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Legislatures introduce medical marijuana bill JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

MADISON––A group of legislatures have introduced a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin.

Sens. Jon Erpenbach and Patrick Testin along with Rep. Chris Taylor introduced the bill Friday.

Erpenbach and Taylor are Democrats. Testin is a Republican.

The bill would require patients to get a doctor’s recommendation.

State health officials would have to create a registry system and agriculture officials would have to create a licensing system for growers, producers and sellers.

The bill faces an uphill fight in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been open to legalizing medical marijuana for years but Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has said he doesn’t support it.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers proposed legalizing medical marijuana in the state budget, but Republicans removed the provision from the final spending plan.

Upon introduction of the bill, Senators Erpenbach, Testin and Representative Taylor, along with medical cannabis advocates, SEE MARIJUANA, PAGE 2

Danbury United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years ARNE AND BARB ENSLIN

Danbury United Methodist Church, the little church under the water tower, recently celebrated its centennial in big ways. On August 4, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Resident Bishop of the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church preached and joined Pastor Eddie Crise in serving communion at the service of worship.

“Continue doing good things in God’s name,” said the Bishop, “be ambassadors for Jesus in your community; never give up—the way to stay alive

is to keep breathing.” A fellowship brunch followed the service.

On Saturday September 14, the church set up tents on Water Street, and said to all in the community, “Please join us for a light meal and an evening of gospel music.” Members of the Danbury Fire and Rescue grilled and served food. Glory Train, an instrumental and singing group from the area presented the Gospel in song and witness. As the heavens rumbled and poured forth a heavy rain, the people SEE CHURCH, PAGE 2

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Danbury United Methodist Church in an undated photo.

ANGELA COEN |CANDID KIDDOS

Giant pumpkin winners from this weekend at Grantoberfest Biggest pumpkin winners: Nicole Habijan 212#, Eli Zeller 162#, Noelle Habijan 140#, Aiden Lake 136#, Travis Gasper 101#. Largest watermelon: Lee Roberts 46#. Prettiest pumpkin: Gabrielle Crandall. Most creative pumpkin: Samantha Radke. See more photos from Grantoberfest on page 15.

Save the date for ‘Main Street Treats’ JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

As the calendar turns to October and autumn begins to set in, we are asking you to save the date for a brand-new Halloween event sponsored by the Burnett County Sentinel.

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Main Street Treats will be taking place on Oct. 31 with pre-school kids that can trick or treat with their parents or guardian from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local businesses in downtown Grantsburg on Madison Avenue have been asked to participate in the event to hand out candy to area children.

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These businesses will also be featured in a costume contest with an online poll to decide the top businesses that dressed up. There will also be paper ballots that you can pick up and drop off at the Sentinel office.

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CHURCH: Danbury Methodist congregation comes together to celebrate 100 years CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

sent back joyful spirits—reminiscent of early tent meetings in the church’s history.

Pastor Crise led the next day’s Sunday worship in the 100-year-old church building. The service of gratitude and praise to God for a century of grace and love began with an instrumental duet by brothers Ethan and Alex Carr, representing youth who have brought music for ten decades. Superintendant of the Northwest District of the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Barbara Ceta-Warner’s sermon was centered on mission, reminding church members on this milestone day, “We are not done; we have a mission given to us by Jesus, himself. We are empowered by God to produce love, inclusive for all humankind.” Former pastors who participated in the service were Jeff Nicholas, Andrea (Smithbeck) Babowski, Cindy Glocke, and Gil White. Many former members and friends of the church stayed for coffee fellowship afterward, perusing pictures and the church’s history.

The church began with various evangelists and preachers from several denominations who were active in the Danbury area prior to 1915. Worshipers first gathered in tents, then in the depot and a railroad car brought in on weekends. In that era, churches were started where people lived, near the railroad. Indeed, in 1915 the Soo Line donated two lots for the Methodist Episcopal church. World War I happened; building was delayed. It was written that by 1919, women had cleared much of the land, which sat a block from more than 20 businesses on Main Street.

Constructed mostly by volunteers, the church building was dedicated on November 2, 1919 with special dedication of the prominent stained glass window inscribed. “Donated by the Ladies Aid Society as a token of thankfulness to God for the boys who came back from the war of 1919.” The First Methodist

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Members of the Danbury Methodist congregation gathered at the church this weekend to celebrate the church hitting the century mark. It was first dedicated in 1919 by Methodist Episcopal preachers. The Rev. Barton Padon began serving Danbury in 1920.

Episcopal Church of Danbury was on its way--served by The Rev. Ernest Barber, also the pastor at Lewis Methodist Episcopal Church.

Records say the new church was expected to start other new churches in the outlying areas. At one point, there were three groups: Pansy Landing, Webb Lake, and Ogema, meeting under the leadership of the pastor at Danbury. Because of The Depression and dry years of the 30s, many farms failed—people left the area--the three outlying churches did not survive. An interesting fact is that one pastor, Bart Padon and his wife Anne served the church in 1921 and again from 1927-1930 when they lived in the church basement. Within three years, the pastor had used his carpentry skills to build a parsonage near the church. He also supplemented his income by owning and operating a telephone system for the area. With the switchboard in the parsonage, he could “keep in touch” with the community! In order to survive during the 30s, two church mem-

bers frequently canvassed businesses in town for financial support. The church has been involved in serving its community, and the community, in turn, has been supportive.

Through the years, “Danbury UMC” opened its doors to serve as a school classroom when the Danbury school burned. It also provided space for a Headstart classroom, hosted High School graduations, started the annual Hunter’s Dinner. During the presidential election of Herbert Hoover residents met at the church to listen to election results on a radio. To this day, AA meets in the downstairs dining room on Thursdays at noon. The congregation is committed to welcoming all people as it strives to be present to help meet needs. Approximately one-third of the small congregation lends hands and hearts to monthly efforts of Ruby’s Pantry in Danbury; most members volunteer elsewhere, as well.

Because of the “Episcopal-system” of governance, the Methodist church aligns and realigns congregations in

order to support and provide pastoral leadership. Consequently, since 1938, Danbury has not had a resident pastor, and through the years has been part of combinations with Danbury-Lewis-Frederic-Lorraine-Clam Falls-Grantsburg-Siren churches. Danbury UMC and Grace UMC in Webster have been one charge—sharing a pastor—for the past 51 years. In 2011, they became part of the four-point Charge of Danbury Grace Siren Lewis UMC currently served by Pastor Eddie Crise and Associate Pastor Thomas Cook.

There have been changes and challenges through the years: In the 60s the building was enlarged by half to accommodate a growing Sunday School and other activities—two classrooms, an overflow “family room” off the sanctuary, indoor restrooms and a large fellowship hall were dedicated in 1968. Since then, many children have moved on, and needs of Danbury UMC are now related to accessibility. A main floor classroom was recently converted to a handicap-accessible rest room and a kitchenette for serving small groups. The family room, spruced up, is now “The Upper Room” for Bible Study, coffee fellowship, meetings and a monthly community foot clinic but easily converted to extra seating as needed for worship. The congregation points to “plenty of Sunday School space downstairs” for when change comes—again.

Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, God has provided and enabled this small congregation to be a servant in this area of Northwest Wisconsin. The anniversary celebrations expressed gratitude for the sacrifices and faith of many, known in full, by God alone.

Pastor Crise’s benediction speaks to the future: “Continue to serve. Go now, falling more in love with God our Creator, Jesus our Redeemer, and The Holy Spirit, our Sustainer.” And the People say, “Amen.”

The church at 7520 Water Street in Danbury meets for Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m.

MARIJUANA: ‘Public support is there’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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Friends of Crex receive donation Friends of Crex receives donation from Burnett County Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited on behalf of Whitetails Unlimited to the Friends of Crex for the construction of the new Mess Hall. A donation was made in the amount of $2,563. (L-R) Greg Peer WTU, Don Anderson Friends of Crex, Kyle Anderson WDNR Crex Property Supervisor and Dave Chell WTU.

released the following statements: “Each time we introduce this bill, more and more people around Wisconsin find that someone they know has turned to cannabis as a life-altering medical treatment,” said Senator Erpenbach.

“The public support is there, we have a Governor who supports it, the time for medical cannabis is now.

“Growing up, my grandfather was one of my heroes. I watched as cancer robbed him of his strength and vitality,” said Senator Testin. “I saw him make the decision to go outside the law to seek treatment with medical marijuana. It restored his appetite, and I believe it added months to his life. Doctors and patients, not government, should decide if cannabis is the right treatment.

“It is long past time for state lawmakers to respond to the overwhelming call from the public to legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin,” said Representative Taylor. “Nobody should be treated as a criminal for accessing the medicine they or their loved ones need. This is a long overdue compassionate law that will finally allow sick patients to access the medicine they need.

“My husband Josh and I see what

cannabis is doing for children with Rett Syndrome in other states,” said Megan Lowe, whose 10-year-old daughter Norah suffers from Rett Syndrome, which causes severe impairments and seizures.

“Their seizures are disappearing and they are gaining skills back, but why can’t Norah see the relief that they are seeing? A medical cannabis program in Wisconsin would mean that not only Norah, but thousands of other medically complex children, could have safe access to a therapy that works, so they can start enjoying just being kids.

“My daughter Jessi was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer when she was 32 years old,” said Jeff Fitzrandolph.

“We tried to work with conventional doctors who promoted chemotherapy and radiation to solve her problem. After six months all it did was make her sick, lose her hair and feel totally frustrated.

We tried alternative treatments, some of which were positive. But ultimately we turned to cannabis oil and it was only then that she was able to get out of bed and live her life normally for the next six months. If we had found cannabis oil earlier in her diagnosis, I really believe she would have survived her battle with cancer.”

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Volunteer Recognition Picnic MILLTOWN— 4 - 6 p.m. The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is holding a volunteer recognition picnic in Milltown at the community center to honor, recognize and show their appreciation for ADRC volunteers. There will be food, fun, bingo and prizes.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Lake Country Pedalers DANBURY— 11:30 a.m. The Lake Country Pedalers are going to be having a bike ride for casual bikers and seniors. The ride will begin at Ralph Larrabee Park in Danbury. Lunch will be held at Amelia’s Homestead Café. The ride is approximately 6 miles long with an additional 2-mile option.

Any questions, call Ellen at 715-791-4007.

cream floats at the museum. A map and brochure for the River Road Ramble is available to pick up at the museum and is a self-guided tour of the old River Road and Highway 87 between Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls.

Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY

Arts in Hand meeting

WEBSTER— 5 – 8 p.m. Join the Larson Family Public Library for their fundraiser being held at the Webster Community Center. The chili feed will last from 5 – 6:30 p.m. while Lorna Landvik, a Minneapolis author be there to entertain readers.

SPOONER— 5 – 7:30 p.m. The Arts in Hand will celebrate 20 years of supporting the arts in northwest Wisconsin at its annual membership meeting at the Oscar Johnson Building in Spooner. The guest speaker will be chef, author and columnist, Peter H. Kwong. The public is invited, and it is free of charge.

Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96

Harvestfest

Harvest Festival

3rd Annual Car Show

FALUN— 4 - 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church will be holding a Harvest Festival on September 27. There will be chili and bread to enjoy, a white elephant sale, bake sale and a pie raffle. Everybody is welcome to join.

CUSHING— 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Howlin’ Wolf Creek Bar is holding their 3rd Annual Car Show. There will be plenty of classic cars to see along with music and food/drink specials. Their bar is located at 2387 River Road, St. Croix Falls, WI. Punt, Pass, Kick Competition SIREN— 9:15 a.m. The Frederic/Grantsburg Catholic Churches Knights of Columbus #6370 are holding a punt, pass and kick competition at the Siren High School football field. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. with the competition beginning at 10 a.m. Boys and girls aged 8-12 as of August 31, 2019 are eligible to compete. Contact Brian at 715-296-4168 with any questions.

Essential Oils for Daily Life WEBSTER— 5:30 – 8 p.m. A class on essential oils for daily life is being held in the Webster High School ITV room. In this class, participants will be introduced to common essential oils used in everyday life. They will discover the benefits of the oils, where they come from and how to use them properly.

The course fee is $26.50, and you can register for the class by visiting cueclass.com/ essential-oils-for-daily-life-itv/.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Friends of Gandy Meeting

Ice Cream Social

LUCK— 6 p.m. The Friends of the Gandy Dancer State Trail will be holding their annual membership meeting in Luck at Café Wren’s common room. They will review accomplishments in the non-profit’s first year, preview exciting new initiatives for the coming years and conduct organization business. A light supper will be held at 6

7 p.m.

FIRST THURSDAY Webb Lake Men’s Club 3:30 p.m.

Village of Siren first Thursday after the first Monday, 2 p.m.

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66 6:30 p.m.

Town of Jackson

Exploring Watercolor SIREN— 6 – 8 p.m. An exploring watercolor class is going to be held every Tuesday from October 1 – November 12 in the Siren High School art room. The class focuses on basic watercolor skills and how to add your own artistic vision to images.

Bring your own watercolors, paper and supplies if you have them. There is a course fee of $92.50. Register online at cueclass. com/watercolor-for-beginners/.

7 p.m.

Town of Meenon 7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY Webb Lake Comm. Club 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Basic Chi Kung/Tai Chi

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 GRANTSBURG— 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Grantsburg Historical Society encourages everyone to join them for an ice cream social during the River Road Ramble.

Tour the museum’s veteran’s display, the county’s first jail and Emma’s house. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will be serving ice

FIRST MONDAY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

SIREN— 9 a.m. The Lake Country Pedalers are going to be having a bike ride for casual bikers and seniors. This bike ride is the Three Lake Tour ride and will last three days. This ride will cover approximately 135 miles. There is a $30 registration plus $75 donation that includes breakfast, camp fees and a trail pass. For more information and to register, visit northwestalliancecf.org/bike-tour.

MEETINGS

Chili Feed Fundraiser

SIREN— 12:30 – 11:30 p.m. Join the town of Siren for their Harvestfest. Join them for their 10th Annual hand-crafted Artisan and Crafter show, Run Down Hunger 5k, carriage rides, pumpkin bowling and so much more. For more information and for a schedule of events, visit their Facebook event page.

Lake Country Pedalers

p.m. following by the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting is open to all Gandy Friends members and memberships may be obtained and renewed at the meeting.

GRANTSBURG— 5 – 6 p.m. Thursdays from October 3 – October 31 the Grantsburg Middle School will be hosting basic chi kung/tai chi classes in the choir room.

There is a course fee of $35 per person.

It is an introduction class geared toward learning the meaning and basic movements of chi kung and tai chi to help a person relieve stress and gain mental and physical balance in life.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185

ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY AA Meetings • 9 a.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588 • 1 p.m. Lakeview Methodist Church, Hertel.

715-468-7228 • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel

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

EVERY MONDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Crexway Court, Grantsburg.

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

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

AA and Al-Anon Meetings 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H. Both meetings held at church, different rooms.

Grief Support Group

Wellbriety Meeting 5 p.m. at Round Lake Community Centerer, Luck.

Contact Charity R. 715-371-1418

6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Frederic Contact Margaret McAbee 715-653-4270

EVERY THURSDAY

Celebrate Recovery

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

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

Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at Maple Plain Community Center, Cumberland.

Contact Hazel H. 715-822-822-3562 or Andrea H. 715-642-4403

1ST & 2ND TUESDAY

AA Meetings

Talking Circle

• 7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Webster • 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic

7 p.m., Sand Lake Elder Nutrition Site.

Contact Mark Stoner 715-416-2667

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

715-866-7585

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Adult Day Care Grantsburg Area Food Shelf To qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30–11:30 a.m., 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg

Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting 12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren

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

Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

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

715-349-2588

7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

Overeaters Anonymous

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment

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

715-349-2588

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

AA Meetings

10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren

Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

• 12 p.m. United Methodist Church, Danbury • 7 p.m. Crossroads Church, Webster

EVERY TUESDAY Adult Day Care 9 a.m. –3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

Pre-School Story Hour AA Meetings • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel • 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588

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

New Life Recovery Program 7 p.m. Wood River Christian Fellowship, Grantsburg 715-463-3941

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

7 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers 7 p.m. Siren Government Center, Room 165

Town of Dewey 8 p.m.

MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m.

Larsen Family Library

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”

- The Dalai Lama

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The Robert Whitaker of Siren

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new aspect to my job is sports photography.

I grew up wanting to be a sports reporter and cover the Milwaukee Brewers yearround, so this is something I’ve been hoping to do my whole life.

On Friday night I was south of the border in Polk County for the Siren versus Luck football game.

Luck went into the game scoring at least 70 points in each of their games leading up to Friday night.

So, it was not a big surprise that it took the Cardinals only 10 seconds to score their first touchdown and Sentinel won the game handily.

I was having flashbacks to the Editor last time I was at a high school Jonathan Richie football game. I had forgotten all of those things dads and other guys say at the game like, “Do you want a beer out there ref? If you’re just gonna stand out there and watch the game. Maybe with some popcorn.” Or the classic, “Hey, there’s some laundry on the field,” whenever a penalty flag is thrown.

That was a fun aspect of my job, now for one of the boring aspects.

I was sitting at a meeting about the county’s annual budget last week when this conversation occurred. There was a little down time in the meeting and while my gaze was focused on the ceiling and a yawn was feeling his eyes upon me.

“You have a pretty boring job, don’t ya?”

“I guess you could say that.”

Everyone in the vicinity seemed surprised by the question as much as my response.

Another person chimed in.

“Sitting at this meeting just to get this much in the paper,” as they put their pointer finger and thumb about an inch apart.

“Yeah, about 150 words.”

Then back to the original question asker.

“Do you get paid by the word?”

“Nope.” That response resulted in a couple of chuckles from people nearby.

“Are you hourly? Salary? How do you get paid?”

“I’m on salary.”

“Oh, that sucks. I used to (inaudible).”

“Oh yeah, you don’t have to tell me twice.”

I often tell people the reason for me leaving the city to come up here is because I was offered a salary in an industry that I was formerly not making a living as a freelance reporter. It’s much better to get a paycheck every other week instead of writing an article and then getting paid 45 days later.

The title of this column refers to English photographer Robert Whitaker, who gained fame taking pictures of The Beatles including the infamous butcher cover for the album ‘Yesterday and Today.’

Then later in his career he photographed the band Cream and Salvator Dali.

Gotta question? Gotta tip? It’s easy to contact me, give me a call at 715-463-2341 or shoot me an email editor@burnettcountysentinel.com.

See ya next week.

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’m ready for the National Football League’s season to be over. Three weeks in and I’m done.

I probably should mention I’m a Miami Dolphins fan and have been since 1970. It’s been a long year already.

This spring, the owner of the Dolphins announced that the team was going to do a tear down of the roster and rebuild the franchise for continued success in the future. After firing the 10th coach since Don Shula, a purge of talent began. I use the term “talent” in the academic sense, because the Dolphins have been mired in mediocrity for decades.

Brian Flores, the new head coach, comes to the team from the New England Patriots, where he served as Defensive Coordinator. Flores was given a five-year contract and full From the knowledge of the plans to reset the Publisher’s team.

Desk The plan for the franchise is to collect as many draft picks as possible Tom Stangl in an effort to build a talented young team like the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens have done over the past decade.

Intellectually, I was on board with the plan. I longed for the halcyon days of the 1972 perfect season and the 1973 championship win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Heck, it’s been 20 years since Dan Marino lit up the scoreboards with his passing prowess.

But after losing the first two games of the season by a combined score of 102-10, it has become increasingly difficult to bear.

The talk about the team “tanking” — losing games on purpose — has been vehemently denied by the coaching staff. They insist that they are trying to win every game. The problem is the players that remain

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are young and inexperienced. No matter how good the coaching is, this team cannot overcome the lack of experience and skill.

So, what’s a true fan to do? Give up? Change teams?

After moving to Wisconsin in 2012, a state that has a professional football team, it has been tempting to become a fan of the likeable Green Bay Packers. We also live a little over an hour drive from the home of the Minnesota Vikings, but don’t worry, I’m not going to buy into that train wreck.

You see I was indoctrinated into the Vikings clan from birth. I was born in 1961 — the same year as the Vikings. I have very clear memories of the team’s first appearance in the Super Bowl when they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Heartbroken, I told my father that I could no longer bear to support the team.

I had a good run becoming a Dolphins fan in 1970.

In 1971, they made their first appearance in the Super Bowl, a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 17-0 season followed and the coup de grâce – a win over the Minnesota Vikings the following year.

While it’s true they haven’t won a Super Bowl since, for much of my adult life they have been tantalizingly — and heartbreakingly — close to the playoffs.

While I know the pain of this season will (hopefully) be worth it when a new and improved team is fielded, it will still be hard to watch. I suppose it will be best to watch Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the savior du juor and projected number one draft pick.

Yes, it’s that bad that I will watch Alabama.

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Trump’s attacks on CWA and ESA hurt Wisconsin hunting and wildlife DOUG LA FOLLETTE

September is a special month here in Wisconsin. Not only does the beginning of the fall bring back Packers football, autumn leaves, and Oktoberfest beers; it also kicks off hunting season for duck, turkey and deer across the state. And for many Wisconsinites, these hunting seasons represent the best time of the year, as hundreds of thousands of resiDoug dents head out to take La Follette advantage of the state’s plentiful wildlife.

Wisconsin Hunting is one of our Secretary most cherished traof State ditions. Passed down from generation to generation, it has become embedded in our economy, our identity, and our culture. But hunting is heavily reliant on another important tradition: Our dedication to the conservation of wildlife itself. Wisconsin’s hunting culture, its fascination with the outdoors, and even its tourism industry are all dependent upon our passion for the stewardship of wildlife. But, recently, this tradition has been put under significant threat by attacks from the Trump Administration

and the Republican Party, and that has deep consequences for the future of our state.

Wisconsin has been able to maintain stable populations of wildlife, in part, thanks to two vital federal protections: The Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. However, both of these once-bipartisan efforts are being targeted and stripped away by the current administration.

The Clean Water Act (CWA), which was passed in 1972, is generally interpreted by the public in the simplest terms, as a mechanism for the prevention of water pollution in bodies of water like rivers and lakes. But outside of that traditional image of water protection is one of the CWA’s most important functions: wetland conservation. Between the 1920s and the 1970s, Wisconsin lost about 47% of its wetlands. The CWA has helped dramatically slow this destruction through regulations and other protections. This is important because wetlands supply vital habitats or resources for 75% of the wildlife in the state, including ducks, deer, cranes, and thousands of other species. And it’s why we’ve seen hunting groups, like Ducks Unlimited, and environmental groups, like the Sierra Club, work side by side in advocating for the future of the CWA. The Endangered Species Act (ESA), was

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Clay will not protect our aquifer Dear Editor, In regard to the article about the CAFO ordinances in the September 18, 2019 Inter County Leader, the paper made it sound as if a layer of clay will protect the aquifer. This is not the case- there are pockets of clay and a mix of different types of glacial till in the township of Trade Lake. The ground water will take the path of least resistance flowing down the slope until it comes to a point of infiltration into the aquifer. Water being the universal solvent, it will carry with it nitrates, bacteria, pathogens, antibiotics and anything else that the hog CAFO would have spread on the land. No analysis has been done of the over 2,000 acres of land that is intended to be the recipient of eight million gallons of hog manure.

For a reference to see the effects of similar hog operations in Iowa, see: https://www.iowapolicyproject.org/2018docs/180125-cafo.pdf.

The surface water above a clay pocket can flow down a slope and enter into the local wetlands, lakes and rivers, promoting algae growth and a host of other water problems leaving water that is no longer swimmable or fishable. Clay will not stop millions of gallons of hog manure from getting into our water. The best way to keep our water clean is to not have a hog CAFO anywhere in Burnett or Polk County.

The Inter County Leader stated that Cumberland LLC has purchased 37 acres from Jim Melin. Cumberland LLC has only made an offer to purchase land from Melin, provided Melin meets all the contingencies in the offer. The sale is still pending.

Finally, the conclusion of the September 18, 2019 article ambiguously acknowledges that a representative of Burnett Dairy threatened the paper. Mr. King of the Leader should disclose to the people of Burnett and Polk County precisely who made the threat and specifically what was said. It is a matter of public interest and concern if one of the biggest businesses in the area is attempting to suppress the free expression of ideas in our local paper.

Howard Pahl, Trade Lake Water Committee member

passed the following year, in 1973. This legislation set out to identify and protect endangered species, primarily through the designation and the preservation of critical habitats. Through federal funding and incentives to states, the ESA has helped save cherished Wisconsin species like the whooping crane, the gray wolf, and even the bald eagle from almost certain extinction. And while Wisconsin only has eighteen animals currently listed as threatened or endangered, their protection helps maintain countless other species. After all, a threatened species indicates a threatened ecosystem, and a protected habitat for a Canada Lynx is also a protected habitat for a White Tailed Deer. The Endangered Species Act isn’t just important for endangered species, it’s important for our wider preservation of wildlife.

Unfortunately, in recent months, the Trump Administration seems determined to tear down these institutions that help us preserve our wildlife and the traditions that we tie to it. Surrounding the Clean Water Act, the administration is removing a 2015 interpretation that helps extend protection of wetlands from chemical runoff, which affects the mortality and the reproduction of waterfowl and other animals. On the Endangered Species Act, Trump is removing protections for threatened species and

their habitats while making it more difficult to list endangered species. Both of these actions limit our ability to maintain the species and habitats that make this state great, while also limiting our ability to save them if weakened protections cause their demise.

But none of this should come as a surprise. Whether it’s by dismantling the CWA and ESA, opening pristine wildlife refuges to commercial drilling, ignoring habitat-shifting climate disruption, removing public lands protection, or almost any other environmental action by this administration, this President has consistently attacked our tradition of wildlife conservation, and in doing so he has attacked our people, our hunting, and our state as a whole.

At a time at which climate change is threatening the niches of thousands of Wisconsin species, at which invasive species are posing increased harm to our ecosystems, at which animal diseases are still spreading throughout the state, we should be doubling down on our efforts to protect wildlife, not tearing down our efforts.

Doug La Follette is a scholar, author, longtime environmental advocate, former state senator and the current Secretary of State of the State of Wisconsin.

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State party chairs focus on ground game, voter outreach for 2020 Both state Democratic party Chair Ben Wikler and state Republican Chair Andrew Hitt stressed a commitment to expanding their party’s ground game and voter outreach programs ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Speaking Sept. 12 at a WisPolitics.com luncheon in Madison, Hitt highlighted a pivot in strategy toward an initiative to reach voters in person that he said paid dividends in the 2019 state Supreme Court race win by conservative Brian Hagedorn.

“In 2018, there was a heavy focus on digital; there was a heavy focus on on-air advertising,” he said. “We really wanted to balance that out and focused on the grassroots army of volunteers, make sure they had the tools they needed, the resources they needed.”

The state GOP chair added that after Hagedorn’s comefrom-behind win in the state Supreme Court election in April — after the conservative was outraised and outspent by his liberal opponent — “we’re sort of doubling down on that.”

While Hitt acknowledged Republicans struggled to compete in suburbs across the country in 2018, he said that trend began to “wash away” in Wisconsin in 2019 with a renewed focus on grassroots organizing. He predicted that would continue into 2020.

But the GOP isn’t the only party expanding its ground operations.

“I think Ben has got kind of the same approach,” Hitt said of his Democratic counterpart. “Sort of funny, as I listened to some of the interviews and some of the things he’s saying, our strategies are not all that different.”

Wikler highlighted Hillary Clinton’s loss in the 2016 presidential election as a pivotal moment for his party, after which it reevaluated its strategies to reach and turn out voters.

“We looked at what happened, and we looked at what had worked in previous elections and came across the neighborhood team model,” he said, adding that model was “pioneered” by the Obama campaign.

“It involves working in communities rather than having paid staff knocking on doors,” he said.

Getting involved in communities early in the spring of 2017, Wikler said, has allowed the party to work in parts of the state that “hadn’t heard from Democrats in a long time.” Wikler said this would be key to winning back support in Republican strongholds in the suburban Milwaukee counties and rural northern Wisconsin.

This was crucial, Wikler said, because the prevalence of conservative talk radio and Fox News often means voters in GOP-controlled districts “hear what Democrats are talking about primarily from Republican media.”

“The key thing for Democrats to counter that is to speak for themselves, to actually show up in communities and explain what they stand for,” he said.

The state Democratic chair said he believes this approach will successfully negate President Trump’s attempts to portray U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and the so-called “Squad” of three other liberal congresswomen as the face of the party.

“Our job is to organize folks on the ground and make sure that when people think about Democrats, they’ll think about the presidential nominee,” he said. “They’ll think about the person who knocked on their door the day before, the conversations in their communities.

“Those are the literal faces of the Democratic Party.”

Much like his counterpart, Hitt said he believes an expanded ground game will help the GOP reach voters who have not traditionally supported the Republican Party and highlighted meeting voters of color as “a huge priority for me.”

“I don’t think that the Republican Party has done a good job of reaching out to the black community, to the Hispanic community, to other minority communities,” he said.

Hitt said he believes the Republican message on “issues around the kitchen table” such as economic opportunities, a chance for economic prosperity and school choice will resonate with minority voters.

“But if we don’t go and talk to them, we have no chance,” he said.

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Missing street signs causing safety concerns JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

TRADE LAKE––Authorities from the Town of Trade Lake have begun reporting missing signs, including street signs and stop signs.

Similar events have been taking place in the Town of Anderson.

It is suspected to be young people stealing signs throughout the southwest region of the county. One official estimated about ten signs have been stolen from Trade Lake and another five road signs.

The main safety concern is for out of town drivers that do not know these roads as well as locals and if one stop sign is missing from a major intersection it could lead to an accident.

There was one sign on Spook Drive where the entire post was removed from the ground and the sign was stolen.

“We know these signs aren’t just falling off,”

Joe Hein of Trade Lake said. “This is almost $1,000 worth of theft and I just don’t think the people that are stealing the signs understand the safety concern it causes.”

The largest congressional district in the state of Wisconsin will have a new legislature after a special election Jan. 27. The election was scheduled by Gov. Tony Evers following Rep. Sean Duffy.

There will be a primary, if required, on Dec. 30.

Evers made the announcement for the 7th Congressional District Monday evening. The district covers all of Burnett County.

Duffy announced his resignation in Aug. saying he was leaving office before his wife has their ninth child.

There has been a lot of speculation of

icled his daily drug use – sort of like the Bridget Jones of addiction but in cc’s, milligrams and dollars instead of pounds, drinks and cigarettes.

His journals also tell the story of his countless attempts to quit.”

After the screening there will a panel discussion with community leaders.

The panel will include Drug Court Coordinator Tessa Anderson, District Attorney Joe Schieffer, Burnett County Health and Human Services Director Allison Fern.

There will also be a current drug court participant on the panel, Dominique Fleckner, as well as St. Croix Tribal Aftercare Department Director Mark Stoner, Michael Decorah Inter-Governmental Affairs with the St. Croix Tribe and St. Croix Tribal Council member Thomas Fowler.

The panel will also include Sen. Patty Schachtner, who has done viewings of this film before in the region.

The screening of Written Off will be Wednesday Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at the St. Croix Casino Danbury, 30222 State Road 35, in the event center.

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A film showing the pressures of addiction will be shown at the Danbury Casino next week. After the movie there will be a panel discussion on addiction and how substance abuse can affect the entire community.

The film follows the life of Matt Edwards and his spiral into drug addiction. Edwards grew up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin in a small town. He chronicled his drug usage in a journal.

Edwards began abusing prescription pills after a botched surgery.

“Matt was driven by a desperate need to get a fix – more often to avoid withdrawal than to get “high” in a recreational sense. To get what he needed he spun a web of fiction. He was a magnificent liar – smart, creative, persuasive – his lies fed his addiction as much as the actual drugs,” according to the synopsis on the film’s website.

“But for the last two years of his life, Matt told the truth to himself, in two spiral bound journals. He chron-

Election to replace Duffy set by Gov. JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

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who will run for the Northern Wisconsin seat.

“Our rural communities have been directly affected by unproductive trade wars, political attacks on healthcare and public education, and economic uncertainty because of the volatility we’re seeing in Washington, D.C.,” said Gov. Evers in a statement. “The people of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District deserve to have a voice in Congress, which is why I am calling for a special election to occur quickly to ensure the people of the 7th Congressional District have representation as soon as possible.

I thank Rep. Duffy for his service and wish him and his family all the best.”

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TREATS: Photo op will be available CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

The winner will be featured in the following weeks' newspaper.

The Sentinel will also have a portion of the office specifically for parents, grandparents or other guardians to get a picture with their young trick or

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Grantsburg student honored as National Merit semiďŹ nalist A Grantsburg student was honored among 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring.

Grantsburg High School is pleased to announce Amy Gilhoi as a National Merit semifinalist. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of competition. Over 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

The National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual NMSP. Scholarships are underwritten

by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

STEPS IN THE 2020 COMPETITION Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 NMSP by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

From the approximately 16,000 semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected

to advance to the finalist level, and in February they will be notified of this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2020. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis.

About 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships will be provided by approximately 220 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 180 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 4,100 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.

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County Board meets at the Fort JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

DANBURY––The Burnett County Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting at Forts Folle Avoine.

As part of the public speaking portion of the meeting Jeff Jensen, Forts Executive Director, led a number of board members and other volunteers to introduce themselves to the Board of Supervisors.

Member of the board, including current Forts President Judy Bauerfield thanked the Supervisors for their support of the Forts throughout the years.

Jensen took time to also thank the board for their help, especially from the Highway and Forestry and Parks Departments, with their mowing operation over the summer months. “Without that help we wouldn’t have been able to have the rendezvous a few weeks ago,� Jensen said.

LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN The board approved the Resources Management Plan for 2020-2029. A major goal of the plan is to minimize water quality and habitat impacts of waterfront development. County Conservationist Dave Ferris gave a brief presentation on the plan.

The objectives of the plan include increasing the number of waterfront properties that meet county shoreline buffer standards, maintain shoreline buffers and decrease runoff quantities and erosion from lots in the shore land.

Other goals include reducing negative impacts to surface and groundwater through proper agricultur-

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al management practices and prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species.

Ferris told the Natural Resources committee the previous week that zebra mussels are growing in numbers in the McKenzie lakes, but they have been contained to that lake chain as the county has become more proactive with decontamination sites at many major boat landings across the county.

He also gave a short overview of phosphorous levels across the county and soil maps.

Following the meeting Supervisors were encouraged to tour the grounds of the Forts and that was followed by a meal. Next month the meeting will be back at the Government Center.

IN OTHER ITEMS: Gerry Pardun was appointed to the Northwest Regional Economic Development Fund Commission.

He will replace Richard Anderson, who resigned his seat earlier this year. Pardun’s term will expire next April.

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The next phase of the facility study is approved successful referendum. There are five steps in the process for a successful facility assessment- define, develop, collect, articulate and prepare. Huenink stated that they are still only between the define and develop stages. “Still in the very early stages of how you pull together a plan and process.�

Huenink went on to explain that the next step would be to put together a task force. This task force would be in charge of going through Kraus-Anderson’s findings from the facility study and determining what issues they are actually wanting to fix with the district, and which can wait and then putting them into different priority categories. Together they will come up

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At the Grantsburg school board meeting Monday evening, the board spoke with members of Kraus-Anderson to determine what the next steps are for the facility study and the long-range district plan. President of the board, Dave Dahlberg wanted to know how they should go about the next steps in the process before going for a referendum.

John Huenink with Kraus-Anderson handed everybody a sheet of paper that listed Kraus-Anderson’s process for successful facility assessments and the process and procedures leading up to a

with a plan for the board to pass.

Dahlberg wanted to know how many members should be on this task force.

Huenink answered that anywhere between 15 and 30 typically seems to be a good number. The members should also differ in type- parents, people without kids, senior citizens, college-aged, a board member and possibly even a student that’s still in school. Huenink wants the board to get together a task force in time for them to have a first meeting in October.

Huenink also suggests sending a survey out to community members to help the task force. “It’s nice to hear the community to a large, not just the task force.� The survey will show what the

community thinks is most important to fix with the district.

If the board decides to go to referendum, the timeline is placing the referendum in November of 2020.

The board approved the next phase of the facility study and will start putting together a task force.

IN OTHER ITEMS: ¡ Kevin Bradley was approved to be hired as the new high school Spanish teacher. ¡ Debra Luetdke was approved to be hired as the new middle school counselor. ¡ The bid for a new pole vault pit was approved to be purchased.

Siren economic development plan moves forward JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

SIREN––There will be a public forum held next month and the economic development opportunities in the village of Siren. “We are beginning the public engagement phase and scheduling both individual and group interviews as our next step for the Siren Economic Development Plan Project,� said Chris Moeller, director of the Siren area Economic Development.

Moeller has set up a number of interviews with local businesses and individuals in the area along with the consulting firm Civic 4 LLC based in Madison. Those interviews will be taking place from Sept. 30 through Oct. 17. After that, the firm will compile the interview answers as well as other data on the region.

They will then be holding a public forum in the Siren School Oct. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. where the public will be able to voice their opinions on the topic of economic development in Siren.

In addition to the public forum and interviews, Moeller is also setting up a number of pop-ups. “There will be a pop up event at the Siren Harvestfest Arts& Craft Fair on Saturday September 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Crooked Lake park where all can stop by and learn more about our initiative plus provide their input,� Moeller said. “We will also have an additional pop up event at the Burnett County Farmers Markets in Siren on October 26.�

The Siren Chamber of Commerce has also set up an online survey that went live Sept. 23. It can be found at visitsiren.com

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Grantsburg PD newest hire JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

GRANTSBURG––Bridget Getts has been hired as the newest addition to the Grantsburg Police Department. Getts has almost 20 years of experience as a police officer.

The department has been going through a tran-

sitional period since former Chief of Police Jeff Schinzing retired and officer Dan Wald was promoted to Chief. Getts’ hire will help the departments other full-time officer Joel Klatt.

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E-Trikes come to Burnett County MILLTOWN/ WEBSTER–– Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Burnett and Polk counties along with Friends of Gandy Dancer Trail and Webster Cog and Sprocket bike shop sponsored a short question and answer seminar on winterizing an E-Trike along with a ride on the Gandy Dancer trail.

E-Tricycles were made available, to qualifying people, to assist in managing independent living and exercise by this mode of transportation. E-Trikes are tricycles with an electric motor.

This was the first organized gathering and ride of E-Trike recipients. Two trikers met the organizers in Milltown for the seminar and a ride to Cafe Wren.

The next day 13 trikers showed up

at Webster Cog and Sprocket for the seminar and ride to Whitetail Bar and Grill. Stories were shared about why they love their bikes. For some it has allowed them to have more independence, as they can take the trike to shops in town. One woman with MS said she was able to ride with her granddaughter for the first time and felt grateful for that opportunity. Stories about triking as a group to pick berries and apples were shared. Many trikers have put on 900-1000 miles in this first year with their trike. All the trikers enjoyed riding on the Gandy Dancer Trail because of the beauty and safe riding conditions.

They hope this will become an annual event.

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Burnett County Historical Society Annual Meeting All members of the Burnett County Historical Society are invited to attend the annual meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 21 in Forts Folle Avoine’s Great Hall. A business meeting will begin at 11 a.m., with a lunch to follow. This

would be a great opportunity for members to bring Silent Auction and Elves Store items to The Forts for the Christmas at The Forts event on December 7, 8 and 14. See you at The Forts!

Board discusses policies JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

SIREN––The Siren School board sent a number of policies back to their respective committees on Monday night. Those policies included a policy on sending students home if they have lice, a facility-use fee and they approved a concession-use fee.

“I don’t want to find hot dogs in a crockpot on Monday morning after they’ve been sitting around since Friday,” Siren Principal Darrell Imhoff said of the concessions area. “It’s gross.”

The school board approved a number of fees that groups will have to pay when they use the concessions at the school from now on. Imhoff said the fee is being proposed because these groups are not “cleaning up after themselves.”

The suggested cleaning fee was $25, Duane Emery suggested that was not steep enough to deter people from not cleaning up. Emery suggested $75 and that is the value the board approved.

There were a pair of policies on the agenda that were sent back to the committee because the board did not have enough information to approve them as school policy.

The first policy was on students with head lice and a new policy would have the students not be sent home immediately.

Denise Johnston, special education director said new guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other organizations say students do not need to be sent home immediately if they are found to have lice.

Rhonda Highstrom made a point about what if the student is going to a secondary care facility after school and not directly home. A number of other concerns were brought up and it will now go to the policy, planning and curriculum committee.

The other policy was on facility-use fees. The board had previously broken-down potential groups that want to rent out school space, like the gym or auditorium, for organizational events or fund-

raisers into four groups. But the policy seemed to still be confusing to those in charge of implementing the policy.

Siren Superintendent Kevin Shetler brought a number of other district policies that the committee will go over at their next meeting.

BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING Siren School has joined a health insurance co-op which the board believes will stabilize our health insurance costs.

“Health insurance is impossible to budget for,” Shetler said. “One year it was supposed to go up 50%, it went up 3%. Last year it was supposed to go up 30%, it went up 18%.”

He also explained that all of the numbers discussed during the budget hearing and annual meeting are guesses based on numbers from the previous year. They could change in the next month before the numbers are finalized.

Shetler said the district should be “confident with where we’re going.”

Kape Lakeside Assisted Living & Memory Care, located in Siren, is holding a fundraiser to help raise money to purchase a state-of-the-art accessible bathing and hydrotherapy unit called the Apollo Advantage Whirlpool Spa. They will be holding an open house at Kapes Lakeside Assisted Living & Memory Care. Everybody from Siren and the surrounding communities are invited to come and visit the location on Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. located at 23926 4th Avenue in Siren.

Kape Lakeside serves the Siren community with temporary and long-term care for individuals who need assistance with daily living tasks. They help with anything from basic medication assistance to supervision and full-time care. They also specialize in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

The Apollo Advantage Whirlpool Spa was the best water therapy unit on the market because of the many benefits that it offers. The Apollo Advantage offers a safe, comfortable and therapeutic bathing experience for the residents at Kape Lakeside. Apollo is the only bathing unit that has an FDA approved germicidal water purification system. The remedy UV technology delivers unrivaled infection protection, clinically proven to reduce UTIs by 50 percent and reduce respiratory infections by 35 percent.

Care professionals at Kape Lakeside wanted to choose the Apollo because the whirlpool configuration gives continuous circulation of warm water which massages the skin, joints and muscles while dilating blood vessels. This form of hydrotherapy has been shown to increase blood circulation and endorphin production, reduce anxiety, stabilize blood sugar levels, aide wound debridement, support a healthy immune system, reduce inflammation, promote healing and energize the body and spirit. This hydrotherapy will have a drastic impact on residents’ overall health and quality of life.

Stop in during the open house to see the water therapy unit and learn more about the benefits it will offer the residents at Kape Lakeside.

If you would like to make a donation for the financing of the Apollo Advantage Whirlpool Spa, donations can be mailed to or dropped off at Community Bank in Siren: 24996 WI-35, P.O. Box 405, Siren. Please make any checks payable to Ms. Vicki’s Water Therapy Unit Fundraiser. If you have any questions, contact Vicki at 715-866-5122.

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Chronic wasting disease sampling opportunities available for northwest Wisconsin for the 2019 deer hunting seasons SPOONER–– In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease surveillance and testing during the 2019 deer hunting seasons. CWD sampling options will be available to hunters across northern Wisconsin in 2019.

As part of this region-wide effort, hunters who harvest an adult deer in Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, and Washburn counties are strongly encouraged to submit deer heads for testing. CWD testing is free of charge to the hunter, and anyone submitting the head will receive their results in two to three weeks.

The health of the deer herd relies upon commitment from our hunters.

Managing CWD begins with knowing where the disease already exists on the landscape, and having this knowledge is only possible with a robust sample size.

Please make plans to visit one of the following sampling stations to have deer tested.

“We’re grateful for hunters making that extra effort to have their deer sampled for CWD, and to support them, we continue to make access to sampling simpler, faster and easier each year,” said Tami Ryan, DNR Acting Director for the Bureau of Wildlife Management.

“Each deer sample is important because it brings us closer to our goal and

ultimately contributes to an accurate understanding of the health of Wisconsin’s deer herd.”

SAMPLING LOCATIONS Hunters have several options available to have their deer sampled for CWD. In addition to a network of 24/7 self-service sampling stations (also called kiosks) around the state, many meat processors and businesses offer in-person sampling assistance. Some sampling locations also have DNR Wildlife Management staff available to take samples and answer hunter questions.

For an interactive map with sampling locations available in your area, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “CWD sampling.” There is also a searchable database available as an alternative to the map view.

A sample consists of the deer head with 3-5 inches of neck attached.

Hunters will also need to have their harvest authorization number, harvest location and contact information when submitting a sample. To make special arrangements for large bucks, please call a nearby DNR wildlife biologist.

BAITING AND FEEDING On August 26, 2019, the DNR was notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer

Community Choir Rehearsals Set to Begin in Siren Rehearsals for the Community Choir Christmas Concert will begin Tuesday, October 1, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren under the direction of James Muus. Mr. Muus, a graduate of St. Olaf College, retired from teaching vocal music for the Webster School District in 2013. Julie Strang will accompany on piano.

Other rehearsal dates for the group are as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 8, Monday, Oct. 14, Tuesday, Oct. 22, Monday, Oct. 28, Monday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 7, Monday, Nov. 11, Monday, Nov. 18, Monday, Nov. 25 , Monday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 6.

The dates of the concerts will be: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

32ND ANNUAL QUILT SHOW October 12 & 13 10am – 4pm

$5 Admission Children under 12 yrs free Webster High School 7564 W. Alder St. • Webster, WI

Protection that a captive elk on a deer farm in Burnett County tested positive for CWD. State law requires that the DNR enact a ban on feeding and baiting of deer in counties or portions of counties within a 10-mile radius of a captive or free-roaming domestic or wild animal that tests positive for CWD or tuberculosis. As required by law, this will create a three-year baiting and feeding ban in Burnett County and two-year baiting and feeding bans for Barron, Polk, and Washburn counties beginning September 1, 2019.

Check the DNR’s baiting and feeding webpage frequently for updates, as new baiting and feeding bans may be enacted in 2019 with new CWD detections. Hunters can also contact local wildlife staff to determine if baiting and feeding bans are in effect in their county. No counties statewide will be removed from the ban during the 2019 deer hunting season.

PREVENT THE SPREAD OF CWD By learning and following recommended practices, hunters, landowners and others can help to reduce and prevent the spread of CWD. Ways to help include proper carcass transportation, handling and disposal as well as reporting sick deer, following baiting and feeding information and the clean-

ing and decontamination of equipment.

Another way hunters can help is by following urine-based scent recommendations.

SICK DEER REPORTS DNR staff are interested in reports of sick deer and deer with an unknown cause of death, but this does not include examining car-killed deer. Contact local wildlife staff listed above to report a sick or dead deer or call the DNR Customer Service hotline at 1-800-847-9367.

Test results To view CWD results for a harvested deer, visit dnr.wi.gov, search keywords “CWD results.” Hunters will need to enter a customer ID or CWD sample barcode number to view test results.

The average turnaround time from when the deer is brought to a sampling station to when the results are available is typically two weeks.

If test results come back positive for CWD, hunters should follow advice from the Centers for Disease Control, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services and the World Health Organization not to consume venison from that deer.

For more information regarding CWD in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “CWD.”

Regional Arts Organization Celebrates 20th Anniversary HARRIET RICE

“I’m amazed at the work that everybody has done these past 20 years,” marveled Alene Peterson, one of the “Founding Mothers” of Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage (WNHP), the non-profit arts group doing business as the Arts in Hand gallery in downtown Spooner.

On Tuesday, October 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the organization will celebrate its 20th anniversary as part of the annual membership meeting which is open to the public at the Oscar Johnson building on the Washburn County Fairgrounds, Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner.

Arts in Hand was founded in 1999 as the WNHP with the mission to showcase arts, agriculture and history in 13 counties along the Wisconsin State Highway 63 from the Great River (Mississippi) to the Great Lake (Superior) and to educate the public about the economic impact of the arts and the value of local artists.

“It’s a pleasure to think back 20 years and recognize how far this effort has come as well as to know it will just keep going,” commented another one of the founders, Spooner Advocate editor and publisher Janet Krokson, who recalls the original group’s intent and philosophy: “In its earliest stages, this effort was inspired by a high appreciation for local arts and artists and by a belief of those of us at the early meetings that we needed to promote the arts and the hand-made and home grown offerings of our region. With so much talent, creativity, and energy in this part of Wisconsin, we wanted to find a way to share the word about it. “This led to [publishing] a map of art galleries and stores, museums, art centers, and other sites that produced home-grown goods. Then came another map, and then a guidebook, a website, and the list goes on.

Now 20 years later we have Arts in Hand in Spooner, a collection of people using their hands and creativity for a retail setting.” Another key founder, member and supporter through the years was Beverly Stencil, who served as the UW Extension Community Development Educator at the time and who, in retirement,

still volunteers at the Arts in Hand gallery. “It’s gratifying that more than 20 years after that initial meeting in my office of four women passionate about local arts and homemade products, the organization still thrives today.”

The two other women who met with Beverly in 1999 were Ruth Goetz, Wisconsin Department of Tourism regional representative and Marta Ljungkull, owner of Granite Creek Farms in Cumberland. Both have moved on and left the area.

The meeting and celebration are at the Oscar Johnson Building on the Washburn County Fairgrounds, 8000 Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Traditionally, members are requested to bring an appetizer to share. There will be a ceremonial cake-cutting and honoring of the founders. Special guest speaker is chef/author/columnist Peter H, Kwong.

Arts in Hand gallery is open 7 days a week at 210 Walnut Street, downtown Spooner. For additional information, visit artsinhand@centurytel.net, Facebook, or call 715.635.9303.

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During its 20 year-history, Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage (Arts in Hand) published a 300-page guidebook to galleries, studios, heritage sites, and museums. Alene Peterson, left, and Janet Kroksen, two of the original founders of WNHP who worked on the guide are pictured at the book’s 2011 launch.

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Reminder for Sentinel youth writers The Sentinel would like to remind the young writers of Burnett County that the deadline for the first submission of youth writers in the Sentinel is coming up on Oct. 4.

Once a month, the Sentinel will provide a writing prompt for two different age groups (7-12 and 13-18) and they will have the chance to have their writing featured in the newspaper. As a reminder, the two first prompts were: 7-12: The first week of school has ended, what was your favorite memory during the first week, and why?

13-18: Summer has ended, and

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Baptism at Immaculate Conception

school has begun. What was the best or most special thing you did over the summer, and why?

Submit your article with your response to the prompt by Oct. 4 to the Sentinel and your writing may be featured in the Oct. 9 edition of the paper.

You can submit articles a few different ways. You can drop them off at the Sentinel office, mail them to P.O. Box 397, Grantsburg, WI 54840 or send them via email to news@burnettcountysentinel.com.

We look forward to reading your submissions.

Theo William Gonzalez was welcomed into the Catholic faith with the sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, September 22 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. (L to R): Godparents, Joan and Peter Lauer, Father Joseph Raj Aluri , Father Joseph Madanu (holding Theo), parents Sarah and William Gonzalez.

MENUS Sept. 30 – Oct. 4

sweet potato fries, sliced carrots, applesauce.

Siren Schools Grantsburg Schools

Menu not available at time of print.

Monday:: BBQ rib patty on bun, curly fries, corn, sliced pears.

Tuesday: Chicken, baked rice, steamed broccoli, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: Cheese fries, marinara sauce, fresh veggies/dip, salad, mixed fruit.

Thursday: Taco salad with fixings, baked rice, refried beans, green beans, banana.

SCVHC Foundation Fundraising Gala is September 26 Bring your appetite, not for just food and drink, but excitement, great silent auction items and a live dessert auction. The 24th Annual St. Croix Valley Health Care Fundraising Gala will be held at Trollhaugen Convention Center on Thursday, September 26 at 6 p.m.

Funds from this year’s event will be used to continue the Tele-Behavioral Health program at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

Exciting grab bag items worth up to $25 in value will be offered as well as silent auction items like tickets, auto care, jewelry, artwork and more.

Purchase a key to win $1000 or $500 in cash. The Health Care Advocate award will be presented during the evening to a community volunteer who has given generously of time and talents.

The Foundation is a non-profit

Friday: Chicken nuggets/smackers, French fries/

Note: Breakfast available at all schools.

Choice of milk available at all schools.

organization supported by individual contributions and fundraising events.

Foundation funds support the work of the Foundation and St. Croix Regional Medical Center in many ways, including: Awarding scholarships to encourage young students and adults to pursue careers in health care; Purchasing vital technology that improves the care we are able to give patients; Assisting with physical improvements to the facility.

Reserve the date on your calendar now. To make your reservations to attend the Annual Fundraising Gala, call Laurie Nelson 715-483-0578.

There’s something for everyone at this fun event. Space is limited so don’t delay.

Webster Schools

Fresh fruit always available Monday: Hotdog on a bun, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mandarin oranges.

Rest of menu not available at time of print.

Christmas for Kids fast approaching The Wish Lists for Interfaith Caregivers 2019 Christmas for Kids will be available October 1. If you would like to have one to be able to apply for Christmas gifts for your children, you will have to call 715-733-0422 or 715-656-7051. This is the only way you can get a Wish List. One will be mailed to you and you have to return it as soon as possible. Remember, the Wish List is available October 1.

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Healthy aging month September is a perfect time to celebrate Healthy Aging Month since it is a time when many people think about getting started on new tasks after the summer. This month’s activities are designed to encourage people to rejuvenate and get going on positive measures that can impact the areas of physical, social, financial and mental wellness.

To get you started on re-inventing yourself, here are some ideas from the editors of Healthy Aging® Magazine.

1. Do Not Act Your Age. What was your best year so far? 28? 40? Picture yourself at that age and be it. Some people may say this is denial, but we say it’s positive thinking and goes a long way toward feeling better about yourself.

2. Stand Tall. You can knock off the appearance of a few years by standing up straight.

Hold your stomach in, shoulders back, chin up. Fix your stance and practice it every day, all day until it is natural. You will look great and feel better.

3. How Are Your Pearly Whites? Research shows that people who smile more often are happier. Your teeth are just as important as the rest of your body. Not only is it the first thing people notice, but good oral health is a gateway to your overall well-being.

4. Walk 10,000 Steps A Day. Make it a goal to walk 10,000 steps a day. Want to lose some weight or belly fat? Make it 15,000. You can do it!

5. Get Those Annual Check-Ups. Make this month the time to set up your annual physical and other health screenings. Go to the appointments and then, hopefully, you can stop worrying about ailments for a while.

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Grantsburg class of 1964 reunion The Grantsburg Class of ‘64 met at T Dawgs Saturday night, August 24. Classmates from California, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Wisconsin celebrated the passing of 55 years.

Back row: Terry Erickson, Richard Forsblade, Dan Goodremote, Rick Peterson, Rich Olson, Paul Johnson, Doug Segelstrom, Doug Dewing, Gordon Bowman, Jr., Bob Kozumplik, Eric Tyberg, Rod Erickson, John Hicks. Middle Row: Pat (Linden) Foley, Gloria (Flodin) Pavlak, Jill (Erickson) Quale, Mary (Simonsen) Stevens, Janice (Christian) Olson, Mary Lou (Hoff) Baillargeon, Lois (Adolphson) Lee, Craig Johnson, Lloyd Kallman. First Row: Elsie (Engstrand)Olson, Delight (Anderson) Hale, Gloria Swanstrom, Betty (Olson) Linden, Pauline (Davison) Swift, Sue (Danielson) Segelstrom, Janet Marek, Susan (Drohman) Knutson, Randy Swift.

Chenal crosses the goal line at Camp Randall MADISON – John Chenal found the end zone while University of Wisconsin found a top-10 spot in the rankings.

The Grantsburg graduate scored his first career touchdown for the Badgers in their 35-14 win over Michigan on Saturday, which propelled them to No. 8 in the updated college football rankings. Chenal was part of a Wisconsin run game that totaled 359 yards rushing and all five Badger touchdowns.

Jonathan Taylor led that ground attack with 203 yards and two touchdowns, playing little more than a quarter of the game due to an injury. He opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and later added a 72-yard run to give the Badgers a 14-0 lead.

Though their season shutout streak was eventually stopped at two games, the Badgers held Michigan scoreless through the first half, which included forcing a fumble on the Wolverines’ opening drive that reached inside Wisconsin’s 10-yard line.

With Taylor having his injury addressed in the second quarter, quarterback Jack Coan assumed the role of rushing to the end zone. He scored on a 1-yard touchdown run that put the Badgers up 21-0 with less than seven minutes remaining in the half and then gave them a 28-0 lead with a 25-yard touchdown run in the final minute before halftime.

In the third quarter, Chenal scored on a 2-yard touchdown run for Wisconsin’s lone score of the sec-

ond half. It capped a Badgers’ drive that drained over eight minutes off the clock.

With just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, Michigan scored the first touchdown of the season against Wisconsin when Shea Patterson connected with Sean McKeon on a 6-yard touchdown pass, making it a 35-7 game.

The Wolverines added a 5-yard touchdown pass from Patterson to Donovan Peoples-Jones to make the final score 35-14.

The Wisconsin defense limited Michigan to just 40 yards rushing, the Wolverines’ lowest total since 2013 and the Badgers now have outscored their opposition 148-13 on the season.

"Wisconsin had a great game plan, executed it extremely well,” Michigan Chenal coach Jim Harbaugh said. “(They) outplayed us, offensively and defensively. We were outplayed, out-prepared, and outcoached. Outplayed at the whole thing, both offensively and defensively. It was thorough.”

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst knows further challenges are ahead, including one this Saturday at home against Northwestern.

“We know we are going to be tested differently, and probably tested more, but each one of these is important and they've had two tests right now,” he said.

The Badgers improved to 3-0 with the win and Michigan dropped to 2-1.

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Siren to hold punt, pass and kick competition

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Frederic/Grantsburg Catholic Churches Knights of Columbus #6370 are having a Punt, Pass and Kick competition on Saturday, September 28 at the Siren High School Football Field. Registration 9:15 am with competition starting at 10 am. Boys and Girls ages 8-12 as of August 31, 2019 are eligible.

Contact Brian Webster at 715-296-4168 if you have questions.

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The Nest is Empty AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS

Hello friends, Three weeks ago today, I followed my 18-year-old daughter Selina Walters to UW Stevens Point, helped her move into her dorm, and drove home to an empty house for the first time since 1997. As many of you know, Selina’s entire childhood was a regular part of this column.

The weekend after Selina moved out, I was at my 40th high school class reunion and two classmates told me that they thought I should do a column on Selina, so here it goes.

When Selina was in her mother’s womb, I used to talk to her all of the time. When Selina was born, I was there and at first everything was going well and then it wasn’t. It was determined that Selina was breached, and the doctors and nurses became very serious.

When Selina was born, we looked at each other’s eyes amid all of the stress and I swear to God she smiled within 10 seconds of being born. I gave Selina the nickname of Goof right then and there and it stuck her entire life.

From day one I was always a hands on hang out with my daughter kind of dad, and it did not matter if it was teaching her to plant trees, hanging out in the garden or her favorite, to love up the golden retrievers. In her 18-years at this house there was Star, Pearl, Ice, Fire and Ruby.

Selina grew up in a canoe and like her dad, likes to paddle more than listen to a motor. Though she was in a canoe at three-months of age, her first dad and daughter trip was on the Chippewa Flowage. It was April, she had just turned two and was eager to test her new paddle.

Our agreement was in order to go she had to use an outhouse, which she mastered. On day one, it was maybe 50-degrees. I had a rope that was maybe 20-feet long tied to her life jacket and she was up front, kind of paddling when she lost her balance and was now floating behind our canoe in very cold water.

I pulled on the rope expecting to see her balling her head off in the frigid water, but she wasn’t. When I got her in the canoe she started balling and when I asked her what was wrong, she pointed to her paddle which I would have lost had she not remembered it. She never said anything about the cold.

Selina would winter camp, deer hunt, duck hunt and cross-country ski and I cannot remember onetime hearing that she was cold.

When she was three, we were camping, and she fell out of the side door of our minivan. It was an ugly fall, but she got right up and said, Daddy I am OK.” In reality the next day she woke up in immense pain, I took her to the doctor, and we found out her arm was broken, and the arm had to be reset. Once again, she did not cry.

WEEKLY WAG News and Updates from the Humane Society of Burnett County

You are invited! Join HSBC, RENEW Wisconsin and Carlson Electric Sunday, Sept. 29 for the solar array’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and volunteer reception. Come between 12 and 1:30 p.m., share refreshments with volunteers and m llearn about how HSBC is using solar energy to offset u ttheir operating costs.

While there, order a R Racine Kringle. You have u until Oct. 23 to order for N November delivery. They ffreeze well, so purchase sseveral!

HSBC is committed to h helping pets find new and Hanson productive lives and this week, they want to introduce two-year-old Hanson, a 79-pound Labrador/ Pitbull mix who is ready for action! Hanson is happy, active, smart, and food-motivated—making him an eager student for anything you wish. He already knows how to sit, shake, and is housetrained. Gentle but exuberant, Hanson would do best in a home with older children who can hold their own against a large, bouncy dog.

Still waiting on their forever homes are these former Weekly Wag stars: Dog: Little Ann- eightyear-old Coonhound/Red Grace Tick Hound mix.

Cats: Lilly- one-year-old silver/black tabby shorthair; Blue- one-year-old black shorthair; Chickie- three-year-old black shorthair; and all the shorthaired Spice Kittens- Parsley (orange male), Sage (black female), Rosemary, and Thyme (both tortoiseshell females).

Sponsored cats: Grace- five-year-old gray/tan tabby shorthair (and longest resident); Jack- nine-year-old black shorthair; Alice- three-year-old tuxedo shorthair; and Cleopatra- two-year-old white and brown tabby shorthair. Remember, sponsored kitties are just waiting on a pre-approved application—their adoption fees are covered.

Whether you’re shopping online or in a brickand-mortar store, HSBC would be grateful if you would consider helping stock some items. They are an Amazon Smile charity and have a wish list on the shopping site. HSBC currently needs dish soap, hand soap, Clorox wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, Purina Pro Plan Focus dry kitten food, and Purina Pro Plan Focus wet kitten food.

Speaking of kitten food, do you know your way around a bottle? HSBC has seven four-week-old kittens looking for meals. Unweaned kittens need four-to-six meals a day, and the staff would appreciate some extra hands until foster homes can be secured.

Contact HSBC or stop by if you can help out!

HSBC information—7410 County Road D, Webster, WI 54873. Telephone: 715-349-2368. Email trescue. 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.

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I took Selina to her first day of school and right then and there made the decision that I was going to volunteer in her classroom. I did just that once a week where I taught outdoor stuff to her entire class for five years. The year I stopped is the year that I came up with the idea to start Kids and Mentors Outdoors.

Selina excelled in school and was big on spelling bees and statewide speech competition. She always wrote her owns speech’s and together we refined them as I was her audience and constructive critic.

She followed this narrative all the way until her last month in school when for the second year in a row, she made Internationals for DECA and was the president of her chapter.

Selina was never a gifted athlete, but I always taught her to enjoy herself no matter what and support her team and school.

Something that really helped her in many ways was volunteering. At Necedah High School they have a club that is called t300 Club and to get in it you have to volunteer for 300 hours and it must be documented.

Two kids made the 300 Club this year and Selina was one of them.

Doug Staller was the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge manager when Selina was a freshman. I took Selina to the refuge for a prearranged meet and greet.

From that moment these two were friends and she began volunteering at the NNWR and I believe it was those experiences and the thousands of experiences that we shared together that inspired Selina Walters to obtain an education in Environmental Sciences with the thought of becoming a wildlife biologist and possibly the manager of a national wildlife refuge someday.

The two weeks before Selina left for Stevens Point were really hard for me as they are for all parents but when I look back at the chain of events over the last 19-years I would not have changed a thing.

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CRIMINAL

OBITUARIES

Cheryl L. Peasley Cheryl L. Peasley, age 64, a resident of Grantsburg passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Cheryl was born to parents, Russell and Elvera (Hanson) Wood on June 14, 1955 in Ivanhoe, Minn.

She was a 1973 graduate of P Pine City High School. She tthen attended Century Colllege to earn her dental assisttant degree. She worked at K Kirk Almondinger Dental O Office for a number of y years.

In her free time, she e enjoyed shopping, crafting a and collecting Christmas m memorabilia to add to her c collection.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cheryl will be sadly missed by her children, Cory Peasley, Cara Peasley, Dianna (Malcolm) Wilson, Allan Wood, Joel Wood, Tim Wood and Tom (Joni) Wood; grandchildren, Addison and Hayden; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service was held Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. (visitation was 1-2 p.m.) at SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor. com.

Joel L. Wood Joel L. Wood, age 62, of Grantsburg, passed away September 19, 2019, at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center.

Joel was born on October 3, 1956, in Ivanhoe, Minn., to parents, Elvera (Hanson) and Russell Wood. Joel graduated from Pine City High School in 1974. He then went on to attend Votech school in Brainerd, Minn., for auto body repair. He was employed by Tim’s autobody in Grantsburg for many years.

Joel was an avid movie buff and street rod enthusiast who loved cars. He enjoyed spending time outdoors boating, fishing and participating in archery activities.

Preceding Joel in death are his parents, Russell and Elvera Wood; and sister, Cheryl Peasley.

Joel is survived by his sister, Dianna (Malcolm) Wilson; brothers, Allan Wood, Tim Wood and Tom (Joni) Wood; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Memorial Service was held Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 12 p.m. (visitation from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Full military honors will commence following the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Marian Benjamin Marian Benjamin, age 79, passed away September 21, 2019.

A visitation was held Tuesday, September 24, 2019 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lake Leena Community Center. A Funeral Service was held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 beginning at 10 a.m. also at the Lake Leena Community Center. A full obituary will follow.

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

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Dog running D i att large l · Jetisha M. Ackstrom, 33, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $187.90. · Adam R. Eichman, 27, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $114.50.

Mandatory seatbelts requirement

· Sheldon J. Thayer, 25, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

· Justin D. Landsberger, 24, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Rena M. Shepard, 73, Lindstrom, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10.

Fail/carry boat floatation devices

Non-registration of vehicle

· Naoise F. Moe, 33, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232.

· Keaton L. Block, 24, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Scott M. Doriott, 30, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Ricky J. Garbow, 30, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Kyle D. Lindus, 30, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · John J. Lord, 59, Edina, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Gregory W. Nelson, 36, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Sheere M. Pollitt, 60, Grand Marsh, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Dallas J. Roseland, 20, Sandstone, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · April M. Schlapper, 36, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Summer D. Songetay, 24, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Toby T. Thomas, 36, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Theodore B. Tietz, 18, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Driving too fast for conditions

Fail/comply disabled parking sign requirements · Jennica L. Kosloski, 25, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $214.50.

Fail/stop at stop sign · Christine J. Santell, 47, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Fail to carry or display ATV or UTV safety certificate · Collin R. Daniels, 19, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $162.70.

Failure of operator to notify police of accident · Daniel A. Czepa, 30, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $389.50. · Sheldon J. Thayer, 25, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $515.50.

Failure to keep vehicle under control · Mark P. Mckee, 44, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Felony bail jumping · Janine J. Cowle, 44, Almena, plead guilty to two counts. On count one, she was sentenced to 3 years of probation and was fined $518.

On count two, she was sentenced to 3 years of probation and was fined $518.

Fish w/o license · Richard J. Dowda, 51, Edina, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232.90.

Improperly operate motorboat for water sports · John E. Mueller, 64, Saint Charles, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232. · Rebecca M. Radtke, 39, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232.

Inattentive driving September 13, 2019, Leann Gayle Anderson, 53, Village of Webster.

contest and was fined $187.90. · Randi M. Hunter, 27, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $187.90.

· Christopher M. Coogan, 78, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $187.90. · Taylor R. Hoff, 29, Webster, plead no

Operate ATV/UTV in careless way · Justin E. Ullman, 37, Newport, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $295.

Operating MV w/o insurance · Taylor R. Hoff, 29, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Christopher W. Honeysett, 26, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Tyler D. Jacobson, 30, Rockford, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Gregory W. Nelson, 36, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Chad E. Poirier, 43, Shell Lake, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

· Charles S. Quagon, 50, Hayward, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · April M. Schlapper, 36, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Dakota N. Seifert, 27, Chetek, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Maximillian Tlatemohui-Xicalhua, 29, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Austin J. Weeks, 24, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating MV w/o proof of insurance · Zeke A. Chapin, 19, Chaska, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Scott M. Doriott, 30, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Sandra M. George, 60, Duncannon, PA, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Michael D. Hare, 22, Pine City, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Randy A. Lindberg, 50, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. ·Brett L. Marker, 61, Webster, plead no contest and was fi ned $10. · Jack J. Mattson, 23, Stacy, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Douglas A. Mattson, 58, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Marcus A. Nelson, 25, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Matthew M. O’brien, 43, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Matthew A. Olson, 44, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Mark A. Rogers, 55, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Edwin C. Songetay, 72, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Alice Sosnoski, 75, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Colton L. Stuart, 18, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Cindy M. Thomas, 47, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Theodore B. Tietz, 18, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Jesse M. Westling, 37, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Chelsea L. Whiteis, 28, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Shelli L. Wissink, 54, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined

$10.

Operate unregistered truck · Benton’s A1 Septic Inc., Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating while revoked · Darrell Borden, 48, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 9 months in local jail and was fined $443.

Operating while suspended · Johnathan J. Childs, 31, Beloit, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Taylor R. Hoff, 29, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Nicholas S. Krenzke, 30, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Travis R. Love, 27, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Joseph L. Matrious, 38, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Tammy M. Oestreich, 50. Birchwood, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Chad E. Poirier, 43, Shell Lake, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Summer D. Songetay, 24, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Cindy M. Thomas, 47, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operate w/o required lamps lighted · Kevin P. Kosak, 60, Lino Lakes, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $162.70.

Operate w/o valid license · Elisha R. Drabant, 29, Pine City, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Lee A. Hawkins, 39, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Troy A. Hill, 44, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $500. · Christopher W. Honeysett, 26, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Jason E. Olson, 39, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Dallas J. Roseland, 20, Sandstone, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Bridgette M. Smith, 34, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

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Grantoberfest fall festival

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These blow-up basketball hoops were another favorite activity among the kids at the Fairgrounds Saturday.

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The Grantsburg High School choir members sang for the audience inside one of the barns during Grantoberfest.

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Some pumpkins were so large they had to be brought in by trailers to be weighed for the contest.

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Painted pumpkins were on display to be judged at Grantoberfest.

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Burnett County K9 Tracker and his handler, Mitch Olson made an appearance at Grantoberfest this past weekend.

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The women’s nail driving competition is a fun event for the crowd to watch every year at Grantoberfest. This heat included Moriah Sundby, Jennifer Reottger, Jenna Ryan, Crystal Kurawoski and Ashley Crosby. The overall winner of the event was Grace Swanson.

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Central Burnett County Fair signals the end of summer

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On Sunday Alder St. is always closed during the fair for a classic car show.

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Along with the exhibits and rides there are always plenty of animals for the young people to get a closer look at.

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The midway full of rides is always a draw for the kids at the fair.

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The exhibits included the fairs largest pumpkin and asked fairgoers to guess the weight and the number of seeds in this pumpkin.

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The grandstand was packed well before the demolition derby was set to start with rain on the horizon.

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The lawnmower demo derby was the second derby on the docket Saturday night.

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“We’ve got a pile up,” the announcer said as the kids demo derby began and all the participants drove into each other.

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There was also local artwork on display in the exhibit building throughout the fair.

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As it rained outside there were a number of people seeing the exhibits from local 4-H kids.

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The American Legion Otis Taylor Post #96 & Auxiliary Unit 96 hosted their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.

2019

Webster Tigers HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY ~ Class Color Day Activities start at 1:00 in the gym: Boys Volleyball, Powder Puff Football, Plunger Crawl, Minute-to-Win-It Games, Dodgeball THURSDAY ~ Clique Day FRIDAY ~ School Spirit Day PEP ASSEMBLY during the 8th hour (2:45pm) FOOD TRUCK TAIL GATE (starting at 5 pm) FOOTBALL GAME vs. Flambeau @ 7pm HOMECOMING DANCE after the game - Midnight CORONATION 10:30pm

HOMECOMING ROYALTY THE 2019 WEBSTER HOMECOMING COURT INCLUDES: Back: Sydney Pavlicek, Grace McCool, Daisy Dorn, Kaitlyn Lee, Jenna Gomulak. Front: Tallon Parent, Danny Ingalls, Dalton McCarthy, Keith Glienke. Not Pictured: Dusty Miller

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Grantsburg wins in dramatic fashion SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg football team has more of a kick when it wins.

On Friday, the Pirates got the kicks that earned the win.

After losing three consecutive games by double-digit margins, the Pirates got a pair of field goals from Jared VanWatermuelen, including one in the final seconds to earn a 13-12 win over Clear Lake and halt their skid. VanWatermuelen’s 27-yard kick late in the fourth quarter spelled the first win of September and some momentum heading into this Friday’s game at Flambeau.

“It was a huge kick by Jared to give us a win we desperately needed after losing three straight,” Grantsburg coach Adam Hale said. “It was definitely a big moment and his biggest kick since he made the kick to clinch the win over Regis last year in the Level 3 (playoff) game.”

In addition to ending a losing streak, the game-winning kick also countered a Clear Lake run game that totaled 260 yards, nearly outgaining the entire Grantsburg offense. And it was that run attack that gave the Warriors the game’s first lead.

Following a scoreless first quarter, Clear Lake got on the board by capping a scoring drive with a 1-yard touchdown from Ivan Ruble. But importantly, the Pirates were able to stop the 2-point

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Grantsburg's kicker, Jared VanWatermeulen (87), is congratulated by Matt Kottke (15) after kicking the game-winning field goal with just seconds left in the game on Friday night.

conversion attempt and keep the score at 6-0. It was the first of two important conversion stops they made in the game.

“We gave ourselves a lot of trouble with some mental mistakes and lack of execution,” Hale said. “We need to get back at it on Monday and cleanup some simple things that we should be better at by now.”

The Pirates got on the board in the first half, but they didn’t get in the end zone.

With less than four minutes remaining in the half, VanWatermuelen kicked a 32-yard field goal to cut Clear Lake’s lead in half at 6-3. They looked to enter halftime trailing by just three points, but some of those mistakes allowed the Warriors to increase their lead before the break.

Angel Guillen scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with less than a minute remaining in the half to put Clear Lake up 12-3, but the second of two important 2-point conversion stops kept the Pirates within nine points and that would make a difference in the second half.

While Grantsburg was able to reduce the deficit in the third quarter, its defense prevented the Warriors from increasing it. Hale said halftime game-planning made a difference in dwindling Clear Lake’s success on offense.

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Grantsburg grad having success on the links SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

HARTFORD– Dave Roehl didn’t feel like he was going out on a limb.

The Carthage College men’s golf coach was confident that a second round would have made no difference last weekend and his top golfer – Grantsburg’s Jordan Knutson – would have notched a repeat win in the Wisconsin Lutheran Fall Invitational even if weather didn’t nix Sunday’s second round.

“We got through only about four holes in the second round, so it didn’t count,” Roehl said. “But it wouldn’t have mattered anyway, Jordan still would have won.”

Knutson – a senior at Carthage – was the only golfer to finish Saturday’s first round under par, scoring a 2-under 70, which was good for another 1st-place finish for the second consecutive year.

“He’s absolutely our main threat, because he’s consistent,” Roehl said.

“He knows golf and tells the ball where to go.”

Knutson’s guidance was on-point on Saturday as he rose to the top of the

leaderboard early in the round. He followed a bogey at No. 1 with a par and back-to-back birdies at No. 3 and 4.

Though he had two more bogeys on the front, he also birdied two more times to make the turn with an even 36.

He secured the win on the back nine, starting with three consecutive pars before a birdie at No. 13 and two more pars. A bogey at No. 16 was his only blemish on the back nine and he followed it with consecutive birdies to finish with a 70, good for a threestroke lead ahead of a four-player tie for second.

“I think Jordan has the potential and

a great opportunity to be as good as he wants to be,” Roehl said. “The kid’s been a blessing for our school.”

While Roehl is confident a second round wouldn’t have affected Knutson’s spot atop the standings, it could possibly have helped Carthage gain an important stroke for at least a share of the team win.

The Red Men finished with a 380 on Saturday, just one stroke behind Edgewood (379) and one stroke ahead of Concordia Wisconsin (381). And with Knutson matching his career-best score in the first round, Carthage may have assumed the team lead if Sunday’s round was played. “(Knutson) has a ceiling – he just doesn’t go over 76,” Roehl said. “In Division III, that’s pretty darn good.”

Knutson continues contributing to a Carthage team that has earned top-5 finishes in each of the seven tournaments on the fall portion of their schedule this season, including a 3rd-place finish in the 36-team Midwest Invitational the prior weekend.

“He is real good at narrow fairways because he always keeps the ball in

play,” Roehl said. “Jordan is the heartbeat of the team.”

Roehl’s admiration for Knutson is so apparent, it’s as if the Grantsburg native is someone who would provide a meal if his coach was hungry. Roehl believes that, because it actually happened.

“On Easter Sunday last year, he caught a salmon with his bare hands while golfing at a (municipal) course,” Roehl said. “He brought it to my house, gutted it, cooked it and ate it. That’s amazing.”

Knutson and Carthage have just one more opportunity to test their skills this fall, with this weekend’s invitational at Grand Geneva Golf Resort in Lake Geneva – the last event of their fall schedule. The following months will be spent preparing for his final spring run with the Red Men and an effort to extend his time golfing for the Red Men by qualifying for postseason play.

“We have an indoor facility that he can putt, chip and use simulators at the school,” Roehl said. “He’ll utilize that to get better and if he continues to score low, he could go as an individual.”

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Cardinals offense too much for Dragons SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

LUCK – The Siren football team held an advantage in total yards on Friday.

But unfortunately for the Dragons, they also had a larger number in the turnover column.

Giving the ball away four times against a formidable Luck team led to the end of Siren’s bid for an undefeated season and helped continue the run for the Cardinals’, who finished with the 46-30 road win.

“We had a couple of costly turnovers in the second half that ended drives for us,” Siren coach Ryan Karsten said. “We were a couple of mistakes from being in the end zone one or two more times.”

Despite outgaining the Cardinals 441-403, Karsten said the Dragons still couldn’t afford to make mistakes against a team with a potent offense like Luck’s.

“Luck runs the double-wing and have three guys that can carry the ball per play; that is the frustrating part of going against that offense,” he said. “They are big, strong, fast and a majority of their players are seniors who’ve won a ton of football games.”

While the Cardinals boasted a potent offense entering the game, it was their special teams that gave them an early lead.

Justin Blechinger took the opening kickoff 62 yards for a touchdown to put Luck up 6-0 less than 30

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Trevor Stanford intercepts a pass from the Cardinal quarterback in the first half of Friday nights game in Luck.

seconds into the game and the following conversion made it an 8-0 lead. It soon became a two-score lead, as the Cardinals forced the Dragons into a 3-and-out and followed with a scoring drive, punctuated by a touchdown run with another 2-point conversion.

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Webster falls to Unity SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

BALSAM LAKE – The first quarter could have led to misconceptions.

With the Webster and Unity football teams combining for three touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of Friday’s game, three more quarters of high scoring may have been assumed. However, the rest of the game couldn’t have been more different.

Neither team was able to add points to their total and therefore the Tigers were unable to snag a comeback win. The Eagles’ pair of touchdowns and 2-point conversions were enough to give Webster its first loss of the season, 16-6.

“We wanted to control the clock and limit possessions because of how explosive (Unity) could be,” Webster coach Andy Smith said.

“Each team has a good defense and made big plays to stop drives in the second half.”

Those defenses were effective in each quarter but the first.

The Eagles were able to get a twoscore lead less than five minutes in, by relying on the run game.

They got on the board with

Doornink and Gerber continue to lead thinclads

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Webster defender Timothy Fornengo bringing down a Unity ball carrier.

their opening possession, which was quick. Heath Foeller broke loose for a 67-yard touchdown run and Adam Weihe followed with a 2-point conversion run to give Unity an 8-0 lead.

Unity’s defense also capitalized on Webster’s quarterback situation since original starter Austin Sigfrids out of the Webster lineup.

“We are working on running plays that will give us the best chance to win,” Smith said. “As the quarterback play gets more

advanced, we should be able to get into more of our base offense each week.”

The slightly-limited Tigers’ playbook didn’t produce an answering score with their first possession, which helped the Eagles go up by two scores less than four minutes into the game.

Unity scored on its following possession that ended with a 15-yard touchdown run from Jake Bloom,

RICE LAKE – Top-20 spots were hard to come by in the Rice Lake Invitational on Sept. 17.

In a field of nearly 200 runners from top area teams at University of Wisconsin-Barron, teams like Grantsburg and Webster were hard-pressed to climb upward on either the individual or team leaderboard. However, the Grantsburg boys managed to claim a pair of top-20 finishes and a top-10 in the team results.

Chase Doornink led the Pirates with a 13th-place finish in 18 minutes, 26.68 seconds and Will Gerber was 16th in 18:39.11 to lead their team to a 7th-place finish in the team standings with 270 points. Elk Mound put three of its runners in the top 10 to finish with 65 points and the team win with Osceola (84) in second. Webster (733) placed 26th in the team standings.

Solon Springs’ Owen Dickenson paced the field with a 1st-place finish in 17:15.15 with Elk Mound’s Cade Hanson (17:17.81) in second and St. Croix Falls’ Trevor LaMirande (17:18) in third.

Grantsburg got another top-50 finish from Brody Bongaarts, who was 36th in 19:13.36 while Connor Detienne (20:45.61) was 77th and Jordan Janes (22:18.92) was 129th. Owen Rathje (23:13.69) was 151st and Donevan Benson (24:50.93) was 162nd as the Pirates’ additional runners.

Webster was led by an 83rd-place finish from Edwin Janssen in 20:51.83; Clayton Shutt (24:16.36) was 155th; Caleb Smith (27:46.9) was 174th; Chris Knight (27:51.09) was 175th and Brandon Petersen (31:47.08) was 179th. A.J. Flatten was the Tigers’ additional runner and finished 180th in 31:49.46.

CHIEFTAIN INVITATIONAL Doornink again paced Grantsburg in Friday’s invitational at Osceola, placing fifth in 18:28.7 and helped the Pirates finish fourth in the team standings with 101 points.

Osceola (42) defended its turf by putting all its five scored runners in the top 20 to finish with the team win. Ellsworth (66) was second and Spring Valley (99) was third; Webster (330) was 11th.

LaMirande got the win for St. Croix Falls with a time of 17:58.4, just over 40 seconds ahead of Doornink. Gerber was not far behind his teammate, placing seventh in 18:39) to give the Pirates a pair of top-10 finishers.

Bongaarts (19:38.9) was 20th; Janes (20:17.8) was 36th and Detienne (20:35.8) was 41st. Rathje (23:05.5) was 83rd and Benson (26:30.5) was 114th as the Pirates’ additional runners.

Janssen (21:27.9) led Webster with a 54th-place finish; Smith (23:19.9) was 64th; Petersen (27:31.2) was 75th and Flatten (31:02.4) was 76th. Jef Janssen (35:59.8) and Tristan Maurer (36:12.1) finished 78th and 79th as the Tigers’ additional runners.

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Osceola dominates invitational SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

OSCEOLA – Neither Grantsburg nor Webster could challenge the Osceola girls cross country team on Friday.

The host team of the Chieftain Invitational dominated the event, earning four top-10 finishes and putting all five of its scored runners in the top 15 to gain the team win with 27 points.

Glenwood City (46) was second and Somerset (85) was third; Grantsburg (176) was sixth in the team standings and Webster (256) was tenth.

Alya Meyer led the Pirates with a 15th-place finish in 23 minutes, 51.4 sec-

onds as the team’s lone top-20 finisher.

Alexis Slater (25:53.8) was 32nd; Tristin Kreuser-Peterson (26:37) was 44th; Savanna Trittelwitz (26:54.2) was 47th and Belle Quimby (27:59.4) was 57th.

Hope McKinley (28:05.6) was 59th and Alex Kammeyer (33:00.3) was 74th as the Pirates’ additional runners.

Emily Doriott (26:03.4) led Webster with a 33rd-place finish; Jenna Gomulak (27:05.7) was 45th; Felicity Lamb (27:47.4) was 55th; Dahlia Dorn (31:09.5) was 68th and Grace McCool (31:35) was 70th. Arwen Gustafson (55:24) was 75th as the Tigers’ additional runner.

RICE LAKE INVITATIONAL Grantsburg managed a top-15 team finish at University of Wisconsin-Barron on Sept. 17 while Menomonie, Hudson and Osceola fought for the team win.

Menomonie (77) edged Hudson (81) and Osceola (83) in the final standings with Grantsburg (390) in 13th and Webster (625) in 23rd.

Hudson’s Rachel Ball set the pace as the lone runner with a time under 20 minutes, winning the event that included nearly 200 runners in 19:58.2.

Meyer led the Pirates with a 56thplace finish in 24:42.41; Slater (25:11.51)

was 72nd; Cassidy Troff (26:26.39) was 91st; Kreuser-Peterson (26:32) was 93rd and Quimby (27:44.86) was 119th.

Doriott (27:04.56) finished 106th for the Tigers; Gomulak (27:37.74) was 117th; Lamb (28:56.62) was 134th; McCool (32:28.57) was 158th and Dorn (35:14.02) was 167th.

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“In the first half we got out of position a couple times and took some bad angles to give-up long runs,” Hale said. “We did a good job in the red zone and got a couple 4th-down stops that were big.”

Levi Miller pulled the Pirates to within two points with a 1-yard touchdown run with just over seven minutes remaining in the third quarter and the VanWatermuelen extra point ensured a field goal would win the game, rather than potentially tie it.

But, most of the fourth quarter went by without another score from Grantsburg, until the final drive of regulation. The Pirates got the ball inside the Clear Lake 20-yard line and with just five seconds remaining, VanWatermuelen delivered the game-winning kick to improve the team’s record to 2-3.

Sterling McKinley completed 10 of his 24 pass attempts for 109 yards in the game; Isaac Quimby led the ground game with 107 yards on 26 carries and Miller had 45 yards receiving with 33 yards rushing.

Isaac Lee and Carter Johnson had 10 tackles each on defense; Dane Jensen had a 4th-down interception to stop a Clear Lake drive and Cameron Denn forced a fumble that ended another.

Ruble finished with 178 yards on 26 carries for Clear Lake, accounting for over half its 277 total yards in the game.

Grantsburg looks to even its record at Flambeau this Friday.

“Flambeau has struggled early in the year but like us, they play a lot of younger kids who only will improve with each week,” Hale said.

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along with a 2-point conversion pass from Bloom to Andrew Krone, giving the Eagles a 16-0 lead. But the Tigers’ run game eventually came through to get them on the board.

“Unity is a physical team but our offensive line did a nice job of getting off the ball and our running backs ran hard, keeping us in the game,” Smith said.

In the final minutes of the first quarter, the Tigers capped a scoring drive with a 4-yard touchdown run from Coleton Peterson. Though the following 2-point conversion was unsuccessful, Webster was on the board.

Unfortunately, a combination of the Unity defense and Webster miscues on offense, the Tigers were unable to close the gap.

“We knew that we couldn’t afford to turn the ball over or overcome drive-killing penalties,” Smith said.

Both defenses contained the other’s offense for the rest of the game, leading to modest yardage totals.

Webster finished with just 181 yards of total offense, but held Unity to 212. The Tigers’ defense managed to force a turnover that Smith hoped would give his team momentum along with good field position.

“Tallon Parent had a big interception off a screen pass in the second half that gave us a chance,” he said.

But the ensuing drive was again halted by Unity prior to reaching the end zone.

“Our defense played a terrific game,” Unity coach Cory Nelson said. “I think (Webster) had the right game plan against us and they did a nice job of keeping it simple, making us work to stop them. Our defensive coaches made some great adjustments at halftime and we were able to get them into some 4th-and-longs in the second half to keep them out of the end zone.”

Nathan Stadler led the Tigers with 83 yards on 25 carries; Peterson had 64 yards on 18 carries for Webster. Parent had eight tackles for the defense; Jacob Guenard added seven while Tanner Peterson and Timothy Fornengo had six each.

Webster dropped to 3-1 on the season and hosts Turtle Lake this Friday.

Grantsburg reflects on off court loss unstoppable.

“Sidney Hoverman was nearly impossible to stop,” she said.

Hoverman had 36 kills and 21 digs for the Saints.

Lucia Neuman led the Pirates with 58 assists and 12 digs; Emily McCurdy had 18 digs and nine kills; Sydnei Larson and Riley Henk had 18 digs each.

The Pirates (13-2) host Webster on Thursday and play at Frederic on Tuesday.

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GRANTSBURG – The end of a win streak was secondary for the Grantsburg volleyball team.

Entering a match against St. Croix Falls having won their previous nine matches and 22 consecutive sets, the Pirates were cognizant of recent events in the area that occurred away from the court.

“The death of two Clayton students in a car accident on (Sept.

16), including volleyball player Grace Schradle, is uppermost on our minds,” Grantsburg coach Deb Allaman-Johnson said. “We have perspective; we know what matters most.

“Not only that, but (St. Croix Falls) star athlete Jordan Braund is undergoing yet another surgery after a car accident and subsequent fire left her badly burned, along with a long road to recovery after amputation.”

Despite the events that took their minds off the impending volleyball match, the Pirates did manage to extend their set win streak to 24 with 25-21 decisions in each of the first two sets against the Saints. However, a St. Croix Falls’ win of the third set (26-24) in extra play was followed by consecutive set wins (25-17, 16-14) and the Saints ended Grantsburg’s season-best match win streak.

“We get the bigger picture – we lost a match. We didn’t lose a daughter, sister or teammate,” Allaman-Johnson said.

The Grantsburg coach could identify where her team allowed a potential win to slip away and it started with small miscues.

“The kicker was missing six serves in the third set after winning the first two,” she said. “We

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Grantsburg libero Raisa Jensen was all over the court digging up Saints’ hits during Thursday’s match.

have not played a single extra set all season. We lost to (Division 1) River Falls in two sets; other than that, we had not dropped a set in 2019.”

She said the response following the third-set loss was not one with Grantsburg’s usual aggressiveness.

“We had a few misfires and communication breakdowns (and) in set four, we were playing not to lose instead of playing to win,” she said. “I was happy with the positive intensity shown consistently by a few players; if we could get everyone to that point, we would be unstoppable.”

But in this match, it was a St. Croix Falls player that Allaman-Johnson said was closest to

WEBSTER The Tigers stopped a two-match skid with a win over Siren on Thursday.

Webster took a 1-0 lead with a 25-16 win in the first set, though the Dragons responded with a 25-22 Siren win in the second. The Tigers claimed the match with 2520 and 25-9 wins in the third and fourth sets.

Kaitlyn Lee had 14 kills and 13 digs for Webster. Summer Winkler had 14 kills; Hannah Janssen had 24 assists while Torrance Wols had 12 digs.

Webster (10-7) plays at Grantsburg on Thursday and hosts Luck on Tuesday.

SIREN In addition to their four-set loss to Webster, the Dragons also had a four-set loss to Luck on Sept. 17.

While they forced the Cardinals to extra play to win the first set (28-26), Luck went up 2-0 with a 25-20 win in the second set. Siren recovered to force a fourth set with a 25-21 win in the third but the Cardinals claimed the match with a 25-20 win in the fourth.

Olivia Walters had 37 assists for Luck.

Siren plays at St. Croix Falls on Thursday and hosts Unity on Tuesday.

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score was 2-point conversion and special teams scores,” Karsten said.

With less than six minutes remaining in the first quarter, the Dragons cut into Luck’s lead with a touchdown drive of their own.

Brady Kosloski led Siren into Luck territory and put it on the board with a 7-yard touchdown run. But the Dragons’ first 2-point conversion fail kept them down by 10 at 16-6.

Siren did pull to within a score when Trevor Stanford followed an interception with a 24-yard pass reception from Kosloski for a touchdown. The Dragons could have pulled to within a field goal but had their second conversion miss and the score was 16-12 to start the second quarter.

The teams traded punts, turnovers on downs and fumbles for the first nine minutes of the second, but the Cardinals broke through for a 2-yard touchdown run with less than 30 seconds remaining and added the conversion to take a 24-12 lead into the break.

The Dragons had an unfortunate

start to the second half as well, having a pass intercepted by the Cardinals, who made it cost another eight points with a touchdown run and 2-point conversion. With just under 10 minutes remaining in the third, Luck held a 32-12 lead.

But Siren had a quick answer to the Luck score, driving 70 yards in just over two minutes and getting a 14-yard touchdown pass from Kosloski to Stanford. Though with another missed conversion, the Dragons trailed 32-18.

Luck regained a 20-point lead on its following drive with a 39-yard touchdown run and conversion, to go up 38-18 with just over five minutes remaining in the third. But a 54-yard pass from Kosloski to Nick Webster led to a 1-yard touchdown run from Kosloski, followed by a failed conversion, to make it a 3824 game.

Before the start of the fourth, the Dragons made it a one-score game.

They regained possession after stopping Luck on fourth down and in less than two minutes, Kosloski finished the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. Without getting the conversion, the Dragons trailed 38-30 at the end of the third.

Siren, however, couldn’t get that game-tying score.

Luck took their first fourth-quarter possession the length of the field and went up 46-30 with a touchdown run and conversion.

Siren’s final two drives ended with an interception and turnover on downs.

The Cardinals finished with 352 yards rushing while Kosloski had 323 passing yards for the Dragons.

Nick Webster had five catches for 103 yards; Stanford had 81 yards on seven catches and Cordell Fischer had 90 yards rushing on 14 carries. Stanford also had 20 tackles on defense; Gavyn Anton had 15 and Jimmy Krentze added 14.

Karsten and the Dragons hope this tough loss at least adds difficulty to upcoming opponents who’ll need plan defending both a capable run game and pass game.

“Two of the last three weeks we’ve had over 300 yards passing.

If that makes us tougher to prepare for, that is an advantage for us,” Karsten said.

Siren plays at Shell Lake this Friday.

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Check your beneficiary designations!

GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

When was the last time you checked the beneficiary designations on your retirement and other investment accounts?

When you sign up for a 401(k) or any other bank or investment account, you are asked to name a beneficiary who will receive the money in the account when you pass away. Many people fill out the form and forget who is listed as a beneficiary on an account. Some people even leave the beneficiary designation blank when they open an account.

Although many people make sure that important documents like wills are updated when necessary, they often overlook beneficiary designations on financial accounts. If it’s been awhile since you checked, you may find that your designated beneficiary is not who or what you think it should be. For example, if you named a charity as your beneficiary many years ago, that charity may no longer exist. If you’re divorced, your ex-spouse may still be listed as a beneficiary. If you didn’t choose a beneficiary or your named beneficiary has passed away, your beneficiary may be determined by federal or state law or by the plan document that governs your retirement accounts. Whatever your beneficiary statement says will trump your will.

Fortunately, changing your beneficiary isn’t hard to do.

If you do not remember who you’ve chosen as a beneficiary, you can request a copy of your beneficiary forms from

your financial institution. You can revoke your beneficiary designation and choose a new beneficiary with a change of beneficiary form. You can also add additional beneficiaries. If you change or add beneficiaries, make sure that your account administrator has received the form. Beneficiary designations are only effective if they are received by the account administrator before the account owner dies.

You should check your estate plan periodically, including your will, power of attorney documents, and any beneficiary designations. You should also check these documents after

major life events, like marriage or divorce. If you have any questions about your beneficiary designation, you should contact your financial institution.

If you have questions about any other documents in your estate plan, you should contact an estate planning attorney.

To find an estate planning attorney near you, you can contact the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service at (800) 362-9082 or search online here: https://www.wisbar.org/ forPublic/INeedaLawyer/ Pages/Lawyer-ReferralRequest.aspx.

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Volunteering helps us as we age GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

A national study of health and well-being funded by the National Institute on Aging reports how volunteering as we age has numerous benefits.

The following are the highlights of the study: • Older adults volunteering 10 or fewer hours a month feel more satisfied with life, like themselves, and have good relationships with others. Volunteering provides opportunities to make friends and gain self-esteem from seeing how volunteering benefits others. (Interestingly, the study suggests that volunteering more than 10 hours may actually cause stress).

• Making charitable donations of any size is linked to greater well-being.

For older adults limited by health problems, giving money may provide a way to stay involved and connected.

• Older people who volunteer report feeling more cheerful, more peaceful, more satisfied, and more full of life.

• Volunteering fulfills the need to contribute to future generations by passing on skills or knowledge.

• Those who have more social contact through volunteering have better mental functioning (thinking

Measles outbreak and older adults GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES (GWAAR) LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 1,001 cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994, when 958 cases were reported for the entire year. When hearing of the measles outbreak, much focus is on unvaccinated children; most older adults would not consider themselves at risk of an infection because they already had measles as a child or have been vaccinated themselves.

According to the CDC, adults age 63 and older (those born before 1957) are considered immune to the disease presumptively because they were likely infected naturally before the vaccine was invented, which provides lifelong immunity. Most older adults born in or after 1957 received two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, and do not need to be re-vaccinated.

However, anyone who received an inactivated or killed version of the measles vaccine (which was available only in the mid-1960s), may not have developed immunity because this vaccine was ineffective. Also,

older adults born outside of the U.S. may not have been exposed to measles and therefore may not have immunity to the virus. If you are unsure about your vaccination status, you can ask for a blood test from your doctor. It’s never too late to get vaccinated. One dose of the current MMR vaccine is 93 percent effective at stopping the virus; two doses is 97 percent effective.

Checking your vaccination status is especially important if you plan on traveling abroad or to a state with reported cases of measles. Currently, these states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee and Washington.

If you do get a blood test to check your measles immunity, it is important to know that Medicare will not pay for this test. For coverage information regarding the MMR vaccine, check with your Medicare Part D plan.

More information is available at: https:// www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ immunization/measles.htm and https://www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/ index.html.

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clearly, remembering details) as they age.

• Volunteering helps older adults without major social roles (not an employee, a partner, or a parent) maintain a sense of purpose such as having goals, aims, and direction.

• Volunteering provides meaningful activities or new roles that sustain self-identity and purpose.

The full study can be found from MIDUS (Midlife in the United States) at http://www.midus.wisc.edu/newsletter/volunteering.pdf.

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ADRC nutrition program: a fresh start to nutrition

Check out the October menu for the ADRC Nutrition Program (formerly known as the Elderly/Senior Nutrition Program) to see a new and improved menu. The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin has partnered with Sustainable Kitchens to help US provide YOU with meals that include MORE fresh, locally grown food and LESS processed and pre-made food.

We invite you to join us at one of our ADRC Dining Sites, part of the ADRC Dining Program (formerly the Congregate Dining Program), for your first time or your 100th time to experience our fresh start to nutrition. Enjoy fresh flavors and classics made from scratch, taking home cooked to a whole new level!

Our menu and this partnership is just the start to changes and updates we plan to make to enhance the dining experience and provide you with more nutritious meals.

For those that are new to the ADRC Nutrition Program, our program includes two dining options. One, join us at one of our ADRC Dining Sites to meet new people, get out in the community and enjoy a fresh home cooked meal. We also have a Meals on Wheels program available to individuals (60+ )

• A&H Senior Center 715-635-7199 • Amery Congregational Church 715-268-6818

who can’t get to a dining site—participants of this program will get to enjoy these fresh, new menu changes as well!

Who can attend an ADRC Dining Site and is there a cost for the meal? Anyone can join us for a meal at our ADRC Dining Sites. Currently there is a $10 charge per meal for the general public and a $4 per meal suggestion donation for individuals who are 60 years of age and older. It is, however, our goal to create a program and dining experience that is warm and welcoming to everyone so stay tuned for some possible changes to help us achieve this goal!

Contact the dining site, where you would like to attend, to RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.

If you are already a regular participant of the ADRC Nutrition Program, we hope you find these changes to be tasty and worth sharing with your friends and family!!

Join us on this journey to A Fresh Start to Nutrition!

ADRC Dining Sites Include: • Grantsburg Senior Center 715-463-2940 • Siren Senior Center 715-349-2845 • Webster Senior Center 715-866-5300

• Milltown Community Center 715-825-5025

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Meatball marinara Spaghetti Caesar salad Garlic bread stick Fresh fruit salad

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BBQ chicken 28 sandwich Brown rice Bell pepper salad Cheesecake with fruit topping

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Hunters stew over egg noodles with gravy Dill carrots Whole wheat bread Apple crisp with topping

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Turkey and swiss sandwich with cranberry mayo Garden vegetable soup Strawberry shortcake

Chicken stir fry 22 Brown rice Broccoli, peppers and snap peas Whole wheat bread Strawberry rhubarb crisp

29 Meatloaf Beef gravy Whipped potatoes Green beans Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

Oven roasted chicken Mushroom gravy Whipped potatoes Green beans Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

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Honey Dijon chicken 17 Meal sites closed 16 thighs, Baked potato for lunch.

Glazed carrots, Whole wheat Evening Meals at A&H bread, Cook’s choice fruit and Siren dining sites.

Evening Meal at the Call each dining site for Grantsburg Dining Site. details.

Call dining site for details.

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Pork tenderloin with apple glaze Baked potato Green peas Whole wheat bread Banana bread

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Lemon parsley cod Buttered red potatoes Corn Garlic butter sauce Whole wheat bread Peach cobbler

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Roasted pork 11 tenderloin with mustard gravy, Roasted Brussel’s sprouts, Oven browned potatoes, Whole wheat bread, Blueberry delight

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Suggested Donation $4. Menu subject to change without notice. Please call 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal. Congregate Diners and Home Deliver Meal participants, please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 11:30am

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Medicare Part D open enrollment: new changes

Organ donation myths and facts

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment is October 15- December 7th. During this time all Medicare Beneficiaries have the opportunity to enroll, disenroll, or change a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Drug Plan.

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new and redesigned Medicare Plan Finder this year. With the changes, there are new requirements that have been put in place to keep your Medicare information secure. Each beneficiary will now be required to create a user name and password for an online account at MyMedicare.gov. If you previously have created an online account with MyMedicare.gov, you do not need to create a new one for open enrollment purposes. You can continue to log in with that information.

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DUE TO THE CHANGES BY CMS: We are requesting that each beneficiary go online and create their MyMedicare account prior to returning your Open Enrollment Form. If you do not have computer access to do this yourself, we are asking that you reach out to a family member or friend that may be able to assist you. It takes approximately 10 minutes.

If you choose not to create an online account, you can contact Medicare directly and have a phone consultation by calling 1-800-Medicare. A representative will be able to walk you through options.

If you do not have anyone that can assist you, please contact your ADRC Benefits Specialist directly.

OPTIONS FOR ENROLLMENT: If you are interested in doing your own plan search, log into you MyMedicare account and follow the prompts.

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Contact Medicare via phone at 1-800-Medicare OR the Medigap helpline at 1-800-242-1060 If you would like to meet with your ADRC Benefits Specialist regarding your 2020 Part D plan, please contact the ADRC of NW WI for a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Screening Form to complete and return to our office by October 15 to ensure appointment availability. Please fill out the screening form as accurately and completely as possible. Once we receive your screening form a representative from the ADRC will contact you to set up a Part D plan review appointment.

Note that due to the changes this year

by Medicare, appointments may take longer and dates will fill quickly.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 1-877-485-2372.

Often, older adults believe signing up to become an organ donor is not worthwhile because doctors would not use anything from an aged or ill body. This is not true! The following is a list of many common organ donation myths and facts: Myth: I have a medical condition, so I can’t be a donor.

Fact: Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, can sign up to be a donor. The transplant team will determine at an individual’s time of death whether donation is possible. Even with an illness, you may be able to donate your organs or tissues.

Myth: I’m too old to be a donor.

Fact: There’s no age limit to organ donation. In 2018, 35% of deceased donors were older than age 50. To date, the oldest donor in the U.S. was age 93!

What matters is the health and condition of your organs when you die.

Myth: If they see I’m a donor at the hospital, they won’t try to save my life.

Fact: When you are sick or injured and admitted to a hospital, the one and only priority is to save your life. Donation doesn’t become a possibility until all lifesaving methods have failed.

Myth: My family won’t be able to have an open casket funeral if I’m a donor.

Fact: An open casket funeral

is usually possible for organ, eye, and tissue donors. Through the entire donation process, the body is treated with care, respect, and dignity.

Myth: My family will have to pay for the donation.

Fact: There is no cost to donors or their families for organ or tissue donation.

Myth: Somebody could take my organs and sell them.

Fact: Federal law prohibits buying and selling organs in the U.S. Violators can be punished with prison sentences and fines.

Myth: If I’m in a coma, they could take my organs.

Fact: The majority of deceased organ donors are patients who have been declared brain dead, however, brain death is not the same as a coma.

People can recover from comas, but not from brain death. Brain death is final.

Myth: If I’m in a coma, they could take my organs.

Fact: The majority of deceased organ donors are patients who have been declared brain dead, however, brain death is not the same as a coma.

People can recover from comas, but not from brain death. Brain death is final.

To sign up to be an organ donor, visit donatelifewisconsin. org.

More information available at https://www.organdonor.gov/ about/facts-terms/donationmyths-facts.html.

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays:

9 a.m.

7 p.m. AA meeting

Tuesdays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Wednesdays: 9 a.m.

12:30 p.m. Dime Bingo Thursdays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks, pool & cards 7-9:00 p.m. Seniors pool and cards

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Center Opens 9 a.m.

Call before 1 p.m. to register for the following day’s meal.

The Center is closed if Webster School is closed for snow.

Phone 715-866-5300

Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner Monthly menus are available at the Center.

Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information.

“SPECIALS”

• “500” cards are played 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Friday.

• Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting.

• An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed.

The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Phone: 715-635-7199

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GRANTSBURG Mondays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks;

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon.

Phone 715-463-2940 No membership fee required.

Contact Senior Center for other activities

Center is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Feel free to come and join us for the activities or just come & visit.

Be sure to visit our Library.

Monday: 12:30 p.m. Mahjong Tuesday: 9 a.m. Wii Bowling 1 p.m. Dime Bingo

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Exercise for Balance 1 p.m. “500” cards

Thursday: Pool Friday: 1 p.m. Spades POTLUCK 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 11:30 A.M. Everyone welcome, bring a dish to pass SENIOR MEETING IS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

Nutrition phone 715-349-2845 Senior Center 715-349-7810

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Preparation pays off JANE MAHONEY, OLDER AMERICANS ACT CONSULTANT, GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES

During the years I worked as a Caregiver Coordinator I talked with caregivers about home safety, caregiver burnout, self-care for the caregiver and also ways to prepare for the future. Throughout that time, I also watched my father’s health decline, and in turn watched my mother become a full-time caregiver.

As I visited with my mother about various things related to caregiving I slowly realized that I too had become a caregiver. Once I accepted this role I decided it was time to start paying attention to the many things I had encouraged other caregivers to do, mainly getting legal paperwork in order. I had never actually talked to my parents about their healthcare wishes, whether they have a will or powers of attorney, where they stand financially in case someone needs nursing home care or what type of insurance they have. I decided to start addressing these issues with my mom whenever we would visit my parents in South Dakota.

When I was only a “daughter,” a trip to visit my parents was like a mini-vacation. Mom would have a pan of caramel rolls waiting along with other favor-

ite foods. I would kick back on the couch and let the grandparents play with my kids and just enjoy the visit. When I added “caregiver” to my role, the visits began to have more of a purpose than just a relaxing time. I began to talk with my mother about the notso-fun topics of estate planning, advance directives and long-term care. I discovered that it is a lot easier to encourage other people to do these things than to do them yourself. I returned from these visits tired, frustrated and a bit sad. Caregiving truly is a stressful thing.

During that year I learned a lot about my parents. I learned that they have POA papers in place. I learned the names and locations of all their insurance policies. I understood their feelings regarding healthcare and end-of-life issues and I helped them start inquiring about financial assistance in case there is a need for long term care. Discussing these topics was not fun and there were many times I wondered if I was making a big deal out of nothing. I thought it might be easier to just wait and see if we would really need that information and if so, figure things out at that time.

And then I got that dreaded call - my dad was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and chronic heart failure. I made an emergency trip to South Dakota to help my worried mother. As I drove across south-

ern Minnesota I thought about the things we would need – POA papers, insurance policies and answers to questions about resuscitation. I was so relieved that I had taken the time and effort to go over these things earlier with my parents. Dealing with the decisions and emotions of Dad’s current situation was stressful enough by itself. I could not imagine the added stress of having to fumble through files searching for legal documents or not knowing anything about how to finance a nursing home placement.

As it turned out, all those unpleasant conversations and planning for the future really did pay off! Regardless of how uncomfortable it was to talk to my mom about advance directives, end-of-life decisions and personal finances, I was glad I was bold enough to do so before the crisis literally hit home.

My dad survived the pneumonia but was too weak to return home to mom. We placed him in a nursing home for rehabilitation with hopes of moving back home. Watching my mom say goodbye that first night was hard, but my dad adjusted beautifully to life in the local nursing home and my mother fought her struggles with loneliness and guilt with dignity and continued to move forward. Ahh, the life of a caregiver.

Handling grief and loss SUSAN ALPERT SPEAKER AND WRITER ON GRIEF

Loss is part of life. We all suffer from it at some point and in some way. Death and divorce are among the most obvious, but we also can experience loss of hope, approval, aspirations, friendship, social standing and trust, among many other examples.

Like the ensuing grief it brings, loss is unique to the person who is experiencing it, and is handled differently by everyone. There is no right or wrong to the method or timing involved. Since loss is inevitable and part of the fabric of life, the key is coping and eventual acceptance.

To accomplish that, first and foremost you must acknowledge and recognize that you have a true loss. Some losses

are obvious and heartbreaking; others are not as clear.

Glossing over a situation will eventually bring deeper pain than necessary. Avoidance is equally as destructive.

BE REALISTIC ABOUT LOSS Be realistic about the significance of the loss and the subsequent impact on your life. Clearly the absence of a loved one, a major influence, your self-view, your way of life – these are intense and can’t be minimized. Their effect is life altering.

On the other hand, some losses that are painful and disappointing at the time may become nothing more than a bad memory, and you move on. You wanted so badly to win that game or to get first prize in the dance contest and it hurt to lose. Ten years later will it

be important? Probably not.

Try not to inflate the power of the loss.

You’ve undoubtedly heard people tell you to work through it. Wonderful words, but just how do you accomplish that, especially when the pain is raw and intense?

The first thing to do is talk about it; share your feelings.

Talk to the people who love you, who care about you. You don’t need advice from them, even if they have the best of intentions. Tell them you just need to talk and let them listen. People generally find it awkward in that situation and want to be there for you.

AVOID ‘TOXIC’ PEOPLE Talking also can include specialized therapists, religious leaders, and groups. The avenues are out there for you.

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Just make certain to avoid toxic people and toxic situations.

Also, as well meaning as people are, words such as “you’ll get over it” or “just move on with your life” or “I understand how you feel” are empty.

The pain is yours and it’s real.

Grieve in whatever way you need.

Honor your emotions. If you want to have a tear storm, do so. If you want to hit a pillow, it’s available. If you feel anger, you’re justified. If the ocean is calling you, take a walk on the beach. The caveat here, however, is unless your doctor prescribes medication for you, do not take drugs to numb yourself. Excessive alcohol won’t solve the problem either.

You can’t prolong the process.

In fact, grief is very patient. If you don’t address it now, head on, I assure you it will come back when you least expect it or want it.

FIRST TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF All of the above is sound advice, but will be useless if you don’t first take care of yourself all along. Pain often breeds stress, wearing down your immune system, leaving you vulnerable to sickness, which in turn aggravates your sadness.

Practice simple daily habits. Exercise, even if it’s a 10-minute walk. Try to follow a healthy eating plan, but don’t deprive yourself in the process.

Take time every day to remove yourself from stressful activities. Instead, read, take a bath, meditate, call a friend. Human contact is extremely important. Also, get outside every day.

Even going to the supermarket counts. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to someone you love.

When experiencing loss you can feel that there will never be life for you again, but just

look around. The universe continues, and so will you, only differently. As hard as it is to comprehend, you will survive and probably flourish.

This is the time when you have to trust that you’ll be okay, but maybe not right now. Be patient, even though it sounds impossible.

When you’re ready, you will move on. It’s important that you spend time with your loss and it’s equally important that you don’t reside there. Don’t settle for a life without joy. You deserve happiness again and you have to take the initiative to make it happen.

Accept invitations from friends and family. At first, it may be with people who are safe for you. Later, it will branch out to others. Invite others to your home, your world. See the outside world, too. Go to a movie (it’s okay to go alone), call others to participate in an activity, go to lectures, start or continue a hobby, take a class, get outdoors, check your bucket list.

What you do is not so important; it’s that you do something.

ATTITUDE IS KEY Your attitude is the key here.

It’s not possible to turn on the happiness button and instantly change, but at your own pace try to walk on the positive side. When you wake up in the morning and before you got to bed at night, remind yourself of the good things in your life and expect a better day than yesterday.

Finally, don’t beat yourself up if you slide back into sadness or even depression. That’s natural. Be patient, but get back on the right road.

A wonderful life is waiting for you now.

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contest and was fined $6,477.50.

Operate w/o valid license

Operating left of center line

· Colton L. Stuart, 18, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Maximillian Tlatemohui-Xicalhua, 29, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

· Kevin P. Kosak, 60, Lino Lakes, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Operate w/o valid license and cause injury to another person · Sheldon J. Thayer, 25, Danbury, plead no

Owner fail/remove vehicle plates · Vernon D. Keller, 42, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Passing in no passing zone · Kirk L. Johnson, 56,

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sept. 16 – Sept. 22 Total reported events: 213 911 hang-up: 9 Abandoned vehicle: 3 Accident: 9 Alarm: 9 Animal complaint: 8 Arrest: 6 Assault: 3 Assist agency: 6 Assist citizen: 11 Burglary: 3 Civil: 14 Death: 1 Disturbance: 4 Domestic: 6 Drug complaint: 1 Erratic driver: 7 Fireworks: 1 Fraud: 1

Found property: 2 Harassment: 4 Juvenile matter: 3 Lost property: 1 Medical: 1 Missing person: 2 Noise complaint: 1 Probation violation: 1 Property damage: 1 Search warrant: 3 Suicidal subject: 2 Suspicious activity: 25 Test: 1 Theft: 13 Threats: 1 Traffic hazard: 4 Traffic stop: 27 Transfer: 1 Transport: 8 Vehicle fire: 2 Welfare check: 8

GRANTSBURG PD

WEBSTER PD

Sept. 9 – Sept. 15

Sept. 8 – Sept. 14

Total reported: 52 Animal complaint: 1 Assist agency: 3 Child welfare: 2 Civil complaint: 9 Follow-up: 9 Juvenile complaint: 1 Property dispute: 2 Suspicious activity: 5 Theft: 2 Traffic: 14 Vandalism: 1 Disturbance: 1 Arrest: 2

Total reported: 5 Arrest: 1 Information report: 1 Medical emergency: 1 Theft: 1 Traffic stop: 1

WARRANTS · Bryan L. Belisle, 33; Danelle M. Ellingboe, 41; Gerald E. McFaggen, 41; Nathaniel D. Reynolds, 30; Dustin C. White, 21.

Brook Park, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Passing into oncoming traffic · Franklin J. Carlson, 46, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $326.50.

Possess any fish in excess of total daily bag limit · Wayne J. Beissel, 61, Hastings, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $260.50.

Possess open intoxicants in MVdriver · Daniel B. Olson, 34, Danbury, charge was dismissed but read in.

Probationary licensee operate vehicle between hours of midnight and 5 a.m. · Cody J. Swan, 16, Shell Lake, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Reckless driving · Adam J. Mcabee, 40, Frederic, plead guilty and was fined $389.50.

Trespass to land · Kevin L. Jordan, 59, Robbinsdale, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

Unlawful control aquatic plantschemicals · David A. Hauan, 67, Zimmerman, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $326.50.

Vehicle equipment violations · Benton’s A1 Septic Inc., Webster, plead no contest and was fined $238.30. · Taylor Excavating, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Vehicle operator fail/ wear seatbelt · Loren G. Benjamin,

31, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Stephanie L. Burfeind, 38, Rochester, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Steven R. Chavarria, 25, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Kimberly L. Cherry, 45, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Stanley D. Cherry, 51, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Corey L. Cleveland, 33, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Collin J. Culver, 19, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Stacy L. Daniels, 43, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Clint M. Derosso, 36, Superior, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Dylan A. Geske, 29, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Lee A. Hawkins, 39, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Joan A. Java, 52, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Peter J. Jensen, 57, Dresser, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Randy A. Lindberg, 50, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Robert A. Lowry, 54, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Miranda A. McCoy, 20, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Laura A. Miller, 42, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Brandon M. Moen, 21, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10.

and was fined $10. · Curtis J. Sutherland, 31, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · George M. White, 48, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Dylan D. Workman, 19, Hinckley, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10.

Vehicle passenger fail/ wear seatbelt · Levi J. Balisdell, 19, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Jesse M. Spafford, 32, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $18.

Violate Class A Highway weight limits · Tony Nistler Trucking Inc., Mcgregor, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $1,394.79.

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Pedestrian killed in Siren JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

SIREN––A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Siren on Highway 35/70 in front of the Dollar General Wednesday evening, according to the Siren Police Department.

Jerald Stanley Mechelke, 79, was pronounced dead on the scene by authorities at approximately 8:15 p.m. on September 18. Robert Olson, 54, was identified as the driver of the vehicle.

The incident is still under investigation by Siren PD. Assisting agencies included St. Croix Tribal Police, Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, Webster Police, Siren Fire Department and North Ambulance.

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INCIDENTS S t 16, A d A · Sept.

Andrew A. Alden, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth, maintaining a drug trafficking place and receiving stolen property. · Sept. 16, Sarah L. Boyd, Minneapolis, Minn., was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. · Sept. 16, Jessica M. Johnson, Shell Lake, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. · Sept. 16, Ronald J. King, Minneapolis, Minn., was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. · Sept. 16, James A. McParland, Sandstone, Minn., was arrested for a warrant offense and failure to appear. · Sept. 16, Lionel S. Richey, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for battery.

· Troy V. Moser, 46, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Lee C. Moyer, 52, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $18. · Steven W. Preston, 67, Minong, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Aaron T. Sears, 37, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Milton A. Snider, 54, Houlton, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Alice Sosnoski, 75, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Michael T. Spears, 60, Shell Lake, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Conrad E. St. John, 35, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Colton L. Stuart, 18, Webster, plead no contest

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Windy Salmon, Siren, was arrested for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintain drug trafficking place and possession of schedule I and II narcotics. · Sept. 16, Trevor J. Simon, St. Croix Falls, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. · Sept. 16, Tracy L. Taylor, Danbury, was arrested for violating harassment restraining order. · Sept. 16, Austin J. Weeks, Siren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. · Sept. 16, Devontee T. Works, Eau Claire, was arrested for probation violation. · Sept. 17, Jeremy L. Ziebarth, Siren, was arrested for manufacture/ deliver cocaine. · Sept. 17, Eugene R.

C t St l Carpenter, St. P Paul, Minn., was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. · Sept. 18, Michael L. Benjamin, Danbury, was arrested for possession of THC and 2nd degree reckless endangerment. · Sept. 18, Chantel S. Saddler, Hayward, was arrested for failure to appear. · Sept. 19, Michael W. Carpenter, Shell Lake, was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. · Sept. 19, William H. King Jr., Danbury, was arrested for failure to appear. · Sept. 20, Patricia L. Haaf, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct. · Sept. 20, Greg G. Johnson, Siren, was arrested for misdemeanor bail jumping. · Sept. 20, Robert J.

Li i t S d t Livingston, Sandstone, Minn., was arrested for operating while intoxicated- third offense. · Sept. 21, Nicole L. Denzer, Cedar, Minn., was arrested for manufacture/ deliver amphetamine and possession of meth. · Sept. 21, Travis L. Kraft, Springbrook, was arrested for felony bail jumping and possession of meth. · Sept. 22, Taiylor L. Harmon, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear. · Sept. 22, Connor A. Raschke, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC.

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

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Position: Unity School District is currently accepting applications for an Educational Assistant. The Educational Assistant will provide assistance to teachers and administrators in maintaining safe and efwcient physical education classes for students. This is a parttime position (generally 28 hours per week), Monday thru Friday, hours may vary based on academic schedule and events.

Requirements: High School Diploma. Applicant must enjoy working with children and have strong communication and conyict resolution skills. Applicant must meet physical requirements of position. May include van transportation. Valid driver’s license is required.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Questions on the application process can be directed to Amanda Warner, Administrative Assistant at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us.

Application Deadline: Until Filled EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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JOB OPENING City of Amery, WI PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE I

This position works under the direction of the Public Works Director and works on general, dayto-day tasks maintaining the City vehicles, property, facilities, and streets. This is a full-time position wlled in accordance with all the applicable Wisconsin Statutes and City of Amery Personnel Handbook. As an employee of the City of Amery, the employee is expected to be courteous at all times to each other and to members of the public, representing the City in a professional and positive manner when on duty.

Training and Education required for this position: High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 - 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. A demonstrated and acceptable driving record. This position requires a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsements.

Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of trafwc laws and regulations as they apply to motorized construction and maintenance vehicles; ability to work as a member of the team; Physical requirements needed to perform the essential job responsibilities; ability to perform heavy manual labor; ability to bend and to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) on a regular basis for up to 2 hours per day and heavier objects (100 pounds) on an occasional basis; ability to sit and stand up for up to eight consecutive hours per work shift with periodic breaks; ability to work effectively outdoors, exposed to various temperatures, precipitation and; frequent exposure to machinery noise and vibration.

Probation period: Six (6) months of satisfactory performance of job duties. For an application, contact the City of Amery at 118 Center Street W. 715-268-7486 or visit the City’s website at www. amerywi.gov under employment opportunities.

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 3rd Shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Job Description: Supervise a production team, provide technical support when required.

General Responsibilities: Supervise, instruct, direct and train personnel, provide quality products, communicate production control, aid in setup and troubleshooting, accountable for accuracy and completion of production documents, maintain employee records, develop and report on departmental goals, communicate with other shifts.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and move items as required.

Competencies/Qualifications: Two years supervisory experience in manufacturing setting, general math skills, basic computer skills, people and negotiation skills.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

Contracted Interpreters Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any Campus Location

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is accepting applications for a pool of Interpreters of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at our New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior and Ashland Campuses. These qualified candidates will provide sign language interpretation/translation in educational setting as assigned. *Candidates will be Contracted.* For more information please contact: Steve Dus, Dean of Students at New Richmond (715) 246-6561 ext. 4301 or steve.dus@witc.edu

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 2019

Academic Coach (572 hrs/yr) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Superior Campus

Sub Courier Wanted Are you available Wednesdays from 10am - 4 pm?

Do you like to drive your own car? We want you!

The Sentinel is in need of a Delivery Driver for our Wednesday Routes. This position is for a person who is semi-retired or a homemaker and is available on Wednesdays. You must have your own vehicle with current car insurance, and you have to be dependable and trustworthy for you will be working with our vendors and customers collecting cash.

Questions? Contact Pamela at 715-463-2341 or office@burnettcountysentinel.com 114 W. Madison Ave • Grantsburg, WI 54840

Aid in the development of career aspirations!

WITC is seeking learning-focused individuals to serve as an Academic Coach at our Superior Campus. The Academic Coach will help prospective and incumbent students define their career aspirations and assess their skills and abilities.

The Academic Coach will work with Student Services to serve as a liaison between enrolled students seeking, or referred for, assistance to find support available at the College and within the community. Support services may include academic tutoring, financial resources, accommodations, Student Success Center and other needs.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: September 27, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

IMMEDIATE OPENING

SUB. BUS DRIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the safe, efďŹ cient and timely operation of a school bus, van or any other type of commercial passenger vehicle.

Transport passengers to and from home, school, or other destination as assigned.

COMPENSATION: $16.00 per hour. Paid training and licenses.

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

CONTACT: Brian Sears, Webster School District 93 PO Box 9 • Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4281 ext. 336 s bsears@webster.k12.wi.us 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.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

NOTICE: CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Thomas D. Jensen Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19-PR-36 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 30, 1951 and date of death June 30, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of PO Box 541, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

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

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, WI. Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 Bar Number 1012132 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk September 3, 2019 WNAXLP (Sept. 11, 18, 25)

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Mary Elizabeth Dieltz Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 19CV144 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to charge the name of the person listed above: From: Mary Elizabeth Dieltz to: Mary Elizabeth Sanderson Birth Certificate: Mary Elizabeth Dieltz IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin before Hon. Melissia R. Mogen at the Burnett County Government Center, 1710 County Rd K, Siren, WI 54872 on October 3, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date.

Please note that the court does not provide transporation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Burnett County Sentinel, a newspaper published in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Melissia R. Mogen Circuit Court Judge September 5, 2019 WNAXLP (Sept. 11, 18, 25)

Dr. Benjamin Blowers, D.C., d/b/a Webster Chiropractic with office location at 7461 Main St. W., Webster, WI 54893, is ceasing practice operations. Dr. Blowers will maintain patient records, in his county of residence, until such time as the records may be deleted or destroyed under applicable patient record retention law. Qualifying patient records will be deleted or destroyed on or after Nov. 15, 2019, unless the patient or a person authorized by the patient retrieves them before that date. To retrieve your patient records and/or obtain additional information, please contact Dr. Benjamin Blowers at (612) 390-1353.

WNAXLP (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF William R. Schaper Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 19-PR-38 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth May 10, 1937 and date of death August 19, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4181 State Road 70, Webster, WI 54893.

3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, WI, Room 220, before Jennifer Faber, Probate Registrar, on October 7, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

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

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 5, 2019.

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

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Adam C. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1032855 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk September 6, 2019 WNAXLP (Sept. 11, 18, 25)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jeffery S. Hursh Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 39 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth April 2, 1964 and date of death June 22, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 5901 County Road C, Webster, WI 54893.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 9, 2019.

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

Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/ Juvenile Clerk Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law LLC PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1036463 WNAXLP (Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Estate of William Leroy Mullenaux, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2019CV000062 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2019, in the amount of $182,240.65, I will sell at public auction in the main lobby of Burnett County Government Center, located at, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872-9043, on October 22, 2019, at 10:00 AM, all of the following described premises, to wit: Parcel 1: Lot 22 of Rainbow Lake, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin. Said Plat being located in Government Lots 1 and 2 and the Northeast 1/4 Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 40 North of Range 16 West, Town of Oakland Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and across the 66 foot wide private ingress and egress utility easement described on the Plat of Rainbow Lake and the 66 foot wide easement over Lots 20 thru 23 of the Plat of Oakland Shores. Said land being situate in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No. 07-020-2-4016-16-5 15-651-032000 Address: 28436 King Arthurs Court, Danbury, WI 54830 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: 1. At the time of sale: a downpayment (CASH or CASHIER’S CHECK only) in an amount not less than 10% of the successful bid; and 2. No later than ten (10) days after the Court confirms the sale: a. The balance due on the sale; b. The amount of the transfer fee due under Section 77.22,

Wis. Stats., if any; and c. The amount of the fee due under Section 59.43(2), Wis. Stats., to record the deed and any other document required for such recordation.

DATED at Siren, Wisconsin on, August 28, 2019.

Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff /s/ Tracy Finch Sheriff of Burnett, Wisconsin Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. is a law firm / debt collector representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to said creditor. We are attempting to collect such debt and any information obtained from this communication will be used for that purpose.

WNAXLP (Sept. 25, Oct 2, 9)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED STATE OF WISCONSIN BURNETT COUNTY TO: BAUM & SONS PROP INC And/or Mortgagees, and/ or Occupants, and/or Lien-Holders, and/or Land Contract Vendors, their Heirs or Assigns, known or unknown, of the premises. You or each of you are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of a tax certificate numbered ‘1143’ dated 9/1/2016 issued for unpaid 2015 taxes of $2,183.97 on the following described real estate situated in said county and state to wit: TOWN OF SWISS Tax ID: 22886 Acres: 0.35 PIN: 07-032-2-41-16-28-5 15-004-034000 28-41-16W ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF DANBURY LOTS 15, 16 & W1/2 LOT 17, BLK 2 That such amounts will bear interest and related costs as provided by law.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that after expiration of three months from the date of the completion of service of publication hereof upon you, Burnett County will apply for a tax deed on the above described real estate.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this September 18, 2019 Judith Dykstra, Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Dewey A. Dau Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19-PR-40 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth August 8, 1942 and date of death September 1, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 7797 Round Lake Drive, Danbury, Wisconsin 54830.

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3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 16, 2019.

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

Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1036463 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk September 17, 2019 WNAXLP (Sept. 25, Oct 2, 9)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY JP MORGAN BANK, NA

CHASE

Plaintiff vs.

KYLE A. HUNTLEY, et al.

Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 17 CV 128 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 7, 2018 in the amount of $107,508.75, the Burnett County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME:October 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or other certified funds, at the time of sale; and 2. Balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; and 3. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff; and 4. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances, and payment of applicable transfer taxes and recording fees by purchaser; and 5.

MINIMUM BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS. No 3rd− party bidder may submit a bid at a sale of mortgaged premises unless the 3rd− party bidder meets all of the qualifications required under Wis. Stats. Sec. 846.155.

PLACE:In the Lobby of the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin 54872.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The East 660 feet of the South 330 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE1/4SW1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Subject to a Shared Well Agreement to be recorded with the owner of the North Half of the East 660 feet of the South 660 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE1/4SW1/4), Section Thirty-three (33),

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Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 24950 County Road N, Webster, WI 54893 TAX KEY NO: 07-016-2-3917-33-3 01-000-014000 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Dated this 29th day of August 2019.

Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, State Bar # 1034906 7071 South 13th St., Suite #100 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Tracy Finch, Burnett County Sheriff Law.Firm@Cummisford.com WNAXLP (Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Loretta M. Brown Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19-PR-41 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth October 20, 1917 and date of death August 16, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 206 E. Burnett, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 19, 2019.

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

Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 Bar Number 1012132 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk September 20, 2019 WNAXLP (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9)

Thank you for reading the Sentinel!

The deadline for all ad copy is Monday at noon.

BIDS WANTED–BALCONY REPAIR/REMOVAL Please contact Penny or Leo at: Village of Grantsburg Housing Authority Crexway Court, 213 West Burnett Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840 Ph: 715-463-2475 Email: vogha@grantsburgtelcom.net

WNAXLP

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

www.burnettcountysentinel.com

LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Corey Arnold Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Here to help life go right.™

Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisconsin Ave S Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8076 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

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Stotz & Company Certified Public Accountants 715-463-5483 Grantsburg

HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES

St. Croix Falls - Frederic - Grantsburg Webster - Balsam Lake

Dolphin – Tran – Christopherson St. Croix Falls 715-483-3259 • Frederic 715-327-8239 Grantsburg 715-463-2370 • Webster 715-866-4700 Balsam Lake 715-485-3421

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Invisalign and Braces for Adults and Children P.O. BOX 421 7716 MAIN ST. SIREN, WI

Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S.

(715) 349-2581

Timothy L. Meister, E.A. enrolled to practice before the I.R.S.

SERVICES

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TOURISM

RETAIL

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OAKLAND STORE

Serving your well drilling and submersible pump repair needs since 1920

Convenience & Selection Fishing & Hunting Licenses • Live Bait & Tackle Full Selection of Your Favorite Wines, Liquors & Beer Coffee Bistro Open at 7 AM, 7 Days a Week

Frederic, WI (715) 327-8665

Siren Tourism Commission

715-866-7315

SCHOOLS

CONSTRUCTION

FURNISHINGS

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT Web: www.siren.k12.wi.us Facebook: School District of Siren Twitter: @SirenHigh

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(715) 349-7392 • 24022 4th Ave, Siren, WI 54872

TAVERNS/BAR & GRILLS

BUILDING PRODUCTS

Full Off-Sale Sports Bar On- & Off-Site Catering Open 7 Days a Week Family Dining

Bass Lake Lumber 12469 State Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2471 Toll Free 1-877-488-2271 www.basslakelumber.com

24136 State Hwy. 35 • Siren, WI

715-349-2954

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

WE L L X A M INC.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

24683 State Rd 35/70 • Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2314 • Fax: 715-349-7333 earthenergy@sirentel.net

7396 Co. Rd. U • Between Webster & Danbury

PO Box 23, Siren, WI 54872 • 800.788.3164 www.visitsiren.com

Service • Sales • Installation Max R. Littlefield, Pres.

LAKE CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Remodeling Siding - Excavating - Cement Work

715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

GRANTSBURG SANITARY SERVICE

al Your Loc Pumper

Holding Tanks • Septic Tanks Septic Tanks Pumped Suzy & Maurice Johnson • Grantsburg, WI

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You cannot believe everything you read

Pastor Dave Prince Trade Lake Baptist

I like reading the paper. Every week I catch up with what’s happening in local news and sports. When I have a chance, I also read some of the ‘bigger’ papers. I’ve come to realize that with some of the ‘bigger’ papers you have to be careful and follow the old adage “you can’t believe everything you read.” This can also be true for books, magazines, the internet, etc. There is a notable exception – the Bible. I believe that the Bible is true and what the Bible says about Jesus is true. Why? Many reasons of which I will briefly share a few.

What was written about Jesus in the New Testament was eye witness testimony. People knew Jesus, saw what Jesus did, heard what he said, had first hand information.

As this was recorded, if it wasn’t recorded accurately, other eye witnesses would have spoken up and said “Hold on, that’s not true.” Then we have the Old Testament. Before Jesus was born, he was written about.

The New Testament writers confirmed that from his birth to his death, every prophecy written about Jesus happened, was fulfilled.

In addition to the eye witness and prophetic

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 9 am | Sun. School: 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Tryg Wistad | 715-635-4816 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sun. Worship: 10 am Thurs. Women’s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Men’s Bible Study: 8 am

DAIRYLAND (A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649 | 33921 State Rd 35 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Bible Study: 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

ALPHA CALVARY COVENANT Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541 11530 St. Rd. 70, Grantsburg Sun. Worship: 10:30 am | Sun. School: 9:30 am Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 pm

ASKOV CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Just west of Askov on Hwy. 23 Auxiliary Meetings start at 9:30 am Sacrament Meeting: 11:20 am

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. fccndanbury@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/275805302451108/ Sunday Services: Bible Study 9 am Morning Service 10 am | Children’s Church 10:30 am

UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor | 715-866-7321 Junction of Cty. Rds A & H Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am | Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com | Sunday Worship: 8:45 am

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield 2738 220th St. | Worship: 10:45 am Sun. School: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624 | Worship 11:30am Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794 Worship: Sunday 9:30 am | Sun. School 11:30 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

FAITH LUTHERAN

Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9 am | Worship 10:15 am Look for us on Facebook

Bridge Pastor Dan Heath 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST

GRACE BAPTIST

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following Wed. Service: 5:15 pm | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sunday Worship 9 am | Wed. 5:30 pm Supper for all 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am

BETHANY LUTHERAN Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746 Worship 11:00 am | Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Mike Fisk | 715-472-8660 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W | 2 mi. S. on I Sun. School 9:15 am | Sun. Worship 10:30 am Communion 1st Sunday Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday

715-463-2792 Worship 10 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.)

10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sunday 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 am Church Service: 10:45 am Youth Ministries: 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study: 2 pm, Thurs.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Pastor John Peterson 1638 345th Ave. | 715-327-4340 Worship 9:15 am | Sunday School 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

Pastor Curtis Denney | 715-327-4956 Benson Rd. | Saturday Service Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am | Worship 11 am

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson.

Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 7615 County Rd. U | 715-349-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday

FALUN

ATLAS

GRANTSBURG

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Interim Pastor Roger Pittman | 715-327-8012 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3: 5-7 pm - 1st & 3rd Wed of month

DANBURY

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791 Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H www.lakesidelutheranwi.com Sunday Worship: 9 am (June-Aug), 10 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am | All welcome Wednesday Outdoor Worship: 7 pm (June-Aug)

FREDERIC

PILGRIM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

testimony about Jesus, there are numerous Ancient sources which collaborate the Biblical account of Jesus.

Why is this important? If what the Bible says about Jesus is true ( it is) then Jesus is God’s Son through whom we can have forgiveness, life, and access to God. It would behoove us to pay attention to what He says.

John 20:31 ‘ But these were written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Do you know the Biblical Jesus?

Fr. Joseph Madanu | 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm | Sun. 10:30 am

Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. North on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Sunday Service 9 am | Potluck lunch 10 am Everyone welcome

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 10:45 am Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday

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HOPKINS Sand, Gravel & Redimix, Inc.

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Corey Arnold Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisc. Ave. S, Frederic, WI 54837 Bus. 715-327-8076 Fax: 715-327-8162 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

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NEW HOPE LUTHERAN Emory Johnson, Pastor 685 W. State Rd. 70 | 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 am Sun. School & Adult Bible Study: 11:15 am Watch live and recorded sermons on our website.

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

Carl Heidel, Pastor 715-222-6712 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 Worship: 11 am | Sunday School: 10 am

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor S. of Hertel | Worship & Sunday School: 9 am

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 3482 115th St. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Worship 8:45 am | UMM/UMW 6:30 pm, 3rd Wed.

LUCK LUCK LUTHERAN Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor 5th St., 510 Foster Ave. East | 715-472-2605 Sunday Worship Service: 8 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am (Sept-May) Contemporary Communion Worship: 9:30 am (Sept-May) Sunday Worship Service: 9 am (June-Aug) Mon. Evening Cont. Worship: 6:30 pm (June-Aug)

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Roger Kastelle, Pastor Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B | 715-472-8190 Sun. Worship Service: 9 am | Sun. School: 10 am

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383 1 mi. west of Luck off Cty Rd N on 170th Worship: 10:00 am | Fellowship following Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Bring for food shelf.

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson Worship and Creative Pastors: Andrew and Becky Dawson Care Pastor: Carolyn Marquardt Children’s Pastor: Katie Allen 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am

David Warskow, Pastor Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 | 715-635-7672 Worship: 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class: 10:45 am Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer Corner of Elm & Summit Streets | 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN Interim Pastor Roger Pittman Worship: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available

John Peterson, Pastor 11841 Cty. Rd. Z | 715-327-8384 Sun. School: 9:45 am | Sun. Worship: 11 am Communion: 1st & 2nd Sunday

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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SEPTEMBER 2019 *All dates are subject to change through a rule making or legislative process. Visit dnr.wi.gov for updates. **Hunting protected species is prohibited, such as badger, jackrabbit, moose, flying squirrel.

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DEER

Archery & Crossbow Sept. 14 – Jan. 5, 2020 Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 5 – 6 Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities Oct. 5 – 13 Gun Nov. 23 – Dec. 1 Muzzleloader Dec. 2 – 11 Statewide Anterless Hunt Dec. 12 – 15 Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, 2020

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Pheasant Oct. 19 (9 a.m.) – Jan. 5, 2020 Bobwhite Quail Oct. 19 (9 a.m.) – Dec. 11 Hungarian Partridge Oct. 19 (9 a.m.) – Jan. 5, 2020 Ruffed Grouse Zone A: Sept. 14 – Jan. 31, 2020 Zone B: Oct. 19 – Dec. 8 Sharp-tailed Grouse Season is under review.

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Cottontail Rabbit Northern Zone: Sept. 14 – Feb. 29, 2020 Southern Zone: Oct. 19 (9 a.m.) – Feb. 29, 2020 Squirrels (gray and fox) Sept. 14 – Jan. 31, 2020

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Fall 2019: Zones 1–5: Sept. 14 – Jan. 5 Zones 6–7: Sept. 14 – Nov. 22 Youth turkey hunt: April 13 – 14 Spring 2020: Period A: April 17 – 23 Period B April 24 - 30 Period C: May 1 - 7 Period D: May 8 - 14 Period E: May 15 - 21 Period F: May 22 - 28

BEAR

Zone C - Dogs not permitted Sept. 4 – Oct. 8 (with aid of bait and all other legal methods not using dogs)

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Sept. 11 – Oct. 1 (with aid of dogs, bait and all other legal methods)

Oct. 2 – Oct. 8 (with aid of bait and all other legal methods not using dogs)

MIGRATORY BIRDS

Early Teal Season Sept. 1 – 9 Early Canada Goose Sept. 1 – 15 Duck Season Youth - Sept. 14 – 15 N. Zone – Sept. 28 – Nov. 26 S. Zone – Sept. 28 – Oct. 6; Oct. 12 – Dec. 1 Mississippi Zone – Sept. 28 – Oct. 4; Oct. 12 – Dec. 3 Regular Goose Season N. Zone – Sept. 16 – Dec. 16 S. Zone – Sept. 16 – Oct. 6; Oct. 12 – Dec. 1; Dec. 16 – Jan. 4, 2020 Mississippi Zone – Sept. 28 – Oct. 4; Oct. 12 – Jan. 4, 2020 Woodcock Sept. 21 – Nov. 4 Mourning Dove Sept. 1 – Nov. 29

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Hunting success begins with proper prep

By TIM SPIELMAN Contributing Writer If you’re a hunter with a history of being ready when your preferred seasons come around, by now you’re probably consistently dropping arrows in a four-inch bull’s-eye from 20 yards, you’re busting to pieces four of five clays launched from your buddy’s hand-thrower, your dog is ready to run for hours on end, and all the supplies you’re going to need have been secured.

How about your hunting clothes?

I’ve always believed the best time to buy gear that’s needed is when it’s fresh on your mind – when you’re actually hunting. But then, I figure, I’ll squeeze out just one more year of using inadequate apparel. Then, when the next season is upon me, I’ll have forgotten that the zipper’s broken on my waterfowling parka, how my waders leak in a certain location I’d sworn I’d remember, how the sole was falling off my favorite pair of grouse-hunting boots.

Thoroughly inspect these important tools and make sure they’re functioning properly. If they’re not, take the steps necessary to assure they’re going to be reliable devices when the moment of truth arrives.

and when you reduce the possibility that you’ll annoy your neighbors with your last-minute activities. Plus, it’s a lot easier now to monkey with a gun sight than when your fingers are tingling from cold.

And do it now. The longer you wait, the greater the chance that if they do need professional aid, the lesser the chance you’ll be able to secure such help in a timely fashion. Everyone likes to procrastinate, including hunters.

Some hunt-specific tips

But that can be a big “if.”

Well, this year, I have a wood duck call. Not saying it’s gonna get me more woodies, but I’m sure gonna give it a try.

A particular hunter I know, about whom I could easily write an autobiography, seldom sees Wisconsin’s hunting seasons ushered in while he has a sense of readiness and ease.

That, however, is no reason to doubt his good intentions, and to heed his good advice. In a perfect world, he’d do so himself.

I’m not suggesting all duck hunters rush out to get a wood duck call. I’m suggesting that things like calls and decoys be inspected and, if needed, upgraded. (Again, feel free to buy whatever it is you desire …) Also, practice with those calls, and consider cleaning/painting your dekes.

Ducks aren’t dumb. Realistic decoys make a difference. If you’re a user of a spinning-wing-type decoy, make sure the battery (if so equipped) is fully charged.

Here are just a few things that you should do, that I often don’t. What I say, not what I do, after all …

Some generalities Shape up. Ideally, you’ve already been exercising yourself as well as your canine hunting companion.

But summertime can make all of us a bit lazy. Who wants to go for a run or otherwise exercise when it’s hot and humid? And, for your hunting hound, work in the summer heat can be downright dangerous.

That said, if you wish to more fully enjoy your hunt, get in shape. Eat well, exercise, and realize that hunting ain’t easy on the body, especially for those of us with a few decades under our ever-tightening belts.

Take that dog of yours to the lake for some cool retrieves. Work on obedience training while you’re there.

Dogs can have short memories; they may remember why they’re there and what they’re after, but they sometimes conveniently forget commands. Remind them.

Stock up. The last hunting seasons are many months in the rear view mirror. Do you remember what shotgun shells you were running short of? I don’t. Take inventory, make a list, and head to the local sport shop.

For waterfowlers: For how many years I cannot remember, my friends and I would say, as a flock of wood duck buzzed our decoys, “Why don’t we have a wood duck call?”

And I repeat: Make sure your waders don’t leak. Maybe even upgrade to warmer waders. An overlooked technological advance is how comfy waders have become. We older duck chasers remember the limited – and sometimes very cold – options of years gone by.

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Hunting dogs don’t have much trouble picking up where they left off when it comes to their canine instincts. However, they often could use a refresher when it comes to basic obedience – like staying in your duck boat until they’re told otherwise.

Check out your boots, your waders, your jackets – heck, even your wool socks. How holey are they? Buy new stuff, for heaven’s sake! This is your hobby; it’s not supposed to be cheap!

Gear up. I will say this: I go to great pains to properly clean and inspect guns and bows when the season ends. Some folks don’t. What they find about this time of year is a gun with a rusty barrel or a bow with a frayed string.

Bows have lot of parts; learn them and be certain they’re in working order. So do guns. Do the same with your firearms.

Bowhunters probably have been shooting at targets for a while now (at least they should have been). If not, make your bow readily available and set aside time to shoot each day.

And rather than wait until two days before the gun deer opener to do it, sight in your rifle now, while it’s cool,

Finally, check your blind to see if it needs any upgrades or repairs.

For deer hunters: Speaking of technological advances, deer hunting is full of them, from scent-free clothing to faster bullets to crossbow innovations. See what’s new, and what might make your hunt more enjoyable and successful.

Think your deer stands are properly placed? So did I. But after last season, I set about tying ribbons in trees where obviously the deer traveled more often than they did beneath my stands. No, I haven’t moved them yet (as I should have a month or so ago), but I will! Things change in the wood, and so do the habits of deer SEE PREP, PAGE 5

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The Importance of a License up gear while you get a license. Look for upgrades for your weaponry or advanced tools like efficient clothing, tech-savvy navigation supplies and decoys to help your hunt.

When you commit to hunting, it is your responsibility to ensure you do so legally.

Obtaining a license does more than keep you from facing serious charges if caught without one. Its fees also contribute to the conservation fund that fish and wildlife require to thrive.

You can also register for a license on most state’s websites. Simply choose the type of certification you need and fill out a form to instantly print your legal document.

Before heading out this season, make sure you behold the documentation to make your favorite hobby completely legal.

Risks of Going Without Each state enforces their own penalties to punish hunters who forgo a license, take the time to understand your unique regulations. Here are some common types of punishments local jurisdictions use to protect their wildlife conservation.

While hunting regulations in different areas can vary greatly, most locations require hunters to be licensed.

Check with your local municipality to determine which documents you are required to have based on the type of game you plan to hunt.

Tickets for unlicensed hunters which include fines, court costs and attorney fees; Convictions of game-law offenses may cause infractions to your record that lead to the loss or suspension of your right to hunt; and When hunting during a closed season, you may face financial penalties and a revocation of your hunting privileges.

Plan to spend this hunting season without fear of a game warden discovering your hunting excursion is not legally supported.

Where to Get a License Fortunately, obtaining a hunting and fishing license is quick and easy in most states. The United States Fish & Wildlife Service suggests finding one at any retail outlet that deals in hunting and fishing equipment, such as sporting goods stores.

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Local and federal governments depend on the funds raised through acquiring a license to preserve the habitats of wildlife and ensure the benefits they provide are protected.

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I had a prime duck-hunting location in mind once upon a time. Failing to check it out in advance, I showed up to find it about as dry as my checking account.

– sometimes for no apparent reason.

Don’t be afraid to shake things up.

Check your trail cameras and set them in place. Used properly, they can be a tremendous scouting tool.

For other game, such as deer and pheasants, scouting also includes finding places to hunt. We’ll save determining likely looking locations for another time, but for now, we’ll assume you know what they look like. If they’re on private land, pay a visit to the landowner. If it’s a farmer, do so now before he or she is busy with field work.

Last, but certainly not least, check all of your deer stands to make sure they’re in perfect condition. Hunting isn’t dangerous, but a rickety deer stand certainly can be.

For grouse hunters: Many ruffed grouse hunters are more adept at the sport than I. Thus, I listen to them – whenever possible. The first thing they usually say is to look for stands of young aspen. You’ll find plenty of such stands in various locations in Burnett and Polk Counties.

Even if you had permission last season, ask again. If you’ve had permission for the past five years, arrive bearing a gift, and ask again.

I have a friend who’s hunted deer on a particular private property for what seems like forever. Yet, each year he delivers a trailer of split oak for the wood-burning landowner. Good relations go a long ways.

They also say, “Wait till some of the leaves have fallen before you hunt too hard.” I’ve tried to heed that advice, but, gosh darn it, it looks and smells so sweet in the grouse woods it’s difficult to wait that long!

Etc.

A good dog, an accurate firearm (and the shooter thereof), and adquate habitat are all you need for grouse-hunting success – along with those comfortable boots alluded to earlier.

For pheasant hunters: See: “For grouse hunters.” Got a good dog?

Honed your shooting skills? Then you’re well on your way … if you have some grassland at your disposal. You might find some roosters in the woods, but they’ll be right next to the grass they so love.

Which leads to an aspect vital to success in all sorts of hunting endeavors: scouting.

Scouting Any hunter who truly wants to find success afield understands that scouting –

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Hunt preparation can range from getting yourself and your dog in shape to making sure your clothing, hunting gear, and firearms survived storage and are in working order. If you’re to be successful in taking a grouse, you’d also better be certain your shooting is sharp.

before, during, and even after the hunting season – is absolutely necessary.

Scouting tools are everywhere these days – old-school techniques and new-technology devices. Get yourself a county plat book, and check out public hunting areas via aerial maps.

That’s a good start.

But to truly scout, you’re going to have to burn up some gas and boot leather. In some cases, you’re just cruising roads and checking wetlands – not just for fowl, but to find out if duck ponds actually hold water.

• Check over that vehicle you’ll use to hunt. Typically it’s not a shiny new truck that hauls us around, but more likely an old rig for which we’ve grown quite fond over the years. Treat it well and it will treat you well. Perform the basic maintenance it requires.

• If you’ve got a hunting shack, visit it long before you’ll be using it. Make sure your wood supply is ample, and take care of that mouse problem the could cause you sleeplessness the night before a big hunt.

• Buy your licenses and review the regulations. They seem to change a bit each year, and it’s best, always, not to be ignorant of the law.

• Take a kid hunting. You’ll be doing him or her a favor, and you’ll be assuring your favorite sport has a bright future.

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How to Pack for Success While you may do most of your hunting from the same general location, how you get there can sometimes be a challenge when carrying gear.

You don’t want to alert nearby wildlife with a loud UTV or ATV, so walking is usually your best bet. Packing appropriately can lessen the exhaustion you feel throughout your trek and ensure you’re alert when game is in your sights.

Keeping your gear’s weight manageable isn’t the only factor you should consider. Here are some other beneficial tips to remember when preparing for a hunting excursion, from the experts at Field and Stream.

Safety First Make sure you save room in your bag for the crucial safety equipment every hunter requires. Pack a first aid kit with gauzes, bandages and ointments to help protect yourself from cuts or scrapes. You should also remember to bring a properly fitted harness and safety belt if you will be scaling heights to reach your stand.

Navigation Tools Whether you prefer an old-fashioned compass or a state-of-the-art GPS system, knowing where you are and how to get back to camp is crucial. It’s easy to lose your sense of direction

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If you’re an avid hunter, it’s likely you have visited or are already a member of an established hunting club.

These communities are known for providing an outlet for hunters to share stories about their excursions, keep each other safe and improve techniques through a sense of comradery.

You may be surprised with how obtainable it can be to begin a club of your own.

From choosing a plot of land to determining how to reach out to people to potentially join, it’s a journey that can begin as a hobby and turn into a full-fledged career.

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If you don’t already own a piece of land to establish your hunting club, buying or leasing is the first step.

When searching for a location, make

sure it has attractive features for wildlife to use as a habitat. Look for things like drinking streams and heavy brush which can be used as cover.

Walk around the property and analyze it for animal droppings and tracks to ensure it is already being used by wildlife.

If the cost of purchasing hunting land is too steep as you prepare a hunting club, ask your friends to go in as silent partners or involved investors.

Your like-minded peers may enjoy the thought of having a stake in their own club and can help with daily operations.

Who Can Join?

As you begin, it can be a good idea to only invite those you have established relationships with.

Getting to know the ins and outs of running a club while receiving feedback from those you trust provides a unique perspective of improvements you can make. Once you begin opening your doors to the public, consider performing background checks and ensuring their licenses are current.

Insurance Because of the risk of injury and even death when firearms or other weapons are present, it’s crucial to insure your property. Be honest with your policyholder about the intentions of using the land as a hunting club. This is the best way for you to protect your club and its members.

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Join a Competition The United States Fish and Wildlife Service reports that 101.6 million Americans participated in hunting, fishing and wildlife activities in 2016.

Here are some tips to break into the competitive level of hunting.

While a large portion of the participants hunt as a hobby, there is a percentage that pursue the activity to earn their income.

Finding competitions to join can be an easy task by following hunting groups on social media, frequenting local sporting-good’s stores and reaching out to fellow hunters. If you’re debating between different events to partake in, consider your experience and the level of competition.

If you think you have what it takes to turn your passion for hunting into a career, joining a competition is a great place to start. Your local area likely sponsors events where enthusiasts are tasked with acquiring the largest game to earn an award.

These competitions are a great way to showcase your skills and share a sense of sportsmanship with other hunters.

How to Find Events

If you are only becoming familiar with the competitive level of hunting, competing against seasoned veterans may leave you falling short and affecting your confidence.

On the other hand, when you begin

Hunting on a Budget Many Americans choose to hunt their own meat. While a successful trip can stock your freezer, there are still expenses you must pay upfront. Learn how to break into the hobby on a budget or enhance your passion with these money-saving tips.

Licenses Most states require hunters to purchase appropriate licenses based on the type of game they choose to hunt.

While permits are typically inexpensive when purchased alone, you may be able to find a discount by buying all your year-long licenses at one time.

Before acquiring certification for one species of wildlife, consider if you will pursue another type of hunting or fishing venture throughout the year.

Typically, hunting mammals, fowls and even fish may hold their own seasons and specific licenses. See if your state offers a bundle deal to save some money when acquiring these documents.

sportsman in your club, community or on social media to make an offer on equipment that they have recently upgraded from. It’s a great way to make sure you are comfortable with the new item before you invest in a brand-new option at your local sporting goods store.

Recycle Ammo If you rely on ammo when hunting, you already know purchasing it can be a hefty investment. With a few simple tools, you can reuse ammunition which helps save money and gives you an intimate insight into how your weapon performs.

Weekend warriors may not see much savings when reloading their own ammo, but for those who spend a lot of time practicing in the field, it can be a worthy but time-consuming endeavor.

Second-Hand Gear

Check with your local shooting clubs or gun stores to get a demonstration on reloading ammo for your specific weapon and how to find affordable equipment to help get started.

If you’re in need of a new tool to enhance your hunting trip, you can sometimes find great deals on second-hand gear. Talk to the other

The art of gunsmithing can become something you pass down in your family, and with enough practice and patience, it can become a career.

Hunting Safely Here are some great tips from the United States Forest Service about how to stay safe while hunting.

Tips for Hunters It doesn’t matter what type of game you are hunting, being outdoors during the season creates serious risks. Ensure you are following all laws regarding safety and enjoy your experience while clear-headed and alert.

One good way to keep yourself safe is to check the expected weather for the location you plan to hunt. If severe weather is on the radar, it’s a good idea to stay in for the day.

According to the National Weather Service, lightning kills an average of 47 people in the United States each year and seriously injures hundreds more. Don’t get caught outside in a storm, especially if you have excessive gear to pack before you can head to safety.

Before aiming your weapon, clearly identify your target. Being overeager and pulling the trigger at what you think is an animal can be fatal to a nearby hunter. Make sure to tell your hunting plans to a friend or loved one who is staying behind. They should be aware of your arrival date,

climbing the ranks, you don’t want to compete with those who are far below your skillset. To really fine tune your skills, try to match your abilities to different levels as you become a better competitive hunter. You will learn more and the grand prizes continue to grow as the events require more advanced sportsmen.

Practice Makes Perfect Don’t be discouraged if you fall short during your hunting competitions.

Just like every other skill, practice is the best way to sharpen your familiarity with it. Whether you target practice or partake in hunts as a hobby, use each experience as a learning tool to use when you compete in the next event.

Lifelong Friendships Hunters and fishermen are known for their close camaraderie and companionship. As you begin developing a relationship with other sportsmen, you will learn new tools and tips that can take your skills to the next level. Look for team competitions where you can pair with another hunter to share a remarkable experience and help one another become better at the trade.

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departure time and where you will be. In case trouble arises, your family will know where to send help.

around the activity, consider taking a walk in a national park or another area where hunting is not allowed.

Avoid wearing white or tan during hunting season. It’s recommended to wear bright orange clothing that is easy recognizable to other hunters.

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Tips for Nonhunters Spending time outdoors for nonhunters can also be dangerous. If you do come across hunters while on hikes or during other outdoor activities, be courteous. Wear bright colored clothing so you don’t get mistaken for an animal and do the same if you bring your dogs along.

Pay attention to when hunting season is. If you don’t feel comfortable

If you are only beginning to consider making hunting a part of your life, you probably have many questions.

While you may not become an expert during your first season, with practice and dedication, the skills will come. The first step of beginning the journey of hunting is to take a safety course. An expert will teach you the proper way to have an ethical experience while ensuring everyone involved remains safe.

Check with your local officials to find out course times, dates and fees.

They are a crucial part of the process.

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Hunting’s Economic Impact wildlife and their habitats are maintained.

The sport of hunting is a pastime Americans enjoy to get in touch with nature and stock their freezers with healthy protein. What you may not realize about a hunter’s efforts is the significance their presence has on the local economy.

Conservation Efforts A recent study from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shows hunting is declining. According to the data, only about 5% of the country, 16 years and older actually hunt. This statistic is half of what it was 50 years ago, and the decline is expected to increase over the next decade. A large percentage of conservation efforts are paid with the taxes that hunters pay for the sport. The NWF says in the last 70 years, sportsmen have paid over $6.4 billion to directly support wildlife restoration, habitats and hunter education.

To support the hunting industry and doing so legally, make sure your licenses and tags are up to date. You can acquire this paperwork instantly on your state’s federal website or visiting a local sporting goods shop; don’t forget to stock up on the latest and greatest gear while you’re there.

Take a look at some of the positive effects’ hunters have on the economy and conservation of majestic wildlife.

Economy Growth: By the Numbers The National Wildlife Federation offers some encouraging statistics that sportsman can feel proud to be a contributor of and newcomers to the sport can enhance.

annually. Each year, hunting supports 680,937 jobs.

Its economic impact accounts to $86.9 billion,

State and local tax revenue generates about $5.4 billion

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per year.

On a federal level, taxes generate about $6.4 billion each year.

There is no question that honest hunting plays a big role in the development of local communities and federal funding to ensure

Vital streams and wetlands are also crucial to supporting wildlife and their homes.

In recent years, the Supreme Court has deemed over twenty million acres of wetland as being unqualified for Clean Water Act protections.

You can do your part by raising awareness to bring federal funding back to your area.

Deciding what to Hunt If you’re not already an avid hunter, you may be deciding which type of game is right for you. While the sport largely decides on the type of wildlife in your area, traveling a short distance can present an entirely new set of challenges.

idea to team up with a professional guide for your first time out. It’s also beneficial to prepare for more aggressive wildlife as you begin an elk-hunting trip as bears and wolves are also common in this part of the country.

When hunting out of state, it’s crucial to understand the local laws and regulations they have in place.

Failing to do so can put you in serious risk of expensive fines and travel expenses to face courts. If you plan to hunt for game in a different state, take the time to protect yourself from strict hunting enforcements.

Fowl Hunting birds is an activity that is usually performed by teams of friends and your favorite canine. The sport requires perfectly blending in with your surroundings through blinds and camouflage and can be enhanced by expertly performing their specific call with a specialized device.

Once you’re familiar with a location’s expectations of its hunters, here are some types of game to consider pursuing.

Dress appropriately as you will likely find yourself in the water or field as you wait for a flock to reveal its location.

Deer Whitetail deer are one of the most sought-after game because of their availability and the lean meat they provide. For most of the United States, the bowhunting season lasts much longer than a firearm season.

When getting started to hunt whitetail, you should spend the offseason researching different land to find signs of their presence. Here are some factors to look for when finding suitable hunting locations.

Rubs: Bucks mark their territory by rubbing their antlers on trees. You

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can easily get an idea of the size of wildlife and how long they were there by analyzing the height of the rubs and its freshness.

Bedding areas: Look for depressions in grass, leaves and pine needles to discover these areas. Learning these places helps you understand travel

patterns so you can set your stand in a high-traffic location.

Elk Elk hunting is extremely popular in Western America. If you’re not familiar with this type of game, it’s a good

“The chase is among the best of all national pastimes; it cultivates that vigorous manliness for the lack of which in a nation, as in an individual, the possession of no other qualities can possibly atone.”

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Falling in Love with Fall

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here are many advantages to a fall wedding: the weather is gorgeous and so is fall foliage, it’s a season of celebration, choosing fall can result in off-peak wedding deals and bargains.

Depending upon what part of the country you live in, an outdoor wedding might hold natural appeal and the season offers a chance to create a more unique experience. But before you fall for fall, take the expanded view of these considerations in mind from the website Here Comes The Guide.

The Weather Holding your wedding indoors or outdoors in the fall greatly depends on the type of weather your region experiences in the fall months. The west coast might be sunny and temperate. The southwest and south could still be warm. Northern and midwestern states will, obviously, get cooler sooner. Wherever you live, keep an eye on the weather as your wedding date nears and be sure to inform your guests of the type of venue and the appropriate dress. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, make a backup plan in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.

The Holidays Fall is the gateway to the holiday

season, with plenty of reason to add your wedding to the celebration calendar. It probably goes without saying, but you might want to avoid holding your wedding near or on major holidays. Other than that, the season is wide open (except for football fans). If you do choose a weekend wedding, look for such holidays as Veteran’s Day that might offer the added value of an extra day off for your guests.

The Colors The fall season offers an opportunity to take advantage of a color palette that separates your wedding from the traditional bright whites and spring and summer shades. But you don’t neces-

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sarily have to match those deep reds, oranges or browns. Take in the bigger picture of warm tones or choose a modern palette that might feature golds for a glitzy feel, emerald green or plum for a touch of elegance, or neutral shades such as champagne.

The Fabrics Regardless of where you live, and often because of that fact, autumn opens the door to the chance of chillier weather.

For cooler climes, your bridesmaid dresses might demand a heavier fabric or accessories for warmth. Deep jewel tones and long-sleeved dresses are a natural for fall weddings. Groomsmen should choose navy or gray suits for a

sophisticated fall look, perhaps offset by argyle socks or plaid ties.

The Flowers Again, the season provides you a whole new realm of possibilities when choosing flowers. Some of the site’s suggestions: Dahlias for an enchanting wedding bouquet. Deep burgundy varietals are especially elegant.

Garden roses present the perfect alternative to peonies.

Marigolds come in festive fall colors of gold, orange and red.

For arrangements and table decor, look to autumn foliage, seasonal berries and nuts for a modern yet rustic look.

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Inspiration from the Season

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etting hitched in the fall opens up a whole new vista for wedding themes.

Although the season suggests being open to the outdoors and the beautiful colors, fall can take on many looks when it comes to wedding themes.

From vintage to rustic, retro to regal, here are some ideas for themes drawn from the website Ever After Guide.

Bountiful Harvest

The fall harvest suggests a colorful combination of oranges and browns that blend perfectly with the season. Everything about a harvest theme harkens a country-style wedding accented by the such unique elements as mason jars, dry leaves, lanterns and candles.

Rustic invitations, an outdoor ceremony and a barn reception all complement the theme. The site also suggests wheat boutonnières for the groom and his party, and crowns of fall-hued colors for the bridesmaids.

A Woodsy Wedding

Fall is the perfect season for a woodsy, fairytale theme that plays off earthy materials and twilight hours, whether

iindoors d t id G ti or outside.

Go rustic with decorative elements that include pine cones, leaves, fall flowers and wood accents. A classic color palette includes greens, browns and white, with bohemian-style dresses and floral accessories. Groomsmen can adopt an 18th century look with suit colors that reflect the season, lapeled vests and earthtone ties.

i d off th h th period the 1920 1920s th through the 1940s. Recreating that era offers up myriad ideas encompassing all the charisma and style of the time period that can influence every element of the wedding.

Choose antique-style dresses and decor featuring vases and to Gatsby-esque attire and makeup from the golden age.

Perfectly elegant and charming for an indoor or outdoor setting.

Vintage Theme A vintage-inspired theme immediately calls to mind the

Wine Country Wedding Wine is a staple of wedding celebrations, so incorporating

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To up the ante, use grapes in centerpieces, add wine barrels and empty wine bottles to the decor against a palette of plums and reds with yellow, brown, gray or green accents. Select invitations that mimic wine labels — and, of course, set up your own wine bar with your favorites and guest recommendations.

Modern, M d R Romantic, ti Gl Glamorous Fall beckons the romance and glamor in all of us and provides the perfect setting for a softer and modern theme. Soft pinks and grays are as modern and romantic as they are inspired.

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all lends itself to a variety of charming wedding venue ideas indoors or outside.

Each of these suggested vistas can host the perfect setting from rustic to modern, offering couples and their guests a unique experience.

Access the great outdoors to take advantage of the fall foliage or invite the colors inside.

No matter which location you choose, the season provides a bounty of gorgeous color palettes, decor and attire options.

Outdoors

Farms and barns No setting guarantees a rustic vibe more than an atmospheric country farm or barn. The outdoors lets nature take care of itself as a setting, but transforming a barn into a reception-worthy venue takes some diligence. But the result will be entirely memorable and worth the extra trouble.

Vineyards and wineries

Autumn weddings are idealized as outdoor affairs — and for good reason. The temperate weather, the beautiful colors, the romantic and celebratory atmosphere all conspire to almost demand an outdoor wedding. Here are three classic outdoor options.

Postcard- and picture-perfect, rustic and elegant, choosing a vineyard venue literally says “celebration.� Prestocked with wine, gorgeous and unique settings indoors or outdoors, it’s no wonder vineyards have become popular wedding destinations. Decide

early if you’re thinking of a particular destination.

Gardens and forests Fall weddings are all about nature, and the outdoorsy and nature-lovers will naturally be drawn to a forest- or garden-themed wedding. The value-added, nature-provided decor makes these venues both beautiful and cost-effective. But take care to plan for a contingency if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.

Indoors Pulling off a fall wedding indoors can also be an inviting choice. The weather is no longer a concern and bringing the fall atmosphere indoors

is all about the decor. Fall color palettes and decorative elements can be easily adapted at these indoor settings.

Restored warehouses: A different kind of vintage appeal can be easily achieved by booking a restored warehouse for a wedding venue. Many downtowns have reinvigorated their appeal with restorations that retain a location’s retro elements, and many offer open-air areas. Features such as vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and natural light offer a warm canvas that can be made fall-perfect.

Cozy inns or hotels For a more intimate, charming setting in fall, small

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Botanical gardens or arboretums No venue could be more in touch with nature and offer large enough covered spaces for weddings that botanical gardens or arboretums. Large windows provide gorgeous vistas of the fall season in all its glory and both settings easily customized with your choice of flowers and other decorative touches that take an indoor fall wedding to the next level.

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Wedding Band or DJ?

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any couples want to share their union with family and friends. But they also have to feed and entertain guests after the ceremony.

No reception is complete without music. The couples’ preferences have to be balanced with entertaining their guests. So, the big decision becomes, hire a band or a DJ? Here’s a list of pros and cons to both and how ensure you get the best entertainment value for your money.

Budget As you might guess, bands are more expensive than DJs. But live music can create a specific atmosphere that can’t be achieved by a DJ. On the other hand, DJs can tailor music to a wide variety of preferences from the original artists. Check around online to get a feel for what either might cost and weigh your musical desires against your budget.

Or split the difference — have a band play at the ceremony and a DJ spin at the reception.

course, is also a factor. You’ll want to decide if they’ll play through the entire event or just the reception. Four hours of music is a good baseline to begin from when negotiating, but ask about overtime if the party goes into overdrive.

The Show

The Vibe The size and type of your wedding event will dictate the vibe. If it’s a small, quiet ceremony and brief reception, the romantic feel created by a string quartet might be the perfect background music. If it’s an all-out bash with large numbers of people, a DJ might be the right choice to meet a variety of tastes and requests.

But traditional wedding bands are also adept at playing a wide variety of music and can act as a focal point for guests who don’t want to dance, according to the Wedding Wire.

Theme and Venue If your wedding has a theme,

you might want to reflect that mood in the music. Make sure the band or DJ can meet your requirements. Also take into account the venue and any restrictions. A band will need a larger performance space than a DJ, of course, and special power and logistics may be involved (stages, amplifiers and PA systems, lights, etc.).

handle requests from guests.

Professional entertainers will be more than happy to also send you references and links to video of past performances.

The bandleader or DJ will also act as an MC for the event, so get a feel for their personality.

You might want to take in a live performance to gauge the music and rapport with an audience.

Music and Reviews Whether you choose a band or a DJ, you’ll have some musical preferences, so ask either to send you a suggested playlist based on these choices and any music that is of particular interest (first dance, ethnic or theme music). Don’t forget to include the ability to

Availability and Costs Because top wedding bands and DJs are in demand, make sure you choose with enough advance notice to ensure availability on you wedding date. Six months in advance is good time to begin the booking process. Cost, of

Make sure your band or DJ can dress and present their show appropriately. Fog machines and disco balls probably won’t work well with a black-tie event. Express this early on and share any themes or the venue location so the look of the show will match.

Professional DJs and bands will always be prepared to reflect the vibe of almost any wedding ceremony or reception.

The Deal After you’ve covered all these bases, it’s time to seal the deal with a contract. Within the contract, the specific terms of the length or the performance and any overtime costs should be covered, as well as break times, deposits and the refund policy should the show fall short of expectations. Also, if the bandleader or DJ you meet becomes ill or unavailable on the date of the event, ask who will replace them and set up a time to meet with them as well.

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Food and Drink Stations on the Rise

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here’s likely a vision in your head about wedding food, perhaps positively or negatively influenced by past weddings you may have attended.

Maybe it was a buffet or limited-choice meal delivered by waiters.

But don’t let the past lock you in. There are lots of new choices to consider this year. Here, we’ve collected a “buffet” of trends happening that will hopefully spark your culinary imagination and kick your own wedding event up a notch.

Stations are in. Instead of a standard bar or roaming waiters, interaction is the keyword for wedding cocktails this year, claims an expert on the website Delish. Flavored syrups, fruits, edible flowers and herbs can be featured for guests to add to their drinks. Signature cocktails never go out of style, says another expert — but plastic straws have. The movement to eliminate single-use plastics is also trending at weddings, where you’ll see more paper straws and bamboo stir sticks.

Dinner Wedding planner Kylie Carlson reports that the popularity of intimate weddings is leading to couples — especially foodies — developing tasting menus featuring six or seven small courses. The trend toward the less formal continues with wedding dinners.

Roaming dinners in which guests visit food stations turn the event into an extended cocktail hour. The popularity of healthy, locally sourced ingredients is filling the choices at those food stations.

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Kickinng off Big Readd with the Traveling Symphony Jazz Orchestra, st Hosting its fifth annual St. Croix and on Monday, April 1 , NEA Big Read in the St. artists from the Festival Croix Valley, ArtReach Theatre will perform St Croix is one of 75 St. scenes. organizations nationwide Shakespearean will These performers awarded a prestigious visit grocery stores, cofgrant to host NEA Big libraries and libraries shops, e fee the of ram gram prog p Read, a to bring random National Endowment for more acts of art into the Valley! the Arts in partnership “This is an opportunity with Arts Midwest. to bring art into unex“Station Eleven” is the h l s,”” shares t d place pected 2019 f 2019, b k for book h chosen Larry Neumann, Clariexploring life before and from the St. Croix after a global flu pandem- netist Jazz Orchestra. ic leads to the collapse of Valley how ty. Weaving “I’m excited to see society modern socie respond to live together several different people a grocery store in stories, the book primar- music street!” Jason or on the ily centers on a crew of Festival performers in a Richards of resilient performers says, “The actors traveling symphony, who Theatre to bring are excited perform Shakespeare Shakespeare off the stage plays and pre-collapse ple s daily people’s and into peo thee small, music for th lives for this mini-tour, isolated communities of and to show audiences a dystopian future. With how these classic theatre the structures of modnue to bbe so pieces continue pp d ern civilization strippe relevant in our modern l away, the book celebrates world!” the strength of people More details about the determined to preserve stops on the symphony’s what was best about the ill be t d tour will two-day orld world. posted on the ArtReach month To kick off a St. Croix Facebook page of guest speakers, book and on stcroixsplash.org discussions and related soon. Don’t miss these ach is tReach ArtR rograms Ar programs, “moments of transcenexcited to present the St. beauty and joy!”

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road, life happened: the births of the couple’s four children, a housing bubble crash, the Great epaying Recession a decade of rrepaying Recession, debt, and in the midst of it all the couple’s 2010 return to Osceola.

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“And then it’s been a really to winding road to get from start nish ” finish.

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““Fall Brides” • 2019 Wedding Guide • Page 7

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ometime we focus so much on what’s trendy, we lose sight of trends that have seen better days.

So much of wedding advice is based on predictions based on trends that haven’t even occurred, but the untrendy is easier to target. Like so many things in our quickly changing times, these “trends to ditch,” as one top bridal site referred to them, are best avoided.

Here’s an incomplete list top wedding planners say has to go. Which is to say,

things will change.

Welcome bags. Guests often leave these well-thought-out gifts behind, claims a top wedding planner. Better to give a nice bottle or wine, a handwritten note or a donation to charity in the names of the guests of honor.

Photo booths: Exchange for video or virtual reality booths.

Wedding favors.

Doughnut walls.

“Naked” wedding cakes and tables.

Showing off. Planners suggest a return to more heartfelt, personal expressions of love and gifts.

After parties.

First looks. Guests are making a

return to the excitement.

All-inclusive options. Less cookie-cutter, more a time-saver.

Short engagements. Makes more fall weddings likely.

Ivory/white wedding dresses.

Black and colorful dresses are becoming more popular.

Palm leaves. So 2018.

Pastel and copper. Brighter, richer colors are in for a range of settings and decor.

Traditional transportation. More fire trucks and Teslas, fewer limos.

Shabby chic. Less of the former, more of the latter.

Buffets. Planners are seeing more stations and pre-set tables.

Bad hashtags. Skip the puns, keep it

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Unclear dress codes. Formal means formal, but otherwise, guests appreciate clarity.

Changing dresses. The time it takes to make multiple changes impacts the bride’s experience.

Monograms. Use them sparingly, if it all.

Fake hedge walls. Plastic hedges?

No thanks.

Video mapping. Dramatic on building facades, not so much on cakes.

Too many dinner choices. Slows the flow, adds to the budget.

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Planning a wedding can be a beautiful headache and a second job. Deciding who will decorate, cater, provide the entertainment and photograph the event are all choices that can make or break the perfect wedding day. Here is a helpful checklist designed to ease process.

Decide on Your Style Whether you’ve already spent years planning your eventual wedding or you’re just getting started, compiling all the ideas you’ve culled from bridal magazines and friends’ weddings into a binder will help you narrow your focus, from the venue to the decor, the theme to the all-important dress.

Create a Budget Paying for your dream wedding is based on a variety of factors, but most importantly a budget will be determined how much you will rely on parents or your own money. Either way, creating a realistic budget will help you stay focused and pleased with the end results.

Make a Guest List The size of your wedding party will determine many elements of your wedding. Sitting down as a couple and making the easy and the tough decisions will spare both of you unnecessary disappointment.

ceremony and reception are separate venues). If the venues aren’t local, factor in travel and be sure your guests are willing and able to make the special trip with as much advance notice as possible.

terer to the florist, the officiant to the band or DJ and photographer or videographer — as early as possible and with the proper amount of diligence and investigation will ensure your wedding day goes off as planned without a hitch, so to speak.

Booking the Vendors Save the Date, Reserve the Venues Once you’ve chose a wedding date, now’s the time to choose the venue or venues (if the

The people you choose to serve and host your wedding will play a huge role in the celebration. Choosing professionals in each category — from the ca-

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Purchase the dress.

Register.

Select and purchase the invitations.

Did you know?

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Plan the honeymoon.

Book the rehearsal venue and dinner.

Order the cake.

Purchase the rings.

Send the invitations.

Have a party.

Get your wedding license.

Purchase gifts.

Choose or write your vows.

Stay calm. The Big Day is at hand.

Congratulations — you’re married!

songs for 2018, based on global respondents. Their top pick was “Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran, a song that many might suspect was composed with wedding dances in mind. Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” Etta James’ “At Last,” John Legend’s “All of Me,” and Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” filled out the remaining top five spots on Spotify’s list.

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