Burnett County Sentinel August 19, 2020 by Burnett County Sentinel

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School supplies distributed in uncertain times Faith Lutheran Church held their annual school supply distribution event last Wednesday. They hold this event every August and the event is sponsored by their School Supply Mission and supported by Faith members, community members, other Grantsburg churches and the Grantsburg Lion’s Club. Any Grantsburg School District families who need assistance with getting ready for school are welcome at this

event every year (Pre-K through high school students). Each student in the family will receive a new backpack and about 80% of their needed school supplies. In 2019, 151 students were helped. Families are thankful for this mission and express this thanks to the workers. Even after the distribution is completed, they continue to get calls for school needs, and they always work hard to meet those calls. Donations are accepted all year as they continue to

shop year-round. John 15:12 says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Faith continues to show this love by being the hands of Jesus here in Grantsburg. KAYLA CASEY | SENTINEL

Kids who came with their parents were able to pick out their own backpack, deciding which one they wanted to use for the new school year.

Cases rise as county IDs potential exposure sites JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

A month ago Burnett County had five confirmed cases of COVID-19. That number has now reached 30. Of those 30, 17 of the cases have been identified as recovered. According to Burnett County Public Health, there have been 1,816 negative test across county residents with 129 cases still being monitored. On Friday, Burnett Public stated in a press release they had identified seven locations in Burnett and Polk counties where at least one individual with COVID-19 had been present.

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Peaceful Easy Feeling at Memory Lake Ten Mile Creek brought their music to Memory Lake for the ﬁnal Grantsburg Music in the Park performance of the 2020 season. They began the evening with the Eagles’ classic – Peaceful Easy Feeling.

• Jed’s Laker Lounge (Siren): August 8, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. and August 10, 7-8:30 p.m. • Pour House (Siren): August 8, 7-9 p.m. • Sweeny’s Bar & Grill (Webster): August 8, all day • Midtown Tavern (Siren): August 8, midnight to close • Frederic Golf Course (Frederic): August 9, all day • Tim’s Black and Orange (Webster): August 10, 8:30-10 p.m. • The Tap (Webster): August 10, 10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. “If you were at any of these places during the provided time frames AND are experiencing symptoms SEE EXPOSURE, PAGE 2

Input sought for Yellow Lake Road JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

The highway department is seeking public input for planned improvements to Yellow Lake Road in the town of Union. The main topic of discussion is expected to be whether or not to raise the

bridge. Burnett County Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs said this initial meeting is to gather input on conceptual design purposes adding a second meeting will be held next year. “This meeting is to let people voice their opinion on the project,”

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Hoefs said. “The more public input we receive the better.” Proposed improvements include removing the existing one-lane bridge and constructing a new bridge. The project is expected to take approximately two and a half SEE YELLOW LAKE, PAGE 2

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The new Yellow Lake Road bridge will probably be changed to 26 feet wide. The height of the bridge and the ability for boats to move under the bridge is expected to be a main discussion point on Aug. 20.

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Outdoor safe fun continues in August at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Siren Open Air Thursdaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bubba the Bear and other entertainment being featured SIREN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; L Launched in July, S Siren continues its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open Air Thursd dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign c continues through August. Partake in Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great outdoors as community businesses and organizations host fun activities, as the Open Air Market at Crooked Lake Park includes new vendors each week. These â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;open airâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities invite all â&#x20AC;&#x153;to get outside, stay safe, and be wellâ&#x20AC;? in our beautiful north woods. Each Thursday, across the Siren community, individual business promotions, tailored with their own special touches, will be held... outdoor displays and/or demonstrations, e.g. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sidewalk saleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; type ways to shop at Siren retailers; al fresco dining experiences with outdoor patio and deck seating and special menu/ drink items or order take-out for a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;picnic to go;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; hand-crafted art sales/classes and family fun projects/workshops held outdoors; overnight package promotions; and experience outdoor recreational activities like regulation golf and mini-golf, hiking and biking the Gandy Dancer Trail, fishing and boating on pristine local lakes, and more. The Open Air Market held each Thursday at Crooked Lake Park grows each week as new vendors join in under the pavilions. New or interested arti-

sans are invited to contact Moms for Kids to schedule their booth. Entertainment is planned during August. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Music on the Patioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; continues at Adventures Restaurant and Pub on Thursday afternoons, 3-6 p.m. And a special performance by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bubba the Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Chris Lutter) is planned for Thursday, August 20th, at Crooked Lake Park during the Open Air Market; see more information at https://kstp. com/minnesota-news/bubba-the-bearpuppet-keeping-smiles-on-faces-inminneapolis-powderhorn-park-neighbo

rhood/5801342/?cat=12196. Entertainers are invited to contact Moms for Kids at momsforkidswi@gmail.com, the market organizers, if they are interested in being included on other Thursdays. Personal safety continues to be a priority for all Siren Open Air Thursday activities as social distancing, appropriate spacing, sanitizing, and other health recommendations are observed to offer this opportunity to enjoy a healthy lifestyle in our beautiful north woods. Look for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Siren Open Air Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; logo at participating businesses

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Vendors at Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Air Market sell all sorts of various items such as plants, birdhouses, and handmade stone decorated items. The Open Air Market will conclude next Thursday, August 26.

YELLOW LAKE: Bridge could become two lanes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

months during 2022. Due to restrictions associated with fish in the area and the in-stream work the projects earliest start date would be Aug. 1, 2022. During construction the bridge will be closed for vehicles and the channel will be closed for watercraft. The meeting will be held Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 State Road 70 in Siren. The first part of the meeting will include a presentation which will be followed by public comments and then an open house until 6 p.m. A meeting notice stated social distancing will be required at the meeting and so will face masks/coverings due to Gov.

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within the community, as well as in their business ads/Facebook pages. Weekly featured fun activities are posted on Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page. Share your photographs on your favorite social media with #SirenOpenAir. Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music in the Park concert series sponsored by the Siren Chamber of Commerce completes your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Siren Open Air Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. And check this weekend, too, for sizzling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Summerfest-styleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sales and features at various Siren businesses to celebrate summer in the north woods.

Tony Evers Emergency Order #1. Hoefs told the infrastructure committee he chose Ayres Associates, an engineering company

The meeting will be held Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 State Road 70 in Siren. with offices in Eau Claire and River Falls, to work with on the project. Representatives from Ayres, Burnett County and the Town of Union will be in attendance to discuss the project and answer questions.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The public is encouraged to attend to provide input on improvements and discuss any concerns they might have,â&#x20AC;? the meeting notice stated. Hoefs told the Sentinel following the meeting that there will be a number of options presented. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be seeking input from the public on what options they prefer,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based on comments we receive from this meeting, we will continue to develop the design and will have another public information meeting in 2021 to present what we've developed. Engaging the public in the process and keeping them informed will be the key to delivering the project from concept to completion.â&#x20AC;?

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of COVID-19, stay home, do not go to work and contact a healthcare provider to be tested,â&#x20AC;? the press release stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The potential exposure means that an individual or individuals that tested positive for COVID-19 were at the location on the times given, and you may have been exposed.â&#x20AC;? The Sentinel reached out to the County Health officials regarding the exposure and received no response prior to press time. There will be more drive-thru testing available at the St. Croix Tribal Health Clinic on Wednesday Aug. 19. The testing is open to public at the clinic, 4404 State Road 70, from 8:30 a.m â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m. The first testing was back in May at the Highway Department. Testing was done by the National Guard and they collected 130 samples. Follow the Burnett County Sentinel on Facebook and at www.burnettcountysentinel.com for updates on this story.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Siren Open Air Thursdays

SIREN— 1 – 5 p.m. Enjoy Siren’s great outdoors as businesses and organizations throughout the community host fun activities. These ‘open air’ venues invite all “to get outside, stay safe, and be well” in our beautiful north woods. See Siren’s Facebook page for weekly features. Shop the ‘Open Air Market’ from at Crooked Lake Park.

Lake Country Pedalers SIREN— 11 a.m. The Lake Country Pedalers are going to be having a bike ride for casual bikers and seniors. The Roundabout Bar and Grill ride begins and ends in the Fourwinds grocery store parking lot. Lunch will be held at the Roundabout Bar and Grill. The ride is approximately 10 miles long. Gandy Dancer Trail passes are required. Any questions, call Ellen at 715-791-4007.

Yellow Lake Food Distribution WEBSTER— 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Caring Hearts Thrift Shop will be holding the Yellow Lake Food Distribution. This food distribution takes place the third Thursday of each month.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Ruby’s Food Shelf SIREN— 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ruby’s Food Shelf is open to residents in the Siren and Webster/Danbury school districts. It is located in the back of Ruby’s Secondhand Store in Siren. It is open every Monday from 10-2, every Wednesday from 10-4 and every Friday from 10-2.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Burnett County Farmer’s Market SIREN— 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Farmer’s Market is being held every Saturday through October in Tesora’s parking lot. You can check the Burnett County Farmer’s Market out on their Facebook page.

Lake Country Pedalers WEBSTER— 9 a.m. The Lake Country Pedalers are going to be having a bike ride for casual bikers and seniors. The Banach Lake ride begins and ends at the Banach Lake Access located at 5299 Bushey Road. The ride is approximately 11 miles long. Any questions, call Ellen at 715-791-4007.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Skonewood Musical Program CUSHING— 6:30 p.m. Skonewood will be holding a musical program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Northern Pines will be performing. The event will be held at the Skonewood Christian Retreat Center at the pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or sit in your car if you’d prefer and enjoy a night of good music.

BINGO GRANTSBURG— 2 – 4 p.m. Bingo with a progressive pot will be held at the American Legion in Grantsburg. This is an event that is held twice a month on the second and fourth Sundays.

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Webster Senior Center seeking assistance with A/C unit JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Although the Webster Senior Center is closed for daily activities, the cooks in the kitchen are still cooking and preparing 3,000 meals per month. They are working in a building with a dying air conditioner. Jane Wardean spoke to the Webster Village Board about the A/C unit. “They are putting out 750 meals a week,” Wardean explained. “We can’t afford to not have a/c.” These meals are distributed to the Webster, Siren and Danbury areas. The estimates the Senior Center has gotten were between $2,700 and $5,500 to fix the problem. “We have had Earth Energy’s out every month to add Freon,” Wardean said. She explained she has a couple of interested individuals willing to help out with the cost. Village Trustee Charlie Weiss asked if they had reached out to the Webster Lions Club. Wardean said they have reached out to the Webster Lions and she is also planning on contacting the Siren Lions Club for financial help. Wardean concluded her remarks by saying they are brainstorming ideas for fundraising and are open to other ideas to help them fund a new a/c unit. Without solid numbers the board did not take any action on the a/c unit. They did waive a fee so the Senior Center can have a rummage near the fairgrounds. The board did express a willing to help once they had a firm estimate. “Please come back,” Village President Jeff Roberts said. “We’ll do everything we can to help you out.”

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to the MN NHL Alumni Association and Advanced First Aid, Inc for the donation of a dewbrillator in honor of Tim McDonald. It had been an ongoing project of Tim’s to try to get an AED for the hockey rink at a low cost through an NHL grant program. They decided to donate the AED, at no cost, in Tim’s memory. - Burnett Youth Hockey Assoc. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

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he Postal Service has been in the news a lot. I voted for the first time by mail in April. In an alternative universe, I could’ve been collecting the absentee ballots instead of just putting mine in the mailbox and raising the flag. It was my seventh-grade social studies class. Our teacher would pick on me - we’ll call him Mr. Bob for legal purposes. He would ask me questions about the homework (and then pick on me when I was wrong) and call on me to do the reading in class (even though I didn’t stutter, I was not the confident man you all have grown to love). It was so constant that kids in the class knew it was coming. They knew, and they’d wait and delight in the transaction. A question would be posed to the class about pueblo society from the homework and the eyes in the class would shift to me while I Sentinel was staring at the sheet trying to figure out what I wrote. Editor The teacher, “Jon, what did you Jonathan Richie write?” I mumbled something. “No. Read the chapter carefully class, or you’ll end up like this,” the teacher would say as he gestured toward the fat kid trying not to blow up at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. One day I got him good. He told us to close our eyes for like two minutes and think about our future and college. Then when we opened our eyes, we were supposed to write it down about marriage, kids, etc. “After that, we’ll discuss it,” Mr. Bob said. “You better get ready, Jon,” my buddy said. About 30 seconds into it the idea came to me. Be as flippant as possible and ruin the teacher’s exercise by saying I want to be a postal worker. I opened my eyes and wrote down a few bullet points; postal worker, no need for school, time will tell on kids and marriage. “So, let’s start. Jon, what’d you write down?” “I’m gonna be a mailman. Deliver the mail to the people who need it.” “What about college?” “Don’t need it. Gonna work for the government, do my time and rack up 25 years and retire.” “So, you’re not going to college?” “That’s the plan. I might get a dog at some point.” Silence swept across the classroom. Here is an alpha teacher that wants to continue to show dominance over this pudgy 13-year-old. For the first time, he was silent. Not only did I purposely not talk about college like we were supposed to do, but I also made a fool of him with a quip about dogs. It was tense. I got the last word, but Mr. Bob continued to pick on me. Well, until parent teacher-conferences. But that’s a story for another day. I was able to vote by mail in April, August and will once again in November. It’s my right as a citizen of this country and it’s our constitutional right to be able to exercise this right. It would be a shame if politicians got in the way of this most American and democratic practice.

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elcome to the dog days of summer. Hot and humid days melting into shorter daylight. It always makes me sad when sunset time gets closer to 8 p.m. — then 7 p.m. So, are you taking advantage of the final days of freedom from the regular routines of school? I saw some kids out playing and pondered how strange this summer has been for them all. With the lock down this spring effectively ending school a month early (two if you count the lockdown itself), it should have been a real barn burner of a summer. But, like many other things this From the Publisher’s year, the coronavirus spoiled summer vacation. Desk The coronavirus has provided additional time with our families, a Tom Stangl mixed blessing or curse, depending on h how you get along with your family members. Some have grown closer, some have torn into renovation projects, others have rediscovered cooking and many have watched about anything and everything they can on television. (Binge tip: check out “Patriot” on Amazon Prime. 18 hours of wonderful dark humor.) Some are gaining weight, others are trying to lose weight. After receiving a cardiac diagnosis in 2018, I was told to walk more and lose some weight as well as monitor my heart. There are many devices on the market now that can help you do these tasks and store the information on your smart phone. I chose to get an Apple Watch. I’m a self-confessed snob when it comes to products made by Apple, I’ve loved them since 1984 when I first used a Macintosh computer. I believe they are designed to be easy to use and understand — or as easy to use and understand

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as any of these things can be. The watch is “wearable” technology, meaning it’s a little computer and smart phone that you wear as a watch. It communicates with my iPhone, storing all sorts of health information about me, ranging from my sleeping habits, to the number of steps I take and how many times I get up and move during the day. I can even go “Dick Tracy” and take a call on my watch. It’s the type of thing many of us dreamed about when we were kids. But, like many things we thought would be cool when we were children, as adults it isn’t nearly as cool as we imagined. Sure, I can take and record an electrocardiogram (EKG) on my watch. I can set a timer so I know when to flip the burgers on the grill at home. I can even read emails and text messages on the tiny 44mm screen. But there’s a darker side to “smart” wearables — the judgement. In order to keep you on track to your goal of standing or moving, the watch will periodically tap you on the wrist to alert you to get up and stand or tell you if you are doing well or slacking. When it gets to be after supper, I get some “encouragement” to “go for a brisk walk” to meet my exercise and move goals. “Totally worth it,” my watch tells me. Some days, I beg to differ. I understand and appreciate what the technology is trying to nudge me to do, but a nag is a nag, even if it is a bright and shiny one. Gotta go, time to stand up again… 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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What would my town be without a newspaper? If you haven’t asked yourself that question, perhaps it is time to consider just what the newspaper means to this community. Because the doleful fact is, too many small towns and mid-sized cities are losing their newspapers right now. An extensive study from the University of North Carolina released in January found that by last year, 2,100 newspapers had disappeared, or almost 25% of the 9,000 newspapers published in 2004. That translates to 1,800 communities that 15 years ago had their own newspapers that now have no original local reporting, either in print or digital. Note that this report was released just weeks before the coronavirus pandemic swept up newspapers in the same financial catastrophe that’s devastated businesses of all types and sizes and thrown millions out of their jobs and households into terrifying economic uncertainty. What does a community lose when it loses its newspapers? The most obvious is the community’s access to news about itself: The workings of its town hall; information about taxes and property values; the operation of schools for its children; the achievements,

or the criminal activities, of local residents; the scores of local ball teams; schedules and reviews of movies, concerts, restaurants and books; and the offerings of local small businesses.

‘Too many small towns and mid-sized cities are losing their newspapers right now.’ During this pandemic and in spite of their deep financial troubles, newspapers continue to provide the unique local news and information about COVID-19 — from testing spots to restrictions and openings to dining options — unavailable from any other source. But the less obvious losses when a newspaper disappears may be the most devastating to a community. Researchers in 2018 found that when a local newspaper closes, municipal borrowing costs — and therefore residents’ taxes — go up.Why? Losing a paper, the study said, creates a “local information vacuum.” It turns out that lenders depend on local reporting to judge the value of government projects — and

the officials in charge of them. Without that information, lenders tend to charge higher rates. Communities without newspapers are also more likely to be victims of corruption petty and grand, local incidents the national media will never uncover. The most glaring example comes from the small California city of Bell, where — without the eyes of a local newspaper on them — the city council engineered passage of a virtually unnoticed referendum to get around a new state law capping council member salaries. Within five years, council members were taking home a cool $100,000, the police chief was being paid $450,000 — and the city manager of this municipality of just 37,000 souls was making nearly $800,000. Losing a local newspaper, another study found, can also lead to more political polarization — something no community, nor our nation, needs now. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid becoming another “news desert.” For one thing — subscribe. But there is also pending bipartisan legislation that deserves your support. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (H.R. 7640) provides for tax

credits that support the three pillars of trusted, fair and accurate journalism: people who subscribe to newspapers or other local media; businesses that advertise in local newspapers; and newspapers that staff their newsrooms with journalists who cover the community. The tax credits aren’t permanent and sunset after five years.

‘Newspapers continue to provide the unique local news and information about COVID-19 … unavailable from any other source.’ In a nutshell, this bill would provide every taxpayer tax credits up to $250 a year to spend on subscriptions to qualified local newspapers. It would give businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees tax credits of up to $5,000 the first year and up to $2,500 for the next four years for advertising in local newspapers or local media. And it would give local newspapers a tax credit of 80% of its compensation to journalists in the first year and 50%

for the next four years. These are tax credits — not a handout, not a bailout. And the tax credits go away after five years. But this legislation provides a lifeline for everyone affected by the pandemic: local readers, local businesses, local news providers. Asking your legislators in Washington to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act is a simple step you can take to help your community from becoming yet another news desert. There’s a simple way to take that step, too: Just go to https://www.usa.gov/ elected-officials for contact information for your legislators. Your right to fair and trusted local news and information is worth the effort. On behalf of its approximately 1,500 newspaper and associate member companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. We put an emphasis on educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to building a community identity and the success of local businesses. Learn more: www.newspapers.org.

Forest product industry remains essential to Wisconsin economy, environment Uncertain future for Wisconsin paper mill: Evers administration provides support to Verso Corporation and employees during difficult times REP. MILROY

The forest product industry is of great importance to the State of Wisconsin. It provides numerous jobs to Wisconsinites and helps sustain both our economy and our forested land. I was saddened to hear that Verso Corporation has been forced to indefinitely stop production at its Duluth and Wisconsin Rapids paper mills. During these challenging times, it has been encouraging to see the many efforts by Governor Evers’ administration to support Verso, its hardworking Nick employees, and the forest products industry. Milroy The significance District 73 of this industry to Assemblyman Wisconsin cannot be overstated. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the forest products industry in Wisconsin provides over 63,000 full and part-time jobs. It ranks third in industry output in the state with a total output of more than $24 billion. Wisconsin’s paper industry ranks first in the country in the number of paper mills, the number of employees and the value of products sold, according to a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)-sponsored study. The report also found that in 2018, Wisconsin’s paper industry directly generated over $18 billion in economic output and

employed more than 30,000 workers, while its total contributions to the economy amounted to nearly $29 billion and over 95,000 jobs. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic decrease in demand for specialty paper products. Such products include the graphic paper that is produced at Verso’s historic Consolidated Papers mill in Wisconsin Rapids. Both the Duluth and Wisconsin Rapids paper mills will have stopped production indefinitely by the end of July, leaving at least 1,000 employees jobless. Of those that will be laid off, over 900 will come from the Wisconsin Rapids mill. The paper mill’s uncertain future also puts Wisconsin’s forests at risk. Wisconsin’s forest product companies work to protect the wellbeing of our state’s forests through practices such as reforestation and continued research. Without a market for wood, there is a higher chance that those who own forest properties will choose to sell the land or develop the space. I am greatly appreciative of the hard work that the WEDC, DNR, and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) have put into helping those impacted by production being stopped at this important paper mill. These state agencies have partnered with the Mid-State Technical College to retrain Verso employees. WEDC has also been working with Verso to explore options for long-term investment at the paper mill and reaching out to Wisconsin’s congressional leaders so necessary federal resources

can be provided. A strong forest product industry remains essential for the State of Wisconsin. Fully operating paper mills are instrumental to its continued success. At a time when many families are struggling with the realities of unemployment, it is devastating to see so many more hardworking Wisconsinites lose their jobs. There is still much work that must be

done, but the efforts by state agencies to support the paper mill and its employees have brought me hope. I am confident that as long as we continue to invest our time, attention, and resources into addressing the challenges it is facing, the forest product industry will make it through these difficult times and continue to provide for our state.

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Never too late to be an outdoorswoman! AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS

Hello friends, Today was day 63 of the process known as bear baiting with the hunting season opening on September 9. Over the years I have taken a lot of pleasure in helping people to get their first black bear and in all honesty, I love chasing bear. This year I am going to help Michelle Chiaro who has never hunted a day in her life to maybe harvest a black bear. I met Michelle over 3.5 years ago and one of the first things that this ICU nurse told me was that she wanted to become an outdoorswoman. At that time, she was living on a 40-acre farmette with her children near Horicon and she had/has a great love for horses. That first spring I took Michelle fishing on Green Bay and we camped on a marshy shoreline and we absolutely put a smacking on the walleye. This was I believe her first time fishing and we were running planer boards which in no way is simple with only two people as one drives the boat and the other tends to six lines. That summer I ran bear baits as I always do and that was the fall that my daughter Selina harvested her bear. I know this is hard to fully understand but running bear baits kicks your butt. I am into the long hikes which means at least a half a mile each way, it is hot, the deer flies and mosquitoes are always brutal, and carrying five gallons of bait is physical. Michelle went baiting every chance that she got, and it was obvious that she loved chasing bear. Later that fall she applied for a bear tag and took Hunters Safety without me even knowing it. The next winter Michelle told me that she wanted to become an avid ice fishermen and winter camper. Her first trip was on Lake Onalaska which is part of the Mississippi River. We camped for two nights had a blast and her first fish through the ice ever was a huge gator. I have sat in a bear stand with her on several occasions, winter camped with her at least five times including this last winter when we were back on Lake Onalaska and she caught another huge gator. That trip started out crazy because we were one of the first trucks on the ice for the season that did

not fall through and I was pulling a trailer. Michelle started protesting loudly in fear and I literally had to tell her to shut up as that drive was a100-percent focus situation. Last week we camped on the Wisconsin River near Portage and she caught seven walleyes, I caught zero. A crazy side story on that trip is that when we were driving home with my boat in tow my truck started shaking something fierce. The old girl has well over 300,000 miles on her and there are flashy chrome covers over the rims. The covers caused the rims to rust/ rot and my rim literally broke off. Moral of that story, be wise to covered rims on old trucks. Much of the time Michelle runs her baits by herself and she carries a large knife and a 30:06. She says she has more fear of some of the crazy people out there then bear but is not taking chances with either. Since she has never hunted, she is learning how to shoot, I have her shooting a 22 as often as possible and ending each experience with at least two rounds from her 30:06. The 22 is inexpensive to practice with. The 30:06 is the real deal. So, 3.5 years has passed since Michelle Chiaro told me she wanted to learn how to hunt, fish and camp. Her big test will come this fall when she sits in a bear stand and has to walk back to the truck in the dark, some of the nights I will be with her, some of the nights I will not. Bear hunting is an incredibly cool sport, the meat is excellent and a rug on the wall or half body mount gives me positive thoughts every time I look at it. Wish her luck! Sunset.

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Are you feeling a bit bored lately? Then you probably can relate to how your pet feels. Mental stimulation helps your pets stay happy and healthy and can reduce boredom. HSBC would like to share some ways to enrich your feline friends’ days. • Reading: Read books, magazines, or the latest junk mail to your cat. This activity is an excellent way to help your kids with their reading homework! • Training: Like dogs, you can teach your cat to come when called or fetch a toy using their favorite reward. Keep sessions to about 10 minutes, so no one gets bored. • Furniture of their own: Give them a cat condo, cardboard Ebony boxes, or paper bags to climb and explore in. • Toys: Cats especially love playing with twisted pipe cleaners or chasing bubbles. Wand toys and moving lights spark curiosity but put these away when not in use, so they do not lose their ‘magic.’ • Food play: Food-dispensing puzzle toys encourage problem-solving. Or break up your cat’s rations and hide them around the house to promote hunting behavior. You will probably have to show your furry buddy how it is done the first time around. • Window perches: Let your feline friend have a taste of the world outside. Many of HSBC’s feline residents enjoy looking out the windows whenever they get a chance! Want to try these tips out but are lacking a kitty? Ebony and Lola to the rescue! Saved from the roadside in July, these sisters sported some huge ears when they c came to HSBC. While tthey appeared to have ssome exotic heritage, iit turns out they were m malnourished. Now tthat Ebony and Lola h have spent some time w with HSBC, their bodies a are catching up! Ebony a and Lola are both sshorthaired youngsters w who will probably grow Lola to medium-sized adults. Lola has tortoiseshell coloring, and Ebony is an inky black. Both are sweet, adorable, and good with kids. Either of these young girls would be excited to meet you! 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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Zebra mussels still only in McKenzie chain JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Efforts to contain zebra mussels appear to be working across the county. Zebra mussels were first discovered in Lake Superior in 1988 and in 2016 the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources first confirmed zebra mussels in Big McKenzie Lake in eastern Burnett County. At the time County Conservationist Dave Ferris said it was bad news because Big McKenzie is a drainage lake. Tom Boisvert recently updated the natural resources

committee on zebra mussels throughout Burnett County. Boisvert is the AIS Coordinator for Burnett County Conservation Division of Land Services. He spoke to the Natural Resources meeting and said they’re numbers have increased, they have begun attaching to plants and reproducing at a high rate. “They’ll attach to pretty much anything,” Boisvert said. He added that during a plant summary over the summer they have found Zebra Mussels are not just attaching to solid, hard surfaces but also plants. Boisvert said the same

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plant survey which was taken on the McKenzie Lake chain along with seven other lakes across the county. He explained zebra mussels are present on Lower McKenzie, however not near as many as on Big McKenzie. The committee then discussed outlets for certain lakes. Committee members said if Lower Mckenzie Lake gets inundated with zebra mussels they could make their way to the Namekagon River and then into the St. Croix River. “Then all the way to New Orleans,” Committee chair Ed Peterson said. That is why the committee is worried about the potential of the invasive species spreading throughout the region. According to Boisvert, the water between the Namekagon and Lower McKenzie is very “murky” this time of year and that is making it tough for any species to navigate those waters. The County Conservation department is continuing to monitor the situation across the county with decontamination sites set up at a number of prominent boat landings throughout Burnett County.

JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

The Webster School District will be holding three listening sessions next week to discuss their re-opening plan with parents. Webster Superintendent Jeff Fimreite announced the trio of listening sessions at the August School Board meeting Monday night. They will be held on August 20. Webster sent out a letter to families explaining the listening sessions and how to access them on Zoom as Jeff Fimreite they will Webster Superintendent be held on that platform and not in person. “As you know, things can change rapidly and we do not have all the answers, but we will do our best to provide you with as much information as we have regarding the start of the school year,” Fimreite said in a letter to families. “Please know that our goal is to do this as safely

‘We will do our best to provide you with as much information as we have regarding the start of the school year.’

Zebra Mussels ﬁrst arrived in Big McKenzie Lake in Burnett County back in 2016.

as possible and that we feel that families have different options to choose from based on their situation.” On Monday night there were a few questions from parents regarding re-opening. Those questions revolved around punishment for not wearing mask, as all students and staff will be required to wear a mask during the Governors mandate, among other concerns surrounding COVID-19 and re-opening schools. Fimreite said not wearing a mask will be treated like a dress code violation. One parent noted that not wearing a mask during a pandemic should not be treated the same as a girl wearing an inappropriate tube top. Fimreite also has been in discussion with internet providers, AT&T, CenturyLink and Verizon about helping families without internet access. He told the board he will have more information and samples in the coming weeks. Last spring, Webster set up wi-fi school buses in various locations throughout the district, however then Superintendent Jim Erikson told the Sentinel that no one was using those buses in March and April. More information on the listening sessions can be found at www. webster.k12.wi.us/.

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Rodney M. Johnson

Ruth Holmes

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Rodney M. “Foot” Johnson, age 69, died on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family that he loved so much. He was born Oct. 30, 1950 to Raymond and Elaine Johnson of Frederic, W Wisconsin. He graduated from F Frederic High School in 11968. He was drafted into tthe US Army in 1970 and w was stationed in Korea w where he was a heavy e equipment operator. This b began his love for spicy ffood and Kimchi. If it made h his forehead sweat, then it w was hot enough. He loved tthe outdoors. Logging and w working for the Clam Lake PRD were two jobs that he loved. He married the love of his life, Cindy Peterson of Siren in July, 1974. Siren became their home where they raised two daughters, Amy and Marci. Foot will be remembered as a great deer hunter, fisherman, and an awesome cook. He made sure his grandchildren also loved the outdoors. His humor kept us smiling. He always had some great one liners. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronald Johnson. He leaves behind his wife, Cindy, of 46 years, daughters, Amy (Travis) Thiex, Marci (Shawn) Fohrenkamm, grandchildren, Tate Fohrenkamm, Casey Goranson, Madison Thiex and Derek Thiex, sister Sandy (Bryon) Teske of Clear Lake, sister-in-law Betty Johnson of Siren, nieces Allie Benson, Ann Lindahl, Donna Campeau, nephew Jason Teske and many great nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. He was an avid Packer fan. In his last days he said, “Looks like another one is going to tip over without seeing the Vikings win a Super Bowl!” We will miss his great stories, advice and those famous one liners! The Visitation will be Aug. 20, 2020 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Siren. Graveside Service will be held at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.swedberg-taylor.com . A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at Little Mexico in Siren starting at 4 p.m.

Ruth Holmes walked on to the spirit world at Country Terrace Assisted Living where she has resided for the past four years. Ruth was born on May 1, 1923 to parents, Pete A Augustine and Katherine C Cloud. Ruth is a survivor of the g government era boarding s schools. She attended the H Hayward Indian School, H Hayward, and graduated f from Flandreau Indian S School in South Dakota. She married Joe Holmes o June 25, 1942. Together on t they raised twelve children, w blessed them with who n nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, and thirteen greatgreat grandchildren. She is preceded in the death by her husband Joe, three sons, John, George, and Mike; two grandsons George and Jake, and her sister Josephine. She is survived by three daughters, nine sons, two brothers, one sister and all those grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. There will be no formal services per her request. Friends and family who wished to pay their respects to Ruth were able to do so at Swedberg- Taylor Funeral Home, Webster on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We encouraged everyone to wear masks and practice social distancing. Private services will take place at a later date.

Carol M. Sadowski, age 84, a resident of Spooner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the Maple Ridge Care Center. Carol was born in St. Paul, Minn. on July 9, 1936 to p parents, Gordon and Barbarra (Andore) McGlade. It was a also in St. Paul that she met a and married the love of her llife, Joseph J. Sadowski. Carol had a long teaching c career in many Catholic sschools over the years. She lloved it so much that she w went back to the College of S St. Catherine in her 40’s to o obtain a 4 year degree. After g graduation she became a C Chapter 1 tutor with the Minneapolis Public Schools, where she delighted in the one on one time with her students. She retired in 1990 and moved to Webster, WI. After retirement, Carol enjoyed traveling with her husband, Joseph, and many of their friends. She also made time to do the things she enjoyed which included things like arts and crafts, sewing, crosswords and golf. She found time to volunteer for Church and many Voyager Village events, as well as, being an advocate for MN Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), and the WI Right to Life organizations respectfully. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and son, Mark. She will be missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Joseph; children, Anne (Larry) Owsowitz, Jack Sadowski, and Gail (Craig) Muntifering; grandchildren, Connor, Gabe, Lauren, Ellen, Mady, Ben and Lindsey; and sister, Elizabeth (Richard) Anderson; along with other relatives and dear friends. A small service for Carol will be held a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to MN Citizens Concerned for Life or WI Right to Life organizations. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Steven F. Chisholm Steven F. Chisholm, age 76, a resident of Webster died Aug. 11, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www. swedberg-taylor.com.

Michael K. Java Michael K. Java, age 62, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on May 1, 2020. A time of visitation/ gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 from 1-4 p.m. at SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Per the request of the family, face masks are recommended. Online condolences can be made to www.swedberg-taylor. com.

WARRANTS RECENT DEATHS July 20, 2020, Michael Robert Young, 65, Town of Lincoln. August 4, 2020, Edward Charles Wittstock, 72, Town of Webb Lake. August 4, 2020, Lawrence V. Reynolds, 83, Town of Dewey. August 7, 2020, Charlotte Marie Fink, 72, Town of Oakland.

• Rachel M. Holmes, 27; Michael J. Huettl, 67; Roger J. Peterson, 59; Whitney L. Pfeifer, 33; Denton R. Pothen, 37; Windy D. Salmon, 59; William J. VonDoehren Jr., 18.

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Our Dragon Learning Center is looking for adults to join our exciting after school program. We are looking for program teachers but you do not have to be a licensed teacher. Candidates that have an interest in teaching and helping students grow as learners should apply. Working hours are from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday. All applicants will be subject to a background check and need a good driving record. Duties could include: homework assistance, cleaning, enrichment lessons, classroom teacher aide, and supervision.

SEND A LETTER OF APPLICATION TO: Bret Iverson,Dragon Learning Center Coordinator Siren School District 24022 4th Avenue • Siren, WI 54872 Deadline to Apply: September 8, 2020 The School District of Siren is an equal opportunity employer/ educator and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or handicap.

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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INCIDENTS • Aug. 10, Lindsey B. Kemp, 40, Shell Lake, was arrested for battery simple assault and domestic abuse. • Aug. 11, Jolene M. Bildeau, 36, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated- 5th or 6th offense. • Aug. 11, Michael J. Huettl, 67, Hayward, was arrested for battery

simple assault, domestic abuse and felony bail jumping. • Aug. 12, Duane W. Mosay, 29, Luck, was arrested for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, operating a motor vehicle while revoked and a probation violation.

BURNETT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PARTS AND INVENTORY SPECIALIST – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - $19.10/HOUR Burnett County is accepting applications for a Full-Time Parts and Inventory Specialist with the Highway Department. This skilled technical position manages the ordering, receiving, storing, recording, and issuance of various parts, materials, and supplies of the Highway Department, and is responsible for continuously maintaining the Department’s records of inventories. Required application can be obtained from the County’s website. Applications accepted through August 28, 2020.

CORRECTIONS/COMMUNICATIONS DEPUTY – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT$19.10/HOUR Burnett County is seeking qualiﬁed applicants for a Full-Time beneﬁt eligible position within the Burnett County Jail and Communications Center. This position performs a wide variety of duties connected with the operation of the Jail and the 911 communications center. Required application can be obtained from the County’s website. Applications accepted through September 4, 2020.

• Aug. 13, Jerry D. Duffney, 58, Auror, Minn., was arrested for emergency detention mentally ill, drug dependent, dev. Disabled. • Aug. 14, Rachel M. Holmes, 27, Webster, was arrested for burglary to motor/trailer home, theft from a building and failure to appear. • Aug. 15, William D.

Daniels, 44, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated 5th or 6th offense. • Aug. 15, Benjamin J. Anderson, 23, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, speeding unreasonable-loss of control, open intoxicants in motor vehicle, possession of drug

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Burnett County Offers an Incredible Beneﬁt Package! Health, Dental, LTD, Flex Spending, Group and Supplemental Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Deferred Compensation Plans, Wisconsin Retirement, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Achievement Program, Telecommuting Options, Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Educational and Tuition Reimbursements, as well as a number of incentives offered through Group Health Trust. Contact Burnett County Human Resources at 715-349-2181 for more information or visit www.burnettcounty.com for position details and required application. Click on Employment Opportunities! Burnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Classiﬁed Advertising Representative Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun is seeking a Classiﬁed Advertising representative. The position will work cooperatively with other members of the sales team to serve existing customers, create new customers and meet monthly sales goals. Duties include: • Working with customers and ad designers to develop and place ads in print and online • Actively seeking new print, digital and niche product advertising revenue The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, the ability to meet deadlines and a real attention to detail. Prior sales experience preferred. Microsoft Office and basic math skills required. Position pays base plus commission.

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paraphernalia and failure to appear. • Aug. 15, Joshua E. Staples, 39, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Aug. 16, Edward J. Albrecht, 37, Roseville, Minn., was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture/deliver

NOTICE OF SCHOOL OPENING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRANTSBURG 2020-2021 All schools of the District, K-12 are scheduled to open for a full session on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. New students to the District are asked to stop in to the appropriate school of¿ce immediately to register. Nelson Primary School (E.C., L.P.s, Kdgn.) Kindergarten will start on Tuesday, September 1st. Homeroom will begin at 8:25 a.m. with dismissal at 3:15 p.m. The 4 yr. old Little Pirates & Early Childhood starts Thursday, September 3rd. Homeroom for a.m. Little Pirates will begin at 8:25 a.m. with dismissal at 11:25 a.m. Homeroom for p.m. Little Pirates will begin at 12:10 p.m. with dismissal at 3:15 p.m. Early Childhood pickup will be at 11:15 am. L.P. and E.C. will NOT meet on Wednesdays. Please remember to put money in your kindergarten student’s lunch account. Grantsburg Elementary School (Gr. 1-3) Homeroom will begin at 8:20 a.m. with dismissal at 3:25 p.m. Please remember to put money in your student’s lunch account. Please use safety policies for picking up children at school (See Student Handbook).

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Gr. 7 & 8 Daily Planner, Technology Fee, Towel & Locker Fee.............$10.00 (non-refundable) Please remember to put money in your student’s lunch account. Senior High School (Gr. 9-12) Classes start on September 1st for the High School with a Freshmen-First Day. On this day, all freshmen, mentors, ITV students, distance learners, students taking an online course and new students will be in attendance. Information will be mailed home with details of the day. September 2nd will be the ¿rst day for the rest of the High School students. There will be a warning bell at 8:14 a.m. Classes will begin at 8:18 a.m. with dismissal at 3:40 p.m. Students will not be allowed to leave the school grounds during the day without parental permission.

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Bus Routes Bus drivers and/or the school will be contacting new families and others where changes were made from last year as to time of pick-up. Please have your children ready at the bus stop early the ¿rst few days until the buses get on a regular schedule. Be sure to instruct your children on road safety while they wait for the bus. Do not let them cross the road until the bus stops and they receive a signal from the driver. Bus rules will be posted in each bus.

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The usual Athletic Fees are waived for the 2020-2021 school year.

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The breakfast menu is monitored for nutritional content and is required by USDA to contain: 8 ounces of milk, 1/2 cup fruit or vegetable or juice, and two servings of bread or meat or one of each. Your child may select three or four items for the same price. CHARGING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

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Many students come to school without eating breakfast at home or have chosen foods that are not nutritious for them. A morning meal is needed to supply adequate energy to carry the student to lunchtime. Research studies have shown that students who eat breakfast perform better academically than those students without a breakfast.

Middle School (Gr. 4-8) Classes will begin at 8:14 a.m. with dismissal at 3:33 p.m. Please bring fees on the ¿rst day of school according to the following fee schedule:

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in the Nelson and Grantsburg Elementary, Middle, and High Schools beginning on the ¿rst day of school. Nelson and the Elementary breakfast programs will be free.

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Within the ¿rst week of school, we ask for the $25.00 school fee to be paid. The $25.00 yearly fee covers consumable supplies such as art supplies, food used in the FCS classes, technical education supplies and many other items provided during the course of the school year. Please send an envelope clearly marked with lunch money or fee money and be sure the funds are identi¿ed with the student’s name on the envelope and on the check. Please separate lunch money from other fees. Please turn in all money to the High School Of¿ce.

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amphetamine. • Aug. 16, Anthony B. Domeier, 45, St. Paul, Minn., was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture/ deliver amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC.

Your student may be eligible for a free or reduced price breakfast. If your student is eligible for a free or reduced price lunch, he/ she can also receive a free or reduced price breakfast. The reduced price is $.30. School Lunch Noon lunches will be served each school day beginning on September 1st. The cost is $2.15 a day for K; $2.40 a day for Gr. 1-3; $2.55 a day for Gr. 4-8; and $2.65 a day for Gr. 9-12. CHARGING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. Adults $3.90 a day. The FREE and REDUCED price lunch program is in effect for families that qualify. New application forms must be ¿led each year. The reduced price is $.40 a day or $2.00 a week. MILK BREAKS will be provided for E.C.-3. Noon milk will be provided free of charge to all students in grades E.C.-3. Noon milk will be available to students in grades 4-12 who do not participate in the hot lunch program at a price of $.25 per half pint. If you have any questions concerning the lunch or breakfast program, please contact Lara Lerud, Food Service Director, at 715-4632531. Should you have any questions about the school opening procedure, you may call the appropriate principal. High School Middle School Elementary& Nelson

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Dale E. Morelli Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 39 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 13, 1954 and date of death April 23, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 11560 Pine Lake Road, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s

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estate is October 28, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI, 54872, Room 214. /s/ Jacqueline Baasch Probate Registrar July 30, 2020 Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1036463 WNAXLP (August 5, 12, 19)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING NOTICE IMPROVEMENTS TO YELLOW LAKE ROAD AT THE YELLOW RIVER BRIDGE Planned improvements for Yellow Lake Road in the Town of Union, Burnett County, will be discussed at a public involvement meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2020. This is the initial public meeting for the project to gather input for conceptual design purposes. A second public meeting will be held in 2021. The meeting will begin with a presentation starting at 4:00 PM at the Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872. Entrance to the meeting will be at the north end of the facility. Social distancing will be required. All attendees will be required to wear a face mask/covering due to Governor Evers’ Order #1. Materials presented at the meeting can also be requested by contacting the Burnett County Highway Department. After the presentation, an open house format will continue until 6:00 PM. The Yellow Lake Road project involves improvements to the roadway and bridge at the crossing of the Yellow River approximately 0.5 miles north of County Road F. The proposed improvement will include the removal of the existing bridge and construction of a new one-span or two-span bridge. During construction of the project, the bridge will be closed for vehicles and the channel will be closed for watercraft. Construction is anticipated to take approximately 2 ½ months during 2022. The earliest construction could begin is August 1st due to instream work restrictions associated with ¿sh species in the area. The exact timeframe for construction is yet to be determined. Additional right-of-way is anticipated to be needed to build the project. A variety of exhibits and maps will be featured at the public involvement meeting, and representatives from the Town of Union, Burnett County, and Ayres Associates will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. The public is encouraged to attend to provide input on improvements and discuss any concerns they might have. Persons requiring an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations to access this meeting are encouraged to contact the Burnett County Highway Department at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Individuals who are unable to attend on August 20, 2020 can contribute comments about the bridge project by contacting the following individuals: Mike Hoefs, PE-Highway Commissioner Burnett County Highway Department 8150 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 715.349.2285 MHoefs@BurnettCounty.org

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Kenneth Duane Pederson Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 36 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth April 6, 1952 and date of death June 24, 2020 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin with a mailing address of 3386 Meadow Green Rd, Danbury, WI 54830. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The Petition be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 220, before Circuit Court Judge Melissia R. Mogen, on September 23, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 30, 2020. 3. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. The names or addresses of the following interested person is not known or reasonably ascertainable: Diana Hurn. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2147 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Melissia R. Mogen Circuit Court Judge July 31, 2020 Curtiss N. Lein Lein Law Offices PO Box 761

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION Position details, required qualifications, and application information at

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Kenneth E. Roettger and Jane Doe Roettger a/k/a Amy Roettger Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 19-CV-000176 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 1, 2020 in the amount of $51,129.15 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, TOWN OF GRANTSBURG, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24281 McLain Rd Grantsburg, WI 54840-8544 DATED: July 1, 2020 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. WNAXLP (August 5, 12, 19)

The position will be salaried and the starting wage range will be $40,000 to $55,000. The starting wage will be dependent on the applicant’s education, work experience, and results of the skills test administered the dayy of the interview.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2020 6:00 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-37 – BRABANT Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Wade Brabant has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to have various livestock on the parcel located at 7424 Jordan Buck Trl, in the RR-3 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V. 16 Pg. 198, in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ and the NE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 28, T41N R16W. 2. MAP AMENDMENT #MAP-20-04 – PANDOW To rezone the entire existing parcel owned by the applicant which consists of approximately seven (7) acres in Government Lot 2, in Section 11, T39N R14W, Town of Rusk, from RR-3 (Residential-Recreation) to RR-1 (Residential-Recreation) zoning district. Zoning change requested by Lisa Pandow. Details of the proposed revision are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty.com/index.aspx?NID=1108. 3. MAP AMENDMENT #MAP-20-05 – WHISKEY RIVER LAND & TIMBER, LLC To rezone the NW ¼ of the NW ¼, in Section 23, T39N R17W, Town of Lincoln, from F-1 (Forestry) to A-2 (Agricultural-Residential) zoning district. Zoning change requested by Kenny Meyer on behalf of Secluded Land Company, LLC. Details of the proposed revision are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty.com/index.aspx?NID=1108. 4. MAP AMENDMENT #MAP-20-06 – METEOR TIMBER, LLC To rezone the NW ¼ of the NE ¼, in Section 9, T38N R19W, Town of Grantsburg, from A-2 (Agricultural-Residential) to RR-3 (Residential-Recreation) zoning district. Zoning change requested by Kenny Meyer on behalf of Secluded Land Company, LLC. Details of the proposed re-

vision are available at the Burnett County Land Services Department, the Burnett County Clerk’s Office, and on the Burnett County website at http://www.burnettcounty.com/index.aspx?NID=1108. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-38 – KITCHENMASTER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Blaine, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Todd Kitchenmaster 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 McGraw Lake Rd, on McGraw Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM V. 17 Pg. 34, in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 6, T42N R14W. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-39 – MEYER Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Christopher Meyer 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 2552 Clear Shores Ln, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 5 CSM V. 26 Pg. 66, in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 22, T41N R14W. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-40 – BOCAN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Sand Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Brian and Melissa Bocan have made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to construct a 125 unit campground over the next three years, located at 5160 and 5218 State Rd 70, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 1 CSM V. 10 Pg. 99, Lot 1 CSM V. 14 Pg. 132, and parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 CSM V. 23 Pg. 224, in Government Lots 6, 7 and 8, Section 32, T39N R15W. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MEETING: All attendees will go through a COVID-19 screening before entering the meeting area. Please arrive 15 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 7th day of August, 2020 WNAXLP (August 12, 19)

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AUGUST 19, 2020

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED RIPRAP Walter Pappas, 29156 Long Lake Road, Danbury, WI 54830 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to install riprap on the banks of Fish Lake. The project is located in the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 08, Township 40 North, Range 14 West, Town of Scott, Burnett County. The proposal entails placing 8-24 inch rocks along 100-feet of shoreline on Fish Lake to help alleviate erosion. The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and a public informational hearing, if requested. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11 and 30.12(3m), Stats., and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, and ensure that the required mitigation meets the stan-

dards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats. if the project impacts wetlands. The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit or contract for the proposed activity. If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/ water/SitePages/Permit%20 Search.aspx and search for WP-IP-NO-2020-7-X0714T14-48-03. Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Any person may submit comments and/or request a public informational hearing by emailing Dan.Harrington@ wisconsin.gov or over the phone at 715.733.0019. If you are submitting general comments on the proposal,

VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020

The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Library Learning Center, 415 S. Robert Street, Grantsburg, WI. Present: Village President Michael Longhenry, Trustees Diane Barton, Greg Peer, Caylin Muehlberg, Russell Stone, Leo Janke, Joe Sturdevant. Others: Police Chief Dan Wald, Director of Public Works (DPW) Chris Bartlett, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Allison Longhenry, Interim Library Director Sara Christopherson, Darcy Kolander-Inter-County Leader, Jonathan Richie-Burnett County Sentinel, Brent Blomberg, Bruce Scheider, Pamela Barnard President Longhenry called the Village Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES. Motion by Trustee Barton, second by Trustee Stone to approve the following minutes as presented: June 8, 2020 Village Board; June 3 & June 10, 2020 Board of Review; July 9, 2020 Public Safety Committee. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE. Included in the Board packets were: Police Chief’s Report; DPW Report; Clerk/Treasurer’s (C/T) Reports: 1) License/Permits Issued 2) Cash Report 3) Budget to Actual Report; Burnett County Newsletter; Grantsburg Golf Course Financials and Burnett County Agricultural Society Property Account. Library: Interim Director Sara Christopherson gave the library report. Fire: Trust Sturdevant gave the Fire Association report. Public Safety 1) Operator’s License. Motion by Trustee Peer, second by Trustee Stone to table this decision for more information on past practices from Police Chief Wald. Motion carried. 2) Charge for Police. Motion by Trustee Muehlberg, second by Trustee Barton to not charge the Burnett County Agricultural Society for extra police coverage at the Tractor Pull and Demolition Derby events being held in August 2020. Motion carried. Recreation Committee 1) Pool. Motion by President Longhenry, second by Trustee Barton to authorize the following repairs/improvements to the Grantsburg Municipal Swimming Pool in 2020 totaling $18,415.96: $950 equipment rental from Carrico; $2,700 paint for the pool; $250 grind uneven concrete on the pool deck; $12,815.96 for installing a 3 bay sink in the concession area, replacing all water faucets and plumbing to include 2 sinks, 4 toilets, 2 urinals and 8 showers; $400 hand dryer; $1,300 to put concrete steps in the shallow end of the pool once State approval is obtained and to seek bids on replacing the tile along the top of the pool. Motion carried. 2) Use of Community Center for pickleball. Motion by Trustee Sturdevant, second by Trustee Peer to amend the Community Center Rental Agreement to replace the $100 Non-Profit rental information with “$10 per hour fee for groups of 30 or less individuals using the Community Center for less than 100 hours in a 12-month period, with a 2 hour minimum charge” and “$7.00 per hour for over 30 individuals with 100 or more hours of usage in a 12-month period”. Motion carried. REFERENDUM on Airport. Motion by Trustee Janke, second by Trustee Barton to move forward with a referendum question and explanation for the November 3, 2020 election. Motion carried. Trustee Muehlberg and Trustee Sturdevant opposed. RESOLUTION #20-5A and #20-5B. Motion by President Longhenry, second by Trustee Peer to approve Resolution #20-5A and #20-5B Authorizing Official Representation by Village President to File Applications for Financial Assistance from State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund and Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for

they must be emailed or verbalized within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. If you are requesting a public informational hearing, the request must be emailed or verbalized within 20 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed. The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document. Docket Number IPNO-2020-7-02424 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

For the Secretary /s/ Dan Harrington Water Management Specialist August 10, 2020 WNAXLP (August 19)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin. 1. VARIANCE #VAR-20-04: APPLEGATH Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Sand Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Charles Applegath has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances as follows: To exceed the 200 square foot lateral expansion limit with a proposed addition within the 75 foot

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project and Other Funding Sources for the Upgrade Well 3 for Manganese Removal Project. Motion carried. VOTING MACHINE for 2021. Motion by Trustee Muehlberg, second by Trustee Barton to purchase an ImageCast Evolution Optical Scan Tabulator and Ballot Marking Device voting machine in 2021 at an estimated cost of $6,600 to $6,800 to be paid to Burnett County in three yearly installments. Motion carried. FOOD SHELF. Motion by President Longhenry, second by Trustee Stone to allow the Grantsburg Area Food Shelf to install 4” X 4” posts by the food shelf door to hold their sign. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO GRANTSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. Motion by Trustee Muehlberg, second by Trustee Barton to appoint Terry Kucera as a Commissioner on the Grantsburg Housing Authority Board for a term to expire March 1, 2022. Motion carried. OUTDOOR BAR SETUPS. Motion by Trustee Muehlberg, second by Trustee Barton to approve the following outdoor bar setup applications: 1. Southern Crex Spirits (Hummers) 7/18/20 11:00 a.m. to 7/19/2020 1:00 a.m. 2. Southern Crex Spirits (Hummers) 8/22/20 11:00 a.m. to 8/23/20 1:30 a.m. 3. American Legion Post 185 7/18/20 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Motions carried. Bills. Motion by Trustee Janke, second by Trustee Barton to approve payment of the bills totaling $161,638.34. Motion carried. Adjournment. Motion by Trustee Janke, second by Trustee Stone to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried. Sheila Meyer Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP (August 19)

SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020 Present: President Longhenry, Trustee Barton, Trustee Peer, Trustee Muehlberg, Trustee Stone, Trustee Sturdevant, Trustee Janke. Others: Police Chief Dan Wald, Director of Public Works (DPW) Chris Bartlett, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Allison Longhenry, Jonathan Richie-Burnett County Sentinel, Rod Kleiss President Longhenry called the Special Village Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. OPERATOR”S LICENSE – Suspend or Revoke? Motion by President Longhenry, second by Trustee Stone to follow Police Chief Wald’s recommendation to not suspend or revoke the individual’s operator’s license for a first violation and follow established policy. Motion carried. BATHHOUSE – Open or leave locked? Motion by Trustee Muehlberg, second by Trustee Sturdevant to open the bathhouse at the campground, have it cleaned and sanitized daily and to add hand sanitizer. Motion carried. Trustee Barton abstained. VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY – Board Commissioners. Motion by Trustee Peer, second by Trustee Janke to follow the Administration Committee recommendation and change Village Ordinance §19-5 and §19-7 to require Village of Grantsburg Housing Authority Commissioners to reside within five (5) miles of the Village of Grantsburg boundaries to comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Janke, second by Trustee Barton to adjourn the Special Village Board meeting at

lake setback, located at 4915 Sand Lake Rd, on Big Sand Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM Vol. 3 Pg. 104, in Government Lot 4, Section 28, T39N R15W. 2. VARIANCE #VAR-20-05: LUND Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Union, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Thomas Lund has made application relative to a proposal to vary the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances as follows: To construct an accessory structure at a reduced wetland setback and at a reduced setback to a private road, located at 8721 County Rd U, on Little Yellow Lake, in the RR-1 zoning district, Lot 2 CSM Vol. 4 Pg. 180, in Government Lot 3, Section 23, T40N R17W. Board of Adjustment Siren, WI Dated this 14th day of August, 2020 WNAXLP (August 19, 26)

TOWN OF SCOTT BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following alcohol license application for the year ending June 30, 2021, has been filed with the Town Board of the Town of Scott: Daniel E Niedzolkowski, 27790 County Road A, Spooner, WI, agent, McKenzie Landing Resort, LLC, applying for a Class B Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors license for the premises at 1350 County Road E, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801. The board will meet to discuss the applications and make decisions regarding the issuance of these licenses at the Board Meeting Friday, August 21, 2020 at 12:00 - Noon at the Scott Town Hall. Ken Busby, Clerk Town of Scott WNAXLP (August 19)

6:30 pm. Sheila Meyer Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP (August 19)

SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 Present: President Longhenry, Trustee Peer, Trustee Muehlberg, Trustee Stone, Trustee Janke. Absent: Trustee Barton, Trustee Sturdevant Others: Police Chief Dan Wald, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Allison Longhenry, Pilots Ron Wilhelm, Tim Thompson, George and Suzanne Sherwood, Darcy Kolander-Inter-County Leader and Kayla Casey-Burnett County Sentinel President Longhenry called the Special Village Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. AIRPORT Motion by President Longhenry, second by Trustee Peer to have Clerk/Treasurer Meyer contact Chuck Schultz, manager of the Burnett County Airport and Mark Nelson, Hawk Aviation flight instructor & Delta Airlines pilot (or someone of equal ability) and ask if they are willing to inspect the blacktop runway and issue a written analysis by Wednesday, July 22, 2020. C/T Meyer was instructed to contact the Village Board members if the analysis says the runway is safe for operations and remove the NOTAM as soon as possible if the majority of Trustees agree. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Janke, second by Trustee Stone to adjourn the Special Village Board meeting at 6:50 pm. Sheila Meyer Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP (August 19)

SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 Present: President Longhenry, Trustee Barton, Trustee Peer, Trustee Muehlberg, Trustee Stone, Trustee Sturdevant. Absent: Trustee Janke Others: Police Chief Dan Wald, Director of Public Works Chris Bartlett, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Allison Longhenry, Ron and Nancy Wilhelm, George and Suzanne Sherwood, Darcy Kolander, Inter-County Leader and Kayla Casey, Burnett County Sentinel President Longhenry called the Special Village Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. STREET CLOSURE – Car Show. Motion by Trustee Muehlberg, second by Trustee Barton to approve closing N. Oak Street from Madison Avenue to Olson Drive and to use the grassy area west of N. Oak Street, south of Edina Realty and north of Olson Drive, if needed, for a car show on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Motion carried. AIRPORT 1) Runway. Motion by President Longhenry, second by Trustee Peer to have C/T Meyer update the Airport Directories’ blacktop pavement description to indicate further deteriorating pavement and remove the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to reopen the blacktop runway. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Sturdevant, second by Trustee Stone to adjourn the Special Village Board meeting at 6:25 pm. Sheila Meyer Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP (August 19)

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How often do you extend grace?

Pastor Dave Prince Trade Lake Baptist

Someone cuts in front of you while you are driving, or fumbles for change or their checkbook at the checkout line holding everyone else up, or the person behind you at the movie theater coughs throughout the entire movie; what do you do? Do you get annoyed, angry, upset? Do you judge that person in an unfavorable way? It seems everywhere you turn, people get offended, upset, angry over almost anything. No one can make a mistake or inconvenience another without being jumped on, criticized, condemned. My question is, what happened to extending grace to others? To backing off instead of riding their bumper or honking? To

giving a person a smile instead of a scowl? To showing care and concern for a person instead of condemning? Extending grace doesn’t condone their behavior but it forgives, reacts with kindness and care not with harsh words, feelings or actions. Extending grace is giving people what they don’t deserve. Imagine what life would be like if God reacted to every word or action that offended him with what you deserved – condemnation, punishment, death. But God shows His grace – He gives us what we don’t deserve. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, full of grace and truth, to give those who believe and trust in Him life eternal and abundant. John 1:16, 17 states,

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Mike Kleven, Pastor

“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” And Ephesians 2:8 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” God extends his grace to us through Jesus Christ. Have we embraced Him? In turn, are we extending grace to others? Originally printed in the Sentinel on July 25, 2018.

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Siren unveils re-opening plan JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Siren has released their Back to School plan with school set to be in session on Sept. 8. “As the current situation with COVID-19 changes so will this document, and as such it can and will change often,” the second page of the Back to School plan stated. The 28-page plan explains the three educational tiers, inperson, physically - distanced

learning and virtual, Siren is focused on for the fall. Siren’s mission is to offer a comprehensive high quality education while emphasizing the safety of students, staff and community and their purpose is to prioritize the education of students while maintaining the health of students, staff and community. The district stressed the importance of face-to-face interactions, which is why they will be starting the school year with in-person learning.

Siren high school/middle school principal Darrell Imhoff explained at a meeting last month that students and families not comfortable physically attending school may participate in remote learning. The materials for remote learning are currently being prepared. According to the plan, school will open in fall with students in class five days a week. All students will be temperature checked at the start of the school day. Students with over

100.4 temperature will be sent home. Seats will be assigned on buses according to families/ households and buses will be cleaned/disinfected between morning and afternoon routes. Face masks will be required for all staff and students grades K-12. 4K students will wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible. The second tier, physically distanced learning, sets out a plan to split students into two

groups. Students will attend school two days a week and remote learning the other three days. The third tier is virtual learning and the same type of schooling the students received when school buildings were closed back in March. The Back to School plan is available on the Siren School District website.

Memory Lake options JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Rick Quimby told the Grantsburg Village Board that Memory Lake is looking more like Memory Swamp these days. Quimby is the executive director

‘I’d like to drain the lake, let it get hard and put a couple dozers in there to remove the silt.’ Rick Quimby Executive Director, Grantsburg Watercross

for Grantsburg Watercross. He told the board he spent just under $8,000 to have the weeds cut for six hours at Memory Lake in preparation for Watercross last year. This year without Watercross there has been no work done on the weeds in Memory Lake. Quimby has told the board in the past that Watercross does a lot to maintain that lake. Quimby said he has discussed the situation with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR told Quimby the village is in charge of the lake so they make the decision about draining the lake. “I’d like to drain the lake, let it

get hard and put a couple dozers in there to remove the silt that has built up on the bottom of the lake,” Quimby said. “The more silt that’s in there, the shallower the lake gets.” Quimby has been in contact with the DNR about dredging the lake and the permits that will come along with that process. He has also been talking with the Tribe about relocating some wild rice that is in Memory Lake. The discussion for Memory Lake will be handled by the property committee. There was no further action taken on the lake by the village board.

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Summer music at The Forts On Saturday, August 22 the Burnett County Historical Society will host an all day festival of music, at the cost of $10 per person. The Forts’ doors open at 10 a.m. with music to begin at 11 a.m., ending at 5 p.m. There is a favorite music style for everyone: classic rock, cool standards, traditional Irish, folk music, Willie Nelson-style and Highview’s bluegrass session to complete the day’s entertainment. Performances will be at the Amphitheater, a perfect setting for social distancing. Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw and a drink can be purchased for $10. Root beer floats and beer are also for sale. Plan to spend the day. See you at The Forts!