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OPENING WEEKEND: Photos from the start of riﬂe season of hunters and their trophies P13-14

A store important to the neighborhood JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Dan Milligan lost his job 14 years ago and soon after decided he would buy his next job after realizing the job market wasn’t giving him any options. He bought the Trade Lake Store in May 2007 and said business, like the area in general, has been up and down throughout the years. Milligan told the Sentinel the store has good times and bad times. “The key is to have money for when the bad times hit,”

he remarked. He was getting ready for the weekend when he spoke to the Sentinel. “Opening (deer rifle) weekend used to be a lot bigger for us. It would really help us getting ready for the winter,” Milligan said. “It used to be just two weeks that were really tough in the winter and now it’s more like a whole month.” The Trade Lake is one of many locally owned businesses in Burnett County that depend on local support to keep the doors open. It sits SEE TRADE LAKE STORE, PAGE 2

Hunting season well underway before riﬂe season starts JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Hunting still reigns supreme in Burnett County. Last weekend hunters of all ages and all backgrounds went out hoping to get that prize buck. However, almost 1,000 deer have already been harvested

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Brothers bag big bucks during riﬂe opener Dawson and Lane Hennessy of Grantsburg both bagged their big bucks opening weekend of Wisconsin’s riﬂe season. See more hunting photos on page 13 & 14.

this year by hunters. According to the WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources), 994 deer were harvested during the first three seasons; archery, crossbow and youth hunt. During the youth hunt just SEE HUNTING, PAGE 2

It’s all about doing ‘good for other people’ JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Something as ordinary as pull tabs can be so beneficial to others. James Smith has been collecting tabs for over 45 years. His mother was got him started with it to keep him busy. He stays busy with the tabs and

his day job at Diversified Services Inc.(DSI) based in Siren. He spends all day assembling boxes for brass couplings that the company manufactures and sends to Parker-Hannifin in Grantsburg. “I’ve got a collection box for tabs at work and here at home.” Smith lives at Shady Knoll Home in Grantsburg and it is the

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hub of his entire operation. He first sorts through the pull tabs and sorts them. Then he cleans the tabs and removes the sharp edges. The tabs then get boxed up and pile up at his house. What happens with all these tabs?

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James Smith at his Grantsburg home discusses the process of collecting pull tabs.

SEE TABS, PAGE 2

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at a main intersection where Highway 48 meets County Road M and Town Hall Road in Trade Lake. A quiet intersection with an important business. Millions of Americans enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner and then move onto the Christmas and Holiday season. This usually begins with Black Friday, where big box stores open their doors early in the morning the day after Thanksgiving and have deals that only come around once a year. In the last few years a new shopping craze has begun called Small Business Saturday. The event encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. There is also cyber-Monday that brings a number of online-only deals that spread across the Internet. Milligan works long hours at the store and on the weekends his wife, Judy, helps out around the store. She is from Grantsburg and Dan is from St. Paul but has been visiting the area since the

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Trade Lake Store sits on the corner of Highway 48 and Town Hall Road. Here’s the store on a quiet Sunday morning.

mid 1970s. He really enjoys what he calls the Trade Lake neighborhood. He mostly sells convenience items at the store like bread and milk. His top sellers during the summer months are fishing gear like bait and tackle and come ice cream.

“I’m not complaining about it because I know people around here don’t have a ton of money,” Milligan said. “It would be really helpful if people would stop in once a week and buy something. It would go a long way to help.”

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Smith takes them to the Pine City McDonalds and they are then sent to the Ronald McDonald House in the Twin Cities. He recently delivered 16 full boxes of tabs to Pine City and says that each box holds approximately 19,000 pull tabs. In 2019, he has collected over 700,000 pull tabs with help from locals who drop off tabs as well as family members around the country that collect tabs for him. He has friends and family in Texas and North Carolina that send him tabs. He often reiterates why he does this work. “It’s much better than sitting around and it’s good for other people.” The Twin Cities Ronald McDonald House has raised more than $800,000 with the pop can tabs program. Smith makes sure to add his

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Smith has worked at DSI in Siren for many years where he spends his time assembling.

information on and inside the boxes he donates, so the Ronald McDonald house can keep track of all of the pull tabs he has donated over the years.

Smith, who will be turning 66 next year has no plans on slowing down. “I do this everyday and I don’t want to stop.”

Political season underway in Grantsburg JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

A pair of Republicans came through Burnett County recently to announce their campaigns in two different races. Rob Stafsholt was at Brickfield Brewery on Wednesday to meet with constituents and shake hands. He is running for the 10th District State Senate seat. Stafsholt told the crowd of about two dozen that he plans on representing the people of northwestern Wisconsin and not Milwaukee and Madison. He made a brief speech at the brewery following a few conversations with residents on the issues they are facing.

Theft suspect arrested at Danbury Casino

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Rob Stafsholt announced his campaign over ﬁve events last week. He was campaigning in Grantsburg with State Rep. Gae Magnaﬁci.

He said his roots are firmly in Wisconsin as a fourth-generation farmer. He added that the current representative State Senator Patty Schachtner has done nothing in Madison besides vote with democratic governor Tony Evers and other Madison liberals. Stafsholt continued to rail against Evers and decisions he has made with tax dollars. He referenced $15 million for local roads and instead spent them on a transit trolley in Milwaukee. He concluded his speech by saying he looks forward to shaking as many hands as possible across the region leading up to the election. SEE POLITICIANS, PAGE 6

A Minnesota man was charged with criminal damage to property, theft and drug related charges following a reported theft at a Siren gas station. John R. Costanzo, 34, St. Paul, Minn., was charged with felony criminal damage to property stemming from an alleged theft at the Holiday gas station in Siren. He was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft. Siren Police were dispatched to the Holiday gas station following a report of theft of a donation box. The police were told it was a male suspect wearing a hat, jacket and black shoes. They were unable to locate a suspect meeting that description after arriving. The store manager told authorCostanzo ities the male suspect came in acting strange and asking about the Fishbowl Bar in Danbury. The manager added when checking store camera footage he noticed the suspect was carrying what looked like a knife and carried out a donation jug belonging to the Humane Society of Burnett County. The suspect also cut wires to the credit card machine connected to the cash register. Siren Police distributed a photo of the suspect to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office and St. Croix Tribal Police. Sheriff deputies searched for the suspect at the Fishbowl Bar and then the Danbury Casino. A deputy arrived at the casino after learning the suspect may be Costanzo and was staying at the casino hotel. The deputy had three subjects held at gun point until backup arrived. When other deputies arrived they noted Costanzo fit the description given by the Holiday employees. Costanzo and the other two subjects, James Dalbec and Joseph Stenbakken, were interviewed by authorities. Dalbec and Stenbakken both said they were with Costanzo but had fallen asleep at some point and did not know what Costanzo did in Siren. Costanzo admitted he took the donation box. He added he did not mean to scare anyone but “was in a bad place and needed money.” He said he was not wielding a knife but a large pair of pliers. The hotel staff told authorities they had found an alleged meth pipe in his room and were planning on kicking him out of the hotel when he returned. When the vehicle was searched authorities found a glass pipe with a rubber hose connected to it often used to smoke meth. They also found an alleged marijuana pipe and a gem baggie. The glass pipe with rubber hose and gem baggie field tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. Costanzo is scheduled to be in front of Judge Melissia Mogen Dec. 5 for his preliminary hearing.

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under 100 deer were harvested. Over the first weekend in October hunters in Burnett County harvested 59 antlered deer and 39 antlerless for a total of 98 deer over the two-day season. Archery and crossbow season began in September and almost 900 deer have been harvested by those hunters. Since Sept. 14 hunters in Burnett County have harvested 499 deer with crossbow and 397 with archery. The numbers from opening weekend of rifle season were not available at print time but will be featured in next week’s edition of the Sentinel.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Thanksgiving Eve Party

GRANTSBURG— 12 – 10 p.m. Brickfield Brewery is hosting a Thanksgiving Eve Party. Enjoy pints and pizza specials from noon to 5 p.m. and live music from the Roberts Brothers from 5 to 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Thanksgiving Dinner GRANTSBURG— 12 – 2 p.m. The American Legion in Grantsburg is holding a Thanksgiving dinner with all of the fixings. Everybody is welcome to come and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. The cost is free will donation.

Thanksgiving at The Den GRANTSBURG— 3 – 9 p.m. Join the Den in Grantsburg for Thanksgiving. There will be an all you can eat Thanksgiving dinner from 3 to 9 p.m. Come get your fill and enjoy some drinks. Price is $15.99 for adults and children under 10 is $9.99.

Free Thanksgiving Meal ST. CROIX FALLS— 3 – 7 p.m. The Howlin’ Wolf Creek Bar near Cushing would like to invite everyone to their 5th Annual Thanksgiving Feast for their customers, family and friends. They will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal and look forward to sharing it with everybody.

Thanksgiving Lunch WEBSTER— 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Round-ABout Bar and Grill is offering a Thanksgiving lunch. There will be turkey or ham with garlic mashed red skin potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes with honey cinnamon butter, homemade cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, garlic butter mixed veggies, dinner roll and dessert for $14.95. They will also be serving Thanksgiving cocktailes for $4. Call 715-349-8739 to make a reservation.

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sorted occasional cards, knitted items and frozen entrees for sale. Coffee and treats will be served all day and free will donations are appreciated.

Shop Local Saturday SIREN— 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Forget Black Friday, shop local Saturday at the Siren Pet Store. You won’t only find great sales, but you may find your next family addition. Both kittens and puppies will be there looking for their new family. Get pre-approved to adopt by Beautiful Hearts Rescue and shop with your new family member same day and get an additional 10% off.

Pool Tournament GRANTSBURG— 11 a.m. The Den in Grantsburg is hosting a pool tournament that will go into December 1 until 10 p.m. The tournament will be double elimination. From 10 p.m. to midnight on Saturday will be DJ and bottomless cup night. For more information and to register to play, contact the Den at 715-463-3360.

Holiday Make and Take GRANTSBURG— 2 – 4 p.m. Brickfield Brewery is hosting a Holiday Make and Take event. Dagny Norenberg will be leading guests through a hands-on workshop creating custom wooden ornaments/ gift tags and/or wooden door/wall hangers. This is a great activity for kids as well. Pick your own design- there will be a variety of options to paint, decorate and personalize. Walk-ins are welcome, register at http://brickfieldbrewing.com/ holiday-make-take/. A portion of the proceeds will be donated by Norenberg to the Grantsburg Food Shelf.

Angel’s Island Light Festival MILLTOWN— 3 – 6 p.m. Milltown Community Center is holding Santa Day and Angel’s Island Light Festival. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance and there will be prize drawings, food and much more.

Heritage Christmas Boutique GRANTSBURG— 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Grantsburg Central United Methodist Church is holding a bake and gently used items sale. There will be lots of baked goods, gently used items, hand crafted as-

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Food Preservation SIREN— 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. North Winds Wilderness School is hosting a Food Preservation class. The class will teach

you how to preserve your harvests- edible plants, fish, deer, etc. They will cover making jerky, hand drying herbs, pickling, canning, tincturing, infusing, blanching and freezing. This event is being held at the North Winds Wilderness School Campus and the workshop cost is $50.

Winter Wreath Workshop GRANTSBURG— 3 – 4:30 p.m. Brickfield Brewery is holding a Winter Wreath Workshop. Particpants can decorate a 25-inch fresh balsam evergreen Christmas wreath using a variety of supplied items such as Eastern White Pine, frosted Norway Pine, or frosted Ponderosa Pine pinecones, red holly berries, red crab apples, weatherproof red velvet or bow ribbons. Each wreath also includes a free wreath hanger. The cost is $35 per wreath. RSVP by sending a Facebook message, emailing ontact@brickfieldbrewing.com or by signing up in the taproom.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Christmas at the Forts DANBURY— 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is holding their annual Christmas at the Forts event Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14. Mr. and Mrs. Clause will be there as well as live holiday music, sleigh rides, face painting, storytelling, holiday shopping, an elves’ store for the kids and a bake sale. For a complete schedule and information, call 715866-8890 or visit www.theforts.org.

Santa at the Library SIREN— 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Grantsburg Public Library is hosting Santa Claus. Bring your child(ren) and get a photo with santa. A free 4x6 photo will be emailed to you and printed photos may be purchased for $1 each. There will also be prize drawings, cookie decorating, a bake sale and the scholastic book fair.

MEETINGS FIRST MONDAY Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96 7 p.m.

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

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

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.

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

Town of Jackson 7 p.m.

Town of Meenon 7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.

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

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine

Craft and Vendor Sale

6 p.m.

GRANTSBURG— 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The American Legion in Grantsburg is hosting a craft and vendor sale. There will be many talented crafters and vendors. Fresh breakfast rolls will be available at 9 a.m. and lunch will be available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will also be a bake sale auxiliary fundraiser.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185

ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY

12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

AA Meetings

AA and Al-Anon 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

7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H. Both meetings held at church, different rooms.

Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at 30335 W. Minerva Dam Road, 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

Grief Support Group

Wellbriety Meeting 5 p.m. at Round Lake Community Centerer, Luck. Contact Charity R. 715-371-1418

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

EVERY THURSDAY

Celebrate Recovery

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

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

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

7 p.m., Sand Lake Elder Nutrition Site. Contact Mark Stoner 715-416-2667

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

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

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

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

7 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers No more meetings until March of 2020

Town of Dewey 8 p.m. MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m. Larsen Family Library

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“It was the best Thanksgiving ever. I mean, emotionally, it was terrible. But the turkey was so moist.” - Homer Simpson

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A unqiue voice

appy Thanksgiving! As we gather to commemorate a historic meal between Native Americans and the pilgrims, I think it’s an appropriate time to talk about the use of Native American mascots in sports and public schools. In August, the Wausau School Board started a statewide resolution asking school districts to stop using Native American mascots and imagery. The topic has been a nationwide story as well over the last couple of years. Teams like the Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball have been in the news a lot. Their logo used to be the controversial Chief Wahoo, which was formerly retired from the team’s uniforms in 2019. The Washington Redskins also use a controversial logo of an Indianhead. The team has said it stands for respect and integrity. However, I don’t see any respect Sentinel or integrity when a white guy shows up in exaggerated, stereoEditor typical Native clothing and with a Jonathan Richie painted face to a football game. These terms are not offensive to me, but I’m not the barometer (and neither are you) for what is and what is not offensive to a group of people, especially if they have been historically marginalized in our society. I have a little experience with this logo/mascot stuff. The back of my varsity letterman jacket says “Falls Indians” for my alma matter Menomonee Falls High School. Our mascot up until about 2005 was an Indianhead similar to the Redskins logo. It was replaced with a letter F with feathers hanging from it, although the nickname Indians remain. Funny side note: I thought it would be a good idea to change the school nickname to the F and feathers. The administration thought it was “inappropriate” because the student section at sporting events may chant things like “Let’s go F’ing feathers!” The Menomonee Falls school board is now trying to figure out if/how to get rid of the mascot. That community was, and is still today, overwhelmingly white with no noticeable Native American community. It’s easy for a group of people that all look and think the same to believe something is not offensive or doesn’t need a second opinion. According to the 2010 census, the Village of Menomonee Falls had a population of just over 35,500 people with about 96% white people and the other 4% is a mix of minority groups. Burnett County had just under 15,500 people with almost 5% of the population defining as American Indian. This community has a unique voice on this topic that is discerningly low in this country. I can think of no better time than now to do our best to listen to that voice. If the Native American population stands up to say these things are offensive to us - the least, and I mean the absolute least, we can do is hear their point of view on this topic. JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel. He can be reached at 715-463-2341 or email, editor@burnettcountysentinel.com.

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These are the good old days

Happy Thanksgiving to you. I hope you get to enjoy the company of friends and family over a meal and drama free conversation. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, beautiful in its simplicity and, in my opinion, an essential exercise for everyone to experience. Finding something to be grateful for is good for our mental health and family relationships. Even though 53% of those surveyed dreaded Thanksgiving dinner because politics might come up, a great meal with family and friends is worth it. And, let’s be honest, we can hear that embarrassing story about From the Publisher’s your childhood at least one time a year, right? Desk Whenever we get the first few hard freezes, my mind travels back to the Tom Stangl Thanksgivings of my childhood. As l as I can remember, I always looked forward to early Thanksgiving. I was the fifth of six children in my family, so when I was 10, I had two siblings away from home. I noticed that my parents would get excited to have their entire family home again. I was glad to see my siblings, mainly because it pleased my parents. We never travelled to extended family gatherings for Thanksgiving, so the weekend was a great time to catch up with cousins as well who were home for the same reason. Like many families, we would play pickup games of football or cards to give us more stories for future gatherings. The more embarrassing, the better. When I left home, I was anxious to come home to be around family and recapture the feeling of being a child again. When you are away from home, there’s nothing quite like a short visit to help reconnect.

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And in some cases, a long weekend is plenty of time. What’s the saying about fish and relatives smelling after three days? When I married and had children, I longed to have my own family Thanksgiving. With another family involved, I had a whole new group to meet and learn the embarrassing stories. You can never truly know too many embarrassing stories about family. After the death of my parents, Thanksgiving became about my wife and children. We have been gathering for years and as our family has expanded with a marriage and grandchildren, each celebration brings another reason to be grateful. Being on the other side of the child-parent dynamic, I can understand why my parents looked forward to having their children all together. I think we all want to recapture something from the past. I believe we want to look back because it’s easier to recall the past since the past is a known quantity. The future is unknown and we are unsure, but the past can be comforting, even if we change the way we remember events. There’s nothing wrong with this thinking, as long as we recognize it for what it is and don’t make a habit out of living every day this way. And, as Carly Simon sang in her 1971 hit song “Anticipation,” we should, at least for a few hours on Thanksgiving, “stay right here ‘cause these are the good old days.” Enjoy the day. Be thankful, be kind and don’t be the person that eats the last dinner roll. No one likes that guy, even on Thanksgiving. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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State tourism secretary says she’s driven by data, not politics Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Sarah Meaney is promising to fix a situation in which the agency botched an election for officers on an advisory council, blaming it partly on guidance she says the department received from Scott Walker’s administration. But Meaney rejected the charge she is politicizing the department, telling WisPolitics.com in mid-November she is driven by data, not politics. Amid questions of whether attempts to elect officers for the Governor’s Council on Tourism broke open meetings laws, conservative critics have begun to lob charges at Meaney. That includes the suggestion the agency is looking to focus promotional efforts more on Madison and Milwaukee at the expense of other areas of the state. Meaney countered the agency is simply looking for options to attract more visitors and research shows Wisconsin lags the rest of the Midwest in attracting younger and more diverse travelers. “This does not mean to the exclusion of the existing base. It means we can do more to attract more people to spend more dollars here,” said Meaney, who was chief marketing and development officer of Milwaukee Film before her cabinet appointment. “That is not a political agenda. That is an economic agenda. That’s how I see my job making the most sense.” Fresh on the heels of the Senate rejecting Brad Pfaff as DATCP secretary, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, singled out Meaney as another of Gov. Tony Evers’ cabinet picks who could fail to win confirmation from the GOP-controlled chamber. He cited reports about the mishandled officer election, while other critics have accused Meaney of inappropriately trying to pressure a longtime council member to resign. GOP state Sen. Andre Jacque, chair of the Senate’s Local Government, Small Business, Tourism and Workforce Development Committee, has been sharply critical of Meaney over the suggestion she pressured Kathy Kopp, the longtime executive director of the Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce, to resign early from the Tourism Council. In a communication to Meaney last month, Jacque wrote Meaney’s criteria for future council appointments were “primarily weighted toward ethnic and cultural diversity” and suggested the agency’s job is to promote Wisconsin, “not to promote a political agenda — checking a racially-based box should not come before qualifications.” The De Pere Republican said in a recent interview he hasn’t been able to connect with Meaney to follow up on his concerns and largely declined to weigh in on her comments in the WisPolitics.com interview. “I still have a number of questions I’d like to get answers to,” Jacque said, adding he’s “reserving comment” on whether Meaney should be confirmed. Meaney chalked up the suggestion she pressured Kopp to resign to a misunderstanding, saying she was inquiring about Kopp’s plans to retire from the Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce and a “health challenge” for her husband. Meaney said her intent was to see how the two impacted her term on the council, which isn’t up until 2021. Kopp said she was caught off guard by Meaney’s questioning in their October conversation. She told WisPolitics.com she assured Meaney her husband was fine after a minor stroke in August and that even though she was retiring from the chamber, she had planned to remain part of the council. Kopp also said she quizzed Meaney on whether her eventual replacement would be from southwestern

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Wisconsin as well. Kopp said Meaney told her she couldn’t offer any assurances and geography wasn’t going to be the priority but to be “more inclusive and diverse.” “That probably led to my decision to reaffirm to myself that southwest Wisconsin needs to be represented,” Kopp said of deciding to fill out her term. Kopp also was one of those who was seeking an officer’s spot in the voting by council members. The first attempt last month began with council members receiving a link to vote online. They were then asked to repeat the process because some members had voted more than once. Amid concerns that the process violated the state’s open meetings laws, it was ultimately scrapped. Meaney said the agency believed it was following past practice in how it handled the election, including voting electronically. She said the council will now elect officers at its next public meeting — which hasn’t been scheduled yet — and rejected the suggestion she is trying to stack its membership, noting state statutes include requirements for geographic representation, as well as various segments of the tourism industry. The council’s 21 members include 14 gubernatorial appointments, the Tourism secretary, the executive secretary of the Arts Board, the director of the Historical Society, and four lawmakers, one from each party in each house. There are currently two vacancies. She also ticked off a series of successes in both the tourism industry and the agency this year. That includes entertainment and recreation taxable sales rising at twice the rate of the previous three-year average. The agency also has seen five straight months of more than 1 million users interacting with its website, which she said was a new record. Refuting the suggestion she’s been focused on Madison and Milwaukee, she said 80% of her time outside the office has been spent in places other than the state’s two largest cities. Meaney’s appointment received a public hearing in March, and she cleared Jacque’s committee 5-0 on Sept. 11. Meaney said her staff reached out to Senate Republicans after they caucused last month — before the issues arose with the vote and Kopp — and none expressed an interest in meeting again or any concerns with her appointment. “I’m just keeping my eye on the ball, going around, doing my job and I think the results will speak for themselves,” she said. The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Copyright © WisPolitics.com.

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Much needed crunch! After Thanksgiving, I’m ready for crunchy food after an abundance of soft, mushy food. Let me explain. First, Thanksgiving is a muchanticipated meal. Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, stuffing, corn soufflé, green bean casserole, and warm baked rolls? They all make my mouth water. Besides the fact that each of these is delicious, they’re all missing something else— anything crunchy. I love crunchy food. Crunchy tortilla chips, raw carrots, and a salad loaded with crunchy Wild Chow cabbage and croutons make my mouth happy. After eating Lisa Erickson Thanksgiving leftovers, I’m ready for a full-on mouth workout that my ears can hear. A crunchy salad activates all my senses. I can hear it, feel it, taste it, and smell it. Maybe that’s part of the reason people like chips so much? This salad is extra crunchy. It has lots of cabbage, carrots, and crunchy peanuts. Plus, it’s super healthy after a week of indulgent eating. Skip the crunchy chips and have a salad without any regrets! Crunchy Thai Salad 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1 carrot, chopped, 2 cups kale, chopped 1 cup broccoli, chopped ½ red pepper, chopped 2 scallions, sliced thin, green parts only ½ cup roasted peanuts Dressing: ¼ cup spicy Thai red chili sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. sea same oil In a small bowl, mix the spicy Thai red chili sauce with the rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, kale, broccoli, and the red pepper. Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Plate and top with the scallions and peanuts. Serve immediately.

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He joins fellow republican Cherie Link for the primary election on Aug. 11, 2020. Link announced her campaign earlier this year in August. The winner of the primary will go up against State Senator Schachtner. Schachtner won the seat in a special election last year beating former State Rep. Adam Jarchow after former State Senator Sheila Harsdorf resigned the seat to work for the DATCP (Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection) for former Gov. Scott Walker. State Senator Schachtner’s office confirmed with the Sentinel she will be running for JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL re-election and at this Jason Church addressing a time does not have any crowd of voters Thursday challengers on the demoevening in Grantsburg. cratic side of the ballot. On Thursday evening Jason Church was at T-Dawgs Bar & Grill for a meet and greet with potential voters. Church is running for the 7th Congressional seat for the U.S. House of Representatives seat vacated after Rep. Sean Duffy resigned earlier this year. He currently works in U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s office in Northern Wisconsin. Church is facing a number of challengers on the republican side including State Senator Tom Tiffany and businessman Michael Opela. Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker are the democratic candidates having announced earlier this year. Church had an in-depth conversation with an intimate group of voters. He spoke on a number of topics including his time served in the Army in Afghanistan. “It was August 23 when, boom! An IED exploded right underneath me.” Church lost both his legs and spent months recovering. Another cornerstone of Church’s campaign is he has always supported President Donald Trump. He stands with the president on the need for a border wall along the southern border and the need to keep China in check on matters of trade. The primary for the 7th Congressional race will be held on Feb. 18 and the general election will be held on May 12, 2020.

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When the new St. Croix River Crossing bridge came to fruition after years of planning, it was seen as the latest or quickest way to connect western Wisconsin to the Twin Cities area. Now, a local group of selected businessmen and politicians have started discussions about connecting the two areas one step further. The St. Croix Valley Rail Group along with the West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition met earlier this month with goals, according to its meeting packet, to begin “planning and discussion of topics and issues related to local (St. Croix and Pierce counties) aspects and interests of the passenger train from St. Paul to Eau Claire with a stop in Hudson-River Falls.” ABOUT EACH GROUP The West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition has existed for over 20 years as a voluntary group and is now incorporated. While members are composed largely of leaders from Eau Claire, the group is starting to incorporate members from the St. Croix area. The St. Croix Valley Rail Group formed five years ago and has seen a sharp growth in interest in the last six months. It is a citizen-based group which will take its

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advice from the Rail Coalition. FACTS In today’s world, where everything seems to be up for debate or discussion, these facts concerning the train aren’t. • The train will run on Union Pacific owned and operated rail tracks. • Four round trips a day between Eau Claire and St. Paul, with a possibility of a fifth. • No government funding will be sought. “No new tax dollars are envisioned to be requested,” the packet said. • “The cost isn’t an item for discussion in the train planning meeting,” the packet also said. BALDWIN CONNECTION The likely stops on the route would be Menomonie, Hudson/River Falls and Stillwater. Baldwin could be considered a stop, especially for commuter services, the packet states. An example, would be an early morning westbound run, starting at Eau Claire, getting to

St. Paul at 7 or 7:30, turn around and heading back to Baldwin, goes back to St. Paul and then Eau Claire. UW-RF The packet supplied to all members from the meeting highlights how a passenger train would affect the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Among the factors: Research shows kids born after 2000 prefer trains over cars; nearly half of UWRF’s students come from the Twin Cities area; cities with Minnesota colleges (Duluth, Winona, Moorhead, St. Cloud) are getting trains or more trains and in Wisconsin, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee also already have train service and will get more. “So potential UWRF students will have a choice, between traveling to-and-from college on a train – studying, being safe, saving money and saving the planet – and driving,” said in the packet. “Some will choose UW-RF for its unique disciplines, but

“some” isn’t enough.” If the stop doesn’t include the name River Falls, officials stated UWRF could lose brand identity and ability to recruit students who want a train-serviced university. RIGHT NOW, NOT YEARS FROM NOW While the new bridge took years, heck decades, of planning, officials stated in the packet the train can’t afford it. A high-speed train is in the works which will run from Chicago to the Twin Cities with likely stops in Eau Claire, Milwaukee and Madison. “If Eau Claire gets the high-speed train first, there is speculation that there may be little or no incentive for either the Twin Cities or Eau Claire to prioritize our local train over local trains to other similar sized cities near the Twin Cities,” the packet states. If interested in either group, one can visit www.westwisconsinrail. org or facebook.com/ hudsonriverfallstrain.

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Co-op hosts 14th annual holiday gift drive for local kids CENTURIAâ€“â€“ Local children will have a brighter holiday season again this year, thanks to Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperativeâ€™s 14th-annual holiday gift drive. Co-op members and the public are invited to join Polk-Burnett employees and directors by donating new, unwrapped gifts for children. Donations will be collected now through 9 at Polk-Burnett offices in Siren and Centuria during office hours. â€œOur annual gift drive demonstrates our cooperative values and ongoing support for our local youth and community,â€? said Joan Oâ€™Fallon, Polk-Burnett communications director. â€œWe invite you to join us and thank you for your generosity. Together, we can make the season bright for local kids.â€? Polk-Burnett in Centuria, 1001 State

Road 35, is collecting gifts for Operation Christmas to benefit Polk County children. Polk-Burnett in Siren, 7298 State Road 70, is collecting gifts for Interfaith Caregivers Christmas for Kids to benefit Burnett County children. Gift ideas for toddlers to teens include games, toys, books, blankets, hats, mittens, coats and gift cards. For more information, contact Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, 800421-0283. Employees from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative are collecting Christmas toys and gifts for local children. Donations can be dropped off at co-op offices in Siren and Centuria now through Dec. 9.

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Make a difference - take a stand against meth FROM A VOLUNTEER POINT OF VIEW SARAH PECK

Have you ever felt called to go out and make a difference in our community, to do something bigger than yourself? It doesnâ€™t have to be complicated or difficult, just find a cause you believe in, give a few moments of your time and leave a positive impact on those around you. Sounds easy, right? Earlier this year, I sent a lot of emails in support of my hometown (Grantsburg) in their fight against the methamphetamine epidemic that is plaguing the Northwoods. While I am more than happy to help my friends and family up north, I realized that I also needed to help a little closer to where I currently live too. Thus, my stand against meth became an official role with Chippewa Countyâ€™s Take a Stand Against Meth campaign as the Chair of their Communications Team. Of all the causes to get involved with, why meth? The simple answer is that because meth is such a terrible drug, it truly does more harm to do nothing than it does to get involved. It is an extremely addictive manmade street drug (all it takes is one use), that causes massive downstream ripple effects throughout the entire community. Meth use drains families, schools, and local resources in an unprecedented way. If all that is not terrifying enough, I chose to take this stand for 3 reasons that are a bit more personal: 1. Firsthand experienced from a previous career as emergency services were and still are struggling with meth arrests and individual safety (Chippewa & Eau Claire Counties) 2. Watched the devastation in four of my absolute favorite kids because their dad ultimately did not survive his addiction to meth (Burnett & Polk Counties) 3. See the everyday struggles that these ripple effects currently have on my friends and family. (Burnett, Chippewa & Eau Claire Counties)

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referrals to the District Attorney is going to take a lot of brainstorming and ingenuity from both the law enforcement team and health & wellness team. Reducing the number of children removed from their homes is going to take a lot of creativity and collaboration from both the faith team and the business team. And increasing the feeling of safety for our youth is going to take resourcefulness and determination from both the service organizations and education team. As if that is not enough, we are also working on changing the culture, so it is easier for users and families to receive the help they need to successfully recover from this awful drug. If we take the above goals and effort, and also include spreading awareness and increasing community togetherness, this is what my team does daily. On the surface, the Communications Team is responsible for getting the word out to the community through several different platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and the campaign website. This sounds like a lot for five team members, but weâ€™ve got this covered and weâ€™re pretty great (if I do say so myself!). Have I mentioned partnering with one of our local news outlets to create a documentary yet? On a much deeper and personal level, my role is heavily involved in the intricate planning and coordination that happens between teams, County Leaders, and several outside sources. The documentary is an example of a very large, and very challenging project where I took the lead, and has become a phenomenal representation of how terrible this drug really is. Personally, helping in this way reminded me that it is important to not only take the time but also make the time to be part of a much larger picture not just because of the 3 reasons noted above, but also because this opportunity allows for the challenges and growth that I strive for daily. SEE MAKE A DIFFERENCE, PAGE 20

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Just to help paint this chilling picture, Meth use affects every single one of us as taxes increase, fees increase, health insurance premiums increase, and attention is diverted from other worthy causes. As our communitiesâ€™ struggle to fight this epidemic, our emergency services are steadily increasing their budgets to cover the costs of more meth-related arrests, convictions, health hazards, emergency care and overtime. Child Protective Services and Public Health Departments are increasing their staff to cover the fallouts from meth use in the home. Hospitals are also taking a financial hit because most meth users are unable to pay, which we then see as increased premiums and copays. Chippewa County, specifically, has seen a 50% increase in referrals to Child Protective Services, a 193% increase in out of home child placements, and a 256% increase in meth-related referrals to the district attorney since 2015. These figures are undeniable - this is an enormous problem and it is steadily growing! The days are gone when meth was just an individual or family issue, and it is quickly becoming more than a community issue. Once an issue reaches this level, the answer is not simple, nor does it involve just one solution. For example, if you take away the supply, users tend to gravitate to next available drug and therefore we solve one issue while creating another. Additionally, users cannot just be locked up because that also creates a secondary issue with jail overcrowding and understaffing. To help address these different downstream effects, the Take a Stand Against Meth campaign created three goals aimed at reducing and/ or minimizing the presence of meth in this area. Chippewa County then went one step further by creating a task force that focuses on six specific areas (business, faith, schools, service organizations, criminal justice/ law enforcement, and health & wellness), each tasked with two of the three goals (mentioned below). After all, reducing the number of meth-related

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FoodShare in the news GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

The Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once called food stamps (and called FoodShare in Wisconsin), is a program often discussed in the news. Here are some recent stories with explanations of the impact to Wisconsin residents. STATE NEWS System Fix – Some Benefits Changing. Due to a system error, only some of a household’s state Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment is currently being counted as income, even though all of the benefit should be counted. This system error will be fixed, and as of November 1, 2019, about 5,000 FoodShare members may receive fewer FoodShare benefits each month, or may no longer receive FoodShare benefits at all. Members affected will receive a letter explaining the error with any changes to the members’ benefits. If members received extra benefits because of the error, they do not need to pay them back. The error will also not affect health care coverage. Unemployment and Work Requirements. FoodShare work requirements do not currently apply to residents 59 and older. However, effective October 1, 2019, FoodShare members younger than 59 who live in the following counties are exempted from the work requirements: Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Forest, Iron, and Menominee. Tribal members who live on the following tribal lands are also exempted: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Forest County Potawatomi Community; Ho-Chunk Nation; Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin; Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin; Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin; Sokaogon Chippewa Community; Stockbridge-Munsee Community. FEDERAL NEWS Proposed Federal Rule: Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility. The comment period for this proposed rule initially closed September 23, 2019, but was re-opened and extended to November 1, 2019 because analysis showed that as many as 982,000 children could be impacted by the rule change, with 497,000 children shifting from free to reduced-price meals and 40,000 children losing eligibility for the program altogether. The proposed rule suggests that FoodShare categorical eligibility should no longer apply to residents receiving non-cash benefits that cause automatic FoodShare eligibility. The proposed rule would also apply the federal asset limit of $2,250 (or $3,500) to those individuals who no longer meet the broad-based categorically eligibility criteria. As a result, an estimated three million people would lose SNAP nationwide. The comments are currently being reviewed, so at this time there are no changes to the Wisconsin FoodShare program. Proposed Federal Rule: Utility Methodology. Currently, FoodShare eligibility and benefit amounts factor a household’s daily living expenses, including costs of all utilities. The current rule allows each state flexibility on how to calculate utility costs. A proposed

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FoodShare numbers change October 1, 2019 GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

The following eligibility numbers will be in effect beginning October 1, 2019: Household Size

Gross income limit (Categorical eligibility) 200% FPL

Gross income limit (Change reporting required if household member(s) have earnings) 130% FPL

Maximum Benefit per month

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$1,354

$194

$2,820

$1,832

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$3,500

$194

$1,410

$3,500

$355

Income limit: Gross income is less than or equal to 200% FPL or, if gross income exceeds 200% of FPL, the net income of the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled (EBD) household is less than or equal to 100% of the FPL Asset limit: There is NO ASSET LIMIT for households with gross income less than or equal to 200% FPL; for households qualifying via net income, there is a household asset limit of $3,500. If an elder (age 60+) or disabled individual cannot purchase and prepare food separately, they can apply as a separate household if the combined gross monthly income of persons living with the elder/disabled person and his/her spouse does not exceed 165% FPL ($1,718/$2,326). Do not count the income of the elder/ disabled person and his/her spouse in this calculation. Oct. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2019

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rule – which is in a comment period until December 2, 2019– would establish a nationwide standard for utility deductions. The goal of the proposed rule is to establish more uniformity between states. According to the USDA, the new Standard Utility Allowances (SUA) methodology is expected to modestly increase benefits for 16 percent of SNAP households but reduce benefits for 19 percent of SNAP households.

Most estimates calculate that $4.5 billion will be cut from the SNAP program over the next five years if the rule is enacted, and nearly seven million people in roughly three million households will experience a reduction or loss of benefits nationwide. Because this is a proposed rule in a comment period, there are currently no changes to the Wisconsin FoodShare program.

November is National Family Caregivers Month GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor all the work that family caregivers do to provide care for their loved ones. This year’s theme is #BeCareCurious. This theme is meant to encourage family caregivers across the country to ask questions, explore options, and share in the care decisions that affect the health and well-being of their loved ones. Caregiver Action Network has outlined the following examples of what caregivers should #BeCareCurious about: YOUR LOVED ONE’S GOALS You know your loved one better and spend more time with them than anyone else does. Talk to them about what their goals are for treatment and their care in general. It can be hard to talk about goals

when facing a disease, but these talks help make sure your loved ones are getting the care they want. TREATMENT OPTIONS Is your loved one responding well to treatment? If not, ask their doctor if there are other options. New treatments are available every day. Whether it’s a different dose, a new medication, or a new procedure, speak up and ask their doctor if there are options you and your loved one should consider. RESEARCH The internet is a great research tool, but it can also be full of conflicting and even dangerous advice – so don’t stop there! Be curious about that article you just read. Is it from a reliable source? Talk to friends, family, and doctors to ask as many questions as possible to learn about your loved one’s condition.

THE CARE PLAN If your loved one is in the hospital, be sure to ask what happens next. Will they need home care after being discharged? Are there new medications or procedures you will need to manage at home? Will you be trained on what to do and how to do it? A lot of care happens at home, and you will need to be prepared to provide that care.

COVERAGE Don’t be shy about asking questions about insurance coverage. Is your parents’ Medicare plan the best option or should you change plans during open enrollment? Was a medication switched for a medical reason, or because your insurance no longer covered it? If coverage was denied, what can you do to appeal that decision? For more information visit: https://caregiveraction.org/nationalfamily-caregivers-month-theme

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Long-term disability insurance and social security disability insurance cific timeframe in order to continue receiving payments. Similarly, if their disability is a workplace-related injury or illness, their LTD policy will likely require that they apply for any workers’ compensation to which they may be entitled. This is because many LTD policies include a provision that benefits will be offset by these other forms of compensation. For example, if an individual’s LTD policy pays $2,000 per month and their SSDI benefit is $1,500 per month, the LTD will be offset by the SSDI benefit amount and only pay the difference. In this example, the LTD policy will only pay $500 in any month that this individual was eligible for SSDI benefits. Now, if an individual is approved for SSDI benefits with a backdated onset date and entitlement to retroactive benefits, they may owe the LTD policy the offset amount for those months of backpay. For

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Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Policies and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) both serve a similar purpose, to provide income for an individual if they become unable to work for a significant period of time due to a disability. LTD policies are private insurance policies purchased by an individual (or individual’s employer), whereas SSDI is a program authorized through Title II of the Social Security Act. Although these are two very different types of programs, there are several considerations around how these programs work together. These considerations are policy-specific, so an individual will want to look at their LTD policy documents very carefully. First, most LTD policies will require that the individual apply for SSDI benefits immediately or after a spe-

example, using the numbers above, if someone was entitled to six months of retroactive SSDI benefits, they would be required to repay the LTD policy $9,000 ($1,500 x 6). When that is the case, the individual should have the money available from when they received their retroactive SSDI benefit payment. For this reason, it is important for the individual to read and understand their LTD policy and any related letters sent to them throughout this process. It is also important that they do not spend any retroactive SSDI benefit payment until they are sure of any obligations under any LTD policies. The examples highlighted above are based upon typical scenarios. However, each LTD policy may be different. Again, it is important to examine individual LTD plan policy documents very carefully to see if and how the policy applies to individual situations.

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Chicken Stir Fry Broccoli, Peppers & Snap Peas Brown Rice Whole Wheat Roll Fruit – Cook’s Choice

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Oven Roasted Chicken 9 Mushroom Gravy Whipped Potatoes Green Beans Whole Wheat Bread Fruit – Cooks Choice

10 Hunter’s Stew Over Egg Noodles w/ Gravy Dill Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Apple Crisp with Topping

Meatloaf 16 Mashed Potatoes Gravy Glazed Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fruit – Cook’s Choice

Braised Spare Ribs 17 w/Gravy Harvest Bean Salad Steamed Broccoli Pears, Whole Wheat Bread Apricots

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Cabbage Rolls Homemade Tomato Sauce Buttered Corn Whole Wheat Bread Fruit – Cooks Choice

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Honey Dijon 19 Chicken Thighs Baked Potato w/Sour Cream Glazed Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fruit – Cooks Choice Pork Tenderloin w/Apple Glaze Baked Potato Green Beans Whole Wheat Bread Banana Pudding

Lemon Parsley Cod Buttered Red Potatoes Corn Garlic Butter Sauce Whole Wheat Bread Cherry Cobbler

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Mediterranean 20 Salmon, Brown Rice Roasted Asparagus Whole Wheat Bread Whipped Gelatin Fruit Salad

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November is Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month

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Every year, millions of Americans receive palliative care or hospice care. It’s important to know the difference between the two types of care. Palliative care and hospice both provide comfort care, pain relief, and symptom management. Palliative care can be helpful at any stage of illness, while hospice care begins when treatment has stopped because it is likely that the patient will not survive the illness. Palliative care is provided by specially trained doctors, nurses, and other care providers, like nutritionists or social workers, who work with the rest of the patient’s care team. Care can be provided in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, or in the patient’s home. The goal of palliative care is to provide relief from the symptoms of a serious illness in order to improve quality of life for the patient. Palliative care can help with a range of issues, like pain, depression, anxiety, fatigue, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping. It can improve a patient’s ability to tolerate uncomfortable treatment. Care can be provided at the same time as curative treatment and may begin at the time of diagnosis. Hospice, on the other hand, is for patients who have decided not to continue receiving treatment for their terminal illness. Instead, hospice care provides comfort for the patient and support for the entire family. The patient may continue receiving medical care for conditions other than the terminal illness. Hospice care is typically offered only when the patient is not expected to live for more than six months. Care is not tied to a specific location – hospice services can be provided at the patient’s home or in hospitals, nursing homes, or even a separate hospice center. The hospice care team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, spiritual advisors or members of the clergy, and trained volunteers. In addition,

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respite care is available if family caregivers need a break. Medicare covers 100% of hospice care if: a patient’s regular doctor and hospice doctor agree that the patient is terminally ill and not expected to live for more than six months, the patient accepts comfort care instead of care to treat the terminal illness, and the patient signs a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare-covered care to treat the terminal illness and related conditions. After six months, a patient can continue to receive hospice care as long as the hospice medical director or hospice doctor recertifies that the patient is terminally ill. While receiving hospice services under Medicare, the patient may need to pay a copayment of no more than $5 for each prescription drug for pain relief and symptom control. In addition, the patient may need to pay 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care. Medicare does not cover room and board for a patient who receives hospice care at home or in another facility, like an assisted living facility. If you have another type of health insurance, check with your insurance company to find out whether your insurance will cover any hospice services. You can learn more about palliative care and hospice from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at https://www. nhpco.org/.

With the Marketplace 2020 Open Enrollment Period approaching (November 1, 2019, to December 15, 2019) it is important to be aware of potential scams or attempts to collect your personal information. After you complete an application on the Marketplace, you may get a phone call to verify or ask for more information. Healthcare. gov has provided to following tips to help prevent fraud related to these calls: If your phone has caller ID, check the number. The display may show one of these: • Health Insurance MP • InsMarketplace • 1-855-997-1890 • 844-477-7500 The customer service representative will say they are calling from the Marketplace and provide a first name and agent ID number. Write them down. A Marketplace representative may leave a message on your voice mail or answering machine. If this happens, you won’t be able to call back. If the Marketplace can’t reach you after three tries, you will get a letter in the mail telling you what to do next. The Marketplace representative may ask you the following: • To verify your identity, using information you provided on your application, including your full name and address.

• To provide or verify your Social Security number, application ID, policy ID, user ID, date of birth, or phone number. • To verify or provide income, household, and employment information, but NOT personal financial information, like a bank name and account number. They will also not ask about any personal health information, like your medical history or conditions. (If you’re applying for certain Marketplace exemptions, you may be asked to provide medical documentation.) If you don’t want to answer over the phone, ask the representative to mail you a letter with instructions for completing your application. If you are at all suspicious of the caller’s identity, you should choose this option. In certain cases, the Marketplace may request additional documentation. If you need to mail any information, the address is listed below. Do not mail any information to any other address. Health Insurance Marketplace, 465 Industrial Blvd., London, KY 40750-0001 For more information including how to identify and report suspected fraud visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/ how-can-i-protect-myself-fromfraud-in-the-health-insurancemarketplace/

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WEBSTER Mondays:

9 a.m. 7 p.m. AA meeting

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9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Dime Bingo Thursdays:

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Center Opens 9 a.m. Call before 1 p.m. to register for the following day’s meal. The Center is closed if Webster School is closed for snow. Phone 715-866-5300

Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner Monthly menus are available at the Center. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information. “SPECIALS”

• “500” cards are played 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. • Business meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with birthday celebrations following the meeting. • An evening meal is served the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. A reservation is needed. The Center is open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

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GRANTSBURG Mondays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks;

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m. Open for coffee and snacks.

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon. Phone 715-463-2940 No membership fee required.

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

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

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

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

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Lifeline programs and free cell phones GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Many Wisconsin telephone and internet providers offer discounts or free services for certain qualifying individuals through the Lifeline program. In the past, several providers not only offered phone service and internet bundles, but would also provide a free cell phone. Unfortunately, many providers (including the popular Safelink) have discontinued free phones as part of their bundles. For many plans, discounted services may only be added to already existing, compatible phones. For people without a compatible phone, one can be purchased through the company, but no longer provided for free. Because of the quickly changing nature of these plans and also the localized service areas, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin provider list ( available at https://psc.wi.gov/Documents/USF/ lifelineContacts.pdf) should be used. You will get to know the specific plans offering services in your area (and there may be more available than what is included in this list). Please check with the providers directly, as changes occur frequently. It is important to note that there have been no changes to the eligibility requirements through the Lifeline program, which include having a household income below 135% of the Federal

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Poverty Level (FPL), or receiving one of the following benefits: · Homestead Tax Credit; · Wisconsin Works; · Medical Assistance (Medicaid); · Badger Care; · Supplemental Security Income (SSI); · FoodShare; · State or Federal Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP or WHEAP); · Federal Public Housing Assistance; and · Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and · Some Tribal Assistance Programs. If you have any questions about discounted phone and internet services in your area, you should reach out to providers directly or go to https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/ LifeLineLinkup.aspx.

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Open enrollment for 2020 health insurance coverage through the Marketplace started Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 15, 2019. If you enroll in a health insurance plan during Open Enrollment, your coverage will start Jan. 1, 2020. If you don’t have health insurance through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Veterans Administration (VA), or another source, the Marketplace can help you get coverage. Marketplace health insurance plans provide coverage for benefits like doctor visits, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescriptions, mental health services and laboratory tests. Marketplace plans are also required to provide coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. That means that a plan cannot reject you, charge you more, or refuse to pay for care for any condition you had before your coverage started. What you pay for Marketplace insurance depends on your expected income for the year. You may qualify for a premium tax credit that lowers your monthly insurance bill. In addition, some people are eligible for extra savings on out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copayments. Please note that Marketplace plans are not for people who have employer-based health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or VA coverage. If you already have this type of coverage or are eligible for it, you will not be eligible for premium tax credits. In addition, if you have Medicare, it is illegal for an insurance

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company to sell you a Marketplace plan. Medicare and the Marketplace are two completely different programs. There are several ways to apply for Marketplace coverage. Starting Nov. 1, you can apply: • Online at www.healthcare.gov, • By phone at 1-800-318-2596, • With in-person help from local enrollment assisters or insurance agents or brokers (you can search for local help here: https://localhelp. healthcare.gov/#/), or • With a paper application, available at: https://marketplace.cms.gov/ applications-and-forms/marketplaceapplication-for-family.pdf. In order to apply, you will need to provide information about your household size, income, and any current health insurance coverage. Even if you currently have a Marketplace plan, it’s a good idea to review your application information to make sure it is up-to-date. In addition, you should make sure that your plan is still the best fit for you. If you do not sign up for a 2020 Marketplace plan by Dec. 15, 2019, and you do not have another type of health insurance coverage, it may be very difficult for you to find health insurance if you need it later. Outside of Open Enrollment, you can only enroll in a Marketplace plan if you have a special enrollment period. Examples of events that might give you a special enrollment period include getting married, losing your health insurance, or moving to a new county or ZIP code.

Public Charge Rule Not Yet Taking Effect. The new Public Charge Rule that was supposed to take effect October 15, 2019 has been halted by the courts due to several lawsuits. The proposed rule would look at receiving public benefits in the test to determine if a person is likely to need government assistance in the future. At this time, only immigrants entering from outside the U.S. and individuals applying for green card status are affected. Until further notice, the only benefits considered in the public charge test are receipt of cash assistance and Medicaid Long Term Care. Health Care Coverage for Immigrants Entering the U.S. A proclamation by the President aimed to suspend entry of immigrants was supposed to take effect November 3, 2019, but has been postponed for 28 days by the U.S. District Court. The proclamation would require entering immigrants to prove they will be covered by approved health insurance within 30 days of entry into the U.S. or that they have financial resources to pay for reasonably foreseeable medical costs. Approved health insurance includes employer-sponsored and other private coverage. Subsidized Marketplace coverage and Medicaid coverage for adults would not count as approved coverage. The suspension would apply to individuals seeking an immigrant visa. It would not apply to refugees, asylees, people entering as non-immigrants, and certain other groups. Sign Up Now for December Trips! Join us on the ADRC Van and Mini Bus this winter to get out of the house, enjoy the upcoming holiday season, run some errands or just enjoy an afternoon out. The ADRC Social

Transportation Program provides wheelchair accessible transportation to social events, shopping and errands for individuals 60 years of age and older and adults of all ages living with a disability. New to the program? Here are some basic details: Most trips are only $1/person. Payment required at the time of service. Cash only. Trips are pre-scheduled by the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and published in our monthly newsletter, The Voice, and online at www.adrcnwwi.org/ transportation.htm . Custom group trips (not on the schedule) are accepted on a case by case basis. We ask that you call right away with your request, invite friends and be flexible (if you can be) with dates. We can accommodate 3-5 individuals on the van and 8-10 on the bus. December Trips for Burnett County Residents • Amery Shopping and Lunch Trip Thurs., Dec. 5th, 10am-4pm • Walmart Shopping and Errands in Pine City, MN Thurs., Dec. 10th, 10am-3pm • Bentleyville, Duluth, MN Tues., Dec. 17th, 3-7pm • Mary Beth Carlson Christmas Concert in Cambridge, MN; tickets are $20/person and must be purchased in advance at www.marybethcarlson.com or by calling 952-934-2319 Sat., Dec. 21st, 7pm • Lunch Buffet at the St Croix Casino-Danbury Thurs., Dec. 26th, 11am-3pm To reserve a seat for one of the above trips, get more information, or coordinate your own custom group trip contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

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Troop 564 to take over the Christmas Tree Lot at Fourwinds Market Burnett County Troop 564 is taking over the Christmas Tree Lot at Fourwinds Market on Dec. 14 and 15. Scouts will be selling trees to raise money to support the Troop’s citizenship, community service, and leadership training, as well as to help the Scouts earn money to attend summer and specialty camping events. Teaming up with Hayward-based Our Family Tree, LLC, the Scouts are learning how to run a business and the value of hard-work and trees will be available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in more information on the Christmas Tree Fundraiser or joining Troop 564, email burnettcountytroop564@gmail.com.

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Community clean-up by Pack 564 On Oct. 5, the Scouts of Pack 564, Den 1, held a community clean-up project. They picked up garbage and removed weeds and mushrooms from Blueberry Junction Park and Playground in Danbury. Scouts pictured are Abigail Ellis, Chase Zilka, Jamisen Robb, Nikolai Zelinski, Brayden Grabow, Stephanie Ellis, Carissa Holmes (leader) and Mason Holmes.

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Opening weekend proved good for hunters

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Bruce Larson from Trade Lake shot a 6-point buck on Nov. 23.

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Todd Paulson and Gage Clos shot a 6-point and a 4-point on Nov. 23. The 4-point was Gage’s ﬁrst deer. SUBMITTED

Phillip Hein from Grantsburg shot this 10-point buck opening morning of riﬂe season.

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Dave Mott from Trade Lake shot a buck on Nov. 23.

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Jim Larson from Lakeville, Minn., shot this 10-point buck on Nov. 23.

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Shelby Holmstrom from Farmington, Minn., shot this 9-point buck on Nov. 23.

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Makenna Lunzer shot a 6-point opening weekend of riﬂe season.

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Dave Goeman from Frederic shot a 5-point buck on Nov. 24.

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Jim Hutton from Frederic shot this 8-point buck on Nov. 24.

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Dave Wickland shot this buck with his bow on Nov. 3.

Knights of Columbus Punt, Pass and Kick Three student athletes from Siren placed at the Knights of S Columbus Punt, Pass and Kick C State competition. The event S ttook place at Eau Claire Regis Saturday, Oct. 26. S

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Taylor Winberg placed second in the 12-year-old girls’ rank.

Parker Fingerson (left) placed third in the nine-year-old boys’ rank.

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Keirsen Oustigoff placed second in the 11-year-old girls’ rank.

Remembering my ﬁrst buck four decades later CHRIS HARDIE

The thermometer read in the single digits and three inches of snow had fallen the previous day. It was Nov. 19, 1978 — the second day of Wisconsin’s gundeer hunting season. It was my third season of hunting deer and I had yet to shoot a buck. In my first year, I had a nice buck lined up but the old military .30 carbine that I was using jammed. All my cousins had gotten bucks, but I was beginning to think maybe hunting wasn’t for me. I had been skunked opening morning and was a little reluctant to crawl from under the warm blankets to face the cold weather. But I summoned the courage to head into the woods just as dawn was breaking. The previous day, my dad had gotten his usual opening-day buck from his deer stand. He was busy with chores, so I thought I’d sit in his stand for a while with hopes of seeing something. I didn’t need to wait long; the deer were moving. At about 7:30 a.m., I spotted a spike-buck with curved antlers. My heart

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Chris Hardie’s ground stand includes an old grill he uses for a wood ﬁre.

was pounding as I carefully lined up the crosshairs of the scope on the new 30-06 rifle Dad bought for me. I breathed out and squeezed the trigger. The buck jumped and started running, but he collapsed after about 30 yards. It was a clean kill shot through the heart. I field-dressed the deer the way Dad taught me. It wasn’t pretty but I did the job. I was just finishing when Dad walked down the hill. “You got one,” he said in his

matter-of-fact style. “It’s not that big,” I replied, mentally comparing the single antlers to the 8-pointer he had shot the previous morning. “No, it’s a nice one,” he said with a smile. A load was lifted from my shoulders. I was no longer the buck-fever kid who couldn’t shoot. As I stood there with my father, a little less than a month removed from my 15th birthday, I felt like a man. It wasn’t the thrill of the kill but

the sense that I belonged. Four generations of Hardies have hunted this farm. Thirty years ago, I wrote a column about my grandfather and his deer stand that we simply called “Grandpa’s Stand.” He had an old cook stove in his stand. It was the perfect place to stop to warm ourselves, toast a sandwich and swap a few stories. Grandpa had an old knife he used to butter lefse — a special treat. He stabbed the knife into the side of one of the logs of his stand when he wasn’t using it. A severe windstorm in 1998 dramatically altered the woods on our farm and also destroyed Grandpa’s Stand. A few years later, I was walking through that valley one hunting season when I sat down where his stand once was. As I was reminiscing, I suddenly thought about that old knife. I looked down and there it was — Grandpa’s knife. It was at least a dozen years since he had last used it. My throat tightened a bit as I picked up the knife and put it in my backpack — right next to the thermos that once was his. I closed

my eyes and could almost feel him next to me — with a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. I still have the knife and his thermos, which goes with me into the woods every year. In Grandpa’s honor, I also hunt over an open fire — a great way to keep warm and to cover my scent. This year marks my 44th season of deer hunting. I don’t remember the specifics of every season, but I’ll never forget shooting my first buck. I’ll also treasure the moment I was with my son, Ross, when he shot his first buck. Good luck and safe hunting to everyone in the woods this year. I’m sure Grandpa also will be there — probably buttering a piece of lefse. Chris Hardie spent more than 30 years as a reporter, editor and publisher. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and won dozens of state and national journalism awards. He is a former president of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Contact him at chardie1963@gmail.com.

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MENUS Dec. 2 – Dec. 6 Note: Breakfast available at all schools. Choice of milk available at all schools.

Grantsburg Schools

Monday: Pizza French bread, marinara sauce, salad, corn, mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Nachos with meat and cheese, sauce, baked rice, refried beans, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday: Chickenburger with ﬁxings, chicken noodle soup with crackers, fresh veggies with dip, applesauce. Thursday: Corn dog, buttered noodles, sliced carrots, peas, banana. Friday: Chicken nuggets, French fries, soft pretzel, baked beans, mixed fruit.

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Monday: Bosco sticks, baby carrots, assorted fruit. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges. Wednesday: Italian dunkers, cucumbers, strawberries. Thursday: Mac & Cheese bowl, steamed broccoli, blueberries. Friday: Pizza, romaine salad, baked beans, bananas.

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Faith Lutheran Church Conﬁrmation Four young people affirmed their faith on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. At the morning worship service, each of the conﬁrmation youth and their family were invited to come to the altar where special prayers were offered. Pictured from left to right are: Alexandra Kammeyer, Madison Schafer, Pastor Dan Heath, Alexis Kammeyer and Dominik Spohn. Faith Lutheran Church invites all to worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Services can be heard live on WCMP 100.9 FM. If you have any questions about any of the programs at Faith, please feel free to contact the church at 715-463-5388 or visit our website at www.myfaithlutheran.org.

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GRANTSBURG SENIORS by Patzy Wenthe

Diabetes: a growing concern MEGAN SWENSON CERTIFIED WELLNESS COACH, ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Diabetes is no longer a word we rarely hear. In fact, we hear it quite frequently. Who knows what diabetes is? Did you know there are three different types of diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. The body does not produce the hormone insulin, which helps guide the glucose through the bloodstream into our cells to create energy. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Your body does not use insulin properly. Some people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood glucose with healthy eating and being active. Gestational diabetes usually occurs around the 24th week of pregnancy. It starts when your body is not able to make and use all the insulin it needs for pregnancy. Again, some people can control or prevent this with healthy eating and being active. Some symptoms to watch out for are frequent urination, feeling very thirsty and hungry, extreme fatigue, blurry vision, wounds slow to heal, tingling/pain/numbness in hands/feet. To be diagnosed, lab work can test your average blood glucose, also known as A1C, for the past 2-3 months. Your fasting blood glucose levels may also be checked. People with diabetes are at a significant risk for serious complications, especially kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and lower-limb amputations. Lifestyle changes, including healthy food choices, weight loss and exercise along with medication, can often reduce the risk of and delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Do not believe in the full power of medication. You need to make lifestyle changes to have a significant impact on slowing the process or preventing diabetes. “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org.

Hope everyone that spends the weekend hunting had great success. Will be awaiting the great stories at the end of the season. While others of us went shopping for those awesome bargains to keep off the Holiday Season. We want to wish everyone a wonderful, happy Thanksgiving. We hope you get your fill of family, friends and really, really, good

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cers are Barb Geske as president, Ed Smyth as vice president, Marge Traun as secretary and Diane Norman as treasurer. Congratulations to all the new officers. We had our grease trap cleaned. We have been informed by the village this should be done once a year. Marge Traun, Tom Koch and Ed Symth are going to review our bylaws. Lunch will be served the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Also 500 will be played at one. Our new board has decided to raise the price of pop and coffee. Pop will now be a dollar and coffee 50 cents. We had a new first-time bingo player. Kay Stoner joined us, and we hope she will come back. We play bingo every Tuesday at one. Everybody is welcome to join us. Our 500 winners were Roger

McKee, Karen Steffen, Barb Geske and Roger Greely. Gerry Vogel got the 9 bid. We don’t have spade winners as we had to get the news in early for the paper due to the holiday. We will try have them next week. We want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy spending time with family and friends.

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Have you signed up at the center or various churches to volunteer or donate for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner? This is a free dinner to everybody. Money can be donated before Thanksgiving but will not be accepted on the day of the dinner. We need donated food items to make this a success Rebecca Boucher was our Bingo dollar winner. She won $16. She has won two weeks in a row. I see some of the stores and homes have started to put out Christmas decorations. The park will be turning the lights Saturday, Nov. 23. Watch the paper to get the times. Hard to believe we are getting ready for Open Houses to celebrate the holidays. We had our monthly meeting Thursday. We had our new officers for the coming year installed. Pat Traun was in charge of getting the officers installed. The new offi-

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OBITUARIES

Dr. Donald H. Anderson Dr. Donald H. Anderson, 86, of Bayfield, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzhiemer’s Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at 4:10 a.m., with his devoted, loving wife, “Chick” a and their four c children by his sside. He was born A Aug. 13, 1933, iin Ashland, the sson of J. William “ “Bill” and Marg garet (Stadtler) A Anderson. Don, (Buba to h his family and ffriends) was born a and raised in A Ashland, graduated from Northland College with a degree in biology, mathematics and education, where he also played football and basketball. He then went to Spencer, where he taught middle school and high school math and coached boys’ basketball. In 1958 he married his childhood sweetheart, Glenna “Chick” Hindes. Together they lived and taught in St. Croix Falls, then moved to St. Francis, Minn., where Chick continued to teach while Don studied at the University of Minnesota to earn his master’s degree. In August 1960, they moved to Bayfield where he took the superintendent position for the Bayfield School District. Originally planning on staying in Bayfield for only two years, he retired 30 years later. During those years he also earned his Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota. Don worked diligently to get the best education for all students in the Bayfield School District working closely with the Red Cliff Native Americans. Don was instrumental in the development of the Wisconsin Indian Teacher Corps in Bayfield which was an innovative Federal Program in education and also influential in bringing the pool/fitness center to the Bayfield School District. He was passionate about making a difference in the lives of all students and staff. He was very charismatic and influential and really just had a way about him that commanded people’s attention, respect and admiration. After his retirement from Bayfield, Dr. Don answered the call several times to step in as interim District Administrator for Drummond, South Shore, Northwoods (Minong), and again, Bayfield school districts. He was also asked and answered the call to assist with the financial concerns of the Red Cliff community. He worked daily for several years donating his time, because he knew it was the right thing to do. Don served on the Board of Directors and was instrumental in the purchase and renovation

of the old courthouse building to house the Apostle Island National Lakeshore offices. Don also gave his time and talents selflessly to serve our Lord and Savior. He was an active member of Bethesda Lutheran Church serving on the church council for many years in various positions, painting the building inside and out whenever needed, and even leading worship service when called upon. Don also served on the board of directors for Lutheran Social Services and was very proud of his accomplishments. Dad loved to go to ball games, (even coach when needed), whether it was a Little League Baseball game or a college basketball game, he was there supporting us. Dad also loved to go hunting, fishing and camping. Every year, we all looked forward to our family trip to Canada and the Minnesota State Fair, but of course, we had to wait until after the monthly school board meeting! Later in life, when the grandkids were born, Dad would put them on his lap to drive the boat or tell them stories until they would fall asleep. He was the ultimate family man. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, Richard in June 2013. Dr. Don is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Glenna “Chick” Anderson, Bayfield; along with four children; Dana (Bill) Morrin of Grantsburg, WI, Don Jr. (Paula) Anderson of Prentice, WI, Darin Anderson of Rib Lake, WI, and Denise (Jack) Tomlinson of Waupaca WI. Eight grandchildren: Kerissa Morrin, Korky (Sally) Morrin, Kortney (Mitch) Ejnik, Don III (Briana) Anderson, Abigail Anderson (Jordan Tyznik), Nathan Tomlinson (Courtney Barkley), Nicholas (Meghan) Tomlinson, and Mandy Tomlinson (Mike Boese). Three great grandsons; Derick Paulson, Brooks Tomlinson and Bennett Anderson; sisters-in-law Judy Faragher, Bayfield and Gail Anderson, Ashland; along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, starting at 11 with a visitation one-hour prior, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Bayfield. The burial will follow soon after at Greenwood Cemetery in Bayfield. Lunch will be served at the church after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethesda Lutheran Church. Dr. Don’s family would like to thank the dedicated staff and residents at Northern Lights and Bratley’s Funeral Home. The Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn is handling the arrangements. To view this obituary online, sign the guestbook or express online condolences, visit us at www. bratleyfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Total incidents reported: 911 hang-up: 3 Abuse: 1 Accident: 12 Alarm: 5 Animal complaint: 6 Arrest: 7 Assist agency: 5 Assist citizen: 7 Burglary: 1 Civil: 19 Death: 2 Disturbance: 6 Domestic: 2 Erratic driver: 5 Fire department: 2 Found property: 1

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Harassment: 6 Information: 1 Juvenile matter: 11 Medical: 3 Missing person: 2 Probation violation: 1 Property damage: 3 Search Warrant: 3 Suicidal: 1 Suspicious activity: 19 Theft: 11 Traffic stop: 30 Transport: 18 Trespassing: 4 Truancy: 2 Wanted person: 2 Welfare check: 6

Thomas Dale Richards, age 88, of Frederic, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. T Tom was b born July 227, 1931, iin Clark, N NE, to p parents, M Marjorie ((Shields) a and Dale R Richards. T The ffourth o of seven c children, he was raised in Nebraska until the age of five when the family moved to Denver, CO. As a young man, Tom worked seasonally on ranches in the western Rockies, and, when winter hit, would race the snow to make it over the pass and into Denver in time to work construction. Tom even took part in the local rodeos while doing ranch work. In 1951, Tom enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He served during the Korean War. His unit was dispatched to serve in various capacities, and Tom ended up in Greenland as a sharpshooter instructor and a Corporal M.P. On July 23, 1953, he was honorably discharged. When Tom returned home, he worked as an independent contractor/carpenter. Tom met Audrey Deppa in Los Angeles, CA, while on military leave. That relationship blossomed, and, shortly after he was discharged, he married Audrey in November of 1953. Tom and Audrey started their family in Minneapolis, Minn. The couple’s family grew into a family of eight children in no time, while Tom worked as a general contractor in Minneapolis. After two years in Green River, WY, from 1976-78, the couple moved to the Grantsburg area in 1979 and purchased the Shady Knoll Rest Home, which they lovingly ran until 2004. Tom was a devoted member of the Grantsburg community. He was an active member and past President and Treasurer for the Grantsburg Rotary, a member of the Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce,

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GRANTSBURG PD Nov. 11 – Nov. 17 Total incidents reported: 34 Animal complaint: 2 Assist other agency: 1 Civil complaint: 9 Follow-up: 9

WARRANTS Harassment: 1 Suspicious activity: 2 Theft: 1 Traffic: 8 Warrant investigation: 1

WEBSTER PD Nov. 17 – Nov. 23 Total incidents reported: 22 Accident: 1 Arrest: 1 Civil: 2 Distrubance: 1

and he served on the Grantsburg Village Board for 14 years, using his background in construction to oversee many village improvements projects. He also served in many capacities as a dedicated parishioner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. Tom enjoyed being a dad and raising his children, golfing, downhill skiing, bowling, hunting, horses, fishing, water skiing, snowmobiling and mowing his lawn. A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and uncle, Tom will be missed by many. Preceding him in death are his parents and siblings: Jean, Polly, Sally and Jack. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Audrey Richards; children: Stanley (Annette) Richards, Teresa (Michael) Stein, Julie (Stephen) Wickham, Michael (Tamara) Richards, Joseph Richards, Thomas (Deidre) Richards, John (Jodi) Richards and Holly Richards; grandchildren: Matthew Richards, John (Karina) Wickham, Andrew (Britta) Wickham, Christopher (Angel) Richards, Chaston (Sara) Richards, Chelsea Richards (Mario Giancola), Sara (Timothy) Carpenter, Jacob Richards, Molly, Sydney and Nicholas Richards, Josephine Richards, Zoe and Cecilia Hoeg-Richards; great-grandchildren: Jade, Dominick, Jaydon, Jaxon, Jazmine, Shaylarae, Shyla and Isabella; sister, Janet Sleeth; brother, Larry (Betty) Richards; brother-in-law, David Deppa; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at the Swedberg-Taylor funeral Home in Grantsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at 11 a.m. (visitation from 1011 a.m.) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. Military honors will be conducted immediately following the Mass at church. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www. swedberg-taylor.com.

Found property: 1 Harassment: 1 Juvenile matter: 3 Medical: 1 Suspicious person: 1 Theft: 1 Traffic: 9

· Gail M. Bearhart, 35; Nicole E. Bearheart, 33; Justina L. Blackdeer, 28; Sarah L. Boyd, 30; Andreka D. Brown, 26; Eugene R. Carpenter, 41; Brett R. Casey, 23; Trista R. Dahlberg, 41; Jordan M. Decorah, 29; Daymin R. Eckstrom, 26; Shelby R. Edaburn, 21; Ryan D. Fuller, 43; Laura J. Kangas, 57; Ronald J.

King, 27; Michael W. Koser, 36; Chad P. Lapointe, 33; Dennis J. Lasarge; David A. Leikam, 28; Jessica L. Mroz, 41; Ryan A. Peterson, 27; Angel L. Quinones Medina, 29; Jessica L. Quinones, 31; Chantel S. Saddler, 21; Benais F. Smiley, 28; Charles F. Sprick, 48; Austin J. Weeks, 24.

INCIDENTS · Nov. 18, James H. Bibeau, 61, Frederic, was arrested for possession of meth, possession of meth paraphernalia and felony bail jumping.

· Nov. 18, Evea M. Hermann, 41, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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· Nov. 18, Andrew E. Jorgensen, 26, Danbury, was arrested for a probation violation. · Nov. 18, Joshua R. Smith, 25, Sandstone, Minn., was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture/deliver heroin. · Nov. 19, Charles F. Sprick, 48, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear. · Nov. 19, Paul E. Slarks, 66, Minneapolis,

Mi t d ffor Minn., was arrested operating a motor vehicle while revoked, open intoxicants in motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC. · Nov. 19, Sheldon J. Thayer, 25, Danbury, was arrested for failure to appear. · Nov. 20, James D. Boutin, 45, Danbury, was arrested for contempt of court. · Nov. 20, Phyllis R. Belille, 25, Hayward, was arrested for a probation

i l ti and d contempt t t off violation court. · Nov. 21, Brett A. Geopfert, 39, Frederic, was arrested for a warrant offense. · Nov. 22, Zachary A. Grandy, 18, Grantsburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct, felony bail jumping, domestic abuse and taking hostages. · Nov. 22, Dennis J. LaSarge, 39, Webster, was arrested for possession of meth, failure to appear and a probation violation. · Nov. 23, Ronald J.

B h t 38 b Bearhart, 38, D Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. · Nov. 23, Theresa E. Kegel, 44, Webster, was arrested for failure to pay non-traffic and operating a motor vehicle while revoked. · Nov. 23, Ian E. Sax, 17, Danbury, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. · Nov. 23, Deserea D. Thayer, 24, Danbury, was arrested for a warrant offense. · Nov. 24, Trista R.

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Pharmacy Technician Instructor – Adjunct Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Superior Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual to teach in a part-time (adjunct) position as Pharmacy Technician Instructor at the WITC Superior Campus. The ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in and potential for excellence in facilitating student learning and development. This is an 8 hour per week position, Monday and Wednesday’s 5:00-9:00 pm for Spring Semester. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

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Custodian (PT-1040 hrs/yr) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Superior Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified candidate for the position of part-time (1040 hours/ year) Custodian at the WITC Superior Campus. Under the supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Custodian performs a variety of tasks required to maintain the cleanliness, good order, and secure conditions of the campus. Applicants must attend qualifying testing in order to be considered for the position. All applicants must attend the testing session at the WITC Superior Campus on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 9 am – 1 pm. Please bring your driver’s license for test registration. By submitting an application, your seat is reserved at the testing session. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

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D hlb 41 GrantsG t Dahlberg, 41, burg, was arrested for contempt of court. · Nov. 24, Trent D. Sutherland, 27, Grantsburg, was arrested for contempt of court. · Nov. 24, Austin J. Weeks, 24, Siren, was arrested for failure to appear.

Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, conﬁdent, and possess a great deal of patience. He/she must have the desire and ability to work with children. The person will have a studentcentered approach; being able to perform a wide array of duties while establishing a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work collaboratively, follow written and/or oral directions, and maintain good work habits. Computer Skills are preferred. How to Apply: Complete a district application and submit a letter of interest. Please include an email address and current references in your application materials. Deadline: Position open until ﬁlled. Contact: Lisa Danielson, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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Plaintiff Vs. DAYMON C. BROWN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2018CV000127 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 21, 2018, in the amount of $101,450.80, the Sheriff, or Designee, will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 10, 2019 at 10:00 am TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price. 4. Bidders not a party to this action are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Section 846.155. PLACE: HELD IN THE MAIN LOBBY OF THE BURNETT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, 7410 COUNTY ROAD K, SIREN, WI 54872 Property description: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4), SECTION SEVENTEEN (17), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-EIGHT (38) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN DESCRIBED

AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON MONUMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE FORTY (40) ACRE TRACT ABOVE MENTIONED AND THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 35, THENCE NORTH ON EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY 767.5 FEET TO AN IRON MONUMENT, THENCE EAST ON A COURSE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID FORTY (40) ACRE TRACT 35.8 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE EAST ON A COURSE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID FORTY (40) ACRE TRACT 118.8 FEET THENCE NORTH ON A COURSE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID FORTY (40) ACRE TRACT 148.5 FEET TO AN IRON MONUMENT, THENCE WEST ON A COURSE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID FORTY (40) ACRE TRACT 118.8 FEET TO AN IRON MONUMENT, THENCE SOUTH 148.5 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. Tax Key No.: 07-181-2-3816-17-2 01-000-021000 Property Address: 23970 STATE ROAD 35, SIREN, WI 54872 Shannon K Cummings State Bar No. 1033710 Attorney for Plaintiff 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 408 Milwaukee, WI, 53203 Phone: 312-541-9710 Mailing Address: 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois, 60606 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (Nov. 13, 20, 27)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Wendy C. Johnson, Defendant. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2019CV000046 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on August 30, 2019, in the amount of $39,651.27, I will sell at public auction in the main lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, located at, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI, on December 10, 2019, at 10:00 AM, all of the following described premises, to wit: The North Half of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N 1/2 S 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Thirty-seven (37) North, of Range Nineteen (19) West, Burnett County, Wisconsin Tax Key No. 470 Address: 20730 Birnstengel Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: 1. At the time of sale: a downpayment (CASH or CASHIER’S CHECK only) in an amount not less than 10% of the successful bid; and 2. No later than ten (10) days after the Court confirms the sale: a. The balance due on the sale; b. The amount of the transfer fee due under Section 77.22, Wis. Stats., if any; and c. The amount of the fee due under Section 59.43(2), Wis.

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Stats., to record the deed and any other document required for such recordation. DATED at Siren, Wisconsin on, October 17, 2019. Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff /s/ Tracy Finch Sheriff of Burnett, Wisconsin Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. is a law firm / debt collector representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to said creditor. We are attempting to collect such debt and any information obtained from this communication will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (Nov. 13, 20, 27)

of birth October 1, 1958 and date of death August 2, 2019 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 11501 Crosstown Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 29, 2020. 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 November 5, 2019 WNAXLP (Nov. 13, 20, 27)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Keith P. Shafer Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR47 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Joel W. Wood Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR48 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 3, 1956 and date of death September 19, 2019 was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 23889 Larson Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 11, 2020. 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 November 13, 2019 WNAXLP (Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4)

NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE AND JUDICIAL AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR ELECTION APRIL 7, 2020 STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF BURNETT

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PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several villages, towns, wards, and election districts of the County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, there will be held a Presidential Preference Vote to express preference for a person to be the presidential candidate for each party. SPRING ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several villages, towns, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 the following of¿cers are to be elected: JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of of¿ce will expire on July 31, 2020: Daniel Kelly COUNTY SUPERVISORS A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 20, 2020: District 1 – Brent Blomberg; District 2 – Jim Paden; District 3 – Gene McLain; District 4 – Jeremy Gronski; District 5 – Dorothy Richard; District 6 – Donald I. Chell; District 7 – Gene Olson; District 8 – Ed Fisher; District 9 – Chuck Anderson; District 10 – Edgar Peterson; District 11 – Norman Bickford; District 12 – Christopher Sybers; District 13 – Bert Lund, Jr.; District 14 – Emmett Byrne; District 15 – Sid Sherstad; District 16 – Gary Lundberg; District 17 – Duane I. Johnson; District 18 – Don Taylor; District 19 – Craig Conroy; District 20 – Gerald G. Pardun; District 21 – Steve Austin Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs, 7410 County Road K, #105, Siren, Wisconsin 54840. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the ¿rst day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2019, and the ¿nal day for ¿ling nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Judicial Of¿ce candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) ¿le with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. DONE in the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, this 15th day of November 2019. /s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk 7410 County Rd. K, #105 Siren, WI 54872 Voice: 715-349-2173 FAX: 715-349-2169 email: whinrichs@burnettcounty.org WNAXLP

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Changing the meth trend with positives

Thanksgiving holiday travelers asked to plan ahead, monitor the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters

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Long story short: the meth issue, the downstream ripple effects, and the cost of dealing with this drug is devastating our communities and is so encompassing that it’s going to take all of us working together to truly make an impact. If we do nothing, it is guaranteed to get worse. But if we take stand, positive change can be a reality. Changing the meth trend from an upward swing to a downward slope is going to take significant time and energy with countless volunteers and supporters but it is possible. We are going to make it happen and we are going to leave a positive impact on the communities we live in and are surrounded by. For more information, follow the Take a Stand Against Meth campaign on Facebook (@ standagainstmeth), visit our website (takeastandagainstmeth.org), and watch the documentary on YouTube (Stand Against Meth Chipp Co.).

Although most highway construction has wrapped up for the year, Thanksgiving holiday travelers will still need to monitor the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters, and be prepared for the potential of heavy traffic along key travel corridors. Traffic safety officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) expect peak travel periods to occur between noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday (November 27) and again on Sunday (December 1) when hunters and holiday travelers return home. “To help ensure a safe, enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday, we’re asking all motorists to buckle-up, watch their speed, be patient and alert,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “Officers with the Wisconsin State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies will be

keeping an eye on traffic and assisting stranded motorists. Drivers who encounter stopped emergency vehicles with warning lights flashing are reminded to move over or at least slow down.” WisDOT For information on travel conditions and incidents, motorists can visit 511wi. gov or follow @511WI on Twitter. Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) customer service centers

‘Drivers who encounter stopped emergency vehicles with warning lights ﬂashing are reminded to move over or at least slow down.’

will be closed during the holiday period (from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday December 1) and will re-open on Monday, December 2. A variety of DMV services can be conducted online 24/7 at wisconsindmv.gov. Highway projects that may impact travelers include: I-39/90 from Janesville to the Illinois state line and I-43 near Beloit. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, crossovers and reduced speeds. North of that area, from Edgerton to Madison, three lanes are open in each direction. I-94 North/South from Racine County G to College Avenue in Milwaukee. Some ramps remain closed in the work zone. Check 511 and the project’s Get Around Guide if traveling in the area.

PUBLIC NOTICES PROCEEDINGS Burnett County Board of Supervisors October 17, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the October 17, 2019, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin. INVOCATION Pastor Doug Olson of Yellow Lake Lutheran Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present, 18 supervisors: Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Gary Lundberg, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Steve Austin, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden, Gene McLain, Jeremy Gronski, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson and Ed Fisher. Excused, three supervisors: Chuck Anderson, Duane Johnson and Sid Sherstad. Present, one student representative: Jordan Webster, Siren. PUBLIC SPEAKING Jim Miller, who is the Regional Director for Senator Ron Johnson, addressed the County Board of Supervisors with an introduction and invitation to contact him at any time regarding issues of concern. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the September 16, 2019, Burnett County Board meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Paden. Motion carried, voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING – BURNETT COUNTY 2020 BUDGET Chairman Taylor recessed the Burnett County Board of Supervisors’ meeting at 9:35 a.m. and opened the Public Hearing on the Burnett County 2020 Budget. Administrator Ehalt reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on preparation and content of the budget. He highlighted areas of the budget that were more significant to the operations of the county and areas that were reviewed and either retained, decreased or cut, in the current proposal. The total budget proposed is $28,634,379.00; total levy of $10,231,222.00; with a mill rate

ATTENTION VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG RESIDENTS NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE Nomination papers and forms are now available for Village of Grantsburg residents interested in running for the of¿ce of Village Trustee. Packets can be picked up at the Village Of¿ce, 316 South Brad Street, M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To have your name appear on the ballot for the February 18, 2020 Spring Primary (if needed) and the April 7, 2020 Spring Election, all paperwork must be completed and returned to the Clerk’s of¿ce by 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2020. Please call the Village Of¿ce with questions. Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer

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of 3.62. This is compared to the mill rate for 2018 of 3.87 and 2019 of 3.80. Christopher Sybers made public comment in regards to funds for Restorative Justice being taken out of the budget and asked if there would be any consideration to have it restored to the budget. Administrator Ehalt responded, noting it should go to Public Safety Committee, then to Administration Committee and back to county board for consideration in November. As there were no other public comments, public comment was closed at 9:47 a.m. and the regular meeting resumed. RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF DEPUTY TREASURER PATTI JO HANSON FOR HER 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO BURNETT Chairman Taylor spoke to the appreciation of Retired Deputy Treasurer Patti Jo Hanson for her 35 years of service to the county. Ms. Hanson was unable to attend and accept her plaque. SOFTEC PRESENTATION – TIM D’JOCK Tim D’Jock of SOFTEC presented an update on the programs, grants, educational opportunities and success of SOFTEC students. Mark Stoner spoke to his success with the training program and employment opportunity. Patti Hurd, a freelance consultant for small nonprofit organizations spoke on assisting SOFTEC with acquiring grants and spoke in support of the organization. PRESENTATION – SUSAN LOCKWOOD FROM WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (WITC) Susan Lockwood, Vice-President, Institutional Effectiveness and New Richmond Campus Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation on WITC which was founded in 1912 and has locations in Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior. Additional outreach centers are located in Balsam Lake, Hayward and Ladysmith. Ms. Lockwood provided information on employment placement, average starting wages of graduates, career programs and their strategic plan. RESOLUTION 2019-26 COUNTY FOREST VARIABLE ACREAGE SHARE PAYMENTS WHEREAS, counties having lands entered as “County Forest Lands” under the provisions of s.s.28.11 (4)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes, annually receive from the state as a non-interest bearing loan, the amount of 10 cents for each acre so entered to be used for the purchase, development, preservation, and maintenance of such lands; and, WHEREAS, said loan monies are repaid through a 20% severance tax on timber sale revenue coming from County Forest Lands unless a higher rate is mutually agreed to by the County and the Department; and, WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 28.11 (8)(b) 1, enacted in 1979, make it possible for the County, at its option, to receive instead of the payment based on 10 cents per acre, a payment more closely related to meeting the needs identified in its County Forest 15 Year Plan based on either 0, 20, 30, 40, or 50 cents per acre. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT we, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in consideration of meeting the needs of our County Forest 15 Year Plan hereby request the Department of Natural Resources to provide the 2020 payment to the County under s.s.28.11 (8)(b) 1, on the basis of 50 cents for each acre of our County Forest Lands; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file this request with the Department of Natural Resources prior to December 31 preceding the

year in which said payment is being requested to be made. Chairman Taylor presented Resolution 2019-26 County Forest Variable Acreage Share Payments sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve the resolution was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor allowed Suzanne Vitale to speak. Ms. Vitale presented information on recent activity taking place at the former Wood Lake Bible Camp property. COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor. Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun. Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Gronski. Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Sybers. Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson. Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford. OTHER COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS Supervisor Blomberg gave an update from the Burnett County Library Planning Committee. Supervisor Byrne provided an update from the Community Employment Program (CEP) meeting in Ashland he attended along with Supervisor Blomberg. CEP is an 11 county program and our local office is located in Spooner. Supervisor Lundberg gave an update on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt noted some interesting statistics on 4-H and county forest acres. An Employee Benefit Fair will be held November 13, 2019, for staff and families where they can ask specific questions of the vendors about the benefit provided. A Public Safety Facility Analysis meeting will be held October 30, 2019. The Large Scale Livestock Study Ad-Hoc Committee will meet October 30, 2019. Meetings with all staff will be held concerning the new employee compensation plan. Mr. Ehalt thanked Judy Cornelison and all staff for their good work on the proposed budget. Allison Fern was recognized for her participation and graduation from the statewide Leadership Program. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the October 17, 2019, meeting was made by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:25 a.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 17th, day of October 2019, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (Nov. 27)

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

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Stotz & Company Certified Public Accountants 715-463-5483 Grantsburg

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Invisalign and Braces for Adults and Children P.O. BOX 421 7716 MAIN ST. SIREN, WI

Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S.

(715) 349-2581

Timothy L. Meister, E.A. enrolled to practice before the I.R.S.

SERVICES

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TOURISM

RETAIL

Chell Well Drilling Co.

OAKLAND STORE

Serving your well drilling and submersible pump repair needs since 1920

Convenience & Selection Fishing & Hunting Licenses • Live Bait & Tackle Full Selection of Your Favorite Wines, Liquors & Beer Coffee Bistro Open at 7 AM, 7 Days a Week

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Siren Tourism Commission

715-866-7315

SCHOOLS

CONSTRUCTION

FURNISHINGS

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT Web: www.siren.k12.wi.us Facebook: School District of Siren Twitter: @SirenHigh

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

(715) 349-7392 • 24022 4th Ave, Siren, WI 54872

TAVERNS/BAR & GRILLS

BUILDING PRODUCTS

Full Off-Sale Sports Bar On- & Off-Site Catering Open 7 Days a Week Family Dining

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PO Box 23, Siren, WI 54872 • 800.788.3164 www.visitsiren.com

Bass Lake Lumber 12469 State Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2471 Toll Free 1-877-488-2271 www.basslakelumber.com

24136 State Hwy. 35 • Siren, WI

715-349-2954

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

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

715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

GRANTSBURG SANITARY SERVICE

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Holding Tanks • Septic Tanks Septic Tanks Pumped Suzy & Maurice Johnson • Grantsburg, WI

715-463-2671

PAINTING/PAINTERS

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Service • Sales • Installation Max R. Littlefield, Pres. 27 First Ave., P.O. Box 238, Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8206 • 1-800-843-7658

Max Kiekhoefer | 715-760-0433 New & Existing Homes Staining • Varnishing • Painting 10% Senior Discount

WORSHIP

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

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Justice or Mercy?

Pastor Ben McClellan First Baptist

I had some students ask me this question this past week: Would you rather have justice or mercy? Of course, they had to try to throw a wrench into the equation by saying that you couldn’t answer with both. But the reality is that the only right answer to the question is both. Without justice there would be no mercy. This cannot be seen anywhere more clearly than in the message of the gospel. Many people probably think that the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ is a message of judgement. In some ways they are very right, the message of the gospel is a message of

judgement. The gospel starts at the point of showing us that we are sinners and deserve the judgement of God. All of us have lived against the will of God, although we may not be willing to admit it all the time, I think that we all are aware of our own sinfulness. Therefore, we justly deserve the judgment of God, and because God is just and holy, he must judge sin. This is where the mercy comes in, because God also is loving, and he is not willing that any should perish but wants all to come to repentance. Therefore, he sent Jesus to die on a cross. You see the cross is where God’s

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 Jenny Lee 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 10:00 am | Sunday School: 10:15 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 grades) 11:45 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 Yul Kwon Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following (No Wed. service) | 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

justice and mercy meet. God sent Jesus to die our death, and his justice is satisfied because the penalty for sin (death) has been paid. There is mercy because instead of us being the ones to die it was the Son of God. You see, mercy is when we don’t get what our actions say we deserve. Our actions say that we deserve death. At the cross, Christ died in our place so that God’s justice was met, and mercy would be given to us. So, justice or mercy? Praise God because of the cross we don’t have to answer with one or the other. We can have both justice and mercy in Christ!

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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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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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: 8:30 am | Sunday School: 9:45 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. Soup Supper at 6:00pm.

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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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

NOVEMBER 27, 2019 www.burnettcountysentinel.com

Art comes to Tesora

JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

Northwoods Convention Center attached to Tesora in Siren was the home to another Art at Tesora event which included all forms of art from BAAG (Burnett Area Arts Group) members.

Stunning nature photography featuring scenes in Burnett County gathered quite the crowd.

JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

People got a look at Christmas cards along with other featured artwork.

JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

Among the photography and pottery there was also a number of painted works.

St. Croix Valley Orchestra Start your holiday season with some great music! The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will present concerts of classical and Christmas favorites, including Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Polar Express, Sleigh Ride, and a jazzy rendition of Swingin’ on a Star. The program will feature the premier of Wood Thrush, a new composition by Seth Matters, who also plays

in the orchestra. Dec. 1, 3:00 p.m., Methodist Church, Taylors Falls Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m., Point Pleasant Heights/Ecumen, Chisago City Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m., Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Amery Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church Almelund Admission by free will offering.

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Christmas at The Forts Christmas in Burnett County would not be properly celebrated without a visit to “Christmas at The Forts”, hosted by the Burnett County Historical Society at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park in Danbury. The 2019 theme is “Sleigh Bells in the Air… Music Everywhere”; and the park will be open to the public at no charge from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 8 and 14, some activities require payment. Families will enjoy sleigh rides,

foods, storytelling, Mr. and Mrs. Santa visits, Elves’ Store shopping, live music, holiday shopping at the Silent Auction and Gift Shop, face-painting and bake sale choices. With a reservation made, you can feast on a Lutefisk Dinner, Sunday, Dec. 15, serving from noon – 4 p.m. It’s a magical time at The Forts during “Christmas at The Forts” – please plan to attend.

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