Burnett County Sentinel 10-9-2019

BURNETT COUNTY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019 VOL. 57 NO. 39 www.burnettcountysentinel.com $1.00

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: Hats off to our local firefighters! P18 & 19

DA resigns, county loses ADA

‘We lack resources’ JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

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Burnett County district attorney Joe Schieffer has resigned from his position. He held the position for 10 months.

Schieffer was appointed by former Gov. Scott Walker after former DA Bill Norrine resigned last year.

On Tuesday afternoon the DA’s office did confirm that Schieffer had given his resignation, effective immediately. The office did not have any further comSchieffer ment.

The Sentinel was unable to get any comment from Schieffer, but the former DA did give a statement to Drydenwire. com via text message.

“I have resigned as the Burnett County DA due to personal issues that cannot be addressed and still devote the attention to the position that is needed to serve the citizens SEE DA, PAGE 2

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Autumn brings bright colors Fall colors are beginning to form in the trees around Burnett County. “How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” - John Burroughs

DANBURY––“I just don’t know what to do,” Judge Melissia Mogen said after watching a movie about substance abuse. When asked about how to solve the problem, Mogen was blunt.

“We lack resources and I don’t know how to get them here,” Mogen said.

Last week the film Written Off was shown at the Danbury Casino. The film tells the story of a young addict who writes about his substance abuse addiction in a collection of journals.

Written Off begins with a number of home movies from when Matt Edwards as a young child was celebrating his birthday. His mother Jane explains the family lived in a small town in Northern Wisconsin because she expected not to have the issues that come with living in a big city.

The Edward family lived in Crandon, just west of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, when Matthew was diagnosed with ingrown toenails. After a dramatic medical procedure that included freezing his toes and cutting

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State Sen. Patty Schachtner addressing the crowd before the film last week.

off the toenail, Matthew was in tremendous pain and was prescribed Vicodin. He expected it to be like ibuprofen, but it wasn’t. It was like something he had never felt before.

When he was 19 he was diagnosed with hemorrhoids and was prescribed more opiates.

He continued down the path of using, losing jobs, struggling to find money for drugs.

Eventually Matt began using heroin and moved to Oshkosh and then again to Madison.

In Madison, he was found dead by his roommate of an ap SEE WRITTEN OFF, PAGE 2

Hennepin County investigating squad car found in Rusk ditch JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

TOWN OF RUSK––A Minnesota police vehicle was found in a ditch and now the office in charge of the vehicle is investigating how it got there.

According to the police report, a Burnett County deputy was heading to a medical call Sept. 28 just before 10 p.m. when they noticed a black SUV in the ditch on the northside

of County Road G across from Northwinds Bar. The deputy noted the vehicle had Minnesota license plates and was registered to the Hennepin County CMED (Central Mobile Equipment Division.)

The initial investigation revealed Robert Staupe as the driver of the vehicle. He told authorities "he had been drinking before he put the vehicle in the ditch but that it was not that much,” according to the

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initial report.

Staupe and his wife own property east of Northwinds Bar. It appears he has also

‘We have launched an internal employment investigation into this incident.’

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been demoted from Major to Lieutenant The vehicle was taken to the Burnett County Sheriff’s impound lot.

After searching the vehicle, identified as a Chevrolet Tahoe, authorities found, "A bottle of Tito handmade Vodka, pizza box, McDonald bag, orange backpack, black purse, Hennepin County Jacket, bag of Hennepin Sheriff's stars, and in the far back a weed

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whip the gun locker safe was locked."

Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson told a local television station the department has started an internal investigation.

"We have launched an internal employment investigation into this incident. Because the matter is under investigation, I hope people understand that I cannot comment any further," Hutchinson said.

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DA: Schieffer resigns

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parent heroin overdose. Apparently, he did not know the potency of Madison heroin and took too much.

Jane eventually got the notebooks from Madison Police and started a blog in hopes of showing other people how this can happen.

of Burnett County. I anticipate that the next DA will be impressed with the experienced and intelligent staff currently in place. Regardless of who is in office it is my sincere belief that Jackie, Jean, Jayne, and Vickie are the backbone that will continue to serve the community. It has been an honor serving and getting to know the communities.”

The county is also slated to lose their assistant district attorney next week.

In September, Gov. Tony Evers announced there would be 60 open positions for ADAs across the state. In October, Burnett County will lose it’s ADA to Polk County.

Dan Steffen will have his office in Polk County starting Oct. 14. Burnett County was slated and hopeful to get a new ADA this year. However, some are skeptical that a new hire will come all the way up here.

Evers said, “For far too long our county district attorney offices have been doing more with less.”

Schieffer explained to the public safety committee the salary of these positions, which is just under $50,000 annually, is not enough for some prosecutors. Things like re-location and student debt make the move more difficult for young attorneys.

After Schieffer’s explanation, Supervisor Gene Olson joked, “So there’s a shortage of lawyers in the state.”

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT At a community event, hosted by Tim D’Jock at Softec, earlier this year, community members outlined the top three most common factors that need to improve across the county and region to help people in recovery. Those three were affordable housing, job skills training and environment.

“Environment basically means community,” D’Jock said. “Those are the three things we’re focused on for battling addiction.”

Following the film, a group of local community leaders formed a panel and had a brief discussion.

Schachtner started by asking the panel what they thought about Written Off. She began by saying the film is about love and empathy.

Allison Fern, Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services Director, said the movie focused on a level of humanity usually not seen.

Mogen said she felt hopeless and later clarified she felt powerless to the effects of addiction and how it

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Greg Schwartzbauer said there was a lot in the film, Written Off, he could relate to.

He is currently in the drug court program in Burnett County.

relates to her position in the county.

Greg Schwartzbauer, who is currently in the drug court program, said he could relate to almost everything in the movie.

District Attorney Joe Schieffer said the movie was tough to watch.

“There’s a person on the other side of the courtroom, it’s not just an addict,” he added.

Michael Decorah, Inter-Governmental Affairs with the St. Croix Tribe, said substance abuse effects the entire community.

St. Croix Tribal Council member, Thomas Fowler, suggested bringing more of the tribe’s culture in the rehabilitation process.

One woman in the event center did not know how to help. She explained she’s not a user or an addict, just a regular citizen who wants to help.

Burnett County offers a drug court program for people in recovery and they also have a meth diversion program.

Schachtner said it was good she was educating herself and encouraged others to get involved however they can.

“Just by showing up tonight, you are helping your community,” Schachtner told crowd of about 50 last week. “It’s the first positive step.”

Siren man killed in rollover accident JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

TOWN OF GARFIELD––A vehicle rollover accident resulted in the death of a man from Siren, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. On Sept. 30 around 3:41 p.m. the department was dispatched to the accident on State Highway 65 north of the intersec-

tion of 70th Avenue in the Town of Garfield.

Garrett Eichman, 25, rural Siren, sustained fatal injuries following the accident. He was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was ejected from the vehicle and did not appear to be wearing a seat belt.

Authorities found out Eichman was traveling northbound on State

Highway 65, entered the shoulder then overcorrected and entered the west ditch. The car then rolled over and Eichman was ejected from the vehicle.

EMS arrived shortly after the accident was reported. Life saving measures were attempted but Eichman died on the scene shortly after the accident.

Assisting the Polk County Sheriff’s Office with the crash was Amery area ambulance, Allied Fire, Allied First Responders, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The crash remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Man drowns in Sandhill Lake A Frederic man died in Sandhill Lake from a possible drowning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Larry Richolz, 70, was identified as the victim by authorities. Polk County Sheriff’s Office released a statement regarding the incident.

“On Friday, October 4, 2019, at approximately 4:46 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a possible drowning in Sandhill Lake off of 204th Street in Luck, Wisconsin. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies, first responders and EMS were dispatched to the scene.

“Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a subject unresponsive and began administering CPR. Attempts to resuscitate the subject were unsuccessful.

“Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears that the subject was fishing on Sandhill Lake and fell out of a boat into the water. The subject was submerged in the water for several minutes.”

This matter was investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

GOP congressional candidate wants constitutional convention SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON— A Republican Wisconsin state lawmaker who is running for Congress wants to call a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, including imposing term limits on federal offices.

The measure by state Sen. Tom Tiffany, up for a hearing in a state Senate committee on Thursday, builds upon a similar resolution the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed in 2017.

That one allowed for calling a convention to consider a balanced budget amendment. This one is more expansive.

The new proposal allows for the convention to consider three things: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government; limiting the federal government’s powers and jurisdiction; and imposing term limits for members of Congress and other federal officials.

Article V of the U.S. Constitution creates two paths for amending the document. Congress can refer an amendment to the states by a two-thirds vote of each chamber or two-thirds of state Legislatures — 34 states — can request that Congress call a convention of the states. Both methods require at least 38 states to ratify an amendment before it can take effect.

The convention process has never been used to amend the Constitution.

Democrats and other opponents are reviving arguments they made in 2017, saying a convention could become a free-for-all, leading to far-ranging revisions that could drastically reshape the nation’s founding document.

The proposal is “reckless,” would tie the hands of federal lawmakers in times of economic crisis and impose “arbitrary and anti-democratic” term limits, said Matt Rothschild, director of the liberal Wisconsin Democracy Campaign which tracks spending in elections.

Tiffany, along with the measure’s co-sponsor Rep. Dan Knodl, penned an op-ed piece ahead of the hearing, explaining their support for the measure. They argue that the ability to call a constitutional convention was put in place to rein in the federal government was it has “grown too reckless.”

“Adding term limits to our Constitution removes incentives for career politicians to become part of the DC swamp, and instead focus their attention on solutions to the problems we sent them there to fix — like our overspending,” Tiffany and Knodl wrote.

Tiffany has been in the state Legislature, where there are no term limits, since 2011. Knodl, from Germantown, has been in since 2009.

The proposal comes as Tiffany is running for Congress in northern Wisconsin’s 7th District. Tiffany’s resolution calls for term limits at the federal level, but he has not said what they should be.

One of his Republican challengers, Ja-

son Church, has said he would not serve more than four terms.

No Democrat has announced they are running in the deeply Republican district that had been represented

by Republican Sean Duffy before he resigned last week. Evers has yet to set the date of the special election.

The proposal working its way through the Legislature can be enacted without Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ signature because it is a resolution and not a bill to make a state law. That means the hurdle to enact it is much lower, as it needs to only pass the state Senate and Assembly, both of which are controlled

by Republicans who approved a similar idea just two years ago.

Thirty states have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional convention to pass a balanced budget amendment.

Fifteen states have passed the more expansive one being considered currently in the Wisconsin Legislature.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

MEETINGS

Crane Tour

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

Lake Country Pedalers

GRANTSBURG— 5 – 7 p.m. Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will be holding a crane tour. Meet at the Visitor’s Center and then carpool through the state wildlife area to watch the sandhill cranes fly from their daytime feeding grounds to their nightly roosting grounds. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Lauren Finch at 715-463-2739.

Fall Harvest Dinner

WEBSTER— 9 a.m. The Lake Country Pedalers are going to be having a bike ride for casual bikers and seniors. The Banach Lake ride will begin at 5299 Bushey Road.

The ride is approximately 11 miles long.

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

SECOND THURSDAY

Quilt Show

Town of Oakland

WEBSTER— 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The 32nd Annual Quilt Show and Exhibit will be held at the Webster High School. There will be quilt shop vendors, a quilt boutique, demonstrations, quilt appraisals and more.

Admission is $5, children under 12 are free.

Webster School Board

Scandinavian Smorgasbord TRADE LAKE— 4 – 6:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake will be holding a Scandinavian Smorgasbord featuring Swedish meatballs, potato sausage, herring, rice pudding, scalloped corn, fruit soup and much more. The suggested donation for this event is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. All of the proceeds will be going towards their 150th anniversary plans and Elca Disaster Relief Fund.

GRANTSBURG— 4 – 7 p.m. The Central United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Harvest Dinner. The dinner will be a bonein ham dinner with raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, squash, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw, a variety of pickles and breads, a variety of desserts, hot coffee and milk. The price for adults is $10 and ages 6-12 is $5.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Fall Wildlife Festival GRANTSBURG— 10 a.m. Crex Meadows Wildlife area will be holding a Fall Wildlife Festival beginning at 10 a.m. There will be sandhill crane tours, property tours, archery lessons, hiking, mucking, live animal presentations and so much more.

Some events require pre-registration. Any questions or to register, contact Lauren Finch at 715-463-2739.

Town of Trade Lake 6 p.m.

Town of West Marshland 6 p.m.

Town of Siren 6:45 p.m.

7 p.m.

THIRD MONDAY 6 p.m.

THIRD WEDNESDAY Craft and Vendor Show

Town of Union

PINE CITY— 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The 2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Show will be held at the American Legion in Pine City, Minn.

This event is sponsored by the Swan Beach Vendor Events.

5 p.m.

(Dec-Mar meetings at Webster Fire Hall)

Webb Lake American Legion 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Annual Fall Luncheon

Free Soup

Luke LeBlanc at Brickfield Brewing

WEBSTER— 11:30 a.m. St. John’s/Our Lady’s CCW Annual Fall Luncheon will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Webster. Ticket prices are $8. The luncheon will include salads, dinner rolls, dessert and coffee. There will also be a special presentation and demonstration by executive chef, Andy Peloquin from Tesora Resteraunt and Acorn Pantry Kitchenware Store. Tickets can be purchased after mass at Our Lady’s and St. John’s or by calling St. John’s office at 715-866-7321. All the proceeds from this luncheon will go to local charities within the community.

SIREN— 11 a.m. Free soup will be served beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Siren. The sponsors of this free soup event is Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County Post 1256.

GRANTSBURG— 5 - 8 p.m. Brickfield Brewery will be hosting live music by Luke LeBlanc. He is a folk singer and songwriter and will be performing live at Brickfield.

Bread Making Class GRANTSBURG— 5 - 8 p.m. Treat yourself to a bread making class at the Smoland Prairie Inn. Start with a few simple ingredients and perfect the art of bread making.

The class includes homemade bread making, hors devours, wine, dinner and coffee and dessert. There is only a maximum of 12 participants, so make your reservation now by calling 715-463-4701.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Nifty-Thrifty and Mall of America Trip

Public History Presentation

GRANTSBURG— 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Join the community for a fun community ed event including a day of shopping and choose to spend the day at the mall or traveling around the cities going to different thrift stores. The coach bus will leave the Grantsburg High School parking lot at 8 a.m. and will be returning by approximately 6 p.m.

This event is free for the youth and $25 per adult to ride the coach bus.

GRANTSBURG— 6:30 p.m. The Grantsburg Area Historical Society will be having a presentation about old area barns. Enjoy the photo collection of about 45 local barns shared by Don Chell. Bring your family, friends and photos to share. This event will be held at the Senior Center in Grantsburg.

Our Lady of Fatima Public Rosary Crusade GRANTSBURG— 12 p.m. The Immaculate Conception Parrish in Grantsburg is holding this event at noon. They will pray with Mary, ask her to pray with us and for the conversion of our country. Everybody is welcome to join this free event.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

THIRD THURSDAY Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary 2 p.m.

Burnett County Democrats 5:30 p.m.

No meetings December, January, July.

Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 7 p.m.

FOURTH MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Community Level CPR and AED

Siren School Board

GRANTSBURG— 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is a certified CPR class for anyone 11 years and older. This class will be held at the Grantsburg High School. The fee is $35 per person plus an additional $15 for the certification card.

Burnett County Repub. Party

5 p.m.

FOURTH TUESDAY 7p.m.

FIRST MONDAY Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

ONGOING

FIRST TUESDAY 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

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

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

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., Sand Lake Elder Nutrition Site.

Contact Mark Stoner 715-416-2667

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

Adult Day Care

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

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

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.

Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96

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

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

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

715-866-7585

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

7 p.m.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist.

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Books! Yes, with physical pages

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ne of the great pleasures in life is accomplishing something. But do you know what is even better than that?

Accomplishing something while throwing a bunch of junk out. It just so happens consolidating junk is one of my specialties.

I am one of those people that has to be in a particular mood to clean. For example, I will let all my dishes get dirty and pile up until I am eating my cereal in the last Tupperware container. However, after I do eventually wash dishes I will continue to wash the counter, kitchen table and stovetop. After that, all the carpet in my apartment will be vacuumed. Anything that is laying on the floor and can go in the washing machine is thrown in Sentinel there and I reorganize a bunch of things like where my wallet and Editor keys are.

Jonathan Richie And I’ll sweep the kitchen, bathroom and garage floors.

Then I usually take a nap and wake up about four hours later and cannot find my wallet and keys.

So, I was in one of those moods a while ago and let me tell you – I threw a lot of useless things out.

It was enough crap to fill two of those huge thirty-gallon trash bags designed for yard waste. But following my purge of uselessness I had a stack of books I realized I don’t want anymore.

I call these “smart books.” I would go to thrift shops and second-hand stores and buy the classics like Don Quixote and Faust. That way if an intellectual lady would happen to notice me and think, “He looks smart, reading a real book. Oh, and is that Hemmingway?”

(It happened a few times. Well, maybe twice and they were both much older than me.)

Honestly, I didn’t read them all, but I certainly thought it was a good idea to spend a dollar for Atlas Shrugged in 2007.

Some of the books I chose because they had 900some pages. I would just open the book up to a random page and look interested. I think I read The Count Of Monte Cristo for all of the ninth grade.

There were a lot of kids to feel the need to impress in a high school class of over 400 kids.

It was all about optics for this pudgy freshman.

So, now I have a stack of books at home that I would like to get rid of. Naturally, I will be donating them somewhere and not putting them in a 30-gallon yard waste bag. But I did notice that one of the books was missing a bunch of pages and I won’t be donating that because I don’t think someone wants to read 86% of Treasure Island.

Narrator: It was then they realized this entire column was just a public service announcement to remind people to check things over before donating.

Don’t worry about Treasure Island, I’ll hollow it out and use it to hide stuff.

JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel.

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here’s been an ongoing war at my house between the native population and my family.

It’s been simmering for years, with each side claiming the moral high ground. There have been incidents where each side declares victory, usually followed by an uneasy truce. No atrocities have been committed, but there’s always a hint of a simmering rage.

The “natives” that I am referring to are the chipmunks who live under the garage and under the back porch.

When we moved into our house six years ago, we were faintly aware of the natives. We would notice an occasional chatter, followed by a rush of From the Publisher’s leaves from the hostas as the startled chipmunks raced to the protection Desk of their tunnels or homes, but not a whole lot more. If anything, it was Tom Stangl amusing to watch them in the yard.

O d Our dogs were also very unaware of the natives, occasionally smelling where they marked their territory or reacting after they had already fled.

Yes, things were on a fairly even keel until we unknowingly escalated the range war. What we later realized what had become the “big gun” in the war arrived two years ago in the unlikely form of a golden retriever.

Willy is the name of the golden retriever. He’s the working service dog of our daughter. He has a nose that can detect subtle scents. He also hates squirrels and chipmunks. Willy comes to visit about once a month. He enjoys relaxing in our fenced in back yard, listening to nature and chasing squirrels and chipmunks.

I don’t know if Willy would know what to do if he actually caught a squirrel or chipmunk, but I assume that nature would take its course. After watching

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him demolish stuffed pet toys to get to the squeaker, I know I wouldn’t want to be the creature that gets caught.

The chipmunks like to be on the back step of the porch, in plain sight of the back storm door that has a full glass panel. When the weather is warm, we leave the porch open so our three cats can look out the back door.

It’s during these times that the chipmunks enjoy being on the step to taunt the cats. I’ve watched the chipmunks sun themselves on the back step, seemingly immune to the attention of the cats.

The cats have worked diligently to try to get under the rubber sweep of the door, hoping to catch a chipmunk. After seeing the two dead mice the cats found in the house last month, I wouldn’t want to be the unlucky chipmunk that gets caught.

Willy will spend some time at the window, observing the movements of squirrels before wanting to be let into the back yard. In his pursuit of squirrels, he has flushed unwitting chipmunks out into the open as well. It’s quite a sight to see.

I don’t understand what the chipmunks are saying after they are safely out of reach, but I imagine it’s something that can’t be repeated in a family newspaper.

The chipmunks survived the nesting hawks in the neighborhood this spring and I believe that they will be able to survive the monthly visits of Willy.

After all, they were there before us and I’m sure they will be there long after I am gone.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

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Times may change, but the need to support a free press has not KATHY KIELY PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

Once upon a time, having a job at a newspaper meant working in one of the most imposing buildings in town, inhaling the acrid aroma of fresh ink and the dusty breath of cheap newsprint and feeling mini-earthquakes under our feet every time the presses started to roll. For those of us old enough to remember those days, National Newspaper Week 2019 could be one big, fat elegiac nostalgia trip.

Today, many newspapers are ditching the imposing buildings for low-rent storefronts and Kathy have outsourced the Kiely printing. Those could be the newspapers that Professor are left. My hometown had three daily newspapers when I was a kid. Now it’s down to one that shows up in print just three days a week. Youngstown, Ohio just became the first major American city without any newspaper at all. As University of North Carolina professor Penny Abernathy has documented in her groundbreaking research on the news desertification of America, upwards of 1,300 communities that had newspapers of their own in 2004 now have none.

But if we ink-stained wretches fall prey to the temptation to spend National Newspaper Week crying in our beers, we’d be wasting an opportunity.

Real newshounds don’t wallow in the cozy memories of a sepia-stained past.

We are about the now and the next. Our job has always been to help our communities recognize the today’s challenges of today and turn them into the tomor-

row’s promise.

Yes, it’s awkward that of today’s biggest challenges involves us —the newshounds. We’ve always been better at telling your story than telling our own.

Yet this is your story too: The future of democracy is inextricably bound up with the future of a free press.

So here, dear readers, are some facts you need to know: NEWSPAPERS ARE MORE THAN A MEDIUM Increasingly, for both younger and older readers, that low-grade paper with come-off-on-your-hands ink is being replaced by bits and bytes that light up your phone or tablet or computer.

What can’t be replaced, however, and what should never be made obsolete is the primary function that newspapers have traditionally performed: Deploying small armies of reporters, photographers and editors to find and produce stories on everything from natural disasters to political scandals to your neighbor’s golden wedding anniversary, to catch the mistakes before they make it into print and to correct them when they do (hey, we’re human).

YOU NEVER PAID FOR NEWS That 25 or 35 cents you used to plunk into a newspaper box didn’t came close to covering what it cost to produce what we newsroom denizens like to call “the daily miracle.” The high cost of public service journalism has always been subsidized by advertisers. And the big dogs in the economic equation were not the car dealers or department stores who bought those big, full-page displays. At most newspapers, classified ads produced the lion’s share of revenues.

The internet broke that model.

Newspaper advertising revenue has nosedived to levels that are less than

one-third of what they were in 2005, a study from the Pew Research Center found. The result is all too sadly predictable: newspapers employed fewer than half the number of people in 2016 that they did at the beginning of this century, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

SOCIAL MEDIA ≠ NEWS. AND IT’S NOT FREE Readers might not notice the hollowing out of newsrooms because today, we have, if anything, too much information at our disposal.

The same digital revolution that blew a hole in newsroom budgets and turned Craigslist and eBay into advertising behemoths also created new paths to publication. According to a 2018 survey by the Pew Research Center, more Americans now get their news from social media than from newspapers.

There’s something to be said for no longer having to work for a company that could afford an army of editors and truck drivers to get your voice heard.

Historically, the owners of imposing buildings and giant printing presses have been rich white guys, and that had an unquestionably distorting effect on the news.

But not everyone who’s publishing via smartphone and YouTube is a promising writer or videographer giving voice to underserved communities.

A lot are peddlers of propaganda, snake oil, disinformation and dissension.

Nor is social media as free as it seems: We pay by providing our personal data every time we log on and, often, every time we make a purchase IRL (in real life). Social media sites that data to deliver information that’s likely to keep you on their sites: A resident of Moberly, Missouri who shops at Cabela’s and is Facebook “friends” with Donald Trump supporters is likely to get a very

Preventing substance abuse as a community SENATOR PATTY SCHACHTNER

Over the past year, I have hosted multiple events across Northwestern Wisconsin to address addiction and mental health. We have been screening “Written Off,” a documentary film about one man’s battle with addiction. Matt Edwards, a Wisconsin native, became addicted to prescription Patty opioids after a toe Schachtner surgery. He went on to abuse pills District 10 and other drugs, Senator cycling between using, quitting, withdrawal, and relapse. After Matt tragically passed away in 2010, his mother discovered that he had been keeping detailed daily journals about his life and addiction. Just as any of us would, he used his diary to complain about his job, daydream about potential romances, and simply reflect on the routines of everyday life. Sadly, his routine usually included substance abuse. His diary entries can seem bleak, but others glimmer with flashes of hope for recovery and times of joy.

This complex experience of living with addiction is not unique.

Through our screenings, we have had the privilege of listening to the stories of people in recovery, families that have experienced addiction, and the healthcare and law enforcement professionals that work to reduce substance abuse. These open and honest conversations help make community connections and reduce the stigma around substance abuse and addiction.

Removing the stigma is a critical component to facing this issue head-on and developing comprehensive solutions for prevention and treatment. Addiction is not a moral failing, but instead often an issue of intertwined trauma, dependence, and mental health issues.

I want to highlight some snippets of the moving stories we have heard over the last year from people who have struggled with an addiction.

“My addiction started when I was 13, 14 years old. It started out with drinking, marijuana, cocaine, pills, and methamphetamine was my drug of choice for a very long time. I’ve been clean for almost 15 months now,” testimony from Dean Amundson, a Dunn County drug court graduate.

“I have made the decision in myself to become a success story. It’s extreme-

ly hard, you’re fighting against the devil himself… I know my voice is going to be heard and I ask for it to be heard,” testimony from an individual in recovery in St. Croix county.

“You’ve got to get services that effectively engage them in life itselfnot the addiction, not the alcohol, not the drug, not the crime- we need to effectively engage that person in life.

Get them happy to be alive, just for the day…someone took chance on me and gave me that chance,” testimony from an individual in recovery in Polk County.

Addiction is a serious issue impacting our community every day, but there is hope. As October is National Substance Abuse Prevention month, let’s all take steps to reduce substance abuse in future generations. If you’re a parent, have frank and frequent conversations about drugs and alcohol.

Keep track of your prescription drugs and dispose of them appropriately. If you think a loved one is abusing drugs or alcohol, seek professional help early.

If you need help, call 2-1-1 or 833-9444673 or text your zip code to 898211.

different news feed on Facebook than one who lives in New York City, listens to NPR and “likes” former President Barack Obama’s page. It’s a recipe for never having your received opinions challenged or your mind changed.

YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS OK, I will cop to waxing sentimental for the rumble of the printing presses underfoot. But I’m not arguing that we should turn off the internet and replace it with ink and paper. What I do think readers can do this National Newspaper Week is become more mindful about their information diet. Right now, a lot of us are living on nutrition-free snacks.

There are still plenty of sources of whole-grain news out there. Some of them, are non-profit news organizations; some are launching web start-ups to fill the gap left when legacy media outlets folded. And some are still at those legacy outlets, trying hard to find new revenue streams.

Here are some ways to recognize purveyors of real news: Do they sometimes make you a bit uncomfortable by raising doubts about what you thought to be true? Do they make it easy for you to reach a real human being if you have a question or a complaint? Do they correct their mistakes? Do they ask you to subscribe or donate? Because gathering facts costs.

Yes, supporting real news is a more expensive proposition for readers than it used to be, but it’s cheap when you consider what you’re really paying for.

As my former Gannett News Service colleague, University of Kentucky journalism professor Al Cross put in a bumper sticker he had commissioned a couple years back, “Support democracy: Subscribe.”

4th person arrested in illegal Wisconsin THC vaping business KENOSHA— Authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection with a black market THC vape manufacturing business in Wisconsin.

A 19-year-old woman is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on possible charges of manufacturing or delivering marijuana. But officials haven’t said yet what role the woman may have had in the business.

Forty-three-year-old Courtney Huffhines and her sons, 23-year-old Jacob Huffhines and 20-year-old Tyler Huffhines, are accused of operating a large scale THC vaping business in southeast Wisconsin.

Courtney Huffhines’ attorney Robert Keller says she’ll plead not guilty to the six felony charges against her, including manufacturing or delivering THC. She was released on $100,000 bond after appearing in court Tuesday.

Hundreds of illnesses nationwide have been linked to vaping, but authorities haven’t singled out a product as the culprit.

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Telephone scam calls still a pest JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Have you gotten any strange phone calls that sound like this?

“Hello, I have important information regarding your cars insurance.

We have been trying to get a hold of you. This is the final notice to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Or maybe the fast-talking message on the line says.

“You have been selected to go on a seven-day trip to Orlando with you and four friends, please stay on the line to give our operator your information.”

Be assured you are not the only one.

A Hertel woman called the Sentinel last week to explain her story with these calls. She says she has been getting phone calls multiple times a day.

The oddest thing about the phone calls is they are coming from their home phone number.

She explained that she has received a phone call from her own phone number as much as three times a day.

Her friend in Spooner has gotten as many as 10 phone calls in a single day.

She is not alone with dealing with these pesky phone calls or FTC as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) calls them robocalls. The FTC has gotten millions of reports from people about these phone calls. Consumer companies estimate that billions of the scam calls can be made in a single month.

Why are there so many of these phone calls being made? Well the FTC

‘Even though the Registry can’t stop all of the unwanted calls you’re getting, being on the Registry could make it easier for you to spot scam calls.’

says it’s because, “It’s cheap and easy for scammers and telemarketers to make robocalls over the internet from anywhere in the world.”

Another question you may have is why do I receive these calls if I’m on the no-call list.

“The National Do Not Call Registry is designed to stop sales calls from real companies that follow the law.

The Registry is a list that tells telemarketers what numbers not to call. The FTC does not and cannot block calls.

Scammers don’t care if you’re on the Registry,” according to the FTC. To register by telephone, call 1-888382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236). You must call from the phone number that you want to register. To register online (donotcall.gov), you will have to respond to a confirmation email.

“Even though the Registry can’t stop all of the unwanted calls you’re getting, being on the Registry could make it easier for you to spot scam calls. If a caller is ignoring the Registry or making an illegal robocall, hang up. There’s a good chance it’s a scam.”

If you continue receiving robocalls the FTC suggests simply hanging up or staying on the line and report the call.

Learn more about unwanted calls at ftc.gov/calls.

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Burnett County students partake in Conservation Day We had a beautiful sunny day Wednesday, Sept. 25. On this day Webster, Siren, and Grantsburg students attended the “Annual Conservation Day for fifth Graders.”

This is a daylong event sponsored by the County Natural Resources Committee (NRC) and the County Land Services Department (LSD). This event was held at the beautiful Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center in Grantsburg.

The day began at 9:30 a.m. when 155 students, teachers, chaperones, bus drivers, presenters and staff converged at the Center. The students were provided with introductions to the presenters and instructions on the day’s events. After breaking into 6 groups, the kids rotated from session to session to learn about different conservation topics presented by staff from the LSD, DNR and NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service). The topics were: wildlife habitat (Lauren Finch & Emily Kowalke – Wildlife Educators); soils & erosion (Tom Fredrickson – NRCS Conservationist); trees (Eric Peterson – Forest Rangers); geology (John Park – Rock & Mineral Authority), forest fire safety (Jason Doskocil & Jeff Harris – Foresters); and aquatic invasive species (Tom Boisvert – Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator).

During the lunch hour the kids played “The Water Game” (played like Jeapordy) with Dave Ferris, County Conservationist.

The kids then complete a quiz on the sessions and are awarded prizes for the top scores. The top two from each school were: Gabrielle Crandan and Jozie Paulson (Grantsburg); Eva Imme and Kadynce Reynolds (Siren) and Allison Wilson and Jude Olson (Webster). Gabrielle and Jozie won the overall competition for having the best quiz score and answering the question “What does conservation mean to me?.”

After the quiz the students participate in a scavenger hunt with the top scoring school winning the highly coveted traveling silver lunch box stuffed full of candy. Grantsburg won the hunt this year and will have possession of the lunchbox until next year.

We would like to congratulate all our competitors on their hard work, dedication and commitment to conservation issues.

The LSD would also like to extend a HUGE thank you to the various departments, individuals and educators who, through their commitment to educating our youth, have worked so hard to make this event possible.

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Denn pleads guilty to two felony counts JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

Michael Denn, 57, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty to vehicle operator flee or elude officer and pleaded no contest to attempting to disarm a peace officer, both charges are felony counts. He was initially facing five felony counts, three misdemeanor counts and six traffic cases.

According to the criminal complaint, Feb. 6, 2018 Denn was pulled over after driving erratically and later fled the stop in his vehicle. Officers then were able to get Denn out of the vehicle and later used a taser on him.

In court Tuesday Denn’s attorney, Daniel Chapman, argued that Denn was not attempting to disarm the officer.

“He was drive stunned, which does not mean they shoot the taser they actually use the gun like a cattle prod,” Chapman argued.

He continued to explain he was not attempting to disarm the officer but was just “swatting” at the stun gun being driven into his back.

A search of Denn’s van yielded a glass meth pipe with burnt residue, a metal spoon with unknown residue and various burglarious tools - including a headlamp and pry bar.

Felony charges including possession of methamphetamine and battery or threat to judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer were dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes as part of the plea deal.

Denn also had six open traffic cases including charges of operating left of center line, reckless driving – endangering safety and first OWI (operating while intoxicated.)

Those cases were all dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes.

Denn’s sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 20 following a pre-sentence investigation.

COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Family movie nights 6:00 p.m., Thursdays, Oct 3-24 the library will be showing great family movies. Stop-in or call the library to find out what movie will be showing. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Elissa Stomberg for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16.

School Early Out Program 12:45-2:45 p.m., the library will be hosting a program during the school dismissal afternoon. Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to join the fun at the library when Cable Natural History Museum brings real raptors to the library. Kids will also be welcomed with snacks, games and crafts. Registration is limited and required for this event. Register at grantsburglibrary.org.

Teen program All teens ages 12-17 are welcome to join a program especially for them!

4:30-5:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 22 there will be tabletop gaming and snacks at the library.

Local author and historian book signing 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, November 2 join author Sue Segelstrom for a book signing event. She’ll be signing “The Doughboy: World War I” The new title details Burnett County residents that served in the Great War. This event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

A book club in a pub Join Books on Tap, a book discussion group that will meet at Brickfield Brewing, downtown Grantsburg. Come, grab a drink, discuss books, and meet new people! Copies of the selected book are available for check out at the Grantsburg Public

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Library. Books on Tap will be held Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m., Brickfield Brewing 130 W. Olson Drive, Grantsburg, WI. Register at grantsburglibrary.org.

Baking contest Showcase your cake decorating skills at the library’s Bake-Off competition for kids! Entering is easy; check-out one of the library’s cake pans, bake and decorate your cake at home and then bring it into the library on Monday, November 11. Cakes will be judged on Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m. Winners will

receive a gift certificate to Dairy Queen.

Knitters’ gathering: Join fellow knitters for informal gatherings on Thursday evenings at the library, 6 p.m.

Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. Phone number 715-4632244. Website: grantsburglibrary.org.

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Preschoolers enjoyed a special storytime with Wendy of Burnett County Family Resource Center on Wednesday, October 2 at Grantsburg Library. Storytime is every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Grantsburg celebrates Wisconsin school board week The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has set Oct. 6-12 as Wisconsin School Board Week as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities.

Grantsburg School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate Wisconsin School Board Week to honor local board members for their commitment to students and children in our community and throughout the state of Wisconsin. The dedicated members of the Grantsburg School Board are Dave Dahlberg, Dan Ohnstad, Christine Erickson, Heather Jensen, Russell Erickson, Jason Burkman and Renae Rombach.

It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level. They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.

The key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by: • Creating a vision for what the community wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority; • Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do; • Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels;

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Back row, (L-R) Dan Ohnstad, Russ Erickson, Dave Dahlberg, Jason Burkman; Front Row (L-R) Heather Jensen, Renae Rombach, Chris Erickson.

• Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results; • Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach;

• Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and • Focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining and revising

issues related to student achievement.

Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation in October, their contribution is a year-round commitment.

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CAPITOL REPORT

Evers seeking 55 state positions to expand debt collection, enforce alcohol laws Less than three months after signing a budget that added 517 state positions, Gov. Tony Evers is seeking permission from the Joint Finance Committee to add 55 more full-time equivalents.

The requests from six agencies would add new employees to expand debt collection efforts in Wisconsin, help consumers navigate Obamacare and address the expanded workload to enforce alcohol laws.

Of the new request, almost half were already proposed in the budget only to see the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee reject them.

Spokesmen for JFC Co-chairs Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and John Nygren, R-Marinette, said in late September that they were considering the requests. Nygren’s office noted that a number of factors will influence the committee’s review. That includes, for example, the 211 vacancies at the agencies to see if they could fill the jobs that way. Nygren’s office said 40 of those have been vacant for more than six months.

Committee members have until Oct. 11 to raise an objection to the requests, which would trigger a meeting by the full JFC. Altogether, the six agencies are seeking $4.1 million in program revenue to cover the costs of the positions in 2019-20 with that climbing to $5.2 million the following fiscal year. None of the positions would rely on general-purpose revenue for funding.

The largest request is from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, which is seeking 20 positions with $1.4 million in costs in the first year.

The agency budget asked lawmakers to approve 20 positions to investigate violations and speed up the time for processing license applications. The Legislature

ultimately approved six, and now the agency is back seeking 20 more.

The other agency requests include: • Two from the Department of Revenue. One would add 15 positions to expand the state’s debt collection program, while the other would add four to help enforce alcohol laws.

• The Department of Financial Institutions seeking nine positions to review banks, mortgage providers, credit unions and securities.

• The Insurance Commissioner seeking five positions to help consumers enroll in health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The governor sought 5.1 full-time equivalents in the budget, but JFC removed them from the document. The agency is also asking JFC to release $541,300 in each year of the biennium to expand existing outreach and education activities, especially in rural parts of the state.

• DATCP seeking permission for one position to help carry out the state’s industrial hemp program. The recently signed budget added three positions in the budget to help with the program and reallocated 1.6 full-time equivalents.

• The Public Service Commission asking for one new position to support the enhanced Broadband Expansion Grant program. Evers included the position in his budget, but the JFC removed it.

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FAFSA presentation One of the goals of Grantsburg High School is to help students prepare for education after graduation.

One piece of preparation to meet this goal is to provide students and parents with information explaining FAFSA. What is FAFSA? Many students are eligible for some form of financial aid. This applies to students who will be attending four-year colleges and technical colleges. In the past, technical colleges were referred to as trade schools. By completing FAFSA, families will know the amount of federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid. This includes grants, educational loans and world-study programs. This is very important information.

Knowing about FAFSA may be daunting for families of high school seniors.

Grantsburg High School will offer an informational presentation the evening of Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This is the evening of parent conferences. Senior students will have their FAFSA presentation during the school day.

Because we want junior students to have a leg up in preparing for their educational path after high school, they will attend an informational meeting Oct. 10 during the school day.

If you have a high school senior, please plan to join for the important and valuable information.

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The young writers of Burnett County The first month’s articles are in. The youngsters of Burnett County have submitted their responses to the prompts: Ages 7-12: The first week of school has ended, what was your favorite memory during the first week, and why?

Ages 13-18: Summer has ended, and school has begun.

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

If you missed your chance to get your writing submitted this month, there will be an opportunity every month with new prompts to follow. Here are the prompts for the month of November: Ages 7-12: What do you want to be when you grow up and why?

Ages 13-18: Describe a mental disorder that affects teens, warning signs of the disorder and ways that they can get help.

Responses should be no longer than 300 words and have to be submitted by Nov. 1.

Feel free to submit your article with a photo. Articles can be submitted 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.

FAVORITE MEMORY – AGES 7-12 Chace Cook, Grantsburg Middle School First, my favorite memory from the first week of school is when we got a Chromebook, because we can play games.

Sometimes we can bring them home if we have a coupon for

it, or if we need to do work.

Second, also seeing my friends again because I missed them and my teacher.

Third, when I met my teacher. She’s nice, cool and smart. I have a nice class and teacher.

My class is nice, cool, smart, clean and organized.

Josie Erickson, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory from this first week of school was…

Seeing my friends again.

Getting a Chromebook and ball chairs.

Doing my first band class.

Raul Hernandez, 5th grade, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite things on the first week of school when I started the first week of school: When I got to meet my friends again after last year when I got in class and saw everybody there. Another one of my favorite things the first week was when I met my teacher, Ms.Haspert. She was nice to me and the class and we were learning new things about her and learning math, reading and social studies.

And she read us picture books then we ask questions about what happened in the book.

And we also played catchers up that was a lot of fun. So those were some of my good memories.

Kenzi Blakeslee, Grantsburg Middle School What was my favorite memory from the first week of school?

Reading picture books and

butter craft and ghost craft.

Ayla Jones, 5th grade, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory on the first day of school was when learned how to play ships and sailors and did a teacher pop quiz on Mrs. Haspert.

Axel Hale, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory was morning meeting where we got to share stories about what happened yesterday or over the weekend and we got to do weird handshakes. I shared how I skipped rocks in a puddle. It was epic the rock went sploosh and I went yay!

My whole class was amazed and maybe a bit jealous. In all it was a lit first week off school.

Katherine Peterson, 5th grade, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory from the first week of school was….

Seeing my friends again the first week of school. Josie Ericson called her shoes moron shoes, but they were maroon shoes, it was really funny because Josie kept calling her shoes moron shoes all day. I also liked when we read the picture books and I also liked when we all got to do a word search on the first day. I love the teacher that I got because we got green yoga ball chairs.

Benett Ulmaniec, Grantsburg Middle School Band because I got to play my saxophone for the first time. I also got to meet more people

in my grade. And my friend Jaxon plays a saxophone and he made a boat horn sound.

I kept making a screaming sound. We also had a new band teacher, he’s super nice.

I also got to learn how to put my saxophone together. It is very hard, but I did it. All the woodwinds go on Thursday and brass on Tuesday so the woodwinds can practice with a group which makes it sound better. Next week we are going to learn our first note and that’s my first week of school.

Madison Michaels, Grantsburg Middle School Favorite memory this year was getting to know my teacher. My favorite part about my teacher was at the end of the day she used the word STUFF and it was amazing, usually the teachers don’t prefer the word stuff! Also, I got to see my friend. We got to catch up and I got to see who is in my class this year.

At the end of the first day of school we went outside, and we played ship and sailors. It is a game where you have to listen carefully to the captain (which is a teacher or student). This was my favorite memory of the first week of school.

Jaxon Finch, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory from the first week of school is seeing my friends again. I also liked when we played ships and sailors. Ships and sailors is a game where you have to listen to what the teacher says. If the teacher says hit the deck you have to lay on the ground.

If the teacher says captains coming you have to salute.

You cannot do anything until the teacher says at ease. If the teacher says captain’s son, you have to act strong. If the teacher says sailors, you have to go to the left. If the teacher says ships you have to go to the right. If the teacher says four-person dinner you and three other people have to get in a circle and pretend to eat. If the teacher says three person canoe you have to sit down with two other people and canoe. If the teacher says man overboard, you have to step on someone. They are my favorite memories of the first week of school.

Rhorrie Johnson, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory from the first week of school was when we got our Chromebook.

I liked that a lot because all the years before we always had iPads and this year, we got Chromebooks and that is why getting a Chromebook was one of my favorite memories.

Another great memory from that week is getting to know my teacher because my teacher is awesome, and she is amazing for teaching me what I need to know. I also really liked when we did our butterfly projects. In conclusion, my most favorite thing from the first week of school was getting our Chromebooks.

Justin Campeau, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory of the SEE YOUNG WRITERS, PAGE 11

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first week of school is when I got to see my friends after a long summer, and I was excited to know that Raul was in my class. We got our Chromebooks and it saved all of our saved history on the internet. I played football at recess and played lava monster and we had pizza for lunch. I had band, I play the trombone and I enjoyed band.

Adriana Taylor, 4th grade, Grantsburg Middle School I had a fun first week of school. My favorite memory is making a robot. My robot was made with paper and foil.

It even had wings! I got to work with other 4th graders. My favorite part of the project is when I was able to show my robot off. I know I am going to have a fun school year.

Parker Doornink, 4th grade, Grantsburg Middle School I had a super fun first week of school.

My class did so many fun things.

My favorite memory is when the 4th graders got to build a robot and me and my friends Elly and Naomi built a teacher robot. Its name was Fred. Fred had to have two moving body parts. Me and my friends made Fred’s arms move by tying a pipe cleaner to each arm.

We even made a pencil that actually worked. We even made a book. Another fun memory is that we had to save a gummy worm by pinning a gummy life saver on the gummy worm by only using paper clips. Me, Stephanie and Mason did it. We also watched a movie it was called secret life of pets 2.

I will always remember when we made a robot because we got to share our robots with all the 4th graders. I also really liked saving the gummy worm Sammy, but the most fun part about saving Sammy is that I got to eat Sam’s cousin, and last of all we watched pets 2. My favorite part about the movie is that we got to bring a blanket and a pillow, but we also got to where confies.

I know I’m going to have a fun school

year.

Levi Scheider, Grantsburg Middle School Ok, to start off I liked when I got to see my friends again, it was invigorating! Another exciting thing is that my teacher is very nice and fun.

My friends were really surprised when they saw how tall I was. Although those where good things, my favorite is that I got to get an extra day of summer vacation because I went to California!

The reason why I went is because my dad works at making over hages for his job, so he let us come with him.

One thing that we did was go to the badlands. One thing we did there is I climbed the rocks! Then we went to California. I got to get a toy then we went back through the badlands and back home.

Sophia, 4th grade, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory is building a robot. Reason one is it had to have two moving parts and since it was challenging it made it fun. Reason two is we only had so much time, so we worked all crazy and fast. Reason three is the sketch looked better than the real robot, so we were all laughing at our robot. That is why I had so much fun building the robot and why it was my favorite thing in the first week of school. Another favorite school activity is save Sammy. Reason one is that we could only use paper clips, so it was challenging so it made it fun. Reason two is we tried stretching the life jacket and it broke so we stretched out Sammy. Reason three is at the end we got gummy worms. That is why I had so much fun saving Sammy and why it was my favorite thing in the first week of school.

Jaden Armato, 5th grade, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory from the first week of school was when Josie Ericson came in the class. She showed me her

shoes. They were maroon shoes, but when she said Jaden look at my moron shoes. All I could do was laugh. You shouldn’t ever use the word moron.

Another memory from the first week of school was when we got to meet our amazing teacher Mrs. Haspert. And last was when we got our Chromebooks and ball chairs.

Haley Kurtz, 5th grade, Grantsburg Middle School When the first week of school started, my favorite memory was when Ms.Haspert read these picture books: The Bad seed, The Good egg, Hangry, Girafe problems, and We Don’t Eat Our Classmates. I liked this because each of the books had a message.

Dalton Ambelang, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory is when we got our ball chairs and our Chromebooks.

Also, my favorite class that I got was band.

Josephine Breeden, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory of the first week of school is to see my friends again because I went to Grantsburg to Rush city and back, so I’m happy to see my friends again. I also liked looking at my teacher’s classroom library. I found some good books and getting our Chromebooks was cool too.

Jacob Feit, Grantsburg Middle School My favorite memory was getting a Chromebook because I love free time.

Also liked a game my teacher taught me.

She taught me a frisbee game but with an easy one to catch. I liked it because I like sports and it’s a sport so we all get in a group, but one person stays and that person will throw it in the group and they will throw it and the group will try to catch it. If they do then they are up, but if they don’t that person is up. I also like when Axle shares at morning meeting about skipping rocks in a

puddle and he slowly got better, it was fun listening to him he would be like, “Yesterday I actually skipped a rock.�

BEST OR MOST SPECIAL THING YOU DID OVER THE SUMMER – AGES 13-18 A SUMMER TRIP TO THE NORTH SHORE Regan Belisle, Webster High School Throughout the summer, I did many things, ranging from making memories with friends to experiencing things I’ve never seen before. Out of all things, the best was when I went to the North Shore with my mom. I’ve never been there. I enjoyed it because I love the idea of traveling and photography.

When we arrived, we got familiar with the town. Afterward, we went to Gooseberry falls, a popular hiking joint. We walked at least five miles.

There were many great views.

Next, we went to the Split Rock lighthouse. The lake seemed like an ocean with its light azure color and soft waves hitting the sandy shore. On the beach, there were miniature rock statues. While we were there, I made two. We then went to the hotel, calling it a day.

The following day, we went on one more small hiking trail at a different hotel. Inside the hotel was a large, stuffed polar bear. It had to have been seven feet tall!

Next, we went to the Grand Marais pier and walked across the ancient rocks. We went to the shops and ate at the restaurant ‘My Sister’s Place.’ I recommend it! After a while, it started to downpour. We agreed to go mini golfing if the rain let up. Thankfully, it did. The golf course was at the hotel we were at. It was a close game, but I managed to win.

The rest of the night, we stayed in the hotel room and played games on our devices we brought along with us.

On the last day of our trip, we went back home. I enjoyed taking pictures of the scenery and wandering aimlessly through the trails in the wild terrain. If I could, I would definitely do it again!

Evers’ pick to head Wisconsin DNR wins committee approval MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers’ pick to head the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has won bipartisan support, setting up a confirmation vote with the full state Senate as soon as next week.

A Senate committee that oversees natural resources issues voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend the

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Cole won praise from state Sen. Tom Tiffany, chairman of the committee that voted 5-0 to endorse his confirmation. Tiffany says with Cole leading the

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Wisconsin man retraces father’s WWII footsteps in Europe ANNA MARIE LUX THE JANESVILLE GAZETTE

JANESVILLE— Dave Sheen wore out his father’s World War II field jacket during junior high.

But like so many in the baby boomer generation, Dave seldom heard his father, Merle, talk about the war.

He remembers Merle saying that wars don’t solve anything. They just kill people.

And he remembers hearing his father tell his mother that he wanted to return to France, Belgium and the Netherlands someday

to see the countries “when they weren’t all torn up.�

Merle never got the chance.

The Janesville insurance adjuster died in 1976, before Dave ever asked him about his wartime experiences.

But Dave was lucky.

His father, who earned the Silver and Bronze stars and Purple Heart, survived some of Europe’s most horrific fighting, and the Army kept a paper trail of his push into Germany with the famed 30th Infantry Division, The Janesville Gazette reported.

Known as Old Hickory, the

30th Division was regarded as the cream of the crop among U.S. fighting units.

The 30th fought at Normandy, along the Siegfried line at the Battle of the Bulge and in the final operations inside Germany.

Dave also has dozens of historical letters written by his father during the war to his father’s mom and to the woman who later married Merle.

Merle’s wife, Bette M. Sheen Shaw of Janesville, died this past Mother’s Day.

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WILD CHOW

You don’t have to go to Door County to ďŹ nd the best fall treats Located along Lake Michigan on the east side of Wisconsin, Door County is home to more than 12 orchards. For many years, Door County produced 10 percent of all cherries grown in the United States. In addition to cherries, they’re well known for apples, too. It’s a beautiful place.

A month ago, I went to Door County fishing with my hubby and some good friends. The fishing was good, but what got me really excited were the little country stores that sold fresh apple cider doughnuts doused in cinnamon and sugar, and fresh warm baked strudel, pies and cheese.

Every couple of miles there was a great place to stop. From wine, fish, cheese, and treats there was something for everyone. I couldn’t wait to go back. On my second trip, last week, I went back to a particular store that sells fresh baked strudel. They happened to be making it when we arrived and I realized it’s super easy to make at home.

Strudel is basically fruit on a pastry puff crust with a light drizzle of glaze. You can buy frozen pastry puff at the grocery store and apples from orchards in Western Wisconsin and Minnesota. As much as I love Door County, it’s too far to make the trek more than once a year. Until next year I’ll be making great treats at home.

You can make strudel with any kind of fruit. If you’re feeling lazy, buy prepared pie filling and use that instead.

Fruit Strudel 1 package frozen pastry puff, thawed 4 tart apples, such as Haralson or Granny Smith,

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To make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until all sugar lumps are gone. Drizzle over warm strudel, and serve.

Slow pace of new construction in Wisconsin raises questions The tepid pace of new construction in Wisconsin trails recent increases in property values and raises questions about using it as the sole factor to limit local property tax increases.

New state figures show property values in Wisconsin rose last year by the fastest rate since before the Great Recession, with most of that growth comes from appreciation of existing properties. New construction, meanwhile, is growing slowly and is not contributing to rising overall property values in the state the way it did before the recession.

This matters for taxpayers and elected officials because the state uses net new construction to limit property tax increases for local governments across Wisconsin. The link between levy limits and net new construction was established in 2005, when the rate of net new construction statewide was 2.82%. The rate has not reached 2005 levels since, and has been below 1.75% in every year since 2008.

In 2018, the statewide rate of net new construction (1.60%) barely surpassed the relatively low rate of inflation from January 2018 to January 2019 (1.55% as measured by the Consumer Price Index). Less than a quarter of all municipalities had rates of net new construction above the rate of inflation, including only seven of the 20 most populous cities and villages: Madison, Kenosha, Eau Claire, Janesville, Wauwatosa, Wausau, and Menomonee Falls.

Since 2014, the south-central portion of Wisconsin — which includes Madison, Janesville, and Beloit — has had the highest rate of net new construction of any part of the state; 2019 was the third straight year that the region enjoyed a rate above 2%. The west-central region of the state, including Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Wausau, had a rate of 1.85% in 2019, its highest since 2008 and the only other regional rate to beat inflation.

The northern region had a rate of just 0.85% and remained under 1% net new construction for the 11th straight year.

A similar story can be told at the county level. Clark, St. Croix, and Dane counties had the highest rates of net new construction and represented three of just 22 counties that outpaced inflation. Meanwhile, none of the 20 counties located north of Wausau had net new construction rates above 1.5%.

The slow and uneven growth in new construction raises the question of whether the state should reconsider its use as the sole factor in limiting the growth in property taxes. Tying tax increases to net new construction has slowed the growth of municipal and county levies to the benefit of property owners. However, linking increases year after year to a factor that lags inflation for many Wisconsin communities makes it difficult for them to maintain service levels over time.

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Punt, Pass and Kick contest The Frederic/Grantsburg Knights of Columbus Council #6370 held their Punt, Pass and Kick contest Saturday, September 28 at the Siren High School football field. The

winners of this competition received medals and they will move onto the Diocese of Superior competition which will be held Saturday, October 5. The first and second place winders

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Monday: Meatball sub, baked rice, sliced carrots,

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Tuesday: Pizza casserole, garlic toast, green beans, salad, sliced pears.

Wednesday: Sloppy Joes, French fries, baked beans, applesauce.

Thursday: Pizza, salad, corn, mixed fruit.

Friday: No school.

Siren Schools

Monday: Teriyaki chicken dippers, cauliflower/broccoli, garlic toast, bananas.

Tuesday: Chicken alfredo, dinner roll, carrots, pears.

Wednesday: WG taco in a bag with fixings, refried beans, manadarin oranges.

Thursday: Popcorn chicken bowl, corn, peaches.

Friday: Quesadillas, baby carrots, apples.

Webster Schools Fresh fruit always available.

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Boys first place winners of the Punt, Pass and Kick contest. (left to right) Aged 12 to 8: Blake Noll – Siren, Brett Noll – Siren, Joe D’Jock – Siren, Parker Fingerson – Siren, Tate Johnson – Luck.

Girls first place winners of the Punt, Pass and Kick contest. (left to right) Taylor Winberg – Age 12 Siren, Kiersen Oustigoff – Age 11 Siren, Brooklyn D’Jock – Age 9 Siren.

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Jacob Phillips is Grantsburg’s student of the week. He is a senior this year and is the son of Sarah and John Phillips.

Jacob works hard every day and excels in the classroom. According to fellow classmates and teachers, Jacob is very friendly, intelligent and has a terrific attitude. He is always striving to be his best. Jacob loves to compete in varsity basketball. Outside of school, he keeps himself busy videoing sports and weddings, lifeguarding at the local pool, and working as a dietary aid at BMC. After graduating high school, Jacob would like to become a professional videographer. His greatest influences in life are his parents because they make him strive to be his best.

Bree Graves is Siren’s student of the week this week. She is a senior this year and is the daughter of Ron Smith and Jill Gaves-Smith. She is right on track to graduate in the class of 2020.

Bree has made great academic and social progress in school. When not in the classroom, she keeps herself busy with an after-school job. The district is very proud of Bree and are honored to have her as a student.

Jacob Berg is Webster’s student of the week. He is a senior this year and is the son of Kimberly Benjamin. Jacob is a very focused student who strives to be successful. He always has good grades and is very polite and wellmannered in the classroom. Jacob shows great leadership and shows that leadership in being the captain of the varsity football team. Along with football, he also participates in track.

Outside of school, Jacob likes to fish.

The person he admires most is Mr. Swendiman. After completing high school, he would to attend a technical school for welding. The trait he values most in himself is his honesty.

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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month STACY HILDE, WE SUPPORT RECOVERY

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Almost everyone has a close friend or family member struggling with a substance use issue. Whether the substance is alcohol, misused pain medications, heroin, meth, marijuana, tobacco or another drug, there is good news: Prevention works, and you can make a difference!

We might think of substance use prevention as a job for government, healthcare providers, or school officials, but prevention is much more successful when driven by families.

Did you know? Teens whose parents talk to them regularly about drugs and alcohol are 42% less likely to use than those whose parents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Parents and caregivers: You are the most influential factor in preventing youth substance use! The two most important ways you can aid in prevention are to talk to youth about underage alcohol and drug use and reduce access to alcohol and prescription drugs.

TALK TO YOUTH: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has developed tools to aid parents and caregivers in starting conversations about alcohol and other drugs, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talk. They Hear You.â&#x20AC;? Start talking to the children in your life before the age of nine. Here are five conversation goals: 1. Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. A childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception of disapproval (or approval!) influences their decision for future use.

2. Show you care about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, wellness, and success. Strong bonds between families and positive expectations are important.

3. Show youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Seek out & share information from reliable sources, such as https://teens.drugabuse.gov/ 4. Show youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re paying attention and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discourage risky behaviors. Youth are more likely to drink or use substances if they think no one will notice.

5. Build your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Help your child develop a plan to get out of situations where other teens are using.

REDUCE ACCESS TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL: Most youth obtain alcohol and prescriptions from friends or â&#x20AC;&#x153;borrowâ&#x20AC;? from their own familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply.

Here are three important ways you can reduce youth access: 1. Keep all beer and liquor in a locked refrigerator or cabinet.

2. Keep all prescription opioids, stimulants, and depressants in a locked medication box.

3. Dispose of all unused or unneeded prescription medications as soon as possible.

4. Plan to participate in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 26, 2019.

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Are you aware that the Siren Senior Center is not governed by age? As far as the center is concerned, there is no age- everyone is welcome. We have young people playing cards and bingo. These people have only been out of school a couple of years. Recently there was a rumor going around that you had to be 65 to come to our center. This is certainly not true. We welcome all ages.

We are going to have another evening meal in October. It will be held on the third Wednesday of the month which happens to be Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Call 715349-7810 and leave a message to reserve your spot. The menu will be beef pot-roast with potatoes, carrots, onion and celery, biscuits, jello salad and pumpkin pie.

The October evening meal will be the last evening meal until January.

We will be having election of officers in October.

I believe they will be taking nominations from the floor. You have to have attended six meetings within the last year to be eligible to vote. The candidates now are President Barb Geske, Vice President Ed Smythe, Secretary Marge Traun, Treasurer Diane Norman and Gerry Vogel.

Sue and Tom Christensen and Pat Traun volunteered to trim all our bushes. They did a nice job and made our place look very nice. Thank you!

Carol Berglind was the lucky winner for dime bingo. She went home $18 richer.

If you need to get your flu shot, mark your calendar for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and you can get your shot at the center. Call 715-349-7810 to get your name on the list. This will help so the medical person will know how much medicine to bring along.

The 500 winners on Aug. 25 were Pat Bresina, Dave Peterson and Mary Lengsfeld. Steve Wenthe got the 9 bid.

Speaking of 500, we had a new couple join us. Mr. and Mrs. Berry Thompson had been looking for a place to play so we are glad they found us. We hope they will come back. Berry Thompson and Butch Connor tied for first Oct. 2. Sue Newberger came in third, Nona Severson fourth and Dave Peterson fifth. Marg Traun got the 9 bid.

Spade winners were Gerry Vogel, Mary Sicard, Carl Link. Nona Severson and Tony Rutter shared the 9 bid.

Thank you to all the people who have shared all the produce from their gardens. We really appreciate being remembered.

DATES TO REMEMBER: â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; potluck 11:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; flu shot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 to 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 16 - evening meal 5 p.m.

What was that bright thing in the sky Sunday? A bit breezy, but the wonderful sighting of the sun made my day, how about yours? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope it sticks around awhile.

Sad to hear about the passing of Adolph Schmidt.

Mr. Schmidt taught Agriculture at Grantsburg High School students and later he taught Science for the Middle School.

Fun Facts: Oct. 8, 1998, the U.S. House of Representatives votes to proceed toward impeaching President Clinton. Oct. 10, 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, MD. Oct. 11, 2002, former President Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

Birthdays wishes: Norma Kellberg on the 11th, DeAnne Lange & Roger Erickson on the 12th, Dave Goepfert on the 17th and Ron Wilhelm on the 20th.

We offer Wi-Fi, coffee and goodies, and check out the book nook. Questions on meal reservations, hall rentals or other requests, call the center at 715-463-2940 or email us at: gburg118@gmail.com.

Coming Events: â&#x20AC;˘ Business meeting the third Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Everyone welcome! â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 17 evening dining at 5 p.m. Last one till spring! â&#x20AC;˘ Historical Society at the center Oct. 17 6:30 p.m.

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WEBSTER SENIORS

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Welcome to October. The Fall colors are really coming out, I hope everyone can get out to enjoy them.

Eighteen came to play bingo and enjoy the treats furnished by Nancy. Peggy was the winner of the big pot. We play every Wednesday at 12:30, come join the fun.

Thursday is the day for dominoes and pool and there is always room for more.

Wii bowling was exciting as usual. Bill Berglend did it again, high individual game 300, also high individual series 558. The Queen Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had high team game 878 and the Wild Bunch had high team series 1640. Splits picked up were: Deanna 2-7, Harvey 4-10 and Barb 4-6.

Gold stars go to Pat 258 and LaJuana 255. There were several other 200s too. Good job by all.

Birthday wishes to Linda Kulbeck, Terri Ackland, Millie Hopkins, Darrald Dorriott and all others celebrating their special day this month.

Come in and check out our bargain table and note what the center has to offer. Pick up a menu and join us for lunch.

The potluck and horse race is canceled for this month, we will have one in November, more info to follow.

Remember: The past is your lesson, the present is your gift and the future is your motivation.

See you at the center.

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The 2019 Mississippi River duck hunt AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS

Hello friends, For myself it is very hard to believe that 48-years ago I camped on an island on the Mississippi River near Ferryville and hunted ducks for the first time. About all I can say is how can time pass so fast?

Friday, September 27 High 73, low 54 High water and a wedding had this group of generally about 20 narrowed down to 12 and let me tell you, high water is becoming a major issue for much of the world.

All you have to do to understand what I am saying is look at all of the dead trees on our riverbanks and islands, which is due to being flooded for extended periods of time over the last three years.

As the trees succumb to the high water they fall over and the loss of their root structure causes the islands to become smaller with the loss of each tree.

Today we found an island that was high enough that we could pitch tents and stay dry, and one by one our group arrived with the last being Dick Schuster and his son Trent after the Trevin Krier and Erika Gundlach wedding.

Something that was very special for me is that my 18-year-old daughter Selina arrived today after her last class at UW Stevens Point. Selina would not miss a class which meant she had to drive alone.

It is hard to describe the mood on night one of this adventure but “electric” would work. The old timers are Dick Schuster, Jeff Moll, and me. Everyone else is 17 to 30, and to listen to each of these kids around the campfire as they describe their love for this trip is pretty darn cool.

Saturday, September 28 High 70, low 51 Selina and I would be hunting in my War Eagle which I had built a blind around and we were both very excited as we started to become comfortable at 4:30 under very pleasant conditions.

Our golden retrievers Fire and her pup Ruby would be our official duck retrievers. Well folks I must tell you our day started and lasted

with quite a bit of bad luck. I had all four of my 12-gauges serviced and started my day not really shooting but watching Selina. I bought Selina a Tri Star and that was not a good purchase and lasted for one round.

Next round I gave her my 11-87 which I love but is severely wornout. That lasted one round and literally broke inside. I had just picked them up. Next, I gave her my Charles Daly and just like that the ducks 100-percent quit flying by us.

Another interesting fact is that 99-percent of the ducks we were seeing were wood ducks and that really had me thinking as usually we are harvesting teal, woodies, mallards and a stray widgeon.

About noon with not a duck to our name we moved our set-up about 100-yards and headed back to camp for a snooze and to hang out with our buds. The common talk was all woodies with just one teal for 12 guys and at this time I came up with the following theory.

For three years the nesting habitat has been flooded on this section of the Mississippi. Wood duck can adapt as they nest in trees. I believe that the teal and mallards are getting flooded out of their

nests and it is really putting a hit on their numbers.

This afternoon, Selina and I returned to the blind and though she did not want to, she did homework for two hours before she started hunting. It did not matter as I did not come close to getting a shot.

At 5:30 she turned off the computer, closed her books and grabbed her 12-gauge. Just like that a drake wood duck flew over, she shot and by God it fell out of the sky. Ruby did an excellent retrieve and we were on the board.

The Charles Daly also died on us, but we got three more wood duck and went back to camp in an excellent mood.

Tonight at camp was simply a blast. We cooked our dinner on the campfire, watched a lot of dogs do stupid things as Ross Moll’s goldendoodle was in heat (the only male in camp was cut).

We laughed our heads off all night long. As usual, it rained and when the final man left camp Monday all ducks harvested were wood duck except for two teal and a widgeon, not one mallard!

My guess is come hell or high water I will be back next year.

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

HSBC is celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with Bang! No, that’s not a typo. Bang is a one-year-old Husky/Hound mix who recently arrived from a Texas shelter in search of a better life. She has the shorter hair coat of a hound with h tthe black and white pattterns of a husky. Bang is a an easygoing and friendlly girl, who gets along w well with humans of all ssizes. She is currently 53 p pounds and is looking ffor a family who would tteach her all the things sshe needs to know about b being a winter dog.

Bang According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year, which is why October is set aside to promote the adoption of dogs who find themselves in need of new homes.

Adopting an adult shelter dog gives a family a couple of advantages when choosing their new pet.

Adults are typically at their final size, weight and hair coat. Often, adult shelter dogs will bring some knowledge from their past experiences, whether training at a former home or manners learned from shelter staff and volunteers. It is also easier to determine personality traits like sociability, intelligence and even stubbornness.

If you want to start from scratch, puppies are cute, cuddly and irresistible.

But like newborn human Harmony infants, they are more about taking the world in than interacting with it. They start “blooming” at about three months of age and need a lot of supervision and direction during this time of exploration.

It’s especially important to expose them to a lot of different people and situations to become confident, social and friendly adults. But the challenge is often worth the reward in a loyal family friend.

Speaking of puppies, here’s a sneak peek at some of the puppies coming to HSBC in the coming months. Little Harmony and her siblings are expected to be ready for adoption in about a month, and another litter of puppies was just born last week—putting their debut roughly two months from now. Although both sets are a bit too young to be able to determine personalities, both moms are friendly, social dogs who love people and are not easily stressed. Watch the Weekly Wag for updates!

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. - 3 p.m.

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Autumn gives the trees of the area a pop of fall color

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It is the perfect time of the year to drive the roads around Crex Meadows as the trees take on beautiful new colors.

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The trees around Siren’s high school football field are beginning to take on their Autumn colors.

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“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” -Shira Tamir

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Riding on the trails in the country is a breathtaking site in the fall colors.

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Albert Camus was right when he said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

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Rain, mud and cool- perfect day for Baker Orchard Cyclocross Race CENTURIA— With conditions rivaling the best cyclocross racing in Europe--rain, mud and cold, 165 bike racers made it a day to remember at Baker Orchard’s 10th annual Donkey Cross Cyclocross Race.

After several days of rain in Polk County, Saturday morning brought even more rain and turned the racecourse into a swamp that found the racers carrying their bikes through much of the course.

Race director and announcer, Jim Cullen, Hudson, said it all in classic understatement, “The course is a little damp today.”

After the first lap of several in each event, colorful race jerseys and skinsuits were all one color, mud brown. The bike wash area got a workout between races. Early races turned the fastest lap times as the mud got deeper and stickier as the day went on.

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Austin Louis and Raisa Jensen were crowned the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen in Grantsburg on Friday.

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The seniors rush the stage to hoist the spirit cup after it was announced they were this year's Homecoming winners.

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Senior Brooke Quimby snaps a selfie with Abby Alderman and Ellie Duncan during their lip sync performance, which was a medley of songs expressing the different stages of high school life.

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During the sophomore skit competition, "head coach" Hanne Johnson teaches her football players, Trevor Anderson, Aiden Burkman, Gage Hall and Isaac Quimby, her best moves for the dance off on the field.

The juniors battle hard during the Tug-O-War competition as part of the Homecoming festivities in Grantsburg last week.

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A defensive shutout from the Pirates SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg football team rose above the .500 mark in grand fashion on Friday.

After dropping three consecutive games to land at 1-3 in mid-September, the Pirates responded with a pair of consecutive wins to even their record at 3-3. They moved above the even mark with their most lopsided victory of the season so far.

Grantsburg combined its first shutout defensive effort with its highest point production in a 48-0 win over Elmwood-Plum City to improve to 4-3 on the season. Sterling McKinley passed for two touchdowns and another on the ground, taking advantage of the field position provided by the defense.

“We had a short field for a few positions to go along with a pick-six to allow us to score over 40 without many yards,” Grantsburg coach Adam Hale said. “Our defense did a nice

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Grantsburg's Derek Lee (85) takes down a Wolves receiver during the Pirates' Homecoming win.

job of not allowing any big plays all night to the (Elmwood-Plum City) offense and keeping them out of the red zone.”

The Pirates built a threescore lead in the first quarter, getting points from all three phases. McKinley found Reed Arnold for a 32-yard touch-

down pass to get the Pirates on the board and Isaac Quimby made it a two-score lead with an 11-yard touchdown run, followed by an extra point from

Jared VanWatermuelen.

But before the end of the first, Grantsburg increased its lead on defense. Zach Miller picked an Elmwood-Plum City pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown. The following VanWatermuelen kick gave the Pirates a 20-0 lead to start the second quarter.

“I'm really pleased with our offensive line improvement, especially playing without three guys who started for us in the first month of the season,” Hale said. “We played a pretty complete game and did a much better job of limiting our mental mistakes, which resulted in some big plays on offense and no breakdowns on defense or special teams.”

McKinley had a long-distance score to open the second quarter, rushing 73 yards for a Grantsburg touchdown and the extra point gave the Pirates a 27-0 lead. Though they added to that with another scoring drive, capped by a 2-yard touchdown run from Quimby SEE PIRATE FOOTBALL, PAGE 23

Gerber, Bongaarts placed in top-10 SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

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Caitlin Tollefson teeing off.

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Regional Team Photo: Coach John Addison, Amy Gilhoi, Amber Wedin, Heather Berglund, Caitlin Tollefson, Abby Alderman and Coach Caitlin Olson.

Grantsburg golf at the Regional Tournament The Grantsburg Girl’s Golf Team participated in the Regional Tournament at the Frederic Golf Course this past week. The weather was not cooperating at the golf course with a chilly 47 degrees and rain beginning to fall by the end of 18 holes. Even with the cold fall weather, the girls powered through and played their hearts out.

“As a first-year program, we

didn’t know what to expect but our girls really impressed us with their ability to actively compete against other teams in the area,” said Pirates’ coach Caitlin Olson.

Amy Gilhoi ended the tournament with a final result of 130 (61/69), Abby Alderman ended with a score of 126 (64/62), Caitlin Tollefson had a score of 100 (54/46), Heather Berglund finished with

118 (65/53) and Amber Wedin had the final score of 128 (60/68).

The team as a whole placed fifth out of nine teams. Only the top four teams qualified to move onto the Sectional Tournament, but freshman Caitlin Tollefson qualified for Sectionals as an individual. She will be playing in the Sectional Tournament at Pheasant Hills Oct. 8.

CUMBERLAND – Will Gerber was less than three seconds from a win in the Cumberland Invitational on Oct. 1.

Gerber was one of two top-5 finishers for the Grantsburg boys cross country team, taking the runner-up spot in 18 minutes, 24 seconds to help the Pirates challenge for a team win. Cameron’s Josh Halverson (18:21.5) earned the 1st-place finish.

Grantsburg finished with 57 points and in third in the final results while Cameron (42) had four top-10 finishers to get the win. Bloomer (53) edged the Pirates for second; Barron (101) was fourth and Shell Lake (106) was fifth.

Brody Bongaarts gave Grantsburg its second top-10 finisher, placing fourth in 19:21.9. Jordan Janes (20:37.4) finished 13th; Connor Detienne (21:04.3) was 16th and Mason Arnold (22:49.5) was 32nd. Owen Rathje (23:08.7) was 35th and Donevan Benson (24:43.6) was 44th as Grantsburg’s additional runners.

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can’t describe how close.

Due to a malfunction in the timing system, only the first four finishers were timed electronically while the finishing order for the rest of the field was recorded manually and Janssen finished 28th for the Tigers.

Webster finished with 148 points to place fifth while Unity put all five of its scored runners in the top 20 to win the event with 36 points. Amery (44) was second; Somerset (66) was third and St. Croix Falls (89) was fourth.

Sam Smith finished 42nd for the Tigers; Chris Rollins was 44th; Brandon Petersen was 52nd and A.J. Flatten was 53rd. Tristan Maurer was 57th and Jef Janssen was 60th as the team’s additional runners.

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Front Row: Sadye Bunting, Ellie Duncan, Raisa Jensen, Emma Quimby, Allison Peterson. Back Row: Jadyn Watt, Faith Fiedler, Tiffany Gronski, Olivia Ohnstad, Brooke Quimby, Hanne Johnson.

Pirates place first at invitational SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

NEW RICHMOND – The Grantsburg volleyball team extended its latest win streak en route to a 1st-place finish in Saturday’s New Richmond Invitational.

Entering the tournament with a four-match win streak, the Pirates earned wins over Somerset, Altoona, Baldwin-Woodville and New Richmond to claim the top spot and stretch their win streak to eight matches. They surrendered just two sets in their four matches on the day.

Grantsburg opened with a twoset win over Somerset – 25-15 and 25-12. Hanne Johnson had 10 kills and nine assists for the Pirates; Emma Quimby had nine digs and seven kills while Ellie Duncan had 16 assists and six aces.

The Pirates then opened with a 25-18 win in the first set against Altoona and after dropping a 26-24 decision that included extra play, they won the tiebreaker set 15-12. Johnson had 17 digs and 15 kills; Olivia Ohnstad had 14 digs and 10 kills for Grantsburg.

Another two-set win put the Pirates in the tournament final.

They defeated Baldwin-Woodville 25-15 and 25-14 for their seventh consecutive win. Ohnstad had 10 digs and six kills; Raisa Jensen had nine digs; Duncan had nine assists and Johnson had six digs with five kills.

Grantsburg faced the host team in the final and fell behind by a set with a 25-22 loss in the opener.

However, a 25-14 win in the second set forced a tiebreaker, which required extra play but went to the Pirates 16-14. Johnson had 12 kills, 10 assists and 10 digs for the Pirates; Ohnstad had 10 kills and eight digs; Duncan had 11 assists and Jensen had eight digs.

GRANTSBURG VB The Pirates earned a pair of three-set decisions last week prior to the New Richmond Invitational, starting with a 25-4, 25-15, 25-7 win over Frederic on Oct. 1. Olivia Ohnstad had 10 kills; Emma Quimby had seven digs and Ellie

Duncan had 18 assists for the Pirates.

They moved on to a three-set win (25-13, 25-5, 26-24) over Luck on Thursday. Hanne Johnson had 14 digs, 13 kills and nine assists; Ohnstad had 10 kills and six blocks; Ellie Duncan had 18 assists.

Washburn had eight kills while Kidder and Janssen had four aces each.

Spring Valley managed to split two sets with the Tigers (25-15, 18-25); Torrance Wols had 12 digs; Lee had 16 assists and Kidder had six digs. Prescott defeated the Tigers 25-21, 25-23 with Winkler

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Grantsburg’s Emma Quimby (18) puts a big hit past the Cardinal blockers in the Pirates’ win over Luck Thursday night.

WEBSTER VB The Tigers began the month with a three-set win over Luck on Oct. 1.

Webster won the first and third sets 25-21 and the second set 25-17 for its 13th win of the season. Ava Washburn had 11 kills for the Tigers; Summer Winkler had 12 digs and 10 kills; Kaitlyn Lee had 18 assists and Hannah Janssen had 15 assists with seven digs.

It’s Webster’s second win of the season over Luck; the Tigers won a five-set decision in early September.

The Tigers also earned multiple wins in the Amery Tournament on Saturday. They won five of their six sets in pool play but were swept by Unity and Prescott in bracket play.

Webster defeated Amery (25-21, 25-15) getting nine assists from Lee and five kills each from Brooke Hetfeld and Kelsey Kidder.

The Tigers also defeated Hayward in two sets (25-14, 25-16); Ava

getting 10 digs for Webster, Wols adding eight digs and Emma Zmuda getting 14 assists.

Unity gave Webster its other two-set defeat on the day (25-17, 2521); Hetfeld had four blocks while Zmuda had six digs and Lee had six assists.

SIREN VB The Dragons got back into the win column with a three-set decision over Frederic on Thursday.

The win snapped a five-match losing streak for Siren. Jaidyn Jewell had four kills; Morgan Shetler had three aces and three kills while Emma Aubert had three kills and two aces.

On Oct. 1, the Dragons were defeated by Unity in three sets for the second time this season. Karlee Sybers led Siren with seven kills; Aubert had three kills and two aces while Shetler had two kills and an ace.

Doriott leads Webster with a top-20 finish SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

ST. CROIX FALLS – Emily Doriott led the Webster girls cross country team with a top-20 finish in the St. Croix Falls Invitational on Thursday.

Doriott finished in 23 minutes, 51.03 seconds to place 14th on the individual leaderboard and helped the Tigers avoid a last-place finish in the team standings. The Tigers were fifth with 127 points while Amery had five top-20 runners to win the event with 36 points. Somerset (42) was second, followed by Unity (68) and St. Croix Falls (101).

Somerset’s Adeline Goeltl was the lone runner to finish in less than 21 minutes, winning the invitational in 20:55.53.

Jenna Gomulak (25:13.18) was 23rd for the Tigers; Felicity Lamb (25:42.69) was 31st; Grace McCool (27:45.15) was 40th and Dahlia Dorn (29:34.34) was 43rd.

CUMBERLAND INVITATIONAL Grantsburg managed a pair of top-25 finishers at Cumberland on Oct. 1 while Cameron had four top-10 finishers to top the team standings with 23 points.

Barron (39) was second; Bloomer (89) was third and Cumberland (101) was fourth. The Pirates finished fifth with 122 points.

Alya Meyer led the Pirates with a 24th-place finish in 25:55.4, closely followed by teammate Alexis Slater (25:56.7) in 25th. Belle Quimby (28:16.1) was 41st; Tristin Kreuser-Peterson (28:18.3) was 42nd and Savanna Trittelwitz (28:20.8) was 43rd.

Hope McKinley (28:38.3) was 46th and Alex Kammeyer (33:20) was 59th as Grantsburg’s additional runners.

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Aiden Burkman takes a hand-off from quarterback Sterling McKinley in the Pirates’ win over Elmwood/Plum City Friday night.

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and kick from VanWatermuelen to give the Pirates a 34-0 lead entering the break.

As the defense continued to blank the visitor, Grantsburg’s offense added a pair of insurance scores in the third quarter. McKinley and Arnold connected on a 12-yard touchdown pass and Aidan Burkman added a 47-yard touchdown run, both followed by VanWatermuelen kicks.

“We're starting to play with some confidence and our younger guys have gotten some much needed game experience and it's starting to show,” Hale said.

McKinley finished with 101 yards on five carries and was 4-for-6 passing for 83 yards. Burkman had 71 yards on five carries and Quimby had 50 yards on 11 carries. Arnold finished with two catches for 55 yards and Dane Jensen added an interception on defense.

The Pirates try to move two games above the .500 mark with a road win at Webster this Friday.

“Webster is going to be a challenge because they are a very physical football team who is playing extremely well on the defensive side of the ball,” Hale said.

“They also control the clock on offense so we will have to crisp on offense and maintain blocks in order to make the most of each possession.”

HOLCOMBE – The Lake Holcombe-Cornell football team made it difficult for Webster to get its footing on Friday.

The Knights’ defense stifled the Tigers, particularly in the run game to gain the slight edge in a defensive struggle. They limited Webster to just 55 yards rushing and to less than 200 yards of total offense in a 22-6 win.

“Lake Holcombe was tough against the run,” Webster coach Andy Smith said. “They played physical football the whole game and made us work for everything.”

While the Tigers’ defense was formidable by allowing just barely over 200 yards of total offense, the Knights had enough first-half production to get an early lead and the win.

Lake Holcombe-Cornell opened the scoring with a 9-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and followed it with a 2-point conversion run to go up 8-0. That lead held until the second quarter, when the Knights had a chance to double it.

A 10-yard touchdown run gave the Knights a 14-0 lead though the Tigers denied the 2-point conversion attempt and cut into the two-score lead before halftime.

Coleton Peterson capped a Webster scoring drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to pull within eight points of the Knights. The 2-point conversion was unsuccessful, but the Tigers still entered halftime trailing by just one score.

However, Smith said a potential comeback win was severely hampered by key turnovers.

“We turned the ball over twice around midfield and penalties re-

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Xavier Stanton and Tanner Peterson teaming up to take down a Lake Holcombe ball carrier.

ally made it difficult to overcome a good football team,” he said.

Unfortunately for the Tigers, the second half was void of points in addition to a comeback. They managed to prevent the Knights from increasing their lead in the third quarter but were unable to get the potential game-tying score.

Lake Holcombe-Cornell got back to a two-score lead in the fourth quarter, getting a 10-yard touchdown run and a 2-point conversion run to go up 22-6.

“We fought hard for four quarters, but have to clean up the penalties while still playing aggressive football in order for us to be successful,” Smith said.

Peterson completed nine of his 29 pass attempts for 95 total yards for Webster; Tallon Parent had four of those catches for 31 yards. C.J. Abbas led the Tigers’ contained rushing attack with 34 yards on eight carries; Peterson added 16 yards on five carries.

Webster’s defense did create three turnovers that helped keep it in the game; Tanner Peterson, Xavier Stanton and Harlo Olson had an interception each for the Tigers. Parent led the team with 11 tackles; Evan Sikorski added nine and Keith Glienke had eight.

Other than 88 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries from Tate Sauerwein, the Knights had just 133 yards of total offense.

It was the third consecutive loss for Webster (3-3), which started the season with three consecutive wins. The Tigers have been limited to six points in each of the three losses. They look to recover this Friday when they host Grantsburg.

“Grantsburg has playmakers that they scheme different ways to get them the football,” Smith said.

“We have to have a great week of practice focus on the small details in order for us to have a chance to win the football game this Friday night.”

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Dragons rush for 344 yards against Mellen SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

SIREN – For the second consecutive season, Mellen played a supporting role in a Cordell Fischer highlight reel.

Last season, the running back for the Siren football team rushed for an 8-player school-record total of 353 yards against Mellen and it did only slightly better in trying to stop Fischer on Friday. He rushed for 344 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries to lead the Dragons to a 50-22 win at home.

According to Siren coach Ryan Karsten, the Granite Diggers could very well have been subject to another school-record run total this season, if not for an early exit and effectiveness with the pass.

“Cordell played only about 65 percent of the game, otherwise he would have had more yards,” Karsten said. “He had a great game running the ball and if he didn’t miss a game earlier this year due to sickness, he may be leading the state in rushing.”

Fischer started the scoring with a 62-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter and added a 44-yard touchdown run with just over four minutes remaining. Siren then went to the pass for a 5-yard touchdown from Nick Webster to Mo Richter, taking an 18-6 lead into the second.

Webster and Trevor Stanford then connected on a 5-yard touchdown pass and with less than a minute remaining in the half, Fischer scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to put the Dragons up 30-6 entering the break.

“The offensive line made some great holes to run

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Dragons defender, Gavyn Anton (53) chases down the Granite Diggers’ quarterback.

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conversions, the Dragons also posted more points with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Webster to Zayden Anderson.

Fischer’s game total from Friday put him fourth in the state with 1,181 rushing yards and though he sat for more than a quarter of the game, the Siren offense still had plenty of scoring with its pass game.

Webster was 18-for-26 for 244 yards passing and Stanford caught 11 of those attempts to total 115 yards. Anderson had two catches for 62 yards and Richter had five catches for 52 yards.

Taedon Nichols and Gavyn Anton led the Siren defense with 11 tackles each; Anderson and Stanford had interceptions and Riley Churchill forced a fumble.

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Cordell Fischer (5) carries the ball through Mellen’s defenders. Fischer put the first points on the board for the Dragons with a 62-yard touchdown run.

Trevor Stanford (8) avoids the Granite Digger’s defenders, running for a first down.

through and with our senior quarterback Jordan Webster out with an injury, our focus was to run the ball this week and get our freshman quarter-

for a 4-yard touchdown pass to make it a 44-6 game entering the fourth quarter. While Mellen was able to add a pair of late touchdowns and 2-point

back comfortable.”

After Fischer broke loose for a 47-yard touchdown run early in the second half, Webster again found Richter, this time

Siren improved to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Lakeland North; the Dragons play at Winter-Birchwood this Friday.

Wife’s cancer diagnosis hits home for Packers’ Crosby GREEN BAY— Mason Crosby won his competition to remain the Green Bay Packers’ kicker.

His wife beat a more formidable challenger.

Molly Crosby, a 32-year-old mother of five, had been dealing with bouts of coughing and congestion all summer.

Some preliminary exams in Green Bay showed a spot on her right lung. That led the Crosbys to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., for additional tests. A carcinoid endocrine tumor was found.

The tumor isn’t as dangerous as other forms of cancer but was disconcerting for an otherwise healthy, nonsmoker.

“We found out the day before we reported to camp,” Crosby said on Wednesday. “We were at Mayo the two or three days leading up to training camp, when they did all their scans and got the final prognosis.”

Crosby flew back to Green Bay for the start of training camp. After a subpar 2018 season, Crosby had to beat out Sam Ficken.

Crosby managed to keep his focus and retained the job for a 13th season.

“I’ve trained a long time in compartmentalizing different situations,” Crosby said. “Whenever I was home, I

was fully home. The organization was unbelievable through training camp, just giving me time to be with Molly and be with the family and help where I could throughout the day and evening.

I just tried to be fully in on both things.

I have felt a lot of freedom in this.

‘We found out the day before we reported to camp. We were at Mayo the two or three days leading up to training camp when they did all their scans and got the final prognosis.’

Mason Crosby Green Bay Packers Kicker “I love doing what I’m doing but the importance of taking care of family and being there for Molly and the kids, when I look back on it, it was a special camp. I was able to really fully immerse in both things. It was nerve-wracking, too. Day in and day out, it was coming in, having to work and compete at a

high level, and then going home and flowing back into a normal routine.

Then, we’d sit down at night and you’d remember that surgery was coming and Molly had cancer. Those things were heavy.”

That surgery was at the end of the preseason, with part of Molly’s right lung removed. While she will go back to Mayo for a scan in mid-October, Crosby said the doctors are positive they got rid of the tumor and she will not require radiation or chemotherapy.

Since 2009, the NFL has held its annual “Crucial Catch” campaign to raise money for the American Cancer Society. It was a campaign that had already hit home for Crosby. A grandmother died of breast cancer and a sister-in-law is in her third year battling ovarian cancer. Now with his wife’s diagnosis, the fight against cancer has grown more meaningful.

“That’s what it’s about is early detection,” he said. “It’s getting routine checkups. Don’t take it for granted.

The numbers, with our technology, are amazing with prevention but treating it if you catch it early enough. That’s one of the big things is pushing that. Let’s try to get earlier detection so we can

fight this thing.

“With Molly’s cancer, it’s always been really important to me but I’m going to continue to push the charge forward and make sure that everybody gets the care. We feel so fortunate with the care that we got. Hopefully, everybody gets the same care and the same prognosis that we got.”

The Packers (3-1) will play at the Dallas Cowboys (3-1) on Sunday. Some of Crosby’s finest professional moments have happened at AT&T Stadium. In the 2010 season, the Packers won the Super Bowl in Arlington. A playoff game in the 2016 season against the Cowboys marked the highlight of his career. His 56-yard field goal with 1:33 to play gave the Packers a 31-28 lead.

Dallas tied the score, but Crosby booted a 51-yarder on the final play for a 34-31 victory.

“The two minutes in that game were the most exciting two minutes I think I’ve ever had in a game,” he said. “To be able to execute it twice in that situation was awesome.”

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OBITUARIES

Adolf Louie Schmidt

Adolf Louie Schmidt, 81, passed away October 3, 2019, at his home near Indian Creek, Wisconsin.

He was born May 31, 1938, the fifth child to Oscar and Ella Schmidt of Indian Creek. He grew up with h his brothers and sister o on their dairy farm. He a attended Shady Mound G Grade School and then IIndian Creek Elementary.

A Adolf attended Frederic H High School where he p played football and b baseball. He was proud tthat during his senior y year the varsity football tteam won the conference c championship. He was active in the FFA and was voted prom king his junior year. Adolf graduated from Frederic High School in 1956.

As a young man, Adolf worked as a farmhand for Harold Owens. He also worked at the Stokely plant and for Kenny Nelson building silos. Adolf attended Wisconsin State College - River Falls where he studied agriculture and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1960. After graduating from River Falls, Adolf moved to the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul and worked for the Food and Drug Administration as an inspector.

On July 7, 1962, Adolf married Elvira Ulick of Clam Falls at the United Methodist Church in Lewis. The couple moved to Dorchester, where Adolf managed the Midland Coop fertilizer plant. In 1964, Adolf and Elvira moved back to the Frederic area living in Siren for one year and on Spirit Lake until 1973.

Adolf worked as an Agriculture teacher and Earth Science teacher in Grantsburg for a total of 29 years.

During that time, Adolf furthered his education through National Science Foundation courses and served as a Wisconsin Field Experience Science Teacher.

In 1970, Adolf and Elvira purchased the farm on which Adolf’s mother, Ella, was raised. That year

they were also blessed with a daughter, Heather. In 1973, they built their home there on the farm they had purchased, and were blessed with a son, Dolf.

All the years while teaching, Adolf farmed Hereford cattle, sheep, hogs and chickens. In 1986, they added the roof to the barn that had been lost in the 1953 tornado. Adolf enjoyed deer hunting on his property with his son, Dolf, and friend, Larry Brown. After Adolf retired from teaching, he continued to farm and he began growing a prolific garden. During the last twelve summers, Adolf shared his garden bounty at the farmers markets in Frederic and Siren. Farming and gardening brought him almost as much joy as his five grandchildren.

Adolf also loved to read and travel. He loved to learn and study the geology and agricultural practices of the areas he visited. His most recent trip was to Alaska in June of 2019, where he most enjoyed the glaciers of Prince William Sound and the spectacular views of Denali.

On October 3, 2019, after two years of illness with cancer, Adolf passed away at home surrounded by his wife and children.

The family thanks everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers. They thank Dr. Craig Mescher, Kathryn Hoffman, RN, and the staff at the Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin in New Richmond for treatments that gave Adolf a good year during his illness. They thank the Adoray Hospice staff for their kindness and care during Adolf’s final days.

Adolf was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ella Schmidt; his brother, Herman Schmidt; his brothers-in-law, Wayne Ulick and Clifford Amundson; his sisters-in-law, Marilynn Schmidt and Arleen Schmidt; and his nephews, John, Carl, and David Schmidt.

Adolf is survived by his wife, Elvira; his daughter, Heather Ohly (Robert); his son, Dolf Schmidt (Heather); his beloved grandchildren, Sydney Ohly, Joseph Ohly, Norah Ohly, Dylan Schmidt, and Griffin Schmidt; his siblings, William Schmidt, Luella Amundson, Oscar Schmidt (Beverly), Louie Schmidt (Rita), and Henry Schmidt (Gloria); his sister-in-law, Kay Ulick; his nephews and nieces,

great-nephews and great-nieces, cousins and many dear friends.

Visitation will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic on Thursday, October 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Friday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Memorial services will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic on Friday, October 18 at 11 a.m. The Reverend Roger Pittman will officiate, and the Rowe funeral home will assist with arrangements.

Adolf will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Honorary Pallbearers: Arnie Holcolmb, Robert (Ole) Engelhart, Larry Brown, William Schmidt, Luella Amundson, Oscar Schmidt, Louie Schmidt, and Henry Schmidt.

You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com, Rowe Funeral Home, 715-327-4475 and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown.

Jean Marie Thielen Jean Marie Thielen, 88, of New Brighton and “The Operation” on Big Wood Lake in Grantsburg, passed away Oct. 1.

Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Marie; brothers Edward and Richard; and husband James “Jim” Thielen.

Survived by sons Michael (Ginger) and Patrick; grandsons Liam (Kirsty) and Colin; stepson Shawn and stepdaughter Sarah.

Visitation from 5-7 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy’s New Brighton Chapel, 706 Fourth Ave NW, New Brighton, and also one hour prior to the service at church. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton. Private burial. Memorials preferred to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

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CURIOSITY DRIVEN Dave began researching his father’s division while he worked as a firefighter with the Janesville Fire Department.

In 1995, he and his wife, Sharyn, attended a 50th reunion of the division.

Merle kept letters from some of his Army buddies.

“We connected with them on Merle’s behalf,” Sharyn said. “We corresponded with them until they died.”

In 2010, Dave and his nephews went to a 65th reunion, attended by only a Dave Sheen couple of dozen of the division’s surviving men.

“They suggested to me that I should go back and see where Dad was during the war,” Dave said.

Some of the men also opened up to Dave and shared war stories long stored in silence.

‘They suggested to me that I should go back and see where Dad was during the war’

“The artifacts are one thing,” Sharyn said. “But having firsthand stories put more flesh on the experience.”

Earlier this year, Dave, who is now retired, decided: “Let’s do this.”

He and a longtime friend traveled to Europe in July and retraced Merle’s footsteps 75 years after Merle fought in the war.

“I did not go with the goal to be closer to my father,” Dave said.

But he returned home with a heightened awareness of the history his father made.

“History comes alive to all of us,” Sharyn said, “if we have something to hang our hat on.”

Sharyn, who has been a genealogist for decades, did not go with her husband.

“I thought of this as a male-buddy trip,” Sharyn said. “I was thrilled he was able to share this with one of his really good friends.”

HEAVY FIGHTING Merle was the kind of guy who did not expect special treatment.

During the war, he served stateside but requested to go to the front lines.

“He didn’t think it was fair for him to be at home,” Dave explained.

Merle was assigned as a replacement officer with Company K of the 120th regiment. He joined the 30th Division on Aug. 6, 1944, with no time for reflection.

The next day, 22-year-old Merle and his men, many only in their teens, dug in around the summit of Hill 314 at Mortain, France, as the 2nd SS Panzer Division attacked their coveted position.

Cut off from the rest of the 30th Division, they held their ground until Allied reinforcements drove back the Germans on Aug. 12.

Later, Merle went on to liberate Fort Eben-Emael on the Belgian-Dutch border, where he confiscated a Nazi flag and sent it to his sweetheart back home.

When he took a bullet in his leg, Merle recovered at an aid station in Paris.

Soon, he was back in action to take part in the Battle of the Bulge.

Eventually, the 30th Division — often called the Workhorse of the Western Front —led the way across the Rhine River into Germany.

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CRIMINAL

Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Bail jumping- felony

motion.

· James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, charge was dismissed but read in. · Mark W. Higgins, 29, Spooner, charge was dismissed but read in.

Operating a MV by permittee w/ another person in vehicle

Total incidents reported: 200 911 hang-up: 3 Abandoned vehicle: 2 Abuse: 1 Accident: 6 Alarm: 8 Animal complaint: 12 Arrest: 2 Assault: 2 Assist agency: 2 Assist citizen: 6 Civil: 20 Death: 2 Disturbance: 4 Domestic: 4

Drug complaint: 1 Erratic driver: 11 Found property: 3 Harassment: 3 Juvenile matter: 2 Medical: 9 Noise complaint: 2 Property damage: 5 Search warrant: 1 Suspicious activity: 12 Theft: 8 Traffic hazard: 3 Traffic stop: 36 Transport: 14 Wanted person: 3 Welfare check: 13

GRANTSBURG PD

WARRANTS

Sept. 23 – Sept. 29

· Timothy J. Hurlburt, 55; Brianna L. Miller, 39; Jordan D. Paulson, 33; Michael J. Perez, 62; Samual L. Pewaush, 23; Emilio S. Rivera, 19; Hannah R. Splets Stoeszer, 20; Megan I. Tyson, 22.

Total incidents reported: 33 Animal complaint: 1 Assist other agency: 4 Civil complaint: 6 Criminal damage to property: 1 Drug investigation: 1 Follow-up: 2 Harassment: 2 Ordinance complaint: 2 Suspicious activity: 5 Theft: 2 Traffic: 7

INCIDENTS

· Sept. 30, Samantha C. Belisle, Shell Lake, was arrested for operating while intoxicated- 4th offense. · Sept. 30, Kyle M. King, St. Anthony, Minn., was arrested for possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. · Sept. 30, John T. Holloway, Danbury, was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 1, Bruce A. Bellanger, Hertel, was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 1, Lois A. Keenan, Shell Lake, was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 1, John E. Paulson, Siren, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while revoked, failure to install ignition interlock device and a probation violation. · Oct. 1, Nathaniel D. Reynolds, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear. · Oct. 2, William R. Hemming, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated- 5th or 6th offense. · Oct. 2, Jordan D. Paulson, Grantsburg, was arrested for failure to appear and a warrant offense. · Oct. 2, Douglas J. Allen, Grantsburg, was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 2, Steven S. Anderson, Sandstone, Minn., was arrested for failure to appear. · Oct. 2, Matthew R. Bambery, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation.

· Oct. 2, Kenneth A. Erickson Jr., Grantsburg, was arrested for failure to appear. · Oct. 2, Timothy J. Hurlburt, Danbury, was arrested for theft of property, theft by contractors and a warrant offense. · Oct. 2, Jamie L. Kasel, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 2, Brianna L. Miller, Finlayson, Minn., was arrested for failure to appear. · Oct. 2, Adam S. Spar, Isanti, Minn., was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 2, Camilo J. Volkmann, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while revoked and a probation violation. · Oct. 3, David A. Shabaiash, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear. · Oct. 3, Agnessa P. Weiland, Danbury, was arrested for contact after domestic abuse arrest and disorderly conduct. · Oct. 4, Drew N. Jaspers, Grantsburg, was arrested for a probation violation. · Oct. 4, David E. Kislenger, Danbury, was arrested for battery simple assault and criminal damage to property. · Oct. 6, Nathan D. Orbison, Janesville, was arrested for possession of schedule I and II narcotics, operating while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle while revoked and consuming intoxicants in motor vehicle-driver.

Disorderly conduct

· Lee R. Grandy, 16, Grantsburg, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

· Orlando M. Garcia, 46, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $330.50. · Dean A. Sargent, 39, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating a MV by permittee w/o parent

Dog running at large

Operating a MV w/o insurance

· Jason T. Miller, 37, Grantsburg, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Fraud · Ronald C. Duckstad, 46, Hugo, Minn., plead guilty and was fined $443.

Non-registration of vehicle · Connie M. Burnett, 62, Webster, found guilty at court trial and was fined $175.30. · Casey J. Crocker, 30, Grantsburg, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Taylor J. Espeseth, 21, Spooner, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Lee R. Grandy, 16, Grantsburg, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating an ATV/UTV while intoxicated · David C. Misch, 47, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $452.50.

Operating an ATV/UTV w/ PAC · David C. Misch, 47, Webster, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating an ATV/UTV w/o registration plate attached as required · David C. Misch, 47, Webster, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s

· Lee R. Grandy, 16, Grantsburg, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

· Lee R. Grandy, 16, Grantsburg, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating a MV w/o proof of insurance · Casey J. Crocker, 30, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was fined $10. · Joan A. Java, 52, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10.

Operating w/o a valid license · Joshua K. Shelafoe, 30, Superior, plead guilty and was fined $267.50.

Operating while revoked · Mark W. Higgins, 29, Spooner, charge was dismissed but read in.

OWI · Jazmine R. Peterson, 20, Amery, had DOT license revoked for 6 months and was fined $811.50.

Possession of amphetamine/LSD/ psiloci · Mark W. Higgins, 29, Spooner, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443. · Rosalinda M. Montoya, 30, St. Paul, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 18 months of probation with a withheld

sentence and was fined $443.

Possession of drug paraphernalia · James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, charge was dismissed but read in. · Ronald C. Duckstad, 46, Hugo, Minn., plead guilty and was fined $443. · Mark W. Higgins, 29, Spooner, charge was dismissed but read in. · Mary A. Holter, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., charge was dismissed but read in. · Rosalinda M. Montoya, 30, St. Paul, Minn., charge was dismissed but read in. · Corey T. Nielson, 30, Sandstone, Minn., charge was dismissed but read in.

Possession of meth · Waneta A. Bearhart, 23, Hinckley, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518. · James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, charge was dismissed but read in. · Ronald C. Duckstad, 46, Hugo, Minn., charge was dismissed but read in. · Mary A. Holter, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 9 months in local jail, 2 years of probation and was fined $518. · Corey T. Nielson, 30, Sandstone, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year in local jail, 2 years of probation and was fined $518.

Possession of narcotic drugs · Mary A. Holter, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., charge was dismissed but read in.

Possession of THC · James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, charge was dis-

missed but read in. · Mary A. Holter, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., charge was dismissed but read in. · Rosalinda M. Montoya, 30, St. Paul, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 18 months of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443.

Possession of open intoxicants in MVdriver

· Taylor J. Espeseth, 21, Spooner, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Speeding

· John M. Goodson, 22, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Austen M. Humphrey, 18, Elk River, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Jazmine R. Peterson, 20, Amery, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Theft · James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, charge was dismissed but read in. · Lynne M. Harmon, 37, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation and was fined $443.

Trespass to land

· Spencer S. Cobb, 51, Webster, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Underage drinking · Lindsey M. Peterson, 19, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was fined $263.50.

Violate absolute sobriety law

· Taylor J. Espeseth, 21, Spooner, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

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Michel and Isabelle Paysant family, who showed him the hallowed ground of Hill 314.

Three generations of French people have cared for the site where so many lost their lives.

“People are so invested in the history of the region that they instill it in their children,” Sharyn said.

Dave discovered that many, including the Paysant family, have small museums in their homes, honoring the Allied forces who freed their country and filled with artifacts found in the region.

“If the trip had stopped at Mortain, I would have been happy,” Dave said, “because of the knowledge and hospitality of the people there.”

At Fort Eben-Emael, Dave

returned the Nazi flag sent home during the war by his father. He presented it to administrator Tom Hendrikx of the museum there.

“It was fun to be able to give them something back,” Dave said.

Sharyn Sheen He traveled on, spending time in the small towns of Germany, where he envisioned his father traveling by jeep.

Dave continues to digest what he saw and learned during the

‘I thought of this as a malebuddy trip . I was thrilled he was able to share this with one of his really good friends.’

trip. He said the research he did before leaving and after returning home was “just as much fun.”

“I can put perspective to it now when rereading Dad’s letters and the history books,” he said.

Dave also has a better sense of the price of war in human lives.

He visited several Allied cemeteries maintained by the French people.

“Everyone has heard of the American cemetery at Omaha Beach,” Dave said. “But there are many others immaculately kept.”

The cemeteries are solemn places.

“It is touching when you walk through thousands of white crosses,” he said. “They were all brothers, sisters and husbands.

You really realize the magnitude of the war.”

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Estate of William Leroy Mullenaux, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 CASHIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;1143â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Wis-

TOWN OF WOOD RIVER MEETING NOTICE NOTE: DATE CHANGE & LOCATION The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town of Wood River Board of Supervisors will be Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Grantsburg Town OfÂżce located at 216 S. Oak St. Grantsburg, WI. The agenda will be posted at the Wood River Town Shop; Burnett Dairy Co-op; Burnett Dairy Cheese Store and the Town of Wood River Web Site at www.townofwoodriver.com

consin, with a mailing address of 7797 Round Lake Drive, Danbury, Wisconsin 54830.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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)

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ACQUIRE LAND INTO TRUST ACTION: Notice of decision to acquire land into trust under 25 Code of Federal Regulations, part 151.

SUMMARY: The Superintendent, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, has made a determination

to acquire real property in trust for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.

The land referred to as the former â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eagle Featherâ&#x20AC;? property, herein and as described as: The W ½ of the E ½ of the SW Âź, Section 35, Township 39 North, Range 15 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

This parcel contains 40.00 acres, more or less.

DATE: This determination was made on September 23, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Great Lakes Agency, Superintendent Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 916 W. Lakeshore Drive, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806, telephone (715) 6824527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR § 151.12(d)(2)(iii) that notice be given of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land into trust.

A copy of the determination is available from the office identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section of this notice. Any party who wishes to seek judicial

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review of this decision must first exhaust administrative remedies under 25 CFR Part 2. This decision may be appealed to the Midwest Regional Director in accordance with the regulations in 25 CFR Part 2. Your notice of appeal must be filed in the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONACT section within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. The date of filing your notice of appeal is the date it is postmarked or the date it is personally delivered to the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Your notice of appeal must include your name, address, and telephone number and it should clearly identify the decision being appealed. If possible, attach a copy of the decision. The notice and the envelope in which it is mailed should clearly be labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notice of Appeal.â&#x20AC;? Your notice of appeal must list the names and addresses of the interested parties known to you and to certify that you have sent them copies of the notice. You must also send a copy of your notice of appeal to the Regional Director and the Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Midwest Regional Office, Norman Point II, 5600 West American Boulevard, Suite 500, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437. If you are an Indian or Indian tribe and are not represented by an attorney, you may request assistance from this office in the preparation of your appeal.

You may include a statement of reasons with your notice of appeal, explaining why you believe the decision being appealed is in error.

If you do not include your statement of reasons with your notice of appeal, you must mail or deliver it to the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office within 30 days after you file your notice of appeal. The statement of reasons and the envelope in which it is mailed should be clearly labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Statement of Reasons.â&#x20AC;? It must be accompanied by or otherwise incorporate all supporting documents. You must send copies of your statement of reasons to all interested parties and the Regional Director.

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‘Making a Murderer’ subject seeks pardon, commutation SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON— A man convicted of rape and murder when he was a teenager whose story was documented in the 2015 Netflix series “Making a Murderer” asked Wisconsin’s governor for a pardon or commutation of his life prison sentence on Wednesday.

The request from Brendan Dassey came as his advocates launched yet another attempt to free him, this time outside the court system. His latest appeal was not considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dassey’s chances of getting a pardon from Gov. Tony Evers appear remote.

Evers’ rules for a pardon forbid anyone still serving their prison Brendan Dassey sentence from being considered and he’s also not issuing any commutations.

Dassey, now 29, was 16 years old when he confessed to Wisconsin authorities that he had joined his uncle, Steve Avery, in the 2005 rape and murder of photographer Teresa Halbach, before burning her body in a bonfire.

“I am writing to ask for a pardon because I am innocent and want to go home,” Dassey said in a handwritten note to Evers that accompanied his application. Dassey congratulated Evers, a Democrat who took office in January, on becoming governor. Dassey also listed things he enjoys including Pokemon and hamburgers and drew a pair of hearts with the word “hugs” in one and “love” in the other.

Evers re-started Wisconsin’s pardons board this year after his Republican predecessor Scott Walker stopped it, but to be considered

‘I am writing to ask for a pardon because I am innocent and want to go home.’

the applicants must have completed their prison sentences. Anyone not meeting that criteria will be rejected as ineligible with no review, the application form says.

Evers has no public rules for commuting a prison sentence, but his spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff said in June that he is not considering doing that “at this time.” Commutations in Wisconsin are rare. No governor since Tommy Thompson, who left office in 2001, has issued one.

Still, Dassey’s attorney Laura Nirider said she hoped Evers would make an exception for Dassey.

“What we’re hoping to do is to take this moment to ask the governor to hold off, to look at this case as a perfect example for that kind of relief,” she told reporters following a news conference. “We look forward to working with Governor Evers to help him understand this case, to help him see that it’s time to bring Brendan home.”

Evers on Wednesday didn’t rule out the Dassey request, saying he hadn’t seen it yet. The governor has yet to act on any pardon requests.

“We’ll deal with it just like we do any communication we receive,” Evers said. “We give consideration to all sorts of things that we reject.

Whether there’s criteria or not, we’ll consider it and respond back to them.”

The pardon request argues that Dassey was the victim of a “uniquely and profoundly flawed legal process.” It says seeking clemency from the governor is “one of the last remaining legal options” available.

“By his prison conduct and his gentle, patient insistence of his own innocence, Brendan has shown himself to be the rare person who is worthy of clemency,” the application said.

Dassey’s attorneys say he’s intellectually impaired and that he was manipulated by experienced police officers into accepting their story of how Halbach’s murder happened.

They wanted his confession thrown

out and a new trial.

Avery and Dassey are serving life sentences. The U.S. Supreme Court last year, without comment, said they would not consider Dassey’s appeal of his conviction. He could request another trial if a judge agrees he has new evidence that warrants it.

At Dassey’s trial, video of his confession to investigators played a central role.

Authorities had no physical evidence tying Dassey to the crimes, and he testified that his confession was “made up,” but a jury convicted him anyway. He will be eligiLaura Nirider ble for parole Attorney in 2048.

Wisconsin prosecutors have long held that Dassey’s confession was voluntary.

Prosecutors noted that Dassey’s mother gave investigators permission to speak with him, that Dassey agreed as well and that during the interview investigators used only standard techniques such as adopting a sympathetic tone and encouraging honesty.

Dassey’s mother and cousin attended a news conference in Madison where the pardon application was announced. They did not speak to reporters.

Avery spent 18 years in prison for a different rape before DNA testing exonerated him. After his release, he filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over his conviction, but he was arrested in 2005 and later convicted of Halbach’s murder as that lawsuit was still pending. Avery maintains he was framed.

‘We look forward to working with Governor Evers to help him understand this case, to help him see that it’s time to bring Brendan home.’

Wisconsin refinery that was site of explosion plans rebuild

SUPERIOR— Husky Energy says it’s been given approval to rebuild its oil refinery in Superior, Wisconsin after an explosion and a series of fires last year injured 36 people and required much of the city to evacuate.

Husky, which does business as Superior Refining Company in Wisconsin, said it will start the $400 million plan immediately with the goal of resuming partial operations in 2021.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports that residents and tribal leaders expressed frustration over Husky’s plans to continue using the highly toxic chemical hydrogen fluoride as part of its refining process. The city’s evacuation was largely because of the presence of hydrogen fluoride, which can be hazardous to human health. The tank containing the chemical wasn’t damaged by the explosion, which was caused by a hole in a valve.

The mayors of Superior and adjacent Duluth, Minnesota, also called on Husky Energy to remove hydrogen fluoride from its operations.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved the permit.

Earlier this year, Company CEO Rob Symonds told Wisconsin Public Radio that company officials explored using alternatives to hydrogen fluoride, but there is no better option.

“The hydrogen fluoride alkylation unit, as it’s called, is fundamental to making gasoline,” Symonds said. “This is the gasoline that we all use in our cars today.”

The company has said it plans to make safety improvements to the existing alkylation unit, including a rapid acid transfer system to capture any hydrofluoric acid in case of a release.

Businesses and labor groups spoke in support of a rebuild permit at an August hearing, arguing the refinery has economic benefits. Husky has about 200 permanent jobs with a $27 million payroll. Another 350 jobs are expected to be created during the rebuild.

When it resumes operations, Husky expects to refine an average of 45,000 barrels of oil per day.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD MEETING TOWN OF GRANTSBURG CHANGE IN MEETING DATE The Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will hold their monthly board meeting at the Town of Grantsburg Of¿ce & Hall, 216 S. Oak Street, on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30. (note change in date) The agenda will include: Call to order; pledge of allegiance; minutes from the Sept 9, 2019 board meeting; Citizen Input; Road updates; Chairman report; Recycling update: JB systems update; Grantsburg Fire association Report: review correspondence; treasurer's report and payment of invoices; adjourn.

Any amendments to the agenda will be posted.

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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)

NOTICE: CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT RECORDS 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.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY ALCO Capital Group, LLC 225 S Executive Drive Brookfield WI 53005 Lynn T Smith Creditor,

vs.

24405 Poquette Lake Road Shell Lake WI 54871 Debtor, Shell Lake Bank 102 W 5th Street Shell Lake WI 54871 Garnishee.

Amended Non-Earnings Garnishment Summons Case No. 2009CV000333 TO THE GARNISHEE: You are hereby notified that the creditor named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

The complaint, which is also served on you, states that nature and basis of the legal action.

You are summoned as garnishee. Within forty (40) days after October 14, 2019, you are required to answer as described in Wis. Stat.

Sec. 812.11, whether you are indebted to or have in your possession or under your control any property of the debtor’s. You must file the original of your answer

with the Clerk of Circuit Court and serve a copy on the creditor’s attorney. If you fail to answer, judgment may be entered against you for the amount of the creditor’s judgment against the debtor(s) plus the cost of this action.

You are to retain this property pending the further order of the Court. Any excess indebtedness is not subject to the garnishment as provided in Wis. Stat. Sec. 812.18(3).

Dated at Brookfield, Wisconsin this October 8, 2019 Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC /s/ Meghan P. MacKelly Creditor’s Attorney, State Bar No.: 1037746 225 S. Executive Drive, Ste 201 Brookfield, WI 53005 (262)641-371 September 20, 2019 WNAXLP (Oct. 9, 16, 23)

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Ag secretary: No guarantee small dairy farms will survive TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON— President Donald Trump’s agriculture secretary said during a stop in Wisconsin that he doesn’t know if the family dairy farm can survive as the industry moves toward a factory farm model.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters Tuesday following an appearance at the World Dairy Expo in Madison that it’s getting harder for farmers to get by on milking smaller herds.

“In America, the big get bigger and the small go out,” Perdue said. “I don’t think in America we, for any small business, we have a guaranteed income or guaranteed profitability.”

Perdue’s visit comes as Wisconsin dairy farmers are wrestling with a host of problems, including declining milk prices, rising suicide rates, the transition to larger farms with hundreds or thousands of animals and Trump’s international trade wars.

Wisconsin, which touts itself as America’s Dairyland on its license plates, has lost 551 dairy farms in 2019 after losing 638 in 2018 and 465 in 2017, according to data from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Con-

sumer Protection. The Legislature’s finance committee voted unanimously last month to spend an additional $200,000 to help struggling farmers deal with depression and mental health problems.

Jerry Volenec, a fifth generation Wisconsin dairy farmer with 330 cows, left the Perdue event feeling discouraged about his future.

“What I heard today from the secretary of agriculture is there’s no place for me,” Volenec told reporters. “Can I get some support from my state and federal government? I feel like we’re a benefit to society.”

Getting bigger at the expense of smaller operations like his is “not a good way to go,” said Darin Von Ruden, president of Wisconsin Farmers Union and a third-generation dairy farmer who runs a 50-cow organic farm.

“Do we want one corporation owning all the food in our country?” he said to reporters.

Perdue said he believes the 2018 farm bill should help farmers stay afloat.

The bill reauthorizes agriculture and conservation programs at a rough cost of $400 billion over five years or $867 billion over 10 years. But he warned that small farms will still struggle to compete.

“It’s very difficult on an economy of scale with the capital needs and all the environmental regulations and everything else today to survive milking 40, 50, or 60 or even 100 cows,” he said.

Perdue held a town hall meeting with farmers and agricultural groups to kick off the expo. The former Georgia governor seemed to charm the crowd with his southern accent and jokes about getting swiped in the face by a cow’s tail.

Jeff Lyon, general manager for FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative in Madison, asked Perdue for his thoughts on Trump’s trade war with China.

Trump’s administration has long accused China of unfair trade practices and has imposed escalating rounds of tariffs on Chinese imports to press for concessions. The administration alleges that Beijing steals and forces foreign companies to hand over trade secrets, unfairly subsidizes Chinese companies and engages in cyber-theft of intellectual property. China’s countermoves have been especially hard on American farmers because they target U.S. agricultural exports.

According to a September analysis by the U.S. Dairy Export Council, American dairy solids exports to China fell by 43% overall in the 11 months start-

ing in July 2018, when China enacted the first round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. dairy products. About 3.7 billion pounds of U.S. farmers’ milk had to find other markets during that span, the analysis found.

Chinese leaders have said they’re ready to talk but will take whatever steps are necessary to protect their rights.

Perdue responded to Lyon’s question by calling the Chinese “cheaters.”

“They toyed us into being more dependent on their markets than them on us. That’s what the problem has been,” he said. “They can’t expect to come into our country freely and fairly without opening up their markets.”

The secretary said the Trump administration is working to expand other international markets, including targeting India, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and Malaysia. He said he had expected Congress to ratify a new trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada to replace NAFTA but noted that Washington has been distracted over the last few days, an allusion to impeachment proceedings against Trump ramping up last week.

Eau Claire woman becomes teacher at school she attended ERIC LINDQUIST LEADER-TELEGRAM

EAU CLAIRE— As a second-grader, Kerry Benedict recalls one of her teachers at Longfellow Elementary School asking the age-old question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Benedict’s answer: a babysitter.

While the response may have reflected positively on Benedict’s childhood babysitters, the teacher, recognizing the occupation’s limited career opportunities, suggested her student open her mind to greater possibilities.

Benedict’s revised answer — a teacher — has had a lot more staying power.

In fact, she has never wavered from that goal, and this fall that child’s dream has come full circle.

Benedict, now 24, is teaching at Longfellow, assisting with the launch of the Eau Claire school district’s new Spanish dual immersion program, the Leader-Telegram reported. She collaborates with kindergarten teacher Reanna Goodman this year and is expected to follow the same students and be their first-grade teacher next year.

“I have always said I wanted to end up here again,” Benedict said before school on a recent Wednesday. “I feel like it’s home.”

Adding to Benedict’s sense of deja vu, the educator who helped inspire her dream to be a teacher so many years ago is one of 19 people still on staff from Benedict’s time as a Longfellow student. Now an achievement gap reduction teacher, Nanette Coubal works with students right across the hall from Benedict’s kindergarten room and has agreed to be Benedict’s mentor as she gets accustomed to her new role.

Coubal, who was honored a couple years ago to receive a letter from a dean at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse indicating that Benedict had identified Coubal as a person who made a difference in her life by helping her choose teaching as a career, said she is delighted that Benedict’s career path led back to Longfellow.

“It’s great to have her as a colleague,” Coubal said.

“She’s just fitting in wonderfully.”

Staff at the school have a special culture they call “the Longfellow way,” and Benedict didn’t miss a beat picking it up, Coubal said.

“The kindness, compassion and camaraderie that we feel for one another, as well as the students, it’s part of her,” Coubal said.

While making the transition from student to colleague can be awkward at times — “It’s a challenge to call my old teachers by their first names; I still feel like I’m going to be in trouble,” Benedict acknowledged — she insisted teaching at Longfellow is literally a dream come true.

——— Likewise, when the Eau Claire school board approved the launch of the Spanish dual immersion program this year at Longfellow, it seemed almost too good to be true for Benedict.

As a double major in elementary education and Spanish at UW-La Crosse, Benedict taught third grade in a Spanish partial immersion program in La Crosse for two years after graduation.

“It just feels like it was meant to be,” she said moments after a student walked by her classroom door with the greeting “Buenos dias.”

The fledgling Eau Claire dual immersion program has 21 students, divided almost evenly between native Spanish and English speakers. The students speak exclusively English and Spanish at different times of the day. The goal is for all of the students to become bilingual.

The program, which is beginning with just the kindergarten class, will expand each year by one grade level until it serves kindergartners through fifth-graders. Briana Smit, English learner coordinator with the district, has emphasized the positive impacts that research shows bilingualism has on children’s development — not only in terms of language skills, but also on achievement in math, science and social studies.

Already, Goodman said, students in the class are learning faster than expected and are showing increasing signs of confidence speaking up in their non-native language.

For her part, Benedict looks forward to helping these pioneering students make their own memories in a building that has meant so much to her.

——— Benedict’s ties to the school run deep and her memories go back a long way in several spots inside those brick walls.

As the kind of ideal student who her former fourthgrade teacher Scott Gee remembers as calm, organized and “super together,” Benedict didn’t get scolded much during her first stint at Longfellow. Thus, the North High School co-valedictorian still recalls, as she descends the stairs heading to the playground at Longfellow, how she once got shushed by a teacher when she squealed after getting stung by a bee on those very same steps.

Benedict also can be forgiven if she resists snack offers in the school office. She described being selected as a student to appear in a commercial and having her mother — another angle of this seemingly toogood-to-be-true story is that Benedict’s mom, Jenny, used to be a playground supervisor and partnership coordinator at Longfellow — and a teacher tell her what a good actress she was as they stood in the school office.

As soon as the words got out of their mouths, Benedict promptly plopped down on all fours and started hitting herself in the stomach. The stunned adults initially assumed she was demonstrating her acting ability until a purple Gobstopper candy flew out of her mouth and they realized she had been choking.

Even the classroom where she now helps students with their English and Spanish skills has memories attached to it. The room is where she attended fourth grade and had Gee as a teacher. He jokes that even back then Benedict had a teacher vibe and occasionally would suggest a better way to do something.

Benedict was the very first student to enter his room on his first day as a teacher, and he appreciates that she now works alongside him on the school’s teaching staff.

“As teachers, we look at our students as our own kids, so now it’s like my own kid has come home to teach,” Gee said. “It’s really cool.”

Benedict agrees, and perhaps summed it up best in this Facebook post, accompanied by before and after pictures, in advance of school starting four weeks ago: “I am BEYOND excited to return to Longfellow this year as a teacher rather than a student. My love for learning began at Longfellow 19 years ago. I am thrilled I will be able to share that passion with students just like me.”

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES

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SERVICES

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TOURISM

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SCHOOLS

CONSTRUCTION

FURNISHINGS

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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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BUILDING PRODUCTS

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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

LAKE CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Remodeling Siding - Excavating - Cement Work

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PLUMBING/SEPTIC

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Live in God’s victory “At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish....at that time your people shall be delivered...” Daniel 12:1.

“War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon....The great dragon was thrown down.....I heard a loud voice in heaven proclaiming, ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah’” Revelation 12:7, 9-10.

Pastor Doug Olson Yellow Lake Lutheran Church

“The seventy returned saying, ‘Lord, even in your name the demons submit to us’ ” Luke 10:17.

In the books of Daniel and Revelation we heard about God’s victory over all the forces of darkness. In September we remembered the event of 9/11/01. God’s victory will overcome our present suffering from global warming, racial hatred, mass killings by shooters, drug addiction, hunger, inequality among people, wars, people marginalized by low incomes, and e-bola outbreak.

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 11:30 am 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

Listen to Luke’s good news. Jesus is told by the seventy, “Lord, in your name, even the demons submit to us” (vs. 17). Perhaps you are now facing a very dark, troubling time.

Believe the announcement of God’s angel Michael and the seventy disciples of Jesus.

The victory of God has come over the forces of darkness gripping you in this world. A new future lies before you. Peace. Amen.

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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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

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 24025 1st Ave. S. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Worship: 10:15 am | Sunday School: 9 am Nursery available | Youth Ministries: Wed., 6 pm UMW: 1st Wed., 12 pm | Bible Study: Wed., 9 am

SIREN COVENANT Brian Pardun, Pastor 7686 Lofty Pines Dr. | 715-349-5601 www.sirencovenantchurch.org Sunday School: 9 am | Worship: 10 am Fellowship follows | Wheelchair Accessible

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Sun. Public Talk: 10 am | Watch Tower: 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study: Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School: 7:35 pm | Service Mtg.: 8:05 pm

David Prince, Pastor | 715-327-8402 20750 Cty. Rd. Z (Just South on Cty. Rd. Z off Hwy. 48) www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org Sunday Mornings – Something For Everyone Sunday School: 9:15 am | Worship: 10:15 am Wed. Eve.: 6:30 pm AWANA & Adult Bible study Everyone is Welcome! | Nursery is provided!

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor 715-488-2296 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 www.traderiverefc.org Worship: 9:30 am | Sunday School: 10:45 am Wednesday Nights: 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 26503 Muskey Ave. So. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Sun. Worship: 10:30 am | Sun. School: 9:15 am Bible Study: 1 pm, Tues. | UMW 2:15 pm, 2nd Tues.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am Lenten Services (March 6 - April 10) at 7:00pm.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 7425 W. Birch | 715-866-7157 Sunday Bible Class: 9:30 am (all ages) Worship: 10:30 am | Bible Study: 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER Jeff Jowers, Pastor Cell: 864-607-5605 | pastorjowers@gmail.com 7422 Kola Street | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am Wed. 6:30 pm AWANA (Ages 3-6th Grade) & SIGN (Grades 7-12 Youth Group)

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9 am | Sun. Mass: 10 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor 7697 Johnson St www.dwellingpointchurch.cc Worship: Sundays at 10 am | Nursery Available

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Questions to ask A breast cancer diagnosis is scary, and often patients don’t know what to ask when their doctor tells them what’s happening.

Although you have a cancer treatment team and you’ll have opportunities to ask questions at subsequent appointments, it can be helpful to have an idea of what you need to know as you go to follow-up appointments and meet other care providers.

Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor about their experience treating this type, getting a second opinion and any detail you don’t understand. This can help you not only get the information you need but also take some measure of control over your life during a difficult time. The American Cancer Society has lists of questions to help you.

WHEN YOU’RE DIAGNOSED • How big is the cancer?

Where exactly is the tumor?

• Has it spread to lymph nodes or other organs?

• What stage is it? What does that mean?

• Who else will be on my treatment team?

• How much will this cost?

What does my insurance cov-

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er? Is there a patient advocate who can help me through the financial side of this?

BEFORE AND DURING TREATMENT • What are my options for treatment? What are the positives and negatives of each?

• How long should I expect treatment to last?

• What side effects will I experience?

• What treatment do you rec-

ommend/what regimen would you do if you were diagnosed with this type of cancer?

• Are clinical trials an option? Should I look at that?

• Will I lose my hair? How will treatment affect my daily life?

• What happens if this treatment doesn’t work?

• How will we know if the treatment is working?

• Are there ways to manage

side effects?

• What lifestyle changes should I make during treatment — a different diet or exercise regimen, for example?

• If I experience depression or anxiety, what resources are available?

SURGERY • What type of surgery is best for me?

• Should I consider a full

mastectomy, even though the cancer hasn’t spread?

• How long will recovery take? How much of that will be in the hospital versus at home?

• What will happen during recovery? Will I have stitches or staples, will there be a drain coming out of the site?

• What are my options for breast reconstruction? What are the risks?

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Wisconsin Well Woman Program can help eligible women schedule a breast cancer screening.

Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women (12%) will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Anyone can get breast cancer, but as women age, the risk increases. Women with close relatives who have breast cancer are also at increased risk.

Early detection is important

for finding breast cancer at an earlier stage. When cancer is found earlier it is more likely to be treatable. One early detection method is a mammogram, which takes an x-ray picture. The Wisconsin Well Woman Program provides free mammograms to eligible women ages 45-64, or to women ages 35-44 with breast symptoms or concerns. Polk County Health Department coordinates the Wisconsin Well

Woman Program for Barron, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, and Washburn counties. Polk County Health Department is able to assist residents of those counties in determining eligibility and enrolling in services.

Even if you don’t qualify for the Wisconsin Well Women Program be sure to speak with your healthcare provider about breast cancer screening.

Breast cancer occurs more

commonly in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. If you are a male, and are concerned about your risk of breast cancer please speak with your health care provider.

Besides screening, all people can take steps to help protect themselves against breast cancer: • Stay at a healthy weight.

• Exercise regularly.

• Limit alcohol consumption.

• Eat nutritious food.

• Don’t start to smoke; but if you do smoke, you can get help quitting by calling the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-784-8669.

For more information and to see if you qualify for the Wisconsin Well Woman Program, call Jill Johnson at the Polk County Health Department at (715) 485-8500. You may also view information at http:// www.polkcountyhealthdept. org/services/wwwp/

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

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Breakthroughs Because it is so common, many scientists study breast cancer, looking for causes, better diagnosis and treatment options and even a cure.

The National Cancer Institute shared some of the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer research, including clinical research that could lead to improved care at every stage of cancer treatment. Clinical trials are often available for prevention, screening and treatment; ask your doctor for options.

DETECTING BREAST CANCER Breast cancer already is one of the easiest-to-find cancers; mammograms and other imaging tools are effective and widely used in identifying and diagnosing tumors.

Scientists are looking for ways to enhance the current options available for breast cancer screening, such as 3D mam-

mography, a procedure that takes pictures from a variety of angles around the breast and then builds a 3D-like image. Assessment tools must be measured in terms of their effectiveness not only in finding malignant tumors but in not creating false positives, i.e. telling a woman she has cancer when she doesn’t. This procedure is being tested for that effectiveness.

TREATMENT Breast cancer can be divided into subgroups that affect the way doctors treat them, using specific hormone therapies to target cells. A study on patients with an estrogen receptor cancer found a test that looks at certain genes can help some women safely avoid chemo. The Food and Drug Administration has approved several breast cancer treatments that target specific cell-growth molecules,

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and more of these treatments are being developed.

There have been advances in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer that have been shown to prolong the time until chemo is needed, possibly extend survival and prevent relapse. In HER2-positive breast cancer (HER2 is a protein; elevated levels are found in

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some women with breast cancer), the FDA has approved a number of therapies that show positive effects in treating this type of cancer, preventing a relapse or keeping the disease from spreading to the brain.

OTHER RESEARCH Researchers also are looking at the effectiveness of screening across communities, why

black women are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer and are more likely to die of breast cancer than white women as well as issues related to breast cancer survivors, including their continued physical and mental health, sleep disturbances, financial impacts and more.

Breast cancer’s emotional toll Both the cancer and treatment take a hard toll on the body, leading to fatigue, nausea, lowered immunity and many other symptoms. But it also takes a mental toll, both on the person with cancer and his or her family and friends.

The American Cancer Society talks about how people fighting breast cancer often find themselves overwhelmed with emotion, including depression, anxiety, fear and other feelings of distress.

Even after successful treatment, survivors may feel stress and worry. The ACS says many people are concerned the cancer will come back, or they still feel or see physical effects from the treatment, including surgery scars and other changes to their body, or effects on other parts of life, such as altered relationships or missing out

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on opportunities at work.

Cancer is also an expensive disease, leading to financial worry.

Breast cancer can bring with it specific emotional issues. Mastectomies mean women’s bodies look dramatically different, and they may not like their new look or may struggle to get accustomed to it. Survivors often worry about changed sexuality after breast cancer; this is even more pronounced in young women who have gone through treatment.

They worry about the effects of the cancer and subsequent treatments on their fertility. Chemo also has been connected to early menopause in some women.

Family members, friends and caregivers also may experience many emotions, along with worry that they can’t help a loved one or don’t know what to do.

According to the ACS, treatment for these emotional issues during and after treatment are critical for overall good health. Many hospitals or cancer treatment centers offer support groups for survivors and family members; talk to your oncologist or primary care provider about connecting with one of those groups, or ask for a referral for a counselor who specializes in such issues. Churches can often be a source of support for people, while others prefer to join an online support group.

For people with questions or who want general support, the ACS’ Reach to Recovery program matches people in treatment with a local volunteer who had breast cancer who can provide answers, offer support and help make cancer treatment be a less isolating experience.