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Plenty of snow, but trails remain closed Burnett County is covered a blanket of snow. However, winter riding season does not begin until later this month. Winter riding season does not start until Dec. 16, regardless of snowfall totals and Part of the reason for keeping the trails closed is for public safety concerns with deer rifle season underway. “It is the county’s policy to not open trails until all gun deer hunting seasons are over,” Jake Nichols said. Nichols is the Forest Administrator for Burnett County. “After that, the state-funded snowmobile and winter ATV trails are open when a 4-inch snow base is present, and trails have been officially opened by the county,” Nichols added. “If we do not have snow, the Frozen Ground ATV Trail System is open for use when the ground is frozen.” Nichols said there are a number of nonstate funded trails across the county and those trails are managed and maintained by other local cubs. Nichols said the state trails are managed by the Forest and Parks Department and then maintained by the Snow Trails Association. The Forest and Parks Department also suggests following up with these websites for updates on the trails throughout the season. For trail updates go to www.burnettcounty.com/trails. To sign up for text SEE SNOWMOBILES, PAGE 28

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Nearly 60 years after gray wolves were considered extinct in Wisconsin, the population has rebounded dramatically, to more than 900 in the state. But the conservation success story has turned into a nuisance for hunters, farmers and others whose animals are increasingly encountering wolves — with deadly consequences.

As wolves recover, calls in Wisconsin to end endangered species listing grow RICH KREMER WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO

In November 2018, wolves killed Laurie Groskopf’s 11-year-old hunting dog in Oneida County. That was nine years after wolves killed another of her dogs.

“These animals were trailing bear at the time, and one was trailing bobcat,” Groskopf said. “They were attacked by wolves without any provocation and killed. And for us, it’s been really, really traumatic.” Wisconsinites subsidized Groskopf’s loss. She received $5,000

through an obscure Department of Natural Resources program that compensates animal owners for losses to wolves. But Groskopf said the payments — $2,500 for each dog — could not make up for the loss of SEE WOLVES, PAGE 2

Numbers down for deer hunters JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Burnett County is following a similar trend the whole state of Wisconsin is seeing – less deer are being harvested during the opening weekend, according to the preliminary data.

The WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) released their preliminary 9-day opening weekend statistics for rifle season and they showed an almost 27% reduction in reported deer killed opening weekend. In 2018, over 120,000 deer were reportedly killed opening weekend and this

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year that number dropped to 90,286 across Wisconsin. In Burnett County the numbers dropped over 20% from 1,765 deer in 2018 to 1,406 this year. Burnett County hunters killed 847 bucks and 559 antlerless deer this year and last year reported 1,060 bucks and 705 antlerless deer.

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pets she treated as family. Nearly 60 years after gray wolves were considered extinct in Wisconsin, the population has rebounded dramatically, to more than 900 in the state. That is thanks to decades of protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, which makes it illegal to hunt or harm listed species. But the conservation success story has turned into a nuisance for hunters, farmers and others whose animals are increasingly encountering wolves — with deadly consequences. That is why some are calling for the federal government to delist wolves and resume legal hunting. “I would say to people who are against controlling the wolf numbers, ‘What gives you the right to decide that my life is going to change substantially because you think wolves belong in my neighborhood?’ ” Groskopf said. The wolf encounters are running up a tab on taxpayers. Over 34 years, the DNR has paid $2.5 million and counting in damage payments to hunters and livestock owners. Meanwhile, the compensation program appears to be falling short in one of its goals: making hunters and farmers more tolerant of wolves to reduce illegal killings of the protected animal. The DNR has documented at least 260 illegal gray wolf killings since 1985, including 10 between April of 2018 and April of this year. People convicted of killing a federally protected wolf can face up to six months in jail and/or a $25,000 fine, according to the DNR. Penalties can include the loss of a hunting license. Those wanting to legally hunt the animal could get their wish. President Donald Trump’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this year proposed lifting endangered species protections for wolves, calling their rebound “one of the greatest comebacks for an animal in U.S. conservation history.” But Trump faces opposition from some conservation and animal rights groups that argue wolf populations have not recovered enough to survive hunting. And even if he succeeds in lifting protections, Wisconsin will continue to pay those who lose animals to wolves. That is because a 1999-2001 budget amendment enshrined the payments in perpetuity — regardless of wolves’ protected status. Even some of that program’s beneficiaries question its usefulness. “I’d rather see that money going toward management and control rather than buying a dead animal because we’re paying for it with our taxes,” said Jack Johnson, who raises beef cattle on a third-generation farm outside the city of Medford. Johnson said the state paid him about $400 in 2014 for a wolf-ravaged calf that would have otherwise fetched between $700 and $900 on the market. The debate is only the latest in the ever-changing — and sometimes confusing — history of wolf management in Wisconsin and beyond. And it comes as Wisconsinites are divided on wolf issues. Mike Wiggins, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission board member and chairman of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, said his community sees the wolf as a brother whose fate is intertwined with the community’s. “And it’s been pretty remarkable

to see their return,” he said. “I’ve probably had four or five occasions to see wolves in the wild, and it’s just an amazing, thrilling kind of occurrence that lights up the land, lights up everything with electricity. It really is a wilderness kind of experience, and it’s a gift.” A 2014 DNR survey found that residents held attitudes toward wolves that were more favorable than unfavorable — by a small margin within wolf range, and by a larger margin outside the wolf range in northern and central Wisconsin. The survey also found that a majority supported a regulated hunting and trapping season.

RICH KREMER | WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO

Laurie Groskopf is seen with her dog outside her home near Tomahawk, Wis., on May 28, 2019. Groskopf has lost two hunting dogs to attacks by gray wolves, which the federal government lists as an endangered species in the western Great Lakes region. She said $5,000 in payments from a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wolf damage compensation fund could not make up for the loss of animals she treated as family.

WOLVES DECLARED EXTINCT Gray wolves have roamed Wisconsin since the glaciers melted about 10,000 years ago — coexisting with Native American tribes that highly respected the hunting animal, according to the DNR. As many as 3,000 to 5,000 wolves were here when the state’s European settlers arrived in the early 1800s, but that would not last. Wisconsin offered a bounty on wolves from 1865 to 1957, spurring widespread hunting that decimated populations. By 1960, wolves were considered extinct in Wisconsin; similar trends played out in other parts of the country. In 1974, the Fish and Wildlife Service added gray wolves to the list of federally protected species under the Endangered Species Act. By 1980, the DNR counted a fragile population of just 25 wolves in northern Wisconsin, as a few packs moved in from across the Minnesota border. The animals’ listing status has since changed repeatedly, often in response to legal challenges. And the federal government allowed Wisconsinites to hunt wolves earlier this decade. On Jan. 27, 2012, the Fish and Wildlife Service removed the gray wolf from the list of endangered species in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and parts of adjoining states. That also allowed the

killing of wolves attacking livestock. The same day, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to create a wolf hunting season. While wolf hunting advocates supported the bill, retired DNR wolf researcher Adrian Wydeven called the bill “egregious” because it mandated a season structure and methods for hunting wolves, including allowing the use of dogs to track them. He said traditionally the Legislature gave authority to DNR to create those types of rules through a lengthy, public rulemaking process. “I think it was kind of like legislative overreaction that we finally get a chance to control this wolf population,” Wydeven said. “We’re going to do it as intensely as possible while we can do it.” The hunt drew opposition from animal rights groups and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, which represents tribes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Wiggins, of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, said he wanted to sue, but ultimately, the commission chose not to litigate. Wisconsin held wolf hunting seasons in 2012, 2013 and 2014, until the federal government re-listed wolves in the western Great Lakes area as endangered following a federal court ruling. In those years, hunters killed 528 wolves, according to the DNR. Another 176 were killed through the renewed authority to use lethal force in response to attacks on livestock and other domestic animals. If Trump succeeds in removing wolves from the protected list, hunting would again be allowed in Wisconsin, Scott Walter, a DNR large carnivore specialist, said in an email. But it would not happen right away. The agency would need to draw up state rules such as creating quotas and a permit application process, he said.

he said the agency set a limit of $2,500, which Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association president Carl Schoettel described as “fair and appropriate,” adding, “It is devastating for a pet owner to have their companion viciously eaten by wolves.” To date, payments have averaged $2,324. The DNR paid a total of $806,451 for hunting dogs as of Oct. 3. To limit dangerous interactions between wolves and dogs, the DNR offers an interactive map showing areas where dogs have recently been killed. But Groskopf said wolves are everywhere she hunts and trains her dogs. Groskopf operates a website, Wisconsin Wolf Facts, to raise awareness of the problems she said wolves have created for farmers and hunters. “Eventually, there’s so many of them that you’re going to run into them,” she said. The goal of the payments was, in part, to build tolerance among farmers and hunters for the increased wolf population. But illegal killings continued. A 2018 study by DNR research scientist Jennifer Stenglein found 9.4% of all radio-collared wolves were illegally killed between 1979 and 2013. Adrian Treves, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and founder of the Carnivore Coexistence Lab, thinks the DNR has undercounted the number of illegally killed wolves. In 2017, he co-authored a study that found up to 37 percent of wolves the DNR reported as being killed by vehicles had metal fragments consistent with gunshot wounds. Wydeven disagreed with that finding. Although wolves rarely attack humans, an ancient fear of the predators persists among some people. Treves said lifting federal protections and allowing lethal control would send a “policy signal” to would-be poachers that they could kill wolves without consequence.

DAMAGE PAYMENTS BEGIN In 1983, the state established an income-tax checkoff that allows residents to donate to support federally protected species. It earmarked 3%, or up to $100,000 a year, to pay for damage caused by wolves and other animals under federal protection. Wisconsin doled out its first wolf damage payment in 1985. A Douglas County farmer received $200 for killed sheep. Two years later, the state paid $2,500 for a hunting dog named Ranger, the first payment for “personal property” under the program. Retired DNR section chief Randy Jurewicz said the idea of paying for hunting dogs was hotly contested within the agency. “Paying for livestock made a lot of sense to almost everybody,” Jurewicz said. “These are animals that are being raised, being sold, it’s the Wisconsin way of life, and that made sense.” Compensation for dogs killed by wolves was controversial, he said, in part because some believed hunters were knowingly putting their dogs in harms’ way. “What kind of ruled was the fact that we had so few wolves in the state that, really, just a little bit of real serious negative feelings toward them would have eliminated them,” he said. “People just would not have tolerated them.” DNR wildlife biologist Brad Koele now administers the wolf damage payments. After struggling with determining the market value for each dog,

WOLVES REBOUND; NEW RULES WRITTEN In anticipation of a federal push to remove wolves from the Endangered Species List, the DNR released a wolf management plan in 1999 that set rules for trapping, relocating and killing wolves that attacked livestock and pets once the state assumed management authority. If wolves were to be delisted, it also meant farmers, pet owners and hunters would stop getting payments for animals killed by the formerly protected predators. But that budget amendment, introduced by former state Sen. Kevin Shibilski, D-Stevens Point, ensured the reimbursements would continue. “I don’t remember how or even whether I authored and introduced an amendment,” Shibilski said. “But I certainly remember the debate, the ongoing conversation about how we live with wolves on the landscape.” Shibilski, a former bear hunting guide, said the wolf damage payments are about safeguarding wolves. “If you don’t behave responsibly and reimburse people for actual losses, you risk enabling bad actors out there, vigilante wildlife managers who are trying to kill predators wantonly and end up raising all kinds of havoc in our wolves, and that’s been happening,” he said. Shibilski pointed to an incident this spring in which a wolf, three dogs, coyotes and other wild animals were killed by poisoned meat scattered throughout SEE WOLVES, PAGE 18

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

HSBC Bake Sale

Nelson Christmas Concert

SIREN— 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Humane Society is having their 4th Annual Bake Sale at The Lodge in Siren. The bake sale will feature cookies, bars, breads, rosettes, lefse and other sweet treats. Come support HSBC and treat your sweet tooth.

GRANTSBURG— 10 a.m. The Nelson Primary students will hold their Christmas concert in the Nelson Primary gym. There will be two different performance times. The first performance will take place at 10 a.m. and the second performance will take place at 1 p.m.

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 715-866-8890 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.

Craft and Vendor Sale 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.

Craft and Independent Business Expo WEBSTER— 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This expo will be held at the Webster Jr. Sr. High School. This event is free to attend- shop from talented crafters and independent business representatives. There will also be a kid’s craft area, raffle prizes, concessions and more. If interested in being a vendor, call 715-791-0985 or email cbcfair@ starwire.com.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas ATLAS— 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Atlas United Methodist Church is holding a Christmas coffee, craft and bake sale. There will be homemade Christmas crafts, lefse, breads, candies and cookies. Sit for a while a visit over coffee/cider and treats.

4-H Bake Sale DANBURY— 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Burnett County 4-H is holding a Bake Sale with a variety of baked goods and holiday treats at Forts Folle Avoine. Stop in and check out all of the amazing baked goods and visit Christmas at the Forts.

with 30 crafters and vendors. There will also be a silent auction with the proceeds going to the Frederic School Operating 365.

Christmas at Brickﬁeld GRANTSBURG— 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Come and celebrate Christmas with Brickfield Brewery. There will be horse drawn wagon rides with Coen’s Percherons from the Brewery to Memory Lake to view the holiday displays and caroling provided by the Grantsburg High School choir. Also provided will be s’mores and hot cocoa along with special beer releases.

Awards Program and Installation of Officers FREDERIC— 1 p.m. The 2019-2019 officers invite you to the Landmark Masonic Lodge #244 awards program and installation of officers. It will begin with a potluck lunch at 1 p.m. followed by the public opening at 2 p.m. After the installation, there will be coffee and desserts.

Merry Market Bake and Craft Sale GRANTSBURG— 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brickfield Brewery is holding a Merry Market Bake and Craft Sale. Vendors will include miscellany boutique, Skonewood Ministries, Premier Jewelry, Erickson Crates & Wood Goods and Maple Syrup by John Bosak. The proceeds from the bake sale will go to Salvation Army’s “Backpack Program” which provides nutritious food to needy children in Burnett County. This event is sponsored by Brickfield and the Alliance of Grantsburg Area Churches.

Rivertown Holiday ST. CROIX FALLS— 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Downtown St. Croix Falls is holding their Rivertown Holiday. There will be crafts and cookie decorating, Fawn-Doe-Rosa animals, caroling, food and drinks, bonfire, fireworks and downtown store specials. On Sunday, Santa will be at the Overlook from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 FREDERIC— 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Jack Frost Craft and Vendor event will take place at The 300 Club in Frederic. This event will have something for everyone

DANBURY— 6:30 p.m. The Burnett County Tourism Coalition is holding its annual general membership meeting at Ike Walton Lodge. This meeting is free and open to the public- especially county business owners and those interested in tourism promotion. The guest speaker will be Julie Fox, Department of Tourism Regional Specialist. For more information, call 715-566-1356.

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

SIREN— 2 – 3:30 p.m. Interested in becoming a foster parent? There will be a foster parent informational meeting being held at the Burnett County Government Center room 165. There will also be another meeting held on Dec. 12 from 6 -7:30 p.m. in room 165.

SIREN— 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The VFW Hall in Siren is hosting a free soup lunch. The sponsors of the event are Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County VFW Post 1256. Everybody is welcome to come and enjoy some warm tasty soup.

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

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

Wellbriety Meeting

1ST & 2ND TUESDAY 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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

6 p.m. Faith Community Church, Danbury. Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

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

Adult Day Care

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

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 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 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

SECOND WEDNESDAY Village of Webster 6 p.m.

Town of Wood River 6:30 p.m.

Town of Lincoln 7 p.m.

Burnett County VFW 7:30 p.m.

WEATHER November 26 November 27 November 28 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

9 a.m. –3 p.m., Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Rotary Meeting

7 p.m.

Town of Meenon

Date

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

AA Meetings

6:30 p.m.

Town of Jackson

Celebrate Recovery (12 step Bible-based AA group)

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

• 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel • 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

6 p.m.

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66

Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting

Overeaters Anonymous

EVERY TUESDAY

5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg

12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren

7 p.m., New Beginnings Club, Siren. 715-349-2588

10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg

Last Week Temps:

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

Pre-School Story Hour

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board

Adult Day Care

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

Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

first Thursday after the first Monday, 2 p.m.

Wellbriety Meeting

Celebrate Recovery

AA Meetings

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

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

EVERY THURSDAY

6 p.m. at Maple Plain Community Center, Cumberland. Contact Hazel H. 715-822-822-3562 or Andrea H. 715-642-4403

3:30 p.m.

Village of Siren

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Frederic Contact Margaret McAbee 715-653-4270 6 p.m., Adventure Church, Siren Contact Pastor Carolyn, 715-349-5750

Webb Lake Men’s Club

Foster Care Informational Meeting

ONGOING EVERY SUNDAY

FIRST THURSDAY

BCTC Annual Membership Meeting

Free Soup Jack Frost Craft and Vendor Event

MEETINGS

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

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

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“December: the month of joy, happiness and to ﬁnish what you started.” -Unknown

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Any ideas about the world in 2029?

hat a lovely bunch of snow we received over the holiday weekend? I was lucky enough to return from Thanksgiving weekend to a driveway cleaner than some of the roads I was driving (one of the few reasons renting is better than owning.) The calendar has now turned to December, so the snow is expected and as we all know it’s going to continue to get colder. The days are short so most of us are leaving and getting home from work in the dark. But when the sun does shine though it’s a wonderful sight. This is the last month of the year. It is also the last month of the Sentinel decade. I was watching something on TV Editor the other day and the announcer Jonathan Richie said, “this is the last sale of the decade” and then some stuff about “buy, buy, buy.” That phrase got me thinking about many things including time and change. Last time a decade ended I was a freshman in college and a lot has changed since that moment in 2009. I’ve attended both of my brothers’ weddings in the last ten years, along with my dad’s wedding. In the last ten years, new members have been welcomed to the Richie family with my niece and nephew. A few other things include college graduation, working a crappy part-time job, leaving the crappy part-time job, getting my article published, getting paid for my first article published, first front-page story, accepting a new job, moving to Siren and starting to pay off student debt. Most of those things will be defined by this decade for me. Lots of changes, good and bad, but all-important as I continue my role as a helpful and functioning member of society. The next question is obvious, what’s in store for the next decade? 2020 through 2029 – by the end I will almost be (yikes!) 40 years old. I have an aggressive strategy to have my student loans paid off within seven years without having to refinance or go into default. Other than that, I do not have any plans for the next 10 years, so I should probably get on that and be prepared for what’s next. Well, maybe I’ll finish my novel about a failed stand-up comedian in the 50s that finds his voice in the counter-culture of the 1960s then finds himself mixed up with hippies and the FBI. But you’ll have to wait for the hardcover copy for the whole story. Medical professionals say that introspection and reflection is good for your body and your mind. Go ahead and think about this decade and the upcoming one. What went well and what didn’t? It will feel good. JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel. He can be reached at 715-463-2341 or by email at editor@burnettcountysentinel.com

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Latest Marquette Poll shows support for impeachment slipping in Wisconsin Pollsters and pundits alike are talking about impeachment and how it’s playing in battleground Wisconsin 2020. A recent Marquette University Law School Poll is stirring attention and comment in national circles. “…(T)he latest survey from Marquette University’s law school of attitudes in Wisconsin highlights one of the challenges Democrats face as they move steadily toward impeaching President Trump,’’ writes Dan Balz of The Washington Post. “What makes the Wisconsin poll important is that it is a snapshot of a state that, more than any other in the country, could decide the 2020 election.’’ Voter support for impeaching and removing President Trump slipped among Wisconsin voters in the latest Marquette poll. Meanwhile, the head-to-head matchups in the presidential race shifted in the ‘What makes president’s favor compared to Marquette’s October polling. the Wisconsin Poll director Charles Frankpoll important lin attributed the movement to Republicans rallying around is that it is a Trump on both questions, snapshot of a while Democrats were less unified about their nominees state that, more when paired with the presithan any other dent. For example, GOP opposition to impeachment went up in the country, to 94% from 92% in October. could decide the For Democrats, 81% favor impeachment and removal, down 2020 election.’ from 88% in October. Franklin added the numbers Dan Balz don’t show any differences in The Washington Post the enthusiasm or motivation by Democrats or Republicans. “But we do see this difference in polarization and devotion to President Trump,” Franklin said. Forty percent of registered voters in the most recent poll supported impeaching Trump and removing him from office, while 53% were opposed. Last month, that split was 44-51. Fifty-two percent of registered voters surveyed said they believe Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate his political rivals, while 29% said they didn’t, and 18% didn’t know. Forty-one percent believe Trump withheld military aid to pressure Ukraine’s president to investigate the president’s rivals, while 38% don’t, and 21% don’t know.

Also, 42% believe the president did something seriously wrong, while 9% said his actions were wrong, but it wasn’t serious. Meanwhile, 38% said he didn’t do anything wrong and 11% weren’t sure. The poll went into the field just as public testimony began before a House committee in the impeachment proceedings. The poll also found the president’s numbers improving in head-to-head matchups with potential Democratic rivals. This month, 47% backed the president when paired with Joe Biden, who was at 44%. Last month, that was 50-44 in Biden’s favor, and he was up 9 points in August. In October, 97% of Democrats favored Biden over Trump, but that was down to 88% this month. AGAINST OTHERS: Trump was backed by 48% against Bernie Sanders, who was supported by 45%. Last month, it was 48-46 for Sanders after it was 48-44 for Sanders in August. Trump was backed by 48% when paired with Elizabeth Warren, who was backed by 43%. In October, it was 47-46 for Warren and in August it was 45-45. Trump was backed by 47% against Pete Buttigieg, who was at 39%. Last month, it was 45-43 for Trump. In the race for the Democratic nomination, Biden was the first choice among 30% of those who intend to vote in the party primary. That was largely unchanged from 31% in October. Sanders was next at 17%, unchanged from the month before; Warren was at 15% after being at 24% in October, and Buttigieg was at 13% after being back by 7% in October. Ten percent weren’t sure. The poll of 801 registered voters was in the field Nov. 13-17 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. In the Democratic primary question, the margin of error was plus or minus 6.4 percentage points. Meanwhile, two former top legislative leaders say House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry in D.C. doesn’t help Democrats in Wisconsin. “Impeachment is bad for Democrats,” said Scott Jensen, the former GOP Assembly speaker who helps promote school choice around the country. Jensen noted that anytime things focus on President Trump, “he seems to do well.” As to the hearings, Jensen said: “They’re not going to move any people.” Chuck Chvala, the former Democratic Senate major-

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ity leader, said Trump “will win in the Senate.” “It will not go well,” said Chvala, suggesting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will stop just short of voting on impeachment. “I think she ‘In terms of will figure that out and pull competitive out.” The two are featured in a races, we could weekly WisPolitics.com web called “The Insiders.” easily — not show They appeared at a Nov. 19 easily — but we WisPolitics.com luncheon at offices in Milwaucould very well Spectrum kee. have a situation Chvala and Jensen also the suburbs are a weak where Trump agreed spot for Republicans next were to lose year. Jensen, however, said thought the impeachment the presidency he drive could further unite in Wisconsin Republicans, while Chvala was that Trump’s tweet and yet have a emphatic against the former ambassapositive impact dor to Ukraine, Marie Yovawould lead moderate on Republicans novitch, Republican women to vote statewide.’ against Trump or not vote. They also both suggested Trump could lose the state and Chuck Chvala Republicans could hold the former Democratic Senate Legislature. majority leader “In terms of competitive races, we could easily — not easily — but we could very well have a situation where Trump were to lose the presidency in Wisconsin and yet have a positive impact on Republicans statewide,” Chvala said. “That’s not absolute — there’s a lot of water to go under the bridge.” “[W]e saw that in some of the other states,” Jensen added. “You mentioned Kentucky where the news headline [was] that the Republican governor was defeated by 5,000 votes. Underneath that, for the first time in the history of the state, every other office statewide [went] to a Republican and the Republicans’ margins in both chambers are strong.” 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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Beginnerâ€™s Luck: â€˜Sure-Shotâ€™ Florence bags a buck at age 104 Donâ€™t tell Florence Teeters sheâ€™s too old to enjoy Wisconsinâ€™s great outdoors as a gun deer hunter, along with ziplining, going to Mardi Gras in Louisiana every year and tending to a garden in her bare feet. Yes, sheâ€™s 104, but whoâ€™s counting. She sure isnâ€™t. Mrs. Teeters, a mother of five, got the idea to get her first hunting license for this yearâ€™s gun deer season while sitting in the blind on her land in Price County with her son Bill during last yearâ€™s gun deer season. â€œYes, it was her idea to get the license. And, yes, that was her first license,â€? son Bill Teeters said. Make that momâ€™s first gun deer license - ever. So, Mrs. Teeters got a lift to the Ball Petroleum gas station in Phillips to get that license. Wearing a sporty hunter-red plaid day-coat purchased by her daughter, Mrs. Teeters looked tip-top to take on the season. No one knew just how ready she was. Two Wisconsin DNR conservation wardens - Joe Paul and Nick Hefter were nearby and were thrilled to pose with the first-time buyer. â€œI thought it was fantastic,â€? Warden Paul said. Little did they know, Mrs. Teeters was going to bag her first buck on the open-

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Badgers get Axe back, blame Minnesota for too many displays DAVE CAMPBELL AP SPORTS WRITER

MINNEAPOLIS— When Minnesota beat Wisconsin last year to stop a 14-game losing streak in the series, the Gophers had much to celebrate. The Badgers, as it turned out, didn’t appreciate the lengths of the revelry that took place across the border over the past year. After Wisconsin took back Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Saturday with a victory as decisive as Minnesota’s was last season, the Badgers didn’t hold back in expressing their disdain for the way the 71-year-old traveling trophy was handled by their oldest rival. “We just felt like they disrespected the axe by renting it out to people,” linebacker Chris Orr said, lamenting the “everybody can touch it” opportunities that Minnesota staged over the last year at various venues, from the stadium to the state fair. “It means more than that.

People played this game for a very long time. It means more than that. It’s not a commodity or something that you can just rent out for money or whatever the case is, trying to make profit off it. I feel like that was disrespectful. They didn’t honor the players that came before.” The Badgers avenged their 37-15 loss at home in 2018 with a 38-17 victory, overwhelming the Gophers in the second half with a fierce pass rush and strong pass coverage on defense and sharp play-calling and back-breaking long gains on offense. When the game went final, a swarm of white-uniformed Badgers converged on the west goal post to perform the ceremonial chopping. With 22 wins in the last 25 years of the most-played series in major college football history, the Badgers have a 61-60-8 edge on the Gophers. Paul Bunyan’s Axe didn’t enter the picture until 1948. “The worst feeling in the world was losing on our own field and having them

take it,” Orr said. “The best feeling in the world is beating them on their home field on senior day and taking it from them.” The Gophers not only ended the long losing streak last year, but they became bowl eligible on the final try to end coach P.J. Fleck’s second season with a flourish, beating the Badgers at their own game with a powerful performance on both sides of the ball at the line of scrimmage. With a team that hasn’t finished in first place in the Big Ten since 1967, in front of lagging attendance, the university naturally seized the opportunity to renew some statewide pride in the program. Fleck was asked earlier this week about complaints by the Badgers about the offseason Axe tour. “That wasn’t a rub in anybody’s face,” Fleck said. “There’s people who are very emotional when they had it. We had people rent it out all over. It was at weddings, anniversaries, parties. This year it’s Minnesota’s. That’s what rivalry trophies are. That’s why they’re so passionate. If

Wisconsin wins it, they get to share it with whoever they want to share it with. It’s Wisconsin’s. When Minnesota wins it, they get to share it with whoever they want to share it with. It’s Minnesota’s that year. It wasn’t mine. It wasn’t just our players’. It was the state of Minnesota’s. For me, I wanted people to be a part of our football program, to invest more in our football program, see we can do things. It wasn’t like we were holding it out the window driving through the entire state of Wisconsin. That would be showing up. But sharing with our instate alums, donors, boosters, supporters, I think that’s culture, tradition. I think that’s what the point was.” Either way, the Badgers have it now. “It’s going to sting for a little while,” Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan said. “That’s football. You’ve got your highs and you’ve got your lows. This is obviously a low for us, but our team will respond. I can guarantee you that.”

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Wisconsin woman sends care packages to troops overseas HARTFORD—A Wisconsin woman who began sending care packages to her two sons deployed in the Middle East is now doing the same for hundreds of troops overseas in time for Christmas. Hartford resident Leann Boudwine said the soldiers she sends packages to “are like my kids,” even though she’s never met them. After first sending packages to her sons, she sent a few more for the soldiers with whom they served. WITI-TV reports that eventually that list grew into the hundreds when Boudwine collected names of soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines all over the world. The care packages include snacks, soap, and boxed mac-andcheese. The care packages travel thousands of miles to reach their destination, and Boudwine packs, labels and ships each one. “Some people’s kids don’t come home. So if we can send them the basic necessities that they should have, let’s do that,” Boudwine said. Family, friends, businesses and veterans’ groups have begun to help her. She says her nonprofit “Support the Troops” will have shipped 14,000 packages by early next year. Boudwine said she has no plans of stopping anytime soon. “I’ll stop if the addresses stop or the dona-

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audience members will be visited by Santa Claus! This will be an event to remember. Because the concert-goers will be seated at tables, a reservation is recommended for the Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances. Anyone interested can call Grantsburg Hight School (4635165, extension #202) to place a reservation. Seating starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be live music performances starting at that time, with the large group performances starting about 30 minutes later. This performance has been a big hit with audience and performers the last thirteen years, with people saying it really brings them into the holiday mood. It is also a performance fundraiser for the music department, with the money raised going to help with trip expenses.

The Grantsburg High School Music Department is planning to repeat an event that has become a holiday tradition. The annual Christmas concert will be presented in the style of dinner theater, with almost two hours of music and eating available to ticket holders. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15. This year, the event is held at the Middle School, and the music department is transforming the gym into a festive performance site. Ticket-holders will be seated at tables to eat and listen to the students perform a wide variety of Holiday music. The groups focus on traditional favorites of the season, but will also perform contemporary holiday music. A full “holiday” meal will be served, consisting of roasted chicken, potatoes, vegetable, salad bar, and ice cream sundaes. In addition to the great music,

Frederic’s

Hometown Christmas Saturday, December 7

St. Luke‛s Methodist Church Annual Cookie Walk • 9 am - 11 am Santa‛s Workshop at the Frederic Public Library 10am - 1pm (Meet Santa; children receive a gift from Frederic Royalty; little ones can shop for Mom and Dad. Free will offering. Coffee, cookies, hot cider.)

Sunday, December 8

Jack Frost Craft & Vendor Event with Silent Auction at the 300 Club, 413 S. Wisconsin Ave 10 am - 3 pm (All proceeds will go to the Frederic School Operation 365)

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Burnett Medical Center’s Hat and Mitten Tree The annual Hat and Mitten Tree display in Burnett Medical Center’s clinic lobby is designed to ensure everyone has what is needed to stay warm during the chilly winter months. Many items are handmade, some are purchased, but all are donated to help our neighbors stay warm. If you or someone you know needs a hat, scarf, gloves, mittens, or a coat, please help yourself to the wonderful items that are available at no cost. Would you like to help us decorate our Hat and Mitten Tree? We are looking for gently used winter apparel for ALL ages. Please bring your items to the Burnett Medical Center registration desk in the main lobby. If you have any questions, please call 715-4637285.

Tourism Coalition General Membership meeting Dec. 11 The Burnett County Tourism Coalition (BCTC) annual general membership meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Ike Walton Lodge. The gathering is open at no charge to government officials, chamber of commerce members, business owners and all residents interested in promoting tourism throughout Burnett County. Topics on the agenda include the

BCTC annual report celebrating an increase in 2018 visitors and revenue and a Travel Wisconsin update by Department of Tourism Regional Specialist Julie Fox. Nominations will be taken for members of the BCTC Board of Directors. “We encourage people who are passionate about Burnett County and continuing its successful marketing strategies to join the board and contribute

their ideas,” says Chuck Anderson, current board president. “We also need people to volunteer for committees like events and fundraising,” he added. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary bowl of Marion’s legendary homemade chicken dumpling soup. A cash bar is available and for those who wish to purchase a meal, there will be a dinner special.

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Hometown Christmas Saturday, December 7

After Hours Coupon Event at the Shops at the Lodge 6 pm - 8 pm Donate unwrapped new toy and receive 25% off event coupon.

Humane Society of Burnett County Holiday Bake Sale at The Shops “Common Area” 10 am - 2 pm

Firefly Village • 10 a.m - 6 p.m. Raffles, Prizes, Refreshments

Community Choir Christmas Concert • 7 pm Bethany Lutheran Church

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Sunday, December 8

Holiday Traditions at the Shops at the Lodge 11 am - 2 pm Gift Wrapping, Demos & Treats

Old Fashioned Country Christmas • 11 am - 5 pm Smoland Inn Breads, Meats & Wines Open House. Enjoy tasting all our breads!

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3rd Grade Polar Express • 10 am & 2 pm in the Dragon Room

Monday, December 16

High School Christmas Concert • 7 pm

Thursday, December 19

Elementary Christmas Concert • 1:30 pm

Community Choir Christmas Concert • 7 pm Bethany Lutheran Church

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Middle School Christmas Concert • 7 pm

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Thursday, December 5

K-4 Christmas Program • 10 am & 2 pm 5th & 6th Grade Christmas Concert • 7 pm 7-12th Grade Dinner • 5 pm 7-12th Grade Christmas Concert • 7 pm

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Friends of the Library Bake Sale at the Forts • 10 am - 4 pm All proceeds benefit the library Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at the library • 10 am - 3 pm All proceeds benefit the library

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Tree Lighting at Triangle Park Gazebo • 6 pm Music and hot cider provided

Saturday, December 7

Luck Museum • 10 am - 1 pm Holiday Village & Santa Express Train. Buy tickets for a chance to win your favorite basket and arrangement. Proceeds to the Museum.

Vendor/Craft Expo and Holiday Extravaganza 10 am - 2 pm • Luck Schools Shop, eat & listen to music! Soup/sandwich luncheon available for purchase; desserts & coffee prepared by the Luck High School Culinary Arts Class. Music provided by the Luck High School Band and Choir. All funds raised benefit the Luck High School Band, Choir, and Culinary Arts class

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides • 11 am - 2 pm Pickup at Luck Library, route to the school & Lions Hall

Visit Santa & Santa Workshop • 10 am - 1 pm Santa & crafts for kids at Luck Lions Hall

Shop Local & Support Local Businesses Purchase Luck Bucks • Makes a Great Gift! Can be purchased at Frandsen Bank & Trust Visit our website for event details: www.LuckWisconsin.com

Luck Library • 10 am - 1 pm Make and take paper crafts

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Thursday, December 12

1, 3 & 5 Grade Christmas Concert • 6:30 pm

Monday, December 16

6-12 Grade Christmas Concert • 7 pm

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New & Now Collection Are you number 127 on the hold list for the latest bestseller? We’re excited to announce the launch of the New & Now Collection, which features the most popular materials in the library’s collection, available immediately with no holds. These copies are not available in the online catalog and are housed in special New & Now Collection shelving at the entrance of the library. No holds can be placed on these items, so they are first-come, first-serve. Stop in often to see new additions to the collection! Preschool storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Wendy Larson of Burnett County Family Resource Center for a fun and educational story time at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4. Family movie nights 6 p.m., Thursdays, Dec. 5-26 the library will be showing great family movies. Stop-in or call the library to find out what movie will be showing. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Santa Day 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 children can give Santa their Christmas wish list and have a photo taken with Jolly Old St. Nick when Santa stops at the library. Santa’s elves will make sure each child leaves with a treat bag filled with goodies donated by local businesses and organizations. A number of non-profits groups will have displays and fun activities for the kids in the library, adding to the Santa Day festivities. Countdown to Noon Year’s Eve Saturday, Dec 31 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the countdown to the New Year ... at noon! It’s the last day of 2019, and the

Dec. 9 – Dec. 13 Note: Breakfast available at all schools. Choice of milk available at all schools.

Grantsburg Schools

Monday: Pizza, salad, cheesy broccoli, warm apple slices.

Tuesday: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, mixed veggies, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: Mandarin chicken, baked rice,

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Friends of the Library are hosting a special celebration for anyone who can’t stay awake until midnight. We’ll start the festivities with a comedy magic show, then enjoy refreshments and end-off with a countdown to the New Year! Register online or by calling the library at (715) 463-2244. December reading challenge You can win great prizes this December when you read! Every time you check-out four or more books at our library, you get a chance to win fantastic gift baskets full of all kinds of goodies and gift certificates to local businesses. Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone number 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburglibrary. org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

Student the Week

sliced beets, Sonoma veggies, sliced pears. Thursday: Spaghetti and meat sauce, breadstick, salad, green beans, banana. Friday: Rib patty on bun, French fries, baked beans, sliced peaches.

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December’s menu was not prepared by time of publication.

Webster Schools

Fresh fruit always available. Monday: Teriyaki chicken, LoMein, oriental vegetables, WG bread, mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, green beans, pineapple. Wednesday: Hamburger, WG bun, fries, broccoli, pears. Thursday: Nachos with toppings, refried beans, salsa, WG bread, peaches. Friday: California burger, WG bun, French fries, fresh vegetables.

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Taedon Nichols is Siren’s student of the week this week. Taedon is a sophomore and is the son of Jason and Karen Nichols. He is very self-motivated and does every job until the end. Taedon’s work ethic permeates any environment which makes others around him want to do well, too. He problem solves collaboratively and helps others see the big picture. His school associated activities include wrestling, football and band. Outside of school, he enjoys four-wheeling, dirt biking, hunting and working as much as he can.

Brayden Woods-Olson is Webster’s student of the week. He is a junior this year and is the son of Chance Marlow and Lisa Stryeski. Brayden is a new student to Webster this year and is a kind person with a great sense of humor. He is motivated and is always willing to try new things. He participates in the school band as a trumpet player and is an all-around great student. Outside of school, Brayden enjoys playing video games and riding his bike. After graduating, he would like to attend college for I.T. The person he admires most is his father and the trait he values most in himself is his sense of humor.

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ICAA’s Burnett County Food Pantry partners with Caring Hearts Thrift Shop WEBSTER–– Indianhead Community Action Agency, Inc. (ICAA) is excited to announce the ICAA Burnett County Food Pantry is partnering with the Caring Hearts Thrift Shop. The Burnett County Connections Store ceased thrift store operations Nov. 15, although food pantry services have continued. Since then, ICAA has partnered with the Caring Hearts Thrift Shop, which is taking over the thrift store operations and will continue to operate the food pantry out of the same location. ICAA’s CEO, Jennifer Shearer said, “We are excited to enter into a new partnership with Caring Hearts Thrift Shop. Our goal is to continue to provide healthy food options for low-income individuals and families throughout Burnett County. It’s an important resource for the communities and the partnership with Caring Hearts Thrift Shop will help us continue to meet our goal.” Beginning Dec. 3, 2019, in addition to operating the ICAA Burnett County Food Pantry, the Caring Hearts Thrift Shop will reopen the thrift store at 26356 Lakeland Ave South, Webster. Regular operating hours for Caring Hearts Thrift Shop will be Monday,

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An Old Fashion Christmas Atlas United Methodist Church

Christmas Coffee, Craft & Bake Sale Saturday, December 7th • 9 am - 1 pm Homemade Christmas Crafts • Lefse Breads • Candies • Cookies Sit a spell and visit over coffee/cider & treats Downtown Atlas 2110 295th Avenue/County Road B

Craft / Gift Sale Sat. Dec. 7, 2019 • 9 am-3 pm

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT GIFT AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019  6 PM

– Doors Open at 5 pm for inspection – Lots of new items: tools, housewares, gifts, sporting goods, home décor, lawn & garden, electronics, small appliances, pet supplies & more. Lots of items so bring a friend. Something for everyone! Thank you for voting us Best Auction House 2019!

Grantsburg Legion Hall 108 North Oak St., Grantsburg, WI

Many Creative Crafters!!!!

Morning Breakfast Rolls @ 9am Noon Lunch @ 11 am Fund Raisers For: Badger Girls State, Scholarships, Christmas Gift Shop and More.

Customer appreciation night; door prizes, give-a-ways, free popcorn. Indoor/heated auction.

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The 2018-2019 Officers invite you to the Landmark Masonic Lodge #244

AWARDS PROGRAM & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 1 pm • Potluck Lunch 2 pm • Public Opening Coffee and Desserts after Installation Public Welcome Landmark Masonic Lodge F&AM 109 United Way • Frederic, WI

On a tight budget MAUREEN WILSON FOODSHARE SPECIALIST

This time of the year the household budget always seems to be tighter than usual. Energy costs go up, things we rely on seem to break down in the cold and are expensive to fix, and our bodies seem to need more food to keep us warm. Below is a checklist of some things to consider saving money: • Foodshare. You get a debit card to use at the grocery store. It is income based and to find out if you are eligible, call Maureen, your local FoodShare Specialist at 715-496-3121. • Food pantry. Go to your local food pantry before you go to the grocery store. You may get things at the pantry for free and can use your FoodShare, or other monies on those items you didn’t get at the pantry. • The Wisconsin Extension Foodwise program. This program gives you ways to eat healthy on a tight budget and has some great recipes that are simple and fast. • WIC. If you have a child that is under age 6, call your WIC office at 715-349-7600 ext. 1952, and see if you are eligible to get free vouchers for healthy food items. • Energy Assistance. Call 715-349-7600 to see if you are eligible to get help with your heating bills over the winter months. • Aging and Disability Resource Center. Contact ADRC at 715-349-2100, to join in cost saving programs for your supplemental medical and prescription plan. • Workforce Resource. Check in with the Workforce Resource Center to see if there are some higher paying jobs or possibly look to see what training programs might interest you for a future job change. Other ideas can be to use your local library regularly, read to your kids, check out a movie for free, go for a walk, take an exercise class, join a new social group, reach out to a neighbor in need, take a community education class, set some personal goals and make a point to accomplish something each day! “Healthy Minute” is brought to you by healthyburnett.org.

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“Sleigh Bells in the Air . . . Music Everywhere”

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For the month of December, artZ Gallery presents four area artists JULIE ADAMS Julie has been a member of artZ Gallery since 2010. Her creative endeavors started with drawing, graphic design and printmaking in college, then watercolor painting during her art-teaching years. Since retiring, experiments with acrylic ink, collage and assemblage have been a learning experience with varied mediums and artistic styles. Wood, fabric and metal pieces become shapes and textures in a landscape or parts of a face. “I am often inspired by the views from my studio window. I believe with time and hard work, I can make the vision happen.” Most recently, Julie has revisited her earlier illustration background, intrigued by line and forms in black and white, but presenting in a new way. “Change keeps me moving forward, learning without expectations.” www.riversidestudioart.space. LORETTA PEDERSEN Loretta learned to knit when she was five. As a young adult she knit with cheap yarn from big box stores, then she discovered the spinning wheel which opened her world. “After filling our city house with stinky wool, my husband and I moved to a farm in this area. Over the years we have raised sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. There is more to do with fibers than I could do in a lifetime. I am going to give it a good try!”

JUDY HOSTVET/PAULSON Being a member of artZ Gallery in Amery since the very formation of this highly rated art establishment, has helped Judy to learn new ideas, techniques, attitudes and validation of what seems to come from mediums that she has used. These mediums are many and include the exploration of watercolor, pastels, handmade paper, creative felting, drawing, collage, acrylic, alcohol inks and assemblage. At this writing, her curiosity has led her to an exploration of non-objective texture and color. Her studies have interpreted what surrounds her in Northern Wisconsin, on the banks of the Willow River. Judy’s background is in education. “As I happily continue my relationship with artZ, I am assured that I’ll be learning from the many talented members and guests that come into our gallery. I know that as my journey continues, welcome new changes will be seen in my work.” Judy is from New Richmond. judyhelen1946@frontiernet.net.

states, “A major theme of my work involves a clash of cultures. I experiment with different and contrasting artifacts and technologies. If I can see clean lines, how they co-exist as a piece of art, I continue to completion. www.imagesandfeelings.com.

HAN HUISMAN Han is a native from Holland. Before he came to the USA, he worked as a molecular biologist at the University of Amsterdam. After he earned a PhD, he did research on the Origin of Life and worked twenty years on AIDS. Thirteen years ago, he worked in the USA as a neuroscientist focusing on modern afflictions like ADHD and anxiety. Five years ago, Han started to work for pleasure only on art. Han

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artZ Gallery is an artist-owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org. artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 to 5 and Sunday 11 to 4.

Businesses that would like to discuss results-oriented advertising and marketing for 2020, contact Roberta at 715-463-2341 or at marketing@burnettcountysentinel.com.

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Hunters bag nice deer during riﬂe season

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Darin Mott shot this doe during Wisconsin’s riﬂe season.

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Dan Wickland shot this 9-point buck during riﬂe season.

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Mark Paulson bagged an 8-point buck during riﬂe season this year.

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Eric Goeman took down this 5-pointer during riﬂe season.

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Basketball season underway SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

SHELL LAKE – Schedules of non-sport events likely will be more closely examined by Siren’s athletic department in the future. Initially there was no apparent conflict with scheduling the second girls basketball game of the season on a Monday rather than Tuesday. But the Dragons discovered they’d need to pickup their second win of the season without a few important players. “I was told ‘oh by the way, we’re not going to be (at Monday’s game)’” Siren coach Ryan Karsten said. “They had to go to an Honors Choir event, so we had no depth.” Siren overcame the light bench and withstood a second-half comeback from Shell Lake to take a 53-47 win and improve to 2-0 on the season. This, despite missing three players that combined for over 20 points in Siren’s season-opening win. The Dragons still managed to build a 30-10 lead in the first half but the advantage shrank in the second half as fatigue set in. Shell Lake rallied to pull within a point at 44-43 before Siren closed the game with a 9-4 run to end the game. “It was a really thin bench to finish the game,” Karsten said. Lindsay Liljenberg led the Dragons with 19 points; Morgan Shetler added 15 and Maddie Thiex had eight. Siren’s season-opening win over Clayton came with more breathing room due to 3-point shooting. The Dragons sank six first-half 3-pointers and had eight total in the game to earn a 61-43 win over the Bears. Siren had to overcome an early deficit and Liljenberg led the comeback, finishing with a game-high 21 points and leading the Dragons in going from six points down early in the first half to leading by 31 in the second half. Hannah Lemieux had 12 points for the Dragons; Jaidyn Jewell had eight and Shetler added six. The Dragons host Luck on Friday. GRANTSBURG A pair of seniors posted good

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Grantsburg’s Olivia Ohnstad (12) dribbles past Webster’s Makenna Buffington during the Pirates’ win over the Tigers last season.

numbers in the season opener for Grantsburg on Nov. 21, but Prairie Farm finished with the 57-45 win. Brooke Quimby had a game-high 25 points and Olivia Ohnstad added 10 points with 15 rebounds for Grantsburg, which still couldn’t avoid a double-digit deficit early. Prairie Farm had five players finish with double-digit point totals that helped it out to a 34-18 lead entering the break. While the Pirates got slightly closer in the second half, the Panthers allowed just three Grantsburg players to score from the floor in the second half. “We made a lot of turnovers,” Grantsburg coach Penny Curtin said. “We outscored them in the second half but it was too little, too late.” The Pirates host Webster on Tuesday. WEBSTER The Tigers fell short on their first two shots at the season’s first win.

In their season opener on Nov. 21, the Tigers were within reach of a win in the final minutes but Lake Holcombe held on for a 51-47 win. Over half the Chieftains’ points were scored by two players – Karly Kirkman and Brooke Lechleitner – who scored 17 points each. Grace McCool led Webster with 12 points; Hannah McDowell added 10 and Morgan Mulroy had eight. The Tigers got an early lead over New Auburn on Nov. 25 by allowing just nine first-half points to take a 15-9 lead into halftime. But, New Auburn made a second-half comeback to take a 34-27 win at home. Brooke Hetfeld led Webster with six points; Aliyah Daniels had five while McDowell, Jenna Gomulak and Torrance Wols had four points each. New Auburn’s Zoey Rada led all scorers with 19 points. Webster plays at Unity on Thursday.

Hayward Hurricanes goalie Emma Quimby helped the team get a shutout victory in their ﬁrst game of the season.

Canes season starts with a W and shutout SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

MOSINEE – A shutout was the best shot at getting the season’s first win. Grantsburg’s Emma Quimby got that shutout in the Hayward Hurricanes’ net on Friday, leading the girls hockey team to a 1-0 win over University School in the Gobbler Cup Tournament. She rejected all eight Wildcats’ shot in the win while Alex Pieterek scored the game’s lone goal. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes, they were on the other end of a shutout decision in their second game of the tournament, on Saturday. Central Wisconsin scored first- and third-period goals and outshot the Hurricanes 28-11 in a 2-0 win. Quimby made 26 saves for Hayward. The Hurricanes officially started their season on Nov. 25 at Proctor-Hermantown and though Quimby finished with 30 saves, the Mirage still won handily 8-1. Soile Doyle had the Hurricanes’ lone goal. Hayward is scheduled to play at Duluth Marshall on Thursday and St. Croix Valley on Friday.

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GRANTSBURG – To draw a parallel to football, the Grantsburg boys basketball team would have depth in the backfield but would be thin on the line. Coach Nick Hallberg said the 2019-2020 version of the Pirates’ basketball roster has fewer of the bulky bodies than those in the recent years. “We lost the big lumbering bodies we’ve had in the past,” Hallberg said. “John and Leo (Chenal) are gone. We are a guard-dominant team. We’ll be looking to set the tempo and pressure the ball.” The Pirates also will be light on experience in addition to size. After finishing last season with a 1012 overall record and five seniors on the roster, they start this season with just two seniors. “We have a few returners that have played significant minutes but basically the rest of them have little or no varsity experience,” Hallberg said. “We have good athletes but a lack of experience.” Among the few returners are seniors Austin Wedin

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and Jacob Phillips. Wedin averaged nearly 10 points a game in his junior season while Phillips had limited playing time behind the final-year players on last year’s roster. Juniors comprise the largest group this year, accounting for five of the roster spots for Grantsburg. Jared VanWatermeulen leads those players after scoring more than 12 points per game last season. Gus Bergman, Derek Lee, Sterling McKinley and Bruce Lindau complete the Pirates’ junior class. Second-year players include Carson Knutson, Zach Miller, Chase Doornink and Carter Johnson. “About 80 percent of our players are juniors and sophomores,” Hallberg said. “We have some talented juniors and sophomores, though.” The Pirates were 5-7 in the Lakeland West last season and finished fifth in the conference standings. The challenges facing them are obvious, with teams that finished ahead of them last season returning SEE GRANTSBURG, PAGE 17

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WEBSTER – A third consecutive 20-win season and Lakeland West title are on the line for the Webster boys basketball team. The Tigers started their 2019-2020 season this week with the possibility to continue their streaks for both season victories and conference success. However, stretching each streak to three will need to be done without three important players from last year’s roster. Webster’s top three scorers from last season – Trevor Gustafson, Jack Washburn and Hunter Rosenbaum – graduated in 2019 and took with them nearly 50 points per game. Gustafson led the Tigers by averaging 18.2 points while Washburn had 17.2 and Rosenbaum added 13.4. Each shot over 50 percent from the field and together they comprised the scoring foundation of a team that went 21-2 last year, reaching the regional final. The players ranking 4-6 in scoring on the team last year are available for the Tigers. Senior Coleton Peterson was the fourth of four Webster players to average double-digit point totals last season (11.5), ranking second on the team with 23 3-pointers. Fellow senior Tanner Pardun averaged 4.4 points per game while junior Carsen Stenberg averaged 4.2. Those returning players must help account for both the points and rebounds vacated by the departure of the seniors from 2019. Rosenbaum, Gustafson and Washburn also represented the Tigers’ top three rebounders last season. They totaled 364 rebounds last season, though Peterson and Stenberg combined for 172 while ranking fourth and fifth on the team individually. Webster also has seniors Allen Skinaway, Tanner Pardun, Tallon Parent and Jeferson Janssen on this year’s roster. They are joined by juniors Owen Washburn and Vincent Belland, along with sophomores Evan Sikorski, Gage Rossow and Brady Madsen. Following their season opener against Somerset on Dec. 3, the Tigers play three consecutive road games, giving them a total of just two home games in December. That stretch includes a game against Unity, which finished runner-up to Webster in the Lakeland West standings last season.

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SIREN – One change desired by the Siren boys basketball team is to shorten the waiting period for a conference win. In the 2018-19 season, the Dragons dropped their first 10 Lakeland West games and not until a mid-February win over Grantsburg did they finally get into the conference win column. That was a stark difference from the manner in which they started the season. Siren won back-to-back games over Shell Lake and Turtle Lake to start the season at 2-0, but seven consecutive losses followed and just five wins were added after that opening week. The 1-11 conference mark put Siren seventh in the final standings, one game behind Frederic for sixth while Webster had an unblemished 12-0 record to sit atop the standings. The Dragons hope for improved results for the 2019-2020 season, guided by a coach playing a fill-in role. Rick Kosloski is deemed interim coach to account for the absence of Jon Ruud, who coached the Dragons last season and is tentatively expected to return to the post for the 2020-2021 season. Fortunately for Kosloski and Siren, the team he’s planned to temporarily oversee has more experience in the Lakeland West. Six of the 10 players on Siren’s roster are seniors. Nathan Kosloski, Chad Songetay, Jordan Webster, Riley Churchill, Adam Ruud and Miran Hirou are in their final year for the Dragons while Zayden Anderson, Jeremy Liljenberg, Brady Kosloski and Casey Gorenson complete the roster as juniors.

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This group is void of Kanaan Christianson – a 2019 graduate named to the second team in all-conference picks and the Dragons’ leading scorer last season. Nathan Kosloski led the Dragons with 16 points in their season opener on Monday, but Shell Lake’s Christian Johnson scored a game-

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high 24 points to lead his team to a 60-50 win. Churchill added 12 points while Songetay and Gorenson had eight points each. Siren begins conference play this Friday with a home game against Luck before going to Frederic on Tuesday. The Dragons return home on Dec. 13 to host Unity.

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more starters and seniors. “Most of the other (Lakeland West) teams have quite a few seniors,” Hallberg said. “Unity, Luck, St. Croix Falls all have more seniors coming back.

That counts for something.” “But overall it’s a pretty balanced league this year. I can’t identify a favorite.” Hallberg hopes his team’s speed and endurance will count for something this season. He said the Pirates will

rely on high-paced games and have been planning accordingly. “We spent a lot of time in the gym during the offseason,” he said. “We need to be built to run and obviously we need to be in shape to do that. If we

want to be in the mix, we need a good start.” Hallberg said this opening week with games against Prairie Farm and Amery will reveal the effectiveness of offseason conditioning; they also will help getting the newer

players up to pace. “We need to see how we show up on the first opportunities to play,” he said. “It will be different for some of those guys with inexperience, getting thrown in the fire early.”

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Florence, Marinette and Bayfield counties. Authorities investigated the poisonings, but no charges have been filed.

LIVESTOCK LOSSES CONTINUE Of the $2.5 million in damage payments, Wisconsin has paid more than $1.3 million for cattle, calves and missing calves — sums that have increased as wolves rebounded. Farms that see the most wolf-livestock conflict tend to be located near large blocks of public land like the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, according to Dave Ruid, a supervisor with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program, which investigates such livestock killings. But the majority of DNR’s livestock payments did not require physical proof that wolves killed the animal. Under DNR rules, farmers who have had livestock killed by wolves can also get paid for any additional missing calves beyond the expected annual 2.3% mortality rate. Michigan also pays for missing calves on farms with confirmed wolf attacks, but Minnesota does not. In 2011, the DNR issued a record 257 missing calf payments, with 103 of those going to members of the Fornengo family, who raise beef cattle in Burnett County. The family, which declined comment, filed missing calf claims with the DNR under Fornengo Cattle Co. and T&T Ranch between 2009 and 2019. The DNR later enacted a rule that limited livestock producers to no more than five missing calf claims for every confirmed kill — but it was only in effect for two years. As of October, the DNR paid nearly $720,000 for missing calves throughout

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This chart shows changes in Wisconsin’s gray wolf population and distribution over the past 40 years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this year proposed lifting endangered species protections for the animal, calling its rebound “one of the greatest comebacks for an animal in U.S. conservation history.”

the program’s existence, with $239,865 going to the Fornengo-owned cattle operations between 2011 and 2019. Ruid said the owners agreed to allow the USDA to install a 6.5-mile electric wire at the farm at government expense. He said wolves are constantly testing the fence, and the farm has had confirmed livestock killings since its installation. FARMER: TOO MANY WOLVES Johnson, the Medford farmer, has not lost an animal to wolves since 2014. The Fish and Wildlife Service put up flags — brightly colored and hung along a roped-off perimeter — on his land to scare them off. Still, Johnson believes farmers should be allowed to kill animals causing problems on farms. When wolves are around, the cattle are scared and do not want to eat — even their breeding cycles are affected. That is why he wants the federal government

to lift protections for wolves. He would like to see no more than 350 wolves roam the state. Wydeven, the former DNR wolf researcher, said 350 refers to the DNR’s 1999 wolf management plan, which was based on the premise that the population would only reach 500 animals in Wisconsin. Currently, it is nearly double that. “So, 350 was logical and reasonable as a potential goal back in the early 2000s, but now considering we know the carrying capacity is quite a bit higher, that doesn’t really make sense anymore,” Wydeven said. “And it wouldn’t make sense to try to drastically reduce the wolf population down to that level.” A research paper co-authored by Erik Olson, Northland College assistant professor of natural resources, suggests the changing status has led to inconsistent management, declining public support for wolves — and possibly more

illegal killings. Walter, the DNR large carnivore specialist, agrees. “The continued tennis match back and forth that revolves around wolf management is increasing frustrations by constituents, by those farmers and others that are being impacted by wolves and by legislators who are listening to those constituents,” Walter said. After two decades of consistent and rapid population growth, the state’s wolf population has leveled off — even without hunting, Walter added. “And I think it’s becoming clear that wolves have essentially occupied all the suitable range where they can go about their daily lives unfettered by the heavy hand of humans.” The nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism (www. WisconsinWatch.org) collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio, PBS Wisconsin, other news media and the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated by the Center do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates.

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Hello friends, To the best of my knowledge I have never ice fished in November. There are two reasons with the main one being that generally it has not been cold enough, long enough to ice fish. The other one which is pretty significant is that I am always hunting in November. This week I was supposed to be duck hunting on the Mississippi River, but water became ice and that trip was changed to ice fishing on Green Lake county’s Lake Puckaway. Nov. 14, ice fishing in south central Wisconsin, that’s unique. Thursday, Nov. 14 High 39, low 22 It was killing me to not be duck hunting, but a guy has to move on. So, I stop in Montello at the Holiday Sport Shop for bait. I love this place, and they do not have shiners until the next day. My quarry is walleye and gators. I am told I will not find shiners until the bait truck delivers. Again, I must think outside of the box. I go with large suckers and fatheads and I will put two fatheads on each treble hook. I drive to Pickaway. I love it here. Close to a year of my life has been spent over a dozen summers at Stan’s Puckaway Resort in Marquette. I get on the ice and talk to a fisherman; he has been fishing for two days and not caught or seen a fish caught. Plus, there is only two to 3 inches of ice. My vision of camping on the ice vanishes as I do not want to die under the ice in a sleeping bag on top of a cot. I park my truck so I can view the lake and life is good. At dark I have had no action. At 9:30, a light starts blinking on one of my tip ups. There is 2 inches

of ice underneath of me, I have a fish on, I catch the fish, it is a 19-inch walleye, life is good. Just like that, the same light starts blinking. I catch and release a 14-inch walleye. Big, slow period until 5:24 a.m. I miss a good fish at the hole. 6:20 a.m. my stepson Travis Dushek just bought a place in the area and stops to see how I am doing. A light starts blinking, I catch a 21-inch walleye. It becomes light out and I have nothing happen as far as flags flying. I decide to pack up and head to Millers Resort and try fishing in that area. My plan is to head home at dark as I have another trip the following morning. I am greeted at Millers Resort by Chad Gilbertson who along with his wife Paula own Millers and they are related to Sonny and Elanor Miller. My grandparents and their siblings and friends hung out at this place back about 70-years ago. They liked to fish and drink beer here, I can see why. I set up on the ice with high hopes. Travis texts me that he is going to join me at dark, so much for going home at dark. I leave the ice at 10:30, get home at midnight with one more 19-inch walleye for my efforts. As soon as I finish writing this, I am having a fish fry. I am currently as busy as I could be without having my head explode, but after 31 falls of “my busy season” I am well-conditioned to the fact that come mid-December my life will slow down. I love Puckaway, I love my way of life! Sunset.

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This week, the residents of HSBC (like April and Ivy) are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit! Well, if they could talk, this is what they would say. Thank you to: • Our contractors and donors that built our bigger, brighter facility! It’s hard to imagine how we got along in our previous space. • Our staff! They tirelessly work to make sure everyone is happy and healthy-- fed, bed, and meds! April • Our volunteers not only socialize but also lend a hand with not-so-glamorous jobs like mopping or cleaning litter boxes. Their help is so vital! • Our community for your generosity! Whether goods, money, or participation, donations from our community make it possible for us to find our best lives. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! As you enjoy your h holiday dinner, it is okay t give your pet a bit of to c cooked turkey, a small l lump of mashed potatoes, o even a taste of pumpor k pie. However, don’t kin a allow your pets to overi indulge. They can suffer f from stomach upset, d diarrhea, or even pancrea atitis—a condition that Ivy can become chronic. If you just cannot resist the soulful eyes and hopeful looks from your pets this Thanksgiving, the ASPCA has a few things for you to remember: • If you give your pets turkey, make sure it is well-cooked and boneless. Undercooked turkey can carry salmonella, and cooked bones are more likely to splinter. • No raw yeast dough! It continues to rise and gives off alcohol in the digestive tract, causing bloating and poisoning. • While the humans enjoy their dinner, give your pets a small treat to keep them from begging at the table (because we all have that one guest who thinks all pets are starving and caves). Save the date! HSBC will be holding its fourth annual bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Shops at the Lodge in Siren. If past years are any indication, it is a great way to stock up on holiday treats for humans while supporting the shelter! Hope to see you there! HSBC information—7410 County Road D, Webster, WI 54873. Telephone: 715-349-2368. Email trescue.hsbc@gmail.com. Website: www. hsburnettcty.org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ humanesocietyburnettcounty. Public hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12 -5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption & Education Center— Facebook: www.face book.com/peggy 0.86 acre schillingadoption center. in Siren near

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Roger H. Panek Sr., age 84, of Grantsburg, passed away Nov. 25, 2019. Roger was born at home on the family farm on June 29, 1935, in Webster. He attended Webster High School a and graduated in 1953. F From 1951 to 1952, he placed ffourth at state in the mile. On Aug. 4, 1953, Roger jjoined the United States N Navy and was stationed in S San Diego. On June 30, 1956, he m married Janice Hokanson. W When they moved back tto WI they first lived in F Frederic and in 1960, they b bought a home and moved tto Grantsburg where they lived from 1960 – 2014 at which time they moved into a duplex a few blocks from their home. Roger’s hobbies included: fishing, golfing, woodworking, gardening, yard work, crafting and occasionally shooting pool with the old guys at the senior center. He was also a past Fire Chief of Grantsburg, Village President, Faith Lutheran Church board member and enjoyed being involved with the senior center. Preceding Roger in death are his parents, Frank Panek Sr. and Mae Panek; brother, Frank Jr.; sister, Gladys and JoAnne. Roger is survived by his wife, Janice Panek; daughter, Cheryl (Andy) Nelson; son, Roger (Christine) Panek Jr..; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-great grandsons; sister, Rita (Bob) Hughes; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at 3 p.m. (visitation was from 1-3 p.m.) at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Tracy (Weatherly) Anderson, 50, Danbury, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at her home. Tracy was born in Minot, ND on Feb. 13, 1969, the daughter of Lani R. Weatherly Sr. and LeAnn (Somerville) Weatherly. She was raised and educated in Minot. Tracy held various jobs and degrees and joined the Labor’s Union Local 580 working with them for 10 plus years. Following that, she joined the Boiler Maker’s Union, Local 647, in 2007 until present. Tracy was very beautiful and had the greatest smile and laugh that everyone will miss so much. She was one of the most kind and caring person and would always help anyone in need or who was struggling without question. Tracy was very strong and could get through anything. If she was not working, Tracy was always on an adventure and making great memories with her friends and family. Tracy loved her job and her co-workers. She enjoyed the outdoors, driving four-wheeler, fishing and ice fishing. Tracy had great celebrations on the fourth of July for family and friends. Her children and grandkids were the light of her life and she loved traveling with them. She was preceded in death by her father, Lani Weatherly Sr. and her grandparents. Surviving family includes: Children, Nickolas (Mandy) Sioringas, Bismarck, ND and Emma (Kenny Beckman) Sioringas, Bismarck, ND; grandchildren: Madison, Connor, Andrew and Jessa; Mother, LeAnn Somerville, Minot; father of their children, Andrew Sioringas, Bismarck, ND; brothers: Terry (Amy) Anderson, New Lisbon, David Anderson, Minot, Lanny Weatherly Jr, Minot, Nicholas Weatherly, Bismarck; Life companion, Doug Brown, Danbury, and his whole family; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Life companion, Doug Brown, would like to invite friends and family to join a Celebration of Life for Tracy on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lily Lake Inn in Webster. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster. Onilne condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

James Thero Valentine of Spring Park, Minn., passed away Nov. 14, 2019 at the age of 86. He was a retired executive from Marigold Foods and Midwest Best Water. Survived by spouse J Joan, children Karol ((Bob) Clifton, Karen ((George) Schulz, James W W. (Sally) Valentine, P Pamela (Ian) Burton, L Lori (Donald) Kalal, L Lynda (David) Bergeson, D Dianne Haus, Dale ((Adriana) Wolf, also many g grandchildren,greatg grandchildren and ffriends. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and loved living at his river place near Grantsburg. He will be dearly missed by all. Celebration of Life service Friday, Dec. 6 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1575 Charlton, W. St Paul, MN 55118. Visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m., lunch immediately following at the church.

Fremont McNeal Fremont “Pat” McNeal, age 94, of Webster, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A Celebration of Life for Pat will be held at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Grantsburg Telcom General Manager to Retire Industry Veteran Tapped to Lead Organization GRANTSBURG–– Grantsburg Telcom, a division of Farmers Independent Telephone Company (FITC) and the local provider of telephone, cable TV, and broadband Internet services, announces the upcoming retirement of general manager Mark Anderson. Anderson will be retiring at the end of the year. Anderson has been manager at Grantsburg Telcom since 2014 and is a 31-year veteran of the Wisconsin telecommunications industry. Under his leadership, Grantsburg Telcom has continued the buildout of its fiber-optic network throughout its service territory

to offer fast, reliable broadband Internet services to homes and businesses in the area. As part of the succession plan to lead the day-to-day operations once Anderson retires, FITC’s Board of Directors has selected Terrance J. Kucera as the incoming manager. Kucera is an industry veteran and advocate of rural broadband. In addition to his previous role as a general manager at Frontier Communications, Kucera has been leading strategic initiatives and advising industry partners throughout the nation for more than two decades, most recently as Regional Business Manager at

National Information Solutions Cooperative. Kucera will continue working closely with Anderson throughout the rest of the year to gain insights into daily operations and strategic objectives. ABOUT GRANTSBURG TELCOM Grantsburg Telcom (www. grantsburgtelcom.net) serves Grantsburg, Falun, and Trade Lake with advanced communications services as a division of FITC. FITC began serving the area in 1907.

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BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 Total incidents reported: 181 911 hang-up: 8 Abandoned vehicle: 2 Accident: 23 Alarm: 11 Animal complaint: 8 Arrest: 9 Assault: 1 Assist agency: 2 Assist citizen: 15 Civil: 15 Disturbance: 6 Domestic: 1 Erratic driver: 3 Fire structure: 1

d property: 1 Found Harassment: 2 Information: 1 Juvenile matter: 5 Lost property: 1 Medical: 1 Noise complaint: 1 Over motorist: 1 Probation violation: 1 Property damage: 1 Search warrant: 1 Suicidal: 1 Suspicious activity: 16 Theft: 5 Traffic stop: 18 Transport: 9 Trespassing: 2 Welfare check: 9

WARRANTS · Leanna R. Demars-Huser, 30; Christopher D. Holmquist, 37; David R. Hubbell Jr., 30; Daniel J. Hunter II, 21; Michael J. Hunter, 59; Kaylee N. Jennissen, 28; Robert J. Kratzke, 52; Elicia L. Kupper, 27; Timothy J. Mcquiad, 30; Joseph E. Rogers, 32; Bridgette M. Smith, 34; Trent D. Sutherland;

Benjamin G. Anderson, 33; Torrance P. Lucking, 31; Shondell X. Merrill, 46; Shelby S. O’Brien, 23; Michael K. Rainey, 30; Tonia J. Rightman, 48; Chantel S. Saddler, 21; Elsa L. Smith, 18; Alfred E. Walters, 48; Andrew E. Wellman, 28; Dustin C. White, 22; Jamie L. Williams, 40.

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CRIMINAL Bail jumping- felony · Travis H. Nichols, 26, Siren, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Bail jumpingmisdemeanor · Travis H. Nichols, 26, Siren, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property

· Zane L. Black, 35, Hayward, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Disorderly conduct

· Tyler R. Hayes, 27, Webster, plead guilty and charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Travis H. Nichols, 26, Siren, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Willie J. Rawls, 36, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 90 days in local jail, 1 year of probation and was fined $443. · Kiana-Mae E. Reynolds, 29, Cumberland, plead guilty and charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Eileen E. Ruskanen, 29, Frederic, plead guilty and was fined $443.

Display unauthorized vehicle registration plate · Eric D. Armstrong, 24, Trego, plead no contest and was fined $238.30.

Driving with person riding illegally · Jennifer L. Frazee, 32, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Duty/report accident · Casey L. Wylie, 43, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Failing to stop at accident scene · Michael S. Spangler, 45, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest to two counts and was fined $200.50 per count.

Failure to keep vehicle under control · Casey L. Wylie, 43, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Failure to yield right of way · Anna M. Whited, 46, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was fined $187.90.

Forgery · Jose M. Chavarria, 27, Siren, charge was dismissed but read in.

Fraud on gas station · Amanda K. Saba, 31, Andover, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $358.

Hit and run · Jose M. Chavarria, 27, Siren, charge was dismissed but read in. · Alyshia M. Fegraeus, 31, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

Improper display of license plates/tag/ decal

· April M. Schlapper, 36, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $150.10.

Improperly operate ATV/UTV on public property · Christopher R. Waskey, 40, Rogers, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $232.

Intentional sale, endangered animal · Alfred C. Paulson, 66, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $4,172.50.

Keep open intoxicants in MV- driver · Darrin J. Ault, 31, Stillwater, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Andrew B. Farah, 32, New Richmond, plead no contest and was fined $263.50.

Non-registration of vehicle · Gail M. Bearhart, 35, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Sheldon L. Cummings, 49, Frederic, plead guilty and was fined $175.30. · Ryan D. Fuller, 43, Balsam Lake, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Robert D. Olson, 54, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $263.50. · Samantha M. Rosado, 27, Siren, IA, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · April M. Schlapper, 36, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Adam L.M. Smestad, 71, Luck, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Operating MV w/o insurance · Jose L. Chavarria, 28, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Alyshia M. Fegraeus, 31, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Robert D. Olson, 54, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · April M. Schlapper, 36, Spooner, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Charles F. Sprick, 48, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Casey L. Wylie, 43, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Casey L. Wylie, 43, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating MV w/o proof of insurance · Barbara E. Berthiaume, 60, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Daymon C. Brown, 70, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Gerald K. Deaton, 38, New Richmond, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Anthony K. Dugger, 19, Superior, plead guilty and was fined $10. · Thomas B. Fisher, 19,

Pine City, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Dominique S. Fleckner, 25, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Monty J. Frenzel, 69, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Thomas A. Fuller, 55, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Jacob T. Jones, 19, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Bradley C. Rehbein, 40, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Samantha M. Rosado, 27, Siren, IA, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Bryan T. Wilhelm, 28, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10.

Operating while suspended · Wade B. Bassatt, 33, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Skylar R. Dixon, 19, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Thomas A. Fuller, 55, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Tiffany N. J. Grisset, 37, Hayward, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Jeremiah L. Ziemer, 37, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating w/out required lamps lighted · Bree M. Graves, 18, Shell Lake, plead no contest and was fined $162.70.

Operate motorcycle w/o valid license · Trent D. Sutherland, 27, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operate w/out valid license · Sarah L. Boyd, 30, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Jose M. Chavarria, 27, Siren, charge was dismissed but read in. · Sheldon L. Cummings, 49, Frederic, plead guilty and was fined $200.50. · Charles K. Edwards, 32, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Lorne J. Jackson, 30, Waupun, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Marissa S. Ramsey, 27, Superior, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Daniel J. Rousseau, 51, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest to two counts and was fined $200.50 per count. · Charles F. Sprick, 48, Webster, plead no contest and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Clifford N. Vantries, 75, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was

fined $200.50.

OWI · Aaron B. Jacobs, 39, St. Paul, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 10 days in local jail, had DOT license revoked for 12 months, ignition interlock device for 12 months and was fined $1,492. · Austin J. Weeks, 24, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $937.50.

Passing in no passing zone · Marissa S. Ramsey, 27, Superior, plead no contest and was fined $213.10.

Possession of drug paraphernalia · Andrew P. Berglind, 17, Siren, plead no contest to two counts and was fined $150 for each count. · Jacob J.W. Sargent, 24, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $330.50.

Possession of meth · Jose M. Chavarria, 27, Siren, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in state prison, 2 years extended supervision, 3 years of probation and was fined $518. · Robert R. Jaeger, 50, Milltown, plead guilty and was sentenced to 9 months in local jail, 2 years of probation and was fined $468.

Possession of THC · Saronah J. Johnson, 26, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was fined $443. · Kiana-Mae E. Reynolds, 29, Cumberland, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Possess open intoxicants in MVpassenger · Ashley M. Johnson, 23, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Dalton K. Roseland, 23, Hinckley, Minn., plead guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Reckless drivingendanger safety · Aaron B. Jacobs, 39, St. Paul, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Resisting or obstructing an officer · Aaron B. Jacobs, 39, St. Paul, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. · Gao L. Yang, 34, St. Paul, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Shine wild animals (10 pm-7 am) · Marcus A. Taylor, 35, Frederic, plead no contest and was fined $222.90.

Speeding · Brett T. Byler, 30, Nashua, NH, plead no

contest and was fined $200.50. · Mark R. Carlson, 51, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Kathleen A. Culhane-Pera, 66, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Ronald E. Dildine, 68, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Mario A. Estrada, 35, Jordan, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Katelyn R. Hanson, 21, Lino Lakes, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Margaret D. Hentges, 70, Little Canada, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Luke C. Johnson, 23, St. Croix Falls, plead no contest and was fined $183.30. · Stacy M. Jurczyk, 34, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Keegan F. Kallevang, 42, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Isaac Mc Cranie Karrer, 32, Eau Claire, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Solomon O. Kowo, 56, Roseville, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Sandra D. Oleary, 68, Duluth, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $225.70. · Colleen A. Park, 68, Corona, CA, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Chelsea M. C. Petersen, 33, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Justin D. Roble, 24, Cambridge, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Charli D. Siebenthal, 18, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Benais F. Smiley, 28, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $250.90. · Trent D. Sutherland, 27, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $301.30. · Timothy J. Verret, 36, Pine City, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Steven W. Zaspel, 20, Cottage Grove, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $225.70.

Theft · Nicholas A. Birrenbach, 28, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation and was fined $443. · Aaron B. Jacobs, 39, St. Paul, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. · Matthew J. Thomp-

son, 33, Askov, Minn., charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Transferee fail/apply new vehicle title · Jose L. Chavarria, 28, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $175.30. · Sheldon L. Cummings, 49, Frederic, plead guilty and was fined $175.30.

Vehicle equipment violations- Group 1 · Tim Butterfield Drilling Inc., Somerset, plead no contest and was fined $238.30.

Vehicle equipment violations- Group 3 · Tim Butterfield Drilling Inc., Somerset, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Vehicle operator fail/ wear seat belt · Carleen M. Benjamin, 62, Sandstone, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Daymon C. Brown, 70, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Eric W. Erickson, 47, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Randi L. Goebel, 37, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Samuel A. Pigman, 34, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Lorraine C. Quatmann, 54, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Shawn S. Swanson, 44, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Jeremiah L. Ziemer, 37, Webster, plead no contest and was fined $10.

Vehicle passenger fail/ wear seat belt · Chantell N. Bentley, 27, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $10. · Sarah E. Kowarsch, 28, Vadnais Heights, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Sophana Sum, 34, St. Paul, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $10. · Gao L. Yang, 34, St. Paul, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Village ordinance adopting state laws possession dangerous weapons other than ﬁrearms on school property · Andrew P. Berglind, 17, Siren, plead no contest and was fined $150.

Violate Class A highway weight limits · Tim Butterfield Drilling Inc., Somerset, plead no contest and was fined $2,194.17.

Violate/harassment restraining order · Tracy L. Taylor, 55, Danbury, plead guilty and was fined $500.

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COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Upcoming Events: • Holiday Bake Sale Saturday, Dec. 14 at Forts Folle Avoine (Christmas at the Forts) from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Larsen Family Public Library. • Second Saturday Used Book Sale: Our next sale is Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • There is no used book sale in January…see you in February! • Fundraising Cookbooks For Sale “Nature’s Gifts: Wild Rice and Berries form the Folle Avoine” are $6 at the library circulation desk. Makes a nice Holiday gift! CHRISTMAS CLOSING The library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. We will be open again Thursday, Dec. 26. BOOK CLUB There is no December meeting. BEAUTIFUL FENCE PAINTING IN OUR PARKING LOT Charla Stickland has created a masterpiece for our library – it is a must see! “The artist’s insight of the mural located on the fence in the Larsen Family Public Library parking lot in Webster. The mural title: Freedom. Here in the United States we are fortunate to have many freedoms. We have women and men in the armed forces fighting for our freedom each and every day. Another freedom we have is speech and part of that freedom is to read books. Books are important to our freedom. We have the ability to open a door into our imaginations by the words on the pages of the book, they can transport us anywhere we want to go if that is to join a boy on the magic broom sticks fighting evil sorcerers or in a tree house with a pot of honey and a bear named pooh. Books have a magical power, our imagination.

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Our area is strong in wildlife and I also wanted to capture some of the wildlife that we have in our area. Animals provide many things for us and here I hope to honor a few of them. Then the two big trees: the trees help ground us connect us to all that is. The trees are a representation of a community with strong root systems. With a strong foundation or root system (which is family and friends), you should, with their love and compassion and encouragement, at any age, be able to spread your wings and fly wherever you want to go. I have grown up in this community which has helped give me the courage to go out into the world and chase my dreams.” TOYS FOR TOTS The Marine Corps Reserves have placed a collection box in our library for toys for less fortunate children. When you place a toy in a Marine Toys for Tots collection box, you experience the joy of knowing a toy will be under the tree in a family’s home and bring a smile to a child’s face! HERTEL HEADSTART The children from the Her-

tel Headstart visited our library Thursday, Nov. 21 for a tour and a story about dinosaurs – they are studying dinosaurs and even brought along a story that they have written about dinosaurs. It was so much fun to see their happy faces and we hope they return soon! PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, treats and lots of fun as we explore the alphabet and counting! NEW SEVERE WEATHER POLICY In August, our library board voted to change our severe weather policy. Instead of automatically closing when the Webster School closes, the closing of the library will be at the discretion of the library director. The primary factor of any decision made will be the safety of the staff and the library patrons. However, maximum effort will be made to maintain regular library operating hours. Patrons are advised to call the library at 715-866-7697 to verify that the library is open. MATCHING DONATION Our fall giving campaign to help raise money to pay off our building debt is in full swing. We have an anonymous donor that will match up to $10,000 raised by the end of this year. We are excited about the challenge and we hope we can fulfill our mission! Telephone: (715) 866-7697 • Website: https://websterlib.org • Online Catalog: http://merlin. Services nwls.lib.wi.us/search • Hours: Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuning-RegulationFriday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 Repair 715-463-5958 \ a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District Job Title: Aide at Grantsburg Middle School Job Description: This person will assist and support students at Grantsburg Middle School in a variety of settings that may include: classroom instruction, bus duty, supervision on the playground and/or study hall, and perform office duties as assigned. Hours: This position is a full-time, 9-month position with hours from 7:45-3:45pm. Qualifications: State certification as a Special Education Aide. A two year degree or equivalent education is necessary to meet our NCLB highly qualified standards. Experience is preferred. Rate of Pay: Per support staff salary schedule

JOB TITLE: Full Time High School English Teacher DESCRIPTION: The Webster School District is seeking a full-time High School English Teacher to start on January 13, 2020. QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher Certiﬁcation. Desired qualiﬁcations include: energetic, focused on studentcentered differentiated instruction, promotes high level thinking, uses technology for instruction, good communication skills with staff and students, passionate about educating students and building positive relationships. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are required to submit the following via WECAN Vacancy ID- 73921: online cover letter, resume with references, three letters of recommendation, transcripts and proof of Wisconsin Licensure. CONTACT: Joshua Hetfeld, Principal, 715-866-4281, jhetfeld@webster.k12.wi.us DEADLINE: Open Until Filled The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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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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 decedentâ€™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)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY St. Croix Regional Medical Hospital 235 State St St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Plaintiff vs Brandon Studeman 7425 Clemenson Dr Siren, WI 54872 Defendant Small Claims Publication Summons and Notice Publication Summons and Notice of Filing Case No. 19 SC 287 To the Person(s) named above as defendant(s): You are being sued by ther person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Burnett County Courthouse, 715-349-2147, 7410 County

Rd K, Room 220, Siren, WI 54872 on the following date and time: December 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 715349-2147. /s/ Michael C. Koehn November 26, 2019 Michael C. Koehn, S.C. PO Box 92 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0092 715-832-5074 Bar Number 1006590 This is an attempt to collect a debt by a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. WNAXLP (Dec. 4)

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NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD MEETING TOWN OF GRANTSBURG December Meeting The Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will hold their monthly board meeting at the Town of Grantsburg OfÂżce & Hall, 216 S. Oak Street, on Mon December 9, 2019. The agenda will include: Call to order; pledge of allegiance; 2019 board meeting; Clerks report; Citizen Input; Elections Workers: Dennis Quinn inspector: Road updates; Chairman report; Grantsburg Fire association Report: review correspondence; treasurer's report and payment of invoices; adjourn. Any amendments to the agenda will be posted. NOTICE BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2020: Town of Grantsburg regular monthly meetings will no longer be published in the local paper. They will be posted at the Local Grocery store, Community Bank, at the Grantsburg town hall and on the Town of Grantsburg website. Respectfully submitted, Toni Carter; Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College updates name HAYWARDâ€“â€“ Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has announced a name change, changing to Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College. This announcement comes from community conversations, community surveys, and the announcement of pilot bachelorâ€™s degree courses. The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College Board of Regents authorized the name change and the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board authorized a change to the Collegeâ€™s charter to reflect the new name effective November 15, 2019. Dr. Russell Swagger, President of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College shared that â€œthe reason for dropping the word â€˜Communityâ€™ is to demonstrate to internal and external stakeholders that we are transforming and positioning our college to offer bachelorâ€™s degrees. This is consistent

with the common practice in the higher education field. The letter â€˜aâ€™ was changed to â€˜eâ€™ to be consistent with the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribes name and the pronunciation and correct spelling of the word â€˜Ojibwe.â€™â€? Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Tribal Chairman Louis Taylor states â€œthe College and education are key to the growth of our community. The LCO Tribal Government is pleased with the progress the College is making and optimistic about their future plans to expand further into Bachelor Degrees and beyond.â€? The College is planning a feast on December 19, 2019 at noon to recognize the name change and ask for guidance as the College moves forward. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College will be transitioning all print materials and apparel to the new name over the next few months while internal and external signs may take more time.

About Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Collegeâ€™s mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College (LCOOC) is a non-profit Ojibwe tribal community college. Our focus is to help Native students advance themselves in the world, while studying their own history and language. We are an open-door institution which welcomes anyone who would like to work toward a better tomorrow. LCOOC does not discriminate based upon race and will not deny admission to any Native student regardless of tribal enrollment or affiliation. Learn more at http://lco.edu

Records lawsuit cost taxpayers $26,500 in legal bills MADISONâ€” Assembly Republicansâ€™ refusal to hand over records in an electronic format has cost taxpayers $26,500 in legal bills.

TOWN OF WOOD RIVER MEETING NOTICE NOTE: DATE CHANGE The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town of Wood River Board of Supervisors will be Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Grantsburg Town OfÂżce located at 216 S. Oak St. Grantsburg, WI. The agenda will be posted at the Wood River Town Shop; Burnett Dairy Co-op; Burnett Dairy Cheese Store and the Town of Wood River Web Site at www.townofwoodriver.com /s/ Raylene Swanson, Clerk

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â€œany preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.â€? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that 81-year-old Sheila Plotkin of Madison asked legislators last year for correspondence regarding lame-duck laws limiting Democratic Gov. Tony Eversâ€™ powers. Most complied with her request for electronic copies but 14 Assembly Republicans, including Speaker Robin Vos, asked her to pay $1,200 for about 8,000 pages. They offered to let her review the records for free but Plotkin said health reasons prevented her from traveling to the office they suggested for the review. She sued in April. Republicans settled, agreeing to release electronic copies and pay her attorneys $5,000. Taxpayers covered that expense as well as $21,500 for the Republicansâ€™ private attorneys after they chose not to use lawyers from the state Justice Department.

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SCHOOLS

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

DECEMBER 4, 2019

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Changing seasons Pastor Kobi Phillipps

Here in the upper Midwest we experience all the seasons. On Dec. 21 we will officially welcome in the Winter season. Our Winter season demands that we be prepared for extreme weather or face unnecessary suffering. Seasons occur in our lives also. Life’s storms hit us with blizzard force; health issues, relationship issues, financial issues, and the list goes on. These life storms also demand that we be prepared or face unnecessary suffering. As Christians being prepared means having a strong faith and relationship with God through his son Jesus Christ. Just like we

A&H 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

shouldn’t wait for the first big blizzard to go out and buy a shovel, we shouldn’t wait until a life storm hits us to develop a relationship with God. Accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, praying, attending church and knowing God’s Word, the Bible, will prepare you for life’s storms. Just like that snow shovel is needed when a blizzard hits, faith is needed when a life storm hits. In the Bible God tells us he loves us and that he will take care of us. In Isaiah 40:29–31 God promises to give us strength for life storms: “He gives power to the faint and to him who has no might he increases

FIRST LUTHERAN

Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield Worship: 9 am | Sun. School: 9 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

FREDERIC

DAIRYLAND

Pastor Curtis Denney | 715-327-4956 Benson Rd. | Saturday Service Sabbath Sch. 9:30 am | Worship 11 am

THE WOODLAND CHURCH (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

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

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 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 Youth Group: 6 pm at Webster Community Center

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ATLAS ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH 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

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST 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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

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

GRACE BAPTIST 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 John Peterson 1638 345th Ave. | 715-327-4340 Worship 9:15 am | Sunday School 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sunday

Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746 Worship 11:00 am | Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery is available

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 715-463-2792 Worship 10 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info

Fr. Joseph Madanu | 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm | Sun. 10:30 am

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

Fr. Joseph Madanu Mass: Sunday 8:30 am Saturday 6:30 pm (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

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

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

TRINITY LUTHERAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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.

Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624 | Worship 11:30 am Christian Ed. Class (all grades) 11:45 am Nursery Available

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 107 Elm St. | 715-327-8387 Sunday 9 am - 12 pm Worship & Study

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

FIRST BAPTIST

10:45 am Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday

GRANTSBURG

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

PILGRIM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

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)

strength. Even youth shall faint and be weary; and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Winter is coming. Are you prepared? Life storms are coming. Are you prepared? If the answer is no, then ask Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Savior. It is that simple.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH 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

Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622

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DECEMBER 4, 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

PUZZLES CLUES ACROSS

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1. Egyptian bull-god 5. America 8. Type of field (abbr.) 11. Reagan’s Deputy AG 13. Negative 14. Mother of Hermes 15. Summer and Winter Olympics gold medal winner 16. In shape 17. Oh my goodness! 18. People of Guinea or Sierra Leone 20. A form of “to be” 21. Succulent plant 22. Estranges 25. Honest 30. Showing conviction 31. High schoolers’ test 32. Implant 33. Acknowledgment 38. Cash dispenser 41. Transferred to another 43. Superhero group 45. Photographers 48. Small, rich sponge cake 49. Power to perceive 50. Heavy cavalry sword 55. Israel’s first permanent UN delegate 56. Everything 57. Afflicted 59. Language spoken in Chad 60. Pioneering MC Kool Moe _ 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Keyboard key 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. Impudence

CLUES DOWN 1. Type of degree 2. Expression of sorrow or pity 3. Large, predatory lizard

4. River in Romania 5. Biased 6. Parties 7. TV’s used to need one 8. Philly football player 9. Recognized ethnic group of China 10. Gradually disappear 12. Large, dark antelope 14. Vegetarians won’t eat it 19. Takes the energy out of 23. Body part 24. Succeed in achieving 25. Where golfers begin 26. Computer memory 27. One who buys and sells securities 28. Midway between north and northeast

29. Quiet and rather dull 34. A limb on which to walk 35. It precedes two 36. Of she 37. Commercials 39. Necessary for sewing 40. Infectious viral disease 41. Expression of good wishes 42. Some are contact 44. More plentiful 45. Secret political clique 46. Behind the stern of a ship 47. Supernatural force 48. Altar in Orthodox churches 51. Swiss river 52. Impartiality 53. “Luther” actor Idris 54. They resist authority (slang) 58. Criticize

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Girl Scouts For the month of November, the Grantsburg Girl Scouts had a food drive to help our local food shelf. The girls, along with the help of our community thanks to generous donations at our collection box at the public library, raised over 400 items for the food shelf! We were able to get a tour of the food shelf facilities and see how our giving helps others. Thanks to all who supported our efforts.

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The earliest Burnett County snowmobiles trails will open is Dec. 16 after all riﬂe deer season is completed.

SNOWMOBILES: trails closed, resources for riders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

or email updates on the trails go to www.burnettcounty.com/notifyme and for the official Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions report go to www.travelwisconsin.com/snowreport/snowmobile. Other information regard-

ing snowmobile rules can be found on the Burnett County Website, www.burnettcounty. com/index.aspx?nid=174. Follow the Burnett County Sentinel online at burnettcountysentinel.com and our Facebook page for updates on the trails throughout the winter riding season.

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Braving the winter storm During the snowstorm this last weekend, many birds and wildlife were braving the weather to get to some food. This nuthatch came out in the storm to get some seeds from a nearby bird feeder.

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