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'Big learning curve' for teachers JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

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Bubba the Bear entertains children and adults during Siren's Open Air Thursday at Crooked Lake Park. The giant puppet is constructed of recycled industrial materials, designed and animated by Minneapolis-based Christopher Lutter Gardella, Puppet Farm Arts.

Final week for Siren Open Air Thursday Plan to attend September 26 joint Artisans & Crafters Fair SIREN–August 27 may be the final date for this year's Siren Open Air Thursday promotion, but plan to attend the next Crooked Lake Park arts and crafts 'market' on September 26. Following creation in June and launch in early July, Au-

gust 27 marks the ninth, and final, Thursday for the Siren Open Air Thursday promotional campaign. With the message of enjoying fun safely outdoors in Siren's great north woods, retail, dining, and recreational businesses provided outside offerings for

residents and visitors alike. And an Open Air Market was held from 1-5 p.m. each Thursday where you could shop socially distanced while appreciating the beauty of Siren's Crooked Lake Park. This past week a special guest, Bubba the Bear, came

to visit to the delight of children and adults alike. With our warmer weather remaining, retailers and restaurants will continue to offer outdoor specials into September. SEE OPEN AIR, PAGE 2

As teachers are preparing for the upcoming school year there will be many new guidelines in place in and out of the classroom. Siren Elementary School Principal Carrie Herman said this year will create a “big learning curve” during the upcoming school year. Herman was speaking to the school board Monday night about discussions with the staff about the changes in the classroom. The elementary school has 26 students enrolled in virtual learning for the fall, according to Herman. In most cases teachers will record their lessons and then upload the video to a learning platform, the district uses two separate platforms depending on the students grade, and remote learning students will view the lesson on their time. High School Principal Darrell Imhoff told the board that due to construction in the high school teachers are unable to get into their classroom. The building has been under construction, from the 2019 SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 2

Lakeland Conference releases fall sports guidelines JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

After some worry and concern the Lakeland Conference schools have agreed to go forward with the fall sports season with a few changes. Earlier this summer the WIAA voted to allow schools to make their own decision on fall sports. Some conferences have moved their sports back to spring, but

the conference communicated with superintendents, principals, athletic directors and coaches and decided to have sports in the fall. “The schools of the Lakeland Conference have been working hard to find the best course of action for fall sports,” a statement said. “The primary focus of this discussion was the safety of our student athletes, their families, their coaches, and their fans.” Officials outlined rules for prac-

tices, games, championships and rules for spectators being allowed into sporting events. • School passes will be issued to the immediate family of each athlete. Only those with passes will be allowed into a facility. • A maximum of 6 tickets will be issued per student. • Passes are not transferable. • Pass holders will not be charged

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Fall sports will look different this season. Limited fans and pushed back schedule are the beginning.

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Local grocer honored for excellence MADISONâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) will be recognizing Rick Estridge, owner of Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods Plus, for his outstanding contributions to the grocery industry in Wisconsin with the Excellence in Operations Award. Rick was nominated by Jason Nilssen, Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business partner and owner of Nilssenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods. The award will be part of a surprise announcement on Tuesday, August 25th at 1pm at Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods Plus, 26363 Lakeland Ave. S. in Webster. This is the seventeenth year the WGA has presented the Excellence in Operations Award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The award is intended to recognize store owners, managers and store directors in the grocery industry who are on the front-lines every day and instrumental in the success

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Rick Estridge, owner of Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods Plus is being recognized.

of their stores,â&#x20AC;? said Brandon Scholz, President & CEO of the WGA. According to his nomination,

Rick Estridge â&#x20AC;&#x153;has very high standards and is very committed to the grocery industry, his employees and customers. He is always looking for ways he can improve and make his stores and his employees better, working along-side everyone and always with a smile. He truly bleeds grocery!â&#x20AC;? Rick moved to Wisconsin to live with his aunt and uncle who owned Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supermarket in Danbury, WI and at the age of 11 started bagging groceries, stocking shelves, packaging produce and helping unload and hang meat. Wayne and Christa King Bought the Danbury store in 1975; Rick came with the store and eventually was named store manager. The Kings then purchased a store in Webster in 1978, and sent their best man, Rick, to manage it. When

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admission this fall of 2020. â&#x20AC;˘ Depending upon current conditions at the time of an event, and guidelines/regulations issued by county and state health departments, this policy could/will change. FOOTBALL 11-player football practice will begin on Sept. 7 with scrimmages being planned for Sept. 18. The already scheduled Sept. 25 conference games will be played. Games prior to Sept. 25 will be rescheduled for late October and early November. 8-player football is on a similar schedule with Sept. 18 scrimmages being scheduled soon with conference games started Sept. 25. Games scheduled on Sept. 18 will be played on Oct 23.

VOLLEYBALL Volleyball games will begin on Sept. 15 with practice started the week before on Sept. 7. Scrimmages are being planned for Sept. 12. Schools will be responsible for rescheduling games that were scheduled before Sept. 15.

For junior varsity and middle school sports schools will schedule those games, meets and matches. Schools were advised to play nearby schools rather than following a strict division schedule. All conference teams will be chosen the same way as previous years. It is unclear how championships will be awarded. The release laid out two plans. Conference Champions will be awarded if a full schedule is played or a consensus can be reached by the conference schools in that division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The schools took into account the recent plans shared by the WIAA as well as insights and ideas communicated by all groups of the Conference: superintendents, principals, athletic directors, and coaches. After much discussion, the Lakeland Conference approved the adoption of the WIAA plans for fall sports with some specific additions.â&#x20AC;?

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He knows that without those three things, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a business. Rick goes above and beyond in supporting the many community groups in Webster, Luck and Danbury. Whether he offers the store parking lot for car washes, cookie and wreath sales or donating to the schools, county/tribal K-9 and fire departments, Rick is ready and always willing to help. He has served on the Chamber Board of Directors as well as the Webster School Board in order to help facilitate decisions to keep the schools and communities strong. His tremendous passion and love for the grocery industry, his employees and customers make Rick the ideal recipient for the WGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2020 Excellence in Operations Award.

OPEN AIR: Upcoming Harvestfest

CROSS COUNTRY Cross County practice started on Aug. 17 with matches beginning on Aug. 25. The conference meet will be held at Bruce on Oct. 13. The release did not address girls golf.

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it came time for the Kings to build a new store in Luck in 1982, Rick was there lending his experience and expertise, and at that time was named the general manager for the three Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods Plus locations, which today he owns. Grocery is in Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood; he believes in promoting his employees from within and training them to become grocers. He takes care of them like family, offering and creating many benefits for them, including health insurance. Just as he has for most of his life, you will still see Rick working side by side with his employees. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stocking and washing shelves, manning the deli/bakery or running errands, there is nothing he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do for his employees, his customers and his community.

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Feedback has been very positive. "I feel so comfortable and happy to be here in the park and support artisans and enjoy the beautiful outdoors - thank you for doing this," was just one of the comments received. Others include, "I can't believe Siren is doing this - what a great way to showcase all Siren has to offer. I wish our town would do this." And, "I came up here to stay for the summer from Arizona and am so impressed that this little town is overcoming the world issues and offering a slice of life in the north woods. Don't stop doing this." Although Crooked Lake Park will be tak-

ing a break for a few weeks from all this activity, it won't be long until it hosts its next big event. Plan to attend the Harvestfest and Northwoods Christmas Artisans & Crafters Fair on Saturday, September 26, where you can 'Shop Local, Shop Now (for the holidays), and Shop Safely.' A joint promotional effort by the Siren Chamber of Commerce and Moms For Kids, this fair will be a major part of the overall Siren Harvestfest event held annually by the Siren Chamber of Commerce. Interested vendors are invited to contact the Moms For Kids organization at momsforkidswi@gmail.com. Details will be coming soon on the Siren Facebook page and in other local media.

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Siren Music in the Park will wrap up next week JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Every year, even during a pandemic, Siren’s Music in the Park series brings enjoyment to many music lovers. It was the 12th season for the very popular series. On Aug. 27 the 2020 season will come to an end with Dragonfly performing at the Siren Bandshell at Crooked Lake Park. Every Thursday evening throughout the summer, from June to August, bands, orchestras and musical acts of all varieties, play for crowds in Siren. The Siren Bandshell started as an idea by the Siren-Webster Rotary back in 2004. The cost of the project was somewhere between $50,000 and $70,000. The project was paid in cash and in-kind donations and was completed in 2008. There is a plaque on the back wall of the bandshell to list and commemorate all the donors. Bricks were also sold as a fundraising effort that were laid in front of the bandshell. On Thursday, people will arrive as the sun is just beginning to fall in the summer sky and they will come with lawn chairs ready to relax. Every week there is a group that sells concessions at the Crooked Lake Pavilion. This year there was the added bonus of having Open Air Thursdays in Siren. Once the coronavirus pandemic started the Siren Chamber of Commerce announced the idea to help businesses and local vendors a chance to sell in an open environment where people felt safe.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Siren Open Air Thursdays

Skonewood Musical Program

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.

CUSHING— 6 p.m. Skonewood will be holding a musical program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Glorybound and Kaptain Karl and Erin Spohn 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.

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Retirement Celebration

GRANTSBURG— 4 – 7 p.m. The Grantsburg American Legion is holding a BBQ Chicken Meal, everyone is invited to attend.

MILLTOWN— 9:30 a.m. North Valley Lutheran Church is holding a retirement celebration for Pastor Maggie Isaacson. The services will be held outdoors beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a program and refreshments following the services.

Yellow Lake Food Distribution WEBSTER— 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Caring Hearts Thrift Shop will be holding another Yellow Lake Food Distribution thanks to Second Harvest Heartland. This food distribution will take place at the Webster High School parking lot. They will be handing out three boxes of food; one dairy, one produce and one meat.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 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 29 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 Gandy Dancer Trail ride begins and ends at Webster Cog & Sprocket. The ride is approximately 18 miles long. Gandy Dancer trail passes are required. Any questions, call Ellen at 715-791-4007.

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Wigs to Masks

merican history is full of contradictions. Our nation started with contradictions and continue with many today. A bunch of white men in powder wigs, many of them slave owners, agreed “all men are created equal” in 1776 while hundreds of thousands of Africans had been stolen from their homes and shipped to the American colonies. They were free labor and were instrumental in creating this nation. There were over 350,000 slaves in this country in 1800. It took nearly 90 years and a bloody Civil War for those Africans to get their freedom. Unfortunately, slavery still exists in many parts of the world. If you want to see a contradiction today, look no farther than the current debate over masks. A lot of people are going around saying they won’t wear a mask because of personal liberty. Where were those people when the Patriot Act was Sentinel passed by the federal government in 2001? Editor The Uniting and Strengthening Jonathan Richie America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act, was designed to give authorities to surveil terrorists better. It was passed after the terrorist attacks on Washington, D.C. and New York City in 2001. Although politicians overwhelmingly passed the law, constitutional lawyers have argued the law violates fourth amendment rights. This all got me thinking of all the talk surrounding face masks and all the controversy that goes with them. My personal and selfish thoughts on masks: • It isn’t easy to breathe in. • It doesn’t stay in place, and I have to keep touching and adjusting it. • For Pete’s sake, what am I supposed to do if I need to cough or god forbid sneeze? Now, I can match those up against my COVID-19 thoughts •Nobody knows anything about this disease. • It can kill people. • I don’t want to get it, be asymptomatic, and then end up leading to the deaths of a bunch of older people. So, when you match my pros and cons, it appears to me that someone who cares solely for their own well-being would choose not to wear a mask. Is it that simple? Probably not. Here’s a question that is much more simple - what is more important to you, your liberty, or the safety of the collective population? The CDC says face masks are “one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus.” I’m usually not the person saying to trust the government, but this is a global pandemic that none of us have seen in a century. I doubt the controversy surrounding the wearing of masks will go away. The coronavirus hasn’t directly affected the lives of many where we live, and that’s a good thing. If we had seen a large spike in cases and deaths, would we still be debating mask wearing? Let’s hope we don’t have to find out.

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utumn will soon be here. The signs of its arrival are all around us: shorter days, cooler evenings, dewy mornings, schools resuming classes and a general, barely discernible change in the air. In a few weeks, it will be here, full on. But right now, fall is just off in the distance, like a thunderstorm on the northern horizon — you know it will be arriving, but for now, you can enjoy the calm before the storm. So, the question is, what will you do with the last days of summer? Go swimming? Hit the golf course? Go for a bike ride or walk on the trails? Any would be fine, and all could be done this coming weekend, some From the Publisher’s could be done tonight. But with today being the start of the school year, conDesk cessions will be made to the routine, which will soon dictate how life is Tom Stangl lived for many. A h h At the homes that have school age children, tonight will be about sharing information, regrouping, and in some cases bending wills to conform to the routine. The parental interrogation usually goes like this: How did the first day of school go? Do you like your teacher? Did you make any new friends? Is that what you’re going to wear tomorrow? Really? Do you have any homework? Depending on the relationship and the age of the child, some of the questions will be answered willingly. Others may crack over the dinner table. But the answers will be obtained. Resistance is futile. Usually after supper and shortly before bed, children realize which indispensable school items they need for the next day, and a rushed purchase is made in the evening or early in the morning. After a few days, the crises have all been worked out, the proper forms signed and returned and the routine

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has, as always, won out. Never bet against the routine. Parents of children who are just beginning school, it will get better. Parents who are seeing children off to college, try to focus on the new and exciting things your child will be doing. In time, the new routine will be a comfort to you. With the topsy turvy times we are living in with coronavirus, the routine — whatever it is or will become — can be a rock to cling to in order to keep pushing though. Do I go to school in person? Do I ride the bus? Do I wear a mask? All of these questions have been asked and answered by school districts in the months leading up to right now. They have been running various scenarios and doing their level best to balance the public health needs versus the need for children to learn in person. I can only imagine how daunting this task has been and will continue to be in the coming weeks and months. I think the best thing we can all do in the next few weeks and months is try to be understanding and supportive. Supportive of our children, supportive of our teachers and support staff, supportive of the school administration and elected officials. Finding common ground and getting students safely to and from school and even finding some time to learn is a daunting challenge in an average year. This year will take seemingly Herculean efforts from us all. After a few days, the routine will win out. Keep the faith. 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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Milwaukee, Dane counties decline state funding to build county-run juvenile lockups The state’s two most populous counties have told the Department of Corrections they have no intention of accepting state dollars to build new juvenile lockups in what likely is a crippling blow to Wisconsin’s plan to overhaul the youth justice system. Milwaukee and Dane counties, facing a deadline of Aug. 14, on whether to accept the money, cited concerns the project as a whole was underfunded and would leave counties — already strapped for cash due to the pandemic — on the hook for more expenses than initially expected. Both counties indicated in letters to DOC they would be interested in partnering with the state on youth justice in the future. Quizzed on potential pullouts ahead of the counties declining the award grant, Assistant Deputy Secretary Jared Hoy said DOC “is committed to implementing the steps established in Act 185. “We have worked with four counties on the details of (the Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth) detailed in the law,” Hoy said in an email. “And while it took longer than planned, the DOC has allocated the funding for those facilities to the counties and is ready to continue working with them to see the SRCCCY facilities completed.” A spokesman later clarified that Hoy should have used the term “awarded” instead of “allocated.” After receiving notice of Dane and Milwaukee counties’ decisions to not move forward, Hoy said his agency is “still committed to the spirit of Act 185, and providing an environment and continuum of services

that gives Wisconsin’s youth the best opportunity to succeed.” “We appreciate the effort and time of the county representatives who collaborated with the DOC on these grant agreements,” Hoy said in an email. Act 185, passed in the waning months of the Walker administration, envisioned a state-county partnership to replace the troubled Lincoln Hills & Copper Lake Schools in northern Wisconsin with a three-pronged plan: two new “Type 1” state-run facilities for serious juvenile offenders; multiple county-run facilities spread throughout the state designed to keep less-serious offenders closer to home; and a revamp of the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Dane County. Progress on the project has been plagued at nearly every step by a host of problems, including missed deadlines and blown budgets. The county-run facilities are the lone piece of the plan that remains funded, though those facilities carry a total price tag of around $102 million, $22 million more than was originally budgeted for all three prongs of the project combined. The setback is the latest in a series that has already forced lawmakers to pass a six-month extension to the original statutorily mandated deadline of January 2021 to shut down Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake. Even with that extension, both DOC Secretary Kevin Carr and representatives from all four of the counties approved to partner with the state told WisPolitics.com earlier this year the mid-2021 deadline was unworkable.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Campaign signs being vandalized or stolen Campaign signs are being taken or destroyed throughout Polk and Burnett counties. Yes, that’s right. The signs on your lawn are being vandalized. This level of vitriol for the “other campaign” is not a good indicator for the next four years, no matter who wins. This does not seem to be just about a disagreement on national, state or local politics this seems personal. Hatred and division are the words that comes to mind. Hating policies, behaviors or ideas, I think is more understandable, but not people. The candidates are willing to raise their hand and work toward policies they believe will benefit all of us. Are you willing to do that? If not, then pick your candidate and support them. Leave the signs alone. By vandalizing the political signs, you are telling everyone you don’t think your candidate can win. That’s a message that’s loud and clear. It’s possible that the people doing the removing or destroying of signs are not readers of this editorial, but you are, and I believe you will report any of these activities to the police because they are illegal. Nancy Moe, Siren

Democrats and Republicans stand against sign destruction To the Editor, As Chairs of the Polk County Democratic and Republican Parties, we join together to condemn the wave of political sign destruction and theft this election season. Candidates from both parties, up and down the ballot, have had their signs destroyed and this is not only wrong, it’s against the

County timelines to complete construction of the facilities were pegged at around 18 months after funding was allocated, at the very earliest. But even if those facilities had been in place in time, Carr told reporters after the Joint Finance Committee in February turned down a request to fund the state-run Type 1 facilities that it was “very unlikely” Lincoln Hills would be shuttered by July 2021. The state now faces the prospect of moving forward without the two counties that represent over 63 percent of the youth at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, according to the latest available data with a county-by-county breakdown of the facility’s population. Of the 76 juveniles at the facility, 41 come from Milwaukee County and seven from Dane County, as of May 31. Only Kenosha and Outagamie counties had more than two commitments, and Outagamie County barely cleared that threshold with three. A population report shared with WisPolitics.com also shows 76 young offenders at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake as of Aug. 7. That report did not include a home county breakdown, and DOC was not able to immediately provide one. The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Copyright © WisPolitics.com.

WILD CHOW law. This is an issue we totally agree on. It brings dishonor to our political parties when sign vandalism occurs, and neither of us approves of this behavior. Free speech, and the right to express an opinion is embedded in our Constitution. A political yard sign or a candidate flag expresses an opinion, and that should be respected even if you disagree with it. Candidates and campaigns worked hard to pay for these signs. Voters spent their hard-earned money to buy these signs and flags. Volunteers worked hard to distribute and install these signs. Respect that effort and leave their signs alone. Moreover, it is against the law to destroy a sign. These signs are on private property. Under Wisconsin law, no person may deface, destroy or remove any legally placed election campaign sign or alter the information printed on it. WI State Statutes 943-01 and 943-20(1) state that violators can be prosecuted and face fines ranging from $100 to $10,000 and sentenced to 9 months in jail. This isn’t a prank. Make sure the young people in your life understand this. Trail cams and security cameras will record vandals in action, and we will report thefts and vandalism to local law enforcement and encourage that charges be filed. Please channel your enthusiasm for your candidate in a positive way and donate or volunteer for the candidate you support. Please respect their opponent and their supporters and leave their signs alone. That’s the American Way. Thank you. Kim Butler: Chair, Polk County Democratic Party Alan Walker: Chair, Polk County Republican Party

Perfectly peachy summer dessert Peaches are my favorite fruit to cook with. They don’t lose their flavor like some fruit when cooked. The flavor is more pronounced when peaches are cooked. Peaches are lovely to eat fresh. My dad loved peaches and would bring home a case each year from someone at work when I was young. Each peach was as big as my head. Wild Chow I remember wiping peach juice off my chin, Lisa Erickson cheeks, and elbows.

We’d eat peaches for breakfast lunch and dinner. When they were gone, I’d beg him to buy more the next year. Grilling peaches is a quick dessert that can be pulled together in minutes. I usually plan on grilled peaches for dessert when I’m already grilling dinner. It’s easy to grill the peaches after I’ve finished grilling dinner, or better yet, grill them first so you don’t end up with charred bits of meat or marinade on your peaches. Which peaches are best for grilling? Some peaches grill better than others. SEE WILD CHOW, PAGE 10

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The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to households across the state to help lower the burden incurred with monthly energy costs. Individuals can now submit applications online at https://energybenefit.wi.gov, available via computers and mobile devices. Individuals will need an email address and Social Security Number in order to complete an online application, and will be sent a 6-digit passcode to their email address in order to start the application.

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Vaccines are the best way we have to prevent some infectious diseases. While many serious diseases are no longer common in the United States because of vaccines, these diseases still exist and can spread when people aren’t vaccinated. Not only does getting vaccinated protect you, but it also protects those around you. Because some people have medical conditions that prevent them from getting vaccinated or developing immunity after being vaccinated, it is important for others to get vaccinated so that these diseases are less common. You can use the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) adult vaccine assessment tool to find out which vaccines are recommended for your age, health conditions, job, and lifestyle. The tool is available here: https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/ adultimmsched/. Talk to your doctor about whether you have missed any vaccines. Even if you received the vaccines you needed

as a child, the protection from some vaccines can wear off. It is especially important for people with chronic health conditions to be up to date on recommended vaccines because they may be at increased risk for complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Every year, thousands of adults in the United States become seriously ill and are hospitalized because of vaccine-preventable diseases. Unfortunately, many of these people die from these diseases. One of these diseases is influenza, or the flu. The flu and pneumonia represent the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC estimated that there were tens of millions of cases during the 20192020 flu season, which caused tens of thousands of deaths. This fall, it will be especially important for people to be vaccinated against the flu. In many parts of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has strained and even overwhelmed healthcare systems. The 2020-

2021 flu season is expected to burden healthcare systems even further. Unfortunately, although a yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and older, only 45% of adults in the United States were vaccinated during the 20192020 flu season. Ask your doctor or clinic when they plan to have the flu vaccine available for the upcoming flu season. The CDC recommends that you receive the vaccine by the end of October. If you are on Medicare, most vaccines that your doctor recommends will be covered by your Medicare prescription drug plan. Medicare prescription drug plans are required to cover most commercially available vaccines, including the vaccine for shingles. The only exceptions are the vaccines for flu, pneumonia, and hepatitis B, which are covered by Part B. Please note that SeniorCare does not cover any vaccines.

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COBRA (short for the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act) is the federal rule that allows continuation of employer health insurance after employment ends. Usually, COBRA allows an employee 60 days to decide to extend their employer-sponsored coverage after ending employment. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new rule now allows even more time to choose to extend coverage. Individuals have always had the option to wait the full 60 days after ending employment coverage to see if they needed care. Then, they could pay the premiums and backdate their coverage if they did. The new rule allows more time to “wait and see.” Under the new rule, once the administration declares the national emergency over, workers get 120 days to decide whether to purchase their job-based insurance. The original COBRA 60-day clock starts running when the national emergency is declared over, and workers have an additional 60 day-extension after that. As of the printing of this article, an end to the COVID-19 national emergency has not been declared. However, there are a couple of cautions for waiting too long. First, if a person will be switching to a Marketplace health plan, the special enrollment period for doing so lasts

only 60 days after employment coverage ends. Otherwise, a person has to wait for the open enrollment period in the fall (November 1 through December 15) for a coverage start date of January 1. Second, if a person will be enrolling in Medicare, he or she must do so within eight months of either a) the month after the employment ends, or b) the month after group health plan insurance based on current employment ends – whichever is earlier. Otherwise, a person has to wait until the general enrollment period at the beginning of the year (January 1 through March 31) for a coverage start date of July 1. Also, it is important to note that the COBRA extension is available only to people who worked at companies with 20 or more employees and had job-sponsored coverage before being laid off or furloughed. If the company goes out of business, there’s no health insurance to continue to buy. This is especially important as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact businesses. For the full rule, visit: https://www.federal register.gov/documents/2020/05/04/ 2020-09399/extension-of-certain-timeframesfor-employee-benefit-plans-participants-andbeneficiaries-affected For a summary, visit: https://khn.org/ news/administration-eases-rules-to-givelaid-off-workers-more-time-to-sign-up-forcobra/

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After a months-long battle, the U.S. Department of Labor changed their position and will now allow for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients to collect pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) benefits which were passed as part of the CARES Act. Federal PUA benefits are available for people who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic but who do not qualify for regular state unemployment insurance, such as people who are self-employed or who have limited recent work history. However, in two states, North Carolina and Wisconsin, SSDI recipients are also disqualified from collecting regular state unemployment benefits. This was previously interpreted to mean that SSDI recipients do not qualify for PUA either. That position has been reversed in a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor dated July 27. Now, SSDI recipients who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Siren expands school garden The Siren School garden was expanded this summer with the assistance of several students from Siren, Grace and Anna Schultz, Caitlyn Lahman and Mr. Iverson. Bret Iverson and staff helped to maintain the garden which was expanded by 1,200 square feet from the Budding Botanist Grant sponsored by Kids Gardening. This 10-bed raised garden, with a pallet bed and compost bin is fenced in to keep local deer out. Last year net covers were made to keep deer out, but many plants grew into the covers plus the cost was almost the same as fencing. Siren’s school garden will be used by food service and the Dragon Learning Center’s afterschool program. This summer’s produce is being donated to Ruby’s Pantry. The garden has a Three Sisters Bed which promotes Ojibwe culture with native red corn, squash and a climbing pole bean. There are beds of zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes, beans, peppers, greens, peas, and other garden favorites. The garden features a pizza bed with plants and crops used in making a pizza, a potato barrel, an old retired sink as a bed, bucket growing containers and a workbench. Funding for the garden was a combination of donations from the Siren Community, grants, and Siren School District. This year we want to thank the City of

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for staying socially distant. We’re All In is an initiative based on the idea that to move forward, we need to have each other’s backs. Adjusting our behavior is the surest way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the smartest way to improve our economy. Discover more things you can do at WeAreAllInWI.com.

SUPERIOR–– Starting this week, visitors to Pattison State Park in Douglas County will find all trails reopened, with seven new and improved boardwalks. In 2018, Little Manitou and the East Beaver Trail at Pattison State Park were closed due to a severe flood. Damage included downed trees, deep gullies and some areas scoured down to the bedrock several feet below. The new design for the trails includes sustainability measures to avoid future flood damage, including re-routing a section of Little Manitou away from the river. This new section bridges a tributary and will provide an opportunity for a future overlook above the Black River. Other changes included larger culverts, grade reversals, buried drain tile and side grades to help prevent future washouts and damage. The total project cost was $750,000 and took two years to complete. “The improvements will provide enjoyable trails to hike for all ages,” said Kevin Feind, Pattison Park superintendent. “The trail has a few steps but is largely rolling hills, exploring a variety of forest cover types. Most of the new sections are about 6 feet wide, providing plenty of space for social distancing.” During the 2018 storms, some areas of the region received as much as 12 inches of rain. The flooding also washed out Highway 35 above the dam at Pattison State Park, which drained Interfalls Lake. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation made repairs to the dam, refilled the lake in 2019 and reopened the beach at the park. For more information about Pattison State Park, visit the DNR website.

1945 - World War II Ends - 2020 To mark the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II, we are putting together a special section about the men and women from our area who served. We need the community’s help in ﬁnding and giving credit to these veterans, living and dead. We have a page on our website, https://www.burnettcountysentinel.com/site/ forms/online_services/wwii_submissions/, where you can share details and a photo of your veteran. We plan to release the section the week of September 7th coinciding with the 75th Anniversary of the end of the war.

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Lots of input on Yellow Lake bridge JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Yellow Lake River Bridge construction could start in August 2022. The project will be mostly funded with federal funds. About 50 people attended the meeting at the highway department shop. Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs gave a brief explanation of the project. One major talking point was making the bridge more navigable for boats to go under the bridge. Hoefs decided to bring on Ayres Associates to design the new bridge. They plan on demolishing the existing bridge and building a new 26-foot-wide bridge in it’s place.

Project schedule October 2020........... Preliminary Plans December 2020 ....... Environmental Document March 2021 ............. Design Study Report April 2021 ............... Second Public Involvement meeting May-July 2021 ........ Real Estate Acquisition August 1, 2021 ........ Final Plans December 12, 2021 . Bid Letting Summer/Fall 2022 . Construction

During construction the bridge and the channel of the lake would be closed and with DNR restrictions state they cannot do any work in the water until Aug. 1. Dan Sydow of Ayres Associates said they will be cutting it pretty close starting in August and having everything completed by winter. The bridge will be concrete, but the asphalt trucks will need to get their work done on the road before November. Hoefs explained that Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has his department go out and inspect every bridge in the county. Then each bridge receives a sufficiency rating from 0 to 100. 100 is a brand new bridge and 0 is a terrible bridge not safe for any travel. When a bridge score dips below 50 it becomes eligible for funding. The Yellow Lake River Bridge recently received a score of 43.8. As soon as Hoefs received that information he began working with WisDOT and their local bridge replacement program. Funding for the bridge will be 80% Federal funds and then 10% from Burnett County and the Town of Union. The WisDOT program will only fund minimum standards for the bridge. Associates from the Ayres explained that under the minimum standards the bridge will need to be raised to five feet above the reg-

ular high water mark, which is unknown at this time, and making the bridge 26 feet wide. Any other improvements to the bridge will be covered by the county and Union. The Yellow River Bridge was built in 1925 and is a single lane bridge with lots of pedestrian, vehicle and boat traffic during the summer. There was discussion about raising the bridge, discussion about the surrounding land and where construction will be. Sydow said they will be accepting comments through Sept. 10. At that point Ayres will start putting together preliminary plans and will bring those back to the public at a second meeting next April. Hoefs and Sydow are accepting public comments in the mail and via email. CONTACT INFORMATION Mike Hoefs, PE – Highway Commissioner Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872, 715.349.2285, MHoefs@ BurnettCounty.org Dan Sydow, PE - Engineer Ayres Associates, 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715.834.3161, SydowD@AyresAssociates.com

Virtual Dementia Education Summer Series Join the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and the Alzheimer’s Association for a monthly virtual dementia education program, 6-7 p.m. on the last Monday of each month through September. Join us while sipping iced tea on your deck or patio or while nestled in on the couch. They are open to anyone who wants to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and brain health. Our next dementia education program on Monday, August 31 will fea-

ture Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. This disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community. No one has to face this disease alone or without information. This program covers the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Registration is required in order

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Last week, HSBC shared some tips to help your feline friends stave off boredom. But dogs get tired of napping, too! Try some of these ideas to keep your dog alert and happy. • Tell a Story: Homework is not just for the kids (and cats)! This activity tends to relax dogs and is a great way to spend some quality downtime before bed. • Scent games: Engage your dog’s sniffer and brains by having him track down food in a snuffle mat, which is essentially a fleece shag rug. Another way to play is to put smelly morsels in an old muffin tin and then put tennis balls in the holes and encourage your dog to uncover the treasure. • New Surrounding: If you get bored on the same old walk, so does Buddy! Vary your route or go for a car ride and check out a new neighborhood. Just be a good neighbor and pack out your garbage! • Learn New Skills: Teaching your dog has the side result of a more attentive friend, which is the mindset behind agility and flyball games. But even just teaching your dog to touch your hand with his nose enhances his focus on you. • Food play: Food dispensing toys are great distractions while the humans are away. A great summer alternative is freezing treats or rubber toys in blocks of water or broth. Or fill a Kong with some treats and plug the end with wet dog food or a peanut butter mixture and freeze, providing a Mickie longer-lasting prize. If you are looking for a canine pal to try these tips on, Mickie is ready and willing! He is a handsome six-year-old gray and white husky with striking eyes! Mickie is a sturdy 51 pounds of love who likes other dogs and people of all sizes. He is still getting over some fly-bitten ears and needs drops for dry-eye. But Mickie has a relaxed attitude, and he enjoys being handled and groomed. The vet noted on Mickie’s paperwork, “needs lots of tummy rubs.” Sounds like doctor’s orders! HSBC information—7410 County Road D, PO Box 621, Webster, WI 54873. Telephone: 715-349-2368. 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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Hello friends, One of the really cool things about this way of life that I live is that I have a ton of really fun friends. Two weeks ago, I was at Ross and Kimberly Moll’s wedding. Ross is 26 and grew up in Niagara and one of his good buddies from when he was a kid is Joe Weber who was in the wedding, who lives in Green Bay. Joe is a machinist at Mid Valley Industries and an addicted and very skilled outdoorsman. Over the course of the night we talked about his fishing for salmon which he does out of Algoma in his Lund Impact that is pushed by a 150 horse Mercury. Joe bought this five years ago and after mastering walleye on Green Bay and musky he switched over to salmon. I was lucky enough to get an invite and that is what most of this story is about. Friday, August 14 High 78, low 55 Joe had to work today, and I managed another fishing invite with my good friends Jeff and Patti “Peppermint” Rouse for an evening on the water. First, they cooked me a dandy steak on the grill at their getaway home in Algoma where I have slept many nights of my life. Patti was one of my favorite friends growing up and she is so nice that she never even gives me crap about any of my weaknesses. In all honesty we just wanted to spend time together tonight and we really hoped to land a salmon on what should have been day one of Algoma’s “Shanty Days” weekend. Nineteen years ago, I caught a 24.6 pound salmon on this weekend while fishing with Jeff and Patti and that salmon is on my wall. Tonight we had a great time talking and while fishing in the Rouse’s 20 foot Alumaweld Stryker we caught two kings and that made us all very happy. Saturday, August 15 High 82, low 60

Joe Weber and Ryan Kelley met me at the marina at Algoma long before sunrise this morning with Joe’s boat in tow. Ryan also is from Niagara and rode the bus with Ross Moll and is an employee at Procter and Gamble, which is a paper product manufacturer in Green Bay. Back to these guys fishing musky, the first time they tried it on Green Bay they caught a 53-incher and another big kahuna. So, we start out in the dark with Joe doing most of the setup work and me kind of driving the boat. When we hit 160-feet of water fish number one hit a spoon on a down rigger that was set at 60-feet and just like that Ryan caught our first fish which was about a 5-pound king, a perfect eater. Next Joe caught about a 7 pounder and then I caught an 8-pounder. Joe Weber’s boat record is 7 salmon and the way our luck was going I was hoping we could break it. What was very nice for myself was three things, one was to see how through hard work Joe Weber had created an income to buy and rig a very nice boat, two was to see how he taught himself to fish salmon which can be very difficult, and three was to listen to and fit in with kids in their mid-20s. I just met Ryan today, I think, and though Joe and I have done some ice fishing and he stayed at my

house once we really do not know each other. They are both past the kid stage of the early 20s but still have plenty of stories. Today the kings were in the depth of about 180-feet and we kept working our way to 340 and once we hit 220 the rainbow started hitting our spoons. We went 6 for 8 and talked lots of fishing and hunting and I have a strong feeling that I may fish or hunt with these guys again. As usual the Chevy pickup got me home and I had one day before my next trip which was also with a good friend and to a good friend’s resort. Living the dream, sunset!

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WILD CHOW: Grilled peaches for a perfect summer treat CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

Super ripe peaches are likely to fall apart or drip all the juice out down into your grill. The best peaches to grill are the ones that are still somewhat firm. When shopping, look for firm peaches that will be ripe in a day or two. When lightly pressed they are firm. Save the ripest peaches for eating fresh. How to cut a peach: Use a sharp paring knife to follow the natural line that sometimes forms on peaches that run from stem to core. Cut the peach all the way around. Then, with gentle pressure, twist both halves in opposite directions. Carefully, with the knife, remove the pit. What if I don’t have a grill? No, problem. Preheat your oven broiler to high. Place

peaches cut side up on an oven safe baking-sheet. Broil about 2 inches from the heating element or flame. Cook until dark brown spots appear on peaches; about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Proceed with the recipe. Spiced Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream and Honey Serves 4 2 firm peaches 4 scoops of premium vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons of wildflower honey 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice 2 cups heavy whipped cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Carefully scrape grill clean and free of all charred food bits.

Brush the peach halves with avocado oil. Place cut side down on the hot grill with tongs. Cook for 3 minutes and rotate 90 degrees to continue to cook for 3 more minutes. Grill marks should be crisscross. Remove from the grill; cool. Peaches can be grilled ahead of time. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Plate peach halves for serving and place a scoop of the ice cream in the center of each half. Drizzle with honey and a sprinkle of apple pie spice. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately. Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes by emailing her at wildchowrecipes@gmail. com.

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OBITUARIES

Linda I. Rieck Linda I. Rieck, 96, of Princeton, Illinois and formerly of Webb Lake, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Aperion Care Nursing Home, Princeton. A funeral service will be h held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 228, 2020, at Grant-Johnson F Funeral Home, Princeton, w with Pastor Scott Schmidt o officiating. A graveside service w will be held at 11 a.m. on M Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at W Webb Lake Cemetery with L Lisa Bloome officiating. Linda was born 1924 iin Hinsdale, Illinois the d daughter of Edward and Mathilda (Whermeister) Pantke. She married Arthur Rieck and he preceded her in death after more than 50 years of marriage.

Carol M. Sadowski

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son: Robert Rieck, two brothers: Edward and Ralph Pantke, and one sister: Della Kadera. Survivors include one daughter-in law, Margaret Rieck of Eau Claire; one daughter, Judy (Andy) Bloome of Wyanet, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Danny (Dawn) Rieck, Becky (John) Fleming, Brian (Maria) Rieck, Samantha (Rick) Komperda, Michael Bloome, Lisa Bloome, and Jennifer (Gerald) Elmore; nine great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Dr. Bruce Bray of Spooner. During WWII she worked at the Electromotive Plant in LaGrange, Illinois and later was a homemaker. She was very dedicated to the Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, Illinois. Linda was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Memorials may be directed to the food pantry.

Subscribe Today! burnettcountysentinel.com Total calls for service: 283 911 hang-up: 22 Abandoned vehicle: 2 Abuse: 1 Accident: 8 Alarm: 10 Animal complaint: 8 Arrest: 1 Assist agency: 17 Assist citizen: 11 Background: 1 Burglary: 1 Civil: 22 Death: 1 Disabled vehicle: 1 Disturbance: 9 Domestic: 4 Drug complaint: 2

Erratic driver: 11 Fireworks: 1 Found property: 1 Fraud: 2 Harassment: 5 Juvenile matter: 1 Medical: 8 Missing person: 2 Noise complaint: 3 Ordinance: 1 OWI: 1 Property damage: 11 Pursuit: 1 Safe exchange: 1 Suspicious activity: 21 Theft: 10 Traffic hazard: 3 Traffic stop: 62 Transport: 2 Trespassing: 1

Unsecure premise: 1 Welfare check: 13

August 17 – August 23 Total calls for service: 229 911 hang-up: 20 Abandoned vehicle: 2 Abuse: 1 Accident: 8 Alarm: 11 Animal complaint: 6 Assault: 1 Assist agency: 6 Assist citizen: 10 Background: 1 Burglary: 1 Civil: 13 Death: 4 Disturbance: 14

INCIDENTS • Aug. 17, Shawn M. Ford, 35, was arrested for failure to appear. • Aug. 19, Lawrence E. Bildeau, 36, Hertel, was arrested for a probation violation. • Aug. 19, Dustin D. Dahlblom, 35, Lake Elmo, Minn., was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Aug. 19, Andrew E. Jorgensen, 27, Danbury, was arrested for domestic abuse, disorderly conduct, criminal

Domestic: 5 Drug complaint: 1 Erratic driver: 8 Fire vehicle: 1 Found property: 3 Harassment: 4 Medical: 14 Noise complaint: 1 Juvenile matter: 2 Ordinance: 1 Property damage: 4 Pursuit: 1 Suicidal: 2 Suspicious activity: 27 Theft: 10 Traffic stop: 35 Trespassing: 3 Welfare check: 9

WARRANTS damage to property and failure to appear. • Aug. 21, Kelly S. Robison, 27, Siren, was arrested for child neglect- expose child to drug abuse, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, violate domestic abuse temporary restraining order, resisting or obstructing officer, non-registration of vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, improper child

restraint- child 4 years but less than 8 years of age and battery or threat to judge/prosecutor/law enforcement officer. • Aug. 22, Eddy M. Bliss, 40, St. Croix Falls, was arrested for felony bail jumping and criminal damage to property. • Aug. 22, Aaron L. Simmons, 59, Grantsburg, was arrested for domestic abuse and disorderly conduct.

• Damian L. Archambault, 31; Ashley S. Avery, 41; Erick G. Cooke, 50; Dylan A. Evavold, 19; Bryan D. Hanson, 28; Christopher J. Hayward, 31; Clinton A. Jones, 53; Andrew E. Jorgensen, 27; Alexander L. Litz, 25; Bridgette M. Paykani, 35; Angel L. Quinones Medina, 29; Heather R. Richison, 42; Brian K. Roseland Jr., 26; Duke L. Roseland, 25; Katie M. Schwoerer, 26; Keaton J. St. John, 21; Vincent E. Stennett, 55; Shannon R. Stevens, 44.

Get the whole story in the Sentinel! WEBSTER PD August 2 – August 22 Totals calls for service: 74 911 hang-up: 1 Accident personal injury: 1 Agency assistance: 2 Assist citizen: 3 Background check: 1 Child exchange: 1 Civil issue: 1 Death: 1

Carol Mulroy Carol Mulroy, age 75, a resident of Webster passed away on Aug. 20, 2020. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. A full obituary will follow next week. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.Swedberg-Taylor.com.

RECENT DEATHS July 23, 2020, Harold Lane Sweat, 87, Town of Swiss. August 11, 2020, Steven Frank Chisholm, 76, Village of Webster.

CLASSIFIED

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Aug. 10 – Aug. 16

Carol M. Sadowski, age 84, of Spooner passed away on Aug. 12, 2020. Services will be held at a later date and a full obituary will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

CLASSIFIED Disabled vehicle: 1 Disturbance: 2 Domestic: 3 Erratic driver: 4 Found property: 2 Harassment: 1 Juvenile matter: 2 Medical: 1 Noise complaint: 1 Operate MV while under

influence: 1 Ordinance violation: 1 Property damage: 4 Pursuit: 1 Search warrant: 1 Suspicious person: 3 Theft: 3 Traffic stop: 30 Violation of court order: 1 Welfare check: 1

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Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title: Full Time Special Education Secretary and Aide (9.5 Month Contract) Qualifications: The special education secretary must be highly motivated, capable of working independently, yet also needs to work as a team, and must conduct themselves in a professional manner with an emphasis on maintaining confidentiality. Duties include but not limited to: • Maintaining awareness of and compliance with federal and state regulations regarding Special Education. • Responsibility for maintaining accurate records in Special Education • Tracking, organizing, and maintaining extensive confidential files on all special education students. • Tracking necessary information for students on 504 plans, as well as foster students. • Acting as a liaison for district personnel, principals, pupil services, general education teachers, resource specialists, students, parents, etc. • Maintain accurate and complete case load files, track deadlines for IEPs and notify staff in advance of deadlines • Overseeing process of receiving special education student records of incoming students and preparing them for use. • Monitor gathering and disbursement of various student progress reports to parents. • Compiling numerous reports, memos, agendas, and meeting notes for district and site level. • Copying, mailing, and/or faxing special education records to requesting parties and requesting special education records from other schools in and out of the county/state. • Assisting the administrator during all phases of Compliance Reviews. • Strong interpersonal and technology skills are required. • A working knowledge of computer programs such as PowerSchool, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office and dealing with spreadsheets, word processing, and database management is necessary. • Disseminating information via email, telephone, oral, and written documentation in an efficient and effective manner is a must. Additional - Working with students as an aide, recess duty, covering the office Requirements: A minimum of a 2-year degree in office management or equivalent experience is preferred. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and technology skills How to Apply: Send a letter of application, resume, credentials and references to: Contact: Elizabeth Olson, Principal Grantsburg School District 475 East James Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

PHONE: 715-463-2341 | FAX: 715-463-5138

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carol Peterson Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 20 PR 42 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 19, 1926 and date of death June 10, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with

a mailing address of 24096 County Road M, Grantsburg, WI 54840. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 9, 2020. 5. The claim may be filed at

the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214. /s/ Jacqueline Baasch Probate Registrar August 18, 2020 Todd H. Anderson, Attorney at Law PO Box 507

HAND-BUILT PADDLE ASSEMBLY Description: Looking for enthusiastic and selfmotivated individuals to join the Bending Branches family of paddlers. Part-time and full-time production workers are needed for paddle assembly. Part time: 10-40 hours a week Full time: 40-50 hours a week

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN

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.

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER PART-TIME (.7 FTE)

Position: One part-time (.7 FTE) position serving grades 9-12 for the 2020-21 school year. The Unity High School English Language Arts curriculum consists of courses ranging from freshman English I through Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature. The current open teaching assignment includes English I (9th Grade) and several English electives. Coaching and/or advisory positions are also available.

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Hiring Full-Time & Seasonal Positions

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Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 Bar Number 1012132

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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CESA #11

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

www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/employment 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:

SEND RESUME TO: Tom Stangl, Group Publisher Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 • Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

September 15, 2020 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Position: Unity School District is currently accepting applications for an Educational Assistant for the 2020-2021 school year. The Educational Assistant will provide, under the direction of a teacher, individual and small group support for students with special needs. The support for students would be a variety of academic and behavioral help. The job opening is a nine-month per year position, approximately 5 hours per day Monday through Friday.

FULL-TIME EVENING CUSTODIAN

Position: Unity School District is seeking a Full-time Evening Custodian to help with event set-up and general cleaning of common areas. The position requires the following hours of availability: Monday thru Friday, 3:00PM – 11:00PM. The position is full-time, 12 months per year, with a full benewt package. Hourly pay rate starts at $14.80, depending on qualiwcations.

QualiƂcations: Qualiwed applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; 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 teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; have strong technology skills as Unity High School is a 1:1 technology school, and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning

Requirements: Applicant must enjoy working with children and have strong communication and conyict resolution skills. The position may require the applicant to be able to lift up to wfty pounds repeatedly throughout the shift, be willing to work outside as well as in classrooms, and hold or be eligible for licensure as a handicapped aide by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. CPR certiwcation and training on proper seclusion and restraint procedures or willingness to become certiwed is also desired.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure (1300), or be eligible for such licensure. Additional licenses preferred. How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Or by submitting a General District Employment Application to Amanda Warner by email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or by mail to: Amanda Warner, Unity School District, 1908 150th Street / Hwy. 46 N., Balsam Lake, WI 54810

How to Apply: Please apply by completing a Unity School District Employment Application. The application is available on Unity School’s website, under Employment Opportunities. Once the application is complete, please send to Amanda Warner by email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or by mail at: Amanda Warner, Unity School District, 1908 150th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267

Deadline: Open 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.

QualiƂcations: Strong work ethic, problem solving skills, excellent customer service and positive communication skills. Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet all physical requirements per job description.

AUGUST 26, 2020

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BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION - School District of Grantsburg Minutes from July 13, 2020

President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order. Present: Russ Erickson, Brian Handy, Jason Burkman, Renae Rombach and Chris Erickson. Absent: Dan Ohnstad. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Agenda Revisions: None. Appearances: Public comments and concerns were heard regarding the re-opening of schools for 2020-2021 school year. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the School Board minutes from June 29, 2020. Motion carried 6-0. Received Reports Fiscal Audit is in progress. There is no School Board Meeting July 27, 2020. Next Board meeting will be Monday, August 10, 2020. The Board reviewed the first reading of the following policies: 342.7 Services for English Learners 342.7 Rule for Procedures of Testing and Assisting English Learners 345.6 High School Graduation Requirements 345.1 GHS Grading Policy 345.4 GMS Grade Promotion 545.1 GSD Telework Policy 690 Disposition of Non-Capital Property 830 Facility Use Consent Items Motion Burkman/R. Erickson to approve the Tentative GSD Reopening Plan. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve the Grantsburg High School Student/Parent Handbook. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Handy/R. Erickson to approve the Grantsburg Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to approve the Grantsburg

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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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Middle School Student/Parent Handbook. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Handy to approve the GHS graduation ceremony plan for July 31 adding that face masks would be optional, but encouraged, and a rain date of August 1, 2020 be set. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to approve Super Summer School for August 3-14, 2020. This plan would not include transportation or food service. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve the recommendation to hire Judy Lundeen, GMS Grade 5 Long-term Sub, for the 2020-21 school year. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Burkman/R. Erickson to hire Tyler Malotky, iForward Counselor, full time. Motion carried 6-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the recommendation to hire Karin Reinert, Community Education Assistant, part time. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Burkman/Rombach to approve the resignation of Lisa McKinley, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach with thanks. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Dahlberg/Handy, pursuant to section 120.12(13) (b) of the state statutes, to approve the list and description of the student academic standards in the areas of mathematics, science, reading and writing, geography, and history that shall be in effect for the 2020-21 school year, as said list has been presented in the parent notification announcement, with a date of July 13, 2020. Additionally, so move to direct the administration to incorporate the Board-approved list and description of the student academic standards that shall be in effect for the 2020-21 school year into a notice for parents and guardians that shall be publicized by posting a link to the pupil academic standards on the school district's webpage. Motion carried 6-0 Fiscal Report/Receipts Report: June 2020. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the vouchers for payment. Specific check numbers are: # 79590 - #79821, #20563 - #20565. Mo-

tion carried 6-0. Specific expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = Fund 21 (Scholarship) = Fund 27 (Special Education) = Fund 50 (Food Service) = Fund 60 (All School Fund) = Fund 80 (Community Ed) =

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 Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-4273 Bar Number 1015280 WNAXLP (August 12, 19, 26)

addition within the 75 foot 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 Ordi-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at

$ 662,538.37 $ $ 69,834.38 $ 3,952.44 $ 150.00 $ $ 736,475.19 Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to authorize the 2020-2021 budget expenditures (necessary school supplies). Motion carried 6-0. Motion Handy/C. Erickson to approve the 2019-2020 budget transfers and budget amendments. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Dahlberg to Convene in Closed Session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1) (c) and (e) for Consideration of Compensation and Benefits of Public Employees Over Which the School Board has Jurisdiction and Exercises Responsibility and for Conducting Other Public Business for Competitive Reasons; Remain in Closed Session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1) (f) to Consider 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 6-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to Reconvene in Open Session and Take Action as Appropriate on Matters from the Closed Session. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/Dahlberg to hire Hank Java as GSD Director of Buildings and Grounds. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. WNAXLP (August 26)

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

nances 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)

PUBLIC RELEASE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS RELEASE STATEMENT The School District of Grantsburg today announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Each school ofÂżce and the central ofÂżce has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk if a split-session student does not have access to the school lunch or breakfast service. )* , *'$($(" &$"$ $&$,. !)* * ( - *$ &+ )* $&%

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NOTICE OF HOSPITAL PRICE INCREASE FOR BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER

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Burnett Medical Center located at 257 W. St. George Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840, has a Âżscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021. Effective October 1, 2020, this hospital will implement a price increase that will increase total gross revenue from patient services for the 12-month period by 2.6 percent on an annualized basis. This hospital has not had a price increase since October 1, 2019. Selected charge elements will change as follows:

Rev. Charge Code Element

Previous Price

New Dollar Price Difference

Percent Change

110

Room & Board, Private

$2,580.00

$0.00

0.0%

120

Room & Board, Semi-Private

2,420.00

0.00

0.0%

122

Room & Board, OB Private

2,420.00

0.00

0.0%

171

Room & Board, Newborn

800.00

0.00

0.0%

401

Mammography (digital)

305.00

310.00

5.00

1.6%

450

Emergency Room, Facility Level II

775.00

795.00

20.00

2.6%

723

Circumcision

140.00

145.00

5.00

3.6%

724

Birthing Room

2,530.00

0.00

0.0%

The medical center Âżnds it necessary to increase these prices in order to continue its commitment to the community to provide quality care with modern facilities, equipment and technology, to maintain competitive salaries and to compensate for reimbursement from government programs. WNAXLP

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Application forms are being sent to all homes with a notice to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals or free milk, households must Âżll out the application and return it to the school (unless notiÂżed at the start of the school year that children are eligible through direct certiÂżcation). Additional copies are available at the ofÂżce in each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be veriÂżed at any time during the school year by agency or other program ofÂżcials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. To obtain free or reduced price meals for children in a household where one or more household members receive FoodShare, FDPIR, or Wisconsin Works (W-2) cash beneÂżts, list the FoodShare, FDPIR or W-2 case number, program name, list the names of all school children, sign the application, and return it to the school ofÂżce. For the school ofÂżcials to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meals of households not receiving FoodShare, FDPIR or W-2 cash beneÂżts, the household must provide the following information requested on the application: names of all household members, total number of household members, and the adult signing the application form must also list the last four digits of his or her Social Security Number or mark the box to the right of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Check if no SSNâ&#x20AC;?. Also, the income received by each household member must be provided by amount and source (wages, welfare, child support, etc.). Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal policy, Karen Miller, Determining OfÂżcial, Phone: 715-463-5499; Email: kmill@gk12.net will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisÂżed with the ruling of the ofÂżcial, he/she may wish to discuss the decision with the determining ofÂżcial on an informal basis. If the parent/guardian wishes to make a formal appeal, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to: Joshua Watt, Superintendent, Grantsburg Schools, 480 E. James Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840, Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 715-463-5499; Email: jwatt@gk12.net If a hearing is needed to appeal the decision, the policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school. Such changes may make the household eligible for reduced price meals or free meals if the household income falls at or below the levels shown above, and they may reapply at that time. Children formally placed in foster care are also eligible for free meal beneÂżts. Foster children may be certiÂżed as eligible without a household application. Households with foster children and non-foster children may choose to include the foster child as a household member, as well as any personal income available to the foster child, on the same application that includes their non-foster children. The information provided by the household on the application is conÂżdential. Public Law 103-448 limits the release of student free and reduced price school meal eligibility status to persons directly connected with the administration and enforcement of federal or state educational programs. Consent of the parent/guardian is needed for other purposes such as waiver of text book fees. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, ofÂżces, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for beneÂżts. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To Âżle a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www. ascr.usda.gov/complaint_Âżling_cust.html, and at any USDA ofÂżce, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, OfÂżce of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 202509410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to the determining ofÂżcial WNAXLP

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PASTOR’S COLUMN

Time to cry Pastor Scott Sagle Calvary Covenant Church

This year we all have learned how important it is to properly recognize and celebrate certain occasions in our lives. We all have lamented graduations, weddings, birthdays, etc. that were either cancelled or observed in a less than satisfying fashion. Take a funeral for example. If people are not allowed to come together for a proper funeral then we feel empty because we have not celebrated their life properly, grieved properly or begun the healing process properly. Grieving

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TRINITY LUTHERAN

or lamenting is crucial for our spiritual and emotional health. It brings us closer to God and to each other when done properly. In the book of Joel, the people of Israel are suffering terribly during unprecedented national tragedy. In the second half of chapter one, Joel calls the people of God to come together, cry, fast and pray. Joel 1:14 says, “Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the

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Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor | 715-472-2605

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George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699

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Pastor John Redlich | 715-327-4956

Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor | 715-866-7321

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LORD.” As you continue through this chapter there are three keys to the people having a proper funeral to lament their current situation: 1) gather together, 2) acknowledge God’s judgment, and 3) beg for God’s mercy. This is exactly what we need to be doing right now. It is time for us to fall on our knees before God, fast, pray and surrender to God, the only one who can save us.

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Roger Kastelle, Pastor | 715-472-8190

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Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383

MARKVILLE

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Carl Heidel, Pastor 715-222-6712 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301

Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624

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Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster

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Pinko Jam at Rendezvous

KAYLA CASEY | SENTINEL

Pinko Jam was held at The Rendezvous in Grantsburg on Saturday. Many people came out to enjoy some great music and get some delicious Hog Wild BBQ from the food truck. There was a line-up of bands that played a variety of music from 12:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pictured above was the band Scott Harter and Friends.

Water safety always starts with a life jacket WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

MADISON–– With over 15,000 lakes and 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, thousands of Wisconsinites and visitors flock to shorelines for a chance to get on the water. What makes for a fun activity can also quickly turn dangerous. In Wisconsin, 89% of the 2019 boat fatalities were not wearing life jackets. Nationwide, that statistic from national groups is more than 90%. So far this year, the Department of Natural Resources has documented 14 deaths related to boating activity. Four remain under investigation. The 10 confirmed incidents involved capsized vessels, falling overboard or the individual voluntarily leaving the boat. Nine of the 10 individuals were not wearing life jackets. In one case, the victim had a jacket on – but it was incorrectly secured. “Our hearts break for the families and friends of those who don't make it home,” said DNR Chief Conservation Warden Casey Krueger. “These are painful reminders to remember your safety when you plan an outing that involves any Wisconsin waterbody.” The DNR reminds the public to include safety measures when planning activities near and in bodies of water. Water safety tips stem from a foundational

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belief of having respect for the rivers and lakes and their shores. Be smart and stay aware because potential danger is often not visible to the human eye. “When on, or even near, the water, always have an eye on safety. A life jacket can be the assurance your loved ones will make it home,” Krueger said. “Put on your life jacket before you get in the boat, or your canoe, or your kayak or paddleboard or wade along the shoreline. Keep it on until you get back to land. Once your life jacket is on, you can focus on the fun.” 14 Boat-Related Drowning Deaths So Far In 2020 Most drowning victims on Wisconsin waterbodies were not wearing life jackets. Wisconsin rivers and lakes can be relaxing and family-friendly places to spend a summer day when you put safety first and respect for the water. The DNR does not track all drownings – only those fatalities linked to the use of a recreational activity item, such as a boat, kayak or canoe. Boating incident reports to date for 2020 and previous years, as well as the annual overall recreational incidents, can be found here by clicking on "Annual Reports." Life jackets will keep you on top of the water if you walk off an unexpected drop-off, a current overpowers you or you fall out of a boat. Putting on a life jacket before wading, playing along shores or getting in a boat gets you ready to focus on the fun. “There are jackets designed for various sports. I wear one that is so comfortable that I can forget I have it on. The notion that you can put it on as an emergency is happening is unrealistic. Things can go wrong in an instant,” said DNR Recreation Warden Jason Roberts. “Wardens have responded to numerous drowning deaths only to find a life jacket stuffed inside a kayak or floating near the capsized canoe. Or in some cases, the person voluntarily leaves the vessel

without a jacket, and fails to make it back.” WATER SAFETY TIPS • Enjoy the waters sober and know your limits: Alcohol blurs a person’s judgement, reaction time and abilities. If you are a poor swimmer sober, you are worse with alcohol in your system. • River shorelines and sandbars pose unseen dangers. Higher, fast-moving water also can tax an individual’s boating, paddling and swimming skills. What may look like a flat, inviting river or stream, may disguise a fast-moving current pulling debris out of your sight and under the surface – and could put you in danger without a lot of warning. • Rivers present continually changing conditions – most often choreographed by the ever-changing currents. Currents are powerful forces that can reconfigure shorelines, carry and hide debris, and construct or destroy sandbars that otherwise look solid. • Wear a life jacket as you explore any shoreline. Life jackets will keep you on top of the water if you walk off an unexpected drop off, or a wave or current overpowers you or you fall out of a boat. • Waves and currents can overpower a person of any size. Currents not easily noticeable standing on the shore can be strong enough to overpower a person and make even the strongest of swimmers unable to swim against it. • Keep an eye on the weather and let someone know where you are going. • Paddleboarders should be competent swimmers and need to wear a life jacket. Wisconsin and U.S. Coast Guard law treats paddleboards the same as kayaks and canoes. This means there must be a personal flotation device for each person on board. However, the best way to obey this law and to ensure your safety is to just wear the life jacket.

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