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Second resident dies from COVID complications JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Burnett County Public Health confirmed a second county resident has died as a result from complications from COVID-19. The county has 42 confirmed cases, 27 have recovered. The department also released more information regarding two potential exposure sites. Public Health says there was potential exposure at Adventures Restaurant and Pub in Siren on Sunday Aug. 23 from 11 am to noon and The Shop Bar and Grill in Webster on Wednesday Aug. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Public Health said they do not issue notifications for grocery stores or gas stations. “You mostly meet people in passing and rarely spend more than 15 minutes within six feet of a person who cannot be identified,” a statement said. “Public notifications are commonly issued for places like bars, restaurants and large events. People at these locations tend to stay longer than 15 minutes within six feet of people and remove their mask to eat and drink.”

Burnett County introduces K-9 Croix The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce our second K-9 “Croix.” Croix came to us from Slovakia. He is a one year old German Shepherd. He is a very big dog that has a calm demeanor. Croix and his handler Deputy Bailey Mangen will be attending intensive training for 10 weeks. That training will involve narcotics detection, apprehension, article searches and search and rescue. We would like to thank the Burnett

County Law Enforcement Citizen’s Auxiliary for their continuous fundraising efforts and thank you to all of the generous donors. Your support has made this possible. Croix is our newest family member and we are very excited to see him get to work. Please welcome Croix! KSW PHOTOGRAPHY

Deputy Mangen and Croix will soon begin 10 weeks of intensive training.

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A moment to remember Chris Fickbohm during the Grantsburg Derby The Grantsburg Ag. Fair held their annual demolition derby on Saturday afternoon, and they took a moment to remember and honor longtime derby driver, Chris Fickbohm, who passed away earlier this year after a strong ﬁght from diabetes and kidney failure.

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the incident and the statue remained unharmed. The statue is still in place on S. Pine Street in Grantsburg with a piece of plywood covering where the glass was broken. Grantsburg Police Chief Dan Wald said there were no reports on the apartments being broken into. They are also investigating an incident that occurred Saturday night. Wald said that Grantsburg Police

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Officer Bridget Getts responded to a call Saturday night at T-Dawgs. Wald explained that somehow pipes in the men’s bathroom connected to the urinal were separated. It is unclear if the pipe was broken or if it burst, but what the police do know is that there was water “all over place,” according to Wald.

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“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Cris Peterson told the Sentinel following her speech at the Republican National Convention. “It was quite the opportunity to speak on national television in front of millions of viewers.” Peterson is the chief financial officer (CFO) for Four Cubs Farm in Grantsburg. She is also a children’s book author who has published numerous books about agriculture including, Extra Cheese, Please! Mozzarella’s Journey From Cow to Pizza and serves on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. Peterson started her speech, giving an overview of Four Cubs Farm, which milks over 1,000 cows every day, and explained to the national audience that Grantsburg is a “small middle American town.” The convention was scheduled to be in Charlotte, North Carolina but was moved mostly to remote speeches and appearances. Peterson continued her speech saying in 2016, dairy prices were horrible and that President Donald Trump took office during a “Great Depression for dairy farmers in Wisconsin.” She told the story of how their milking parlor burnt to the ground in 2017 and by the end of the next year they built a new robotic milking facility.

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Cris Peterson spoke at the Republican National Convention last week in Washington D.C.

Peterson said she received a call asking her to speak at the RNC and thought it was a joke. Peterson wondered how they had gotten her phone number and realized it dated back to January 2019 when the Petersons were invited to New Orleans to be guests of the White House and the Farm Bureau’s Convention. Flash forward to August 2020, Peterson was in contact with a White House staffer about the potential of America’s Food supply running out. “I heard lots of stories about the industry following the COVID shut down in March,” Peterson said, including one story about hogs stuck on trucks and not being able to go to market because of the shutdown. “People don’t realize our whole food system almost collapsed,” Peterson stated. Many of the speeches made at the RNC were pre-recorded at

the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, which sits across the street from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. “It all happened so fast,” Peterson said. She flew to Washington D.C., with her husband Gary, to record her speech over the weekend and was back at home Tuesday to watch it at home. She was not nervous because she has public speaking experience and because it was pre-recorded she knew if she made a mistake, they could do it over. Peterson and a speechwriter wrote the speech in about an hour and a half. She saw the speech and spent two hours doing revisions. Peterson concluded, “whether you support President Trump or not, this is great exposure for Grantsburg and Wisconsin and the agriculture industry.”

Good evening. My name is Cris Peterson. My husband Gary and I milk a thousand Holstein cows on a dairy farm in Grantsburg Wisconsin a small middle American town. Truth be told, until I married my cute farmer from Grantsburg, I was a city slicker from Minneapolis, which is about 70 miles south of us. Donald Trump became President during the middle of the Great Depression for Wisconsin dairy farmers. In 2016, prices were horrible and longtime generational farms across the Nation were going out of business. In 2017, our 120 year old barn, which served as our milking center caught fire and burned to the ground. Our cows were spared, but because they needed to be milked 3 times a day, farmers, friends and complete strangers from all over northern Wisconsin helped haul them to other farms where they stayed until we could rebuild. By the end of 2018, we had a new state of the art milking facility complete with 16 robots that allow our cows to milk themselves three times a day. At about the same time, President Trump’s economic boom began helping dairy farmers across the Nation. As a businessman, President Trump understands that farming is a complicated, capital-intensive and risky business. More than any president, he has acknowledged the importance of farmers and agriculture. That support and focus on negotiating new trade deals gave us the confidence to rebuild our barn and dairy operation. Business was booming again. And business boomed right until the Covid19 shutdown in March. Many people probably don’t realize that our county is one of few in the world that produces nearly all of its own food. Fewer still understand how close our food production and distribution system came to collapsing this past spring. But President Trump understood and again took steps to provide the supports we needed. President Trump took the necessary action knowing that agriculture is our backbone and strength, critical to our national security. Our entire economy and dairy farming are once again roaring back. One person deserves the credit and our vote, President Donald J. Trump.

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t is gnat killing season in my apartment. The humidity spikes and my garbage can swarms with about a hundred of these winged nuisances whenever I lift the lid and that’s when I know it’s time to take action. I’ve done some research and have found that there are different types of gnats. The gnats I’ve got are fungus gnats. Theses gnats feed on roots, fungus and anything decomposing. I use sticky flypaper along with some traps to battle their spread. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say I’ve been responsible for the death of 10,000 gnats this summer alone. My gnats’ source is still unclear, it could be through the garage, or the origin might be a drain. The good news is these creatures are not hazardous to people, unlike the unlovable and mostly hated mosquito. The bad news is they are everySentinel where this time of year. I set up a bunch of traps throughEditor out my home. These are homeJonathan Richie made traps made with the help of Google. (All hail, Google) The ingredients are simple; vinegar, apple juice and dish soap. You’ll also need a small bowl and something to stir it. The internet said to use apple cider vinegar and sugar, but I’m not made of money. I use white vinegar and apple juice. Combine the three ingredients in the small bowl and place the traps where the gnats congregate. You can use equal parts, there’s no science here. Disclaimer – I do not know how these traps work. I believe the sugar from the apple juice attracts the gnats and the dish soap traps them in the liquid. I’ve got no idea what the vinegar does, but the internet told me to add it and like most millennials, I do precisely what the internet tells me without question. While I was researching this column to see if there are any other ideas for killing gnats, Google also seems to think I need a 120-watt indoor bug zapper that will only set me back $400. With that in mind, I do believe I will stick to my strategy. I placed a bunch of those traps around the house on Wednesday, took a short vacation, and returned to a bunch of dead gnats. It’s gross. So, on Monday morning, I re-did the traps and the cycle starts all over again. The dish soap happens to be grapefruit scented, and yeah, the apartment smells better. Another positive note is the family of spiders living outside the kitchen window – they’re catching all kinds of vermin. And yes, I realize at some point the spiders will need to go as well. But for now, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Gentle reader, do you have any tips or hacks for eliminating household pests? Send them to editor@ burnettcountysentinel.com. I am always looking for ways to make my space insect free.

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Voters in five of the state’s traditional Democratic counties were more likely to vote absentee than those in five key Republican counties in the Aug. 11 primary, according to a WisPolitics.com check of numbers available so far. Some 83 percent of Dane County voters cast absentee ballots, the highest mark of the 10 counties reviewed. Meanwhile, about 64 percent of voters in Waukesha County did the same, the highest share for the traditionally GOP counties reviewed, as of Aug. 21. The finding comes amid ongoing signals that Democrats will rely more heavily on absentee voting this fall. President Trump has repeatedly raised questions about the security of Mark Jefferson State GOP Executive Director mail-in ballots, often without any evidence; but he has in recent weeks begun to suggest absentee balloting in states like Florida, where he’s registered, is safe. A recent Marquette University Law School Poll found 35 percent of registered voters planned to vote by mail, while 46 percent said they would vote in-person on Election Day. Another 12 percent said they will vote early in-person. Among Republicans, 67 percent said they planned to vote in-person on Election Day, while 55 percent of Democrats planned to vote absentee by mail. Twelve percent of

‘We’re planning a full-court press for absentee and early votes this fall.’

Democrats and Republicans said they planned to vote early in-person. Poll Director Charles Franklin last week noted the reliance on absentee ballots in the April election, when nearly three-fourths of the 1.55 million votes cast were via absentee ballot. He said the survey may have underestimated how much voters planned to rely on absentee ballots this fall, and their use in last week’s primary offers a benchmark of what to expect for the November election. Final numbers on absentee ballots cast in the Aug. 11 primary were still rolling in as local clerks finish reporting figures to the Elections Commission. At the time of the WisPolitics.com review of numbers, they had logged 636,965 absentee ballots returned. WisPolitics.com compared what the commission had reported as returned against overall turnout numbers from the 10 counties. Besides Dane County’s 83 percent, in the other Democratic counties, three-fourths of voters in Milwaukee and Rock counties cast absentee ballots, while the mark was 62 percent in La Crosse County and 57 percent in Eau Claire. In addition to Waukesha County’s 64 percent, in the other GOP counties, Ozaukee and Sheboygan were around 63 percent, while it was 58 percent in Fond du Lac County and 57 percent in Washington County. Looking ahead to November, the Elections Commission is planning to mail all registered voters an absentee ballot application unless they already have one on file. And both parties say they plan to push the option this

fall, though they declined to share details of those efforts. “We’re planning a full-court press for absentee and early votes this fall, just like we always do,” said state GOP Executive Director Mark JefferPhil Shulman son. Democratic spokesman “We’re also going to fight attempts by Democrats to curb Election Day voting.” Democratic spokesman Phil Shulman said the party’s effort will build on what it did in the lead-up to the April 7 election. Part of that will include making sure voters know how to properly fill out their absentee ballots, which require a witness in most cases. The ballots also require things like the voter’s signature. For the April election, 2,659 ballots were rejected because they were returned after the deadline. Another 20,537 were rejected for other reasons. In 2016, Donald Trump won Wisconsin by 22,748 votes. “It’s a continuation of the great success we had in April and pushing folks to do that early so their voices can be heard,” Shulman said.

‘It’s a continuation of the great success we had in April.’

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Deer hunt in the village My husband and I were very disappointed to learn of the deer hunt in the village, due to some people not liking their vegetation eaten. I grew up in St. Paul, where the only wildlife was squirrels and maybe a mouse or two. We’ve lived in Grantsburg, at the edge of the Village forest, which was a part of the property at one time, for over 44 years. We got the picture right away that if we wanted vegetables, we’d need to go to the farmer’s market or the store. The deer even ate the potted tomatoes on our cement porch! There are many flowers they will not eat. They’ve never touched our peonies, daisies, or any herb. For flowers I’d like to see, we use liquid

fence. We feel so lucky to be here and see all the wildlife every day. Even the 18 bear that used to come through, never once got into our garbage or did any harm to our family or pets. There was nothing for them to eat, so they just passed through. Only when we’d leave a bird feeder up too long or put one up too early did they do any damage, usually to the pole, which they needed. I wonder how many others appreciate where we live and work with it instead of wanting to destroy it? I hope they’ll say something now. Sally Aldorfer Grantsburg

What food do you dream about? Are you loving the cooler weather? I am. My house doesn’t feel like a sauna when I turn the oven on. I can bake again. Yippie. The closest thing to a hot meal we’ve had in the last couple of Wild Chow weeks was a BLT. Sad, I Lisa Erickson know. Warm homemade bread is what I’ve been missing. Crusty bread slathered in butter that melts on contact…yum! It’s what my food dreams are made of. This past spring, after I got my cheesemakers license, I was looking for a new cheese curd flavor that would take cheese curds to a new level. I was looking for something new and different, but outstanding. I mentioned this to my daughter and without hesitation, she said how about everything bagel? We high fived and the rest is history. During the cheese making process, there are little bits and pieces of curds that are too small to sell in a bag of regular sized cheese curds, but perfect for adding to grilled burgers or homemade bread. You can find cheese curd crumbles at cheesemaking facilities across Wisconsin or make your own—see below. Cheese curds bake up beautiful. They don’t melt, because they haven’t aged. This is a recipe I have been thinking (dreaming) about since last May. The everything bagel cheese curd crumbles make the perfect loaf of bread. Sandwiches will never be the same, if you don’t eat it all while it’s still warm.

Everything Bagel Cheese Curd Bread 3 cups bread flour 1 ¼ cup warm water (approximately 110°) 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 ¼ tsp. salt 2 tsp. yeast *2/3 cup of everything bagel cheese curd crumbles In a large mixing bowl, mix bread flour, sugar, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, mix warm water with yeast and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Add the flour and stir until the dough comes together. Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead bread until elastic, about 10 minutes. Create a pocket in the bread and add the everything bagel cheese curd crumbles. Mix until the curds are distributed throughout the bread. Place dough in a buttered bowl and turn over, coating the dough on both sides with butter; cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until the dough is doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. Punch dough down and cover; let dough rest for 10 minutes. Shape dough into a large round loaf. Place on baking sheet pan and cover. Let it rise again for 45 minutes until almost double in size. Bake for 35-40 minutes until bread is a deep golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice with a sharp bread knife and serve. *If you can’t find everything bagel cheese curd crumbles, you can easily make your own. Chop enough cheese curds to fill 2/3 cup into peas size pieces. Add 2 tsp. of everything bagel seasoning. Everything bagel seasoning can be found in most grocery stores in the spice aisle or ordered online.

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Tourism’s Fall Poker Paddle is back by popular demand Sept. 12 HARRIET RICE

“Amazing program. I’m glad BCTC decided to hold this event...I hope participation triples next year!” That was the feedback from one of 16 participants at the end of last year’s Burnett County Tourism Coalition-sponsored first Poker Paddle on the Yellows. Here we are in “next year,” and the 2nd annual Poker Paddle is ready to launch on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m. BCTC event organizer Kim Wheeler is excited to be able to encore the popular outdoor adventure. “In addition to being a fundraiser, it’s a great way to show off the fabulous opportunities we have for canoeing and kayaking in Burnett County,” she said. Cost to participate is $30 per person, which includes players’ cards, a safety whistle, a door prize ticket for a chance to win prizes, snacks at Jeffries landing and a post-paddle catered box lunch and beverages. It’s a “bring your own watercraft” event, but with advance notice, rental canoes or kayaks are available from a local outfitter at reduced fees. Participants must provide their own Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. The four-hour route takes paddlers winding through the wilderness of

the Yellow River with a “snack stop” at Jeffries Landing before paddling across Yellow Lake to the Forts Folle Avoine landing for lunch. Participants draw random cards from volunteers stationed at each of five stops along the waterways to assemble what they hope will be a winning five-card poker hand. Players can enhance their hands by purchasing additional cards at the launch and finish points. Last year, the $50 cash 1st prize went to Lynn Beauclair who held two pair: aces and queens. Participants will receive an assigned launch time. Plan to arrive 45 minutes prior to that time in order to unload boats and gear, drive to Forts Folle Avoine to park cars and catch a free shuttle back to the launch site: state road 35 at the Yellow River bridge north of Webster (where the Yellow River Eatery is). For additional detailed information and registration forms, visit burnettcountyfun. com/poker-paddle-run or call Kim, 715.864.3142

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Campground hits snag JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

The Land Use and Information committee voted to deny a conditional use permit with no opposing votes for a campground near Big Sand and Viola lakes. The conditional use permit states the application is requesting to build 125 campsites to be developed over three years. The application, submitted by Brian and Melissa Bocan, proposed each site will be up to 400 square feet with decks/porches/ patios/awnings and each site will have a shed up to 250 square feet. About 140 people were in attendance for the public discussion regarding the campground. “Burnett County needs people like us,” Brian Bocan said. He told the Land Use and Information Committee on Tuesday that he has heard from residents since 2017 that the county needs young people willing to start businesses here. The 125 sites will sit on about 21 acres between Big Sand Lake and Viola Lake. Bocan said they are not offering a boat landing on the campground. Big Sand, Viola Lake Area Concerned Citizens or BSVLACC is opposed to the campground. An online petition gained almost 650 signatures in a week. They are not the only ones opposed to the campground. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Tribal Council sent a letter to the Land Services Department formally opposing the campground proposal. “The Tribe is most concerned with the possibility of added lakeshore erosion on Big Sand Lake, an issue that has been addressed multiple times over the past several years and continues to be of concern by the Tribe: the possibility of an increase in invasive species being introduced in the lake as a result of increased boaters and campers.” The letter also outlines potential disruptions of fish spawning, increased boating hindering the Tribe’s Sand Lake Reservation Community to peacefully and privately enjoy their homes.

BIG SAND, VIOLA LAKE AREA CONCERNED CITIZENS

BSVLACC is opposed to the 125 unit campground proposed between Big Sand and Viola Lake.

“The Tribe is concerned that this development is rushed and without consideration to the potential environment and economic impacts this will have on the lake and surrounding communities.” Brad Kautzer is the president of BSVLACC, he told the committee this high-density campground is “inappropriate for the area.” Others called the proposal short sighted and said Highway 70 may need to be widened to incorporate the increased traffic. Another nearby resident said 125 campsites is more than the number of houses on either Big Sand or Viola Lake. Land Services was inundated with emails opposing the campground, some with lengthy concerns and dozens of people spoke in opposition to the proposal. There was some support for the campground. A handful of identical emails were received by the Land Services Department supporting the project and a few people including Bocan spoke in favor of the campground. Supervisor Craig Conroy, Jim Paden and Jim Pearson spoke about the conditional use permit. Conroy said a lot of the public concerns are speculative, Paden said he wants more information on erosion and Pearson said the Tribe’s concerns about the lake are important to look into.

Farmers can now apply to help fund nonproﬁts Ruby’s Food Shelf in Siren has recently benefitted from Bayer Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program and would like to encourage local farmers to help donate to other nonprofits like ours. Ruby’s Food Shelf was nominated and received $2,500 to purchase additional food over these next few months. We are honored that we were nominated and feel blessed to have been selected.

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This year’s Grow Communities program runs from Aug. 1 to Nov. 1, and local farmers can enroll now for a chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a local, eligible nonprofit of their choice. Winners will be announced in Jan. 2021. Farmers can enter for a chance to win online at www.americasfarmers.com or by calling 1-877-267-3332 toll-free. If you’re interested to learn more or would like to speak with an America’s Farmers spokesperson, please contact Angie Allen at Angela.allen@bayer.com or (314) 249-8728. Thank you America’s Farmers Grow Communities!

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Back to Birch Point AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS

Hello friends Life is full of traditions and if you are lucky, having a lot of fun. This past week I spent four days at Birch Point Resort on Marsh Miller Flowage in Chippewa County. This was my 20th trip to what is truly one of my favorite places in the world, and as usual I had about as much fun as one person can have over 90 hours. Monday, August 17 High 78, low 46 As I said life is full of traditions/ long term plans. My buddy Gary Howe out of Priarie du Chien sold the Courier Press to Morris Newspapers. After four generations and nearly 100 years in the Howe family, Gary and Joan Howe are in the “how much fun can we have lane.” About three hours north is Birch Point Resort which is 101 years old and as thousands of people are aware of one of the most fun places to spend time on the planet. Brothers Paul and Dave Maire and longtime employee Steve Kiesow know how to work hard and play hard. Birch Point has a bar and restaurant that simply put is a place where people like to visit with each other. As usual when Gary and I arrived we were given a shot of blackberry brandy, just to ease the stress of the road. So today is day one and we have three days to fish and we also cook excellent meals. Due to a cold spell today, the fishing was slow but neither of us cared as I knew that we would figure the sumo gills out. We ended our day with fresh salmon that I had caught two days earlier and sweet corn and red potatoes from the garden. Tuesday, August 18 High 81, low 55 Here is a bit of inside information, Gary Howe and I are very

competitive with each other and have no problem giving or receiving verbal abuse. Here is some more info, both of us like to give fresh fish fillets to folks that do not have the ability to catch their own fish. This morning we were on the water very close to daybreak and let me tell you as this trip would unfold it took us time to figure out how to catch good sized gills. Generally, after the spawn I like drifting with ice fishing jigs, one on a slip bobber and another straight down. This morning that was kind of working but not really. Gary and I fished for five hours had not ate breakfast and figured out the gills. Anchored, deep and be patient, we went to the cabin for lunch, to clean fish, and of course to the lodge for a wee bit of blackberry brandy and an always tasty Birch Point tap beer. This afternoon the Gary and Mark show was hard at it and we had the gills figured out. I love fishing like this, and we were in the comforts of my War Eagle which is a very comfortable boat to fish in. Tonight, we cleaned fish and had veggies from the garden and baked

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chicken. Wednesday, August 19 High 83, low 49 One of my favorite things about Birch Point Resort is that everyone has fun and one example would be that there are two families here with lots of kids between them. All day long and I mean all day, the kids are playing in the water, rowing boats, fishing, and just hanging out. At night both families hangout by their campfires and laughter can be constantly heard. I grew up in a low-income family and raised a low-income family and let me tell ya, income has very little to do with being happy! Today Gary and I could say that we just about mastered fishing gills in late August on Birch Point. A slip bobber, ice fishing jig and part of a red worm. We had plenty of time to experiment and just like the last 20-years the fish were figured out. This afternoon we cleaned fish, ate another great meal, and had a very nice visit with Paul and Dave Maire at a resort that has stood the test of time. Even if it is only once a year, I am addicted to Birch Point Resort! Sunset.

Named for the street where she was found, Walnut made the trip from Texas to start a new life. She is a one-year-old Lab mix, black with white markings, and is a petite 42 pounds. Walnut has a ferocious bark, but it is all for show because she a lloves people and attenttion. Most dogs are essenttially puppies until they a are two years old, and W Walnut is no exception. S She is probably a bit too m much fun for small child dren, as she is a bundle o of enthusiasm who needs ssomeone to guide her in g good manners. Walnut Marilyn is looking for a unique family to help her come out of her shell. Marilyn is a shepherd mix, mostly tan in color, about four years old and around 50 pounds. She is willing to please, sits nicely, and rolls over at your feet for reassurance. She is just in need of a little confidence building. Marilyn is friendly with people of all ages and is looking for someone to teach her new things, take her new places, and love her to bits! HSBC recently put out a call on Facebook for donations to cover surgery for Blue, a gray and white Am Staff mix with an improperly healed fracture in his rear leg. The HSBC community stepped up, and the funds for Blue’s surgery were raised in a week! Blue would like to give big sloppy kisses to his benefactors and hopes Marilyn to tell you all about it soon! Blue’s surgery is part of Star’s Fund, which helps pay for extraordinary medical care the HSBC residents may need. Star’s Fund can always benefit from donations; it seems medical needs come in batches. When donating, please note that your gift is for Star’s Fund. And a big thank you to our community for continuing to care about Burnett County’s homeless pets! 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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OBITUARIES

Carol L. Macaulay

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Carol L. Macaulay (Huss), age 79, a resident of Webster passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Carol was born on Nov. 4, 1940 in Northfield, Minn., to parents, Clayton and Ellen Edmonds. Carol worked as a clerical p person for the school district # #833 for over 30 years. In 11999, Carol retired to the W Webster area. She was an acttive member of Yellow Lake L Lutheran Church. Carol was a kind, soft h hearted person who enjoyed h her family and friends. She e enjoyed watching birds, w wood working, painting, ssinging, dancing and playiing the stump fiddle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gerald; infant daughter, Marie; son, Brian; sisters, Marlys and Barb and her second husband, Michael Huss. She will be sadly missed by her son, Dan (Christie); daughter, Kathy Schrautemyer; grandchildren, Micah, Jace, Michelle; great grandson, Ben; sister, Judy (Don) Stille; along with other relatives and many dear friends. A private family Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church in Danbury with Pastors Danny Carlson, Doug Olson, Myron Carlson and Ralph Thompson. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 from 12 - 2 p.m. at the church. Her final resting place will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Carol Mulroy, age 75, a resident of Webster passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Carol was born on Dec. 24, 1944 in Webster to her parents Gertrude (Peck) Haaf and Harold Haaf. She m married Larry Mulroy In P Pine City, Minn., on Dec. 223, 1961. Together Carol and L Larry had five children; T Troy, Mark, Laurie, Tim a and Katy. Carol and Larry owned a and operated Larry and C Carol’s Electric and she a also worked for Polk-Burn nett Electric Cooperative rreading meters. In 1997 they p purchased Hunters Inn and C Carol ran it until 2017. They were also foster parents for many years. Carol loved taking care of children, being with family, cooking and baking. She enjoyed being outside and watching birds and other animals that came into her yard. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mulroy; her parents, Harold and Gertrude Haaf; her three brothers, Howard, Russell and Gerry Haaf; her son, Troy Mulroy and daughter, Katy Mulroy. Carol is survived by her siblings, Audrey, Ronnie, David, Gary, Penny, and Robin; her children, Mark, Laurie, and Tim; her 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends. A time of visitation for family and friends was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Dennis Johnson, 73, of Atlas passed away on Aug. 25, 2020 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab Center in Frederic. He was born Feb. 18, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Virgil and Gladys (Erickson) Johnson. He moved with his parents at three months to the Trade River community of Grantsburg, graduated from Grantsburg High School, then Pine City VoTech. After serving in the Army 1968 to 1970, Dennis worked as a mechanic at the John Deere dealer in Osceola, also doing custom farm field work with his JD 720 tractor and implements, worked several years for the Town of Sterling, grading and snowplowing. He lived in Atlas, attended the Baptist Churches in Milltown and then Eureka. He was faithful in his devotion to Jesus Christ and serving when able. He enjoyed car races and volunteered in Osceola with tourist trains. He rode his Sno-Jet “sled” and later his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle and participated in Christian Motorcycle Association rides and events. A stroke in 1997 brought some of these activities to a halt. Since then he received much appreciated help from many friends and his younger brother, Marv. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers Paul (Karen) Johnson of Washburn and Marvin Johnson of Golden Valley, MN, nieces Sarah (Michael) Wellnitz of Knoxville, TN and Renee Johnson of Washburn. A service will be held at Trade River Evangelical Free Church on Sept. 12, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Seth Brickley. A box lunch reception will be held after the service. Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Send online condolences to swedbergtaylor.com. Memorials can be given to the Salvation Army.

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August 13, 2020, Rodney Marc Johnson, 69, Town of Siren. August 18, 2020, William Patrick Bachmeier, 77, Town of La Follette. August 20, 2020, Carol Gertrude Mulroy, 75, Town of Jackson.

• August 24, Michael E. Denn, 58, Grantsburg, was arrested for disarming a peace officer and knowingly fleeing an officer. • August 25, Anthony J. Plumley, 21, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation, warrant offense and manufacture/ deliver THC plants. • August 26, Ashley S. Avery, 41, Spooner, was arrested for a warrant offense, felony bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping and disorderly conduct. • August 26, Juliana J. Nelson, 18, Shell Lake, was arrested for possession of THC. • August 26, Polly A. Siers, 58, Danbury, was arrested for a probation violation. • August 27, Michael J. Glienke, 41, Sandstone, Minn., was arrested for failure to appear and operating a motor vehicle while suspended. • Melissa J. Kerbel, 40, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent. • August 29, Timothy H. Ainley, 55, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. • August 30, Benais F. Smiley, 29, Webster, was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic abuse and failure to appear.

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MARRIAGES Caleb T. R. Klawitter, Trade Lake, to Katie N. Allen, Village of Siren. Chad E. Poirier, Daniels, to Tanya S. Walther, Daniels. Joseph M. Byers, Grantsburg, to Rebecca M. Reinhart, Grantsburg. Derry J. Peterson, Trade Lake, to Pamela J. Soules, Trade Lake. Cheryl A. Woessner, St. Paul, Minn., to Stacha L. Woessner, St. Paul, Minn. John S. Frederick. West Marshland, to Laureen O. Ryan, West Marshland. Kurtus R. Dhaene, West Marshland, to Amber M. Parker, West Marshland.

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• James L. Harper, 55, Wright, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

ATV- operate in unreasonable/ improper manner • Daniel S. Rollings, 44, Ham Lake, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232.

ATV or UTV- fail/take alcohol test • David R. Sweeny, 73, Danbury, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Bail jumping- felony • Autumn R. Pewaush, 34, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Bail jumpingmisdemeanor • Brandon J. Lawson, 37, Danbury, plead no contest and was sentenced to 65 days in local jail and was fined $443. • Autumn R. Pewaush, 34, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Battery • Saronah J. Johnson, 26, Frederic, plead guilty and was sentenced to 215 days in local jail and was fined $611.65. • Jordan D. Paulson, 34, Grantsburg, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. • Dustin D. Dahlblom,

35, Lake Elmo, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. • Christie D. Engebretson, 37, Pine City, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443. • Jacob T. Jones, 19, Grantsburg, plead guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Burning w/out a permit • Carol A. Valenzuela, 73, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $114.50. • Harold L. McCann, 65, Fort Myers Beach, FL, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. • Tamie J. Newman, 43, Pine City, Minn., plead

no contest and was fined $175.30.

Criminal damage to property • Saronah J. Johnson, 26, Frederic, the charge was dismissed but read in. • Chelsea M. Thompson, 28, Webster, plead no contest and was sentenced to 4 months in local jail and was fined $3,510.07. • James L. Harper, 55, Wright, Minn., plead guilty to two counts and was fined $1,040 for one count and $200 for second count.

Criminal trespass to dwelling • Chelsea M. Thompson, 28, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT August 24 – August 30 Total calls for service: 240 911 hang-up: 13 Abandoned vehicle: 2 Accident: 7 Alarm: 10 Animal complaint: 8 Arrest: 2 Assault: 2 Assist agency: 16 Assist citizen: 7 Civil: 16 Disturbance: 7 Domestic: 1 Erratic driver: 16 Fire vehicle: 2 Found property: 1

Fraud: 3 Harassment: 4 Information: 1 Juvenile matter: 5 Medical: 4 Noise complaint: 2 Probation violation: 1 Property damage: 6 Suicidal: 4 Suspicious activity: 9 Theft: 10 Traffic hazard: 2 Traffic stop: 62 Transport: 1 Trespassing: 5 Wanted person: 3 Welfare check: 8

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Winŕ & Brewerũ Guidŕ The St. Croix Valley area is a wonderful place for visitors and residents to explore, discover and enjoy local wine vineyards, breweries, fine dining establishments, novelty shops, and more. We are featuring a special section for readers to learn about these remarkable beverages - how they’re made, where they’re grown, how they’re served and more.

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Embracŕ youŢ City’ţ BeeŢ tory events impact local economies by inviting mass numbers of attendees to indulge in shopping and tasting.

Craft beer brewers are efficient in involving their communities and bringing people together for an immersive experience. For a better perspective of the influence on craft beverages, check out these 2019 statistics reported by the Brewer’s Association (BA). • The volume share for brewers was 13.6%, which is a growth of 1.1% over 2017. • Brewed beer accounted for 26,347,950 barrels produced by craft beer groups. • There were 942 new openings in 2019 and only 294 closing. • Over 161,000 new jobs were created, for a growth of 7% over last year.

A PLACE FOR TOURISM In addition to speaking to local interests, craft breweries also benefit an area’s tourism revenue. According to BA data, about 1.6% of craft drinkers take 10-plus annual trips to breweries more than two hours away from their home.

A separate study focused on Kent County, Mich., showed that small breweries generated $7.05 million in direct spending from over 42,000 visitors. The tourism industry also benefited in profits from over 14,000 hotel room visits. Festivals and celebra-

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Embracinŗ thŕ Biŗ Chiŏ

ce wine is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that froze solid while still on the vine. While the water in the grape freezes, the sugars and other dissolved solids do not, resulting in a concentrated juice and a very sweet wine.

Canada and Germany are the world’s largest producers of ice wine, which, in many countries, must freeze naturally in order to be called ice wine. Keep reading for more about this exceptional wine. HISTORY Ice wine is believed to have originated in Germany in the late 1700s when freezing weather struck Germany before a grape crop could be harvested. In German, ice wine is called eiswein. PROCESSING Ice wine is made from frozen grapes, of course, and those grapes are also picked and processed frozen, which means ice wine production needs a large

labor force available at a moment’s notice on the first cold day. That’s one reason why ice wines are more rare and usually more expensive.

serving a savory dish, look toward salty hors d’oeuvres, oysters, strong cheeses and rich, high-fat dishes like foie gras. The extreme sweetness also goes well with spicy cuisine. Think spicy Asian or Cajun dishes.

Ice wines are aged, usually up to 10 years, and fermented slowly. The longer it ages, the less acidic it becomes. The experts at Wine Folly say a wellaged ice wine should be a syrupy, rich wine that’s a deep bronze color. Look for flavors of molasses, maple and hazelnut. VARIETIES AND PAIRINGS Of course, grapes that grow well in cold climates work best for ice wine. These include cabernet franc, merlot, riesling, chenin blanc and vidal blanc.

SERVING Pour ice wines at 45-55 degrees in a white wine or dessert glass. There’s also the tulip-shaped ice wine glass. For enhanced flavors, chill the glasses before pouring.

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ou probably already know that craft beer comes in numerous styles and flavors. Brewers are often restricted to the type of beverages they create due to their location. The mineral content of local water is a significant factor in what can be produced. GROWING TOO BIG According to the Brewer’s Association, craft beer breweries are classified as producing 6 million barrels or less annually. When an operation becomes too large or successful, corporate outfits take notice and may make an offer for purchase.

Have you ever wondered why West Coast brewers excel in quality IPAs? According to Texas Tech, it’s because the region’s water contains the components needed to make crafting possible. The University also notes that popular beers like Guinness, which is made in Ireland, cannot be made to the same standard in other parts of the country because of differing H2O makeups.

Once a craft beer “sells out,” it’s difficult for their loyal audience to continue supporting the brand.

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One way breweries offset the competition is to work with other teams to promote the entire industry. Joining forces benefits each outfit as a wider audience is introduced to a new, exciting option.

Remaining faithful to their community can be a fine line for brewers to walk. If they become too successful, they risk out-casting their loyal following in return of a significant paycheck. As a craft beer enthusiast, it’s important for you to support your favorite local brands to give them the brand awareness boost that can keep them in business long-term.

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(342.6). Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to amend the Homebased Program Policy (342.6). Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to cancel athletic fees for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to approve the WIAA Academic Eligibility Waiver. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Handy/R. Erickson to approve increasing the School Nurse position from part-time to full time. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Rombach to approve the new iForward Charter Agreement to expand to offering grades K-5. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Handy to approve the revisions to the GHS Student/Parent Handbook. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Burkman/Dahlberg to approve the revisions to the iForward Student/Parent Handbooks. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Handy to award the bid for iForward laptops to SHI for $181,180.00 with the option to buy other computers up to that dollar amount if those computers become unavailable. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Burkman/Rombach to award the bid for the GHS Room 140 flooring to Burnett Flooring for $5818.20. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to approve the contracts for iForward staff: Samantha Vohs, Family & Consumer Science (PT); Matthew Gralewski, Technology Education (PT); and Breanna Wavrunek, Physical Education (PT). Motion carried 7-0. Motion R. Erickson/Ohnstad to approve the hiring of Stephanie Peterson as GSD Community Education Director. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Handy to approve the hiring of Natalie Doornink as Head Cross Country Coach. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to approve the hiring of Pamela McCormick as Assistant Cross Country Coach. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to accept the retirement resignation of Kathy Josephson, Special Education Secretary, with thanks. Motion carried 7-0. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to accept the resignation of Carrie Byers, Community Education Assistant, with thanks. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion Burkman/Dahlberg to award the bid for the new cement pad for the shot put and discus area to Northwestern Concrete in the amount of $5250.00. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to award the bid for a computer monitoring system to Go Guardian in the amount of $4,446.00. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/R. Erickson to approve the School Goal Reports from the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried 7-0. Fiscal Report/Receipts Report: July 2020. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve the vouchers for payment. Specific check numbers are: #79822-#79954. Motion carried 7-0. Specific expenditures per fund: Fund 10 (General) = $ 439,816.21 Fund 21 (Scholarship) = $ Fund 27 (Special Education) = $ 43,860.52 Fund 50 (Food Service) = $ 586.52 Fund 60 (All School Fund) = $ Fund 80 (Community Ed) = $ 132.79 $ 484,396.04 Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to Convene in Closed Session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1) (c) for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data of Any Public Employee Over Which the Governmental Body has Jurisdiction or Exercises Responsibilityâ&#x20AC;?; (f) Considering Financial, Medical, Social, or Personal Histories or Disciplinary Data of Specific Persons, Preliminary Consideration of Specific Personnel Problems or the Investigation of Charges Against Specific Persons Except where Par. (b) Applies Which, If Discussed in Public, Would Be Likely to Have a Substantial Adverse Effect Upon the Reputation of Any Person Referred to in Such Histories or Data, or Involved in Such Problems or Investigations; and (g) For Conferring with Legal Counsel for the Governmental Body Who Is Rendering Oral or Written Advice Concerning Strategy to be Adopted by the Body with Respect to Litigation in Which It Is or Is Likely to Be Come Involved.â&#x20AC;? Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/Ohnstad to Reconvene in Open Session to take action, if appropriate, on any Closed Session items. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Ohnstad/C. Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0. WNAXLP (September 2)

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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 Grantsburg, WI 54840

/s/ Jacqueline Baasch August 26, 2020 Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1032855 WNAXLP (September 2, 9, 16)

President Dave Dahlberg called the meeting to order. Present: Dave Dahlberg, Russ Erickson, Brian Handy, Jason Burkman, Dan Ohnstad, Renae Rombach and Chris Erickson. Agenda Revisions: None. Appearances: Cilla Bauer notified the Board that she will no longer be covering the Board meetings for the Inter-County Leader. Motion C. Erickson/Burkman to approve the School Board minutes from July 13, 2020. Motion carried 7-0. Received Reports School Board Information: August 3, 2020 iForward Board of Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; minutes; August 4, 2020 Transportation Committee minutes; Lakeland Conference Athletics report. School Start Information: District Pre-Service Schedule; New Teacher Induction agenda. After-School Program Annual Report for 2019-2020. Community Education and Volunteer Program Annual Reports. Consent Items Motion C. Erickson/R. Erickson to approve the revisions to the GSD Reopening Plan as presented with the stipulation that under the section that discusses face coverings, it be changed to read that â&#x20AC;&#x153;face coverings will be required on campus as per the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate for the duration of the mandate. Once the mandate expires face coverings will be recommended, not requiredâ&#x20AC;?. Motion carried 4-3. Motion Burkman/Handy to approve the GSD Employee Handbook updates. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Handy/R. Erickson to approve the following policies as read: 342.7 Services for English Learners and 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. Motion carried 7-0. Motion Rombach/C. Erickson to allow a policy vote on the first reading for the amended Homebased Program Policy

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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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.

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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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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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Thomas H. Matti Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 43 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 8, 1957 and date of death June 17, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 647 North Park Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is November 24, 2020. 5. The claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Terrance Leo Bowar Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 44 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 7, 1951 and date of death April 28, 2020, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of28996 French Rd., Danbury, WI 54830. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

estate is November 24, 2020. 5. The claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214. /s/ Jacqueline Baasch August 26, 2020 Kerrie Washburn 10003 Olinger Rd, Webster, WI 54893 715-733-0340 WNAXLP (September 2, 9, 16)

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE To the Town Board, Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned hereby applies for a license to be used from September 14, 2020 to June 30, 2021: Retailerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? Beer and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Class Bâ&#x20AC;? Liquor Licenses Wild Water Bar & Grill, LLC, 7516 Main St., Danbury. The Town Board will consider the application September 8, 2020, at their regular meeting. Dated August 28, 2020 Judith Dykstra, Clerk Town of Swiss WNAXLP (September 2)

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY Due to the resignation of a School Board Member, the Webster Board of Education is looking to appoint a limited-term vacancy on the School Board until the April 2021 Election. The current Board of Education will review interested appointees at its meeting on September 21, 2020. Please contact Superintendent Jeff Fimreite at 715-8664391 or jÂżmreite@webster.k12.wi.us by Wednesday, September 16, 2020 if interested in interviewing for the School Board vacancy. The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. WNAXLP

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PROCEEDINGS BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 18, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the June 18, 2020, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin. ROLL CALL Present, 20 supervisors onsite: Gene McLain, Ramona Moody, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Chuck Awe, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Jim Pearson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Steve Austin and Brent Blomberg. Excused, one supervisor: Jim Paden. Excused, two student representatives: Jordan Webster, Siren and William DeBlieck, Webster. No Grantsburg student representative. INVOCATION Associate Pastor George Selbher of Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC SPEAKING Northern Representative from Senator Ron Johnson’s office, Jim Miller, updated the supervisors on COVID-19 in the state and money disbursements nationwide. Mr. Miller periodically attends the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to connect with Burnett County constituents and our local government officials and relays information and concerns to state officials. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAY 21, 2020, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the May 21, 2020, Burnett County Board meeting with corrections was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Corrections will be made to the list of attending supervisors to add Chuck Awe, Jim Pearson and Ramona Moody and remove Jeremy Gronski and correct the date in the first line of the meeting changing April to May. Motion carried, voice vote. FORTS FOLLE AVOINE YEARLY UPDATE/PRESENTATION Forts Director Jeff Jensen and Board Representative Judy Bauerfeld presented the 2019 yearly report on finance, operations and activities at the Forts. They also presented information on 2020 operations and lack of activities and funds due to COVID-19. Mr. Jensen will be stepping down as director and thanked the supervisors for their continued support of Forts Folle Avoine. RESOLUTION 2020-13 EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON LIVESTOCK FACILITIES LICENSING WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2019-20 “Moratorium on Livestock Facilities Licensing”; and WHEREAS, the Large Scale Livestock Study Ad-Hoc Com-

PROCEEDINGS BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 23, 2020

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the July 23, 2020, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin. ROLL CALL Present, 20 supervisors onsite which one was by Zoom: Ramona Moody, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Jim Pearson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Steve Austin, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden and Gene McLain (Zoom). Excused, one supervisor: Charles Awe. Excused, two student representatives: Jordan Webster, Siren and William DeBlieck, Webster. No Grantsburg student representative. INVOCATION Pastor Jeff Jowers of First Baptist Church of Webster gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC SPEAKING Sheriff Tracy Finch commended everyone involved at the scene of a structure fire Tuesday night, July 21, 2020, into Wednesday. She thanked the 13 fire departments who responded, Emergency Management Director Jim Tolbert, Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers as well as many volunteers. Supervisor Sybers, Supervisor Olson, Supervisor Johnson and Economic Development Director Dick Hartmann also offered their appreciation to the various entities and individuals helping. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order with adding “Forest and Parks” to the description of agenda item #11, was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE JUNE 18, 2020, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the June 18, 2020, Burnett County Board meeting with corrections was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote. BURNETT COUNTY 2019 PRELIMINARY AUDIT PRESENTATION BY APRIL ANDERSON OF CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP Accountant April Anderson of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP reviewed the 2019 preliminary Burnett County audit and answered supervisor questions. The final audit is scheduled to be complete early this fall. RESOLUTION 2020-14 COUNTY CONSERVATION AIDS GRANT (2020-2021) WHEREAS, the Legislature of the

mittee (known as the LSLS Ad-Hoc Committee) was formed to study, review, consider and determine whether amendments to the Livestock Facilities Licensing Ordinance or creation of a Livestock Facilities Zoning Ordinance, is required to protect the public health or safety in Burnett County; and WHEREAS, since fall of 2019, the LSLS Ad-Hoc Committee has been meeting regularly to educate themselves and the residents in Burnett County on Large Scale Livestock operations and potential impacts; and WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the LSLS AdHoc Committee has been unable to meet since March of 2020; and WHEREAS, the Moratorium on Livestock Facilities Licensing, allows for an extension of the moratorium for up to six months by a majority vote of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the LSLS Ad-Hoc Committee believes an extension would allow the committee adequate time to reconvene meetings to finalize their work prior to the end of the extension. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the LSLS Ad-Hoc Committee seeks a six-month extension of the moratorium, until January 18, 2021, to continue their meaningful study and analysis. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the LSLS Ad-Hoc Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-13 Extending the Moratorium on Livestock Facilities Licensing was made by Supervisor Moody, seconded by Supervisor Blomberg. Motion to amend changing line 26 from December 18, 2020, to January 18, 2021, as the end of the extension date, was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote. Resolution with amended motion carried, voice vote. ADJUSTMENT TO ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY – CLERK OF COURT Chairman Taylor led a discussion on the changes made in the Court areas regarding personnel movement and bringing the Register of Probate Position under the Clerk of Court. Clerk of Court Jacqueline Baasch will also be the Register in Probate, Carly Good who currently does traffic court will be the Deputy Register in Probate and Ms. Good’s position will be refilled. There will be an increase in salary for Ms. Baasch as Register in Probate and the budget from that unit will be brought into the court’s budget. Ultimately this will greatly reduce the budget amount from Register in Probate brought into the court’s budget. Motion to approve the increase in Ms. Baasch’s salary and combine the budgets was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Pardun. Motion carried, voice vote. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor attended the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) District Meeting and was re-elected to the WCA Board of Directors. Supervisor Paden was elected to the Wisconsin Towns Association Board of Directors. Burnett County is up from last year’s sales tax collection. Two paper mills, one in Duluth and one in Wisconsin Rapids is closing. This should not affect

current timber sales or revenues right now, but may impact things in the future. Chairman Taylor will attend the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) meeting in Hayward next Wednesday. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor. Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun. Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Awe. Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Sybers. Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson. Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford. OTHER COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS CEP, Inc. report was given by Supervisor Bryne. Aging and Disability Resource Center Board report was given by Supervisor Blomberg. Land Information Council report was given by Supervisor Blomberg. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt shared a few notes on statewide trades and products being higher than this time last year. The COVID-19 Burnett County update still shows only two confirmed cases in the county. We are looking at disinfectant fogging systems and some other purchases to assist with COVID-19 needs. There was an Economic Development meeting yesterday. Mr. Ehalt and Economic Development Director Dick Hartmann met with WITC and are working on putting in a site in Burnett County. The project entails establishing a CDL training site. WITC wants to be in the Burnett County area. The 2021 Budget kickoff was June 4, 2020. Guidelines were distributed for the departments to use as they prepare their 2021 budgets. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the June 18, 2020, meeting was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:12 a.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 18th day of June, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (September 2)

State of Wisconsin enacted legislation providing for allocations to the respective counties in that state on an acreage basis for the county fish and game projects on the condition that the counties match the state allocation, and WHEREAS, Burnett County desires to participate in the county fish and game projects pursuant to provisions of 23.09 (12); Wisconsin Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors does hereby appropriate a matching allocation of such projects and such appropriations shall continue as long as matching state aids are available, or until this resolution is modified by the Board of Supervisors of Burnett County; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the Natural Resources Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Forest Administrator and/or Assistant Forest Administrator to act annually on behalf of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors to submit applications for funding, to sign all documents, to expend funds appropriated and the funds received from the State of Wisconsin for projects which have been approved, and to take all action necessary to direct and complete the approved projects. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-14 County Conservation Aids Grant was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Blomberg. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2020-15 IMPLICATIONS OF VERSO MILL CLOSURES WHEREAS, On June 9, 2020, Verso announced idling of their Duluth, MN and Wisconsin Rapids, WI pulp and paper mills by the end of July 2020 for an indefinite period, and WHEREAS, the idling of these mills will directly impact 1,000 workers and indirectly affect thousands more across the entire state of Wisconsin that support the mills through related forestry work such as logging, and transportation, and WHEREAS, the prolonged closure of these mills will negatively affect national, state, county and private landowners financially and has the potential to affect the ability to continue proper silviculture techniques on those lands to maintain a healthy forest structure, and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Rapids, WI mill utilizes over 25% of all pulpwood produced in the state of Wisconsin, and WHEREAS, the forest product industry supports many direct and indirect jobs in Burnett County, and WHEREAS, over the last five years on average approximately 10.4% of Burnett County Forests total raw forest products

volume has been used at the Verso mills, and WHEREAS, timber sale revenues from the Burnett County Forest reduces the Burnett County levy by approximately 10% and the loss of this income will financially affect the 15,500 citizens of Burnett County and the public services available to them and the recreational visitors of Wisconsin, and WHEREAS, a similar impact will be felt by nearly every County operating a County Forest for timber productions. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Board of Supervisors does hereby request the Governor and Legislature to provide assistance in any way possible to allow continuation of mill operations and/or financial assistance be considered to support the direct loss of jobs, as well as assistance for other industries impacted by the mill closure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the State of Wisconsin work with Counties to identify new markets for forest products and provide flexibility and assistance to replace lost revenues. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the Natural Resources Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors has directed to forward this resolution to Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA), Wisconsin County Forest Association (WCFA) and all local, regional, state and federal representatives. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-15 Implications of Verso Mill Closures was made by Supervisor Moody, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Forest and Parks Administrator Jake Nichols spoke to the issue. The state has put a task force together to work with the owners of the mills to determine its future. Mr. Nichols presented a spreadsheet depicting the last five years showing what Verso has done for Burnett County timber and sales. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2020-16 BURNETT COUNTY ANNUAL WORK PLAN (2021) WHEREAS, the Burnett County Forest 2020 work plan gives direction and meaning to the proposed 2021 County Forest budget; and WHEREAS, the Annual Work Plan further defines and supplements the Burnett County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan and emphasizes the current needs of the County Forest Program; and WHEREAS, the Annual Work Plan is needed to comply with

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Wis. Statute 28.11 (5) and Chapter NR 47.75 of the Wisconsin Administrative Rules for the administration of the County Forest Administrator Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT we, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in consideration of meeting the needs of our County Forest Program hereby approve the 2021 County Forest Annual Work Plan. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-16 Burnett County Forest Annual Work Plan was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BURNETT COUNTY AND BURNETT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Burnett County Development Association, herein after referred to as the BCDA is a legally constituted local quasi-governmental unit created pursuant to the Internal Revenue Service as an the IRS 501(c) (4) Non-Profit Development Corporation and the statutes of the State of Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, further pursuant to the statutes of the State of Wisconsin and Burnett County, the BCDA has been granted the power to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Burnett County for the purposes of providing technical assistance on planning and development matters; and WHEREAS, the BCDA is a subdivision of a local unit of government within Burnett County; and WHEREAS, the BCDA has requested technical assistance services from the Burnett County Economic Development Director as specified in the Scope of Services; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Burnett County Economic Development Director and the BCDA agree as follows:

PROCEEDINGS BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE July 30, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the July 30, 2020, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin. ROLL CALL Present, 21 supervisors with one by Zoom: Ramona Moody, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Chuck Awe, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Jim Pearson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Steve Austin, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden and Gene McLain. Excused, two student representatives: Jordan Webster, Siren and William DeBlieck, Webster. No Grantsburg student representative. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC SPEAKING Discussion ensued on suspending the Burnett County Standing Rules and allow anyone in the audience, even without prior permission, to speak. Motion to suspend the rules was made by Supervisor Pardun, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Roll call vote: Supervisor Richard, yes; Supervisor Chell, yes; Supervisor Olson, no; Supervisor Awe, yes; Supervisor Anderson, yes; Supervisor Peterson, yes; Supervisor Bickford, no; Supervisor Sybers, yes; Supervisor Lund, Jr., yes; Supervisor Byrne, yes; Supervisor Pearson, yes; Supervisor Lundberg, no; Supervisor Johnson, no vote recognized; Supervisor Conroy, no; Supervisor Pardun, yes; Supervisor Austin, yes; Supervisor Blomberg, yes; Supervisor Paden, yes; Supervisor McLain, yes; Supervisor Moody, yes; Chairman Taylor, no. Yes, 15; no, 5, unrecognized, 1. Motion carried, roll call vote. Suzanne Vitale spoke in support of the resolution. Jody Schinzing, Michael Janke, Kevin “Duke” Tucker, Jeff Jowers and Debra Ecker spoke against the resolution. A show of hands from the audience recorded 51 in attendance not supporting the resolution. Motion to move agenda item six, Resolution In Support of Wisconsin Legislature Working with County Government for the Health, Safety, Protection and Welfare of Wisconsin before agenda item four, Public Safety Facility Analysis – Presentation by BWBR was made by Supervisor Olson, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2020-17 IN SUPPORT OF WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE WORKING WITH COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF WISCONSIN WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Tony Evers declared Covid-19 to be a Public Health emergency to direct all resources needed to respond to and contain COVID-19 in Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump proclaimed a National Emergency concerning COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” orders, invalidating many statewide efforts to respond to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Counties Association has stated that individual counties are not able to create their own local public health restrictions; and WHEREAS, there are only two public health departments

This Memorandum of Understanding entered into on this ____ Day of _____________, 2020, by the Burnett County Economic Development Director party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as the Economic Development Director and the Burnett County Development Association, Wisconsin, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as the BCDA. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreement, hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto, legally intending to be bound and hereby, do covenant and agree for themselves and their respective successors and assignees as follows: SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Burnett County Economic Development Director will work with the County and appropriate designated Board to provide technical assistance services so stated in the job description put forth by Burnett County (See attached Job Description). Cost: Total cost of this agreement shall be for the Economic Development Director and shall be paid bi-weekly as a Burnett County Employee entitled to all benefits accorded. IN WITNESS THEREOF, we the undersigned agree to the terms of this agreement. BCDA President: Tom Heenan Economic Development Director: Richard F. Hartmann Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Burnett County and Burnett County Development Association was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor attended the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Board of Directors meeting on July 10, 2020. They held the election of officers and discussed postponing the fall annual conference due to COVID-19. STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.

Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun. Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Johnson. Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Sybers. Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson. Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford. OTHER COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt noted work on the 2021 budget is going well and moving forward. The COVID-19 Burnett County update shows eight confirmed cases in the county. CARES Act recovered funds for the first round for Burnett County was approximately $16,000.00. A mask advisory is being put out by the county as well as many communities in the county. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS General appreciation letter. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the July 23, 2020, meeting was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Paden. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:14 a.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 23rd day of July, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (September 2)

within the county; one being the Burnett County Health Department and other being the St. Croix Chippewa Tribal Health Department; and WHEREAS, as of July 22, 2020, 44,847 people in Wisconsin have tested positive for COVID-19 with the rate of infection significantly increasing after the Safer at Home orders were rescinded; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin state law provides broad authority and power for local governments to provide for health, safety, and welfare pursuant to sections 323.11 and 323.14 (4) of the Wisconsin Statutes, including the general authority to order, by ordinance or resolution, whatever is necessary and expedient for the health, safety, protection, and welfare of persons and property within the local unit of government in the emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Burnett County Board of Health and Community Services is requesting the Wisconsin State Legislature to work with the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to allow local governments to respond to both this current COVID-19 pandemic as well as future public health emergencies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County governments, via their health departments, should be given the authority to determine the safety of and regulate: Public and private gatherings of people; the opening and closing of businesses, churches, schools and other physical gathering spaces in the public sphere; and the wearing of masks. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Health and Community Services Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-17 In Support of Wisconsin Legislature Working with County Government for the Health, Safety, Protection and Welfare of Wisconsin was made by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Discussion ensured amongst the supervisors. Motion to amend the resolution striking the last paragraph starting with “Be It Further Resolved,” was made by Supervisor Richard, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Discussion continued. Roll call vote: Supervisor Chell, no; Supervisor Olson, no; Supervisor Awe, yes; Supervisor Anderson, no; Supervisor Peterson, no; Supervisor Bickford, yes; Supervisor Sybers, no; Supervisor Lund, Jr., no; Supervisor Byrne, no; Supervisor Pearson, no; Supervisor Lundberg, no; Supervisor Johnson, yes; Supervisor Conroy, yes; Supervisor Pardun, yes; Supervisor Austin, no; Supervisor Blomberg, no; Supervisor Paden, no; Supervisor McLain, no; Supervisor Moody, no; Supervisor Richard, yes; Chairman Taylor, yes. Yes, 7; no, 14. Motion failed, roll call vote. PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY ANALYSIS – PRESENTATION BY BWBR Representatives of the architecture firm BWBR presented a public safety facility analysis for a new sheriff’s department and jail facility. They have been working with the Public Safety Task Force members to design a facility to be considered. They presented design phases, a facility analysis, the work effort schedule, space allocations, jail housing examples and concepts, intake examples and concepts, planning concepts and the next steps. Discussion ensued and questions were answered. It was the consensus of the supervisors for the task force to continue working with BWBR on costing and possibly present again in September. RESOLUTION 2020-18 IN APPRECIATION OF AREA PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS WHEREAS, On July 20, 2020 through July 21, 2020, a significant

fire occurred at The Burnett Dairy Cooperative in Alpha; and WHEREAS, the fire damaged a portion of the Dairy’s infrastructure and required many County Departments and fire jurisdictions to gain control and extinguish the fire, as well as safely manage the toxic chemicals at the facility; and WHEREAS, thirteen fire departments, Burnett County Sherriff’s, Emergency Management, and Highway Departments were critical to reduce the extent of the damage; and WHEREAS, due to the excellent performance of the fire departments, their volunteers, as well as County staff, no individuals were injured. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors hereby would like to officially recognize and thank the following departments: Grantsburg Fire, Siren Fire, Webster Fire, Danbury Fire, Scott Fire, Webb Lake Fire, St. Croix/Hertel Fire, Shell Lake Fire, Spooner Fire, Frederic Fire, Cushing Fire, Pine City Fire, Rush City Fire, Jackson Fire for mutual aid, Burnett County Highway Department, Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, Dispatch, Emergency Management, North Ambulance, volunteers and donors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, with this letter of resolution we formally thank you for your dedicated service. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Chair representing the full county board. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-18 In Appreciation of Area Public Safety Personnel and Volunteers was made by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 2023 – MARVIN STOLL AND DENNIS QUINN Motion to appoint Marvin Stoll and Dennis Quinn to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term to expire July 2023 was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Blomberg. Motion carried, voice vote. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Administrator Ehalt updated the supervisors on the Burnett County COVID-19 statistics. To date there have been 13 positive cases reported with five recovered, seven active cases, 107 being monitored and one death. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR UPDATE Chairman Taylor had nothing further to report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None at this time. Burnett County Board of Supervisors ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the July 30, 2020, meeting was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 30th day of July, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (September 2)

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Pastor Emily Stelling | 715-327-8012

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Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541

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Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 715-327-8387

Emory Johnson, Pastor 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org Watch live and recorded sermons on our website.

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Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH NEW HOPE LUTHERAN

Pastor Jenny Lee

CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN

Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor

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Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646

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Fr. Joseph Raj Alluri | 715-327-8119

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN TRADE LAKE BAPTIST David Prince, Pastor | 715-327-8402 www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

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John Peterson, Pastor | 715-327-8384

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Pastor John Peterson | 715-327-4340

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield

David Warskow, Pastor | 715-635-7672 Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM Father David Bauer | 715-635-8475

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BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408

Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor | 715-472-2605

Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor 715-488-2296 | www.traderiverefc.org

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ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Roger Kastelle, Pastor | 715-472-8190

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Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | www.umc4pt.com

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Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383

Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624

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SIREN

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

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

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Raj Alluri

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson 715-349-5750

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Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794

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Even though my days as a farm journalist are getting farther and farther behind me in the rearview mirror, the desire to know what’s going on in the world is one that I still haven’t been able to shake. One day, I was reading Wisconsin Ag Connection as I do before chores every morning when I came across a piece titled “USDA Announces Production Controls on Cherries”. Simply put, tart cherry growers decided to restrict a third of the current crop to prevent a drop in prices. The other two thirds of the crop can be sold as usual to fulfill existing demand, but the restricted percentage of the crop cannot enter the U.S. market until the Cherry Industry Advisory Board gives a green light to release the crop held in reserve. Until then, cherries held in reserve must either be exported or used in new product and/or new market research and development. Tart cherries aren’t the only crop under supply management in the United States, either. Cranberries, sugar beets, and potatoes are also subject to supply controls in our country. Restricting and reducing supply to maintain and improve prices — what a concept, right? Sounds like Economics 101. This begs the question: why can’t we make this happen for other commodities, particularly dairy? We’ve heard all the arguments against it before. “This isn’t Canada.” No one said we had to mirror our northern neighbors, but give me Letterkenny, Red Green, and all-dressed chips. “It’s not the government’s job to ensure profitability for anyone.” This is also true. The function of price is (and should be) to ration supply. However, it’s also not the government’s job to do a lot of things that the government does anyway. And lastly, my favorite… “Quotas are socialist.” Balancing supply with demand to

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“Life is like a bowl of cherries, and sometimes you end up with a bunch of pits.”

create true price discovery is about as capitalist and ‘free market’ as it gets. What is socialist, friends, is taxpayer-funded welfare ala direct payments and heavily subsidized insurance — the current system we have in place now is designed to keep farmers hovering just above poverty by dangling a carrot that is 80 percent paid for by Joe and Jane Taxpayer to string them along and keep churning out the most affordable food supply of any developed country. Furthermore, if supply management for dairy had been implemented in 2014 as it very nearly was, the rate of farm exits would have slowed and the government would have saved over $1 billion in total expenditures paid to dairy farmers in the form of insurance indemnities and direct payments. Many arguments against supply management for dairy display an undercurrent of greed and cognitive dissonance that reminds me of one of my favorite verses from the gospel according to Matthew: “Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but not the log in your own?” We all want better and more consistent milk prices, but don’t want

potatoes, cranberry sauce, and the sugar sprinkled on my lefse at Thanksgiving less patriotic? I can just imagine that kind of thinking now: “Hold that communist cherry pie, dear, so I can smother this slice of pumpkin pie in whipped cream that some poor dairyman got subsidized to lose their shirt to produce.” That would really leave a sour taste in many mouths. Life is like a bowl of cherries, and sometimes you end up with a bunch of pits. Heaven knows that we’ve had to swallow our fair share of those the last five years. Some of the lessons that cherries teach can and should also be applied to cows, if you look hard enough. A better and consistent price for our products as dairy farmers would taste darned sweet if we could take a good look at what we can do to make that happen. Brittany Olson is elevating rural issues through Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Rural Voices project. She is a dairy farmer, writer, and photographer from Chetek, WI. Learn more about Wisconsin Farmers Union and Rural Voices at www.wisconsinfarmersunion. com/ruralvoices.

to shatter our fragile egos by reducing production to make that happen. We rail against single parents, particularly in urban areas, receiving food stamps and welfare payments to keep their children fed and clothed while conveniently forgetting the billions of dollars doled out each year (especially in 2020) to farmers of all stripes to keep growing and raising food that can’t be sold at a profitable price because there’s just too much of it already. I also recall being at World Dairy Expo last fall when USDA secretary Sonny Perdue said that too much milk was dragging down farmgate prices — but in the same breath refused to consider supply management for dairy. It wasn’t too long after that that he made his infamous comment that ‘the big farms get bigger and the small ones go out’. I want to hear how it’s supposedly un-American for dairy farmers to make supply management happen when it’s working out all right for American farmers growing cherries, cranberries, sugar beets, and potatoes. If balancing supply with demand is socialist, then does that make cherry pies, mashed

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On August 26 surrounded by loving family and friends, Glen Patrick Taylor was honored for his service in the United States Army in the Ordinance Core from May 31, 1960 to June 10, 1963. Ella Parker, from the Burnett County Veteran’s Services Offices, gave a short speech and presented Mr. Taylor with the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Lapel Pin. “In 2012, president Obama signed into law the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War. It is to span 17 years, the same length of the time of the Vietnam war span, to honor and observe Vietnam veterans and the surviving spouses of deceased Vietnam veterans.” The pin was handed off to Taylor’s wife, Linda, to open while she continued with her speech, explaining the significance of the design on the pin; the eagle on the pin symbolizes courage, honor and

“In 2012, president Obama signed into law the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War. It is to span 17 years, the same length of the time of the Vietnam war span, to honor and observe Vietnam veterans and the surviving spouses of deceased Vietnam veterans.” dedicated service while the stripes represent the nation’s colors and the six stars represent the U.S. allies. “The lapel pin is the nation’s lasting memento of thanks.” Parker then pinned the memorial pin onto Taylor’s shirt and then presented him with one final gift. The non-profit, Quilts of Valor, had made a beautiful quilt for him. They award one quilt per veteran. They could not present it themselves due to COVID. The American Legion Post in Grantsburg was

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