, if any are filed, follow-up emergency notices of releases from facilities. Telephone inquiries as to specific information contained in the files will not be accepted. Copies of the documents may be made at the expense of the requestor and at rates established by Burnett County policy. Information available is limited to compliance with P.L. 99-499 and does not include all chemicals that may pose a threat to humans, animals or the environment. Questions related to this notice should be addressed to: Jim Tolbert Director, Emergency Management 715-349-2171 jtolbert@burnettcounty.org This legal notice is published to inform the general public and complies with Section 324 of P.L. 99-499. WNAXLP (May 20)
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2019 Consumer Con¿dence Report Data
GRANTSBURG WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 80703106 WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Chris Bartlett at (715) 463-2405. Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water quality Second Monday of each month at 6:00pm. Meetings are held at the Village Of¿ce. HEALTH INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have
undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Source(s) of Water
Level 1 Assessment Level 2 Assessment
MCL
MCLG
Source
Depth (in feet)
Status
1
Groundwater
159
Active
2
Groundwater
152
Active
3 Groundwater 150 Active To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Chris Bartlett at (715) 463-2405.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining
Term AL
Source ID
or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health. •
DEFINITIONS De¿nition MFL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if MRDL exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
MRDLG
A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions. Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
mrem/year NTU pCi/l ppm ppb ppt ppq TCR TT
DETECTED CONTAMINANTS Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your
million ¿bers per liter Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reÀect the bene¿ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) Nephelometric Turbidity Units picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.
Disinfection Byproducts
Contaminant (units)
Site MCL MCLG
Level Found
HAA5 (ppb)
D4
20
60
60
Sample Date Typical Source of Range (if prior to Violation Contaminant 2019) By-product of 20 No drinking water chlorination
Inorganic Contaminants
ARSENIC (ppb)
10
n/a
2
1 - 2
9/14/2017
No
BARIUM (ppm)
2
2
0.062
0.054 0.062
9/14/2017
No
FLUORIDE (ppm)
4
4
0.3
0.2 0.3
9/14/2017
No
NICKEL (ppb)
100
1.2000
0.9300 1.2000
9/14/2017
No
SODIUM (ppm)
n/a
n/a
35.00
26.00 35.00
9/14/2017
No
MCLG
90th Percentile Level Found
# of Results
0.1100
0 of 10 results were above the action level.
0.93
0 of 10 results were above the action level.
Contaminant (units)
Action Level
COPPER (ppm)
LEAD (ppb)
AL=1.3
AL=15
1.3
0
Sample Date (if prior to 2019)
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products. n/a
Violation
Typical Source of Contaminant
8/31/2017
No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
8/14/2017
No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Radioactive Contaminants
Contaminant (units)
Site MCL MCLG
RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)
5
0
Level Found
Sample Date Range (if prior to 2019)
Violation
Typical Source of Contaminant
1.2
1.2
No
Erosion of natural deposits
9/14/2017
Volatile Oragnaic Contaminants
Contaminant (units) Site MCL MCLG
Level Found
Range
Sample Date (if prior to 2019)
Violation
Typical Source of Contaminant
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (ppb)
0.4
0.0 0.4
9/14/2017
No
Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities
5
0
ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Grantsburg Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.
When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by Àushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa. gov/safewater/lead. WNAXLP
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Grilling season–keep your fuel and spiritual tanks full
Pastor Brad Moore Grace Baptist
I really enjoy cooking on the grill. A few years ago, I was grilling, when midway through the process, the flames sputtered and died out. With a grill filled with partially cooked beef, brats and chicken, I had run out of fuel. Fortunately, a nearby gas station was open, and within 15 minutes I had a replacement propane tank hooked up and was able to finish, avoiding a grilling disaster. Now I have a backup tank in case a similar situation arises. This incident brought to mind a question. How is my spiritual ‘tank’? Am I filled up, liv-
ing fully and joyfully in the flow of my relationship with Christ? How about you? You really do not want to be running on empty. It is a dangerous and unhealthy place to be. It leaves us far more vulnerable to temptations, makes it difficult to handle hardships and trials, and we end up struggling to act in a Christ-like manner in our relationships. Jesus tells us what happens when I am filled up with Him and when I am not in John 15:5, which says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for
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CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST
Pastor Tryg Wistad | 715-635-4816
TRINITY LUTHERAN
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271
Mike Kleven, Pastor
apart from me you can do nothing.” So, as you enjoy your summer, please take time regularly to keep your spiritual tank filled. Here are a few great ways to do that: read the Bible, serve others, attend worship services and pray. Also, use these next few months to spend time with other followers of Jesus. Maybe even have them over for a grill-out!! May God bless and grace your days as you are energized in your time with Him. This column was originally published May 22, 2019.
GRACE BAPTIST
SIREN COVENANT
Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699
Brian Pardun, Pastor 715-349-5601
BETHANY LUTHERAN
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
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746
FREDERIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Pastor John Redlich | 715-327-4956
715-463-2792
Bryan Davis, Pastor
Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor | 715-866-7321
PILGRIM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)
EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH
SPOONER
Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408
ALPHA
Interim Pastor Roger Pittman | 715-327-8012
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)
CALVARY COVENANT
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541
Emory Johnson, Pastor 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org Watch live and recorded sermons on our website.
David Warskow, Pastor | 715-635-7672 Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM
ASKOV
Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 715-327-8387
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)
HERTEL
Father David Bauer | 715-635-8475
Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767
LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST
ATLAS
Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor
TRADE LAKE
Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791
SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST
ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH
Pastor Yul Kwon Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383
Pastor Jenny Lee
WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN
CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN
Pastor John Peterson | 715-327-4340
Pastor Marilyn Crossfield
ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE
FIRST LUTHERAN
ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH
DAIRYLAND
Fr. Joseph Madanu | 715-327-8119
THE WOODLAND CHURCH (A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649
(LCMS) Pastor Quinten Buechner Office: 715-866-7191 | Cell: 715-307-4448
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH
LIVING HOPE CHURCH
Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson. Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 715-349-8281
David Prince, Pastor | 715-327-8402 www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org
LUCK
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
TRADE RIVER
Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor | 715-472-2605
Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor 715-488-2296 | www.traderiverefc.org
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN
WEBSTER GRACE UNITED METHODIST
WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Carl Heidel, Pastor 715-222-6712 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301
ADVENTURE CHURCH Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson 715-349-5750
Fr. Joseph Madanu
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
TRADE LAKE BAPTIST
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646
SIREN
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646
Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor | 715-866-7321
MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST
MARKVILLE
GRANTSBURG
UNITED METHODIST
John Peterson, Pastor | 715-327-8384
Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383
DANBURY 715-656-4010
LEWIS
Roger Kastelle, Pastor | 715-472-8190
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Bridge Pastor Dan Heath 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM)
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster
CHURCH OF CHRIST 715-866-7157
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER
SIREN UNITED METHODIST
Jeff Jowers, Pastor 715-866-4111
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646
FAITH LUTHERAN
Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | www.umc4pt.com
Interim Pastor Roger Pittman
BETHANY LUTHERAN
Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794
ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ZION LUTHERAN
LUCK LUTHERAN
Pastor Mike Fisk | 715-472-8660
Pastor Marilyn Crossfield
DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf 715-866-7321
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MAY 20, 2020 www.burnettcountysentinel.com
Pirates celebrate with senior parade
KAYLA CASEY | SENTINEL
The Grantsburg Fire Department led the senior parade through Grantsburg. On the front of the truck is a photo of the senior class of 2020.
KAYLA CASEY | SENTINEL
Top: Mikayla Jensen and Angelina Reeve were two of the seniors to brave out the rain in the back of a pick-up truck as they smiled and waved to the community members who came out to congratulate them. Right: The line of decorated vehicles was long as a lot of seniors came out for their chance to be congratulated on the date that they would normally have been walking the stage.
Safer at home ended by court JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state’s safer at home order. Wisconsinites are allowed to go back to work and travel after eight weeks. The 4-3 ruling essentially reopens the state, lifting caps on the size of gatherings, allowing people to travel as they please and allowing shuttered businesses to reopen, including bars and restaurants. The oral arguments presented to the State Supreme Court revolved around the legality of Emergency Order 28, signed by Health Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. The court ruled the order “unlawful, invalid and unenforceable.” Lawyers arguing for the Wisconsin Legislature that the order was unconstitutional suggested a week-long period to devise a plan with the legislature and the governor’s office, but the court instead struck down the order with no additional plan. “I trust that the parties will place the interests of the people of Wisconsin first and work together in good faith to quickly establish a rule that best addresses COVID-19 and its devastating effects on Wisconsin,” Chief Justice Patience Roggensack wrote in the majority opinion. Other justices disagreed with that statement. “I fail to see the wisdom or the equity in invalidating Emergency Order 28 and, at least for the time being, leaving nothing in its stead,” Justice Ann Walsh wrote in her dissent. Justice Rebecca Dallet wrote a separate dissent stating, “This
decision will undoubtedly go down as one of the most blatant examples of judicial activism in this court’s history. And it will be Wisconsinites who pay the price.” In Burnett County this news was paired with the notification that the county had its first COVID-19 case. A resident tested positive for coronavirus and died from a secondary bacterial infection after seeking medical treatment in Minnesota. Bars and restaurants opened their doors on Thursday. Brickfield Brewing in Grantsburg, The Pour House in Siren and Zia’s in Webster were just a few of the businesses that took to social media to announce they were opening back up. Other businesses like St. Croix Casinos decided to keep their doors closed. The three general managers of the casinos in Danbury, Hertel and Turtle Lake released a statement regarding re-opening the casino “We will remain closed until we feel that appropriate safety measures are in place,” the statement said. “We know you are ready and eager to come through our doors, and when you do we want you to know, that we have implemented safety measures that will assist in keeping all of us as safe as possible.” Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch also spoke about the safer at home order with some caution. “Please remember that COVID-19 is a serious health risk and we have many people who are vulnerable to it living in our county,” Finch said. “I am concerned that positive cases in Burnett County will rise. Please use common sense and protect your own health and the health of others.”
Dragon Train rolls through Siren
JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL
The event was put together by Siren parents and was supervised by Siren Police Department.
JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL
The Dragon Train to support seniors rolled on 4th Avenue Friday night and was a mile long.